July 21, 2019 16Th Sunday in Ordinary Time Diocese of Lafayette-In-Indiana Office Hours 8 AM - 4 PM
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July 21, 2019 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Office Hours 8 AM - 4 PM Pastor Rev. Fr. Dennis J. O’Keeffe, D. Min. Associate Pastor Rev. Fr. James De Oreo Deacon Rev. Dcn. Tim Perry A LOOK INSIDE Pg. 2 Financial News Pho to b Pg. 2 Liturgy and Life y Bo Pg. 3 Catechists Needed b N i c h Pg. 3 Red Mass ol s, Ph Pg. 3 Men’s Catholic Conference oto I nd Pg. 3 Evening of Apologetics ia na , Pg. 3 Sing with the Choir LLC Pg. 3 Eucharistic Adoration Last year, parishioners Joe and Bev Cegala celebrated their 70th year of marriage at an Anniversary Mass with Bishop Doherty. Pg. 4 City-Wide Ultreya This year, the bishop again invites couples celebrating a significant anniversary to a Pg. 4 Celebration for Bishop Higi Mass and reception on Sunday, September 15 at 2:30 pm at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette, Indiana. Pg. 4 “You Can Call Me Al” 5K Register online: www.dol-in.org/AnniversaryMass. Pg. 4 Habitat for Humanity Faith Build Lord’s Day Mass Schedule Weekday Mass Schedule Pg. 5 Feast Day Celebration Saturday Vigil - 5:30 pm Monday - 6:30 am | 9:00 am Pg. 5 Job Openings Sunday - 8 AM | 10:30 am Tuesday - 9:00 am Pg. 5 Infertility Support Group Sacrament of Reconciliation (Rosary follows Mass on Tuesday) Wednesday - after 6:00 pm Mass Wednesda y - 9:00 am | 6:00 pm Pg. 6 Widows Group Lunch Saturday - after 7:30 am Mass & Thursday - 9:00 am Pg. 6 Weekly Calendar 4:30 - 5:15 pm Friday - 6:30 am | 9 am Pg. 6 Mass Schedule Also by private appointment Saturday - 7:30 am 1870 West Oak Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 - phone: 317.873.2885 - fax: 317.873.8746 - www.zionsvillecatholic.com elcome to St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, and thank you for joining us at Mass. If you are interested in joining our faith community, W take a registration envelope from the bookshelf in the narthex, visit the parish office, or find us online: www.ZionsvilleCatholic.com. Sacramental Information Baptisms: (2nd Sat. at 4 p.m. and 4th Sun. at noon). Prep classes are 7 p.m. the second Mon. of each month. Brenda Knecht: 317.873.2885 x411. First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are celebrated with children who are in 2nd grade and enrolled in parish religious education. First Reconciliation is received prior to First Holy Communion. Jen Matura: 317.873.2885 x410. Confirmation preparation is normally during the 10th grade year. Candidates are required to participate in a religious education program for the current year. Joseph Tumasian: 317.873.2885 x501. Marriage: couples must contact the parish office at least six months prior to the expected wedding date. Brenda Knecht: 317.873.2885 x411. Anointing of the Sick: please notify the parish office if someone would like to receive the sacrament: 317.873.2885. Funerals: for guidelines, call Laura Shuler: 317.873.2885 x310. FINANCIAL NEWS WORSHIP Parish Gift Offerings Liturgy and Life Figures are those reported as of July 7 by Tim McManus, Pastoral Associate of Worship Weekend Collection: $23,842.00 The family unit teaches us much about living with others. Year-to-Date: $572,147.39 The parent, or parent figure, teaches children how to love Year-End Budget: $1,270,312.00 and respect others, among other important life skills. Ultimately, the little ones learn how to cooperate with parents, siblings, and those met throughout life. Ideally, parents are the first teachers of the Faith for their children. Undoubtedly, some readers of this article did not grow up with a good family experience from childhood to adulthood. The past cannot be changed, but we can hope and pray that these children of God may find this good family experience Special Collection within the parish community. Solidarity Fund: Today’s Gospel about the sisters Mary and Martha is not so Next month, our parish will take up a collection for the much about the latter’s indignation, but about the priority Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. While the Church between two good and necessary actions. As Jesus says to in Africa is growing, many still lack access to basic Martha, resources as well as pastoral care. Many suffer due to “There is need of only one thing. poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, and poor education. Mary has chosen the better part The fund supports pastoral projects that strengthen and it will not be taken from her.” communities in their faith and foster lasting peace and reconciliation in a continent often marked by division and tension. To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/africa. Special Collection Reports Basilian Missions: Your donations amounting to $2,893.38 is very much appreciated by the Basilian Missions. Thank you for this considerate contribution! In other words, listen to the Word of the Lord first, then take the appropriate action. All of our liturgies, rituals, and Seminary Fund blessings model this for us. The readings come first, Last month’s support from our parish for the Seminary Fund followed by the appropriate action such as receiving the came in the amount of $6,625.65. Thank you all so very Eucharist or a Blessing. Even our prayers before meals much for making an investment in the future of the Church! invoke communication with God followed by nourishing our Catholic Radio bodies with food and drink to sustain our lives. Thank you for supporting Catholic Radio with your generous Family. It’s where we learn to listen to the Lord first and donation of $1,703.88. This will help spread God’s word then act. Not only as children, but continually throughout through the airwaves! life. Eucharistic Adoration EVANGELIZATION Following the 6:00 pm Mass on YM Friday Holy Hour Wednesday, there is one hour of Adoration which includes a Rosary led by the Knights All families of youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us of Columbus. Friday evenings in July from 7 - 8 PM in the Day Chapel of the church for Eucharistic Adoration. Expect a short message, time for silent prayer, and a Incense at Mass community Rosary. Sitting in front of the Lord in the Please note that incense may be Eucharist is where saints are made. Come get holy! used at Mass when the Knights of the Holy Temple serve. “Defenders of the Faith” There will be incense on Aug. 1 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | St. Robert Rm. Sunday, July 28 @ 10:30 am. "Defenders of the Faith" is an open Choir News apologetics night for all parishioners as an opportunity to engage real-life, The Choir of St. Alphonsus invites all who enjoy singing to contemporary topics in the world pertaining rehearse with them Wednesday night, July 31, 7:00 pm - to our Catholic Faith. 8:30 pm in preparation for the Feast of St. Alphonsus. We will sing Sunday, August 4 at 10:30 am Mass for our If you have ever had a question about the faith or Church patronal feast day! teaching; if you have engaged in faith-related questions at work or school; if you want to better understand the Please contact Dir. of Sacred Music Lee Barlow by 5 pm questions and how to defend our faith in love; this is the Wednesday, July 31 so that he will have music ready for place for you. This will be an interactive evening with time you. Thank you! for questions, small group discussion, and tips and facts on how to connect with others at the nexus of the world, current Red Mass for Legal Professionals issues, the Church, religion and spirituality. Monday, October 7 | 5:30 PM Contact: [email protected]. Childcare provided. All those in the legal profession are invited to a Mass with Bishop Doherty, followed by dinner and a presentation by U.S. District Judge and St. Alphonsus parishioner, James Patrick Hanlon. The Red Mass is a tradition in the Catholic Church which dates back to the 13th century. The first Red Mass is believed to have been celebrated in the Cathedral of Paris in 1245, and thereafter the tradition spread throughout Europe. The word “red” was originally used to describe the Mass in 1310, because the justices of the English Supreme Court wore scarlet robes. Over time the “Red” Mass came to have a deeper theological meaning, with red symbolizing the Registration and information at www.bit.ly/CatholicMen2019. “tongues of fire” that descended upon the Apostles at Pentecost bestowing the gifts of the Spirit. Be a Catechist in 2019/2020 READINGS: Week of July 21 • Catechists receive discounts for their own children Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42 • Volunteer with an amazing group of children and adults Monday: Sgs 3:1-4B or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 • Teach with a friend Tuesday Ex 14:21—15:1 Mt 12:46-50 • All training and supplies provided Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Mt 13:1-9 Email us to let us know what grade you would like to teach. Thursday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 See available classes and times below: Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Mt 13:18-23 Sunday 9:30 am—Pre-K, K, 2 Monday 6:10 pm—2 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Mt 13:24-30 Sunday 4:00 pm—K Wednesday 5:00 pm—1 Sunday: Gn 18:20-32/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13 Monday 5:00 pm—K,1, 2, 5 EVANGELIZATION “You Can Call Me Al” 5K for Haiti Saturday, August 3 @ 8 AM RE and YM Registrations Now Open! Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are Our registration process for the upcoming school year is invited to participate in this charity run that underway at www.zionsvillecatholic.com.