FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Friends,

Congratulations to Karen McNulty, a Cathedral H.S. soon to be grad. Karen has received a Damiano Scholarship to Marian College, a service oriented program exploring the various areas of "service" available in our church and society. We’re proud of you, Karen and all of our SPX graduates!

Recently at St. Matthew’s, there has been some stolen property taken during Mass, i.e., ladies purses. I advise all of you ladies to be careful with purses, car keys, etc. Also, keep your cars locked during Masses, even for Communion Services. We can’t be too careful!

Mass Wednesday is outside. Adults are welcome, bring your lawn chair; a few chairs will be provided. As of this writing, I’m not sure where the Mass will be celebrated. Look around!

Next Sunday, May 25, is the Feast of "Corpus Christi", the Body of Christ. Following the 11:00 am Mass that day, we will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 2:00 pm, closing with Benediction. If this is of interest to you, come. I know it’s race day but this feast fluctuates each year.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held at St. Luke’s in a special secure chapel. Anyone is welcome to attend. You can receive the "codes" from their office. The idea is that this form of Eucharistic piety is held in a church in each deanery not necessarily every church. That is why we do not offer it here, in case you are wondering.

I expect those interested in this type of prayer to be here, Sunday, May 25 Noon – 2:00 pm. We do offer this on occasion, but the very small number of participants is very discouraging.

Finally, remember in your prayers Keith Tekulve, our parishioner who died suddenly on May 7. We offer our condolences to his wife, Kathy, his four children Kristyn, Brian, Erin and Kellie and to his mother Clara Tekulve and sister Kara Traub. Also, our parishioner Joan Franklin passed away on May 8. May the risen Lord receive these faithful servants of His into eternal life. Alleluia.

Take care,

Fr. Jerry

BAPTISMS

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

For more information about the process please contact Alexa Puscas, DRE at apuscas@spxparish.org or 257-1085.

Forms for all events can be found outside the Youth Ministry Office on the 2^nd floor of Shalom. For more information on any of these events call Angie – 466-3370 or email ahyre@spxparish.org.

Alexa Puscas – Director of Religious Education
apuscas@spxparish.org

Sue Thompson – Coordinator – 466-3372
sthompson@spxparish.org

ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS St. Pius X Church now offers our parishioners the ability to give electronically for your regular Sunday donations.  Forms are available in the Narthex and the parish office. For more information or questions contact Matthew Walton in the parish office at 466-3353 or mwalton@spxparish.org.

BCHS HOSTS SUMMER ATHLETIC AND ARTS CAMPS Bishop Chatard High School is hosting an assortment of exciting art and athletic camps during the summer of 2008. Camps focusing on theater, art and design, the media, service, and a variety of sports and athletic skills are being offered throughout the months of June and July. Camps are designed for 2^nd through 9^th graders. For camp descriptions and more information about times, dates and cost, please visit www.BishopChatard.org. Camp registrations are due June 1, 2008.

MEMORIAL DAY On Monday, May 26 a Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at Calvary Cemetery Chapel at 12 Noon and at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Chapel at 12 Noon. All are welcome.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT on the Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ (formerly Corpus Christi) will be Sunday, May 25 after the 11:00 am Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 2:00 pm, closing with Benediction.

SCHOOL COMMISSION For anyone interested in joining the School Commission, we will be having an evening of discernment on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room (next to the Parish Offices). We have one opening this year, and would encourage all interested parties to attend. If you have any questions, contact Mike Huntine – see phone number in parish directory.

ST. AGNES ACADEMY ALUMNAE ALL-CLASS REUNION BRUNCH – 2008 The annual brunch will be held Sunday, June 1, at the Riviera Club located at 5640 N. Illinois on the near north side of Indianapolis. This 30 year tradition is a gathering of all classes. The brunch will begin about noon following the 10:30 am Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral located at 14^th & Meridian Streets. Cost is $16 and reservations are required within five days of the event. Send your check by May 25 to Pat Douglass, 7550 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis 46240-2802.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH invites you to a Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction on Saturday, May 31, at 6:30 pm at the Northside Knights of Columbus. The Grand Prize is $10,000. All proceeds benefit Providence Cristo Rey High School. The cost is $100/couple or $75/individual which includes raffle ticket, dinner and open bar. If you are unable to attend but would like to purchase a raffle ticket the cost is $50. The winner will be notified after the drawing and you need not be present to win. All checks should be made out to St. Joseph Catholic Church and mailed to Jenny Matthews, Providence Cristo Rey High School, 75 N. Belleview, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Call or email Jenny with any question you might have - jmatthews@providencristorrey.org or 860-1000 ext. 14.