Notes from the Pastor - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 5, 2010
“Go make disciples of all nations, baptize them!” The month of September has always been for me a time for “Mission Awareness”. What do I mean? As with every year - parishes will begin their Education Programs; those for adults, those for children, those seeking to deepen their faith, and those thinking of becoming a member of the Roman Catholic Church. What part do YOU play in this Mission Awareness to walk in faith with others and to be the leaven for their growth in faith?
Perhaps you may be volunteering this year to help Deacon Dave with the PREP Program or Sacramental Programs - sharing your faith with our children? Yes, that is a commitment! Or maybe you will be an adult mentor and guide for our young people in the Youth Program? What a rewarding challenge! Maybe you have been called to “Walk in Faith” with a friend or family member/spouse, a parishioner wanting to “return” to practicing their Catholic Tradition of years past - what a joy to “welcome” someone back to the “Table of the Lamb” - the Eucharist - the Body and Blood of Christ.
The RCIA Program - to open the mind and heart to Jesus; “our hearts are restless until they rest in thee” (Confessions of St. Augustine). The Easter Vigil celebrates new life - “to be born again in water and the spirit” (Jesus’ words to Nicodemus in the Gospel of John). To be a part of this “Illumination” of Faith!
“To whom shall I send?” “Here I am, Lord, I’ve come to do your will!”
Mission Awareness - open your heart!
- Fr. Tom
SERVERS FOR MINISTRIES FOR SEPTEMBER 11th-12th, 2010
Saturday, 6:00 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM Sunday, 11:00 AM
Lectors: Walter Muller/Susan Ason Betty Jane Hendrix/Mike Polak Jane/Kevin O'Brien
Altar Svr: Summer Price/Michael Daly Phyllis Whitten/Rachel Schafer MacKenzie O’Hayer/Hannah Piper
Extr. Min: Don/Marie McLendon Arnie Seyden/Bernie Lowenthal Carolyn Williams/Karen Sheehan
(Deacon Dave Hayden) (Deacon Dave Hayden) (Deacon Dave Hayden)
ST. MICHAEL FEAST DAY DINNER
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - FOLLOWING THE 11 AM MASS
Join us in the Parish Hall (former upper school gym) for a covered dish dinner in honor of our patron Saint, St. Michael. The church will provide the meat and drinks, we ask families to bring a covered dish.
Please RSVP to the parish office, 786-4505 by Tuesday, September 21st with how many will be attending from your family so that we can plan accordingly.
BAKE SALE after all Masses this weekend in the Meeting Room (left side of the church). Please help support our Women’s Club.
MEETINGS
- Women’s Club - Tuesday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Viviane Dubuc’s home, 7 9th Terrace. All ladies of the parish are invited.
- Men’s Club - Weds., September 7th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center (old upper school). All men of the parish are invited.
PLEASE NOTE: Parish office will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day. Also there is NO Communion Service that day.
New Flight – a support group for divorced, widowed and single Catholics in our Deanery invites you to our next meeting (meet and greet) at St. Peter the Apostle hall at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 13. All meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30 PM. Every other week we gather at a local restaurant for a meal/social hour. On September 27 we’ll meet at St. Frances Cabrini for a program. To get weekly notices send an email to
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IRISH TEA: Saturday, October 2 from 11-4 at the Social Apostolate at 502 East Liberty Street. You will have the chance to see the Social Apostolate facility and enjoy an Irish Tea and art show featuring Sandy Branham, local artist.
KEEP THIS DATE OPEN: Social Apostolate Golf Tournament, Saturday, October 25 at Deer Creek Golf Course
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP) Pre-K through 8th
Registration forms are available at the church entrance or parish office.
PREP INFORMATION MEETING: Sunday, September 19th at 9:15 a.m. in the gym for children and parents. If you have not registered, bring your children that morning.
Teachers and substitute teachers are needed to help with PREP. Classes are from September through May. Share your talent with our children.
For more information regarding PREP or teaching, please contact Deacon Dave at 912-414-6706.
PRAYER LIST: Suzanne Fogarty, Harris Orsini and our servicemen and women
Weekly Offertory August 28-29, 2010
School Debt $ 673.00
Offertory – August 28-29 $3,474.00
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. Sep 4 6 PM The Parish
Sun. Sep 5 8 AM † Anne Monaghan
11 AM
Mon. Sep 6 8 AM NO Communion Service
Tues. Sep 7 8 AM
Weds. Sep 8 8 AM
Thurs. Sep 9 8 AM
Fri. Sep 10 8 AM
Sat. Sep 11 9 AM NO Mass or Communion Service
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Are you:
- interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
- baptized and have a need for spirituality in your life?
- baptized, but never received any formal religious education?
- married to a Catholic and you attend Mass with them, and you want to share in their faith?
- seeking something in your life, but are not sure what it is?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the place for you. The RCIA is the Catholic Church's process whereby one could inquire about the Catholic faith and journey towards full reception into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through RCIA. It is a learning experience that will change your life and give your life new meaning and new direction.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic please plan on joining us for our first class on Monday, September 13 or call Deacon Dave at 414-6706 for more information.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER:
Cristina Scott and her son, Maxim
“When I was hungry you gave me food.” Matthew 25:35
When you do your grocery shopping, please remember those who are hungry and pick up a few food items for our SEPTEMBER FOOD DRIVE for the Social Apostolate. This is a great way of being a Eucharistic people at St. Michael.
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