SUNDAY, July 11, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

he good Samaritan was also a good steward, giving his time and his treasure to meet his neighbor’s need.  At the end of this familiar story, Jesus urges his hearers – and us – to go and do the same!

 

MONDAY, July 12

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 17^th, 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

 

TUESDAY, July 13

Pray-ers for America group will not meet during the month of July. Prayer sessions will begin again on August 3^rd.  The group asks that, in July, all parishioners pray for our country.

 

WEDNESDAY, July 14

 

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.

 

FRIDAY, July 16

Cardinal Ritter High School will be hosting an Open House on Friday, July 16th from 6 – 8 pm.   Tours of the school and registration packets will be available. The Principal, as well as other members of the Cardinal Ritter Staff will be available to answer questions concerning admissions and curriculum.  For more information about Cardinal Ritter Junior / Senior High School, or to set up an appointment for registration, please contact the admissions office at 924-4333, x122 or vpurichia@cardinalritter.org.

 

SUNDAY, July 18, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Crawford will once again be with us for Mass.

 

 

The St. Gabriel Herald newsletter is looking for a compassionate parishioner to take charge of our  “With Fond Memories” column.  This is the column where we remember our fellow parishioners who have recently passed away.  If you don’t wish to come to meetings, this can be done from home.  The process is very simple; when someone dies, the parish office will call you.  You will then send a note to the family expressing condolences and explaining that you will call them in a few weeks.  When you do call you can either get information on the deceased family member for an article or find out if the family would prefer to write the article themselves. We need more than dates of death, etc., we need insight into who the person was and little tidbits about their life. If you feel that you would like to head this column, please call Margaret Kennedy at 291-5694 or any of the newsletter staff listed in the Herald. This is your chance to do a wonderful ministry for our parish.

 

 

Collection Figures

 

2009-2010 Sunday Collection Budget    $560,000.00

AVERAGE ANTICIPATED PER WEEK  $    9,615.38

Sunday Collection for 07/04/10               $    6,900.50

Total Figures for Week 1 of the Fiscal Year

Budgeted                                                     $    9,615.38

Actual Received                                          $    6,900.50

WE ARE BELOW BUDGET BY              ($   2,714.88)

 

Mission Priest: $1,113.00

 

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. 

50/50 Club

 

The winning 50/50 envelope is #730. The winning number did not contribute this week; therefore, the carryover amount is $195.00      . Playing is easy, just put $5.00 in a 50/50 envelope found in the back of church and place it in the collection basket.    Please be sure to include your name or parishioner number on the envelope when you put your money in the collection basket.

 

Dear Parishioners

 

We have entered into the month of July.

 

The unification of St. Gabriel and St. Michael School is official.  As of January 1, 2011 we will enter into a limited partnership of St. Gabriel, St. Michael and Ritter.  It will be a preschool through grade 12 school for the West Deanery.

 

We are into a new fiscal year.  As we have the last several years, we added to our operational debt.  In the Archdiocese teachers are paid on a twelve month contact beginning in September and running through the next August.  That means that July and August of 2010 we must pay salaries of teachers who taught at St. Gabriel School for the 2009-2010 academic year.  I know many of you go on vacations during this time, but please be mindful that our financial responsibilities continue.  Please be faithful to your stewardship.

 

We are on the clock as to the understanding we have with the Archdiocese regarding our debt payment. (They will match us dollar for dollar.)   If we miss the complete payment in any fiscal year, the understanding ends and we are liable for the full debt. We plan on having a Reverse Raffle at Halloween.  We will need the support and work of many persons.  Previously I announced that Eileen Watson would chair this effort.

 

Several people have asked me who is La Plaza.  They are the group who are conducting a summer school for six weeks in our building.  They are a group who work with the Hispanic community on many levels in Indianapolis.  Everyone is familiar with the big fiesta they sponsor every year downtown.  They have had this summer school for many years at school 108, but 108 has some other commitments this year.  They asked to use our building and Father saw dollar signs, plus an opportunity to be of service to the community.

 

Please be patient with us as we change the use of our building.  One of our concerns is security.  Any individual or group who wants access to the building will now have to see the parish secretary and sign an understanding. That individual and that individual only will be responsible for the new key.  They cannot be duplicated. We are gradually changing many interior doors to code locks.  The individual will be given their own code.  That code is not transferable to any other individual.  When the time for the use has expired (e.g. a CHRP preparation group) that code will be removed.  All groups and organizations must renew their understanding annually. Any misuse of this privilege will result in the individual or group being denied access.

 

Also, please note that there are rules posted in a number of places in the building in both English and Spanish.  Violations of the rules have already and will result in expulsion.  We are concerned for the safety of all especially children.

 

After we have moved into the new church, my goal is to begin renting the hall for events – parishioner or non parishioner.  In time I want to enlarge the cafeteria so it can accommodate 500 persons. Catered events are possible.  Linda Miller and Sarah Watson are to run the kitchen.  They will be the only caterers allowed to use the kitchen. Do not ask for exceptions.  None will be granted.

 

On July 28 the pastor’s office and the Church Secretary’s office will move into the school building.  All the parish staff will be in one location.  You will not have to search to find who you seek.  Entry into the building will be through what was the main entrance into the school.

 

They continue apace with the construction. 

 

I still need to mobilize the alumni and alumnae to pay for the Baptismal Pool.  And the Hispanic Community needs to more aggressively support the refinishing of the pews.

 

Our first Mass in the new church will be Christmas 2010.  The Archbishop will be here to bless the new church 11:00am, Sunday, February 6, 2011.

 

Have a great July.  Hope you enjoy.

 

Rev. Larry P. Crawford

Pastor   

 

These items are still available for purchase for the new church

STILL AVAILABLE
Deacon Chair	$2,000.00
Server Chair (need 6)	$1,600.00
Tabernacle Stand	$2,500.00
Credence Table	$1,500.00
Kneeler (need 3 more)	$1,000.00
Existing Stations (New frames and lacquer)	$6,500.00 (A donation could cover only some of the stations)
Existing canopy to be over Gabriel and Mary	$4,000
New Organ	$32,000.00
Baptismal Pool	$40,000.00 (A group of St. Gabriel Alumni are trying to raise funds to cover this.)
Wheel Chair Lift	$47,700.00
Refinish Pews	$70,000.00 (The Hispanic members of the parish are raising funds to cover this.)

 

Monday, July 12

                8:15 a.m.  Deceased Members of the Riedy & Skelley Families 

Tuesday, July 13 (St. Henry)

               7:00 a.m.   All Souls

 8:15a.m      All Souls

Wednesday, July 14 (Blessed Kateri Tekawitha)

                7:00 a.m.     All souls

                8:15 a.m.  Living Members of the Riedy & Skelley Families

Thursday, July 15 (St. Bonaventure)

                7:00 a.m.     All Souls

8:15 a.m.     All Souls

Friday, July 16  (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel)

 8:15 a.m.    Victor Kamper  

Saturday, July 17  

              5:00 p.m.    William Smith

 Sunday, July 18   (Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

               7:30 a.m.     Mike Bordenkecher

                9:00 a.m.     Family of St. Gabriel

             11:00 a.m.     Underwood Family

               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, Helen Mikolaitis, Pauline Miskowiec, Chris Otto, Mary Daehler,  Alice Manning, Bill Ritter, Natalie Herbertz., Taylor MacGruder,  Anita Bordenkecher,  Bob Rance, Jody Marley, and Betty Korby.

 

FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE

Our sympathy to the family of Larry Hurt, music and choir director of St. Christopher Catholic Church for 35 years. May he know the Resurrection of Christ and may his family 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.

 

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 14^th, 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.

Catholic Business Exchange.  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

 

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.

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 14^th 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. 

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 6^th and closes Sunday, August 29^th 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.