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Bulletin Announcements for October 2014
A special thanks to all who advertised the Golden Wedding Jubilee Anniversary that took place past Sunday. Over 180 couples celebrating 50 years of marriage or more in the Archdiocese attending the event. Altogether, the couples have celebrated 10,087 years of marriage, which have led to 739 children, 1,563 grandchildren (with three more on the way) and 44 (soon to be 51) great-grandchildren! Included in this mailing please find the bulletin announcements and fliers for the month of October. Please consider adding any announcements to your bulletin that your parish may be interested in. If your parish has Pro-Life and Family Life events you want other parishes to know about please submit them to [email protected]. We will be in contact with you regarding your request. If you have any questions please contact, Keri Carroll, 317-236-1521 or email her. You may also contact Keri if there are any fliers and brochures listed below that you would like to printed and mailed to you. Other items of note:
• October is Respect Life Month! This year's theme is "Each of us is a masterpiece of God's creation." The Respect Life Program begins anew each year on Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October. Electronic versions of the bulletin inserts, posters, and liturgy guides in English and Spanish are available at www.usccb.org/respectlife. Pastors and Pro-Life Coordinators/Contacts will be receiving hard copies of the Program in early September. Thank you!
• Respect Life Sunday Mass -October 5, 2014 o There will be no reserved seats at this year's Respect Life Sunday Mass. Also, parishes and schools
that wish to bring banners to be used for this year's Life Chain may bring stands and line the banners up along the side aisle. Banners will not be part of this year's procession or recessional at the Mass.
• Disciples for Life - Pro-Life Rally for Youth, Young Adults, and Families o Archdiocesan Youth Ministry and the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life present Disciples for Life,
for youth, young adults, and families to rally on the eve of the March for Life here in Indianapolis, in solidarity, praying or the sanctity of human life and to celebrate life!
o The first one hundred tickets sold will get reserved seating in the front rows! o Register online at www.D4L2015.eventbrite.com!
This update contains bulletin announcements and fliers regarding the following events:
• Helpers of God's Precious Infants Prayer Vigils - Indianapolis & Terre Haute • Faithful Citizens' Rosary Procession • 1st Annual White Mass for Medical Professionals • Respect Life Mass Sunday Mass
o Promotional Flier o Facebook Event
• Annual Life Chain Sunday o Indianapolis Promotional Flier o Life Chains Throughout the State of Indiana Promotional Flier
• Birthline - Phone Volunteers, Maternity Clothes and Receiving Blankets • Eagle Scout Project to Help Pregnant Women • Decision Making in Healthcare: "You Will Lead Me by the Right Road" Conference
o Registration Brochure o Promotional Flier o Facebook Event
• Being and Belonging Retreat o Registration form
• Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend • Natural Family Planning (NFP) Appreciation Dinners • 40 Days for Life Information and Events
o Visit http://40daysforlife.com/ to learn more. • Word of Life Bulletin Series and Intercession from the USCCB
o English - available here o Spanish - available here
• Annulment -What the Catholic Church Teaches o Promotional Flier
• Stand in the Gap - An evening of prayer to end abortion and for the healing of our culture o Promotional Flier o Facebook Event
• Evening of Prayer and Support for Couples Struggling with Infertility o Promotional Flier
• Disciples for Life - Pro-Life Rally for Youth, Young Adults, and Families o Promotional Flier
• Seasons of Hope • Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Thank you! Staff of the Office Pro-Life and Family Life
Weekend of September 27 - 28, 2014 Maternity Clothes & Receiving Blankets Needed Birthline, a ministry of the Pro-Life and Family Life Office in the Archdiocese, provides baby layettes and supplies for low-income families. In the past year, we have assisted almost 1100 mothers, many having more than one baby. Our supply of maternity clothes is dwindling quickly. The greatest needs are L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL (no smaller sizes). These donations are most appreciated as we continue to assist the families who come to Birthline. With the colder weather quickly approaching we are also in need of receiving blankets to give to the new mothers. For more information please, contact Jená Hartman at (317) 236-1433 or [email protected]. Eagle Scout Project to Help Pregnant Women
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time full of love and excitement. However, for a pregnant woman in need, pregnancy can be a difficult and stressful time. These mothers can greatly benefit by receiving material and spiritual support during and after their pregnancies. By giving pregnant women in need high-quality rosaries, it will show each mother her value as a person and let her know that other people love and care for her. Hi, my name is Michael Isakson, and I am a Boy Scout in Troop 514 at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis. My Eagle Scout Project is to collect 1500 new or gently-used rosaries for pregnant women in need who receive services from Birthline, a ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. I am also collecting monetary donations to purchase prayer cards and rosary cases.
If you would like to help support these women, please send rosaries or donations to me at Michael Isakson, 8444 Flatwood Court, Indianapolis IN, 46278. Checks should be made payable to Boy Scout Troop 514. For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or (317) 295-8065. Thank you and God bless you! Visit http://www.archindy.org/plfl/ministries-birthline.html to learn more about the services of Birthline. National 40 Days for Life Campaign - September 24-November 2, 2014 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion. Join more than a half million people from across the world in building a culture of life through prayer and fasting, constant vigil, and community outreach. Visit http://40daysforlife.com/ to learn more and to sign up for a campaign near you! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend of September 27-28
Let the Games begin! This might be a good slogan for NFL, but not for marriage! The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend shows couples, Priests and Religious, how to be straightforward and honest in their communication, thus building a foundation for the kind of trust and love every Sacrament of Marriage and Holy Orders deserves. The last Marriage Encounter Weekend of the year will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis from November 7-9. Visit www.wwme.org for further information and dates for 2015. Quote from a couple who made a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: “Our Weekend will be a dramatic high point in our lives for years to come.”
Substance Addictions Ministry (SAM) – Recovery Mass – September 30, 2014 The Substance Addictions Ministry (SAM) is sponsoring a Recovery Mass on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226. The Rev. Joseph L. Newton will be the presider, reception and refreshments immediately following Mass. Helpers of God's Precious Infants Prayer Vigils – Terre Haute – October 3 & 4, 2014 All are invited to attend the Terre Haute Helpers of God’ Precious Infants Prayer Vigil on Friday October 3, 2014 for the 5:30 pm Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, Terre Haute. On Saturday, October 4, 2014 we will meet at Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute to pray the Rosary. At 10:00 am, the group will proceed to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar Street, Terre Haute for the closing devotions. *This event is held every 1st Saturday of the month. “Being and Belonging -A Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics”- October 3-5, 2014 The Being and Belong Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics will take place Friday – Sunday, October 3 -5, 2014 at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN. You are invited to relax as you journey with others, listening to their stories and exploring a common loss. The program will help deepen your understanding of the healing process, increase your sense of belonging, and help you affirm that God is with you in your struggles and hope. To register, download a brochure at http://www.archindy.org/plfl/ministries-divorce.html or call Fatima Retreat House at (317) 545-7681. To learn more, contact Deb VanVelse at (317) 236-1586 or [email protected]. The cost of the retreat is $159.
Annual Respect Life Sunday Mass – October 5, 2014 - Indianapolis “Each of us is a masterpiece of God’s Creation” Please join us at 1:00pm on October 5, 2014 for the Annual Respect Life Sunday Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral (1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis). The Archbishop O’Meara Respect Life Award and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Award will be presented during this Mass. Find a printable brochure at http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/Flier-RespectLifeSundayMass-Oct2014.pdf. Central Indiana Life Chain – October 5, 2014 - Indianapolis All are invited to join the Central Indiana Life Chain on Sunday, October 5, 2014 following the annual Archdiocese Respect Life Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Central Indiana Life Chain is the Indianapolis-located participation in the annual Life Chain, held across North America on the first Sunday in October from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. local time. Life Chain is an inter-denominational, one-hour prayer vigil, supporting respect for life at all stages. For more information and to register, please contact (317) 913-1409, or [email protected]. The Central Indiana Life Chain will take place along Meridian Street between Ohio and 40th Street from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. A t-shirt order form is available at http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/CentralIndianaLifeChain2014TshirtOrderForm.pdf. * To learn more about life chain locations throughout the state of Indiana, please visit http://lifechain.net/. Indianapolis 40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally - October 10, 2014 On October 10, 2014, Shawn Carney will speak at noon in front of the Planned Parenthood at 8590 Georgetown Road in Indianapolis. In 2004, Shawn helped to lead the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in College Station, Texas. This breakthrough initiative is made up of 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, round-the-clock peaceful vigil outside a local abortion center, and grassroots door-to-door outreach. Beginning in 2007, Shawn helped to expand 40 Days for Life as a national and then international movement. Visit 40daysindy.org to learn more! Indianapolis 40 Days for Life Rally for Family and Youth - October 18, 2014 Indianapolis 40 Days for Life will host a Rally for Family and Youth on October 18 at 10:00am in front of Planned Parenthood at 8590 Georgetown Road in Indianapolis. Come and pray! Visit www.40daysindy.org to learn more. Decision Making in Healthcare: “You will Lead Me by the Right Road” Conference October 17, 2014 The Most Rev. Timothy Doherty, Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, will be this year’s keynote speaker for the Decision Making in Healthcare: You will Lead Me by the Right Road Conference (Annual Caregivers Conference). He will address attendees on the topic of “Who Decides?” in regards to end of life decisions. This special conference is designed for medical professionals, social workers, parish staff, families facing health decisions, and all those who wish to learn more about end of life issues. The conference will be held on October 17 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Registration is $30, including lunch. Printable and online registration is available at www.archindy.org/plfl. For more information, contact Joni LeBeau at [email protected] or (317) 236-1475.
Annulments – What the Catholic Church Teaches – October 22, 2014 A general information session regarding the annulment process will be led by Ann Tully and Mary Ellen Hauck, Judge
Instructors of the Metropolitan Tribunal. This interactive meeting is designed to answer your questions such as: Why is an annulment necessary? What are the grounds for an annulment? What are the procedures?
The evening is hosted at the Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm in Assembly Hall. There is no cost and registration is not required. For more information, contact the Pro-Life and Family Life Office at (317) 236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586 or e-mail: [email protected]. Natural Family Planning Appreciation Dinner – October 22 & 29, 2014 Attention all Natural Family Planning teachers and those interested in teaching: In celebration of the beatification of Pope Paul VI on October 19, the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites NFP teachers, promoting couples, and those interested in teaching NFP to an appreciation dinner. You may choose to attend the appreciation dinner at one of two locations: Indianapolis - Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm in the Catholic Center Staff Lounge or North Vernon - Wednesday, October 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church following their 6:00 pm Mass. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Scott Seibert at 317-236-1527 or by email at [email protected]. Stand in the Gap – November 4, 2014 Stand in the Gap and join in an evening of prayer to end abortion and for the healing of our culture on Tuesday, November 4 at St. Susanna Catholic Church (Plainfield), 7:00 pm. We will intercede on behalf of those wounded by abortion; prayer can change hearts and transform our nation. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ricke at [email protected] or (317) 236-1551. Event co-sponsored by St. Susanna Respect Life Ministry and the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life.
Weekend of October 4 & 5, 2014
Maternity Clothes & Receiving Blankets Needed Birthline, a ministry of the Pro-Life and Family Life Office in the Archdiocese, provides baby layettes and supplies for low-income families. In the past year, we have assisted almost 1100 mothers, many having more than one baby. Our supply of maternity clothes is dwindling quickly. The greatest needs are L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL (no smaller sizes). These donations are most appreciated as we continue to assist the families who come to Birthline. With the colder weather quickly approaching we are also in need of receiving blankets to give to the new mothers. For more information please, contact Jená Hartman at (317) 236-1433 or [email protected]. National 40 Days for Life Campaign - September 24-November 2, 2014 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion. Join more than a half million people from across the world in building a culture of life through prayer and fasting, constant vigil, and community outreach. Visit http://40daysforlife.com/ to learn more and to sign up for a campaign near you! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
Do you have a good marriage? Do you want to make it even better? Why not attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and find out how you can make this happen? The last Marriage Encounter Weekend of the year will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis from November 7-9. Visit www.wwme.org for further information and dates for 2015. Quote from the husband of a couple who made a Marriage Encounter Weekend: “We have been married
33 years, and I didn’t realize how much my wife still loves me.”
Indianapolis 40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally - October 10, 2014 On October 10, 2014, Shawn Carney will speak at noon in front of the Planned Parenthood at 8590 Georgetown Road in Indianapolis. In 2004, Shawn helped to lead the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in College Station, Texas. This breakthrough initiative is made up of 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, round-the-clock peaceful vigil outside a local abortion center, and grassroots door-to-door outreach. Beginning in 2007, Shawn helped to expand 40 Days for Life as a national and then international movement. Visit 40daysindy.org to learn more! Indianapolis 40 Days for Life Rally for Family and Youth - October 18, 2014 Indianapolis 40 Days for Life will host a Rally for Family and Youth on October 18 at 10:00am in front of Planned Parenthood at 8590 Georgetown Road in Indianapolis. Come and pray! Visit www.40daysindy.org to learn more. Decision Making in Healthcare: “You will Lead Me by the Right Road” Conference October 17, 2014 The Most Rev. Timothy Doherty, Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, will be this year’s keynote speaker for the Decision Making in Healthcare: You will Lead Me by the Right Road Conference (Annual Caregivers Conference). He will address attendees on the topic of “Who Decides?” in regards to end of life decisions. This special conference is designed for medical professionals, social workers, parish staff, families facing health decisions, and all those who wish to learn more about end of life issues. The conference will be held on October 17 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Registration is $30, including lunch. Printable and online registration is available at www.archindy.org/plfl. For more information, contact Joni LeBeau at [email protected] or (317) 236-1475. Seasons of Hope – Monday, October 20 – Monday, November, 24, 2014 Seasons of Hope, a bereavement support group program, will be offered at two parishes on consecutive Mondays - October 20 through November 24. Holy Spirit, 7243 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis will hold evening sessions 7-9 p.m. Little Flower, 4720 E. 13th Street, Indianapolis will hold day sessions 1:00-2:30 p.m. Please choose either the afternoon or evening session, they are not interchangeable. To gain the full benefit of the group process, participants commit to attend each week. To register and assure that a participant booklet is available for you or for more information contact Peggy Clegg at 357-8352 or [email protected] or Marilyn Hess at 777-5377 or [email protected]. Annulments – What the Catholic Church Teaches – October 22, 2014 A general information session regarding the annulment process will be led by Ann Tully and Mary Ellen Hauck, Judge Instructors of the Metropolitan Tribunal. This interactive meeting is designed to answer your questions such as: Why is an annulment necessary? What are the grounds for an annulment? What are the procedures? The evening is hosted at the Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm in Assembly Hall. There is no cost and registration is not required. For more information, contact the
Pro-Life and Family Life Office at (317) 236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586 or e-mail: [email protected]. Natural Family Planning Appreciation Dinner – October 22 & 29, 2014 Attention all Natural Family Planning teachers and those interested in teaching: In celebration of the beatification of Pope Paul VI on October 19, the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites NFP teachers, promoting couples, and those interested in teaching NFP to an appreciation dinner. You may choose to attend the appreciation dinner at one of two locations: Indianapolis - Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm in the Catholic Center Staff Lounge or North Vernon - Wednesday, October 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church following their 6:00 pm Mass. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Scott Seibert at 317-236-1527 or by email at [email protected]. Survivors of Suicide Monthly Support Group – Second Thursday of Each Month An ongoing support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide and for those who seek to understand the causes and prevention of suicide is held at St. Mark Catholic Church the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held in the Media Center at St. Mark Catholic School, 541 East Edgewood Avenue, Indianapolis. For further information, please contact Judy Proctor at (317) 851-8344 or visit www.hopeandhealing.com. Stand in the Gap – November 4, 2014 Stand in the Gap and join in an evening of prayer to end abortion and for the healing of our culture on Tuesday, November 4 at St. Susanna Catholic Church (Plainfield), 7:00 pm. We will intercede on behalf of those wounded by abortion; prayer can change hearts and transform our nation. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ricke at [email protected] or (317) 236-1551. Event co-sponsored by St. Susanna Respect Life Ministry and the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life. Evening of Prayer and Support for Couples Struggling with Infertility-October Infertility is a difficult journey, and often an isolating experience that many find hard to understand. Please join us on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Fatima Retreat House (5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226) for an evening of prayer and support. Dinner will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to hear the experiences of others, prayer together, and learn about support which is available to you. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life and Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House. Please contact Sandi Pasotti at (317) 545-7681 ext. 14 or email [email protected] to RSVP or for more information. Coping with Grief During the Holidays - November 10, 2014 The Bereavement Ministry of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg is hosting a special program to help those who are grieving during the holidays. The event will be held in the Education Center, 210 South East Street, Greensburg, IN from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. There is no cost and everyone is welcome.
Weekend of October 11 & 12, 2014 Maternity Clothes & Receiving Blankets Needed Birthline, a ministry of the Pro-Life and Family Life Office in the Archdiocese, provides baby layettes and supplies for low-income families. In the past year, we have assisted almost 1100 mothers, many having more than one baby. Our supply of maternity clothes is dwindling quickly. The greatest needs are L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL (no smaller sizes). These donations are most appreciated as we continue to assist the families who come to Birthline. With the colder weather quickly approaching we are also in need of receiving blankets to give to the new mothers. For more information please, contact Jená Hartman at (317) 236-1433 or [email protected]. Eagle Scout Project to Help Pregnant Women
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time full of love and excitement. However, for a pregnant woman in need, pregnancy can be a difficult and stressful time. These mothers can greatly benefit by receiving material and spiritual support during and after their pregnancies. By giving pregnant women in need high-quality rosaries, it will show each mother her value as a person and let her know that other people love and care for her. Hi, my name is Michael Isakson, and I am a Boy Scout in Troop 514 at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis. My Eagle Scout Project is to collect 1500 new or gently-used rosaries for pregnant women in need who receive services from Birthline, a ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. I am also collecting monetary donations to purchase prayer cards and rosary cases.
If you would like to help support these women, please send rosaries or donations to me at Michael Isakson, 8444 Flatwood Court, Indianapolis IN, 46278. Checks should be made payable to Boy Scout Troop 514. For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or (317) 295-8065. Thank you and God bless you! Visit http://www.archindy.org/plfl/ministries-birthline.html to learn more about the services of Birthline. National 40 Days for Life Campaign - September 24-November 2, 2014 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion. Join more than a half million people from across the world in building a culture of life through prayer and fasting, constant vigil, and community outreach. Visit http://40daysforlife.com/ to learn more and to sign up for a campaign near you! Respect Life Mass – Terre Haute – October 15, 2014 On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, the St. Joseph Pro-life Ministry joins in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 4:30 pm prior to the 5:15 pm Respect Life Mass. Immediately following Mass, the St. Joseph Pro-Life Ministry has a bi-monthly meeting in the St. Joseph Parish meeting room from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. All are welcome! The location of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Respect Life Mass is at St. Joseph University Parish, 113 S. Fifth St., Terre Haute. For more information, message Connie Kehl Fitch: email [email protected] or call (812) 232-6517. Helpers of God's Precious Infants Prayer Vigils – Indianapolis – October 18, 2014 This event is held every 3rd Saturday of the month beginning with participants joining the St. Michael the Archangel Church congregation at 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 for the 8:30 am Mass. Following Mass, participants will prayerfully proceed to the nearby abortion facility and pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. The devotions conclude between 10:30-10:45 am. Those who do not process to the facility may remain in the church to pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. This event is sponsored by St. Michael’s Parish. Contact Peggy Geis at [email protected] for more information. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is not just for married couples. As Marriage is a Sacrament, so is Holy Orders, and as a husband and wife need to work at their relationship, so does a Priest. His spouse is his people, the Church. Equally, members of a Religious Order need to work at their relationship with their fellow members. So encourage your Priest(s) and Religious Sisters to experience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The last Marriage Encounter Weekend of the year will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis from November 7-9. Visit www.wwme.org for further information and dates for 2015.
Decision Making in Healthcare: “You will Lead Me by the Right Road” Conference October 17, 2014 The Most Rev. Timothy Doherty, Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, will be this year’s keynote speaker for the Decision Making in Healthcare: You will Lead Me by the Right Road Conference (Annual Caregivers Conference). He will address attendees on the topic of “Who Decides?” in regards to end of life decisions. This special conference is designed for medical professionals, social workers, parish staff, families facing health decisions, and all those who wish to learn more about end of life issues. The conference will be held on October 17 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Registration is $30, including lunch. Printable and online registration is available at www.archindy.org/plfl. For more information, contact Joni LeBeau at [email protected] or (317) 236-1475. Indianapolis 40 Days for Life Rally for Family and Youth - October 18, 2014 Indianapolis 40 Days for Life will host a Rally for Family and Youth on October 18 at 10:00am in front of Planned Parenthood at 8590 Georgetown Road in Indianapolis. Come and pray! Visit www.40daysindy.org to learn more. Seasons of Hope – Monday, October 20 – Monday, November, 24, 2014 Seasons of Hope, a bereavement support group program, will be offered at two parishes on consecutive Mondays - October 20 through November 24. Holy Spirit, 7243 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis will hold evening sessions 7-9 p.m. Little Flower, 4720 E. 13th Street, Indianapolis will hold day sessions 1:00-2:30 p.m. Please choose either the afternoon or evening session, they are not interchangeable. To gain the full benefit of the group process, participants commit to attend each week. To register and assure that a participant booklet is available for you or for more information contact Peggy Clegg at 357-8352 or [email protected] or Marilyn Hess at 777-5377 or [email protected]. Annulments – What the Catholic Church Teaches – October 22, 2014 A general information session regarding the annulment process will be led by Ann Tully and Mary Ellen Hauck, Judge Instructors of the Metropolitan Tribunal. This interactive meeting is designed to answer your questions such as: Why is an annulment necessary? What are the grounds for an annulment? What are the procedures? The evening is hosted at the Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm in Assembly Hall. There is no cost and registration is not required. For more information, contact the Pro-Life and Family Life Office at (317) 236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586 or e-mail: [email protected]. Natural Family Planning Appreciation Dinner – October 22 & 29, 2014 Attention all Natural Family Planning teachers and those interested in teaching: In celebration of the beatification of Pope Paul VI on October 19, the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites NFP teachers, promoting couples, and those interested in teaching NFP to an appreciation dinner. You may choose to attend the appreciation dinner at one of two locations: Indianapolis - Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm in the Catholic Center Staff Lounge or North Vernon - Wednesday, October 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church following their 6:00 pm Mass. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Scott Seibert at 317-236-1527 or by email at [email protected]. Stand in the Gap – November 4, 2014 Stand in the Gap and join in an evening of prayer to end abortion and for the healing of our culture on Tuesday, November 4 at St. Susanna Catholic Church (Plainfield), 7:00 pm. We will intercede on behalf of those wounded by abortion; prayer can change hearts and transform our nation. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ricke at [email protected] or (317) 236-1551. Event co-sponsored by St. Susanna Respect Life Ministry and the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life. Evening of Prayer and Support for Couples Struggling with Infertility—October 19, 1014 Infertility is a difficult journey, and often an isolating experience that many find hard to understand. Please join us on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Fatima Retreat House (5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226) for an evening of prayer and support. Dinner will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to hear the experiences of others, prayer together, and learn about support which is available to you. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life and Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House. Please contact Sandi Pasotti at (317) 545-7681 ext. 14 or email [email protected] to RSVP or for more information. Coping with Grief During the Holidays - November 10, 2014 The Bereavement Ministry of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg is hosting a special program to help those who are grieving during the holidays. The event will be held in the Education Center, 210 South East Street, Greensburg, IN from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. There is no cost and everyone is welcome..
Weekend of October 18 & 19, 2014 Maternity Clothes & Receiving Blankets Needed Birthline, a ministry of the Pro-Life and Family Life Office in the Archdiocese, provides baby layettes and supplies for low-income families. In the past year, we have assisted almost 1100 mothers, many having more than one baby. Our supply of maternity clothes is dwindling quickly. The greatest needs are L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL (no smaller sizes). These donations are most appreciated as we continue to assist the families who come to Birthline. With the colder weather quickly approaching we are also in need of receiving blankets to give to the new mothers. For more information please, contact Jená Hartman at (317) 236-1433 or [email protected]. National 40 Days for Life Campaign - September 24-November 2, 2014 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion. Join more than a half million people from across the world in building a culture of life through prayer and fasting, constant vigil, and community outreach. Visit http://40daysforlife.com/ to learn more and to sign up for a campaign near you! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
Do you have a good marriage? Do you want to make it even better? Why not attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and find out how you can make this happen? The last Marriage Encounter Weekend of the year will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis from November 7-9. Visit www.wwme.org for further information and dates for 2015. Quote from the husband of a couple who made a Marriage Encounter Weekend: “We have been married 33 years, and I didn’t realize how much my wife still loves me.”
Seasons of Hope – Monday, October 20 – Monday, November, 24, 2014 Seasons of Hope, a bereavement support group program, will be offered at two parishes on consecutive Mondays - October 20 through November 24. Holy Spirit, 7243 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis will hold evening sessions 7-9 p.m. Little Flower, 4720 E. 13th Street, Indianapolis will hold day sessions 1:00-2:30 p.m. Please choose either the afternoon or evening session, they are not interchangeable. To gain the full benefit of the group process, participants commit to attend each week. To register and assure that a participant booklet is available for you or for more information contact Peggy Clegg at 357-8352 or [email protected] or Marilyn Hess at 777-5377 or [email protected]. Faithful Citizens Rosary Procession – October 25, 2014 Monthly Rosary Processions through the streets of downtown Indianapolis will inspire victories and confidence in the awesome power of the Rosary. Join the procession on October 25, 2014, following the 12:10 pm Mass at St. John's Catholic Church (126 W. Georgia St.). This event is held in downtown Indianapolis on the 4th Saturday of each month. For more information, contact Eric at [email protected]. Annulments – What the Catholic Church Teaches – October 22, 2014 A general information session regarding the annulment process will be led by Ann Tully and Mary Ellen Hauck, Judge Instructors of the Metropolitan Tribunal. This interactive meeting is designed to answer your questions such as: Why is an annulment necessary? What are the grounds for an annulment? What are the procedures? The evening is hosted at the Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 on Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm in Assembly Hall. There is no cost and registration is not required. For more information, contact the Pro-Life and Family Life Office at (317) 236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586 or e-mail: [email protected]. Natural Family Planning Appreciation Dinner – October 22 & 29, 2014 Attention all Natural Family Planning teachers and those interested in teaching: In celebration of the beatification of Pope Paul VI on October 19, the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites NFP teachers, promoting couples, and those interested in teaching NFP to an appreciation dinner. You may choose to attend the appreciation dinner at one of two locations: Indianapolis - Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm in the Catholic Center Staff Lounge or North Vernon - Wednesday, October 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church following their 6:00 pm Mass. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Scott Seibert at 317-236-1527 or by email at [email protected]. Stand in the Gap – November 4, 2014 Stand in the Gap and join in an evening of prayer to end abortion and for the healing of our culture on Tuesday, November 4 at St. Susanna Catholic Church (Plainfield), 7:00 pm. We will intercede on behalf of those wounded by abortion; prayer can change hearts and transform our nation. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ricke at [email protected] or (317) 236-1551. Event co-sponsored by St. Susanna Respect Life Ministry and the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life.
Evening of Prayer and Support for Couples Struggling with Infertility Infertility is a difficult journey, and often an isolating experience that many find hard to understand. Please join us on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Fatima Retreat House (5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226) for an evening of prayer and support. Dinner will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to hear the experiences of others, prayer together, and learn about support which is available to you. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life and Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House. Please contact Sandi Pasotti at (317) 545-7681 ext. 14 or email [email protected] to RSVP or for more information.
Weekend of October 25 & 26, 2014 Maternity Clothes & Receiving Blankets Needed Birthline, a ministry of the Pro-Life and Family Life Office in the Archdiocese, provides baby layettes and supplies for low-income families. In the past year, we have assisted almost 1100 mothers, many having more than one baby. Our supply of maternity clothes is dwindling quickly. The greatest needs are L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL (no smaller sizes). These donations are most appreciated as we continue to assist the families who come to Birthline. With the colder weather quickly approaching we are also in need of receiving blankets to give to the new mothers. For more information please, contact Jená Hartman at (317) 236-1433 or [email protected]. Eagle Scout Project to Help Pregnant Women
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time full of love and excitement. However, for a pregnant woman in need, pregnancy can be a difficult and stressful time. These mothers can greatly benefit by receiving material and spiritual support during and after their pregnancies. By giving pregnant women in need high-quality rosaries, it will show each mother her value as a person and let her know that other people love and care for her. Hi, my name is Michael Isakson, and I am a Boy Scout in Troop 514 at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis. My Eagle Scout Project is to collect 1500 new or gently-used rosaries for pregnant women in need who receive services from Birthline, a ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. I am also collecting monetary donations to purchase prayer cards and rosary cases.
If you would like to help support these women, please send rosaries or donations to me at Michael Isakson, 8444 Flatwood Court, Indianapolis IN, 46278. Checks should be made payable to Boy Scout Troop 514. For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or (317) 295-8065. Thank you and God bless you! Visit http://www.archindy.org/plfl/ministries-birthline.html to learn more about the services of Birthline. Natural Family Planning Appreciation Dinner – October 29, 2014 Attention all Natural Family Planning teachers and those interested in teaching: In celebration of the beatification of Pope Paul VI on October 19, the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites NFP teachers, promoting couples, and those interested in teaching NFP to an appreciation dinner. The dinner will be held in North Vernon, Wednesday, October 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church following their 6:00p.m. Mass. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Scott Seibert at 317-236-1527 or by email at [email protected]. Survivors of Suicide Monthly Support Group – Second Thursday of Each Month An ongoing support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide and for those who seek to understand the causes and prevention of suicide is held at St. Mark Catholic Church the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held in the Media Center at St. Mark Catholic School, 541 East Edgewood Avenue, Indianapolis. For further information, please contact Judy Proctor at (317) 851-8344 or visit www.hopeandhealing.com. Stand in the Gap – November 4, 2014 Stand in the Gap and join in an evening of prayer to end abortion and for the healing of our culture on Tuesday, November 4 at St. Susanna Catholic Church (Plainfield), 7:00 pm. We will intercede on behalf of those wounded by abortion; prayer can change hearts and transform our nation. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ricke at [email protected] or (317) 236-1551. Event co-sponsored by St. Susanna Respect Life Ministry and the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life. Disciples for Life - January 21, 2015 Archdiocesan Youth Ministry and the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life present Disciples for Life, for youth, Young adults, and families to rally on the eve of the March for Life here in Indianapolis, in solidarity, praying for the sanctity of human life and to celelbrate life! Featuring Steve Angrisano, Catholic singer/songwriter, and our very own Bishop Christopher Coyne. The event will be hosted at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis, IN 46225) on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Doors open at 6:30 pm with event from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Early Birds: The first one hundred tickets sold will get reserved seating in the front rows! More information and to register visit http://www.archindyym.com/. Coping with Grief During the Holidays - November 10, 2014 The Bereavement Ministry of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg is hosting a special program to help those who are grieving during the holidays. The event will be held in the Education Center, 210 South East Street, Greensburg, IN from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. There is no cost and everyone is welcome.
GENERAL INFORMATION
A RETREAT FOR SEPARATED AND
DIVORCED CATHOLICS ALL FAITHS WELCOME
BEING & BELONGING
OCTOBER 3-5, 2014
Presented by
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS
PRO-LIFE & FAMILY LIFE OFFICE &
OUR LADY OF FATIMA RETREAT HOUSE
5353 E. 56TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226
317-545-7681
OUR LADY OF FATIMA RETREAT HOUSE
As an agency of the Archdiocese of Indian-
apolis, we welcome people from various
religious traditions and not-for-profit groups
in addition to meeting the needs of the Cath-
olic community. Because we believe renew-
al is an art, you will find original photog-
raphy, oil on canvas and lithography
throughout our building.
Located on the northeast side of Indianapo-
lis, nearly two miles west of I-465 at 5353 E.
56th St. Maps are available upon request.
The rooms are private rooms with semi-
private bath. The simplicity of the rooms is
meant to stand in contrast to our cluttered
lives.
What to bring: We will provide all of the
towels and linens. In addition to your per-
sonal items, you may want to bring an alarm
clock. Comfortable clothes are the norm.
If you have questions that are not answered
here, please call Our Lady of Fatima at 545-
7681 or e-mail: [email protected]
For the best experience we encour-
age you to leave cell phones and
watches in your room. You may use
Fatima’s phone number 317-545-
7681 for loved ones to reach you in
an emergency. We will find you if
you are needed.
WE INVITE YOU ON A JOURNEY
BACK TO A LIFE FILLED WITH
PROMISE AND PEACE. ALLOW
CHRIST TO WALK WITH YOU AS
YOU REDISCOVER HIS HEALING
AND REJUVENATING POWER
THROUGH THE WISDOM, RICHNESS,
AND TRUTH OF YOUR CATHOLIC
FAITH.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
A team of men and women who have
experienced divorce and are actively
involved in divorce ministry will share
their stories and how they found hope
and healing.
The team will be accompanied by Fr.
Jim Farrell.
Fr. Jim serves as a priest of the Arch-
diocese of Indianapolis. Ordained in
Rome by Pope Paul VI in 1975, Fr. Jim
has served in a variety of pastoral as-
signments and has been a frequent re-
treat presenter for more than 30 years
at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
where he now serves as director. Fr.
Jim is also pastor of St. Pius X Parish
in Indianapolis and presents parish
missions across the archdiocese and for
other parishes in the Midwest. He also
served for over 15 years as chaplain to
Separated, Divorced and Remarried
Catholics (SDRC).
SIGN ME UP! BEING AND BELONGING
FR. JIM FARRELL
Mail to:
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
5363 E. 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
ABOUT THE RETREAT
This retreat offers a safe place to
wrestle with feelings about divorce,
question where you belong, and find
ways to heal and grow.
Come to Fatima and be at peace in
the knowledge of God’s love for you.
Experience the understanding that
others offer. Listen to their stories,
which will touch on your journey.
Share your own experiences when you
are ready. This weekend will move
you forward in the healing process
and increase your sense of belonging
through sharing.
Discover anew that God is with you in
your struggles and in your hope. Re-
treat facilitators will lead you through
activities designed to help heal old
wounds, find new joy, and develop
new friendships.
PROGRAM BEGINS WITH CHECK-IN
on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and con-
cludes after Eucharist on Sunday
around noon. Includes meals and
overnight. Traditionally, following re-
treat many participants gather at a local
restaurant for lunch and fellowship. This
is optional.
NAME____________________________________
ADRESS_________________________________
CITY/ST__________________________________
PHONE___________________________________
EMAIL___________________________________
First Floor Room Needed_____________________
Dietary Restrictions (explain)__________________
Full Payment $159 per person_________________
Deposit $50, balance due at check-in____________
REST AND RENEW
I earnestly call upon pastors and the whole com-
munity of the faithful to help the divorced and
with solicitous care to make sure that they do not
consider themselves as separated from the
church for as baptized persons they can, and
indeed must, share in her life.
-Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio
Yo u W i l l L e a d
M e B y T h e
R i g h t Ro a d
Decision Making in Healthcare
Sponsored by:
Office of Pro-Life and Family Life Health Ministry
In cooperation with St. Vincent Hospice
Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center Assembly Hall
1400 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
October 17, 2014 9:00am - 4:00pm
Registration begins at 8:30am
$30.00 - Lunch Included
(Photo attribution: http://www.forestwander.com/)
Conference Overview
Being sick means being vulnerable. This vulnerability makes complex medical care decisions even more difficult. In addition, understanding and navigating the healthcare system can be very chal-lenging.
This conference will help caregivers and potential caregivers understand many of the factors that influence medical decision making to help them clarify “Who Decides?”.
Conference Theme
You Will Lead Me By The Right Road
The theme is taken from a prayer of Fr. Thomas Merton:
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am go-ing. I do not see the road ahead of me. I can-not know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
-Thoughts in Solitude
Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Name __________________________
Address _______________________ _ ________________________
Phone __________________________
Email __________________________
Organization_____________________
Parish/Church ___________________
Registration Fee: $30.00
Please make check payable to: Office of Pro-Life and Family Life
Please return payment and completed registration to:
Office of Pro-Life and Family Life c/o Conference Registration 1400 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
For more information, please contact: Joan LeBeau, RN FCN [email protected], 317-236-1475
To register online, please visit www.archindy.org/plfl
or complete the following form and return with payment.
CEU’s will be available at the door for an additional $10.00.
Presenters:
Most Rev. Timothy L. Doherty, STL, PhD Bishop Timothy L. Doherty was named the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana on May 12, 2010, and ordained and installed on July 15, 2010, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette.
Bishop Doherty is a native of Rockford, IL. He was born to Lawrence and June Doherty and is the eldest of seven. He has four sisters and two brothers. He graduated high school from St. Mary Minor Seminary in Crystal Lake, IL. He received a bachelor of arts degree from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, in 1972. He earned a bacca-laureate in theology in 1975 at the Pontifical Gregorian University during his seminary formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.
He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Arthur J. O'Neill for the Diocese of Rockford at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Crystal Lake on June 26, 1976. He completed his license (STL) in moral theology in 1982 at the Alfonsian Academy of the Lateran University in Rome. In 1996, he completed his doctorate in Christian ethics (PhD) at Loyola University Chicago. His first priestly as-signment was as an associate at St. Peter Cathedral in Rockford until 1981. In 1995, Bishop Thomas G. Doran appointed him the diocesan ethicist for health care is-sues, a role that continued into 2010.
He was also a diocesan priest representative to the Cath-olic Conference of Illinois, a board member of the Illinois Catholic Health Association and president of the national Conference of Diocesan Coordinators of Health Affairs (no longer extant). Until 2010, he participated in the Arch-diocese of Chicago bioethics subcommittee and the sys-tem ethics committee of OSF Healthcare in Peoria.
Bishop Doherty is a member of the Healthcare subcom-mittee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bish-ops (USCCB). He is a consultant to the USCCB Commit-tee on Doctrine, and the USCCB episcopal liaison to the Catholic Health Association of the United States (2012- present), and also to the National Catholic Council on Addictions (2012-present). He is an ex officio board mem-ber of the Indiana Catholic Conference.
Conference Schedule
Mass will be offered at 8:00am, prior to the conference
for anyone who wishes to attend.
It will be held in the St. Alphonsus Liguori Chapel at the Catholic Center,
Second Floor, Room 207.
8:30am Registration
9:00am Opening Remarks
9:15am Legal Terms Explained Ken Bennett , JD, NCG
10:00am Break
10:15am Cultural and Hospital Influences on Decision Making (Panel Discussion)
11:45am Lunch
12:45pm Family Dynamics and Decision Making Rev. Glenn O’Connor
1:30pm How to Utilize Ethics to Facilitate Decision Making within the Hospital System Elliott Bedford, MA, PhD
2:15pm Break
2:30pm Who Decides? Most Rev. Timothy L. Doherty, STL, PhD
3:30pm Closing Remarks
Presenters:
Elliott Bedford, MA, PhD Elliott Bedford, MA, PhD serves as System Director, Eth-ics Integration at St. Vincent. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville, a master’s degree in theology from Aqui-nas Institute of Theology, and a doctorate in Health Care Ethics in the Catholic Tradition from St. Louis University.
Ken Bennett, JD, NCG
Ken Bennett is a 1979 graduate of Wabash College and a 1982 graduate of Indiana University School of Law – Indi-anapolis. He has been a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Law-yers of America, including its Nursing Home Litigation Group. He is also a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, including its Elder Law Section, and a long-time member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attor-neys (NAELA). Ken has served as the Editor of the NAELA Quarterly, which is the legal journal of that organi-zation.
Ken’s practice focuses on guardianships and consumer health issues, including the civil prosecution of nursing home abuse and neglect. Before starting his solo practice he was a partner in the elder law firm of Severns & Ben-nett, serving as its President and CEO. He remains “Of Counsel” to what’s now known as Severns Associates.
Rev. Glenn O’Connor
Fr. Glenn was ordained in 1980 and has spent all of his priesthood in parishes in Connersville and Indianapolis. He is also involved in the Cursillo movement, the Indy Car Ministry, Chaplain at Indianapolis International Airport and of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and has been privi-leged to be co-founder of Seeds of Hope, Inc., a transi-tional recovery home for chemically dependent women.
He enjoys fishing, hunting, skiing (water and snow) and sports in general, particularly the Colts, Pacers and Indy Car Racing.
He is currently Pastor of St. Susanna parish in Plainfield, Indiana. He is the oldest of 8 children and has 34 nieces and nephews.
ANNULMENTS; WHAT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACHES
Why is an annulment necessary?
What is the process? What does it mean? What are grounds for an annulment?
Interactive
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
The Catholic Center, Assembly Hall
1400 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana
No Cost
Presenters:
Ann Tully, Judge Instructor Mary Ellen Hauck, Judge Instructor
Metropolitan Tribunal
For More Information Contact: Pro-Life and Family Life Office
(317) 236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836 ext. 1586 or e-mail: [email protected]
You Will Lead Me By The Right Road
Decision Making in Healthcare ConferenceSponsored by:
Office of Pro-Life and Family Life Health Ministry
In cooperation with
Keynote Speaker: Most Rev. Timothy Doherty, Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center Assembly Hall 1400 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
October 17, 2014: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Available online at www.archindy.org/plflRegistration Deadline: October 8, 2014
Photo attribution: http://www.forestwander.com/
Faithful Citizens
Rosary ProcessionS
The 4th Saturday of the month following
the 12:10 Mass
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
126 W. Georgia St. Indianapolis
Victories through the Rosary inspire great confidence in the awesome power of the Rosary.
1213~Victory of Muret 1571~The Battle of Lepanto 1627~La Rochelle, France
Join us for monthly Rosary Processions through the streets of downtown Indianapolis as we pray for Faith, Family and Freedom
December 28, 2013
January 25, 2014 (Cancelled)
February 22, 2014
March 22, 2014
April 26, 2014
May 24, 2014
June 28, 2014
July 26, 2014
August 23, 2014
September 27, 2014
October 25, 2014
November 22, 2014
*Note: The September Eucharistic Rosary Rally at Marian University has been cancelled.
WE ARE CATHOLICS,
WE ARE AMERICANS,
WE ARE FAITHFUL CITIZENS.
For details contact Eric at: [email protected]
Sunday, October 19, 2014 * 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House 5353 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life and Our Lady of Fatima Retreat
House are pleased to offer an evening for those working through
infertility to come together with others who are or have been in this
same struggle. Infertility is a difficult journey, and often an isolating
experience that many find hard to understand. We want you to join us
to learn about available resources within the Catholic community, hear
others share their experiences, pray together, and receive support.
Infertility is complex. Each experience is different. Each experience has
elements of grief, loss, confusion, sadness, isolation, marital stress, and
heartache. With one evening, we cannot address the entire spectrum of
infertility. Here is what we do hope to offer each of you:
A place to be with God.
Resources within our local Catholic community, including
treatment options, supportive ministries, adoption information,
and blogs related to infertility.
Prayerful consideration of where your infertility journey is taking
you – infertility treatment (including NaProTECHNOLOGY),
choosing to adopt, and choosing to live as spiritual parents.
Although no two experiences are the same, validation and
support from those who share the experience of infertility.
Compassion and connection.
Dinner AND Dessert.
Please join us and help spread the word to
couples you know who may be experiencing infertility.
Our Time Together 6:30 – 7:00 PM Gather and prayer service with Fr. Jim Farrell 7:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Witness talks (couples) Fr. Ryan McCarthy offers the
church teaching on infertility NaProTECHNOLOGY
representative RSVP: send email to or call Sandy Pasotti [email protected] or (317) 545-7681 ext. 14 COST: No charge, however there will be an opportunity for a freewill donation.
A National Interdenominational Prayer Gathering
When: Sunday, October 5, 2014
@ 2:30-3:30 PM, “ONE HOUR, ONCE A YEAR”
@ Meridian and 38th Streets Downtown Indianapolis
Who: YOU and YOUR FRIENDS/FAMILY
Why: To DEFEND LIFE AT ALL STAGES!
For more information, phone 317-913-1409 or email [email protected]. We ask that you notify the
Life Chain staff if you wish to participate so that a street assignment may be given to you. However, walk-ons are
always welcome! The Life Chain is a Nonprofit 501.C3 organization formed by a coalition of Pro-Life churches and
groups in and around the Central Indiana area.
“For you created my
inmost being; you knit
me together in my
mother’s womb. I
praise you because I
am fearfully and
wonderfully made….”
Psalm: 139:13-14
Each of us is a masterpiece of God’s Creation
“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor are masterpieces of God's creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”
~Pope Francis, Day of Life Message
Respect Life Sunday MassOctober 5, 2014 at 1:00 PMSs. Peter & Paul Cathedral
Following Mass:Central Indiana Life Chain
2:30 PM - 3:30 PMAlong Meridian St. between Ohio & 40th Street
Office of Pro-Life &Family Life
Photo Credits Middle Left: Source-National Cancer Institute, Creator-Rhoda Baer (Photographer), Public Domain.Top Right: Source-National Institute of Health, Creator-Rhoda Baer (Photographer), Public Domain.
Stand in the GapJoin us in Prayer forThose in Need of Healing.
We need You ...to intercede on behalf of thosewounded by abortionto embrace mercy.
Prayer can change hearts &minds and transform our nation.
Join us for an Evening of Prayer at 7 PMNovember 4, 2014
St. Susanna Parish, PlainfieldCo-sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life & Family Life and St. Susanna Respect Life Ministry
Palabra de Vida Octubre de 2014
Intercesiones por la Vida
5 de octubre 27º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
(Domingo Respetemos la Vida) Por el mundo: para que todas las personas reconozcan y traten a cada persona como una obra maestra de la creación de Dios; Roguemos al Señor: 12 de octubre 28º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Por las parejas que tienen dificultades para concebir un hijo: que el Espíritu Santo las colme de esperanza en el plan amoroso de Dios; Roguemos al Señor: 19 de octubre 29º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Por quienes trabajan para promover la santidad de toda vida humana: para que sean fortalecidos por medio de la gracia de Cristo; Roguemos al Señor: 26 de octubre 30º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Por los niños que esperan ser adoptados: que el Señor inspire a familias cariñosas para acogerlos y criarlos; Roguemos al Señor:
Palabra de Vida Octubre de 2014
Citas para el boletín “Los hijos son, sin duda, el don más excelente del matrimonio y contribuyen sobremanera al bien de los propios padres”.
— Concilio Vaticano Segundo, Constitución pastoral Gaudium et spes sobre la Iglesia en el mundo actual, 50
“Desde antes de formarte en el seno materno, te conozco;
desde antes de nacieras, te consagré como profeta para las naciones”.
— Jeremías 1:5 ( Leccionario © 2011Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano, se usa con permiso.)
“El infinito amor de Dios para cada uno de nosotros nos ayuda a comprender nuestra identidad y nuestro valor. Reconocer esta dignidad nos lleva a respetar y proteger la vida de cada persona…”.
— Folleto del Programa Respetemos la Vida 2014, Directivas anticipadas para el cuidado médico: planes para el futuro, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
“Cuando Dios creó a cada uno de nosotros, lo hizo con precisión y con un propósito, y mira a cada uno de nosotros con un amor que no se puede superar en intensidad ni ternura”.
— Folleto del Programa Respetemos la Vida 2014, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
“La credibilidad de un sistema sanitario no se mide sólo por la eficiencia, sino sobre todo por la atención y el amor hacia las personas, cuya vida siempre es sagrada e inviolable”.
— Papa Francisco, “Discurso del Santo Padre Francisco a los Participantes en la Conferencia organizada por la Federación Internacional de las Asociaciones Médicas Católicas”, 20 de septiembre de 2013
Vida, matrimonio y libertad religiosa.
Visite www.usccb.org/pray o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra FAST al 55000. ¡Únase al Movimiento!
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Word of Life
October 2014 Intercessions for Life
October 5th Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
(Respect Life Sunday) For the world: That all people may recognize and treat each person as a masterpiece of God’s creation; We pray to the Lord: October 12th Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time For couples who are experiencing difficulty in conceiving a child: May the Holy Spirit fill them with trust in God’s loving plan; We pray to the Lord: October 19th Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time For those working to promote the sanctity of all human life: May they be strengthened through the grace of Christ; We pray to the Lord: October 26th Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time For children awaiting adoption: May the Lord inspire loving families to welcome and nurture them; We pray to the Lord:
Word of Life october 2014
Bulletin Briefs “Children are really the supreme gift of marriage and contribute very substantially to the welfare of their parents.”
— Second Vatican Council, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes), 50
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.”
— Jeremiah 1:5 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)
“God’s infinite love for each one of us helps us to grasp our identity and our worth. The recognition of this dignity leads us to respect and protect each person’s life…”
— 2014 Respect Life Program pamphlet, Advance Medical Directives: Planning for Your Future, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
“When God created each of us, He did so with precision and purpose, and He looks on each of us with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness.”
— 2014 Respect Life Program flyer, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
“The credibility of a healthcare system is not measured solely by efficiency, but above all by the attention and love given to the person, whose life is always sacred and inviolable.”
— Pope Francis, “Address of Holy Father Francis to Participants in the Meeting Organized by the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations,” September 20, 2013
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