St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin April 11th & 12th, 2015 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Second Sunday of Easter
PEACE
Throughout the liturgical year we focus on the words, actions, and miracles of Jesus as he moved from town to town. Today we focus especially on the first word of the Risen One as he greeted the disciples on the evening of that first Easter: “Peace.” The first word from the mouth of God’s Son—who had been unfairly tried, who had been beaten and spit upon, whose hands and feet were nailed to a tree, who suffered enormous pain in that torturous death—was the word “Peace.” Not “Revenge!” Not “Retribution!” Not “Kill!” “Peace.”
INSPIRED BY THE GOSPEL OF PEACE
After suffering one of the greatest injustices known in history, it would seem that Jesus had every reason to bring down vengeance upon those who had treated him with such unfairness. But instead of vengeance, he spoke of peace. To us this may seem odd. For many of us, almost from the beginning of our lives, we are taught that the response to violence must be revenge. But does this have to be the case?
Many of us remember the day when Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peter’s Square. Did he seek revenge on the one who shot him? No; when the pope recovered, he visited his wouldbe assassin in prison, bringing with him the peace that comes through reconciliation. When this occurred, many in the world were stunned by what seemed to be an unbelievable gesture. They were stunned because this is simply not what the world has come to expect. In his gesture of reconciliation, the pope showed himself as an embodiment of the actions of Christ on that first Easter evening. Today is a day to ponder the fact that Jesus Christ sought to exact no revenge for the way he was treated. Instead he inspired in his followers, and inspires within us, a deep commitment to peace.
Today’s Readings: Acts 4:32–35; Psalm 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24; 1 John 5:1–6; John 20:19–31
St. MichaelCharlestown
Eucharists
Sat – 5:30 pm
Sun – 11 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm / Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor
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St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111
Ph. 812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142
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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. MSt. FX / 13 / Mon / No Mass
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St. FX / 14 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 15 / Wed / 6:00 pm / Mass
St. FX / 16 / Thurs / 4:30pm / Mass
St. M / 17 / Fri / 9:00am / Mass
St. M / 18 / Sat / 5:30 pm / Paul McBride
St. FX
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St. M / 19 / Sun / 9:00 am
11:00 am
12.30 pm / Martha Harbeson
For the People of St. Michael
En Español
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Friends,
Our Easter celebration continues as we gather together this weekend. Our Alleluias and resurrection songs proclaim the joy of all creation as we recognize just what our Holy Week rituals recall. The Good News of God's merciful love which knows no limits is ours. That is why this weekend we celebrate "Divine Mercy Sunday." The betrayal, the passion, the death of Jesus on the cross is the offering of this mercy to all and in His glorious resurrection we are given a glimpse of our future lives in Christ. Several parishes are holding special services of adoration, prayer, processions and Benediction with the sacramental Presence of the living Christ. Not only do we ask God's boundless mercy for ourselves and all people, but we also thank God for offering this gift to us. Indeed this is the Good News Easter offers us.
I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to those who helped make our Churches and our Holy Liturgies beautiful celebrations. Those who shared their talent in decorating our worship space, those who offered their time and talents in the ministries of Readers, Altar Servers, musicians and singers and our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion as well as our ushers and greeters. May God continue to bless you for all you do.
Finally let us joyfully welcome the 'newest' members of our family of faith; Denise K. Hannigan, Jaelyn Rebecca Evans, Lillie Anne Dumeyer, Suzanne Nicole Dumeyer and Stephen Nicholas Dumeyer, Jr. May their presence and their witness inspire and renew us all in our commitment to the Faith.
God bless us all now and always!
Fr. Tully
Mass intentions are needed
Our daily and weekend Masses are in need of more intentions. These can be for person who have died (they don’t have to be Catholic) or for a Special Intentions. The suggested donation is $10 per mass. For more information or to get Mass Intentions, please contact the Parish Office.
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.
Rosary at 5:00before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Saturday Evening Mass Intention: For the People of St. Michael
Sunday Mass Intention: John Geodeker
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 is on Monday at 7:00pm in the basement of the rectory.
There are envelopes in the back of church to donate “In Memory of a Loved One” this Easter Season.
Attention: All Eucharist Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Servers, Parish Council members and Faith Formation Commission members please be on hand for the pictures to be taken at 12:15 today (Sunday).
The Knight of Columbus will have raffle tickets to sell this weekend for the Indiana State K of C Raffle, benefitting “Gibault Children’s Services”. Drawing will be at the State Convention April 25th. Thank you for your support.
Our service project each week is to collect non-perishable canned goods for the North Clark Outreach Center.
***Classes Preschool thru High School class at 9:30am on Sunday morning.
Assistants are needed each week. Remember that Faith Formation is a life-long growth process.
Faith Formation Religious Education Calendar
April 12 Session Twenty nine, Music Practice, Rosary & 11:00 Mass Youth Choir (Gift Bearers Grades 3-4)
April 19 Session Thirty
April 26 Session Thirty one
May 3 Rosary & Music Practice, Nancy and Aimee, 11:00am Mass Youth Choir with May Crowning beginning procession Gift Bearers (All Grades)
First Eucharist Class - Please keep in your prayers: Ezra Fouts, Zoe Hanrahan, Jose Armondo Hernandez, Christian Hernanadez, and Litzy Martinez. First Communion Practice is on Saturday, May 9th 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.
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. April 18- 5:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M.P. Beach, J. Schafer, Volunteer
Servers: C. Ledbetter
Gift Bearers: C. DeVary, B. Branstetter
Cantors: T. Baltz/Ky
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: C. Ledbetter
Sun. April 19–11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox, S. Buit, S. Fouts
Servers: S. Cole
Gift Bearers: R/D Wimsett Family
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: C. Peek
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: Kenneth Yost
St. Francis Faith Formation ProgramCalendar
April 12 - Class after Mass
April 19- Class after Mass
April 26- Class after Mass
The Fish Fry at St. Francis will start the first Friday in June
5-7pm. Come out and enjoy! The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks toeveryone for your support.
If you would like to use the basement at St. Francis for a function please contact Vicky Horine at 502-494-5335.
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. April 19- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Janice Furnish, Ann Harbeson,
Mike Harbeson
Servers: Aaron Ulrich, Samantha Smith
Ushers: Bill Short, Don Rue
Gift Bearers: 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Class
Lector: Ann Harbeson
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.
Calling Forth: St. Michael and St. Francis Parishes need you! We are beginning the Nomination Process for Pastoral Council and Faith Formation Commission Members. Please give prayerful consideration to your nomination. You may nominate yourself or someone else on paper at the Masses next weekend, April 18-19. The current members of the St. Francis Pastoral Council are: Randy Allen and Paige Bunch (2012-2015), Chad Lyons and Laura Couch (2013-2016), Ann Harbeson, Cecilia Huddleston, Sara Becher(2014-2-17). The current members of St. Michael Pastoral Council are: Chuck Ledbetter and Nathan Fouts (2012-2015), Cheryl Dunn and Adam Allgeier(2013-2016), Judith Jackson and Daniel Lathem(2014-2017). The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to meet and form relationships to help the parish plan for the future, research pastoral matters and meet unanticipated needs. The current members of the St. Michael Faith Formation Commission are: Melanie Craddock and Betty Joubert (2012-2015), Jackie Fouts and Barbara Sharpensteen(2013-2016), Debbie Lyons and Dianne Wimsett(2014-2017), Martha Rendon, Spanish Representative. Commission members serve as consultative bodies for the pastor and administrator on matters concerning Faith Formation. An attitude of teamwork, cooperation, unity and mutual respect is required for effective service. Ballots will be passed out at the Mass and must be turned in the same day. Elections will be the weekend of May 2-3.
St. Michael School
Registration for 2015/16 school year has started. Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and before and after Care are available. Teachers are available if you have questions; please make an appointment at the office 812-256-3503.
“To everything there is a season and a time to every
purposeunder 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:
Ismael Aguirre, Tim Baltz, Allen Barker, Alicia Blair, Bea Beach, Joyce Bower, Darlene Carter, Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Bernice Donahue, Patrick Dunn, Don Hamerla, Rita Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Curtis Ingram, Andy Korte, Michelle Korty, Terri Lynn Maples, Bob Masters, Michael Murphy, Dora Nevins, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Janeson Payne, Chuck Phillips, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Speicher, Teresa Thomas, Billy Wayne Upton, Tim Wafford, Nancy Williams, 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.
Attention all teens & adults with special needs! “Faith, Friends and Fun” is a Religious Education program for you! We invite you to bring your special needs teen or adult to pray and make new friends with us! Our next gathering will be on Thursday, April 16th from 7:00 – 8:00. Located at the school building at the St. Joe Hill Campus of St. John Paul II Parish!For more information, 812-246-5044.
Aquinas Center Gift Shop - Come to the Aquinas Center Gift Shop For Your Child’s First Holy Communion Accessories & Gifts. We will be open extra hours Monday, April 6th 3:00 – 6:00 for your convenience. The Aquinas Center is located at: The St. Joe Hill Campus of St. John Paul II Parish, In the School Building. Regular Hours: Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 3:00 and Friday 9:00-1:00 or by Appointment:Call 812-246-5044 for more information.
Collection
April 4 & 5
St. Michael $ 1,956.04
Easter 768.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,271.00
Easter 437.00
Question of the Week
Second Sunday of Easter
The sound of Alleluias fill the 50 days of Easter Sunday to Pentecost as we give thanks for the gift of our salvation. The Easter Triduum recalls the passion and resurrection of Christ in the sacred journey from Holy Thursday to Easter Vigil. “Dying he destroyed our death. Rising he restored our life.”
Theme: Do not persist in your unbelief, but believe!
Step 1: Listen to the Word—As you hear this reading today, which words or phrases strikes you? What in this reading touches your heart?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: How can you believe in Jesus whom you have never sees?
Youth &Adults: Jesus’ words of greeting were “Peace be with You,” followed by the invitation to forgive sins. How does forgiveness bring peace to you? How does it change the world?
Theology on Tap - is an informal gathering for young adults 22-39 to share and discuss issue of life and faith. Our Easter Series will be Isms – What do Catholics believe.Thursday nights during Easter beginning at 6:30pm at the Fireside Bar & Grill in Sellersburg. Our first session will be "Franciscanism – the Saint & the Pope" with Bro. Bob BaxterApril 9th! For a full list of topics and dates go to Ministries/Young Adult/Theology On Tap.
WOLFE PACK-APPALACHIA SPRING MISSION-A four day/three night service opportunity for COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS in Campton, KY that provides hands on experience in reaching out to community members in one of the region’s poorest areas. Work on a variety of projects with those who may be less fortunate, with respect for their dignity and the lessons they have to teach us. Mission date is May 14-17, 2015. Cost is $150.00. Registration deadline is April 17, 2015. To register online and pay entire fee, visit or for more information call the Deanery Youth Ministry Office at 812-923-8355.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Would you like to experience a hands-on weekend of service to your local community?FAITH IN ACTION, June 18-21, 2015, gives participants a chance to make concrete connections between love of God and love of neighbor. Work alongside other deanery youth in the community on projects promoting human dignity, service, spiritual formation, community, and good, clean fun. Cost is $245.00, which includes lodging and meals. Register online and pay entire fee, or download a registration form at Early registration deadline and $100.00 deposit due May 1. For more information, contact Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries at 812-923-8355 or .
Deanery Youth Mass – all High School youth are invited to come to St. Marys of the Knobs Church on Sunday, Apr. 19th for an evening of fun and fellowship. Mass begins at 6:00pm.For more information contact . Directions can be found on our website at
Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School is proud to announce The Providence Players will present the spring musical “Suessical the Musical” April 19at 2 p.m., April 23-25 at 7:30 p.m., and April 26 at 2 p.m.in the Sam and Paula Robinson Performing Arts Center. Tickets may be purchased online at clicking on the Buy Tickets Now! button or by calling (812) 945-2538 ext. 328. Show ticket prices are $15 for adults and $8 for children through grade eight.
ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director
Mon-Fri. 7AM-6PM
Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time
Before & After Care: ages 6-12
Summer Camp: ages 6-12
Pre-School: 9-11:30AM Tues. & Thurs.