It is with great sadness and heavy heart that I share that parishioner Nick Herran passed away Wednesday night after some health complications. He loved coming to P3 and spending time with all of us. He was very involved in the parish and community and will be missed by many people.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Watch the Parish E-News for details on funeral arrangements; I will try to send an update as well. If you would like to help usher/greet guests at the funeral, please send me a message at youngadults@zionsvillecatholic.com.
Death is no easy thing to face, but Christ has conquered death and has given us the hope and promise of new life with Him.
Death is no easy thing to face, but Christ has conquered death and has given us the hope and promise of new life with Him.
Please let us know if you want to talk to us or someone about this or anything - we are here for you.
Epiphany
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany. Epiphany comes from the Greek word for "manifestation." We celebrate God revealed in Christ, His Son.
A brief explanation of the feast here:
A deeper look at the Three Kings here:
Three Wise Men, detail, Henry Collier (1886-1958)
Quick Calendar
with details below!
January
- Jan. 8: Epiphany of the Lord; Blessed chalk and holy water at Mass to bless our homes!
- Jan. 21: Brunch + Play in Parish Hall for young adults and families with kids under 5
- Jan. 22: Vigil for Life @ St. Elizabeth Seton in Carmel
- Jan. 23: Indiana March for Life + Rally in downtown Indianapolis
- Late January: Diocese Regional Theology on Tap on Beauty, Truth, and Goodness
- Jan. 29-Feb. 4: Catholic Schools Week
- Jan. 30-31: Parish Mission with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers - Living the Faith at Home and in the World; childcare available!
February
- Feb. 3: Pacers game! Carpool, $20 tickets with food voucher, hat, post-game concert included
- Feb. 9-March 23 (Thursdays): Who Am I to Judge? a series on relativism by Dr. Edward Sri, videos + discussion - SANCTUS @ Adult Faith Formation
- Feb. 9: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- Feb. 10-12: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Fort Wayne
- Feb. 22: Ash Wednesday; P3 in Parish Hall with a light soup dinner after Mass
March
- March 1-April 5 (Wednesdays): P3 Lent Series - Beauty, Truth, and Goodness; details coming soon!
- Weekly during Lent, dates TBD: Small Group Lent Series - Beauty, Truth, and Goodness
- March 18-19: Supporting Mental Wholeness and Authentic Holiness with Pat and Kenna Millea; details coming soon!
Epiphany Blessings!
20 + C + M + B + 23
This weekend at Mass, Father Travis will have blessing kits for each household to bless their homes.
Here's more about this tradition:
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Please RSVP by January 13, as tickets are limited!
Vigil and March for Life
The battle for life from conception to natural death is not over! Here are a couple of chances to gather to pray and show our love for all life.
Vigil for Life
Sunday, January 22
2-4pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Carmel
adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confessions, meditative praise and worship music, and testimony from Mark Hublar, a man with Down Syndrome.
Indiana March for Life
Monday, January 23
10:30am Mass at St. John the Evangelist, Indianapolis
12pm March to the Statehouse from St. John's/Georgia Street
12:45pm Rally at the Statehouse
Carpool from St. Alphonsus to downtown Indianapolis is in the works; if Mass is full, we will leave here at 10:30am; I will get details out soon, but please RSVP.
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Our Embrace Life Ministry at St. Alphonsus is growing and expanding!
If you have any questions or would like to chat about pro-life issues (abortion, euthanasia, end-of-life care, contraception, etc.), please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the Embrace Life team.
In addition, please let us know if you need help! There are many resources listed on our website, but don't hesitate to contact us.
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Beauty + Truth + Goodness
Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Young Adults
The Diocese is offering more opportunities for young adults to connect and dive deeper into our faith!
Join young adults from around the Diocese at regional Theology on Taps later this month to dive into the spring theme: Beauty, Truth, and Goodness.
More events to be scheduled!
- January 24: "Built for Beauty First" Speaker Grant Freeman @ Ayda's Mexican Cuisine, Rensselaer, IN
- January 26: "Built for Beauty First" Speaker Grant Freeman @ Walt's Other Pub in Lafayette, IN
P3 + small group studies during Lent will be around the same theme of "Beauty, Truth, and Goodness." More details to come!
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will be at St. Alphonsus!
January 30, 6:30pm, Living the Faith at Home
January 31, 6:30pm, Living the Faith in the World
Will You Need Childcare?
Students from Marian University are helping us out! Limited childcare is available each evening for ages 1 - 5 for a minimal cost of $2 per child.
Click here to sign up.
The Baptism of the Lord
On Monday, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. Quite the jump in the timeline from Epiphany to His Baptism! But this feast marks the end of the Christmas season (unless you are celebrating in the Extraordinary Rite, if I am not mistaken). As we approach this feast, let us reflect on our own baptisms (or coming baptisms!) and what it really means.
Do not be afraid of where the Lord is leading you! Know I am praying for you.
Yours in Christ,
Emily
- See the Parish E-News for ALL THE UPDATES
- Marriage + Baptism + RCIA at St. Alphonsus
P.S. Check out what other young adults and young families are doing on the northside and in Indy!