St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier Bulletin January 13th & 14th, 2018 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING
In today’s first reading, Samuel hears the Lord’s voice, but mistakes it for Eli’s. Fortunately, Eli is familiar enough with the ways of the Lord to help Samuel make his response.
As we seek the Lord, it is good to have someone like Eli who is familiar with the Lord’s voice. There are many voices that bid us “Follow this way,” and the Lord’s call is not always easy to discern. There are people, too, who would pretend to know the Lord and draw others to themselves rather than to God.
Eli could have taken advantage of Samuel’s naïveté and claimed it was he who had summoned Samuel. But Eli claims neither to be God nor to speak for God. Instead, he encourages Samuel to listen for himself.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Perhaps the most profound line in all of today’s readings is Jesus’ question of the two disciples who begin to follow him. “What are you looking for?” he asks plainly and directly.
Finding the Messiah was partly a matter of what one was looking for. If one lived with the expectation of the Messiah’s coming, there would be a certain alertness, a certain watchfulness to life, and a certain openness to God’s movements. The two disciples had followed John the Baptizer, but as soon as John pointed to Jesus, they were ready to follow him.
It has been said that what we find in life is pretty much what we have sought. “What are you looking for?” is a challenging question for each of us to ask of ourselves. Our honest answer to this question can reveal much about our faith and our values. Those who, like Andrew and the other disciple, are looking for the Messiah will find the Messiah, dwelling now, as then, among the people. “Come and see!”
Today’s Readings: 1 Samuel 3:3b–10, 19; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–10; 1 Corinthians 6:13c–15a, 17–20; John 1:35–42
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 rectory if 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 / 1/15 / Mon / No MassSt. M / 1/16 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 1/17 / Wed / 4:30PM / Mass
St. FX / 1/18 / Thurs / 4:30PM / Mass
St. M / 1/19 / Friday / 12:00PM / Mass
St. M / 1/20 / Sat / 4:30PM / Florence & Calvin DeVary
St FX / 1/21 / Sun / 9:00AM / Sandy Banet
St. M / 11:00AM / For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
St. M / 12:30PM / En Español
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.
ST. MICHAEL
CHARLESTOWN
Eucharist
Sat – 4:30 pm
Sun – 11:00 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Leonard Eickholtz
Sunday 11:00 am: The Rash & Looney Families & Bertha Zabel
Gift Bearers for this week’s Masses:
4:30 Hugh Willeford Family
11:00 Steve & John Eickholtz Families
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.
Our Service Project each week is to collect perishable canned goods for the North Clark Outreach Center!
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!
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!
Calendar
January 14-Session 16 Rosary and Music Practice 11:00 Mass Youth Choir
January 21-Session 17
January 28-Session 18
Please keep in your prayers our First Reconciliation students: Jonathan Carrillo, Axel Diaz, Alexis Lopez Garcia, Aurora Mendiola, LillianaMendiola, Tyler Mendiola, Jorge Reyes Nino, Jesus Diaz, Fernando Diaz and Avery Allgeier, St. John Paul.
Please keep in your prayers our R.C.I.A. candidates: Tina Blackwell, Heather Brandenburg, Barbara Feige and Rhonda McGary.
Catechist meeting, Thursday, January 25 @6:30pm and please bring a covered dish.
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.
St. Michael Parish Council Meeting is January 17th at 6:30pm.
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Jan. 20,4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: C. DeVary & B. Stoner
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: Alex Latuch Family
Cantor: Jan Weyer
Musician: Bridget Meyer
Lector: Chuck Ledbetter
Sun. Jan. 21, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Kinder, C. Dunn & J. Worley
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: Allen Barker Family
Cantors: S/S Buit
Musician: Nancy Kinder
Lector: Stephen Dumeyer
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday 9:00am
Sunday Mass Intention:
For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
Gift Bearers for this week’s Mass: Pre-School & Kindergarten Class
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Jan. 21, 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Gino Couch, Janice Furnish & Mike Harbeson
Servers: Aric Lyons, Amora Lyons & Aaron Banet
Ushers: Bill Short & Jacob Coomes
Gift Bearers: Calvin & Kim Brishaber Family
Lectors: Jack Murphy
St. Francis Xavier Faith Formation Calendar
January 14-Class
January 21-Class
January 28-Class
St Francis Xavier Parish Council Meeting is January 18th at 7:00pm.
Collection
January 6 & 7
St. Michael $ 2,593.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,456.00
Collection Envelopes are in the Church Lobby!
2018 Calendars are at the Church doors. Help yourself to the calendars they were donated to us by Grayson Funeral Home!
Fish Fry at St. Francis Xavier
The first Friday of every month, 5-7pm St. Francis will host a Fish Fry. The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drink and desserts. Thanks to everyone for your support!
Confirmation Teamis meeting and planning for the first class. The next meeting will be Sunday, January 14th at 2:00pm, at St. Michael. If you are interested in helping with this importation sacrament please see Fr. Tully or call Julianne. As we invite young people to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, we must encourage them to develop their relationship with Jesus Christ,so that they can movefrom a place of inherited faith to a place of established, personal faith.
Save the Date
Birthday Bash Saturday, January 20. 2018 afte4:30pm Mass. It will be held in the Multipurpose Room. Meat, drink and dessert will be provided. Please bring your favorite covered dish. Please NO gifts! Your presence is enough! Please RSVP by January 2nd to Malia at 812-406-7488 or Glenda at 812-256-0163.
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time: For a large part of the liturgical year, we devote ourselves to listening to the mystery of Christ in all the aspects unfolded as we seek God’s truth and understanding.
Theme: God’s plan in Christ begins to unfold in human history.
Step 1: As you hear this reading what words or phrases strike you? What in this reading touches your heart?
Step 2: Look into your life.
Children:If someone were to ask you, “Who is Jesus?” how would you answer?
Youth & Adults: In the Gospel today, John tells us who Jesus is for him. If someone were to ask you, how would answer this question: Who is Jesus for you?
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
St. Michael Bible Study- Has been cancelled until spring.
CYM Calendar
ATTENTION HIGH SÇHOOL FRESHMANCome and explore how music can move you along on your faith journey and get you connected. This overnight retreat is a combination of faith, fellowship, meeting new friends, and lots of fun while using music to bring a real message to your life. TheFaith RemixRetreat will be Feb. 3-4, at Mt. St. Francis. Cost is $95. Deadline to register is Jan. 19. For registration forms or to register online go tonadyouth.org.
Young Adult Chili Cook-Off -Jan. 20, 6 pm – 9 pm. Bring It! Looking to compete or just to eat, this is one hot event! Bring your own pot of chili or a dish to share. Great night for fellowship! No cost, but please register . Check our Facebook page,New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministry, for updates Call Philip at 812-923-8355 for more information.
College-Age Young Adults- What are you Thirsting for? Join us Thursday nights for faith sharing mixed with fellowship and game nights as we seek to quench our thirst with Christ! Meet from 7-9 pm, Jan. 18thAaron Frazita will speak on “Being Uncomfortable in Your Faith” at the Catholic Youth Ministries Office. For a full list of Thursday dates go tonadyouth.org. Contact Jennifer for more info at 812-923-8355
SAVE THE DATERetreats will be coming soon…
HS Juniors – On The Journey, Mt. St. Francis -- January 27-28, 2018
HS Sophomores – Diving In, Mt. St. Francis – February 17-18, 2018
HS Freshman – Faith Remix, Mt. St. Francis – February 3-4, 2018
All HS classes – Step by Step, Mt. St. Francis – March 3-4, 2018
Registration and information are available atnadyouth.org. If you have any questions, please call the Catholic Youth Ministries office at 812-923-8355.
Ice Skating –All middle school students, come on out to the Iceland Sports Complex Sat. Feb. 10th,12-2 for an afternoon on the ice! Cost is $7 including skates. Register with Jessica y Feb. 8th.Call Catholic Youth Ministries,812-923-8355, for more information.
Connected in the Spirit
New Albany Deanery listening session for Connected in the Spirit will be held in the auditorium at Our Lady of Providence High School from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 30th. Everyone is invited to intend to learn about the future of the program.
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, Linda Bissell Belser, Tina Blackwell, Dick Bolton, Donna Bolton, Danny Brafford, Glen Cole, Liz Cooper, Margie Cox, Ted Dean, Bernice Donahue, Gordon Dragoon, Daniel Dunn, Jeanette Drury, Bettye Ferguson, John Ferguson, Christine Flum, Eunice Frazier, Erik Furnish, Bill Hawkins, Shannon Hawkins, Dan Hayden, Luis Hernandez, Sandy Hostettler, Hilda Howard, Maefiel James, Brenda Karns, Jim Kinder, Raymond Kopp, James Korty, Joe Ledbetter, Kay Ledbetter, Leland Lynch, Vicki Mader, Terry Lynn Maples, Beverly Martin, Jeanie McCartin, Kina McKinney, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby Nelson, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Clayton Parker, Dylan Patton, Katelyn Phillips, Nancy Rash, Carroll Schafer, Marie Schafer, Dave Schlageter, Billy & Lisa Siewart, Dorothy Smith, Miriam State, Jim Sturgin, , Joseph Douglas VanDyke Sr.,Melissa Villegas, Lynn Vogt, Jude Walter, Flo Wessel, Roger Westerhouse, George & Rose Wimsett Family, Hadley & Maverick York, 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.
As Catholic Christians, we are called to care for one another, to be responsible together for the blessings that God gives us. Thank you for choosing to support the United Catholic Appeal.
- Young men discerning a call to the priesthood
- Elderly who have cognitive impairments or physical limitations
- Refugees looking for a better life for themselves and their family
- Priests entering their retirement years
- Children and their parents seeking a faith-filled, Catholic education
- Men, women and children who are in need of food, shelter, clothing, the ability to keep the electric on in their homes, a bus fare to a new job, or simply a bright outlook for a new future.
Prayers Request
Please keep the family of Bill Martin , Kil Masters and the Wafford’sin your prayers as they mourn the loss of loved ones.