SUNDAY, July 4, Fourteenth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
“The harvest is rich,”
Jesus tells the seventy-two in today’s Gospel, “but the workers are few.” The
situation is the same today. How can I help with God’s harvest? Am I called into
the field? Am I one who could provide food or shelter or wages to those who
toil in the field of the Lord?
God our Father, we thank you for the land
we live in, not because it is perfect, but because it is ours: ours to make of
it what we will. Here we have homes; here we share life with those we love. There
can be no more compelling reason on earth for offering thanks to You. There is
not better way of showing our thanks than by sharing this gift of freedom with
other human beings. Help us Father to live out this belief.
Please Welcome our
Visiting Priest, Fr. Rene. Father is an ordained priest for the Order
Missionaries of Faith. He will be talking to us about the mission in Samoa.
MONDAY, July 5
Father Rene will be staying at
St. Gabriel all this week till his next Mission Appeal. He will lead us in
weekday Mass at 8:15 all this week.
All parish offices will be closed
today for the Independence Day holiday
TUESDAY, July 6
Pray-ers for America group will meet this week at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in room 16. Everyone is
invited to come and pray for our country.
WEDNESDAY, July 7
The St. Vincent de Paul Group will
meet in Room 16 6:00 p.m. This is the only exception to the Lights out July.
“The poor you will always have with you.)
SATURDAY, July 10
Infant Baptism for the
Spanish-speaking will be held in the cafeteria at 10:00 a.m. Baptisms need to be scheduled in advance with the pastoral associate.
SUNDAY, July 11, Fifteenth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Infant Baptism for the
English-speaking will be held after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Baptisms need to be scheduled in advance with the pastoral associate.
CHRP Men’s Meeting (Spanish-speaking)
will be held in room 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible School will be July 12-16 for
children grades K-5 with childcare for younger pre-school children (potty
trained) available for a minimal fee. This year’s theme will be “Building the Ark”, which is especially fitting with the building of the new worship space. Early
registration, before June 17th, will be $15.00 per child and $5.00
for each additional child in the family. Contact Erin Walter at walterec@iupui.edu or Teresa Keith at 291-7014 ext 27 or tkeith@stgabrielindy.org
The St. Gabriel Book Club will be reading The Spire by Richard North
Patterson before our next meeting on July 14 at 7:00 pm. This month’s meeting will be at the home of Marcie Dowden. Everyone is welcome to join us. Call the
Parish office for more information.
Collection
Figures
2009-2010 Sunday Collection Budget $560,000.00
AVERAGE ANTICIPATED PER WEEK $ 10,769.23
Sunday Collection for 06/27/10 $
8,050.50
Total Figures for Week 52 of the Fiscal Year
Budgeted
$560,000.00
Actual Received
$460,956.91
WE ARE BELOW BUDGET BY ($99,043.09)
Please remember that even though you go on
vacation our bills do not. If you are absent, please do make up your
stewardship to St. Gabriel.
Dear St. Gabriel Family:
It was a very busy year this past
year with many stresses. The upcoming year will be equally challenging.
Exciting in many ways, but challenging. I therefore ask that you scrupulously
observe the Lights Out July. You need time to rest and be with family and
friends. I will be challenging you enough in the coming months.
The shell of the church is
changing. New doors are being cut, the place for the new windows in the
sanctuary are being cut.
During the holiday some of you
will be in contact with your children or some other alumni of St. Gabriel School. Please do what you can to urge them to participate in funding our Baptismal
Pool.
These items are still available for purchase for the
new church
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STILL
AVAILABLE
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Deacon Chair
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$2,000.00
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Server Chair (need 6)
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$1,600.00
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Tabernacle Stand
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$2,500.00
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Credence Table
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$1,500.00
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Kneeler (need 3 more)
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$1,000.00
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Existing Stations (New
frames and lacquer)
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$6,500.00 (A donation could
cover only some of the stations)
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Existing canopy to be over
Gabriel and Mary
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$4,000
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New Organ
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$32,000.00
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Baptismal Pool
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$40,000.00 (A group of St.
Gabriel Alumni are trying to raise funds to cover this.)
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Wheel Chair Lift
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$47,700.00
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Refinish Pews
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$70,000.00 (The Hispanic
members of the parish are raising funds to cover this.)
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Have a great holiday
Sincerely,
Fr. Larry P. Crawford, Pastor
Monday, July 5 (St.
Anthony Mary Zaccaria)
8:15 a.m. Roger De Castro
Tuesday, July 6 (St.
Maria Goretti)
7:00 a.m. All Souls
8:15a.m Victor
Kamper
Wednesday, July 7
7:00 a.m. All Souls
8:15 a.m. Charles Stresino
Thursday,
July 8
7:00 a.m. All Souls
8:15 a.m. Living
Members of the Riedy & Skelley Families
Friday, July 9
8:15 a.m. Carl & Elaine Loudermilk
Saturday, July 10
5:00 p.m. William Smith
Sunday, July 11 (Fifteenth
Sunday in Ordinary Time)
7:30 a.m. Family of St. Gabriel
9:00 a.m. Johnny Jaramillo
11:00 a.m. Walter Sutkowski
5:00 p.m. All Souls
It’s
easy to remember your loved ones with a special Mass intention. Just use the
envelopes provided in the hallways by the temporary church or call or come by
the parish office to reserve your time. What a beautiful way to honor those
who have died or even to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or
anniversary.
Al Dannenbrink, John Johnston,
Clinton Pumphrey, Barbara Devine Cirrillo, John Williams, Joe Schmutte, Rose
Thorp, Mary Ann Brown, Iva Jean Coryell, Mary Cullom, Bob Stresino, John Otto,
Jimmy Hintenach, James Bailey, Marilyn Ferguson, John Halloran, Roy Borgmann,
Bill King, Phil Bray, Louis Milharcic, Don Leathers, John Miskowiec, Mary
Pirtle/Kevin Grannan, Sharon Sparrow, Francine Figg, Mary Ann Bobo, James Webb,
Thomas Sifferin, Chris Dannenbrink, Emilia Grau, Greg Arbut, Dustin Fletcher,
Chad Richards, Danny Evans, Phyllis & Bob Metzler, Marilyn Smith, Lewis
Presley, Larry Wildman, Helen Mikolaitis, Pauline Miskowiec, Chris Otto, Mary
Daehler, Alice Manning, Bill Ritter , Natalie Herbertz., and Taylor
MacGruder.
50/50 Club
The winning 50/50 envelope is #166.
The winning number did contribute this week; therefore, the winner received
$972.50. Congratulations to this week’s winner, let’s build the pot back up! Please
be sure to include your name or parishioner number on the envelope when you
put your money in the collection basket.
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
St. Gabriel School’s first
principal, Sister Edith Sorgel, formerly known as Sister Edwin, died on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Sister Edith was principal at St. Gabriel form its founding in 1963
until spring of 1971.Sister was a member of the Sisters of St. Francis at Oldenburg, Indiana. She had been ill for some time. May Sister Edith know the Resurrection
of Christ and may her family and the Sister of St. Francis know our love and
support.
Elsewhere
SHINE—Spreading Hope In
Neighborhoods Everywhere—is the archdiocese’s social ministry renewal. These
announcements will help educate on a social ministry issue and provide action
steps that you can take to help address the problem. Go to www.SpreadingHopeEverywhere.com. Justice,
economic justice and peace are interrelated so the topic may be about economic
conditions, violence, peace, unemployment, racism, hunger, poverty, disease or
promoting life and may be local, national or international. A source to
learn more will always be included. Learn more at www.SpreadingHopeEverywhere.com.
On July 2, 1776, the Congress
secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of
Independence was first published two days later on July 4, 1776. The first
public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8, 1776.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of
Independence and presidents of the United States, died on July 4, 1826 -
exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration.
Source: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/independence-day
What can I do?
- Thank God for the freedom we enjoy
- Joyfully celebrate Independence Day
CYO
Kings Island Day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Tickets are available for $24.99 through the
CYO office. This is a savings of $24.00 per ticket. Please call
632-9311 for further information.
Gary
Varvel, award-winning editorial cartoonist for the Indianapolis Star, will address the July Catholic Business
exchange. He will speak on the subject of: Drawing Fire: Reactions to an
Editorial Cartoonist.
The
event is Friday morning, July 16 at the North side Knights of Columbus. Mass
starts at 6:30 am and the program will be finished by 8:30 am. Cost for the program includes a great breakfast and is $14 in advance for members and $20
for non-members. Registration is required. To register, pay online and for
more information, visit www.catholicbusinessexchange.com
This
summer’s Theology on Tap 7-pack is featuring young adult speakers from around the city with topics centered on the
book Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft and the 7 Deadly Sins. Come join us
for faith building, fun and fellowship, Wednesday July 14th, 7:00 pm
at a location TBA where we will speak on the topic Envy/Admiration. Must be
21. Go to www.archindy.org/youngadult
for up to date details as the series continues.
Retreat
at St.-Mary-of-the-Woods – Michael
Morwood, a well-known presenter on theological issues with more than 30 years
experience in retreat, education, parish and youth ministries, will lead a
retreat August 8-14 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The retreat is hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. The theme
is “god, Jesus, Prayer and Liturgy in a new story of the universe.” The cost
of the retreat is $450, which includes room and board. Cost is $35 for
commuters. Registration deadline is July 16 with a $50 deposit due at the time
of registration. For more information, contact Sister Maureen Freeman at
812-535-2930 or at mfreeman@spsmw.org.
CYO
GREEN AND WHITE NIGHT. The Catholic Youth Organization is hosting a fundraiser on August 14th at
the Indianapolis Colt’s complex. Tom Zupancic will be the Master of Ceremonies
for this Reverse Raffle and Live & Silent auction. Please save the date
and plan to join us in celebration of the many parishes that comprise the CYO.
Doors open at 6 pm. For more information contact Imezera@cyoarchindy.org
Volunteers
Needed – Immediate volunteer openings
are available for the Birthline hotline and scheduling services. The telephone
ministry may be performed in the comfort of your own home. If you live
locally, are energetic and interested in volunteering for the telephone ministry,
contact Sister Diane at 317-236-1521.
Food
Needed – Catholic Charities
Indianapolis Crisis Office is asking for your help to provide food for the
families coming to our doors. We are in urgent need of caned goods: fruits,
vegetables, baked beans, tuna, and pasta sauce. We also need spaghetti, peanut
butter, dried milk and personal items: soap, deodorant, laundry detergent,
etc. Items can be dropped off at 1435 N. Illinois, Monday through Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m or 1 to 3 p.m. Other drop-off times can be arranged by calling Stephanie
Davis at 236-1556 and leaving a message.
The Cathedral High School Varsity Football Team is sponsoring a Bingo
Night on Friday, July 9th at 7:00 p.m. This
fundraising event will be held at the North Side Knights of Columbus Hall
(2100 E. 71st Street). This fun-filled evening will include Bingo,
raffles, a live auction and tip boards. Tickets cost $35 and include dinner,
beer/wine & soft drinks. Tickets can be purchased at the door, from any
Cathedral Varsity football player or by calling Theresa Cook at 826-1139. Join
us for a great time!
Illuminating
the Word, coming August 2010. A
monumental achievement and historic undertaking, The Saint John’s Bible is a
major artistic, cultural and spiritual endeavor. It is the first handwritten
and illuminated Bible commissioned since the invention of the printing press.
Exhibition of 17 prints and the full size reproduction of Gospels and Acts from
the Saint John’s Bible at the Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue Beech Grove IN 46107. Exhibit opens August 6th and
closes Sunday, August 29th at 4:00 pm. The exhibit will be open
Monday-Saturday, 9-Noon and 1-4 pm. Sunday from 1-4 pm. The exhibit is free
of charge. Please call 317 788-7581 form more information.
