NEWS & EVENTS
• Crowning of Jesus, Nov 8 & 9 ~ We will be crowning Jesus as our King at all weekend Masses. All men should be prepared to come forward for the crowning.
• 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.
• St. Joseph Dedication Anniv ~ November 10 ~ In 1861, Bishop Jacques-Maurice De Saint Palais dedicated St. Joseph church. We will adjust Mass location to St. Joe’s at 5:45pm, to celebrate.
• E6 Conference New Website ~ The E6 Catholic Men’s Conference launched a new website on Nov 1st. Check it out at e6catholicmensconference.com/.
• Winter Walking ~ The St. Joseph PLC gym is open for indoor walking every Monday through Friday from 12-3PM.
• St. Martin Church Front Steps ~ The replacement of the front steps at St. Martin’s is underway. We are still accepting donations for this project: please visit our WeShare Site and select “St. Martin Step Repair Project”, or contact the office.
• Daily Mass Adjustments ~ With winter months approaching, we run the risk of having daily Mass adjustments. If you wish to be added to our email distribution list, please email aspparishoffice@gmail.com.
• 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.
• St. Joseph Dedication Anniv ~ November 10 ~ In 1861, Bishop Jacques-Maurice De Saint Palais dedicated St. Joseph church. We will adjust Mass location to St. Joe’s at 5:45pm, to celebrate.
• E6 Conference New Website ~ The E6 Catholic Men’s Conference launched a new website on Nov 1st. Check it out at e6catholicmensconference.com/.
• Winter Walking ~ The St. Joseph PLC gym is open for indoor walking every Monday through Friday from 12-3PM.
• St. Martin Church Front Steps ~ The replacement of the front steps at St. Martin’s is underway. We are still accepting donations for this project: please visit our WeShare Site and select “St. Martin Step Repair Project”, or contact the office.
• Daily Mass Adjustments ~ With winter months approaching, we run the risk of having daily Mass adjustments. If you wish to be added to our email distribution list, please email aspparishoffice@gmail.com.
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
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.
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).
Also Note that there will be no confessions prior to any of these Masses.
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).
Also Note that there will be no confessions prior to any of these Masses.
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, 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
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!
CHRISTMAS COMPASSION
Giving Tags Will Be Given Out at Each Mass November 15 & 16
This program benefits the needy via our Food Pantries.
• Limit spending to $30 per gift.
• Attach the colored tag to your gift bag.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be placed in gift bags (not wrapping paper).
Gifts are due back Dec 6 & 7: Place them in the parish minibus before or after Mass. Contact the office with any questions.
This program benefits the needy via our Food Pantries.
• Limit spending to $30 per gift.
• Attach the colored tag to your gift bag.
• Include a gift receipt with clothing.
• All gifts should be placed in gift bags (not wrapping paper).
Gifts are due back Dec 6 & 7: Place them in the parish minibus before or after Mass. Contact the office with any questions.
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
• Gobble Wobble Help Needed: Volunteer 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
• Gobble Wobble Help Needed: Volunteer 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.