St . Mar t in of Tours Cathol ic Church 1709 East Har rison St . Mar t insvi l le , IN 46151

Weekend Masses

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 8:00 or 10:30am

Weekly Mass Schedule

Tuesday 6:00 pm

Wednesday 7:30 am

Thursday 7:30 am

Friday 7:30 am

First Saturday of the month 8:00 am Mass

First Friday of the Month

8:00-9:00am Confession and Benediction

Prayer Group Wednesday 1:30 pm

Holy Days See Bulletin

September 2nd,

T W E N T Y - S E C O N D S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E / Y E A R B

Father Jegan Peter fatherjegan@gmail.com Deacon Tim Harte 765.349.7660 tharte@rnetinc.net Music Director Dr. Owen Hartnett 812.219.8128 ohartnet@indiana.edu

Secretary Lynne Kluesner secretarysm@att.net Bookkeeper Catherine Marasch bookkeepersm@att.net Religious Education Adult Faith Formation Deacon Tim Harte 765.349.7660 tharte@rnetinc.net Parish Office Hours Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm Closed 12noon-1:00pm Phone 765.342.6379

Altar Society President Helen Smith Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Randy Cox

Ladies Faith Group Chris Urbanowski

P A R I S H C O U N C I L

Father Jegan Peter David Garrison-President dgarrison@rfslends.com Anne Reams-Vice President Connie Feagans Secretary Kathy Janneck Victor Szczechowski John Davis

Parish Council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at

7:00pm in the Ed Center

Pastoral Staff

Administration Staff

Parish Groups

Sacrament of Reconciliation-Saturdays 4:00-4:30pm Sacrament of Baptism-Call the parish office Sacrament of Matrimony-Pre-marriage preparation is available for all registered members. Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Call parish office for arrangements. Sick Calls-If you wish to receive the Sacraments at home due to infirmity or hospitalization, call the parish office. Welcome! If you are visiting our parish, welcome! If you are new in our community and are looking for a home parish we hope we have made you feel welcome enough to return. If you will be attending Mass regularly but have not registered, we in-vite you to do so. This will help the parish to better serve your needs. Registration forms are available in the church vestibules. Need to update your parish information? Go to the parish website at http://www.stmartins-martinsville.org/ set up an account with My Own Church. *You must register with the parish office first before setting up an account.

St. Martin’s Website

http://stmartins-martinsville.org/

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**Religious Education Reminder

In observance of Labor Day weekend we will not have class this Sunday, September 2nd. RE classes resume Sunday, September 9th

Next weekend please welcome Fr Greg Serwa!

Fr Greg is a member of the Pallottine Fathers and Brothers of the Mother of God Province in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Pallottines are a worldwide religious congregation dedicated to serving the needs of the people with whom they work to the best of their abilities. Following in the footsteps of their founder, St. Vincent Pallotti, they strive to re-enkindle faith and charity in in the lives of Catholics and remind them that we are all called to be Apostles for Christ. A second collection will be taken up.

Looking for peace? Needing hope? Thirsting for God?

Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is thirsting for what it means to become Catholic? Do you know someone already Catholic but has not yet received Confirmation & Communion? They may be thirsting too! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a place to ask questions and seek understanding.

RCIA Classes will begin in September

To begin a journey toward becoming Catholic, please contact Father Jegan fatherjegan@gmail.com or Deacon Tim tharte@rnetinc.net

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September 2nd, 2018

Masses and Services This Weekend September 1 Saturday 8:00am People of the Parish 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm +Lisa Shepard September 2 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am +Nina Williams 10:30 am People of the Parish

Week Day Masses September 4 Tuesday 6:00 pm +John Smith September 5 Wednesday St. Theresa of Calcutta 7:30am +Jerry Vogel September 6 Thursday 7:30 am Altar Society September 7 First Friday 7:30 am +Richard Greene 8:00-9:00am Adoration September 8 Saturday 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Charles Brinkman September 9 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:30 am +Gino Oliver +Deceased

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church Martinsville, Indiana

Meetings for the Week of September 2nd , 2018 Sun. 9/2 Labor Day Weekend NO Religious Ed Mon. 9/3 Office Closed Wed. 9/5 1:30 pm Prayer Group Thur. 9/6 6:00 pm Altar Society mtg. Sun. 9/9 9:00-10:15am Religious Ed Prayer Warriors will be available after all weekend Masses Sept. 1 & 2

Liturgical Ministers for September 8 & 9 Extraordinary Ministers 5:00 pm Traci & Howie Carter 8:00 am Catherine Marasch / Volunteer 10:30 am Sue Hammans / (2) Volunteer Servers 5:00 pm Abigail & Jacob Mayer 8:00 am Ethan & Isaiah Janneck 10:30 am Thomas & Denis Ruplinger Lectors 5:00 pm Howie Carter 8:00 am Rick Palmer 10:30 am Mark McCormick Ushers 5:00 pm Alec Mayer / Sam Goodman 8:00 am Lou Feagans / Bill Siderewicz 10:30 am Rolly Hammans / Volunteer Saturday 4:30 pm Rosary Barbara Carr Stewardship M & E McCormick / R & S Hammans Altar Linens Ruth Kendrick Vocation Prayer Box Diane Marino & Family

Stewardship Report August 25 & 26 $4397.36 Thank you for your weekly, monthly, or yearly contributions! Gen-erous gifts from parishioners like you provide the financial support that is needed to continue our mission.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace of Christ! When Pope John the XXIII opened Vatican II Council, he said, “that the task of the Council must be to find ways which the Church can present itself to the world today and can reach into the hearts of men” and women. This is what God the Father wanted from the Hebrews and what Jesus wanted from his original disciples. What is most important in our spiritual life? The most important is the love in our hearts that motivates us to what do what we do. We go to Mass and we pray to God because we love Him so much. We give char-ity to those in need because we love them. If our hearts are filled with bitterness and pride, then all these external acts won’t make us holy before God and to enter His Kingdom. Let us do what St. James in our second reading says. St. James echoes that the word of God to us is a great gift given to us from on high and has the power to save us if we welcome it and allow it to take root in our hearts. St. James makes it clear that the true response to God’s word is to show love for others, especially for the poor and the needy. I would like to thank all Parish Council members and all good-hearted Parishioners who helped and made the sacrifice of their time, energy and talents for their great love for our Parish at the Parish Picnic. It was a great moment of building our communal love and relationship with one another, thus we all become the Missionaries of St. Martin. To be the witness for His love,

Fr. Jegan

Shepherd’s Voice

Office Notes

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Please keep in Prayer Pope Emeritus Benedict, Bob Altizer, Dennis Baxter, Bob Bechtold, Dotty Black, Shelly Bolton, Becky Levell Cannon, Donald & Barbara Carr, Paul Craven, Jerry Craven, Vicki Crawford, Mark Dane, Lou Feagans, Dolores Forler, Irene Fox, Samantha Freeman, Judi Garrison, Sharon Greene, Carol Henry, Alex Kalscheur, Adalyn Kartchner, Mary Margaret Hicks, Evelyn Hixson, Mary Ellen Holmes, Randy Hooser, Eric Hoskins, Erin Hoskins, Bill Jones, Arminta Kukman, John Malan, Brad Maxwell, Jane McGrew, Clare McGuire, Bill Neal, Cathy Ooley, Brinley Owens, Evelyn Pellow, Margaret Petraits, Fritzi Postel, Megan Richards, Mark Rose, Barbara Sheets, Jeff Sheets, Fr. Joseph Sheets, Tom Sheets, Larry Shelby, Sarah Sichting, Fenton Siebert, Erin Siebert, Karen Simpson, Virginia Clark-Smith, Mike Spencer, Dorcas Torre, Lori Willhardt, Fred Woods. Family Members Serving Our Country May all military personnel be safe as they protect us. We remember especially: David Burton, Darren Cecil, Azia Dwigans, Jason Fisher, David Guffy, Greg Johnson, Ashley Krulik, Jordan Krulik, Peter Klippel, Andrew Klippel, Tom Nichols, Joe Ooley, Michael Joe Osburn, Justin Pavey, Nicole Pavey, Kyle Richardson, Jacob Schultheis, Harry Smyser, Capt. Nathaniel E. Tiffany, God, keep them safe and bless their families.

Parish & Community Events Spiritual Growth

Adult Bible Study Resumes Thursday September 13th at 7:00 pm The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study that takes you on a journey through the entire Bible. You will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scrip-ture. Any questions please contact Deacon Tim 765 349-7660 tharte@rnetinc.net

FULFILLED Part 2 Uncovering the Biblical Foundation of Catholicism. (Part 2) We will begin the 7 week DVD series by Sonja Corbitt on Monday September 17th with two sessions: 10:00 am or 7:00 pm. Please let me know if you plan on attending and if so, which session. For those who attended Part 1, I have ordered the Work books @ $16.95. the text book we have covers part 2. Deacon Tim tharte@rnetinc.net 765 349-7660

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Spiritual Freedom September 27, 2018 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House 5353 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 4622 Getting the most out of confession and the ancient practice of spiritual direction Presented by Fr. Jim Farrell and Mary Schaffner Join us for this evening of reflection as we seek a deeper understanding of the sacrament of reconciliation and explore ways to celebrate it well. We will then look to the ministry of spiritual direction as an opportunity to become more aware of and deepen our relationship with God, striv-ing to live more fully our call to discipleship to gain a deeper sense of spiritual freedom. Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, $38 includes dinner and program Visit www.archindy.org/fatima to register and for Retreat details, or call Dustin Nelson at (317) 545-7681 ext. 101.

Thank you to our Advertiser of the Week Hilliard Lyons

JoAnn Fischer, Wealth Associate , 765-349-0247 We thank all of our sponsors who continue to advertise on the back of our weekly bulletin. When patronizing our advertisers, please let them

know that you have seen their ad on our bulletin.

Gospel Reading Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

Jesus teaches that it is that which comes from our hearts that defiles us. Children have learned the importance of following rules. Like the Pharisees in today’s Gospel, they often bring to our attention the in-fractions of others. Even parents sometimes get caught off guard by their children’s observations: “Why don’t YOU have to go to bed at 8:00?” or “But I saw YOU eat a cupcake before breakfast once.” Our rules for our children are not arbitrary. We establish and enforce fami-ly rules with the intention of helping our children grow to be healthy and mature adults. We foster this maturity when we also initiate con-versations with our children about the purposes behind family rules and teach them the essential values that rules help us observe. As you gather as a family, list some of your most important family rules. Together, try to write a single, positive statement that captures the essential value behind your family rules. In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus criticize the Pharisees for making their rules about ritual purity equal to the commandments of God’s Law. When we remem-ber the essential element behind our rules, we see that our rules help us be the good people that Jesus wants us to be. Ultrasounds Save Lives!

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Prayer for Labor Day On this weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Father,

we pray for all who shoulder the tasks of human labor—in the market-place, in factories and offices, in the professions, and in family living.

We thank you, Lord, for the gift and opportunity of work; may our efforts always be pure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of

your name. We lift up to you all who long for just employment and those who work

to defend the rights and needs of workers everywhere. May those of us who are now retired always remember that we still

make a valuable contribution to our Church and our world by our prayers and deeds of charity.

May our working and our resting all give praise to you until the day we share together in eternal rest with all our departed in your Kingdom as

you live and reign Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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