Readings for the Week Monday Saint Dominic, Priest

Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14;

Mt 17:22-27

Tuesday Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr

Ez 2:8—3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131;

Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26

Thursday Saint Clare, Virgin

Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62;

Mt 18:21—19:1

Friday Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious

Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd,

5-6; Mt 19:3-12

Saturday Saints Pon#an, Pope, & Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs

Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15,

18-19; Mt 19:13-15

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus concludes his teaching about those who are “faithful and prudent stewards” with that classic stewardship teaching: “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the per-son entrusted with more.” Christian stewards rec-ognize that God is the ultimate source of their gifts, talents, resources and aptitudes, and that God wants them to use these varied gifts in his service. This week might be a good time to reflect on our God-given gifts. Are we using those gifts to serve the Lord? If Christ came back to us unexpectedly tomorrow would we be able to give a full accounting of how we have exercised stewardship over these gifts? ~From catholicstewardship.com

Note: Note: Note: Note: If you would like to submit a name please contact the Parish Office. Names are removed af-ter 4 weeks unless re-submitted. Bold Bold Bold Bold names are new to the list this week.

Worship & Word

August 6, 2016 August 6, 2016 August 6, 2016 August 6, 2016 Nineteenth Nineteenth Nineteenth Nineteenth

Sunday in Sunday in Sunday in Sunday in Ordinary TimeOrdinary TimeOrdinary TimeOrdinary Time

This Week’s Readings Next Week’s Readings Wisdom 18:6-9 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:32-48 Luke 12:49-53 Gather Book 1148 Gather Book 1151

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Bill Archer Pamela Jones

Jay Archer Joseph Kocha

Nancy McCracken Baxter William Lancaster

David Bedel Hal Mayo

Adelyn Bell Rita McAtee

Lisa Blake Al McCormick

Ann M Bozich Keira McMurran

Jean Brickler Catherine MearsCatherine MearsCatherine MearsCatherine Mears

Joe Brickler Jack MearsJack MearsJack MearsJack Mears

Mary Agnes Bussing Angie Meyer

Tom Campbell Dawn Nolan

Barb Carrico Joe Pieczko

Erin Coddington Sharon Provencher

Connie Collins Marge RenieMarge RenieMarge RenieMarge Renie

Kristen Decker Bodie Reuter

Harry Elliott Larry RottkampLarry RottkampLarry RottkampLarry Rottkamp

Jill Ernst Joe Schulte

Jason Euler Martha Schwenk

Jennifer Euler Bill Smith

Kevin Faires Paige Squier

Barbara Fath Orv Stobb

John Folger Katherine Tarwater

Russ Forsythe Molly Townsend

Denise Hake Dorothy WardDorothy WardDorothy WardDorothy Ward

Roberta HeitmannRoberta HeitmannRoberta HeitmannRoberta Heitmann SteveWeinstein

Claire Holloran Ed WilliamsEd WilliamsEd WilliamsEd Williams

Clint Jones

MONDAY August 8, 2016MONDAY August 8, 2016MONDAY August 8, 2016MONDAY August 8, 2016

9:00 AM Special Intention

TUESDAY August 9, 2016TUESDAY August 9, 2016TUESDAY August 9, 2016TUESDAY August 9, 2016

9:00 AM Special Intention

WEDNESDAY August 10, 2016WEDNESDAY August 10, 2016WEDNESDAY August 10, 2016WEDNESDAY August 10, 2016

9:00 AM � Stephen Seward by Cahill Family

THURSDAY August 11 2016THURSDAY August 11 2016THURSDAY August 11 2016THURSDAY August 11 2016

9:00 AM Special Intention

FRIDAY August 12, 2016FRIDAY August 12, 2016FRIDAY August 12, 2016FRIDAY August 12, 2016

9:00 AM Special Intention

SATURDAY August 13, 2016SATURDAY August 13, 2016SATURDAY August 13, 2016SATURDAY August 13, 2016

5:30 PM � Marlou Clark by Marge & Elsie Cochran

SUNDAY August 14, 2016SUNDAY August 14, 2016SUNDAY August 14, 2016SUNDAY August 14, 2016

7:00 AM � Fred Lekse by Carrico Family

8:30 AM � Ron Deal by Mary Ann Wolf

10:30 AM � John Bertrang by Family

12:00 PM � Matt Barnes by the McCall Family

5:30 PM For the Parish

Resources & Development

A great way to have some fun on a Friday night & maybe win some money! The quickie games start at 6:30pm & the regular games start at 7pm.

August 12th Callers: J Csenar, R Brooks, C Winters

Team #7 Co-Captains: T Grzgorzewski, E Hileman; Early Setup: H Galbreath Supply: M Harmon; Salad: K Wittman; Fryer: A Foronda; Workers: S Moran, L Nault, N Miller, K Hartman, M Jones, T Merlie, A Lopez, K Barnes, P Bloomer, M Hagan; Biscuits: L Rios; Bakers: C Franklin, C Miller, N DeLeon, L Nault, T Allen, C Sparks

The number drawn on Monday was 143. This number did not play. The total pot of $3,845 (which would have paid out $1,922.50) will roll over to next week.

Please use the 50/50 envelopes when playing 50/50 so we know where the money should go. It’s $5 to play each week.

REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO PLAY TO WIN!

Bus Drivers: Sunday August 14, 2016 8:30 am - Cathy Pfarr 10:30 am - Helen Morlock

Please welcome the following newly baptized into our Parish:

Patrick Steven Tafflinger

Gospel: Luke 12:32-48 We must be ready for God to act in our lives at any time! Question for Children: Jesus tells us to always be ready to hear him. What are some ways that he speaks to us? Question for Youth: If Jesus were to knock on your door today and give you a report card on your life as His disciple, what grade would you get? Where would be your areas for improvement? Question for Adults: On a daily basis, what are some ways to keep yourself “ready for God to act?” How do you pay attention to God’s often-less-than-obvious actions?

Liturgical Commission

Altar Servers

Aug 13 - 5:30 pm - E Balding / L Cesnik

Aug 14 - 7:00 am - H Bickel / B Murphy

Aug 14 - 8:30 am - N Kutcher / G Pontones

Aug 14 - 10:30 am - D Eisele / E McKee

Aug 14 - 12:00 pm - A / O Ruble

Aug 14 - 5:30 pm - D Kear / M Westrick

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

July 31, 2016

Weekly Budget $25,961.54

Mass Collections $22,100.85

Online Giving $1,913.30

YTD Actual $129,470.03

YTD Budget $103,846.16

YTD Gain (Loss) $(337.67)

Endowment $185.00

SVdP 5th Sunday $1,339.00

33rd Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee The Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Celebration on August 14, honoring those celebrating fifty years of marriage and their families, will include Mass cel-ebrated by Rev. Msgr. William F. Stumpf followed by a light reception. The liturgy will begin at 2:00 pm at SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral and will conclude with the reception in Assembly Hall which is located in the Catholic Center. For more information or to register please go to http://www.archindy/weddingcelebration.html. Questions call Keri Car-roll at 317-236-1521 or kcarroll@archindy.org.

PARISH LIFE St. Christopher School is still accept-ing applications for enrollment for the 2016 - 2017 school year. While some classes are approaching capacity, we do have availability in others. Please

call or email for more information about how you can choose a quality, Catholic education for your child(ren). We always appreciate referrals from our happy families, so if you know of a family who might be interested, please share this information with them. We do accept School CHOICE and are able to answer any questions you may have about this process. For more information, please sched-ule a visit with Principal, Karen King. 241-6314, Ext. 128 or kking@stchrisindy.org

Sr. Andre Burkhart from Oldenburg, IN will be here next weekend to talk about her com-munity’s ministries.

Around The Archdiocese

FAITH FORMATION

Women’s ‘Christ Renews ’ Team # 6

Monday, August 22nd, 7 pm in Jericho

ANAWIM GATHERING

Thursday, August 18, 7:00 pm

Parish Office Building

Women’s Support & Social

We meet every 4th Wednesday of

the month for lunch at a local res-

taurant. We are women who have

lost a spouse, are divorced, or are

single. Our next lunch is August 24th at 12:30 pm. Call

Martha Caldwell (298- 4389) for the location and to

RSVP. Come for fellowship, support, laughter, & lunch!

The Scripture Study Group at St. Christopher

We will explore the Book of Genesis in the Fall and the Gospel of John in the Spring Semester. The Fall class begins Tuesday, August 23, 7 pm - 8:30, in Damascus. The classes may be taken independent-ly of one another. Cost: $75 for either semester or $100 for both semesters. The Study is historical-critical with attention to the time of writing, lan-guage, social constructs, and the power of the text for us today. Registration will take place before and after Mass-

es the weekends of August 6-7 and August 20-21.

For further information contact Lois Jansen at 317

-241-9169 or mlj986@gmail.com.

A JOURNEY with

THOMAS MERTON

A reflective & participative journey ex-ploring the mysticism of Thomas Mer-ton.

Seven week series on: Prayer, Solitude, Contemplation, Zen mystics, Passion for Peace, Mer-ton’s Letters, Vision in Louisville

Begins: Sep 8, 7 pm– 8:30 pm, Damascus Format: Video presentation, reflection, faith sharing Facilitator: Sr. Kathy Morrissey Registration Required: kmorrissey@stchrisindy.org or

241-6314 x114

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

Begins Wednesday, September 7 7:00pm to 9:00 pm

Damascus (Lower level of the Church)

What IS the RCIA?? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the

Church’s journey of welcoming those who want to be members of the Catholic Church.

Join us as we journey through the year of a Catholic

Christian. Learning about the Catholic faith, enjoying fellowship and being invited to join in a conversion experience

of your own.

To register: Call Bill at 241-6314 ext 115 or email him at

billsvv@stchrisindy.org

Coming Soon!!

Ministry Fair

September 10 & 11

After all Masses

ST. ANN PARISH SUMMER FESTIVAL

Thursday, August 25th 5 - 10pm

Friday, August 26th 5 - 11pm Saturday, August 27th 3*-11pm (3-5pm rides only)

Please join us for great food, rides and games for all

ages, silent auction, Annie’s attic, raffle $3500 total prize, beer garden, casino and more!

6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis, 46221

Registration for C.C.D. This is our parish program of religious

education for children attending public

school from Pre-School (3 years of

age) to 5th grade. Classes begin August

21st. You will find information and the

registration form on the parish web-

site: saintchristopherparish.org

If you have any questions, please contact Sr. Mary Ann

at madefazio@stchrisindy.org or 241-6314 ext. 119

Busted HaloBusted HaloBusted HaloBusted Halo

A Catholic online ministry that offers podcasts, feature

stories, faith guides, commentaries, & discussions on

many topics. You can find answers to ques ons from the

basics of Catholic faith to complex dilemmas of everyday

life - bustedhalo.com Busted Halo is also on Facebook.

Christian Services

COMFORT THOSE WHO MOURN The following is from “Solace and Strength in the Sorrow of Miscar-riage” 2014-15 Respect Life Program, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activi-ties (www.goo.gl/vZPuiL): “miscarriage includes emotional, rela-

tional and spiritual suffering that requires assistance from family, friends and church leaders. IAlthough we may feel unsure how best to comfort those who mourn, we must stand with them in their time of suffering.” Please pray for those suffering the loss of a child: May Christ comfort them with his everlasting love.

August and September Nursing Home Visitation – please contact Flora Villanueva at floravillanueva89 @yahoo.com. Those who live in a nursing home truly appreciate visitors. We would like to extend this invitation for any interested parishioner to join us! More volunteers allows us to schedule more visits to more facilities.

August 20 – 8:30 am: St. Michael Parish – 3rd Saturday each month - Mass for the Unborn with Rosary and prayer at the Clinic for Women at 3607 West 16th Street

Are you concerned about a consistent ethic life? The St. Christopher Respect Life Group believes in the actions coming from the ‘seamless garment’ teachings by the late Cardinal Joseph L. Bernadin. These human life issues are manyI as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, so-cial injustice, etc. This committee is attempting to improve the life of all humans by sharing information and working to support people during their life journey. Come to the meetings and be involved! Meetings are the second Mon-day of the month, 6:00 PM, Jericho Rm. For added infor-mation contact Mark Folger at m_folger@msn.com or call or text Paul Guenin at 317-627-2309. You are needed and welcomed!

ARCHDIOCESEN PRO- LIFE EVENTS, NEWSLETTER, LINKS

Go to: www.archindy.org/prolife

Faith

Trust, belief, conviction. optimism, Hopefulness. The words, faith, belief, I believe, faithfulness, in noun or verb

Appears approximately 493 times In the text. Seems to be important, huh!

In this world of instability, faith is Sometimes hard to continue to have.

However, it is the cornerstone of Christianity.

We say the creed every Sunday. We Say the rosary, and pray at meals.

We pray for the needs of others and For our families. All these are acts of

Faith.

The Text today states: Faith is the Realization of what is hoped for and

Evidence of things not seen. Faith, mercy that is alive.

~ Trudy Bledsoe

THANK YOU for your continued generous support. We are cur-rently in need of Pas-

ta Sauce and Peanut butter. All help is great-

ly appreciated.

St. Vincent de Paul "West Side” Changing Lives Forever -

Bridges out of Poverty

Many of our efforts involve helping people with short term solutions to their needs instead of helping to elimi-nate their need. One way to provide long term help is a learning opportunity we call "West Side” Changing Lives Forever - Bridges out of Poverty. It is a joint ef-fort with Saint Anthony, Saint Christopher, Saint Gabriel and Saint Michael SVdP Conferences.

This training is a Facilitator supported, group based, study program conducted by 12 "Investigators". The Investigators are people who have decided to improve their lives in any of eleven areas including financial, spiritual, mental, etc. so they can move away from gov-ernment and other assistance.

The most recent class started Monday April 18. We still need Mentors, meals and childcare volunteers for the class. The training lasts about 18 weeks. For more in-formation about becoming a mentor please check out http://trustedmentors.org/

These people need our help. They have decided to im-prove their lives, how can you help? Is God calling you to share your skills or time?

If you would like more information on how you might be able to help please call or text Paul Guenin at 317-627-2309 or padeceje2@aol.com.

SVdP Help Line 317-687-0169 Donation Line 317-687-1006 - Mon - Fri 8:30-4:30

www.svdpindy.org

A few words from Fr. Matt

Walking with the Saints

This is a day of reflection & will take place on Saturday, Aug 27 at the Intercultural Pastoral Insti-tute (4838 Fletcher Ave) from 9 am - 3 pm. Please join the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Black Catholic Ministry as they pray for the Church, especially the African and African American com-munities. Donation/Fee is $25, please RSVP pspringer@archindy.org or 317.236.1474.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Last week in my homily I discussed Michelangelo’s “The Creation of

Adam,” arguably the most significant of the vignettes of salvation histo-

ry in the Sistine chapel in Vatican City (below). One of the most fasci-

nating and overlooked aspects of this work (I never would have seen it

if not told by a friend that worked in the Vatican Museums) is that Mi-

chelangelo used the same model for both Adam and God. It may seem

like laziness or thriftiness on the part of Michelangelo (and for all I

know maybe it was!), but this characteristic of the work shines light on

one of the most fundamental and beautiful truths of our faith: us being

created in the image and likeness of God. This beautiful gift of our human dignity gives us

the ability to know, love, and work with Him. It also gives the responsibility of being His

stewards and to care for each other and the rest of creation as He would. Let us cherish and

use this gift to the best of our abilities. Remember, we are “built” for it!

Yours in Christ,

Father Matt