News - November 2025

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Celebrate the First Sunday of Advent: Matthew 24:37-44 -- Jesus tells his disciples that the coming of the Son of Man will catch many people unprepared. Jesus tells his disciples that they are to always be ready for the day of the Lord. CLICK/TAP the heading to view 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.

Abbey Caskets will host a Service of the Longest Night on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest Chapel. CLICK/TAP the heading to view the flyer.

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 heading for more information.

Copies of the January 2026 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.

Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a short video from Dr. Tim Gray. CLICK/TAP the heading to get started.

The December “Wish List” for North Spencer Community Action Center is oatmeal, cereal, and dry milk. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

The December “Wish List" for Catholic Charities Tell City is canned soups and Vienna sausages in pop-top cans. CLICK/TAP the heading for the full story.

Sign up to donate blood on Monday, December 8, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey. CLICK/TAP the heading for more information.

The Mass schedule for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday, December 8, 2025, will be: 4:15 p.m. Mass, Historic St. Boniface Catholic Church 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Meinrad Catholic Church

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Michael "Mike" Joseph Gramelspacher Jr., of St. Boniface Parish, who died on Friday, November 21, 2025. CLICK/TAP heading for the obituary.

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Celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Luke 23:35-43 Jesus is crucified under the title King of the Jews. CLICK/TAP the heading to view 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.

Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a short video from Dr. Tim Gray. CLICK/TAP the heading to get started.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Evanston will host its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-orders are recommended for the chicken dinners, special or chicken noodle soup, and other food items. Call 812-489-3345 to order by Monday, December 1. Click/tap heading for the event flyer.

Our parish family has been truly blessed by Father Anthony’s 16 years of faithful service, guidance, and love. As he begins a new chapter, we invite you to join us in honoring his ministry. CLICK/TAP the heading for more details.

St. Michael Parish in Cannelton, IN, will host Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 23, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Cannelton Community Center. Tickets are $2 for five games, with prizes of 20 turkeys (frozen) and five jackpots. Concessions will be available. License #002574; Reference #162763. Contact the parish office at 812-547-7994 for more information.

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