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St. Thomas the Apostle, Fortville “My Lord, and my God” September 6, 2020 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor: Fr. Robert J. Hankee Email: [email protected]
Emergency: 812-736-4275
Baptism: All Baptisms are scheduled through the Parish Office.
Reconciliation: Half hour before the Saturday 5 pm Mass & Sunday 10:45 am Mass or by appointment.
First Eucharist: Preparation for first Eucharist occurs in the 2nd grade religious education class.
Confirmation: Prepared during the Freshman year of High School
Matrimony: A six month preparation prior to the wedding is required. Please contact the Parish Office.
Anointing the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to request anointing before a surgery or during any serious illness, or to request a hospital or nursing home visit.
Rite of Christian initiation of Adults: RCIA: This program addresses the needs of adults who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Please contact the Religious Education office.
Staff Deacon Tony Lewis 317-777-1430 [email protected]
Administrator of Religious Ed: Theresa Werking 317-485-5103 [email protected]
Director Of Liturgy & Choir: Stephanie Garst 317-407-7257 [email protected]
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Diane Brady 317-485-5101 [email protected] Social Media Coordinator: Mandy McAlarney [email protected] We would like to extend a warm welcome to you today,
whether you are visiting us for the first time or have chosen St.
Thomas Church as your parish . We pray that the Lord will
continue to bless you as you desire to serve Him
If you are interested in becoming a Parishioner here at St. Thomas, Please contact the Parish Office at: 317-485-5101 or [email protected]
Jesus said, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Parish Office 317-485-5101 523 S. Merrill Street, Fortville, IN 46040
OFFICE HOURS Tue - Friday 8:30 am to 4:.30 pm
Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am & 10:45 am Tue & Wed 6:30 pm Thursday & Fri 12:00 Noon
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Let Us Pray, Lord, in your loving mercy please bless your servants who are in need of healing and strength: Tom Dawley, Kim Garst, Gayle Howell, Deacon Frank Klauder, Msg. Paul Koetter, Ronnie Sexton, Bobbi Steele, Harry Steele, Steve Wethington All the sick and suffering from our parish, those serving in the military, and our homebound, hospitalized and nursing home residents.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
The Sanctuary Candle near our Tabernacle burns this week:
In Memory of Norman Sears By Tony & Kim Garst
If you would like to have the 14 day Candle dedicated for someone living or deceased, or for a special inten-tion, please contact the Parish Office. The offering is $10.00
Offerings for the week of Aug. 30, 2020 Weekly Sunday Collection: $2,286.00
Weekly Online Giving: $1,240.00
Total Weekly Giving: $3,526.00
Weekly Collection needed for Budget $4,135.00
Thank you for your stewardship to St. Thomas the Apostle.
Mass Intentions
September 8, Tuesday 6:30 pm Mass Raymond Sirosky by Kevin & Diane Brady
September 9, Wednesday 6:30 pm Mass Martha Steiner by Fr. Rob Hankee
September 10, Thursday 12:00 Noon Mass Frank Brady by Peggy & Joe Schauff
September 11, Friday 12:00 Noon Mass All First Responders by Kevin & Diane Brady
September 12, Saturday 5:00 pm Mass Peggy Shea by Jon Smith
September 13, Sunday 8:00 am Mass St. Thomas Parishioners
September 13, Sunday 10:45 am Mass Jerry Armstrong by Kevin & Candy Padgett
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, September 12, 5:00 pm Ushers Diane Doty, Leesa Lowder Lectors Jon Smith Euch. Min. Deacon Tony
Sunday, September 13, 8:00 am Ushers Matt Dickerson, Rick Garst Lector Paul Hayes Server Euch. Min. Rob Rhinesmith Gifts
Sunday, September 13, 10:45 am Ushers Wes Nicholson, Marvin Massey Lector Steve Moll Server Euch. Min. Kathy Gammons
Activities for the week of Sept 6 — Sept 12
Sunday Canned Food Sunday Monday 7:00 pm Pray the Rosary (Prayer Garden)
Tuesday 7:00 pm RCIA Information Night
Wednesday 7:00 pm RE Committee
Thursday 1:30 pm Bible Study 6:00 pm Wellness Class
Friday Mum Delivery Saturday Mum pick up after all masses
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Ez 33: 7-9; Rom 13: 8-10; Mt 18: 15-20 Monday: 1 Cor 5: 1-8; Lk 6: 6-11 Tuesday: Mi 5: 1-4a; Mt 1: 1-16, 18-23 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7: 25-31; Lk 6: 20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8: 1b-7, 11-13; Lk 6: 27-38 Friday: 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6: 39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10: 14-22; Lk 6: 43-49 Sunday: Sir 27: 30-28: 7; Rom 14: 7-9; Mt 18: 21-35
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: If you have any questions or are interested in RCIA (learning more about or joining the Catholic faith) you can contact the Office of Religious Education at: 485-5103 or by email at: [email protected].
Classes will begin in September
Family Enrichment September 26-27, 2020: You Are Not Alone Retreat
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House Retreat is led by Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, EMDR Certified Thera-pist, Fr. Jim Farrell, Sr. Connie Kramer, SP with Loss Survivors Panel including Judy Proctor, and Lisa Thibault. Many suicide loss survivors feel they have few places to turn to, not knowing other survivors and also wanting to be supported by their church community.
This retreat provides a forum for faith believers and Catholics in par-ticular to come together to grieve, share experiences, and learn how God helps them on their journey of survival after a suicide tragedy.
Our Weekend Retreat hopes to offer tools to aid in grief work and survival through books, prayer, and activities. Registration Includes: Program, Meals, Snacks, Guest Room to use during the Program, & Optional Overnight Accommodations. Contact Jennifer Burger, Reg-istrar, at [email protected] or (317)545-7681 with further ques-tions on registration.
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Religious Education Mums will be delivered to the church on Saturday, September 12 and available for pick up after all of the weekend Masses. Thank you to everyone who purchased mums to support our youth group. Please contact the Office of Faith Formation for more information.
Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2020 who received the sacrament on Wednesday, Septem-ber 2nd. We are very proud of all of you! Thank you to all who helped prepare them and for your patience while we worked through the delay and changes.
Upcoming dates to remember:
September 8 - RCIA Info Night and Reunion September 13 – Classes Start (Virtual Welcome Back) October 2 – RCIA Sessions Begin October 4 –Rosary Sunday Workshop in a Box
The Monday evening bible study led by Jon Smith will resume on Monday, September 14 at 6:30 PM the group will meet in person in the parish hall. A virtual option will be available for those who wish to join via ZOOM. Please contact Jon Smith or the Office of Faith Formation for more information.
Godspeed,
Theresa
Third Friday of the Month Book Club
Friday, September 18th 7-9 pm Via Zoom
Ruth Moll has suggested Small, Great Things by Jodi Picoult as the next Third Friday of the Month Book Club book. A New York Times bestseller, this novel explores racism in America, both overt and subtle. Sensitive readers should be warned that part of the story is told through the perspective of a white supremacist and may be challenging to read.
B O O K
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From the recently cleaned Desk of Fr. Rob
Dear Parishioners:
This week we celebrate Labor Day and Patriot Day. On Monday, we celebrate the contributions of labor that has developed our great country and helped in its achievements. It is a day of thanksgiving for the gift of work and the dignity of the worker. It is also a time for us to pray for those who are seeking employment and for their families. On Friday, September 11, we re-member the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. We remember in prayer all those who died in these senseless terrorist attacks. We re-member the victims at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and those who perished in a field in Pennsyl-vania, as well as all the first responders who lost their lives trying to save others. It is a day of mourning and prayer, and we, as a parish, will be honoring those who died and their families at a Noon Mass, on Friday. On Wednesday, we celebrate the Feast of St. Peter Claver, who was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1888 and declared the worldwide patron of missionary work among black slaves. Saint Peter Claver ministered to the Africans in the Port of Cartagena where they were to be sold. He brought them medicines and food and assured his brothers and sister of their human dignity and God’s love. The Bishops of the United States are inviting us to join them on Wednesday in a day of fasting and prayer for Peace and Justice. A Noon Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thompson at the Cathedral in Indianapolis. The Mass will be live streamed for those who want to participate but are unable to do so in person. In addi-tion, we will be celebrating this Mass, as a parish, on Wednesday, at 6:30pm. The celebrations and memorials this week gives us the opportunity to pray and reflect on the dignity of the human person and the sacredness of life from the mo-ment of conception to natural death.
Have a blessed week! Fr. Rob
Food Pantry The Joint Food Pantry task force is asking for your help to support the Fortville Christian Church Food Pantry. As we continue to navigate the pandemic, food insecurity continues to grow. Please take a green bag from the table at the back of church and fill it with the items on the list provided in the bag. Please return the filled bag to St. Thomas.
The bags will be delivered to the Fortville Christian Church for distribution. If you have any questions please contact Theresa in the office of Faith Formation. Thank you for your support.
Wellness Class Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m. In the Parish Hall
For more information call Marvin Massey (317) 335-7025 or email: [email protected]
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Happy Birthday Sunday, September 6: Casey Butler, Christy Wilson Monday, September 7: Elizabeth McAlarney, Kurtis Schleter Tuesday, September 8: Shannon Gutierrez Wednesday, September 9: Rita Brace, Xavier Dunham, Bill Garst, Glen Smock, Kenneth Stank Thursday, September 10: Blake Braun Friday, September 11: Sally Tinnel, Warren White Saturday, September 12: Sue Hersberger, Audrey Wallace
The 7th Annual Biking for Babies Midpoint Rally Saturday, September 19th at 1:00 pm Our Lady of Lourdes
5333 East Washington Street, Indianapolis
Join the team as a rider, or pray/support the team for this across the State event to help raise funds for the Indiana Knights of Columbus Ultrasound initiative.
You can sponsor by donating to www.kofc437.com. All Pro Life Prayer Warriors are invited to this Midpoint Rally and prayer service which begins at 1:00 pm. Location is Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
(or church in case of rain).
● Father Son Day: September 26 ● Father Daughter Day: October 3
● Fall Break Day: October 10
COVID-19 Safe practices are in place at CYO Camp Rancho Framasa. Detailed program information includ-ing camp fees and registration can be found at www.campranchoframasa.org. For additional information contact Lauren, Camp Registrar at [email protected] or 1.812.988.2839, x122.
