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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. Mike McKinley 317-867-3213, ext. 1148

Associate Pastor Fr. Derek Aaron [email protected]

Deacon Steve Miller 317-574-1705

Director of Ministry & Operations Kevin Muller 317-867-3213, ext. 1127 [email protected]

Bookkeeper Deb Perry 317-867-3213, ext. 1133

Administrative Assistant Jen Downing 317-867-3213, ext. 1221

Director of Adult Faith Formation Connie Anderson 317-867-3213, ext. 1203

Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation Sue Maue [email protected]

Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry Scott Hudson [email protected]

Coordinator of Junior High Youth Ministry Eric Gellenbeck [email protected]

Coordinator of Confirmation Formation Jason Hemmerling [email protected]

Director of Music Joey Garcia 317-867-3213, ext. 1209

Athletic Director Pat Biddlecombe 317-867-3213, ext. 1226

Maintenance Supervisor Eddie Eberhardt 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

Admission Officer, Alli Bell 317-896-5582, ext. 1202

Administrative Assistant Cheryl Newkirk 317-896-5582, ext. 1100

PRESCHOOL Sue Tetrick 317-896-5582, ext. 1101

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN Ann Worcester 317-896-5582, ext. 1102

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PRE) Sunday: 8:30–9:45 AM Sunday: 11:30 AM–12:45 PM Sunday: 6:30–7:45 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: 8 AM, 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 TWITTER: @GorettiCatholic FACEBOOK: @GorettiCatholic

DECEMBER 8, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent

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.

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A NOTE FROM FATHER KEVIN

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

+ Pax et Bonum!

Welcome to St. Maria Goretti on this our Second Sunday of Advent! Today is a BIG day around here! Usually December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation. Because December 8 falls on Sunday this year, it remains the Second Sunday of Advent, and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception gets transferred to tomorrow. Because it is transferred to another day and because it is being celebrated on a Monday, this year the obligation part of the Holy Day has been removed. Tomorrow, December 9, we will celebrate the Immaculate Conception with Masses at 7 am and 5:30 pm, but there is NO obligation to attend.

However, December 8 is a very special day here at St. Maria Goretti as the “regular” Feast of the Immaculate Conception has been used for multiple BIG occasions here at the Parish. On this day back in 1995, the First Mass ever held at St. Maria Goretti was celebrated in our Parish Hall, making today the 24th anniversary of the First Mass. It was on December 8, 2004, that our church building was dedicated and put into use, making today the 15th anniversary of the Dedication of our Church. Two years ago in 2017, the date was used again for the blessing and putting into use our bell tower. And just last year on December 8, we blessed and moved into our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, making the Adoration Chapel now a year old today. We have much to celebrate and give thanks for! This evening’s 5:30 pm Mass, still for the Second Sunday of Advent, will be used to do just that, and a light reception will follow in the Parish Hall afterward. Please come join us as we “mark” these milestones and give thanks to the Lord!

This morning, we are also pleased to have our annual “Breakfast with St. Nick,” sponsored by our Holy Name Society, the Men’s Club of our Parish Family, after both the 8 am and 10 am Masses. All are welcome to come over to the Parish Hall after both Masses for a delicious, hot breakfast together and a chance to get to meet our very own St. Nicholas, who joins us for this special occasion, just in time to encourage the “kid” in all of us to keep preparing this Advent season for Jesus and His Birthday celebration.

Not so much into breakfast? Don’t worry! Our Altar Rosary Society, the Women’s Club of our Parish Family, has got you covered. The ladies take advantage of “Breakfast with St. Nick” by hosting one of their annual Bake Sales today also in the Parish Hall after the 8 am and 10 am Masses. Stop by and get some of their delicious handiwork to enjoy at home. What a fun and great tasting way to support our Altar Rosary Society!

Because of the holidays, our bulletin is being prepared on a special schedule that demands that the information that you are reading has to be submitted much further in advance than usual. Thanksgiving greatly affected our bulletin deadlines for the last couple of weeks, and Christmas is going to affect the deadlines pretty much for the entire month of December. Because of this advanced schedule, this is the first bulletin letter that I’ve written since we had our Daddy Daughter Dance back on November 22 to support our Sports Ministry program. I did want to thank all of our dads who came out and brought their daughters to a really fun evening for a great cause. Our Sports Ministry program is unlike any other. We really are trying to do something special with our teams and programs. It takes an amazing number of people to make it all work. And in particular, I did want to thank Danielle Cardinal for chairing this year’s Daddy Daughter Dance and her awesome committee of folks who helped put together the evening. Thanks also to all who donated raffle items for the event.

This week, please DON’T FORGET about our Advent Communal Penance Service this coming Tuesday evening, December 10, at 7 pm in the main sanctuary. A number of priests from our Deanery will be here to help us receive God’s mercy and forgiveness. Beat the long lines on Saturdays by coming to the Penance Service this Tuesday. We all need to take care of Confession BEFORE we get to Christmas! Put it on your list of things to do!

Have a great week! Keep preparing the way of the Lord!

In Christ, Fr. Kevin

The truth is not always the same as the majority decision.

Welcome! For more than 23 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: LUIS & ELISE SOLIS, DANIEL & LYSSA METTE, DOUG CLEMENTS, MATTHEW & BRIANNA MILLER, DAN & KELLY LATTAL, CHRIS & KATHY GATZ

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK’S RCIA TOPIC The RCIA topic for Monday, December 9, is “Theological Virtues.” All adults of the parish are invited to attend any week of RCIA to

learn more about our faith. RCIA meets in the Parish Nar-thex, 7-9 pm.

ATTN: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Calling all adults aged 20-30 who love sports! The Young Adult Ministry will host informal volleyball, basketball, softball, etc.... games just for you! These events are held on alternating Friday evenings, 7-9 pm, in the SMG gym. The next gathering is Friday, December 13. E-mail Leslie London, [email protected], for details.

BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS AND ARS BAKE SALE All are invited to breakfast served by the Holy Name Society on Sunday, December 8, after the 8 am and 10 am Masses. St. Nick will be there, too! (Free will offerings accepted.) And

after breakfast, take home some of the many sweet of-ferings of the Altar Rosary Society at the annual Bake Sale, or perhaps you could pick up a rosary or a copy of the Feeding the Flock cookbook to give as a gift. In addition, the Silver Angels will offer the newest in the commemorative ornament series. 4TH ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Silver Angels will begin selling the 2019 Collectors Edi-

tion ornament ($10 each) at the ARS Bake Sale, Sunday, December 8, in the Parish Hall after the 8 am and 10 am Mass-es. After that, you can make your purchas-es in the Church Narthex after all week-end Masses. Proceeds from the ornament

sales are earmarked for the Mission Trip Ministry. This year, an image from our new Adoration chapel has been captured on the ornament. Buy one for your family tree. They also make great gifts and stocking stuffers! DELIVERING CHRISTMAS CHEER The Young Families Ministry will deliver Christmas cards to the residents of the St. Augustine Home on 86th Street on Sunday, December 8 at noon. We encourage you to come and help us spread Christmas cheer! Questions? Contact Kelsey O’Dell, 574-298-5757.

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AN ADVENT REFLECTION ON N STUDYDY AN ADVENT REFLECTION ONN TUDYST DYReflection by Jim Wack, Stewardship Committee Memberererer

Jesus prayed for His disciples that “they may all be one” just as He is one with His Father (John 17:11). That’s a tall order for us! We have the Bible, especially the Gospels, as well as all that the Church has learned over the past 2,000 years. We pray the Creed at Mass every Sunday and say that we believe in “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.” Are we all those things? What if we were one Church and lived Jesus’s teachings? Think of how much clearer the rest of the world would see Catholicism and want to join us if we were truly one Church in Jesus. As the new year 2020 approaches, I resolve to study Catholic teachings and to work toward being one. Our parish has

Bible studies, Faith & Froth, special speakers, the parish mission, and suggested books, all of which we can take advantage. Some are just one night or just one book. We need to do this together: just get started and then build from there. Who’s with me?

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25: Jeff & Tami Verdeyen

26-29: Tony & Julie Avellana, Dan & Ann Cotton, Normando & Julia Gonzalez, Tommy Luk & Shirley Cappas

34: Joe & Karla Lintzenich

40: Rodger & Elizabeth

41-49: Tom & Carla Erickson, Jerzy & Maria Kowalczuk, Ernie & Debbie Vargo

52: Jerry & Sharon Webb

54: Bill & Shirley Burnett

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RELIGIOUS FORMATION PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Connie &erson—Director of Religious Education 867-3213, ext. 1203

Katie Barbour—Coordinator of Children’s Formation 867-3213, ext. 1139

REFLECTION FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

In today’s Gospel we hear, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What sinful

desires are you struggling to master? How can you discipline your selfish will through prayer, fasting, or other penance? CO-CATECHIST NEEDED Would you like to share your knowledge of our Faith with kindergarteners? The Parish Religious Education program is looking for a co-catechist to help out with the 8:30 am kindergarten session. If you feel the nudge of the Holy Spirit, contact Sue Maue.

CONNIE ANDERSON—Director of Adult Faith Formation 317-867-3213, ext. 1203, [email protected]

SUE MAUE—Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation 317-867-3213, ext. 1139; [email protected]

HOPE December 11 HOPE Advent Party December 18 & 25 HOPE does not meet

TRUTH December 8 meeting December 15 TRUTH Advent Party December 22 & 29 TRUTH does not meet

Confirmation/FAITh December 8 meeting/class

Youth Bible Study December 10 meeting

YOUTH MINISTRY

EMILY VIZARD—Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant 867-3213, ext. 1131; [email protected] ———- SCOTT HUDSON—Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry 867-3213, ext. 1420; [email protected]

ERIC GELLENBECK—Coordinator of Jr. High Youth Ministry 867-3213, ext. 1423; [email protected]

JASON HEMMERLING—Coordinator of Confirmation Formation 867-3213, ext. 1421; [email protected]

SILVER ANGELS ADVENT PARTY 55 years or older? You are one of us...a Silver Angel! This is for you, and it may be the best opportunity to express yourself as a Dynamic Catholic. If you have Advent colors in your casual clothes closet pull them out! The Silver Angels annual Advent Party is Friday, December 13, 6 pm, in the Parish Office Narthex. Bring your favorite dish, a bag of chips, or simply yourself, and join us in this sea-son of glorious anticipation. It’s truly easy to laugh, and as Father Kevin says, “Enjoy some of the best food of the year!” Call or text Judith Lawburg, 317-946-5742, with any questions.

CRITICAL ADORATION HOUR Currently, there is no scheduled adorer for the Tuesday, 7am, slot. Lay your concerns at His feet. Feel the peace of sitting in His presence.

Call Jeff Brown, 317-417-1540, to schedule this hour. ST. JOHN’S CHRISTKINDL VILLAGE Make some Christmas memories and start a new family tradition by visiting the annual St. John’s Christkindl Vil-lage (“Christ Child” Village) in downtown Indy December 12-15. There is something for everyone! This traditional German Christkindl Village offers authentic German food along with Christkindl beer and Glühwein (a German mulled wine). Stop by to see the live animal nativity and visit with St. Nicholas. There will be kids activities, an alpine slide, musical performances, and the Christmas Artisan Market. Trivia night is Thursday, and Family Day is Sun-day. All are welcome to attend Mass at the beautiful St. John’s Cathedral. For more information, visit stjohnsindy.org/village.

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All services begin at 7 pm.

December 9 Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cicero December 9 St. Louis de Montfort, Fishers December 10 St. Maria Goretti, Westfield December 12 St. Alphonsus, Zionsville December 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel December 17 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carmel December 18 St. Joseph, Lebanon December 20 St. John Vianney, Fishers


NOVEMBER 23 & 24 COLLECTIONS

Regular Contributions ................................. $57,838.49 Contributions Budget ................................. $57,000.00 Overage (Shortfall) ............................................. $838.49 Fiscal Year Overage (Shortfall) ................. ($81,368.16) All Saints Day .................................................... $315.00 All Souls Day ..................................................... $195.00 Campaign for Human Development ................ $376.00 Archdiocese for Military Services ..................... $150.00 Christmas Flowers .............................................. $40.00 Little Sisters of the Poor ................................... $125.00 HELP ............................................................... $6,888.71

NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1 COLLECTIONS

Regular Contributions ................................. $51,577.38 Contributions Budget ................................. $57,000.00 Overage (Shortfall) ....................................... ($5,422.62) Fiscal Year Overage (Shortfall) ................. ($86,790.78) Immaculate Conception ..................................... $20.00 Christmas Flowers ........................................ $1,794.00 Christmas .......................................................... $100.00 HELP ............................................................... $1,880.91

OUR RETURN TO GOD OF OUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE

STEWARDSHIP

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY PPREP

We will sort more than 2,500 pre-sents in preparation for home deliv-eries this Saturday, December 14.

AND WE NEED YOUR HELELP! Please consider coming to the Christ Renews rooms during one or more of these times: Monday, December 9, 9 am–noon and again 6-9 pm; Tuesday, December 10, 9am–noon; and Wednesday, December 11, 9 am–noon to shop if necessary. Don’t know if your help is needed for a particular time? Check the various SMG Facebook pages for updates on what hours help is needed, because they may change. Or text Lisa Delaney, 317-748-7028, for current needs.

DRIVERS NEEDED! ! The HELP Committee needs your help delivering Christmas Meals and packages to 150 families in Hamilton County Saturday, December 14, starting at 8 am. No need to leave your car. Just pull up in front of the Parish Hall, and we’ll load you up, provide you with a map or an address to put in your phone, and send you on your way. Thank you so much for helping others have a better Christmas and feel God’s love! Contact Angie Weas, [email protected] or 317-730- 2747, with any questions.

2747, with any questions.Thank you for your generosity! y!

This ministry would not be successful without you!

Uniting in Heart is the Diocesan pastoral plan to unite our diocese in the heart of Jesus Christ through living out the 3 Pillars of Mission, Community, and Witness.

Many questions have arisen from the 2030 Pastoral Plan. This week we learn about those who will lead the transition at all levels.

WHAT IS THE DIOCESAN TRANSITION TEAM? WHO IS ON IT?

The Diocesan Transition Team will be made up of members of diocesan staff and management lead-ers from around the diocese who are appointed by the Bishop. This group will work with and assist the Pastorate Transition Team to prepare for the initiation of the new pastorate by providing them with assessment tools to review and understand their current reality. These assessments include: Evangeli-zation, Stewardship, Financial, Human Resources, Schools, Technology, Safe and Sacred, Safe Facility, Facilities Condition, and an Inventory of Sacred and Secular Goods.

WHAT IS THE PASTORATE TRANSITION TEAM?

The Pastorate Transition Team will be made up of 2-3 members of each parish that are part of the pastorate. This group will work with the Diocesan Transition Team using the assessments mentioned above, as well as consultation with the people of the Pastorate to prepare a transition document that contains recommendations for the new Pastor and his Pastorate Lead-ership Team, and Pastoral Council.

BEHOLD, I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW. —REV 2 1:5 DOL-IN.ORG/UIH ׀ [email protected] ׀ @DIOLAFIN


PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS

SICK: Jerry Kerkhof, Mary Andrews, Ann Enderle, Tom Preske, Bill Kennedy, Ralph Pfau, Joan DiCandito, Kathleen Duchene, John DiPiro, Jan Herrmann, Debbie Curry, Pamela McHugh, Chuck Clark, Margaret Curley, Wayne Langscheid, Andre Duhaime, Bob Cummings, Laura Nanna, Emily Settle, Charles Black, Andy Hammer, Joel Brandau, Theresa Coccaro, Kathy Neher,

Judith Alvarez, Matt Moore, Margaret Kilgore, Dick Panasuk, Kris Schepers, Michael Stevens, Jocelyn Piechocki, Joe Williamson, Azza Estafanous, Brenda Monge, Marsha Weinkauf, and Father Kevin Haines

DECEASED: 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 Marlanna Brooks of LPi, 800-477-4574, ext. 6446.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, December 7 8:00 am † Karen Spitznagle 4:30 pm † Judi Sumski

Sunday, December 8 8:00 am Int. Parish Family 10:00 am † Nicholas Andrew Weber 5:30 pm Int. Carla & Tom Erickson Family

Monday, December 9 7:00 am † Mary Kay Barbuch 5:30 pm Int. Kathy Lengerich

Tuesday, December 10 8:00 am † Art Duchene 5:30 pm † Joshua Blevin

Wednesday, December 11 8:00 am † Eugene Matkowicz 5:30 pm † Helen Felix

Thursday, December 12 5:30 pm Int. Tommy Smith

Friday, December 13 7:00 am † Eileen O’Keeffe 8:00 am † Helen Aaron

Saturday, December 14 8:00 am † Whelan Joseph Bell 4:30 pm † Josephine Cradick

Sunday, December 15 8:00 am † Agnes Bowen 10:00 am Int. Parish Family 5:30 pm † Margaret Vidal

READINGS For the Week of December 8, 2019

Sunday: Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 19/Rom 15:4-9/ Mt 3:1-12

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/ Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13/ Mt 18:12-14

Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10/Mt 11:28-30

Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/ Lk 1:5-25

Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Mt 11:16-19

Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19/ Mt 17:9a, 10-13

PATRON SAINTS OF THE WEEK For the Week of December 8, 2019

Sun: Romaric (Died 653) Abbot and co-founder of Remiremont Abbey, a double abbey—one for men and one for women

Mon: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tues: Edmund Genings (Died 1591) One of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

Wed: Pope Damasus I (Died 384) Translated scripture known now as the Vulgate

Thurs: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fri: Lucy (Died c. 304) Patron Saint against blindness, eye disease and eye problems

Sat: John of the Cross (Died 1591) Doctor of the Church


Adult Bible Study David Bain 317-575-8945 Altar Rosary Society (Women’s Club) Suzanne Shonkwiler 317-517-2630

Rosary Ministry Carey Conrad 317-460-0933 Angel Employment Network (AEN) Bill Lilegdon [email protected] Baptism Preparation Gordon & Mary Ann Smith 317-439-8105 Basic Christian Community (BCC) Melinda Brown 317-663-7654 Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) - Men Carlos Tahara [email protected] - Women Michelle Hanlin [email protected] Confirmation/FAITh Jason Hemmerling [email protected] Cursillo Tom & Joan Scimeca 317-571-8510 Donuts & Coffee Dan & Missy Andres 317-448-7944 Elijah Cup Lee Starr 317-508-2390 Eucharistic Adoration Jeff Brown 317-417-1540 Grief Support Ministry Tom & Livia Harford 317-590-4158 Deb Krupowicz 317-873-6564 Early Saints Ministry Alli Bell 317-496-8338 HELP Vicki Stauffacher [email protected] Lisa Delaney 317-748-7208 Shepherd’s Gate Molly Klen (Scheduling) 317-590-9658 [email protected] MaryAnn Davis (Donations) 574-274-2144 St. Vincent de Paul Scott Harris [email protected] Holy Name Society (Men of Service) Jeff Madden 317-460-9003 International Mission Trip Ministry Jim Mramor 317-804-9946 Italian Festival David & Jeanne Stordy 603-845-7318 Doug & Erin Bradley 317-443-7556 Knights of Columbus Matthew Van Dyke [email protected] Landscape Committee Eric Jackson [email protected] Librarian/Historian Joann Wack 317-773-8449 Liturgy Committee Chair Carla Erickson 317-571-9662

Decorating Jolene McCann 317-566-1760 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Kathy Lengerich 317-896-5898 Ministers of Welcome Jay Schemanske 317-509-4070 Music Ministry Joey Garcia 317-867-3213, ext. 1209 Readers Training Jeff Bowen 317-441-9928 Readers Scheduling Jim Wack 317-773-8449 Servers for Mass Jen Downing 317-896-9123

Marriage Ministry Jori MacNulty 317-514-0801 Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana, sponsors) Kyle & Twyla Arnold 317-399-8038 Meals Ministry Fran Pawlowski 317-407-9674 Kathy Duff 317-679-9951 Natural Family Planning - Creighton Method Holly Smith [email protected] Natural Family Planning - Sympto-Thermal Method Julie & Marc Weinkauf 317-669-7096 Nursery Co-op during Mass Jenny Muller 317-294-3107 Parish Religious Education (PRE) Sue Maue 317-867-3213, ext. 1139 Respect Life Ministry Sarah Soukup 317-430-5824 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Jeff Muller 317-640-4115 Shari McGrath 317-294-8741 Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) Connie Anderson 317-867-3213, ext. 1203 ROCK (Reaching Out to College Students) Daria Sommers 317-371-3465 Safe and Sacred (All adults working with minors) Connie Anderson 317-867-3213, ext. 1203 Cub Scouts Clay Jobe [email protected] Boy Scouts JJ Degan 317-697-2638 Girl Scouts Sara Musick [email protected] Silver Angels (55 and Older) Judith Lawburg 317-946-5742 Sisterhood of Marietta Julie Weinkauf 317-354-5284 SoulCore Carol Alvarez 317-372-3713 Sports Ministry Pat Biddlecombe 317-867-3213, ext. 1226 Tina Uhland 317-867-3213, ext. 1250 Spring Fling Chadwick & Stacy Collins 317-417-3637 St. Francis Ministry Mike Treida 317-867-3213, ext. 1229 Temple Knights of the Holy Eucharist Father Mike McKinley 317-867-3213, ext. 1148 Wedding Coordinator Nancy Rumschlag 317-460-5565 Welcome Committee Sue Treida 317-650-9399 Young Adult Ministry Leslie London [email protected] Young Families Ministry Nathaniel & Kelsey O’Dell 574-298-5757 Youth Bible Study Jim Wack 317-773-8449 Justin Svec 317-774-7832 Youth Ministry (HOPE, TRUTH) Emily Vizard [email protected]

COUNCIL CONTACTS & PHONE NUMBERS

PARISH COUNCIL Jacob Brandau 414-303-9531 Jonathan Conrad 317-413-4276 Karen Ednalino 317-748-1277 Kim Igo 317-514-4087 Josh James 812-893-0754 Jim Mramor (President) 317-804-9946 Bryan Poynter 317-670-4171 Katie Svec 317-979-7811 Marjorie Thomas 317-410-2194

FINANCE COUNCIL Gabriel Alejandro 724-431-7239 Jim Evans 317-450-4016 Erika Horan 317-564-8237 Scott Keetle 402-490-0991 Debra Minott (President) 317-709-1502 Nancy Rumschlag 317-460-5565 Jeff Seager 317-319-7823 Brian Timmerman 317-399-6138 Tracey Traub 224-628-0961

SCHOOL COUNCIL Steve Bubalo 317-670-8580 Molly Heinz 630-297-9932 Todd McMinn 913-269-4226 Dave Meer 617-686-4535 Kyle Milbee (President) 317-353-4856 Sherry Piloni 317-652-2923 Katie Sauerbrey 317-956-9662 Katie Walker 317-569-7795

RELIGIOUS FORMATION COUNCIL Steve Alic 703-509-4605 Dan Andres 317-514-3959 Sheri Faulkenberg 636-248-5488 Jerry Geis 317-250-6215 J.C. Hatton 317-752-3237 Ben Horan 317-564-8237 Mindy McDonald 317-574-1573 Laura Murphy 317-569-0833 Brent Stauffacher (President) 317-690-0269

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION Trisha Costa, President 317-294-8977 Christen Cantos, Vice President 502-836-0415 Donna Sweeney, Corr. Sec. 317-407-5591 Maria Eveslage 765-404-0188 Kara Vandenboom, Recording Sec. 317-727-1699 Jamie Alejandro, Treasurer 412-715-3472

“Is there a place for me to serve here at St. Maria Goretti?” YES!! Contact Kevin Muller, [email protected], for help in finding your place.

MINISTRY CONTACTS

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Cathy Bain 317-575-8945 Deb Krupowicz 317-873-6564 Judith Lawburg 317-946-5742 Bill Lilegdon 317-709-2381 Colin May 603-834-2157 Kevin Muller (Chair) 317-867-3213, ext. 1127 Melanie Perhacs 317-502-2168 Amy Smith 317-506-8766 Justin Svec 317-774-7832 Jim Wack 317-773-8449


MONTHLY CALENDAR

8 8 AM Mass 8:30 AM PRE 8:30 AM Bible Basics 10 AM Mass 11:30 AM PRE 3:15 PM Confirmation mtg 3:15 PM FAITh class 5:30 PM Mass 6:30 PM PRE 6:45 PM TRUTH

Breakfast with St. Nick & ARS Bake Sale after 8 am & 10 am Masses

Angel Tree Gifts due

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

9 7 AM Mass 9 AM Angel Tag Gift Sorting 5:30 PM Mass § 6 PM Angel Tag Gift Sorting 7 PM RCIA

10 8 AM Mass 9 AM Angel Tag Gift Sorting 5:30 PM Mass 7 PM Advent Penance Service No Youth Bible Study

11 8 AM Mass 9 AM Angel Tag Gift Sorting 5:30 PM Mass 7 PM HOPE Advent Party

12 5:30 PM Mass 7 PM ARS Bunco Night & Ornament Exchange

13 7 AM Mass 8 AM Mass 6 PM Silver Angels Advent Party 7 PM Young Adult Ministry Sports Night

14 8 AM Mass 8:30-9:30 AM Confessions 3-4 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass

HELP Christmas Food & Gifts

Deliveries

15 8 AM Mass 8:30 AM PRE 8:30 AM Bible Basics 10 AM Mass 11:30 AM PRE 5:30 PM Mass 6:30 PM PRE 6:45 PM TRUTH Advent Party

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

16 7 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass 7 PM RCIA 7 PM Sisterhood of Marietta meeting

17 8 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass 7 PM Youth Bible Study

18 8 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass

HOPE does not meet

19 5:30 PM Mass

20 7 AM Mass 8 AM Mass

21 8 AM Mass 8:30-9:30 AM Confessions 10 AM Baptism Prep Class 3-4 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass

22 8 AM Mass 10 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass 7 PM Holy Name Society Meeting

No PRE No Bible Basics

TRUTH

does not meet

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT


No RCIA

24 8 AM Mass 5 PM Vigil Mass § 7 PM Vigil Mass § MIDNIGHT Mass §

PARISH OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON

No Youth Bible Study

25 10 AM Mass §

CHRISTMAS

PARISH OFFICES

CLOSED

HOPE does not meet

26 5:30 PM Mass

27 7 AM Mass 8 AM Mass 7 PM Young Adult Ministry Sports Night


29 8 AM Mass 10 AM Mass § 5:30 PM Mass

No PRE No Bible Basics

TRUTH

does not meet


No RCIA

31 8 AM Mass 5:30 PM Vigil Mass §

PARISH OFFICES CLOSED

No Youth Bible Study

1 10 AM Mass §

FEAST OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

NEW YEAR’S DAY

HOPE does not meet

2 5:30 PM Mass

3 7 AM Mass 8 AM Mass


TRUTH Retreat

§ -- denotes Mass when incense will be used

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SMG SPORTS MINISTRY Pat Biddlecombe - Athletic Director

[email protected] Tina Uhl& - Assistant Athletic Director

t.uhl&@smgonline.org

WRESTLING REGISTRATIONS NOW OPENN

CYO BOYS WRESTLING (grades 4-8) Closes: 1/10 Approximate Season: January–March IN-HOUSE BOYS WRESTLING (grades K-3) Closes: 1/10 Approximate Season: January–March

Registrations are NOT complete without payment—electronic check or credit card. Once registration closes, a waiting list will be implemented.

BASKETBALL REGISTRATIONS NOW OPENN

IN-HOUSE BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL (grades 1-3) Closes: 1/15 Approximate Season: January–March

Registration is open (until January 15) for boys and girls in 1st–3rd grades for our in-house basketball program. There will be boys and girls teams in two different divisions—1st & 2nd grades, then 3rd grade. The younger age players will be introduced to the sport and have a full six- week season of games. The older kids will focus more on CYO rules to get them ready for next year with a six-week game schedule and tournament to conclude the sea-son. Practices will begin end of January/beginning of February with games soon to follow and the entire in-house basketball season concluding by spring break.

And you guessed it: In-house basketball coaches are needed! To volunteer or for more information, contact Pat Biddlecombe.

Boys volleyball evaluations information

will be coming soon. l be comingStay tuned!

onsood!

SMG SPORTS MINISTRY

SMG SPORTS MINISTRY

PAT BIDDLECOMBE - Athletic Director [email protected]

TINA UHLAND - Assistant Athletic Director [email protected]

To register, go to smgonline.org/ministry/sports. Click on “Register for a Sport Here” link.

Then click on the “Sports Registration” link.

Use SMG’s Code, 194SMG-IN, when registering.


12/12 PTO Meeting, 8 am Charity Day Marcos Pizza Give Back Day

12/18 School Christmas Program, 1:30 pm & 7 pm

12/20 End of Quarter

12/23–1/5 Christmas Break—no school

...to everyone who ordered poinsettias from our 7th grade students. Your purchase supports the class trip to Washington, DC, next fall.

NEXT WEEK is SMG’s School Christmas Program, Wednes- day, December 18 in the Parish Hall. There are two

showings: 1:30pm and 7pm. Come and enjoy our 1st–3rd graders singing and the performances of our bands and choirs. This year, the program will include readings and music to prepare for the coming Christmas season. All friends and family are welcome to attend! HOLIDAY SCRIP CHALLENGE If you purchase $300 in SCRIP—now through December 17—your family earns a Dress Down day. If SCRIP sales meet the $110,000 goal during this time, all students earn a PJ & Movie Day. AND if we reach $125,000 in sales, the students will be dismissed early (1 pm) on Friday, December 20, begin-ning their Christmas Break.

SMG SCHOOL - 317-896-5582, ext. 1100 2013 & 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

VINCE BARNES - Principal

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Maria Goretti, Westfield, IN C 4C 01-1166

of Westfield, Inc.Total Automotive Service

and Repair CenterChris Cotton

317-896-382017333 Westfield Park Rd.

C.A.R. CLINIC

Esler’sAuto Repair

Complete Automotive Repair317-896-9060

350 Parkway Cir Westfieldwww.eslersautorepair.com

CERTIFIED MECHANICS

Westfield Automotive17534 Westfield Park Rd.

Westfield, IN 46074

COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE

867-5500Please call for an appointmentMonday - Friday 7am - 6pm

Jeff Boelke, parishioner

Walker & Associates Your Independent Insurance Agency

BRIAN SULLIVAN, parishioner (317) 848-4400

Let us take care of all your insurance needs.

FOX POOLS OF INDIANAPOLISSWIMMING POOLS Established 1975

• Planning • Design • Installation

848-5077P.O. Box 60, Westfield, IN 46074

References Available

Ron & Phyllis Fox, Owners - Parishioners

1130New Construction • Remodel Work • Water Filtration Systems

SCHULER PLUMBING, INC. Lic. #CP81055365

13455 East State Road 38 Noblesville, Indiana 46060

(317) 773-4236Jamie Schuler, Manager Eugene Schuler, Manager

INDIANA GOLF CAR1770 E. 266th St. Arcadia, IN 46030Located at the corner of 266th St. & US 31Just 7 miles north of Westfield866-984-9339 • www.indianagolfcar.com

We have just theright golf carts for

your neighborhood!Come see our large

selection of newand used carts.

Dr. ryan C. Fleming

OlmC ParishiOner

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!317.848.1884

4728 Limerick Drive, Suite BCarmel, IN 46033

Located in the Bridgewater Corp.Village at 156th St. & Gray Rd.

Home & Auto go together Especially with a good neighbor

Lee Hines317-804-5495www.leehinesinsurance.com

Lux Electric, LLCFull Service Electrical Contractor

Located in Westfield

Ken ThiergartnerMaster Electrician & Owner

Call for a free estimate:(317) 605-8042

LuxElectricLLC.com Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Your Prolife Catholic Electrician

Steve Farmer - Realtor 317-989-1434 • www.realestateforlife.org

Parishioner and Pro-Life RealtorUp to 25% of our commission goes to the pro-life ministry of your choice

RYAN BANNING OWNER

PHONE 317.558.9211 CELL 317.557.5255

LICENSED • BONDED

317ROOF

Make your Appt Today!!317-804-2073

Specials for combine services! Parishioner

Owner - Bonita & Ken Worley

120 E. State Rd. 32, Westfield

www.country-mulch.comPurchase over 5 yards get a 10%

discount and coupon must be present317-867-2683

CALL COUNTRY MULCH

Wedding andSpecial Event Fireworks.

(317) 486-1676(317) 435-3663

www.circlecitypyros.com

24 Hour Emergency Service

(317) 918-1189- Prompt Service Completion -

Whether you need a routine maintenance check or an emergency repair

Heating or Cooling Unit and/or Water Heater

NOW Delivering with DOOR DASH

Selling Gift Cards at Costco: $100 of Gift Cards for $75 @ Costco Only!!!

14636 Greyhound Plaza Carmel, IN 317.846.5965

6815 E. 82nd St. Indianapolis, IN 317.841.0442

• OLMC Parishioners • charlestonsindiana.com

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Maria Goretti, Westfield, IN B 4C 01-1166

Dr. Angeline McLean

Dr. Rob Harper

Dr. Courtney Gonzales

Brad Subrin

30 First Street SW Carmel Arts & Design District

(317) 848-9081

W I T T L E RORTHODONTICS, PC

“We’ll Get You Grinning”

Michelle Wittler, DDS, MSD534 E. State Rd. 32, Westfield, IN 46074

317 • 896 • 3444 www.wittlerortho.com

“Indy’s oldest heating & cooling co.”RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

SERVICE & REPLACEMENTJohn & Kara Traub, Owners28 Years of Catholic Education

639-1111 • callthiele.com

VERONICA GIBBS, MS, NCC, LMHC, LCSW, CCDVC, BCPC

Christian CounselorADULT, CHILD, ADOLESCENT, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY PRACTICE COUNSELING

SEMINARS - WORKSHOPS - CONSULTING

Offices in Westfield & Zionsville 765-434-7058 FREE INITIAL PHONE CONSULTATION

Tom Randall Mark Roberts

1685 Westfield Rd 1150 Logan St 12010 Allisonville Rd Noblesville, IN 46062 Noblesville, IN 46060 Fishers, IN 46038 PH: 317.773.2584 PH: 317.773.2584 PH: 317.842.5310

After school & Saturday

appointments available

13590 N. Meridian St., Suite 202 Carmel, IN 46032

Tel: (317) 818-2200 Fax: (317) 818-0555

www.sanderspediatricdentist.com

Commercial Paving Contractors Sealcoat Striping

Concrete

PAVING & EXCAVATING10101 N. Hague Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-842-0701 Fax 317-842-0713

www.apexpavingandexcavating.com

Music Lessons For All Ages

play createperform grow

• Learn the Songs You Want to Learn• Lessons Tailored to Your Goals & Personality• All Styles: Rock, Pop, Country, Musicals & More• FUN & Experienced Teachers to Meet Your Needs• Fun Concerts, Trophy Programs, and Certificate Programs

• Convenient Options to Schedule Siblings Simultaneously

317-581-1030 www.CarmelMusicAcademy.com

!Best of Carmel

Fast & EasyRegistration

1 FREE Trial Lesson when you sign up for Lessons, (Save $35) Expires January 31st.

Keltie and Joe Domina Chef, Owners, Parishioners

Scratch Cooking • Sunday Brunch Bountiful Buffet Off-Premise Catering

Wednes & Thurs - 11am-8pm • Fri & Sat - 11am-9pmSunday Brunch - 10:00 till 2pm

230 Main Street, Michigantown, IN 46057

A Hoosier Bistro

(765) 249-5344

www.angrydonkeymtown.com

TRIPLET LAWNCARELawn Treatments Fertilizing & Weed Control

Core Aeration Perimeter Pest Control

Marcus Nalley “ Parishioner”Owned by a local firefighter

(317) 502-4777

Plus 1

14300 Clay Terrace Blvd. #125Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 846-8372www.pursestrings.shop

CALL OR STOP IN TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT AND START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY!

Profile by Sanford provides nutrition, activity and lifestyle coaching to help members lose weight and keep it off.Profile was developed by physicians and researchers at Sanford Health to take the guesswork out of healthy lifestyle change. We believe in you and our program so much, we promise you’ll lose 15% of your body weight in 12 months.

(317) 689-125011503 SPRING MILL ROADSUITE 650CARMEL, IN 46032

Mention this ad for a Discounted Membership

Parishioner

18 E STATE ROAD 32 WESTFIELD, IN

ASK ABOUT SPECIALSMonday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm

317-399-4248MAACO.COM

FREE ESTIMATES • NATIONWIDE WARRANTY • QUICK TURNAROUND

A.G.S. Electric &Residential Services

(317) 213-606524 hours service calls | 20 years experience

Commercial & residential

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Maria Goretti, Westfield, IN A 4C 01-1166

Toddler through 9th gradeContact Mary Lyman at

317-867-0158www.montessorischoolofwestfield.com

Parishioner

3 Locations: Carmel

Westfield Kokomo

gormanbunch.com

Dan and Blake LyonsPattonautomotive.com

[email protected]

Sales: 317-758-9227 Service Dept. 317-758-9450

Cell. 317-506-1202

Located at 807 S White Ave, Sheridan IN.

Trust us to provide the best quality vehicle, thoroughly inspected and serviced at a great price.Need your current vehicle serviced or repaired? Our service department provides complete auto care including transmissions, brakes, mufflers and exhaust, tires, and oil changes. We

offer experienced mechanics and a friendly staff. Call April today to schedule an appointment.

317-758-945015% off labor with ad

Dan & Michelle Hanlin Owner/Parishioners Water & Fire Damage Restoration Carpet, Upholstery, Tile & Duct Cleaning

www.indianarestoration.com 317-776-9942

Kenneth Krause D.M.D., General DentistKathryn Krause D.M.D., Pediatric Dentist

Parishioners 3247 East State Road 32

Westfield, IN 46074 (317) 399-9329 • kenkrausedental.com

SMG parishioners receive:• $19 Exam & X-Rays

(New Patients Only)• Free Whitening for Life!

(After exam, x-rays and necessary cleanings)

stjosephagency.com • 317-564-4949

Gordon Smith Parishioner

Eric C. Smith Parishioner

Mike Farrell - SMG Parishioner

317-255-0062• Purchase Loans

• Reverse Mortgage• Refinance • FHA/VA

“Lower your bills, increase your tithe!”8445 Keystone Crossing

www.grandviewlending.com NMLS 168737 • NMLS 124728

JUDITH F. KERNEL ATTORNEY AT LAW

Registered Domestic Relations Mediator

Family Law • Probate Law

(317) 660-658910333 N. Meridian Ste. 235 • www.jkernellaw.com

Jason Flannagan, DDS Complete Family Dental Care

522 East State Road 32 Westfield, IN 46074

317-867-5511 • Ask about our Dental PLUS Plan • Adults get a FREE custom whitening tray

www.firstimpressionsdental.com(Located just across from the Westfield Post Office)

Contact Marlanna Brooks to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6446

Automobile Sales & Service

WE BUY CARS J. Fritz Kreutzinger8599 E. 116th 842-22282400 Westfield Rd. 773-2232

Expires 12/31/19 Reproductions of this coupon are not accepted.Shown: The Culver’s® Double Bacon Deluxe ButterBurger® Value Basket$1 off regular menu price. All Value Baskets include designated sandwich, regular Crinkle Cut Fries and medium soft drink. Please no substitutions. Not valid with any other offer. Coupon not valid with SnackPak meals. Value 1/200 cent. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Valid only at participating Culver’s® restaurants. Store # - 404

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