February 21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent

February 21, 2016
Second Sunday of Lent
11441 HAGUE RD — FISHERS, IN 46038
(317)842-6778
www.sldmfishers.org
Pastor, Fr . P at Click
Associate Pastor, Fr . Jo shua Jan ko
Parish Hours/Office Info
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-5:00 pm
OFFICE CLOSED WEEKENDS
Emergency Number to reach Priests after
hours: 317-965-6522
Fax Number: 317-576-1932
Mass Schedule
Weekend
Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm
Weekday
Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:00 am
Wednesday
6:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation
Jan. 1 Mary, Mother of God
Aug. 15 Assumption of Mary
Nov. 1 All Saints Day
Dec. 25 Nativity of the Lord
Watch bulletin for time changes.
Transitions in Living—Grieving Life’s
Losses—third Sunday of each month at
3:30 p.m. in lower level of the church
CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
Reconciliation is available every
Wednesday at 5:30pm prior to the 6:30pm
Mass and every Saturday following the
8:00am Mass or by appointment.
The Corporal Works of Mercy are
THE Spiritual Works of Mercy are
these kind acts by which we help
acts of compassion, as listed below,
our neighbors with their material
by which we help our neighbors with
New Parishioners
Our warmest welcome to all who worship
with our parish family, whether long-time
resident or new visitor to our parish. If you
are interested in registering at St. Louis de
Montfort Catholic Church, you may do so
on our website (www.sldmfishers.org) or at
the parish office.
and physical needs:
their emotional and spiritual needs:
Feed the hungry
Counsel the doubtful
Give drink to the thirsty
Instruct the ignorant
Clothe the naked
Admonish sinners
Shelter the homeless
Comfort the afflicted
Visit the sick
Forgive offenses
Visit the imprisoned
Bear wrongs patiently
Bury the dead
Pray for the living and the dead.
Our Mission Statement
Love God
Make Disciples
Serve Christ in the World
Parish Vision Statement
St. Louis de Montfort will be a dynamic
witness of the Gospel and lead others to
embrace the love of God.
Let us take some time to reflect on a different
corporal or spiritual work of mercy each week.
The Second Sunday of Lent. Luke 9:28b-36
It has been 12 days since Ash Wednesday, so technically we have completed about 10 days in our Lenten
Season. Not bad – only 30 days to go until Easter. Lent
is full steam ahead with our time of prayer, fasting,
and almsgiving. Prayer seem s to b e the focus of
this Gospel passage for the Second Sunday of Lent.
We heard today about the account of the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor. The story is familiar.
Jesus too k so m e of H is closest fr iends up th e
mountain to pray. Peter, John, and James might have
wondered why they needed to travel up a mountain to
spend time with Jesus and to pray. I also find it
interesting because it would be on that mountain that
Peter, John, and James were astonished to learn that
Jesus, th eir fr iend an d a m an sim ilar to th em selves, was actually someone who is God in the flesh.
The passage states: “While He was praying H is
face changed in appearance and His clothing became
dazzling white.” What? Wait a minute. Did that just
say what I think it just said? Yes, while Jesus was
praying, Jesus also r evealed to P eter , Jo hn,
and James who He really was.
Dear friends, Jesus is calling us this Lent to join Him
and to pray. We pray so He can reveal Himself to us.
We pray and spend time with Him so He can help us
know who He is really. Yes, Jesus is our friend and He
lived on this earth like we do. But, Jesus is also God in
the flesh w ho ultim ately cam e to give H is life
away for our salvation and to save us from the sins that
we at times struggle with during our lives. You might
have heard the following quote: “Prayer do esn’t
change God – it changes us.” I believe this is an important part of Lent. So, what needs changed in us?
Let’s take this question to Jesus in prayer and ask Him
to help us. We can also heed the words of God the Father fr o m the sam e p assage fr o m S aint Luk e
chapter 9: “This is my chosen Son; listen to Him.” One
of my favorite places for prayer and for listening is our
Perpetual Adoration Chapel – open 24 hours a day and
7 days a week. Jesus is there … Jesus w aits for o ur
presence … Jesus loves u s. Let us pr ay… let us listen.
- Fr. Joshua Janko, Associate Pastor
CARMEL DEANERY PARISHES LENTEN
PENANCE SCHEDULE
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(Penance services begin at 7:00PM)
February 22, Holy Spirit Geist, Fishers
March 1, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carmel
March 7, Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Carmel
March 8, St. Maria Goretti, Westfield
March 14, Sacred Heart, Cicero
March 15, St. Alphonsus Liguori, Zionsville
March 16, Our Lady of Grace, Noblesville
March 17, St. Joseph, Lebanon
March 21, St. John Vianney, Fishers
2016 Stations of the Cross
Lenten Stations of the Cross will be offered on Fridays throughout the
Season of Lent in our Church at 7:00pm. Please join fellow SLDM parishioners in this special time of prayer and meditation journeying
with our Lord on His Way of the Cross. The Conference of Catholic
Bishops website states that "The Stations of the Cross began as the
practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final
journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. Later, for the many who wanted to
pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a
practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently found in almost every church." (—From Popular Devotional Practice) See you Friday!
Prayer
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Readings for the Week of
February 21, 2016
Saturday, February 20, 2016
5:00 pm Vigil † Robert Stephanak,
requested by the Stephanak Family
Sunday, February 21, 2016
7:30 am † Elnora Holmes,
requested by the McCowan Family
9:00 am
For the People of the Parish
11:30 am † Joan Scheidler,
requested by Liz Wheeler and Family
5:00 pm † Ernie Berg, requested by SLDM
Monday, February 22, 2016
6:30 a.m. † Sylvester Kempen,
requested by the Doll Family
8:00 am
Ir en e Mo ntfor t,
requested by Catherine Mueller
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
6:30 am
Special Intention, requested by Vivien Mohr
8:00 am † Virginia Thompson,
requested by William Weichman
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
6:30 am † Jennifer Maginot,
requested by the Zerla Family
8:00 am
For the Permanent Diaconate,
requested by Steve & LaDonna Seitz
6:30 pm
Allan McCauley, requested by SLDM
Thursday, February 25, 2016
6:30 a.m. † Joseph Bonofiglio,
requested by Paulina Anthony
8:00 a.m. Special Intention, requested by Mary Ward
Friday, February 26, 2016
6:30 a.m.
Sp ecial Intention , r equ ested by SLDM
8:00 a.m. Mrs. Schuster & her family,
requested by the PTO
Saturday, February 27, 2016
8:00 am † David Powers,
requested by Chris Powers & Family
5:00 pm Vigil Scott Sirk, requested by Kate Sirk
Sunday, February 28, 2016
7:30 am † Isabelle Romano,
requested by Kathleen Goudreau
9:00 am
Allan McCauley, requested by the Zerla Family
11:30 am
Fo r th e Peo ple of th e P ar ish
5:00 pm
Jack Harney, requested by Mary Kay Harney
Mass intentions are available. Stipend is $10. Please see the
receptionist in the parish office.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of:
Ryan Edward Schrader, much loved son of Robert and Sandy
Salvatore John Rossi, uncle to John (Amy Delucia),
Joshua, Jillian and Jack
Gregg Ferrin, father of Polly and Anthony (Tony)
Bonacuse and grandfather of Ian
Nellie Schneider, mother of Kim Schneider and
Karen Brown; widow of † Harold Schneider
Word of the passing of Lawrence Doherty, father of our
Bishop Timothy Doherty, reached us as the bulletin went
to print. Please check our parish website to participate in
a spiritual bouquet (collection of prayers) to be sent to
Bishop Doherty and his family at this time of grieving and
transition for their father into eternal life on behalf of the
Saint Louis de Montfort Catholic Community in Fishers.
Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/
Phil 3:17--4:1 /Lk 9:28b-36
Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13, 17b-28/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 21:33-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11/
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9
New for the Jubilee Year of Mercy is the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation being offered
every Wednesday at 5:30pm in addition to Saturday's at 8:30am. Forgive and be forgiven!
Adoration Chapel:
"Please consider becoming a regular adorer in our Perpetual
Adoration Chapel. You can commit to once a month, once a
week, every other week...it's up to you. The goal is to have
two people to commit to each hour. As of now, we have
almost every hour filled with at least one adorer, but two
would is ideal. If you want more information or have
questions, please contact Jerilyn at 997-2411 or
jikunkel@yahoo.com. There is also a sign up on the parish
website at www.sldmfishers.org under the home page,
Adoration sign-up.
Jesus is waiting...
Hours needing adorers:
Monday
Fridays
1-2 AM
1-2 PM
(need 1st and 3rd weeks) (need every other week)
2-3 AM
4-5 PM
(need weekly)
(need weekly)
Tuesday
1-2 AM
(need weekly)
Wednesday
7-8 AM
(need weekly, during
the winter)
5-6 PM
(need weekly)
Sunday
2-3 AM
(need weekly)
8-9 AM
(need 2nd week only)
Noon-1
(need every other week)
1-2 PM
(need 5th week only)
6-7 PM
(need 5th week only)
Pray the Holy Rosary
You are invited to join in the prayer of the Holy Rosary
for the Jubilee Year of Mercy every day at 2:45 p.m. to
coincide with the Daily Rosary that will be prayed each
day at Saint Peter's Square in Rome. Please join fellow
parishioners of Saint Louis de Montfort Catholic Community in the Church each day. We have much to pray
for in this Year of Mercy, for our families, and for all
our needs.
We need parish leaders to sign up for the Year of
Mercy daily rosary!
Visit the SLDM Website to sign up today!
Service
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Food Pantry
Thank you so much for the donations you have been
making to the SLDM Food Pantry! Although the
number of families served continue to increase, our
shelves are staying stocked due to your generosity!!!
Any food/cleaning supplies/toiletries are appreciated; however, the list below has a few items for which
we have particular need:
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Canned Fruit & Vegetables
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Canned Soup
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Toilet Paper
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Brown Paper Bags
Stewardship: Time, Talent &
Treasure
Time... Stewardship Reflection
Peter, James, and John wanted to build a “booth” for Jesus and just stay on the mountain where His transfiguration took place. But the Son of God, the Chosen One,
knew that He must instead keep moving toward His crucifixion. We, too, must rise from worship and do what we
can to hasten the coming of the kingdom.
Total Mass Attendance
For the weekend of February 14, 2016….….................2,218
Talent... Stewardship Ministries
Food Pantry Hours:
Tuesday 12:00-2:00 pm Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm
Saturday 10:00-11:30 am
Dear Parishioner,
Just a reminder that Fruitful Har-
vest 2014 will end this year and
Fruitful Harvest 2016 will begin in
September. The last statement reminder will be sent in August 2016.
We’d like to thank the Knights of Columbus who started
fish fries now thru Lent. Bring the whole family on Friday
nights to Craig Willy Hall starting at 5:30pm and enjoy
fabulous food and fellowship with other parishioners.
Again, we appreciate the Knights service to our parish and
greater community.
Treasure... Saint Louis de Montfort Tithe
(10%
of
weekly
basket
collections)
This Month’s Tithe: Propagation of the Faith, Aid to
the Church in Central & Eastern Europe, Sally Burton
Food Pantry, Appeal for the Support of the Catholic
Press, Birthright of Cicero
Last Month, Each Recipient Received
Fiscal Year Total For All Tithes
$
$
4,086.00
120,373.00
Fund Donations
and St. Louis de Montfort.
Donations to the SLDM Educational Foundation
Endowment Fund can be mailed to: SLDM Accounting •
P.O. Box 30 • Fishers, IN 46038. M ak e you r check
payable to: St. Louis de Montfort Educational Foundation,
Inc. Please contact our office if you have any questions at
317-842-6778.
Brazil Mission news…
Financial Update
Please help our parish by fulfilling your pledge. If you have
not made a pledge please consider doing so today.
Thank you for your continued support to Fruitful Harvest
Is this the year you travel to our Sister Parish (St. Joseph’s)
in Brazil on our annual parish mission trip? For those feeling called or interested in learning more, mark your calendars for a mandatory 2016 travel meeting on Wednesday,
March 16 at the home of Margaret and Larry Healy. If you’d
like more information but can’t attend the meeting or if you
simply need directions to the Healy’s, please contact Jon
Zatkulak (501-3862 or at jzcubs@yahoo.com). Please note
travel grants will be available to help defer trip costs if fi-
nances are a challenge. Details will be announced at the
March meeting. Whether you travel or not, your continued
prayers and support of our international mission efforts are
greatly appreciated.
02/14/16 Fiscal YTD
Weekly parishioner envelopes
$ 41,744 $ 767,413
Online Donations
$ 11,112
$ 402,648
Visitor envelopes & loose cash
$ 2,363 $ 85,629
Total collected (before parish tithe) $ 55,219 $ 1,255,690
$(1,110,000)
$ 145,690
Cardinal 50/50 Club
There were no winners drawn for the weeks of January
31st or February 7th. The number drawn was 2273. The
current rollover jackpot is $16,275.
All registered parishioners may enter the weekly drawing
by putting $5.00 in the Cardinal 50/50 envelope from
your bi-monthly packet or the Cardinal 50/50 envelopes
found in the Narthex.
All proceeds from the 50/50 go to
our parish school fund.
Faith Formation
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Adult Faith Formation
Adult Confirmation
Upcoming Cursillo Retreats
Are you an adult who never received your Sacrament of
Give your heart to Jesus by attending the CURSILLO retreat at SonRise Retreat Center in Anderson, IN, March 10
- 13 for men, and March 31 - April 3 for women. Applications to attend the retreat will be on the bulletin board in
the Narthex. Space is limited so return your application to
Ollie or Karen Schierholz as soon as possible. If you need
more information, contact Ollie or Karen at 578-8465 or
schierholz@juno.com
Confirmation? Adult Confirmation sacramental formation
is
now
meeting.
Please
contact
Beth
Craig
at
bcraig@sldmfishers.org or 317-842-6778 ext.215 for more
information.
SoulCore is Now
Offered at SLDM!
Please join us this Thursday at 7pm in the Youth Ministry
Center. All those in their 20’s & 30’s are welcome!
Want to know what is going on in Young Adult Ministry at
SLDM? Sign up for the Weekly Email Update! Contact Beth
at bcraig@sldmfishers.org today!
Marriage Encounter
Weekend
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is not just
for married couples. As Marriage is a Sacrament, so is Holy Orders, and as a husband
and wife need to work at their relationship, so does a Priest.
His spouse is his people, the Church. Equally, members of a
Religious Order need to work at their relationship with their
fellow members. So encourage your Priest(s) and Sisters to
experience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.
Marriage Encounter Weekends will be at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis April 29 to May 1, 2016,
and at the Clarion Hotel, Clarksville from February 5-7,
2016. For more information, contact Dave or Donna Roller
at 317-849-1039 or visit www.wwme.org.
Indiana
Catholic
Conference
Women's
will be held on March 19th at the
Marriott in Downtown Indianapolis hosted by the Marian
Center and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. A great day is
planned with great speakers, Archbishop Tobin to celebrate
Mass, a great luncheon buffet and lots booths. We are asking for groups to form from each parish, and there will be
V.I.P. seating for the largest group and a prize as well. It is
a great day and way to experience the love of God in your
lives and also how to be a part of spreading the Mercy of
God in this Year of Mercy. To find out more go to http://
www.indianacatholicwomen.com/ or call: 317-888-0873.
Men and women of all ages are
invited. No experience is necessary. Join us every Wednesday
from 7-8pm in the All Saints Room. SoulCore is a contemporary core workout that pairs exercise with meditation on
the mysteries and virtues of the rosary. It is a NEW world
wide movement steeped in Catholicism. Each movement is an
invitation to core strengthening, stretching and isometric
exercises. If you have any questions, please email
marie.povlinski@gmail.com or visit www.SoulCore.com.
New On-Line Resource for Faith
Formation, www.FORMED.org
We are excited to announce that our parish has subscribed
to a dynamic new online platform called FORMED. Every
parishioner will have 24/7 access to Catholic videos, movies,
books, and audio for FREE. Explore the Catholic faith, the
deepest meaning of marriage, bible studies, and inspiring
audio talks. And you’ll find presenters like Dr. Tim Gray,
Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, Chris Stefanick, Dr. Scott
Hahn and a lot more. They’re all part of our parish subscription. It truly is the Catholic faith-on demand.
Visit www.FORMED.org and type in the parish code
QDFJ6B. Enjoy!
10th Annual Holy Family
Catholic Conference
Register now to attend the 10th Annual Holy Family Catholic
Conference, March 12-13, 2016 in Kokomo, IN. The conference is sponsored by the Diocese of Lafayette, St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital and the Kokomo Knights of Columbus.
Highlights include:
 Nationally Renowned Catholic Speakers
 Mass with Bishop Emeritus Wm. Higi & Very Rev. Ted
Dudzinski
 Mass/Adoration/Reconciliation
 H.S. & M.S. Program & Speakers
 Kids’ Corner for ages 3-11
 Child Care ages 1-2
 Two break-out talks in Spanish
Visit www.HolyFamilyConference.org for more information
and/or to register. For more information please call St.
Joan of Arc Parish at 765-865-9964 or St. Patrick Parish at
765-452-6021.
Faith Formation
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Youth Ministry
Encounter (high school) will be on the following
Sundays after the 5pm Mass until 8 pm.
Feb 21
Feb 28
March 6
March 13 Passion Practice
March 20 Passion Practice
March 27 Passion Play
June 17-19 Franciscan
Summer Conference
July 10-15 Summer
Mission Trip
Confirmation meetings in the Youth
Ministry Center from 3-5pm Mass
- February 21
- April 14 Parent Mass
- April 16 rehearsal @ 3pm in Church
- April 17 Confirmation Liturgy @ 2:30pm
Junior High Youth Ministry is offered the following times this year:
Sunday— 3:00-4:15p.m. & 6:15-7:30p.m.
Thursday— 6-7:15p.m.
Please register at: www.sldmym.com
Children & Family Ministries
Through the waters of Baptism,
please welcome to our
faith community:
Beverlee Rose Braun
Benjamin Thomas Brubbaker
Olivia Grace Kinsey
Colleen Margaret Stevens
Children’s Sacramental
Formation—Is your child past 2nd grade and
has not yet completed the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation or Eucharist? Please contact us so we can discuss
your children’s preparation and readiness for these important
sacraments, at amay@sldmfishers.org, or ext 310.
Religious Education
Volunteer Opportunity
Our Religious Education program is in need of volunteers
willing to serve as occasional substitute catechists for grades
PreK through 5. Our Sunday morning classes meet from
10:15-11:15 am and our Monday evening classes meet from
6:30-7:30 pm. Substitutes are provided with the materials
they need for the class for which they would be subbing. This is an intermittent volunteer position, not needed
each week. If you have any questions or would be interested
in serving in this capacity, please contact Aimee May at
amay@sldmfishers.org. All volunteers who minister to children must complete the diocesan child safety program "Safe
and Sacred" which includes completing a background
check. Safe and Sacred can be accessed at https://
safeandsacred-dol-in.org/login/index.php
Attention 1st Grade Parents
Did you know your child MUST be enrolled in the parish school or Religious Education during 1st grade, or they will not be
able to prepare to receive the sacraments of reconciliation or Eucharist in 2nd grade? This is a new requirement of our diocese, and we want everyone to know about it! Please contact the Religious Ed. office at 842-6778, ext. 311 with any questions
or to enroll your child in 1st grade religious education.
Hospitality
DID YOU KNOW THAT CYO
Welcome!
Please welcome the following to our faith community:
SPORTS
Michael & Jennifer Blair (Amelia, Madeline, William)
SPREADING
THE
MESSAGE
OF
MERCY THROUGH 40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Looking for a way for yourself or your family to share in
the Jubilee Year of Mercy as proclaimed by Pope Francis? A beautiful opportunity to practice the spiritual work
of mercy of praying for the living and the dead, especially
during Lent, is our fourth local 40 Days for Life Campaign.
Join us, just northeast of the Fishers Target, at the Fishers
Planned Parenthood, 8937 Technology Drive. For many at
our fall campaign, this was their first time to participate in
pro-life ministry and they enjoyed the peaceful, prayerful
atmosphere. The prayer vigil will take place from Ash
Wednesday, February 10 through Palm Sunday, March
20; Monday-Saturday 7AM-7PM and Sundays noon7PM. We gather to give public witness to the sacredness of
life and to pray for all involved – women, men, babies,
Planned Parenthood employees, those who are suffering
from a past abortion and ourselves- that we might all be
more fully converted to the Truth of the precious gift of life.
About 20 "winter warriors" braved the frigid temperatures
at our Opening Rally, over half of whom came to pray for
the very first time! There are still many open vigil hours
available for YOU throughout the remainder of Lent and
God will surely bless you for your sacrifice and witness. We
also have two special events:
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Youth/Family Rally Saturday, February 27th at noon at
the Fishers Planned Parenthood, led by Guerin Catholic
Teens4Life
Closing Speaker and Supper Sunday, March 20th at
6 PM in the Craig Willy Hall
Each event will feature a compelling personal witness to
God’s mercy and faithfulness, including the powerful
motivational speaker, SLDM's own Karen Volpe, as our
closing event speaker. Please join us for these hopefilled stories and invite family and friends – a wonderful
way to evangelize! Questions - contact Rosie Zatkulak at
317-294-5553/ rzatkulak@sbcglobal.net or Kathy Sheek
at 317-508-3631/ mksheek@hotmail.com. For more information
go
to
www.40daysforlife.com/fishers/
or www.facebook.com/fishers40dfl/.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
Are you pro-life? Busy with kids or grandchildren? Do you
have 3 hours a week to commit to helping someone in a crisis pregnancy? Birthright emergency pregnancy center in Cicero will be offering a training class on Thursday, February 18 at
1:30 - 5 p.m. The class is free. If you are interested, please
contact Elizabeth Bridgewater at 317-509-0355 for more
information. Thank you!
ARE
FOR
ALL
PARISHIONERS?
Elizabeth Walkey (Douglas)
Rose Nelson
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CYO AND MINI CARDINAL SPORTS REGISTRATION
IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING SPORTS:
 Boys Lacrosse (grades 3-8)
 CYO Co-ed Track & Field (grades 3-8)
 Mini Cardinal Co-ed Soccer (grades JK-3)
To register, go to www.sldmfishers.org, go to Athletics and
click on Athlete Registration.
Save the Date! 8th Grade Sports Banquet!!
Mark your calendar now for the Class of 2016, 8th Grade
Sports Banquet, to take place on Friday, May 20 th at 6:30
p.m. in Craig Willy Hall. Invitations will be mailed in April.
CATHOLIC SCOUT RETREAT
Scout retreat “Close Encounters with God” will be held on
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Grace Church in
Noblesville from 9am until 3pm. All scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub
Scouts and Boy Scouts, from grades K-12 are invited. There
will be games, stories, prayers, songs and Mass. The theme
is “The Luminous Mysteries”. The cost is $5.00 and adults
are free. Bring a sack lunch, drinks will be provided. To
register, contact Steve Chatot at bigbear96@comcast.net
or 765-286-5093. Registration deadline is March 7, 2016.
Double
the
Love—February
is Matching Gift Month!
Matching gifts can double or even triple the impact of your
gift to educational institutions like St. Louis de Montfort
Catholic School. Some companies will match volunteer
hours as well as gifts made by retirees. More than 15,000
companies and subsidiaries have a program that matches
gifts made to support education. In fact 1 in 10 companies
has a matching gift program.
We have a new matching gift search tool on the website to
check whether your company offers a matching gift program (under “Support”) and simply type your employer’s
name in the box. If your company matches gifts—the specifics of the program will be detailed (including match ratio,
eligibility, contact information, etc.). Some companies even
have online forms accessible from the detail page to submit
electronically.
If you or your spouse works for Liberty Mutual—they have
the Give with Liberty Program which matches 50 cents on
every dollar that employees donate through online pledging
or payroll deduction. Gifts made to the Sally Burton Food
Pantry ar e eligible fo r this pr ogr am !
Hospitality
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Guerin Catholic High
School News
Cathedral High School Placement Test Summer Academy
Current 7th graders who want to maximize their potential
for success on the High School Placement Test might want
to consider Cathedral’s Placement Test Summer Academy.
For only $85 for students who register by May 1, students
can take a practice placement test on a Monday, receive direct instruction from math and English teachers for three
days, and take another practice test on a Friday. Plus, students now receive a free test prep book ($20 value) at the
end of the course! Prepare for success on the test, and earn
scores that can be used for admission and/or merit scholarships during 8th grade. Choose from mornings or afternoons during one of the two weeks—June 13-17 or July 1115. Visit www.gocathedral.com/hsptacademy or call (317)
968-7370 to learn more!
ADULT SCOUTER AWARDS
Nominations are now being accepting by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for Girl Scout and Boy Scout
Adult Scouter Awards. These are presented to those adults
working with the youth on their scout religious awards for
two or more years. Nomination forms may be obtained
from Trudie Wanchow at stvbeth@att.net or Steve Chatot at
bigbear96@comcast.net. Trudie should receive all nominations and required letters by March 15, 2016. Those selected by the committee will receive their award from Bishop
Doherty at the Bishop’s Dinner on May 14, 2016.
A DAY WITH JOE REITZ!
Mark your calendar today for our 8th Annual Day with Joe
Reitz, for boys in grades 1 through 5, to be held on Saturday,
February 27 from 2-7 p.m. New this year – All Pro
Dad!
Cost is $40/camper, $20/sibling ($60 max/
family). Registration forms are available in the parish office.
For
more
information,
please
e-mail
cyo@sldmfishers.org. Registration deadline is February 15,
so register today!
Catholic Support For Persons
Dealing With Same Sex Attraction
Courage is a Catholic spiritual support community for persons with same sex attraction. It aims to assist men
and women with SSA—and their families— in dealing with
same sex attractions in light of the moral and spiritual
teachings of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you
know would like more information, contact Fr. Adam Mauman at amauman@stcharlesperu.org or (765) 473-5543.
Additional information is available at http://couragerc.org/
Please join us this Sunday in
Craig Willy Hall after the
7:30 & 9am Masses.

Bus Service for 2016-17
Guerin Catholic High School is excited to announce that
it will be providing bus service to and from St. Louis de
Montfort and Holy Spirit Geist Parishes beginning in
the 2016-17 school year.
More detailed information regarding this service will be
forthcoming after the first of the year.
ADMISSIONS NEWS
Applications will be accepted after the December 15 priority
deadline on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply online
at www.GuerinCatholic.org/admissions.
Learn, Grow and Serve
by Becoming a Stephen
Minister
Do you have gifts for caring, encouragement,
and listening? If so, please prayerfully consider
becoming a Stephen Minister. St. Louis de Montfort will be
training another class of Stephen Ministers beginning this
fall. Stephen Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support and care to people who are going through a difficult
time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization,
unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. To find out more about becoming
a Stephen Minister please contact Mary Lou Fischer at
mlfischer@sldmfishers.org
or
Jeff
Oelker
at
joelker@sldmfishers.org to talk with you about how we
can connect the person you know with one of our Stephen
Ministers.
Pathways to Healing from
Divorce
The next session of Pathways to Healing from Divorce will
begin at 7:00PM Wednesday, March 30, at Guerin Catholic
High School. This program is for any man or woman seeking healing and peace following a divorce. The confidential
nine week session provides participants with valuable spiritual tools that are needed to recover and move forward.
Pathways is a program founded on the faithful teachings of
the Church. For questions and to sign up, contact
plunsford@guerincatholic.org or slaytonj@olmc1.org.
Reflection Day for Music
Ministers with Charlie Gardner
April 23, 9 am-noon at Our Lady
of Grace, Noblesville
The Office for Divine Worship and the Catechumenate will
sponsor a Reflection Day for Music Ministers entitled The
Power of Music in Proclaiming the Joy of the Gospel. Facilitated by Charlie Gardner, retired Director of Liturgical Music and Worship for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and
using examples from Pope Francis’ Exhortation, The Joy of
the Gospel, this presentation will explore ways for liturgical
musicians to increase their dedication to the joy of our faith,
while helping the community recover the “freshness of the
Gospel” through the art of music and song.
For more information, please contact David Young at
dyoung@sldmfishers.org or 317-842-6778.
Hospitality
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Knights News (Knights
of Columbus 6923):

 The next opportunity to join the Knights
of Columbus will be Monday, Feb 22 at Craig
Willy Hall, with the ceremony starting at
7:30pm. If you are interested in learning
more about becoming a Knight, please contact Jim
Harris at 317-418-3924 or Tom Gorgol at 317-219-9718.
The Knights Fish Fry and Lenten Dinner continues on
Friday, Feb 19 from 5:30-7:30pm. As a reminder, we
have an expanded menu, with pasta, salad and soup,
cheese pizza and other side dishes in addition to our
famous fried fish. Dine in or carry out is available.
Prices: Adult - $8, Children 3-12 - $4, Family Max is
$30. Remember that your support of our fish fry’s
helps to fund many Knight’s activities, including support of the Seminarians of our Diocese.
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life-changing LENT?
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All you have to do is sign up at
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Babysitters Wanted
Do you love spending time with infants and toddlers? The
Mothers of Young Children Ministry is seeking babysitters
on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10-11:30
am from now through May. Pay is $15/hr. Please contact
Mary Lou Fischer at mlfischer@sldmfishers.org.
S a v e
t h e
d a t e !
The MIB Serra Series will take place at noon on Saturday,
June 4, 2016, in Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The priests of
our diocese will play the seminarians in a softball game, and
all ticket sales for this event benefit the Diocesan Seminarian Fund. At just $5 per ticket or $20 per family it’s a family
-friendly deal you won’t want to miss! VIP seating is available and sponsors are being sought – for details contact kokomoserra@yahoo.com. Like us on Facebook at Serra Club
of Kokomo to help spread the word! Batter up!
St. Anne’s Guild
(Membership is open to mature adults, parishioners and friends.)
The Guild will hold is monthly meeting March
4, 2016. There will be a "bring-a-dish" luncheon after the 11:00 AM Mass. Remember it is
Lent-no meat!
We will be holding Stations of the Cross at 10:30AM on
the 16th of March. Then we will be going to the Olive Gardens in Castleton for lunch; reservations for 11:30 AM. If
interested, call Kathleen Goudreau at 317-578-1957.
Sunday, February 21
9:30 a.m.
Breaking Open the Word
Merton Rm
10:15 a.m.
Religious Ed Classes
School
1:00 p.m.
RCIA Adapted for Children St. Elizabeth Seton
3:00 p.m.
Confirmation Formation
All Saints Rm.
3:30 p.m.
Closing the Circle of Care
LL Kitchen
Monday, February 22
9:00 p.m.
Gospel of Matthew
Merton Rm.
2:45 p.m.
Rosary
Main Sanctuary
3:00 p.m.
AYS
Craig Willy Hall
6:30 p.m.
Religious Ed Classes
School
7:00 p.m.
Gospel of Matthew
Merton Rm.
7:00 p.m.
Women’s CRHP
Tuesday, February 23
2:00 p.m.
Adoration & Benediction Main Sanctuary
2:45 p.m.
Rosary
Main Sanctuary
3:00 p.m.
AYS
Craig Willy Hall
6:00 p.m.
Wrestling Practice
Craig Willy Hall
6:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry Supervision
7:00 p.m.
RCIA
Merton Rm.
Wednesday, February 24
2:45 p.m.
Rosary
Main Sanctuary
3:00 p.m.
AYS
Craig Willy Hall
6:00 p.m.
Wrestling Practice
Craig Willy Hall
7:00 p.m.
Financial Peace
Merton Rm.
Thursday, February 25
9:15 a.m.
Untold Blessings
Merton Rm.
2:45 p.m.
Rosary
Main Sanctuary
3:00 p.m.
AYS
Craig Willy Hall
6:00 p.m.
Wrestling Practice
Craig Willy Hall
7:00 p.m.
Men’s CRHP
8:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
Craig Willy Hall
Friday, February 26
2:45 p.m.
Rosary
Main Sanctuary
3:00 p.m.
AYS
Craig Willy Hall
6:00 p.m.
33 Days to Morning Glory
St. Lawrence
Saturday, February 27
8:00 a.m.
Wrestling Practice
Craig Willy Hall
12:00 p.m.
Joe Reitz Day
Craig Willy Hall
www.sldmfishers.org
Plan to attend the Indiana
Holy Family Conference
March 12-13, Kokomo High School, Kokomo, IN
Outstanding Catholic speakers and activities for everyone
in the family!
Presenters include: Dr. Edward Sri, Fr. Scott Traynor, Danielle Rose, Fr. Nick Monco, O.P., Very Rev. Ted Dudzinski,
and Sr. Mary Gretchen Hoffman, R.S.M, M.D.
Registration Fees (includes two meals)
Single adult: $50 /High School Youth: $30
Married Couples: $100 / Family: $135
Fees increase after 2/23
Kids’ Corner registration deadline is 2/29
Register online at: www.HolyFamilyConference.org
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Parish Information
Parish Staff
Pastor, Fr . Pat Click
Associate Pastor & Director of Liturgy
Fr. Joshua Janko…………………………………………………..ext. 242
Email ................................................ frjanko@sldmfishers.org
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Wednesday at 5:30pm prior to the 6:30pm Mass and every Saturday
following the 8:00am Mass or by appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
……………………………………………………………...ext. 233
Email... ..............................................joelker@sldmfishers.org
To arrange for anointing, call the parish office.
Mary Lou Fischer ........................................................ ext. 227
Email ............................................ mlfischer@sldmfishers.org
Coordinator of Outreach & Stewardship
Scott Bernhardt ........................................................... ext. 294
Email ......................................... sbernhardt@sldmfishers.org
Mardi de Montfort Office
Carole Thor/Susan Wagner ............................................................. ext. 213
Email .................................................. mardi@sldmfishers.org
Communications Coordinator
Amanda Kizer ....................................................(765)617-2143
Email…………………………………………..akizer@sldmfishers.org
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Reid Leazier………………………………………………………..ext. 232
Email……………………………………………rleazier@sldmfishers.org
Coordinator of Children’s Religious Education
Aimee May………………………………………………………....ext. 310
Email………………………………………...……amay@sldmfishers.org
Parish Receptionist
Email ........................................ receptionist@sldmfishers.org
If you or another parishioner is sick and/or homebound
and would like to receive the Eucharist, please contact Fr.
Joshua Janko at frjanko@sldmfishers.org.
............................................................. ext. 240
Email ............................................ sschrader@sldmfishers.org
Please call the priest or church office prior to making any
funeral arrangements with a funeral director. This
ensures that a priest and the church will be available. To
preplan a funeral prayer service and/or Mass, please
contact
the
parish
office
at
842-6778.
................................................ ext. 215
Email .................................................. bcraig@sldmfishers.org
Accounting Manager
Bob Stephanak .............................................................ext. 241
Email .........................................bstephanak@sldmfishers.org
Director of Music Ministries
David Young……………………………………………………….ext. 234
Email ................................................dyoung@sldmfishers.org
Office Phone…………………..….317-842-6778
Fax Number………….…………….317-576-1932
SLDM School
Office Hours Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Phone (317) 842-1125
Fax
(317) 842-1126
Principal
Scott Stewart ext. 301
Email sstewart@sldmfishers.org
Secretary
Teri Johnson/Heidi Clarke
ext. 300
Email secretary@sldmfishers.org
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Podlogar..
ext. 300
Email jpodlogar@sldmfishers.org
Director of Development and Marketing
Maggie Fox……………………………………………………..ext. 244
Email………………………………………..mfox@sldmfishers.org
Parish Council—
parishcouncil@sldmfishers.org
Angie Bailey………………………………………….(317)557-7337
Patty Hagen ..................................................(317)577-2930
Dan Hubbard .............................................. (317)402-4990
Gloria Hughey…………………………………….…(317)842-4189
Jerome LaReau ........................................... (317) 574-0301
Buddy Lerose............................................... (317) 517-4256
John McCurdy ............................................. (317) 294-1739
Mike Mewborn……………………………………...(317)753-6692
Doug Moore……………..……………………………(317)345-7158
Pat Morrissey ........................................... ...(317)841-0282
Katie Wilson………………………………………….(317)496-0845
Holy Communion
Baptism for
Children
Infants
and
Parents of children who need Baptism or children who are
past grade 2 preparation and not yet in jr. high school,
and need the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist,
please see the parish website. Please note that Baptisms
are offered on the second and fourth Sundays at 1 p.m.
Weddings
Funerals
RCIA
Sessions are Tuesdays from 7-8:30PM in the Merton Room.
Contact Sandy Schrader at sschrader@sldmfishers.org if you
are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.
Sacramental Preparation—If you
have any teens from the ages of 12-17 in need of Sacramental Prep please contact Reid Leazier - Coordinator of
Youth Ministry: rleazier@sldmfishers.org. This would
include Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, and
Confirmation.
Hearing assistance equipment available in the Sacristy upon request.
Parish Facilities Usage
•
• All events must be requested in writing. Forms are available in the parish office.
•
• All adults participating in events with youth under 18 yrs.
of age must have completed the Safe and Sacred Certification.
Crisis Pregnancy—Free Ultrasound/Post Abortion Counseling:
Pregnant? Need help? Hurt by abortion? Call the Gabriel
Project toll-free at 1-877-734-2444 confidentially, anytime,
day or night.
Bulletin Announcements: Any bulletin
announcements are to be sent for approval to your particular staff representative. Please do not send announcements
directly to Amanda Kizer. If you aren’t sure who your staff
representative is, then send the announcement to Jeff
Oelker at joelker@sldmfishers.org (staff bulletin editor).
Bulletin announcements will typically run for two weeks.