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PARISH FUN DAY IS AUGUST 15TH 12PM-3PM 

 Roman Catholic Province of Indianapolis 
Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation of Mass 
Effective 11 June 2021 
The celebration of the Eucharist at Mass is the source and summit of our life and mission as Catholics. 
As of March 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Roman Catholics throughout the entire Province of Indianapolis, which comprises all five dioceses of Indiana, have been dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. However, with the decrease of cases in our state, the widespread availability of vaccines and following the guidance of public health officials, we are now able to safely accommodate more parishioners for Masses. Therefore, effective June 11, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is hereby lifted throughout the state of Indiana. 
Except for the unique situations as described below, those who are otherwise healthy are obliged to return to Sunday Mass by the weekend of June 12-13, 2021: 
• Those who are seriously ill, exhibit flu-like symptoms and/or may have a contagious disease (including quarantine due to exposure). 
• Those who are unable to attend Mass through no fault of their own (e.g. transportation issue). 
• Those who are homebound and/or incapacitated due to age, infirmity and/or medical restrictions. 
• Those who have compromised health conditions and/or at high risk of contracting the virus. 
• Those who are caretakers of person who are sick or of persons at high-risk of serious illness if they contract Covid virus. 
 If you have any questions about any specific needs, concerns or protocols, you are advised to contact your parish directly. Your pastor, who has the authority to dispense in individual cases, may be helpful in addressing individual fears and concerns. 
The obligation to attend Mass is a joyful one, reflecting the very character of who we are as Catholics. 
 Check out the summer program  'Who's Francisco? being offered by Bro. Dennis.  Details and registration can be found by clicking HERE  PARENTS: The last day to register for "Who's Francisco?" our Summer Program for students K-5 will be Sunday, June 13th. If we don't get any registrations the program will be cancelled. 

 Registration for
Faith Formation classes for 2021-2022
is now open! Please click HERE to register.

Dear Parishioners, You have seen the pleas that have been made every week for catechists. I have also contacted all former catechists about coming back (only one or two wrote back saying "no"). I have sent out letters to all of the young adults in their 20's asking if they would consider being a catechist (no responses so far). I now find that I am going to be down two catechists for next year (including a Confirmation catechist). A former coordinator of the program told me that people used to run the other way when they approached anyone for fear of being asked to be a catechist. I have been forced to consder telling parents they will have to educate their young person at home. Unless we have people step forward to invest in the lives of our young people our future is imperiled. Could God be calling you to this ministry?


MASS SCHEDULE UNTIL further notice: