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ST. MARIA GORETTI Catholic Church W E S T F I E L D , I N D I A N A A Pastorate of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana THE MISSION OF ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH IS TO EXTEND THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY SHARING GOD’S LOVE IN THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THROUGH SPIRIT-FILLED LITURGIES, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. MARCH 14, 2021 Laetare Sunday Fourth Sunday of Lent PARISH OFFICE Administrative Assistant Athletic Director PARISH RELIGIOUS 17102 Spring Mill Road Jen Downing Sean Bird EDUCATION (PRE) Westfield, IN 46074 317-867-3213, ext. 1221 317-867-3213, ext. 1250 Sunday: 8:30–9:45 AM Phone: 317-867-3213 [email protected] Sunday: 11:30 AM–12:45 PM Hours: 8A-noon & 1-5P, M-F Maintenance Supervisor Director of Adult Eddie Eberhardt PARISH STAFF Faith Formation MASS SCHEDULE Pastor 317-867-3213, ext. 1208 The Lord’s Day Masses Fr. Brian Dudzinski Connie Anderson SCHOOL OFFICE 317-867-3213, ext. 1147 317-867-3213, ext. 1203 Saturday: 4:30 PM 17104 Spring Mill Road Sunday: 8A, 10A & 5:30P [email protected] Coordinator of Children’s Westfield, IN 46074 Senior Associate Pastor Faith Formation Phone: 317-896-5582 Weekday Masses Fr. Kevin Haines Sue Maue Fax: 317-867-0783 Monday: 7 AM, 5:30 PM [email protected] Tuesday: 8 AM, 5:30 PM 317-867-3213, ext. 1129 SCHOOL STAFF Wednesday: 8 AM, 5:30 PM Senior Associate Pastor Coordinator of High Principal, Vince Barnes Thursday: 5:30 PM Fr. Mike McKinley School Youth Ministry 317-896-5582, ext. 1201 Friday: 7 AM, 8 AM 317-867-3213, ext. 1148 Caleb Ernest [email protected] Saturday: 8 AM Admission Officer, Alli Bell Deacon Steve Miller Coordinator of Junior 317-896-5582, ext. 1202 Holy Days: See bulletin. 317-445-1706 High Youth Ministry Director of Ministry & Eric Gellenbeck Administrative Assistant BAPTISMS Operations [email protected] Cheryl Newkirk Call the Parish Office Kevin Muller 317-896-5582, ext. 1100 with questions. 317-867-3213, ext. 1127 Coordinator of [email protected] Confirmation Formation PRESCHOOL SACRAMENT OF Jason Hemmerling Sue Tetrick RECONCILIATION Bookkeepers [email protected] 317-896-5582, ext. 1101 Wednesday: 6-7:30 PM Deb Perry Saturday: 8:30-9:30 AM 317-867-3213, ext. 1133 Director of Music JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN Saturday: 3-4 PM Daria Sommers Joey Garcia Ann Worcester in the Church Reconciliation 317-867-3213, ext. 1136 317-867-3213, ext. 1209 317-896-5582, ext. 1102 Chapel WEBSITE: smgonline.org TWITTER: @GorettiCatholic FACEBOOK: @GorettiCatholic 2 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN March 14, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Lent A NOTE FROM FATHER DUDZINSKI +JMJ+ free to ask or make an appointment with me or “Did You Know…?” one of the other priests here at SMG. Happy and blessed Laetare Did your know that if you are in a state of Sunday! Laetare comes from mortal sin, you are not supposed to receive the first words of the introit in Communion as this would make your reception Latin: Laetare, Jerusalem of the Eucharist a sacrilege? What constitutes (Rejoice with Jerusalem) — Is. a mortal sin? There has to be grave matter 66:10 “Where your treasure is, (breaking one of the 10 Commandments or there will your heart be also.” — Mt. 6:21 Are something that you know is seriously wrong); you “fired up?” I am “fired up” for Jesus! How sufficient reflection (you know it is wrong blessed we are to have Jesus — so blessed! and there is a serious consequence ); and you Why Laetare Sunday? This Sunday marks willingly commit or omit it. that we are just past the halfway point of this Some examples of mortal sin might be: penitential season. We have a little respite Being sexually active with someone other than which is marked by rose-colored vestments in- your spouse (if you are both unmarried it is stead of violet. Our focus continues to be on fornication; if one or both of you is married to the finish line and our efforts to conform our someone else it is adultery); missing Mass wills more to that of our Lord Jesus Christ! (unless you are sick or through no fault of your Did you know that I care? Care about what? own… during this pandemic, however, a I care about your soul! As your pastor I am dispensation has been granted, but when it charged with shepherding your soul to God. I is lifted the above is back in play); getting want to assist you in your journey of faith. So, drunk (drinking in moderation is acceptable, I want to phrase the following in the form of but not being drunk as your body is a temple of questions to see where you are in your own un- the Holy Spirit and must be treated as such). derstanding of the faith. These questions may Why these issues in particular? These are seem basic, but I have come to realize that eve- common issues with today’s Catholics. The Eu- ryone is at a different place in their under- charist is such an integral part of our journey standing of the Faith. and Faith that I want to make sure we are re- Did you know that if you were married out- ceiving Jesus worthily and allowing His grace side of the Church (minus any dispensation or to have its desired effect in our lives. With a converting to Catholicism after being married) humble and contrite heart we move forward you are not allowed to receive the Sacraments and with God’s mercy and love we have the as- surances of our Faith! until you have your marriage blessed in the Church? If you have any questions about your St. Maria Goretti… Pray for us! status with regard to your marriage please feel Welcome! I want to personally and warmly welcome all of you! For 25 years now, St. Maria Goretti parish has been building the Kingdom of God, not with a few people, but with everyone! I pray that you will come to know St. Maria Goretti as we all hope it to be and are continuing to strive in our efforts to make it—this is our Spiritual Home and a Loving Community. We are glad you are here and look forward to meeting you! God Bless you. —Father Dudzinski WELCOME: David & Caitlin Bain, Nathan & Janet Theiring View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com March 14, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Lent St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN | 3 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS MARCH GLADNESS: MOTHER AND SON—HOOPING IT UP! The eighth annual Mother/Son Event will be held Saturday, March 20, 6-8 pm. Register at smgonline.org/motherson. Here are some available raffle items: Colts tickets, Sogility training sessions, Boy’s bike, Swagtron hover board, and Tiffany necklace! Proceeds from the event will benefit the ENTIRE Parish Family with a subscription to Formed.org. Questions? Call Connie Anderson, 317-867-3213, ext. 1203. SCOUT SHOUT OUT! Did you know SMG has a vitally active BSA Scout troop? Since the beginning of 2021, the following scouts have advanced to these ranks: Tenderfoot: Adam Koch, Scott Timmerman, Trent Timmerman Second Class: Mike Brandt, Matthew Quirke Star Scout: Alex McMinn Eagle Scout—the highest rank in scouting— John Fait, Jordan Quick, Quinn Stauffacher, Jack Weber Congratulations to these young men who have shown the dedication and perseverance needed to achieve these milestones! LAST CHANCE—HNS FISH FRY The Holy Name Society is hosting its last ADULT SCOUTER AWARDS 2021 Fish Fry on Friday, March 19, Nominations are now being accept- 5:30-7:30pm. The drive-through fish fry ed by the Diocesan Catholic Com- offers three meal options: #1 Fish with Macaroni; #2 Fish with Pizza; #3 Pizza with Maca- mittee on Scouting for Girl Scout roni. All meals—$8 each/$40 household—are served and Boy Scout Adult Scouter Awards. with coleslaw and a roll. Enter campus at the north These are presented to those adults working with parking lot where you can order and pick up from the youth on their scout religious awards for two or your car! Debit or credit card is the preferred meth- more years. Nomination forms may be obtained od of payment. from Maria Kramer, [email protected], or VOLUNTEER CALL OUT: Need FISH? (Pardon the pun!) Steve Chatot, [email protected]. All nomina- Need Service Hours? Just wanna help? We need YOU! tions and required letters NEED TO BE RECEIVED To volunteer, go to signup.com/go/YiUoYxG. STATIONS ATTENDEES: Park in South Lot to avoid BY MARCH 15. Fish Fry line! PRAYING IN HIS PRESENCE DURING LENT As you’ve heard many times, Lent is a season of prayer, penance, and almsgiving. Why not spend a prayer- ful hour in the presence of Jesus Himself? Several hours have only one scheduled adorer. One new adorer per hour is requested to join them. Take a look the hours, chose one, and contact Jeff Brown, 317-417-1540, to schedule your hour. Monday: 9am, 3pm Thursday: 9am, noon, 2pm, 3pm, 9pm Tuesday: 7am, 1pm, 11pm Friday: 9am, 10am, 11am, noon, 3pm Wednesday: 3pm, 11pm Saturday: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 7pm Also consider the Friday, 11am, hour, when no adorer is currently scheduled for this CRITICAL HOUR. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com 4 | St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church · Westfield, IN March 14, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Lent PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS RELIGIOUS FORMATION CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE COUPLES CELEBRATING A SIGNIFICANT WEDDING CONNIE ANDERSON—Director of Adult Faith Formation ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH: 317-867-3213, ext.