FEBRUARY 21, 2021 † FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Spiritual

Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my

soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from

You. Amen.

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Phone (317) 859-4673 FAX (317) 859-4678 ECM (317) 215-2826

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Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:00 AM † Fr. J Marguerite & Albert Klain by Janet Peck 5:30 PM † Fr. J Peggy Bohman

Sunday, February 21, 2021 7:00 AM † Fr. J Bob Witt 8:30 AM † Fr. G Napoleon Waterloo by Bob & Kay Waterloo 11:30 AM Fr. G pro populo* for Ss. Francis & Clare of Assisi and St. Martin of Tours parishioners

Monday, February 22, 2021 8:00 AM † Fr. J Helen & Charles Griffith by Griffith Family

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 6:00 PM Fr. J Edward & Fran Doyle for 60th Wedding Anniversary

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:30 AM † Fr. J Giovanni Giannini by Griffith & Ebert Families Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 AM † Fr. G Marie Coy by Carol Baldrus, Robert Sears & Mary Kellams

Friday, February 26, 2021 8:00 AM † Fr. G Dan Anderson by Betsy Dusold Saturday, February 27, 2021 8:00 AM † Fr. G Dan Anderson by Al & Carol DelVerne 5:30 PM Fr. G pro populo* for Ss. Francis & Clare of Assisi and St. Martin of Tours parishioners

Sunday, February 28, 2021 7:00 AM † Fr. G Primo Biasi 8:30 AM † Fr. J Albert Gene Gough by Marilyn Gough 11:30 AM † Fr. J Ben Kelker

Fr. G = Father Steve Giannini Fr. J = Father Jeyaseelan Sengolraj *pro populo is Latin for “for the people” † = deceased

FROM OUR PASTOR

Join me in sending prayers and good wishes to Father Jey as he concludes his ministry here and begins his ministry at St. Louis Catholic Church, Batesville; St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Millhousen. We have enjoyed his company and presence!

Thank you for the kind words of understanding about the new Mass schedules. While our weekend Masses remain the same, there will be just one Mass each day during the week. At St. Martin of Tours Masses will be at 8:15 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at Ss. Francis and Clare of Assisi Masses will be at 8:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Confessions will remain the same—Saturdays 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Ss. Francis and Clare of Assisi and 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm at St. Martin of Tours.

A few have asked if we might be able to have our 6:30 am (Ss. Francis and Clare of Assisi) or a 6:00 pm (both parishes). I’m open to have a “Summer Schedule” during the months of June and July when parish life is not so hectic and that we might move Mass times around temporarily. If you would like to have a Summer Schedule with an early morning or evening Mass, let me know and we’ll explore our options! A public thank you to our deacons, Deacon Ron Pirau, Deacon Tim Harte and Deacon Marc Kellams. They have all offered to help me in any way and I am so appreciative of their assistance.

At this writing I haven’t heard of any help coming our way on the weekends, but I do know there are plans for a “permanent” solution in the Summer. Pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life!

This might also be a good time to thank those of you who have been attending Mass at both of our parish-es, from both parishes! It is a joy for me when I see St. Martin of Tours parishioners at Ss. Francis and Clare of Assisi, and Ss. Francis and Clare of Assisi parishion-ers at St. Martin of Tours.

Thanks to Emily Ketzner, Monica Robinson and Deacon Tim Harte for putting on the High School Retreat for our parishes, held at St. Martin of Tours. It was a success!

Pray, Fast, Give Alms.

Dear Parish Family & Friends,

Peace and all good, Fr. Steve Giannini

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

SPECIAL COLLECTION Collection for Central & Eastern Europe

This weekend, February 20/21

Envelopes will be on the tables just outside the doors to the sanctuary with the bulletins. Thank you for

considering a donation to this worthy cause. If this cause touches your heart, please give.

FR. JEY’S RECEPTION Everyone, please come to a Reception in Fr. Jey’s honor as we say GOODBYE and wish him well on his new assignment at other parishes.

Next Sunday, February 28, in the Hospitality Room, after his last 11:30 am Mass.

Refreshments will be provided.

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- Fr. Jey Sengoloraj

REST IN PEACE Remember in your prayers:

Matthew Barnes Son of Jim & Carina Barnes

Passed away February 7, 2021

SAINTS FRANCIS AND CLARE OF ASSISI SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING

WHY ENROLL IN OUR SCHOOL? ª Daily exposure to the Catholic faith builds a strong religious and moral foundation. ª We offer a high-quality education that is academically challenging. Most of our graduates have gone on

to high school as leaders and successful students. ª We are a church parish and school for the family. Families feel they have an easier time of developing a

sense of community with their fellow parishioners. ª We have small class sizes. Our maximum size is 25. ª Teachers who have a passion for working in a Catholic school environment where they can openly teach

their faith. ª Staff, students, and parents build lifelong relationships. ª A safe and secure building with current and advanced technology. ª We offer tuition assistance to qualified families and our rates remain the same as last year. ª The longer a student remains in our school, the more successful they become academically, socially, and

emotionally.

TOURS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. YOU MAY REGISTER WITH THE FOLLOWING LINK: tinyurl.com/SSFCRegistration2021-22

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

EMHC TRAINING Extraordinary Ministers

of Holy Communion (EMHC) Training

Current EMHC’s whose commissions expire in 2021 (if not sure, see the lists in the

sacristy): We will have four “refresher” EMHC training sessions.

· Sunday, February 28th after the 7:00 am, 8:30 am and 11:30 am Masses

· Saturday, March 13th after the 5:30 pm Mass

Thank you Deacon Ron and Deacon Marc for training our returning EMHCs.

NEW MASS SCHEDULE — BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2021

Mass Schedule

Monday 8 am Tuesday 8:15 am Wednesday 8 am Thursday 8:15 am Friday 8 am Saturday 8 am Saturday Confessions 8:30 am Confessions 3 pm until 10 am until 3:30 pm

Saturday 5:30 pm Saturday 4 pm Sunday 7 am, 8:30 am, Sunday 10 am & 11:30 am

Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi

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George Greenwood

UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS Do we have your correct email address? Have you moved or changed

phone numbers in the past year? If you have, odds are the parish does not have your correct contact information. Please contact our

Parish Secretary with your new information. Katie Dollens, (317) 859-4673 x 127, kdollens@ss-fc.org.

Sunday Masses at Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi: To see our recorded Masses, go to https://tinyurl.com/SSFCYouTubeChannel . New Sunday videos will be available after 4:00 pm on Saturday. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis Offers a daily Mass online from the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul — you can Google archindy.org and many resources will be available to you. Catholic Radio Indy, 89.1 FM or www.CatholicRadioIndy.org . Mass at 8:00 am and 6:00 pm daily, or call on your cell phone, 1-605-562-9822 OR Smart Speaker “Alexa, play Catholic Radio Indy”.

MASSES ONLINE

On Tuesday, March 9th our parish will remember in our prayers those who have died from the corona virus and those who have suffered from the pandemic. We will have Adoration at 6:30 pm, right after our regularly scheduled 6 pm Mass, until 7:30 pm, concluding with Benediction. March marks the 1 year anniversary for the beginning of COVID-19 cases in Indiana, and the first death of a Hoosier. During Adoration, those who will be attending may place a candle in the sanctuary for anyone who has suffered because of the Pandemic. During Adoration, we will have a Gospel Reading and Petitions. If you are unable to attend, please consider offering on March 9th prayers for individuals, families and commu-nities who have been impacted by the pandemic.

St. Corona, patronal saint of those suffering from the pandemic, pray for us.

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED OR HAVE SUFFERED FROM THE

CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC Tuesday, March 9th, 6:00 pm

HARVEST FOOD PANTRY HARVEST FOOD PANTRY thanks you for your

continued support of the SSFC Harvest Food Pantry.

Please consider purchasing some of the below items to re-stock the pantry. Donations may be left on the carts in the Information Lobby or in the entry-way by the parish and school offices.

If you are interested in working at the pantry or helping with the sort & stock events, please contact Charlie Wills at cwills@ss-fc.org....

The Pantry needs: Pancake Mix

Syrup Baked Beans

The Harvest Food Pantry will be OPEN: Monday, February 22, 2021 5 pm—7 pm Saturday, February 27, 2021 9 am—Noon Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10 am—Noon Saturday, March 13, 2021 9 am—Noon

FESTIVAL CHAIRPERSON Festival Chairperson Needed!

We need someone (or several someone's) to step up and become the FESTIVAL CHAIRPERSON(S)! We

won’t kid you, it is a hard job, but many have done it in the past. The job is one way to put hundreds of smiles on people’s faces. If you would like to talk

about the position, please call Charles Wills, 317-859-4673.

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PRAY FOR... WINTER PRAYER LIST

Please remember in prayer those who are sick and their caregivers. If you or a loved one would like to be included on our prayer list, contact Monica Robinson, (317)859-4673 x 116, mrobinson@ss-fc.org.

Prayer for our Military

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Pro-tect them as they protect us. Bless them and

their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

MILITARY PRAYERS

John Ball, Christopher Benitez, James Copp, Casey Cox,

Matthew DeVaney, Leighton Gamble, Ron Hambrick, Ben W. LeClerc, Justin Matteson,

Daniel P. McCarthy, Jeff Merritt, Cory Myers, Liam Noone, Ryan Patterson, Eric Perry,

Dianne Pirog, Matthew Purcell, Joshua Reimer, Christopher Rodman, James Saylor,

Chad Seel, Josh Settles, Matt Skinner, Dillon Sutton, Collin Westell, Chuck Wimp,

Dr. Andrew Zabel.

Nicholas Aron, Margie Balazs, Mike Barger, Dawn Bender, Natalie Bender, Samantha Maddox Brown, Connie Jablonski Bryant, Tom Burianek, Diana Burlington, Connie Cleek, Chris Daily, Eric Davis, Jerry Dean, Charlie Eldridge, Anthony Harper, Katy Harper, Lucy Harper, Dale Harris, Rita Harris, Gail Helmerich, Janelle Helms, Margaret Hughes, Carl Jablonski, Connie Kelker, LuLu Kin-

nett, Jessica Kocher, Greg & Jane Kyle, Patty & Terry Loewenkamp, Jerry Lukowitz, Karen Matulis, Mary McKenzie, Marilyn McLaughlin, Don Meece, Audrey Molitor, Rita & Larry Mowat, Hilda Nargang, Mary Ann Navarro, Daniel Noone, Frank Novak,

Kevin Perry, Julie Port, Richard Rader, Ray Raker, Sara Wolf Richey, Kara Roell, Ruth & Michael Rose, Kellie Schaellert, Sophie Siewert, David Turk, James Viles, Elaine Watson, Ruby Wheeler, Kimberly Wilcoxen, Jerry Wills, Robert Wills, Barb Ziliak.

ESSENTIAL WORKERS PRAYERS

Please say prayers for: Dr. Aris Abeleda, Sarah Albright, Jennifer Bigelow, Sara Bushong,

Bethany Cook, Andy Duggins, Lori Duggins, Dr. Dan Eddelman,

Rachel Eddelman, Meredith Feschyn,

Lauren Gahimer, Nicole Gilliland, Katie Gregory, Lindsey Hannoy, Lorna Hannoy, Colleen Higginson,

Jenni Hill, Dr. Heather Kelker, Cyndie Kopie, Mirada Korrick, Angie Kraft, Tommy Kraft, Dr. Patrick Matoole, Cindy McAtee, Alex McNeely,

Melissa Moore, Richard Novak Jr., Dr. Jefferson Qualls, Christina Stilger, Melanie Stilger, Dr. Mark Viehmann, Kalyn Warren, Courtney Werner, Dr. Eric Whelchel, Garrett White, Kendall White, Madilyn White, Scot

White, Leigh Winningham, Dr. Andrew Zabel.

During this Coronavirus Crisis, we wish to send special

prayers to those friends and family who work in the medical

field, emergency responders and essential personnel.

SSFC MEN’S CLUB 50/50 RAFFLE

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Men's Club 50/50 Raffle

Drawing: Tuesday, March 16 at noon in the parish office

Men's Club 50/50 Raffle Feb. 13 - March 14

1 ticket $5.00 3 tickets $10.00 7 tickets $20.00

Tickets can be purchased from any Men's Club member after Sunday Masses or in the Parish/School Office!

Drawing: Tuesday, March 16 at noon

in the parish office License # 153964

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LENT 2021

Palm Sunday Masses

Saturday, March 27 5:30pm Sunday, March 28 7:00am,

8:30am & 11:30am

Holy Week

Monday March 29 Mass at 8:00am

Wednesday March 31 Mass at 8:00am Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 1 7:00pm Friday Passion of the Lord April 2 3:00pm Passion of the Lord Service Saturday Easter Vigil April 3 8:45pm Sunday Easter Sunday Masses April 4 7:00am, 8:30am & 11:30am

LENTEN & EASTER MASS SCHEDULE

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Friday Evenings, 6:00pm

February 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS presented by our Youth Ministry’s 7th Grade

March 12, 6:00pm

VIRTUAL LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS presented by School Ministry’s 8th Grade Available for viewing: April 2, 9:00am,

https://www.youtube.com/channel/

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturdays—8:30-10:00am February 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27

Good Friday—April 2 Noon-2:00pm

COLLECTING OLD PALMS Properly Dispose of Last Year’s Palms

What are you doing with the palms you re-ceived on Palm Sunday last year? Bring them

into church and put them in the large basket that is by the Information Desk. We will take them

and turn them into ashes that we will use on Ash Wednesday. These palms have all

been blessed and should be

disposed of properly.

What is “Best Lent Ever?”

It’s a free email program that will guide you on an incredible 40-day journey to become the-best-version-of-yourself, making this a truly life-changing Lent.

Each day you’ll receive an email with a short inspirational video featuring Matthew Kelly or member of the Dynamic Catholic Team.

The program is FREE! All you have to do is sign up at: DynamicCatholic.com/best-lent-ever

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FASTING & ABSTINENCE

Days of Fasting and Abstinence Friday, April 2

Days of Abstinence Fridays, February 26 & March 5, 12, 19, 26

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of FASTING and ABSTINENCE for Catholics. In addition, Fr idays dur ing Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal.

Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning ABSTINENCE from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. If possible, the FAST on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.

Easter Food Blessing

Easter food will be blessed on Saturday, April 3 at 1:00pm.

Bring your edible Easter fare for the blessing.

LENT 2021

RCIA - We welcome our RCIA class!

ª First Scrutiny, Saturday, March 6, 5:30pm ª Second Scrutiny, Sunday, March 14, 8:30am ª Third Scrutiny, Saturday, March 20, 5:30pm ª Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA),

Saturday, April 3, 8:45pm

We old people are all a little fragile. Some, however, are particularly weak, many are alone, and stricken by illness. Some depend on the indispensable care and attention of others. Are we going to take a step back? Abandon them to their fate? - Pope Francis, March 4, 2015

Almsgiving Envelopes will be available at the Information Desk throughout the Lenten season. For more information about the 2021 Lenten Almsgiving Collection, please contact

Mark Kamer at (317) 662-0742

Johnson County Senior Services Johnson County Senior Services is a not-for-profit organization that has been caring for the needs of older adults throughout Johnson County for over forty years. Johnson County Senior Services mission is to enhance the qual-ity of life for older adults to live with dignity and maintain their independence, remain at home as long as possible, and to help seniors avoid or lessen isola-tion, loneliness, and depression.

Your 2021 Lenten Alms will support both Johnson County Senior Services and Our Parish Outreach Ministry which will share equally in the collection.

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An honored JCSS client, age 102.

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SONGS FOR MASS

Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days Lord, who throughout these forty days, for us did fast and pray, teach us to overcome our sins, and close by you to stay. As you with Satan did contend and did the vict’ry win, O give us strength in you to fight, in you to conquer sin. As you did hunger and did thirst, so teach us gracious Lord, to die to self, and only live by your most holy word. And through these days of penitence, and through your Passion tide, For evermore, in life and death, O Lord, with us abide. Abide with us that , when this life of suffering is past, an Easter of unending joy we may attain at last!

The Cross of Jesus

Come, O God, renew your people, We who long to see your face. Strengthen hearts that have grown feeble; Fill our lives with truth and grace. Only you can win our freedom; Only you can bring us peace. Only in the cross of Jesus will the captives find release. Deep within create a new heart; Melt away the winter chill. Help us now to make a new start; Help us now to know your will. Washed in waters of forgiveness, cleansed in waters of new birth, Lead us to the cross of Jesus, Bringing life to all the earth. In the darkness that surrounds us we have lost you from our sight. Even though your love has found us, We embrace the powers of night. Scatter now our deepest darkness; Guide our hearts into the light. Join us to the cross of Jesus. Help us set our living right. Call us forth to walk in justice; Rescue us from sin and grave. Through the power of your Spirit, breathe in us the breath that saves. Strengthen us in our communion, One in Word and cup and bread. Here within the cross of Jesus all who hunger will be fed.

Jerusalem, My Destiny Refrain: I have fixed my eyes on your hills, Jerusalem, my destiny! Though I cannot see the end for me, I cannot turn away. We have set our hearts for the way: this journey is our destiny. Let no one walk alone. The journey makes us one. Other spirits, lesser gods, have courted me with lies. Here among you I have found a truth which bids me rise. (refrain) See, I leave the past behind; a new land calls to me. Here among you now I find a glimpse of what might be. (refrain) In my thirst, you let me drink the waters of your life. Here among you I have met the savior, Jesus Christ. (refrain)

Draw Near Refrain: Draw near, draw near! Take the Body of your Lord. Draw near, draw near! Drink the Blood for you outpoured.

Draw near and take the body of the Lord, and drink with faith the Blood for you outpoured. Saved by Christ’s Body and his holy Blood, with souls refreshed we give our thanks to God. (refrain) Christ, our Redeemer, God’s eternal Son, has by his cross and blood the vict’ry won. He spent his life for greatest and for least. Praise Christ, the Paschal Victim, Christ the Priest. (refrain) Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere and claim the promise of salvation here. Christ rules our hearts , and all his saints defends; he gives be-lievers life that never ends. (refrain) With heav’nly bread Christ makes the hungry whole; his living water fills the thirsting soul. Alpha Omega unto whom shall bow all nations of the earth, be with us now. (refrain)

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SSFC YOUTH MINISTRY

It takes a parish… to bring teens to know Christ and

empower them to become intentional disciples!

Pottery for the Poor High School Students!

Join us at uPaint Pottery Studio on Saturday, Feb 27 to paint soup bowls. These bowls will be filled with soup mix and given to our neighbors in need at the Harvest Food Pantry. When: Saturday, Feb 27, 10am-noon Where: uPaint Pottery Studio (near the corner of Smith Valley Rd and

135) *This does count as service hours*

Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/

go/8050B48AAAA2CA1FB6-pottery

On February 12 & 13, a group of high school youth attended at retreat at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Martinsville. The theme was “God’s Love Revealed.” The group participated in discussion, activities, games and, most importantly, growing in faith. Everyone agreed it was a great time!

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Thank you to our Men;s and Women’s Welcome Retreat Teams for planning our 2021 Retreats. Our Men’s Retreat has been postponed to 2022, while our Women’s Retreat has a tentative schedule for

July 9-10, 2021.

Please keep discerning to see if a Welcome Retreat is right for you.

E6 Catholic Men’s Conference

Ss. Francis and Clare of Assisi and St. Martin of Tours Watch Party sponsored by SSFC D.A.D.S. Club!

· WHERE: Ss. Francis and Clare of Assisi Church - Youth Room, Hospitality Room depending upon the crowd!

· WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 2021 - 8:00 am Mass in Church - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Watch Party

· LUNCH: Boxed Lunch and Snacks provided—free will offering

Improve your vocations and become better husbands, dads, sons, brothers and neighbors by growing in masculine virtue. Be the leader, protector and provider Christ is calling you to be! Contact Joe Aspatore at jaspatore@ss-fc.org or 317-457-9578 to register or for more information. Can’t attend the Watch Party but want to watch at home? Register for $10 at www.e6catholicmensconference.com/registration . Watch it LIVE! Easy one-click online access for only $10. Host a “watch party” with your friends, family, men’s group or entire parish. These tickets are available online by clicking www.e6catholicmensconference.com/registration .

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) MINISTRY MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Classes will meet February 21, 28, March 7 and 14. We will observe a two-week Spring Break on March 21 and 28, and we will be out for Easter on April 4. We will resume

sessions April 11.

Blessing Cup Volunteers Needed

Our annual Blessing Cup Meal for second grade first communicants and their parents will take place Saturday, March 6 and Sunday March 7. To keep our families safe, we are offering three smaller Blessing Cup Meals over the weekend. Volunteers are needed to shop, set-up, serve, and clean-up for this special occasion. All are wel-come to help. But, if you have a first grade student who will participate in sacramental prep via our school or RE ministries next year or you have a third grader who enjoyed this activity last year, we hope you especially will con-sider offering your services. Please contact nmoore@ss-fc.org for information. Or, sign up via the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044ca5a723a2f94-blessing3

BLESSING CUP MEAL RSVPs DUE Parents of students in our second grade RE and School Ministry First Communion preparation, please remember our upcoming Blessing Cup Meal. RSVP deadline is Sunday Feb. 28. The meals take place Saturday and Sunday March 6/7. Check your email (sacramentalprep@ss-fc.org) for directions on the two-step process to sign-up for your meal date/time, and place your family food order.

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SCHOOL MINISTRY

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

Wed., March 3 Benediction, 3:00 pm - Grades 2-4

Sat. & Sun., March 6 & 7 2nd Grade Blessing Cup Meal

Fri., March 12 8th Grade St. Joseph Day Brunch

Fri., March 19—Fri. March 26 Spring Break—No School

MATERNITY LEAVE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER NEEDED

A first grade substitute will be needed for a long-term position in our School Ministry. The position will begin Mid - March and last through the end of the school year. Compensation will be determined on experience. Please contact Mrs. Popp at bpopp@ss-fc.org, or call the school office to schedule an interview. 317-859-4673.

If you know of someone who may be qualified and interested, please pass this information along.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK PICTURES—JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 5

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Signups continue this weekend for our Lenten Parish Blood Drive.

Saturday, February 27th, from 8:00 am to Noon in St. Clare Hall.

All COVID-19 precautions will be in effect to keep each of you healthy and safe, which includes social distancing and masks. Someone needs blood every 3 seconds of every day. We so desperately need each of you.

There are three ways you can sign up: 1. Visit the Information Desk in the Narthex to sign up on

the schedule provided. 2. 2. Enter the link: https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/

donor/schedules/drive_schedule/135957 and sign up online. Here you click on an available time in the schedule and register by logging in to your donor-point.org account, or you can schedule a time as a guest. You can also create an account here to track all of your past donations.

3. You are always welcome to contact the parish office if you have any questions or are wanting to request a scheduled time to donate.

Please give and maybe help save a life!

LENTEN PARISH BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, February 20, 2021 50/50 Tickets Masses: 8:00 am & 5:30 pm 8:30 am Confessions Sunday, February 21, 2021 50/50 Tickets Masses: 7:00 am , 8:30 am & 11:30 am 10:00 am RE/YM Sessions 2:00 pm Baptism 4:00 pm Cub Scout Meeting—Gibson Monday, February 22, 2021 Mass: 8:00 am 5:00 pm Harvest Food Pantry Open 6:30 pm RCIA Meeting 8:00 pm Men’s Basketball in Gubbio Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Mass: 6:00 pm 5:00 pm 5/6 A Girls Volleyball Game 5:45 pm 4th Gr. Boys Volleyball Game 6:30 pm Cadet Boys Volleyball Game 7:00 pm Men’s Welcome Planning Meeting Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Mass: 6:30 am 6:00 pm Lion’s Honor Meeting 6:30 pm Adult Formation—Acts of the Apostles Study Thursday, February 25, 2021 Mass: 8:00 am 5:45 pm 4th Gr. Boys Volleyball Game 6:30 pm Bible Timeline Study - Story of Salvation 6:30 pm 4th Gr. Girls Volleyball Game 7:15 pm Cadet Boys Volleyball Game Friday, February 26, 2021 Mass: 8:00 am 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm Adult Volleyball Saturday, February 27, 2021 50/50 Tickets Masses: 8:00 am & 5:30 pm 8:00 am Parish Lenten Blood Drive 8:30 am Confessions 8:30 am E6 Men’s Catholic Conference Virtual 9:00 am Harvest Food Pantry Open Sunday, February 28, 2021 50/50 Tickets Masses: 7:00 am , 8:30 am & 11:30 am 10:00 am RE/YM Sessions

CALENDAR

Sun., Feb. 21, 2021 Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15

READINGS Sun., Feb. 28, 2021 Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 Rom 8:31b-34 Mk 9:2-10

SPORTS MINISTRY Last Weekend to Register!

CYO Spring Sports Registration All sports are open to parishioners and

students of our parish school for the grades listed.

· Games are April-May, practices may begin earlier · Registration thru CYO website closes Feb 22nd · Please contact the Coordinator listed with any

questions Spring Kickball: Girls grades 3rd-8th

contact: athletics@ss-fc.org Track & Field: Co-ed team, grades 3rd-8th, Contact: Matt Dafforn athletics@ss-fc.org Other offerings if numbers dictate enough:

Softball, Baseball, and Soccer (Co-ed) Teams may be combined with other parishes.

POSITION AVAILABLE—ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER The Parish is looking for an additional Assistant Facilities Manager to assist in general maintenance activity for the parish grounds. Responsibilities will include assisting the Facilities Manager in cleaning, setting up of Parish meeting rooms and classrooms, painting, equipment assembly, maintaining the lawns, trimming and edging walkways, and snow removal. Prior experience is not necessary. Hours will be part-time and are flexible, although additional assistance may be required in an emer-gency. Candidate must be 18 years or older. Send resume to Charles Wills, cwills@ss-fc.org.

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5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood, IN 46143 (317) 859-4673 (office) (317) 859-4678 (FAX)

www.ss-fc.org Office Hours: 7:30 am—3:30 pm

Pastor: Very Rev. Stephen W. Giannini, V.F., ext. 111 Email: sgiannini@ss-fc.org

Associate Pastor: Rev. Jeyaseelan Sengolraj., ext. 156 Email: jsengolraj@ss-fc.org

Deacons: Deacon Ron Pirau, ext. 123

Email: rpirau@ss-fc.org Twitter: @DcnRonPirau Blog: deaconronsramblings.blogspot.com

Deacon Marc Kellams, ext 134 Email: mkellams@ss-fc.org

Emergency Assistance (for utilities): (317)859-4673 ext. 126 Business Manager Charles Wills, ext. 110 Email: cwills@ss-fc.org Parish Secretary Katie Dollens, ext. 127 Email: kdollens@ss-fc.org Bookkeeper Tom Lauck, ext. 121 Email: tlauck@ss-fc.org Music Director Bill Hill, ext. 114 Email: bhill@ss-fc.org Pastoral Associate of Care Ministry Monica Robinson, ext. 116 Email: mrobinson@ss-fc.org Coordinator of Religious Education Patricia McGill, ext. 115 Email: pmcgill@ss-fc.org Coordinator of Youth Ministry Emily Ketzner, ext. 117 Email: eketzner@ss-fc.org Religious Education & Youth Ministry Assistant Nikki Moore, ext. 128 Email: nmoore@ss-fc.org Resurrection Garden Coordinator Joy Burianek, ext. 119 Email: jburianek@ss-fc.org Facilities Director Dan Meadows, ext. 334 Email: dmeadows@ss-fc.org

Assistant Facilities Directors Joe Aspatore, Email: jaspatore@ss-fc.org Jerry Koester, Email: jkoester@ss-fc.org Parish Communications Coordinator Sue LaRue, ext. 125 Email: slarue@ss-fc.org Parish Counselor Carla Morgan, (317) 650-0851, carlamorganpsych@gmail.com

School School Principal Betty Popp, ext. 131 Email: bpopp@ss-fc.org

School Assistant Principal Rebecca Stone, ext. 140 Email: rstone@ss-fc.org

Director of Early Childhood Ministry (ECM) Diane Grahn, 215-2826, Email: dgrahn@ss-fc.org School Secretary Jan Stilger, ext. 132 Email: jstilger@ss-fc.org Assistant School Secretary Jodi Hazard, ext. 130 Email: jhazard@ss-fc.org

School Counselor Dana Kesler, ext. 112 Email: dkesler@ss-fc.org

School Nurse Jenni Hill, ext. 146 Email: jhill@ss-fc.org Director of Sports Ministry & Technology Coordinator Michael Pawlik, ext. 142 Email: mpawlik@ss-fc.org

Interested in the Catholic Faith? Would you like to know more about the Catholic faith?

Would you like to join? Call our Parish Office, 317-859-4673..

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 8:30-10:00 am, in the Chapel or by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism

Parents who have not yet received pre-baptismal instruction are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. This class is offered on the fourth Monday of the month. Please contact the parish office.

Godparent Eligibility To become a godparent in Baptism, a person must fulfill the following conditions:

· Not be the parent · Be at least 16 years of age and have received Baptism,

Eucharist, and Confirmation · Be a practicing Catholic and able to receive communion · If married, be in a valid Marriage (meaning, married in the

Catholic Church or have had your marriage blessed by a Catholic priest)

Sacrament of Marriage Couples should contact the priest at least 6 months in advance. Sacrament of Anointing/Ministry to the Sick In an emergency, call the parish at any time. If you or a loved

one is hospitalized, confined to home or residing at a healthcare facility, contact the Parish Office to receive the Eucharist and/or Anointing..

Personal Growth Center Christian-based family & individual counseling. Carla Morgan, Ph.D. (317) 650-0851, www.pathwaycounselingservices.org .

Harvest Food Pantry The Outreach Ministry operates a Food Pantry on the · 2nd and 4th Saturday · 2nd Wednesday · 4th Monday of each month The Pantry offers a bi-monthly alternative solution to Johnson and Morgan County families unable to provide regular, healthy meals to their families. · For emergency help, call (317) 859-4673, ext. 126.

SACRAMENTS & INFORMATION

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Bulletin deadline is Monday noon to have

your information printed in the

following weekend’s bulletin. Email your

bulletin information to Sue LaRue,

Communications Coordinator,

slarue@ss-fc.org.

Gerri Lynn Reeves, Real Estate Broker48 N Emerson Ave., Ste. 300 • Greenwood, IN 46143

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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Hope to see you at Mass!

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STEVE’S FLOWERS AND GIFTS

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Indianapolis • 3150 E. Thompson Rd.

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Fairview & State Road 135 (South of Fry Rd.)

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8920 Southpointe Dr., Ste. A-1 Family Dentistry

881-8161

D.D.S.David H. Wolf

Parishioner

Franklin

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Residential • Commercial Free Estimates

Darrell W. Munchel - Owner

(317) 422-5225 www.a1garagedoors.com

GARAGE DOORS INC.

PAUL T. JANSEN, D.D.S.Parishioner

Dentistry for Adults & Children888-6111

710 Averitt Rd. • Greenwood

5129 S. Emerson Avenue (317) 786-0799

www.dammannsgardenco.com

Brian Matheson Insured & Parishioner Bonded Cell: 317.437.8694 24 Hrs. Servicing

Residential & mathesonhvac@yahoo.com Commercial

SALES • SERVICE • REFRIGERATION

MATHESON HEATING & COOLING

Greenwood Chapel • (317) 881-2514481 West Main Street • Greenwood

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Paul St. Pierre

Dr. Geiger and Dr. Hartman are excited to be the new owners

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• NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS •

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Patrick Olmstead Law LLC

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• Dine in /Patio Seating

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• Deep Dish Buffet w/Entree

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Alexander Dentistry Dentistry

www.alexanderdentistry.net

542 South State Road 135

Greenwood, IN 46142

317-893-2193

Kim Alexander, D.D.S. Parishioner

“Complete Machine Shop Service”

5565 S. Madison Ave. (rear) (317) 783-3727

Indianapolis, IN 46227 Fax (317) 783-1354

1160 N State Rd. 135 Greenwood, IN 46142

317-865-6829Christopher J. Browning, O.D. Parishioner

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887-3999 Carl J. Magna, Jr.-OLG Parishioner

Dine In / Carry Out / Delivery

410 MARKET PLAZA

(One block south of Main & Madison)

Open at 11 a.m.

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Shane S. Matthews, Financial Advisor

CRPC®, AAMS®

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Suite B

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Fax 866-709-3948

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MAKING SENSE OF INVESTINGOLG Parishioner

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Stones Crossing PediatricsChristina C. Fox MD, FAAP (Parishioner)

Carol Johnson MD,FAAP and Gail Goettler MD,FAAP

Accepting new patients - ages 0-18

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““May the lord grant us the wisdom to seek that

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Hanging Baskets Fresh Produce and Plants

Seasonal Items887-5999 • Open 7 DaysCorner of Southport Rd. & Meridian

Parishioner

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1480 Olive Branch Parke Lane, Suite 500, Greenwood, IN

CARPET COUNTRY888-3501

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receive free padding with install

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Preserving the Rite of Christian Burial

and respecting the Liturgy of Cremation.

Jockish Flowers, Inc. 2636 South East Street

787-2247

Annee &

Bartram Inc.

Doug Bartram /Joe Annee

317-889-9574500 S Polk St. Suite 2

Joseph R. Meek D.D.s.

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Mallow Run Winery

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Join us for Soup, Music & WineEvery weekend, January-March!

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Maintenance Greenleaflandscapeinc.com

Mike Powell - OwnerParishioner

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