St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church - MINISTRY GUIDE -

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR

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.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to make a Christ Renews His Parish Weekend, I highly recommend that you consider doing so. This can be one of the very best Faith experiences of your life! Here at St. Maria Goretti we rely heavily on the Christ Renews His Parish process to keep building community and to keep uniting us to Christ and to one another.

In Christ, Fr. Kevin Haines

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The Kingdom

“The Kingdom of Heaven, O man, requires no other price than yourself. The value of it is yourself. Give yourself for it and you shall have it.” St. Augustine

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Come Build God’s Kingdom!

Index of Ministries

Ministries Pages Ministries Pages

Sacramental Prep 4 Helping Those in Need (cont’d) 8-11 Baptism Reaching Out To College Kids (ROCK) Becoming Catholic (RCIA) Respect Life Ministry Confirmation St. Francis Ministry for the Sick First Reconciliation & First Communion Shepherd’s Gate Food Pantry Marriage St. Vincent de Paul Faith & Prayer Enrichment 5-7 Parish Service 11-12 Adult Bible Study Decorators Bible Basics Donuts & Coffee Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Italian Festival Cursillo Landscape Committee Elijah Cup (Prayer for Vocations) Librarian/Historian Eucharistic Adoration Meals Ministry Faith & Froth Spring Fling Natural Family Planning Community Building 12-14 Parish Mission Altar Rosary Society (Women’s Group) Soulcore Basic Christian Communities (Small Groups) Service at Mass 7-8 Holy Name Society (Men’s Group) Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Marriage Ministry Ministers of Welcome Silver Angels (55+) Music Young Families Ministry Nursery Co-op Youth & Children’s Ministry 14-17 Readers HOPE (7th & 8th Grade) Servers Parish Religious Education (PRE) Welcome Committee Scouts Helping Those in Need 8-11 Sisterhood of Marietta Angel Employment Network SMG School & Preschool Early Saints Ministry Sports Ministry Grief Support Ministry Temple Knights of the Holy Eucharist HELP Committee TRUTH (High School) International Mission Trip Youth Bible Study

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FAITh classes which meet once a month from Sacramental Prep 7:00-9:00pm. Once completed, you are ready Becoming Catholic (RCIA) to begin Confirmation formation which in- Are you thinking of joining the Catholic cludes monthly formation meetings, complet- Church? We are so glad God led you here in ing required coursework and attending a man- your faith journey and are here to help in any datory Confirmation retreat. way we can. Each year, we facilitate a for- Contact: Leslie Mimms, confirma- mation program for those who are discerning [email protected] whether to become Catholic. This program is Webpage: www.smgonline.org/confirmation called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This process begins each August, and First Reconciliation and First Communion typically concludes in May after individuals are Formal preparation for First Reconciliation and baptized and/or confirmed into full commun- First Communion is a two-year process, usual- ion with the Catholic Church on Holy Saturday ly culminating in the participation of First Rec- during the Easter Vigil. Meetings are held on onciliation in January and reception of the Eu- Monday evenings from 7-9 pm in the Parish charist in May of the child’s 2nd grade school Office Narthex. For children over the age of year. Children need to have either attended a seven, the RCIA process is adapted for chil- Catholic school or be enrolled in our Parish dren. Religious Education (PRE) program for both Contact: Connie Anderson, 1st and 2nd grade. Children starting after the [email protected] 1st Grade will need to complete two years of Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ preparation. A recent copy of the candidate's becoming-catholic baptismal certificate is also required. Contact: Sue Maue, [email protected] Baptism Webpage: www.smgonline.org/eucharist We love to celebrate baptisms with you and bring children into God’s family. Baptism is Marriage always based on faith and infant baptisms are We prepare engaged couples for the Sacrament based on the faith of the parent(s). For this of Matrimony through an important process of reason, at least one parent must be a practic- mentorship. Whether it be through your meet- ing Catholic and have the intention of raising ing with one of our priests, matching you with the child in the Faith. Required Baptismal another married couple to prepare for a life- Preparation classes are held on the third Sat- long commitment, or helping you arrange your urday of each month at 10am. Godparents are wedding day through our Wedding Coordina- encouraged to attend as well! If you want to tor, our goal is to make your wedding a memo- schedule a Baptism, call the Parish Office to rable experience of the sacrament. Weddings get started. held at St. Maria Goretti are offered on Satur- Contact: Parish Office, (317) 867-3213 days at 2:30pm, with rehearsals held on Fri- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/baptism days from 6:00-7:00pm. Contact: Parish Office, (317) 867-3213 Confirmation Webpage: www.smgonline.org/marriage Confirmation completes, strengthens and per- fects the graces and gifts that children receive at Baptism. Preparation for Confirmation is a two-year process which can begin during the 9th grade or after. The first year is a prerequi- site foundational year as a Freshman either through attending a Catholic high school, par- ticipating in TRUTH, or participating in our

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Faith & Prayer Enrichment Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Our parish has largely been built on the fruits Adult Bible Study of Christ Renews His Parish. It is a Spiritual A weekly Bible Study is offered in the Fall and Renewal weekend that occurs every 6 months. Spring on Wednesday evenings and Thursday Weekends start on Saturday morning and fin- mornings where you can learn more about ish on Sunday afternoon. Participants don’t God's Word with fellow parishioners. Scripture need to worry about anything during the week- study for adults is designed to help one grow end. For example, great food and snacks are in the faith as we explore the Bible in the com- provided, so you can just relax, meet some munity of the parish family. It not only pro- new people, and take a break from the day to vides an intellectual understanding but also day activities that keep you too busy to think an avenue to deepen one's prayer life through about your faith life. Give God a weekend and God's Word. Registration is requested, but you won’t regret it! walk-ins are welcome. Contact: Carlos Tahara, car- Contact: David Bain, (317) 575-8945 or Bret [email protected] or Michelle Hanlin, Clement, (317) 438-0508 [email protected] Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/adult- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/crhp faith-formation

Cursillo Bible Basics The Cursillo movement is a method to find, If you are interested in a Bible Study, but on a form, sustain and link lay leadership for Christ more informal basis, this may be for you. Get a and His Church. It consists of a three day re- head start on Sunday Mass by joining us for a treat weekend designed to bring you into an lively discussion of the weekly Scripture read- encounter with Christ. After attending a Cur- ings in the St. Augustine Meeting Room Sun- sillo weekend, smaller groups of friends who day mornings from 8:30-9:45am. All adults are have also attended meet on a regular basis to welcome. Coffee is provided and no registration encourage one another in spiritual improve- or homework is required. You can attend ment and the Christian apostolate. Cursillo weekly or as often as your schedule allows. We is a great next step for those who have already meet every week that Parish Religious Educa- participated in Christ Renews His Parish. tion is in session. Contact: Tom & Joan Scimeca, (317) 571- Contact: Bill Sultan, (317) 566-9086 8510 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/adult- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ faith-formation cursillo

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Elijah Cup (Prayer for Vocations) ing! The speaker begins at 7pm, but come ear- After each Lord’s Day Mass, a consecrated ly if you’d like to order dinner. chalice used during that Mass is sent home for Contact: Connie Anderson, (317) 867-3213 the subsequent week with a parish family who ext. 1203 commits to pray for vocations daily. Like the Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/adult- poor widow in 1 Kings 17, we pray in faith for faith-formation vocations, believing that our cup will also nev- er run dry. We invite the whole community to Natural Family Planning pray for vocations in this special way. Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the general Contact: Lee Starr, (317) 508-2390 title for the scientific, natural and moral meth- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ ods of family planning that can help married elijahcup couples achieve or postpone pregnancies. NFP is a means of reading the body’s signs of fertili- Eucharistic Adoration ty and infertility in a way that honors our dig- Here at St. Maria Goretti, you can meet Jesus nity as persons by respecting the natural face to face in Eucharistic Adoration. Adora- rhythms and functions of the body, without tion We are making preparations to move to the need for drugs, devices, or surgical proce- 24/7 Adoration at the time this guide is being dures. You can learn about two different NFP published. Adoration is currently available methods: the Sympto-Thermal Method and the Monday—Friday from 6am-midnight, and Sat- Creighton Model. urday from 6am-9pm, During Adoration we Contact: Sympto-Thermal Method: Julie Wein- “watch and wait” and open our hearts and kauf, (317) 669-7096. Creighton Model: Holly minds to His Grace. In our noise-filled world, Smith, [email protected] time in quiet before our Lord and Savior is crit- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/nfp ical. Give Jesus your concerns, trials, worries, burdens, failures, and sorrows. Abandon your- Parish Mission self to him and He will refresh you. Each Lent we host a Parish Mission. It is a Contact: Jeff Brown, (317) 417-1540 special time when we gather together to gain Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ further insight into a faith filled life. The Mis- adoration sion is led by a Priest who preaches at all the Lord’s Day Masses and follows that up with “There is perhaps nothing in several evenings of talks. It is a time for grace this world that prepares us and renewal. The 2019 Parish Mission will be held March 24-26 from 7-8pm. more for Heaven than the Contact: Connie Anderson, (317) 867-3213 time that we spend in ext. 1203 Eucharistic Adoration!” Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/adult- faith-formation —Fr. Kevin Haines Pastor SoulCore Faith & Froth SoulCore is an integrative body, mind Each month (excluding the summer months) and soul experience combin- at Faith & Froth, a Catholic speaker presents a ing core strengthening and stretching. With topic that is both interesting and relevant to candlelight, music, scripture, reflections, and our daily lives in a local restaurant. All parish- movement, we seek to nourish mind, body, ioners 21 years of age and older are invited to and soul and encourage deeper meditation on attend. No reservations are needed or home- the mysteries and virtues of the rosary. We work required. Just bring your thirst for learn- meet each Wednesday at 7pm. We welcome men, women, and teens of all fitness levels.

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SoulCore is not yoga, nor are yoga poses or hearts of everyone here at St. Maria Goretti. If Sanskrit referenced. SoulCore is an invitation God has blessed you with musical talent, con- to integrate body and soul in prayer. sider using those divine natural attributes to Contact: Carol Alvarez, (317) 372-3713 inspire our community to bring about good- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ ness. If you sing, consider joining a choir for soulcore adults, teens, or children. We also have a can- tor program. If you’re an instrumentalist, we have ensembles that you can join as well.

Service at Mass Contact: Joey Garcia, (317) 867-3217 ext. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 1209 As Catholics, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/music the pinnacle of our faith, with Mass culminat- ing with the reception of Holy Communion. In Nursery Co-op every celebration of the Eucharist, the distri- The Parish Nursery provides care for your chil- bution of the Eucharist must be reverent and dren during 10am Mass so you can enjoy ac- orderly, and so we assist the presider in this tive participation in Mass. The nursery is for distribution. Prior to participating at Mass, all children who can walk through 5 years old Extraordinary Ministers are properly trained throughout the year with the exception of and commissioned. certain holidays. The nursery is a co-op, so all Contact: Kathy Lengerich, (317) 896-5898 families who participate are asked to volunteer Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ once each quarter. If you are not sure whether liturgical-ministers you’d like to join, feel free to try it out with no commitments! Ministers of Welcome Contact: Jenny Muller, (317) 294-3107 As a guest, it can be intimidating to walk into Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ a church you’ve never visited before or where nursery you know only a few people. Our Ministers of Welcome serve to deliver positive and personal Readers interactions with everyone who enters our The General of Instruction of the Roman Missal church for Lord’s Day Masses by greeting visi- says it best when stating that “when the Sa- tors and parishioners at the door, helping cred Scriptures are read in the Church, God them find a seat, guiding them through the himself speaks to his people, and Christ, pre- communion process, sharing bulletins with sent in his word, proclaims the Gospel.” them at the conclusion and thanking them for We proclaim the Word of God at the Mass so coming. Often times the biggest impressions can come from the smallest acts. Ministers serve for one month at a time and are typically assigned two or three months a year. Contact: Jay Schemanske, (317) 509-4070 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ ministers-of-welcome

Music We are ministers of the Gospel who use music to bring the Scriptures alive in the hearts of the congregation. Our vocation is to provide Truth in Beauty and support and promote con- gregational singing and participation. We are here to ignite a fire and fan the flame in the

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that the faithful may discover anew God’s are looking to learn more about our parish Word, alive in our assembly. All readers are family, let us know! properly trained before beginning. Contact: Sue Treida, (317) 896-8000 Contact: Training: Jeff Bowen, (317) 571- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ 9035. Scheduling: Jim Wack, (317) 773-8449 welcome-committee Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ liturgical-ministers Helping Those in Need Servers Angel Employment Network Pope Francis said that serving at the altar is a We know that unemployment, underemploy- privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which ment, or general job dissatisfaction can take a in turn "enables you to open yourselves to oth- toll on your life. Our goal is to assist those ers, to journey together, to set demanding seeking new employment, whether unem- goals and to find the strength to achieve ployed, underemployed, or seeking to change them." It allows our youth to assist clergy in career paths, through networking assistance. the sanctuary (where heaven meets earth) as Contact: Bill Lilegdon, (317) 814-5999 the clergy perform the sacred duties proclaim- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/aen ing God’s Word to His people and celebrating the Eucharist, the source and summit of our Early Saints Ministry Catholic faith. Serving at Mass is unlike any We are a support group from moms and dads other youth or human activity given its sacred who have suffered from miscarriage, stillbirth meaning in the economy of divine salvation by or infant loss. We meet several times a year to God for humanity. We assist at weekend pray, share, and honor our Early Saints. Our Masses and at weddings and other special lit- goal, with the Lord’s help, is to support fami- urgies, and we invite all youth of our parish lies walking this challenging and unique road ages 11—15 or grades 5th – 8th to be become of grief. If this is your situation, watch the bul- servers. letin for upcoming meetings. We’d be privileged Contact: Jen Downing, (317) 896-9123 to walk this journey with you. Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ Contact: Alli Bell, (317) 496-8338 liturgical-ministers Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ earlysaints Welcome Committee After each of the Lords Day Masses we wel- Grief Support Ministry come our new parishioners as we would wel- We seek to comfort those who mourn lost loved come Christ and work to create an inviting en- ones by sending cards on behalf of the parish, vironment to make all feel like family. Guided by maintaining a resource list of relevant par- by the Holy Spirit we greet, welcome, educate ish library materials and area programs, by and inspire the newest members of the St. Ma- offering speakers on topics of interest, and by ria Goretti community to share their gifts, tal- facilitating the “Grieving with Great Hope” ents and love by their active participation in workshop series periodically. Our mission is to our vibrant community. Each year, there are answer Jesus’s call to comfort those who three welcome luncheons which offer our new- mourn. If you are grieving the loss of a loved est parishioners an opportunity to meet our one, we are here to help. priests, other new parishioners and staff as Contact: Deb Krupowicz, (317) 873-6564 or well an opportunity to tour our church and Livia Harford, (317) 590-4158 school and learn about the ministries offered Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/grief by our parish. If you are a new parishioner or

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HELP Committee Our mission is to reach out to those in need right here in Hamilton County. We do this in a variety of ways, whether it be through assist- ing families who have experienced a personal crisis, providing means for an education, or supplying meals and gifts during Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are so many ways in which volunteers are needed to serve those around us. We hope you will join us! Contact: Vicki Stauffacher, brentandvic- [email protected] Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/help- committee

International Mission Trip Our purpose is to spread the love of Christ in Reaching Out To College Kids (ROCK) our parish community with our brothers and It has been long established that our years as sisters in Christ who are in need outside of the a young adult, and in particular our college United States. This past year, we visited Santa years, are extremely vulnerable and formative Apolonia in Guatemala, providing medical as- years in our lives. We pair our college students sistance and manual labor for the building of with an adult volunteer from SMG whose pri- an outdoor classroom and a new play set for a mary job is to PRAY, PRAY, and PRAY some local parish. In June 2020, we will send a more for the college student assigned to them. group to the jungles of Peru to assist the Fami- In addition the adult volunteer is asked to ly of Jesus the Healer order. reach out to the college student a minimum of Contact: Jim Mramor, (317) 804-9946 once each month either by e-mail or regular Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ mail. An occasional care package is always fun missiontrip but is not required. The goal is to help keep the college student connected with SMG and with our Faith while they are away at school. Contact: Daria Sommers, (317) 371-3465 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/rock “If someone wanted to be ful- filled and feel that they an- swered their calling from God, these missions will pay you back one thousand- fold.”

—Larry Grider 2019 International Mission Team Member

Respect Life Ministry We as Catholics are called to build the culture of life and to respect the sacredness of human life from conception to natural death. The Re- spect Life Ministry seeks to promote this

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teaching through awareness, action, and pray- Shepherd’s Gate Food Pantry er. We organize 40 Days for Life at SMG, an We are a volunteer basic needs outreach min- annual blood drive, and other events and op- istry whose work is done in conjunction with portunities for our parish to promote and live the HELP Committee of our parish. The pantry out our belief that every life has dignity! is a vital link to sharing God’s abundant bless- Contact: Sarah Soukup, (317) 430-5824 ings with the needy and those in crisis and is Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ available to all individuals and families in respect-life-ministry Hamilton County who need assistance in ob- taining basic necessities such as food, person- St. Francis Ministry for the Sick al hygiene products, cleaning supplies and ba- We are a group of lay parishioners devoted to by supplies. The pantry is nondenominational assisting St. Maria Goretti parishioners and in its mission of providing Christian support their families in spiritual and physical needs of and ministering. Donations are needed the sick, injured, homebound, dying, elderly, throughout the year including the specific item despairing and grieving through both spiritual of the month (highlighted in the bulletin). It and corporal works of mercy. This includes takes many parish volunteers and their fami- visiting the homebound and nursing homes lies donating their time and talents to this and lifting those up in prayer, as well as help- important ministry to make this a suc- ing with the physical needs of persons who are cess. Pantry hours are 3:30 to 5:00pm Monday sick. There are three primary ways of involve- and Thursday, and 9:30 to 11:00am Saturday. ment. First are dedicated pastoral care givers In addition, every third Wednesday of the who keep in contact with the sick and their month from April—October, we host a Glean- family to assist with any needs, and convey the er’s Mobile Food Pantry from 6-8pm in our support of the SMG community. Second are South parking lot, and need volunteers to those who do individual tasks such as running serve with us. Contact us if you would like to an errand, taking a meal, respite care, grocery join in serving those in our community! shopping, or driving someone to Mass. Contact: Scheduling: Molly Klen, (317) 590- And finally are those who offer prayer support, 9658. Donations: MaryAnn Davis, (317) 274- whom we call on to offer up prayer for those in 2144 need of God’s healing touch. Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ Contact: Mike Treida, (317) 867-3213 ext. pantry 1229 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ St. Vincent de Paul francis We are a ministry of men and women who seek to be the hands and feet of Christ by visiting

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and providing support to the poor in our com- Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ munity. This ministry is part of our HELP liturgical-ministers Committee, which also includes the Shep- herd’s Gate Food Pantry. We focus on provid- Donuts & Coffee ing emergency financial aid to those outside of All are invited to come to the Parish Hall for our parish who have no where else to turn. Be- fellowship after our 8am and 10am Sunday lieving we are all created in God’s image, we Masses. What better fellowship is there than offer assistance with empathy, trust and with delicious donuts and freshly brewed cof- friendship, while preserving the utmost dignity fee! There’s even space for kids to run around and confidentiality. By visiting the homes of and play. If you are looking to volunteer for a those in need, we strive to not only help ad- ministry that can fit with your busy schedule, dress their material needs, but we are ener- this may be the one for you. gized by the awareness that service to our Families typically volunteer together, and each brother or sister in need is in fact an encoun- family is in charge of 1-2 weekends each year. ter with our Lord Jesus Christ. Donuts & Coffee are available every week that Contact: Scott Harris, Parish Religious Education is in session. [email protected] Contact: Dan & Missy Andres, (317) 448-7944 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/svdp Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ donuts

Italian Festival The Italian Festival is a festival for the parish and surrounding community which celebrates the Feast Day of our patroness St. Maria Goretti each year. It is an evening for families to come together for music, dinner, games, and activities, and caps off with our own personal firework show! As the biggest event which we have at our parish each year, it takes hun- dreds of volunteers to make this festival a real- ity. The 2019 Italian Festival will be held on July 13, beginning with our 4:30pm Mass and concluding with fireworks at 9:45pm. Contact: Doug & Erin Bradley, (317) 443-7556 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/italian -festival

Landscape Committee Our mission is to keep our grounds beautiful to make St. Maria Goretti welcoming to visitors Parish Service and guests as well as our parishioners. If you Decorators like to play in the dirt, pull weeds, spread Beautiful worship deserves a beautiful space. mulch and like helping to create that great Our decorators help set the environment of the first impression for all who come to our parish church during all the liturgical seasons. Its – then you are welcome to be part of major responsibilities include decorating for our Landscape Committee. Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and East- Contact: Eric Jackson, (317) 777-3886 er, as well as other special parish events. Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ Contact: Jolene McCann, (317) 566-1760 landscape-committee

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Librarian/Historian Our parish offers a wonderfully rich array of Catholic materials which serve to help parish- ioners grow and learn the faith. Understanding our gift of faith brings purpose to our lives and enables us to share our faith with others. The library operates on donated materials and is organized by category so it is easy to use and enjoy. Willing hands that like books and would be good at keeping the history of our rapidly growing parish are always appreciated! Contact: Joann Wack, (317) 773-8449

Meals Ministry When someone has experienced the loss of a loved one, is suffering from an illness, or has been blessed with the birth of a child, they can Community Building be shown Christ by being provided with a meal by someone who cares, even (or maybe espe- Altar Rosary Society (Women’s Group) cially) when it is by someone they do not even Also known as “ARS”, we are the official wom- know. The Meals Ministry is made up of people en’s group of St. Maria Goretti which seeks to who are willing to cook (or order) for Funeral promote communal and private prayer, to en- Luncheons or deliver meals to those who need courage and promote community service, and them. to provide services and activities that bring us Contact: Kathy Duff, (317) 679-9951 together to build up our parish community Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/meals here at St. Maria Goretti. All female parishion- -ministry ers over the age of 18 are considered to be members in the Altar Rosary Society and we invite all of you to active participation in serv- Spring Fling ing our parish! The Spring Fling is our parish’s annual dinner, Contact: Suzanne Shonkwiler, (317) 517-2630 dance and auction for those over the age of 21, Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ars and offers a great opportunity to be a part of St. Maria Goretti’s largest fundraising event. There are so many ways to help from large committee chair roles (great for those looking to fulfill their annual FISH hours) to smaller “day of” roles including set-up and tear down. No role is too big or too small for Spring Fling – many hands make light work! It is also a won- derful way to get to know other parishioners and have fellowship and fun while working! Meetings are on an as needed basis. The 2020 Spring Fling will be held on April 24 from 6:00- midnight. Contact: Chadwick & Stacy Collins, [email protected] Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/spring -fling

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Basic Christian Community (Small Groups) Marriage Ministry A Basic Christian Community (BCC) is a small We coordinate marriage enrichment events group of people, usually about 8 to 20, who and social gatherings for all engaged and share Christian values. They meet on a regular married couples of the Parish. Whether it be a basis to faith-share, support, socialize, or pro- night out at the ballpark, weekly outdoor sum- vide services to the parish or needy. A BCC is mer concerts with other couples, or an evening what each group decides it should be for them. out at a winery, there are many opportunities It can be social, educational, service-oriented, to join other couples in fellowship. If you or a combination of the three. The key is to would like to be in-the-know and participate in involve prayer and spirituality since this is future events, join the “SMG Marriage Minis- unique to a Christian group. If you would like try” Facebook page or watch the bulletin for to start your own BCC but aren’t sure how or announcements! have questions, just let us know! Contact: Jori MacNulty, (317) 514-0801 Contact: Melinda Brown, (317) 663-7654 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/bcc marriage-ministry

Holy Name Society (Men’s Group) Silver Angels (55+) Also known as “HNS”, we are the Men's club of Parishioners age 55 years or older are Silver SMG. If you are age 18 or older and a member Angels. Our mission is to socialize, enhance of the church you are a member of Holy Name spirituality and to serve our Lord and parish Society. Our focus is on spiritual development community. We meet monthly on a Friday through four pillars: Prayer, Learning, Unity, morning during the school year following and Service. Men, join us at one of our many 8:00am Mass for coffee, donuts, and time to events. socialize. Speakers provide insight and enjoy- Contact: Jeff Madden, (317) 460-9003 ment. We take part in a variety of social events Webpage: www.smgonline.org/men including complimentary Civic Theatre perfor- mances and an annual evening Summer Pic- “I needed Christ to help me nic. We create blessed prayer blankets, bene- fitting recipients through group and individual open myself to our parish prayer. We pray, specifically for each of our family and the friendships SMG staff members. We confirm for our youth waiting within it. He did that – the joy of maturing in our Catholic faith and and still does – through our lives. We work alongside the Sisterhood of Holy Name Society.” Marietta on Boxes of Joy, HOPE and TRUTH for Kids Who Care, our school families at the —Steve Alic Fall Festival craft table, and dance with the Holy Name Society 8th grade students after our Advent Party. Contact: Judith Lawburg, (317) 946-5742 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/silver- angels

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Young Families Ministry Youth & Children’s Ministry We are a ministry for individuals with any chil- dren 5 years and younger (including families HOPE (7th & 8th Grade) with additional older children) striving to make Standing for Hands Open Praising Eternally, real connections and real relationships with HOPE is our 7th & 8th grade youth group. We others, as we seek to deepen our own relation- meet on Wednesday nights in the youth room ships with Jesus. It's a ministry for individuals from 7:00pm – 8:30pm and we love exploring looking for a community of faith, support, and our amazing faith. We play games, rock out to social-belonging within the Church. The mis- great music, engage in talks and discussion, sion of the Young Families Ministry is to not and learn to love Jesus together. Snacks are only grow deeper in faith with like-minded in- provided and fun is too! HOPE is a place to dividuals, but also to develop and nurture a meet new friends who love Jesus. social network for families with young chil- Contact: Youth Ministry Admin, dren. The ministry provides social, spiritual, [email protected] and community service events for families to Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/hope attend, in addition to smaller informal gather- ings throughout the year. Contact: Nathan & Kelsey O’Dell, (574) 298- 5757 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/yfm

Parish Religious Education (PRE) We are a learning community here to assist you, the parents, in your role as primary teachers of the Catholic faith to your children by providing a religious education experience for children attending non-Catholic schools. PRE sessions are available for children age 3 through the 8th grade and are available on Sunday from 8:30-9:45am, 11:30am-12:45pm or 6:30-7:45pm. Our curriculum focuses on Sacred Scripture as well as the doctrine and Tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. We strive to model Catholic practices and values

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and promote participation in Liturgical wor- School Mission Statement ship and the Sacramental Life of the Church. “Let it be known to all who Contact: Sue Maue, [email protected] Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/parish enter here that Jesus Christ is -religious-education the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present teacher in all its classes, the model for its faculty, and the inspiration for its students.”

ple right today! I am working my brain! I am happy and healthy! Saint Maria Goretti, pray for us!” Our 3’s, Pre-K and Junior Kindergar- ten preschool programs provide developmen- tally appropriate activities where children can discover for themselves their ever changing world. Activities are planned so that children learn the give and take of everyday living; sharing, taking turns, and respecting the rights of others. They learn to stand up for their rights, to work and play happily, and to grow and develop emotionally, physically, so- cially, intellectually, and spiritually at their own pace. Each day is centered on the com- mandment “Love one another as I have loved you.” Contact: School Office, (317) 896-5582 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/school www.smgonline.org/pre-school-2

Scouts Since its origin, the Scouting program has SMG School & Preschool been an educational experience concerned We have offered a quality Catholic education with values, building character, physical fit- since 1996 and serve over 450 students in Pre- ness, practical skills and service. At St. Maria school—8th Grade. Our school was designated Goretti, we have Girl Scout, Cub Scout, and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by Boy Scout troops which incorporate faith into the U.S. Department of Education in 2013. We their programs in accordance with the Catholic also receive an “A” rating from the Indiana De- Church. partment of Education annually. The teachings Contact: Girl Scouts: Sara Musick, of Jesus Christ are consistently modeled with- [email protected]. Cub Scouts: Clay in the school environment and are supported Jobe, [email protected]. Boy Scouts: JJ De- through the daily recitation of the school gan, (317) 697-2638 pledge by all members of the school: Webpage: Boy Scouts: “I am building the Kingdom of God today! I am troop152.trooptrack.com doing the right thing today! I am treating peo-

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Contact: Pat Biddlecombe, (317) 867-3213 ext. 1226 or Tina Uhland, (317) 867-3213 ext. 1250 Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/sports -ministry

Temple Knights of the Holy Eucharist We are a group of male High School students who are devoted to Jesus in the Eucharist, and who witness to this devotion through our service in the sacred sacrifice of the Mass. The Temple Knights encourage teen boys grow- ing toward manhood to stay active in their faith and to discern their future vocations as Christians as either married, consecrated or ordained men. We’re called to respond in our Catholic faith through regular prayer, sacra- Sisterhood of Marietta ments, moral living through an honor code, Marietta is the nickname of our patroness and glorifying God through sacrificial service St. Maria Goretti, and she is our guide. We are in the Church. Service includes both serving at a ministry that serves the high school girls of Mass on feasts and other important days in the parish. We will meet twice a month to plan the life of the parish as well as works of chari- group activities, community service, and we ty. have a special emphasis on Mass participation. Contact: Father Mike McKinley, (317) 867- As a counterpart to the Temple Knights, which 3213 ext. 1148 is a group for high school boys, the Sisterhood Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ of Marietta will serve the community during temple-knights Mass as Lectors and praying the rosary before Mass. As a group, we learn about and cele- brate our place in the Church and the “Feminine Genius” that St. Pope John Paul II wrote about. Contact: Janet Thompson, thomp- [email protected] Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ marietta

Sports Ministry We are a Catholic Sports Ministry serving St. Maria Goretti Parish and it is our hope that young athletes learn the fundamentals of their sports as well as how to be positive role models of doing the right thing and treating people right. We are always looking for positive role models for our coaching staff as well so please contact us if you are interested in volunteer- ing.

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TRUTH (High School) Youth Bible Study Standing for Teens Reaching Up To Heaven, St. Jerome said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ig- TRUTH is our high school youth group which norance of Christ!” Well, that’s a challenge! meets on Sunday nights in the youth room Teens are invited to come explore the compel- from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. In TRUTH we are chal- ling word of God. We meet most Tuesday lenged to really make our faith our own and to nights when TRUTH is in session, from 7:00- begin to stand without our parents as we jour- 8:30pm in the Parish Office. Bring your Bible, ney towards Heaven. We have food, play a friend, and your questions about the Good games, rock out to great music, engage in dis- Book. cussion, and learn to love Jesus together! Contact: Jim Wack, 317-773-8449 or Justin Contact: Youth Ministry Admin, Svec, 317-774-7832 [email protected] Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/ybs Webpage: www.smgonline.org/ministry/truth

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St. Maria Goretti Mass Schedule 17102 Spring Mill Rd. Saturday Vigil 4:30pm Westfield, IN 46074 Sunday 8:00 & 10:00am, 5:30pm www.smgonline.org Facebook: @GorettiCatholic Reconciliation Twitter: @GorettiCatholic Saturday 8:30-9:30am, 3:00-4:00pm

Parish Office Daily Mass Phone (317) 867-3213 Monday 7:00am, 5:30pm Fax (317) 867-3263 Tuesday 8:00am, 5:30pm Wednesday 8:00am, 5:30pm Office Hours Thursday 5:30pm Mon-Fri 8:00am—5:00pm Friday 7:00am, 8:00am Saturday 8:00am

Ministry Staff Pat Biddlecombe Athletic Director Fr. Kevin Haines Pastor Tina Uhland Asst. Athletic Director Fr. Mike McKinley Associate Pastor Brian McDonald IT Director Fr. Derek Aaron Associate Pastor Eddie Eberhardt Maint. Supervisor Deacon Steve Miller Deacon Deb Perry Bookkeeper Daria Sommers Bookkeeper Jen Downing Admin. Assistant Kevin Muller Dir. Ministry & Ops Connie Anderson Dir. Adult Faith Form. School Directory Scott Hudson TRUTH Coordinator 17104 Spring Mill Rd. Eric Gellenbeck HOPE Coordinator Westfield, IN 46074 Leslie Mimms Confirmation Form. Phone (317) 896-5582 Sue Maue Children’s Faith Form. Kimberly Travis Admin. Assistant Vince Barnes Principal Joey Garcia Dir. Music Alli Bell Admissions Officer Cheryl Newkirk Admin. Assistant

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St. Maria Goretti PRAY FOR US!