Stations of the Cross:
Tonight at 7:00pm
Every Friday during Lent
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 | RENAISSANCE HOTEL CARMEL
Register now for Saint Maria Goretti's 27th Annual Spring Fling Fundraising Gala. Join us for this special evening, and bring your friends and family! You’ll be treated to a lovely dinner, will have opportunities to participate in some exciting raffles, and enjoy a live musical performance by popular local band Toy Factory. We promise a truly memorable evening with good friends, old and new! Online donations will be accepted throughout the night to support an exciting upcoming project that will soon be announced. Don't miss out on the fun!
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP
TZAMPOJ, GUATEMALA
June 9 - 17, 2023
June 9 - 17, 2023
Are you interested in participating in an International Mission Trip this coming June 2023? If so, contact us today! Projects currently under consideration include Community Outreach, Health Clinic, and Improvement Projects. The estimated cost per person is $1,600-$2,000, which includes airfare, transportation, lodging and most meals. Our mission trip team is currently working on determining the nature of the projects to be completed and updating the total cost estimate to participate, followed by an in-person meeting with those interested in participating.
Interested in participating or have questions?
Email Jim Mramor, jmram82@gmail.com or Luke Klink, lukeklink@gmail.com.
Women's Retreat: March 18 - 19
Now is the Time! Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a unique, parish-based faith renewal experience for men and women. This parishioner-led experience is designed to foster community within SMG. Participants will grow in discipleship and come away with a renewed spirit and strengthened faith. Come away for a day and a half and spend time with others who are on the same journey as you. If you are seeking to deepen your relationship with God and to form community with people of the parish, this renewal weekend is designed for you.
Questions?
Email Joe Lustig, jlustig@guerincatholic.org, or Kara Vandenboom, karavandenboom@gmail.com.
SMG is offering a five-session video workshop series of Grieving with Great HOPE on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 am-4:00pm. The workshop will provide a prayerful, practical, and personal approach for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one, whether you are grieving a recent loss or one that occurred some time ago. Morning coffee and lunch will be provided. Get more information or register by texting or emailing Deb Krupowicz (dkrupowicz@gmail.com, 317-873-6564) or Tom Harford (tpharford@gmail.com, 317-590-4158). We will meet in the former parish library. Enter on the parish office side to the left of the Parish Hall. We will be at the door to meet you. Registration is required by April 10.
THANK YOU TEENS!
Thank you to all of the teens who participated in the 2023 Living Stations of the Cross. This year all of our High School Ministries united together to present this beautiful tradition to the parish community. What a beautiful evening!
Sophia Musick....Narrator
JP Mears ....Pilate
Megan Mramor ....Asher
Celina O’Neill ....Doctor
Jessica Manella ....Mary
Will Cummings ....Simon & Joseph of Arimathea
Corinne Bognar ....Veronica
Quentin Bigot ....Stephen
Mike Clifford .... Soldier
Will Hemmerling .... Soldier
Helen Koch ....Sarah
Lex Sultan ....Weeping Woman
Padric Hatton ....Judas
Jacqueline Roth ....Mary Magdalene
Ike O’Neill ....Jesus
Michael Manella ....John
Alex Hemmerling ....Voice of Jesus
Hunter Larsh ....Hunter Larsh
Kevin Barbour ....Cross Server
Tommy Beck ....Candle # 1 Server
Michael Quirk .... Candle # 2 Server
Sophia Musick....Narrator
JP Mears ....Pilate
Megan Mramor ....Asher
Celina O’Neill ....Doctor
Jessica Manella ....Mary
Will Cummings ....Simon & Joseph of Arimathea
Corinne Bognar ....Veronica
Quentin Bigot ....Stephen
Mike Clifford .... Soldier
Will Hemmerling .... Soldier
Helen Koch ....Sarah
Lex Sultan ....Weeping Woman
Padric Hatton ....Judas
Jacqueline Roth ....Mary Magdalene
Ike O’Neill ....Jesus
Michael Manella ....John
Alex Hemmerling ....Voice of Jesus
Hunter Larsh ....Hunter Larsh
Kevin Barbour ....Cross Server
Tommy Beck ....Candle # 1 Server
Michael Quirk .... Candle # 2 Server
Beginning this weekend, we are excited to make available a new aid to parents of 6 - 12 year old children that will help your children engage in the Mass and in our faith! Pick up a copy of a complimentary Magnifikid found in the back corner of our church gathering space prior to Mass! Each week, new Magnifikids will be offered which include:
- All the readings and the prayers of the Sunday Mass with explanations of the difficult words and the meaning of the rituals;
- A suggested prayer for Morning and Evening;
- Many suggestions on how to live the entire week with the Lord;
- Various games, a comic, and activities to help children learn about Christian life and culture;
- A page intended for the parents with suggestions for family prayers.
We hope you enjoy!
St. Joseph Retreat Center in Tipton, Indiana has made a huge impact on the lives of many, including the Hemmerling family who are long-time SMG parishioners, thanks to the generous support provided by our diocesan family through the annual Catholic Ministries Appeal.
We join our fellow pastorates across the diocese to help support one another through the 2023 Catholic Ministries Appeal. No single parish can walk with all who are in need. By joining together with other parishes across central Indiana through this appeal, we have the opportunity to extend our hand out to all those in our diocese in need of our help.
You can download a Pledge Card or click here to Make a Pledge online. THANK YOU!
SMG SCHOOL JOB OPENINGS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School in Westfield, Indiana, an A-rated and twice-honored National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is actively seeking an assistant principal for the 2023-2024 academic school year. This position begins June 2023. St. Maria Goretti offers over 500 students in grades Pre-K through 8th an opportunity to grow daily in mind, body and spirit. The school fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment reinforced by an outstanding teaching and support staff, caring parents, a compassionate parish community and led by pastor Fr. Brian Dudzinski. Working closely with the principal, the assistant principal’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Live and model the faith of Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher, in words and actions and can articulate the mission of the school to alumni, parents, faculty, staff and the wider community;
- Assist in building and reinforcing a strong school culture through faith-based leadership;
- Support the Principal in all school operations;
- Supervise the school in the Principal’s absence;
- Lead our Resource Program; Participate in all Case Conferences;
- Support all MTSS Tiered Interventions;
- Assist in implementation of School Safety procedures;
- Assist in the continuous evaluation of all staff;
- Assist in overseeing and leading the implementation of the School Improvement Plan and Professional Development initiatives;
- Oversee and support curriculum across all grade levels;
- Address school discipline;
- Maintain positive parent relations;
- Support other duties as assigned.
All interested candidates for this position must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deeply rooted Catholic identity. Applicants must have or be working towards a masters degree and a valid Indiana administrator's license. Strong knowledge of special education is preferred. Safe and Sacred Training and related background checks are required.
A resume and cover letter should be submitted along with references to Elizabeth Kissel, Principal, at apply@smgonline.org.
CAFETERIA MANAGER
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School is seeking a Cafeteria Manager for our K-8 School. This position will lead all food service operations for the school. St. Maria Goretti is an A-rated, twice-honored National Blue Ribbon School located in Westfield, IN serving students grades PreK - 8. This position begins June 2023.
Qualifications
- ServSafe Certified
- Food Service Experience helpful
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with parents, school administration, and staff
- Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, Mosaic Lunch Program and MySchoolBucks
Essential Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining our school’s high standards of nutrition, food production and service in accordance with USDA recipes and guidelines
- Maintain food service records pertaining to the National School Lunch Program
- Ensures that procedures are in place for HACCP controls and ServSafe standards
- Ensure school adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Maintain a sanitary work and food environment for students and staff
- Create monthly menu planning
- Conduct nutritional analysis of menus
- Generate a weekly food and supply order and maintain proper storage
- Uphold all billing, purchasing and other financial operations pertaining to the school cafeteria program
- Supervise cafeteria staff and volunteers, including proper training
- Operate various types of commercial kitchen equipment
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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCE TEACHER
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School (Westfield, IN) is seeking a creative and dynamic Middle School (6-8th) Resource Teacher for the 2023-24 school year.
This position will support the implementation of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for qualifying students. Duties will include overseeing the ISP, providing appropriate interventions, working collaboratively with the Middle School team, and nurturing positive communication with the parents of Resource Students.
Applicants should possess a valid Indiana teaching license. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Special Education, a passion for working with Middle School students, and a strong desire to foster a positive, faith-filled culture in a classroom dedicated to academic excellence. Safe and Sacred Training and related background checks are required.
St. Maria Goretti is an A-rated, Blue Ribbon School located in Westfield, IN. This position begins August 2023.
All interested candidates for this position should be comfortable integrating Catholic values into their teaching and living out those values in their daily lives. A resume and cover letter should be submitted along with references to Elizabeth Kissel, Principal, at apply@smgonline.org.
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.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Join our team! Gain valuable experience through teaching in school that earned the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award twice!
Enjoy a flexible schedule and flexible placement in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Successful candidates must be at least 20 years of age and have completed two years of college. If you are interested and would like more information or an application, call or email Cheryl Newkirk, 317-896-5582, ext. 1100, or c.newkirk@smgonline.org.
FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT
Pantry Items Needed
Our food pantry is currently low on boxed/bag of potatoes, rice/pasta sides, bar soap as well as shampoo. We continue to need deodorant and toothpaste. Thanks for keeping our pantry stocked! Please help with an Amazon order that will ship directly to the food pantry: CLICK HERE
SHERIDAN FOOD PROGRAM
During the summer of 2022, with the support of our Shepherd's Gate Food Pantry, St. Maria Goretti began supporting the Sheridan Schools Summer Food Program which serves free meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas when school is not in session. We are pleased to again be part of this program this summer and have committed to providing 200 boxes of cereal and 200 pop tarts to those in need. If you would like to help by making a donation to this worthwhile program, CLICK HERE. Items purchased should be ordered and mailed directly to Sheridan Schools by May 1st. Thank you!
St. Maria Goretti...pray for us!
St. Maria Goretti...pray for us!