on earth but yours; no hands

but yours; no feet but yours.

Yours are the eyes through

which He is to go about doing

good; yours are the hands with

which He is to bless people now."

St. Teresa of Avila
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF

ST. MALACHY

Brownsburg, Indiana

1999 – 2000
 
 

CATALOGUE

TIME AND TALENT

CATALOGUE

ST. MALACHY

VISION STATEMENT

We, the church of St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Indiana, do affirm our mission as a growing Christian community to make real the teachings of Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition. This shall be accomplished through the power of God, the love of Jesus, and the prayers, involvement, and commitment of all parishioners.

ST. MALACHY

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

Praised are You, O God, Creator of the universe, Who graciously bestows all good gifts upon us. You have made us stewards over the world so that in honoring Your creation we may honor You. Grant that we may use Your gifts gratefully and that we may have generous hearts and minds. Help us return to You in gratitude and in delight all the good things You have given us. We ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CONTINUED BLESSINGS TO YOU:

From our entrance into God’s family at Baptism until we stand before the Lord at the end time, we are called to serve in Jesus’ name. That is the essence of a child of God. How we do that in our lives is as different as each of us. That we serve with our lives applies to one and all. As Scripture says, "We are many parts, we are all one Body, and the gifts we have we are given to share."

Here at St. Malachy, we are many parts of the same body. As we enter a new millennium, a holy year of jubilee, we are once again called to serve as the Body of Christ. We do that by being good stewards of all the things God has given us—our gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

Enclosed in this catalogue is a host of ministry opportunities available for you, as a member of the Body, to share your gifts. Prayerfully consider each of the ministries listed on the following pages. Choose at least one ministry in which you, and each member of your family, can share your time and talent during this coming Year of Jubilee.

Having made your choice, please record it on the Time, Talent & Treasure Commitment Card you will receive in the mail.

If you are already active in one or more ministries, renew your offer of time and talent or join a new area of ministry by recording them on the card. The weekend of November 6-7, the cards will be collected at all the Masses in a special offering.

As the Church enters its third millennium, the Body of Christ needs to grow ever stronger. Here at St. Malachy we need your hands, your enthusiasm and your generous spirits. There is truly no limit to the good we can do in God’s name when we offer back to Him a portion of the life He has so generously offered to us. As men and women called to serve, let us joyfully put our gifts at the service of one another. When we do that in faith, this will truly be a Holy Year!

Peace,

Fr. Dan

FAMILY LIFE AND SERVICE

PARISH LIFE & SOCIAL CONCERNS

COMMISSION

Fr. Stan Pondo

Steve Sturgill

Beth Ford

Linda Farley

Jeannie Cairns

Chris Oliger

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: provides opportunities for recreation and fellowship through sports interaction.

ATHLETIC COMMITTEE: responsible for coordinating all aspects of St. Malachy School’s participation in the Archdiocese CYO sports program.

BEGGARS FOR THE POOR: a service project the first Saturday of every month at 7:45 a.m. Youth and adults help to feed and clothe homeless men on the streets of Indianapolis.

BOY SCOUTING AND CUB SCOUTING: helps to foster good conduct and the beginnings of fellowship and service during meetings with chaperons who donate their time and assistance to growing boys.

FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE: plans spiritual and recreational programs for families in the Parish to draw families closer together.

NEWS FROM THE PEWS: the parish newsletter, mailed to each parishioner four times per year. Participants help in drafting articles, copy making, and preparing the newsletter for distribution.

COUNTRY "FARE": the hog roast held annually on the third Friday and Saturday in September has become a community-wide celebration. The "Fare" provides a place for fellowship through interaction.

ST. VINCENT dePAUL SOCIETY: serves those in need, through the gifts to the poor of food, furniture, and appliances. Three opportunities to serve are available: home visits; working at the distribution center, or answering the Help Line and Donation Line phones.

WELCOME COMMITTEE: extends a warm welcome for new Parishioners through phone calls and home visits.

WOMEN’S CLUB OF ST. MALACHY: works to provide for the spiritual welfare of its members, as well as the material needs of the Altar, Sanctuary, and Sacristy, are two of its duties. Other opportunities to serve include charity raffles, providing funeral dinners to the bereaved, and the Holiday Bazaar.

YOUNG AT HEART: nourishment for the soul and body, the second Friday of each month. Mass is celebrated at 11:00 a.m., followed by a pitch-in luncheon. Ages 55 and above are welcome.

NURSERY: available each 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Volunteers provide a caring, safe and loving environment for children ages three years and younger.

SOUP KITCHEN: volunteers assist in the preparation and serving, and, resulting fellowship, of meals to the homeless of Indianapolis. Service is performed at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: an organization of Catholic men and their families dedicated to promoting the concepts of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, St. Malachy Council #12540 was chartered August 3, 1999. Our Council actively supports local seminarians, the Country Fare, and the Gibault School for Boys in Terre Haute. Meetings are held on the first and third Monday’s of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Room.

SOCIAL JUSTICE: plan and organizes activities to reach beyond parish boundaries and help those in need. Examples; Food Pantry; Girl’s School; Pro-Life; Haiti Twinning Program.

SINGLES COMMITTEE: brings together adults without partners to gain, through spiritual guidance and group sharing, at he special challenges, goals, and opportunities afforded. Group outings and activities are planned.

HAITI TWINNING MINISTRY: St. Malachy is committed to twinning with Ste. Marguerite in Port Margot Haiti. This twinning is a spiritual and material exchange between our parishes. Opportunities to get involved include a yearly medical mission to Haiti, a seeds program, and sewing project and prayer opportunities.

SCOUNTING FOR GIRLS: allows for the development of fellowship to meet the need of spiritual behavioral growth and challenges under the guidance of caring adult volunteers. Fosters the idea of aiding those less fortunate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ST. MALACHY

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Brownsburg, Indiana

PARISH CENTER

326 N. Green St.

Brownsburg, IN 46112

Telephone: (317)852-3195

FAX: (317)852-8939

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
 
 

PARISH STAFF 852-3195

Fr. Daniel J. Staublin Pastor

Fr. Stanley L. Pondo Associate Pastor

Lynda Bell Business Manager

Beverly Donnelly Parish Bookkeeper

Nancy Bishop Administrative Assistant

Pam Gillund Receptionist

Mary Margaret McClain Principal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 852-8476

Diane Burns Dir., Faith Formation

Annette Calloway Religious Ed. Coordinator

Mary Sloan Religious Ed. Assistant

YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE 852-0730

Kevin Smith Youth Ministry Coordinator

Molly Alexander Youth Ministry Assistant

LITURGY OFFICE 852-3195

Cathy Louden Liturgy Coordinator

ST. MALACHY SCHOOL

852-2242 FAX 852-3604

Maggie McClain Principal

Lori Koontz Secretary
 
 
 
 
 
 

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Fr. Dan Staublin

Jim Robisch

Betty Lockard

Theresa Mathieson

Don Killingback

Kim Armstrong

Rick Schenkel

Gregg Bennett

Ray Adams

Peggy Martin

Seve Sturgill

PASTORAL COUNCIL: a consultative body that assists the pastor in planning and overall decision-making in all areas of parish life. Council membership consist of a representative from each commission and six members representing the parish at large.
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION

Fr. Dan Staublin

Lynda Bell

Ray Adams

Richard Judd

John Maloney

Ray Meunier

Gregg Bennett

Bill Barnes

Amy McClain

Michele Beyers

Deena Conway

Jim Sadtler

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: coordinates the yearly Stewardship process. Meetings are monthly, August through May.

PLANNING COMMITTEE: an Ad-hoc committee that works collaboratively with the committees and organizations of the parish to develop a master plan.
 
 

CEMETERY COMMITTEE: a vital Parish role. The committee’s duties include the marking of grave sites and monuments, the placement of monuments; recording the burials, the sale of grave sites, and the financial data of income and expense; and the maintenance of the final resting places of our deceased.

PROPERTY AND FACILITIES: develops short and long- term goals of Parish facilities and provides assistance toward carrying out these goals, partly in a maintenance capacity. This committee also aids in beautification of the

parish grounds. Meetings are monthly, but not required, as the idea here is to provide service as needed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: duties include preparing the Parish, as well as establishing guideline preparation for the school budgets and monitoring and approving monthly statements for Parish, Parish School and Religious Ed. There are five volunteer members, plus the Pastor, Business Manager and Bookkeeper, who attend quarterly meetings.

LEGACY OF HOPE: provides ongoing support and follow-up for the Legacy of Hope campaign.

UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL: coordinates Archdiocesan annual campaign.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION

Fr. Dan Staublin

Fr. Stan Pondo

Cathy Louden

Peggy Martin

Leonard Swope

Julie Guthier

Joe Knueven

Marilyn Webb

LITURGY COMMITTEE: assists the Pastor and Liturgy Coordinator in planning and preparing liturgical celebrations. Members coordinate and provide training for the various liturgical ministries.

ART AND ENVIRONMENT: youth and adults who assist in the planning, design, and fabrication of seasonal decorations for the Church; care of flowers and plants; care for the candles; linens, and all items that are used in the worship area.

LECTORS: proclaim the Word of God at Sunday and special liturgies. Open to high school students and adults who have been confirmed. Training provided.

ALTAR SERVERS: assist the Priest during Mass at the altar. Anyone sixth grade or higher is welcome.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: includes Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers who are available to serve at our Funeral Liturgies along with anyone who can lend their voice to the sung and spoken prayers of the congregation as a members of our Resurrection Choir.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: assist the Priest in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass and other special liturgies.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE SICK: bring the sacrament of Holy Communion to the sick, the hospitalized, or homebound, members of the Parish.

USHERS/GREETERS: assist at each Mass in welcoming, all those who enter to hear God’s Word. Even small children can assist here with their smiles and exuberance. Greeters need to be present approximately 15 minutes prior to Mass.

MUSIC MINISTER: Provides music for Sunday and special liturgies.

ADULT CHOIR: provides music for Sunday and special liturgies. Open to adult parishioners. Weekly rehearsals every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in church.

YOUTH CHOIR: provides music for Sunday and special liturgies. Open to students in grades 6 through 12. Weekly rehearsals every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in church.

ENSEMBLES: vocal and instrumental groups provide music for Sunday and special liturgies. Open to adults and students. Rehearsal times vary.

CANTORS: a vocal who provides leadership and musical support for the sung prayers of the congregation at Sunday and special liturgies. Training provided.

INSTRUMENTALIST/ORGAIST/KEYBOARD: provides music for Sunday and special liturgies. Accompanies the choir, ensemble or cantor.

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN: provides a weekly adaptation of the Sunday Readings for children ages five through nine.

FAITH FORMATION

FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION

Diane Burns

Kevin Smith

Carolyn Lynn

John Martin

Susan Collier

Denise Garetto

ADULT FAITH FORMATION TEAM: plans and implements spiritual growth opportunities for Parish adults.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: assists parents, through the use of video and discussion in gaining a better understanding of the importance of infant baptism and its symbolism. Scheduling details are also discussed.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY: gathers our Parish women on Thursday mornings for spiritual sharing.

BIBLE STUDY: a Tuesday morning group focusing on fellowship in our daily lives and employing one Biblical book per week. References and group discussion aid in application of God’s Word in our daily lives.

BIBLE STUDY FACILITATOR: work with senior high students in systematically studying the Scriptures. No previous experience needed. Meetings are held on the opposite Sundays of Youth Group from 7—8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
 
 

MORNINGS FOR MOMS: Women of the parish gather together weekly to discuss spiritual topics. Babysitting is provided. Wednesday mornings 9:30 – 11:30.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA):Members serve as witnesses and provide hospitality to anyone interested in learning more about our Catholic Faith. Positions within this volunteer group are those of Team Leader, Catechist, Hospitality, Small Group Leader, and Sponsors.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION/SPONSOR COUPLE: married couples meet with couples engaged to be married and assist them in preparing for marriage.
 
 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Committee members assist with plans for the Summer Bible School Program for preschool and elementary aged children.

CATECHISTS OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: Members share their faith by teaching the standards of the Religion Curriculum Guide of the Archdiocese.

CONFIRMATION TEAM: members serve as small group facilitators, presenters and/or retreat team members to assist high school students to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Meetings are every other Sunday night, September through April.
 
 

HIGH SCHOOL CATECHISTS: facilitate small group discussion, present faith lessons and be a caring listener. Meetings are held every other Sunday from September through April in the Parish Center Youth Room.

JUNIOR HIGH CATECHIST: host and facilitate an in-home faith-sharing group geared for seventh and eighth graders. Meetings are held every other Sunday night, September through .April. Service projects and social gatherings are also incorporated into the schedule.

DROP-IN FACILITATOR: Wednesday nights are Drop-In nights alternating between junior high and senior high school. This is a time for our students to hang out, play games and relax. Volunteers would be responsible

for opening up the Youth Room, chaperoning, putting

out snacks, and lock-up.

YOUTH MINISTRY CHAPERON/ TRANSPORTATION: Members serve to provide guidance and transportation to youth ministry activities

on an as- needed basis.

YOUTH MINISTRY PLANNING TEAM: Members appointed to aid in the development and implementation of a comprehensive youth ministry plan.

SPRED PRPGRAM: a process of faith formation specifically designed to meet the faith formation needs

of persons with developmental disabilities.

SCHOOL

St. Malachy Parish School was founded 42 years ago to educate and ensure that continuation of the Catholic faith in the Brownsburg community. The school has two classrooms for each grade, from kindergarten through eighth grade. Grades six through eight operate on a middle school schedule. The school also offers hot lunches, buses, Extended Day Care, and a full schedule of athletic services. All Parish School services are aided by volunteers.

SCHOOL COMMISSION

Mary Margaret McClain

Annette Lee

Pat Courtney

Janet Glennon

Tom Zupancic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ST. MALACHY PARISH SCHOOL COMMISSION: endeavors to assist with the school principal’s efforts to accomplish the stated goal of ensuring

that all grades are a mission of the parish emphasizing faith formation and academic excellence.

ST. MALACHY PTO: The PTO promotes open communication between home, school, and the Parish community by addressing the mutual educational responsibilities of parents, teachers, and students. The PTO assists with support for educational, moral, and physical needs of the students and the school community.

EXTENDED DAY CARE: providing a safe and caring environment for parish school children between the hours of 2:30 and 6:00 p.m. Time is set aside for homework, play, snacks and socializing.