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St. Thomas the Apostle, Fortville “My Lord, and my God ” January 17, 2021 Second 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: Leah Sears 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 turned and saw them following him and said to them, "What are you looking for?"
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: Sue Brady, Deb & Mike Ferris, Brooke Fure, Hudson Fure, Kim Garst, Barbara Hall, Bruce Jacob, Genevieve Johnston, Virginia Kemerly, Msg. Paul Koetter, Mark Lutchka, Richard Morgan, Angela Rosales, David Schauff, John Steele, Steve & Kim 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 Priscia Lee Rose By Tony & Kim Garst
If you would like to have the 14 day Candle dedicated for someone living or deceased, or for a special intention, please contact the Parish Office. The offering is $10.00
Offerings for the week of January 10, 2021 Weekly Sunday Collection: $3,650.00
Weekly Online Giving: $1,390.00
Total Weekly Giving: $5,040.00 Weekly Collection needed for
Budget $4,424.00
Thank you for your stewardship to St. Thomas the Apostle.
Mass Intentions
January 19, Tuesday 6:30 pm Mass Russell Overholt (Special Intention)
January 20, Wednesday 6:30 pm Mass Barb Overholt (Special Intention)
January 21, Thursday 12:00 Noon Mass Dorothy McAllen by The McAllen Family
January 22, Friday 12:00 Noon Mass Robert Kennelly by Kathy Gammons
January 23, Saturday 5:00 pm Mass Dorothy McAllen by The McAllen Family
January 24, Sunday 8:00 am Mass Mike Chatterson by The Chatterson Family
January 24, Sunday 10:45 am Mass St. Thomas Parishioners
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, January 23, 5:00 pm Ushers Seth McAlarney, Jon Smith Lectors Lois Ittenbach Euch. Min. Deacon Tony
Sunday, January 24, 8:00 am Ushers Mark Chatterson, Rob Rhinesmith Lector Joan DeWael Server Euch. Min. Deacon Tony
Sunday, January 24, 10:45 am Ushers Marvin Massey, Wes Nicholson Lector Kathy Gammons Server Euch. Min. Deacon Tony
Activities for the week of Jan 17— Jan 23
Sunday 12:00 pm Confirmation Class Monday 6:00 pm Bible Study
Tuesday 7:00 pm Finance Building & Grounds
Wednesday 7:00 pm Women's Club
Thursday 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Friday Saturday
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: 1 Sm 3: 3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6: 13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1: 35-42 Monday: Heb 5: 1-10; Mk 2: 18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6: 10-20; Mk 2: 23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7: 1-3, 15-17; Mk 3: 1-6 Thursday: Heb 7: 25-8:6; Mk 3: 7-12 Friday: Heb 8: 6-13; Mk 3: 13-19 Saturday: Heb 9: 2-3, 11-4; Mk 3: 20-21 Sunday: Jon 3: 1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7: 29-31; Mk 1: 14-20
February 27, 2021 E6 Catholic Men’s Conference will be held at the All Saints Parish – St Joseph campus in St Leon Indiana. COVID-Compliance will limit attendance but more
significantly there is unlimited live-streaming of the conference wherein individuals or groups (families, men’s groups or entire parishes) can witness and participate with a single enrollment. Live or Streaming registration begins January 4th go to:
www.e6catholicmensconference.com
Feature speakers are Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Jason Evert and
Patrick Coffin.
https://www.e6catholicmensconference.com/https://www.e6catholicmensconference.com/https://www.facebook.com/dynamicdeacon/https://www.facebook.com/patrickcoffin.media/https://www.facebook.com/JasonandCrystalinaEvert
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OUR CONDOLENCES To Cathy VanAuken & Family who’s mother, Jean K. Coffman, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
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From the Messy Desk of Fr. Rob
Dear Parishioners:
This Sunday we are given the first recorded words of Jesus
found in John’s Gospel. They are not words of exclamation
or pronouncement of His identity, but rather a question of
sincerity and humility. “What are you looking for?”, Jesus
asks as he turns to face two of John the Baptist’s disciples
who were following Him. This brief exchange is important
for two reasons. First, Jesus turns to face the two disciples
of John to show them His face and to pour His grace upon
them. Second, the question is to examine them about their
intention. We find ourselves in the same position. For
Christ turns toward us in our journey so that He might give
us confidence and hope in following Him. We are asked the
same question each day, “What are we looking for” from
Christ? The answers may change from day to day, week to
week, but Christ is always there to listen to us. And the re-
ply he gives, “Come and see”, is an invitation to a deeper
union, an intimate friendship with Him. That is, an invitation
to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. When Jesus ask us
“What are you looking for?”, what will we tell Him? He is
ready and eager to listen.
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Novena for Life beginning this coming Thursday, January 21, and running through Friday, January 29. More information may be found on the Knights’ Facebook page and the St. Thomas Facebook and Instagram pages. In addition, the Knights of Columbus will be collecting donations for the Safe Haven Baby Boxes this coming weekend, January 23 and 24. Have a Blessed Week! Fr. Rob
This week marks the beginning of our 2nd tri-mester for our religious education students. Our 2nd graders have been busy this year preparing for their sacraments via online studies. This online program, developed by Mrs. McAlarney, is very user friendly and includes lessons from the series Blessed, as well as videos from Dynamic Catholic. Our 7th & 8th graders, as well as our Confirmation students, started their classes last weekend. The remainder of our students will be work-ing through their packet of Pflaum Gospel Weeklies. I really love these packets because they teach the students a little more about the Gospel for that specific week, all in age-appropriate lessons and activities.
Did you know that you can help support our Youth Group with the Scrip gift card program? I am sure quite a few of you are aware of this program, but did you also know that they have an app for your phone and a website? Our family has been using the app for several years and we absolutely love it! You have the option of ordering an e-gift card and using it right then or printing it and giving it to someone as a gift. You can also order a physical gift card and have it sent to your home.
To get started using the website: Visit website https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/
* Join an existing program by entering our enroll-ment code: 2442LA9944L7
* Create your personal account * Safely connect your checking account to Scrip (you
will be charged an additional $0.15 per transaction, regardless of the amount you spend. Please note that it can take 2-3 business days before this charge will post to your account.)
* You can also choose to pay using a credit card. Please note that you will be charged a higher fee when you pay with a credit card.
Once you create your account online, simply download the “Raise Right” app on your smartphone and login. If you have questions or would like some help, please let me know.
Peace,
Leah
Religious Education
Director Job Opening
The newly formed Fortville Area Resource Mission, (formerly the Fortville Christian Food Pantry), is looking for a Full-Time Direc-tor. If you would like more information or would like to apply for this position, please go to their website: fortvillemission.org .
Thank you for your caring, cards,
calls and especially your many
prayers. You are wonderful. You
made it happen. I am home again
recovering from Covid 19. I am ever grateful.
May our Good Lord keep you all safe.
Lois Hanson
https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/http://fortvillemission.org
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Happy Birthday Sunday, January 17: Piper Hartman, Sam Jackson Monday, January 18: Brenda Bodkin, Laura Watts, Janice Weber Tuesday, January 19: Wednesday, January 20: Rob Rhinesmith, Peggy Schleter, Mark Spencer, Aimee Terlecky, Chad Whitaker Thursday, January 21: Steven Ward Friday, January 22: Saturday, : January 23: Monica Dudley
FOOD PANTRY St. Thomas Parish will be participating with other Fortville churches in providing food for the next food box distribution scheduled for March 6th. St. Thomas parishioners are asked to donate 600 boxes of spaghetti Noodles.
If you are able to help with this, please bring your spaghetti box donations to the church hall by February 28th.
Thank you for your generosity in helping those in need.
Dear St. Thomas Parishioners, We are excited to implement a new style of St. Thomas Newsletter. We will be distributing our 2021 digital newsletter quarterly,
with print versions availa-ble.
I am requesting updates from committees, any com-munity updates, and/or Lenten Resources that you would like to share with the parish.
Please e-mail your infor-mation to:
[email protected] by February 28th.
Thank you Mandy
NOVENA FOR LIFE
The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Novena for Life January 21st through January 29th. Prayer Cards will be available after mass in the back of the hall. The prayer card and ad-ditional content from the USCCB will be available on the Knight's Facebook page and St. Thomas' Facebook and Instagram pages. In addition, the Knights will be collecting monetary donations for Safe Haven Baby Boxes the week-end of Jan 23rd and 24th. Please join us in protecting the unborn.
If donating by check, please make payable to the Knights of Columbus. Thank you, K of C