St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier Bulletin February 24th & 25th, 2018 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Second Sunday of Lent
“THIS IS MY BELOVED SON. LISTEN TO HIM.”
The Transfiguration takes our breath away. It is good that we are dazzled on a yearly basis, because we need this brightness to bring us back to lives of love and purpose. We really want to put Christ first, but the harshness of daily life often pushes him to the sidelines. Today he makes his annual and very hardtoignore appearance arrayed in shimmering splendor. Again we hear God’s voice: “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him” (Mark 9:7). And like Peter, James, and John before us, we really want to listen, for we know that he is our Beloved, too.
“ALL THIS BECAUSE YOU OBEYED MY COMMAND”
Though Jesus knew his trials were about to begin, that day on the mountain he recommitted himself to fulfilling his destiny. That day he experienced God’s love so profoundly that he was able to become a willing sacrifice for human sin. And how deeply must God love us by allowing the Crucifixion to happen! “He . . . did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all” (Romans 8:32).
In the first reading, Abraham’s profound commitment to God’s call caused him to put the knife to his own son’s neck. God rewarded Abraham’s unswerving obedience with abundant blessings and “descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and sands of the seashore . . . All this because you obeyed my command” (Genesis 22:17, 18).
Today the readings invite us to taste God’s deep love and to listen to God’s Son. Most importantly, we are encouraged to continue God’s love story, recommitting our lives to Christ. As we reflect on God’s message of total obedience, let us pray for guidance to see clearly the shape of our destiny. Echoing the psalmist’s words, “O Lord, I am your servant” (Psalm 116:16), let us willingly accept any hardships that we encounter and any sacrifices that are necessary, knowing that along the way we will be dazzled and deeply loved.
Today’s Readings: Genesis 22:1–2, 9a, 10–13, 15–18; Psalm 116:10, 15–19; Romans 8:31b–34; Mark 9:2–10
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-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 / 2/26 / Mon / No MassSt. M / 2/27 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 2/28 / Wed / 4:30PM / Mass followed by Reconciliation/
Adoration
St. FX / 3/1 / Thurs / 4:30PM / Mass followed by Reconciliation/
Adoration
St. M / 3/2 / Friday / 12:00PM / Mass followed by “Way of the Cross”
St. M / 3/3 / Sat / 4:30PM / Christopher Lee Wafford
St FX / 3/4 / Sun / 9:00AM / Ryan Embry & Charles & Helen Hunt
St. M / 11:00AM / For the People of St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
St. M / 12:30PM / En Español
Upcoming Lenten Communal Reconciliation Services
St. Michael Bradford Wed. Feb. 28 at 6:30pm
St. John Paul II Thurs. March 1 at 6:30pm
St. Mary Navilleton Weds. March 21 at 7:00pm
St. John Starlight Sun. March 25 1:00pm
Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us".
During Eucharistic Adoration, we "watch and wait", we remain "silent" in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist ... By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us.
Everyone is invited to take advantage of an opportunity to sit in silence before the Blessed Sacrament.
Wednesday Evenings until March 28
4:30pm. Mass St. Michael
Followed by “The Light is On” Reconciliation/Adoration
Thursday Evening until March 22
4:30pm. Mass at St. Francis Xavier
Followed by “The Light is On” Reconciliation/Adoration
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: William T. Fouts
Gift Bearers for this week’s Masses:
4:30 Jerry Lyons Family
11:00 Betty & Reed Cole 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.
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!
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.
Calendar
February 25-Session Twenty Two
March 4-Session Three
March 11-Session Twenty Four Rosary & Music Practice-The Youth Choir will sing at the 11:00 Mass. (Gift Bearers 5-6 Grades)
March 18-Session Twenty Five
March 25- Spring Break (No Class)
(PALM SUNDAY)
Classes begin at 9:30am. Please be on time. We prefer for you to arrive 5- 10 minutes early so we can start promptly at 9:30. Thank you!
Assistants are needed each week!
Thanks to our Assistant last week Laura Kinder!
Our Service Project each week is to collect perishable canned goods for the North Clark Outreach Center!
First Eucharist- Please keep in your prayers our First Eucharist students: Axel Diaze, Alexis Lopez Garcia, Aurora Mendiola, LillianaMendiola, Tyler Mendiola, Jorge Reyes Nino, Jesus Diaz and Fernando Diaz, and Avery Allgeier at St. John Paul.
Please keep in your prayers our R.C.I.A. candidates: Tina Blackwell, Heather Brandenburg, Barbara Feige and Rhonda McGary.
Purfication and Enlightenment—the period of purification and enlightenment is the time of spiritual recollection for the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. The nature of this period is much different from that of the previous period. Whereas the previous period was about doctrinal and pastoral formation, this time is about interior spiritual reflection and preparation for the Easer mysteries. The Scruntises are rituals of self-searching and repentance which completes the conversion of the elect. The First Scrutiny is March 3rdat 4:30pm, Second Scrutinyon March 10that 4:30pm, and March 17th the Third Scrutiny of Lent at the Saturday evening Mass at 5:30pm.
Faith Formation Meeting is February 28 at 6:30pm in the Rectory Meeting Room
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.
Come out and enjoy St Francis Xavier Fish Fry during Lent on Fridays, 5-7pm. The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & Desserts. Thank to everyone for your support!
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. March 3,4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Schafer & S. Seals
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: Robert Lindenmayer Family
Cantor:
Musician:
Lector: Steve Buit
Sun. March 4, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Fouts, C. Dunn & J. Kinder
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: Mitch Newland Family
Cantors: S/S Buit
Musician: Bridget Meyer
Lector: Sharron Barker
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: Gino & Laura Couch
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. March 4, 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Gino Couch, Janice Furnish & Mike Harbeson
Servers: Aric Lyons, Amora Lyons & Aaron Banet
Ushers: Buddy Barrett & Butch Furnish
Gift Bearers: Butch & Janice Furnish Family
Lectors: Sara Becher
St. Francis Xavier Faith Formation Calendar
February 25- Class
March 4-Class March 11-Class March 18- Class March 25-No Class Spring Break
Collection
February 17&18
St. Michael $ 2,838.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,525.00
Lenten Fish Fry at St. Michael
Join us for Fish or shrimp dinners each Friday of Lent (February 17-March 30) from 5:00-7:00pm. We will have both fried & baked fish, shrimp along with sides and desserts. For carry-out orders, please call 812-256-3503. The Lenten Fish Fry is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Please help the K of C by donating a dessert.
Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference
Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Indiana Convention Center
Theme: The Sanctification of the Family
8:30am to 4:45pm with lunch included
For detailed information or to register online, please visit
Second Sunday of Lent
Lent- Forty days before the Triduum, the Lenten season disposes. Catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery through prayer and penitential practices..
Theme: Lent is a time to open our hearts more fully to Jesus. Jesus words and love are for everyone.
Step 1: Listen to the Word.
Step 2: Look into your life.
Children:Jesus invites you to be close to him, to see him with clear eyes. When is Jesus like as a friend?
Youth & Adults: Sometimes we can see Christ with clear eyes, as the disciple did on the mountain. Share about such a time in your own life.
CYM Calendar and Retreat Information
Retreat for 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.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHStep-by-Step Retreat March 3 – 4. This overnight retreat is a combination of faith, fellowship, meeting new friends; a faith boot camp of fundamental strengthening! You have the tools now let’s dig into that treasure! Cost is $95. Deadline to register is FEBRUARY 16TH. For registration forms or to register online go tonadyouth.org.
Seder Meal
St. Michael will be having a Seder Meal
March 24th at 6:30pm.in the Multipurpose Room.
This Meal is a Jewish tradition at the time of Passover. Celebrate this time with us.
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.
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
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: Alan Axsom, Margie Axsom, Jeff Axsom, Baby Vince, Donald Barker, Sandra Basham, Linda Bissell Belser, Tina Blackwell, Donna Bolton, Danny Brafford,Mike & Norma Carl, Glen Cole, Liz Cooper, Margie Cox, Ted Dean, Bernice Donahue, Anna Dragoon, 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, Dawson Higdon, Sandy Hostettler, Hilda Howard, Maefiel James, Brenda Karns, Jim Kinder, Raymond Kopp, James Korty, Joe Ledbetter, Kay Ledbetter, Leland Lynch, Terry Lynn Maples, Beverly Martin, Terry Mattingly, 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, 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.
The 2017 donation statements are ready to be picked up. Call the rectory if you need it mailed.