HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH January 18, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Monday, January 19th

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 8:30 a.m. Bob Ayres – Req. by John Sheehan &

Noreen Murphy 5:30 p.m. Mary Jo Wagner – Req. by Family Tuesday, January 20

th, St. Fabian, pope, martyr & St.

Sebastian, martyr 8:30 a.m. JoAnn Forestal – Req. by Family 5:30 p.m. Ruth & Vince McLaughlin – Req. by Family Wednesday, January 21

st, St. Agnes, virgin, martyr

8:30 a.m. Stephanie Taylor Fryman – Req. by Holy Spirit School & Staff

5:30 p.m. Betty & Bill Dunbar – Req. by Family Thursday, January 22

nd, St. Vincent, deacon and martyr

Day of Penance / Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade 8:30 a.m. Dick Weghorst – Req. by Tom Lenahan

Family 5:30 p.m. Charlie Englerth – Req. by Family Friday, January 23

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8:30 a.m. Faith Hesselgrave – Req. by Family 2:00 p.m. MASS AT WILDWOOD 5:30 p.m. Mary Lenahan – Req. by Family Saturday, January 24

th, St. Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor

8:30 a.m. Frank Hull – Req. by Wife, Betty 5:30 p.m. MASS OF ANTICIPATION Paulette Persinger – Req. by Larry &

Barbara Clemons Sunday, January 25

th, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 a.m. CONGREGATION 9:00 a.m. Lois Clements McLean – Req. by Phyllis &

Bill Barrett 10:30 a.m. Dave Williamson – Req. by Holy Spirit Choir 12:00 Noon Harry Monahan – Req. by Family 1:30 p.m. MASS IN SPANISH

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Monday Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday Saints Fabian, pope, martyr; Sebastian, martyr Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday Saint Agnes, virgin, martyr Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday Saint Vincent, deacon, martyr Heb 7:25—8:6; Ps 40; Mk 3:7-12 Friday Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday Saint Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

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DO YOU NEED PRAYERS? Lost your job? Needing surgery? Have a special request? Call Julie Preston (861-6322) or Dorothy Riley (353-0358) for the Holy Spirit Prayer Line, or call to become a member of our Prayer Chain.

If you have experienced a miscarriage or the loss of an infant in childbirth, the Holy Spirit Ministry of Consolation would like to include you and your family in special prayer. Please contact Tamara Dibble at 894-1443 and leave a message.

Please remember in your prayers: at Hospital: Bob Connor, Jack Mattz (Community East); Vicki Traub (Community North). at Home: Pam Mason, Brad Ide, Karen Ide, Tom Brassie, Pat Rury, Ed & Wanda Nagel, Bob Spaulding, Pat Spaulding, Barbara

O’Connell, Rita O’Connell, Anna Schrimpf, Kyle Knorr, John Henderson, Kimberly Emge, Laura Mitchell, Diane Zeyen, Gertrude Jarvis, Mark Minatel, Jack Schantz, Tom Nohl, Mildred Warfield, Albert Ellis, Evalin Hallal, Theresa Wilson, Angie Hexamer, Beth Kelshaw, Patricia Waidlich, Katie Cooper, Jerry Maillet, Ellen Weems, and Jim Gundlach. At Nursing Homes: Altenheim: Leanna Barnes Autumn Glenn: Helen Cross Brookview: Sybil Burnett. Community Nursing & Rehab: Joan Ramsey Miller’s / Castleton: Rosemary Gill Miller’s Manor: Mary Ann Fisher, (Mary) Mrs. John A. Fisher, Sr., Walter Hilbert Rosegate: Alex King St. Paul’s Hermitage: Loretta Sweeney, Betty Gearns, Helen Welsh. Village Oaks: Neatha Diehl State of Virginia, 60 Cattail Loop, Gordonsville, VA 22942: Helen Beach Westminster Village: Helen Rodgers Wildwood: Rita Meyer, Rose Regan, Marge Gundlach, Dick Hess, Virginia Knapp.

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Please remember in your prayers our men and women actively serving in the Armed Forces. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Sean Cooper, Air Force Ryan Joseph Braun, Marines Matt Dickerson, Air Force Troy Cattell, Marines Todd J. Gondeck, Air Force Justin Lawrence, Marines Ashton Hughey, Air Force Nicholas Martinelli, II, Marines Matthew Hughey, Air Force Thomas McGinley, Marines Jason Kessler, Air Force Ross Meyer, Marines Marc Rhodes, Air Force Jay Picard, Marines Don E. Baker, Air Force Andrew Rudd, Marines John Rudd, Marines Dustin Bland, Army John Sabo, Marines Justin Blessing, Army Seth Williams, Marines Zachary Bryan, Army John Ryan Waggle, Navy Patrick Hanley, Army James Baker, Navy John B. Harlow, Army Michael Ball, Navy Nicholas D. Havler, Army Richard W. Collins, Navy Peter Hinz, Army David Eppich, Navy William Kindler, Army Laura Moore, Navy James R. Mattingly, Army Travis Moore, Navy Nicholas Tabler, Army Jordan Nyikos, Navy Terry Waller, Army Ryan A. Schmalz, Navy Joseph Weston, Army William Walker, Navy Nicole Weston, Army Matthew Coleman, Navy Kevin Barnes, Army Mike Beasley, National Guard Grant E. Beller, Army Byron Chambers, National Guard Brandon Tennell, Army Rob Goodin, National Guard Jillian Weston, Army John Howard, National Guard Kevin Wilkinson, Army Chris Schilling, National Guard Nicholas Cauley, Marines

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REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of: David Williamson, husband of Josefina.

We would like to make a public apology to David Williams, who was incorrectly listed as deceased last weekend in our bulletin. He is very much alive and well.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ROSES FOR LIFE The Pro-Life Committee will be selling Roses for Life at all doors of the Church next weekend, January 24

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Roses cost $2.00 each and proceeds go to defending life. We will also have a few pairs of the little "baby's feet" for sale for $1.00 each.

PRO-LIFE NEWS A message from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding the Freedom of Choice Act: The "Freedom of Choice Act": The Most Radical Abortion Legislation in U.S. History. Here are some facts you should know. Fact: In allowing and promoting abortion, FOCA goes far beyond even Roe. Fact: FOCA will invalidate laws to protect a woman from unsafe abortion clinics and to ensure that she is informed about abortion. Fact: FOCA will require taxpayers to pay for abortions. Fact: FOCA will require states to allow "partial-birth" and other late-term abortions. Fact: FOCA will require states to allow abortions by non-physicians. Fact: FOCA will bar the law protecting a right of conscientious objection to abortion. Fact: FOCA will deny parents an opportunity to be involved in their minor daughter's abortion decision. A vote for FOCA is a vote against modest, reasonable, widely supported laws that promote and protect women's health, ensure informed consent, protect minors and ensure parental involvement, safeguard rights of conscience, and respect the desire of most citizens not to pay for abortions with their tax dollars. We need your help! Holy Spirit will be participating in a post card campaign to inform our Senators and Representatives to vote against this very destructive bill. During the weekend of January 24th/25th, there will be post cards inserted in the bulletin. PLEASE TAKE THOSE POST CARDS, FILL THEM OUT AND MAIL THEM!!!! If you are unable to mail them yourself, please contact any one of the members of the Pro-Life Committee to mail them for you.

“Life is Worth Living…and Defending!”

Annual March for Life – January 20-23, 2009 - Coordinated by the Archdiocesan Pro-Life, Youth and

Young Adult Ministries - Nearly 800 participants from the Archdiocese of

Indianapolis will be attending the March for Life in Washington, DC this year on the cusp of the Presidential Inauguration!

- They will be present, praying and protesting peacefully at the time the Freedom of Choice Act’s (FOCA) future will be determined in Congress.

- The high school students and young adults will be arriving by bus, car and a donated plane!

- Archbishop Daniel Buechlein and eight priests will lead the group in Holy Mass.

Please join us in praying a Universal Rosary at the following times: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

Dear Parishioners, This is urgent. We must take action. If you want your freedoms protected, you must write your Senators and Representatives to oppose the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). The ramifications of FOCA are catastrophic if it gets passed into law. Write your Senators: Richard Lugar and Evan Bayh; and your U.S. House of Representatives: Dan Burton (District 5), Mike Pence (District 6), and Andre Carson (District 7). Next weekend, January 24th/25th, there will be post cards inserted in the bulletin. PLEASE TAKE THOSE POST CARDS, FILL THEM OUT AND MAIL THEM. See below and read the facts about FOCA.

Peace & God’s Blessings, Fr. J.J. Riedman

HOLY SPIRIT – PARISH SUPPORT THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS!

Wkly Budget Goal 2008-09 $ 23,250.00 Weekly Collections – Jan. 10th/11th $ 24,308.42 Electronic Cont. – Jan. 10th/11th $ .00 YTD Collections 2008-09 $ 636,692.14 YTD Budget Goal 2008-09 $ 651,000.00 YTD Surplus / (Deficit) 2008-09 $ (14,307.86)

Next weekend is Propagation of the Faith Sunday. It gives all of us the opportunity to reach out to the people of the world. By our Baptism, we take on the responsibility to be Christ’s witnesses and to share our faith with the world that has yet to hear the Good News of God’s love. Please be as generous as possible.

Remember, if you have a change of address, please call the Parish Office (353-9404). Thank you!!!

Stewardship Option for Holy Spirit Church!

AUTOMATIC MONEY TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR PRE-AUTHORIZED

PAYMENTS

Name _________________________ Phone #____________ Envelope #_________ I hereby authorize Holy Spirit Church to deduct $________ on the

10th, 15th, 20th, OR 31st (last day). Please circle one of these date choices. This monthly deduction will continue until the Holy Spirit Bookkeeping office is notified in person or by confirmed e-

mail to smclaughlin@holyspirit-indy.org or kpeacock@holyspirit-indy.org BANK/DEPOSITORY NAME: __________________________________________

YOUR BANK TRANSIT/Routing:______________ Checking or Savings (circle)

ACCOUNT NO: ____________ SIGNATURE: ____________________________ Please attach a voided check (if checking account) for account verification. Enroll today in the automatic deduction program and make your giving automatic and consistent! Questions? E-mail (above) or call Suzy McLaughlin or Kathy Peacock in the Parish Business Office at 353-9404.

HOLY SPIRIT WOMEN’S RETREAT CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH

Is your plate full? Are you always giving to others? Now it’s time for you to be fed! The next Women’s Retreat for Christ Renews His Parish at Holy Spirit is Feb. 21-22, 2009. Space is available, but is limited. Please call the Parish Office (353-9404) to reserve your spot or to get more information.

HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH January 18, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

YOUTH NEWS CONFIRMATION DATES: Sunday, Jan. 25

th – Meeting in group leaders’ homes.

Any questions, please call David Grannan at 895-4602. Archdiocesan Youth for Life: The Archdiocesan Youth for Life will meet at the Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., on the second Thursday of every month, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Benedictine room. The group is open to high school students who are unconditionally pro-life and want to serve as pro-life activists. Youth who are interested in helping to construct a society that respects the dignity and sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death are welcome to join. The next meeting is scheduled on February 12

th. For more

information and to join, contact Sister Diane at 317-236-1521.

SCHOOL NEWS 8th Grade Pizza Sale – Fundraiser for their Washington, DC

trip. Order forms are in the east and west vestibules. You can turn in your order and money to the Holy Spirit School Office Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help out your favorite Holy Spirit 8

th Grader!!!

REGISTRATION for Holy Spirit School: Now taking applications for All Grades – Pre-School through 8

th Grade – for the 2009-2010 school year.

Pre-School: 3 year olds – meet Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Students must be 3 years old by September 1

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4 years olds – meet Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. 4 year olds Full Day – meet everyday Monday thru Friday 7:45 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. This class is limited to 10 students. Students must be 4 years old by September 1

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Kindergarten: Half Day is 7:45 A.M. – 11:35 A.M. Full Day is 7:45 A.M. – 2:35 P.M.

Students must be 5 years old by September 1st.

Call the school office for more information. 352-1243

PARISH NURSE & HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS If you know of someone that is a homebound or an ECF resident who would like to receive a monthly card from their Parish family, please let us know. If you need to contact the Parish Nurse for any of our programs, please leave a message at the Parish Office at 353-9404, ext. 9, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

SCRAPBOOKING CLUB Come and join us for an evening of scrapbooking and card making. Even if you don't scrapbook, but would like to come and make cards for people in our parish, please join us on Friday, January 23

rd from 6-10 p.m. in Room 6 - Holy Spirit

School. Bring all your supplies and a snack to share. Cards and decorations are provided. If you have any questions, please call Michele Golab at 861-1957.

MONTHLY MASSES Calvary Cemetery Chapel will celebrate their Monthly Mass on Wednesday, Jan. 21

st at 435 W. Troy at 2 p.m. All are

welcome!

SCECINA NEWS Scecina Track & Field Chili Supper Fundraiser: Saturday, January 24

th from 5 – 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each for all you

can eat chili and are available at the door or can be purchased in advance from any track team athlete. Contact Paul Kennedy at pkennedy@scecina.org with any questions. Scecina Athletics Mulch Sale: On behalf of Scecina Memorial High School, we would like to thank you for your past support and ask that you continue to support us in our Fourth Annual Mulch Sale. Again this year, we are selling and delivering hardwood mulch and cypress mulch in 2 cubic ft. bags for $5 per bag. We are also offering premium growing mix in 2 cubic ft. bags for $10 per bag. All proceeds will benefit the Athletic Programs at Scecina. We will take orders beginning January 26

th through March 20

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deliver the product to your door on Saturday, April 11th.

Delivery is FREE! For orders or questions, please call the Athletic Office at 322-4286.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1040 N. Post Road

Tuesday, Jan. 20

th – BINGO from 9:30 to 12 Noon. All are welcome!

Thursday, Jan. 22nd – Afternoon Movie at 1:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23rd – Karaoke Night. Food served 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Singing starts at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1

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All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 to 11 a.m. AND SUPER BOWL PARTY. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food, soft drinks and draft beer included for $7 admission. Super Bowl Board is also available!!! The Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus Council #3228 really wants to include you in what we have to offer!!!

Thinking about Separation or Divorce? Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the January program, beginning with a weekend on January 23-25, 2009, call 317-489-6811 or e-mail register@Retroindy.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

DIVORCE AND BEYOND PROGRAM A six-week program is scheduled and will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church Parish Center, 535 E. Edgewood Avenue from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Topics for discussion will include: the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt and loneliness. The cost of the program is $30, which includes materials. Registration is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact the Office of Family Ministries at 236-1586 or go to the Archdiocesan website at www.archindy.org/family/divorce.html.