NEWS & EVENTS
• St. John the Baptist Church Dedication Anniversary ~ Celebrate with us Sunday, October 19th at 9:15am! St. John’s was dedicated in 1879 by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard. After Mass, stay for donuts and coffee sponsored by our parish council.
• Rummage Sale Success! ~ Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and shopped at our parish rummage sale! Because of your incredible generosity and hard work, we raised $12,300! Your support helps make it possible for our Young Adult Ministry to attend the SEEK Conference in Columbus, January 1–5.
• Month of the Holy Rosary ~ We will pray the rosary prior to all weekend Masses in October to honor our Blessed Mother. Please join us. Leaders are needed; please Volunteer Here.
• St. Martin Church Front Steps ~ The steps will be replaced at St. Martin’s. If you wish to donate to this project, please visit our WeShare Site and select “St. Martin Step Repair Project”, or contact the office.
• Cemetery and Physical Facilities Committee Meetings ~ Our Fall meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at St. John’s hall. Cemetery will be at 6PM and Facilities at 7PM. We’ll have pizza and drinks in between.
• All Saints Day 2025 ~ Our Parish Feast Day is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year because it falls on a Saturday. However, there will be a vigil Mass on Friday Oct 31, at 4:00pm at St. Joseph’s. There will NOT be a 7:30am Mass at St. Martin’s this day. Regular weekend schedule Nov 1 & 2.
• Fiat Classical Academy Open House, Sunday Nov. 9th ~ Prospective students and families are invited to tour and experience the Catholic Classical education offered at Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora. The event is from 1:00 to 3:30pm.
• Rummage Sale Success! ~ Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and shopped at our parish rummage sale! Because of your incredible generosity and hard work, we raised $12,300! Your support helps make it possible for our Young Adult Ministry to attend the SEEK Conference in Columbus, January 1–5.
• Month of the Holy Rosary ~ We will pray the rosary prior to all weekend Masses in October to honor our Blessed Mother. Please join us. Leaders are needed; please Volunteer Here.
• St. Martin Church Front Steps ~ The steps will be replaced at St. Martin’s. If you wish to donate to this project, please visit our WeShare Site and select “St. Martin Step Repair Project”, or contact the office.
• Cemetery and Physical Facilities Committee Meetings ~ Our Fall meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at St. John’s hall. Cemetery will be at 6PM and Facilities at 7PM. We’ll have pizza and drinks in between.
• All Saints Day 2025 ~ Our Parish Feast Day is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year because it falls on a Saturday. However, there will be a vigil Mass on Friday Oct 31, at 4:00pm at St. Joseph’s. There will NOT be a 7:30am Mass at St. Martin’s this day. Regular weekend schedule Nov 1 & 2.
• Fiat Classical Academy Open House, Sunday Nov. 9th ~ Prospective students and families are invited to tour and experience the Catholic Classical education offered at Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora. The event is from 1:00 to 3:30pm.
PICKLEBALL
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the St. Paul Campus
We have pickleball three times per week: Monday and Wednesday at 5:30pm and Friday at 10:00am.
All are welcome and you do not need to RSVP. A suggested donation of $2/day is appreciated.
Please contact Dave Kuhn with questions at (513) 673-4298.
L.O.C.K.
Parents of College-Age Young Adults:
Once again, we will offer the LOCK program to support and encourage the faith of our college students. Each month, care packages will be sent to each of them. Please send us the address of the student. We also need parents to coordinate the mailings from October to April, which can consist of anything desired – bookmark, prayer card, magnet, etc.
To volunteer, contact maureenstenger.asp@gmail.com
To submit the contact information for your college student, click HERE
Once again, we will offer the LOCK program to support and encourage the faith of our college students. Each month, care packages will be sent to each of them. Please send us the address of the student. We also need parents to coordinate the mailings from October to April, which can consist of anything desired – bookmark, prayer card, magnet, etc.
To volunteer, contact maureenstenger.asp@gmail.com
To submit the contact information for your college student, click HERE
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Sat-Sun-Mon, October 18-20 at Planned Parenthood, Cincinnati
All Saints Parish along with St. Lawrence, St. Teresa’s and St. Mary’s have adopted three days during the 40-day campaign for a prayerful vigil at Planned Parenthood.
Choose to witness for one hour between 7am to 7pm on any of these three days.
Sign up HERE.
Full page flyer: HERE.
Questions? Call/text John at 513-300-5246 or Penny at 513-582-2384
All Saints Parish along with St. Lawrence, St. Teresa’s and St. Mary’s have adopted three days during the 40-day campaign for a prayerful vigil at Planned Parenthood.
Choose to witness for one hour between 7am to 7pm on any of these three days.
Sign up HERE.
Full page flyer: HERE.
Questions? Call/text John at 513-300-5246 or Penny at 513-582-2384
ST VINCENT DE PAUL TRAINING
Saturday, October 25 at St. John Campus Hall
The St. Vincent DePaul program that we are seeking to establish at All Saints will be a big part of one of our pillars of our Purpose Statement: Compassionate Service.
There is no intent to build a food pantry or open a store- this is a ministry of outreach-encounter and prayer! We will work to respond to calls which come in to our parish office for assistance. Our group will meet twice a month to pray together and discuss things related to our mission of serving our neighbors in need. Even if you don’t feel comfortable doing home visits, there are many ways to get involved! Training is from 9:15 am to 3:00 pm.
Sign Up Here. Breakfast and lunch provided.
The St. Vincent DePaul program that we are seeking to establish at All Saints will be a big part of one of our pillars of our Purpose Statement: Compassionate Service.
There is no intent to build a food pantry or open a store- this is a ministry of outreach-encounter and prayer! We will work to respond to calls which come in to our parish office for assistance. Our group will meet twice a month to pray together and discuss things related to our mission of serving our neighbors in need. Even if you don’t feel comfortable doing home visits, there are many ways to get involved! Training is from 9:15 am to 3:00 pm.
Sign Up Here. Breakfast and lunch provided.
BABY SHOWER
October 25 & 26 After All Weekend Masses
We will celebrate the birth of our spiritually adopted babies after all Masses.
Please bring your baby shower gifts to benefit the local pregnancy resource centers. There will be cupcakes available for everyone.
Note: If you were not able to pick up a baby shower bag at Masses Oct 4/5, there are extras in the back of every church. Thank you so much for your generosity!
We will celebrate the birth of our spiritually adopted babies after all Masses.
Please bring your baby shower gifts to benefit the local pregnancy resource centers. There will be cupcakes available for everyone.
Note: If you were not able to pick up a baby shower bag at Masses Oct 4/5, there are extras in the back of every church. Thank you so much for your generosity!
TURKEY BINGO
Three Dates – Three Locations – Starting October 26th
Everyone is welcome! Bring the kids! Food and desserts available. Questions? Call the parish office at (812) 576-4302.
Sunday, October 26
St. Joseph PLC
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Joseph PLC
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
Sunday, November 9
St. Paul Gym
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Paul Gym
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
Sunday, November 23
St. Martin Hall
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
St. Martin Hall
Doors Open 4pm
Bingo Starts 5pm
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE
Submission Deadline – October 31st
Our local food pantries (Sunman and North Dearborn) offer assistance with Thanksgiving and Christmas should you need it. These are wonderful resources provided to our community. The deadline to submit your family’s information is coming up quickly (October 31). Please reach out to Sunman Food Pantry at (812)-623-2159 or North Dearborn Pantry at (812)-637-2841. This is the same service as Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance that was offered through the parish in years past.
Our local food pantries (Sunman and North Dearborn) offer assistance with Thanksgiving and Christmas should you need it. These are wonderful resources provided to our community. The deadline to submit your family’s information is coming up quickly (October 31). Please reach out to Sunman Food Pantry at (812)-623-2159 or North Dearborn Pantry at (812)-637-2841. This is the same service as Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance that was offered through the parish in years past.
NAZARITE CHALLENGE
Men- During November, follow the 5 commitments of the Nazarite* Challenge:
1-Join the community by signing up (see below)
2-Commit to daily prayer
3-No shaving
4-Abstain from things that lead you to sin
5-Share your faith
*Numbers 6:5– Nazarites are men who set themselves apart and dedicate themselves to the Lord in three ways: abstaining, avoiding impurity and not shaving. A simple goal: a challenge for men to dedicate themselves to the Lord.
To sign-up for the daily emails from Fr. Meyer through Flocknote, text NAZARITE to 84576 or click HERE to sign on to Flocknote.
1-Join the community by signing up (see below)
2-Commit to daily prayer
3-No shaving
4-Abstain from things that lead you to sin
5-Share your faith
*Numbers 6:5– Nazarites are men who set themselves apart and dedicate themselves to the Lord in three ways: abstaining, avoiding impurity and not shaving. A simple goal: a challenge for men to dedicate themselves to the Lord.
To sign-up for the daily emails from Fr. Meyer through Flocknote, text NAZARITE to 84576 or click HERE to sign on to Flocknote.
BLESSING OF HUNTERS
Nov 1 & 2 ~ at All Weekend Masses
All hunters are welcome to attend Mass and blessing on the traditional feast day of St. Hubertus (Nov 3), the patron of hunters and the inspiration behind the International Order of Saint Hubertus- a worldwide organization and knightly order of hunters and wildlife conservationists that promotes traditional hunting ethics and practice. St. Hubert, an avid hunter, had a conversion when he realized, while hunting, that God was hunting him, searching for him, desiring him…and it transformed his heart.
Wear camo if you desire!
All hunters are welcome to attend Mass and blessing on the traditional feast day of St. Hubertus (Nov 3), the patron of hunters and the inspiration behind the International Order of Saint Hubertus- a worldwide organization and knightly order of hunters and wildlife conservationists that promotes traditional hunting ethics and practice. St. Hubert, an avid hunter, had a conversion when he realized, while hunting, that God was hunting him, searching for him, desiring him…and it transformed his heart.
Wear camo if you desire!
ALL SOULS DAY CANDLE MASSES
Sunday, November 2nd at All Three Sunday Masses
All Souls Day falls on a Sunday this year.
ALL the names of our deceased loved ones will be read aloud at each mass. If you wish to receive a Memorial Candle, and haven’t in the past, Click Here, and provide the following: which Mass you plan on attending, your loved one’s name, their date of birth and date of death.
This information will be printed on the candle. Please be sure to pick up your candle after mass.
Questions: please call Marilyn White at 812-576-4302.
All Souls Day falls on a Sunday this year.
ALL the names of our deceased loved ones will be read aloud at each mass. If you wish to receive a Memorial Candle, and haven’t in the past, Click Here, and provide the following: which Mass you plan on attending, your loved one’s name, their date of birth and date of death.
This information will be printed on the candle. Please be sure to pick up your candle after mass.
Questions: please call Marilyn White at 812-576-4302.
NOVEMBER CEMETERY MASSES
November 4th to 7th
We will continue the tradition of celebrating Holy Mass in our cemeteries during the first week of November, in honor of our deceased loved ones.
Schedule:
Tuesday, Nov. 4 ~ St. John Campus 7:30am
Wednesday, Nov. 5 ~ St. Joseph Campus 5:45pm
Thursday, Nov. 6 ~ St. Paul Campus 7:30am
Friday, Nov. 7 ~ St. Martin Campus 7:30am
Note: The daily mass schedule does not change, except Mass will be in the cemetery instead of the church each day (weather permitting).
We will continue the tradition of celebrating Holy Mass in our cemeteries during the first week of November, in honor of our deceased loved ones.
Schedule:
Tuesday, Nov. 4 ~ St. John Campus 7:30am
Wednesday, Nov. 5 ~ St. Joseph Campus 5:45pm
Thursday, Nov. 6 ~ St. Paul Campus 7:30am
Friday, Nov. 7 ~ St. Martin Campus 7:30am
Note: The daily mass schedule does not change, except Mass will be in the cemetery instead of the church each day (weather permitting).
ST. MARTIN MASS AND DINNER
Tuesday, November 11th at the St. Martin Campus
Free Event: There will be Mass at 5:45pm followed by a catered dinner in the hall to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the dedication of the church building in Yorkville and to give thanks for God’s blessings and the generations of faith-filled families who have called St. Martin’s their home.
Please RSVP here. Thank you to the parish council for organizing.
We also want to make a slide show for the event! If you have photos to share, click here.
History: In 1850 (175 years ago), Rev. Maurice de St. Palais organized a parish and built a church dedicated to St. Martin of Tours. The first Mass was said on Easter Monday in 1852.
Our current church building was completed in 1915 and was dedicated by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard on November 11th, the Feast Day of St. Martin of Tours!
Free Event: There will be Mass at 5:45pm followed by a catered dinner in the hall to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the dedication of the church building in Yorkville and to give thanks for God’s blessings and the generations of faith-filled families who have called St. Martin’s their home.
Please RSVP here. Thank you to the parish council for organizing.
We also want to make a slide show for the event! If you have photos to share, click here.
History: In 1850 (175 years ago), Rev. Maurice de St. Palais organized a parish and built a church dedicated to St. Martin of Tours. The first Mass was said on Easter Monday in 1852.
Our current church building was completed in 1915 and was dedicated by Bishop Francis Silas Chatard on November 11th, the Feast Day of St. Martin of Tours!
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE
Nov 16-19 at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville AL
Enjoy a journey of faith, prayer and renewal at this sacred destination.
Cost: $375 per person which includes meals, transportation, 1 night hotel accommodations and 2 nights at St. Bernard Abbey. The Pilgrimage is capped at 50 persons, so register soon!
Trip Highlights:
• Eucharistic Adoration in the stunning Temple of the Divine Child
• Walk the peaceful Shrine Grounds, including the John Paul II Eucharistic Center
• Pray at the tomb of Mother Angelica, the beloved foundress of EWTN
• Participate in Holy Mass and Confession opportunities
Register Today: Waiver Form and Itinerary can be found HERE.
Enjoy a journey of faith, prayer and renewal at this sacred destination.
Cost: $375 per person which includes meals, transportation, 1 night hotel accommodations and 2 nights at St. Bernard Abbey. The Pilgrimage is capped at 50 persons, so register soon!
Trip Highlights:
• Eucharistic Adoration in the stunning Temple of the Divine Child
• Walk the peaceful Shrine Grounds, including the John Paul II Eucharistic Center
• Pray at the tomb of Mother Angelica, the beloved foundress of EWTN
• Participate in Holy Mass and Confession opportunities
Register Today: Waiver Form and Itinerary can be found HERE.
THANKSGIVING 5K TURKEY WALK/RUN x 2
Pre-Turkey Day 5K & Gobble Wobble 5K
It’s Gobble Wobble and Pre-Turkey Day season, and we’re still wobblin’ to keep them gobblin’. Thanks to your generosity, participation and kindness, these races have become the food pantries’ largest fundraiser. Let’s keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive and continue making a difference together!
Pre-Turkey Day 5K, Nov 26, 5:30pm in Aurora ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble 5K, Nov 27, 9:00am in Dover ~ Register Here
Register for both races and receive 20% off.
Note: In order to guarantee a t-shirt, you must register no later than November 2nd.
It’s Gobble Wobble and Pre-Turkey Day season, and we’re still wobblin’ to keep them gobblin’. Thanks to your generosity, participation and kindness, these races have become the food pantries’ largest fundraiser. Let’s keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive and continue making a difference together!
Pre-Turkey Day 5K, Nov 26, 5:30pm in Aurora ~ Register Here
Gobble Wobble 5K, Nov 27, 9:00am in Dover ~ Register Here
Register for both races and receive 20% off.
Note: In order to guarantee a t-shirt, you must register no later than November 2nd.
JUBILEE 2025
2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an “event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church.” The concept of “Jubilee” has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Learn how the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is celebrating this Jubilee Year by clicking HERE.
Learn how the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is celebrating this Jubilee Year by clicking HERE.