St. Rita Youth Ministry will begin our 2nd "GOTTA HAVE SOLE" Shoe and Sock Drive this weekend (Sat 14JAN).
Boxes will be at both entrances until
February 19th.
Shoes will be delivered to a local children/family shelter on February 25th.
Last year we collected over 100 pairs of shoes and 60 pairs of socks.
Thank you, St Rita Family, for your support!
The Goodness of God Prayer Breakfast - Saturday, February 4th@ St. Rita Catholic Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis.
Please contact the parish office for more information, 317-632-9349
In November, parishioner Caleb Legg gave a talk to Indiana Landmarks about our historic church.
Click bel to see the talk on Youtube!
SAVE the DATE
5th Annual
Black History Month
Youth Revival
Friday Feb 17th @ 7pm More information to come!
Capital Campaign Questions & Answers
Q. When will we get our donation statement for giving to the capital campaign?
A. End of Year Capital Campaign Statements will be available at the end of January. To save postage costs we will give out as many as possible here after the masses. The rest will be mailed. Please note that these Capital Campaign statements will be separate from your regular church statements.
A. End of Year Capital Campaign Statements will be available at the end of January. To save postage costs we will give out as many as possible here after the masses. The rest will be mailed. Please note that these Capital Campaign statements will be separate from your regular church statements.
Q. I can't remember what I promised to give to the Capital Campaign.
Q. I've already given some money to the Capital Campaign, but don't remember how much.
Q. How much do I need to promise to give? I'm on a limited income.
A. Anytime you have questions about your donations, Ms Domoni Rouse is in the office every Tuesday, 12-4pm. "Call me with even the tiniest question. We want you to feel very comfortable that your donations are being recorded properly."
Q. How can I give online? Is there a link somewhere?
A. For anyone who prefers to make online donations using a credit card, debit card, electronic funds transfers from your bank account, or Google Pay, please go to our stritaindy.org website. It is extremely easy to use. For those preferring to give in the collection basket, PLEASE use the BLUE envelopes.
Stuck at home? Have a cough? Flu? COVID-19? Join the St Rita flock for online worship!
Click the sheep below!
Click the sheep below!
Catholic in Recovery https://catholicinrecovery.com/ blends the Sacraments with a 12-Step Program to help both those dealing with substance abuse and any addictions and those loved ones of addicts and substance abusers.
The Indianapolis chapter meeting is at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Cry Room at Saint Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road, 46236 (northeast side of Indianapolis).
When you arrive for the meeting, please enter the church under the big drive-through overhang and turn right to the Cry Room. For more local information or to have someone reach out to you, please email CatholicinrecoveryIndy@gmail.com.
Day of Reflection with and for Black Catholics
Write the Vision, A Prophetic Call to Thrive: Congress XIII
Saturday, January 28th@9:30am
Holy Angels Catholic Church
This will be a hybrid event. In person registration by emailing or calling the Black Catholic Ministry Office: pspringer@archindy.org/ 317-236-1474.
Online registration
Legacy Gala: Life, Education, and Real Presence
Friday, February 10th
JW Marriott Indianapolis – https://one.bidpal.net/legacygala2023/welcome
Webinars
Slavery, The Catholic Church, and Lessons for Today
Thursday, January 19 @ 3pm – Chris Kellerman, SJ https://ignatiansolidarity.net/registration-parish-journey/?utm_source=igsol.net&utm_medium=urlshortener&utm_source=ISN+Updates+List&utm_campaign=82cdbe76a1-NEWS_VOICES_052720_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f721035495-82cdbe76a1-257373704&mc_cid=82cdbe76a1&mc_eid=de81685981
Lenten Formation
Hesburgh Renewal Program (online)
February 27 thru April 6
Catholic Theological Union.
The program components include scripture, theology, liturgy, spirituality, and psychology. Six weeks of classes for 1.5 hours, four days a week – Mondays through Thursdays, 9am to 10:30am central time zone. Cost of Program: $600. https://ctu.edu/academics/renewal/
The Path of the Suffering Savior: Jesus Christ – Oracle Religious Association
March 17 thru 19, 2023
Msgr. Ray East and Sr. Dr. Oralisa Martin https://oraclereligious.com/
National Events
Black Catholic Married Couples Retreat Weekend
February 4 thru February 5, 2023
St. Joseph Abbey Retreat Center, New Orleans, LA
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering:
Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
January 28ththru January 31st
Washington, DC
Institute of Black Catholic Studies
June 25 thru July 14, 2023
Xavier University, New Orleans https://www.xula.edu/ibcs/
Knights of Peter Claver National Convention– July 13 thru July 19 – New Orleans
Junior National Convention – July 13 through 16th
Fourth Degree conclave – July 14 through 15th
Senior National Convention – July 14 through 19th
National Black Catholic Congress XIII,
Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive
July 20 thru July 23, 2023
The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD https://www.nbccgathering2023.org/
African National Eucharistic Congress ANEC
July 21-23,2023
Washington, DC
Please find the link to ANEC Registration
ANEC Registration is open: https://cvent.me/ED3v1v
National Association of African Catholics in the United States (NAACUS)
July 21-23, 2023
Youth Gathering in Washington, DC.
Please find the link to NAACUS Youth Gathering Registration Form
National Black Catholic Men’s Conference,
The Least of These (Matt 25:40)
October 12 thru October 15, 2023
Louisville, KY
Articles
NBA coach Andrew Jones III announces Catholic conversion
Nate Tinner-Williams – Black Catholic Messenger https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/pistons-coach-converting/
In search of Black Catholic art
Nate Tinner-Williams – Black Catholic Messenger
Indiana Black Catholic Parish awarded 150k restoration grant
Nate Tinner-Williams – Black Catholic Messenger
Toni Morrison exhibit opening in February at Princeton University
Nate Tinner-Williams – Black Catholic Messenger https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/toni-morrison-exhibit-princeton-2023/
Nate Tinner-Williams – Black Catholic Messenger https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/toni-morrison-exhibit-princeton-2023/
In debates about reproductive health, listen to Black women – U.S. Catholic -https://uscatholic.org/articles/202206/in-debates-about-reproductive-health-listen-to-black-women/
Two historians track down Jesus’ women disciples – U.S. Catholic -https://uscatholic.org/articles/202209/two-historians-track-down-jesus-women-disciples/
Unwrapping the history of Sister Thea Bowman, a black nun who broke barriers for African Americans – Stephen Nartey https://face2faceafrica.com/article/unwrapping-the-history-of-sister-thea-bowman-a-black-nun-who-broke-barriers-for-african-americans
John D. Kelley Vocations Essay Contest
The Serra Club of Indianapolis is sponsoring its 2023 annual vocations essay contest. It is open to any Catholic student in grades 7 through 12 in parochial, public or homeschool systems in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
The theme for this year’s contest is:
In one way or another, all the saints had a great devotion to the Eucharist. Moreover, only with the help of the Eucharist did any saint fulfill his or her vocation.
Pick a particular saint and describe their relationship with the Eucharist. How did your saint’s devotion to the Eucharist enable them to fulfill their vocation? How does this saint’s love of the Eucharist inspire you?
For more details and an essay submission form, contact your school religion teacher, REP instructor, or parish catechist/youth minister. Information is also available from Serra Club member, Dick Cannon, at dickc610@gmail.com.
Submitted essays must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 17, 2023.
INDIANA CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE - MARCH 11, 2023
The Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference is a day set aside for all women to hear nationally known speakers encourage them with a way....
. To bring women closer to Christ and His Church
. To strengthen families by strengthening wives and mothers
. To delve into the wonders and truths of our Catholic faith
. To look at how secular society is in opposition to the true role of women in the world, and to instill a sense of their worth.
. Learn how to evangelize the world around them by simply living their Catholic faith.
This day includes:
– Mass and The Sacrament of Confession
– Opportunities for fellowship
– Lunch
– Time set aside for “shopping with vendors offering both goods and ideas
See the link for more info!
Good afternoon Martindale Brightwood Community Faith Leaders,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I am excited about 2023 and look forward to meeting with you all within the next few weeks! Also, I wanted to share with you beforehand some of the opportunities for outreach.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I am excited about 2023 and look forward to meeting with you all within the next few weeks! Also, I wanted to share with you beforehand some of the opportunities for outreach.
We have the following events on the calendar for 2023 and would like to invite your Church to participate in some capacity.
- Pearl's Legacy Health Womens/Senior Health Fair- Saturday March 11, 2023, 10am -2pm.
- Martindale Brightwood Community Baby Shower - Saturday, April 15, 2023, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Juneteenth Martindale Brightwood Community Explosion - Wednesday, June 14, 2023 6pm -8:30pm - We would love for your praise teams, dance/flag ministry and choirs to be a part of this event as well as any entrepreneurs in your congregation to come out and share with the community.
- Martindale Brightwood Community Back to School Expo- Saturday, July 22, 2023 - This is one of our major community events. We usually provide backpack and school supplies for over 300 children. However, this year my prayer is for all the community leaders to come together in one location and provide backpacks, games and other resources for the children in our community as they return to school for the 2023 - 2024 school year!
All the above events will give you the opportunity to get to meet some of the families in the Martindale Brightwood Community and other Community Partners! I am looking forward to meeting with you on Saturday, February 4, 2023 10am - 12pm at our Leadership & Legacy Campus 2259 Ralston Ave. 46218.
I hope that you can make and if not please someone from your church! Also, if you have any events that you would like to share with our families please send that information to me and I can share it out via email and if you have flyers we can put them in our pantry bags.
Again, Happy New Year and I am so excited about what God is Going to Do in 2023!
Sincerely,
Trina M. Boyd
Trina M. Boyd
Family Ministry Coordinator/Social Capital Coordinator
Edna Martin Christian Centert
317-619-3325
Sister of the Solid Rock"Rejuvenation and Revival"