This week...
if you're unable to get to mass, use this link https://bit.ly/3zOi2wR to watch Sunday mass on Youtube (either live, or recorded) - God's peace be with you!
Viewing Party!
The St Rita Documentary will be viewed on Wed Feb 15, 6-8pm @ Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indpls
Copies of the DVD will be available for a $40 donation
(& benefit the capital campaign)
The St Rita Documentary will be viewed on Wed Feb 15, 6-8pm @ Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indpls
Copies of the DVD will be available for a $40 donation
(& benefit the capital campaign)
Attention St Rita Young Adults (19-45)
Meet & Greet Event
Sunday, Feb 26, after mass, in the cafeteria
Meet & Greet Event
Sunday, Feb 26, after mass, in the cafeteria
Please join us at our kickoff for food, fun, and fellowship - bring a friend - the more the merrier!
The staff and bishops of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) invite you to sign up for communication from the Indiana Catholic Action Network (ICAN). ICAN exists to form and update the faithful on the Church’s legislative priorities to advance the common good. During each annual meeting of the Indiana General Assembly, the ICC brings the teachings of our Catholic faith to Indiana’s legislators. It needs your help to amplify the Church’s witness in this effort. Please sign up for communications and action alerts by going to the ICC website
God is on the move! On his way to Indianapolis for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, our Lord Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist, will travel across our nation, inviting crowds of hungry souls to come and be fed by his love.
Jesus is coming. Prepare the way!
Jesus is coming. Prepare the way!
You can register for our email list to receive updates at: https://eucharisticrevivalindy.flocknote.com or by texting “EUCHARISTINDY” to 84576. You can also register to receive the weekly newsletter of the National Eucharistic Revival at: National Eucharistic Revival: A Grassroots Response to God’s Invitation
Youth BHM presentation will take place
during mass on Sunday, Feb 19.
Practice at Sat Feb 11 (noon), and Sun Feb 19 (9AM).
Wednesday Feb 22
6pm @ St Rita
Stations of the Cross
Friday Feb 24
6pm @ St Rita
Shoes & socks. A basic need. Not always an easy purchase.
Will you help make the difference in the life of a homeless child?
You can support the Youth Ministry service project - drop off a pair of new children's shoes or socks in the boxes at either church entrance.
HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
The needs of our neighbors are currently very
high and our inventory of donated items is
very low.
SVdP has a dire need of men’s and women’s clothing, appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers) and furniture.
You may drop off clothing at a blue dropbox (for locations
https://www.svdpindy.org/i-want-to-help/find-a-clothing-bin/), in the box in St Rita's parking lot, or at the Distribution Center, 1201 E. Maryland Avenue
(dock located at the south side of the building)
Mon-Sat. 10am-4pm.
(dock located at the south side of the building)
Mon-Sat. 10am-4pm.
For furniture and other large items, call 317-687-1006 to arrange a pickup.
Please help us help others. Thank you for sharing and caring.
Christ the King Court #97 is having a Spring Flower Fundraiser! Orders will be delivered to St Rita on May 5, just in time for Mother’s Day. Please see the flyer below!
2023 Serra Club 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.
The Catholic Charities Indianapolis AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs invite people 55 and older to volunteer. Inspire change in your community by joining the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) or the Senior Companion Program. RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and when they want to serve with a variety of local organizations. At home and in person opportunities are available. Senior Companions make regular friendly visits to the homes of frail older adults. While you help others, your health will benefit, too.
Contact Monica Woodsworth, mwoodsworth@archindy.org , 317-261-3378.
Sundays - after mass - Cafeteria
Coffee & Donuts
Join us!
Free Will Offerings Welcome
(& Appreciated)
Free Will Offerings Welcome
(& Appreciated)
The parish safety committee wishes to train ushers, greeters, and other healthy, willing, & able parishioners in active shooter training. At least 25 are needed; the training will take place in March. Please reach out to Kerry Conwell or call the parish office with questions, and to express interest.
Register to update your parish census information (or review your current info)
or stay after mass if computers aren't your thing - Susan Hines and Angela Guynn will be happy to help review your info!
Lent Begins February 22, 2023
This year, you have good intentions to make a meaningful Lenten journey. But before you know it, Lent has arrived. Time slipped away and you forgot to plan.
This year, you have good intentions to make a meaningful Lenten journey. But before you know it, Lent has arrived. Time slipped away and you forgot to plan.
Don't give up! We can help!
The Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center is offering several options to help you plan your Lenten journey! Discover our 2023 programs and retreat offerings, but sign up now so you don't miss out! Details are listed below or you can check our website at www.benedictinn.org or follow us on Facebook Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center.
Announcing Lenten 2023 Programs & Retreats
Remember that New Year's Resolution you made about no longer procrastinating? We're here to help you with that!
The Lenten season is right around the corner! Enhance your Lenten journey with our upcoming programs and retreats.
From Ashes to Resurrection Joy - An Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection. Begin your Lenten experience with Sr. Susan Marie Lindstrom, OSB on Wednesday, February 22 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm with discussion, sharing, and creative expression. Discover how prayer, fasting, and service to others leads to resurrection joy! Cost is just $75 and includes lunch!
Remember that New Year's Resolution you made about no longer procrastinating? We're here to help you with that!
The Lenten season is right around the corner! Enhance your Lenten journey with our upcoming programs and retreats.
From Ashes to Resurrection Joy - An Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection. Begin your Lenten experience with Sr. Susan Marie Lindstrom, OSB on Wednesday, February 22 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm with discussion, sharing, and creative expression. Discover how prayer, fasting, and service to others leads to resurrection joy! Cost is just $75 and includes lunch!
Coffee & Conversation is returning, and you are invited to join us for six mornings of discussion. Join Patty Moore for this six-week series where you will journey into the invitation of discovering more time, more meaning, and more authentic relationships. This series is adapted and based on the Study Guide of New York Times bestselling author, Ann Voskamp's book, The Broken Way. Join us from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Dates and topics for Coffee & Conversation are:
Tuesday, February 28 - How Do We Live This One Broken Life
Tuesday, March 7 - Living Cruciform
Tuesday, March 14 - Learning to Receive
Tuesday, March 21 - Real Koinonia
Tuesday, March 28 - Embracing Inconvenience
Tuesday, April 4 - Who We Serve
No Greater Love - A Pilgrimage from the Garden to the Resurrection. Join Sr. Carol Falkner, OSB & Patty Moore for this Lenten weekend retreat on Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March 12. Filmed on location in the Holy land, No Greater Love, by Dr. Edward Sri is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ's amazing love for us. Journey with us as we walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Resurrection. This retreat includes prayer, silence, video presentations, and discussion.
Cost: $300 (Register before March 1st & save $25!)
Cost includes room and meals.
*Triduum Retreat. Enter into the rhythm of the Triduum with the Sisters of St. Benedict and experience Holy Week in the spirit of the monastic community! Participate in the silence, prayers, and rituals of these beautiful and powerful services. You will be welcomed to an Agape Feast; Holy Mass of the Lord's Supper; Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Liturgy of the Lord's Passion; Easter Vigil; Easter Prayer and Mass of the Resurrection. Experience the beauty and spirit of this journey to Easter!
Thursday, April 6 - Sunday, April 9
Thursday, April 6 - Sunday, April 9
4:30 pm (Thursday) - 1:00 pm (April 9)
Cost is $375 and includes room & meals
*Please note: To protect the health of our Sisters, Only fully vaccinated and boosted guests are welcome to visit the monastery at this time. Thank you for understanding!
Personal Day of Retreat - Good Friday Can't make it to the Triduum Retreat? Observe Good Friday in the solitude of a personal day of retreat on Friday, April 7 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Cost includes a private room and lunch. Please note: Spiritual Direction is not available on Good Friday.
The Lenten Friday Fish Fry begins again on Friday Feb 24 & continues through Mar 31. Make copies of our flyer & share it with your friends & neighbors!
