Thanks to all who contributed to the spiritual bouquets for Fr. Travis and Fr. Click!
Weekend Updates:
- Respect Life Sunday - a time to bring awareness to the many current attacks on human life, such as abortion, euthanasia and embryonic stem cell research. The parish Embrace Life Ministry will be at the kiosk in the narthex after all Masses this weekend to hand out information, answer questions, and encourage you to learn about these important issues and how to counter them.
- Oct. 1: Pumpkinfest | 12 - 3p (or until pumkins are gone)
- Oct. 1: Oktoberfest | noon - midnight
- Food and beverages available 12p-12a
- $10 admission after 5p
- Band starts at 7p
- Coat and Blanket Collection: new and gently used (clean) items may be placed in marked containers at the entrance to church and in Weitzel Hall
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Celebrating Parishioner Anne Jones!
Angel Gabriel Award
D. Anne Jones will receive the Angel Gabriel Award as a messenger of hope and cheer. She is the artist behind Face-to-Face Fine Art Commemorative Expressions Inc. According to the non-profit organization’s website, its mission is to “provide free hand-painted portraits for families or individuals who have lost a loved one to a sudden, unexpected, or tragic death,” with the hope of helping to “aid in the [recipient’s] grieving process and to commemorate and honor the deceased by creating a lasting memory of their life.”
Jones was inspired to create Face-to-Face after losing her sister, mother and husband, all within a 60-day period. Since she has founded Face-to-Face, she has also lost her daughter.
To honor the memories of her husband, sister, mother and daughter, Jones reaches out to others suffering a sudden, unexpected or tragic loss. Having a memorial portrait can help offer relief in the grieving process and keeps the memory of the deceased loved one alive. Jones works with survivors to choose a photo that will help her capture the likeness and spirit of each individual subject and is especially interested in making each portrait a unique statement of the individual person.
To read a Jan. 14 Criterion article about Jones and Face-to-Face, go to cutt.ly/Face-to-Face. For more information on the organization, go to facetofacefineart.org.
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Bring your pets - dogs, cats, rabbits, llamas, etc. - for a blessing in observance of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. We look forward to seeing your furry friends!
Religious Education
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) will return in January and run through April, 2023!
Children, 2nd grade and younger will be invited to the Reception Room in church during 10:30a Mass and instructed for 15 - 20 minutes by parish volunteers. If you feel inclined to help out by ministering to our young ones in this capacity, please click the link below to sign up. Materials and instruction will be provided.
Email Laura Shuler with questions.
Grant Distribution
On August 17, 2022, the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana granted $15,000 in support of St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish towards efforts with ILADD (Independent Living for Adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities). $5,000 will help pay for repairs and upgrade a facility which was donated to ILADD, and $10,000 will go towards instructors and programs.
Since the beginning of 2021, ILADD has grown from serving 10 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to now serving more than 80, through a variety of independent living classes, clubs, self-advocate meetings, game nights and social outings. ILADD also offers informational seminars and plans to build a housing development for adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“We are extremely grateful and blessed to receive this grant that will further enhance ILADD’s programming and enable us to serve even more adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Tom Easterday, ILADD’s president and long-time St. Alphonsus Liguori parishioner.
Mom's...Who Couldn't Use a Retreat?!
- Daily Mass, Adoration, & Confession
- Scripture Reading & Reflection
- Small Group Conversations
- Walk the Labyrinth
- Fellowship with Friends
- Bonfire/Games
- Rest in Jesus!
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus...
The Knights of Columbus will sell nativity scenes through October 10 to be distributed in early December. Proceeds benefit the St. Ambrose Academy.
$110 per nativity
Click the link below to purchase (old versions of Google Chrome may not link)
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Wednesdays: Oct. 5, 19 @ 9a
Thursdays: Oct. 6, 20 @ 6:30p
For better or worse, we cannot escape the effects of technology on our lives. We will take a deeper look at the ways tech can hurt and help us grow in our faith.
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St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center invites you to celebrate!
9a: Mass with Father David Huemmer in the St. Joseph Chapel
10a: Cookies & Punch
11a to 3p: Open House & Tours
This event is free to attend, but we ask that you RSVP below.
Current Appeals, Registrations, & Volunteer Opportunities
Weekly Bulletin & Offering
Thank You for Your Continued Support
You may text the dollar amount you wish to donate to 317-593-8366 or click the button below to give online. Thank you!
Weekly Trivia
Last Week...
St. Vincent de Paul lived an incredible life. He was ordained at 19 years of age, enslaved by pirates, and co-founded an apostolic society of women dedicated to serving the poor.
Answer:
He was NOT King Henry IV's spiritual advisor
THIS WEEK
It's a little known fact that St. Francis of Assisi was...
Ordained a bishop
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Ordained a priest
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Ordained a deacon
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Never ordained
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SAL Upcoming Events
OCTOBER
- Now through Oct. 9: Coat and Blanket Collection
- Oct. 4: Blessing of Animals
- Oct. 5/6: iFaith: Facing the challenges of Technology & Faith
- Oct. 10: Red Mass
- Oct. 14: Young Adult Bloomington Trip
- Oct. 15: Rosary Rally
- Oct. 16: Coffee & Donuts
- Oct. 16: Middle School "Under the Stars"
- Oct. 18: Grieving with Great Hope
- Oct. 21-23: Mom's Group Retreat
- Oct. 29: Encounter Healing Service
- Oct. 29: Fall Service Day (leaf raking)
NOVEMBER
- Nov. 1: All Saints Day
- Nov. 2: All Souls Day
- Nov. 2/3: Lessons from the Saints
- Nov. 5: Mass of Remembrance
- Nov. 6: Blood Drive
- Nov. 12: HS Choose Joy Retreat
- Nov. 12/13: Food Drive
- Nov. 13: Coffee & Donuts
- Nov. 16: Peace in Planning Event
- Nov. 18: Turkey Bingo
- Nov. 18: Mom's Group
- Nov. 19: Reconciliation Retreat
- Nov. 19-27: Giving Tree
- Nov. 24: Parish Office Closed
- Nov. 27: Advent Begins
- Nov. 30 - Dec. 1: Journey through Advent
DECEMBER
- Dec. 4: Breakfast with St. Nicholas
- Dec. 5: Young at Heart Christmas Party
- Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)
- Dec. 11: Coffee & Donuts
- Dec. 12: Advent Penance Service
- Dec. 16: Mom's Group
- Dec. 25: Christmas Day
- Dec. 26 - 30: Parish Office Closed
Around Our Diocese
- Oct. 1: Oktacofest @ St. Bernard Parish, Crawfordsville (see flyer below)
- Oct. 6-9: Young Adult Mission Trip
- Oct. 8: Trinity Free Clinic Run For Wellness
- Oct. 9: Guerin Catholic Open House (Details & Registration)
- Oct. 15: Hispanic Family Congress @ St. Elizabeth Seton Parish
- Events & Retreats @ St. Joseph Retreat Center
- Guerin Catholic HS: The Latest Events & Info
Catholic Community Events
- Sept. 30 - Oct. 2: You Are Not Alone Retreat (hope and healing for survivors of suicide loss)
- Oct. 4: Celebrate Life Dinner
- Oct. 13 - 16: Men's Cursillo Weekend (click here for information)
- Nov. 4-6: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
- Feb. 10 - 12, 2023: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
- St. Ambrose Academy Catholic Education
- A combination of homeschool and in-person classes
- Events & Retreats @ Fatima Retreat House
- Cathedral HS: The Latest Events & Info
Community Events
- Oct. 14: Indianapolis Arts Chorale Break the Silence - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness (see flyer below)
- Oct. 10: Boone County Right to Life Banquet
Stay Connected!
St. Alphonsus Liguori
A Pastorate of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a full member of the Catholic Church, email Tom Ponchak or go to zionsvillecatholic.com/rcia.
