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Saint Michael’s Catholic Community

Mission Statement Saint Michael’s Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Armed Forces under the guid-ance of the Holy Spirit working in and through the Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, his priest-chaplains, deacons, the military chain of command, and the Catholic faithful. By the actions of the Holy Spirit, the communi-ty is dedicated to proclaiming the Good news of Jesus Christ through Apostolic sacramental worship, charitable service and faithful catechesis to Military Service Members and their fami-lies assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia.

QUIS UT DEUS

Sacramental Information

Matrimony

Arrangements for marriage preparation should be made at least 6 months in advance of the proposed date. If there has been a prior marriage that has not been annulled by the Catho-lic Church, more time may be required. Initially, all requests of information should be directed to the Senior Catholic Chaplain at 706.791.3544. Pre-Cana sessions are being offered as needed on Wednesdays. Other requirements may apply. Sign-up is required. Please contact Deacon Dave to schedule your session.

Baptism

In order to receive Baptism, parents must be registered mem-bers of Saint Michael’s and attending Mass. Dates and times of Baptism can ONLY be set after registering for Pre-Baptism class, and talking with a Priest. Baptism and preparation for Baptism must be arranged 90 days in advance. To register for the class contact Mrs. Simpson, 706-791-4308 or plc@stmichaelparishfg.org.

Special permission must be granted by the senior priest to par-ents who request the Baptism or pre-Jordan class 89 days in advance or less.

Anointing of the Sick If you are in need of this sacrament or if you are going to be hospitalized, please contact Father

Paul at: 706.791.3544.

Mass Times

Sat: 1600 (English); 1730 (Spanish) Sun: 0900 Weekday Mass: GSC: Wed, Thru & Fri: 1145

DDEAMC: Mon-Fri: 1145; Sun: 1145 — 3rd floor.

Confessions Sat: 1500-1545 Sun: 0830 & 1000; Wed: 1830-1930

Confessions are available before and after Mass, and upon request

Second Sunday of Lent, Year A

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4 (Call of Abraham)

Psalm: 33:4-5,18-20, 22 (Trust in God)

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 (Exhortation to Faithfulness)

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 (Jesus Transfigured)

Jesus Transfigured

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by them-selves. And he was transformed before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. – Matthew 17:1-2

Those wishing to receive Sacraments/participate in Faith For-mation should be registered members of our Catholic Community. Call 706.791.8104, or download form @ www.saintmichaelparishfg.org->form

Join us every Saturday to celebrate the Holy Mass at 5:30 p.m. Father Jesus Arroyave is our Celebrant. We welcome your participation and if you would like to be a

Lector, EMHC, Usher or sing with the choir, or for more infor-mation Hilda Gonzalez is the contact person, ministeriohis-pano@saintmiachaelparishfg.org.

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Pre-Jordan for Godparents & Pre-Cana Classes

The next Pre-Jordan class for godparents will be announced soon. In the meantime, we ask godparents to schedule the pre-Jordan class with at least 90 days in advance. Special permission must be granted by the senior priest to godparents who request the pre-Jordan class 89 days in advance or less. This class is needed for godparents-to-be. Pre-Cana meet-ings are scheduled on a needed basis. Please, contact Dea-con Dave Kriegel to sign up for any of these sessions: deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org Those wishing to receive Sacraments or to participate in Faith Formation must be registered members of Saint Michael’s and attending Mass. Call 706.791.4308, or download the form at: www.saintmichaelparishfg.org->form.

Catholic Community Happenings

CWOC Faith Study has begun for the New Year. The group meets on Mondays at 0930 in building 13 of the Religious Education Center. All ladies are invited to join. The ladies are reading Resisting

Happiness by Matthew Kelly, of Dynamic Catholic.

CWOC Crochet and Knit Ministry which is normally held eve-ry Friday in the Fellowship Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., is taking a short break so that our Community can celebrate the Stations of the Cross together, followed by a meal of soup and bread, as part of our Lenten observances. We’ll be up and running again after Easter. Watch this space for the date. Next week, Friday 17 March the Knights of Columbus are asked to bring the soup and bread.

Please add the following to your daily prayers and also pray for those who care for them.

1. Mr. Glenn Cody 4. Mr. Emilio Martinez 2. Mr. Al Larson 5. Mr. Peter Redmond 3. Mr. Ed Laurel 6. Mr. Izzy Rodriguez

Bible Study/Coffee & Theology Saint Michael’s Bible Study Group meets each Tuesday at 7:00 PM, in Building #13 (Building #7, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month) at the Religious Education Center Com-plex. Our current study is "Matthew: The King and His Kingdom" by Jeff Cavins & Sarah Christmyer. It is an exciting look at Jesus' life — as a reflection of the Israel's relation-ship with God. Come and join us on the Journey. If you have any questions, contact Tom Dean, at: 706-860-6946.

Helping you to live a Gospel inspired life in an increasingly secular world.

On this Second Sunday of Lent, we see an image of Jesus at the conclu-sion of the ministry that began with his sojourn in the desert last week. It is a glorified image of Jesus, conversing with Moses and Elijah. As we continue our Lenten journey of conversion and renewal, perhaps this image can inspire us today to ask God what needs to be transfigured in our own lives. Reflecting on how God comes into our lives, daily, in dif-ferent ways (e.g.— through His light shining on us, His Word speaking to our hearts, minds and souls, through His Means of Grace, our families, friends, co-workers, …) is a good way for us to allow God to reveal to us what needs to be transformed by His Saving Grace, within our lives. Striving to create young disciples - Catholic

Youth Ministry. If you love the Lord and want to grow in your faith then this group is for you! Join us, for worship and praise, while growing in our faith. Food will be provided. All 9th to 12th graders are welcomed. We are all children of Our Divine Father, Who loves us! So, let us show our love for Him, by rejoicing in Him, as one in Christ Jesus the Lord! Youth mass every 3rd Sunday of the month @ 9:00 a.m., followed by CYM Meeting in building # 7 from 10:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. St Paul Radio fundraiser concert: Pianist Eric Genuis will be in town again! Come enjoy his inspiring piano performance at St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Saturday, March 25th 2017! Tickets are available now for sale, $45 in Advance, $55 at the door (will call list available). For tickets contact Maura at 706.564.1743. All proceeds for the concert will benefit St

Paul Radio 91.1 FM.

….LORD, LET YOUR MERCY BE ON US, AS

WE PLACE OUR TRUST IN YOU…

Saint Michael's Book Club meets each Thursday at

7:00 PM in Building #13, at the Religious Education Center Complex. We’re currently reading the "Church of Spies: The Pope's Secret War against Hitler" by Mark

Riebling. This is a historical novel, which takes place just before and during World War II. It sheds light on the Catholic Church's role, during the war. It is an exciting read and gives a better understanding of the actions of Pope Pius XII. Come and Join us, to discuss this excellent piece of work. If you have any questions, contact Tom Dean, at: 706-860-6946.

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Lenten Resolutions for Married Couples Inspired by Pope Francis

Are you wondering how to grow in holiness this Lent, together with your spouse? Try following some advice from the

Pope! In homilies and addresses, Pope Francis has spoken quite directly about how husbands and wives should treat each other, about prayer within the family, and other ways the family lives its identity as a “domestic Church.” So, this Lent, why not commit with your spouse to try one of the following Lenten resolutions, based on words from the Holy Father? 1. Be courteous to your spouse. Use polite requests: “May I? Can I?” For example, “Would you like for us to do this?” and “Do you want to go out tonight?” “To ask per-mission means to know how to enter with courtesy into the lives of others. … True love does not impose itself harshly and aggressive-ly.” (Address to Engaged Couples, Rome, February 14, 2014) 2. Say “thank you” to your spouse. “It seems so easy to say these words, but we know that it is not. But it is important! … It is important to keep alive the awareness that the other person is a gift from God – and for the gifts of God we say thank you!” (Address to Engaged Couples, Rome, Feb. 14, 2014) 3. Ask forgiveness from your spouse. Say, “I’m sorry.” “Let us learn to acknowledge our mistakes and to ask for for-giveness. ‘Forgive me if today I raised my voice’; ‘I’m sorry if I passed without greeting you’; ‘excuse me if I was late’.” (Address to Engaged Couples, Rome, February 14, 2014) “Never let the sun go down without making peace! Never, never, never!” (Address to En-gaged Couples, Rome, February14, 2014). “It is important to have the courage to ask forgiveness when we are at fault in the fami-ly.” (Address to Participants in the Pilgrimage of Families, Rome, Oct. 26, 2013) 4. Pray together with your spouse and family. “Praying the Our Father together, around the table, is not some-thing extraordinary: it’s easy. And praying the Rosary together, as a family, is very beautiful and a source of great strength! And, praying for one another! The husband for his wife, the wife for her husband, both together for their children, the children for their grandparents

… praying for each other. This is what it means to pray in the family and it is what makes the family strong: prayer.” (Homily for Family Day, Rome, October 27, 2013) Pray to the Lord to “multiply your love and give it to you fresh and good each day.” Pray together, “Lord, give us this day our daily love.” (Address to

Engaged Couples, Rome, February 14, 2014)

Prayers, Prayers, Prayers There are many different times in the day that we can pray. It is said that we should pray without ceasing. I’m glad God can decipher our prayers from the rest of our thoughts! He knows our hearts.

THE HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR

March 2017 Evangelization: Support for Persecuted Christians. That per-secuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and mate-rial help of the whole Church.

SHARING It's easy to halve the potato where there’s love. — Irish saying

Catholic Community Question This week’s Question: “What is ‘Low Sunday’?” The an-swer to last week’s Question: “What is the ‘Mass of the Pre-Sanctified?’” This is not a Mass at all, but an old name for the Good Friday service which includes Communion “pre-sanctified” (consecrated the night before – at the Mass on Holy Thursday). Good Friday remains the only day of the year with-out a celebration of the Eucharist.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Make plans to spend time with the Lord, during this Lenten season. St. Michael’s will have Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, in Good Shep-herd Chapel (GSC), Wednesdays, from 1830-1930. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available.

Knights of Columbus (KofC) Council #14773

St. Michael’s Knight’s of Columbus dues are due. Notices have been sent out, and payments can be made online (kofc14773.com) or to the Financial Secretary.

The KofC is hosting 40 Cans for Lent, once

again, during this Lenten season. Forty (40) Cans

for Lent is a program designed to help fight hun-

ger. An opportunity to take a small sacrifice and

turn it into a big difference in the lives of others. Each family

is asked to collect one can of food per day during the forty

days of Lent, and then one extra can per person on Easter

Sunday (April 16, 2017). Designated drop off collection con-

tainers for your cans will be located within Good Shepherd

Chapel Fellowship Hall, for anyone desiring to drop-off cans

— throughout the Lenten Season. Food collected will go to

Catholic Social Services of Augusta Food Pantry. Thank you!

St. Michael's Catholic Community Council draft By-Laws is on-line for re-

view and comment at: http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2017-02-06-DRAFT-St.-Michael-ByLaws.pdf. Please forward com-ments to: president@saintmichaelparishfg.org .

How has your faith in Jesus transformed you?

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR ADULTS

Nurturing Family Relationships Called to Faithfulness/Llamado a la Fidelidad

What difference does your faith in Jesus Christ make in your life? ¿Qué importancia tiene tu fe en Jesucristo a hacer en tu vida?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR CHILDREN What does it mean to you to be a holy person? ¿Cómo ha sido el ejemplo de Jesús ayudado a ser una mejor persona y cristiano?

St. Michael’s March 5, 2016 Stewardship

Attendance: 415 Offerings: $2,010.16

Thank you for your sacrificial giving. — “Of everything you give me, I will faithfully return a tenth part to you.” — Genesis 28:22

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Centuries ago, these Lenten days were a time of intense final preparation for the candidates for baptism. By now, they had already been numbered among the “elect” for Easter baptism, and were daily challenged to excel in prayer, in fasting, and in works of charity. As is true today, at a certain point in the week-ly assembly for Eucharist, the non-baptized were dismissed from the assembly for their own learning and prayer. While they might have had impressions about the Eucharist, they had no direct experience. The rites of the church were secret and its worship places off-limits. For the Easter Vigil, those to be bap-tized arrived very hungry from long fasting, and perhaps very apprehensive as to how initiation was to be accomplished. A long night of vigil and storytelling, a shimmering pool of bapt-

Catholic Community Support Team

Sr. Catholic Chaplain: Fr. Paul Anthony Halladay, 706.791.3544, paul.a.halladay.mil@mail.mil Catholic Contract Priest (Spanish): Fr. Jesus Arroyave, 407.675.7834 Faith Formation Coordinator: Fr. Mark Mastin, 414.949.1445, utter60615@yahoo.com NCOIC: SPC L. Abrams, 762.215.1998, laaiqah.l.abrams.mil@mail.mil Deacons: - Rev. Mr. David Kriegel, deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver, deaconkelley@saintmichaelparishfg.org Community Council President: Peter Winter, 520.559.5894, President@saintmichaelparishfg.org Community Council Vice-P: Marco Carrington, 240.446.6965 vice-President@saintmichaelparishfg.org CCLC: Frances Simpson, 706.791.4308, plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org RE Coordinator: Fr. Mark Mastin, 706.791.2553, 414.949.1445, recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org RCIA: Cecil Nixon, 706.426.6900, rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org Music Director: CWOC: Sherry Wodicka, 706.726.0651, cwoc@saintmichaelparishfg.org KofC: GK Brian Musha, KnightsofColumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org CYM Coordinator: Laura Pizzi, 706.799.2389, cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org EMHC Coordinator: Cecil Nixon, 706.426.6900, ufamtobie@aol.com MASS Coordinator: Cecil Nixon, 706.426.6900, ufamtobie@aol.com Altar Servers Coordinator: Mirlande Rodriguez, 706.814.3429, altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Lectors: Tom Dean, 706.860.6946, lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers/Greeters: Bill Holt, 706.951.3625, ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Flowers Ministry: Frances Simpson, 706.791.4308 flowersministry@saintmichaelparishfg.org Welcome Sunday: Elizabeth Atalig, 706-723-9826 welcomsunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org Webmaster: Loren Simpson, webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: JoAnn Capozzoli, joann@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hospitality Ministry: Barbara Larson, hospitality@saintmichaelparishfg.org Clothing Ministry: Nicole Tutt, clothing@saintmichaelparishfg.org Special Events: VACANT, specialevents@saintmichaelparishfg.org Book Club: Carol Marsh, 706.691.1303 or 706.860.6639 Ministerio Hispano: Hilda Gonzalez, ministeriohispano@saintmichaelparishfg.org Filipino Ministry: Elsie Labrador, pinoyministeryo@saintmichaelparishfg.org Bulletin Editor: Fr. Paul Anthony Halladay, 706.791.3544, bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org

STEWARDSHIP: TIME, TALENT & TREASURE

“Bear your share of the hardship which the gospel entails,” … St. Paul tells Timothy. What sacrifice is asked of you for the sake of the Gospel? How will-ing are you to bear your share of the sacrifice that

is placed before you?

ism, the anointing with oil and clothing with white robes came as something of a surprise. At the end of a long, life-changing night of embrace by Christ and the community, as the Eucharistic feast ended, a final surprise was brought forward. To address the deep hunger of the newly baptized, the church offered a bowl of milk and honey, sign of promises fulfilled, sign of community, prosperi-ty, and peace, and yet another foretaste of heaven’s banquet. —

Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

What high mountain must we climb for us to wit-ness Jesus’ transfiguration? We must climb the high mountain of listening to Jesus, the high moun-tain of being pleasing to Him, the high mountain of opening ourselves to the touch of His Presence. When we climb this mountain, we forsake our own agenda of pitching the tent of satisfaction with our own works to enter into the glory of the Life Jesus offers us. The mountain is steep; the climb is ours to choose. “The Lord said to Abram…’I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.’” — Gene-

sis 12:1-2

NEXT SUNDAY IS WELCOME SUNDAY AND FAMILY DAY! Join us, for some good food and fellowship time, 1030-1200, in the Center Chaplain’s Office Conference, Building 29601, on Barnes Avenue.

— will be provided in GSC Fellowship Hall, on Friday evenings, following the Stations of the

Cross. Please join us.

Go Forth With Hearts Set On Fire! "Pax et Bonum!” / “Peace and Goodness!”

JMJ