St. Ambrose Church St. Mary Church St. Mary Church 2801 Lincoln St. 1115 Pearl St. 820 W. Madison St.

Anderson, IN 46016 Anderson, IN 46016 Alexandria, IN 46001

765-644-5956 765-644-8467 765-724-2483

Off the Top of My Head… The events in Washington this past week have been shocking and frightening. And although the Capitol Building is now secure, there is no guarantee that other violent and seditious acts will not be attempted in the near or more remote future. The security of our country and the integrity of our democracy are still at risk and will not be easily restored. While it would be appropriate to provide further commentary on these events from the perspective of our faith, I will instead simply ask every parishioner to pray for our country. Pray that the transfer of power will be peaceful, secure, and effective. Pray that further acts of violence will not be attempted. Pray that our country, and all its citizens and residents, may begin a process of healing, which must begin with a commitment to listening to one another with respect. Let us pray. Fr. Tom Metzger January 10, 2021 Community Care Day is January 16th. With the pandemic things are different this year . Dr ivers will be needed, to go to Our Lady of Mount Carmel to pick up articles for our community families and then deliver them to families in Anderson. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4eafad2da5f94-community4.

January 10, 2021

The Baptism of the Lord

10 de enero 2021

El bautismo del señor

Pastor: Father Tom Metzger– fr.tmetzger@dol-in.org, Father Dave Hellmann –fr.dhellmann@dol-

in.org, Father Marty Sandhage –fr.msandhage@dol-in.org, Deacon Mike Burns

Business Manager: Harriett Russel -St. Ambrose and St. Mary Anderson

Parish Secretaries: Anita Myers & Jan Adams M-W-F Madison King St. Mary Alexandria

Holy Cross School Principal: Tina Neal St. Mary School Principal: Rachel Duckworth

Pensamiento de Fr. Tom….. Los eventos en Washington de la semana pasada han sido impactantes y aterradores. Aunque el edificio del Capitolio ahora es seguro, no hay garantía de ya no habrá más actos violentos y sediciosos en el futuro cercano. La seguridad de nuestro país y la integridad de nuestra democracia todavía está en peligro y no será fácilmente restaurada. Si sería apropiado proporcionar más comentarios sobre estos eventos desde la perspectiva de nuestra fe, simplemente pediré a todos ustedes, los feligreses que recemos por nuestro país. Recemos para que la transferencia de poder sea pacífica, segura y eficaz. Recemos para que no se intenten más actos de violencia. Recemos para que nuestro país, y todos sus ciudadanos y residentes, puedan comenzar un proceso de sanación, que debe comenzar con el compromiso de escucharse unos a otros con respeto. Oremos. Fr. Tom Metzger Enero 10, 2021

El día de cuidado comunitario es el 16 de enero. Con la pandemia las cosas son diferentes este año. Se necesitarán conductores para ir a Our Lady of Mount Carmel a recoger artículos para las familias de nuestra comunidad y luego entregarlos a las familias en Anderson. Regístrese en: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4eafad2da5f94-community4.

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Confessions—St. Mary Anderson-Saturday, 2:30-3:30 PM: St. Mary Alexandria-Saturday, 3:30-4:00 PM St. Ambrose -Saturday,4:00-5:00 PM NOTE STARTING FEBURARY 6th ST. MARY ANDERSON CONFESSION TIME WILL BE 1:00-2:00 PM.

STEWARDSHIP

visit our website - www.https://stambrosestmary.org On Line Giving— visit us at the following:

St. Ambrose—https://osvhub.com/st-ambrose-church-anderson/funds

St. Mary Anderson—https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/13

St. Mary Alexandria—https://membership.faithdirect.net/enroll/choosegifts/

St. Ambrose

YTD Giving $ 9,074 YTD Expenses $ 4,176

St. Mary

YTD Giving $ 15,110 YTD Expenses $ 4,982

Renovation Fund $ 275,688 of $330,000 Phase 1

St. Mary Alexandria

YTD Giving $ 6,245 YTD Expenses $ 24,209

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MASS INTENTIONS

Monday 11-Jan. 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

St. Ambrose St. Mary And.

Thomas & MaryAnn Chezem Poor Souls

Tuesday 12- Jan. 8:00 AM St. Ambrose Jesse Backous

Wednesday 13-Jan. 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

11:30 AM

St. Ambrose St. Mary Alex. St. Vincent Hosp.

Betty Brownfield Terry McCormick Poor Souls Mass is not open to the public

Thursday 14- Jan. 8:00 AM 8:30 AM

St. Ambrose St. Mary And.

Deceased of George Mehling Family Betty Shaffer

Friday 15-Jan. 8:10 AM 8:00 AM

St. Ambrose St. Mary Alex.

John Sokol Living & Deceased of the Mehling-Stephens Families

Saturday 16-Jan. 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

St. Mary And. St. Mary Alex. St. Ambrose

Ronald Rhoten Pro Populo Grant Lierman

Sunday 17-Jan. 7:30 AM St. Mary And. Jeanne' Papai

8:30 AM St. Mary Alex. Ralph Flecker

9:30 AM St. Ambrose Roger Chezem

11:30 AM St. Mary And. Ramiro Salazar

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Secretary Position Available for St. Mary Alexandria We are looking to fill a position for clerical support to the church and school of St. Mary in Alexandria. The hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The duties included are those related to church and school operations. If interested please contact Rachel Duckworth at rduckworth@stmaryalex.net or call St. Mary School in Alexandria at 765-724-4459. Bookkeeper Position for St. Mary Church Anderson and St. Ambrose Church Duties include– Review invoices for payment, Payroll for the Churches and School, maintain inventory for Church supplies. If interested please send resume to harriett.russel@gmail.com. Or Call St. Ambrose with any questions at 765-644-5956. Knights of Columbus There will be a tenderloin dinner on January 16th. Due to Covid meals will be carry-out only until further notice. All meals are at the Columbian Hall from 5:00-7:30 and are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Indiana March for Life Commemoration of the Solemn Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

All are invited to join in any of the following events commemorating the solemn anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The events include: January 21st, 7:00 9:00 PM-Vigil for life at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carmel, a prayerful time of Eucharistic adoration and Confession. January 22nd, 10:30 AM-Mass for Life at St. John’s, downtown Indianapolis, 12:00 Noon-March for Life, Indianapolis, from St. John’s to the Indiana Statehouse, 12:45 PM-Rally at the south lawn of the Statehouse, 6:30 PM-Diocesan Mass for Life at St. Mary Cathedral, Lafayette, all of these events are free. Diapers will be collected for distribution to local crisis pregnancy centers. Registration is required at most of these events. Contact Susan Hoefer, Diocesan Respect Life Coordinator, shoefer@dol-in.org / 765-421-1998 for more information, or check out our website, https://dol-in.org/family-life-events. Pray for Right to Life in our Country Dioceses Across the USA Participating in Nationwide Prayer Vigil for life on January 28-29: https://www.usccb.org/news/2021/dioceses-across-usa-participating-nationwide-prayer-vigil-life-january-28-29 Armor Up On February 27th 2021 the E6 Catholic Men’s Conference will be held at the All Saints Parish-St. Joseph campus in St. Leon Indiana. COVID– Compliance will limit attendance but more significantly there is unlimited live-streaming of the conference wherein individuals or groups (families, men’s groups or entire parishes) can witness and participate with a single enrollment. Live or Streaming registrations begins January 4th at https://www.e6catholicmensconference.com/registration. Feature speakers are Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Jason Evert and Patrick Coffin. RICA (Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos) Para todos los interesados en esta formación la primera reunión se llevará a cabo el Domingo 17 de Enero a las 10:00 am en el anexo de la escuela de St.Maria. Para más información contactar a Ana Kroll al 765-278-6435

Our Christmas season concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus was not baptized because he

needed to repent — rather, He was revealing who He is and what He came to do.

It is from His mission that we can receive the sacrament of baptism — when we become adopted sons and daughters

of God. From that moment, we belong to Christ — we become His stewards. Our lives should be a reflection of this

relationship. The way we live should reveal Whose we are.

In our First Reading, the prophet Isaiah shares a message of hope, “Why spend your money for what is not bread,

your wages for what fails to satisfy?” We should ask ourselves, "Who is the king of our hearts?" As Christian

stewards, it should be God. We often fill our lives with things that satisfy us only for a moment. If we truly do

belong to Christ, then we will make Him our top priority. What we fill our lives with should reveal that He is King.

In our Gospel, Mark reveals the intimate relationship between God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The

Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus and God the Father proclaimed, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well

pleased.” We, too, have access to an intimate relationship with God. But like all good relationships, it flourishes

with effort. How we spend our time and share our gifts says a great deal about Whose we are.

Scholarship Grant Organization

Would you like to donate to your parish school’s SGO (Scholarship Grant Organization) in order to assist in a

student’s Catholic education? You will also earn an Indiana State Tax Credit of 50% of your donation! To make an

on-line donation visit http://www.i4qed.org and click “Donate Now”, or you may pick up an application at the back

of the church or school office.

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