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VOL. 4 MARCH 3-4, 2012ISSUEWelcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday:11:30aSaturday: 5:00pmSunday: 8:30am and 10:00am

PENANCE/RECONCILIATIONSaturday: 4:00pm-4:45pmSunday: 7:45am-8:15am and 9:30am-9:(also by appointment)

Second Sunday of LentScripture

I will bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the stars of

the sky (Genesis 22:27)

...you have loosed my bonds. Psalm 116:16

He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not

also give us everything else along with him? (Romans 8:32)

he was transfigured before them, his clothes became dazzling white, (Mark 9:2b)

looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. (Mark

9:8)

Reflection

Is there any part of God withheld from those who love God?

How have you experienced Gods loving presence? Can it be described?

Is it possible to stay at the mountaintop experience of Jesus indefinitely?

Is it possible to hold Jesus loving presence with you always?

What are you called to do with Gods presence?

The Word was made flesh. (John 1:14) These words give expression to that heavenlymystery and that admirable sacrament, that magnificent work of infinite kindness whichconsists in the fact that the eternal God has humbly bent down and lifted the dust of ournature into unity with His own person. (St. Bonaventure)1

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Short, William J.,Poverty and Joy, The Franciscan Tradition, Orbis: New York 1999,p. 44.

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ParishVision.org.

Pastor:Fr. Joseph Lea(267) 243-5861

Co-Pastor: Fr. Samuel Aniekwe(706) 791-4307

NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter(706) 791-4308

Deacons:- Rev. Mr. George Foster- Rev. Mr. Michael Marchek- Rev. Mr. David Kriegel

PLC: Lola Rivera (706) [email protected]

RE Coordinator: Sherry Wodicka(706)726-0651

[email protected]: Kelley Culver (706) 855-9893

[email protected] Director: Sonia Rivera

(706) [email protected]

MCCW: Kim Besel, (706) [email protected]

Knights of Columbus:Allen [email protected]

Youth Ministry:[email protected]

EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781Altar Servers:Alex [email protected]

(706) 855-9275Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946

[email protected]/Greeters: Ron Shannon

(706) [email protected] Ministry: Fran Simpson

[email protected] Sunday: Gilda [email protected]: Judy Culver

[email protected]: Lola Rivera

[email protected]

In this issue PARISH HAPPENINGS

NEWS

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES &

MORE

SAINT MICHAELS MISSION STATEMENT

Saint Michaels Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Arme

Forces under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Archdioceses for the Military Service

served by the pastoral leadership of our priest(s), deacon(s), and religious. The community is ded

cated to exemplifying Christian community by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Chri

through worship, service, and witness to the people of Fort Gordon and surrounding communities

Bless me, Father, for I have sinnedIf you haven't gone to confession in a while, Lent is the perfect time to reconcile your-self with God and the Church. Our parish has a communal penance service on March28th, 2012 at 7pm with prayers and Scripture readings, followed by the opportunity forindividual confession (a necessity for absolution of mortal sins). You can also make a

private appointment with a priest. For dates and times check the cover page of thisbulletin. Preparation for confession should include an examination of conscience, whichmeans you think back on sins you have committed since your last confession. Whathappens during confession depends on the priest and the person. Most people still startwith the formula: "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (state the number ofmonths or years) since my last confession." If you can't remember the words or youdon't recall how long it's been, don't worry. Just tell the priest it's been a long time, andhe will guide you through the process. What you will experience is the healing gift ofGod's love, the chance to start over with a clean conscience, and an overwhelming senseof gratitude.Retrieved from http://www.osv.com/

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PARISHHA

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Choir Practice is on Thursdays inBuilding 13, located in the ReligiousEducation Complex. Children andAdults: 7:00 pm. Singers and musi-cians are welcomed! Contact SoniaRivera at (706) 627-0637

Access Parish updates, Council meetings minutes, current newslet-ters, and morehttp://stmichaelparishfg.blogspot.com/

Collecting SurveysSt. Michaels is conducting a sur-vey at this moment to rediscoverthis parish as a community of faith,grace, and service. Your input willhelp us improve our mission.Please visit our website to completeyour survey. Your input is veryimportant to us. Please contact thePLC if you need a copy of thissurvey, if you have not taken it yet,or to return your survey. Thanksfor your continued support!

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FACILITATOR: FATHER JOSEPH LEA

LUNCH IS PROVIDED!!!

Sign up today [email protected]

Would you like to Volunteer?

We are recruiting new volunteers for the different ministries that we have inour parish. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you are interested in serv-

ing our community. There are many open opportunities for all. Volunteertoday! [email protected]

Adult Altar Servers Wanted

We are looking for adults altar servers to assist at Mass, specially at Satur-day 5pm and Sunday 8:30am masses. Please, contact Alex Besel if you areinterested in becoming an altar server. This is a great opportunity to serveour Lord. [email protected]

Evangelization Coordinator

We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the Evangelization ministry.Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in coordinating this minis-try, or if you need more information at [email protected]

Please join us to celebrate

St. Patricks Day

on March 17, 2012

6:30pmReligious Support Office

The Parish will provide meats, drinks and des-sert. We ask you to bring side dishes. Sign up

today at the activity room

Dont forget to wear green!!!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

"So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord". your Sacrament of Marriage witness the Sign of God's love?Worldwide Marriage Encounter give you tools to increase Sacramental Sign. The next weekend is April 20-22 in NorcGA. Early registration is highly recommended. For more imation or to register online, visit our website at: h

wwme.org or call Mark & Natalie Voykovic 770-423-3393 .

Are you up to the challenge?

Your Military Branch - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Coast Guard - now has access, with no cost, to CatholiQuiz.com/milarch - an interactive website with games anquizzes that build religious understanding, curiosity anconfidence in learning the faith. This website gives eveCatholic in the Military Archdiocese free 24/7 access over 7,500 Church approved Q+A created for everyo(from the youngest readers to adults) and presented in eato play games and quizzes.

TRY IT TODAY and SHARE IT WITH ALL I

YOUR COMMUNITY!1. Go to www.milarch.org/LentenChallenge2. Click on the link to CatholicQuiz.com/milarch3. Click Login and select your Military Branch

4. Choose a game and start to play5. No cost to you, your family or your installationPlease direct specific questions about the CatholiQuiz.com/milarch site to [email protected].

Giving alms has always been an important part of Lent. For manypeople, it means giving money to Catholic charities or some othergood cause.

But the concept of almsgiving goes much deeper. It is our re-sponse to the teachings of Jesus that encourage us to reach out to

people in neednot just with our money but with our time andour talents. Today we might call it 'stewardship.'

Lent gives us the opportunity to cultivate a spirit of generosity. Itgives us a chance to share what we have and who we are with other

people. It puts us in communion with others and helps us under-stand that we are all members of the Body of Christ.

Think carefully about how you will share your time, your talentsand your treasure during Lent. Keep in mind the words of the Lord

Jesus who himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to re-ceive" (Acts 20:35).
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Volunteers Name TagsAll volunteers are asked to pick up their name tags in theSacristy behind the door before each mass to wear duringMass. Please return name tags after Mass.

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)

Faith Study

The MCCW faith study will meet every Monday in March--March 5, 1and 26--at 9:30 am in Building 13 of the religious education complex. Please contacRaby at [email protected] if you need childcare.

MINISTRIES NEWS Pag

Altar Servers Training!!!There will be Altar Server Training session on April 7th,2012 from Noon - 1300 at Good Shepherd Chapel. All cur-rent and new servers must attend. For more informationplease contact Alex Besel at (706) 855-9275,

[email protected]

YOUTH MASSMarch 25th, 2012

at 10 AM Mass.

Youth are encouraged to do the readings, serve as Ushers,sing in the choir, and present the gifts during Mass. Pleasecontact the Ministry Coordinator if you are interested inparticipating. We have choir practice on Thursdays at

7:00pm. Contact us if you have any questions at

[email protected].

Families WantedOur Parish is looking for families who would like to bringup the gifts at each mass. Please contact the Ushers Coordi-nator. [email protected]

Knights of Columbus

Monthly Meeting

Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday March 13, 2012 in Bldg.13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Al Lif you have any question at [email protected].

Food Drive for Those in Need

Help us collect TONS of food by donating food this month for those individuals and faless fortunate in the Augusta area! The Knights of Columbus are collecting non-perifood items this month to donate to the Catholic Social Services. Please, place your donin the collection box located in the social room. Contact the Grand Knight Allen Larson have any question. Thank you for your support and charity!

Adoration on Holy ThursdayThere will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follow-ng the Mass of the Lords Supper on Holy Thursday, April

5th until midnight. All are invited to spend some time withthe Lord, but since the Blessed Sacrament can never be leftalone, we are asking for at least one person to sign up foreach hour. The sign-up sheet can be found on the MCCWtable in the back hallway. Father Joseph will close withBenediction before midnight.ght.

Reconciliation and First Communion 2012The children who are candidates to receive First Communion this year will have theirance Retreat on March 24 from 9-5pm. First Reconciliation will be at 3pm. First Comion will be celebrated on April 29 at the 10 am Mass.

TO ST. MICHAELS HIGH SCHOOLERS:If fear is not a factor for you, then, join us on

24 March 2012 at

the Religious Support Office (RSO)

at 6:30pm

for a fun filled evening of fun games, dancing,and food.

RSVP with Laura Pizzi at (706) 651-0688 or

[email protected]

Confirmation 2012St. Michaels Confirmation will be celebrated on April 21 at 4pm. Please, join ArchbTimothy Broglio, the Confirmandis, their sponsors and their families in this special day

This years Confirmation Retreat will take place at the Leitner Lake on March 10, Please contact the RE Coordinator Sherry Wodicka for more information on this [email protected]

Prayers for ConfirmandiPlease take a moment to visit the Youth Bulletin Board in the passageway and meet ourfirmandi. They ask for your prayers as they journey towards Confirmation this April.
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Pastoral Council

Adoration on Wednesdayoin us for adoration this coming Wednesday at 18:30pm. We meet every week

spend and dedicate an hour in Eucharistic Adoration. This is a great way tocrease your faith and help you with your prayer life.

Confessionsrivate confessions at St. Michaels are available for you before Mass on Satur-

ays 4pm and Sundays at 8am in the confessional box located in the Blessedacrament Chapel, but also face-to-face and by appointment at your conven-nce. Confessions are available in Spanish when Father Joseph celebratesass.

New to our Parish?lease take a minute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms

the counter located in the social room. You may give the form to the Parishife Coordinator, or to the chaplain assistant on duty. You can also downloade form from our website if this is more convenient for you, and send it [email protected]!

Parish Council Meetingt. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday

March 6th, 2012. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd ChapelGSC), social room at 5:30 pm.

Anointing of the SickIf you are in need of this sacrament, or if you are going to be hospital

please contact the Father Joseph (267) 243-5861

MatrimonyArrangements for marriage preparation should be made at least

months in advance of the proposed date. If there has been a prior marrthat has not been annulled by the Catholic Church, more time marequired. Participation in a marriage preparation workshop/programrequired. Initially, all requests of information should be directed toCatholic Pastor at (267) 243-5861.

BaptismIn order to receive Baptism, parent(s) must be registered and attenMass. Dates and times of Baptism can ONLY be set after registeringPre-Baptism class, and talking with a Priest. Baptism and preparationBaptism must be arranged 30 days in advance. Contact the PLC if need assistance.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA program is the process through which interested adultsolder children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic docand way of l i fe . Contact the Kelley Culver [email protected] if you need assistance.Pastoral Counseling

Anyone wishing to see the Catholic Pastor for religious counseling is-ues may contact him at Initially, all requests of information should be di-cted to the Catholic Pastor at (267) 243-5861.

PLCs Office HoursThe Parish Life Coordinator is available to assist you the following days:

Mon thru Thur : 8am to 2pm.

After hours assistance only by appointment at (706) 791-2945.

Pastoral Visitationshere is simply no place more appropriate than the home for pastors to interactith their parishioners in a personal manner. And this holds true whether suchteraction is for the purpose of leading a person to Christ, reclaiming a lost

oul, or offering support and guidance. For this reason, our Pastor, Father Josephould like to start Pastoral Visitations to give parishioners the opportunity ofeeting and knowing him. He would like to visit parishioners homes twice aeek, so if you are interested in receiving the special visit of our Pastor, please

ontact the PLC Lola Rivera to schedule a Pastoral visitation @ (706) 791-2945,r [email protected]. Father Joseph is looking forward to visitour home, talk and prayer with you and your family in earnestness and humil-y.

Wedding Anniversary & Marriage Vow Renewalend us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month,[email protected]. We also encourage you to let us know if you would likerenew your marriage vows at Mass, at least two weeks in advance. Requests

an be submitted at: [email protected]

Writing Checks: When writing checks for our weekend collections, make sure you write the check to CTOF (Chapel Tithes and OfFund) Also remember , if you write a check $250 or above, you ma

for a receipt from the chaplain assistant.

(COL) JEFF LEPAK, [email protected]

HERMAN GONZALEZ, [email protected]

LOREN SIMPSON, [email protected] RABY, FINANCIAL [email protected]

Repentance is the doorway to the spiritual life, the only way to beginalso the path itself, the only way to continue. Anything else is foolishn

and self-delusion. Only repentance is both brute-honest enough, and jenough, to bring us all the way home. --Frederica Mathewes-Green

Change of Address or Moving?Please advise the Parish Life Coordinator when you have any chanaddress or telephone number, or if you are moving away.

Mass IntentionsIf you would like to offer a Mass for the repose of the soul of a love oany other intention, you are encouraged to use one of our Mass cardsthe bulletin board located in the hallway next to the Sacristy. You casend it to the PLC via email [email protected].
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~~~ST MICHAELS FOR LIFE

Rachels Vineyard MinistryEvery New Year brings with it the promise of hopeand change. So if you have feelings of grief, anxiety,guilt, depression, emotional or spiritual problemsdue to a past abortion know that you are not alone.The Rachels Vineyard Ministry is here to help withprofessional counseling, Post Abortion Healing Re-treats and emotional support. The next retreat isscheduled for March 9-11, 2012 near Augusta, Ga.For additional information, please contact Stephanie

May 912-201-4059 [email protected]. Completeconfidentiality will be honored at all times. Why notmake 2012 your year? There is help, hope, and heal-ng waiting for you.

Pro-Life RosaryJoin us to pray the Pro-life Rosary on March 7th at6:00pm, right before adoration. Join us!

Pro-Life Mass & RosaryFor your information, there is a Mass the first Satur-day of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15am followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at PreferredHealth Center right after (approximately 10:15am).

This activity is not organized by our parish, but youare invited to participate to support the Right to Life.

Abortion AlternativesBirthright of Augusta (706) 733-LOVE

Birthright national (1-800) 550-4900Augusta Care Pregnancy Center (706) 724-3733

Breaking News!!

Operation Rice Bowl is Here!

By Parish Life Coordinator

Ministries SponsoringStations of the Cross

The following Ministries will sponsor our Stations ofthe Cross during Lent.

February 24 (LEMS)

March 2 (Knights of Columbus)

March 9 (MCCW)

March 16 (Ushers)

March 23 (RE)

March 30 (Youth)Parishioners are welcome to bring their soups any

Friday during Stations of the Cross.

Vegetable Cheese Strudel

By Campbells Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Puff Pastry Sheets (1sheet), thawed1 egg1 tablespoon water2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 small green or red peppers, cut into 2-inch-longstrips (about 2 cups)3 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 1 cup)1 cup cubed eggplant1 small onion, sliced (about 1/4 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slicesInstructions

Heat the oven to 400F. Beat the egg and water ina small bowl. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet overmedium-high heat. Add the peppers, mushrooms,eggplant, onion, garlic powder and basil and cookuntil the vegetables are tender and the liquid isevaporated. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightlyfloured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 16x12-nch rectangle. With the short side facing you,

spoon the vegetable mixture onto the bottom half ofthe pastry sheet to within 1 inch of the edge. Topwith the cheese. Starting at the short side, roll upike a jelly roll. Tuck the ends under to seal. Place

seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush with theegg mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastrys golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack for 10

minutes. Add the pasta to the skillet; season withsalt and black pepper. Add the parsley and toss.

Lenten Communal Penan

28 March at 7pm @ the Good ShChapel. We will have three priests to cereconciliation.

Stations of the CrossStations of the Cross will be every Friday during

Lent at 6:30pm followed by soup. Check our weeklybulletin for more information about upcoming activi-ties.

CRS Operation Rice Bowl isCatholic Relief Services Lenten program that began in 1975 inDiocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania as an ecumenical response to the drought in the Africanhel. For more than 35 years, CRS Operation Rice Bowl has offered Catholics in the United Sa way to connect with our brothers and sisters in need around the world through the traditLenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Nearly 13,000 faith communities acrosUnited States participate in the program each Lent to demonstrate solidarity with the poor arothe world.

St. Michaels has started the Operation Rice Bowl last Ash Wednesday. You can donatphone. Call 1-877-435-7277 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time. You may also donate onlihttp://orb.crs.org/. Your support will help families around the world through CRSs devement Projects. By praying with our families and faith communities; fasting in solidarity those who hunger; learning more about the challenges of poverty overseas; and giving sacrifcontributions to support those in need, we can make a difference in our world.

Holy Week Around the World!!

Are you originally from another country? Have youvisited foreign countries during Holy Week? Wewant to hear how other countries celebrate HolyWeek, their Catholic traditions and customs. Pleaseshare your memories and experience with us. Sendyour photos and stories to the Parish Life Coordina-tor at [email protected] by Sunday3pm. We are looking forward to know how the rest

of the world celebrates Holy Week!

LENTEN RECIPES ~~~~~~

Lenten Penance Servic

Not able to make it to our Parish Com

Service? The following is a list of Lente

ance Services in that Augusta area.

- Our Lady of the Valley, February 7pm

- St. Mary on the Hill, March 6, 7pm

- St Teresa of Avila, March 5, 6:30pm

- St. Josephs, March 19, 7pm

- Most Holy Trinity, March 21, 6:30pm

- Our Lady of Peace, March 26, 7pm

- St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken,

Wednesdays during Lent 6:00 p.m.-7pLenten Recipes

Lent is time of fasting. Many of us see Lent as timeto fast, but also time to share with our love ones the

prayers and psalms for this season. One more year,we ask our parishioners to share their Lenten reci-

pes with the parish. Please submit them [email protected]

Making Lenten MemoriLent offers opportunities to pass on yoto children. Here are some ideas for mLenten memories:

1 ) Pray together. Even if it's just an Other or Hail Mary, it unites the 2) Let each family member mention one

or problem that they would like to praya special way at dinnertime.

3) Take the kids grocery shopping fpoor. Let them help you bring the food parish pantry or the local food bank.4) Let children light a candle at chu

people throughout the world who are hungry.5) Sample Lenten food favorites, suchcross buns or pretzels. If you're really

turous, check the Internet for recipmake your own!6) Attend your parish Passion play

family members and friends.

Download the Lenten Family Guide atwww.osv.com/
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Mercy and CompassionCompassion and Mercy Allow us to Follow Christs Footsteps

ompassion, briefly stated, can be thought of as shared suffering and the desire to relieve it -- the feeling thatyouruffering is also my suffering, and that only by relieving both can we both be free of our burden. Mercy is compas-on shown to those who see themselves as your enemies. By way of a Christian example, Christ assuming andying for the sins of humankind was an intensely compassionate act. He felt and shared in our suffering, and gaves the opportunity to relieve ourselves of that terrible weight through self-sacrifice and the blessings of faith. Com-assion is closely related to the feeling ofempathy, which means "feeling with" or even "feeling into" another person. Empathy and compassion are mostly a mattew simple truths:ther people are real; they think and feel, just as we do ourselves. This may seem like common sense, but it's incredible how often we ignore the truth of thisent. Why are we able to turn a blind eye to the suffering of others? In part, because our lives are increasingly complicated and full, with every waking moment

ver to fulfilling our wants and desires. It takes a long time to train oneself to put the wants and desires of others above our own, but, as Jesus says in MatthewGive to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you" (NIV). In order to live more like Christ, we must raise ourselv

cknowledge the reality of others, and not shy from the discomfort of looking on the poor, the sick, or the people with whom we have disagreements or animosity.'s possible for us to understand what another person is thinking and feeling, with or without having been told. The face, in particular, is the most expressivf the body. Clinical psychologists have demonstrated that over 3000 distinct combinations of facial expressions carry emotional meaning, everything from smowns to flaring nostrils to a wrinkled brow or an arched eyebrow. Through the simple act of looking people in the face, we can better understand their thoughelings.

We are all children connected through the heart of God; when one of us suffers, the happiness of all of us decreases. 1 Corinthians 12:26 tells us: " If onsuffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it" (NIV). The bible teaches us that sadness, depressionfrustration in our lives are not always of our own making -- when there are others suffering in the world, we, too, suffer with them, albeit itle and mysterious ways which we may not properly comprehend. The plain truth of the matter is that we are happier and better satisfiedwe are around other happy, well-satisfied people. Try introducing small acts of kindness into your life -- buy a coworker a sandwich w

being asked, open the door for a stranger at the bank, or simple listen to someone who seems like they need to talk. Actively helping othera compassionate mindset is one of the best ways to make both of you happier and holier through the relief of your mutual suffering.The Golden Rule. The three basic truths of compassion outlined above have been boiled down to a practical, fundamental precept, popknown as "The Golden Rule": do to others what you would have them do to you. If we each take sensible action to improve the lives of around us, all of our lives will improve together. This is the practical magic of the compassion Jesus so selflessly championed -- how aworking to follow in his footsteps?Written by: Bob Robertson. Retrieved from http://www.sharefaith.com

oly Week brings the Philippines to a standstill every year, as Roman Catholic Filipinos (the majority in theountry) take advantage of the four-day weekend that begins on Holy Thursday.oly Week ProcessionsPaete, Holy Week celebrations start on Palm Sunday with the commemoration of Jesus' triumphant entry into

rusalem with the Payakpak. This is a procession that begins at Ermita Chapel where the priest blesses palmonds as they head to the beautiful church of Santiago de Apostolhile religious women drape their shawls on the path of the priestthey make their way to mass. In the five days leading to Good

riday, hordes of people pay their respects to a centuries oldooden image of the Santo Sepulkro or the dead body of Christ byssing his exposed hands and feet. On Holy Wednesday, this

mage is given a ritual bathing after which a pabasa (a singing ofhrist's life and passion) is held.

mages of Bathing Ritualn Holy Wednesday, 53 images depicting Christ's passion arearaded on the streets of Paete in a procession called Salubongfter Mass. Some of these images are able to move, and do so inree crucial parts of the processionwhen Jesus meets Mary,hen Veronica wipes the face of Jesus and when Veronica shows

Mary the miraculous imprint of Christ's face on the cloth. Onood Friday, the Siete Palabras (Seven Last Words of Christ) are recited until 3 P.M. after which the Santoepulkro is fetched by male devotees from the recamadero (the keeper of the image) for "burying" in church.

Live CrucifixionsFor a colorful display of penitence on Good Friday, head to the town San Pedro Cutudwhere men have themselves actually nailed to a cross after reenacting the Via Crucis, aKapampangan rendition of the passion play. Dozens of hooded flagellants walk aroundwhom either are beating their bloody backs with bamboo floggers, crawling on dirt

roads or bearing crosses.Moriones

From Holy Monday to Easter Sunday, don't be surprised to find costumed men andwomen in Roman centurion masks parading the streets. These masked and costumed

penitents are the Moriones and they're re-enacting the story of Longinus, a half-blindcenturion who converted to Christianity when his eyesight was fully restored afterChrist's blood spurted into his blind eye upon piercing his side. When the other centuri-ons hear of his conversion, he is hunted down and beheaded.

Manila: Visita IglesiaFilipinos favorite Holy Week ritual is the Visita Iglesia, where they visit sevenchurches in a single evening. Why seven? The roots of this tradition come from an earlyChristian practice of visiting the seven great basilicas of Rome. Manila has a long list of

d churches dating back to the Spanish regime, now considered as priceless cultural heritage sites.oly Week is a significant religious festival in the Philippines. Retrieved from http://www.about.com

Act of ValorBy John MulderigCatholic News Service

NEW YORK (CNS) -- As explained in anusual prelude featuring its co-directors M"Mouse" McCoy and Scott Waugh, the ea

but graphically violent action film "AValor" (Relativity) employs real-life, nece

ily anonymous members of the Navy's SEAL unit to tell a fictional story dramatitheir off-screen work. The aesthetic results

perhaps, predictable.When enacting the kind of combat oper

at which they excel, the SEALs -- their monis an acronym for Sea, Air and Land teamare as convincing as one might expect. their imaginary exploits are ably packageMcCoy and Waugh.

But these suspenseful sequences are ispersed with a narrative maladroitly rammhome macho values as well as by the kin

banter that may build barracks camaraderidoes little to entertain moviegoers. As for

bloodletting toward which such scenes aloften lead up, it's portrayed unsparingly, ling appropriate viewership to a minoritadults.

The plot is serviceable enough: We foalong as the SEALs' rescue of a kidnapped operative (Roselyn Sanchez) reveals a terr

plot to smuggle advanced explosives acrosMexican border. But the violence bar is furaised as the agent's captivity sees her subjeto a prolonged beating and the torturous acation of a power drill to extract informa

The film contains pervasive, often gorylence, including torture, a couple of use

profanity, and about a dozen instances ea

rough and crude language. The Catholic NService classification is L -- limited adult aence, films whose problematic content madults would find troubling. The Motion PiAssociation of America rating is R -- restriUnder 17 requires accompanying parenadult guardian.

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Movie Review
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St. Michael the Archangel,defend us in battle.

Be our protection against thewickedness and snares of the

devil.May God rebuke him, we hum-

bly pray; and do Thou, O

Prince of the Heavenly Host

by the Divine Power of God -thrust into hell,

Satan and all the evil spirits,who roam throughout the world

seeking the ruin of souls.Amen.

LITURGICAL LIFE

Pag

Volunteers NeededWe are in need of several Catechistsand substitute teachers to help withthe CCD program, Pre-K throughHigh School. Co-Teachers and assis-tants are needed too!! Contact SherryWodicka @ (706) 592-6478 or

[email protected]

ADULTS PROGRA

CHILDREN PROGRAMS

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RELIGIOUS EDUCATIO

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

CW2 Clarence W. Raby, III SrA James Varner

SFC Nathan Varner Major John Curry COL William Walk

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during theirployments. If your love one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel send us h

her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your prayer request [email protected]

Coffee and TheologyCoffee and Theology is a religiouseducation for adults that meets onSundays at 11:30am at the RSOBld. 29601. Contact Tom Dean (706)860-6946 if you have any question.

CCD RegistrationCCD registration is openthroughout the year. Pleaseknow that in order to receivethe Holy Sacrament of FirstCommunion or Confirma-tion, children need to attendReligious Education as re-quired. Contact Sherry if youhave questions.

Weekend MassesSaturday 17:00

Sunday 08:30 & 10:00

Daily MassMon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30

Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45

ReconciliationSaturday 16:00Sunday 08:00

RosarySaturday 16:30Sunday 08:00

Communion (Sick/Homebound):

Father Joseph Lea

Marchs Calendar

Classes: March 4, 11, 18 and 25

March 10: Confirmation Retreat 9amMarch 18: Confirmation Class, 1pmMarch 24: Penance Retreat 9am-5pmMarch 24: First Reconciliation, 3pm

Bible StudySt. Michaels Bible StudyTuesdays at 7:30pm in ttivity room. We are studyBible Study on the BooHebrews. Contact Tom Dea

PRAY FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERSPlease pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Michaels Parish andexpecting a baby, or have a friend or relative who is a expecting a baby, please send us her name to add it

to our list @ [email protected]

Kirsten Fontimayor Lamiaa Chamid

Religious Education Coordinator Office HoursThe Religious Education Coordinator is available to meet with parents for enrolling their children at the Religi

Education Complex, building 7 the following days:MonWed- Fri : 9am to 12pm.

After hours assistance only by appointment at [email protected] or (706) 592-6478.

PRAY FOR THE SICKPlease pray for our sick and their families. If you know of any parishioner who is sick or is hospitalized, please sus the name to add it to our list @ [email protected]

Susan Brown Jose M. Megias-Gonzalez Ed Huter

StewardshipAttendance: 410

Offering: $2,252.15

WeddingsContact PLC

BaptismsContact PLC

LiturgyContact PLC

AdorationWednesday 18:30

Religious Education (RE)Sunday 11:30

(RSO and RE Complex)

Bulletin AnnouncementsPlease know that all weekend announcements should be sent Sunday at 5pm to [email protected]. Annoments received after the deadline, they might not be announced.

Pulpit AnnouncementsPlease know that all weekend an-nouncements should be sent by Fri-day noon to s [email protected].
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1

Daily Mass @ 11:30am

MCCWat 6pm

Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

2

Stations of the Cross at

6:30 pm

3

Altar Servers Train

@ 12pm

4

CCD11:30am

Coffee and Theology @

11:30am

CYMMeeting, 1pm

5 MCCW Faith Study

9am

Daily Mass,11:30am

Knitting Class, 12pm

6 History of the

Church @11:30am

Parish Council Meet-

ing, 5:30pm

Study of the Gospels@7:30pm

7 Daily Mass @

11:30am

Pro-Life Rosary, 6pm

Adoration, 6:30pm

8


Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

9


6:30 pm

10

Confirmation Retr

9am-5p

11

CCD11:30am


11:30am

12

MCCW Faith Study

9am

Daily Mass, 11:30am


13

History of the Church

@11:30am

KofCMeeting,6:30pm

Study of the Gospels

@7:30pm

14


Adoration, 6:30pm

15


Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

16


6:30 pm

17

St. Patricks Day D

nerat 6:30pm

18

CCD11:30am


11:30am

Confirmation Class

1pm

19

MCCW Faith Study

9am

Daily Mass, 11:30am


20


@11:30am


@7:30pm

21


Adoration, 6:30pm

22


Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

23


6:30 pm

24

Penance Retreat

at 9am-5pm

Youth Fear Facto

6:30pm

25

CCD11:30am

Youth Mass10am

Welcome Sunday, 10m


11:30am

26

MCCW Faith Study

9am

Daily Mass, 11:30am


27 History of the

Church @11:30am


@7:30pm

28


Parish Reconciliation

Service, 7pm

29


Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

30 31

March 2012

April 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 PALM SUNDAY

Palm Sunday, 8:30am,

10am, and 7pm

No CCD


11:30am

2

Daily Mass, 11:30am


3 History of the

Church @11:30am

Parish Council Meet-

ing, 5:30pm


@7:30pm

4


Pro-Life Rosary, 6pm

Adoration, 6:30pm

5HOLY THURSDAY


Holy Thurs. Service,

7pm followed byAdo-

ration until Midnight

Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

6 GOOD FRIDAY

Good Friday Service,

3pm

Living Stations of the

Cross, 7pm

7 HOLY SATURD

Altar Servers Train

@ 12pm

Holy Saturday Spe

Service, 7pm

8 EASTER SUNDAY

Easter Mass, 8:30 and

10am (Children Mass)

NO CCD


11:30am

9

MCCW Faith Study

9am

Daily Mass, 11:30am


10


@11:30am

KofCMeeting,6:30pm


@7:30pm

11


Adoration, 6:30pm

12


Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

13

Family Movie Nightat

6pm

14

1st Communion C

at9am

15 DIVINE MERCY

CCD11:30am

Coffee and Theology @11:30am

CYMMeeting, 1pm

16

MCCW Faith Study

9amDaily Mass, 11:30am


17


@11:30amStudy of the Gospels

@7:30pm

18


Adoration, 6:30pm

19


Choir Rehearsal@7pm

20 21

Confirmation at 4p

22

CCD11:30am


11:30am

Welcome Sunday,

10am

23

MCCW Faith Study

9am

Daily Mass, 11:30am


24


@11:30am


@7:30pm

25


Adoration, 6:30pm

26


Choir Rehearsal@

7pm

27 28

29

First Communion at

10am

CCD11:30am

Coffee and Theology @11:30am

30

MCCW Faith Study

9am

Daily Mass, 11:30am


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