This week...
the St Rita parish office will be closed on Tuesday, November 8 for election day
No mass will be celebrated at St Rita on Tuesday, November 8, in observance of election day
Prayerful Voting is One Way to Transform Our World
Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen. ~USCCB 2021
Senior Appreciation Day, held in honor of this church community's senior members, will be celebrated on Sunday, November 13, during 11AM Mass, followed by a
reception immediately afterward in the FBSFLC.
To all Family and friends of our seniors, please do all you can to help our seniors attend this year's event; their journeys through life have given many of us inspirations of courage, hope, faith, and love.
reception immediately afterward in the FBSFLC.
To all Family and friends of our seniors, please do all you can to help our seniors attend this year's event; their journeys through life have given many of us inspirations of courage, hope, faith, and love.
Bible Study:
Join Father Charles Smith on Monday, November 14th & 28th, 6PM
for Bible Study @ St Rita Church
Join Father Charles Smith on Monday, November 14th & 28th, 6PM
for Bible Study @ St Rita Church
Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Prayer gathering
November 21st@ 7pm (EST)
Zoom Meeting -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81035670684-
Meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or Call
301-715-8592, 81035670684# US (Washington DC)
312-626-6799, 81035670684# US (Chicago).
We will be watching and reflecting on the life journey of Sr. Thea Bowman, Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman’s Journey to Sainthood
Black Catholic Women Annual Day of Reflection – Saturday, December 3rd @ 9:30am. Speaker will be Dr. Kimberly Lymore. Dr. Lymore is a pastoral minister at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago and the director of the Augustus Tolton Scholars Program at the Catholic Theological Union.
Lots of laughing & fun at the first Halloween Parade! Youth, remember your costumes next year; adults, watch for sales on candy & other Halloween treats!
Sick? Unable to attend Sunday mass?
Attend the St Rita livestream - click the church above
Catholic Business Network
- Christmas Social at SmockTown Brewery - Thursday, December 1st
- Catholic Charities Christmas Store Outreach - Thursday, December 8th
WHO WE ARE ...
Catholic Business Network (CBN) is an association of businesses and professionals working together for the mutual benefit of its members. It is devoted to the support and development of Catholic education in our region. Members strive to be a community example of high ethics, integrity, and honesty in business practices. Our ambition is to study, live, and spread the Faith in our professional and personal lives while giving back to our community. Founded in 2005, this faith-based group of parish business leaders are supported by three pillars of devotion: Catholic Faith, Charitable Works, and Christian Business Networking.
Vigil for Life Sunday January 22, 2022 More details to come
Indiana March for Life Monday January 23, 2022
Mass for Life 10:30 am St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
March for Life12:00 noon Georgia Street - Capital Building
Rally for Life following March at the South Steps of the Capital Building
Contact Brie Anne Varick bvarick@archindy.org if you are bringing a school group/for other questions/concerns.
Birthline is serving more and more moms and yet our volunteer base and donations have remained steady. We have served 1700 moms in the past year. This is an increase of 300 moms! We normally see moms multiple times as they can come every three months for material needs for their children. AND moms usually have multiple children! Our first quarter we served 465 moms and in October alone we have served 190 moms.
We need your help to adequately serve these moms who are choosing life and humbly coming to ask for our help. Can you help us support these moms and walk with them on their journey to choose life?
- Monday afternoons 1 – 3pm
- Tuesday mornings 8:30 – 11:30am
- Wednesday afternoons 1 – 3pm
Can't Come in Person? If you are organized and gifted with computer skills, we could use help keeping up with administrative needs as this ministry continues to grow!
You can volunteer from the comfort of your home! We need phone volunteers who can work with computers to schedule appointments for the moms and families.
Phone/Scheduling Volunteers:
- Answering calls/calling clients to schedule appointments
- Would need a computer
- Training would be provided
- Can volunteer from anywhere!
- They do not need to live in Indianapolis proper
Donations Needed:
- Sizes 24 & 2T boys clothes and pajamas
- Baby Wash
- Diaper Cream
- Bottles
- Diapers: #NB, #1, #4, #5, #6
- Wipes
Have a creative idea on how to volunteer and support this ministry?? Contact us!
Contact Keri Carroll to volunteer and donate kcarroll@archindy.org
We thank you for your prayers and your support to help moms, children, and families in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis!
For confidential help and support after an abortion call 317-452-0054 or email projectrachel@archindy.org This ministry provides retreats, support groups, counseling and priest referrals for women and men who have suffered the tragedy of abortion.
Project Joseph: Confidential help after abortion for MEN Call 765-860-6006 for confidential help and support.
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