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      What a great Pentecost Sunday celebration last week! We had just under 500 people in attendance for Mass at St. Ambrose, along with our two guests, Fathers Dave Hellmann and Bob Williams. The Mass was NOT bilingual, but “penta-lingual.”. In addition to Spanish and English, we had acclamations in Greek and Latin, and the first reading was proclaimed in Hebrew! There were three choirs: The English language choir, comprising parishioners from all three parishes, the Spanish language choir, and a small combined choir of students from the three parishes, who sang a beautiful Pentecost song after Communion. 

      The weather cooperated very nicely. Although Pentecost was about three weeks later this year than last, the weather was cooler and less humid this year. The picnic tent, probably the largest tent on the planet, was helpful in this regard. We enjoyed Mexican and American food, and despite worries about not having enough, we had more food than needed. 

      Our goal of involving 100 volunteers was exceeded, with 130 volunteers on our list, not including liturgical ministers and other picnic volunteers who simply showed up to help. Greg Welch won $310 in our FiftyFifty Raffle, with an equal amount allocated to defray picnic costs. Our youth raised about $630 for their participation in this fall’s National Catholic Youth Conference. People got to meet members of other parishes. And English-speakers learned a new Spanish word, “Picnic.” 

      Pentecost falls on May 24 next year, so mark your calendars! 

      Speaking of calendars, this Saturday we are holding the first of six information sessions on the updated Pastorate Vision Plan. The rest of the meetings are at these times:
         
         Sunday, June 22 (in Spanish), after 11:30 Mass at St. Mary Anderson  
         Saturday, June 28, after 4:30 Mass at St. Mary Alexandria  
         Sunday, June 29, after 7:30 Mass at St. Mary Anderson  
         Sunday, June 29, after 8:30 Mass at St. Mary Alexandria 
         Sunday, June 29, after 9:30 Mass at St. Ambrose 

      Fr. John Johnson’s retirement reception is on Sunday, June 22, in the Assembly Hall at St. Ambrose, following the 9:30 am Mass. 

      Finally: Our two new seminarians, Evan Sondgeroth and Landon McHaffie, have arrived and were among the many helpers at the picnic. A great way to welcome them is to invite them to dinner! Call St. Mary parish in Anderson at 765-644-8467 if you want to host Landon and Evan. 

      Fr. Tom Metzger
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      • Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
        Reading 1  2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30
        Responsorial Psalm  Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
        Gospel  Matthew 6:19-23
      • Viernes de la XI semana del Tiempo ordinario
        Primera lectura 2 Corintios 11, 18. 21-30
        Salmo Responsorial Salmo 33, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7
        Evangelio Mateo 6, 19-23
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    • Collecting Ingredients for the Soup Kitchen
      June 21 - June 22
      Collecting Ingredients for the Soup Kitchen
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    • Come wish Fr. John Johnson well at his retirement reception at St. Ambrose!
      Sunday, June 22, 10:30 AM
      Come wish Fr. John Johnson well at his retirement reception at St. Ambrose! Read More
    • Come Join us for the Pastorate Information Sessions! (Spanish)
      Sunday, June 22, 12:30 PM
      Come Join us for the Pastorate Information Sessions! (Spanish) Read More
    • Primrose Faith Sharing Group
      Tuesday, June 24, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
      Primrose Faith Sharing Group
      The Faith Sharing Group at Primrose Senior Living is welcoming new participants, and we’d love to have you join us! Come check us out!
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The Anderson-Alexandria Pastorate


St. Ambrose - Anderson
2801 Lincoln Street 
Anderson, Indiana 46016
765-644-5956

St. Mary - Anderson
302 E. 11th Street 
Anderson, IN 46016
765-644-8467

St. Mary - Alexandria
820 W Madison St.
Alexandria, IN 46001
765-724-4459



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