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VOL.

4 SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2012ISSUE 37

Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time


Scripture Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; (Isaiah 35) The LORD gives sight to the blind; the LORD raises up those who were bowed down. (Psalm 146:8,9) Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom ? (James 2:5) He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak." (Mark 7:37) Reflection God gives sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, mobility to the lame, speech to the mute, raising those bowed down, and faith to the poor. - If someone is full/complete, is it possible to find God? - Is everyone incomplete without God? - Does the lure of worldly riches make a promise that it cannot keep? - How are you weak? Is this a good thing for you? Gandhi recognized, as no other world leader of our time has done, the necessity to be free from the pressures, the exorbitant and tyrannical demands of a society that is violent because it is essentially greedy, lustful and cruel. Therefore he fasted, observed days of silence, lived frequently in retreat, knew the value of solitude, as well as of totally generous expenditure of his time and energy in listening to others and communicating with them. He recognized the impossibility of being peaceful and nonviolent man if one submits passively to the insatiable requirements of a society maddened by over-stimulation and obsessed with the demons of noise, voyeurism and speed. Jesus died in vain, said Gandhi, if he did not teach us to regulate the whole of life by the eternal law of love. (Merton, Thomas, New Seeds of Contemplation, New Direction: New York, 1972, p. 163) Retrieved from ParishVision Llc 2012, www.ParishVision.org.

Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267) 243-5861 NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter (706) 791-4308 Deacon: - Rev. Mr. David Kriegel deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver deaconkelley@saintmichaelparishfg.org PLC: Lola Rivera (706) 791-2945 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org RE Coordinator: Sherry Wodicka recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org RCIA: Kelley Culver (706) 855-9893 rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org Music Director: Sonia Rivera music@saintmichaelparishfg.org MCCW: Kim Besel, (706) 855-9275 mccw@saintmichaelparishfg.org Knights of Columbus: Tim McCarthy
Knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Ministry Training coming Up!


Our next Ministry training will be on September 15, 2012, 11am-4pm. ALL Ministries are required to attend this training. Ministry heads are also asked to prepare a 10 minutes brief on their programs. If you are a ministry head and cannot attend the meeting, please, send a member to represent your ministry. More information to come soon via email. Contact Lola Rivera at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org if you have any question

Youth Ministry: Laura Pizzi cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers/Greeters: Ron Shannon ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson flowers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Welcome Sunday: Gilda Fontimayor
welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org

EME and Lectors Quarterly Training


Training for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EME) and Lectors will be conducted on October 6th, 2012 following the 5pm Mass at 6pm approximately. This training is offered to ALL current ministers and new parishioners interested in becoming Lectors and/or EME candidates need to be at least 18 year-old, be confirmed, and be in good standing with the Catholic Church. Also, Lectors can be younger than 18 year-old. Please contact Deacon Dave @ deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org if you have any questions.

Webmaster: Judy Culver webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: Brian Musha lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hospitality Team: hospitality@saintmichaelparishfg.org Bulletin Editor: Lola Rivera bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org

St. Michaels Parish will honor the 9-11 Victims and their families with a special Mass on September 11th, 2012 @ 11:30am.

MASS SCHEDULE
Monday & Wednesday: 11:30am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am and 10:00am RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm Sunday: 7:45am-and 9:30am

EME, Lectors and Ushers Schedule


The new schedule can be found on the St. Michael's Website and Facebook page. A copy is also posted on the bulletin board and the rear of the Chapel. Please, contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you need a copy.

In this issue
PARISH HAPPENINGS NEWS COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES & MORE

SAINT MICHAELS MISSION STATEMENT


Saint Michaels Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Armed Forces under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Archdioceses for the Military Services served by the pastoral leadership of our priest(s), deacon(s), and religious. The community is dedicated to exemplifying Christian community by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, service, and witness to the people of Fort Gordon and surrounding communities.

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MINISTRIES NEWS
Knights of Columbus
Monthly Meeting Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday September 11, 2012 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Tim McCarthy if you have any questions at: knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Essay Contest All Catholic students in grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are invited to participate in the 2012 Knights of Columbus Essay Contest. Students are encouraged to write a 500 to 750 word essay on the theme of: "The Responsibility of the Catholic Citizen In a Free Society. The contest opens the doors of young minds, enabling the entrants to be creative, thoughtful and introspective in their work. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the contest. Participants are required to furnish written parental consent. For entry forms and additional information contact: Timothy McCarthy @ 706-831-1104. Food Drive for Those in Need Help us collect TONS of food by donating food this month for those individuals and families less fortunate in the Augusta area! The Knights of Columbus are collecting non-perishable food items this month to donate to the Catholic Social Services. Please, place your donations in the collection box located in the social room. Contact the Grand Knight Tim McCarthy if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and charity! Poster Contest This is a call to St. Michaels youth. Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the 2012 Poster Contest. All youth grades 8th to 12th (males and females) are invited to participate in this contest. The theme is Drug and Alcohol Awareness. Please make sure you submit your poster by December 9th, 2012. The entry must be in a regular poster board size. Please contact Roger Colon for the entry forms (706) 631-4941. Coat Drive The Knights of Columbus is holding a coat drive for the needy in Augusta until the end of November. Please bring new or used coats to church and place in the designated donation box in the fellowship hall. Please ensure the coats are servable and clean. You may contact Allen Larson at (706) 631-9749 for more information about this drive. Thank you for your generosity.

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)


MCCW at Fort Gordon offers FAITH STUDY on Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00am followed by daily Mass for those who can attend. This year we will study Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron. Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith. Fr. Robert Barron created the groundbreaking CATHOLICISM ADULT STUDY PROGRAM as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history or scripture study. This engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. Margaret Lepak will facilitate. We look forward to seeing you there! If you would like to attend and need childcare, your child must be registered with CYS Central Registration. Please contact Jessica Burris at burrisjessica@ymail.com one week prior to class to hold a slot.

Altar Servers Training!!!


There will be an Altar Servers training session on Saturday September 8th from Noon 1pm at Good Shepherd Chapel. All current and new servers must attend. For more information, please contact the Altar Servers Coordinator, Alex Besel at altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org or (706) 855-9275. Thank you.

St. Michaels Day will be celebrated on September 29th, the actual feast day, from 12-4:30pm. Mass will be at 5pm at the Good Shepherd Chapel. More information to come in upcoming bulletins!!! We need your help to have a successful celebration. If you sing, dance, are a comedian, or have any other talent, this is your chance to share your talent with your Parish. Please contact Lola Rivera if you would like to sign up for the entertainment part of the day.

Upcoming Meetings
We have scheduled a few meetings to help us coordinate St. Michaels Day. It is very important that ministry coordinators attend these meetings. Please, mark your calendars for the following upcoming meetings: September 12, 5:00pm (Activity room) September 26, 5:00pm (Activity room) Please contact me if you are unable to attend any of these meetings.

Knight of Columbus
is hosting the annual Knight of Columbus Soccer Challenge On 8 Sep from 9am - 1pm @ Patriots Park, Field #11 Age group : 10-14 Competitors: Male/Female
Awards provided based on gender and age group POC: Dennis & Michael Leanhart phone: (706)-364-0223

Side-Dishes and Desserts Needed!!


The Parish will provide meats and drinks for St. Michaels Day. However, we ask our parishioners to bring side dishes and/or desserts. The sign up sheets are located on the kitchens counter in the activity room. Please, take a few minutes to sign up today. Thank you.

Confirmation & First Communion Certificates


Confirmation & First Communion certificates are ready to pick up at the Parish office from Mon-Thurs from 8am-2pm.

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Facilitator: FATHER JOSEPH LEA

Attention EME, Lectors and Ushers


Please let the Liturgy Schedule coordinator know if you need to change your schedule. Thank you. lemuschedule@saintmichaelparihsfg.org

RCIA classes continue this weekend. Please contact Deacon Kelley


Culver to register @ rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Sign up today recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Food for the Poor


As often as you did it at least to one of My brothers and Sisters, you did it to meMatthew 25:40 Food For The Poor is the third-largest international relief and development charity in the United States, feeding 2 million poor every day. Rev. Jarboe will be visiting our community in October to talk about this organization, and its Christian relief programs and projects. We are in the process of requesting a designated offering for this organization. Please, check upcoming bulletins form more information. Thank you in advance.

YOUTH MINISTRY news


CYM UPCOMING MEETING!!
Youth of the chapel: You are cordially invited to attend our monthly meeting on September 16 from 1pm-3pm in Bldg. 13. We will have a guest speaker to talk about an important topic for the youth. We will also provide lunch for the attendees!! Join us on September 16th . Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator Laura Pizzi if you have any questions at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org

YOUTH MASS
Priesthood Sunday
On 30 Sept. 2012 Special breakfast at the activity room after the 9am Mass. (8:30am and 10am Masses are cancelled) Join us to thank our priests for the extraordinary and dedicated ministry!
Would you like to Donate Flowers for a Special Intention?
You can donate flowers for a special intention, such as, in memory of the death of a loved one, or in celebration of your wedding anniversary, or birthday. Please, contact the Flowers Ministry Coordinator Fran Simpson for more information @ flowersministry@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

16 SEPTEMBER 2012 @ 10 AM Chaperones Needed!!


We are always in need of adults to chaperon for youth activities. Please contact Laura Pizzi if you can assist as a chapero n e fo r a n y o f t h e s e e ve n t s cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org Youth are encouraged to do the readings, serve as ushers, sing in the choir, and present the gifts during Mass. Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator if you are interested in participating. We have choir practice on Thursdays at 7:45pm in our chapel. Contact us at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org if you have any questions.

Visit us at http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.org
Volunteers Name Tags
All volunteers are asked to pick up their name tags in the Sacristy behind the door before each mass to wear during Mass. Please return name tags after Mass.

VOLUNTEER TODAY!
We are recruiting new volunteers for the different ministries that we have in our parish. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you are interested in serving our community. There are many open opportunities some of them are listed in page 5. Please, contact the PLC at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org for more information.

NEW Book Club Discussion on Mondays


Kick-off on 10 September 2012 6:30pm-7:30pm
This discussion will be facilitated by Father Joseph Lea and Deacon Kelley Culver Sign up today in the activity room or at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org Note: Books and food will be provided.

Rehearsal Information
Choir Practice is on Wednesdays at at 7:45pm at our chapel. Singers and musicians are welcomed! Contact Sonia Rivera at (706) 627-0637 or send her an email at music@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Annual Living Rosary Call!


The 23rd Annual Living Rosary will take place on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at Aquinas High School. The Knights of Columbus and MCCW will be leading two decades to represent our parish. Please, contact your coordinator if you are willing to participate in this annual event. MARK your Calendars today!

Adriana Gramer Mike Rivera

Jeff and Margaret Lepak 26th Anniversary, 13 Sept. Happy Anniversary!


CCD and Parish Registration continues this Weekend at 11:30am at the REC bld 7th.

Social Gatherings for Journey of Hope Divorce Ministry


All Divorced and Separated Catholics are invited to join us for Dinner at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Sept.9th at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant. It is located at 4018 Washington Rd., in the Columbia Square Shopping Center. Additionally, on Sunday Oct. 7th, we will attend the Augusta Life-Chain from 2-3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Scott Nixon and Pleasant Home Rd. Walton Way ext. and Davis Rd. in support of the end of Abortion. Following this, we will go to dinner at Crazy Turks Pizza Bar and Grill at 4:p.m. (note time change.), 2910 Washington Rd., directly across from Bone Fish. That evening we will be participating in the Living Rosary at Aquinas High School at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon at 706373-3229, or Karea at 706-836-4406, karealn@hotmail.com

Retrouvaille (RE-TRO-VI) A Life Line for Married Couples


Is your marriage in trouble? Are you at the end of your rope? Are you frustrated, hurt, or angry with each other? Dont know how to change or where to turn? 10s of 1000s enduring the pain of a troubled marriage have been helped. Reach for the Retrouvaille lifeline. The next Retrouvaille weekend will be on September 14-16, 2012 in an Augusta Hotel. For additional information or to register call (800) 470-2230. More info at www.retouvaille.org. Space is limited. Register early!

PLCs Office Hours


The Parish Life Coordinator is available to assist you the following days this coming week: Monday and Thursday: 8am to 2pm and Sunday from 8am to 11am After hours assistance only by appointment at (443) 223-1125

Pastoral Visitations
There is simply no place more appropriate than the home for pastors to interact with their parishioners in a personal manner. And this holds true whether such interaction is for the purpose of leading a person to Christ, reclaiming a lost soul, or offering support and guidance. For this reason, our Pastor, Father Joseph would like to start Pastoral Visitations to give parishioners the opportunity of meeting and knowing him. He would like to visit parishioners homes twice a week, so if you are interested in receiving the special visit of our Pastor, please contact the PLC Lola Rivera to schedule a Pastoral visitation @ (706) 791-2945, or plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Father Joseph is looking forward to visit

Confessions
Private confessions at St. Michaels are available for you before Mass on Saturdays 4pm and Sundays at 8am in the confessional box located in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, but also face-to-face and by appointment at your convenience. Confessions are available in Spanish when Father Joseph celebrates mass.

Matrimony
Arrangements for marriage preparation should be made at least six months in advance of the proposed date. If there has been a prior marriage that has not been annulled by the Catholic Church, more time may be required. Participation in a marriage preparation workshop/program is required. Initially, all requests of information should be directed to the Catholic Pastor at (267) 243-5861.

New to our Parish?


Please take a minute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms in the counter located in the social room. You may give the form to the Parish Life Coordinator, or to the chaplain assistant on duty. You can also download the form from our website if this is more convenient for you, and send it to plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Welcome!

Baptism
In order to receive Baptism, parent(s) must be registered and attending Mass. Dates and times of Baptism can ONLY be set after registering for Pre-Baptism class, and talking with a Priest. Baptism and preparation for Baptism must be arranged 30 days in advance. Contact the PLC if you need assistance.

Adoration on Wednesday
Join us for adoration this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm. We meet every week to spend and dedicate an hour in Eucharistic Adoration. This is a great way to increase your faith and help you with your prayer life.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)


The RCIA program is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic doctrine and way of life. Contact Kelley Culver if you need assistance at rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org .

Pastoral Counseling
Anyone wishing to see the Catholic Pastor for religious counseling issues may contact our Pastor. All requests of information should be directed
to Father Joseph at (267) 243-5861.

Anointing of the Sick


If you are in need of this sacrament, or if you are going to be hospitalized, please contact Father Joseph (267) 243-5861

Wedding Anniversary & Marriage Vow Renewal


Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month. We also encourage you to let us know if you would like to renew your marriage vows at Mass, at least two weeks in advance. Requests can be submitted at: plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Writing Checks: When writing checks for our weekend collections, please make sure you write the check to CTOF (Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund) Also remember , if you write a check $250 or above, you may ask for a receipt from the chaplain assistant.

Parish Council Meeting


St. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 4th, 2012. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30 pm.

Change of Address or Moving?


Please advise the Parish Life Coordinator when you have any change of address or telephone number, or if you are moving away.

Mass Intentions

Pastoral Council
(COL) JEFF LEPAK, PRESIDENT president@saintmichaelparishfg.org HERMAN GONZALEZ, VICE-P vicepresident@saintmichaelparishfg.org VACANT, SECRETARY secretary@saintmichaelparishfg.org ALDO CALVI, FINANCIAL ADVISOR financialadvisor@saintmichaelparishfg.org

If you would like to offer a Mass for the repose of the soul of a loved one, or any other intention, you are encouraged to use one of our Mass cards from the bulletin board located in the hallway next to the Sacristy. You can also send it to the PLC via email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

There is no one who is without faults, and who is not in some way a burden to others, whether he is a superior or a subject, an old man or a young one, a scholar or a dunce. St. Robert Bellermine

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Recruiting New Volunteers There are many ways to help your community within the parish. Demonstrate Gods love by volunteering some of
your time. The following are some of the many volunteer opportunities for you. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you have questions or need further information. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. St. Michaels Day Coordinator Our parish is looking for a volunteer to coordinate and organize our annual event in honor of our patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel. The planning for this event is done in consultation with the Pastor, Parish Life Coordinator, and might be approved by Parish Council. St. Michaels event will be celebrated on September 30th. If you are interested in coordinating St. Michaels day this year, please contact the PLC as soon as possible at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Parish Council Secretary Needed


St. Michaels Parish is soliciting a volunteer to serve as the FY12 Parish Council Secretary. If you are interested in leading and having an impact on your church, please contact the Parish Council President COL Jeff Lepak at president@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Appointments will be made by mid September. You may ask the current Council Secretary about this position. The following is a brief job description on this position. Please, check out our bylaws in our website to learn about our Parish Vision and other important information. http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.org Parish Council Secretary Job Description - Keep an accurate record of all Council correspondence, minutes, and other communications. - Provide a copy of previous meeting minutes to all members at least one week prior to the next scheduled meeting. - Provide a copy of the minutes to the Parish at large. - Keep an accurate record of all those in attendance. - Provide advance notification to all Council members and the ioners of the time and place of regular and regular meetings. - Perform such other duties as the Pastor, Deacons, or President may direct, consistent with that office. - Maintain and submit records to his/her successor. Nominations and Elected Officer Eligibility Requirements The Secretary must be an Active Duty service member or Spouse, Military Retiree, and DoD employees and their families can be nominated. Be a Catholic in good standing and have the endorsement and support of the Pastor and Deacons. Be an active parishioner. Support the goals and objectives of the Parish. Have the ability to perform the duties of the office.

Care Ministry Coordinator


We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the Care Ministry. This ministry assists parishioners who are sick at home or hospital. The ministry coordinator is responsible for coordinating visits in consultation with the senior pastor and PLC. The coordinator will be willing to visit parishioners who request this assistance, share the Word of God and prayer with them, and offer Holy Communion at the time of visit. If this is your call, or you need further information, please contact us at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Volunteer Coordinator Needed Volunteers are the back bone of our parish, and most important, they help us to spread the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are looking for a person who would like to be St. Michaels Volunteer Coordinator. Please, contact the PLC and ask her for a copy of the job description to learn about its requirements and responsibilities. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Adult Altar Servers Wanted We are looking for adult altar servers to assist at Mass, especially at Saturday 5pm and Sunday 8:30am masses. Please, contact Alex Besel if you are interested in becoming an altar server. This is a great opportunity to serve our Lord. altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Evangelization Coordinator We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the Evangelization ministry. Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in coordinating this ministry, or if you need more information at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

POSITION DESCRIPTION (volunteer position)


The Special Events Coordinator will oversee all aspects of events based on food service for approximately 4-8 events a year, including our annual event St. Michaels Day. QUALIFICATIONS Good communication skills. Enjoy working with a variety of people. Ability to organize volunteers for decoration and food preparation. Good with details. Enjoy being a host/hostess at events. Ability to adjust plans and redirect volunteers under pressure. RESPONSIBILITIES: Organize the preparation and serving of meals, and fellowship for the Membership class 3-4 times each year. These events are held on weekends. Oversee the preparation and serving of food at 3-4 visitor receptions each year. The planning for these events is done with the Parish Life Coordinator, and might be approved by the Pastor and Parish Council. Confirm date of event and time with the Parish Council. Plan meal and decoration within given budget and under Parish Council approval. Recruit additional volunteers. The Special Events Coordinator is required to brief the Parish Council.

Contracts Available within our Parish


Religious Education Coordinator (REC). The REC shall serve as the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator for the Fort Gordon Catholic population providing a Catholic religious education program consisting of weekly Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and classes as per the dictates of Roman Catholic Church. For additional information and receive a Statement of Work (SOW) please contact: MAJ Randal Robison (706) 791-5750 or Dana Justice (706-791-1806). Parish Life Coordinator (PLC) . The PLC shall oversee the general operations of the Parish Life Office. He/she performs in support of the senior Catholic Chaplain and the Catholic Pastoral Advisory Council. The incumbent serves as a resource to the Senior Pastor, parishioners and staff, and is responsible for administrative tasks. The PLC is a person of faith, and an active/practicing Catholic registered in the military parish that is committed to Gospel values. Deadline to apply is 10 September 2012. For additional information, and receive a SOW, please contact MAJ Randal Robison (706) 791-5750. ** These contracts period is Oct 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.

Do you receive St. Michaels weekly happenings via email?


If the answer is NO, please contact the PLC today and request to be included in our parish emailing list! plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

VA Fisher House is Looking for Donations


The Fisher House at the VA hospital is in need of the following items: Jars of peanut butter, crackers, pretzels, canned tuna fish, canned chicken, and ramen noodles. Please support this organization at your convenience. There is a box for this charity located by the MCCW table in the back hallway next to the activity room. Thank you very much for your generosity.

September 29th, 2012

St. Michaels Feast Day


From 10:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Lunch and Fellowship @ The Courtyard Ballroom

Come to Celebrate
The parish will provide meats and drinks. We are asking that our parishioners bring dishes and desserts. Please sign up today in the activity room.

Fun is guaranteed!
Good food, great entertainment and the best company in Fort Gordon St. Michaels Parish!

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Jumping castles, water slide, face-painting, animal balloons, adults and children games, door prizes, live music, and more...

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ADULTS PROGRAMS Coffee and Theology
Coffee and Theology is a religious education for adults that meet on Sundays at 11:30am at the RSO Bld. 29601. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.

Bible Study
St. Michaels Bible Study is on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the activity room. We are studying a Bible Study on the Books of Hebrews. Contact Tom Dean.

RE SPOTLIGHT NEWS
CCD continues this Sunday at 11:30am at the RE Center!!
Catechists Needed
We are recruiting catechists for the new CCD year. If you are interested in teaching religious education, please contact us. Experience is not required. We will provide you with the training and teaching resources that you need. We need teachers and substitute teachers for grades PreK through High School. Contact Sherry Wodicka @ (706) 592-6478 or recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

CCD Registration
CCD registration is open throughout the year. Please know that in order to receive the Holy Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation, children need to attend Religious Education as required. Contact Sherry Wodicka if you have questions.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Religious Education Coordinator Office Hours


The Religious Education Coordinator is available to meet with parents for enrolling their children at the Religious Education Center, building 7 the following days: Mon Wed- Fri : 9am to 12pm. After hours assistance only by appointment at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org or (706) 592-6478.

LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon & Wed 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 07:45 Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/ Homebound): Father Joseph Lea Weddings Contact PLC Baptisms Contact PLC Liturgy Deacon Dave Kriegel Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 Children (REC) RCIA (RSO)

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY


Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during their deployments. If your loved one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel send us his or her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your prayer request to prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org PVT Seth Tilton MJ Jason Burris CW3 James Omer Cote SFC Nathan Varner Major John Curry SrA James Varner CPT Bontea

PRAY FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS


Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Michaels Parish and expecting a baby, or have a friend or relative who is a expecting a baby, please send us her name to add it to our list @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Nelmy Amaya Kim Besel Gabriela Baron-Medina Betsy Joy Pizzi Norelynn Riggins Maybeth Francone Aileen Cadiente Jessica Burris Michelle Adams

PRAY FOR THE SICK


Please pray for our sick and their families. If you know of any parishioner who is sick or is hospitalized, please send us the name to add it to our list @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Lewkas Virata Izzy Rodriguez Mark Francone Mildred Mills Noel Ivan Guereni Angela Blancos

Andrew Priddy Joaquina Gonzalez-Maza

Bulletin Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent Sunday by 5pm to bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Announcements received after the deadline might not be announced.

Catholic Radio
You can listen live Catholic programs that will be featured on Saint Paul Radio by going to their website: saintpaulradio.org.

Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Stewardship
Attendance: 298 Offering: $1,744.90

September 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Labor Day 2 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 3 Daily Mass, 11:30am 4 Parish Council Meeting, 5:30pm Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 11 9/11 Special Mass,11:30am KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels, 5 Daily Mass, 11:30am St. Michaels Day Meeting, 5pm Adoration, 6:30pm 12 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 6 7 MCCW Kick Off, 6pm 8 Altar Servers Training @ 12pm

9 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

10 MCCW Faith Study 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 17 MCCW Faith Study 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

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15 Ministry/Volunteers Training, 11am

16 Catechist Sun-

day!
Youth Mass, 10am CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 23 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

18 History of the Church @11:30am Study of the Gospels @7:30pm

19 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

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24 MCCW Faith Study 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

25 History of the Church @11:30am Study of the Gospels @7:30pm

26 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

27 KofC 1st Degree @ 7pm, Bldg 13

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29 St. Michaels Day! Celebration 10:30am 5pm.@ Courtyard Mass 5pm is CANCELLED

30 Priesthood Sunday! Welcome Sunday, 9am CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

October 2012
Sun Mon
1 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 7 Installat.. Ceremony for new officers, 10am NO CCD. Coffee and Theology & RCIA 14 Living Rosary, CCD CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 21 Youth Mass,10am CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 8 Columbus Day Holiday Daily Mass CANCELLED. 15 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 22 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 29 MCCW Faith Study 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

Tue
2 History of Church, 1130am Parish Council Meeting, 5:30pm 9 History of Church, 1130am KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels, 16 History of the Church @11:30am Study of the Gospels @7:30pm 23 History of the Church @11:30am Study of the Gospels @7:30pm 30 History of the Church @11:30am Study of the Gospels @7:30pm

Wed
3 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 10 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 17 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 24 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 31 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 4

Thu
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Sat
6 Altar Servers Training @ 12pm LEMEs Training, 6pm 13

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12 MCCW Monthly Meeting, 6pm at GSC

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25 KofC First Degree, 7pm @ Teresas

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28 Welcome Sunday CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

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