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The Altar Society at St. Malachy is a service and social ministry open to all women of the parish. As a Catholic women’s organization, we are also members of the National Council of Catholic Women. We strive to support the spiritual welfare of its members as well as provide for the material needs of the altar, sanctuary and sacristy. We also act as hosts for dinners after funerals and at parish receptions. Our meetings are typically held on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Church. 

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Fundraising event:

Christmas Bazaar - Saturday, November 7, 2020 9AM-3PM. Annual arts and crafts bazaar with over 50 Vendor Booths selling items such as jewelry, home decorations, cards, candles, clothing, lotions, candies and more. Delicious homemade food and desserts will also be available all day.

 Ongoing volunteer opportunities:

Quilting

The Altar Society creates a beautiful quilt each year to be auctioned off at the annual Christmas Bazaar. This year, women interested in assisting can contact Mark K. Garrison at 317-852-5910. The group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Experience not necessary!

This groups starts in January and goes until Easter (and beyond if interested!). For more information, please visit https://exodus90.com/

Join fellow parishioners 35 years and older on Sunday nights at the St. Malachy School gym for pickup basketball games. Check the bulletin or calendar for details.

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Men’s Spirituality Group meets on the second Saturday of each month from 7:00-8:15 am in the St. Francis Room at the Church to read and reflect on the Sunday readings and to share their faith.  In addition, the group participates in the 8:15 am Mass.

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The Knights of Columbus at St. Malachy is a group of over 200 Catholic gentlemen actively involved in the parish and community through service which is rooted in our love for Jesus Christ. Our local council is connected to a world-wide fraternal service organization of 1.8 million Catholic gentlemen across the globe. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to ALL practicing Catholic men of 18 years or older.
www.kofcMalachy.org

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 WHAT IS OCIA?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program is, technically speaking, the process by which individuals who are unbaptized learn about, and are become a part of, the Catholic Church. That said, it also serves as a no-pressure opportunity to learn what we believe. The program is attended by folks who are just curious about Catholicism, by people who grew up Catholic but have since journeyed elsewhere and want to come home, or even by active Catholics who want a better understanding of their faith. Basically, it's Catholicism 101 and everyone is welcome! 

WHEN & WHERE IS RCIA?

Sundays  |  8:30 - 10 AM  |   August - May ('24-'25 already in session)
We meet in the Holy Family Room - the room on the left-hand side just as you walk into the narthex (lobby) of the church building from outside.

 WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

OCIA meetings are broken down into three important parts: Prayer, Catechesis (the teaching of the Catholic faith), and Community.

We kick things off with the good ol' Sunday classics: coffee, donuts, and fellowship. After everyone has gotten settled, the speaker of the day leads us in prayer before spending some time (30-45 minutes) presenting the topic of the day. Speakers are usually St. Malachy parishioners (church members) and the topics cover the basics of what Catholics believe, how we worship, and how to live a Catholic life. Speakers do their best to leave opportunities for Q&A. 

After we've learned together, we take some time to learn from each other. Small group discussion is facilitated by the OCIA Team. This gives participants a chance to ask further questions, share their reflections on the subject of the day, and get to know each other a little better. 

We end each session with the most important part: prayer. The Catholic Church offers us a rich, ancient treasury of ways to pray - with Scripture, with music, in silence, in the context of the Holy Mass, alone, with other people... the list goes on. Each week we have a chance to encounter our Lord through a different form of prayer, familiarizing ourselves with the many options and, more importantly, with the God who loves us infinitely. 

HOW DO I JOIN OR GET MORE INFO?

That's easy! We'd love to connect. Submit this inquiry form and we'll get back to you!