MARCH 21, 2021

5TH SUNDAY OF LENT

the Shared Weekly Bulletin of and Saint Susanna

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Stations of the Cross MARK YOUR CALENDARS - St. Susanna will serve Fridays during Lent 6:15PM in the Church as Family Promise Host Parish for the weeks beginning May 16, Aug 22, and Oct 24, 2021. Family Promise clients continue to be housed at WoodSpring Suites.

Check out the linked Friday Flash which provides up- dates on the Family Promise efforts to prevent/end homelessness in Hendricks County. https:// us16.campaign-archive.com/home/? u=156f21104289ed53996927683&id=6cfb59c739 St. Vincent de Paul as some exciting news we’d like to share ... our Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk will be a hy- brid event this year! Participants can run or walk in person on Saturday, April 24th at 9am at White River State Park on a paved trail through the park, or virtually any time and any- where April 17 – May 1. Memory Garden How can you help? Register for the event. Become a spon- sor for the event. Make a donation. Sponsor a student from one of the Catholic High Schools – we have a special student St. Susanna’s 5th grade Girl rate. Scout Troop 1066 is working to earn their Bronze Award. This is a great opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise They are creating a Memory and support the neighbors we serve. All proceeds from this fun fundraiser go directly to support our homeless outreach and Garden near the playground. other critical programs. It is dedicated in loving memory of Phyllis Scrivner, Please go to our website www.svdpindy.org/neighbor to regis- Father Rob’s niece, and all who did not have ter. We can only continue to support the ever-evolving needs a chance to play. of our community if we are in this together. This is a perfect opportunity to … Love your Neighbor! Questions? Darlene A recognition form is available on the table Sweeney [email protected]. outside the Parish Center to recognize a loved one in the garden. Donations to sup- port the garden are optional, but appreciated.

Plainfield Federation of Churches Good Friday Service You are invited to join the Plainfield Federation of Churches and community for a special Good Friday Service: April 2 - 12:00 Noon - in person at the Plainfield Friends Meeting (Church), 105 S. East Street, Plainfield.

The service will also be live streamed at 12:00 Noon or you can watch later on the Plainfield Friends Church website or YouTube channel. Website: http://www.plainfieldfriends.org YouTube: Plainfield Friends Church

For in person attendance, the following Covid protocol will be followed. Masks are required. Everyone is asked to sit socially distanced. Hand sanitizer is available as well.

Will Bevins will be bringing the devotional message, and Marilyn Tucker and Cathy Harris will be providing special music (on the pipe organ!).

The goodwill offering during the Good Friday service supports the Weekly Religious Education (WRE) Program. 56575#00#

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS 8-Mar-21 Actual Compared When Our Own Hour Comes to Budgeted Sunday Offering Average We parents know that it’s tricky, tackling the topic of Envelopes & Loose $ 13,008.00 fear with our kids. We want them to know that it’s okay to be scared, that it’s something we all feel from time to Electronic Giving $ 13,946.50 time. We want them to understand that bravery isn’t the Holy Day absence of fear, but the choices we make in persevering despite that feeling. Weekly Total $ 26,954.50 $ 26,954.50 Weekly Budget $ 23,000.00 $ 21,904.00 Most of all, we want to model the right kind of behavior for our kids. Whatever our scary situation is — illness, a Difference $ 3,954.50 $ 5,050.50 job loss, life changes — we want them to see us make a choice to face that fear head-on. Year to Date Actual $ 820,183.82 $ 820,183.82 seems to be the parent who is gently broaching the Year to Date Budget $ 771,000.00 $ 788,544.00 topic of fear with his children. A great sense of forebod- Year to Date Difference $ 49,183.82 $ 31,639.82 ing hangs over these readings. Jesus knew what was coming. He knew it was going to be hard, both for him and for his followers, who did not have his courage. Even he admits to being “troubled” and he speaks of 15-Mar-21 “the time of judgment.” There is the dramatic raising of Lazarus, the talk of how a grain of wheat must die in Actual Compared order to bear fruit, the depiction of as an obedient to Budgeted student of his own suffering. Sunday Offering Average Envelopes & Loose $ 20,726.00 “Yet wh ” he ask “‘Father at should I say? s them. , save Electronic Giving $ 7,615.50 me from this hour?’ But it was for this purpose that I came to this hour.” Holy Day Weekly Total $ 28,341.50 $ 28,341.50 This week, Christ gives us a very parental gift: He shows us his fear, and he shows us how to conquer it. He chal- Weekly Budget $ 23,000.00 $ 21,904.00 lenges us to embrace the purpose for which we came to Difference $ 5,341.50 $ 6,437.50 this hour — whatever that hour may hold.

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Year to Date Actual $ 848,525.32 $ 848,525.32 Year to Date Budget $ 794,000.00 $ 810,448.00 ©LPi Year to Date Difference $ 54,525.32 $ 38,077.32

Please note: Budgets vary by month.

St. Joseph has medical equipment ...

2 electric hospital beds, 1with a new mattress 2 walkers

3 wheelchairs 2 potty chairs License # 02622 These items will be available to anyone in need at no cost. Please contact Janet Bohley (317- 271-4656) or Larry Long (317-735-5046) to March 7th 50/50: #1233 - did not play make arrangements for pick-up. You do not Jackpot rolls to: $58 need to be a St. Joseph nor St. Susanna parish- ioner to qualify for these items. W e have been March 14h 50/50: #8031 did not play blessed so far to be able to provide 2 wheel chairs Jackpot rolls to: $119 for people in need! 56575#00#

2#4+5*/'/$'45*+2 If you would like to become a registered parishioner of St. Susanna Church, please fill out our registration form and return it to the church office.

Parish Registration Forms are available on our website. Saturday 5:30pm Patricia Ellis—by James Ellis 03/20/21 In addition to our Prayer phone lines, St. Susanna’s has an e-mail address for prayer Sunday 7:30am Barbara Keers—by Rick & Meg requests if you prefer to send an 03/21/21 Trauner e-mail instead: [email protected]

9:15am People of St. Susanna Bulletin Announcement Deadline For publication in next weekend’s bulletin submit items by 11:30am Dennis Andrew Gurdian—by Ruth Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. to Gurdian [email protected] Monday — — 03/22/21 Tuesday 7:30am John Corbisiero—by Marlene Yaw Respect Life Ministry 03/23/21 Each of us has a mission, each of us is called to change the world, to work for a culture of life, a culture forged by love Wednesday 6:00pm Barbara Smith—by Doris Bermes and respect for the dignity of each human person. 03/24/21 40 DAYS FOR LIFE – INDIANAPOLIS: Thursday 8:45am Kathy Mallatt—by Becca & Luke FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT, 2021 03/25/21 Welch We had a great turnout during Friday 7:30am Deceased members of the our time from Noon to 2 p.m. 03/26/21 McCarthy Family—by Jack & in front of Planned Parenthood at 86th & Georgetown Roads Margaret McCarthy on Sunday, March 14. Five Saturday 5:30pm Brian Fox—by the Buschman parishioners from St. Susanna 03/27/21 Family prayed from Noon to 1 p.m. From 1-2 p.m., another five people joined us in prayer. Sunday 7:30am Jim O’Brien—by from Nativity and Holy Rosary. 03/28/21 K of C #3682 Join us in prayer next Sunday between Noon and 2 p.m. If 9:15am People of St. Susanna you can’t make this timeframe at Planned Parenthood, time is available Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30am Margaret Houchard—by John Noon to 7 p.m. Those who can’t make it to Planned Carlson Parenthood can pray at home between 7 pm and 7 am, Mon- day-Saturday and midnight to Noon on Sunday. Reserve you time slot at www.40daysindy.org. There are just two more Easter Flower Donation Envelopes are availa- weeks left! Closing event is Sunday, March 28 at Noon-1 ble if you would like to make a donation for this year’s p.m. Easter flowers. Envelopes will be in the pews and also available in the vestibule of church. You may also send a THINKING ABOUT donation along with the names of those you are making BECOMING A SIDE- the donation in memory of or in honor of. Thank you! WALK ADVOCACY VOLUNTEER? Project News Sidewalk advocates reach out to the men and women coming into Do you or anyone else you may know need the Planned Parenthood facility help with a pregnancy? Please contact and offer them information, love and support. They stand Michelle Sprinkle, St. Susanna along the driveway of Planned Parenthood when the facility is Gabriel Project Coordinator, at 317-437-9991, if help is open and offer literature and help to the women going into or needed or if you are interested in joining the team. Also, con- leaving Planned Parenthood. Interested in finding out more fidential free services are available by calling 833-937-4968. about this life saving ministry? Come shadow an advocate team, ask questions, and see what is involved. If you feel this The Gabriel Project would like to thank you for all of the dona- may be a ministry for you, a comprehensive training will be tions of clothes and books. Presently however, we are not in offered in the late Spring. To set up a shadow time and/or need of any clothes or books, as we do not have the storage for find out more information, contact Sheryl Dye of St. John the these items. Our current needs are size 3 diapers. Evangelist Church in Indianapolis at 317-407-6881 or Thank you again for your thoughtfulness! [email protected]. February 10

February 8

Congratulations to all the students having just completed their First Reconciliation.

St. Susanna Church Palm Sunday, March 27th—28th Regular weekend Mass schedule

Holy Thursday, April 1st Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 2nd Service at 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 3rd Easter Vigil Mass at 8:45 p.m.

Sunday, April 4th Easter Masses at 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. ST. SUSANNA YOUTH MINISTRY [email protected] St. Susanna, pray for us!

Outgoing High School 10th-12th Grade Students: Come with a passion, leave with a mission! June 14-19, 2021

The Missionary Disciples Institute (MDI) is a great opportunity for you (rising sophomores to rising seniors) to live on Marian University's park-like campus and join a community of other high school leaders from around the country. You will spend a week of your summer with other students who are passionate about living their faith and are seeking new ways to serve as missionaries in their commu- nities through the church. Limited to only 75 participants, MDI will surround you in an intentional community to grow as a leader. Contact Ellice Bedel for more information! Readings for the week of Saint Joseph Catholic Church Saint Susanna Catholic Church 1401 South Mickley Avenue 1210 East Main Street March 21, 2021 Indianapolis, IN 46241 Plainfield, IN 46168 317-244-9002 317-839-3333 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12- www.stjosephindy.org www.saintsusannachurch.com

13, 14-15 [12a]/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 Parish Staff or Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Ps 130:1- Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Robert T. Hausladen Rev. Robert T. Hausladen 2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3- Pastor: Emergency — Call 317-319-5138 E-mail [email protected] 7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Associate Pastor: Rev. Minh Dủỏng Dcn. Charles J. Giesting Deacon: Parish Secretary: Patty Arthur E-mail [email protected] Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33 E-mail [email protected] Coordinator of Elementary -62 or 13:41c-62/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, Bookkeeper: Karen Ferris Religious Education: Laura Demerly 6 [4ab]/Jn 8:1-11 317-591-9455 E-mail [email protected]

Music Coordinator: Mike McKay Ellice Bedel Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16- Youth Minister: Religious Ed. Coordinator: E-mail [email protected] 18, 19-21 [2]/Jn 8:21-30 Judy Meyers 317-502-3020 Coordinator of Adult Faith

Funeral Contact and Health Ministry Formation: Jackie VandenBergh Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/ Patty Arthur 317-339-6503 E-mail Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Jn 8:31- SVDP Helpline ...... 317-687-0169 [email protected] 42 (Spanish) ...... 317-687-0167 Business Manager: Susan Palmer

(Donations) ...... 317-687-1006 E-mail [email protected] Thursday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, St. Joe SVDP ...... 317-981-5613 Bookkeeper: Katie VandenBergh 8-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk E-mail 1:26-38 Hurting from Abortion? [email protected] Call ...... 317-452-0054 Parish Secretary: Jackie Arnett Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc- Pregnant? Need Help? E-mail [email protected] 4, 5-6, 7 [cf. 7]/Jn 10:31-42 Call ...... 833-937-4968 or 833-WER-4YOU

Devotions Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jer 31:10, 11- Rosary Saint Susanna Catholic School 12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Jn 11:45-56 1212 East Main Street Third Thursday Adoration Plainfield, IN 46168 Next Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12 11:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M. 317-839-3713 www.saintsusannaschool.com -16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, Janet Abdoulaye 23-24 [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1— School Principal: E-mail [email protected] 15:47 or 15:1-39

Find us on Facebook at Observances for the week Saint Susanna Catholic Church and of March 21, 2021 St. Susanna Catholic School Follow us on Twitter Sunday: 5th Sunday of Lent @StSParish and @StSusannaSchool Monday: Tuesday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Prayer Lines Bishop St. Susanna has two prayer lines. Wednesday: For prayer requests call one of the Thursday: The Annunciation of the following: Lord Nita Aldridge 317-839-5256 Friday: Clara Batchelor 317-918-6326 Saturday: OR E-mail: [email protected] Next Sunday: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; Holy Week be- gins ©LPi Saint Susanna Mass Schedule Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekend St. Susanna Will return Jan. 30th, 10A.M. Saturday 5:30 P.M. St. Joseph - Monday … ..5:20-5:40 P.M. Sunday 7:30 A.M., 9:15 A.M., or call your Parish Office for an appoint- 11:30 A.M. ment. Weekday PLEASE CHECK THE Sacramental Preparation Tuesday 7:30 A.M. MASS INTENTION (both parishes) SECTION OF THE Infant Baptism Watch Sunday Mass Wednesday 6:00 P.M. BULLETIN FOR ANY Required preparation class scheduled by Thursday 8:45 A.M. TEMPORARY appointment. Please call your Parish Office with Fr. Rob on Friday 7:30 A.M. CHANGES TO THE to enroll in the parent’s class and schedule a MASS SCHEDULE. time for baptism. Saint Susanna Church Saint Joseph Mass Schedule Sacrament of Penance, Holy Communion and School Weekend and Confirmation - call your Parish Office. Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sacrament of Matrimony - Pre-Marriage YouTube Channel. Sunday 11:30 A.M. counseling is required. Please call your Parish Weekday Monday-Friday 5:45 P.M. Office at least 6 months in advance to schedule an appointment with the Pastor. Tom S. Truesdale Pat Stringer Lydia Homeier 317-550-8677 ® BROKER, Hall of Fame Broker | Owner | REALTOR [email protected] Parishioner C: 317-374-9352 tst-construction.com O: 317-839-4330 Parishioner • [email protected] 3930 Clarks Creek Rd. TsT Construction C: 317-439-7983 • O: 317-839-8845 CENTERSTONE Plainfield, IN 46168 Helping people one job at a time... [email protected] Hampton-Gentry Mark C. Baker Jill C. Aldrich, Owner / Director Phil Armbruster Motorcoach/School Bus Driver DDS, MSD (317) 839-3366 Funeral Home, Inc. Fax (317) 839-4001 106 Shaw Street 317.442.7772 463-701-5437 339 East Main Street Terminal Location 10373 E. Cty. Rd. 100 N. IND-701-KIDS Plainfield, IN 46168 Indianapolis, IN Plainfield, IN 46168 Indianapolis, IN 46234 www.aldrichpd.com 317-839-6573 millertransportation.com www.bakerfuneralservice.com

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