“my lord, and my god ” february 21, 2021 first sunday of lent
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“My Lord, and my God ” February 21, 2021 First Sunday of Lent
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] Youth Ministers: Steven & Ruth Moll [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 came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfill-ment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
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: Sonia Martinez Ardeel, Leanne Brobst, Dan Dugan, Bill Garst, Kim Garst, Joyce Gloudemans, Barbara Hall, Lois Hanson, Bruce Jacob, Genevieve Johnston, Msg. Paul Koetter, Phyllis Meharry, Zianna Mahoney, Marva Paulie, Robert Reinink, Angela Rosales, Richard Rosebrock, David Schauff, John Steele, Sherry Threet, Debbie Zapp 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 Mary Lou Garst By Tony & Kim Garst
If you would like to have the 14 day Candle dedicated for some-one living or deceased, or for a special intention, please contact the Parish Office. The offering is $10.00
Offerings for the week of February 14, 2021 Weekly Sunday Collection: $4,455.00
Weekly Online Giving: $1,760.00
Total Weekly Giving: $6,215.00 Weekly Collection needed for
Budget $4,424.00
Thank you for your stewardship to St. Thomas the Apostle.
Mass Intentions
February 23, Tuesday 6:30 pm Mass Antonio Asence by The Rosales Family
February 24, Wednesday 6:30 pm Mass
Craney/ Barton Family by Rick Craney
February 25, Thursday 12:00 Noon Mass Dorothy McAllen by The McAllen Family
February 26, Friday 12:00 Mass Bob Bultman (Special Intention) by Richard & Marie Collins
February 27, Saturday 5:00 pm Mass Angela Rosales (Special Intention) by The Rosales Family
February 28, Sunday 8:00 am Mass Patricia Searle by St. Thomas Parish
February 28, Sunday 10:45 am Mass St. Thomas Parishioners
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, February 20, 5:00 pm Ushers Diane Doty, Leesa Lowder Lectors Lois Ittenbach Euch. Min. Deacon Tony
Sunday, February 21, 8:00 am Ushers Paul & Alice Hayes Lector Dawn Prichard Server Euch. Min. Deacon Tony
Sunday, February 21, 10:45 am Ushers Dave Flora, Amy Flora Lector Chad Hanna Server Euch. Min. Deacon Tony
Activities for the week of Feb 21— Feb 27
Sunday 12:00 pm 7/8 grade RE
Monday 6:00 pm Bible Study (zoom)
Tuesday
Wednesday 7:00 pm Parish Council
Thursday
Friday 5:00 pm K of C Fish Fry
Saturday
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Gn 9: 8-15; 1 Pt 3: 18-22; Mk 1: 12-15 Monday: 1 Pt 5: 1-4; Mt 16: 13-19 Tuesday: Is 55: 10-11; Mt 6: 7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3: 1-10; Lk 11: 29-32 Thursday: Est C: 12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7: 7-12 Friday: Ez 18: 21-28; Mt 5: 20-26 Saturday: Dt 26: 16-19; Mt 5: 43-48 Sunday: Gn 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8: 31b-34; Mk 9: 2-10
BIRTHLINE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
To help on Monday & Wednesday at the Xavier Building to prepare layettes and assist clients. Bi-lingual is a plus, Train-ing is provided. Social distancing observed.
Phone Volunteers to help monitor the phones and schedule clients from their home. Training is provided. Must have a computer.
Joe-Handyman to help on Monday and/ or Wednesday from 9am to 3pm to accept and evaluate the donations coming in, to assist clients with layettes back to their cars, and general labor in a working environment.
If you are available to help in this ministry please contact Keri Car-roll, at (317) 236-1433 or [email protected]
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From the Messy Desk of Fr. Rob
Dear Parishioners: It has been a busy week from digging out of a winter storm to beginning the Season of Lent with the celebra-tion of Ash Wednesday Masses. Thank you to Kevin Sears, Seth and Mandy McAlarney, and Mike Tinnel for shoveling snow and clearing the sidewalks this past Tuesday evening. While Fridays during Lent are meatless for Catholics, we are blessed to have Lenten Friday Fish Fry’s! Thank you to the members of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Thomas Women’s Club who will be preparing and serving up fried fish sandwich, steak fries, coleslaw, and homemade desserts each Friday during Lent. All meals will be served to take home. The drive thru ser-vice will begin at 5pm in the St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot. Next Saturday, February 27, St. Thomas will be hosting a gathering for men of the parish to participate in the E6 Men’s Conference. There will be opportunities to listen to catholic speakers as well as time for prayer and confession. Lunch will be provided. Please consid-er joining me and other men from our parish for this Lenten gathering, beginning at 8:30am and lasting to 3:30pm. Happy Lent! Fr. Rob
Dear Families,
This year, Dynamic Catholic is offering the invitation to have our “Best Lent Ever.” This free experience is available by visiting their website, https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent and signing up. Each day you will receive an email with a short video reflection. This year, “Best Lent Ever” will be based on the book I Heard God Laugh, which we received at Christmas. If you didn’t get a copy of the book we have plenty available on the table in the hall. Rice Bowls can be found in two places this year. There will
be a stack of them on the table in the hall, as well as on the
bulletin board across from the RE office. Once yours is full,
please return it to either the Parish or the RE office.
During this season of Lent, the RE office is teaming up with
our catechists and our students to create a new bulletin
board: 40 days of gratitude. Our catechists and students
have been asked to submit something that they are grate-
ful for. Each day during Lent, a new item of gratitude will
be revealed. Please be sure to stop by the bulletin board
often to see what our catechists and students share.
Peace,
Leah
Religious Education
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Third Friday of the Month Book Club
Friday, March 19th 2021 7-8 pm meeting in person in the Parish Hall
Join fellow parishioners in reading Relaxation Revolu-tion by Herbert Benson. For more information, please contact Marvin Massey at:
Baby Shower For Birthline St. Thomas Women’s Club will continue to collect items for Birthline for a few more weeks. If you would like to donate some much needed items,
please bring them to the parish office during office hours or drop them off as you attend mass. Thank you.
A Message From Creation Care
Women's Club The ladies of the Women's Club are helping the Knights of Columbus every Friday during Lent with their Fish Fry.
We are supplying the homemade desserts for these meals. If anyone is interested in baking a pie, cake or brownies for these meals please contact Stephanie Garst.
Join us for a delicious Fish meal on the Fridays of Lent.
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Happy Birthday Sunday, February 21: Adam Young Monday, February 22: Victoria Apo Tuesday, February 23: Dan Vail, Kole Willis Wednesday, February 24: Brandon Cottrell, Juliette Long Thursday, February 25: Ellen Gwinn Friday, February 26: Ashton Burns, Patty Fischer Saturday, February 27: Kyana Day, Matt Dickerson, Dakota Figg, Mike McIntire, Christine Wagner
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting non-perishable food items for local food pantries dur-ing Lent.
Donations can be dropped off in the parish hall.
Thank you for your generosity.