MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
SATURDAY NOV 22 5:30 PM DALE KIESLER
SUNDAY NOV 23 8:00AM PARISHIONERS OF ST. MICHAEL’S
11:00AM AARON D NEALY, JIM JONES
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TUESDAY NOV 25 8:00 AM JOE BROCKMAN
WEDNESDAY NOV 26 7:00 PM ALL SOULS
THURSDAY NOV 27 9:00 AM SPECIAL INTENTION (Thanksgiving Day)
SATURDAY NOV 29 5:30 PM MARY MESSMER
SUNDAY NOV 30 8:00 AM PARISHIONERS OF ST. MICHAEL’S
11:00AM JOHN FINCEL, THE LIGHT FAMILY
REGULAR WEEKEND MASSES - ST. BERNARD: Sat. 4:00 PM Sun. 9:30 AM
ST. JOSEPH MARENGO: Sun. 9:15 AM
INCLEMENT WEATHER: If North Harrison Schools are on a 2 hour delay or cancelled there will be NO Morning Mass.
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THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERS
Gunner Shepard (son of Brad & Vanessa Shepard), Anna Kaelin & Family, Kenny Jacobi, Irma Barnard, Michael A. Bennett, Angela Runkel, Gwen Goss
Prayer List Update – The prayer list has been updated. Anyone added to the prayer list will be removed after 2 weeks unless otherwise stated. Please notify the office if anyone needs added.
Please remember in your prayers our Military Members and their Families.
CPO Jonathan Akers –Okinawa, Japan
Danny Baker – The States
SRA Benjamin M. Fouts – Florida
Chris Ethridge – the States
Bobby Ethridge – the States
Tyler Hall – Alabama
Ryan Kays – the States
Eric Kays - the States
Major Scott Schroeder – Louisiana
Zachary Shinkle – Missouri
Matt Train –Hill AFB, Utah
WEEKLY COLLECTION INFO:
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Weekly collection needed to make budget $ 7,135.00
Weekly collections for 11/16/2014 $5,347.08
Total collection as of11/16/2014 $124,142.08
Cumulative (-) in collections
For week 20 of the fiscal year $ - 18,557.92
Children and Youth $ 4.50
Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
NOV 23th, 2014
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/ Mt 25:31-46
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Jesus insists that in ministering to others’ physical needs, we aret ruly serving him. “Whatever you did for one of the leastbrothers of mine, you did for me,” he tells us. And in a similar way, what we fail to do for them, we fail to do for Christ: “What you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.” This means that we have been given both a gift and a task. The gift is the chance to encounter Christ in our brothers and sisters. The task is to be sure we don’t neglect the encounter. The corporal works of mercy provide us with a kind of guide for how to live out this important mission from Christ. These works include feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick and the imprisoned, and burying the dead. Based on the words of Jesus in today’s Gospel, it’s an important part of the Christian life to look for ways to engage in these kinds of bodily ministries. Traditionally, these “corporal” works are complemented by a set of “spiritual” works. The spiritual works of mercy ensure that we don’t minister to the body at the expense of the soul. They include admonishing the sinner, instructing the ignorant, counseling the doubtful, comforting the sorrowful, bearing wrongs patiently, forgiving all injuries, and praying for the living and the dead. By engaging in these diverse works of mercy, we serve others, love Jesus, and hope to “inherit the kingdom prepared for [us] from the foundation of the world.”
Aaron & Rose Nealy and Family would like to thank St. Michael’s Parish for the kindness and support shown during the passing for Aaron’s father, Aaron D. Nealy. The Mass for Aaron’s father was also deeply appreciated.
The Family of Dale Kiesler would like to thank Fr. Joe, Darlene and all the Kind Parish Family and Friends of St, Michael’s. Also, to those who prepared and served the meal, your kindness and love were appreciated by us all.
United Catholic Appeal
63 Cards returned
$9440.00 given
Please return your card in noting your ability to give or not. The Archdiocese asks that 1 card per family be completed. If you need a cord . . . there are some available in the vestibule
All Angel Tree donations will need to be returned by Sunday, Nov. 30th, by noon. Place all gifts in the large plastic bag that was provided, attaching a name tag somewhere near the top. Thanks so much to everyone who “adopted” an Angel.
SHARE THE WARMTH: Boxes are in the back of Church and donations will be taken up until the weekend of Dec. 6-7. St. Michael’s Service Ministry will take all donations of new or gently used warm clothing items to Harrison County Community Services
LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE:
NOV. 29th –30th
Sat. 5:30 PM
EM: Linda, Sue, Harlan, Jim, Carol
L: Cherie
S: Pam
SVRS: Abby, Olivia, Katie Wise
U: Brenda, Melvin, Vernon, Syl
M: Quintet~ Tim, Vickie, Kathy, Geralyn, Susan
Sun. 8:00 AM
EM: Marlene, Derrick, Cindy, Nancy, Paul
L: Fred
S:
SVRS: Julia, Adriana
U: Gary, Gordon, Robert, Theresa
M: Organ/Cantor~ Liz
Sun. 11:00 AM**
EM: Frank, Katrina, Karen H, Dennis, John
L: Doris
S: Ray & Sherry
SVRS: Jason, Jarrod
U: Jeanne, Paul, Dana, Ryan
M: All Musicians
**CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHERSAL: 12:00 NOON
THE WEEK AHEAD:
SUN:
MON: Bible Study 9:00am
TUE:
WED: Walking toward Eternity 7:30pm
THUR:
FRI:
SAT:
SUN: Food for the Hungry (bag hand-out)
Readings for the Week Ahead
Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/ Mt 25:31-46
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
OTHER
St. Michael’s Respect Life Committee
(find us on Facebook as St. Michael‘s Proudly Pro-Life)
“From the beginning you have heard the message that we should love one another, unlike Cain who was from the evil one and slew his brother”
– 1 Jn 3:11-12
When an unborn child is diagnosed with a terminal illness, some feel justified in aborting the child. The excuse they use is that he or she “will die anyway”. But we will all die anyway.
Since when does our mortality make us disposable? Since when is the inevitability of death a justification to kill?
Lord, teach us that the beauty of life is not measured in days or years, but in the love we give and receive. Amen. “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day”
And keep in your prayers the Family of Brittany Maynard and all those struggling and suffering through a terminal illness.
Holiday Mass Schedule:
Nov 27, Mass (Thanksgiving) 9:00am St Michael
9:15am St. Joseph, Marengo
Nov. 30, Family Advent Gathering 8 – 9:19am St. Bernard
Dec. 8, Mass 8:00 am St. Bernard
(Immaculate Conception) 7:00 pm St. Michael
Dec. 11, Communal Penance Serv.7:00 pm St. Michael
Dec. 24, Mass (Christmas Eve) 4:00 pm St. Bernard
5:30 pm St. Michael
10:00 pm St. Bernard
12:00 (Midnight) St. Michael
12:00 (Midnight) St. Joseph, Marengo
Dec. 25, Mass (Christmas Day) 9:00 am St. Michael
Jan. 1, 2015 Mass (New Year’s) 7:00 pm St. Michael
9:15 am St. Joseph, Marengo
Flu & Cold Season is upon us! When we share Gods’ sign of Peace and the Eucharist, we are sharing Gods’ love and God himself with our neighbors and those we come in contact with. The one thing we do not want to share is our cold or virus. So please, if you are not feeling well do not extend your hand at the Sign of Peace. Also if you are a Eucharistic Minister and have a cold or do not feel well – consider getting someone to replace you.
Faith Formation Office Hours are: St. Michael Church - Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. and St. Bernard Church – Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Faith Formation News:
Upcoming Faith Formation Classes:
November 23 Grades Pre-School – Grade 12
November 30 Family Advent Gathering at St. Bernard Church
December 7 Grades Pre-School – Grade 12
December 14 Grades Pre-School – Grade 12
Stay Connected with the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programs – The Faith Formation Office will occasionally send out reminders or weather related information via emails or texts. To subscribe to receive these messages text the message @stmichaelf (for faith formation messages) or @stmichaely (for youth ministry messages) to 812-750-4083. This is a safe way for us to keep in touch with our families. Also, the Faith Formation will send out informational email messages on Fridays to our Faith Formation families. To receive these messages make sure we have your email address on file. These are just a couple of ways to stay connected.
Rosary Club – The rosary club will meet each Sunday that we have Faith Formation Classes, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. in the Faith Formation Center. We invite children (2nd grade and up), youth, and adults to join us in making rosaries that will be sent to overseas missions. Join us for this fun time as we help others to pray!
Monday Morning Bible Study – The Story of Salvation History - Our Monday Morning Bible Study will meet this Monday, November 24th at 9:30 a.m. when we will continue our study of Salvation History (Ezra 1-5). All adults are welcome to join us anytime!
Walking Toward Eternity group will meet this Wednesday, November 26th following the 7:00 p.m. Mass in the lower level of the church. This week we will discuss engaging our loneliness. Adults and high school youth are welcome to join us.
Advent Family Gathering – All parents, children, and parishioners are invited to the Advent Family gathering on Sunday, November 30th at 8:00 a.m. at St. Bernard Church in Frenchtown. We will make advent wreaths and talk about ways to pray together as a family during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. We will have donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate. Please RSVP by calling or emailing the Faith Formation Office if you would like to attend so we have enough materials.
First Reconciliation for our children preparing for First Communion will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Their families are welcome and encouraged to attend with them.
Men’s Group – We invite all men of the parish to gather with us on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. We will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Join us!
Donut Sunday! All parishioners are invited to the Parish Center on Sunday, December 21st following the 8:00 a.m. Mass for donuts and coffee. Spend some time talking with parishioners and enjoy a donut! A free will offering will be accepted to cover the cost of the donuts.
Senior Gathering – We will not have a senior gathering in December so our next senior gathering will be on Wednesday, January 28th. We will gather for Mass at noon and then all are invited to bring something to share for lunch.
Youth Ministry News:for prayer and rest. Pilgrims will arrive at the Archabbey Church at Saint Meinrad for Vespers at 5:00 (CDT), followed by a cookout with members of both men’s and women’s monastic communities.
High School Deanery Basketball – St. Michael has a team in the Deanery Basketball League. Upcoming games are:
November 23rd Vs Our Lady of Perpetual Help Blue at OLPH at 2:45 p.m.
November 30th Vs Our Lady of Perpetual Help Red at OLPH at 2:15 p.m.
December 14th Vs Our Lady of Perpetual Help Black at St. Mary Navilleton at 3:15 p.m.
December 21st Vs Sacred Heart at Sacred Heart at 1:15 p.m.
December 28th Vs Our Lady of Perpetual Help White at St. Mary of the Knobs at 5:30 p.m.
January 4th Vs Holy Family Blue at St. Mary Navilleton at 1:15 p.m.
January 10th Vs Holy Family Gold at St. John Starlight at 10:00 a.m.
Jr. High St. Nicholas Day Service Day – All youth in grades 6-8 are invited to join us on St. Nicholas Day, Saturday, December 6th. We will gather at 11:00 a.m. and bake some Christmas Cookies for the residents at St. Elizabeth Maternity Home. When the cookies are done we will go to New Albany and buy a few Christmas gifts for the residents. After we deliver the gifts and cookies to St. Elizabeth we will eat lunch at a fast food restaurant. Each participant should bring $10.00 to contribute to the gifts and money for lunch. Please RSVP to the Faith Formation Office by December 1st.
Attention High School Freshman And Sophomores: Are you standing on the shore, waiting for the right time to dive into your Catholic faith and your relationship with Jesus Christ? This retreat will invite and challenge you to journey deeper into your faith. Come join us for the Deanery Divin In’ Retreat, December 13th – 14th, at Mt. St. Francis. Cost is $95. There is financial assistance if this would help your family. Call John in the Faith Formation Office for more information. Registration forms are available in the Faith Formation Office. Deadline to register is November 26th.
Youth Activities Christmas Luncheon - Members of the Youth Activities Team will go to lunch and celebrate the upcoming holy days on Monday, December 22nd. We will gather 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael and go to lunch. We should return by 2:30 p.m.
March for Life Pilgrimage – All high school youth are invited to join us on the March for Life Pilgrimage in Washington, DC on January 21 – 24, 2015. We will journey to our Nation’s Capital to stand up for life on this anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion in our country. This four day trip will include the March, the Life is Very Good Rally, a concert, Mass, and sightseeing. The cost is $300.00 per person however if you work our fundraiser your cost will only be the $100.00 deposit. The deadline to turn in deposit and forms is December 7th.