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5 FEBRUARY 2-3, 2013ISSUE 5

Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

T
h i s Sunday we read from the Gospel o f Luke, c o n tinuing imme-

Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267) 243-5861 joseph.p.lea.mil@mail.mil NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter (706) 791-4308 Deacon: - Rev. Mr. David Kriegel deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver deaconkelley@saintmichaelparishfg.org PLC: Lola Rivera (706) 791-4829 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org RE Coordinator: Adriana Gramer recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org RCIA: Kelley Culver (706) 855-9893 rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org Music Director: Sonia Rivera music@saintmichaelparishfg.org MCCW: Kim Besel, (706) 855-9275 mccw@saintmichaelparishfg.org Knights of Columbus: Tim McCarthy
Knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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diately from last week's Gospel. Recall that in last Sunday's Gospel, Jesus read from the prophet Isaiah and announced that this Scripture was now fulfilled. In today's Gospel, we learn that the people of Nazareth are impressed by Jesus' words, and yet they seem surprised. They still think of Jesus as merely Joseph's son. They do not expect such words from someone they believe that they know. This Gospel is about who Jesus is and who people believe him to be. The story of Jesus' preaching and rejection at Nazareth is found in each of the Synoptic Gospels. In Luke's Gospel, this incident is told in a way that foretells Jesus' passion and death and helps explain the inclusion of the Gentiles in the promise of salvation. In Luke's Gospel this incident appears at the beginning of Jesus' ministry; in Matthew and Mark, this event is placed considerably later, after Jesus has preached and taught elsewhere. Only Luke identifies the content of Jesus' teaching in any detail, telling us that Jesus read from the book of the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue. In Mark and Matthew's Gospels, Jesus teaches in the synagogue in Nazareth, and the townspeople take offense because Jesus is only the son of a carpenter. They reject his authority to teach them. In Matthew and Mark, it is only after Jesus is rejected that he observes times when Israel has rejected prophets. In Luke's Gospel, the people are surprised but not immediately offended by Jesus' words in the synagogue. It is the words that follow his reading from the prophet Isaiah that seem to offend them. Jesus challenges and provokes the people of Nazareth by referring to examples in which Israel rejected the prophets. He also challenges them to respond to his message, the message of a prophet, in a way that is different from their ancestors. This call for a new response leads to his rejection. It is helpful to consider the historical context of Luke's Gospel. Luke has witnessed the acceptance of the gospel message among many Gentiles. He endeavors to explain why the Good News of Jesus has not been as wellreceived by his Jewish contemporaries. Luke's report interprets the cause of Jesus' rejection at Nazareth in the context of this later Christian history. Just as the people at Nazareth did not welcome the Good News that Jesus announced, so too many among the people of Israel will not accept the preaching of the gospel. After Jesus' words of challenge, Luke reports that there was a movement to kill Jesus by throwing him over a cliff. This differs from the reports found in Mark and Matthew's Gospels, where Jesus is said to be unable to perform miracles in Nazareth because of the people's lack of faith. Luke says that Jesus walks away from the crowd that intended to kill him; it is not yet his time. The animosity of the people of Nazareth prefigures and prepares the reader of Luke's Gospel for the cross. Luke wants all to understand that it is through his death on the cross that Jesus offers God's salvation to all. Retrieved from http://www.loyola.com/sundayconnection

Youth Ministry: Laura Pizzi cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 eme@saintmichaelparishfg.org Altar Servers: Alex Besel altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers/Greeters:Bill Holt,(706)951-3625 ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson flowers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Welcome Sunday: Gilda Fontimayor
welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Webmaster: Judy Culver webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: Brian Musha lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hospitality Team: hospitality@saintmichaelparishfg.org Bulletin Editor: Lola Rivera bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org

MASS SCHEDULE
Monday & Wednesday: 11:30am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am and 10:00am RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm Sunday: 7:45am-and 9:30am (also by appointment)

SAINT MICHAELS MISSION STATEMENT

Saint Michaels Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Armed Forces under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Archdioceses for the Military Services served by the pastoral leadership of our priest(s), deacon(s), and parish staff. The community is dedicated to exemplifying Christian community by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, service, and witness to the people of Fort Gordon and surrounding communities.

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MINISTRIES NEWS
Monthly Meeting Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday February 12, 2013 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Tim McCarthy if you have any questions at: knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org Golden Harvest Food Bank Food Drive The Knights of Columbus would like to thank you for your ongoing support to the Catholic Social Services in Augusta with canned food. Your generosity has helped many individuals and families in need. The Golden Harvest Food Bank is desperately in need of rice and dry beans. Please, consider adding these items to your generous donations. Thank you for your continued support. Knights of Columbus Website St. Michaels Knights of Columbus just inaugurated their own website where active and prospective members can find relevant information and upcoming activities and events. This website also provides a section Prayer Request that can be used to request prayers for a parishioner in need. You may visit the new website at http://www.kofc14773.org/

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 are studying Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron. Margaret Lepak is our facilitator. Childcare is no longer offered. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Do you receive St. Michaels weekly happenings?

If the answer is NO, please contact the PLC today and request to be included in our parish emailing list plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Altar Servers Training!!!

There will be an Altar Servers training session on Saturday February 16 from Noon 1pm at Good Shepherd Chapel. All current and new servers must attend. For more information, please contact the Altar Servers Coordinator, Alex Besel at (706) 855-9275 altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Thank you.

Rehearsal Information
Choir Practice is on Wednesdays at 7:45pm at our chapel. Singers and musicians are welcomed! Contact Sonia Rivera at (706) 627-0637 or send her an email at music@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Would you like to Donate Flowers for a Special Intention?

You can donate flowers for a special intention, such as, in memory of the death of a loved one, or in celebration of your wedding anniversary, or birthday. Please, contact the Flowers Ministry Coordinator Fran Simpson for more information @ flowersministry@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Ushers Needed
We are in need of several ushers for each of our Mass services (Sat. 5:pm, Sun. 8:30am and 10am). This is a great opportunity to serve your parish. Please contact the Ushers Coordinator Bill Holt if you are interested or need more information (706)951-3625 or
ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Families Wanted
Our Parish is looking for families who would like to bring up the gifts at each mass. Please contact Bill Holt if you are interested or need more information (706) 951-3625 or ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org

The Knights of Columbus Invite you and your spouse to a Fraternal Benefits Night
At The Good Shepherd Chapel after the Five PM Mass on 6 April, 2013. This briefing will increase your knowledge of the benefits to you, your spouse and family as a potential member or current member of the Knights of Columbus. The Guest Speaker is Sir Knight Kurt Eyrich the Field Agent for Augusta, GA. The briefing will last about 30 minutes, followed by the Blessing and meal. Please RSVP to GK Tim McCarthy, 706-831-1104 or knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Altar Servers Needed

Our Parish is looking for adult or children who would like to serve as altar servers at the 5pm Mass. Please contact Lola Rivera.

Attention EMEs, Lectors and Ushers

Please let the Liturgy Schedule coordinator know if you need to change your schedule. Thank you.
lemuschedule @saintmichaelparihsfg.org

Volunteer Today!!!
We are recruiting new volunteers for the different ministries that we have in our parish. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you are interested in serving our community. There are many open opportunities some of them are listed in page 5. Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org or (706) 7914829.

ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS!

20 April 2013 from 11:002pm

Military Archdiocese Website Facilitator: FATHER JOSEPH LEA

Do you need to request a baptism certificate? First Communion certificate? You may inquire any sacramental information you may need at http:// www.milarch.org

Are you celebrating your b-day soon? Send us an email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

At 3352 Milledgeville Road,

Great Food and Great Company!

Joseph Ramirez
Interviewed by: Jose Roman Joseph Ramirez, known as Jojo, is 14 years old. He was born in Texas and moved to Georgia when he was two years old. He goes to Cross Creek High School and is on the Navy Junior ROTC drill team. He likes Math. Jojo loves to eat and likes to go bowling. He is one of St. Michaels trained altar servers. He wants to be confirmed to be recognized as an adult in the church.

Important Dates
Below you will find the dates to all upcoming events and important information for parents and children. - Feb 2 Class at 3pm - Feb 9 Class at 3pm/ Confirmation Review Board with Father Joseph Lea. -Feb 14 Winter Jam - Feb 15 Confirmation Rehearsal at 7pm at Good Shepherd Chapel - Feb 16 Confirmation. Arrive at 4pm - Feb 17 Lunch with Bishop (tentative. Parents, we are waiting for your feedback) - Feb 23Class at 3pm - Feb 23 Soup Kitchen Community Svc - Mar 9 Class at 3pm - March 23 Celebration and end of Class. 9:30 am at Leitner Lake Clubhouse.

YOUTH MINISTRY news

CYM NEXT MEETING!!
Sunday February 24 at 11:30am in Bldg 13. Join Us!! Food is provided. Parents are welcome Sunday Youth Group is the core program of Catholic Youth Ministry and a year of learning about our faith, enjoying fellowship among the youth of our parish, and just having good times. CYM is about being closer to Jesus so that we make a difference in our own life and make a difference in the world. CYM is your ticket to all the great programs and activities of CYM. Most important is that you get here to Youth Group.do NOT stay away. Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator Laura Pizzi if you have any questions at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org

YOUTH MASS
24 February 2013 @ 10 AM
Youth are encouraged to do the readings, serve as ushers, sing in the choir, and present the gifts during Mass. Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator if you are interested in participating. We have choir practice on Wednesday at 7:45pm in our chapel. Contact us if you have any questions at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Visit us at http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.org Book Club Discussion

on Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm
This discussion is facilitated by Father Joseph Lea and Deacon Kelley Culver Sign up today in the activity room or at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org Note: Books and food will be provided.
Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS: If you need to provide any of your childs required documents for confirmation, please ensure you submit them by Feb 9th to the PLC Lola Rivera at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Thank you.

EME, Lectors and Ushers Schedule

The new schedule can be found on the St. Michael's Website. A copy is also posted on the bulletin board and the rear of the Chapel. Please, contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you need a copy.

Operation Rice Bowl By Parish Life Coordinator

St. Michaels will support the program Operation Rice Bowl (ORB) sponsored by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) during Lent again this year. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, we will distribute the ORB boxes for you to fill with your donations. We will collect the boxes on March 30-31, 2013 during our Mass. Thanks for your generosity. Your support will help families around the world through CRSs development Projects.

Family of the Month

Last Sunday January 27th, the Knights of Columbus awarded the Family of the Month award to the Burris Family for their ministry and stewardship to St. Michaels Parish and the Knights of Columbus. Grand Knight Timothy McCarthy and District Deputy Sir Knight Don DeClue presented the award at the end of the 10am Mass. MJ Jason Burris is an U.S. Army officer who works as an oncologist at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center since 2011. Jason Burris is married to Jessica and they have seven lovely children. The couple and their children are active members of St. Michaels. MAJ Burris is a KofC, a lector and an EME. He and his wife teach second grade and First Communion preparation class within the RE program. Their two oldest children serve at Mass as Altar Servers. We thank God for families like this one!

A Black History Celebratory Mass The African American Ministry at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity invites you to share in a Black History Celebration Saturday, February 16th at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. The homilist will be Father Robert Chaney and his gospel choir. There will be a reception following the Mass in St. Patrick Hall. All are welcome. Boy Scouts Membership Boy Scouts of America is alive and well in our community. The BSA has been around for over 100 years, instilling in our youth: leadership, life and survival skills, respect, faith, and courage. The local Boy Scout Troop out of St Mary on the Hill Catholic Church is actively seeking new membership. Please contact their Scoutmaster, Dave Besel at owls@troop8augusta.com. Scouts Troop 8 News! Have a canoe, kayak or row boat gathering dust? Help the boy scouts enjoy the great outdoors by donating (tax deductible) a canoe to the boys of Troop 8. Any condition would still be appreciated. To make a donation contact Dave Besel @ 706-855-9275 or at scoutmaster@troop8augusta.com

St. Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance

The annual MCCW and Knights of Columbus St. Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance is coming up on Saturday, February 9th at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the St. Josephs Hall in Augusta. Sign up today in the activity room.

Upcoming Designated Offering

There will be a designated offering on February 16-17, 2012 for AMS Seminarians Funds. Please know that this offering was re-quested by our Parish Council and approved by the Chaplaincy Pro-gram Budget Advisory Committee (CPBAC) Fort Gordon. Please, consider to be generous for this cause. Thank you. St. Michaels Financial Advisor, Aldo Calvi.

PLCs Office Hours

The Parish Life Coordinator is available to assist you with registrations, Sacramental inquires, PO requests, and any other need the following days and times: Monday thru Wednesday, 8am-4pm and Saturday and Sunday during Mass schedule. After hours assistance by appointment at (706)791-4829 or (443) 223-1125

Pastoral Visitations
There is simply no place more appropriate than the home for pastors to interact with their parishioners in a personal manner. And this holds true whether such interaction is for the purpose of leading a person to Christ, reclaiming a lost soul, or offering support and guidance. For this reason, our Pastor, Father Joseph would like to start Pastoral Visitations to give parishioners the opportunity of meeting and knowing him. He would like to visit parishioners homes twice a week, so if you are interested in receiving the special visit of our Pastor, please contact the PLC Lola Rivera to schedule a Pastoral visitation @ (706) 791-4829, or plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Father Joseph is looking forward to visit

Confessions
Private confessions at St. Michaels are available for you before Mass on Saturdays 4pm and Sundays at 8am in the confessional box located in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, but also face-to-face and by appointment at your convenience. Confessions are available in Spanish when Father Joseph celebrates mass.

Matrimony
Arrangements for marriage preparation should be made at least six months in advance of the proposed date. If there has been a prior marriage that has not been annulled by the Catholic Church, more time may be required. Participation in a marriage preparation workshop/program is required. Initially, all requests of information should be directed to the Catholic Pastor at (267) 243-5861.

New to our Parish?

Please take a minute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms in the counter located in the social room. You may give the form to the Parish Life Coordinator, or to the chaplain assistant on duty. You can also download the form from our website if this is more convenient for you, and send it to plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Welcome!

Baptism
In order to receive Baptism, parent(s) must be registered 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 30 days in advance. Contact the PLC if you need assistance.

Adoration on Wednesday
Join us for adoration this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm. We meet every week to spend and dedicate an hour in Eucharistic Adoration. This is a great way to increase your faith and help you with your prayer life.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA program is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic doctrine and way of life. Contact Kelley Culver if you need assistance at rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org .

Pastoral Counseling
Anyone wishing to see the Catholic Pastor for religious counseling issues may contact our Pastor. All requests of information should be directed
to Father Joseph at (267) 243-5861.

Anointing of the Sick

If you are in need of this sacrament, or if you are going to be hospitalized, please contact Father Joseph (267) 243-5861

Wedding Anniversary & Marriage Vow Renewal

Send 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 marriage vows at Mass, at least two weeks in advance. Requests can be submitted at: plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Writing Checks: When writing checks for our weekend collections, please make sure you write the check to CTOF (Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund) Also remember , if you write a check $250 or above, you may ask for a receipt from the chaplain assistant.

Parish Council Meeting

St. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 5th, 2013. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30 pm.

Change of Address or Moving?

Please advise the Parish Life Coordinator when you have any change of address or telephone number, or if you are moving away.

Mass Intentions

Pastoral Council
(COL) JEFF LEPAK, PRESIDENT president@saintmichaelparishfg.org HERMAN GONZALEZ, VICE-P vicepresident@saintmichaelparishfg.org JOANN CAPOZZOLI, SECRETARY secretary@saintmichaelparishfg.org ALDO CALVI, FINANCIAL ADVISOR financialadvisor@saintmichaelparishfg.org

If you would like to offer a Mass for the repose of the soul of a loved one, or any other intention, you are encouraged to use one of our Mass cards from the bulletin board located in the hallway next to the Sacristy. You can also send it to the PLC via email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. The sacraments infuse holiness into the terrain of mans humanity: they penetrate the soul and body, the femininity and masculinity of the personal subject, with the power of holiness. - Blessed John Paul II, Theology of the Body, 117b:2

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Recruiting New Volunteers There are many ways to help your community within the parish. Demonstrate Gods love by volunteering some of
your time. The following are some of the many volunteer opportunities for you. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you have questions or need further information. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR (volunteer position)

St. Michaels Parish at Fort Gordon is looking for a dedicated, hardworking person, sensitive to the ways God calls and equips people for mission in daily life, to help the members of our congregation grow in both spirituality and in participation. Positive communication skills, including both quality listening skills and comfort with cold-calling, are a necessity! Ability to maintain open and often communication with parish volunteers. Duties will include, but are not limited to: - Establish and maintain relationships with congregation members and community organizations to assist the congregation in accomplishing its missional responsibilities. - Create and maintain databases of congregational member information such as skills and interests. Such databases may include some or all software such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Publisher. - Establish and oversee recruitment procedures to meet specific group needs for activities and functions of volunteers. - Evaluate the work of volunteers to ensure that work is of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively. - Assist in the assimilation process of new members. Work with the Parish Life Coordinator to acknowledge, recognize, and support volunteers as well as recommend new directions for ministry. - Help connect members with existing ministries and programs within the congregation. - Report questions, comments, or concerns regularly to the Parish Life Coordinator. - Other duties as assigned by the Pastor and/or Parish Life Coordinator or as deemed necessary. Interested? Questions? Contact the PLC at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Care Ministry Coordinator

We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the Care Ministry. This ministry assists parishioners who are sick at home or hospital. The ministry coordinator is responsible for coordinating visits in consultation with the senior pastor and PLC. The coordinator will be willing to visit parishioners who request this assistance, share the Word of God and prayer with them, and offer Holy Communion at the time of visit. If this is your call, or you need further information, please contact us at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Volunteer Coordinator Needed Volunteers are the back bone of our parish, and most important, they help us to spread the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are looking for a person who would like to be St. Michaels Volunteer Coordinator. Please, contact the PLC and ask her for a copy of the job description to learn about its requirements and responsibilities. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Adult Altar Servers Wanted We are looking for adult altar servers to assist at Mass, especially at Saturday 5pm and Sunday 8:30am masses. Please, contact Alex Besel if you are interested in becoming an altar server. This is a great opportunity to serve our Lord. altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Evangelization Coordinator We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the Evangelization ministry. Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in coordinating this ministry, or if you need more information at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

DATE 2/9/2013

MASS TIME 5:00

LECTORS E. Greenwood L. Simpson T. Dean P. Johnson P. Holt E. Labrador

EMEs C. Greenwood R. Agostini J. Capozzoli G. Cody B. Holt E. Huter C. Leal R. Leal

USHERS J. Garcia A. Larson R. Capozzoli K. Simmons J. Redmond R. Shannon C. Quezaire T. Miller

2/10/2013

8:30

10:00

Please, contact your coordinator with at least 48 hours in advance if you are unable to serve at the mass that you are schedule. Lectors: Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 or lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Extraordinary Ministers: Judy Kriegel (706) 869-9781 or eme@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers: Bill Holt (706) 951-3625 or ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org You may contact the Liturgy Schedule Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns about schedule at Brian Musha @ lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Thank you for your cooperation.

Visit the AMS for more information http://www.milarch.org/site/c.dwJXKgOUJiIaG/b.8204321/k.93A7/Year_of_Faith__Archdiocesan_Resources.htm

Movie Review
Parker
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be every Friday during Lent at 6pm followed by soup. Check our weekly bulletin for more information about upcoming activities. By Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service

Ministries Sponsoring Stations of the Cross

The following Ministries will sponsor our Stations of the Cross during Lent. February 15 (LEMEs) February 22 (Ushers) March 1 (MCCW) March 8 (RE) March 15 (Youth) March 22 (Knights of Columbus) Parishioners are welcome to bring their soups any Friday during Stations of the Cross.

February 13th, 2013

Services (GSC)
8:45am (only ashes) 11:30am (Mass and ashes) 5:30pm (Mass and ashes)

Lenten Recipes
Lent is time of fasting. Many of us see Lent as time to 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 recipes with the parish. Please submit them at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Lent Penance Service

Interested in participating? We need over 25 adult and young volunteer actors and assistants. Please contact Kim Besel at livingstations@saintmichaelparishfg.org ***Rehearsal schedule is coming soon!*** IMPORTANT: Rehearsals are mandatory. Lent is the perfect time to reconcile yourself with God and the Church. Our parish has a communal penance service on March 13th, 2012 at 7pm with prayers and scriptures readings, followed by the opportunity for individual confession (a necessity for absolution of mortal sins).

Pancake, Sausage (and more) Supper

12 February at 6pm @ Bicentennial Chapel
Bldg 28414, Brainard Ave

Holy Week Around the World!!

Are you originally from another country? Have you visited foreign countries during Holy Week? We want to hear how other countries celebrate Holy Week, their Catholic traditions and customs. Please share your memories with us by sending your photos and stories the PLC.

Ft. Gordon, GA

ST MICHAELS FOR LIFE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Rachels Vineyard Ministry
If you have feelings of grief, anxiety, guilt, depression, emotional or spiritual problems due to a past abortion know that you are not alone. The Rachels Vineyard Ministry is here to help with professional counseling, Post Abortion Healing Retreats and emotional support. This ministry provides retreats several times/ year. For additional information in upcoming retreats to our area, please contact Stephanie May 912-2014059 scmay@diosav.org. Complete confidentiality will be honored at all times.

Pro-Life Mass & Rosary

For your information, there is a Mass the first Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center right after (approximately 10:15am). This activity is NOT organized by our parish, but you are invited to participate to support the Right to Life.

Abortion Alternatives
Birthright of Augusta (706) 733-LOVE Augusta Care Pregnancy Center (706) 724-3733

NEW YORK (CNS) -- It's a safe bet that when a film opens with the lead character masquerading as a priest to rob the concessions stand of the Ohio State Fair, it's all going to be downhill from there. So begins "Parker" (FilmDistrict), a bloody and violent crime thriller based on "Flashfire," the 19th in the series of "Parker" novels written by Richard Stark. As presented by veteran director Taylor Hackford ("An Officer and a Gentleman") and screenwriter John J. McLaughlin ("Black Swan"), Parker (Jason Statham) is perfectly content to be a professional thief. While he lives by a certain code -- "I don't steal from anyone who can't afford it, and I don't hurt anyone who doesn't deserve it" -- Parker is no benevolent Robin Hood. He breaks the Fifth and Seventh commandments with wild abandon, and the film condones his actions. It's a family affair, too. Parker's father, Hurley (Nick Nolte), arranges heists for his son, while Claire (Emma Booth), Parker's lady love (we're never sure if they're married), is handy with a needle and thread to stitch him up after a knife fight. Parker and his partners in crime, including Melander (Michael Chiklis), succeed in draining the coffers of the state fair. But Melander wants more, and Parker is ambushed, shot and left for dead. Or so he thinks. Parker survives, and fueled by revenge (and greed) he tracks Melander and his goons to Florida, where they are planning the jewel heist of the century. There Parker meets Leslie (Jennifer Lopez), a lonely real estate agent who dreams of a better life -- which means money, obtained by any means necessary. Parker uses her to locate the safe house where Melander and his gang are hiding. Before long, Leslie is using Parker, whom she sees as her ticket out of the middle class. In one of the film's many gratuitous moments, Parker accepts Leslie's help, but only after she takes off her clothes, to prove she's not wearing a concealed microphone (she's not). "To get away clean, you have to play dirty," Parker tells his new partner. That means a high body count and gallons of blood before the requisite "happy" ending that is far from morally acceptable. The film contains a benign view of stealing, considerable bloody violence including gunplay and knife fights, brief nudity, sexual innuendo, occasional profanity, and frequent rough language. The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Retrieved from http://www.catholicnews.com/

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ADULTS PROGRAMS Coffee and Theology
Coffee and Theology is a religious education for adults that meet on Sundays at 11:30am at the RSO Bld. 29601. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.

Bible Study
St. Michaels Bible Study is on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the activity room. We are studying a Bible Study on the Books of Hebrews. Contact Tom Dean.

RE SPOTLIGHT NEWS
CCD continues this Sunday Feb 3rd, 2013
Catechists Needed
We are recruiting catechists for the new CCD year. If you are interested in teaching religious education, please contact us. Experience is not required. We will provide you with the training and teaching resources that you need. We need teachers and substitute teachers for grades PreK through High School. Contact Adriana Gramer (978) 866-3806 or recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

CCD Registration
CCD registration is open throughout the year. Please know that in order to receive the Holy Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation, children need to attend Religious Education as required. Contact the RE Coordinator Adriana Gramer if you have questions.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God -thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Religious Education Coordinator Office Hours

The Religious Education Coordinator is available to meet with parents for enrolling their children at the Good Shepherd Chapel, the following days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm. After hours assistance only by appointment at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org or (978) 866-3806.

LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon & Wed 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 07:45 Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/ Homebound): Father Joseph Lea Weddings Contact PLC Baptisms Contact PLC Liturgy Deacon Dave Kriegel Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 Children (REC) RCIA (RSO)

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during their deployments. If your loved one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel send us his or her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your prayer request to prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org CW3 James Omer Cote SFC Nathan Varner SrA James Varner CPT Bontea

PRAY FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS

Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Michaels Parish and expecting 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 @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Nelmy Amaya Lola Rivera Michelle Adams Tazmine Valentin

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Please pray for our sick and their families. If you know of any parishioner who is sick or is hospitalized, please send us the name to add it to our list @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Lewkas Virata (child) Irene Almasy

Bea Nikoi Angela Blancos

Bonnie Cartwright (child) Georgia Foster John Bacon Josephine Easley

Bulletin Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent Saturday by 5pm to bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Announcements received after the deadline might not be announced.

Catholic Radio
You can listen live Catholic programs that will be featured on Saint Paul Radio by going to their website: saintpaulradio.org.

Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Stewardship
Attendance: 415 Offering: $2,092.05

February 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 MCCW Monthly Meeting, 6pm. 3 St. Blaises Day Blessing of the Throat during Mass CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 10 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 4 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 5 History of Church, 11:30am Council Meeting 5:30pm 6 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 7 8

Sat
2 Blessings of the Throat during Masses 9 Valentines Dinner and Dance, 6:30pm

11 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

12 History of Church, 1130am Fat Tuesday, 6pm KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 19 History of Church, 11:30am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 26 History of Church, 11:30am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm

13 Ash Wednesday Services: 8:45am, 11:30am and 5:30pm Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

14

15 Stations of the Cross, 6pm

16 Altar Servers Training, 12pm Confirmation, 4pm Only Mass today. 5pm Mass is cancelled.

17 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

18 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 25 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

20 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 27 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

21

22 Stations of the Cross, 6pm

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24 Youth Mass Welcome Sunday, 10 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am CYM Meeting 11:30am

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March 2013
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Fri
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Sat

3 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

4 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

5 History of Church, 11:30am Council Meeting 5:30pm Study of the Gospels 12 History of Church, 1130am KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels, 19 History of Church, 11:30am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 26 History of Church, 11:30am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm

6 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

8 Stations of the Cross, 6pm

10 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

11 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 18 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 25 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

13 Daily Mass, 11:30am NO Adoration Parish Penance, 7pm

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15 Stations of the Cross, 6pm

16 Altar Servers Training, 12pm St. Patricks Day Celebration, 6:30pm (RSO) 23

17 YOUTH MASS, 10am CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 24 PALM SUNDAY CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

20 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 27 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

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22 Stations of the Cross, 6pm

28 HOLY THURSDAY Holy Thursday Mass, 7pm. Adoration until midnight

29 GOOD FRIDAY Good Friday Mass, 3pm Living Stations after Good Friday Service

30 HOLY SATURDAY

Easter Vigil Mass, 7:30pm

31 EASTER SUNDAY NO CCD NO Coffee and Theology & RCIA Easter Breakfast, 11:30