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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 8, 2013 MONDAY, September 9, 2013
9:00 a.m. Josephine Armin by James & Rhonda Hall
TUESDAY, September 10, 2013
9:00 a.m. Dory Grande by Bertha Medenwald WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2013
9:00 a.m. Mary Anne Jansen THURSDAY, September 12, 2013
9:00 a.m. Special Intention by Morning Coffee Group FRIDAY, September 13, 2013
9:00 a.m. Don Wolf by Mary Ann SATURDAY, September 14, 2013
5:30 p.m. Ragan Ratcliff by Family SUNDAY, September 15, 2013
7:00 a.m. Louis Lekse by Carrico Family
8:30 a.m. Virginia Hinders by Graham D. Morey 75th Anniversary Liturgy
11:00 a.m. Jeffery Lynn Robinette by Elmer & Ana Robinette 5:30 p.m. For The Parish
Worship and Word
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33 Theme: Commitment is required to follow Jesus. Question for Children: Jesus says that in order to be one of his followers, we must be close to him. When do you feel closest to Jesus? Question for Youth: Jesus tells his disciples that they must renounce their possessions in order to be His disciple. If you had to, could you leave everything behind to be with God? What would hold you back? How much of a struggle would it be?
Question for Adults: Today's Gospel is demanding. How do you as a modern man or woman "denounce your possessions?"
What does this mean for you?
Prayer List Illness
Judy Adams, Mary Ellen Alig, Mary Allender, Ginger Arnot, Clarence Bische, Megan Bozarth, Ann Bozich, Cindy Brown, Tom Campbell, Michelle Chasteen, Shirley Christian, Blaine Coomer, Debbie Courtney, Shelbi Crouch, Frank Danbeck, John Danyluk, Kristen Decker, Abela Dicen, Annie Dimmitt, Bernard Englert, Ron Forrester, Eileen Garrett, Gerald Glassing, Sandra Glassing,
Rita Gordon, Robert Grunloh, Jim Guthrie, Denise Hake, Jerry Hayman, Mary Heinrich, Mike Hession, Billy Hubner, Stephen Jensen, Richard Kallock, Larry Keller, Rachel LaManna, Mary Maillet, Karen May, Rita McAtee, John McFall, Kathy Messer, Diane Metheny, Angie Meyer, Aaron Miles, Jennifer Moore, John Moran, John Murphy, Linda Osborn, Margaret Otte, Madeline Owens, Alicia Padden, Mary Lou Pearson, Jay Peterson, Joe Pieczko, Sharon Phillians, Jim Poole, Rita Portish, Ralph Rancourt,
May Resendiz, Michael Robertson, Pat Salata, Tony Salati, Caitlyn Sears, Deanna Shively, Delores Sidor, Judy Sieferman, Theresa Simmons, Connie Smith, Martha Steiner, Elmer Szhlensker, Mark Takacs, Larry Tenner, Mike Tippmann, Maggie Treis, Kathryn
Trobaugh, Norma Urbancic, Joe Valentine, Linda Weilhamer, Buddy Willhoite, Pat Willis, Brenda Williams Deaths
Gwen Volpatti
Readings for the Week of September 8, 2013 Monday Saint Peter Claver, Priest Col 1:24—2:3; Ps 62; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday Col 2:6-15; Ps 145; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday Col 3:1-11; Ps 145; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday The Most Holy Name of Mary Col 3:12-17; Ps 150; Lk 6:27-38 Friday Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
This Sunday’s Readings Next Sunday’s Readings Wisdom 9:13-18B Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Philemon 9-10, 12-17 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 14:25-33 Luke 15:1-32 Gather Book 1160 Gather Book 1163
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekend of September 7/8 2013
At the conclusion of today’s gospel, we hear Jesus tell a “great
crowd” that “…anyone of you who does not renounce all his
possessions cannot be my disciple.” A few of Jesus’ immediate
disciples, such as Peter, John and James, did just that: They
responded to Jesus’ call, renouncing everything to follow him. How
do modern disciples of Jesus respond when confronted with this
apparently harsh command of Jesus? Surely the renunciation of
possessions need not mean literally giving all one’s possessions
away, does it? Questions we might ponder this week though: Do
our possessions keep us from encountering Christ at Mass? Do
they distract us from our parish family? Do our possessions
interfere with our relationships? Do they make us insensitive to
those less fortunate?
Resources & Development
Bingo—September 13, 2013
Callers; J Csenar, C Csenar, T McCall Team #3 — Co-Captains; S Andrews/V
Hamblen: Early Setup; TBA: Supply; G Price: Salad; A Endres: Fryer; C Fultz: Workers; N Tryon, C Butler, J Garino D Reyes, 3 TBA: Bakers: E Eke, M Cesnik, K Jost, E Nograles, M Ruble, M Hedge: Biscuits; D Voegele
Parish Stewardship of Treasure Week of August 31 & September 1, 2013
Weekly Budget $26,346.15 Weekly Offering $24,629.15 YTD Actual $196,911.25 YTD Budget $237,115.38 YTD Gain (Loss) ($40,204.13) Endowment $1,592.00 Special Collection $848.00
Faith Formation
CCD Classes: CCD is religion classes held for children 3 years old through elementary
grades attending public school. We meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
For further information contact: Sr. Mary Ann DeFazio,
at 241-6314 extension 119 or email [email protected].
Sept. 8-Classes Meet No Classes Sept. 15
Sept. 22, 29—Classes Meet Sept. 22—Parent Advisory Team
Sept. 25—First Reconciliation Meeting-6:30 Cafeteria September 29—CCD for Parents
High School Youth Ministry will not always be meeting in the PAR from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please check the bulletin for times and locations.
Sept. 8: Regular Meeting 6:30-8:00 p.m.-PAR Sept. 15: No Meeting
Sept. 22: Regular Meeting 9:30-10:20 a.m., Biltmore House
Middle School Youth Ministry
Sept. 8: Regular Meeting 9:30-10:20 a.m.-PAR
Sept. 15—No Meeting Sept. 21 (Saturday) Bonfire at St. Gabriel’s
Sept. 22-No Meeting
CATHOLICISM VIDEO SERIES - The last video showing ,“The Fire of His Love – Prayer and the Life of the Spirit” will be on Tuesday, September 10, 9:45 am., in Damascus. In this
episode Fr. Barron explores Catholic spirituality, which is centered on prayer. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “Prayer is the lifting up of the mind and the heart to God.” Remember, if you didn’t register please call the Parish Office to check if the video is canceled due to a funeral luncheon.
Worship and Word
1st Pub. Emily Mauser & Scott Schman
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will
begin on November 6. Confirmation is open to Juniors and Seniors in high school. If you would like to register please go to the website and download the registration form and the Confirmation calendar. Return the registration form to the Parish Office.
November 6 at 7:30-8:30 PM in the Par November 13 from 7:30-8:30 PM in the Par December 4 from 7:30-8:30 PM in the Par
Faith Formation
Sacraments for Children We have two programs for children needing to receive Baptism or Eucharist: Toddler Baptism is for little ones ages 1-5 years old. This is held two times a year. The next preparation session will be held on
Sunday, October 13th at 1:00 in the Damascus Room (lower level of church building). Parents and children must attend this meeting. The children will then receive the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, October 27th at 1:00 in the Church. Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (also known as RCIC) is the program for children in grade school who wish to be baptized, and for children in Grade 3 and older needing to receive their First Communion. RCIC meets on Sunday mornings, beginning on September 22. For information regarding either program, please contact:
Sr. Mary Ann 241-6314 ext. 119
Faith Formation
Adult Faith Corner Welcomes everyone after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
This is held in the Damascus Room in the lower level of the church.
Today, September 8-Not Men Alone-St. Clare & St. Francis
September 15—75th Anniversary Liturgy—No Class
Connected in the Spirit
Connected in the Spirit The Core Team met on August 21 with the Core Teams from St. Anthony and Holy Trinity for the fifth meeting of the Cohort Core Team. The discussion centered on
which model (Linked, Merged, Partnership) to adopt for our Cohort in our suggestion to the Archdiocesan Planning Commission. We developed the rationale for our recommendation to demonstrate how the model we propose will meet the goals of the Connected in the Spirit initiative. The Cohort Core Team will be sharing this recommendation with the staff and Pastoral Councils of the three parishes in our Cohort in the coming week. The Cohort Core Team will meet on Sept. 11 to finalize the suggestion for submission to the Archdiocesan Planning Commission. The Archdiocesan Planning Commission will then prepare a preliminary recommendation and rationale to the Cohort in October. After that recommendation is received, the parishes will convene meetings to share this information and request input from the parishioners on the plans. This process will assist the Cohort Core Team in preparing its response to the Archdiocesan Planning Commission. In January, the Archbishop will announce his decisions regarding parish ministry and restructuring after prayer, reflection, and consultation with the Presbyteral Council and other bodies. Please continue to pray for the success of the Connected in the Spirit process that the Holy Spirit will guide the Cohort Core Team as they look for ways to suggest good
stewardship practices for our parish and our cohort partners.
PLAN AHEAD!! - The next ‘CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH’ Women’s Retreat weekend will be October 5-6, 2013. Mark your calendar! Brochure registration forms are located
in the racks in Emmaus Way as well as on our parish WEB site.
Christian Services
St. Chris Food Pantry Information:
Midwest Food Bank would like to give a special thanks to a number of groups who have donated 300+ hours over the past 12 months: Burmese 2,528 hours College Park 665 hours Saul to Paul 567 hours St. Chris. Catholic Church 349 hours We are always open to new groups coming to serve on Load Out
Days. Check out the Load Out Calendar for major distribution days
and contact the volunteer coordinator to schedule your group. While
no one person can accomplish the task of feeding 60,000
families a month, God can by using all of us as instruments to
do His will. Together with His help we make a difference!
Upcoming Events: Sept. 7,8 - Scrip Sale after all masses Sept. 9 - Mum Sale Begins Sept. 12 - 9:00 a.m. Mass, led by Grade 4, Ms. Anderson
Sept. 14 - Schwan’s Pick-up, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Staff Profile: Melissa Bloomer, Pre-K Director 9 years at St. Christopher Family: Husband's name is Patrick, Daughters: Kaylee 15 & Maggie 5 Graduated from: Scecina Memorial High School My least favorite subject in school was: Geometry My first car was a: 1991 Chevy Corsica If I could take a vacation anywhere, I'd go: To the beach! If I wasn't a teacher, I would be: A nutritionist. I love healthy eating and educating others about healthy eating. People always tell me I'm good at: Being encouraging and uplifting I feel God's presence the most when: I am celebrating Mass with my family My favorite thing about St Christopher School is: My students, the family community and sharing our faith Home for the Holidays - Mark Your Calendars! You won't want to miss the 2013 St. Christopher School Auction on November 23rd at the historic Columbia Club on Monument Circle. Tickets will officially go on sale on October 1. Tickets are $65.00 per person if purchased by November 1. (Or a reduced price of $625.00 for a table of ten. Tickets MUST be purchased together in order to get this rate.) Stay tuned for more or "Like Us" on Facebook! Search: St. Christopher School Auction.
RCIA begins this Wednesday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Damascus Room. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, then please contact Bill at 241-6314 ext. 115 or [email protected].
Sept. 14-5:30 p.m. A/B Duffy Sept. 15-7:00 a.m. K/D Matter Sept. 15-8:30 a.m. W Bickel/G Pontones Sept. 15-5:30 p.m. J/J Bontempo
Music Sometimes, after mass a hymn that was sung will come to mind during the week. I hear the words in
my mind and find myself humming the tune. Such as: "Only this I want: but to know the Lord, and to bear his cross so to wear the crown he wore." Sometimes, the words will bring tears and I find I need to be still and bend the knee in prayer. Sometimes, the words are joyful and bring a smile to my lips. I thank God for the grace of speaking through music.
By: Trudy Bledsoe
Liturgical Commission
Weekend of September 15, 2013 8:30 a.m.– Dave Titara
75th Anniversary Liturgy 11:00 a.m.-Larry Hurst
Christian Services
Opportunities to assist Saint Vincent de Paul to help people living in poverty: • 2nd Saturday each month – September 14 -
SVdP Indy Food Pantry. Meet in the St. Chris parking lot at 7:30 am. We work until about noon. • 4th Saturday each month - September 28 - Help Feed the Hungry. Pass out food and clothes to homeless people. Meet in the St. Chris parking lot at 7:30 am. We return to St. Chris about 10:30. • Saturday, October 5 & November 16 – Help at the SVdP Distribution Center,1201 East Maryland Street. Meet in the St. Chris parking lot at 7:30 am. We work until about noon. • We need help every Saturday at the SVdP Food Pantry and Distribution Center. The hours are flexible to fit your availability. We especially need people to drive Distribution Center trucks and help pick up furniture. Contact Paul Guenin at 244-9731 or [email protected] for further information and times and places to meet for carpooling. A Week of Home Visits - How we help people on your behalf One recent week had the following positive impacts on about 30 people. They were all grateful for the love you share with them.
A bed was donated and delivered to a pregnant woman who is due any day now.
We delivered 2 beds and dressers to a family of 4 all who had been sleeping on the floor of their apartment. We also gave them a voucher to go to the SVdP Warehouse and pick up more beds and furniture.
We delivered food from the St. Chris Food Pantry to an elderly woman with severe diabetes who is home bound.
Lots more were given vouchers to receive clothing, furniture, appliances and home items from the SVdP Warehouse.
Parish Life
CHRISTOPHER TOURS: Day trip to La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 to see their Christmas Spectacular. You don't have to travel to New York to experience a high-kicking
Christmas celebration. The musical features spectacular dancing, fun-loving characters and Santa Claus. Then, with the warmth and beauty of the Nativity, we will celebrate the wonder of the true meaning of Christmas, featuring the traditional rendition of "O Holy Night." Leave from Stevens Mortuary at 8 a.m.; approximate time of return is 5 p.m. Park on the east side next to fence. Cost is $70 per person. Reservations and payment are due by Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Contact Frances @ 241-5481 or Mary Kay @ 241-8686.
Sunday, September 15, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, S.Ss.R. will celebrate our 75th Anniversary Liturgy. The liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Since this liturgy is taking place at 11:00 a.m. we will not have a 10:30 a.m. or Noon Mass on this date. An ice cream social will follow immediately after Mass on the lawn in front of the Parish Office where the first liturgy took place on September 5, 1937.
75th Anniversary Liturgy
Mark your calendar! The 55 and Over gathering is on Thursday, September 19. We are fortunate to enjoy another time of singing with our own parishioner Pat Czerwinski as he leads us in song with his accordion, laughter and joy. If you
need to use the chairlift, please contact the parish office before November 15. Call Helen at 291-5878 or Marge at 241-2456 for reservations.
St. Christopher will be holding tryouts for 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls who are interested in playing basketball this fall. Tryouts will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11 in the gym.
Youth Ministry
Why should I go to NCYC? NCYC is a great opportunity for you to meet other Catholic youth from around the United States while at the same time entering into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. It is an experience unlike almost any other event because you will be surrounded by 25,000 other Catholic youth who want to become more engaged in their faith and Church. NCYC attracts some of the most well known Catholic speakers, so the presentations are always top of the line and engaging. Don't take our word for it though, here are some quotes from previous NCYC participants: "NCYC has forever changed my outlook on my religion and faith. The speakers went through many struggles in their lives but they all still believe in God because he was with them all the way. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life." "NCYC is something every single Catholic youth should be involved in; 23,000 Catholic youth, what a great experience. I'm going to the next one." "The closing Liturgy was phenomenal. It was great seeing over 100 bishops, priests, and deacons con-celebrating together."
Don’t Delay—Sign-up Today For registration forms go to: saintchristopherparish.org
Highlight Faith Formation, then click on Youth Ministry. There you will find the Youth and Adult
registration forms. If you are interested in attending as an adult chaperon, contact Tom
Steiner for details at 241-6314 x125 or [email protected].
General Information for parents: (Grades 9-12)
Cost: $200; includes entrance to NCYC, transportation and one meal. Dates: November 21 through November 23, 2013—you will only miss one day (November 22) of school. Most schools will offer an excused absence. Sign-Up Deadline: September 11, 2013 is the regular registration deadline. October 16 is late registration deadline and there is a $100 late fee. All youth registration forms must be notarized.
Left: We met the Pope (sort-of). Below: Youth add their mark to the giant clay prayer-wall in the Convention Center at NCYC 2011.
Below: Youth added their handprint to a painting of a tree reminding us that we are many parts, but we are all one body.
Right: Meet people from across the country. Sam & Sarah met these youth from Wisconsin.
Above: Celebrate Mass with 23,000 other people in Lucas Oil Stadium. I took this picture one hour before Mass.