New Year's Holiday Mass Schedule

The Mass schedule is available for the New Year's Holiday.

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Christ Renews His Parish

Women's Weekend: January 17—18

Men's Weekend: January 24—25

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 N E W ! December 7, 2008
Sixth Article: — Paul's Writings

In keeping with "The Year of St. Paul" inaugurated by Pope Benedict XVI, a series of monthly annotations on the life and contributions of Paul are on our website.

There are links now for the following articles:

• Article 1:  Pearls of Paul
• Article 2:  The Life and Times of St. Paul
• Article 3:  "Conversion" of St. Paul
• Article 4:  Highlights of Paul's Three Missionary Campaigns
• Article 5:  First Council of Jerusalem
• Article 6:  Paul's Writings

These articles are written by our own parishioner, Ben Cerimele and are very informative.

Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) —
Invites All Mothers to Nine-Week Spiritual Retreat

We invite all mothers of the parish on a Nine–Week personal journey with Christ.

Who Is Invited?  This spiritual retreat is open to all mothers with children of all ages and stages, from infancy to high school and beyond.

When?  Starting Tuesdays, January 13, 2009, through March 3, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., located in the Prayer Room.  Registration is required. There are spots still available for the "Day Sessions."

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"Read the Minutes of October PPC Meeting"

Minutes of the Parish Pastoral Council Meetings will be posted on our website. The minutes of the latest meeting in November will be posted after they are approved at the next Parish Council meeting in Janaury. The Parish Council does not meet in December.

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Photos from Monsignor Mark's "Clergy Renewal Program"

".  .  .  and He walks with me."

We welcome Monsignor Mark Svarczkopf back from his travels with friends and family to state and national parks through his "Clergy Renewal Program". Msgr. Mark would like to share some of his experiences with you by including pictures of some of the places he visited.

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New Parishioners

A hearty welcome to our parish family! New parishioner registration forms are available here on our website or can be found in the pews of the church. Please print off this form, fill it out and mail it, or you can place it in the collection basket during Sunday services. You can also bring the registration form by the parish office.

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Attention All New Parishioners!

We ask you and your family to join us at our next new parishioner welcome brunch.

You Are Invited to Attend Our Next Welcome Brunch

When?  Sunday, January 11, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Where?  In Lower-Level Madonna Hall

Interested In Our Faith?

Inquiry classes as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) start in mid August. Please call Judy Koch or Sandy McGill at the parish office to register for RCIA.

The classes run through November, after which the Catechumenate period begins if you wish to continue. Those not baptized are baptized, confirmed and receive first communion at Easter Vigil. Those already baptized are confirmed and receive communion on the same evening.

RCIC is for children, ages 8 and above and classes are held separately. Please call the parish office for more information.

Parish Vocation Cross Initiative
Celebrating 175 Years — Archdiocese of Indianapolis

We are inviting all members of our parish community to become a part of a new program being initiated by our Archdiocese in honor of the 175th anniversary of our diocese. This program is called the "Parish Vocation Cross"

See how the program works and how you can become involved.

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