News - October 2025

"The Criterion" is the official weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It goes out to more than 60,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper. CLICK/TAP the heading to view.

The November “Wish List” for North Spencer Community Action Center is peanut butter and jelly. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

The November “Wish List” for Catholic Charities Tell City is gloves for children and adults. CLICK/TAP the heading for more details.

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Copies of the December 2025 edition of Give Us This Day: Daily Prayer for Today's Catholics will be available, compliments of the Evangelization Commission, beginning on the second Tuesday of each month, at the courtesy tables near the churches' entrances. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

Communal Anointing of the Sick will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the 4:15 p.m. Mass at St. Meinrad Catholic Church. CLICK/TAP the heading for further details.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Cultural Events will present a concert titled “Death to Life” by the Saint Meinrad Seminary Choir on November 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Central Time in the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Cultural Events will present a concert by voice ensemble Cantus on November 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Central Time in the St. Bede Theater. CLICK/TAP the heading for details.

Trunk or Treat has been scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the St. Meinrad Catholic Church parking lot. Volunteers are needed to host trunks. CLICK/TAP to view the flyer.

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Celebrate the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Luke 18:9-14 - Jesus tells the parable of the proud Pharisee who prayed from his self-importance and the tax collector who prayed humbly. CLICK/TAP the heading for this week's bulletin.

"The Criterion" is the official weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It goes out to more than 60,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper. CLICK/TAP the heading to view.

Liturgical ministers and musicians are encouraged to pick up resources for the new liturgical year, which begins on November 30, 2025. Packets will be available in the back pews the weekend of November 1-2.

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Perry County Bookmobile stops occur in all areas of the county. At these stops, a wide range of materials is available, including the newest books for adults and children, current and classic DVDs, magazines, and MiFi’s. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

Baked goods and chili soup will be available for sale from the St. Boniface Ladies Sodality on Saturday, November 1, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the St. Boniface Parish Center in Fulda. CLICK/TAP the heading for more details.

Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when clocks "fall back" one hour at 2 a.m. The time will change again in the spring when clocks gain one hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Marilyn Seger, age 82, of Ferdinand, IN, who died at her home on October 17, 2025. She is the mother of Joyce Hoppenjans of St. Boniface Parish. Arrangements are in the care of Becher Funeral Home. CLICK/TAP heading for more information.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Pauline M. (Bockhold) Schaefer, age 86, of St. Meinrad Parish, who died peacefully in the Lord, fortified by the sacraments of the Catholic Church, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, IN, on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Becher Funeral Home. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

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