MEN OF SMG: Join your brothers in Christ every Tuesday morning to learn about the
SECOND-Greatest story ever told! The Holy Name Society will be presenting Divine
Mercy with Fr. Michael Gaitley by the Augustine Institute. Come to watch and discuss
this exciting video series, while growing in wisdom and understanding as a Catholic
man. Bottomless coffee and deep fraternity awaits you! This 10-week series starts on
Tuesday, April 29 th . We will meet at 6:00AM Tuesday mornings in the Parish Narthex,
accessed by Door #5 off the South parking lot. Contact Nathaniel O’Dell
([email protected]) for more information. Today's Topic : The Suffering Servant
Tired of all the demands tugging at you? Do you feel like you could use some space to just get away? Come to our campus for a peaceful day of prayer. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, visit the shrines, read in one of our cozy gathering spaces, make the Way of the Cross, spend time in prayer in the St. Joseph Chapel. This unstructured retreat is anchored with five opportunities for activity. You may participate in as few or as many as you wish. (Times are approximate.)
9 am Arrival Welcome Morning Prayer
9:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation
11:45 am Mass in the St. Joseph Chapel
12:30 pm Lunch
2:30 pm Daytime Prayer & Dismissal
Spiritual services provided by Fr. David Huemmer, Chaplain at the St. Joseph Retreat & Conference Center
9 am to 3 pm ET, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the St. Joseph Retreat & Conference Center in Tipton, IN.
Cost: $25, includes Keltie & Co. Catering lunch. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.
Carpenter’s Shop gifts will be open at the end of the retreat.
Participants: Minimum 5
All retreats are available for men and women aged 19 years and older unless otherwise designated. Teen registrants must be high school graduates.
Register HERE before May 9th.
The Bible and the Virgin Mary, from St Paul Center via Formed.org... Exactly who is the Blessed Virgin Mary? Can you explain her role in God's plan for the world? Do you fully understand the vital role she plays in your life? The Bible and the Virgin Mary unveils the mystery of Our Lady that is woven into the fabric of Sacred Scripture. Cost $0, Registrations Appreciated but Walk-ins Welcome. email kate LaPaglia to register, [email protected]. This Bible Study will run on Tuesday mornings only, from April 29 through July 15.
Explore this canticle, a unique treasure of St. Francis’ writings, where he invites all creation to praise its creator. One of the most famous of St. Francis’ writings, having been put to song, among other things, its richness in nature draws Christians into God’s beautiful world. Hosted by the Kokomo Lady Clare Fraternity of Secular Franciscans and celebrating the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation.
This retreat begins with Morning Prayer and ends with Adoration, Daytime Prayer and Benediction. In between, guests will enjoy two conferences. Mass, lunch and time for personal reflection will round out the day. REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE BY MAY 5
Led by Fr. David Huemmer, Chaplain, and Deacon Marty Stout at the St. Joseph Retreat & Conference Center
9 am to 3 pm, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the St. Joseph Retreat & Conference Center in Tipton, IN.
Cost: $35, includes Keltie & Co. Catering lunch. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.
Carpenter’s Shop gifts will be open at the end of the retreat.
EMHC are lay men and women who are called to assist the Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Priests and Deacons) in distributing the Body and Blood of Jesus to the congregation at Mass or to the homebound. We are in need of more EMHC at all weekend Masses, especially at the Saturday, 4:30pm and Sunday, 10am and 5:30pm Masses. EMHCs are required to be a practicing Catholic and to have a regular scheduled Adoration Hour. If you need more info, contact Kathy Lengerich at 317-460-1789 or [email protected].
Current EMHC, MUST attend ONE of the following formation sessions. All sessions are in church.
Recertification Sessions for Current EMHC
Monday, May 5, 7-8pm
Wednesday, May 14, 7-8pm
Friday, May 16, 9-10am
Saturday, May 17, 9-10am
I want to personally and warmly welcome all of you! For more than 25 years now, St. Maria Goretti parish has been building the Kingdom of God, not with a few people, but with everyone! I pray that you will come to know St. Maria Goretti as we all hope it to be and are continuing to strive in our efforts to make it--this is our spiritual home and a loving community. We are glad you are here and look forward to meeting you! God Bless you.