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VOL. 4 N OVEMBER 17-18, 2012 ISSUE
Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor:Fr. Joseph Lea(267) [email protected]
NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter
(706) 791-4308Deacon:- Rev. Mr. David Kriegel
deacondave@saintmichaelparish- Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver
deaconkelley@saintmichaelparishPLC: Lola Rivera(706)
791-4829
[email protected] Coordinator: Adriana Gramer
recoordinator@saintmichaelparishRCIA: Kelley Culver (706)
855-989
[email protected] Director: Sonia Rivera
music@saintmichaelparishfgMCCW: Kim Besel, (706) 855-9275
mccw@saintmichaelparishfgKnights of Columbus: Tim
McCarKnightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishYouth Ministry: Laura
Pizzi
[email protected]: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-978Altar
Servers: Alex Besel
altarservers@saintmichaelparishfLectors: Tom Dean, (706)
860-69
lectors@saintmichaelparishfUshers/Greeters: Ron Shannon
ushers@saintmichaelparishfFlowers Ministry: Fran Simpson
[email protected] Sunday: Gilda
Fontimay
welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishWebmaster: Judy Culver
webmaster@saintmichaelparishf
Liturgical Schedule: Brian
Mushalemuschedule@saintmichaelparishHospitality Team:
hospitality@saintmichaelparishBulletin Editor: Lola Rivera
bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.
SAINT MICHAELS MISSION STATEMENT
Saint Michaels Catholic Community is a group of Catholic
Christians associated with the Armed Fo
under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Archdioceses for
the Military Services served by the past
leadership of our priest(s), deacon(s), and religious. The
community is dedicated to exemplifying Chris
community by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through
worship, service, and witness to the p
ple of Fort Gordon and surrounding communities.
Monday & Wednesday: 11:30amSaturday: 5:00pmSunday: 8:30am
and 10:00am
RECONCILIATIONSaturday: 4:00pm-4:45pmSunday: 7:45am-and
9:30am
(also by appointment)
Parish Staff
MASS SCHEDULE
This Sunday is the second to last Sunday of our liturgical year.
As we approach the end of the Church year, ourospel invites us to
consider Jesus' predictions and teaching about the end of the
world. In the context of Mark'sospel, Jesus' words about this are
spoken to his disciples as he prepares them for his passion and
death. Before we
onsider Jesus' words, it is important to note the political
backdrop against which many think Mark's Gospel wasritten. Most
scholars concur that Mark wrote his Gospel for Christians living in
or near Rome about 30 to 40 years
fter the death of Jesus. This was a time of political turmoil in
Rome. Some Christians experienced persecution bye Romans during the
reign of the emperor Nero (about 64 A.D.). Jewish revolutionaries
rebelled against the Ro-
mans, which led the Romans to destroy the Temple in Jerusalem in
70 A.D. In this time of political turmoil and per-ecution, many in
Mark's community might have wondered if the end times predicted by
Jesus were in fact quiteear. Last Sunday we heard Jesus'
observation about the contributions being made to the temple
treasury and thexample of sacrificial giving that he saw in the
poor widow's offering. If we had been reading Mark's Gospel
con-
nuously, we would have heard Jesus predict the destruction of
the Temple, his teaching about the costs of disciple-hip, and the
woes that will accompany the end times. Finally, we would have
heard Jesus instruct his disciplesbout the need for watchfulness so
that they will not be caught unprepared for this final day of
judgment. In today'sospel, Jesus continues this teaching by
offering his disciples signs to look for that will indicate that
the coming ofe Son of Man is near. His words and images draw upon
Old Testament imagery, especially images found in theook of Daniel.
Next, Jesus offers the lesson of the fig tree, a parable that
teaches that if one knows how to read thegns, one can be prepared
for the end times. Jesus also teaches, however, that no one knows
when the end time willome, except the Father. In the verses that
follow this reading in Mark's Gospel, Jesus continues to warn his
disci-es to be on watch for this end time. Jesus' words are not
spoken to frighten his disciples, nor should they frighten
s. Rather, they are offered to prepare us for the changes we
will experience during our lifetimes and at the endmes. Our
consolation and hope is found in the lasting nature of Jesus' words
and God's never-ending love for us.etrieved from Loyola Press
Sunday Connection.
http://www.loyolapress.com/sunday-connection.htm
DESIGNATED OFFERING THIS WEEKEND
We will conduct a designated offering on November 21, 22, 24 and
25 for the Catholic Social Services. Pleaseknow that this offering
was requested by our Parish and approved by the Chaplaincy Program
Budget AdvisoryCommittee (CPBAC) Fort Gordon. Please, consider to
be generous for this cause. Thank you.
St. Michaels Financial Advisor,Aldo Calvi.
Thanksgiving Packages NeededThe Knights will be donate 30
turkeys to help FatherLeas needy soldiers and their families in
Thanksgiving.We would like to ask our parishioners for other items
toinclude in the Thanksgiving packages. The following isthe list of
items to put in the Thanksgiving Packages.
Bag(s) or Box(s) of Stuffing/Dressing 30 ea
Can(s) of string beans 30 ea
Can(s) of Sweet Potatoes 30 ea
Can(s) of Corn 60 ea
Can(s) of Pumkin Pie Mix 30 ea
Box(s) of Pie Crust Mix 30 ea
Box(s) or Tubes of Hot Rolls 30 eaThank you in advance for your
generosity! Please con-tact Tim McCarthy if you have any
questions.
Thanksgiving Mass Schedule
21 November at 5:30pm (Vigil)Adoration is cancelled this
day.
22 November at 10am
We will serve pastries and coffee aftermass. Please, join us.
All Masses will becelebrated at the Good ShepherdChapel.Note:We
will conduct a special collec-tion forCatholic Social Services
during
Masses on November21-22-24- 25.
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Rehearsal InformationChoir Practice is on Wednesdays at7:45pm at
our chapel.Singers and musiciansare welcomed! ContactSonia Rivera
at (706)627-0637 or send heran email at
[email protected]
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Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)MCCW at Fort Gordon
offers FAITH STUDY on Monday mornings from 9:30 -11:00am followed
by daily Mass for those who can attend. This year we arestudying
Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron. Fr. Robert Barron created the
groundbreak-ng CATHOLICISM ADULT STUDY PROGRAM as a thematic
presentation of what
Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper
understanding of the CatholicFaith. This engaging and interesting
formational program uses the art, architecture, litera-ture, music
and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the
timeless teachings
of the Church. Margaret Lepak is our facilitator. If you would
like to attend and need child-care, your child must be registered
with CYS Central Registration. Please contact JessicaBurris
[email protected] one week prior to class to hold a
slot.
MCCW Advent Angel ProgramOnce again the MCCW will be offering to
its ladies the chance to participaten it's Advent Angel Program. If
you would like to participate please fill out
one of the forms provided in the Advent Angel folder that is on
the table infront of the MCCW Bulletin Board in the hallway before
entering the Fel-owship Hall. Keep the part that gives helpful
ideas and leave the part you
fill out in the folder. When the names are drawn an envelope
with your name on it will beon the Bulletin Board, inside will be
the information for the person you are Angel to. Wehope you will
participate and enjoy the program again this year.
MINISTRIES NEWS
Facilitator:
FATHER JOSEPH LEA
Sign up today [email protected]
Altar Servers Training!!!There will be an Altar Servers training
ses-sion on Saturday November 3rdfrom Noon1pm at Good Shep-herd
Chapel. All current and newservers must attend. For
moreinformation, please contact theAltar Servers Coordinator,
AlexBesel at (706) 855-9275
[email protected].
Monthly MeetingPlease know that our next meeting will be on
Tuesdaycember 11th, 2012 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social andmeeting
starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight
McCarthy if you have any questions
at:[email protected]
Food Drive for Those in NeedHelp us collect TONS of food by
donating food this mfor those individuals and families less
fortunate in thegusta area! The Knights of Columbus are collecting
perishable food items this month to donate to the CatSocial
Services. Please, place your donations in the cotion box located in
the social room. Contact the GKnight Tim McCarthy if you have any
questions. Thankfor your support and charity!
Poster ContestThis is a call to St. Michaels youth. Knights of
Columare sponsoring the 2012 Poster Contest. All youth gradeto 12th
(males and females) are invited to participate incontest. The theme
is Drug and Alcohol AwarenPlease make sure you submit your poster
by December2012. The entry must be in a regular poster board Please
contact Roger Colon for the entry forms (706) 4941.
Coat DriveThe Knights of Columbus is holding a coat drive
forneedy in Augusta until the end of November. Please bnew or used
coats to church and place in the designdonation box in the
fellowship hall. Please ensure the care servable and clean. You may
contact Allen Larso
(706)631-9749 for more information about this drive. Tyou for
your generosity.
LUNCHI
SPROVID
ED!!!
The Posada is coming to our Parish!!The Posada is a traditional
Christmas celebration that Franciscan missionaries developed
inAmerica with the goal of introducing the faith. It continues to
be popular throughout thesouthwestern United States and all of
Latin America and is a rich tradition for Knights andtheir families
to share. The Christmas Posada expresses perfectly the suspense and
surprises
of the season. It is a prayer, a play, a party and a gathering
for families, parishes and wholecommunities. It is a celebration
that children and adults can enjoy together, as well as thosefrom
all different cultural backgrounds. Even if you are not familiar
with the ChristmasPosada, the Knights of Columbus invites you to
join this ancient observance that will openfor you the deeper
meaning of a joyful season on Fridays beginning on November 30th
atour Chapel. Food and refreshments will be provided by the parish.
We ask you to sign upfor this activity at the fellowship room. Join
us and be witness of this great celebration!
November 30
December 7, 14, and 21
@ 6PM
Good Shepherd Chapel
Sign up today in the activity room!
Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas ccampaign is going
on right now! If you would like to pan order, make sure you fill
out an order form this weekand place it in the PLC mailbox located
in the hallwathe parish office. Order forms and envelops are
displaythe back of the Church for your convenience. Please, pyour
order this weekend to ensure delivery by Christmaonly have a couple
of weeks left!
Note: One hundred percent of the profits of this program
port local charities. Thank you for your continued support
Parish Advent DecorationHelp us decorate the chapel for the
Advent season. We wlike to invite St. Michaels Parishioners to
participate Parish Advent Decorating celebration on Saturday
Nove24th at 11am. All supplies will be provided for
cleanindecorating. Please know that the parish will alsoprovide
lunch for volunteers. Thank you for yourcontinued support to our
Catholic community!
Christmas VillageFor those parishioners who have houses and
would liplace them in the village, we ask them to please get
them
by November 21 and 22nd after Thanksgiving Masses Pcontact Tilly
Mendieta for more details (706) 796-1357.
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Flowers MinistryDue to several generous donfor the month of
November, wable to have wonderful flowers.
Thanks go to the following fawho donated plants for the feaAll
Saints and All Souls.
- Thanks Barb and Al Larsongenerously donated flowers fovember
4th, and corsages for th
newly appointed MCCW Office
memory of Barb's Mother's biron November 11th.
- Barb and Al have also doflowers in memory of their dau
Kristina Rainey's birthday ovember 18th.- Thanks also go to the
Diaz Fwho donated flowers on Nov
11th for Anna Swansegar andvember 25th for Ana Maria De
gue.Please contact Fran Simpson would like to donated
flowersspecial intention.
As a baptized member of the Church, Jesus Christ calls you to
follow in his foot
and make a difference in the world today. You can make a
difference!PopePaul II
YOUTH MASS
18 November 2012 @ 10 AM
Youth are encouraged to do the readserve as ushers, sing in the
choir, and prethe gifts during Mass. Please contactYouth Ministry
Coordinator if you are iested in participating. We have choir
pracon Wednesday at 7:45pm in our chapel. Ctact us at
[email protected] have any questions.
Send us an email if you are cbrating your wedding anniver
next month atplc@saintmichaelparishfg.
YOUTH MINISTRYnews
Are you celebrating your b-daysoon? Send us an email at
[email protected]
Visit us at http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.or
CYM NEXT MEETING!!Jesus, Friends, Faith, PurposeIs what CYM is
all about, check us out.
Sunday Youth GroupSunday Youth Group is the core program
of Catholic Youth Ministry and a year oflearning about our
faith, enjoying fellow-ship among the youth of our parish, and
just having good times. CYM is aboutbeing closer to Jesus so
that we make adifference in our own life and make a dif-ference in
the world. CYM is your ticketto all the great programs and
activities ofCYM. Most important is that you get hereto Youth
Group.do NOT stay away.
Book Club Discussionon Mondays
6:30pm-7:30pmThis discussion is facilitated by
Father Joseph Lea and Deacon Kelley Culver
Sign up today in the activity room or at
[email protected]: Books and food will
be provided.
Parish MissionFr.Louis V. Guardiola, C.F.M., from The Fathers
ofMercy presentsThe Church as the Ark of the Covenant
Leading Us To Our Heavenly Home on
December 2nd - Thursday, December 6th at the
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Each session will begin with confessions at 6:30 p.m.followed by
the mission at 7:00 p.m.Titles of the Conference
The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven
and Hell
Confessions: The Sacrament of the Divine Mercy
The Holy Eucharist: Sacrifice, Communion and
Real Presence Sacrament
The Culture of Life vs. the Culture of Death: The
Eucharistic Solution
Mary, Mother of God and Mother of theChurch
Christmas Poinsettias
Immaculate Conception Catholic
School is selling Christmas Poinsettias.
A 24-inch poinsettia sells for $20.
Plants are available in three colors: red,
white, and marbled. You may purchase
through a student or call Immaculate
Conception to place your order. (706-
722-9964 or fax 706-722-9994) Order forms are available
on our website - www.icaugusta.org. All orders should be
picked up at the school (811 Telfair Street) on November
29th or November 30th between 8am and 4pm.
7 DecImmaculate Conception Vigil Mass, 5:30pm.
8 DecImmaculate Conception Mass, 10am.
12 DecOur Lady of Guadalupe 5:30pm (Spanish).
13 DecParish Advent Penance, 7pm
24 DecChristmas Children Mass, 4pm
24 DecMidnight Mass, 12am
25 DecChristmas Masses, 8:30am and 10am.
31 DecNew Years Eve Midnight Mass, 12am
Our Lady of GuadalupeSpanish MassWe are pleased to announced
that we
ill celebrate a special Mass in honor of
ur Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness ofhe Americas, on December 12,
at
30pm. This Mass will be celebrated inpanish by Father Lea. Help
us topread the word among the Catholicpanish-speaking community. We
will have our social gath-ring after Mass. Please, contact Lola
Rivera if you have anyuestions, or you would like to help in any
way. WE NEED
MINISTERS for this Mass (EMEs, Lectors, Ushers, etc).lso,
contact the Music Director, Sonia Rivera, if you wouldke to sing or
play an instrument at that Mass. Join us!
St. Michaels Book of the DeadPraying for the dead is a Christian
obligation. The Bookof the Dead will be at the main entrance of
the
chapel beginning November 1st. Please enter thenames of your
beloved dead. We will lift them in prayerat each mass.
Do you receive St. Michaels weekly happenings?If the answer is
NO, please contact the PLC today and request to be included in
parish emailing list [email protected]
A Celtic Christmas
December 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm
in the St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall
Featuring celebrated performer & host of Georgia
PublicRadios The Green Island Radio Show HarryODonoghue and
acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitar-st Carroll Brown.
Come enjoy an evening of Irish, Southern, and
traditionalChristmas songs and stories. Presented by a pair of
con-summate performers whose musicianship and on stagecamaraderie
make for a unique and fun filled eve-ning. Tickets available for
$15 each.
Please contact us at 706-733-6627 [email protected] you need
more information.
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Pastoral Council
Adoration on Wednesdayoin us for adoration this coming Wednesday
at 6:30pm. 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.
Confessions
rivate 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 celebrates
mass.
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]. Welcome!
Parish Council Meetingt. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is
scheduled for Monday De-ember 4th, 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 hospitalplease contact 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 marthat has not been annulled by the Catholic Church, more
time marequired. Participation in a marriage preparation
workshop/prograrequired. 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 ifneed 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 life. Contact Kelley Culver if you need
[email protected] .
Pastoral CounselingAnyone wishing to see the Catholic Pastor for
religious counseling is-ues may contact our Pastor. All requests of
information should be directed Father Joseph at (267) 243-5861.
PLCs Office HoursThe Parish Life Coordinator is available for
parish registration, Sacramentalnquires, or any other need from
Monday thru Thursday (8am-2pm) and week-nds before and after Mass.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are pre-erred to ensure your
needs are met when needed. You may contact the PLC viamail at
[email protected] or (706) 791-4829. After hours
assis-ance only by appointment at (443) 223-1125.
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 of
meeting 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) 791-4829,r [email protected]. Father Joseph is
looking forward to visitour home, talk and pray with you and your
family in earnestness and humility.
Wedding Anniversary & Marriage Vow Renewalend us an email if
you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month.
We also encourage you to let us know if you would like to renew
your marriageows at Mass, at least two weeks in advance. Requests
can 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 mafor a
receipt from the chaplain assistant.
(COL) JEFF LEPAK,
[email protected]
HERMAN GONZALEZ,
[email protected]
JOANN CAPOZZOLI, [email protected]
CALVI, FINANCIAL ADVISOR
[email protected]
"The Divine Heart is an ocean full of all good things, wherein
poo
souls can cast all their needs; it is an ocean full of joy to
drown a
sadness, an ocean of humility to drown our folly, an ocean of
mer
those in distress, an ocean of love in which to submerge our
poveSt. Margaret Mary
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 loveor any other intention, you are encouraged to
use one of our Mass from the bulletin board located in the hallway
next to the Sacristy.can also send it to the PLC via email
[email protected]
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESPa
VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR (volunteer position)t. Michaels Parish at
Fort Gordon is looking for a dedicated, hardworking per-on,
sensitive to the ways God calls and equips people for mission in
daily life, toelp the members of our congregation grow in both
spirituality and in participa-on. Positive communication skills,
including both quality listening skills andomfort with
cold-calling, are a necessity! Ability to maintain open and
oftenommunication with parish volunteers.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:- Establish and
maintain relationships with congregation members and com-
munity organizations to assist the congregation in accomplishing
itsmissional responsibilities.
- Create and maintain databases of congregational member
information suchas skills and interests. Such databases may include
some or all softwaresuch as Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word, and Mi-crosoft Publisher.
- Establish and oversee recruitment procedures to meet specific
group needsfor activities and functions of volunteers.
- Evaluate the work of volunteers to ensure that work is of
appropriate qual-ity and that resources are used effectively.
- Assist in the assimilation process of new members. Work with
the ParishLife Coordinatorto acknowledge, recognize, and support
volunteers aswell as recommend new directions for ministry.
- Help connect members with existing ministries and programs
within thecongregation.
- Report questions, comments, or concerns regularly to the
Parish Life Coor-dinator.
- Other duties as assigned by the Pastorand/or Parish Life
Coordinatoror asdeemed necessary.
Interested? Questions? Contact the PLC
[email protected].
Adult Altar Servers WantedWe are looking for adult altar servers
to assist at Mass, especially at S
day 5pm and Sunday 8:30am masses. Please, contact Alex Besel if
yinterested in becoming an altar server. This is a great
opportunity toour Lord. [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator NeededVolunteers are the back bone of our
parish, and most important, theyus to spread the good news of our
Lord Jesus Christ. We are looking
person who would like to be St. Michaels Volunteer Coordinator.
Pcontact the PLC and ask her for a copy of the job description to
learnits requirements and responsibilities.
[email protected]
Evangelization CoordinatorWe are looking for volunteers to
coordinate the Evangelization minPlease, contact Lola Rivera if you
are interested in coordinating this mtry, or if you need more
information at [email protected]
Recruiting New VolunteersThere are many ways to help your
community within the parish. Demonstrate Gods love by volunteering
soour time. The following are some of the many volunteer
opportunities for you. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you
have questions or need further i
ation. [email protected].
Care Ministry CoordinatorWe are looking for a volunteer to
coordinate the Care Ministry. This mtry assists parishioners who
are sick at home or hospital. The ministrydinator is responsible
for coordinating visits in consultation with the s
pastor and PLC. The coordinator will be willing to visit
parishioners wrequest this assistance, share the Word of God and
prayer with them, offer Holy Communion at the time of visit. If
this is your call, or you further information, please contact us at
[email protected]
VA Fisher House is Looking for Donationshe Fisher House at the
VA hospital is in need of the following items: Jars of peanut
butter, crackers, pretzels, canned tuna fish, canned chicken, and
roodles. Please support this organization at your convenience.
There is a box for this charity located by the MCCW table in the
back hallway next to the acoom. Thank you very much for your
generosity.
The Pharisee and the PublicanParables of Jesus. Written by Pete
Millern Luke 18:9-14, Jesus taught a parable which contains the
words that have developed into what is called the Sinners Prayer.
Th is parable is in a series of lehich Jesus boldly taught in the
presence of Pharisees and other religious leaders, who trusted in
themselves that they were righteous, and despised others
Earlier, in Luke 14:3, Jesus had asked them, Is it lawful to
heal on the Sabbath? But they wouldnt even answer Him. In 15:2, the
Pharisees and scribesghast with Jesus, that He would stoop so low
as to eat with sinners and tax collectors. Later, Jesus told the
parable of the unjust steward, and taught that Nant can serve two
mastersYou cannot serve God and mammon. Now the Pharisees, who were
lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they d
Him.(Luke 16:13, 14) The word derided, in the Greek, literally
means that they turned up their noses and ridiculed Jesus. Since
Jesus regularly taught inogues, or at the temple in Jerusalem,
Pharisees and other religious leaders were always present. Although
there were a handful of good-hearted men, many ofeople were greedy
and self-righteous. This never intimidated Jesus.
Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the
other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with
himself, God, I thank You
m not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as
this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that
I possess. The Pharisee pompously with himself, reminding God of
just how holy a man he was, not like other men, men like the tax
collector standing nearby. Tax collectors were ced repugnant
because they were employees of Rome, government workers who
notoriously cheated their own people, overcharging and skimming off
the e taxation money and pocketing it for themselves. The Pharisee
also reminded God that he skipped breakfast twice a week, and gave
ten percent of his assekely not a penny more.
And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as
raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, God, be
merciful to me a sinner! I te
is man went down to his house justified rather than the other
The tax collector bowed his head, and beat his breast, perhaps in
an expression like Pau
omans 7:24, O wretched man that I am!He didnt remind God of what
God already knows, but simply exclaimed, God, be merciful to me a
sinner!aid that this man was more righteous in Gods sight than the
proud and puffed -up Pharisee. for everyone who exalts himself will
be humbled, and he whoes himself will be exalted. Somehow the
Pharisee, so well-versed in the Law of Moses, must have disregarded
some of the Proverbs that condemn pride, s
6:5: Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 29:23: A mans pride will bring him low, But the humble in
spirit will retain hond Proverbs 3:34: Surely He scorns the
scornful, but gives grace to the humble. James understood what
Jesus taught, and so did Peter. God resists the put gives grace to
the humble. (James 4:6) Therefore humble yourselves under the
mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. (1 Peter
5:6)
Paul addressed this prevalent problem among the legalistic Jews,
many of whom incessantly attempted to damage his ministry.
Referring to Israel, Paul For I bear them witness that they have a
zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being
ignorant of Gods righ teousness, and seeking to est
eir own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness
of God. (Romans 10:2, 3) This is still a common difficulty today,
certainly among peoplollow false gods, but sometimes even among
Christians. Being inflated with what is really a false sense of
worth is foolish and condemned in Scripture. To tnes own
self-righteousness is deception. Humility is required to be
submissive and obedient. Obedience to God is literally doin g Gods
Word with a heart ond reverence for Him. In the Amplified Bible,
Romans 12:16 teaches this lesson succinctly: Live in harmony with
one another; do not be haughty (snobbish
minded, or exclusive) Never overestimate yourself or be wise in
your own conceits.Retrieved from http://www.sharefaith.com
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Families WantedOur Parish is looking for families who would like
to bringup the gifts at each mass. Please contact the Ushers
Coordi-nator, Ron Shannon. [email protected]
Advent Penance Servicef you haven't gone to confes-ion in a
while, Advent is theerfect time to reconcile your-elf with God and
the Church.
Our parish has a communalenance service on December3th, 2012 at
7pm withrayers and Scripture read-ngs, followed by the opportunity
for indi-idual confession (a necessity for absolutionf mortal
sins).
Rachels Vineyard Ministryyou have feelings of grief, anxiety,
guilt, depression, emotional or spiritual problems due to a past
abor-
on know that you are not alone. The Rachels Vineyard Ministry is
here to help with professional counsel-
g, Post Abortion Healing Retreats and emotional support. An
upcoming retreat will be offered on No-ember 16-18 For additional
information, please contact Stephanie May
[email protected]. Complete confidentiality will be
honored at all times.
Pro-Life Mass & Rosaryor your information, there is a Mass
the first Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15
amollowed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center right
after (approximately 10:15am). This activ-y is NOT organized by our
parish, but you are invited to participate to support the Right to
Life.
Abortion AlternativesBirthright of Augusta (706) 733-LOVE
Augusta Care Pregnancy Center (706) 724-3733
ST MICHAELS FOR LIFE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Lincoln
By John MulderigCatholic News Service
NEW YORK (CNS) -- With the unsurprisingception of Jesus Christ,
more books are sahave been written about President Abraham coln
(1809-1865) than about any other persohistory. As for the screen,
our most fascinati
and arguably greatest -- chief executive has portrayed by such
Hollywood luminaries as WHuston ("Abraham Lincoln," 1930), Henry
F(1939's "Young Mr. Lincoln") and RaymMassey ("Abe Lincoln in
Illinois," 1940).
The plot focuses on the Civil War presidpassionate yet wily
struggle, during the clodays of that conflict, to steer a
constitutamendment abolishing slavery through CongAided by his
secretary of state, William Se(David Strathairn), but distracted by
his troupersonal life -- Sally Field plays his famously-strung
wife, Mary -- Lincoln uses rhetoric toover his hesitant Cabinet and
patronage to wocongressional opponents.
As for the Great Emancipator's ostenallies on Capitol Hill,
irascible Rep. ThadStevens of Pennsylvania (a marvelous TommyJones)
hurls withering sarcasm at all and suand openly avows his mistrust
of Lincoln.
Whether in line with history or not, a sshowing Stevens sharing
his bed with his mrace housekeeper presents a curious moral qdary:
Assuming that they could not marry bybut would have tied the knot
if permitted toguilt, if any, attaching to their relationship have
been considerably mitigated by the forunjust circumstances.
Along with the tension created by Mary'srotic behavior, Lincoln
is also burdened by over the untimely death of his son Willie two
y
before the events of the movie. Though not ecially close to his
oldest son Robert (JoGordon-Levitt) -- whose intense desire to
joiArmy poses a threat to Mary's sanity, and presents his father
with a terrible dilemma --coln dotes on his youngest child, Tad
(GulMcGrath). Like the Lincoln marriage, howtheir touching bond is
tinged by the tragedWillie's absence.
The trajectory of Spielberg's tale is, by itture, uplifting,
while Lincoln's multifaceted sonality -- which encompassed
idealism, polshrewdness, melancholy, humor and even aendearing
foibles -- is vividly illuminated in TKushner's screenplay. As his
script reveals, ever, Lincoln was not above telling an earthy a
dote if it advanced a point he wished to makewere those around
him too refined to employgarity for the sake of emphasis from time
to ti
Still, some parents may consider the edtional value and moral
import of the film -- wis based, in part, on Doris Kearns Goodwin's
book "Team of Rivals: The Political GeniuAbraham Lincoln" --
sufficient to overcomeelements listed below, thus allowing for
patroby older adolescents.
The film contains intense but mostly bloobattlefield violence, a
scene involving sevlimbs, cohabitation, about a dozen uses of
proity, racial slurs, a couple of rough terms and osional crude and
crass language. The Cat
News Service classification is A-III -- adults.Retrieved from
http://www.catholicnews.com/
Movie Review
Dear Parishioners,
We are not called to be successful, but faithful. When we
surrender our need for results
and outcomes, success becomes Gods business.(Fr. Boyle.)
Sunday school need to be clean. The yard is complete infest of
ants, weeds, and it is not spot to see a
color of a simple flowers, and we need to do an inventory of
books and supplies.
We need volunteers in different areas:-Teachers Religious
Education
-Helpers to clean our inside building Sunday school
-Helpers to clean our yard
-Helpers for Christmas Work Shop Dont forget that its also
important to be enthusiastic and have
funits contagious!!!
Please, send me the following information via email if you are
interested in helping in anyway
[email protected]. Thank you.Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Date: ____________________
I prefer to receive Triangle mail at _____ home _____ work.
(Please check one.)
Telephone numbers:
home: (_____)_________________ work: (_____)_______________
cellular: (_____)_______________ pager:
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fax: (_____)___________________
E-Mail: home: _________________________ work:
_____________________________
Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
And the King will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as you did
it to one of the least of these my
brothers, [a] you did it to me. Matthew 25:40
RE Volunteer Opportunities ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Volunteers Needed forParish Decoration Day on
Nov 24, 11-3pmSign up today in the activity room
Would you like to Donate Flowers for a Special Intention?ou can
donate flowers for a special intention, such as, in memory of the
death of a loved one, or in cele-ration of your wedding
anniversary, or birthday. Please, contact the Flowers Ministry
Coordinator Franimpson for more information @
[email protected].
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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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
humbly pray; and do Thou, OPrince of the Heavenly
Host by the Divine Power ofGod -thrust into hell,Satan and all
the evil spirits,
who roam throughout theworld seeking the ruin of
souls.Amen.
LITURGICAL LIFE
Pag
ADULTS PROGRA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RELIGIOUS EDUCATIO
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
CW3James Omer Cote SrA James VarnerSFC Nathan Varner Major John
Curry CPT Bontea
Coffee and TheologyCoffee and Theology is a religiouseducation
for adults that meet onSundays at 11:30am at the RSOBld. 29601.
Contact Tom Dean (706)860-6946 if you have any question.
CCD RegistratioCCD registration is open throut the year. Please
know torder to receive the Holy Sment of First Communion
orfirmation, children need to Religious Education as reqContact the
RE Coordinator ana Gramer if you have questi
Weekend MassesSaturday 17:00
Sunday 08:30 & 10:00
Daily Mass
Mon & Wed 11:30Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45
ReconciliationSaturday 16:00Sunday 07:45
RosarySaturday 16:30Sunday 08:00
Communion (Sick/Homebound):
Father Joseph Lea
CCD will
will continue
This Sunday.
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].
Nelmy Amaya Gabriela Baron-Medina Betsy Joy Pizzi
Norelynn Riggins Lola Rivera Michelle Adams
Religious Education Coordinator Office HoursThe Religious
Education Coordinator is available to meet with parents for
enrolling their children at the Good Sherd Chapel, the following
days:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm.After hours assistance
only by appointment at [email protected] or
(978) 866-3806
PRAY FOR THE SICKPlease pray for our sick and their families. If
you know of any parishioner who is sick or is hospitalized, please
s
us the name to add it to our list @
[email protected]
Fr. Paul Shuda Maryanne Hurley Petra Orzechowski Lewkas Virata
Andrew Prid
Joaquina Gonzalez-Maza Georgia Foster Angela Blancos Antonio
MoralesWeddingsContact PLC
BaptismsContact PLC
LiturgyDeacon Dave Kriegel
AdorationWednesday 18:30
Religious Education (RE)Sunday 11:30
Children (REC)
RCIA (RSO)
Bulletin AnnouncementsPlease know that all weekend announcements
should be sent Sunday by 5pm to
bulletin@saintmichaelparishAnnouncements received after the
deadline might not be announced.
Pulpit AnnouncementsPlease know that all weekend an-nouncements
should be sent by Fri-day noon to
[email protected]
Catholic RadioYou can listen live Catholic programsthat will be
featured on SaintPaul Radio by going to their
website: saintpaulradio.org.
RE SPOTLIGHT NEWSCatechists Needed
We are recruiting catechists for the new CCDyear. If you are
interested in teaching religiouseducation, please contact us.
Experience is notrequired. We will provide you with the trainingand
teaching resources that you need. We needteachers and substitute
teachers for grades Pre-K through High School.
Contact Adriana Gramer (978) 866-3806
[email protected]
StewardshipAttendance: 413
Offering: $1,545.25Des. Off. $1,962.03
Thank you
Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed,
their families and friends during their
ployments. If your loved one is one of them, or you know any
deployed military personnel send us his or
name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your
prayer request to prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1
All Saints Day Mass
@ 11:30am
2
All Souls Day Masses
@ 11:30am, 12pm and
12:30pm
MCCW Monthly
Meeting, 6pm.
3
Altar Servers Tr
@ 12pm
MCCW Bake Of
11am
Confirmation C
3:45 to 6pm GSC
4
CCD11:30amCoffee and Theology
& RCIA11:30am
5
MCCW Faith Study @9:30 am
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Parish Council Meet-
ing, 5:00pm
Book Club, 6:30pm
6
History of Church,1130am
Study of the Gospels
7:30pm
7
Daily Mass, 11:30amAdoration, 6:30pm
Choir Rehearsal ,
7:45pm
8 9 10
1
CCD11:30am
Coffee and Theology
& RCIA11:30am
12
MCCW Faith Study @
9:30 am
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Book Club, 6:30pm
13
History of Church,
1130am
KofCMeeting,6:30pm
Study of the Gospels
7:30pm
14
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Adoration, 6:30pm
Choir Rehearsal ,
7:45pm
15 16 17
Advent Family W
shop, 11-2pm
Confirmation C
3:45pm
8Youth Mass, 10am
CCD11:30am
Coffee and Theology
& RCIA11:30am
19
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Book Club, 6:30pm
20
History of Church,
1130am
Study of the Gospels
7:30pm
21
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Thanksgiving Vigil
Mass @ 5:30pm
22 THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Mass @
10am
23 24
Parish Decorati
from 11am-3pm.
5
NO CCD. Coffee and
Theology & RCIA
26
MCCW Faith Study @
9:30 am
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Book Club, 6:30pm
27
History of Church,
1130am
Study of the Gospels
7:30pm
28
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Adoration, 6:30pm
Choir Rehearsal ,
7:45pm
29
KofC First Degree,
6:30pm
30
The Posada, 6pm.
November 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1
First Communio
Workshop, @ 9a
Confirmation W
shop, 3pm.
ADVENT BEGINS
CCD11:30am
Coffee and Theology
& RCIA11:30am
3 MCCW Faith
Study @ 9:30 am
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Book Club, 6:30pm
4 History of Church,
1130am
Council Meeting
5:30pm
Study of the Gospels
5
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Adoration, 6:30pm
Choir Rehearsal ,
7:45pm
6 7
Immaculate Concep-
tion Vigil @ 5:30pm
The Posada, 6:30pm
(Please note the time
8
Immaculate Co
tion @ 10am
9 Welcome Sunday!
CCD11:30am
Coffee and Theology
10
MCCW Faith Study @
9:30 am
11
History of Church,
1130am
12
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Our Lady of Guada-
13
Parish Penance Ser-
vice @ 7pm
14
The Posada, 6pm
15
Confirmation W
shop, 3pm.
6
CCD11:30am,
PARTY!!
Coffee and Theology
& RCIA11:30am
17
MCCW Faith Study @
9:30 am
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Book Club, 6:30pm
18
History of Church,
1130am
Study of the Gospels
7:30pm
19
Daily Mass, 11:30am
Adoration, 6:30pm
Choir Rehearsal ,
7:45pm
20 21
The Posada, 6pm
22
3 24
Children Mass, 4pm
Midnight Mass, 12am
25 Christmas Day
Mass at 8:30am and
10am.
26 27 28 29
0 31
New Years Eve Mass,
12am
December 2012
