Not for My Sake . .

St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin March 21 & 22, 2015 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully Fifth Sunday of Lent

NOT FOR MY SAKE . . .

We struggle with the meaning of losing our life in order to find it, of dying in order to live. In the covenant of our world, these contradictory concepts make no sense. But Jesus came to establish a new covenant, one of service and of love. “He learned obedience from what he suffered” (Hebrews 5:8). “Obedience” and “suffering” are two muchmisu

nderstood concepts. To obey means to listen and take to heart. Jeremiah speaks of God’s law being written in our hearts, and that we will come to know our God. Psalm 51 cries out to God for “a clean heart,” for it is with a clear conscience and clear vision that we will see God’s will for us.

BUT FOR YOURS

Just as the prophets and the psalms proclaimed the true way to know and follow God, Jesus shows us in his teaching and in his life how we are to love and serve God and each other. The letter to the Hebrews speaks of Jesus’ reverence for God that manifested itself in obedience and suffering, not for its own sake, but for ours and for the glory of God. This mutual love of God and humanity is made perfect in Jesus, and we begin to see how our suffering can serve others and give glory to God. Our work and our prayer are to be for the good of all, not just for our own benefit: “I will draw everyone to myself” (John 12:32). Jesus’ goodness and his sacrifice attract us to him and show us the enormity of his love and care for us. He held nothing back that could help us find God.

“Where I am, there also will my servant be” (John 12:26). We look to Jesus for our help in loving God and each other, in giving glory to God and service to others. Our glory and honor lie in serving God and our neighbor with love and reverence.

Today’s Readings: Jeremiah 31:31–34; Psalm 51:3–4, 12–15; Hebrews 5:7–9; John 12:20–33

St. Michael
Charlestown

Eucharists
Sat – 4:30 pm
Sun – 11 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm / Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor

Website - www.stmichaelstfrancis.com
St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111
Ph. 812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142
E-Mail -
Office Hours – 9:00 am-1:30 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.
St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN 47126
Ph. 812-294-4682 - Fax 775-307-6142
Office Hours – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Reconciliation – 4:00 pm Saturday 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 the pastor at mass.
Parishioners Who Are Ill: Please call the pastor if a relative or friend is sick. Due to privacy laws hospitals no longer inform churches.
Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing by Tuesday evening. / St. Francis Xavier
Henryville

Eucharists
Sunday
At 9:00 am
Las Horas de Oficina - 8:30 am-1 pm Martes, Miércoles, y Viernes
Reconciliación – 12:00 el ultimo domingo de cada mes o llama la Rectoría
Casamiento – contactarse con el padre un año antes el día de la boda.
Advenimiento y Cuaresma no son los tiempos apropiados para bodas.
Los Bautismos de los Bebés o los Adultos Afiliando a la Iglesia – Por favor, llama al Padre, o – Juliann Eickholtz; a San Francisco
Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por favor, acérquense al Centro de información. También es necesario registrarse en la parroquia. Pregúntenos por el formulario de registro. / 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.
St. Michael Early Childhood Center – Infancy Care, Pre-S, Pre-K, Kindergarten & Day Care
Rita Poff – Director – School Ph. 256-3503/ Infancy Care 256-3500
El Centro para las Primeras Niñez de San Miguel - Preescolar-Kindergarten y Servicio de Guardería a Infantil
La Directora – Rita Poff – Ph. 256-3503

Mass Schedule Mass Intentions

St. M
St. FX / 23 / Mon / No Mass
St. M
St. FX / 24 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 25 / Wed / 6:00 pm / Mass
St. FX / 26 / Thurs / 4:30pm / Mass
St. M / 27 / Fri / 9:00am / Mass
St. M / 28 / Sat / 4:30 pm / Fox-Bueter Families
St. FX
St. M
St. M / 29 / Sun / 9:00 am
11:00 am
12.30 pm / James Harbeson
For the People of St. Michael
En Español

Pastor’s Corner

An Easter Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

As Easter Sunday approaches, let us take time to remember the events that took place leading up to this day so many years ago. We must not forget the anguish and pain that Jesus openly endured and welcomed, so that we may all be saved from a lifetime of suffering. Then three days later he rose from the dead, just as it was promised. His self-less act allow us to live knowing that we have received His promise of eternal life.

Dear Lord, this Easter please help us fully believe without any doubt, in the glorious Alleluias ringing out across the land, fill us with your joy, O Risen Lord! Fill us with the certain hope that Jesus has overcome all evil, all sorrow, and all death. Help us to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that we too are risen with Jesus on Easter morning. Let us bring the light and joy of our Risen Savior to the whole world.

Prayers For Vocations

Almighty and eternal God, in your unfailing love you provide ministers for your Church. We pray for those whom you call to serve the Church of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis as priest. Inspire in them a generous response. Grant them courage and vision to serve your people. May their lives and service call your people to respond to the presence of your Sprit among us that, faithful to the Gospel and hope of Jesus the Christ, we may: announce glad tidings to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, set prisoners free and renew the face of the earth.

ADORATION AND EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

On Wednesday at St. Michael and Thursday at St. Francis Xavier there is an opportunity to attend the holy Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. During this time for adoration of the Lord Jesus present in the Holy Eucharist, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. We then will close with Benediction. All will take place in Church and is a way of sacrificing our valuable time in worship of the Lord who gives us life. During this time there should be at least one or more people in Church as the Eucharist is exposed. There is a signup sheet for whatever time you can give on the small table by the altar area. The times for these services are posted in this bulletin and at the doors of the Church.

On each Friday of Lent we will be offering the traditional devotion of “The Way of the Cross” or “The Stations.” We make holy our Lent by remembering and walking with Jesus as He offered Himself for each of us.

Pictorial Directory

Due to the weather we are having make-up photo sessions on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 at St. Michael. Please see Margie Cox or Joann Ettel to R/S or verify your appointment time.

Rosary at 4:00 before Saturday Evening Mass

Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass

Saturday Evening Mass Intention: Charles Galligan

Sunday Mass Intention: For the People of St. Michael

The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes everyone to come and pray with them at 6:00pm every Monday in the Church.

Bible Study Class on Monday, 7:00pm in the basement of the rectory.

On April 11th the Mass time for Saturday Evening will change back to 5:30pm.

***Classes Preschool thru High School class at 9:30am on Sunday morning.

Thanks to last week’s assistants: Cheryl Mann and Dianne Wimsett. Assistants are needed each week.

If your child has been absent, please contact the catechist to keep up with their current assignments. Remember that Faith Formation is a life-long growth process. If you child does not attend a Catholic school, they should be enrolled in the FF Program. Registration forms are in the church lobby or show up Sunday morning. If you have questions about our Faith Formation Program please contact Juliann Eickholtz.

Faith Formation Religious Education Calendar

March 22 Spring Break-No Classes

March 29 Session Twenty seven-Palm Sunday

April 5 Easter – no class

April 13 Session Twenty nine, Music Practice, Rosary & 11:00Mass Youth Choir (Gift Bearers Grades 3-4)

April 19 Session Thirty

Our service project each week is to collect non-perishable canned goods for the North Clark Outreach Center. D

First Eucharist Class - Please keep in your prayers the First Reconciliation students: Ezra Fouts, Zoe Hanrahan, Jose Armondo Hernandez, Christian Hernanadez, and Litzy Martinez. First Communion Practice is Saturday, May 9 at 9:00am. Pictures will be taken at the practice. First Communion will be Sunday, May 10th at the 11:00 Mass and at the 12:30 Spanish Mass.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Available for Preschool – 6 yrs of age during the 11:00 Mass.

Knight of Columbus Fish Fry

Friday nights during Lent from 5:00pm-7:00pm the K of C will be having their Fish Fries. The menu will include fried or baked fish, baked potatoes, fries, mac and cheese, vegetable, dessert and drink for $8.50.

St. Michael Ministries Schedule

Sat. March 28- 4:30pm – St. Michael

Eucharistic Ministers: J. Worley, S. Seals, Volunteer

Servers: C. Ledbetter

Gift Bearers: T/S Baltz

Cantors: S/S Buit

Musician: C. Eickholtz

Lector: S. Buit

Sun. March 29–11:00 am – St. Michael

Eucharistic Ministers: J. Kinder, J. Dean, A. Witten

Servers: S. Cole

Gift Bearers: C/R Osbourne

Cantors: J/M Wafford

Musician: N. Kinder

Lector: S. Barker

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Sunday Mass Intention: Sandy Banet

St. Francis Faith Formation Program Calendar

March 22- Class after Mass

April 5 - No Class

April 12 - Class after Mass

Come out and enjoy St. Francis Xavier’s Fish Fry each Friday during Lent, 5-7pm. The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks to everyone for your support.

MOWER FOR SALE

St. Francis Xavier has a “like new” Cub Cadet Tank LZ Commercial zero turn lawn mower, with a 48” cut, 24HP. Price is $6000. If you have any questions ask Paul Smith at 812-844-0720.

St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule

Sun. March 29- 9:00am

Eucharistic Ministers: Ann Harbeson, Mike Harbeson, Jennifer Haycraft

Servers: Conner Martin, Aaron Banet

Ushers: Anthony Harbeson, Mike Harbeson

Gift Bearers: Jack & TJ Murphy Family

Lector: Joyce Nolot

If you would like to use the basement at St. Francis for a function please contact Vicky Horine at 502-494-5335.

St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament Preparation: A child (grade1 through high school) must be enrolled and attend Faith Formation class the YEAR BEFORE and the 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.

“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:

Carroll Adams, Ismael Aguirre, Tim Baltz, Allen Barker, Alicia Blair, George Bland, Bea Beach, Joyce Bower, Fr. Don Buchannan, Nancy Bussey, Darlene Carter, Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Heather Courson, Bernice Donahue, Patrick Dunn, Raymond Eickholtz, Don Hamerla, Rita Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Jacob Hearns, Curtis Ingram, Kenny Jackson, Mary King, Andy Korte, Michelle Korty, Billy Lemmons, Terri Lynn Maples, Bob Masters, Michael Murphy, Dora Nevins, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Janeson Payne, Chuck Phillips, Carroll Schafer, Estelle Scott, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Speicher, Jane Synovec, Roger Synovec, Teresa Thomas, Billy Wayne Upton, Joseph Douglas VanDyke, Thelma VanDyke, Tim Wafford, Logan Westerhouse, Roger Westerhouse, Nancy Williams, Rose Wimsett, Paula Wolfe, Emma Yount. Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept longer.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities in New Albany has two available positions with their Supported Living Program (SLP) that works with high functioning developmentally delayed adults.

1. Program Director – oversee/manage the program; supervise and assist the SLP Supervisors and the SLP clients. Full time with benefits.

2. Supervisor – dedicated, caring, and self-motivated individual to work in client’s home providing support with various daily living activities. Hours include some nights and weekend hours; hours will range from 20-25 hours a week. For more details email Leslea Townsend-Cronin at or go to http://www.stecharities.org/.

Collection

March 14 & 15

St. Michael $ 2,692.00

St. Francis Xavier $ 1,494.00