22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

AUGUST 30, 2015

317-462-4240 WWW.STMICHAELSGRFLD.ORG

Mass Schedule Sunday Masses 8:00 & 10:45 A.M.

Monday No Service

Tuesday Mass 6:00 P.M.

Wednesday Mass 6:00 P.M.

Thursday Mass 6:00 P.M.

Friday Mass 8:15 A.M.

Saturday Confessions 4-4:30 P.M.

Saturday Mass 5:00 P.M.

Mission Statement

We are committed to spreading the love of Christ by growing in faith, building

disciples, and serving all.

Pastor Father Aaron Jenkins, MA, MDiv fraaronjenkins@stmichaelsgrfld.org

Diaconal Ministry Deacon Wayne Davis wdavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org Business Manager “Bobbi” Griffis rgriffis@stmichaelsgrfld.org For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation: Contact Paula Richey, Coordinator of Youth & Family Ministries prichey@stmichaelsgrfld.org Baptisms are scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month following 10:45 A.M. Mass. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Contact Deacon Wayne. The Sacrament of Matrimony/Marriage: Contact Pastor Fr. Jenkins six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. Anointing of the Sick or to add a name to the Parish Prayer List: Call the Parish Office. Prayer Blankets: Martha Knecht 462-4415 St. Michael School Office: 462-6380 New Members Welcome, please call the Parish Office.

Parish Office: (317) 462-4240 Office Hours

Mon.– Fri. 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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REMEMBER…Beginning this Friday

September, 4 all Friday morning Masses will be celebrated at 8:15 A.M. This Friday is also 1st Friday & Mass is followed by Exposition & Adoration. There is a 9:00 A.M. Mass on Saturday preceded by: Rosary at 8:00-8:15 A.M. Meditation 8:15-8:30 A.M. Benediction at 8:30 A.M.

Pro-Life Celebration Banquet... Sunday, Sept. 27th Dinner catered by Kopper Kettle at 6:30 P.M. Doors will Open at 6:00 P.M. Please call the Parish Office to register. There is no charge. Guest Speaker: Jennifer Trapuzzano

The Knights of Columbus are conducting an Adult Coat Drive to benefit area adults in

need of winter coats, hats, scarfs and gloves. The drive will be held on the weekends of September 19th and September 26th. Items will be collected following all of the Masses. The donations will be distributed through the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen. Cash donations are also accepted. As you are preparing for the winter months and cleaning out your closets, please donate your gently used adult clean coats, hats, scarfs and gloves to this worthy cause. If you have questions please contact Chris Eads at: ceads6641@yahoo.com. Remember

that the items must be clean as the organization does not have access or funds for a cleaning service. THANK YOU!

Inquiry sessions for those interested in or

who have questions about the Catholic Faith please contact Deacon Wayne for more information. Call 462-4240 or email wdavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org

Fall Bible Day Camp will be held October 12-15 during fall break. Watch for details & registration

forms. Grades Pre-K thru 5 9:00 A.M.—12:30 P.M.

MUMS FOR SALE…$10.00 St. Michael School 8th Grade Fundraiser for

Washington, D.C. Trip Sale Days & Times Below

Sept. 11...2:00 P.M. (before school pick-up) Sept. 12...After 5:00 P.M. Mass Sept. 13...After 8 & 10:45 A.M. Mass Thank you Sunnyside Nursery for your help!

Adult Ministries…Sunday A.M. Bible Study-resumes

Sun., Sept.13, 9:15-10:30 A.M. This fall the Gospel of John will be studied. Everyday Catholicism Bible Study- resumes on Thurs., Oct. 15. St. Michael Book Club– will be reading two books, 1st meeting is Oct.12, 7:00 P.M. in the parish office. The books, The Diary of a Country Priest by George Bernanos and The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: The Spiritual Diary by Elizabeth Kindlemann. (Available from Amazon) For above, contact Darlene Davis at ljdarlene@gmail.com. RCIA- Inquiry sessions into the Catholic Faith… contact Deacon Wayne at 462-4240 or email wdavis@stmichaelsgrfld.org for information. MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers– meet 2nd and 4th Tues. 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Fr. Severin Life Center, Rm. 1, Email stmichaelsmops@gmail.com or visit The website, www.stmichaelsmops.com.

Our Lady of Fatima’s Rosary Makers Guild– meet 2nd and

4th Weds., 9:30-11:30 A.M. parish office meeting room.

For info. contact Jody Smith at 374-7083.

Rosary Sodality– meet 1st & 3rd Weds. Attend Mass, pray the rosary and then meet in Rm. 2, 6:45-8 P.M. in the Fr. Severin Life Center. Young Adult Ministry– 1st & 3rd Weds. 7 P.M. at the Our Lady of the Apostles Family Center. Info at: https://www.facebook.com/StMichaelYAM?ref=bookmarks) or email: youngadults.stmichaelsgrfld@gmail.com. Senior Ministry– For info. contact Jo Felker/462-5756 or

email jofelker@comcast.net. Pro-Life Committee– meet 2nd Tues. at 7:00 P.M. in the Cry

Rm. of the Church.

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St. Michael Parish 2015

Sunday Collection 8/23… $10,265.27

Save the Dates

September 1– RCIA classes resume. September 11– Sr. Ministry Day trip to St. Mary of the Woods. Leave St. Michael at 7:15 A.M. September 16– Mystery of God classes begin. Call the Parish office to register. September 19 “Coats for Adults Drive” September 26-”Coats for Adults Drive” September 27-Youth Ministry Service Project, 1-4 P.M. September 27-Parish Pro-Life Dinner 6:30 P.M.– call the Parish Office to register. See pg. 2 for details. ***Remember Vacation Bible School moved to the 2nd week of the St. Michael School Fall

Break...Vacation Bible School will be held October 12-15. Registration forms available in the Parish

Office.

Welcome Committee Members at the Holy Family Shrine

September 12/13 5:00 P.M. Dave & Rita Berg 8:00 A.M. Chris & Donna Miles 10:45 A.M. Robert & Vicki Swinney

BOOSTER CLUB

8/23… No WINNER Ms. Colleen Stearley

$250.00

NEXT WEEK’S AMOUNT

$300.00

The Senior Ministry day trip to St.

Mary of the Woods is scheduled for Friday, September11th, leaving from St. Michael by car at 7:15 A.M. The cost for lunch with the Sisters is $7.00, the tour price is now $5.00. Please make your check out to Janet Tosick,

or you can pay cash. Janet will then write a check to the Sisters of Providence. If you have questions Please call Janet Tosick, 462-7137 or email janettosick@yahoo.com. Fourteen people have signed up. It’s not too late to go. Additional drivers are not needed. The tour is from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. We will arrive back at St. Michael by 5 or 5:30 P.M.

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Mass Intentions August 31– Sept. 4 Monday No Service

Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Ruth Rihm by

Phil & Marcia Rihm

Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Norm Bohnert by Ruthie Bohnert

Thursday 6:00 P.M. Robert J. Grande by Jim Grande

1st Friday 8:15 A.M. 50th Anniversary,

Larry & Barbara Hembree

Mass followed by Exposition & Adoration

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sept. 5-6 Saturday 8:00 A.M. Rosary followed by Meditation

8:30 A.M. Benediction

Saturday 9:00 A.M. Mass-Special Intention, Donna Davis

Saturday 5:00 P.M. 55th Anniversary, Bob & Fran Moss

Sunday 8:00 A.M. For The People

Sunday 10:45 A.M. Robert & Ann Weller by

Robert & Cindy Weller

Sept. 5-6 Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Collection Counters

Holiday Weekend Volunteers will be contacted

SATURDAY - 5:00 P.M.

Extra—ordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion

Dave Berg, Barb Farrell, Judy Fuller, Beth Gallagher, Anna Morgan, Diane Wuestefeld

Lectors Mimi McKee, Vince Reynolds

Servers Kevin Schafer, Heather Schafer, Matt Hankins

Scrip Coupons Siobhan Schafer

SUNDAY - 8:00 A.M.

Extra—ordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion

Janet Huebner, Madonna Miles, David O’Donnell, Jeanne O’Donnell, Vera Price, Jody Smith

Lectors Bonnie Brown, John Davis

Servers Vanessa VonEssen, Tony VonEssen, Eve Winkles

Scrip Coupons Maura Hutchinson

SUNDAY - 10:45 A.M.

Extra—ordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion

Sylvia Davis, Virginia Forthofer, Theresa Mayer, Al or Jan Panther, Paula Richey, Catherine Spann, Mary Ann Walker

Lectors Virginia Forthofer, Cindy Geswein

Servers Sam Murphy, Jack Murphy, Taylor Shortridge, Shane Libby

Scrip Coupons Stephanie Berty

Classes for high school and jr high religious education begin Sunday, September 20, from 6-8 P.M. in the Father Severin Life Center.

Registration for Sunday Morning Religious Education is underway. An orientation Meet and Greet is this weekend, August 30th, at 9 A.M. in the Fr. Severin Life Center. Regular class begins Sunday, September 13, 2015. Registration is open this Sunday, August 30th for the Jr. High Youth Ministry. A Meet and Greet is at 6 P.M. in the Fr. Severin Life Center. All parents are asked/encouraged to attend. The new program will be introduced. Catechists, group leaders, snack providers and drivers are still needed for High School Youth Ministry. Email prichey@stmichaelsgrfld.org

The Youth Ministry Canoe Trip is Sunday, September 13, 2015. Registration forms for the canoe trip will be available at the open house. Please return completed form to the Parish Office.

Father Robert Barron’s study program, “Mystery of God and Why It Matters” sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays, September 16 thru October 28. A.M. & P.M. times are available. Questions please contact Jean Grubbs jagrubbs@att.net. Call the Parish Office to register, 462-4240.

S&S Heating & AC, LLC Sales* Service* Installation

Adam & Barbara Boyer, Owners 404 E. Main St., Greenfield 317-462-9833

Beginning Apologetics is being offered on Sunday Mornings starting September 13, 2015 at 9:15 A.M. in Rm. One of the Fr. Severin Life Center. Learn about the basics of the Catholic Faith to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your spirituality. Call the Parish Office to register. NOTE: Parents of children attending Sunday Morning Religious Education, this is a special opportunity for you! It is convenient as it is at the same time that your children are in class.

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To place a name on the Prayer List call the Parish Office. Names remain on the list for two months. You are encouraged to request a name be added back to the list at the end of the two

months. Please call the Parish Office, 462-4240.

JULY: Donna Davis, Mary Ann Schnorr-Evans,

Kay Ellis, Hailey Gardner, Larry Hembree,

Brandon Kirby, Mayela Lopez, Mick McKee,

and Edward Pechous (This is the last week for

these names to be listed. Call the Parish Office

to add a name back for September.)

AUGUST: Bridget Arellano, William Crays,

Freda Cutlip, Hiley Gardner, Gary Graef,

Cindy Johnson, Greg Livengood,

Mary Beth Sifferlen, Louise Winski and

Diane Zeyen

Chaplet of St. Monica New Initiative Please join us every Thursday for Mass at 6:00 P.M. followed by the praying of the Chaplet of St. Monica. These wonderful, powerful prayers are said in her name most often by parents, and grandparents for the return of their children/family members to the Catholic faith.

Readings for the Week of August 30, 2015

Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37

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You provide the tools and cleaning products… we’ll supply the Teenpower!

The St. Michael Youth Ministry Service Project Day is September 27th 1- 4 P.M. Our parish teens will be donating their time to help parishioners with projects around their homes, especially our seniors.

Rake leaves, pull weeds, garden prep for winter, and garage cleaning are a few of their

offerings…at no charge!

If you would like to put the parish Teenpower to work for you for an afternoon, please provide us with the following information and return this tear off to the Parish Office. Name:_____________________________________ __________________________________________ Address:___________________________________ __________________________________________ Home Phone/Cell:___________________________ __________________________________________ Email Address:______________________________ __________________________________________ Briefly describe the job you are requesting at your home.

NOTE: Parishioners will provide the cleaning supplies or tools needed to complete this job.