St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin January 23rd & 24th , 2016 Pastor: Fr. HarryTully
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
“DO NOT BE SAD, AND DO NOT WEEP”
“Do not be sad,” Nehemiah said, “and do not weep” (9:9). Our days are holy when they are lived in the presence of God. So why do we weep? Not because God is not present to us. That’s impossible. We weep because we are not present to God. We lose ourselves in our fears and our wishes that things would be different than they are.
The people of Nazareth sat down to listen. Jesus sat with them, and opened up the book of Isaiah. And what passage did he turn to? A message of consolation, the promise of “glad tidings to the poor . . . liberty to captives . . . recovery of sight to the blind” and freedom for the oppressed. Then when all eyes were fixed on him, he declared, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:18, 21).
When is that “today”? Is it yet to come? If so, then Jesus was mistaken. Is it already past? If so, then it is not today. “Today” is now, always now.
WE PLAY OUR PART . . . TODAY
Paul tells us that we are “Christ’s body.” He explains that in the church there are apostles, prophets, and teachers, as well as gifts of mighty deeds, “healing, assistance, administration, and varieties of tongues” (1 Corinthians 12:28). In other words, a lot of different gifts, a lot of different jobs.
In God’s work—work like setting captives free and giving sight to the blind—we have our part to play. Our part is not to fall down on our faces and weep because we haven’t done more. Our part is to recognize and acknowledge what we have done, see what else we might do, and then walk out into today and do it.
God has made this year a “year acceptable to the Lord” and this day a “holy day.” God is present to us and we need to be present to God and to God’s world. We each have our part to play, our contribution to make. Each of us can make God’s world more peaceful, more joyful, healthier, and freer. This year! Today!
Today’s Readings: Nehemiah 8:2–4a, 5–6, 8–10; Psalm 19:8–10, 15; 1 Corinthians 12:12–30 [12–14, 27]; Luke 1:1–4; 4:14–21
Fr. Harry Tully, PastorEmergency #812-218-9219 or 502-931-1499
Website - www.stmichaelstfrancis.com E-Mail -
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, IN 47126, Ph. 812-294-4682
Office Hours – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Reconciliation – 4:00 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 the pastor 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. MSt. FX / 25 / Mon / No Mass
St. M
St. FX / 26 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 27 / Wed / 5:00 pm / Jason Warner
St. FX / 28 / Thurs / 4:30pm / Special Intention
St. M / 29 / Fri / 9:00am / Mass
St. M / 30 / Sat / 4:30 pm / Arthur Marking
St. FX
St. M
St. M / 31 / Sun / 9:00 am
11:00 am
12.30 pm / Sandy Banet
Bueter-Fox Families
En Español
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
We are in the process of preparing your annual donation statement for tax purposes. Actually they are ready but for my annual encouragement letter. It hopefully will be completed very shortly. Let me thank you for your generosity over the past year. God has blessed in many ways and there is much to be thankful for.
It is also time for us to consider how we can better accomplish the work of the church and the making real the presence of Christ for our brothers and sisters. As we participate in the Connected in the Spirit process I am sure we will find ourselves more eager to fulfill our baptismal call to proclaim to all the world the good news of Jesus Christ. If there are still some who would like to add their input to our discussions please feel free to contact one of the Core Team Members listed in the Bulletin. One very beautiful aspect of being a Catholic is that we are united to each other through the Eucharistic Celebrations as family whether we attend our parish Church or whether we attend Mass at one of our Deanery Parishes or any Catholic Church. We belong to each other in Christ.
God bless the work we do to make His Mercy and Love more evident in our lives and the lives of all we meet.
Fr. Tully
Right to Life
40 Days for Lifebegins on Wed Feb 10th 2016
See the bulletin insert. We would hope to have a group to go together to stand in Vigil. Contact Jerrylyn Dean 502-345-5205.
Collection
January 16th & 17th
St. Michael $ 3,104.25
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,741.00
Connected in the Spirit
Pastoral Planning for St. Michael/St. Francis Xavier
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
St. Michael Core Team St. Francis Xavier Core Team
Chair: Glenda Minnick (821-256-0163) / Chair: Ann Harbeson (502-689-8189)Secretary: Adam Allgeier (812-989-6673) / Secretary: Paul Smith (812-844-0720)
Juliann Eickholtz (502-550-7129) / Vicki Horine (502-494-5335)
Natalie Elder (502-572-7465) / Cindy Murphy (812-294-4450)
Rita Poff (812-246-2379) / Jack Murphy (502-263-3382)
The Core Teams at St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier oversaw the parish evaluations of the Criteria for Stewardship & Justice. Both parishes found that their strengths included: Reaching out to serve people in need- supporting the Hispanic Community, Tornado relief, North Clark Outreach and Community Care food drives, Angel tree, Offering early childhood education and childcare, and fellowship programs e.g. fish fries., Septemberfest, Boyscouts, AA, Knights of Columbus and supporting efforts.
Our hopes for the future: To Form a Stewardship Committee to help parishioners understand Stewardship and their role as a disciple of Christ. Each and every one of us need to give time, talent or treasure and to become a responsible member of the parish by setting the example and inviting participation in all areas of ministry.
Next week we will talk about Effective Administration and how you as a parish rate how the parish might improve our Administration.
Your opinion does matter and will help the core team as part of the planning and hopes for the future of our parishes.
God of power and mercy, open our hearts to receive anew the presence of Jesus, our brother and savior. Prepare us to be able to say “I am here to do your will.” Give us the energy to focus on the “heart of the matter”—the reception of Jesus, the Christ into our lives with new vitality.
ST. MICHAEL
Charlestown
Eucharist
Sat – 4:30 pm
Sun – 11:00 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Jason Warner
Sunday 11:00 am: Sue Ann Woods
Sunday 12:30 pm: The Latino Community
Bible Study Class Bible study class has been moved to restart on March 14 after the time changes at 7:00pm in the rectory basement.
Rosary at 4:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
We ask the parishioners to bring non perishable food items to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center. There will be a wooden box in the church for donations. Thank you for your contributions.
Faith Formation News: Preschool thru High School –
Classes begin at 9:30am, please arrive 5-10 minutes early so you will be on time. We need assistants each Sunday. Thanks to Kim Stamper and Stephen Dumeyer for assisting this past Sunday.
We parents may leave faith instruction to the professionals, forgetting that our example influences our children far more than a catechist who sees them just a few hours a week. Whatever our riches---money, leisure, education, a good mind, a strong body, beautiful voice, or even temperament---these are given to us to build up the Body of Christ. If we’re not using our gifts for the benefit of those whose care we are charges with, then they are being cheated. And so are we. Paige Byrne Shortal, Living Faith, October 22, 2014
Faith Formation Calendar
Jan 24- Session Twenty
Jan 31- Session Twenty One
Feb 7 - Session Twenty Two
Feb 14- Rosary and Music Practice, 11:0Mass, Youth Choir ( Gift Bearers: High school)
First Reconciliation Please keep in your prayers our First Reconciliation students: Alejandra Carrillo, Angel Carrillo, Juan Carrillo, Suri Carrillo Cassandra Carrillo, Kimberlyn Doherty, Kaylee Jackson, Alexzander Martinez, Sara Martinez, Maria Reyes Nino, Cameron Wimsett, Jordan Benitez, Jovanny Benitez, Katie Carrillo Rodriquez, Naydelin Carrillo Rodriquez, Lilli Anne Dumeyer, Stephen Nicholas Dumeyer, Jr. Suzanne Nicole Dumeyer, Jonathan Romero and Christian Sanchez.
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Jan 30, 4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: G. Minnick, J. Schafer
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: C/A Tolliver Family
Cantors: Guitar Group
Musician: Guitar Group
Lector: C. Ledbetter
Sun. Jan 31, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: A. Witten, J. Kinder, C. Dunn
Servers: D. Kinser, J. Traub
Gift Bearers: M. Howard/ H. Howard
Cantors: S Buit
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: S. Dumeyer
ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director
Mon-Fri. 6AM-6PM
Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time
Before & After Care: ages 6-12
Summer Camp: ages 6-12
Pre-School: 9-11:30AM Tues. Weds & Thurs.
Pre-K: 8:30-11:30AM or 12:30-4PM Mon. - Thurs
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday
9:00am
Sunday Mass Intention: Heilbron & Viola Adams
Faith Formation Classes
Jan 17 Class
Jan 24 Class
Jan 31 Class
Feb 7 Class
Feb 14 Class
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Jan 31- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Janice Furnish, Ann Harbeson,
Mike Harbeson
Servers: Kaitlyn D’Angelo, Clayton Higdon, Conner Martin
Ushers: Buddy Barrett, Butch Furnish
Gift Bearers: Calvin & Kim Brishaber Family
Lector: Joe Banet
RCIA Classes continue at St. Joe Hill School at 7:00pm Tuesday.
January 26- Sin, 10 Commandments, Beautitudes
February 2 – Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick
February 9 – Season of Lent
Please keep in your prayers Suzanne Dumeyer.
Third Sunday in 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. This time is called Ordinary Time
Theme: Grace is God’s free gift to us.
Step 1: As you hear this reading what words or phrases strike you? What in this reading touches your heart? What lingers in your memory?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: Jesus is present to each of us in a different way. Share with someone a time that you knew 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 Jesus was more visible?
Question of the Week is from Our Sunday Visitor at osvcurriculm.com
“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:
Betty Jo Banet, Allen Barker, Alicia Blair, Bea Beach, Billy Brand, Sherry Buit, Norma Carl, Darlene Carter, Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Margie Cox, Carol DeVary, Bernice Donahue, Jeanette Drury, Patrick Dunn, Eric Furnish, Mike Galligan, Consuelo Ferreyra Garcia, Don Hamerla, Rita Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Harold Hayes, Curtis Ingram, Kenny Jackson, Clara James, David Korty, Michelle Korty, Chuck Ledbetter, Dan Lewis, Terri Lynn Maples, Cheryl Marcilliat, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby Nelson, Dora Nevins, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Janeson Payne, Ethan Phillips, Jennifer Richie, Joe Schindler, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Speicher, Mariam State, Mark Thise, Teresa Thomas, Tim Wafford, Paula Wolfe, 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.
PROVIDENCE TO HOLD FRESHMAN REGISTRATION
Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School will hold registration conferences for incoming freshmen for the 2016-2017 school year in the Robinson Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. To receive information about the online portion of registration and a conference schedule, please contact Sharon Mooney at (812) 945-2538 ext. 315 or Dave Smith at (812) 945-3350 x 320.
The New Albany Deanery Youth Ministry and the Aquinas Center make available to all its members a host of activities. Please consider taking advantage of these programs either on your own or form a group and go together. There are too many to list every week in the bulletin but you can go to their websites for more information.
www.aquinascenter.org www.nadyouth.org