St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier Bulletin March 3rd4th , 2018 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Third Sunday of Lent
“I, THE LORD, AM YOUR GOD”
The Ten Commandments are “apodictic” laws, imposing a command directly. What if today we were to consider the words of Paul and Jesus in today’s readings not merely as guidance, but as apodictic laws?
Paul wants to dispel dissension among the Christians at Corinth and point out the difference between lukewarm believers and “those who are called.” His “laws” from today’s second reading would read:
1.Thou shalt not put human wisdom above God’s wisdom.
2.Thou shalt not demand signs.
3.Thou shalt not put human strength above God’s strength.
4.Thou shalt accept the paradox of the cross.
Can a people who grew up singing “I Did It My Way” embrace the painful paradox of the cross, which demands we “do it his way?” Paul’s “commandments” demand submission, sacrifice, and service. If they were written in stone, would they create more committed Christians or fewer folks in the pews on Sunday? Would they bring us to our knees or send us out the door?
CLEANSING THE TEMPLE
The Gospel adds one more commandment to today’s short list: Thou shalt not use religion for personal gain.
We are to keep our business separate from God’s business. Jesus’ whip of cords leaves no doubt that he means business, and he offers his body on the cross to prove it: “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19).
But can we accept the paradox of the cross or are we often subtly serving ourselves in the name of Christ? Do we honor human achievement, material success, and personal power more than humility, simplicity, and compassion?
This Lent, as we prepare to welcome new members into our communities, let’s show them that we also “mean business”—that we are a community of people who do it his way, not our way. Let’s live our lives according to all fifteen “commandments,” so that others will say of us, “And they (finally) came to (really) believe the scripture and the word Jesus had spoken.”
Today’s Readings: Exodus 20:1–17 [1–3, 7–8, 12–17]; Psalm 19:8–11; 1 Corinthians 1:22–25; John 2:13–25
Fr. Harry Tully, PastorEmergency #812-218-9219 or 502-931-1499
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St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111 Ph. 812-256-3200
Office Hours – 9:00 am-1:30 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.
St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN47126, Ph. 812-294-4682
Office Hours – Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm
Reconciliation – 4:00 pm Saturday at St. Michael or call the Rectory
Marriage – Please contact the pastor a year in advance. Advent and Lent are not times for celebrations.
Baptisms of Infants or Adults Joining the Church – Must be a practicing/registered member for three months. Please contact the DRE: St. Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Father Tully
New To The Parish: Please call the office to register. Please introduce yourself to Father Tully at mass.
Parishioners Who Are Ill: Please call Fr. Tully or the rectoryif a relative or friend is sick.
Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing by Tuesday evening.
Los Enfermos Es muy importante comunicarse con el Padre (debido a las leyes privadas, los hospitales no se comunican con las iglesias).
Doctrina Cristiana: Las clases de educación religiosa para niños son cada domingo de 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. en la escuela. Recuerden que la Arquidiócesis requiere que los que van a recibir los sacramentos estén inscritos en las clases de religión.
Monaguillos: Los niños que quieran ayudar como monaguillos en el altar tienen su ensayo el segundo domingo de cada mes después de la misa de 11:00 a.m. Estos niños y niñas tienen que haberhecho la Primera Comunión. Los interesados comunicarse con Pbro.
Mass Schedule Mass Intentions
St M / 3/5 / Mon / No MassSt. M / 3/6 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 3/7 / Wed / 4:30PM / Mass followed by Reconciliation/
Adoration
St. FX / 3/8 / Thurs / 4:30PM / Mass followed by Reconciliation/
Adoration
St. M / 3/9 / Friday / 12:00PM / Mass followed by “Way of the Cross”
St. M / 3/10 / Sat / 4:30PM / For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
St FX / 3/11 / Sun / 9:00AM / Betty Jo Banet
St. M / 11:00AM / Bueter & Fox Families
St. M / 12:30PM / En Español
Upcoming Lenten Communal Reconciliation Services
St. Mary Navilleton Weds. March 21 at 7:00pm
St. John Starlight Sun. March 25 1:00pm
Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us".
During Eucharistic Adoration, we "watch and wait", we remain "silent" in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist ... By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us.
Everyone is invited to take advantage of an opportunity to sit in silence before the Blessed Sacrament.
Wednesday Evenings until March 28
4:30pm. Mass St. Michael
Followed by “The Light is On” Reconciliation/Adoration
Thursday Evening until March 22
4:30pm. Mass at St. Francis Xavier
Followed by “The Light is On” Reconciliation/Adoration
ST. MICHAEL
CHARLESTOWN
Eucharist
Sat – 4:30 pm
Sun – 11:00 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Christopher Lee Wafford
Sunday 11:00 am: For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
Gift Bearers for this week’s Masses:
4:30 Robert LindenmayerFamily
11:00 Mitch Newland Family
We ask parishioners to please bring a non perishable item to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center and for The Food Pantry in Henryville. There is a box for donations in the back of church. Thank you for your contribution.
Faith Formation classes are held on Sunday mornings for children Preschool through high school.
Faith Formation Classes have begun! If you missed registration it’s not too late to sign up!
Our calendar & registration forms are available online at
Classes begin at 9:30 am Please be on time. It means to come 5-10 minutes early.
Children’s Liturgy of the word is held during the 11:00am. Mass, during the readings, gospel and homily. If your child has not yet received First Communion, they are welcome to attend.
Assistants are needed each week!
The Rosary is said at St. Michael at 4:00pm before Saturday Evening Mass and at 10:30 before Sunday Mass.
The Rosary is said at St. Michael for Vision of our Lady of Guadalupe on the 12thof each month at 7:00pm.
Calendar
March 4-Session Three
March 11-Session Twenty Four Rosary & Music Practice-The Youth Choir will sing at the 11:00 Mass. (Gift Bearers 5-6 Grades)
March 18-Session Twenty Five
March 25- Spring Break (No Class)
(PALM SUNDAY)
Classes begin at 9:30am. Please be on time. We prefer for you to arrive 5- 10 minutes early so we can start promptly at 9:30. Thank you!
Assistants are needed each week!
Thanks to our Assistant last week Cheryl Mann!
Our Service Project each week is to collect perishable canned goods for the North Clark Outreach Center!
First Eucharist- Please keep in your prayers our First Eucharist students: Axel Diaze, Alexis Lopez Garcia, Aurora Mendiola, LillianaMendiola, Tyler Mendiola, Jorge Reyes Nino, Jesus Diaz and Fernando Diaz, and Avery Allgeier at St. John Paul.
Please keep in your prayers our R.C.I.A. candidates: Tina Blackwell, Heather Brandenburg, Barbara Feige and Rhonda McGary.
Purfication and Enlightenment—the period of purification and enlightenment is the time of spiritual recollection for the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. The nature of this period is much different from that of the previous period. Whereas the previous period was about doctrinal and pastoral formation, this time is about interior spiritual reflection and preparation for the Easer mysteries. The Scruntises are rituals of self-searching and repentance which completes the conversion of the elect. The First Scrutiny is March 3rdat 4:30pm, Second Scrutiny on March 10that 4:30pm, and March 17th the Third Scrutiny of Lent at the Saturday evening Mass at 5:30pm.
St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament Preparation: The Faith Formation Commission, the Pastor, and the Archdiocese state that a child must be enrolled and attend classes the YEAR BEFORE and YEAR of receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation. Baptism of children under school age requires the parents to meet with the pastor before the sacrament is received.
Come out and enjoy St Francis Xavier Fish Fry during Lent on Fridays, 5-7pm. The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & Desserts. Thank to everyone for your support!
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. March 10,4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M.P. Beach & G. Minnick
Servers: C. Ledbetter
Gift Bearers: M. P. Beach & G. Minnick
Cantor: KyBaltz
Musician: Carolyn Eickholtz
Lector: Steve Buit
Sun. March 11, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: C. Dunn, J. Dean & M. Edmonds
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: 7& 8 Grade Faith Formation Class
Cantors: Youth Choir & Jessica Sarver
Musician: Nancy Kinder
Lector: Sharron Barker
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday 9:00am
Sunday Mass Intention:
Ryan Embry, Charles & Helen Hunt
Gift Bearers for this week’s Mass: Butch & Janice Furnish Family
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. March 11, 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Jennifer Haycraft, Tom Mayes & Darlene Reul
Servers: Kayla Martin, Ben Ulrich & Allison
Ushers: Anthony Harbeson & Mike Mike Harbeson
Gift Bearers: 3rd, 4th & 5th Faith Formation Class
Lectors: Philip Carter
St. Francis Xavier Faith Formation Calendar
March 4-Class March 11-Class March 18- Class March 25-No Class Spring Break
Collection
February 24 & 25
St. Michael $ 2,865.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,614.00
Lenten Fish Fry at St. Michael
Join us for Fish or shrimp dinners each Friday of Lent (February 17-March 30) from 5:00-7:00pm. We will have both fried & baked fish, shrimp along with sides and desserts. For carry-out orders, please call 812-256-3503. The Lenten Fish Fry is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Please help the K of C by donating a dessert for the Fish Fry.
Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference
Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Indiana Convention Center
Theme: The Sanctification of the Family
8:30am to 4:45pm with lunch included
For detailed information or to register online, please visit
Third Sunday of Lent
Lent- Forty days before the Triduum, the Lenten season disposes. Catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery through prayer and penitential practices..
Theme: Lent is a time to open our hearts more fully to Jesus. Jesus words and love are for everyone.
Step 1: Listen to the Word.
Step 2: Look into your life.
Children:God wants your faith to result in Good Living. What small acts of kindness can I do to make sure this happens?
Youth & Adults: What steps are you taking this Lent to make sure that your faith takes on 40 acts of kindness?
Operation Rice Bowl
Join with Catholics around the country participating in the annual Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services. Pray daily for an end to world hunger, learn about cultures and people from around the world, and give money to support the local and global programs of Catholic Relief Services. Rice Bowls are available in the church or call the Rectory.
Seder Meal
St. Michael will be having a Seder Meal
March 24th at 6:30pm.in the Multipurpose Room. See Flyer
This Meal is a Jewish tradition at the time of Passover. Celebrate this time with us.
St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Parish App Available!
It is for Apple or Android products. You can download it for free in the App Store or Google Play Store by searching (Northern Clark County Catholics). For questions you can call the Rectory 812-256-3200. We are very excited to be able to offer this to everyone; it is full of helpful information and updates for both Parishes! We hope you will sign up and enjoy the App!
ST.MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Infant & Toddler Care: starting at 6 weeks
Childcare: 6 weeks - 12 years old
Before & After Care and Summer Camp: KG - 5th grade
Preschool, Pre Kindergarten & Kindergarten 2017-2018 School Registration now in progress.
Preschool: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:15 am - 11:15 am & 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Pre-Kindergarten: Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 11:30 am & 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Kindergarten: Monday – Friday 8:20 am - 3:00 pm
To everything there is a season and a time to every
purpose under heaven a time to be born a time to love a time to heal a time to die and a time of peace.”
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALTH & STRENGTH: Alan Axsom, Margie Axsom, Jeff Axsom, Baby Vince, Donald Barker, Sandra Basham, Linda Bissell Belser, Tina Blackwell, Donna Bolton, Danny Brafford,Mike & Norma Carl, Glen Cole, Liz Cooper, Margie Cox, Ted Dean, Bernice Donahue, Anna Dragoon, Gordon Dragoon, Daniel Dunn, Jeanette Drury, Charles Ettel, Bettye Ferguson, John Ferguson, Christine Flum, Eunice Frazier, Erik Furnish, Bill Hawkins, Shannon Hawkins, Dan Hayden, Luis Hernandez, Dawson Higdon, Sandy Hostettler, Hilda Howard, Maefiel James, Brenda Karns, Jim Kinder, Raymond Kopp, James Korty, Joe Ledbetter, Kay Ledbetter, Leland Lynch, Terry Lynn Maples, Beverly Martin, Terry Mattingly, Jeanie McCartin, Kina McKinney, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby Nelson, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Clayton Parker, Dylan Patton, Katelyn Phillips, David L. Pierce, Nancy Rash, Carroll Schafer, Marie Schafer, Dave Schlageter, Billy & Lisa Siewart, Dorothy Smith, Miriam State, Joseph Douglas VanDyke Sr.,Melissa Villegas, Lynn Vogt, Jude Walter, Flo Wessel, Roger Westerhouse, Hadley & Maverick York. Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept longer.
Explanation of our Special Collection
Catholic Relief Services:supports Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement for victim of persecution, war and natural disasters; development projects to improve living conditions for the poor, legal and support services for the poor immigrants; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence and advocacy on behalf of the powerless.