St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier Bulletin January 20th & 21th, 2018 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE TIME IS SHORT
A sense of urgency is reflected in all of today’s readings. Jonah warns the Ninevites, “Forty days more and Nineveh shall be destroyed.” Paul reminds the Corinthians that “time is running out.” Jesus proclaims that “this is the time of fulfillment.” There is no denying that we humans tend to respond more readily to an urgent request; we seem to be much more motivated by something that must be done right now. This tendency makes it all too easy to put off less urgent things: “Oh, we’ve got time for that later.”
For the people in Jonah’s day, for the people of Jesus’ time and Paul’s time, the end was believed to be imminent. The words of the prophets and reformers frequently tried to evoke a sense of urgency.
We don’t know, of course, how much time we have as individuals or as nations to reform our ways, but it’s safe to say that there’s less time left today than there was yesterday. Today’s readings may be inviting us to revise our priorities.
BELIEVE IN THE GOOD NEWS
Jesus’ urgent message to the people of Galilee contains two important declarative statements. The command to “repent” is commonly heard. Far less common is a command that requires the hearer to have faith. Yet Jesus says, “Believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). This is not a request or a suggestion. He does not say, “I hope you can believe” or “Would you consider believing?” Baptized Christians, believers by definition, are to live their lives as if their beliefs mattered. That is why we must repent as well as believe. Whatever our calling in life, our families, neighbors, friends, and coworkers should all be able to tell that we believe in the gospel by the way we live the gospel. Time is too short to do otherwise.
Today’s Readings: Jonah 3:1–5, 10; Psalm 25:4–9; 1 Corinthians 7:29–31; Mark 1:14–20
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 rectoryif 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 / 1/22 / Mon / No MassSt. M / 1/23 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 1/24 / Wed / 4:30PM / Mass
St. FX / 1/25 / Thurs / 4:30PM / Mass
St. M / 1/26 / Friday / 12:00PM / Mass
St. M / 1/27 / Sat / 4:30PM / For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
St FX / 1/28 / Sun / 9:00AM / Heilbron & Viola Adams
St. M / 11:00AM / William T. Fouts
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: Florence & Calvin DeVary
Sunday 11:00 am: For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
Gift Bearers for this week’s Masses:
4:30 Alex LatuchFamily
11:00 Allen Barker Family
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 21-Session Seventeen
January 28-Session Eighteen
February 4-Session Nineteen
February 11-Session Twenty Rosary & Music Practice –The Youth Choir will sing at 11:00am Mass (Gift Bearers High School)
February 18-Session Twenty Two
Special Thanks
On Sunday January 14th the Youth Choir Sang. Thanks to the Organist Nancy Kinder, Choir Director Jessica Sarver and Assistant Jennie Lathem. Choir Members: LillianaMendiola, Tyler Mendiola, Ava Lathem, AdalynLathem, Drew Doherty, Maelyn Sarver and Kimberlyn Doherty. Thanks to the Gift Bearers: Aurora Mendiola, Erica Hersker , Adam Hersker and John Eickholtz. Thanks to Cheryl Mann for being an assistant.
Please keep in your prayersour First Reconciliation students: 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.
Date Change for Catechist meeting, Thursday, February 1 @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 Ministries Schedule
Sat. Jan. 27,4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: G. Minnick & S. Seals
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: Darrell Lyons Family
Cantor: KyBaltz
Musician: Carolyn Eickholtz
Lector: Chuck Ledbetter
Sun. Jan. 28, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Fouts, M. Edmonds & J. Dean
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: John Kinser Family
Cantors: Bridget Meyer
Musician: Nancy Kinder
Lector: Stephen Dumeyer
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday 9:00am
Sunday Mass Intention:
Sandy Banet
Gift Bearers for this week’s Mass: Calvin & Kim Brishaber Family
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Jan. 28, 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Jennifer Haycraft, Tom Mayes & Darlene Reul
Servers: Kayla Martin, Ben Ulrich & Allison Banet
Ushers: Buddy Barrett & Butch Furnish
Gift Bearers: John & Debbie Buckman Family
Lectors: Joe Banet
Collection
January 13 & 14
St. Michael $ 3,184.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,459.00
St. Francis Xavier Faith Formation Calendar
January 21-Class
January 28-Class
February 4-Class
February 11-Class
February 18-Class
February 25- Class
Collection Envelopes are in the Church Lobby!
In your collection envelopes are any special collections and an envelope for the 5th Sunday. The 5th Sunday collection goes to Community Care and The North Clark Outreach Center to help people in our area in need.
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!
Third 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:Jesus is present to each of us in a different way. Tell about a time that you know Jesus was with you?
Youth & Adults: Name a moment or situation in your life where Jesus was present. What are some situations or places where you wish Jesus was more visible?
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, Charles Ettel, 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, David L. Pierce, 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. Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept longer.
Explanation of our Special Collection Propagation of the Faith Sunday:is an international association for the assistance by prayers and alms of Catholic missionary priests, brothers and nuns engaged in preaching the Gospel to non-Catholic countries.
Prayers Request
Please keep the family of Bill Martin ,Kil Masters, ChristopherWafford and Emma Yount in your prayers as they mourn the loss of loved ones.
A Prayer intention for those who have lost loved ones
Lord in Your great love and mercy; please lead bereaved persons to find new hope and new direction that brings relief and peace to their lives.
Guide them to live in loving kindness to all those around them, for all of us find times of loneliness and sorrow and loss in our lives.
Let grief lead us to live in deeper compassion and greater practical kindness for each other.