St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier Bulletin October 14th & 15th, 2017 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
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Twenty-eighth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
A PASTORAL RESPONSE
When I was studying for the priesthood at the archdiocesan seminary in Boston, the seminarians attended the annual Chrism Mass as a group at the cathedral. At the Chrism Mass, the diocesan bishop blesses the oils to be used in parishes throughout the diocese for the coming year. The Archbishop of Boston at the time, the late Humberto Cardinal Medeiros, was presiding at a particularly memorable one. That year, a young woman, who lived with an emotional disability and was obviously in quite a bit of distress, rushed toward the table that held the oils, grasped one of the vessels and began pouring the oil all over herself. She prayed aloud as she did so. Most of those in attendance at the cathedral stood by in shocked silence, except for one person. Cardinal Medeiros approached the distraught woman and gently placed his hands on hers. He offered soothing words and a pastoral embrace. Her expression immediately changed from twisted and frightened to calm and peaceful.
GOD’S WELCOMING LOVE
Each time I hear today’s Gospel about the king who gave a wedding feast I think of Cardinal Medeiros’ actions that day. The king in the parable asks his servants to invite all people, those perceived as “good” and those perceived as “bad,” to the banquet when the regular invited guests do not show up. At Boston’s Chrism Mass that year, one who might have been perceived as “bad” had entered the cathedral and done something that was unacceptable. Yet the cardinal saw fit to comfort her in her distress. His actions were very much like the king’s in today’s parable—which are a sign to us of God’s way of acting. God’s embrace extends to all, the good and bad alike. Let us praise God for a welcoming love that does not make distinctions. All are called to holiness.
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 25:6–10a; Psalm 23:1–6; Philippians 4:12–14, 19–20; Matthew 22:1–14 [1–10]
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-2:00pm
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 – 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 the pastor 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 / 10/16 / Mon / No MassSt. FX
St. M / 10/17 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 10/18 / Wed / 5:00PM
St. FX / 10/19 / Thurs / 4:30PM
St. M / 10/20 / Friday / 12:00PM
St. M / 10/21 / Sat / 5:30PM / For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
St FX / 10/22 / Sun / 9:00AM / Jerry Banet
St. M / 11:00 AM / The Rash & Looney Families
12:30PM / En Español
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!
The Rosary is said at St. Michael at 5:00 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.
ST. MICHAEL
CHARLESTOWN
Eucharist
Sat – 5:30 pm
Sun – 11:00 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Pat Wilson
Sunday 11:00 am: For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
Gift Bearers for this week’s Masses:
5:30 Allen Barker Family
11:00 7th & 8th Grade Faith Formation Class
Catechist Meeting will be Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30pm in the Rectory Meeting Room
Faith Formation Commission Meeting will be Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 in the Rectory Meeting Room.
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
REMEMBER: Faith is gift from God. Faith Formation is a lifelong growth process. We encourage parents to attend Mass with their children. This enables the children to integrate what they learn in their Faith Formation classes with weekly participation in the liturgy.
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.
Calendar
October 15-Session Six Rosary & Music Practice (Youth Mass @ 11am)
October 22-Session Seven
October 29-Session Eight
November 5-Session nine
November 5-@2:00pm First Penance Meeting and Retreat
Assistants are needed each week!
Bible Study- Has been cancelled until next spring.
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.
The youth of the parish are invited to pray the Rosary every Fourth Friday in Church at 7:00pm. It will be Bilingual. The first Rosary will be Friday October 13th, 20th, and the 27th in the Church. Parents are invited to join in praying the Rosary also!
First Reconciliation
November 5-@2:00pm we will have our First Penance Meeting and Retreat.
Please keep in your prayers our First Reconciliation students: Jonathan Carrillo, Axel Diaz, Alexis Lopez Garcia, Aurora Mendiola, LillianaMendiola, Tyler Mendiola, and Jorge Reyes Nino. It is very important for at least one parent, guardian or godparent to attend this meeting and retreat
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Oct, 215:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: C. DeVary & B. Stoner
Servers: C. Ledbetter
Gift Bearers: Hugh Willeford Family
Cantor: S/S Buit
Musician: Carolyn Eickholtz
Lector: Mary Lyons
Sun. Oct 22, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox, C. Dunn & J. Worley
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: Doug Roederer Family
Cantors: Jan Weyer
Musician: Nancy Kinder
Lector: Cheryl Dunn
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday 9:00am
SundayMass Intention:
For the People of Mexico
Gift Bearers for this week’s Mass: Bill Martin Jr. Family
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Oct 22, 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Dan Young, Kim Young & Toni Allen
Servers: Samantha Smith, Kate Smith & Allison Smith
Ushers: Buddy Barrett & Butch Furnish
Gift Bearers: Jim & Jeanie McReynolds Family
Lectors: Sara Becher
St. Francis Xavier Faith Formation Calendar
October 15-Class
October 22-Class
October 29- Class
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
Ladies of St. Francis and St. Michael
We are planning a Mini Retreat for Advent at Benedict Inn Retreat Center,Beech Grove Indiana on Dec. 4th and 5th.This evening of prayer and reflection is an invitation to step away from life's distractions during this busy time of year and reflect on Advent and the coming of Christ. Join together with the Sisters for an evening of prayer at 5:15 pm,dinner at 6:00, followed by a thoughtful and timely presentation and discussion.This is great opportunity for the women of both parishes to relax, have fellowship and prepare for The Christmas Season.
Cost: Including Advent program, dinner, overnight stay and breakfast will be $90.00/person. Formore information or to make reservations call Sharron Barker 812-256-3791, Glenda Minnick812-256-0163, or Mary Pat Beach 502-649-0939
Twenty –eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Theme: We are Eucharistic people. We live in praise and thanksgiving.
Ordinary Time: For a large part of the liturgical year, we devote ourselves to listening to the mystery of Christ in all its aspects unfolded as we seek God’s truth and understanding.
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:Make us a prayer which tells God you are thankful for everything you have, even if it’s not all you want.
Youth & Adults: Only one of the lepers returned to give thanks. This past week, when have you stopped to thank someone for something good they have done for you? When have you thanked God this week?
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.
Collection
October 7 & 8
St. Michael $ 3,363.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,754.00
St. Michael Disaster Relief $ 153.00
St. Francis Xavier Disaster Relief $ 300.00
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
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: Della Allen, Alan Axsom, Margie Axsom, Jeff Axsom, Linda Bissell Belser, Dick Bolton, Donna Bolton, Danny Brafford,Sherry Buit, Glen Cole, Liz Cooper, Ted Dean, Bernice Donahue, Gordon Dragoon, Daniel Dunn, Jeanette Drury, Christine Flum, Erik Furnish, Barbara Garrett, Bill Hawkins, Shannon Hawkins, Dan Hayden, Luis Hernandez, Sandy Hostettler, Maefiel James, Brenda Karns, Jim Kinder, Raymond Kopp, James Korty, Joe Ledbetter, Kay Ledbetter, Jerry Lemmons, Terry Lynn Maples, Terry Mattingly, Jeanie McCartin, Kina McKinney, Mary McMillen, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby Nelson, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Clayton Parker, Dylan Patton, Bobby Perdue, Katelyn Phillips, David Puzon, Nancy Rash, Carroll Schafer, Marie Schafer, Dave Schlageter, Estelle Scott, Michael Shipley Family, Billy & Lisa Siewart, Spear Family, Dorothy Smith, Miriam State, Jim Sturgin, Jane Synovec, Mark Thise, Bonnie Uptain, Joseph Douglas VanDyke JR., Joseph Douglas VanDyke Sr.,Melissa Villegas, Lynn Vogt, Isabell Wade, Chris Wafford, Jude Walter, Logan Westerhouse, George Wimsett, Rose Wimsett, Hadley & Maverick York, Kay Yotter, 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.
Our Volunteers are so special to our SuccessNow that the Septemberfest and Yard sale are behind us at St. Michael, The Fundraising Committee would like to thank each and every person that donated items and their time to help make our efforts a success.
Explanation of our Special Collection
World Mission Sunday:organized by the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is “an important day in the life of the Church because in teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and all the missions of the world” (see RedemptorisMissio 81)
The 100th Anniversary of the Last Apparition at Fatima. We will recite prayers and Rosary to join in the fight to “End Satanism in America”. On October 13, 1917 Fatima Portugal, the last apparition of Our Blessed Mother and the promised Miracle of the Sun! “Our Lady asked the faithful to continue to pray the rosary daily in honor of Our lady of the Rosary in order to obtain peace for the world”. This is our weapon against Satin and his followers. Sacrifice yourselves for sinners and say many times, especially when you make a sacrifice. “O Jesus, this is for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for their sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”
CYM Calendar
YA Bible Study- Join usMonday evenings, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pmat the CYM Offices. CYM's Fall Series will be using Ignatius Catholic Bible Study on Exodus.No outside reading; show up and unpack in the group. Contact Jesse Eichhorn @573-837-5299or Carmen Watkins ()for more info!
College Age Bible StudySet aside Wednesday evenings 7 pm at the Catholic Youth Ministries offices at Mt. St. Francis to meet up with other college-age young adults as we revisit childhood Bible stories from an adult viewpoint.For more information or questions contact Joey Griffin at502-438-6961or .
Providence High School Class of 1967 will hold a weekend of fun and fellowship to celebrate its 50 year Class Reunion beginning with a golf outing on Friday, October 27, at Covered Bridge Golf Club, an alumni gathering will take place that same night at the Exchange Pub and Kitchen in New Albany and a reunion dinner will be held on Saturday, October 28, at Covered Bridge Golf Club. For times, locations and more information, please call Ronda Stumler at (812) 945-3350.