St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin August 30th & 31st, 2014 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
WHO IS PETER?
We are at something of a disadvantage this week, having a separation of seven days between last week’s Gospel reading and this week’s. In Matthew’s Gospel, these two passages follow immediately upon one another. So we don’t realize that, in only a hundred words or so, Jesus has moved from referring to Peter as the rock on which the church will be built to calling him “Satan.” So the point is Jesus founded the church on a “Satan”? Of course not. Jesus Christ founded, and continues to build—through the presence of his Body given to us, the church, by the Spirit of baptism—on human beings. He knows now, as he knew then, our frailness and built-in shortcomings. Today he begins his explanation of what his role as Messiah will mean during his last days in Jerusalem. And poor Peter leaps to the wrong conclusion, as many of us would, and still do. Peter is insistent upon following the conventional religious wisdom, the status quo, the commonly understood view of the Messiah. But it was this very view that Jesus came into this world to subvert.
WHO ARE WE?
The spiritual author C. S. Lewis once wrote, in reflecting on how hard it is to pray for one’s enemies as Christ commanded, that he had particular difficulty praying for people like Stalin or Hitler. This was because he had to come to terms with the fact that the very human failings that made them who they were are also present in each one of us. We can never be sure exactly how or why we are prevented from exercising that degree of evil and hatred; it is only through the grace and will of God that we don’t. All the weakness and ignorance present in Peter today are present in all of us. We could not name one single baptized follower of Christ in whom these mortal failings were not or are not present. It is helpful for us to be alert about this, lest we follow in the way of Peter today and fail to realize that to follow Christ means following him to Jerusalem. It means actively taking up a cross, making our bodies a living sacrifice, as Paul says. It means examining the religious status quo of our day to make sure it is consistent with the sometimes harsh message of Jesus’ good news. And it means making sure that we are more like last week’s Peter, professing faith in Christ revealed to us by God, so we may continue to be strong and sturdy stones on which the church continues to be built.
Today’s Readings: Jeremiah 20:7–9; Psalm 63:2–6, 8–9; Romans 12:1–2; Matthew 16:21–27
St. MichaelCharlestown
Eucharists
Sat – 5:30 pm
Sun – 11 am
La Misa Española
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 – 8:30 am-1:00 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.
St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN 47126
Ph. 812-294-4682 - Fax 775-307-6142
E-mail – .com
Office Hours – Thursday 9:00am-1:30pm
Reconciliation – 5:00 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 – Please contact the DRE: St. Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Kimberly Bandy
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 – 5 pm Sábado,12 a 12:20 pm Domingo o llama la Rectoría
Casamiento – contactarse 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 Padre Esteban, o a San Miguel – JuliannEickholtz; a San Francisco – Kimberly Bandy
Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por favor, acérquense al Centro de información. También es necesarios 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. Esteban
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 / 1 / Mon / No MassSt. M / 2 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 3 / Wed / 6:00 pm / Mass
St. FX / 4 / Thurs / 7:00pm / For the people of St. Francis
St. M / 5 / Fri / 8:30am / Mass
St. M / 6 / Sat / 5:30 pm / Leonard Eickholtz
St. FX
St. M
St. M / 7 / Sun / 9:00 am
11:00 am
12.30 pm / Norma, Punch
& J. T Higdon
For the people of St. Michael
Spanish Mass
The Pastor’s Corner
Dear parishioners,
I hope you have had a blessed week! Sometimes I find myself wondering just where the time has gone. So much to do, seemingly all the time in the world to accomplish these tasks and yet I always find the tasks don't get done and the time goes by even faster! As we begin the 22nd week in this season of ordinary time The Lord Jesus reminds us of the demands of our calling as His followers. Deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow Him. That's what He expects of us. Some today suggest that He really does expect anything, He has taken care of everything for us and so we don't need to heed these words. But Jesus Himself tells that to lose ourselves we will find ourselves in Him, we will live. I don't suggest that we should put on sackcloth and sit in ashes, but we are called to a different life, a life where our joy comes from doing just what that. How much time do we waste! How much time do we devote to prayer, acts of kindness, momentsof sharing what we have with those around us. Yes that is what denying ourselves means, then life becomes so much more than we can possibly imagine. God grant us the courage to walk as Christ Jesus.
We are in need of servers for Mass, cantors and people who like to sing, those who play instruments of various kinds and proclaimers of the Scriptures. Prayerfully consider offering your time and talents for the glory and praise of God. Call the office to enlist in the service of The Lord.
I have included a copy of a statement from the Bishops of Indiana concerning the activities of our elected officials in regards to religious freedoms. The implications of these actions are far reaching and open the door for even less freedom of conscience in matters of one's religious faith.
May your days ahead be full of the things that truly matter. Keep up the 'good' work.
Fr. Tully
All St. Michael/St. Francis Xavier information and forms are now available on our website:
/ StewardshipTwenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of August 30/31, 2014
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus brings up the topic of the cross to his followers. They would not realize the cross was part of God’s plan and was to be their legacy until after the Resurrection. Today’s followers of Christ recognize they are stewards of his entire legacy, including his cross; that through their mutual sacrifices God’s glory is revealed. They don’t live their life in Christ only when it is convenient for them. They make a decision to take up their cross and carry it, no matter what the cost. What crosses do we bear in order to reveal God’s glory?
Rosary at 5:00before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Saturday Evening Mass Intention: Tom Schafer
The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes everyone to come and pray with them at 6:00pm every Monday in the Rectory Chapel.
Bible Study is on Monday, at 7:00pm in the Rectory Basement. Spanish Bible Study is on Tuesday nights at 6pm.
***Preschool thru High School class at 9:30am on Sunday morning. Thanks to last Sunday’s assistants: Cheryl Mann, Amiee Doherty, Kim Stamper, Dianne Wimsett, Myramin Nino. Assistants are needed each Sunday.
Faith Formation Calendar
Aug 31- Labor Day weekend No Class
Sept 7- Session Five
Sept 14- Rosary & Music Practice 11:00am, Youth Choir
Gift Bearers Grds. 7-8
Sept 21- September Fest No Class
The Youth Choir is in need for a music director at Mass on the second Sunday of each month. You don’t need to know music, just have eye contact with the children, let them know when to start singing and work with the organist. It is sharing your time and talent with the youth of the parish. If you are interested, contact Juliann.
We are going to clean the kitchen on Sept 8th at 9:00am. Please mark this on your calendar and help if you can.
We have some changes with our chicken dinner this year. The Hispanic Community will be offering traditional Hispanic food for an additional cost. See the insert in the bulletin. Please help us unite the two communities by working together during the September Fest. All proceeds will go to The St. Michael Fundraising Account.
Yard Sale
October 3-5, drop off will begin on Sept 6thin the trailer at the back of the school.
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Sept 6- 5:30pm – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Schafer, A. Witten
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: W/R Lindenmayer
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: C. Ledbetter
Sun. Sept 7–11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Kinder, J. Worley, M.P Beach
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: S/J Fouts Family
Cantors: T/K Baltz
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: M. Howard
We ask the parishioners to bring non perishable food items to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center. There will be a wooden box in the church for donations.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: J. T. Higdon
Come out and enjoy St. Francis Xavier’s Fish Fry on the 1st Friday of every month, 5-7pm. The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks toeveryone for your support.
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Sept 7- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Ann Harbeson, Mike Harbeson,
Jennifer Haycraft
Servers: Conner Martin, KaitlynD’Angelo
Ushers: Cindy Murphy, Jack Murphy
Gift Bearers: Tony and Alice Sorg Family
Lector: Joyce Nolot
RCIA will begin September 16th. In an era of corporate restructuring, try an organization where top management hasn’t changes in 2000 years. “The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” is an adult convert program. St. Michael and St. Francis work together with St. Paul and St. Joe Hill on this program. We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during the Easter Season. If you are interested, talk to Fr. Tully or Juliann.
Question of the Week is from Our Sunday Visitor at osveurriculm.com. Click on Lifelong Catechesis and then Question of the Week.
Question of the Week
Ordinary Time: For a large part of the liturgical year, we devote ourselves to listening to the mystery of Christ in all its aspects unfold as we seek God’s truth and understanding.
Theme: The cross is a way that leads to true life.
Step 1: Listen to the Word: As you listen once again to the familiar parable, what caught your ear in it today?
Step 2: Look into Your Life.
Children: Jesus tells us that we each are called to follow him. What makes it hard for you to follow Jesus?
Youth: In order to follow Jesus, we have to do hard things, and carry our own crosses. Name the cross that you are carrying right now. In what way can you ask Jesus to help you with your cross?
Adult: Jesus gives us the core truth to life and eternal happiness – the cross. Name the cross that you carry. How is it bringing you closer to God?
St. Augustine Jeffersonville
Sunday, Sept. 7, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Harvest Chicken Dinner
Quilt Raffle & Bake Sale
Take the LEAD!A leadership series and training open to all high school youth! Join us to learn how you can take the lead and develop leadership skills to put into practice in your everyday life! The series will be offered quarterly. Planning Skills will be the topic for this first session on Sept. 8, 4:30pm – 5:45pm at the Catholic Youth Ministries office. Please contact us for more information at 812-923-8355 or visit us at
Keep College Students Connected- Do you have a son or daughter attending college? Catholic Youth Ministries would love to keep them connected to the Catholic community by updating them on college ministry opportunities. Email with your child's name, email address, school mailing address, and contact number so they can receive information on retreats, service opportunities, andgatherings!
CJ Smith Breakfast benefit will be held on Sunday,
September 14th, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, St. Johns Parish Hall,
Starlight so mark your calendars and plan to attend. It is being
held early this year to coincide with the Providence Class of
1974 40th reunion, of which CJ was the Class President.
Sausage, Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and much more
will be available in the gym at St. Johns. Your donation to the
CJ Smith Jr. Memorial Endowment at the Harrison County
Community Foundation is matched and will benefit the New
Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries CJ Smith
Fellowship. If you are unable to make it to the breakfast but
would like to make a contribution, brochures and envelopes are
available at the Youth Ministry office at Mt. St. Francis- 812
923-8355.
Why Did God Make Sparrows?
The premier southern Indiana performance of the play, “Why Did God Make Sparrows?” will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 6:30 PM at the Providence High School Robinson Auditorium. The play is based on the journal and stories written by C.J. Smith Jr. in the final year of his life. Admission to the play will be free, but reservations are requested to ensure seats are available. Attendees will have the opportunity make a contribution to support the C.J. Smith Endowment to benefit Catholic Youth Ministries. All contributions to the endowment will be matched dollar for dollar. For reservations and tickets contact: NAD Catholic Youth Ministries: 812.923.8355, Brenda Smith Falkenstein: 502.553.7053, Susie Geswein Naville: H: 812.923.7173 or C: 502.649.1811, or Jerry Finn: 812.923.2065. Tickets may be available at door the night of the performance if any are left.
“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:
Carroll Adams, Darrell Adams Jr., John Barthold, Rosie Bishop, Alicia Blair, Kain Blankenship, Bea Beach,Jeanette Bradshaw, Fr. Don Buchannan, Nancy Bussey, Sydney Cole, Inez Collett, Kaydance Couch,HealtherCourson, Becca Cox, Bernice Donahue, Raymond Eickholtz, Barbara Ferguson, John Goekeker, Michael Henderson, Curtis Ingram, Peggy Kelshaw, Mary King, Sharon Kirkpatrick, Barbara Latuch, Billy Lemmons, Robert Lindenmayer, Marcelene Long, Terri Lynn Maples, Bob Masters, Griffin Miller, Michael Murphy, Michael Newland, Mitch Newland, Erin Penta, Toni Penta, NioPenta, Catherine Puckett, Maria Puckett, Christopher Puckett, The Roth Family, Carroll Schafer, Estelle Scott, Dorothy Smith, Mirian State, Lewis Stoner, Lynn Sullivan, Jane Synovec, Roger Synovec, Martin Tormoehlen, Kevin Traub, Bill Unruh, Joseph Douglas VanDyke, Thelma VanDyke, Mark Ward, Mary Westerhouse, Nancy Williams, Rose Wimsett, Agnes Withers, Kenneth Yost, Mary Young, 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.
MEN of all ages: REGISTER NOW for the Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference, which will be held Saturday, September 20th at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Join Archbishop Joseph Tobin, nationally known Fr. Michael Gaitley and Hector Molina, as well as Fr. Brian Dudzinski and Deacon Rick Wagner. Bring your son, father, and/or a friend for this wonderful, spirit filled day. For more information or to register, pick up a brochure in the back of church, or go to Call 317-216-4306 with your questions.
Collections Aug 23 & 24
St. Michael $ 2,729.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,210.00
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.
Pre-K: 9-11:30AM or 12:30-3PM Mon. Wed. & Fri.