Click here to read Fr. Matthew's homily.
Next week is Holy Week! Check out the full schedule below and watch this quick, 1-minute video explaining what to expect at our amazing Service of Shadows musical event on Good Friday evening.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 1: Seder Meal, 6:30pmThursday, April 2: Mass of the Lord's Supper followed by adoration until Midnight
Friday, April 3:
- Stations of the Cross, 12pm
- Celebration of the Lord's Passion, 3pm
- 7 Last Words of Christ, 6:30pm St. Francis in-the-Fields Church (live stream)
- Service of Shadows, 8pm
- Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer, 8:30am
- Adoration of the Cross in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel (throughout the day)
- Blessing of Easter Food, 10:30am
- Easter Vigil, 8:15pm
Easter Parking Overflow & Details
Can you volunteer to help direct parishioners for Easter Parking? Please sign up below.
Why Do We Cover Statues and Crucifixes Before Easter?
Deacon Perry describes it as a "fast for the eyes" to continue our Lenten fasting. According to the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship, just as the Lenten fast concludes with the Paschal feast, so, too, our fasting from the Cross culminates in an adoration of the holy wood on which the sacrifice of Calvary was offered for our sins. Likewise, a fasting from the glorious images of the mysteries of faith and the saints in glory culminates on the Easter night with a renewed appreciation of the glorious victory won by Christ, risen from the tomb to win for us eternal life.
How to Make a Palm Cross
Ever noticed people in the pews around you on Palm Sunday making a beautiful Cross out of their palms but not sure how to do it? Follow this simple tutorial and then hang it up at home, school or in your office.
Campus Grounds Update
A Note From Fr. Travis...
When I was growing up in Yorktown, my parents planted a Bradford pear tree in the front yard of our house. It was a popular tree in the 90s, because it was ornamental. It grew fast and had beautiful, but bad-smelling flowers.
Originally, botanists believed that it was a sterile tree that would not reproduce and thus in any way compete with native tree species. Unfortunately, this did not turn out to be true. In fact, Bradford pear trees reproduce and cross-pollinate with native orchard trees. They grow faster and outcompete native species. In addition, they do not produce a substantial and eatable fruit for wild animals. Most importantly, when these trees cross pollinate with other orchard trees, the offspring, like the Bradford pear tree, have weaker limbs and break more easily under the weight of fruit or harsh weather.
Because of the downsides associated with this tree, the US has outlawed it for sale in nurseries. Some counties will even replace Bradford pear trees with native species for free. As a responsible steward of the environment, I intend to remove and replace all of the Bradford pear trees on our property. This past weekend, as an Eagle Scout project, Charles Bartkus organized the removal of 10 of these trees on the property, and a few years ago, we cut down the pear trees in the Mary Garden, replacing them with Crimson Oak Spires.
When I was growing up in Yorktown, my parents planted a Bradford pear tree in the front yard of our house. It was a popular tree in the 90s, because it was ornamental. It grew fast and had beautiful, but bad-smelling flowers.
Originally, botanists believed that it was a sterile tree that would not reproduce and thus in any way compete with native tree species. Unfortunately, this did not turn out to be true. In fact, Bradford pear trees reproduce and cross-pollinate with native orchard trees. They grow faster and outcompete native species. In addition, they do not produce a substantial and eatable fruit for wild animals. Most importantly, when these trees cross pollinate with other orchard trees, the offspring, like the Bradford pear tree, have weaker limbs and break more easily under the weight of fruit or harsh weather.
Because of the downsides associated with this tree, the US has outlawed it for sale in nurseries. Some counties will even replace Bradford pear trees with native species for free. As a responsible steward of the environment, I intend to remove and replace all of the Bradford pear trees on our property. This past weekend, as an Eagle Scout project, Charles Bartkus organized the removal of 10 of these trees on the property, and a few years ago, we cut down the pear trees in the Mary Garden, replacing them with Crimson Oak Spires.
Coming Events & Volunteer Requests
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Flame of Love: March 26, 7pm
- Catholic Women in Business: March 26, 7pm
- Lenten Fish Fry: March 27, 5-8pm
- Stations of the Cross: March 27, 6pm
- Monday Evening Bible Study: March 30, 6pm
- That Man Is You: March 31, 6am
Click here for additional calendar items.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
- Easter Parking Attendants (lots of help needed!)
- Easter Vigil Help
- Sifuentes Meal Train
- Confirmation Weekend Help
- Spring Campus Clean-up Day (April 18)
- 4th Grade RE (only 1 more needed!)
- Lenten Fish Fry
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (April 12)
- Youth Night Kitchen Help
- Funeral Mass Team -Training and shadowing are provided. Please click here to email Christina Steele for more information or call 317-873-2885 x14205.
Parish Giving
Living Generously with Matthew Kelly
CMA Update
The Catholic Ministries Appeal is an annual appeal that runs from January 1 to December 31 and funds items, including:
- Seminarians and Vocations
- Permanent Diaconate
- Retired Clergy
- St. Joseph Retreat Center
- Catholic Schools
- College Ministries
- Hispanic Ministry
- Clergy Training, Retreats, Continuing Education
- And more!
Youth Faith Formation
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER!
High school youth are invited to join us this summer for a powerful week of faith, service and fun in Chattanooga, Tenn. Alive in You is part mission trip, part conference and 100% awesome! Days serving in the community, themed dinners, evening keynotes, an adventure day and road-tripping with friends together make for an awesome week.
Register below:
Alive in You Summer Service Opportunity (Only 6 spots left!)
Deadline: April 1
High school youth are invited to join us this summer for a powerful week of faith, service and fun in Chattanooga, Tenn. Alive in You is part mission trip, part conference and 100% awesome! Days serving in the community, themed dinners, evening keynotes, an adventure day and road-tripping with friends together make for an awesome week.
Register below:
Alive in You Summer Service Opportunity (Only 6 spots left!)
Deadline: April 1
More than 50 children and their parents prepared for First Holy Communion last Saturday at a retreat.
Please pray for these First Communicants and their families as they approach the Sacrament!
Please pray for these First Communicants and their families as they approach the Sacrament!
Urgently-Needed Adoration Hours
We need regularly-scheduled parishioners to spend time with Jesus at the hours listed below. Is God calling you to sign up for a weekly half-hour or hour?
Sundays: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Mondays: 10am, 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Mondays: 10am, 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Tuesdays: 9am, 8pm
Saturdays: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturdays: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Traveling for Spring Break?
Don't Miss Mass!
There are several great resources to find churches and Mass times wherever you are traveling.
They include:
They include:
- MassTimes.org (also an app)
- DiscoverMass.com
- USCCB.org/Mass-Times
Stay Connected!
Click here to submit a prayer request.
St. Alphonsus Liguori
A Pastorate of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
If you have previous choral experience, the SAL Adult Choir needs you! The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7p and provides music for two 10:30a Masses each month, as well as feast days. Sheet music and personalized rehearsal resources are provided. Join the fun practicing, laughing, and praying together – the choir would love to have you!
Contact Lauren Lawson for additional information at llawson@zionsvillecatholic.com.
Stewardship Notes
Reducing Costs, Enhancing Impact
JANUARY
- 1: Holy Day - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God @ 9a & 12p
- 10: Family Bingo
- 11: SoulCore
- 11: The 99 Renewal Retreat
- 12: SAL Book Club (RSVP)
- 12 & 13: RE Sessions Start Back
- 13: DOVE Meeting
- 14: Sacramental Prep Mtg. for First Holy Communion @ 7p
- 15: Dive Into Scripture: What We Believe
- 16: St. Monica Ministry
- 17-19: Girls' Retreat
- 22/23: Rummage Sale Drop-Off
- 24/25: Rummage Sale
- 26: Sundays with the Saints @ 9:30a in Parish Hall
Grades 5-12
- July 7: Mercy Monday @The Caring Center - Sign up Here
- July 13: Water Wars & Milkshakes - Sign Up!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
- Lenten Fish Fry
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (March 8 & 22)
- Cookies for a Cause
- OCIA Hospitality
- Parish Revival
- Youth Night Kitchen Help
- First Holy Communion Retreat
- Funeral Mass Team -Training and shadowing are provided. Please click here to email Christina Steele for more information or call 317.873.2885 x14205.
