Sunday January 24,

2016 Third Sunday of Ordinary time

Worship & Word

Readings for the Week of January 17 Monday The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle

Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2;Mk 16:15-18

Tuesday Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops

2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10;

Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday Saint Angela Merici, Virgin

2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30; Mk 4:1-20

Thursday Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church

2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12,

13-14; Mk 4:21-25

Friday 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6a;

6bcd-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17;

Mk 4:35-41

This Week’s Readings Next Week’s Readings Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Luke 4:21-30 Gather Book 1100 Gather Book 1103

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 23/24,

2016

Today’s reading from the Gospel of Luke offers us the first words of Jesus as he begins his public ministry. The words reflect his understanding of his Spirit-anointed mission. His words are his “Mission Statement.” Good stewards rejoice in being followers of Jesus. They realize that Jesus’ com�mission is their commission as well. They em-brace it and adopt it as their own. We, too, have “glad tidings” to bring to a suffering world. This year, how will we fulfill Christ’s commission in the world in which he placed us, using the gifts he has entrusted to us? -From the Catholic Stewardship e-Bulletin (http://catholicstewardship.com/)

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

Altar Servers

Jan 30 - 5:30 pm - J / S Petersen Jan 31 - 7:00 am - W Bickel / D Matter Jan 31 - 8:30 am - G Pontones / M Rudolph Jan 31 - 10:30 am - M Brown / M Toepp Jan 31 - 12:00 pm - C / K Cunanan Jan 31 - 5:30 pm - G / C Treado

Bus Drivers: January 31st, 2016 8:30 am Randy Long 10:30 am Larry Hurst

MONDAY January 25, 2016MONDAY January 25, 2016MONDAY January 25, 2016MONDAY January 25, 2016

9:00 AM � Pat Quinnette by School Staff

TUESDAY January 26, 2016TUESDAY January 26, 2016TUESDAY January 26, 2016TUESDAY January 26, 2016

9:00 AM � Manuel Ruiz by Daughter & Family

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2016WEDNESDAY January 27, 2016WEDNESDAY January 27, 2016WEDNESDAY January 27, 2016

9:00 AM Communion service

THURSDAY January 28, 2016THURSDAY January 28, 2016THURSDAY January 28, 2016THURSDAY January 28, 2016

9:00 AM � Frank & Teresa Wrisley by Delores Notter

FRIDAY January 29, 2016FRIDAY January 29, 2016FRIDAY January 29, 2016FRIDAY January 29, 2016

9:00 AM Notter Family by Delores Notter

SATURDAY January 30, 2016SATURDAY January 30, 2016SATURDAY January 30, 2016SATURDAY January 30, 2016

5:30 PM � Paul E. "Gene" Clements by David Ciech-anowicz

SUNDAY January 31, 2016SUNDAY January 31, 2016SUNDAY January 31, 2016SUNDAY January 31, 2016

7:00 AM � Tom Carroll by Jane Wilson

8:30 AM Special Intention

10:30 AM � Jocelyn Abarri by Family

12:00 PM � Elizabeth Volpatti by Family

5:30 PM For The Parish

ILLNESSILLNESSILLNESSILLNESS Nancy McCracken Baxter William Lancaster

David Bedel Rita McAtee

Ann M Bozich Al McCormick

Mary Agnes Bussing Keira McMurran

Scott Cechovic Angie Meyer

Erin Coddington Joe Pieczko

Connie Collins Mark Ray

Jill Ernst Larry Shelby

John Folger Judy Sieferman

Denise Hake Jana Strain

Tanya Isaac Katherine Tarwater

Clint Jones Molly Townsend

Pamela Jones SteveWeinstein

Julie Kitley Ed Williams

DEATHSDEATHSDEATHSDEATHS

Robert Grunloh Bill Malcolm

Resources & Development

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January 29 2016 Callers: J Csenar, T Jost, M Stevens

Team #7 Co-Captains: T Grzgorzewski, M Bloomer; Early Setup: H Balbreath, B Short; Supply: M Harmon; Salad: K Wittman; Fryer: A Foronda; Workers: E Hileman, C Sparks, S Moran, L Nault, N Miller, K Hartman, M Jones, T Merlie; Biscuits: L Rios; Bakers: D Guenin, C Franklin, C Miller, N DeLeon, L Nault, T Allen

Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Jesus is the fulfillment of the Scriptures

Question for Children: Jesus is present to each of us

in a different way. Tell about a time that you knew

Jesus was with you.

Question for Youth: Name a moment or situation in

your life where Jesus was present. What are some

situations or places where you wish that Jesus was

more visible?

Question for Adults: Jesus came to bring glad tidings

to the poor and set free the enslaved. How has this

mission of Christ in the world affected you personally?

Liturgical Commission

The winning number drawn on Monday Jan. 18 was 366. Since this number did not play, the total pot of $2,425 (which would have paid out $1,212.50) will roll over. Please use the 50/50 envelopes when playing the 50/50 raffle. If you put your 50/50 money in your collec-tion envelope, it may not get to the

50/50 pot and therefore, you may not be entered in the drawing.

Remember, you have to play to win!

Christian Services

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

January 17th, 2016

Weekly Budget $25,961.54

Weekly Offering $21,671.72

Online Giving $1,246.72

YTD Actual $782,172.23

YTD Budget $752,884.66

YTD Gain (Loss) $29,287.57

Endowment $381.00 Broadcast Mass

The public broadcast link on the St. Christopher website

for viewing all Masses online will be disabled February

8th. The private broadcast link, which requires a pass-

word, will continue to work. If you want to watch the

broadcasts, please call the parish office (241-6314

x100) and request the password. You will be asked to

provide some basic information.

Divine Love "We are all one body", the song floats Through my mind as I read the text For the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gift of Divine Love is a part of The other gifts given to all of us at Our Baptism, when we become one With the Christian community. All of us bring our talents to this Wonderful community and doing so We become one seamless garment Worshiping Jesus Christ through Divine Love. ~Trudy Bledsoe

LENT Ash Wednesday is February 10th

Liturgies are: 6 am, 9 am, & 5:30 pm

This year every Friday during Lent we will again be celebrating the Stations of the Cross at 5:30 pm with our cohort parish, St. Anthony, followed by Mass at 6:15 pm, and a fish fry.

Ash Wednesday (Feb 10th) and Good Friday (March 25th) are days of complete fast and abstinence. Other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.

Fast: Binds all those over 18 and under 59 years of age: only one full meal is allowed, with the quanti-ty of that other two meals not exceeding that of the full meal; eating between meals is not permit-ted.

Abstinence: Binds all over the age of 14; no meat is allowed.

Note to ParishionersNote to ParishionersNote to ParishionersNote to Parishioners We are in need of your old Blessed Palms. They will be burned & used to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. There will be a collection basket available in the back of church next weekend Jan-uary 30/31 & February 6/7.

Jan 31 - 6:30 - 8 pm Biltmore house

Feb 7 - 9:30 -10:20 am Biltmore house

Feb 13 - Kids’ Night Out!

For more information please contact :

Tom at 317-340-4579 or Natalie at 317-517-4545

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

Parish Office. The priests and volunteers like to

keep up with weekly visits.

Jan 31 - PAR 9:30 -10:20 am

Feb 7 - Snowball .ght!! Lots of student help

needed to make this event a success. More

details to follow.

Feb 13 - Kids’ Night Out!

For more information please contact :

Tom at 317-340-4579 or Natalie at 317-517-4545

MOM’S GROUP GATHERING February 17th

6:30 – 8 pm in Jericho All new members are welcome! If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact Sr. Kathy at 241-6314 ext. 114 or kmorrissey@stchrisindy.org

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Year-end Tax statements

We are in the process of getting your year-end

tax statements mailed. If you do not receive

them by February 8, please call the office.

Faith Formation

St. Christopher CCD Program The next scheduled mee&ngs are: January 31: Classes meet January 30: Mee&ng for First Eu-charist in Cafeteria @ 9:30 am February 7, 21 & 28: Classes meet For more info please contact Sr.

Mary Ann at madefazio@stchrisindy.org or 241-6314 ext. 119

2015-2016 Confirmation Calendar Tuesday, Jan. 26: Faith Formation Session - Bring sponsor or parents 7:30 pm in Church

Tuesday, Feb 9: Faith Formation Session

Parish Life

St. Christopher School Open House

St. Christopher School is having an open house on Sunday, January 31st from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We will be accepting registration for Pre K through 6th grade.

Pre-K students must be four years old by August 1, 2016. Teachers, staff, parents & students will be available to conduct tours & answer questions. We accept the Indiana Choice Voucher & the Institute for Quality Education Grant. We need a copy of your child’s birth certificate & immunization record with the registration. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 241-6314 ext. 127.

55 and Over

Mark your calendar! Thursday, February 18, 12:30 pm.

The season of Lent encourages us to fast, give alms and also to pray. Af-

ter our luncheon we will meet in the PAR and have the opportunity for a Prayer Reflection and Service lead by Sr. Kathy. To register please call only Betsy at 293-6436 and provide your phone number so we can contact you if there are any weather related cancellations. If you need the chair lift, please inform us when you call to register.

LENTEN RETREATNTEN RETREATNTEN RETREATNTEN RETREAT

“BENT DOWN and WROTE

on the GROUND.”.”.”.” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th from 8:45 AM – 2:30 PM in Damascus Rm. Open to MEN

and WOMEN! Time for reflective input and insights, faith sharing, silent prayer time alone, communal pray-

er. Lunch is included. Pre-registration required. Flyer and registration form may be found on the Parish website. Registration deadline is January 30, 2016.

Join us for beer, wine, conversation...and of course, pizza! Babysitters will be available.

To celebrate the season of Lent we will have a presentation with a theme of self sacrifice followed by open conversation on the following dates:

February 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, and 17

TRUE LOVE “We know what true, au-

thentic love looks like. It looks like the man

on the Cross. This deep, pure love that mo-

tivated Jesus to offer his life for ours, is the

love that will answer the longing in our

hearts, if we let it.” (Respect Life Program

“10 Surprising Tips for Love the Culture Won’t Tell You”

www.goo.gl/Dv3yXK) Please pray for parents: May their ex-

ample of sacrificial and life-giving love be a source of hope

and inspiration.

PRAYER VIGILS:

• February 10 – March 20 see 40daysindy.org for details

• Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Rd., Indianapo-

lis, Mon - Sat, 8 am – 6 pm, St. Chris’ group will be at

Georgetown Rd. on Saturdays from 2 pm – 3 pm

NURSING HOME VISITATION MINISTRY: Contact Flora

Villanueva at floravillanueva89@yahoo.com for information

and/or if you would like to join us. The more volunteers we

have the more people we are able to visit!

If you would like information or to join St. Chris’ Respect Life

Group please contact Mark Folger at m_folger@msn.com or

Paul Guenin at 244-9731. You may also drop in at any of our

meetings which are held the second Monday of every month,

6 pm, in the Church basement in Jericho room. Our group

needs and welcomes more members.

ARCHDIOCESEN PRO- LIFE EVENTS, NEWSLETTER, LINKS

Go to: www.archindy.org/prolife

Christian Services

St. Vincent De Paul When you do something to help

someone it makes you feel better in-side!

There will be a SVdP "5th Sunday" Collection after all Masses next Sun-day, Jan 31st. Volunteers will be at the doors of Church to accept your donations that

will be used to help families in our area living in pov-erty.

Bridges Out of Poverty; Changing Lives Forev-er is a joint effort with Saint Anthony, Saint Chris-topher, Saint Gabriel and Saint Michael SVdP Con-ferences to provide long term help. This training is a Facilitator supported group based study program conducted by 12 "Investigators" - people who have decided to improve their lives in any of (11) areas - such as financial, spiritual, mental, etc. and move away from government and other assistance.

The training started in Nov, 2015 at Saint Christo-pher!

We continue to need Mentors (training will be pro-vided).

We plan to start Monday evening class in April and will also again need Mentors, meals and childcare volunteers for that class.

Please contact Paul Guenin if you are willing to help or learn more!!!

SVdP Help Line: 317-687-0169

Donation Line: 317– 687-1006

Around The Archdiocese

Connected In The Spirit St. Anthony Church 279 N. Warman Ave.

Saturday Mass Schedule:

4:30 PM English 6:00 PM Spanish

Sunday Mass Schedule:

8:30 AM Spanish 11:30 AM English

A big Thank You

goes out to Marsh

Supermarket on 38th

Street and their won-

derful Staff and Pa-

trons for their generous donation to the St. Christopher Food

Pantry. We are incredibly blessed by their kindness. Application for Cardinal Ritter

Future Raiders please complete and return the on line application for admission with all re-quested information to Cardinal Ritter Junior/

Senior High School before January 29, 2016. The web-site is www.cardinalritter.org. Applications received before this deadline will be placed in a preferred admis-sions category, and for those applying for financial aid, placed in the first pool for financial aid distribution. Please contact the Guidance Office at 317.924.4333 x120 if you would like a paper application.

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Message from Fr. Dan

Dear St. Christopher Parish, On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued his historic Eman-cipation Proclamation which freed every slave in the Rebel South. It was a landmark event in our nation's history. For almost a century, slavery had been a stain on the American claim to be "the land of the free and the home of the brave." Freedom, it seemed, was only granted to those deemed by the majority to deserve it. Apparently, it was not self-evident that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unaliena-ble Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It took 87 years of suffering, 4 years of civil war, and the death of 620,000 men to make such an obvious fact a reality. And even then, the fight for

equality was not over. A couple of amendments to the Constitution, countless civil rights move-ments, and decades of prayer were needed to fully realize what should have been "self-evident" from the beginning. 87 years. Then another 87 and more. That's a long time. But for those who believe in what's right, it’s worth the wait. It’s worth the long fight. Its worth enduring. Because, in the end, the right always prevails. Now for another history lesson. On January 22, 1973, the US Supreme Court affirmed the right of women to have an abortion. In that landmark event, a new stain appeared on the star-spangled banner of America. But this time, it was not freedom that was at stake, but the right to life itself. Life, it seemed, was only granted to those deemed by the majority to deserve it. Again, it was apparently not self-evident that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pur-suit of Happiness!" And it’s been 43 years. 43 years of the same tired rhetoric. 43 years of prayers. 43 years of marching on Washington DC in the largest display of protest in our nation's capital each and every year. 43 years of being ignored. 43 years of not being recognized. 43 years of frustration and anger and--dare I say it--growing indifference. But we will not stop! We cannot stop! Because for those who believe in the right, it’s worth the wait! Its worth these 43 years and the next 43 and the next 43 after that, if needed! It’s worth remembering the countless millions of innocence who never even had the chance to know what freedom or the pursuit of happiness looks like. It’s worth believing and hoping that some-day the right to life will once again be a self-evident reality. But until then, we fight the long fight. Until then, we march on. So, as the youth of our parish return home from the 43rd March for Life in Washington DC this weekend, pray for them. Pray for our nation. Pray for the frightened mothers who feel helpless and alone. Pray for a conversion of hearts. Pray for a miracle. Pray that we may actual-ly become "one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all." Because in the end, the right always prevails. God bless America! Yours in Christ, Fr. Daniel Bedel Sed Lux Lucet In Tenebris