The Jesse tree helps us connect the custom of decorating Christmas trees to the events leading to Jesus’ birth...(Versión en español disponible al final del inglés.)

Next Sunday is the start of the Advent season. As you begin to pull out your decorations for this special time of the year, don’t forget the Advent wreath. Have you ever stopped and wondered what the story is behind the Advent wreath or what is designed to remind us? Here’s the answer...(Versión en español disponible al final del inglés.)

Each year our parish community attending Mass on Thanksgiving Day has donated non-perishable food items for St. Martin Center. This year we would like to extend that donation opportunity. You will find donation boxes in the Narthex now through next Sunday where you can bring in your donations. Let us share our blessings by giving to others.

Every child learn differently. Many families want the opportunity to provide their children with a faith-based education. St. Paul Catholic School is an option for them but only with tuition assistance. This year our school is looking to provide over $100,000 in assistance through two options - Indiana Tax Credit Scholarships (SGO) and our Parish Scholarships. Your support of these is vital. SGO contributions for scholarships provide donors with a 50% state tax credit and an eligible federal deduction. Contributions to our local scholarship fund are also tax deductible. Donations made to the Trees of Hope - In Memory of Father Christopher, happening November 29 through December 3, will also help in these scholarship efforts. For information on these options to help students “Grow in Faith”, contact the school office.

Our parish church building is important because it is where we gather to hear the word of God, to pray and to be sent out to do Christian work. So, let us prepare ourselves and our church for the season of Advent. Bring your ability to climb ladders, your strength to carry stuff, your patience to clean after others and let’s hang the greens! NOTE: Due to a funeral, the time has been changed to 2:00 PM.

Youth group will be engaging in an online interactive virtual event offered for youth from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. The event is called Ignite and is from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. / El grupo de jóvenes participará en un evento virtual interactivo en línea que se ofrece a los jóvenes de la Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis y la Diócesis de Lafayette-in-Indiana. El evento se llama Ignite y es de 7:00 PM a 9:30 PM.

Wow! This is the word I keep repeating whenever I recall the October 30 outdoor Mass and trunk-or-treat event. What a testimony to our parish family and to our local community. The turnout was more than Father Christopher and I could have imagined...(Versión en español disponible al final del inglés.)