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This Week's eBlast 08.08.18
We pray for our new parishioners that they may feel welcome and truly at home here at St. Joan of Arc. This Week
Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
Wednesday, August 8
6-6:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Danny Klee at dklee5785@gmail.com
Rite of Welcome for New Parishioners
Sunday, August 12
10:30 Mass followed by reception in Doyle Hall
Join us in welcoming the newest members of our parish family at a Rite of Welcome which will take place during 10:30 Mass this Sunday and will be followed by a welcome reception in Doyle Hall. Your willingness to bring a breakfast casserole, fruit, or pastry and/or help with clean up would be greatly appreciated. Click here to sign up. Please contact Julie Funk at if you can bring something jjjfunk3@yahoo.com.Next Week
Cub Scout Recruitment Night
Monday, August 13
6:30 p.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Cubmaster Ryan Anderson at pack35@sjoa.org with questions
Calling all Adventurers! Boys AND Girls in grades K-5 please join us in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 to learn about the Family of Scouting and the wonderful adventures awaiting you in Cub Scouts! Our pack leaders will be available to answer your questions and help you get registered for the 2018-19 year.
Women's Ministry Planning & Prep Night
Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Jamie Griffith at jamie768@gmail.com for more information
Our women's ministry year will kick off in September so we want to do some planning, take a peek at the closet to see what we have, and gauge interest of women who might be interested in helping with some of the meeting preparation. If you are a planner or like to organize, please be sure to join us!
Feast of the Assumption
Wednesday, August 15
8:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mass
Operation Leftover
Thursday, August 16
6:15 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist
Contact: Andrew Costello with questions at operationleftover@gmail.com
Help serve the homeless of Indianapolis. In addition to what is listed below, donations of bottled water, travel size shaving cream, deodorant, and shampoo would also be greatly appreciated.
Click here for items to bring, parking information, and best practices
Click here for waiver for first time volunteers
Tai Chi with Fr. Guy
Saturday, August 18
8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. (Beginners); 9:30-10 a.m. (Advanced)
Doyle Hall
Fr. Guy is offering Tai Chi for health and wellness. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Reinvigorate your faith this summer!
Reinvigorate your Faith this Summer!
Join us in reading & discussing
Beautiful Hope
Free copies are available through Dynamic Catholic.
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at 283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org with questions
What gives you hope? What are your hopes and dreams-for yourself, your children, your church, your community, your nation? What sustains that hope and turns those dreams into reality? What are some of the unique ways you bring hope to people in your life? The contributors featured in Beautiful Hope offer intensely personal answers to these questions. Some of them are well-known authors and speakers including Pope Francis, Matthew Kelly, Dr. Allen Hunt, Fr. Mike Schmitz and more, but many are ordinary Catholics dealing with everyday life with all its challenges and problems, just like you. Their stories are meant to spark your own exploration of hope and increase its abundance in your life. The book discussion will be held on Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
A Celebration of the Eucharist
A Day of Reflection on Prayer
Monday, August 20
9 a.m.-2:30 pm.
An Evening of Reflection on Prayer
Tuesday, August 28
5:30-9 p.m.
Fatima Retreat House
To register, visit www.archindy.org/fatima or call 317-545-7681
Renew your understanding of the parts of the Mass and better appreciate the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian way of life at either a Day of Reflection on Monday, August 20 or an evening on Tuesday, August 28 led by Fr. Jim Farrell at Fatima Retreat House.Curious about Catholicism?
RCIA Begins
Thursday, August 23
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Do you know someone who might be interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Encourage them to participate in RCIA. Sessions begin August 23 and will continue on Thursdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m.
Click here for flyerComing Soon!
Bible Study
Ephesians: Discover your inheritance
Mondays beginning August 27
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Cost: $25 for materials
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Discover what it means to be a son or a daughter of God through an 8 part Bible Study on St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians featuring Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith. Sign up at the break of the pews or by contacting Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org.
Click here for flyerRespect Life Bishops Call for Nine Weeks of Prayer for Life
Join in praying now!
Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement today inviting all people of good will to join in a prayer campaign that the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.
"Each Friday, from August 3 - September 28, 2018, I urge all people of good will to join me in prayer that this change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life," Cardinal Dolan said. Prayer materials can be found at the USCCB website, and the full statement can be read here.Check out Father Guy's Podcasts and Formed.org!
Click here for Father Guy's talks and homilies.
Click here for this month's features through Formed.org to access some of the best Catholic content around. Use our parish code 6M6KPMYoung Adults
Theology on Tap
Wednesday, August 8
7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus - 13th & Delaware
For more information, go to www.indycatholic.org
Theology on Tap continues its hot summer line up with "The struggle is real when it comes to making a decision" with Fr. Coady Owens on Wednesday, August 8 at the Knights of Columbus on 13th and Delaware. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. to grab food, drinks and a table. Young adults ages 18-35 from all faith traditions are welcome!
Indy 11 Game
Wednesday, September 26
7:30 p.m.
Click here to purchase tickets. Use discount code indysoccer18
Wednesday, September 26th, 7:30pm
Want an excuse to see some awesome soccer? IndyCatholic is going to theSeptember 26 Indy 11 game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. When you purchase your ticket you will have to purchase general admission, but everyone can plan to sit together in section 102.
NEW Emmaus Group Launch
Coming Fall 2018
IndyCatholic has launched numerous small group Bible studies over the course of the last year. Communities have been built, relationships have grown and connection to Jesus and our Catholic faith increased. People are needed to step out in faith to lead groups! No previous experience is required, just a desire to know and love the Lord and facilitate that for others! Training and resources will be provided including 1-on-1 follow up through the entire process. Training will take place August 29. Complete this form if you're interested - LEADER FORM
Members - Want to join a group on your side of town? Make some deep, faithful friendships? Break open the scriptures together and relate it to your life? An Emmaus Group is just for you! They vary on when, where and how often they meet, but by filling out this form we can connect you to a group in September! MEMBER FORMMen
8th Annual STA/SJOA Golf Outing
Saturday, August 25
7:15 a.m. - Check-in
8 a.m. - Reverse Shotgun Start
Pleasant Run Golf Course
Cost: $70/person includes green fees, cart, prizes & post-round lunch.
Contact: Barry Pachciarz at 317-442-5542 or
pachciarz@sbcglobal.net
to reserve your spot or for more information
Join the St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas Aquinas Mens Clubs out on the links for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Parishioners, family, and friends - male and female of all skill levels are welcome.
Click here for flyerWomen
Women's Ministry Planning & Prep Night
Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Jamie Griffith at jamie768@gmail.com for more information
Our women's ministry year will kick off in September so we want to do some planning, take a peek at the closet to see what we have, and gauge interest of women who might be interested in helping with some of the meeting preparation. If you are a planner or like to organize, please be sure to join us!
Children & Youth
Sunday Faith Formation Registration
Sunday, August 12
11:30 a.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Register your children for Sunday Faith Formation classes and help welcome the newest members of our parish family at our August 12 Rite of Welcome reception.
Click here for registration information
Click here for registration form
Click here for medical & emergency form
Click here for parent procedures
Click here for calendar
Cub Scout Recruitment Night
Monday, August 13
6:30 p.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Cubmaster Ryan Anderson at pack35@sjoa.org with questions
Calling all Adventurers! Boys AND Girls in grades K-5 please join us in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 to learn about the Family of Scouting and the wonderful adventures awaiting you in Cub Scouts! Our pack leaders will be available to answer your questions and help you get registered for the 2018-19 year.
7th & 8th Grade North Deanery Youth Gathering
Friday, August 24
7-9 p.m.
St. Pius X
Cost: $7 plus a canned good for SVDP Food Pantry
Get together for fun, fellowship, dancing and games.
Click here for permission slip and flyer
MANDATORY Altar Server Training
Saturday, September 15
9 a.m.
Sunday, September 16
3:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Richard Griffith at 317-308-0506 or spaatz1228@hotmail.com
We are recruiting new altar serversin Grades 3 and up! Any boy or girl who has received their first communion can become an altar server. Altar servers need to have an ability to commit to weekly Mass, live in a family that values the Faith, and are willing to learn about Catholic worship. If you have a child interested in serving who is new or returning, they will need to attend one of two training sessions listed above.
CYO
Faith & Football for SJOA/IHM/STA ( Grades 3-8)
Friday, August 10 - Equipment Handout
Monday, August 13 - 1st Football Non-Contact Practice
Wednesday, August 15 - 1st Football Contact Practice at Butler
Saturday, August 18 - Pre-Season Weigh-ins
Monday, August 20 - Contact Practice moves to School for the Deaf
Weekend of September 8-9 - 1st Regular Season Games
Weekend of October 20-21 - 1st Ro und of Tournament for 34, 56, Cadet
Contact:
John Gause at jgause@apexbg.com
or Holly Davis at hdavis@apexbg.com
Click here to registerAround Town
Catholic Business Exchange
Friday, August 17
7 a.m. - Mass followed by breakfast and speaker
Northside Knights of Columbus
Cost: $15 in advance for members and $21 for non-members
Click here to register
Dr. Donald Sefcik, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University, will address the August Catholic Business Exchange. The title of his talk is: Tomorrow'sDoctors' Values: Professional and Personal. All are welcome. Registration is required.
Celebrate at the Big Blue Booster Bash!
Saturday, August 18
7 to 11 p.m.
BCHS Stadium
Admission: $100 for 2 tickets which includes 1 Reverse Raffle ticket, entertainment, dinner and drinks (beer & wine included)
Click here for more information or email Steve Hartley at shartley5400@comcast.netor Phil Squier at pas8@icloud.com with questions.
Join the Bishop Chatard Booster Club for food, fun and socializing at the 2018 Big Blue Booster Bash. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office, from BCHS head coaches or Booster Club board members (cash or check made to Bishop Chatard). Tickets will also be available at the door, but pre-sales are encouraged. All proceeds go toward the purchase of strength & conditioning equipment.
Mark your calendar for Chatard-A-Bration!
The theme has been set for Chatard-A-Bration 2019! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, as Chatard-A-Bration 2019 sails into a jazzy evening at our 2019 event, Yacht Rock. Chatard-A-Bration is our biggest fundraising party of the year. Money raised supports the Annual Fund and tuition assistance/teacher compensation. Click here for the latest info about this well-loved event!
Help Wanted
French Market Volunteer Recruitment Continues!
Click here to sign up now! We still have 250+ slots to fill to fill so feel free to recruit friends, family and neighbors to help as well. It's a great time for a great cause. Questions? Contact Daniel or Jill Meunier at 812-631-2582.
French Market Sponsors are Needed
Know any businesses who might be interested in serving as a French Market sponsor? Please ask them to participate. Click here for our sponsorship form.
Breakfast Food Needed
We are in need of breakfast casseroles, baked goods and fruit for our Rite of Welcome reception next Sunday, August 12. Click here to sign up to bring an item(s). Contact Julie Funk at jjjfunk3@yahoo.com with any questions.
Coordinator Needed for Labor Day Reception
We are looking for someone to coordinate our annual Tri-Parish Labor Day reception that follows 9 a.m. Mass in Doyle Hall. Please contact Melinda Rivelli at 317-283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org if you'd be willing to help in this way.
Altar Servers are Needed
We are recruiting new altar serversin Grades 3 and up! Any boy or girl who has received their first communion can become an altar server. Altar servers need to have an ability to commit to weekly Mass, live in a family that values the Faith, and are willing to learn about Catholic worship. If you have a child interested in serving who is new or returning, they will need to attend one of two training sessions in the Church: Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m. or Sunday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m. Contact Richard Griffith at or spaatz1228@gmail.com or 317-308-0506 with questions.
Gardening Help Needed
The weeds are many! The need is great! Anyone who can help water and weed, please feel free to jump in and do so. Contact Molly Seidel at indymollys@aol.com for specifics.
Sunday Faith Formation Assistants Needed
We are in need of assistants for Sunday Faith Formation. If interested, please contact Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Do you like to sew?
Our Cub Scout Pack is looking for people who might be willing to sew patches on uniforms. If interested, please contact Caroline Stevenson at carolineakennendy@aol.com.
Register your Kroger Plus Card
If you shop at Kroger, you can now support St. Joan of Arc Church and School, while you shop. Register your Kroger Plus card at krogercommunityrewards.com. After registering your card, click Edit Kroger Community Rewards and enter our number 12028 or search for St. Joan of Arc.
Mission 27 Retail Shop Needs Volunteers
The Mission 27 Resale Shop that helps support St. Vincent de Paul needs volunteers for sorting clothing & other miscellaneous items & for the Client Desk to assist clients who have had a home visit & needs items. Contact Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
Mentors Needed
Most people know that the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps the poor with food and basic needs, but did you know they also offer educational and mentoring programs to help individuals break the cycle of poverty? Take a minute to learn more about their educational "Changing Lives Forever" program, and consider mentoring graduates of this program who would benefit from extra support and guidance. Contact Joe Doll at (317) 919-1419 or profdoll@aol.comMark Your Calendar!
August 8 - Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
August 8 - Theology on Tap
August 12 - New Parishioner Rite of Welcome
August 13 - Cub Scout Recruitment Night
August 14 - Women's Ministry Planning & Prep Night
August 15 - Feast of the Assumption
August 16 - Operation Leftover
August 18 - Tai Chi w/Father Guy*
August 20 - Summer Book Discussion
August 23 - RCIA Begins
August 24 - 7th & 8th grade North Deanery Youth Gathering
August 25 - Men's Club Golf Outing
August 25 - Confirmation Retreat
August 27 - Bible Study Materials Pick up
September 3 - Labor Day Tri-Parish Mass at SJOA
September 5 - Babies & Bagels/Tots & Tea
September 8 - FRENCH MARKET
September 10 - Bible Study Begins
September 11 - Daughters of Mary Wine & Canvas
September 21 - Senior Luncheon
September 21 - Holy Half Hour
September 23 - Sunday Faith Formation Begins
September 26 - 40 Days for Life Begins
September 29 - Confirmation
October 5 - Grow the Arts
October 7 - Coffee & Donuts
October 7 - Respect Life Sunday -
eBlast 08.01.18
Dear God, please bless our St. Joan of Arc School as we prepare to begin the academic year. Increase in each of us a desire to learn more about you! This Week
Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
Wednesday, August 1
6-6:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Danny Klee at dklee5785@gmail.com
Holy Hour for Vocations
Thursday, August 2
7 p.m.
SJOA Church
Join us for a Holy Hour for Vocations next Thursday, August 2 at 7 p.m. The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is hosting a Holy Hour for Vocations in each of the 11 Deaneries of the Archdiocese in the months leading up to the XV Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2018 with the theme: Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. These Holy Hours will be opportunities to both pray for those who will be participating in the Synod and for our own Archdiocese, that God will open the hearts of young people to hear His call to holiness of life.
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, August 3
noon-5 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Dee Enrico-Janik at deej1213@att.net
Come spend some quiet time with our Lord. If you can take a one-hour shift, sign up at the break of the pews or contact Dee Enrico-Janik.Next Week
Rite of Welcome for New Parishioners
Sunday, August 12
10:30 Mass followed by reception in Doyle Hall
Join us in welcoming the newest members of our parish family at a Rite of Welcome which will take place during 10:30 Mass next Sunday and will be followed by a welcome reception in Doyle Hall. Your willingness to bring a breakfast casserole, fruit, or pastry and/or help with clean up would be greatly appreciated. Click here to sign up. Please contact Julie Funk at if you can bring something jjjfunk3@yahoo.com.Reinvigorate your faith this summer!
Reinvigorate your Faith this Summer!
Join us in reading & discussing
Beautiful Hope
Free copies are available through Dynamic Catholic.
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at 283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org with questions
What gives you hope? What are your hopes and dreams-for yourself, your children, your church, your community, your nation? What sustains that hope and turns those dreams into reality? What are some of the unique ways you bring hope to people in your life? The contributors featured in Beautiful Hope offer intensely personal answers to these questions. Some of them are well-known authors and speakers including Pope Francis, Matthew Kelly, Dr. Allen Hunt, Fr. Mike Schmitz and more, but many are ordinary Catholics dealing with everyday life with all its challenges and problems, just like you. Their stories are meant to spark your own exploration of hope and increase its abundance in your life. The book discussion will be held on Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
A Celebration of the Eucharist
A Day of Reflection on Prayer
Monday, August 20
9 a.m.-2:30 pm.
An Evening of Reflection on Prayer
Tuesday, August 28
5:30-9 p.m.
Fatima Retreat House
To register, visit www.archindy.org/fatima or call 317-545-7681
Renew your understanding of the parts of the Mass and better appreciate the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian way of life at either a Day of Reflection on Monday, August 20 or an evening on Tuesday, August 28 led by Fr. Jim Farrell at Fatima Retreat House.Curious about Catholicism?
RCIA Begins
Thursday, August 23
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Do you know someone who might be interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Encourage them to participate in RCIA. Sessions begin August 23 and will continue on Thursdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m.
Click here for flyerComing Soon!
Bible Study
Ephesians: Discover your inheritance
Mondays beginning August 27
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Cost: $25 for materials
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Discover what it means to be a son or a daughter of God through an 8 part Bible Study on St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians featuring Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith. Sign up at the break of the pews or by contacting Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org.
Click here for flyerRespect Life Bishops Call for Nine Weeks of Prayer for Life
Join in praying now!
Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement today inviting all people of good will to join in a prayer campaign that the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.
"Each Friday, from August 3 - September 28, 2018, I urge all people of good will to join me in prayer that this change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life," Cardinal Dolan said. Prayer materials can be found at the USCCB website, and the full statement can be read here.Check out Father Guy's Podcasts and Formed.org!
Click here for Father Guy's talks and homilies.
Click here for this month's features through Formed.org to access some of the best Catholic content around. Use our parish code 6M6KPMYoung Adults
Theology on Tap
Wednesday, August 8
7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus - 13th & Delaware
For more information, go to www.indycatholic.org
Theology on Tap continues its hot summer line up with "The struggle is real when it comes to making a decision" with Fr. Coady Owens on Wednesday, August 8 at the Knights of Columbus on 13th and Delaware. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. to grab food, drinks and a table. Young adults ages 18-35 from all faith traditions are welcome!
Indy 11 Game
Wednesday, September 26
7:30 p.m.
Click here to purchase tickets. Use discount code indysoccer18
Wednesday, September 26th, 7:30pm
Want an excuse to see some awesome soccer? IndyCatholic is going to theSeptember 26 Indy 11 game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. When you purchase your ticket you will have to purchase general admission, but everyone can plan to sit together in section 102.
NEW Emmaus Group Launch
Coming Fall 2018
IndyCatholic has launched numerous small group Bible studies over the course of the last year. Communities have been built, relationships have grown and connection to Jesus and our Catholic faith increased. People are needed to step out in faith to lead groups! No previous experience is required, just a desire to know and love the Lord and facilitate that for others! Training and resources will be provided including 1-on-1 follow up through the entire process. Training will take place August 29. Complete this form if you're interested - LEADER FORM
Members - Want to join a group on your side of town? Make some deep, faithful friendships? Break open the scriptures together and relate it to your life? An Emmaus Group is just for you! They vary on when, where and how often they meet, but by filling out this form we can connect you to a group in September! MEMBER FORMCouples
Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages
August 3-5
Fatima Retreat House
Register at Retrouvallie Indy or by calling 317-489-6811
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is a French word meaning 'rediscovery'. This program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Fatima Retreat House hosts two Retrouvaille weekends each year (February and August). Read more about the weekend as well as find out how to register by visiting their website at Retrouvaille Indy or by calling 317-489-6811.Those who are grieving
Seasons of Hope
Tuesdays through August 14
6-7:30 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org to register.
"Seasons of Hope" is program for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It is not too late to join in! We'll also have another session starting in October.Men
8th Annual STA/SJOA Golf Outing
Saturday, August 25
7:15 a.m. - Check-in
8 a.m. - Reverse Shotgun Start
Pleasant Run Golf Course
Cost: $70/person includes green fees, cart, prizes & post-round lunch.
Contact: Barry Pachciarz at 317-442-5542 or
pachciarz@sbcglobal.net
to reserve your spot or for more information
Join the St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas Aquinas Mens Clubs out on the links for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Parishioners, family, and friends - male and female of all skill levels are welcome.
Click here for flyerWomen
Women's Ministry Planning & Prep Night
Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Jamie Griffith at jamie768@gmail.com for more information
Our women's ministry year will kick off in September so we want to do some planning, take a peek at the closet to see what we have, and gauge interest of women who might be interested in helping with some of the meeting preparation. If you are a planner or like to organize, please be sure to join us!
Children & Youth
Sunday Faith Formation Registration
Sunday, August 12
11:30 a.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Register your children for Sunday Faith Formation classes and help welcome the newest members of our parish family at our August 12 Rite of Welcome reception.
Click here for registration information
Click here for registration form
Click here for medical & emergency form
Click here for parent procedures
Click here for calendar
Cub Scout Recruitment Night
Monday, August 13
6:30 p.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Cubmaster Ryan Anderson at pack35@sjoa.org with questions
Calling all Adventurers! Boys AND Girls in grades K-5 please join us in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 to learn about the Family of Scouting and the wonderful adventures awaiting you in Cub Scouts! Our pack leaders will be available to answer your questions and help you get registered for the 2018-19 year.
MANDATORY Altar Server Training
Saturday, September 15
9 a.m.
Sunday, September 16
3:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Richard Griffith at 317-308-0506 or spaatz1228@gmail.com
We are recruiting new altar serversin Grades 3 and up! Any boy or girl who has received their first communion can become an altar server. Altar servers need to have an ability to commit to weekly Mass, live in a family that values the Faith, and are willing to learn about Catholic worship. If you have a child interested in serving who is new or returning, they will need to attend one of two training sessions listed above.
CYO
Faith & Football for SJOA/IHM/STA ( Grades 3-8)
Friday, August 10 - Equipment Handout
Monday, August 13 - 1st Football Non-Contact Practice
Wednesday, August 15 - 1st Football Contact Practice at Butler
Saturday, August 18 - Pre-Season Weigh-ins
Monday, August 20 - Contact Practice moves to School for the Deaf
Weekend of September 8-9 - 1st Regular Season Games
Weekend of October 20-21 - 1st Ro und of Tournament for 34, 56, Cadet
Contact:
John Gause at jgause@apexbg.com
or Holly Davis at hdavis@apexbg.com
Click here to registerAround Town
Catholic Business Exchange
Friday, August 17
7 a.m. - Mass followed by breakfast and speaker
Northside Knights of Columbus
Cost: $15 in advance for members and $21 for non-members
Click here to register
Dr. Donald Sefcik, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University, will address the August Catholic Business Exchange. The title of his talk is: Tomorrow'sDoctors' Values: Professional and Personal. All are welcome. Registration is required.
Celebrate at the Big Blue Booster Bash!
Saturday, August 18
7 to 11 p.m.
BCHS Stadium
Admission: $100 for 2 tickets which includes 1 Reverse Raffle ticket, entertainment, dinner and drinks (beer & wine included)
Click here for more information or email Steve Hartley at shartley5400@comcast.netor Phil Squier at pas8@icloud.com with questions.
Join the Bishop Chatard Booster Club for food, fun and socializing at the 2018 Big Blue Booster Bash. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office, from BCHS head coaches or Booster Club board members (cash or check made to Bishop Chatard). Tickets will also be available at the door, but pre-sales are encouraged. All proceeds go toward the purchase of strength & conditioning equipment.
Mark your calendar for Chatard-A-Bration!
The theme has been set for Chatard-A-Bration 2019! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, as Chatard-A-Bration 2019 sails into a jazzy evening at our 2019 event, Yacht Rock. Chatard-A-Bration is our biggest fundraising party of the year. Money raised supports the Annual Fund and tuition assistance/teacher compensation. Click here for the latest info about this well-loved event!
Help Wanted
French Market Volunteer Recruitment Begins!
Click here to sign up now! So far we have filled 321 volunteer slots but still have 279 to fill so feel free to recruit friends, family and neighbors to help as well. It's a great time for a great cause. Questions? Contact Daniel or Jill Meunier at 812-631-2582.
French Market Sponsors are Needed
Know any businesses who might be interested in serving as a French Market sponsor? Please ask them to participate. Click here for our sponsorship form.
Help Needed Stuffing a Mailing TOMORROW
We are need of volunteers to help with an all-parish mailing tomorrow (Thursday) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the parish center offices. Please contact Melinda Rivelli at 317-283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org if you can help.
Breakfast Food Needed
We are in need of breakfast casseroles, baked goods and fruit for our Rite of Welcome reception next Sunday, August 12. Click here to sign up to bring an item(s). Contact Julie Funk at jjjfunk3@yahoo.com with any questions. We also still need a breakfast casserole with meat and fruit for our Cathechist Morning of Reflection this Saturday, August 4 in Doyle Hall. Items should be dropped off between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. Please contact Joe Sheehan at jsheehan@sjoa.org if you can help.
Coordinator Needed for Labor Day Reception
We are looking for someone to coordinate our annual Tri-Parish Labor Day reception that follows 9 a.m. Mass in Doyle Hall. Please contact Melinda Rivelli at 317-283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org if you'd be willing to help in this way.
Altar Servers are Needed
We are recruiting new altar serversin Grades 3 and up! Any boy or girl who has received their first communion can become an altar server. Altar servers need to have an ability to commit to weekly Mass, live in a family that values the Faith, and are willing to learn about Catholic worship. If you have a child interested in serving who is new or returning, they will need to attend one of two training sessions in the Church: Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m. or Sunday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m. Contact Richard Griffith at or spaatz1228@gmail.com or 317-308-0506 with questions.
Gardening Help Needed
The weeds are many! The need is great! Anyone who can help water and weed, please feel free to jump in and do so. Contact Molly Seidel at indymollys@aol.com for specifics.
Sunday Faith Formation Assistants Needed
We are in need of assistants for Sunday Faith Formation. If interested, please contact Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Do you like to sew?
Our Cub Scout Pack is looking for people who might be willing to sew patches on uniforms. If interested, please contact Caroline Stevenson at carolineakennendy@aol.com.
Register your Kroger Plus Card
If you shop at Kroger, you can now support St. Joan of Arc Church and School, while you shop. Register your Kroger Plus card at krogercommunityrewards.com. After registering your card, click Edit Kroger Community Rewards and enter our number 12028 or search for St. Joan of Arc.
Mission 27 Retail Shop Needs Volunteers
The Mission 27 Resale Shop that helps support St. Vincent de Paul needs volunteers for sorting clothing & other miscellaneous items & for the Client Desk to assist clients who have had a home visit & needs items. Contact Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
Mentors Needed
Most people know that the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps the poor with food and basic needs, but did you know they also offer educational and mentoring programs to help individuals break the cycle of poverty? Take a minute to learn more about their educational "Changing Lives Forever" program, and consider mentoring graduates of this program who would benefit from extra support and guidance. Contact Joe Doll at (317) 919-1419 or profdoll@aol.comMark Your Calendar!
August 1 - Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
August 8 - Theology on Tap
August 12 - New Parishioner Rite of Welcome
August 13 - Cub Scout Recruitment Night
August 14 - Women's Ministry Planning & Prep Night
August 15 - Feast of the Assumption
August 16 - Operation Leftover
August 18 - Tai Chi w/Father Guy*
August 20 - Summer Book Discussion
August 23 - RCIA Begins
August 25 - Men's Club Golf Outing
August 25 - Confirmation Retreat
August 27 - Bible Study Materials Pick up
September 3 - Labor Day Tri-Parish Mass at SJOA
September 8 - FRENCH MARKET
September 10 - Bible Study Begins
September 11 - Daughters of Mary Wine & Canvas
September 23 - Sunday Faith Formation Begins
September 26 - 40 Days for Life Begins
September 29 - Confirmation
October 5 - Grow the Arts
October 7 - Respect Life Sunday -
07.25.18 eBlast
Dear Lord, we know we are called to love others as you have loved us. Help us to show love to all, especially those who make life hard for us or act in unloving ways. This Week
Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
Wednesday, July 25
6-6:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Danny Klee at
dklee5785@gmail.com
SVDP Food Pantry Day
Saturday, July 28
8 a.m. - noon
3001 E. 30th Street
Contact: Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
SJOA will take our turn staffing the SVdP Food Pantry. SVdP operates the largest Food Pantry in the Midwest serving an average of 3000 households per week with an all-volunteer staff. Volunteers assist clients with grocery selection, counting/sorting groceries, handing out food items, retrieving shopping carts, directing traffic, greeting clients, etc. Working the entire 4 hour shift is preferred but whatever time a volunteer can give would be appreciated. Ask the manager on duty upon arrival for your assignment for the day. Contact the food pantry directly at 317-921-5769 or for more information.
Tai Chi with Father Guy
Saturday, July 28
8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. (Beginners); 9:30-10 a.m. (Advanced)
Parish Center Offices, Lower Level
Thank you!
Many thanks to everyone who weeds our flower beds and waters our plants. It's a big job and truly takes a village to keep this place looking nice. A special thanks to Molly Seidel for coordinating our gardening and grounds volunteers and to Kathleen Berry Graham for coordinating our Community Garden. We appreciate the hard work of all that are involved!Next Week
Holy Hour for Vocations
Thursday, August 2
7 p.m.
SJOA Church
Join us for a Holy Hour for Vocations next Thursday, August 2 at 7 p.m. The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is hosting a Holy Hour for Vocations in each of the 11 Deaneries of the Archdiocese in the months leading up to the XV Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2018 with the theme: Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. These Holy Hours will be opportunities to both pray for those who will be participating in the Synod and for our own Archdiocese, that God will open the hearts of young people to hear His call to holiness of life.
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, August 3
noon-5 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Dee Enrico-Janik at deej1213@att.net
Come spend some quiet time with our Lord. If you can take a one-hour shift, sign up at the break of the pews or contact Dee Enrico-Janik.Reinvigorate your faith this summer!
Reinvigorate your Faith this Summer!
Join us in reading & discussing
Beautiful Hope
Free copies are available through Dynamic Catholic.
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at 283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org with questions
What gives you hope? What are your hopes and dreams-for yourself, your children, your church, your community, your nation? What sustains that hope and turns those dreams into reality? What are some of the unique ways you bring hope to people in your life? The contributors featured in Beautiful Hope offer intensely personal answers to these questions. Some of them are well-known authors and speakers including Pope Francis, Matthew Kelly, Dr. Allen Hunt, Fr. Mike Schmitz and more, but many are ordinary Catholics dealing with everyday life with all its challenges and problems, just like you. Their stories are meant to spark your own exploration of hope and increase its abundance in your life. The book discussion will be held on Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
A Celebration of the Eucharist
A Day of Reflection on Prayer
Monday, August 20
9 a.m.-2:30 pm.
An Evening of Reflection on Prayer
Tuesday, August 28
5:30-9 p.m.
Fatima Retreat House
To register, visit www.archindy.org/fatima or call 317-545-7681
Renew your understanding of the parts of the Mass and better appreciate the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian way of life at either a Day of Reflection on Monday, August 20 or an evening on Tuesday, August 28 led by Fr. Jim Farrell at Fatima Retreat House.Curious about Catholicism?
RCIA Begins
Thursday, August 23
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Do you know someone who might be interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Encourage them to participate in RCIA. Sessions begin August 23 and will continue on Thursdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m.Coming Soon!
Bible Study
Ephesians: Discover your inheritance
Mondays beginning August 27
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Cost: $25 for materials
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Discover what it means to be a son or a daughter of God through an 8 part Bible Study on St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians featuring Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith. Sign up at the break of the pews or by contacting Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org.
Check out Father Guy's Podcasts and Formed.org!
Click here for Father Guy's talks and homilies.
Click here for this month's features through Formed.org to access some of the best Catholic content around. Use our parish code 6M6KPMYoung Adults
Theology on Tap
Wednesday, August 8
7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus - 13th & Delaware
For more information, go to www.indycatholic.org
Theology on Tap continues its hot summer line up with "The struggle is real when it comes to making a decision" with Fr. Coady Owens on Wednesday, August 8 at the Knights of Columbus on 13th and Delaware. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. to grab food, drinks and a table. Young adults ages 18-35 from all faith traditions are welcome!Couples
35th Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass
Sunday, August 5
2 p.m.
Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral
Contact: Keri Carroll at 317-236-1521 to register by July 30 or click here.
The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites all married couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2018 to the 35th Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee. This joyful celebration will take place on August 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thompson, and will be followed by a reception across the street at the Catholic Center in Assembly Hall. The event is free of charge, but registration is required.
Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages
August 3-5
Fatima Retreat House
Register at Retrouvallie Indy or by calling 317-489-6811
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is a French word meaning 'rediscovery'. This program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Fatima Retreat House hosts two Retrouvaille weekends each year (February and August). Read more about the weekend as well as find out how to register by visiting their website at Retrouvaille Indy or by calling 317-489-6811.Those who are grieving
Seasons of Hope
Tuesdays through August 14
6-7:30 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org to register.
"Seasons of Hope" is program for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It is not too late to join in! We'll also have another session starting in October.Men
8th Annual STA/SJOA Golf Outing
Saturday, August 25
7:15 a.m. - Check-in
8 a.m. - Reverse Shotgun Start
Pleasant Run Golf Course
Cost: $70/person includes green fees, cart, prizes & post-round lunch.
Contact: Barry Pachciarz at 317-442-5542 or
pachciarz@sbcglobal.net
to reserve your spot or for more information
Join the St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas Aquinas Mens Clubs out on the links for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Parishioners, family, and friends - male and female of all skill levels are welcome.
Click here for flyerWomen
Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Jamie Griffith at jamie768@gmail.com for more information
Our Daughter's of Mary year will kick off in September so we want to have a meeting in August to do some planning, take a peek at the closet to see what we have, and gauge interest of women who might be interested in helping with some of the meeting preparation. If you are a planner or like to organize, please be sure to join us!
Children & Youth
Sunday Faith Formation Registration
Sunday, August 12
11:30 a.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Register your children for Sunday Faith Formation classes and help welcome the newest members of our parish family at our August 12 Rite of Welcome reception.
Click here for registration information
Click here for registration form
Click here for medical & emergency form
Click here for parent procedures
Click here for calendar
Cub Scout Recruitment Night
Monday, August 13
6:30 p.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Cubmaster Ryan Anderson at pack35@sjoa.org with questions
Calling all Adventurers! Boys AND Girls in grades K-5 please join us in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 to learn about the Family of Scouting and the wonderful adventures awaiting you in Cub Scouts! Our pack leaders will be available to answer your questions and help you get registered for the 2018-19 year.
MANDATORY Altar Server Training
Saturday, September 15
9 a.m.
Sunday, September 16
3:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Richard Griffith at 317-308-0506 or spaatz1228@gmail.com
We are recruiting new altar serversin Grades 3 and up! Any boy or girl who has received their first communion can become an altar server. Altar servers need to have an ability to commit to weekly Mass, live in a family that values the Faith, and are willing to learn about Catholic worship. If you have a child interested in serving who is new or returning, they will need to attend one of two training sessions listed above.
CYO
Faith & Football for SJOA/IHM/STA ( Grades 3-8)
Friday, August 10 - Equipment Handout
Monday, August 13 - 1st Football Non-Contact Practice
Wednesday, August 15 - 1st Football Contact Practice at Butler
Saturday, August 18 - Pre-Season Weigh-ins
Monday, August 20 - Contact Practice moves to School for the Deaf
Weekend of September 8-9 - 1st Regular Season Games
Weekend of October 20-21 - 1st Ro und of Tournament for 34, 56, Cadet
Contact:
John Gause at jgause@apexbg.com
or Holly Davis at hdavis@apexbg.com
Click here to register
Help Wanted
French Market Volunteer Recruitment Begins!
Click here to sign up now! So far we have filled 269 volunteer slots but still have 331 to fill so feel free to recruit friends, family and neighbors to help as well. It's a great time for a great cause. Questions? Contact Daniel or Jill Meunier at 812-631-2582.
French Market Sponsors are Needed
Know any businesses who might be interested in serving as a French Market sponsor? Please ask them to participate. Click here for our sponsorship form.
Altar Servers are Needed
We are recruiting new altar serversin Grades 3 and up! Any boy or girl who has received their first communion can become an altar server. Altar servers need to have an ability to commit to weekly Mass, live in a family that values the Faith, and are willing to learn about Catholic worship. If you have a child interested in serving who is new or returning, they will need to attend one of two training sessions in the Church: Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m. or Sunday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m. Contact Richard Griffith at or spaatz1228@gmail.com or 317-308-0506 with questions.
Gardening Help Needed
The weeds are many! The need is great! Anyone who can help water and weed, please feel free to jump in and do so. Weeding can be done on your own time in any place on our campus that suits your fancy. There will a brief info session on watering this Fridaymorning at 8:30 a.m. behind the parish center offices. Also, we need someone to remove a rather large weed just east of the 42nd St. doors to the Church. If you can help, please contact Molly Seidel at indymollys@aol.com for specifics.
Catechist and Assistants Needed
We are in need of a first grade catechist for Sunday Faith Formation as well as assistants for many of the other grades. If interested, please contact Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Do you like to sew?
Our Cub Scout Pack is looking for people who might be willing to sew patches on uniforms. If interested, please contact Caroline Stevenson at carolineakennendy@aol.com.
Register your Kroger Plus Card
If you shop at Kroger, you can now support St. Joan of Arc Church and School, while you shop. Register your Kroger Plus card at krogercommunityrewards.com. After registering your card, click Edit Kroger Community Rewards and enter our number 12028 or search for St. Joan of Arc.
Mission 27 Retail Shop Needs Volunteers
The Mission 27 Resale Shop that helps support St. Vincent de Paul needs volunteers for sorting clothing & other miscellaneous items & for the Client Desk to assist clients who have had a home visit & needs items. Contact Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
Mentors Needed
Most people know that the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps the poor with food and basic needs, but did you know they also offer educational and mentoring programs to help individuals break the cycle of poverty? Take a minute to learn more about their educational "Changing Lives Forever" program, and consider mentoring graduates of this program who would benefit from extra support and guidance. Contact Joe Doll at (317) 919-1419 or profdoll@aol.comMark Your Calendar!
July 25 - Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
July 28 - Tai Chi w/Father Guy
July 28 - SVDP Food Pantry Day
August 12 - New Parishioner Rite of Welcome
August 13 - Cub Scout Recruitment Night
August 14 - Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
August 15 - Feast of the Assumption
August 20 - Summer Book Discussion
August 23 - RCIA Begins
August 25 - Men's Club Golf Outing
August 25 - Confirmation Retreat
August 27 - Bible Study Materials Pick up
September 3 - Labor Day Tri-Parish Mass at SJOA
September 8 - FRENCH MARKET
September 10 - Bible Study Begins
September 11 - Daughters of Mary Wine & Canvas
September 23 - Sunday Faith Formation Begins
September 26 - 40 Days for Life Begins
September 29 - Confirmation
October 5 - Grow the Arts
October 7 - Respect Life Sunday -
07.18.18 eBlast
We pray that all people will understand and accept God's design for human life and love. This Week
Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
Wednesday, July 18
6-6:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Danny Klee at
dklee5785@gmail.com
Holy Half Hour
Thursday, July 19
6:30 p.m. followed by dessert on the playground
SJOA Church
Contact: Katie Healy at marykath@gmail.com or Teresa Hodgins at thodgins43@gmail.com for more information.
Join us for adoration and dessert. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with singing and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by dessert on the playground around 7. Children and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Operation Leftover
Thursday, July 19
6:15 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist
Contact: Andrew Costello with questions at operationleftover@gmail.com
Help serve the homeless of Indianapolis. In addition to what is listed below, donations of bottled water, travel size shaving cream, deodorant, and shampoo would also be greatly appreciated.
Click here for items to bring, parking information, and best practices
Click here for waiver for first time volunteers
Tai Chi with Father Guy
Saturday, July 21
8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. (Beginners); 9:30-10 a.m. (Advanced)
Parish Center Offices, Lower Level
Next Week
SVDP Food Pantry Day
Saturday, July 28
8 a.m. - noon
3001 E. 30th Street
Contact: Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
SJOA will take our turn staffing the SVdP Food Pantry. SVdP operates the largest Food Pantry in the Midwest serving an average of 3000 households per week with an all-volunteer staff. Volunteers assist clients with grocery selection, counting/sorting groceries, handing out food items, retrieving shopping carts, directing traffic, greeting clients, etc. Working the entire 4 hour shift is preferred but whatever time a volunteer can give would be appreciated. Ask the manager on duty upon arrival for your assignment for the day. Contact the food pantry directly at 317-921-5769 or for more information.Reinvigorate your faith this summer!
Reinvigorate your Faith this Summer!
Join us in reading & discussing
Beautiful Hope
Free copies are available through Dynamic Catholic.
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at 283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org with questions
What gives you hope? What are your hopes and dreams-for yourself, your children, your church, your community, your nation? What sustains that hope and turns those dreams into reality? What are some of the unique ways you bring hope to people in your life? The contributors featured in Beautiful Hope offer intensely personal answers to these questions. Some of them are well-known authors and speakers including Pope Francis, Matthew Kelly, Dr. Allen Hunt, Fr. Mike Schmitz and more, but many are ordinary Catholics dealing with everyday life with all its challenges and problems, just like you. Their stories are meant to spark your own exploration of hope and increase its abundance in your life. The book discussion will be held on Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.Curious about Catholicism?
RCIA Begins
Thursday, August 23
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Do you know someone who might be interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Encourage them to participate in RCIA. Sessions begin August 23 and will continue on Thursdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m.Check out Father Guy's Podcasts and Formed.org!
Click here for Father Guy's talks and homilies.
Click here for this month's features through Formed.org to access some of the best Catholic content around. Use our parish code 6M6KPMYoung Adults
Theology on Tap
"Being Present"
Wednesday, July 25
7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus - 13th & Delaware
For more information, go to www.indycatholic.org
Young adults (ages 18-35), mark your calendars for this great summer tradition complete with an excellent speaker series, food trucks, and contact with local breweries all at the recently renovated McGowan Hall. Theology on Tap is a perfect opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new.Families
Holy Half Hour
Thursday, July 19
6:30 p.m. followed by dessert on the playground
SJOA Church
Contact: Katie Healy at marykath@gmail.com or Teresa Hodgins at thodgins43@gmail.com for more information.
Join us for adoration and dessert. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with singing and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by dessert on the playground around 7. Children and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!Couples
35th Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass
Sunday, August 5
2 p.m.
Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral
Contact: Keri Carroll at 317-236-1521 to register by July 30 or click here.
The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites all married couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2018 to the 35th Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee. This joyful celebration will take place on August 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thompson, and will be followed by a reception across the street at the Catholic Center in Assembly Hall. The event is free of charge, but registration is required.
Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages
August 3-5
Fatima Retreat House
Register at Retrouvallie Indy or by calling 317-489-6811
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is a French word meaning 'rediscovery'. This program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Fatima Retreat House hosts two Retrouvaille weekends each year (February and August). Read more about the weekend as well as find out how to register by visiting their website at Retrouvaille Indy or by calling 317-489-6811.Those who are grieving
Seasons of Hope
Tuesdays through August 14
6-7:30 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org to register.
"Seasons of Hope" is a six-week program for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one.Men
8th Annual STA/SJOA Golf Outing
Saturday, August 25
7:15 a.m. - Check-in
8 a.m. - Reverse Shotgun Start
Pleasant Run Golf Course
Cost: $70/person includes green fees, cart, prizes & post-round lunch.
Contact: Barry Pachciarz at 317-442-5542 or
pachciarz@sbcglobal.net
to reserve your spot or for more information
Join the St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas Aquinas Mens Clubs out on the links for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Parishioners, family, and friends - male and female of all skill levels are welcome.
Click here for flyerWomen
Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Jamie Griffith at jamie768@gmail.com for more information
Our Daughter's of Mary year will kick off in September so we want to have a meeting in August to do some planning, take a peek at the closet to see what we have, and gauge interest of women who might be interested in helping with some of the meeting preparation. If you are a planner or like to organize, please be sure to join us!
Children & Youth
Sunday Faith Formation Registration
Sunday, August 12
11:30 a.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Register your children for Sunday Faith Formation classes and help welcome the newest members of our parish family at our August 12 Rite of Welcome reception.
Click here for registration information
Click here for registration form
Click here for medical & emergency form
Click here for parent procedures
Click here for calendar
Cub Scout Recruitment Night
Monday, August 13
6:30 p.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Cubmaster Ryan Anderson at pack35@sjoa.org with questions
Calling all Adventurers! Boys AND Girls in grades K-5 please join us in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 to learn about the Family of Scouting and the wonderful adventures awaiting you in Cub Scouts! Our pack leaders will be available to answer your questions and help you get registered for the 2018-19 year.CYO
Faith & Football for SJOA/IHM/STA ( Grades 3-8)
Friday, August 10 - Equipment Handout
Monday, August 13 - 1st Football Non-Contact Practice
Wednesday, August 15 - 1st Football Contact Practice at Butler
Saturday, August 18 - Pre-Season Weigh-ins
Monday, August 20 - Contact Practice moves to School for the Deaf
Weekend of September 8-9 - 1st Regular Season Games
Weekend of October 20-21 - 1st Ro und of Tournament for 34, 56, Cadet
Contact:
John Gause at jgause@apexbg.com
or Holly Davis at hdavis@apexbg.com
Click here to register
Help Wanted
French Market Volunteer Recruitment Begins!
Click here to sign up now! So far we have filled 225 volunteer slots but still have 375 to fill so feel free to recruit friends, family and neighbors to help as well. It's a great time for a great cause. Questions? Contact Daniel or Jill Meunier at 812-631-2582.
Catechist and Assistants Needed
We are in need of a first grade catechist for Sunday Faith Formation as well as assistants for many of the other grades. If interested, please contact Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Do you like to sew?
Our Cub Scout Pack is looking for people who might be willing to sew patches on uniforms. If interested, please contact Caroline Stevenson at carolineakennendy@aol.com.
Mission 27 Retail Shop Needs Volunteers
The Mission 27 Resale Shop that helps support St. Vincent de Paul needs volunteers for sorting clothing & other miscellaneous items & for the Client Desk to assist clients who have had a home visit & needs items. Contact Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
Mentors Needed
Most people know that the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps the poor with food and basic needs, but did you know they also offer educational and mentoring programs to help individuals break the cycle of poverty? Take a minute to learn more about their educational "Changing Lives Forever" program, and consider mentoring graduates of this program who would benefit from extra support and guidance. Contact Joe Doll at (317) 919-1419 or profdoll@aol.comMark Your Calendar!
July 18 - Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
July 19 - Holy Half Hour
July 19 - Operation Leftover
July 21 - Tai Chi w/Father Guy
July 28 - SVDP Food Pantry Day
August 12 - New Parishioner Rite of Welcome
August 13 - Cub Scout Recruitment Night
August 14 - Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
August 15 - Feast of the Assumption
August 20 - Summer Book Discussion
August 23 - RCIA Begins
August 25 - Men's Club Golf Outing
August 25 - Confirmation Retreat
August 27 - Bible Study Materials Pick up
September 3 - Labor Day Tri-Parish Mass at SJOA
September 8 - FRENCH MARKET
September 10 - Bible Study Begins
September 11 - Daughters of Mary Wine & Canvas
September 23 - Sunday Faith Formation Begins
September 29 - Confirmation -
07.11.18 eBlast
As we approach our 97th Anniversary, we give thanks to God for the gift of our parish community. May He continue to lead us and guide us into our centennial and beyond. St. Joan of Arc, pray for us! This Week
SVDP Distribution Center/Mission 27 Day
Saturday, July 14
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
1201 E. Maryland St.
Contact: Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
St. Vincent de Paul Distribution Center/Mission 27 volunteers are needed all throughout the day - sorting clothing, assisting clients at the dock with furniture needs. While it is helpful if volunteers can donate a 4 hour block, any donated time would be appreciated.
Sign up here to drive the truck
Coffee & Donuts
sponsored by the French Market Committee
Sunday, July 15
following 10:30 Mass
Doyle Hall
You can sign up to help with French Market and also have a chance to catch up with old friends and/or make a few new! All are welcome!
Click here for flyer
We are not having weekday Masses this week or next Monday and Tuesday while Father is away. Weekday Masses will resume next Wednesday. Finally, Sant' Egidio will NOT meet for prayer this evening.Next Week
Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
Wednesday, July 18
6-6:30 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Danny Klee at
dklee5785@gmail.com
Holy Half Hour
Thursday, July 19
6:30 p.m. followed by dessert on the playground
SJOA Church
Contact: Katie Healy at marykath@gmail.com or Teresa Hodgins at thodgins43@gmail.com for more information.
Join us for adoration and dessert. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with singing and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by dessert on the playground around 7. Children and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Operation Leftover
Thursday, July 19
6:15 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist
Contact: Andrew Costello with questions at operationleftover@gmail.com
Help serve the homeless of Indianapolis. In addition to what is listed below, donations of bottled water, travel size shaving cream, deodorant, and shampoo would also be greatly appreciated.
Click here for items to bring, parking information, and best practices
Click here for waiver for first time volunteers
Tai Chi with Father Guy
Saturday, July 21
8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. (Beginners); 9:30-10 a.m. (Advanced)
Parish Center Offices, Lower Level
Reinvigorate your faith this summer!
Reinvigorate your Faith this Summer!
Join us in reading & discussing
Beautiful Hope
Free copies are available through Dynamic Catholic.
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at 283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org with questions
What gives you hope? What are your hopes and dreams-for yourself, your children, your church, your community, your nation? What sustains that hope and turns those dreams into reality? What are some of the unique ways you bring hope to people in your life? The contributors featured in Beautiful Hope offer intensely personal answers to these questions. Some of them are well-known authors and speakers including Pope Francis, Matthew Kelly, Dr. Allen Hunt, Fr. Mike Schmitz and more, but many are ordinary Catholics dealing with everyday life with all its challenges and problems, just like you. Their stories are meant to spark your own exploration of hope and increase its abundance in your life. The book discussion will be held on Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
Summer Silent Directed Retreat
3-8 day retreat options beginning July 13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
Contact: Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House at 317-545-7681
In need of a retreat and some reflection time? We live in a noisy world, but God speaks in the silence of our hearts. The primary purpose of a silent directed retreat is to foster an encounter with God. Each day, you'll meet with a spiritual director, read and pray with Scripture to deepen your relationship with God and grow in awareness of the Holy Spirit working in your life. Interested?
Register here
Curious about Catholicism?
RCIA Begins
Thursday, August 23
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Do you know someone who might be interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Encourage them to participate in RCIA. Sessions begin August 23 and will continue on Thursdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m.Check out Father Guy's Podcasts and Formed.org!
Click here for Father Guy's talks and homilies.
Click here for this month's features through Formed.org to access some of the best Catholic content around. Use our parish code 6M6KPMYoung Adults
Theology on Tap
The Struggle is Real
Wednesday, July 11
7 p.m.
IMA at Newfields - Toby Theatre
For more information, go to www.indycatholic.org
Young adults (ages 18-35), mark your calendars for this great summer tradition complete with an excellent speaker series, food trucks, and contact with local breweries all at the recently renovated McGowan Hall. Theology on Tap is a perfect opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new. Next Wednesday will feature a screening and discussion of "The Dating Project" documentary at the IMA at Newfields Toby Theatre. Want a sneak peak? Check out the trailer here!
Click here for flyerFamilies
Holy Half Hour
Thursday, July 19
6:30 p.m. followed by dessert on the playground
SJOA Church
Contact: Katie Healy at marykath@gmail.com or Teresa Hodgins at thodgins43@gmail.com for more information.
Join us for adoration and dessert. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with singing and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by dessert on the playground around 7. Children and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!Couples
35th Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass
Sunday, August 5
2 p.m.
Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral
Contact: Keri Carroll at 317-236-1521 to register by July 30 or click here.
The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites all married couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2018 to the 35th Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee. This joyful celebration will take place on August 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thompson, and will be followed by a reception across the street at the Catholic Center in Assembly Hall. The event is free of charge, but registration is required.
Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages
August 3-5
Fatima Retreat House
Register at Retrouvallie Indy or by calling 317-489-6811
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is a French word meaning 'rediscovery'. This program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Fatima Retreat House hosts two Retrouvaille weekends each year (February and August). Read more about the weekend as well as find out how to register by visiting their website at Retrouvaille Indy or by calling 317-489-6811.Those who are grieving
Seasons of Hope
Tuesdays through August 14
6-7:30 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org to register.
"Seasons of Hope" is a six-week program for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one.Men
8th Annual STA/SJOA Golf Outing
Saturday, August 25
7:15 a.m. - Check-in
8 a.m. - Reverse Shotgun Start
Pleasant Run Golf Course
Cost: $70/person includes green fees, cart, prizes & post-round lunch.
Contact: Barry Pachciarz at 317-442-5542 or
pachciarz@sbcglobal.net
to reserve your spot or for more information
Join the St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas Aquinas Mens Clubs out on the links for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Parishioners, family, and friends - male and female of all skill levels are welcome.
Click here for flyerWomen
Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Jamie Griffith at jamie768@gmail.com for more information
Our Daughter's of Mary year will kick off in September so we want to have a meeting in August to do some planning, take a peek at the closet to see what we have, and gauge interest of women who might be interested in helping with some of the meeting preparation. If you are a planner or like to organize, please be sure to join us!
Children & Youth
Sunday Faith Formation Registration
Sunday, August 12
11:30 a.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Register your children for Sunday Faith Formation classes and help welcome the newest members of our parish family at our August 12 Rite of Welcome reception.
Click here for registration information
Click here for registration form
Click here for medical & emergency form
Click here for parent procedures
Click here for calendar
Cub Scout Recruitment Night
Monday, August 13
6:30 p.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Cubmaster Ryan Anderson at pack35@sjoa.org with questions
Calling all Adventurers! Boys AND Girls in grades K-5 please join us in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 to learn about the Family of Scouting and the wonderful adventures awaiting you in Cub Scouts! Our pack leaders will be available to answer your questions and help you get registered for the 2018-19 year.
Help Wanted
French Market Volunteer Recruitment Begins!
Click here to sign up now! We need to fill 600 volunteer shifts so feel free to recruit friends, family and neighbors to help as well. It's a great time for a great cause. Questions? Contact Daniel or Jill Meunier at 812-631-2582.
Catechist and Assistants Needed
We are in need of a first grade catechist for Sunday Faith Formation as well as assistants for many of the other grades. If interested, please contact Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Do you like to sew?
Our Cub Scout Pack is looking for people who might be willing to sew patches on uniforms. If interested, please contact Caroline Stevenson at carolineakennendy@aol.com.
Mission 27 Retail Shop Needs Volunteers
The Mission 27 Resale Shop that helps support St. Vincent de Paul needs volunteers for sorting clothing & other miscellaneous items & for the Client Desk to assist clients who have had a home visit & needs items. Contact Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
Mentors Needed
Most people know that the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps the poor with food and basic needs, but did you know they also offer educational and mentoring programs to help individuals break the cycle of poverty? Take a minute to learn more about their educational "Changing Lives Forever" program, and consider mentoring graduates of this program who would benefit from extra support and guidance. Contact Joe Doll at (317) 919-1419 or profdoll@aol.comMark Your Calendar!
July 11 - Theology on Tap
July 14 - SVDP Warehouse Day
July 15 - Coffee & Donuts
July 18 - Sant' Egidio Prayer Service
July 19 - Holy Half Hour
July 19 - Operation Leftover
July 21 - Tai Chi w/Father Guy
July 28 - SVDP Food Pantry Day
August 12 - New Parishioner Rite of Welcome
August 13 - Cub Scout Recruitment Night
August 14 - Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
August 15 - Feast of the Assumption
August 20 - Summer Book Discussion
August 23 - RCIA Begins
August 25 - Men's Club Golf Outing
August 25 - Confirmation Retreat
August 27 - Bible Study Materials Pick up
September 3 - Labor Day Tri-Parish Mass at SJOA
September 8 - FRENCH MARKET
September 10 - Bible Study Begins
September 11 - Daughters of Mary Wine & Canvas
September 23 - Sunday Faith Formation Begins
September 29 - Confirmation -
07.04.18 eBlast
We pray in thanksgiving for our freedom. We ask for guidance as we seek to live responsibly and justly. This Week
Tri-Parish Mass
Wednesday, July 4
9 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, July 6
noon-5 p.m.
SJOA Church
Contact: Dee Enrico-Janik at deej1213@att.net
Come spend some quiet time with our Lord. If you can take a one-hour shift, sign up at the break of the pews or contact Dee Enrico-Janik.
Visit from Fr. Larry McCullough
July 7-8
This weekend we will welcome Fr. Larry McCullough from Maryknoll. Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers follow Jesus in serving the poor and others in need in 22 countries that include the U.S. Please be generous in your support Fr. Larry and the Maryknoll missionaries.
Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the parish office will be closed tomorrow and reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 5. Also, we will not have weekday Masses this week or next while Father is away. Finally, Sant' Egidio will NOT meet for prayer tomorrow evening or next Wednesday.Warning
Please ignore any emails from fr.groberts@gmail.com. This is not Fr. Guy's email address and he would never ask you to purchase anything for him, let alone iTune gift cards.Next Week
SVDP Distribution Center/Mission 27 Day
Saturday, July 14
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
1201 E. Maryland St.
Contact: Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
St. Vincent de Paul Distribution Center/Mission 27 volunteers are needed all throughout the day - sorting clothing, assisting clients at the dock with furniture needs. While it is helpful if volunteers can donate a 4 hour block, any donated time would be appreciated.
Sign up here to drive the truck
Coffee & Donuts
sponsored by the French Market Committee
Sunday, July 15
following 10:30 Mass
Doyle Hall
You can sign up to help with French Market and also have a chance to catch up with old friends and/or make a few new! All are welcome!
Click here for flyerReinvigorate your faith this summer!
Reinvigorate your Faith this Summer!
Join us in reading & discussing
Beautiful Hope
Free copies are available through Dynamic Catholic.
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at 283-5508, ext. 1116 or mrivelli@sjoa.org with questions
What gives you hope? What are your hopes and dreams-for yourself, your children, your church, your community, your nation? What sustains that hope and turns those dreams into reality? What are some of the unique ways you bring hope to people in your life? The contributors featured in Beautiful Hope offer intensely personal answers to these questions. Some of them are well-known authors and speakers including Pope Francis, Matthew Kelly, Dr. Allen Hunt, Fr. Mike Schmitz and more, but many are ordinary Catholics dealing with everyday life with all its challenges and problems, just like you. Their stories are meant to spark your own exploration of hope and increase its abundance in your life. The book discussion will be held on Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
Summer Silent Directed Retreat
3-8 day retreat options beginning July 13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
Contact: Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House at 317-545-7681
In need of a retreat and some reflection time? We live in a noisy world, but God speaks in the silence of our hearts. The primary purpose of a silent directed retreat is to foster an encounter with God. Each day, you'll meet with a spiritual director, read and pray with Scripture to deepen your relationship with God and grow in awareness of the Holy Spirit working in your life. Interested?
Register here
Curious about Catholicism?
RCIA Begins
Thursday, August 23
7 p.m.
Lower Level, Parish Center Offices
Contact: Melinda Rivelli at mrivelli@sjoa.org or 283-5508, ext. 1116
Do you know someone who might be interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Encourage them to participate in RCIA. Sessions begin August 23 and will continue on Thursdays throughout the year from 7-9 p.m.Check out Father Guy's Podcasts and Formed.org!
Click here for Father Guy's talks and homilies.
Click here for this month's features through Formed.org to access some of the best Catholic content around. Use our parish code 6M6KPMYoung Adults
Theology on Tap
The Struggle is Real
Wednesday, July 11
7 p.m.
IMA at Newfields - Toby Theatre
For more information, go to www.indycatholic.org
Young adults (ages 18-35), mark your calendars for this great summer tradition complete with an excellent speaker series, food trucks, and contact with local breweries all at the recently renovated McGowan Hall. Theology on Tap is a perfect opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new. Next Wednesday will feature a screening and discussion of "The Dating Project" documentary at the IMA at Newfields Toby Theatre. Want a sneak peak? Check out the trailer here!
Click here for flyerFamilies
Holy Half Hour
Thursday, July 19
6:30 p.m. followed by dessert on the playground
SJOA Church
Contact: Katie Healy at marykath@gmail.com or Teresa Hodgins at thodgins43@gmail.com for more information.
Join us for adoration and dessert. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament along with singing and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by dessert on the playground around 7. Children and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!Couples
35th Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass
Sunday, August 5
2 p.m.
Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral
Contact: Keri Carroll at 317-236-1521 to register by July 30 or click here.
The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites all married couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will celebrate 50 years of marriage in 2018 to the 35th Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee. This joyful celebration will take place on August 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thompson, and will be followed by a reception across the street at the Catholic Center in Assembly Hall. The event is free of charge, but registration is required.
Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages
August 3-5
Fatima Retreat House
Register at Retrouvallie Indy or by calling 317-489-6811
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is a French word meaning 'rediscovery'. This program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Fatima Retreat House hosts two Retrouvaille weekends each year (February and August). Read more about the weekend as well as find out how to register by visiting their website at Retrouvaille Indy or by calling 317-489-6811.Those who are grieving
Seasons of Hope
Tuesdays beginning July 10-August 14
6-7:30 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org to register.
"Seasons of Hope" is a six-week program for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one.Men
8th Annual STA/SJOA Golf Outing
Saturday, August 25
7:15 a.m. - Check-in
8 a.m. - Reverse Shotgun Start
Pleasant Run Golf Course
Cost: $70/person includes green fees, cart, prizes & post-round lunch.
Contact: Barry Pachciarz at 317-442-5542 or
pachciarz@sbcglobal.net
to reserve your spot or for more information
Join the St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas Aquinas Mens Clubs out on the links for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Parishioners, family, and friends - male and female of all skill levels are welcome.
Click here for flyerWomen
Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
Tuesday, August 14
6:30-9 p.m.
Parish Center Offices
Contact: Jamie Griffith at jamie768@gmail.com for more information
Our Daughter's of Mary year will kick off in September so we want to have a meeting in August to do some planning, take a peek at the closet to see what we have, and gauge interest of women who might be interested in helping with some of the meeting preparation. If you are a planner or like to organize, please be sure to join us!
Children & Youth
Sunday Faith Formation Registration
Sunday, August 12
11:30 a.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Joe Sheehan at 283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Register your children for Sunday Faith Formation classes and help welcome the newest members of our parish family at our August 12 Rite of Welcome reception.
Click here for registration information
Click here for registration form
Click here for medical & emergency form
Click here for parent procedures
Click here for calendar
Cub Scout Recruitment Night
Monday, August 13
6:30 p.m.
Doyle Hall
Contact: Cubmaster Ryan Anderson at pack35@sjoa.org with questions
Calling all Adventurers! Boys AND Girls in grades K-5 please join us in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13 to learn about the Family of Scouting and the wonderful adventures awaiting you in Cub Scouts! Our pack leaders will be available to answer your questions and help you get registered for the 2018-19 year.
Around Town
Knights of Columbus Charity Breakfast
Sunday, July 8
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus - 71st & Keystone
Help Wanted
Catechist and Assistants Needed
We are in need of a first grade catechist for Sunday Faith Formation as well as assistants for many of the other grades. If interested, please contact Joe Sheehan at 317-283-5508, ext. 1124 or jsheehan@sjoa.org
Do you like to sew?
Our Cub Scout Pack is looking for people who might be willing to sew patches on uniforms. If interested, please contact Caroline Stevenson at carolineakennendy@aol.com.
Mission 27 Retail Shop Needs Volunteers
The Mission 27 Resale Shop that helps support St. Vincent de Paul needs volunteers for sorting clothing & other miscellaneous items & for the Client Desk to assist clients who have had a home visit & needs items. Contact Mark Fasbinder at 317-259-0530 or fasbindermr@aol.com
Mentors Needed
Most people know that the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps the poor with food and basic needs, but did you know they also offer educational and mentoring programs to help individuals break the cycle of poverty? Take a minute to learn more about their educational "Changing Lives Forever" program, and consider mentoring graduates of this program who would benefit from extra support and guidance. Contact Joe Doll at (317) 919-1419 or profdoll@aol.comMark Your Calendar!
July 4 - Tri-Parish Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas
July 6 - Eucharistic Adoration
July 8 - Knights of Columbus Charity Breakfast
July 10 - Seasons of Hope Begins
July 11 - Theology on Tap
July 14 - SVDP Warehouse Day
July 15 - Coffee & Donuts
July 19 - Operation Leftover
July 21 - Tai Chi w/Father Guy
July 28 - SVDP Food Pantry Day
August 12 - New Parishioner Rite of Welcome
August 13 - Cub Scout Recruitment Night
August 14 - Daughters of Mary Planning & Prep Night
August 15 - Feast of the Assumption
August 20 - Summer Book Discussion
August 23 - RCIA Begins
August 25 - Men's Club Golf Outing
August 25 - Confirmation Retreat
August 27 - Bible Study Materials Pick up
September 3 - Labor Day Tri-Parish Mass at SJOA
September 8 - FRENCH MARKET
September 10 - Bible Study Begins
September 11 - Daughters of Mary Wine & Canvas
September 23 - Sunday Faith Formation Begins
September 29 - Confirmation