St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin April 4th5th, 2015 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Easter Sunday
HOPE RESTORED
Today Christians around the world gather to celebrate the centrality of their faith—that the Lord Jesus suffered, died, and rose from the dead to bring new life to all who believe. What difference can Easter really make in our lives?
Any difference that Easter can bring can be summed up in one word: hope. Picture yourself as one of the followers of Jesus of Nazareth. The one for whom you had given up everything, the one in whom you had placed all your trust, the one who seemed to be the way to freedom from fear—this one had been put to death in the most horrifying way. He was nailed to a cross, and on that cross it seemed that hope itself breathed its last. Have you ever felt that way—that hope had breathed its last? For many who lose a cherished job, a spouse to death or divorce, a child to drug abuse or disease, there just doesn’t seem to be any hope remaining. This was the kind of despair that Peter, John, and Mary of Magdala must have been feeling on that first day of the week.
EASTER: OUR OWN STORY
The Gospel story today is, in a nutshell, the story of our very own lives. It is a story of restored hope. Like those disciples, we must always, when in despair, see and believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. When we place our belief in the power of God to raise Jesus from the dead, we also place our belief in the power of God to deliver us from the death of despair, malaise, and hopelessness. This is at the heart of why we come to church this day. We look to the empty tomb to find hope that was lost. It is for this that we raise heart and voice in an endless “Alleluia!”
Today’s Readings: Acts 10:34a, 27–43; Psalm 118:1–2, 16–17, 22–23; Colossians 3:1–4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b–8;
John 20:1–9 or Mark 16:1–7
St. MichaelCharlestown
Eucharists
Sat – 4:30 pm
Sun – 11 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm / Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor
Website -
St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111
Ph. 812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142
E-Mail -
Office Hours – 9:00 am-1:30 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.
St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN 47126
Ph. 812-294-4682 - Fax 775-307-6142
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. Due to privacy laws hospitals no longer inform churches.
Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing by Tuesday evening. / St. Francis Xavier
Henryville
Eucharists
Sunday
At 9:00 am
Las Horas de Oficina - 8:30 am-1 pm Martes, Miércoles, y Viernes
Reconciliación – 12:00 el ultimo domingo de cada mes o llama la Rectoría
Casamiento – contactarse con el padre un año antes el día de la boda.
Advenimiento y Cuaresma no son los tiempos apropiados para bodas.
Los Bautismos de los Bebés o los Adultos Afiliando a la Iglesia – Por favor, llama al Padre, o – Juliann Eickholtz; a San Francisco
Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por favor, acérquense al Centro de información. También es necesario registrarse en la parroquia. Pregúntenos por el formulario de registro. / 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.
St. Michael Early Childhood Center – Infancy Care, Pre-S, Pre-K, Kindergarten & Day Care
Rita Poff – Director – School Ph. 256-3503/ Infancy Care 256-3500
El Centro para las Primeras Niñez de San Miguel - Preescolar-Kindergarten y Servicio de Guardería a Infantil
La Directora – Rita Poff – Ph. 256-3503
Mass Schedule Mass Intentions
St. MSt. FX / 6 / Mon / No Mass
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St. FX / 7 / Tue / No Mass
St. M / 8 / Wed / 6:00 pm / Erica Latrolais
St. FX / 9 / Thurs / 4:30pm / Mass
St. M / 10 / Fri / 9:00am / Mass
St. M / 11 / Sat / 5:30 pm / For the People of St. Michael
St. FX
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St. M / 12 / Sun / 9:00 am
11:00 am
12.30 pm / Kenneth Yost
John Goedeker
En Español
Pastor’s Corner
The tomb is empty ...... He lives .....
Truly He is the Great "I AM" !
Dear Friends,
After 40 days of penance and this last week's roller coaster of 'emotion' we rejoice and are glad because once again we have been part of the salvation event and look forward to the rest of the story --- life forever in the courts of our God, our Savior, our very life! As the world around brings forth new life our hope is that peace will be born anew everywhere. That peace is made reality as each of us strive to be bearers of the good news. May the days, weeks, months and years ahead for us resound not with war cries or hateful speech, but compassion and forgiveness. Risen Savior, let it be so!
Fr. Tully
On April 11th the Mass time for Saturday Evening will change back to 5:30pm.
MOWER FOR SALE
St. Francis Xavier has a “like new” Cub Cadet Tank LZ Commercial zero turn lawn mower, with a 48” cut, 24HP. Price is $6000. If you have any questions ask Paul Smith at 812-844-0720.
Rosary at 5:00before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Saturday Evening Mass Intention: For the People of St. Michael
Sunday Mass Intention: Susie Harper
The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes everyone to come and pray with them at 6:00pm every Monday in the Church.
Bible Study Class is on Monday at 7:00pm in the basement of the rectory.
There are envelopes in the back of church to donate “In Memory of a Loved One” this Easter Season.
***Classes Preschool thru High School class at 9:30am on Sunday morning.
Thanks to last week’s assistants: Cheryl Mann, Aimee Doherty, Dianne Wimsett and Myriam Nino. Assistants are needed each week. Remember that Faith Formation is a life-long growth process.
Faith Formation Religious Education Calendar
April 5 Easter – no class
April 13 Session Twenty nine, Music Practice, Rosary & 11:00Mass Youth Choir (Gift Bearers Grades 3-4)
April 19 Session Thirty
April 26 Session Thirty one
Our service project each week is to collect non-perishable canned goods for the North Clark Outreach Center.D
First Eucharist Class - Please keep in your prayers: Ezra Fouts, Zoe Hanrahan, Jose Armondo Hernandez, Christian Hernanadez, and Litzy Martinez. First Communion Practice is on Saturday, May 9th at 9:00am. Pictures will be taken at the practice. First Communion will be Sunday, May 10th at the 11:00 Mass and at the 12:30 Spanish Mass.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Available for Preschool – 6 yrs of age during the 11:00 Mass.
Thank You-Thank You- to all who helped and supported the New Albany Catechetical Spring Tea. Thanks to Glenda Minnick who took care of the Garden Gifts. Thanks to all parishioners who donated items. Thanks to those who bought tickets to attend the tea. Your generosity is appreciated. The Aquinas Resource Center is open to all parishioners. Programs are listed on the website
Ever wonder what the Aquinas Center is and why we support the Spring Tea. The Center is passionate, energetic and committed to feeding the spiritual needs of the New Albany Deanery which St. Michael is a member. They are here to serve you, the parishioner with the love of the Catholic Faith as well as catechists, youth ministry, Faith Formation Commission, school personnel and pastoral staff.
Faith Formation CommissionMeeting is on Wednesday, April 8th after the 6:00 Mass.
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. April 11- 5:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: G. Minnick, S. Seals, S. Buit
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: D/M Lyons
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: C. Ledbetter
Sun. April 12–11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Dean, C. Dunn, J. Kinder
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: 3rd & 4th Grade
Cantors: Youth Choir
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: C. Peek
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: Sandy Banet
St. Francis Faith Formation ProgramCalendar
April 12 - Class after Mass
April 19- Class after Mass
April 26- Class after Mass
The Fish Fry at St. Francis will start the first Friday in June
5-7pm. Come out and enjoy! The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks toeveryone for your support.
If you would like to use the basement at St. Francis for a function please contact Vicky Horine at 502-494-5335.
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. April 12- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Kim Young, Toni Allen, Gino Couch
Servers: Conner Martin, KaitlynD’Angelo
Ushers: Jack Murphy, Tom Nolot
Gift Bearers: Don & Maureen Rue Family
Lector: Sara Becher
St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament Preparation: A child (grade1 through high school) must be enrolled and attend Faith Formation class the YEAR BEFORE and the 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.
“To everything there is a season and a time to every
purposeunder 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:
Ismael Aguirre, Tim Baltz, Allen Barker, Alicia Blair, Bea Beach, Joyce Bower, Darlene Carter, Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Bernice Donahue, Patrick Dunn, Don Hamerla, Rita Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Curtis Ingram, Andy Korte, Michelle Korty, Terri Lynn Maples, Bob Masters, Michael Murphy, Dora Nevins, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Janeson Payne, Chuck Phillips, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Speicher, Teresa Thomas, Billy Wayne Upton, Tim Wafford, Nancy Williams, 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.
Attention all teens & adults with special needs! “Faith, Friends and Fun” is a Religious Education program for you! We invite you to bring your special needs teen or adult to pray and make new friends with us! Our next gathering will be on Thursday, April 16th from 7:00 – 8:00. Please join us for fellowship and fun as we learn more about our faith. Located at the school building at the St. Joe Hill Campus of St. John Paul II Parish! For more information, please call Christina at 812-246-5044, or email .
Aquinas Center Gift Shop - Come to the Aquinas Center Gift Shop For Your Child’s First Holy Communion Accessories & Gifts. We will be open extra hours Monday, April 6th 3:00 – 6:00 for your convenience. The Aquinas Center is located at: The St. Joe Hill Campus of St. John Paul II Parish, In the School Building – enter front door, facing cemetery. Regular Hours: Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 3:00 and Friday 9:00-1:00 or by Appointment: Call Christina Flum or Lynn Sonner at 812-246-5044 for more information.
Collection
March 28 & 29
St. Michael $ 4,882.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,322.00
Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School is proud to announce The Providence Players will present the spring musical “Suessical the Musical” April 19at 2 p.m., April 23-25 at 7:30 p.m., and April 26 at 2 p.m.in the Sam and Paula Robinson Performing Arts Center. Based on several books by Dr. Suess, the play features the Cat in the Hat telling the adventures of Horton after he finds a speck of dust containing the world of Whos.
Tickets may be purchased online at clicking on the Buy Tickets Now! button or by calling (812) 945-2538 ext. 328. Show ticket prices are $15 for adults and $8 for children through grade eight.
Heaven is for Real – Pizza & a Movie at the Aquinas Center on Monday, April 6th. This movie is based on the incredible true story of a small town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Come join us for a great movie, fellowship and pizza! Pizza arrives at 6:15 & the movie starts at 6:30. The event is free, but donations are requested to help with the cost of pizza. So come bring your “better half”, the kids, some friends and enjoy a good show. Call the Aquinas Center on the Monday morning April 6th to reserve your seat! 812-246-5044 or email us at .
St. Michael School
Registration for 2015/16 school year has started. Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and before and after Care are available. Teachers are available if you have questions; please make an appointment at the office 812-256-3503.
8th Grade Retreat #Cool2BCatholic, Apr. 10-11 at Mt. St. Francis.A great opportunity to jump start your involvement in high school ministry. As you make the transition from middle school to high school, this retreat helps you discern how family, school, friends, and your faith all come together. Cost is $95. Registration and payment are due by Mar. 27.For more information or to register online visit
Question of the Week
Easter
The sound of Alleluias fill the 50 days of Easter Sunday to Pentecost as we give thanks for the gift of our salvation. The Easter Triduum recalls the passion and resurrection of Christ in the sacred journey from Holy Thursday to Easter Vigil. “Dying he destroyed our death. Rising he restored our life.”
Theme: Jesus has risen.
Step 1: Listen to the Word—As you hear this reading today, which words or phrases strikes you? What in this reading touches your heart?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children,Youth &Adults: Even the disciples had a hard time understanding Jesus’ Resurrection – it is that surprising. What does Resurrection mean to you? What does Easter mean to you?
Theology on Tap - is an informal gathering for young adults 22-39 to share and discuss issue of life and faith. Our Easter Series will be Isms – What do Catholics believe.Thursday nights during Easter beginning at 6:30pm at the Fireside Bar & Grill in Sellersburg. Our first session will be "Franciscanism – the Saint & the Pope" with Bro. Bob BaxterApril 9th! For a full list of topics and dates go to Ministries/Young Adult/Theology On Tap.
WOLFE PACK-APPALACHIA SPRING MISSION-A four day/three night service opportunity for COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS in Campton, KY that provides hands on experience in reaching out to community members in one of the region’s poorest areas. Work on a variety of projects with those who may be less fortunate, with respect for their dignity and the lessons they have to teach us. Mission date is May 14-17, 2015. Cost is $150.00. Registration deadline is April 17, 2015. To register online and pay entire fee, visit or for more information call the Deanery Youth Ministry Office at 812-923-8355.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany is hosting its annual Spring Prayer Breakfast (for those experiencing loss or grief) on Saturday, April 11 from 9:00-11:00am in Wagner Hall (church basement). Denise Taylor, inspirational speaker and author of two books – Heavenly Birth and You’re Invited will give a talk. This event is free. Please RSVP Tom Yost at 812-945-2374 by April 8.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Would you like to experience a hands-on weekend of service to your local community?FAITH IN ACTION, June 18-21, 2015, gives participants a chance to make concrete connections between love of God and love of neighbor. Work alongside other deanery youth in the community on projects promoting human dignity, service, spiritual formation, community, and good, clean fun. Cost is $245.00, which includes lodging and meals. Register online and pay entire fee, or download a registration form at Early registration deadline and $100.00 deposit due May 1. For more information, contact Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries at 812-923-8355 or .
Deanery Youth Mass – all High School youth are invited to come to St. Marys of the Knobs Church on Sunday, Apr. 19th for an evening of fun and fellowship. Mass begins at 6:00pm.For more information contact . Directions can be found on our website at
Have a Happy and Blessed Easter!
ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director
Mon-Fri. 7AM-6PM
Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time
Before & After Care: ages 6-12
Summer Camp: ages 6-12