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Readings for the Week of April 24th Monday Saint Mark, Evangelist

1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20

Tuesday Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21;

Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Jn 15:1-8

Thursday Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr;

Saint Louis Grignion de Mon�ort, Priest

Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11

Friday Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and

Doctor of the Church

Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-9, 10, and 12; Jn 15:12-17

Saturday Saint Pius V, Pope

Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21

This Week’s Readings Next Week’s Readings Acts 14:21 - 27 Acts 15:1 - 2, 22 - 29 Rev 21:1 - 5a Rev 21:10-14, 22 - 23 John 13:31 - 33a, 34 - 35 John 14:23 - 29 Gather Book 1075 Gather Book 1078

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Altar Servers

Apr 30 - 5:30 pm - L Pabon / O Strube

May 1 - 7:00 am - H / W Bickel

May 1 - 8:30 am - M Rudolph / J West

May 1 - 10:30 am - A Ballou / M McCall

May 1 - 12:00 pm - E Fleischmann / M Fultz

May 1 - 5:30 pm - E Diaz / M McKinley

Fi$h Sunday of Easter • Weekend of April 23/24, 2016

In today’s Gospel we return to the Last Supper to hear Jesus’

new commandment to love one another. Good stewards, as

the recipients of God’s unending love, take this commandment

seriously. Though we are reminded of his love throughout the

year, it is Jesus’ ac1ons and words during the feast of Passover

that show us the extent of his love and the way we too can live

a life of stewardship: “… love one another. As I have loved you,

so you also should love one another” (John 13:34). Can we ac-

cept this commandment from Jesus? Are we able to embrace

this kind of discipleship? Can we humbly offer ourselves in lov-

ing service to one another?

~From catholicstewardship.com

Note: Note: Note: Note: If you would like to submit a name please contact the Parish Office. Names are removed after 4 weeks unless re-submitted. Bold Bold Bold Bold names are new to the list this week.

Worship & Word

MONDAY April 25, 2016MONDAY April 25, 2016MONDAY April 25, 2016MONDAY April 25, 2016

9:00 AM � Joseph P. Mahoney Jr. by Johns & Hart-man Family

TUESDAY April 26, 2016TUESDAY April 26, 2016TUESDAY April 26, 2016TUESDAY April 26, 2016

9:00 AM � Dolores Clarke

WEDNESDAY April 27, 2016WEDNESDAY April 27, 2016WEDNESDAY April 27, 2016WEDNESDAY April 27, 2016

9:00 AM Communion Service

THURSDAY April 28, 2016THURSDAY April 28, 2016THURSDAY April 28, 2016THURSDAY April 28, 2016

9:00 AM Carter & Jeanne Byfield by Fr. Frank Eckstein

FRIDAY April 29, 2016FRIDAY April 29, 2016FRIDAY April 29, 2016FRIDAY April 29, 2016

9:00 AM � Herman M. Schrader by Family

SATURDAY April 30, 2016SATURDAY April 30, 2016SATURDAY April 30, 2016SATURDAY April 30, 2016

5:30 PM � Martin Miller by Knights of Columbus Council #3682

SUNDAY May 1, 2016SUNDAY May 1, 2016SUNDAY May 1, 2016SUNDAY May 1, 2016

7:00 AM � Cathy Drew by Charles Stevens

8:30 AM � Rita Paradise by Harry & Helen Elliott

10:30 AM � Gene Bertrang by Family

12:00 PM � Robert Grunloh

5:30 PM For the Parish

ILLNESSILLNESSILLNESSILLNESS

Charles Anastasio William Lancaster

Bill Archer Rita McAtee

Jay Archer Al McCormick

Nancy McCracken Baxter Keira McMurran

David Bedel Angie Meyer

Kathy Bedel Dawn Nolan

Ann M Bozich Linda Osborn

Mary Agnes Bussing Joe Pieczko

Barb CarricoBarb CarricoBarb CarricoBarb Carrico Sharon Provencher

Ruth Chandler Mark Ray

Erin Coddington Bodie Reuter

Connie Collins Larry Shelby

Kristen Decker Joe Schulte

Harry Elliott Martha Schwenk

Jill Ernst Judy Sieferman

John Folger Dolores N. Sidor

Dennis Goldsberry Bill Smith

Denise Hake Linda "Delph" Smith

Laura Henneberry Orv Stobb

Claire Holloran Paige Squier

Clint Jones Katherine Tarwater

Pamela JonesPamela JonesPamela JonesPamela Jones Janice Taylor

Julie Kitley Molly Townsend

Joseph Kocha Don WahleDon WahleDon WahleDon Wahle

Patience LaManna SteveWeinstein

Rachel LaManna Ed Williams

Resources & Development

A great way to have some fun on a Friday night & even win some Money! The Quickie Games start at 6:30 pm & the Regular Games start at 7:00 pm.

April 29, 2016

Callers: J Csenar, R Brooks, C Winters Team #5 – Co-Captains: T Drake, A Johnson; Early Setup: N Zore, T Kappel; Supply: C Neukam; Salad: C MAgno; Fryer: K Garrison; Workers: K Diaz, I Perez, I Eneh, A Basso, C Campbell, V Pipher, P Pontones, C Gouard; Bakers: C Martin, L Adams, H Julian, M Rippetoe-Harding, M / C Smith, L Smith, R Custer, J Blastic; Biscuits: T Snell

Gospel: John 13:31-33a, 34-35

Love one another!

Question for Children: How do you make obvious that you love your family and friends?

Question for Youth: The world is full of examples of people who don’t love others. What are the results of hate that you see in the world? How would the world be di&erent if we followed Jesus’ commandment?

Question for Adults: Jesus’ commandment to love another is a challenge. What will you do this week to deepen the love you have for those around you in life?

Liturgical Commission

The winning number drawn on Monday was

3412. Since this number did not play, the

total pot of $4290 (which would have paid

out $2145) will roll over to next week..

Please use the 50/50 envelopes when playing 50/50 so we know where the money should go. It’s $5 to play each week. Make sure we have current contact infor-mation for you so we can notify you when you win.

REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO PLAY TO WIN!

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

Open Gym - Basketball for High School Students

Tuesday nights youth ministry will host open gym from 7 pm – 9 pm. All high school stu-

dents that are registered parishioners are welcome to come play basketball free of charge. Students are allowed to bring one non registered guest. All skill levels welcome. Contact Tom Steiner 317-340-4579 with any questions.

Come on out for some friendly competition and fun!

High School Service Trip!

The archdioceses is hosting a week long service trip in In-dy. It's a chance for High School students to think global & act local. Each day you go to a different service site in the city. Examples from last year include the Homeless Initia-tive Mission, & the Cathedral Soup Kitchen. In the evening there are different activities planned including theology & going to the community pool. Arrival is June 12th at 6 pm followed by Mass at 7 pm & a brief parent meeting to end by 8:30 pm. The week concludes on Friday June 17th with Mass at 4 pm. Register online at http://www.archindyym.com/#!homeland-mission/c1vt9. If you have questions or are thinking about attend-ing call or text Tom at 340-4579. Cost is $295 & includes all food, lodging, & travel.

Parish Life

April 17, 2016

Weekly Budget $25,961.54

Mass Collections $22,501.06

Online Giving $2,670.75

YTD Actual $1,130,980.61

YTD Budget $1,090,384.68

YTD Gain (Loss) $40,595.93

Endowment $191.30

Volunteers Needed May 7th We are looking for 22 volunteers to help serve adult beverag-es at the Mini-Marathon after they cross the finish line. Please follow the instructions at the following web link to signup: www.volunteersignup.org/HAHA3. All volunteers must have an Indiana Volunteer Employee Permit (Liquor license.) That application is online at: https://mylicense.in.gov/EGov/PersonSearchResults.aspx?person=Y We will meet at St. Christopher at 6 am to carpool down-town, since parking is limited. We need to be at the booths by 7 am. Our time commitment is until 2 pm. This is a great fundraiser for the school! Please, make a commitment to help. Thank you for volunteering! Any questions, please, contact Karen King at kking@StChrisIndy.org or 241-6314

extension 128.

This weeks Second Collection

Many dioceses right here in the United States do not

have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve

their parishes. These dioceses are known as home

missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which

will take place this weekend in the second collection,

supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries,

including seminary education and lay ministry training.

Please be generous in this appeal and share your re-

sources to strengthen the Church at home.

Meet at the Biltmore House: May 1: 9:30 - 10:20 am For more information please contact: Tom at 317-340-4579 or Natalie at 317-517-4545

May 1: 9:30 - 10:20 am PAR For more information please contact : Tom at 317-340-4579 or Natalie at 317-517-4545

Around The Archdiocese

St. Christopher CCD Program

Prac0ce for First Eucharist - Tue April 26 Celebra0on of First Eucharist - Apr 30 Classes meet - May 1

For more info please contact Sr. Mary Ann at madefa-zio@stchrisindy.org or 241-6314 ext. 119

Women’s ‘Christ Renews ’ Team # 6

Monday, May 2, 7 pm in Damascus

Women’s Support and Social We meet every 4th Wednesday of the month for lunch at a local res-taurant. We are women who have lost a spouse, are divorced, or are single. Our next lunch is April 27th at 12:30 pm. Call Martha Caldwell (298- 4389) for the location and to

RSVP. Come for fellowship, support, laughter, & lunch!

May 7th, 2016May 7th, 2016May 7th, 2016May 7th, 2016 Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Su-Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Su-Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Su-Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Su-san Connor & Mrs. Peggy Lindop’s san Connor & Mrs. Peggy Lindop’s san Connor & Mrs. Peggy Lindop’s san Connor & Mrs. Peggy Lindop’s retirement at St. Christopher’s Cafe-retirement at St. Christopher’s Cafe-retirement at St. Christopher’s Cafe-retirement at St. Christopher’s Cafe-teria following 5:30 Mass. teria following 5:30 Mass. teria following 5:30 Mass. teria following 5:30 Mass.

Attention Runners and Walkers The 2016 Race for Vocations will take place May 7th as part of the One America Festival Mini Marathon and 5K in

downtown Indianapolis. If you are already signed up for this event or plan to sign up please consider doing the race

to support Vocations. For more information check out the website: raceforvocations.org or to sign up to run/walk as

part of the Race for Vocations team complete the form at raceforvocations.org/registration

Parish Life

Mother’s Day BreakfastMother’s Day BreakfastMother’s Day BreakfastMother’s Day Breakfast

Make your plans now to enjoy Mother’s Day breakfast on Sunday May 8th here at St. Chris! We will serve from 7:45 am until 10:30 am in the cafeteria.

Mothers, Stepmothers, & Grandmothers are our special guests & their meal is free. For all other adults & children over 12 the cost is $7/person. Children 4 to 11 are $3.50 & children under 4 are no charge.

Reservations for parties of 5 or more, please call Dick Hamilton 291-7759 or Gene Reed 272-4299 no later than April 30th.

Our menu will include: Scrambled Eggs, Bis-cuits & sausage gravy, pancakes, sausage links, warm fruit compote, coffee, juice, milk & donuts.

CYO Awards The Catholic Youth Organization Awards Ceremony, hon-oring adult and teen volunteers in our youth ministry and athletic ministry program will take place Wednesday, May 4th at 7pm at SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral. Archbishop Jo-seph W. Tobin will present the awards. A reception will be held at the Catholic Center following the ceremony.

Nancy Trusnik, from St. Chris, will receive the Msgr. Busald award!

Save the Date

Catholic Radio invites you to their Annual Golf Outing

at Plum Creek Golf Club on Tuesday, May 24th. Infor-

mation for sponsorship and golf registration is online at: www.CatholicRadioIndy.org or call Barb at 317- 870-

8400.

Card Party & Quilt Raffle The Ave Maria Guild of St. Paul Hermitage will have a Card Party & Quilt Raffle on Thursday, April 28th 11 am - 2:30 pm at “Our Lady of Grace Monastery”. Cost is $10 which includes admission & lunch. If you have any ques-tions Please call Vicki Goss at 888-7625. All proceeds benefit St. Paul Hermitage.

Vacation Bible School

Save the Dates June 13th – 17th: 9 am to Noon

Registration: May 21st & 22nd at all Masses, or contact Sr. Mary Ann

Christian Services

BEGIN TO HOPE AGAIN

“Do not give in to discouragement & do not lose hope….If you have not already done

so, give yourselves over with humility & trust to repentance. The Father of mercies

is ready to give you his forgiveness & his

peace....” (Quote from Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life).

To help you Begin to hope again, Project Rachel has the following offerings:

1. Eight-Week Post-Abortion Healing Group, Mon 7 - 9 pm, dates TBA

2. Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat, May 13 to 15. Call

317-452-0054 or go online at projectrachel@archindy.org for more information. All inquiries & locations are confidential.

Election Prayer for Life: This is the title of a prayer for our upcoming elections. It can be found along with further

election guidance on the Priests for Life web site: http://

www.politicalresponsibility.com/ & Faithful Citizen guidance can be found on the USCCB site: http://www.usccb.org/

issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index.cfm. May we not only be informed but be prayerfully mindful of the dignity of

the human person & religious freedom for the future of our country.

May & June Nursing Home Visitation - please contact

Flora Villanueva at floravillanueva89@yahoo.com, if you would like to join us.

ARCHDIOCESAN PRO- LIFE EVENTS, NEWSLETTER, LINKS

Go to: www.archindy.org/prolife

In the next few weeks as your plant-ing your garden at home please prayer-

fully consider incorporating a few extra vegeta-ble plants to donate the produce to the pantry .

As always Thank you for your generosity.

If you know any parishioners who are hospital-bound or moved into a nursing home, please contact the

Parish Office. The priests and volunteers like to

keep up with weekly visits.

Bus Drivers: May 1, 2016 8:30 am Monica Endres 10:30 am Pete Martich

A New Earth and A New Heaven It is written in the text that This Earth and this Heaven Will pass away at the Coming of the Lord. A bright new Heaven. A brilliant floating blue Marble of a new Earth, Glistening in holy light, Formed for Sacred Feet. So, as the song goes: "This world is not my home. This life is not my own. I am His and His alone". When we all hear the words, “I make all things new," We will see the face of God.

~Trudy Bledsoe

St. Vincent De Paul

SVdP Indy Volunteers Needed:

NEEDED At the Distribution Center - Collection truck drivers and helpers –– Saturday mornings.

- Dock workers & Clothing sorters - Mon - Sat mornings

NEEDED At the SVdP Indy FOOD PANTRY - Food sorters –– Monday through Saturday mornings.

- IT specialists –– Monday through Friday mornings.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER NEEDS - Mentors to work with alumni from the “Changing Lives For-

ever” program.

- Help Line respondents working from home Mon - Fri HELP ALWAYS NEEDED & Appreciated:

Every Saturday (except holiday weekends) at SVdP Food Pantry, 3001 E. 30th St., hours flexible. Drivers always need-

ed to drive the Center trucks to help pick up furniture.

2nd Saturday of the month: SVdP Food Pantry. Contact Bill Sayre at 317-271-2853 for information.

4th Saturday of the month - Help Feed the Hungry. Meet in St. Chris parking lot at 7:30 am or meet at Distribution

Center, 1201 E. Maryland St. by 8 am; returning to St. Chris about 10:30.

Every 6th week: at SVdP Distribution Center, 1201 E. Mary-

land St., 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. If you would like more information on how you might be able

to help St. Chris SVdP please call or text Paul Guenin, 317-627-2309, padeceje2@aol.com.

SVdP Help Line 317-687-0169 Donation Line 317-687-1006 - Mon - Fri 8:30-4:30

www.svdpindy.org