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St. Pius X Sunday Bulletin Week Of September 30, 2007 |
WELCOME TO ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH
If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop by and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, or your church is not a home to you, we invite you to become part of our parish family. Our church is open to anyone looking for a spiritual home. Parish Welcome Packets can be found on the table across from the Resource Library – the south side of the Narthex. You may also click on Join Us. We hope you’ll join us!
SUNDAY, September 30, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The
sin of the rich man in today’s parable was not that he was rich,
but that he failed to share his wealth with the beggar at his gate.
He knew Lazarus, perhaps walked by him every time he came in or out,
but did nothing to relieve his suffering.
Is there a Lazarus in my life?
What am I doing to help?
8:00 am
The Dormeier Family
9:30 am
For the parishioners of St. Pius X
11:00 am
Anne Detzel
MONDAY, October 1, Weekday
6:45 am
Communion Service
8:30 am
Communion Service
TUESDAY, October 2, Weekday
6:45 am
Robert Foederer
8:30 am
Communion Service
WEDNESDAY, October 3, Weekday
6:45 am
Communion Service
8:30 am
Barbara Walsh
THURSDAY, October 4, Weekday
6:45 am
Communion Service
8:30 am
Bob & Joan Dowling
FRIDAY, October 5, Weekday
6:45 am
Communion Service
8:30 am
Communion Service – no Mass
8:30 am
Living Rosary at Bishop Chatard High School
7:30 pm
Charismatic Mass at SPX – All Welcome!
SATURDAY, October 6, Weekday
8:30 am
Communion Service
5:00 pm
Anticipation Mass
Clare B. Buenagel
SUNDAY, October 7, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am
Fr. Bill Cleary
9:30 am
Victor J. Steiner
11:00 am
Mary Carriger
Readings for the Week of September 30, 2007
Sunday
Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31
Monday
Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102; Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday
Zec 8:20-23; Ps 91; Mt 18:1-5, 10
Wednesday
Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137; Lk 9:57-62
Thursday
Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19; Lk 10:1-12
Friday
Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79; Lk 10:13-16
Saturday
Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69; Lk 10:17-24
BAPTISMS
BAPTISM Dates:
October 21, November 18, December 9
BAPTISM Classes:
October 18, December 20
Baptisms
are the 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month at 12:15
pm. Please call the Parish Office to register.
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
John Adams & Angela Iza October 12 – St. Luke
FAITH SHARING
Our
"Faith Sharing Box" offers questions you may find helpful for reflection
in your own personal prayer,
with another parishioner or friend, at home, or in a Faith Sharing Group.
Reflection Questions for the Week
How do you feel when you see a street person? Does it make a difference if you are by yourself or with a group?
In what ways do you identify with the rich person in the Gospel? In what ways do you identify with the poor person in the Gospel?
Who are the people you have never really seen? How can that change in the next two weeks?
Children’s Question
Jesus teaches us to share what we have with others. What do you have that you are able to share?
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Friends,
Our condolences to Mary Lyons and Carol Wagner on the death of their husband and father, Joe Lyons. Joe died at St. Vincent Hospice on September 21. He was a fine gentleman much dedicated to his faith and family. May he rest in the Lord forever!
Please note the daily Mass column this week – there are a few changes.
I have a wedding Saturday evening in a little town called Morris, Indiana close to Batesville. It’s a family I’ve know for almost forty years. It’s nice that they remember this old man after so many years!
Next weekend is "respect life" weekend. We celebrate the "sacrament of the sick" at all the Masses except 11:00 am. This sacrament is given typically to the elderly, aged and infirm. You are welcome to receive it.
Take care,
Fr. Jerry
FROM THE YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
Youth
Minister - Angie Hyre
Email ahyre@spxparish.org
Phone: 466-3370
SPX YOUTH Events:
North Deanery High School Retreat at CYO Camp Rancho Framasa. October 20 & 21. Cost is $36. A flyer with more details will be mailed out soon. Please call Angie at 466-3370 or e-mail ahyre@spxparish.org with any questions.
PLEASE NOTE! Confirmation Practice on October 7, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Church. Parents or sponsors must attend.
CONFIRMATION CEREMONY at SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral is October 9 at 7:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer as a Hospitality or Eucharistic Minister, please call Angie at 466-3370 or e-mail ahyre@spxparish.org.
Recognition of newly Confirmed students will be October 14 after the 5:00 pm Youth Mass in Rooms 1-4.
YOUTH COMMISSION We are looking for adults who are interested in helping out with the Youth Commission. If you are interested, call Angie.
Forms for all events can be found outside the Youth Ministry Office on the 2nd floor of Shalom. For more information on any of these events call Angie – 466-3370 or email ahyre@spxparish.org.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NOTES
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE – 257-1085
Alexa
Puscas – Director of Religious Education
apuscas@spxparish.org
Sue
Thompson – Coordinator
sthompson@spxparish.org
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
DATES TO REMEMBER:
All boy scouts are invited to sell popcorn in the school lobby on the weekends of September 30 and October 7. Please see Margie Dinn, 1st grade catechist, or call her for more information - 407-8248.
Remember in your prayers those students who are making the Sacrament of Confirmation on October 9.
Families with 2nd grade students have a Reconciliation Paraliturgy on Saturday, October 13 at 10:00 am in the church.
There is NO CLASS October 28 due to fall break.
Peace and blessings to you!
Monthly Gospel Value: Compassion Compassion is feeling for another’s needs that leads to helping without expecting anything in return. "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:12
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR ILL PARISHIONERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS: Bill Barrett, Anne Beckman, Shirene Bricker, Scott DeGan, Tim Foley, Harry Fox, Betty Francescan, Marlene Gallagher, Helen Goddard, Nancy Hawkins, Kathy Hedlund, Trina Hervey, Ryan Keating, Jean Kelliher, Betty Meyer, Michael Holden Norkus, Melanie Petrilli, John Robinson, Ann Van Hoorde, Pat White, and Kathy Witchger. If you wish to add or delete a name, call the parish office (255-4534).
ARE YOU MISSING A WALLET? We found a burgundy wallet at the mum sale. The only thing in the wallet is six pictures of little children. If this is your wallet please see Kathy Loeffler in the parish office.
TRASH BAGS We have the yellow trash bags available in Shalom House. Stop by between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. $10 per roll or $60 per case.
CENTRAL INDIANA LIFE CHAIN is Sunday October 7. This is a national interdenominational prayer gathering held each year on Respect Life Sunday. Come gather with thousands of other Christians in silent prayer to end abortion as a human chain is formed along Meridian Street from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. St. Pius’ place is the corner of 16th and Meridian. Call Carol for more information at 849-9880.
SOLO CATHOLIC SENIORS MEETING We are a group aged 50 and over of divorced, separated, widowed men and women. Come and meet new friends! New members are welcomed! Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at St. Mary’s (around the back) 317 N. New Jersey. For information call: Pat at 317-897-1128.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Distribution Center is in need of volunteers from St. Pius X on Saturday, October 6 from 8:00 am to Noon. The warehouse is located near downtown at 1201 E. Maryland Street. Mark your calendars! All parishioners are invited. For more information call Jim DuBach – see phone number in parish directory.
VETERAN’S
MASS
We will
hold our annual school mass honoring our nation’s veterans on Wednesday, November
7. The mass will begin at 8:30 am to be followed by a reception in Ross Hall.
All veterans are welcome to attend. We ask that any veteran who plans to attend
the mass and reception to RSVP to Mrs. Cates or Mrs. Hoffmire (466-3361) by
Friday, November 2. We also ask that any veteran who would like to be part of
a slide presentation to submit their photographs to the school no later than
Monday, October 29th c/o Ms. Jeanie Warrick. Those that have already sent in
pictures do not need to resend them. Copies, rather than originals, are preferred.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
RCIA INQUIRY STAGE Are you or someone you know inquiring about the Catholic faith but not quite ready to begin RCIA classes? Good news! We are still continuing RCIA Inquiry on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. This is an informal question-and-answer about the faith. We meet at 7:00 pm in Shalom. Anyone is welcome!
ST. PIUS X SCHOOL RAFFLE St. Pius X School is having a raffle in conjunction with our Parish Xtravaganza taking place Saturday, November 10 here at St. Pius. The Raffle tickets are $20 each, the grand prize is $10,000 with total prizes of $20,000. You do NOT need to be present to win. Please contact any family with children attending St. Pius X School regarding buying raffle tickets. Proceeds benefit St. Pius X Parish & St. Pius X School.
GET YOUR 2007-08 SPX SEASON PASS TODAY!! The cost is $25 per family or $10 for individual. This is for all regular season athletic events in the SPX Sweeney Center. Girls basketball games start in October, followed by boys basketball and then volleyball. Applications are on the round table in the Narthex. If you have any questions please contact Teresa Gause - see phone number in parish directory.
SCRIP-TO-GO will be open for business the weekend of October 6 & 7 after the 5:00 pm & 9:30 am masses. Please call Amy Murray with questions - see phone number inparish directory.
YOUNG ADULT MASS Sunday, October 14 at 6:00 pm. Come and celebrate Mass with other young adults at Our Lady of Greenwood, 335 S. Meridian Street. Food and fellowship will follow mass. Come join us! If you have any questions, please contact Matt at IndyYoungAdultMass@yahoo.com.
DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS - Art Blackburn representing Diocesan Publications (our Bulletin Publisher) will be at the parish soon. He will be renewing present advertisements and seeking new ones. If interested, please call the parish office. We feel this is an excellent service and that the sponsors get good coverage with their ads. THANKS TO YOU and DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the parish.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! PLEASE COME HELP! The St. Pius X Landscaping "Fall Clean Up" day is scheduled for Saturday, October 20 from 8:00 am until Noon. We will need a lot of help from many volunteers to clear out areas, cut back plants, clear leaves and generally help our campus to slip into winter. If you are part of a group looking for a project, such as CRHP, Scouts, PTO, Youth Confirmation class, Jr. High & High School service hour students, or an energetic family or individual who enjoy gardening and the outdoors, please plan to join us. Bring rakes, shovels, tarps, gloves, etc., and your willing spirit to join in for a morning of work that will be noticed and appreciated by all. If you have any questions please call Maintenance Coordinator, Brett Fischer - see phone number in parish directory.