St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin Feb. 6 & 7, 2010 Pastor: Fr. Steve Schaftlein

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PREACHING THE GOSPEL

John, the only other evangelist to recount the story of the miraculous catch of fishes, places the story after the resurrection of Christ from the dead, not at the beginning of his ministry, as Luke does here. Unlike Matthew and Mark, who write that the disciples immediately follow Jesus at his summons, Luke seems to know that his listeners will comprehend the call to discipleship better if it follows a miraculous sign. But whether it’s Luke describing the beginning

of the disciples following Jesus in mission, or John’s depiction of the risen Christ preparing his followers for the mission facing them after his return to the Father, the point is the same—and remains the same for us today. Paul expresses it best. It does not matter who preaches the gospel, or where or when, but only that it is, through the grace of God in us, preached and believed.

GOD IS CALLING

When God calls you to preach that gospel, what will be your response? Do you feel you have what it takes to love and serve? God knows your gifts and your goodness, even where the only things you may see are your faults. Despite these flaws, or perhaps even because of them, God wants you just as you are, just as God called Isaiah, Paul, and Peter. God assured and strengthened them in spite of their fears. Even as Paul said, “I am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an apostle” (1 Corinthians 15:9). Even as the psalmist said, “When I called, you answered me; you built up strength within me” (Psalm 138:3). Remember, Peter finally said, “At your command I will lower the nets” (Luke 5:5).

Today’s readings offer a clarion call to each of us to live the vocation to which God has called us. Through our baptism, we have been invited to live out God’s vibrant love each day, making some hard choices as we go along. Today’s readings offer food for the journey as we try and try again to leave everything and follow Jesus.

Today’s readings: Isaiah 6:1–2a, 3–8; Psalm 138:1–5, 7–8; 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 [3–8, 11]; Luke 5:1–11

St. Michael
Charlestown

Eucharists
Sat – 5:30 pm
Sun – 11 am
Misa en Español
Domingo – 1:00 pm / Fr. Steve Schaftlein, Pastor

101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111
Ph. 812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142
Website -
Office Hours – 8:30 am-1:00 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.
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 – Please contact the DRE: St. Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Sandy Banet.
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 la Oficina de la Secretaria – 8:30 am-1:00 pm Martes y Viernes
Reconciliación – 1:00 pm Sabado o llama la Rectoría
Casamiento – contacta el padre un año antes el día de la boda.
Advenimiento y Cuaresma no son los tiempos para las celebraciones.
Los Bautismos de los Bebés o los Adultos Afiliando a la Iglesia – Por favor, llama Fr. Steve Schaftlein, o a San Miguel – Juliann Eickholtz; a San Francisco – Sandy Banet
Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por favor, / introduce tu mismo al Fr. Steve Schaftlein. También, es necesario para todas personas Católicas registrar en la parroquia. Pregunta el padre o la secretaria para la formulario registrada.
Las Personas Que Están Enfermas: Por favor, Llama Fr. Steve Schaftlein (Porqué de las leyes privadas, los Hospitales no se comunican con las iglesias.)
Noticias Boletín: Llega noticias bilingües a la oficina para la noche de los Martes. Llega otra noticias a Fr. Steve Schaftlein para la Domingo anterior. Es importante que se escriben las noticias.
St. Michael Early Childhood Center – Infancy Care, Pre-S, Pre-K, Kindergarten & Day Care
Rita Poff – Director – Ph. 256-3503 Infancy Care - 2563500
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

8 / Mon / NO MASS
St. M / 9 / Tue / 6:00 pm
St. M / 10 / Wed / 6:00 pm / Agnes Fischer
St. FX / 11 / Thurs / 7:00 pm
St. M / 12 / Fri / 8:30 am
St. M / 13 / Sat / 5:30 pm / Susie Harper
St. FX / 14 / Sun / 9:00 am / Red & Frances Furnish
St. M / 14 / Sun / 11:00 am / John Sullivan
Hispanic / 14 / Sun / 1:00 pm / For the people

Don’t forget your Mass Intentions.We need them for both parishes.

Sat., Feb. 13 – 5:30 pm – St. Michael

Eucharistic Ministers: K. Missi, S. Seals

Server: C. Ledbetter

Gift Bearers: L. & R. Lyons

Cantors: S. & S. Buit

Musician: C. Eickholtz

Lector: M. P. Beach

Sun., Feb. 14– 9:00 am – St. Francis Xavier

Eucharistic Ministers: Janice Furnish, Martha Harbeson,

Jennifer Haycraft

Servers: Emily Horine, Aric Lyons

Ushers: Angie Crabtree, Lyn Carter

Gift Bearers: 1st & 2nd Grades Class

Lector: Joyce Nolot

Sun., Feb. 14 – 11:00 am – St. Michael

Eucharistic Ministers: J. Dean, K. Hensley, M. Cox

Servers: T. J. Dunn, S. Cole

Gift Bearers: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Students

Cantors: Youth Choir, J. Sarver

Musician: N. Kinder

Lector: M. Howard

ST. MICHAEL

Faith Formation classes for preschool thru high school9:30 am

If your child is going to be absent please call the Faith Formation office, 256-3503, on Sunday morning.

Feb 7 – All classes meet

Feb 14 – All classes meet

NCO Rosary & Music Practice

Youth Choir at 11:00 Mass

Gift Bearers grades 7-8

Feb. 21 –All classes meet

**Remember: Faith is a gift from God and Faith Formation is a life-long growth process. We encourage parents to attend Mass with their children.

**Each week we collect non-perishable food items for the North Clark Outreach Center. There is a wooden box in the foyer for donations.

*** Thanks to last week’s assistants: Cheryl Mann, Kim Stamper, Aimee Stefan, and Alicia Cole.

Server Practice is the second Sun. of each month after 11:00 Mass.

There will be a Faith Formation Commission Agenda Meeting at 8:00 pm Monday following the Bible Study.

Faith Formation Commission Meeting – Thurs., Feb. 18, 7:00pm in the Rectory basement.

1st Eucharist Parent Meeting – Sat. Feb.20, 9:00am. It is very important for a parent, guardian, or godparent to attend with a child. Failure to attend this meeting or attendance to Sunday classes means your child will have to wait another year to receive the Sacraments of 1st Penance and 1st Eucharist.

Catechist Meeting - Tues. Feb. 23, 6:30 PM, with a pitch-in dinner in the Rectory Basement.

Question of the Week – Luke 5:1-11

“Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Into what deep waters does Jesus invite me?

ST. MICHAEL YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-39)

The young adults will sponsor a Monte Carlo Night Feb. 13, 7:00pm-midnight,featuring a live band (Midlife Crisis), door prizes, cash bar, pull tabs, dice game, blackjack, big 6 wheel, showdown, and concessions. $5 entrance fee. Donations for door prizes will be gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at the school Mon.-Fri., 6am-6pm or in back of the church during masses only (gift cards can be put in offering baskets and marked “Monte Carlo”). Everyone ages 21 and over is invited to attend and support our young adults.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Feb. 7 – All classes meet

Feb. 14 – All classes meet – Baptismal Sunday

Feb. 17 – 9:30 a.m. - Ash Wednesday Mass

Feb. 21 – All classes meet

The Henryville Community Food Ministry sends a big “Thank You” for your kind and generous donations. They acknowledge that without your continual support there are people in the community who would have had a bleak year. This year their sign-in shows that they served 568 families for a count of 2,204 people. However, this count does not take into consideration the many people who just drop in, who call, or families that they become aware of and help outside of normal hours.

ST. M./ST. FX YOUTH GAME NIGHT

Save the Date: St. Francis Xavier and St. Michael invite youth Grades 6-12 to Youth Game Night at St. Michael on Sun., Mar. 14, 6-8 pm. Bring a friend or two – all youth are welcome. Please bring a 2 liter of your favorite drink. $2 suggested donation for food

The Pastor’s Corner

Human Sexuality Program

The participants at our January program on Human Sexuality suggested that another opportunity should be made for parishioners to participate. And so, there will be another opportunity for parents and other adults to share in the Human Sexuality Program of the Archdiocese. It will be at St. Francis on Saturday Morning February 13 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will view the DVD’s on science and psychology. On Sunday afternoon February 14 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm we will view the DVD on faith and spirituality. This will be followed by a presentation on conscience with handouts from the Catholic Catechism and other church documents. There will be opportunities for questions and sharing at both sessions. We will provide “drinks and snacks”. It would be helpful to our planning if you would notify Fr. Steve, Juliann, or Sandy.

Lent

Ash Wednesday will be on February 17. Ashes will be distributed at masses – 9:00 am St. Francis, 6:00 pm St. Michael, & 7:00 pm Spanish. Note that the KofC Fish Fries will begin on February 20 from 5-7 with the way of the cross after the meal. This year St. Francis will have their first Fish Fry on Friday February 20 at 6:00 pm with the way of the cross afterwards. This first fish fry at St. Francis is for parishioners only.

Census

This week we passed the deadline for returning your census information. If there is information that needs to be added or corrected, please return it right away. Again, if you did not receive a census mailing, then we do not have you on the registration list of the parish. Please call the rectory for a registration form, or go to our website, and download the registration form.

Food Pantry At Henryville

The food pantry is in need of our help all year long. They need your donations of non perishable food for those in need. The ecumenical food pantry is located at the First Baptist Church and is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. You may place donated items in the container at the door of the church.

Baby Things

One of our parishioners is in need of baby items. Please contact me if you have items to share.

Hooper Family

The Hooper family now has a new permanent location. They are in need of furniture and household items. Let me know the items that you can offer.

Fr. Steve

Collections for Jan 31

St. Michael $3,048.48

Spanish $ 149.11

St. Francis Xavier $ 987.00

The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes anyone to come and pray with them at 6 PM every Monday in the Rectory Chapel. You are also invited to attend the 7 PMAdult Bible Study. This is open to anyone high school and above. If interested call Steve or Sherry Buit at 812-820-7956.

There will be a St. Michael Sesquicentennial Meeting of Wed. Feb. 24 after 6:00 Mass.

**The New Albany Deanery Catechetical Ministry and Aquinas Center will host their 5th Annual Spring Tea and Silent Auction on Sat. Mar 13, 1:00-3:30 pm. Tickets are $30. All donations for the silent auction will be appreciated. If you would like to advertise in the full color program please contact Christina Flum at 945-0354 or before March 1. Our representative from St. Michael is Patty Umbreit 502-648-5965, and from St. Francis Xavier, Philip and Lynn Carter 502-291-1173. You need to contact Patty, Philip, or Lynn for reservations ASAP. If you make reservations and do not attend you will still owe the Parish for your ticket. This event is being held to raise funds to add books and DVDs to the library, replace equipment, etc.

**St. Michael is donating a basket for the silent auction. We are asking for donations for a Spring Tea Garden Basket. Ideas are: seeds, bulbs, small spade, shovel & rake, gloves, bird feeder, statues, plant markers, hand lotion, towels, flower pots, fertilizer, or books on flowers/gardening.

Have you thought of doing something special for Lent? Matthew Kelly’s program will be offered during Lent on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in church by the Crussillo Group. You will need a Journal. If you would like one ordered, contact Patty Umbreit at 502-648-5965 by Wednesday.

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 a year before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, or Confirmation. Baptism of children under school age requires the parents to meet with the pastor.

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.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALTH & STRENGTH:

Joyce Badger, Dave Banet, Frankie Banet, Jerry Banet, Nolan Banet, Bea Beach, Pat Broemeling, Edith Clemons, Wilma Conard, Susana Contreras, Kaydance Couch, Bobby Cross, Kaitlyn D’Angelo, Ed DeWeese, Lydia Downey, Robert Fawver, Danny Fleming, Henry Gilley, Judy Guthrie, Ralph Guthrie, Anthony Wayne Harbeson, Roger Dale Harbeson, Jim Harbeson, Ruth Higbie, Darian Higdon, Curtis Ingram, Aiden Johnson, Peggy Kelshaw, Stephen Korty, Lottie Lahey, Lisa Lanham, Dan Lewis, Bill Martin, Ethan Naville, Mitch Newland, Hilda Nimphie, Mary Ann Pemberton, Rita Proffit, Mary Ridenour, Munk Roberts, Marie Schafer, Brenna Schiesing, Martyne Sheehan, Bill Short, Aiden Skees, Scott Thompson, Bernard Wessel, Logan Westerhouse, Kenneth Yost

Deceased Jan. 30 - Doris Knies

Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept longer.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Brandon Beswick, Donald Bloss, Carol Bower, Jonathan Dean, Cathy Jo Donahue, Christopher Donahue, Joseph Kyle Donahue, John Emery, David Fouts, Sam Goffinet, Bradley Guernsey, Christopher Hahn, Steven Hahn, Curt Higdon, Dustin Kavanaugh, B. J. Meredith, Brian Meredith, John Mulhall, Stephen Mulhall, Thomas Mulhall, Roman Nalley, Kyle Ruiz, Jay Rutledge, Travis Williams, Troy Williams

If you know someone who needs to be put on this list, please call the Rectory.

St. Joe Hill is looking for a part-time Director of Music to plan and coordinate the music program in order to facilitate the full and active participation of the assembly in the liturgical life of the church. For a full job description and qualifications, please visit the website Resumes should be sent to the address listed on the website. For more info contact Joyce Hagest at 246-2512 or .

The New Albany Deanery is currently in need of a girls’ tennis coach. The tennis season lasts about 10 weeks with practices and meets in the afternoon or evenings. PHS students and parents assist with practices. For more info or to volunteer please contact Erik Furnish at 502-773-5623, or call the deanery office by Feb. 10.

The 5th Annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Lip Sync Contest will be Sat., Feb. 13 at St. Joseph Parish Life Center in Corydon. Doors open at 6:30pm, dinner will begin at 7 and the Lip Sync contest at 7:45. Beer and wine will be sold. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 812-738-2742.

There will be a free Medicare Seminar at St. Mary of the Knobs on Feb. 16, 6pm. For reservation call 812-923-3509, 502-376-9618, or 502-523-2606.

Fish Fry at Providence – Fri., Feb. 19, 5-7pm in the school cafeteria before the homecoming game. Dinners $8, Sandwich $2.50, Fish & Fries $3.50, Kid’s meal $4.00.

What is a “Nun Run?” It is a 24+ hour experience during which single women (ages 18-35) are invited to visit 3 or 4 different Sisters’ convents. You will have the opportunity to pray, eat, share stories, and laugh with the Sisters as they give you a look into the Religious Life. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Fri. Feb. 26 and conclude at 8:30 p.m. on Sat. Feb. 27. To receive a brochure or to register call Sr. Theresa Sullivan at 812-963-7563 or e-mail . Sponsored by ReligiousCommunities of the greater Indianapolis area.

St. Mary of the Knobs invites our ladies and gentlemen to their Graceful Ladies Tea on Feb. 27, 1-3pm. Wear your bonnet (optional), bring your cup and saucer and enjoy the fun and games, guest speaker, and music. Reservation required by calling 948-0067 or 923-8708.

Virtus Training – Mon., Mar. 4, 6:30-9:00, at St. Joseph-Corydon.

Don’t forget to check the bulletin board at St. Michael. It is updated regularly. Also don’t forget to thank Chuck for his hard work in keeping it new and interesting.

ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

812-256-3503, Rita Poff, Director

Mon-Fri., 7AM-6PM

Infant Care

Day Care: Full or part time for ages 2-6

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.

Full Day Accredited Kindergarten: 8:20AM-2:40PM

Other Catholic Schools

Pre-K thru Grade 6: St. Paul 246-3266

Grades 7-12: Our Lady of Providence 945-2538

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities is sponsoring a 2010 Spring Gala “Building a Legacy of Love and Respect” on Mar. 4 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Louisville. Speakers are: Hall of Fame Jockey Pat Day, Fr. Jim Farrell, and Michelle Frossard. The Emcee is Kelly K from the “Ben Davis and Kelly K Show” on 99/7 DJX. For more info contact 949-7305.

You can receive a list of the St. Meinrad retreats by calling 812-357-6585, 800-581-6905, e-mail: , or on their website at

Food Pantry At Henryville

**Beginning with grades 3/4 the Faith Formation program will be celebrating the “Year of the Priest” by passing from one family to another a box which contains prayer, crucifix, and a booklet for the young people to read. Thank you for your participation.

If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. Mother Teresa

WELCOME - If you are new to St. Michael or St. Francis Xavier Parish we are happy to welcome you into our family, and hope you enjoy a pleasant experience as you worship with us. If you would like to become a member of the Parish family, registration forms and offering envelopes are available by calling the Rectory 256-3200. Rectory hours are Tues., Wed., and Fri., 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.