SS. Francis & Clare

St. Michael Church offers Mass times throughout the week, including on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Confession times are also available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Contact the parish office for more information.

To commemorate All Souls' Day, the Book of the Dead will be available for parishioners to write the names of deceased loved ones. There will be a special Mass at Park Cemetery on November 2. All are welcome to participate and honor the memory of the departed.

Children of the parish are invited to the annual Trunk or Treat event on October 31 after the All Saints’ Day Anticipation Mass. Participants can wear costumes, and parishioners are encouraged to bring candy to distribute to the children. Let's make this event a fun and memorable one for the kids!

The school will host a Veterans Day Program on November 11, and there will be a Tiki Night for young adults on October 30. The event invites submissions of photos of family members who have served in the military. Join in this meaningful celebration and honor those who have served our country.

Volunteers are needed for a campus clean-up event on October 24. Additionally, there will be a Crop Day on November 7 for crafting enthusiasts. Join these events to contribute to the community and enjoy a day of service and creativity.

1. Outreach Ministries: Keep Indiana Beautiful (KIB) Tree planting in the neighborhood. 2. St. Vincent de Paul Society provides utility, furniture, and food assistance. 3. Special collection every 5th Sunday. 4. Changing Lives Forever session to break the cycle of poverty, next session TBA.

Join us for Sunday Service at 11:00 am, Weekday Mass on Thursdays at 11:00 am. Haitian Mass on Sundays at 1:30 pm. Baptism by appointment. Visit

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1. Guerin Catholic President to address Catholic Business Exchange on October 16th. 2. Legacy Gala 2027 on February 5th, 2027, at JW Marriott Indianapolis. Join for an inspiring evening supporting three vital ministries. Save the date!

1. All Souls Day envelope due by October 25th. 2. Daylight Savings Time ends on October 31st. Turn your clocks back one hour. 3. St. Rita Public Rosary on October 12th at 11:30 am. 4. Bible Study at Holy Angels every Sunday from 4:30 pm.

Sun: 7:00am & 8:30am Mass, 10am Parish Picnic. Tue: 6:00pm Bible Study. Fri: 8:30am Mass & Adoration. Sat: 8:00am Mass & Confession.

Oct 24: Trunk or Treat event after 5:30pm Mass. Nov 14: Trivia Night at St. Clare Hall.

A retreat will be held on Nov 6-8 at Fatima Retreat House. Contact Lisa Koons at (317) 545-7681 for details.

Donate new baby items at the Narthex on Oct 24-25 to support new moms in need.

An estate planning session will be held on Nov 10, 2026, at 6pm at Northside Events & Social Club. RSVP by Oct 15.

For those planning weddings, kindly inform the Rectory at least six months ahead. Sacramental preparations for Infant Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, and Confirmation are ongoing, please notify the Rectory.

Experience vibrant celebrations of African American culture with Sunday Mass at 9:00 a.m. Additional Masses on weekdays. Eucharistic Adoration on the 1st Friday of the month. Check the bulletin for upcoming Holy Days. Parish Calendar Raffle winners announced.

Engage in the Virtual Bible Study every Wednesday via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. This week's session focuses on studying Ezekiel. All are invited to participate, access the study link provided.

Exciting events this week include Haitian Integration Class, Fr. Charles Bible Study, Virtual Bible Study, ICC Meeting, Weekly Mass, Haitian Integration Class, and Choir Rehearsal. Join in the enriching activities.

October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Join in reciting the rosary each Sunday. Receive African American Expressions Christmas Card and Gift Catalogs for early Christmas planning. Deadline for parish calendar dates submission.

This Sunday, we celebrate the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join us for Mass and reflection on the readings of the day.