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St. Michael the Archangel C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

• 448 State Line Rd. • Oak Grove, KY 42262

Office Hours: 9:00 am—12:00 pm website: stmichaeloakgrove.church

Email: st.michaeloakgrove@gmail.com

P h o n e / F a x : ( 2 7 0 ) 6 4 0 - 9 8 5 0

Pastor, Fr. Julian Ibemere julian.ibemere@pastoral.org Deacons, Jack Cheasty jackcheasty@gmail.com Tom Torson : ttorson@aol.com Wayne Boudreaux: boudreaux.wayne56@yahoo.com Supervisor for All Parish Volunteer Workers Help Needed Faith Formation Staff Trainer/Safe Environment Coordinator: Help Needed Certified Director of Rel. Ed. Faith Education, Parish Council Chairperson, Joe Schmitt (931) 237-8430 Vice-Chairperson, Peter Robbins (931) 551-6694 Secretary, Emma Hockaday (270) 874-7070 Members, Bernadette Crisostomo (931) 206-8929 Peter Robbins Roger Richey (270) 887-5716 Jason Kumiyama (931) 206-0551 Dee DeJesus (931) 905-0233 Mary Johnson (419) 215-9486 Fundraising Committee, Committees Finance, Deacon Tom Torson (931) 551-3020 Youth, Emma Hockaday (270) 874-7070 Education, Liturgy/Worship & Adoration, Janet Doyle (931) 551-9788 Building, Joe Schmitt (931) 237-8430 Maintenance, Volunteers Needed Social Concerns, Cathy Acuna (931) 552-0252 Spiritual Life, Laura Tilley (931) 237-0394 Emergency Preparedness, Adult & Youth Faith Formation Sundays 10-11am Sep-May R. C. I. A. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Wednesdays 7pm Sep-May Mass Schedule : Weekend Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 & 11:30 am Weekday Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 am Wed. 6:00 pm

SINCERE WELCOME TO ALL FRIENDS VISITING US TODAY

Opportunities for Life Hotline Call (800) 822-5824 for help for those experiencing an untimely pregnancy.

Nationwide Mass Times Automated Church Lookup:

1(858) 207-6277 or log on to www.masstimes.org

Celebration of the Sacraments

Baptism- takes place every 3rd Sunday, during or outside of Mass. Contact Fr. Julian or

Deacons Jack, Tom, or Wayne to set a meeting to prepare for the Sacrament and set a date.

Baptism for older youth and adults occurs at the Easter Vigil.

Confession- Saturdays, 4:30 pm, before or after any Mass or by appointment with Fr. Julian.

Communal services during Advent and Lent.

First Reconciliation- is celebrated during Advent.

First Eucharist- is celebrated during May each year with children in the second grade or old-

er.

Confirmation- for youth is conferred by the Bishop. Adults receive the Sacrament at the

Easter Vigil or before Marriage by Fr. Julian.

Holy Orders- Contact Fr. Julian or Deacons Jack or Tom if you are interested in the voca-

tions of Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious.

Marriage- Contact Fr. Julian or Deacons Jack or Tom for any Marriage and Annulment

need.

Anointing of the Sick- Anyone who is seriously ill or going to surgery should request anoint-

ing by contacting Fr. Julian.

30th Sunday of the YRB October 28, 2018

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PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

St. Michael the Archangel

defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God

rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast

into hell Satan and all the evil

spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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Bulletin Bites

Mark: 10:46-52

Jericho is a small town approximately twenty miles southeast of Jerusalem on the west side of the Jordan River just above where it enters the

Dead Sea. It is an oasis in a barren land where travelers stop for respite from the sun in the shade of the many trees, drink water from the

springs, and eat food from the fertile land that surrounds it. As Jesus and his disciples passed through Jericho Bartimaeus, a blind man, heard a

crowd gathering and that Jesus was coming his way. He called out to Jesus and tells him “Master, I want to see.” Jesus recognizes the great

faith of Bartimaeus, who regains his sight and follows Jesus. Bartimaeus suffered from physical blindness, but spiritually, he had great vision.

He saw the greatness of Jesus that many with good eyesight did not see. Do we see the greatness of Jesus with our eyes and with our heart?

When we feel we have lost sight of Jesus, do we have the faith to ask “Master, I want to see”?

** Please take note, parking on the grass in NOT ALLOWED ** Parents please take note, Children are NOT ALLOWED in the hall during mass or to be in the classrooms after CCD Classes.

National Vocation Awareness

November 2-10

We encourage all Catholics to:

• Take time to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life

• Reflect on our own vocation and strengthen our personal relationship with Christ.

• Participate in the Called by Name process

• Invite and encourage young people to consider a vocation to priesthood or religious life and to consider partici-pating in our discernment opportuni-ties.

• Educate our young people about the importance of silent prayer and taking the time to truly listen to God’s voice in our hearts

• Every Catholic parish and school in invited to incorporate “Vocation Les-sons” into their curriculum.

Priest Appreciation

Sunday.

It is a time to celebrate and affirm

the men who commit their lives to

be with the Lord and the church in

the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It

is an opportunity for Catholic

Parishioners to thank, affirm, and

share their love and support for

our priests. Please pray for all

priests especially Father Julian.

Thank you!

Called By Name

During National Vocation Awareness Week we are

asking you to recommend young men whom you believe

might have a vocation to priesthood. Any man you

recommend will receive information from the Vocations

Office and will be invited to participate in discernment

opportunities such as retreats and vocation camp.

Recommendations may be made by calling the

vocations office, 270-683-1545 or online at our voca-

tions website: http://www.owensborovocations.com/

called-by-name/

Anyone interested in doing a trunk or

treat on Wednesday, 10-31-2018

to provide kids with a safe

environment please call or text

Emma Hockaday at 270-874-7070. If

there are not enough participants this

event will be cancelled.

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WEBSITE

St. Michael’s new WEBsite is now

available at

www.stmichaeloakgrove.church

Please check it out for more information.

St. Michael the Archangel

For Mass Intentions/ Sanctuary Candle please put your $5

donation with the intention († if deceased). Please give your

name, phone and the date wanted in the collection

basket. If the exact time and date you requested is not

available, the closest available Mass time and date will be

assigned. Envelopes for Mass Intentions

are in the foyer on the table.

Blessed Mother Bookstore Open: Sunday 9:30 - 11:30 am

Come by and check us out.

Please Pray for our Sick:

Al Acuna

Jesse Anderson Amy Bell Brian Borelle Judy Brown

Jo Bryant Merced Carrio Amanda Fiskell

Activities/Meetings this Week:

Sunday, 10/28 MASS 8:30am

Mass Intention: Mary Kozar †

CCD Class 10:00am

MASS 11:30am

Mass Intention: Kpelafiya Anniversary

Monday, 10/29:

MASS 9:00am

Mass Intention: Fr. Jose Gallego

Tuesday, 10/30:

NO MASS

St. M. Prayer Group 8:30am

(all are welcome)

Wednesday, 10/31:

MASS 6:00pm

Mass Intention: Marcello Resuello

RCIA 7:00pm

Choir Practice 7:00pm

Thursday, 11/01:

MASS 9:00am

Mass Intention: Mariano & Nestor Pa-

radela, & Anthony Gonzales

Friday, 11/02:

MASS 9:00am

Mass Intention: Virginia & Orin Koch

St. M Prayer Group 9:00am

(All are welcome!)

Saturday, 11/03:

Confessions 4:30pm

MASS 5:00pm

Mass Intention: James Torson

Sunday, 11/04:

MASS 8:30am

Mass Intention: Sister Barbara Hawkem

CCD Class 10:00am

MASS 11:30am

Mass Intention: All Souls in Purgatory

Reading for this week 10/29 - 11/04

Monday: EPH 4:32-5:8

PS 1:1-4,6

LK 13:10-17

Tuesday: EPH 5:21-33,122

PS 128:1-5

LK 13:18-21

Wednesday: EPH 6:1-9

PS 145:10-14

LK 13:22-30

Thursday: RV 7:2-4,9-174

PS 24:1-4ab,5-6

1JN 3:1-3

MT 5:1-12a

Friday: WIS 3:1-9

PS 23:1-6

ROM 5:5-11

JN 6:37-40

Saturday: PHIL 1:18b-26

PS 23:2 -3,5CDEF

LK 14:1 ,7 -11

Sunday: DT 6:2-6

PS 18:2-4,47,51

HEB 7:23-28

MK 12:28b-34

30th Sunday of the YRB

1st Reading (JER 31:7-9) The prophet foretells the return of God’s people from exile in Babylon. Even the most helpless will share in the joy of this great event.

2nd Reading (HEB 5:1-6) This reading sets out the things that are required of a priest and shows how Christ met these perfectly.

In the Gospel (MK 10: 46-52) Jesus hears the cry of a blind man Bartimaeus and gives him back his sight.

Theme: What do you want me to do for you? (MK10:36)

The 1st time Jesus asks this question was in response to James’ and John’s request to sit at his right and left. It was a request born in misunderstanding. Today, Jesus asks the same question of a blind man. The blindman said, “Rabbani; Master, let me see again” (MK 10:51).

Dear friends in the Lord, gathering in the house of God and standing before Him and our Lord Jesus. Imagine Jesus is standing before you and asking you, “What do you want me to do for you?”. What would you answer? What changes would this granted wish make in your life? Would this favor make you a better disciple of Jesus?

In today’s Gospel, Bartimaeus stands before Jesus. Jesus asks, “what do you want me to do for you?” As a beggar, Bartimaeus might ask for wealth. But Bartimaeus is also blind. He wants sight more than wealth. However, more important than that Bartimaeus wanted it. By looking at the steps of faith Bartimaeus took in the story, we can see a model for our lives when we are in need.

Bartimaeus came to Jesus despite obstacles. He was a blind beggar on the side of the road. Jesus was in the midst of the crowd. Desperately Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus even though he was told to be silent. What keeps us from approaching Jesus? Maybe we fear what He will ask of us. We may worry about the pressures of society, the chance of being ridiculed, economic risks. Perhaps we are too busy, uninter-ested.

When was the last time we cried out to Jesus, spoke of him in conversation, prayed in public, made our faith public? Bartimaeus approached Jesus in faith not fear. As an obvious sign of his faith, he threw aside his cloak in the midst of the crowd. He desperately needed his cloak as a blanket at night and clothing or protection from the sun during the day. If Bartimaeus remained blind, he could not have found it again. He trusted that Jesus would heal him. Abandoning the cloak was a sign of his faith.

Dear friends, how do we demonstrate our faith in Jesus? What risks are we willing to take in faith? It would be nothing to jump up when we can see obstacles, since we know our legs will sustain us. Perhaps we are asked to risk by obeying when it offends our pride. Perhaps we are asked to turn down a questionable business deal rather than compromise principles. Perhaps we risk a good grade because we refuse to join in cheating.

When we ask for healing, what must we let go of to show our faith? We say we trust, but we continue to worry. Perhaps a physical healing would force us to be less dependent and more alone. Barti-maeus knew what he wanted and why he wanted it. He wanted to see so he could follow Jesus up the road - which is another way of saying that he became a disciple. Bartimaeus lacked physical sight, but he had tremendous insight.

Like Bartimaeus we are all blind in some way or another. We need healing of our blindness: blindness to prejudice, to injustice, to gossip, to greed, to rash judgment. We may be blind to our own gifts, our vocations, our talents, our inheritance as a child of God. We may even be blind to the intense love God has for us. We all need to see.

If our request is answered, will it help us to be a better disciple? What would we do if we re-gained health, or wealth or freedom from a problem? How would a spouse or children of new job lead us closer to God? Our question to ourselves needs to be: What is my goal? What has to happen so that the goal is possible? When we know the answers to these questions, we can answer Jesus when he asks, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Remember Bartimaeus answered, “That I may see”. Immediately, he was healed. He gets what he asks for. He receives his sight and even gets more. He became a changed person. His name changed from Bartimaeus to Bar-Elohim; from son of Timaeus to the son of the Lord. And those who are begotten by God are not blind. May the Lord help us to see. Amen.

Have a Blessed Sunday!

Father Julian Ibemere, Pastor

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

Gifts for God

Regular Collection: $ 2189.43

Mass Intentions $

Votive Candle $ 39.00

Sanctuary Candle $

Bldg. & Grounds Maint $

World Mission Sunday $ 539.99

Knights of Columbus $

Bingo Concessions $

Belk $

Flowers $

Total $ 2768.42

October 20-21, 2018

Total Attendance - 449

Need a place to hold an event or a family gathering with friends, then

why not rent the Parish Hall by contacting Dave Tilley at 931-237-5013

Second Offertory Collection

November 4 - Our Building and Maintenance Fund

November 11 - Our Christmas Flowers

November 18 - Diocese for Campaign for Human Development

**Clothing Ministry**

We are now accepting WINTER clothing. Clothing may be left

in the Fellowship Hall Atrium. Thank you for your continued

support of this ministry. This is another program through

Martha’s Ministry.

Every First Friday of the Month is

Anointing of the Sick and Adoration

4th Saturday of the Month Activities

5 Cent Bingo

10:00am-Noon

Martha’s Ministry (after Bingo)

12:30pm until 2:30pm

Bulletin Board

Have you stopped and checked

out all that is going on here at

St. Michael the Archangel! It is

updated weekly by

Lori Snodgrass. If you need

anything added she can be

reached at 931-919-2794.

**If you like to add a loved one to the sick list for prayers, you can either write

their name and submit it in the collection basket, or you can call the office.

Let the hearts that seek the

Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord

and his strength,; constantly

seek his face.

Psalm 105(104):3-4

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Family Bob Whelan

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Linda Wyatt

Cheryl Hines

Isabel Gonzalez

Ron & Janice Gill

Linda Hampton

Alex B. Lucas Jr.

Ken & Carol Lytle

Mac McElroy

George O’Conner

Jeannie O’Conner

Lydia Perez

Andrew Reyes

Paul Scheller

Rudy Sheriff