Sunday, January 29
Immediately Following 10:00am Mass
St. Maria Goretti School will host a Winter Open House on Sunday, January 29, immediately following the 10am Mass. Please meet in the School Narthex for a tour and a chance to ask questions about our wonderful Catholic school. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions or would like more information, email Alli Bell, a.bell@smgonline.org.
YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENT
If you made a financial contribution to our parish during 2022, you should have received an email from us just a few minutes ago which contains your 2022 Giving Statement. This email was sent out through Realm from the email address notifications@onrealmmail.org. See below for an example of what the email will look like.
If you did not receive your giving statement via email, please contact Kevin Muller, k.muller@smgonline.org, who can assist you. Thank you!
LAST CALL!
If you have not yet completed your Come Build God's Kingdom parish offertory Commitment Card, you are still able to do so online by clicking the button below. You can also drop your physical Commitment Card in the offertory basket at any Mass. Extra Commitment Cards can be found in the church gathering space. Please complete your parish offertory commitment card by February 5. Thank you!
BLESSING OF NEW ST. MARIA GORETTI STATUE
Wednesday, February 1
Following 8:00am Mass
This week, a new statue of our patroness St. Maria Goretti was installed near our school entrance. Crafted out of marble, this statue was made possible by a generous donation from an anonymous donor and is in memory of the late Deb Perry, our beloved friend and longtime staff member. Join us for our special blessing ceremony during Catholic Schools Week.
All women age 21 and over are invited to our annual Ladies Candlelight Dinner! Invite a friend, neighbor, sister, co-worker or come alone and join the women of our Parish for a night of faith, fellowship and fundraising. Tickets are $60 each, or $480 for a table of eight. Each ticket includes a plated dinner, dessert, as well as two glasses of wine. A cash bar will be available with additional drink choices. This event is a fundraiser for the Altar Rosary Society, our parish’s official women’s group which organizes events and activities throughout the year, and which supports financially and through service, vocations here in our parish.
Questions?
Contact Lauren Hughes, lauren.kaelin@gmail.com or Tracey Traub, traceyjtraub@yahoo.com
Indiana Gaming Commission Annual Activity License #010813
Men's Retreat: March 11 - 12
Women's Retreat: March 18 - 19
Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth, fellowship, and renewal. Retreat weekends start on Saturday morning, and finish on Sunday afternoon, and there’s no cost to attend! Participants don’t need to worry about anything during the weekend. Great food and snacks are provided, so you can just relax, meet some new people, and take a break from the day-to-day activities that keep you too busy to think about your faith life. Join the 500+ parishioners of St. Maria Goretti that have already attended a Christ Renews Weekend! It’s easy to say you are busy. Give God a weekend, and you won’t regret it.
Questions?
Email Joe Lustig, jlustig@guerincatholic.org, or Kara Vandenboom, karavandenboom@gmail.com.
SMG SCHOOL JOB OPENINGS
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School is seeking two Instructional Assistants to support our Primary Grades.
This position will support the homeroom teacher in providing academic support to students in their classrooms. They may support 2-3 different homeroom classrooms. This position is an hourly, part-time position. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to foster a positive, faith-filled culture in a classroom dedicated to academic excellence.
This position will support the homeroom teacher in providing academic support to students in their classrooms. They may support 2-3 different homeroom classrooms. This position is an hourly, part-time position. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to foster a positive, faith-filled culture in a classroom dedicated to academic excellence.
St. Maria Goretti is an A-rated, Blue Ribbon School located in Westfield, IN. All interested candidates for this position must have knowledge of the school’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic faith. A resume and cover letter should be submitted along with references to Elizabeth Kissel, Principal, at apply@smgonline.org.
FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT
Pantry Items Needed
Our food pantry is currently low on meal helpers, rice/pasta sides, as well as deodorant and toothpaste. We also would like to stock up on hot cocoa for the colder weather ahead. Please help with an Amazon order that will ship directly to the food pantry: CLICK HERE
St. Maria Goretti...pray for us!
St. Maria Goretti...pray for us!