Monday Saint Thomas, Apostle

Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29

Tuesday Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26; 2-3, 9-10, 11-12; Mt

8:23-27

Wednesday Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest;

Saint Elizabeth of Portugal

Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13;

Mt 8:28-34

Thursday Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr

Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Mt

9:1-8

Friday Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-2, 3-

4a, 4b-5; Mt 9:9-13

Saturday Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6;

Mt 9:14-17

Prayer ListPrayer ListPrayer ListPrayer List

This Week’s Readings Next Week’s Readings 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Zachariah 9:9-10 Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 10:37-42 Matthew 11:25-30 Gather Book 1128 Gather Book 1131

8:30 am - Bob Hopper 10:30 am - Larry Hurst

Note: Note: Note: Note: If you would like to submit a name for the prayer list please contact Tina at tkoenen@stchrisindy.org. Names are removed after 4 weeks unless resubmitted. We keep Service Members who are deployed to a combat zone on the list for the duration of their deployment. Bold names are new to the list.

WEEKEND OF July 2, 2017WEEKEND OF July 2, 2017WEEKEND OF July 2, 2017WEEKEND OF July 2, 2017

MONDAY July 3, 2017MONDAY July 3, 2017MONDAY July 3, 2017MONDAY July 3, 2017

9:00 AM � Frank J. Bozich by Ginger & Ann

TUESDAY July 4, 2017TUESDAY July 4, 2017TUESDAY July 4, 2017TUESDAY July 4, 2017

9:00 AM No Mass

WEDNESDAY July 5, 2017WEDNESDAY July 5, 2017WEDNESDAY July 5, 2017WEDNESDAY July 5, 2017

9:00 AM � Ed Goebel Anniversary by Zore Family

THURSDAY July 6, 2017THURSDAY July 6, 2017THURSDAY July 6, 2017THURSDAY July 6, 2017

9:00 AM � Tom Fath by Alice Fath Ward

FRIDAY July 7, 2017FRIDAY July 7, 2017FRIDAY July 7, 2017FRIDAY July 7, 2017

9:00 AM � Marianne Oprish by Tom & Jean Nash

SATURDAY July 8, 2017SATURDAY July 8, 2017SATURDAY July 8, 2017SATURDAY July 8, 2017

5:30 PM � Hal Mayo by Gerald & Annie Urick

SUNDAY July 9, 2017SUNDAY July 9, 2017SUNDAY July 9, 2017SUNDAY July 9, 2017

7:00 AM � Rose Konechnik by Carrico Family

8:30 AM � James "Bill" Wilson by Family

10:30 AM � J.J Bovitz by Family

12:00 PM � John Miller by Family

5:30 PM For the Parish

ILLNESS Dick Klug John Andretti Joseph Kocha Bill Archer Nathan Legge Adrienne Bailey Anthony Makin Nancy McCracken Baxter Keira McMurran David Bedel Misty Miller Melissa Bloomer Graham Morey Ann M Bozich Linda Osborn Chuck Brinkman Mattie M. Owens Mary Agnes Bussing Gary Paulson Barb Carrico Pat Piltz Jamie Chandler Sharon Provencher Ruth Chandler Connie Quinnette Erin Coddington Tom Renie Kristen Decker Bodie Reuter Frank DeFazio Andy Ripberger Tracy Denny Angel Sanchez Diana Dillow (Casteele) Donna Scheller Gail Dresnek Joe Schulte Helen Elliott Martha Schwenk Jill Ernst Mike Smith Jason Euler Paige Squier Jennifer Euler Janice Taylor Barbara Fath Anne Thompson John Folger Molly Townsend Rick Foust Pat Tutsie Don Fox Betty Vasquez Violet Haberkorn Mary Weicherding Denise Hake Brad White Owenn Hammer Ed Williams Becky Hayes Judy Wilson Mick Hebel Mary Ann Wolf Laura Henneberry Rilynn Wolf Tim Hession Sharon Zishka James Hicks Claire Holloran SERVICE MEMBERS

Sharlene Hornung SGT Joesph Kashman John Hullinger Jeanne Johns DEATH

Susan JohnsonSusan JohnsonSusan JohnsonSusan Johnson Holden D. High Clint Jones Rachel Joyce Pamela Jones John Toepp

Barbara King

Resources & Development

COME AND CHECK US OUT! Join us for a few rounds of BINGO

The quickie games start at 6:30 pm and the regular games start at 7 pm

July 7th Callers: J Csenar, T Jost, M Stevens

Team #1 — Co-Captains: J Hinshaw, A Meyer; Early Setup: F Rendes; Supply: P Rocca; Salad: S Hartley; Fryer: TBD; Workers: A Bradley, L Mendez, V Fuentes, M Tellez(Guevara), F Gallego, D Gray; W Franko, E Melendez, A Faton, J Dossou, V Velez, F Gebrekistos, S Gebremdhin Bakers: T Maruf, T Smith, D Record, R Gonzalez, T Stidham, Letha, M Ngo; Biscuits: S Buell

License # 144324

Wedding Bans

3rd Pub - Laura Wilson and Isaul Martinez

Empty Aluminum Beverage Cans

We will NOT collect aluminum beverage cans from June 25th

to July 17 due to Festival preparations. PLEASE save your

cans and bring them after the Festival. Thank you!

Gospel: Matthew 10:37-42

Whoever does not take up his cross is not worthy of me.

Whoever receives you, receives me.

Question for Children: How can you live as a follower of

Jesus?

Question for Youth: What does Jesus demand of his

followers?

Question for Adults: What does this Gospel teach you

about the cost of discipleship and how does it relate to

your experience so far?

The 50/50 number was not available at the time the bulletin was sent to the publisher. Please use the 50/50 envelopes when playing so we know where the money

should go. Include your name and envelope num-ber on the outside of the 50/50 envelope. It’s $5 to play each week.

REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO PLAY TO WIN! License # 144325

Liturgical Commission

Please welcome the following newly baptized into our Parish:

Ava Marie Rienecker

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Gospel consists of two sets of short sayings

attributed to Jesus. The first set centers on the cost of

discipleship, while the second focuses on hospitality.

The themes are appropriate because this reading is part

of what was traditionally called the “mission discourse.”

The saying that embraces the whole of the mission dis-

course is “Whoever finds his life will lose it and whoever

loses his life for my sake will find it.” Are you willing to

live the paradox? What does the Gospel teach you

about the cost of discipleship and how does it relate to

your experience so far?

Parish Stewardship of TreasureParish Stewardship of TreasureParish Stewardship of TreasureParish Stewardship of Treasure

June 25, 2017

Weekly Budget $25,961.54

Mass Collections $18,358.62

Online Giving $3,754.05

YTD Actual $1,406952.59

YTD Budget $1,350,000.08

YTD Gain (Loss) $56,952.51

Endowment $270.00

Special Collection $317.00

SECOND COLLECTION This weeks second collection is for Peter’s Pence (Works of the Holy Father). The purpose of the Peter's Pence Collection is to pro-vide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at http://www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/peters-pence/.

Altar Servers Jul 8 - 5:30 pm - E Fleischman / M Hosp

Jul 9 - 7:00 am - D Matter / A Rushenberg

Jul 9 - 8:30 am - T Chidemo / G Feeley

Jul 9 - 10:30 am - C Collier / M Westrick

Jul 9 - Noon - E Kappel / J Peterson

Jul 9 - 5:30 pm - J Barber / C Treado

This weeks Parishioner Prize Drawing winners for sell-

ing Festival Raf�e Tickets are Antonio Sekula and

Amy Morris.

Around The Archdiocese

FAITH FORMATION

Christ Renews Team #7

Mon Jul 17, 7 pm, Damascus

PARISH LIFE

Exploration in Faith Book Club

Please join us July 6th at 6:30 in Jacob’s Well to discuss “A Gift of Hope” by Dan-ielle Steele. All are welcome.

The book for August 3rd is “The Abbey: A Story of Discovery” by Rev. James Martin S.J.

A summer’s spiritual journey -The Naked Now Wed. Jul 19, 7 pm Damascus

ST. CHRISTOPHER FESTIVAL ST. CHRISTOPHER FESTIVAL ST. CHRISTOPHER FESTIVAL ST. CHRISTOPHER FESTIVAL

The Festival committee is still looking for parishion-ers to *ll the following Festival Co-Chair positions: � Fish Wrapping Saturday � Roaming Concessions Sales � Additional Kitchen chairperson If you’re interested please contact AJ at ajploughe@sbcglobal.net.

34th Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee

The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites all married

couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will cele-

brate 50 years of marriage in 2017 to the 34th Annual

Golden Wedding Jubilee. This joyful celebration will take

place on August 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Ss. Peter and Paul

Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr. William F.

Stumpf, 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. The deadline is

August 14, 2017. If you have questions, please contact Keri

Carroll at kcarroll@archindy.org or call (317) 236-1521.

Fish BatteringFish BatteringFish BatteringFish Battering

Fish battering will take place on Monday, July 10th. We will begin unloading the freezer truck around 9 am. Once the *sh begins to thaw, we will batter & bread until it's complete. We need many hands to keep this process go-ing smoothly, especially if it's hot. Please contact A.J. Ploughe (ajploughe@sbcglobal.net) to help.

Attention Parish BakersAttention Parish BakersAttention Parish BakersAttention Parish Bakers

The Festival Pie Room is looking for donations of home-made desserts for the Festival. Unique items that are homemade sell best and don't forget we also sell to a lot of kids! So dust off those cookbooks and let the baking begin!! Pies can be dropped off starting Wed Jul 12th.

2017 IN Festival License # 143314

Festival Ride TicketsFestival Ride TicketsFestival Ride TicketsFestival Ride Tickets

Tickets for the Festival rides are available after all Mass-es in Emmaus Way. Tickets sold before the Festival pro-vide the highest margin to the church and are less expen-sive. Before the Festival starts tickets are $15 for 20 tickets.

Pie ContestPie ContestPie ContestPie Contest

The Pie contest will take place July 15th. The of*cial en-try form & rules are listed on the Festival website - http://indyfestival.com/. You can enter as many pies as you can bake! The 9” pie pans will be provided & can be picked up after Mass in Emmaus Way the weekends of July 1/2 and 8/9.

Do you NOT want to spend the 4th of July with your spouse? Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or an-gry with each other? … or have you stopped talking to each other? Do you wonder if your marriage might end? Retrouvaille is a worldwide program that offers tools needed for hurting couples to rediscover a loving mar-riage relationship. For more than 30 years, the program has helped hundreds of thousands of couples heal their hurting marriages. To learn more about the program or to register for the August 11 - 13 weekend & follow-up post-weekend sessions in Indianapolis, visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or www.retrouvaille.org.

Pony RidesPony RidesPony RidesPony Rides

What!? Pony rides return to the festival! Details to follow.

Social MediaSocial MediaSocial MediaSocial Media

Please help us promote the Festival by liking and sharing our of*cial Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/indyfestival. The festival website has been updated for 2017. Get the latest information about events and activi-ties at indyfestival.com.

CasinoCasinoCasinoCasino

NEW Blackjack game! Check out Monte Carlo and the new & improved games. Looking for volunteers as well.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) is coming up Nov 16-18. (Miss one day of school!) More info to come. If you know you want to go you can sign up online (link is on the parish website). Cost is $260 - we will do fundraisers to help o1set or cover the total cost.

If you have had an address or contact infor-mation change recently, please contact the Parish Office so we can update our records.

SVdP INDY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Food Pantry: 3001 East 30th Street Client Intake: Check clients in 8am-12pm Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat - Basic computer skills needed (will train). Immediate needs – substitutes.

Pantry: Sort/repackage food, restock shelves Mon–Sat 8am–12pm. Assist shoppers Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat 8am-12pm Drivers: Deliver food to the home bound on Wednesdays. Two hours between 10:30am and 6:00pm. All routes must have two people. Immediate needs – we have clients on the waiting list due to lack of drivers. Group Volunteer Coordinators: Coordinate volunteer groups one Saturday a month 8am-12pm Distribution Center: 1201 East Maryland Street Donation Sorting: Sort, hang, price and tag clothing and household donations. Monday-Saturday 9am-1pm and 2-6pm. Immediate needs - all shifts. Dock Workers: Assist clients and customers loading and unloading furniture and appliances. Monday-Saturday 10am-1pm and 1-4pm. Immediate needs - all shifts. Donation Pickup: Join the donation pickup crew on Satur-days from 7:30am – 2pm to drive SVdP trucks (no CDL re-quired) to pick up donations, load and unload trucks. Special pick up crews Mondays and Wednesdays 8am – 1pm. Mission 27 Resale Store: 1201 East Maryland Street Store: Shifts are Monday–Saturday 9am-12pm, 12-3pm and 3-6pm. Immediate needs - Wed-Sat afternoons. Referral Desk: Client check in – basic computer skills need-ed (will train). Shifts are Monday-Saturday 10am–1pm and 1-4pm. Immediate needs - Wednesday-Saturday afternoons.

If you would like more information please call or text Paul

Guenin at 317-627-2309 or padeceje2@aol.com.

CHRISTIAN SERVICES

FAMILIES: “Families are images of the ever-creative power and life of the Holy Trinity and the fruitfulness of the relationship between Christ and his Church.” (quote from USCCB, United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, pg

409, www.goo.gl/ ny5A1G) Please pray for families: That the united love of the Holy Trinity fill their homes with kind-ness and peace.

Sidewalk Advocacy Training Program - July 15 9 am – 3 pm, at the Great Lakes Gabriel Project/First Choice for Wom-en in the Polaris Building, 5455 W. 86th St, Suite 121. Regis-tration ($10 at the door) includes lunch and materials. Learn to be a sidewalk advocate (or prayer partner) outside Planned Parenthood facility on Georgetown Rd. No special skills need-ed – just a humble desire to reach out in love. For questions and to register contact Debra at debra@goangels.org or 317-709-1502.

ARCHDIOCESAN PRO- LIFE EVENTS, NEWSLETTER, LINKS

Go to: www.archindy.org/prolife

The Food Pantry is low on dish detergent, wet wipes, and jelly/jam. Thank you to everyone who supports

the Food Pantry. Our success is a direct result or your generosity. Every donation helps. Thank you and God Bless.

FLAG DRAPED BOXES

Every day for years I have read Of flag draped boxes.

Color guard, 21 gun salute. Families full of sorrow,

All because of flag draped boxes.

The ceremony was set at the Beginning of our country. Life of youth for freedom.

Honor and glory for the fallen. Memories left to

The sons and daughters To be passed down the

Generations.

On this Independence Day Weekend May we have an end to Flag draped boxes.

Trudy Bledsoe

Nursing Home Visitation If you would like to join us or for more infor-mation contact Flora Villanueva at floravillanue-va89@yahoo.com . More volunteers would al-low us to visit more clients.

Around The Archdiocese

CYO Director to address

Catholic Business Exchange

Bruce Scifres, recently appointed Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Executive Director for the Indianapolis Archdiocese, will address the July Catholic Business Exchange. The title of his talk

is: CYO: A Rich History - A Very Bright Future.

The event is Friday morning, July 21, at the North Side Knights of Columbus. Mass starts at 7am and the program will be finished by 9am. Cost for the program includes a great breakfast and is $15 in advance for members and $21 for non-members. Registration is required. To register, pay online and for more information, visit

www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Dear Friends,

The Lord’s message in to-

day's Gospel is indeed a chal-

lenging one: “Whoever loves

father or mother more than

me, and whoever loves son or

daughter more than me is not

worthy of me.” I know that

this message is extremely dif-

ficult for me to swallow. Sure,

it is easy to say that money,

events, or “things” of this world must be “loved less”

than God, but when it comes to the important things

such as my family and friends I have difficulty com-

prehending how to do this since (just like all of us) I

see a little bit of God in them and have a hard time

managing the hierarchy that Jesus clearly sets. It is

not an easy task to put God at the “top” of the ladder

of love.

I think the crux of this difficulty

resides in our conceptualization of

the hierarchy of which Jesus

speaks. We tend to think of and

arrange our actions and efforts

based on a top-down mental lad-

der of value. This conceptualiza-

tion (just like a “ranking” system in

sports, college lists, etc.) begs an

ordered quantification of what we

value: the higher/lower we climb

up/down our hierarchy the more/

less valuable a thing is. This con-

ceptual tool works for virtually

every choice that we make…

except for love of God (Christ)

above all things; Because love of

God gives value to our world.

I propose that we conceptual-

ize this hierarchy our Lord speaks

of today not as a “ladder”…but a

“wheel”: spokes and rims (us

and all of creation) mean nothing

without the hub (God).

Below is an illumination of

Saint Hildegard of Bingen’s vision

of the choirs of angels surrounding God. God is the

bright white center. Let's imagine that these angels

had no God to orbit. They would not be connected,

they would not be in harmony, and they certainly

would not have any value to each other. The only

thing giving them these qualities is God Himself at

the center. This truth applies to us as well.

Brothers and sisters, God is our center. He does

not sit on top of a hierarchy precisely because He is

beyond our hierarchy. He orders and colors our

lives in such a way that we can clearly see and love

His creation. The relationships and bonds that we

cherish are all due to Him. To love at our best we

must love him first and understand the gifts He has

given us.

In Christ,

Father Matt

A few words from Fr. Matt