Christ Is Risen! He Is Truly Risen! ¡Cristo Ha Resucitado! ¡Ha

Christ Is Risen! He Is Truly Risen! ¡Cristo Ha Resucitado! ¡Ha

March 31, 2013
Easter Sunday of
the Resurrection
of the Lord
ST. MONICA Catholic Church
One Parish, One Journey
Una Parroquia, Una Jornada
6131 N. Michigan Rd. • Indianapolis, IN 46228 • Phone: (317) 253-2193 • Fax: (317) 253-3342 • stmonicaindy.org
Christ Is Risen! He Is Truly Risen!
¡Cristo Ha Resucitado!
¡Ha Resucitado Veraderamente!
Mass Schedule/
Horario de las Misas
Weekend / Misas de fin de
semana
Saturday (anticipation)/Sábados
5:30 PM and 7:15 PM (Español)
Sunday/Domingos 7:40 AM, 9:00 AM,
10:45 AM, 12:30 PM (Español) & 6:00 PM
Holy Days Please call Parish Office
Weekday / Misas Diarias
Monday-Thursday / Lunes-Jueves
5:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday / Miércoles,
Viernes 8:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration /
Adoración Eucarística
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 PM
to 9:00 PM in the Daily Chapel
Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the
Church
Lunes, Miercoles, Jueves 6:00 PM a
9:00 PM en la Capilla y los Martes de
6:00 PM a 9:00 PM en la Iglesia
24-Hour Adoration is also available at
the Divine Mercy Chapel at St. Michael
the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th
Street
También hay Adoración las 24-Horas en
la Capilla de la Divina Misericordia en la
Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel ubicada en
el 3354 W. 30th Street
Mikhail Nesterov, “Resurrection of Christ”
WWW.praisesandprayers.files.wordpress.com/
Vocations Corner
First Wednesdays: For the Call of Your Life
Any and all families are invited to our next monthly gathering
happening this Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30pm in the chapel. We will
spend some time in silent prayer for vocations, hear a brief reflection
and head on down to the Emmaus Center at 7:00pm for some food,
fellowship and discussion. No need to RSVP, just show up.
Divine Mercy Sunday Events
"...immerse yourself completely in My Mercy..." (Diary of St. Faustina, #1572)
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, there will be two observances of this great Octave of
Easter, besides Mass. They are:
1. At St. Monica Parish - 3pm - in the church itself......Bilingual praying of the Divine
Mercy Chaplet
2. At St. Michael the Archangel Church on W. 30th St. at 3pm, a service led by
Monsignor Schaedel includes an hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament at 2pm,
followed by the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm and a homily, concluding
with a Eucharistic Procession.
Weekly Collections
March 16-17, 2013
Collection Envelopes
Electronic Giving
Loose Cash
Weekly Collections
Weekly Budget
Weekly Shortfall
Year to Date Actual
Year to Date Budget
Year to Date Shortfall
#
500
59
Amount
$22, 620
$3, 519
$2, 987
$29, 126
$37, 479
($8, 353)
559
$1, 428, 165
$1, 435, 832
($7, 667)
Total # of Households
2, 623
Total # of Households Donating
559
% Households Donating This Week 21%
Due to early publisher deadlines for the
Easter holiday, the contribution report for
March 23-24 was not available and will be
published in a future bulletin. Thank you!
Everyone is invited to join either Divine Mercy celebration! If you have any questions,
please call Dyan Huey at 297-9798.
Contemplative Prayer
Scripture Study Opportunity
St. Monica will be offering the opportunity to gain a
greater understanding of Scripture and the Catholic faith
this spring. No prior bible study experience is necessary.
Please consider giving yourself the gift of Scripture by
taking advantage of this opportunity. Contact Mike
Gootee (280-0025) with questions.
Sunday Scripture Series - "Impetuous Peter - What Was He Thinkin'?" Please join
us as we examine the words, deeds and legacy of the Chief Apostle. The legacy of Peter
continues with the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Francis. The series will last five
weeks. The Sunday Scripture Series begins April 7 following the 6:00 pm Mass
(approximately 7:10 pm) in the St. Augustine Room and concludes May 5. There is no
registration or cost for this session. Please plan on attending one or all five presentations
and bring your SCC group with you!
Upcoming weeks:
April 7 - "Peter from the Resurrection to the Ascension" presented by Bob Beyke
April 14 - "Peter from the Beginning to the Denial" presented by Jerry Swinehart
Catholic Social Teaching: A Call to Action
Easter and the resurrection of our Lord gives us life and joy. As today’s Psalm tells
us: “This is the day the Lord has made: let us rejoice and be glad.”
What can I do?
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Rejoice
Be glad
Celebrate life
Meets each Monday evening 7:00 to
8:30 PM starting in the Holy Family
Room (formerly the nursery) for one hour,
then followed by a half-hour of
Contemplative Prayer in the Church. For
more information, contact Eileen Cassidy,
298-8611.
Legion of Mary
St. Monica Legion of Mary invites you to
join them to recite the rosary every
Sunday in the daily Mass chapel at
2:00pm (after 12:30pm Mass). The
rosary is recited in both English and
Spanish.
St. Monica Parish
Mission Statement
St. Monica Parish is a
multi-cultural Catholic
community advancing our faith by
making the Word of God come
alive through prayer,
liturgy, education,
evangelization, and stewardship.
Check Out Our New Website!
Our parish website has a fresh look and
feel to reflect our new parish theme and
structure. Stop by www.stmonicaindy.org
to view ministry happenings and
upcoming events at St. Monica.
Social Justice Committee
Presentation
St. Monica’s Social Justice Committee
invites you to a presentation by Kathy
Licht from the Hoosier Environmental
Council (IUPUI Associate Professor of
Earth Sciences), on Thursday, April 4 at
7:00 PM in PMC 1 & 2, followed by a
discussion with Father Dustin on topics
including:

Causes and evidence of climate
change
 Climate change Predictions for
Indiana and the globe
 Things that everyday people can do
to stop climate change
 What Catholic Social Teaching asks
us to do
For more information contact Ed Witulski
at 317-590-6970 or at email address
[email protected].
Religious Education
All Faith Formation for youth morning
sessions, including SPRED, Catechesis of
the Good Shepherd, Liturgy of the Word
and Sunday School, do not meet Easter
Sunday, March 31, or during Spring
Break, April 7. All sessions resume
Sunday, April 14.
Eucharistic Ministers Needed!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are needed at all
Masses, especially Sundays at the 7:40 AM and 6:00 PM Masses.
You must be 16 years old or over, a confirmed, practicing
Catholic, and in a relationship recognized by the Church to serve
as an EM. Training in English for new EMs will be on Sunday,
April 14 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We will begin in the Upper
Room. Please contact Ellen Sanders at email
[email protected] or at 317-797-2157 for an application
or with any questions. We’d love to have you join this ministry!
Retirement Party for Sr. Rita Vukovic
After teaching Cardinal Ritter students for 42 years, Sr. Rita Vukovic retired in
October of 2012. Cardinal Ritter invites her past students and friends to celebrate Sister
Rita’s profound influence on so many lives. This is your chance to thank her in person!
Join us in the CRHS Gym on Thursday, April 11 beginning with a social at 5:30PM, hors
d’oeuvres at 6:30 PM, and a program at 7:00 PM. Monsignor Schaedel will emcee the
evening, which will include a salute to Sr. Rita. All proceeds from the evening will go
toward an endowment for scholarships that has been established in Sr. Rita’s
name. Please RSVP to [email protected] or 927-7825. Find more details
at cardinalritter.org/alumni/salute-sister-rita
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A Reflection for Easter
Easter is the day when all things are tumbled over
like the colored eggs that children roll in the grass.
The stone from the tomb is rolled away. Christ, the
Lamb of God, redeems the sheep. The Prince of life,
who died, now lives forever. Death is swallowed up
by the grave and Life itself comes forth from the
tomb. As the psalmist writes: "The stone the
builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done; it is
wonderful in our eyes" (Ps 118:22-23).
We have grown up with the notion of resurrection. The rising of Christ has been
part of our religious upbringing. It is so much a part of our culture that the mystery of this
great event may escape us. But imagine Mary Magdalene coming to the tomb early in the
morning and finding the body of Jesus gone. Then Peter and the other disciple run to the
tomb after she brings them the news. The Gospel makes it clear that they did not
understand the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead. They must have felt their
world shaken apart by this great mystery!
And here we are, two thousand years later, calmly proclaiming, "He suffered
death and was buried, and rose again on the third day." This incredible mystery, this
miraculous event, this saving action that we celebrate on this feast is the most incredible
thing to happen since the foundation of the world. The Lord has been raised from the
tomb and he lives in our midst. Just as the Resurrection turned over the lives of the
disciples and changed them forever, so too does the rising of Christ from the dead make a
difference in our lives. Because he lives we can be free from the power of sin. The living
Christ gives us the Spirit that empowers us to act in his name and to live like him, filled
with life and love.
Una Reflexión para la Pascua
Hoy la Iglesia se viste de gala; la fiesta de
cincuenta días pascuales ha comenzado y
nuestros catecúmenos participan con toda la
comunidad en su alegría. Mediante el bautismo de
estos, se nos recuerda lo que el profeta Ezequiel en
sus tiempos anunciaba a su pueblo, el cual había
vivido acciones impuras y su corazón endurecido
escuchaba estas palabras de consuelo: "Los rociaré
con agua pura y quedarán purificados; los
purificaré de todas sus inmundicias e idolatrías".
Estas palabras de la lectura de la vigilia penetran y alegran los corazones de todos los
bautizados. Todos los que hemos vivido en el pecado somos lavados con el agua viva
mientras renovamos nuestras promesas bautismales y nos rocían con el agua santa.
Jesús ha resucitado de la muerte. Las mujeres no habían removido la piedra, pero
sí removieron la incredulidad. El Evangelio nos dice que dos hombres con ropas
fulgurantes les preguntaron cuando más asustadas estaban: ¿Por qué buscan entre los
muertos al que está vivo? Las mujeres creyeron, pero a la vez no les creyeron a ellas
cuando fueron de prisa a compartir su experiencia con los discípulos. Ellas ya estaban
envueltas de la Resurrección, pero a ellos les faltaba creer para estarlo. ¡Qué contraste!
Ellas fueron apóstoles de los apóstoles. La Pascua es vida nueva para todas aquellas
personas que se sienten menos apreciadas, inadecuadas y despreciadas. Es por eso que la
Iglesia celebra la Nueva Evangelización. Es decir, el mensaje del Evangelio debe ser
nuevo en nuestros corazones. ¿Creemos esto? Entonces celebrémoslo junto con los recién
bautizados: ¡Aleluya!
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Helping The Lord’s Pantry
The Lord's Pantry depends on the nonperishable foods we bring in each week
and put in the blue food bin in the
Narthex. The Pantry services around
100 clients each week, every Tuesday
morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at
the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church,
5136 N. Michigan Road.
Checks can be made out to “The Lord's
Pantry” and sent to: The Lord’s Pantry,
PO Box 17104, Indianapolis, IN 46217.
Unfortunately, we cannot use clothing
or diapers; please donate those to the St.
Vincent de Paul Society or the Gabriel
Project. Thank you so much for all of
your generous giving, and please join us
on Tuesdays mornings to help distribute
the food! Peace, from the Lord's Pantry
Team. For more information, please
contact Dyan Huey, 297-9798.
La inscripción de nuevos
feligreses y la orientación
correspondiente se realizan
el tercer domingo de cada
mes después de la Misa.
Las clases en Ingles, 6:30 PM,
los Martes y Jueves, en salón
#16. Todos están invitados.
Vocaciones
Primer miércoles: Para el llamado de tu vida
Todas las familias están invitadas a nuestra próxima reunión mensual
que se lleva a cabo este próximo miércoles 3 de Abril a las 6:30pm en
la Capilla. Pasaremos tiempo orando en silencio por las vocaciones,
escucharemos una (breve) reflexión, seguida por un compartimiento
de comida y discusión en la cafetería (Centro Emaús) (7:00pm). No
necesita reservación solamente venga.
Educación Religiosa
Las sesiones de la mañana para la Formación de la Fe, incluyendo SPREAD, Catequistas
del Buen Pastor, Liturgia de la Palabra y la Doctrina de los domingos, no se van a reunir
el domingo de Pascua, 31 de Marzo, o durante las vacaciones de Primavera, 7 de Abril.
Regresarán el 14 de Abril.
Legión de María
La Legión de María le invita a todas las
personas a que nos acompañen a recitar el
Santo Rosario todos los domingos en la
Capilla a las 2:00pm (después de Misa de
12:30). El rosario se reza en Inglés y en
Español.
Declaración de Misión
de la Parroquia de
Sta. Mónica
Santa Mónica es una comunidad
Católica multicultural avanzando
en nuestra fé para hacer que la
Palabra de Dios viva a través de la
oración, liturgia, educación,
evangelización y liderazgo.
Eventos para el domingo de la Divina
Misericordia
El domingo de la Divina Misericordia, 7 de Abril, habrá varias
actividades en observancia a la octava, aparte de la Misa:
1. En la Parroquia Santa Mónica - 3 pm--en la
Iglesia...Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia Bilingüe
2. En la Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel de la calle 30 a las
3 pm, un servicio dirigido por Monseñor Schaedel que incluye 4 horas de adoración ante
el Santísimo Sacramento, desde las 2 pm, seguido de la Coronilla de la Divina
Misericordia a las 3 pm y una homilía, concluyendo con una Procesión Eucarística.
¡Todos están invitados a unirse a la celebración de la Divina Misericordia en cualquier
lugar!
El Grupo de Oración Carismático
“Yo soy el pan que da vida. El que viene a Mi, nunca tendrá hambre; y el que
Cree en Mi, nunca tendrá sed.” Juan 6:35
El grupo de oración de Santa Mónica “Espíritu Divino” le invita a estar en la presencia de
Dios, a gozarse con alabanzas y oración. *Misa cada primer Viernes del mes. *El
Padrecito Todd y Padrecito Dustin compartirán la Palabra De Dios con enseñanzas del
Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica el segundo y tercer Viernes. Todos los viernes a las 7:30
PM. Para mas información contacte a Sandra Rivera, 220-8069 o Julia Gonzalez,
896-5584.
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Small Church Communities (SCC)
Join any time! Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office,
253-2193, opt. 5.
SAM Substance Addiction Ministry
Are YOU or a LOVED ONE touched by Addiction?
You are Not Alone. Call 317-690-4624
Ministry to the Sick and Shut-Ins
If you know of anyone who would like communion brought to
them, please contact the Parish Office, 253-2193, opt. 2.
Sacraments
Reconciliation/Confesiones
Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm (English); Monday & Tuesday
6:00 -7:00 pm (Spanish & English); or by appointment.
Lunes y Martes de 6:00 pm a 7:00 pm (Español y Inglés) o por
la cita.
Baptism
Celebrated each week. Contact the Parish Office for dates and
times of baptisms & required prep classes.
Marriage
Contact parish office 9-12 months prior to your wedding date.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children
(RCIA and OCIC)
Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office, 253-2193, opt. 5.
Youth Schedules
Religious Education (September through May)
3 years-Grade 6 ..... Sunday 9:00-10:00AM or 10:45-11:45 AM
Grades 7-8 ....... Sunday 9:00-10:10 AM or 10:45-11:55 AM
SPRED (Special Religious Education)
Youth—Sunday 9:00 - 10:30AM
Adults—Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30PM
Confirmation Preparation
Grades 7-8 call Mary-Jo Thomas-Day at 253-2193, opt. 4 for
details.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (September - May)
4 years through Grade 2 during 9:00AM and 12:30PM Mass.
Mass Intentions/Intenciónes de las Misas
(I)=Intention of...
Monday, April 1, 2013
5:30 PM
(I) Nancy Needham Family
Tuesday, April 2
5:30 PM
Leslie Moko
Wednesday, April 3
8:00 AM
Linda Raley
5:30 PM
Ryan Hidinger
Thursday, April 4
5:30 PM
Jose Guillermo Alveal
Friday, April 5
8:00 AM
Mark & Tilly Ertel
Octave of
Saturday, April 6
Easter
5:30 PM
St. Monica Parish
7:15 PM
Marcos Lazaro
Sunday, April 7
7:40 AM
John Harts
9:00 AM
Joe McLeish
10:45 AM
Marilyn Seiwert
12:30 PM
Benjamin Morales; Susana Morales Ambriz;
Christian Vasques
6:00 PM
John Affonso
Wedding Banns
Gabriel Cabrera / Senorina Lopez III
Guillermo Perez / Magaly Huesca III
On Saturday, April 6, Fr. Todd Goodson will be hearing
confessions from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Praying for One Another
Prayers of the Faithful and Bulletin Prayer List and Prayer
Tree: Call the Parish Office at 253-2193, opt. 2 to have your
intention included. Prayer Tree email address:
[email protected].
Automatic Withdrawal
Parishioners can now tithe using automatic withdrawal. Find
the form on our website www.stmonicaindy.org under the
“about us” tab and click on “Auto-withdrawal Giving”. Fill it
out and return it to the Parish Office with a voided check. Call
the Business Manager at 253-2193, opt. 2 with questions.
Si desea incluir una intención en el boletín por favor llame al
253-2193, anexo 9 y hable con la Hermana Ana Maria o Julia
Gonzalez, o déjele un mensaje.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
Recently deceased / Fallecido Recientemente: None
The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body of
parishioners who assist the Pastor in guiding the parish on issues
requiring practical wisdom and investigation. The PPC has three
purposes: 1) to investigate pastoral matters; 2) to give these
matters in-depth consideration and prayer; and 3) to propose
practical conclusions and assist in cultivating our vision. Twelve
parishioners discerned their participation on PPC for a threeyear term through June 30, 2015 related to the parish theme of
“Immersed in Christ: One Body. One Mission.” The PPC meets
the second Wednesday of the month. All parishioners are
welcome to attend! The next meeting is April 10 from
6:45 PM to 9:15 PM in Holy Family Room. Agendas and
meeting minutes can be found on our parish website at
www.stmonicaindy.org/serve/parish-and-pastoral-council/
Please remember in your prayers / Por favor recuerde en sus
oraciones a: Tanya Barker; Urban Neppl; Millie Jacobs; Shirley
Gamble; Jose Obil Cura; Henry Hartwell
Connecting Faith & Life
Readings for April 7, 2nd Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 5:12-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Second Reading: Revelations 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Lecturas para el 7 de Abril, el Segundo Domingo de Pascua
Primera Lectura: Hechos 5:12-16
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Segunda Lectura: Apocalipsis 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Evangelio: Juan 20:19-31
New Parishioners Are Welcome!
¡Bienvenidos Nuevos Feligreses!
New parishioner registration packets are in the Narthex, right next
to the Daily Mass Chapel.
Parish
Phone...................................................................... (317) 253-2193
Fax .................................................................................. 253-3342
E-mail ......................................... [email protected]
Website .................................................... www.StMonicaIndy.org
Mass/Confession Schedule .....................................................opt. 1
Prayer Tree…………………………………………..317-874-0087
Bulletin Submissions
If you would like to submit an article for an upcoming bulletin,
the deadline is Noon on the Sunday prior to the weekend
announcement is to appear. Please send all bulletin submissions
to email address [email protected].
Parish Staff
Pastor, Rev. Todd Goodson ..................................................opt. 2
E-mail…..………………………[email protected]
Associate Pastor, Rev. Dustin Boehm.....…………………..opt. 2
E-mail…….………………………[email protected]
Emergency Line.....................................................................opt.7
Office Secretaries, Linda Pitcher & Martha Horvath . .........opt. 2
Business Manager, Barbara Bacon ........................................opt.2
E-mail ..............................................bbacon@StMonicaIndy.org
Maintenance Director, Kevin Starkey .................................opt. 2
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry,
Emily Scharbrough………………………………...………..opt. 3
E-mail…………………....…[email protected]
Religious Education Director, Mary Jo Thomas-Day .........opt. 4
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Pastoral Associate, Anne Corcoran ......................................opt. 5
E-mail ......................................... [email protected]
Music Director, Christine Seitz ............................................opt. 6
E-mail ................................................ [email protected]
Director of Communications/Volunteer Coordinator,
Mel Ullrich………………….……………………………….opt. 8
E-mail...……………………….…[email protected]
Hispanic Ministry, Sr. Anna Marie Megel ...........................opt. 9
E-mail ..............................................amegel@StMonicaIndy.org
School
Principal, Michelle Boyd ............................................... 255-7153
Fax .................................................................................. 259-5570
Website ..............................................................www.smsindy.org
Ministerio Hispano
Hermana Ana María Megel y Julia Gonzalez .............. 253-2193-9
(los días lunes a jueves de 9:00 AM a 4:00 PM)
Clases para Padres, Percy Consiglieri ......................... .280-8551
Charlas Pre-Matrimoniales, Ricardo & Carmen Davila....691-3718
Charlas para Bautismos, Gerardo Dimas ..................... 824-9230
Coordinadora para Quinceañeras, Luz Maria Florez..717-1635;
280-9362
Clases de Biblia, Enrique y Carmen Rosa Hurtado........ 253-8173
Catecismo y Educación Religiosa, Maria Pimentel-Gannon ........... 298-3033
Jóvenes Adolencentes, Luis Sanchez..............................514-6894
Liturgia de la Palabra, Nora Martinez……..………….291-4525