Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church

The mission of Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church is to extend the kingdom of God by sharing God's love in the church community through spirit-filled liturgies, religious education, and service to others.

Parish Office

17102 Spring Mill Road

Westfield, IN 46074

(317) 867-3213

Fax: 317-867-3263

School Office

17104 Spring Mill Road

Westfield, IN 46074

(317) 896-5582

Fax: 317-867-0783


St. Philip Neri Oratorio

PRAYER  

Saint Philip Neri, we take ourselves far too seriously most of the time. Help us to add humor to our perspective – remembering always that humor is a gift from God. Amen.

   

SHHHHHH!  Don’t tell anyone about the best kept secret at Saint Maria Goretti, The Saint Philip Neri Oratorio! 

 

After all, if everyone finds out that we have a lot of fun while learning a little about our faith, we’ll never find a place to sit!  If people find out that St. Philip Neri used to pull the pins out of women’s hair after they spent all day with their hair stylist, and he’s our patron, these Oratorios will get HUGE!

 

And please, don’t tell any that the Oratorios have been moved to Friday evenings (Philip Neri on Phirst Phridays).  Or that there’s always an “open mic” portion of the Oratorio, for those present to speak up and ask questions or express concerns about the topic at hand.  We don’t want this thing to get too out of hand!

 

But if you’re asked, don’t lie!  Just tell them that the Oratorios are on Phirst Phridays in the Parish Office Narthex from 7:00-8:30, including topic-related snacks, and that Free childcare is provided in the school preschool room!

 

 

Questions?

Contact Tim Perry

873-5747

oratorio@smgonline.org

  

 TOPICS

 

Fri Sep 7          “Keeping our Kids Catholic”

 

Fri Oct 12        “The Mass- Are Those Tears of Boredom or Joy?”

 

Fri Nov 2         “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Becoming Catholic”

 

Fri Dec 7          “Do Small Things with Great Love”

 

Fri Jan 4           “Jeopardy Game Night at SMG”

 

Fri Feb 1          “Stump the Priest”

 

Thu Mar 6        Annual SMG Seder Meal

 

Fri Apr 18        “Truth or Fiction: Misconceptions & Catholic Lore”

 

Fri May 2         “Last Catholic Standing” Comedy Night

 

Fri June 6         ”SMG End of School Year Bash/Campout”