St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin September 10 & 11, 2016 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Twenty-fourth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
THREE PARABLES, THREE FOOLS
One way that some ancient languages formed superlatives was through triple repetition. If there was no word for “holiest” they would say “holy, holy, holy.” This threefold enforcement gets used by Jesus today, as he tells three parables about how God wants nothing more than to have every sinner restored to grace. The central characters would have been considered outright fools by those who heard Jesus: the shepherd abandoning the whole flock to find one stupid, wandering sheep; the woman frantically sweeping, ignoring her other duties, to find the least valuable coin; the father whose son told him, “You’re dead to me, old man,” yet still a father who runs like a giddy adolescent to meet the son, then throws a party. Jesus’ audience had no difficulty believing the fact their Lord and God Adonai loved them. They knew God was filled with boundless mercy and loving-kindness. But please, is God going to act like a crazy fool about it?
WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE?
Jesus’ answer to this would have been, “Yes, my Abba will act like a fool, crazy in love with each of you.” Jesus himself shows forth this kind of love by rupturing the religious regulations and social conventions of his day, eating with tax collectors and all sorts of sinners. At the end of each of the three parables, there is great rejoicing. The shepherd tells his friends to rejoice as heaven will rejoice over a sinner returned. The woman—surely looking like a fool to her neighbors—insists upon rejoicing over the coin found. The prodigal father, in the only mention of music in all of Luke’s Gospel, rejoices by throwing a party for everyone. This degree of foolish rejoicing is echoed in Paul’s letter to Timothy, where Paul explains his gratitude for being found trustworthy for ministry despite every kind of flaw he had working against him. Paul does not think himself necessarily worthy to be chosen, but knows a patient, loving, merciful God in Christ. It is that God who bestowed Paul’s vocation on him, who bestows our own vocations on each of us. Let our own response be gratitude and—even more—rejoicing.
Today’s Readings: Exodus 32:7–11, 13–14; Psalm 51:3–4, 12–13, 17, 19; 1 Timothy 1:12–17; Luke 15:1–32 [1–10]
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, IN 47126, Ph. 812-294-4682
Office Hours – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Reconciliation – 5:00 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.
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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 / 9/12 / Mon / No MassSt. FX
St. M / 9/13 / Tue / No Mass
St. FX
St. M / 9/14 / Wed / 5:00 PM / Mass
St. FX / 9/15 / Thurs / 4:30 PM / Mass
St. M / 9/16 / Friday / 12:00 PM / Mass
St. M / 9/17 / Sat / 5:30 PM / Leonard Eickholtz
St. FX / 9/18 / Sun / 9:00 AM / Heilbron & Viola Adams
St. M / 11:00 AM / Bilingual Mass For the People St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier
St. M / 12.30 PM / No Mass
Dear parishioners,
"Rejoice with me...." These simple words, spoken by a shepherd who has found a stray lamb and a woman who has found a lost coin, are an invitation our Heavenly Father extends to us each time we gather for Mass. We are a collection of 'lost' and 'found' called together to rejoice with Him because of God's love and patience and continual eagerness for us to be His. How full of wonder is our God, how tremendous His love! How truly blessed are we, the 'lost' and the 'found'!!!!
We commemorate the 9 / 11 terrorist attack this weekend, remembering the horror of that event whose ramifications continue to affect our world today. The small angel and cross was left in the sacristy as a memento and a reminder of those who died that day and those who continue to suffer today from that event. So let us remember and pray for the Lord's intervention in the hearts of those who seek after hatred and violence to bring an end to that which causes such pain.
The Catholic Bishops of our country have also asked us to enter into a period of prayer and sacrifice which began on Friday and continues through November 11th. The purpose of this prayer is to ask the Father's guidance as we prepare for the upcoming elections. This is an important moment in the history of our country and in the world. With the many divisions and inflamed rhetoric presently causing even more harm we need His assistance and the Spirit's presence to heal our nation and our world. As we hear in our first reading, we are indeed a stiffed neck people who are blundering our way through life, so let us accept the Bishops' challenge and open ourselves to the power of God in prayer, acts of kindness and in sacrifice. Let us allow The Spirit to work wonders in us and through us. Each day for a few moments let us offer an "Our Father", a "Hail Mary", and a "Glory be..." for this intention.
Finally, a belated thank you to all for the kind thoughts and wishes on the occasion of my birthday last month. I accept the Lord's invitation to rejoice..... In you.
Fr. Tully
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
Pre-School: 9-11:30AM Tues. & Thurs.
Pre-K: 9-11:30AM or 12:30-3PM Mon. Wed. & Fri.
ST. MICHAEL
Charlestown
Eucharist
Sat – 5:30 pm
Sun – 11:00 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Special Intention
Sunday 11:00 am: John & Faye Gellhaus
Sunday 12:30 pm: The Latino Community
Bible Study Class Update Classes are on Monday nightsat 6:30-8:00pm in the Rectory basement. Classes will resume on October 3rd.
Rosary at 5:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Faith Formation Classes are held on Sunday mornings for children three years of age up through high school. If your child does not attend a Catholic school, they should be enrolled in the FF program. Registration forms are available on the parish website.
If you missed registration it’s not too late to sign up Pre-school to Grade 12.
Remember: Faith is a gift from God. Faith Formation is a lifelong growth process. We encourage parents to attend Mass with their children. This enables the children to integrate what they learn in their Faith Formation classes with weekly participation in the liturgy.
Assistants are needed each week for classes. The Faith Formation Program will meet in the Church this Sunday for the Rosary Novena, Music Practice and the Youth Choir will sing at 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 lobby for donations. Thank you for your support.
Confirmation News: Our next lesson is Sunday,
September 11th @ 2:00pm in the St. Michael Multipurpose Room. Please make sure registration forms, commitment sheets & program fees are turned in. You should have chosen your sponsor and be working on your 20 service hours. Don’t forget to read Lesson 5 “Who is Jesus” and Lesson 6 “Why be Catholic?” Think of someone to be your partner. Invite your parents and sponsor to attend. If you have any questions please contact Juliann.
Calendar:
September 11th: Session 6 Rosary & Music Practice Church 11:00 Mass Youth Choir Gift Bearers-7th & 8th
September 11th: Confirmation September 18th: No Class (Septemberfest)
September 25th: Session 7 (Catechist Sunday)
September 25th: Chosen Lesson 7-8
October 2nd: No Class (Fall Break)
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat Sept 17, 5:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: C. DeVaryC.Ledbetter
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: A/A Doherty Family
Cantors: Tim BaltzKy
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: Mary Pat Beach
Sun. Sept 18, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox M. Gidino & A. Witten Servers: P. Garcia & D. Nino
Gift Bearers: Reid, Raye Ann, & Betty Cole Family
Cantors: J/M Wafford Musician: N. Kinder & Hispanic Guitar Group
Lector: Cathy Peek
Collection
September 3 & 4
St. Michael $ 3,475.00
St. Francis Xavier $ 1,271.00
September 17th& 18th there will be a second collection to assist the flood victims in Louisiana.
Please pray for the Bob & Cheryl Dunn Family for the loss of their brother.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday
9:00am
Sunday Mass Intention:
Punch, Norma & J. T. Higdon
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Sept 18, 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Mike Harbeson, Jennifer Haycraft & Tom Mayes
Servers: Abby Banet, Madison Coomes & Aaron Ulrich
Ushers: Jack Murphy & Tom Nolot
Gift Bearers: Joe & Steve Banet Family Lector: Philip Carter
St. Francis Faith Formation Calendar:
September 11th: Class
September 18th: Class
St. Francis will be selling the paver/bricks 4 for $1. This is on the honor system; give your money to Cindy Murphy. Thanks
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.
Each year Father Tom celebrates a Teaching Mass explaining what he is doing and why during Mass. It is a great way to have questions about the Mass answered and to enlighten your worship of our God! This year’s Teaching Mass will be on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30pm.at the St. Joe Chapel. This event is open to all ages. Invite a friend. This is open to all Confirmation Candidates as a service.
Father Tully is asking each member of the St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Parish Council and the "Connected in the Spirit" Cohort Teams to consider attending this meeting. The meeting closest in our area will be held on Thursday, September 22, at Holy Family in New Albany. If you are able to attend, you must register online at
Reminder: Rosary to Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated every 12th day of the month at 7pm.
On October 15-16, the Graduate Theology Program at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology will be hosting an Open House for prospective students. Whether you are employed full time, a recent college graduate, retired, or working in parish ministry- we invite you to a complimentary weekend on the Hill! For more information call 1-800-MEINRAD or register online at
Communities focus for the remaining nine weeks will be on the upcoming elections. In addition to the current invitation to fast on Fridays, participants will be encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary,andGlory Befor the week's intention and for our civic leaders and upcoming elections.
For more information go to
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:
Bruce Blair, Alicia Blair, Sherry Buit, Vicky Carmichael, Glen Cole, Tom Cooper, Ted Dean, Bernice Donahue, Erik Furnish, Jeanette Drury, Phyllis Fetter, Margaret Graebe, Fred Grider, Rita Hamerla, Don Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannon Hawkins, Sandy Hostettler, Nathan Koons, Jim Korty, Tom Korty, Chuck Ledbetter, David Lerster, David Long, Terri Lynn Maples, Cheryl Marcilliat, Carol Maymon, Aldine McRae, Kathy Missi, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby Nelson, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Willard Nolan, Deborah Payton, Ms. Peyton, Carroll Schafer, Danielle Shipley, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, Mariam State, Christy Stepp, Isabella ‘Izzy” Stepp, Marie Taylor, Mike Thise, Joseph Douglas VanDyke JR., Lynn Vogt, Isabell Wade, Chris Wafford, Logan Westerhouse, Agnes Withers, Addie Williamson, George Wimsett, Rose Wimsett, Angnes Withers, Tim Wolfe, Emma Yount, Donnie Zollman. Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept longer.
ST. AUGUSTINE JEFFERSONVILLE
315 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville
Sunday, Sept. 11 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Harvest chicken dinner, Quilt raffle, Bake sale
ST. MICHAEL CHARLESTOWN‘SEPTEMBERFEST’
101 St. Michael Drive, Sunday, Sept. 18
Famous fried chicken dinnerand traditional
Mexican food and Music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Silent auction, games of chance, quilt raffle, money raffle, $500 Jay C/Kroger gift card raffle.
Mass schedule: 11 a.m. (bilingual)
Reminder: Please sign up to participate in our Septemberfest & drop off donations in the Church Lobby. Don’t forget to sell Raffle Tickets! Thank you for your time & donations!
Happy Grandparents Day!
Thank you to all grandparents for the love and support that you share with your family!
Proudly Prolife Celebration will be held on Tuesday September 27th, , from 6:30pm.- 8:30pm. At the Calumet Club 1614 E. Spring St. New Albany. Cost is $30.00 for dinner & program. The Speaker will be Rebecca Kiesling. Please send fee to Right to Life of Southern Indiana. Brochure is in on bulletin board in the back of church. If interested call Jerrylyn Dean 502-345-5205.
Twenty –FourthSunday in Ordinary Time
Theme: Commitment is required to follow Jesus.
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.
Step 1: Listen to the Word- As you hear this reading what words or phrases strike you? What in this reading touches your heart? What lingers in your memory? Step 2: Look into your life.
Children: Jesus says that in order to be one of his followers, we must be close to him. When do you feel closest to Jesus?
Youth & Adults: Jesus tells his disciples that they must renounced their possessions in order to be His Disciples. If you had to, could you leave everything behind to be with God? What would hold you back? How much of a struggle would it be?
The New Albany Deanery Youth Ministry and the Aquinas Center makes 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 go to their websites for more information.
Monday Movie Night – September 19 – Little BoyPlease call by noon Monday, September 19thto reserve a space and tell us your pizza choice – 812-246-5044.There is no charge for the movie, donations accepted for the cost of pizza and yearly license.Pizza arrives at 6:15 and movie starts at 6:30.
Fall Bible Study –Gospel According to Mark– The Aquinas Center will begin a 9 week study of Mark in September. This earliest account of Jesus’ life focuses on the paschal events and will draw you into an examination of what it means to follow Jesus, even in his suffering.Study to be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 on September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 & November 2; preregister by 8/31 so materials can be ordered by calling the Aquinas Center 812-246-5044 or email us