Saint Monica Catholic Church

Easter Bulletin Submission Deadline!

martha — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:36 +0000

Please note that due to the Easter holiday, any items for the April 4 bulletin MUST be submitted by noon on Thursday, March 25!.

Honduras Mission Trip Needs Two Medical Professionals

martha — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:51:42 +0000

We are in need of one doctor and one dentist to assist with this years Medical Mission during our visit to Lepaterique. The main clinic in Lepaterique has a dental office but there is not a dentist to staff the office. We work with the local doctor each year and he has expressed a need for a dentist to serve the community. If you feel that you can help with this years mission please contact Kathy Cohenour k.cohenour@comcast.net 372-7884 or Kevin Corydon kevincorydon@att.net 919-3216. There is more information on the Sister Parish Ministry Page. God Bless

Parish Penance Service is March 16th.

martha — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:46:00 +0000

As Christians we believe that Christ Our Savior came into the world for our salvation and that if we are sorry for our sins, we will be saved. As Catholics, we take this knowledge a step further when we avail ourselves of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Through this sacrament, we receive the knowledge that our sins truly are forgiven. And in this forgiveness, we find added gifts of peace, strength, joy, and wisdom. Our goal for perfection in living our commitment to Christianity is bolstered and supported.

The St. Monica Parish Penance Service is March 16 beginning at 6:30 pm. There is a soup and bread supper available in the Emmaus Center after the service. Please join us for this life-giving sacrament.

News about Shirley and Peter Alveal

martha — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:30:33 +0000

Many parishioners have been calling the office to learn about the welfare of fellow parishioners Peter and Shirley Alveal who travel back to Chile every winter. Fr. Todd reports that he has heard via email from them and that they and their family are safe. Conditions are harsh and water is scarce but they are very thankful to be doing well. Communication is also very limited. They ask for continued prayers for the people and the country.

Auto-withdrawal Now Available at St. Monica’s

martha — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:51:38 +0000

Rushed as you leave for mass on Sunday morning? Want to get out the door on time so that you can find a decent parking space? For parishioners who do not like the hassle of preparing a donation before you leave for church, St. Monica Church now has auto-withdrawal available for your donations. This means that you authorize your bank to take from your bank account a sum (think BIG !!!) that will be transferred to the church account. Parishioners have the option of making this a weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly donation. A distinct advantage to giving automatically is that you have made a plan for your giving from your first fruits. The auto-withdrawal form is available below. Fill it out and send to the office. Be sure to enclose a voided check with it. Any questions regarding this may be addressed to Julie Osburn in the office.

auto-withdrawal form

Reconciliation available on Thursday afternoons.

martha — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:54:00 +0000

During the lenten season, Fr. Jeremy Gries will be hearing confessions on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. This opportunity is in addition to our regular schedule of Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm when Fr. Todd hears confessions in both Spanish and English and Saturday afternoons at 4:00 pm. March 16 at 7:00 pm is the date for our reconciliation service when many priests are available for this holy sacrament of forgiveness.

Stations of the Cross and Fish Fry

martha — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:28:45 +0000

Nourishment for body and soul are available during the season of Lent on Friday evenings at St. Monica. Beginning at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm the Men’s Club has fish and shrimp dinners available in the Emmaus Center. Cheese pizza is also sold. After dinner, proceed to the church to pray The Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm. This is an opportunity to spiritually enrich oneself during the Lenten season by recalling the suffering and death of Our Lord. This prayer tradition dates back to the middle ages. Particularly moving are the Stations presented by our high school youth group on February 26and March 5. The St. Monica eighth grade also gets involved with the Living Stations and will reenact them on Good Friday.

Funeral for Donna Dlugosz

martha — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:49:34 +0000

Funeral arrangements have been made for Donna Dlugosz, beloved wife of Steve and mother of Rebecca and Michael. Donna had been a member and very active at St. Monica for many years. Donna fought a tough battle with diabetes over the years which affected her sight. Most of you probably remember seeing Steve be so attentive to Donna at church these last few years as he helped her in and out of her wheelchair. Viewing will be at Flanner and Buchanan Washington Park North on Thursday, February 18, 5:00-8:00 pm, and Friday, February 19, 3:00-8:00 pm. The rosary will be recited both evenings at 7:00 pm. Additional viewing at the mortuary is on Saturday, February 20, 10:30 am-12:30 pm before the funeral mass, which will be held at St. Monica on Saturday, February 20, at 1:00 pm. Please keep the Dlugosz family in your prayers.

Funeral for Jeanne Landrock

martha — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:12:23 +0000

Jeanne Landrock, beloved wife of St. Monica fourth grade teacher, Joe Landrock, and mother of son, Barrie and daughter, Julia died Friday, February 12, 2010. Her funeral mass will be Thursday, February 18, at 2 pm. Calling will be at the Washington Park North Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 17, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Until a few weeks before her death, Jeanne had been very active helping in the classrooms at St. Monica and will be missed by teachers and students.

To read more about Jeanne, visit the Indianapolis Star.

“On Our Lenten Journey”

martha — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:53:11 +0000

Catholics have begun their journey of cleansing, reflection, and renewing through the season of Lent that began with Ash Wednesday. During this season, Catholics who are healthy adults are asked to observe periods of fast and abstinence in addition to prayer. Fasting means adults ages 18-60 should have 2 light meals and one larger one without eating in between. Abstinence applies to children over the age of 14 and adults and requires that one not eat meat. Parents are asked to guide their children to acquire a true sense of penance during this season. Those with medical conditions are reminded to follow their doctor’s advice. Works of charity and penance are encouraged.

LENTEN RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT HERE! St. Monica Small Church Communities, families, couples and Lenten faith sharing groups are all invited and encouraged to use On Our Lenten Journey, a Lenten reflection program published by Catholic Charities of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Click here for more details on how to print the small group weekly sessions and how to obtain a copy of the DVD.

St. Monica has many additional tools such as lectures, Bible study, and Living Stations of the Cross, to build spiritual growth during the Lenten season. Since they are numerous, please see the attached inserts so that you can avail yourselves of them.

Lenten Prayer Opportunities: English | Spanish