Jan 10, 2016 - Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church | Westfield, IN

ST. MARIA GORETTI
Catholic Church
WESTFIELD, INDIANA
T HE M ISSION
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IN THE CHURCH COMMUNITY
THROUGH SPIRIT - FILLED LITURGIES ,
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION , AND SERVICE TO OTHERS .
JANUARY 10, 2016
The Baptism of the Lord
PARISH OFFICE
17102 Spring Mill Road
Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: 317-867-3213
Fax: 317-867-3263
Hours: 8A-noon & 1-5P, M-F
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Fr. Kevin J. Haines
317-867-3213, ext. 1129
(Rectory) 317-867-5694
Associate Pastor
Fr. Travis Stephens
317-867-3213, ext. 1148
Director of Discipleship
Brad Sponhauer
317-867-3213, ext. 1151
Director of Adult
Faith Formation
Connie Anderson
317-867-3213, ext. 1203
Maintenance Supervisor
Eddie Eberhardt
317-867-3213, ext. 1208
Coordinator of Children’s
Faith Formation
Kimberly Overmyer
317-867-3213, ext. 1139
Coordinator of High School
Youth Ministry
Scott Hudson
317-867-3213, ext. 1420
SCHOOL OFFICE
17104 Spring Mill Road
Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: 317-896-5582
Fax: 317-867-0783
PARISH RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION (PRE)
Sunday: 8:30-9:45 AM
Sunday: 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Monday: 4:30 PM-5:45 PM
MASS SCHEDULE
The Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8A, 10A & 5:30P
Weekday Masses
Monday: 7 AM, 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM
Wednesday: 8 AM, 5:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM
Friday: 7 AM, 8 AM
Saturday: 8 AM
Holy Days: See bulletin.
Coordinator of Junior High
Youth Ministry
Eric Gellenbeck
317-867-3213, ext. 1423
SCHOOL STAFF
Principal
Vince Barnes
317-896-5582, ext. 1201
Director of Finance
& Operations
317-867-3213, ext. 1127
Coordinator of
Confirmation Formation
Leslie Mimms
317-867-3213, ext. 1421
Coordinator of Student
Information & Enrollment
Michelle Hanlin
317-896-5582, ext. 1202
BAPTISMS
Bookkeeper
Deb Perry
317-867-3213, ext. 1133
Director of Music
Leslie Franzen
317-867-3213, ext. 1209
Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Newkirk
317-896-5582, ext. 1100
the Parish Office with questions.
Administrative Assistant
Jen Downing
317-867-3213, ext. 1221
Athletic Director
Pat Biddlecombe
317-867-3213, ext. 1226
PRESCHOOL
Sue Tetrick
317-896-5582, ext. 1101
Deacon Steve Miller
317-574-1705
WEBSITE: www.smgonline.org
TWITTER: @SntMariaGoretti
(weekly, except during Lent):
After 4:30 PM Saturday Mass
& 10 AM Sunday Mass. Call
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 8:30-9:30 AM
Saturday: 3-4 PM
in the Church Reconciliation
Chapel
FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/stmariagoretticatholicwestfield
22 || St.
St. Maria
Maria Goretti
Goretti Catholic
Catholic Church
Church ·· Westfield,
Westfield, IN
IN
November 25, 2012
Thirty-Third
in Ordinary
January
10, 2016Sunday
The Baptism
of the Time
Lord
A NOTE FROM FATHER KEVIN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Pax et Bonum!
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. And with this celebration
we conclude our Christmas season. It’s been a wonderful past few weeks. May the Christ
Child reign in our hearts all year long!
As we gather together today we welcome all of our guests and visitors who join us for Masses this weekend.
It’s great to have you with us! We are also fully aware that several of our college students are with us for the last
time for awhile this weekend, as they head back to colleges and universities across the country in the next few days,
to start second semester. It’s been awesome having you guys home for Christmas break! Keep all of us back home
in your prayers while you are away, and we promise that we will do the same for all of you, throughout this new
semester!
This weekend we are going to hear from our Parish Council representatives at all our Masses, about their
upcoming “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” dinner. The annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” dinner is going to
be held Saturday evening, January 30, beginning at 6 pm in the Parish Hall. That’s in just three weeks, folks! Please
mark your calendars now to come and join all of us for a fun evening of getting to know your fellow parishioners. We
will start out with appetizers and soft drinks at the Parish Hall at 6 pm. Then at 7 pm, we’ll divide up and head out to
the host homes for a delicious dinner. By 9 pm, it is time to head back to the Parish Hall for coffee and desserts.
And you know, and I know, that nobody does dessert better than this Parish Family! Get your reservations in today
for this year’s event!
The Ladies Candlelight Dinner is also coming up in the next couple of weeks, on Thursday, January 21. The
time is now to get your reservations in and to plan on attending this fun event.
An update from last week’s letter and the Diocese’s new “Safe and Sacred” programs for working with
children and youth in the Church today: Many of you DID go online and complete the training in the last week. I am
most grateful to so many of you for taking care of this important responsibility! There are still dozens and dozens of
people, though, who haven’t taken the online training program yet. If you have not yet done so, PLEASE go online as
soon as possible and complete the new protocol training! You can go to… safeandsacred-dol-in.org/. The training is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A reminder that you must complete the course entitled “Protecting
Children in the 21st Century,” to work with youth in the Church today.
I would offer a reminder to all of us to continue praying for the sick and the suffering. We have a number of
families now that are going through a lot with the care of a sick family member, as well as several families who have
lost loved ones recently to sickness. It is a spiritual Act of Mercy to pray for the sick. In this Year of Mercy, how
important it becomes to pray for the sick! So many times we hear that list of names that we read and pray at Mass,
and after awhile we kinda tune it out. All of that changes when the name on that sick list is someone from OUR
family, or even our own name! How important it is for all of us to keep praying for the sick all the time! The other
reality that we are facing is that we have dozens of folks in the hospital and in nursing homes who have NO ONE
praying for them. As Jesus’s Church, we have a special obligation to pray for those who have no one else to pray for
them. Let us not forget this responsibility! Sometimes the very best thing that we can do for some one is to pray for
them!
We are blessed! God has been so good to all of us! Let us treasure all our gifts!
In Christ,
Fr. Kevin
It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
Welcome! For more than 20 years now, we have been building the Kingdom of God, not with a few people, but
with everyone! Please accept my warmest welcome, and I pray you will come to know St. Maria Goretti as we all
do—our Spiritual Home and Loving Community. We are glad you are here and look forward to meeting you!
God Bless you. —Father Kevin
Welcome: Jeffrey & Kristen Gater, April Mitchell, Brian & Megan Mulherin, John & Isidra Collins
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outside when at all possible. We try to stay spontaneous and enjoy new activities with each other and our
family. We are looking forward to welcoming our first
addition to our family this May 2015 and are positive
that we will have many new hobbies and activities to
keep us busy.
What’s the best thing about SMG?
We have enjoyed all the communication that we have
received from SMG upon joining and even before,
how welcome we felt each an every time we came to
Mass. We always left with a positive experience.
Favorite Prayer: Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Favorite Saint: St. Anthony
Prayer for the future
We pray to bring a healthy child into this world and
to extend our Catholic faith to her and continue to
grow and learn together as a family.
Welcome Foley Family!
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIFTS OF LIFE BRUNCH
The Gifts of Life Mass will be celebrated January 10, 10 am. A brunch,
sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry, will be available immediately
following Mass in the Parish Narthex. All are invited.
♫ CHILDREN’S CHOIR NEWS ♫
We are so excited as we begin another year
with our awesome Children’s Choir. We sing
at one Mass a month and will practice every
Thursday evening, on regular school days.
Our first Mass is Saturday, January 23, 4:30
pm! All children in grades 1-8 are invited to participate. If
they love to sing, we would love to have them join us! Our
next practice is January 14, 6-7 pm, in the School Music
Room. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are interested, e-mail Leslie Franzen, l.franzen@smgonline.org.
ATTENTION ITALY PILGRIMS!
There will be an important informational
meeting—Monday, January 11, 7 pm, in the
St. Augustine Room—for all of those going
on the 2016 Pilgrimage to Italy with Father
Kevin. The Pilgrimage will take place June 15-28, 2016, and
is full at this time.
FAITH AND FROTH: PRACTICAL ASPECTS
OF SHARING FAITH WITH OTHERS
Bring your thirst (for learning of course!)
and join other adults aged 21 and older to
an adult formation opportunity each month
at the Claddagh Irish Pub and Restaurant
on 96th Street. Each month will feature an
engaging topic and speaker and time for fellowship. The
next gathering will take place January 12, 7-9 pm. Peter
Doane, Coordinator of the New Evangelization at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, will be our presenter. Contact Connie
Anderson, 867-3213, ext. 1203, with questions.
THAT MAN IS YOU—THE RESOLUTION
Did you make a resolution to be a
true spiritual leader for your family?
Looking for a way to make that resolution a reality? Join other men as
That Man is You begins its next session Thursday, January 14, 7 pm in the St. Augustine Room.
St. Maria Goretti is very blessed to have a sister—Sister Maria Clare—in our Parish Family,
and her birthday is January 28!
If you’d like to send her birthday blessings, here is her address: Sister Maria Clare Smith;
Franciscan Sister, TOR of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother; 369 Little Church Road; Toronto; OH 43964-4061.
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
YEAR OF MERCY
Jesus spoke to St. Faustina about His Mercy
as recorded in her diary. “Tell souls not to place
within their own hearts obstacles to my mercy,
which so greatly wants to act within them. My
mercy works in all those hearts which open
their doors to it.”
20TH ANNUAL LADIES CANDLELIGHT DINNER
This year’s event is to take place Thursday, January 21,
6 pm, in the Parish Hall—mark your calendars! The $35/
each tickets are now available after Mass and online at
smgonline.org. We need Raffle donations! To donate,
contact Norma Miller, norma.miller07@comcast.net or
690-8306.
RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN
FOR GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
Make your reservation NOW for Guess
Who’s Coming to Dinner, Saturday, January 30. Appetizers will be served in
the Parish Hall immediately following
the 4:30 pm Mass. You will discover your dinner destination and be welcomed into your host’s home for food,
faith, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to return to
the Parish Hall following dinner for dessert, coffee, and
conversation. Cost is $15 per person (adults only and no
cost for hosts). Reserve your spot or volunteer to host
at SMG’s Website, smgonline.org. Reservation deadline
is Monday, January 25. If you have any questions, send
an e-mail to gwctd@smgonline.org.
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RELIGIOUS FORMATION
CConnie
ONNIE AAnderson—Director
NDERSON—Director of
FaithEducation
Formation
of Adult
Religious
867-3213, ext.
1203; c.anderson@smgonline.org
867-3213,
ext. 1203
Barbour—Coordinator
of Children’s
Formation
KKatie
IMBERLY
OVERMYER—Coord. Children’s
Faith
Formation
867-3213,
ext.
1139
867-3213, ext. 1139; k.overmyer@smgonline.org
REFLECTION FOR
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
In today’s reading from Isaiah we hear,
“Comfort, give comfort to my people says
your God.”
Adult: What are some of the ways in which
you have been comforted by God’s merciful compassion?
Youth: Reflect on how God and others comfort you in life.
How can you share this comfort and mercy with others?
THIS WEEK’S RCIA TOPIC
The RCIA topic for Monday, January 11 is “Jesus Christ—
Divinity and Humanity.” All adults of the Parish Family
are invited to attend any week of RCIA to learn more
about our faith. RCIA meets in the Parish Narthex, 7-9 pm.
ATTENTION 2ND GRADE FAMILIES!
The preparation time for your child to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation is rapidly coming to its conclusion.
Our Reconciliation Parent/Child session will be held Tuesday, January 12, in the Parish Hall, 7-8 pm. Remember—at
least one parent needs to attend and participate with your
child. All baptismal forms must be submitted by this date
for the children to participate in the Sacrament.
YOUTH MINISTRY
JANET THOMPSON—Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant
867-3213, ext. 1131; ym.admin@smgoline.org
ERIC GELLENBECK—Coordinator of Jr. High Youth Ministry
867-3213, ext. 1423; hope@smgoline.org
SCOTT HUDSON—Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry
867-3213, ext. 1420; truth@smgoline.org
LESLIE MIMMS—Coordinator of Confirmation Formation
867-3213, ext. 1421; confirmation@smgoline.org
HOPE NEWS
HOPE movie night is this Friday, January 15. All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders of the Parish Family are invited to join us 7-9 pm.
Parents are welcome to sign up to help with chaperoning.
TRUTH NEWS
Destination Jesus registrations are due January 24. The fee for the weekend retreat is $85.
DESTINATION JESUS—VOLUNTEERS
The Destination Jesus 2016 retreat will be held at St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School. AN ARMY of
volunteers are needed. Go to vols.pt/mQbEbh to sign up. Every volunteer MUST be trained with the new online Safe
and Sacred training. Questions? E-mail Sheryl Clifford, SMG’s DJ Team Member, smgvolunteers@gmail.com.
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STEWARDSHIP
DISCIPLESHIP
Jesus whom God called, “my beloved Son,”
is also the “servant” of whom Isaiah speaks
in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ
must follow His example and use our time
and resources in the service of God and neighbor.
BRAD SPONHAUER—Director of Discipleship
867-3213, ext. 1151; b.sponhauer@smgonline.org
DECEMBER 26 & 27 COLLECTIONS
Regular Contributions………………………….....$65,729.69
Weekly Contributions Budget ...................... $50,400.00
Overage (Shortfall) ....................................... $15,329.69
Fiscal Year Overage (Shortfall) ...................... $7,135.91
Christmas Flowers ............................................... $50.00
Christmas ..................................................... $49,698.98
Solemnity of Mary ................................................ $30.00
Immaculate Conception ...................................... $13.00
Retired Religious .................................................. $70.00
HELP ............................................................... $9,610.03
JANUARY 2 & 3 COLLECTIONS
Regular Contributions………………………….....$93,604.59
Weekly Contributions Budget ...................... $50,400.00
Overage (Shortfall) ....................................... $43,204.59
Fiscal Year Overage (Shortfall) .................... $50,340.50
Immaculate Conception ....................................$175.00
Solemnity of Mary .......................................... $6,863.51
Christmas ...........................................................$655.00
Retired Religious .................................................. $60.00
HELP ...................................................................$902.00
š2016 UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS ›
January 12: Faith & Froth, 7 pm
January 12: First Reconciliation Parent Meeting, 7 pm
January 12: NAMI meeting, 7 pm
January 14: That Man is You, 7 pm
January 16: Baptism Prep Class, 10 am
January 19: First Reconciliation Service, 7 pm
January 21: Ladies Candlelight Dinner, 6 pm
January 21: That Man is You, 7 pm
January 26: All Council Meeting, 7 pm
January 26: NAMI meeting, 7 pm
January 28: That Man is You, 7 pm
January 29: Silver Angels Meeting, 9 am
January 30: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
January 31: Holy Name Society’s Bowling Night, 7 pm
Ministry Spotlights
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Altar Rosary Society
ty
y
The Altar Rosary Society is a service and fellowship
group for women 18 years and older. All registered
women of the parish are welcomed as members of
ARS.
This special group hosts an annual Ladies Candlelight
Dinner (this year, January 21) and annual spring and
fall flower sales. These fundraisers help to support the
mission and various ministries of our parish. The Altar
Rosary Society also helps with funerals here at St. Maria Goretti by offering to lead the Rosary at the funeral
viewing.
Regular meetings begin with the Rosary followed by a
speaker or activity, dessert, drinks, and plenty of time
for fellowship. We encourage all ladies of the parish to
join this spirited and fun-filled group.
Holy Name Society
ty
The Holy Name Society is a service group for men 18
years and older. This group is dedicated to helping the
parish in any way possible and assisting other ministries when called upon.
These men conduct two to three Fish Frys per year
(this year, February 19, March 4, and March 18) and
sponsor the Breakfast with St. Nick, Trunk ’R Treat for
Halloween, and an Easter Egg Hunt (among other
things).
We meet one Sunday of the month for fellowship
(usually with a guest speaker), an occasional Colts
game, and faith formation. All men of the parish are
already members of HNS, so please feel free to come
to any or all events, particularly the upcoming bowling
night at Bowl 32 in Noblesville, Sunday, January 31!
See you there!
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PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS
SICK: Dolores Clarke, Gracie Gumino, Andrew Farrell, Jerry Kerkhof, Marsha & Jack Farrell, Tom Eviston,
Rebecca Runo, Mary Andrews, Dann Lowe, Lisa Storms, Barb Weber, Ann Enderle, Benjamin Leising,
Nancy deGraaff, Angela Bostrom, Bill Craig, Richard LaPorte, Patrick Breen, Katie McShane Slain, Len
Cockman, Dan Cotton, Madeline Franki, Song Dube, Judy Roush, John Robinson, Ellyn Hill, Tom Kurker, Teresa
Coccaro, Mike Mirande, Laurie Casey, Tom Kurker, Jack Arnold, Patricia Allemeier, Lou DeNardo, Jon Edwards, Julia
Wood, Marie Croegaert, Lynne McClave, and Anne LaPorte
DECEASED: John Ciano, husband of Sharon Ciano; John Farrell, father of Mike Farrell; Rick Jakupco, brother of
Margie Bock; Gene Wood, father of Janie Richardt, Jayne Odle, aunt of Melissa Miller, and all the deceased of our
Parish Family
MASS INTENTIONS
READINGS
For the Week of January 10, 2016
Saturday, January 9
8:00 am
4:30 pm
† Eleanor Scimeca
† Anne Neville
Sunday, January 10
8:00 am
10:00 am
5:30 pm
† Art Blankemeier
Int. Parish Family
† Al & Kay Feltrup
Monday, January 11
7:00 am
5:30 pm
Communion Service
† Karl Harford
Tuesday, January 12
8:00 am
† Bill Thomas
Sunday:
Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30/
Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Monday:
1 Sm 1:1-8/Ps 116:12-19/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday:
1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-8/Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday:
1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25/Mk 1:40-45
Friday:
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-19/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday:
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-7/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-10/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11
Wednesday, January 13
8:00 am NO Mass or Communion Service
5:30 pm
† Jack & Mary Lentner
Thursday, January 14
5:30 pm
† Carrie Ward
Friday, January 15
7:00 am
8:00 am
Communion Service
Int. Anita Bellflower
Saturday, January 16
8:00 am
Communion Service
4:30 pm
† Elizabeth Walker
Sunday, January 17
8:00 am
10:00 am
5:30 pm
Int. Parish Family
† Al & Kay Feltrup
† Shirley Mimms
PATRON SAINTS OF THE WEEK
For the Week of January 10, 2016
Sun:
William of Bourges (Died 1209) Known for his devotion
to the Blessed Sacrament
Mon:
Francisca Salesia (Died 1914) Opened homes and
schools for working-class girls
Tues: Marguerite Bourgeous (Died 1700) Patron Saint against
poverty
Wed:
Hilary of Poitiers (Died 368) Doctor of the Church
Thurs: Macrina the Elder (Died c.340) Patron Saint of widows
and against poverty
Fri:
Maurus (Died 584) Patron Saint against gout
Sat:
Otto (Died 1220) Martyr—Sent by St. Francis of Assisi to
evangelize the Moors of the West
ABOUT THE BULLETIN
To publish an announcement in the SMG bulletin, please use our online form at smgonline.org, or submit a Bulletin
Announcement Form, no later than 3:00 pm two Fridays prior to when you’d like the announcement to appear.
Forms are available just inside the doors near the Parish Offices. Please be concise.
To Advertise: To advertise your business in the SMG bulletin, contact LPi at 800-950-9952.
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MINISTRY CONTACTS & PHONE NUMBERS
Adult Bible Study
Altar Rosary Society (Women’s Club)
Angel Employment Network (AEN)
Baptism Preparation
Basic Christian Community (BCC)
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) - Men
- Women
Confirmation/FAITh
Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Cursillo
Donuts and Coffee
Elijah Cup
Eucharistic Adoration
Gabriel Project
HELP
Shepherd’s Gate
Holy Name Society (Men of Service)
Italian Festival
Knights of Columbus
Landscape Volunteers
Librarian/Historian
Liturgy Committee
Decorating
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Readers Training
Readers Scheduling
Ministers of Welcome
Music Ministry
Scheduling Liturgical Ministers
Servers for Mass
Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana, sponsors)
Meals Ministry
Natural Family Planning - Creighton Model
Sympto-Thermal Method
Nursery Co-op during Mass
Parish Religious Education (PRE)
Protocol In-service (All adults working with minors)
Respect Life Ministry
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
ROCK (Reaching Out to College Students)
Cub Scouts (www.smgpack152.org)
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Silver Angels (55 & Older)
Sisterhood of Marietta
Sports Ministry
Spring Fling
St. Francis Ministry
St. Philip Neri Oratorio
Technology Support Group
Temple Knights of the Holy Eucharist
Wedding Coordinator
Welcome Committee
Young Adult Ministry
Youth Ministry
HOPE Coordinator
TRUTH Coordinator
David Bain
575-8945
Carri O’Donnell
703-0817
Bill Lilegdon
814-5999
Gordon & Mary Ann Smith
843-1339
Melinda Brown
663-7654
Matt Fallin
587-2202
Karla Cockman
569-9447
Leslie Mimms
867-3213, ext. 1421
Molly Mirande
867-1848
Tom & Joan Scimeca
571-8510
Toby & Ashley Knott
607-8623
Ann Worcester
669-7095
Carol Alvarez
372-3713
Julie Larsh
896-9059
Jennifer Murphy
867-3213, ext. 1225
Tara Quirke
372-6275
Molly Klen (Scheduling)
590-9658
MaryAnn Davis (Donations)
574-274-2144
Dan DeCraene
414-2901
Jeff & Missy Hopp
867-4849
Ben & Erika Horan
564-8237
Joseph Marcheggiani
844-9937
Keltie Domina
569-1258
Joann Wack
773-8449
Jenny Sergio
269-267-5680
Carla Erickson
571-9662
Jolene McCann
566-1760
Kathy Lengerich
896-5898
Jeff Bowen
571-9035
Jim Wack
773-8449
Mark Worcester
753-0944
Leslie Franzen
867-3213, ext. 1209
Mary Cummins
501-0805
Jen Downing
896-9123
Kyle & Twyla Arnold
399-8038
Erika Haahr
402-2260
Fran Pawlowski
407-9674
Elizabeth Kauffeld
412-0705
Julie & Marc Weinkauf
669-7096
Jenny Muller
294-3107
Kimberly Overmyer
867-3213, ext. 1139
Connie Anderson
867-3213, ext. 1203
Sara Phillips
371-2130
Dan Dessauer & Joan Scimeca
770-7190
Connie Anderson
867-3213, ext. 1203
Daria Gabany
371-3465
Jennifer Weber
201-0087
Ward LaPaglia
896-9887
Jamie Degler
896-1027
Dan Breen
896-1487
Jenny Sherman & Julie Weinkauf
331-6532
Pat Biddlecombe
867-3213, ext. 1226
Tina Uhland
Mike & Jill Lyons
439-7996
Joe & Keltie Domina
Mike Treida
867-3213 ext. 1229
Corky Aiken
805-8149
Brian McDonald
867-3213, ext. 1218
Deacon Steve Miller
574-1705
Nancy Rumschlag
460-5565
Mike & Sue Treida
896-8000
Josh & Miranda Moriarity
260-235-0830
867-3213
Eric Gellenbeck
867-3213, ext. 1423
Scott Hudson
867-3213, ext. 1420
“Is there a place for me to serve here at St. Maria Goretti?” YES!!
Contact Brad Sponhauer, Director of Discipleship, at b.sponhauer@smgonline.org
COUNCIL CONTACTS &
PHONE NUMBERS
PARISH COUNCIL
Patricia Bromberek
Anne Marie Bigot
Scott Callahan
Charlie Clark
Andy DeRyckere
Karla Gonzalez
Beth Hatton (President)
Dave Smith
Chris Weddige
617-9144
896-9823
281-9572
616-914-2131
843-1413
445-7863
752-3237
432-9341
289-4544
FINANCE COUNCIL
Chris Bohn
Jiyoung Crane
Tyson Dean
Rob Edwards
Daria Gabany
Amy Giesler
Jeff Madden (President)
Kevin Martin
Brian Quick
804-9228
867-5279
846-6068
804-9238
371-3465
753-8345
460-9003
626-0688
804-5654
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Doug Alexander
Kathy Lilegdon (President)
Kathy Norton
Jeannette Paris
Chad Scott
Mike Shedlock
Sarah Soukup
Julie Spangler
Lee Starr
580-1589
814-5999
428-7274
414-4987
867-5459
844-9382
804-2965
867-2646
508-2390
RELIGIOUS FORMATION COUNCIL
Rob Bloss
Bill Clifford
Bret Clement
Erika Horan (President)
Maggie Hunckler
Andre Maue
Laura Murphy
Julie Smith
Paul Sweeney
270-3411
867-1273
908-5303
564-8237
581-9555
867-1500
569-0833
607-4102
344-0267
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Vicki Stauffacher, President
Sara Preston, Vice President
690-0269
727-5515
289-4544
Missy Hopp, Treasurer
867-4849
797-2547
Tiffany Schumann
896-5613
Stacy Collins, Asst. Vol. Coord.
417-3637
Jennifer Murphy, Public Relations 403-1730
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January 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord
MONTHLY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:45 AM PRE
10 AM Mass
11:30A-12:45P PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM TRUTH
7 AM Communion
Service
4:30-5:45 PM PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM RCIA
7 PM Pilgrimage to
Italy Meeting
7 AM Angel
Employment
Network
8 AM Mass
7 PM Youth Bible
Study
7 PM First
Reconciliation
Parent/Child
Meeting
7 PM Faith & Froth
7 PM NAMI meeting
8 AM NO Mass or
Communion Service
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM HOPE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM That Man is You
7 AM Communion
Service
8 AM Mass
7 PM Movie Night
6th-8th graders
8 AM Communion
Service
10 AM Baptism Prep
Class
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
GIFTS OF LIFE BRUNCH
immediately after
10 am Mass
No AM Confessions
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:45 AM PRE
10 AM Mass
11:30A-12:45P PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM TRUTH
7 AM Mass
4:30-5:45 PM PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM RCIA
7 AM Angel
Employment
Network
8 AM Mass
7 PM Youth Bible
Study
7 PM First
Reconciliation
8 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM HOPE
5:30 PM Mass
6 PM Ladies
Candellight Dinner
7 PM That Man is You
7 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:30 AM
Confessions
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:45 AM PRE
10 AM Mass
11:30A-12:45P PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM TRUTH
7 AM Mass
4:30-5:45 PM PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM RCIA
7 AM Angel
8 AM Mass
Employment
5:30 PM Mass
Network
7 PM HOPE
8 AM Mass
7 PM Youth Bible
Study
7 PM All Council
Meeting
7 PM NAMI meeting
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM That Man is You
7 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:30 AM
Confessions
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
GUESS WHO’S
COMING TO DINNER
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:45 AM PRE
10 AM Mass
11:30A-12:45P PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM TRUTH
7 AM Mass
4:30-5:45 PM PRE
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM RCIA
7 AM Angel
Employment
Network
8 AM Mass
7 PM FAITh class
7 PM Confirmation
meeting
8 AM Mass
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM HOPE
8 PM Worship Music
Holy Hour
5:30 PM Mass
7 PM That Man is You
7 PM Facing Tough
Issues with Father
Travis
7 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8 AM Mass
8:30-9:30 AM
Confessions
12:30 PM HOPE
Tubing Trip
3-4 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass
HNS BOWLING NIGHT
at Bowl 32
in Noblesville
CATHOLIC
TRUTH
Super Bowl Pizza
Fundraiser
SCHOOLS
WEEK
January 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord
SMG SPORTS MINISTRY
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN | 9
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SMG SPORTS
SPORTS MINISTRY
MINISTRY
SMG
SMG School - 896-5582, ext. 1100
2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
VINCE BARNES - Principal
PAT BIDDLECOMBE - Athletic Director
Pat Biddlecombe - Athletic Director
p.biddlecombe@smgonline.org
p.biddlecombe@smgonline.org
TTina
INA U
HLAND -- Assistant
Assistant Athletic
Athletic Director
Director
Uhland
t.uhland@smgonline.org
Use SMG’s Code, 194SMG-IN,
when registering your athletes.
NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
N
In-house Boys/Girls
Basketball
1st-3rd grades Cost: $75
Closes: 1/15/16
In-house Boys Wrestling
K-4th grades Cost: $7
Closes: 1/31/16
In-house Girls Lacrosse
3rd-8th grades Cost: $95
Closes: 1/31/16
CYO Boys Wrestling
5th-8th grades Cost: $95
Closes: 1/31/16
To register, go to smgonline.org/sports
And click on the “To Register Online” link.
NOTE: Registering after a close date may incur late fees
and cause your athlete to be on a waiting list.
NEED SERVICE OR FISH HOURS?
We need help in the gym! It’s easy,
and you’ll see lots of friends! Contact
Tina Uhland for Service Hours (6th grade and older) or
FISH hours. Confirmation candidates, don’t forget to get
those Service Hours!
BOYS & GIRLS IN-HOUSE BASKETBALL
This league is for boys and girls in grades 1-3. The teams
will practice once a week, beginning at the end of January or early February, with games on Saturdays. The season concludes March 19 & 20. The teams are not co-ed.
Teams will be a mix of 1st and 2nd graders, and all 3rd
graders are together. Registration closes January 15!
SMG GIRLS LACROSSE CALL OUT
The SMG Girls Lacrosse Program is offering an information session and clinic January 23. All girls grades 3-8
interested in playing are welcome. Parents new to lacrosse interested in getting more info should attend. An
info session will be followed by set-up drills based on the
athlete’s experience level. (Lacrosse sticks will be provided if you don’t have one.) If you played before, bring
your stick, eye protection, and mouth guard. Players and
coaches from the Guerin Catholic Girls High School Lacrosse Team will demonstrate the game and provide info.
Questions? Contact Greg Cradick, 514-9163, or cradickg@
gmail.com.
IMPORTANT DATES
1/11 NWEA Testing Begins
1/12
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting, 7 pm
1/13
2nd Quarter Awards Celebrations
1/14
Charity Day
PTO Meeting, 8 am
Geography Bee, 3 pm
1/15
High Honor/Honor Roll recognized after Mass
Q2 Report Cards Home
Family Commitment Window Ends, 3 pm
1/18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Flex Day (No School)
1/19
Open Enrollment Opens
OPEN REGISTRATION FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
SMG Catholic School and SMG Preschool invite parishioners to register interested students for the 2016-17
school year during the Open Registration period, which
runs Tuesday, January 19 through Friday, February 5.
Please remember those students currently on the waitlist must re-register to maintain priority on the list. Registration will again be online. More information will be
made available soon.
These are necessary to register a child for Kindergarten:
· child must be 5 years old by September 1
· a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate (unless
Baptized at SMG)
· a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate
· $50 registration fee per family
These are necessary to register a child for Preschool:
· child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1
(for the respective classes)
· $50 registration fee per family
2016-17 FAMILY COMMITMENT
Current SMG School families are required to register
their children for the 2016-17 school year during the
“2016-17 Family Commitment,” which is January 6-15.
All families must complete the survey to let us know
your intent to return, as well as any Kindergartners
who will attend SMG next year as a sibling. Failure to
complete the survey during this period will surrender
your child’s position in his/her class. Incoming Kindergartners must be 5 years old by September 1. The
survey was e-mailed to families January 6. Complete
the survey and turn in your nonrefundable $50/
family fee to the school office by January 15, 3 pm.