THE MISSION OF ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC

CHURCH IS TO EXTEND THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY

SHARING GOD’S LOVE IN THE CHURCH COMMUNITY

THROUGH SPIRIT-FILLED LITURGIES,

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.

ST. MARIA GORETTI Catholic Church

W E S T F I E L D , I N D I A N A

PARISH OFFICE

17102 Spring Mill Road

Westfield, IN 46074

Phone: 317-867-3213

Fax: 317-867-3263

Hours: 8A-noon & 1-5P, M-F

PARISH STAFF

Pastor

Fr. Kevin J. Haines

317-867-3213, ext. 1129

(Rectory) 317-867-5694

Associate Pastor

Fr. Travis Stephens

317-867-3213, ext. 1148

Deacon Steve Miller

317-574-1705

Director of Finance

& Operations

Pat Gorman

317-867-3213, ext. 1127

Bookkeeper

Deb Perry

317-867-3213, ext. 1133

Bookkeeper

Daria Gabany

317-867-3213, ext. 1136

Director of Adult

Faith Formation

Connie Anderson

317-867-3213, ext. 1203

Youth Minister

317-867-3213, ext. 1131

Coordinator of Children’s

Faith Formation

Katie Barbour

317-867-3213, ext. 1139

Director of Music

Leslie Franzen

317-896-5582, ext. 1209

Athletic Director

Pat Biddlecombe

317-867-3213, ext. 1226

Director of Discipleship

Brad Sponhauer

317-867-3213, ext. 1151

Administrative Assistant

Jen Downing

317-867-3213, ext. 1221

Administrative Assistant

Kimberly Travis

317-867-3213, ext. 1135

Maintenance Supervisor

Phillip Lake

317-867-3213, ext. 1208

SCHOOL OFFICE

17104 Spring Mill Road

Westfield, IN 46074

Phone: 317-896-5582

Fax: 317-867-0783

SCHOOL STAFF

Principal

Vince Barnes

317-896-5582, ext. 1201

Coordinator of Student

Information & Enrollment

Michelle Hanlin

317-896-5582, ext. 1202

Administrative Assistant

Cheryl Newkirk

317-896-5582, ext. 1100

PRESCHOOL

Sue Tetrick

317-896-5582, ext. 1101

PARISH RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION (PRE)

Sunday: 8:30-9:45 AM

Sunday :11:30 AM-12:45 PM

Monday: 4:00 PM-5:15 PM

MASS SCHEDULE

The Lord’s Day Masses:

Saturday: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8A, 10A & 5:30P

Weekday Masses:

Monday: 7 AM, 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8 AM, 5:30 PM

Thursday: 5:30 PM

Friday: 7 AM, 8 AM

Saturday: 8 AM

Holy Days: See bulletin.

BAPTISMS (weekly, except during Lent):

After 4:30 PM Saturday Mass

& 10 AM Sunday Mass. Call

the Parish Office with questions.

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 8:30-9:30 AM

Saturday: 3-4 PM

in the Church Reconciliation

Chapel

WEBSITE

www.smgonline.org

FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/

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AUGUST 17, 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN November 25, 2012 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN August 17, 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

A NOTE FROM FATHER KEVIN Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Pax et Bonum!

Welcome to St. Maria Goretti Parish as we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday in Ordin-

ary Time! I pray that the peace of God be in each of your hearts! We especially welcome our

guests and visitors who join us for Mass. There are no strangers here, but only friends that

we haven’t met yet, so please say “hello” and introduce yourself to those around you at

Mass. Catholics can be a lot friendlier than we like to admit!

Last Thursday, St. Maria Goretti Catholic School opened its doors for its 19th school year. As one of the biggest

ministries of this Parish family, I ask all of you, whether you use the school or not, to keep our Catholic school in your

prayers this year. We pray for all of our area schools as they head back to classes. We are so very much blessed with

really great public schools and with really great Catholic schools, who have to be at the top of their game to keep

competing with our local public schools. The level of quality is good for all of us and most especially for all our

students. I am exceptionally proud of our faculty and staff and our Principal, Mr. Vince Barnes, here at St. Maria

Goretti. I am also very proud of the extraordinary number of St. Maria Goretti parishioners who work in our public

schools at all different levels and who make a difference in our community. Some of our public schools have more

great Catholic teachers on their faculties and staffs than some of our Catholic schools do! May all of us pray for a

great school year for all our children and young people!

Next Sunday, the St. Maria Goretti Altar Rosary Society is hosting the second annual Parish Family Brunch

immediately following the 10 am Mass. This event is NOT just for school families, or PRE families, although both are

coming back from their summer breaks. This brunch is for all of us, the entire Parish Family. Join us!

And that brings me to both our Altar Rosary Society and our Holy Name Society. The Altar Rosary Society is St.

Maria Goretti’s official women’s group. Every registered female member of the Parish over the age of 18 is ALREADY a

member of our Altar Rosary Society. The Holy Name Society is the official men’s group of St. Maria Goretti. Every

registered male parishioner over the age of 18 is ALREADY a member of our Holy Name Society. These are two of my

favorite ministries at St. Maria Goretti. Both of these groups do amazing things for this Parish Family and always have.

The three primary goals of everything that both the Altar Rosary Society AND the Holy Name Society do for our Parish

are the same. Both groups are to bring people together for prayer, offer opportunities for service, and provide

occasions for community building. These are good goals. We all have enough groups and clubs and societies that we

belong to. The Holy Name Society and the Altar Rosary Society should be different and offer more. They provide for

very specific needs of our Parish. It is my sincere hope that ALL OF US would take seriously our membership and

responsibility to both of these groups. Each one of us should ask ourselves what we are doing to help these groups out

and to keep them strong and active in our Parish Family. The Altar Rosary Society has the brunch next weekend. The

Holy Name Society has a Golf Outing for Vocations coming up next month. Both have Fall kick off meetings coming up

in the next several weeks. As a community, we ALL have a responsibility to keep both of these groups strong. May we

work together, as both men and women, to meet that responsibility!

Have you filled out your survey for the Diocese yet? The Bishop is asking for all of us to give input for the new

Diocesan plan. The surveys are available online. There is a General Survey, one in Spanish, one for youth, and one for

inactive Catholics. Printed hard copies of all of these surveys are available on the table in the Church Narthex. There

are extra copies of the survey for inactive or nonpracticing Catholics for us to take out to friends and neighbors who

don’t come to Mass. The Diocese wants to hear from them too. And the only way that we will probably get a survey into

their hands is if we take it to them.

These are busy days. These are great days! We are so blessed!

In Christ,

Fr. Kevin

Patience is the ability to keep the motor idling when you feel like stripping your gears.

Welcome! For more than 18 years now, we have been building the Kingdom of God, not with a few people, but

with everyone! Please accept my warmest welcome, and I pray you will come to know St. Maria Goretti as we all

do—our Spiritual Home and Loving Community. We are glad you are here and look forward to meeting you!

God Bless you. —Father Kevin Welcome: April & Chad Bills, Jacqueline Corken

MINISTRY CONTACTS & PHONE NUMBERS Adult Bible Study David Bain 575-8945

Altar Rosary Society (Women’s Club) Ruth Bloss 765-427-9535

Angel Employment Network (AEN) Bill Lilegdon 814-5999

Baptism Preparation Gordon & Mary Ann Smith 843-1339

Basic Christian Community (BCC) Melinda Brown 663-7654

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) - Men John Stephan 753-5814

- Women Karen Lake 701-8408

Confirmation 867-3213, ext. 1131

Confraternity of Christian Mothers Molly Mirande 867-1848

Cursillo Tom & Joan Scimeca 571-8510

Donuts and Coffee Ashley Knott 669-7570

Elijah Cup Ann Worcester 669-7095

Eucharistic Adoration Carol Alvarez 372-3713

Gabriel Project Katie Svec 774-7832

HELP Jennifer Murphy 867-3213, ext. 1225

Chris & Shari McGrath

Shepherd’s Gate Chrissy Davis (Scheduling) 640-8742

Maryann Davis (Donations) 574-274-2144

Holy Name Society (Men of Service) Dan DeCraene 414-2901

Italian Festival Josh & Miranda Moriarity 614-353-7922

Jeff & Missy Hopp 867-4849

Knights of Columbus Jim Seta 710-3766

Landscape Volunteers Keltie Domina 569-1258

Librarian/Historian Joann Wack 773-8449

Jenny Sergio 269-267-5680

Liturgy Committee Carla Erickson 571-9662

Decorating Jolene McCann 566-1760

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Kathy Lengerich 896-5898

Readers Training Jeff Bowen 571-9035

Readers Scheduling Jim Wack 773-8449

Ministers of Welcome Mark Worcester 753-0944

Music Ministry Leslie Franzen 867-3213, ext. 1209

Scheduling Liturgical Ministers Mary Cummins 501-0805

Servers for Mass Jen Downing 896-9123

Market Day Melanie Perhacs 502-2168

Jennifer Taylor 262-443-4126

Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana, sponsors) Dave & Cathy Bain 575-8945

Meals Ministry Erika Haahr 402-2260

Kerry Lett 549-5280

Natural Family Planning - Creighton Model BrieAnne Eichorn & Kathryn Niswonger 726-0777

Sympto-Thermal Method Julie & Marc Weinkauf 669-7096

Nursery Co-op during Mass Jenny Muller 294-3107

Parish Religious Education (PRE) Katie Barbour 867-3213, ext. 1139

Protocol In-service (All adults working with minors) Connie Anderson 867-3213, ext. 1203

Respect Life Ministry Lee Starr 508-2390

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Dan Dessauer & Joan Scimeca 770-7190

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) Connie Anderson 867-3213, ext. 1203

ROCK (Reaching Out to College Students) Daria Gabany 371-3465

Cub Scouts (www.smgpack152.org) Jennifer Weber 201-0087

Boy Scouts Ward LaPaglia 896-9887

Girl Scouts Natalie Morrow 765-210-5108

Silver Angels (55 & Older) Dan Breen 896-1487

Sisterhood of Marietta 867-3213, ext. 1131

Sports Ministry Pat Biddlecombe 867-3213, ext. 1226

Tina Uhland

Spring Fling Doug & Valerie Ferry 418-7439

St. Francis Ministry Mike Treida 867-3213 ext. 1229

St. Philip Neri Oratorio Corky Aiken 805-8149

Technology Support Group Troy Pagan 867-3213, ext. 1218

Temple Knights of the Holy Eucharist Deacon Steve Miller 574-1705

Wedding Coordinator Nancy Rumschlag 460-5565

Welcome Committee Traci Bubalo 650-4663

Young Adult Ministry Josh & Miranda Moriarity 260-235-0830

Youth Ministry 867-3213, ext. 1131

HOPE Coordinator Eric Gellenbeck 490-0067

COUNCIL CONTACTS & PHONE NUMBERS

PARISH COUNCIL

Mary Bellows 679-9859

Scott Callahan 281-9572

Lynn Del Duco (President) 574-1632

Beth Hatton 752-3237

Joe Heimann 696-9701

Ron Karn 776-4338

Jim Lutz 219-6518

Suzanne Lyon 758-6253

Dave Smith 432-9341

FINANCE COUNCIL

Chris Bohn 804-9228

Tyson Dean 846-6068

Rob Edwards 804-9238

Bradford Ferguson 332-2793

Andy Giesler 753-8345

Jeff Madden 460-9003

Brian Quick 804-5654

Tom Smith (President) 569-7711

Michelle Toles 399-6035

SCHOOL COUNCIL

Doug Alexander 580-1589

Mike Degler 896-1027

Kathy Lilegdon (President) 814-5999

Kathy Norton 428-7274

Sandy O’Neill 804-9584

Jeannette Paris 414-4987

Chad Scott 867-5459

Julie Spangler 867-2646

Barb Sullivan 848-2970

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COUNCIL

Rob Bloss 270-3411

Matt Caffrey 566-3569

Kathy Campbell 896-1103

Bret Clement 848-9062

Erika Horan 564-8237

Maggie Hunckler 581-9555

Andre Maue 867-1500

Theresa Nelson 517-1183

Tony Orozco (President) 874-8744

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

Jamie Degler, President 896-1027

Vicki Stauffacher, Vice President 690-0269

Missy Hopp, Treasurer 867-4849

Jennifer McNeany, Corr. Sec. 574-737-8535

Sarah Weddige, Recording Secretary 289-4544

Lisa Mueller, Volunteer Coordinator 773-3720

Tiffany Schumann, Asst. Vol. Coord. 896-5613

3 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN August 17, 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Is there a place for me to serve here at St. Maria Goretti?” YES!! Contact Brad Sponhauer, Director of Discipleship, at b.sponhauer@smgonline.org,

for information or questions regarding any of the ministries listed above.

4 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN August 17, 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MONTHLY CALENDAR

SUNDAYSUNDAY MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY SATURDAYSATURDAY

17 8 AM Mass

10 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

St. Francis Ministry

Special Needs Group

& Respect Life

Ministry: Summer

Family Gathering

after 10 AM Mass

18

7 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

7 PM

Precatechumenate

Meeting

19 7 AM Angel

Employment

Network

8 AM Mass

7 PM All Council

Meeting

20 8 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

21 5:30 PM Mass

8 PM Teen Holy Hour

22

7 AM Mass

8 AM Mass

7 PM Marriage

Ministry: Indian’s

Game

23 8 AM Mass

8:30-9:30 AM

Confessions

9 AM Born2Run

11 AM Confirmation

Day of Recollection

3:30 PM Mandatory

Confirmation Parent

Meeting

3-4 PM Confessions

4:30 PM Mass

24 8 AM Mass

10 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

7 PM Catechist

Meeting

Altar Rosary Society

Parish Family Brunch

after 10 AM Mass

25

7 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

7 PM

Precatechumenate

Meeting

26 7 AM Angel

Employment

Network

8 AM Mass

7 PM Youth Group

Parent Meeting

27 8 AM Mass

8 AM Protocol In-

Service

5:30 PM Mass

Seminarian

Will Summerlin’s

birthday

28 5:30 PM Mass

7 PM Youth Group

Parent Meeting

8 PM Teen Holy Hour

29

7 AM Mass

8 AM Mass

30 8 AM Mass

8:30-9:30 AM

Confessions

3-4 PM Confessions

4:30 PM Mass

31 8 AM Mass

10 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

1

9 AM Mass

LABOR DAY

PARISH OFFICES CLOSED

2 7 AM Angel

Employment

Network

8 AM Mass

3 8 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

7 PM HOPE Kick Off

7 PM Adult Bible

Study

4 9 AM Adult Bible Study

5:30 PM Mass

8 PM Teen Holy Hour

5

7 AM Mass

8 AM Mass

6 8 AM Mass

8:30-9:30 AM

Confessions

3-4 PM Confessions

4:30 PM Mass

MINISTRY FAIR

7 8 AM Mass

8:30-9:45 AM PRE

8:30-9:45 AM Bible

Basics

10 AM Mass

11:30A-12:45P PRE

5:30 PM Mass

7 PM TRUTH Kick Off

MINISTRY FAIR

8

7 AM Mass

4-5:15 PM PRE

5:30 PM Mass

7 PM

Precatechumenate

Meeting

9 7 AM Angel

Employment

Network

8 AM Mass

7 PM Confirmation

Meeting

7 PM FAITh class

10 8 AM Mass

5:30 PM Mass

7 PM HOPE

7 PM Adult Bible

Study

11 9 AM Adult Bible Study

5:30 PM Mass

8 PM Teen Holy Hour

12

7 AM Mass

8 AM Mass

13 8 AM Mass

8:30-9:30 AM

Confessions

3-4 PM Confessions

4:30 PM Mass

5 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN August 17, 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS

SICK: Jane Shackmuth, Dolores Clarke, Odessa Norton, Brian Snay, Gracie Gumino, Mike Mirande, Andrew Farrell,

Carolyn Godfrey, Ron Hall, Liz Mattingly, Jerry Kerkhof, Judi Sumski, Susan Roller, Cleo Hindman, Jozef Gabovic, Lynn

Collicot, Michael Shaw, Maralou Whelan, Mary Ann McAtee, Teresa Nartinko, Angie Clark, Mary Fish, Brandy Roberts,

John Farrell, Josh Moriarity, and Marsha & Jack Farrell! DECEASED: Jim Gorman, father of Pat Gorman, and all the deceased of our Parish Family

ABOUT THE BULLETIN To publish an announcement in the SMG bulletin, please use our online form at smgonline.org, or submit a Bulletin

Announcement Form, no later than 3:00 pm two Fridays prior to when you’d like the announcement to appear.

Forms are available just inside the doors near the Parish Offices. Please be concise.

To Advertise: To advertise your business in the SMG bulletin, contact LPi at 800-950-9952.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, August 16

8:00 am † Eleanor Scimeca

4:30 pm † Rosemary Mulheran

Sunday, August 17

8:00 am † Benjamin Yusiewicz

10:00 am † Charles Perry

5:30 pm Intentions of the Parish

Monday, August 18

7:00 am † Helen & Ike Greenwood

5:30 pm † Jack Lentner

Tuesday, August 19

8:00 am Int. Karla Cockman

Wednesday, August 20 8:00 am Int. Judi Sumski

5:30 pm Int. Bryon Blankenbaker

Thursday, August 21

5:30 pm † Ken Haines

Friday, August 22

8:00 am Int. Anita Bellflower

5:30 pm Int. Luke Newell

Saturday, August 23

8:00 am Int. Caitie Rose Beardmore

4:30 pm † Paul & Int. Dolores Clarke

Sunday, August 24

8:00 am † Ken Haines

10:00 am Int. Father Dale Ehrman

5:30 pm Intentions of the Parish

READINGS For the Week of August 17, 2014

Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28

Monday: Ez 24:15-23/Mt 19:16-22

Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Mt 19:23-30

Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Mt 20:1-16

Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Mt 22:1-14

Friday: Ez 37:1-14/Mt 22:34-40

Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Mt 23:1-12

Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20

PATRON SAINTS OF THE WEEK For the Week of August 17, 2014

Sun: Jeanne of the Cross Delanoue (Died 1736) Founded

Orphanages and hospices in France

Mon: Helena (Died 330) Patron of new discoveries; known for

piety

Tues: John Eudes (Died 1680) Author of the liturgical devotion

of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Wed: Bernard of Clairvaux (Died 1153) Abbot and Doctor

Thurs: Pius X (Died 1914) Patron Saint of First Communicates

Fri: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sat: Rose of Lima (Died 1617) Patron of Latin America

and Phillipines

6 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN August 17, 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT

ST. FRANCIS MINISTRY

St. Francis Ministry is a group of lay volun-teers, under the guidance of clergy, who are devoted to assisting St. Maria Goretti parish-

ioners and their families in spiritual and corporeal works of mercy: to those who are sick; those with disabilities; those who are injured, homebound, or dying; the elderly; and those in despair or are grieving.

How can I help?

There are four major ways…

Friends: A Friend is dedicated pastoral caregiver who keeps in contact with the parishioner and the family to en-sure all are being cared for properly and have the support of the SMG community.

Helpers: A Helper is involved in sup-porting those who are sick but is NOT a primary caregiver and who is willing to do individual tasks, such as running errands, going to the grocery, respite care, or driving the sick to Mass.

Neighbors: A Neighbor is a parishioner who is sick or someone in need of assistance who provides care to someone who is sick.

Special Needs Group: This group provides spiritual sup-port to parish families who have members with special needs—through prayer, formation, information, and a sense of community.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 2014 Ministry Fair is coming The 2014 Ministry Fair is coming September 6 & 7 to your favorite Church Narthex! Look for further details in this bulletin and at SMG’s Website during the next few weeks. At the Ministry Fair, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the various ministry opportunities here at SMG! There’s something for everyone!

AUGUST 9 & 10 COLLECTIONS

Regular Contributions………………………….....$43,213.27

Weekly Contributions Budget ...................... $48,900.00

Overage (Shortfall) ....................................... ($5,686.73)

Year-To-Date Overage (Shortfall) ............. ($20,464.94)

SMG Seminarians ............................................. $996.00

Church in Africa ................................................. $465.00

HELP .................................................................. $145.00

ANGEL EMPLOYEE NETWORK (AEN) Tuesdays, 7-8 am, St. Augustine Room

aen@smgonline.org

Many in our own parish community are out of work, or are definitely underemployed. Not only is this hard for families economically, but it is also incredibly difficult emotionally and spiritually. Any and all news of job open-ings, do not hesitate to pass along to the parish. You can also direct them via e-mail to aen@smgonline.org.

SHEPHERD’S GATE FOOD PANTRY

August’s items of the month: Snack crackers & granola bars

Please drop off your donations in one of the collection boxes at the Church, School, or Parish Office entrances.

In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans,

“God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.”

To what is God calling me today?

What gifts are mine to share?

! UPCOMING IMPORTANT PARISH EVENTS �

August 18: Precatechumenate Meeting, 7 pm August 19: All Council Meeting, 7 pm August 22: Marriage Ministry: Indian’s Game, 7 pm August 23: Born2Run, 9 am August 23: Confirmation Day of Recollection, 11 am August 23: Mandatory Confirmation Parent Meeting, 3:30 pm August 24: Parish Family Brunch, after 10 am Mass

BRAD SPONHAUER—Director of Discipleship

867-3213, ext. 1151; b.sponhauer@smgonline.org

UNITING IN HEART: UNITING IN HEART: PASTORAL PLANNING FOPASTORAL PLANNING FOR THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTER THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE--ININ--INDIANAINDIANA

Thank you to all who have participated in Bishop Doherty’s Pastoral Planning process. Our goal is to have 100% partic-ipation. Please take time to complete a General Survey or one that is appropriate to your situation. For instance, if you are in high school, take the high school survey, etc. Go to www.dol-in.org and click the button that will lead you to the surveys. Choose the most appropriate for your use. If you do not have access to a computer, take a survey from the back of Church and return it next week so someone can input your information. If you know people who do not regular-ly participate in Church and consider themselves Catholic, please take a survey from the back of Church and invite them to participate so the Bishop can hear their voices and incorporate the needs he hears into the pastoral plan.

7 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN August 17, 2014 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Connie Anderson—Director of Religious Education

867-3213, ext. 1203

Katie Barbour—Coordinator of Children’s Formation

867-3213, ext. 1139

REFLECTION FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In today’s Gospel, we hear the Canaanite woman pleading with Jesus, “Lord, help me.” She is persistent in asking for healing for her daughter. This persistence models great faith; faith that arises from seeking the good of others. When have you been persistent with God? What helps you persist in focusing on God? How can you

seek the good of others this week?

ATTENTION FIRST COMMUNICANTS!

Those who received their First Holy Communion this past May can pick up their white envelopes containing their banners, photos, and certificates on the Information Table in the Church Narthex following any of the week-end Masses through the end of August.

REGISTER FOR 2014-15 PRE

Registration forms for Parish Religious Education (PRE) for 2014-15 is currently available. The forms are in the back of church, at the Parish Office, at front of school, or online at SMG’s Website. Questions? Contact Katie Barbour.

WANTED: CATECHISTS

The Religious Education Ministry is looking for many adults to be Catechists during the upcoming school year (2014-15). We need teachers, aides, and office help. Contact Katie Barbour for info.

CONNIE ANDERSON—Director of Adult Faith Formation

867-3213, ext. 1203; c.anderson@smgonline.org

KATIE BARBOUR—Coordinator of Children’s Formation

867-3213, ext. 1139; k.barbour@smgonline.org

Youth Minister—867-3213, ext. 1131

YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

It’s back-to-school season when many are buying school supplies in preparation for the upcoming school year. Why not register for this year’s HOPE, TRUTH, FAITh, and Confirmation groups? Registration forms and calendars for each group are on the information table in the Church Narthex and online at SMG’s Website.

ATTENTION PARENTS!

Youth Ministry Parent Information Meetings for HOPE, TRUTH, FAITh, and Confirmation are scheduled August

26 and 28 at 7 pm in the Parish Narthex. You need to

attend only one session. You will learn about each group, and registration forms for each will be available. Youth Ministry Volunteers will be on hand so you can meet some of the adults who work with the teens.

SUMMER FAMILY GATHERING

The St. Francis Ministry Special Needs Group and the Respect Life Ministry invite you to a Summer Family Gathering August

17. The gathering will begin after the 10 am Mass on the SMG Playground (Parish Hall if there is rain). We ask that you bring a lunch, blankets, and chairs. We will provide games, drinks, and treats. Feel free to bring friends that have an interest in Special Needs Families.

RCIA PRECATECHUMENATE CONTINUES

Adults interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic Church are invited to attend the next RCIA Pre-catechumenate (Questioning/Inquiry phase) meeting Au-

gust 19, 7-8 pm in the Parish Narthex. Contact Dan Des-sauer, 770-7190, or Connie Anderson, 867-3213, ext. 1203.

ANGELS NEEDED FOR RCIA

Are you looking for a way to be generous and encourage community? This year, we offer the opportunity for indi-viduals to be an “angel” for adults, teens, and children going through RCIA. Besides praying for your person, you are asked to donate $20 to cover the cost of the Bible and Catechism. Call Connie Anderson, 867-3213, ext. 1203, for more details.

BORN2RUN 5K RUN, WALK, CRAWL

The annual Born2Run 5K Run, Walk, Crawl—August 23, 9 am, at St. Maria Goretti—celebrates both fitness and life through the strong efforts of the Great Lakes Gabriel Project and 1st Choice for Women of Indianapolis. Funds raised from the race will benefit the women and families facing difficult or unplanned pregnancies throughout the region. Registration is NOW OPEN! Adults are $25; stu-dents are $15; and children aged 7 and younger are FREE. You can also register as a team. For details about the Gabriel Project and 1st Choice for Women or to register for the race, visit www.born2run5k.org.

2ND ANNUAL PARISH FAMILY BRUNCH

Join the Altar Rosary Society for fellowship and food Sun-day, August 24, 11 am to 1 pm, in the Parish Hall. Sug-gested donations are $5 per person or $15 per family. Proceeds go towards supplies for the event and other needs of the Parish as they arise. EVERYONE is wel-come! For more info or to volunteer to help, contact Ruth Bloss, (765) 427-9535, or smgaltarrosary@gmail.com.

CRITICAL ADORATION HOURS

Prayerfully consider signing up for an hour of Eucharis-tic Adoration. Our Lord should never be left alone.

Call Carol Alvarez, 372-3713, to schedule your hour.

CCRITICALRITICAL HHOURSOURS: : MONDAY — 3 PM; TUESDAY — 3 PM;

FRIDAY —2 PM

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEPTEMBER MARKET DAY NEWS

It’s Back to School Time and that means Market Day will

be back in session too! It’s time to stock up for lunchbox

items, afterschool snacks, and all the items you’ve been

missing! To place an order online, go to marketday.com

and enter our code 16642. You can choose to pay on-

line with a credit card or to pay with cash/check at the

sale. Online orders are due by 11 pm, Wednesday, Sep-

tember 3. Pick up is Monday, September 8, 1:45-2:45

pm, in the Parish Hall. Don’t hesitate to give us—Melanie

Perhacs, 502-2168, or Jennifer Taylor, (262)443-4126—

a call if you have any questions. God Bless!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Want to learn about the Bible? Looking for a place to

begin? Then join other adults in learning about the Gos-

pel of Matthew from Ascension Press. The Gospels are a

good place to begin your learning of Scripture. No previ-

ous knowledge of the Bible is needed. Bible Study meets

Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30 pm, or Thursday mornings,

9-10:30 am, beginning September 3 and 4. Registration

forms are located on the Website, on the information

table in the Church Narthex, and at the Parish Office.

Contact David Bain, 575-8945; Bret Clement, 848-9062;

or Connie Anderson, 867-3213, ext. 1203, for details.

CURSILLO WEEKENDS

Now is the time to sign up for the Fall Cursillo week-

ends—MEN’S WEEKEND: September 4-7 and the WOM-

EN’S WEEKEND: September 25-28. The weekends are

now held at the beautiful SonRise Retreat Center in An-

derson. Only 30 participants can attend each weekend.

Applications and details about the weekend are on the

information table in the Church Narthex or on the SMG

Website. You may also call Tom or Joan Scimeca, 571-8510.

WELCOME LUNCHEON

The Welcome Committee will host its quarterly Welcome

Luncheon for all new members of the Parish Sunday,

September 14 in the Parish Narthex immediately follow-

ing the 10 am Mass. All newly registered parishioners

are asked to RSVP to Traci Bubalo, tracibubalo@aol.com,

by September 11. We look forward to meeting you!

THAT MAN IS YOU!

The Holy Name Society is sponsoring a new program—

That Man is You!—to enrich the lives of men in the Par-

ish. TMiY! is an interactive, multimedia men’s program

focused upon the development of authentic male leader-

ship. Beginning September 12, weekly meetings will be-

gin at 6 am (6:20 am program start) in the Parish Narthex and

conclude promptly at 7:30 am. For details, call Tim Anderson,

846-2533, or go to thatmanisyou.org review the content

that will be shared. We hope to see you there!

R.O.C.K.: REACHING OUT TO COLLEGE KIDS

It is hard to believe that the 2014-15 school year has

begun for many! This means that it is time to sign up

again for R.O.C.K.—the program that began in 2011 to

pair up adult volunteers with our own SMG college stu-

dents. This effort helps keep students connected to St.

Maria Goretti and to our Catholic Faith while they attend

college. To participate, either as a student OR adult vol-

unteer, fill out the form located on the information table

in the Church Narthex and return it to the Parish Office—

Attn: Daria Gabany—or drop it in the collection basket by

Sunday, August 24. If you have questions, contact Daria

Gabany, 371-3465, dmgabany@hotmail.com; or Connie

Anderson, 867-3213 (ext.1203), c.anderson@smgonline. org.

PROTOCOL IN-SERVICE

The Diocese requires all adults working with children in

any capacity (PRE, Sports, Nursery, School Chaperone,

etc.) to attend a Protocol In-Service. The next In-Service

will be held Wednesday, August 27, 8-9 am in the St.

Augustine Meeting Room. Contact Connie Anderson,

867-3213, ext. 1203, with any questions.

REGISTER FOR CUB SCOUTS!

Cub Scout Pack 152 will have a registration night—Wed-

nesday, August 27, 7pm, in the St. Augustine Room—for

any new scouts in 1st—5th grades who wish to join Scouts. We

will share information about our pack, and you can sign

up at that session. If you have questions, contact Jen-

nifer Weber, ferunc@gmail.com or 201-0087.

SEMINARIAN WILL SUMMERLIN’S BIRTHDAY

August 27 is the birthday of one of our seminarians, Will

Summerlin. If you’d like to send birthday wishes, here is his

mailing address: Mail 1711, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul,

MN 55105.

NEW NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

All 5th—8th grade boys and girls who want to become an

altar server and who have never been trained before

need to attend a training session on either Sunday, Au-

gust 31, 12-1:30 pm OR Thursday, September 25, 7-

8:30 pm in the main church. At least one parent must

attend the orientation. Registration for Lord’s Day Mass

preferences will also be completed at that time. All ex-

isting, already trained servers and their parents do NOT

need to attend these training sessions. However, if cur-

rent Sunday servers want to change their Mass prefer-

ences, parents should contact Jen Downing, jen.downing@

smgonline.org or 867-3213. Any student who has already

been trained and simply wants to train again is certainly

welcome. Please note: These are the only server training

sessions this year. There will be no other server training

sessions until next Fall 2015.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SMG SPORTS MINISTRYSMG SPORTS MINISTRY

Pat Biddlecombe - Athletic Director

p.biddlecombe@smgonline.org

Tina Uhland - Assistant Athletic Director

t.uhland@smgonline.org

THANKS TO ALL!

Boys and girls in all grades had the opportunity this

summer to participate in Open Gym Nights to improve

their basketball and volleyball skills. With school

around the corner, these open gym nights are now

over. We want to thank all those who participated—to

the athletes who learned a thing or two and most espe-

cially to those who volunteered their time to give our

athletes these chances for improvement. Many thanks

to Kurt Schepers, Dan Ratcliff, and Doug Alexander in

addition to their assistants.

CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICES

Regular practice begins tomorrow 8/18.

Mondays: 3:30-5 pm at SMG,

Wednesdays: 4:30-6 pm

at MacGregor Park,

Thursdays: 3:30-5 pm at SMG.

Questions?

Contact Michelle Hanlin,

m.hanlin@smgonline.org.

SMG SPORTS MINISTRYSMG SPORTS MINISTRY

PAT BIDDLECOMBE - Athletic Director

p.biddlecombe@smgonline.org

TINA UHLAND - Assistant Athletic Director

t.uhland@smgonline.org

SMG SPORTS

SMG SPORTS MINISTRYSMG SPORTS MINISTRY

PAT BIDDLECOMBE - Athletic Director

p.biddlecombe@smgonline.org

TINA UHLAND - Assistant Athletic Director

t.uhland@smgonline.org

Questions? Check out the Sports Ministry Website,

smgonline.org. Under the Ministry tab,

click on the Sports Ministry link.

IMPORTANT DATES:

8/19: All Council Meeting 7pm

8/20 - 21: Middle School to Camp

8/21: PTO Meeting/Welcome Coffee

8/25: 8th Grade Leadership Day

SCHOOL UPDATE

What a great start to the school year. On August 14th,

we opened our doors to 458 wonderful students. The

teachers have worked hard this summer preparing

classrooms. We are excited to see what the 2014-

2015 school year will bring!If you want to stay current

on news about the school, please consider following us

on Facebook or Twitter (@smgangels). You can also

check out our website (www.smgonline.org/school)

that will be updated weekly.

STUDENT OPENINGS

We have student openings in 5th and 7th grade. If you

are interested, please contact Michelle Hanlin at 317-

896-5582 x 1202 or m.hanlin@smgonline.org for more

information.

ALLERGIES/SMG NUT FREE SNACK LIST

This year the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students can once

again bring a morning snack to school. This snack

must be peanut free. We have many students with

food allergies. To keep our students safe, we will only

serve food at our 3 holiday parties and ask parents not

to send in food treats for birthdays or holidays.

BRUSHING TEETH AT SCHOOL

In the past couple of years, as students receive ortho-

dontic appliances and braces at younger ages, quite a

few students have received instructions to brush their

teeth after lunch. If needed, send in your student’s

tooth brush and toothpaste in an open plastic, small

easy to carry container. The container will be kept in

the classroom and students will be given time to go to

the restrooms and brush their teeth.

SMG School - 896-5582, ext. 1100 2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

VINCE BARNES - Principal

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NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

CYO Girls Basketball 4th-8th grades—closes 8/25

CYO Cross Country 4th-8th grades—closes 8/31

SMG Jr. Joggers 1st-3rd grades—closes 9/1

SMG Cheer 3rd grade—closes 9/1

SMG Cheer 4th-8th grades—closes 9/1

SMG Co-Ed Flag Football PK-2nd grades—closes 9/15

To register, go to smonline.org/sports

And click on the “To Register Online” link.

PLEASE NOTE: Registering after a close date

may incur a late fee and cause your athlete

to be put on a waiting list.

Robert C. Becker

Attorney-At-Law

(OLG Parishioner)

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