St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin October 25Th & 26Th, 2014 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully

St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin October 25th & 26th, 2014 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

LOVE OF GOD

It’s easy to tell when two people love each other. They like to be near each other and spend time together. They share intimate thoughts and feelings. They enjoy making each other happy. And knowing that they are loved allows them to reach out to other people and treat them with love and respect.

In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus tells us that the greatest law is to love God with our whole heart and soul and mind. What does it mean to love God? Certainly it means spending time together by reading and reflecting on God’s holy word. It also means sharing our thoughts and feelings with God in prayer and listening for God’s voice. Where do we go to be close to God? We join God’s people in worship in the church, rest in God’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament, discover God in the wonder of creation and the miraculous moments of daily life. What can we do to make God happy? How do we, like the Thessalonians, “serve the living and true God” (1 Thessalonians 1:9)?

LOVE OF NEIGHBOR

The reading from Exodus makes it very clear that we serve God by serving those who are oppressed or in need. Jesus makes it more personal—we are to love our neighbors. That means those with whom we work and play and live. When we spend time with God we can’t help but experience God’s great love for us. And knowing that we are loved by God should make it easy to reach out in charity and justice to our neighbors both near and far away.

Thus, love of neighbor flows naturally from those who love God. We cannot truly say that we love God unless it shows in loving relationships and compassion to those in need. At the same time, we cannot maintain our love of neighbor unless we take time to drink from the wellspring of God’s refreshing love.

Today’s Readings: Exodus 22:20–26; Psalm 18:2–4, 47, 51; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c–10; Matthew 22:34–40

Mass Schedule Mass Intentions

Pastor’s Corner

Dear parishioners,

Thank you so much for your concern and prayers over the last two weeks. My back is some better, but I am not there just yet. This is the story according to me. I was attempting my 'annual' house cleaning. I shouldn't call it "annual" but I would be embarrassed if you knew how often I get around to this. God love her, my Mom really taught me better! Well in my eagerness to get every dust bunny, dog hair and those pesky mites I pulled my bed away from the wall and stretched rather awkwardly for one lone hold out. "Snap - crackle - and pop!!!" I got it but it got me back. A few weeks I had mentioned that Jesus didn't carry the cross for himself but for us. As hard as I am trying to carry this cross for others I am failing miserably! What graces I should be receiving for you, are, how should I say it, lost because of all my grumblings. Hopefully, God will consider what He has to work with and overlook me and grant you an abundance of grace and perseverance on your journey.

This time of year as we prepare to celebrate God's great blessing let us thank Him in our generous response to our annual parish stewardship drive and our commitment to the work of the broader Catholic Community in fulfilling Christ's ministry through the diocesan Annual Appeal. Commitment Weekend is fast approaching. Please prayerfully consider what you can with God's help offer in time, talent and treasure.

Keep up the 'good' work,

Fr. 'Down - in - the - back' Tully

INTENTION WEEKEND: November 8-9, 2014

If you would like to read more about the UCA and how your donations are used visit tmichaelstfrancis.com and click on the UCA link. Find out in what ways does the United Catholic Appeal provide financial support to proclaiming the word of God?

Please say a prayer for Father Tully. He is still so sorry not to be here again this weekend. Thank you to Father Bill Ernst and Father John Elmer for filling in for him.

RCIA “The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults”

We meet on Tuesday at 7:00pm at St. Joe Hill School.

October 28, 6:30pm -“Teaching Mass” at St. Joe Hill Church. Parishioners are welcome to come.

November 4, 7:00pm -All Saints, All Souls, & Our Eternal Destiny

November 11, 7:00pm - Community of believers

Rosary at 5:00before Saturday Evening Mass

Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass

Sunday Mass Intention: Bueter & Fox Families

The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes everyone to come and pray with them at 6:00pm every Monday in the Church.

Bible Study will start up again on Monday November 3rd at 7:00pm. We have a signup sheet in the back of church. We are studying the book of Matthew and there will be a fee for the workbook.

The Youth Choir is in need for a music director at Mass on the second Sunday of each month. You don’t need to know music, just have eye contact with the children, let them know when to start singing and work with the organist. It is sharing your time and talent with the youth of the parish. If you are interested, contact Juliann.

The next Catechist meeting is Thursday, October 30th at 6:30pm. Bring a covered dish.

***Preschool thru High School class at 9:30am on Sunday morning.

Our program is off and running. Thanks to last Sunday’s assistants: Cheryl Mann, Kim Stamper, Aimee Doherty, DiannWimset, Myriam Nino and Nathan Fouts. Assistants are needed each Sunday. If your child does not attend a catholic school, he/she should be enrolled in the FF program. Registration forms are available on the parish website or at the front door church entrance. Remember Faith is a gift from God. Faith Formation is a life-long process. We encourage parent s to attend Mass with their children. We provide a minimum of thirty instruction hours, which is the Archdiocese’s minimum standard. It is our hope that participants (parents and children) will attend all the sessions provided.

Faith Formation Religious Education Calendar

Oct 26 - Session Ten

Nov 2 - Session Eleven

Nov 8 - First Reconciliation Parent Meeting and Retreat

Nov 9 - Session Twelve Rosary & Music Practice, 11:00Mass, Youth Choir (gift bearers Grds 3-4)

Nov 16 – Session Thirteen

Nov 23 – Session Fourteen

St. Michael Ministries Schedule

Sat. Nov 1- 5:30pm – St. Michael

Eucharistic Ministers: C. Ledbetter, C. DeVary, Volunteer

Servers: Volunteer

Gift Bearers: R/L Cecil Family

Cantors: J/M Wafford

Musician: C. Eickholtz

Lector: C. Stauffer

Sun. Nov 2–11:00 am – St. Michael

Eucharistic Ministers: S. Fouts, J. Worley, M.P. Beach

Servers: Volunteer

Gift Bearers: N/A Bryant Family

Cantors: S/S Buit

Musician: N. Kinder

Lector: S. Barker

Boy Scout Troop 80

21st Annual

Chili Supper and Live Auction

Boy Scout Troop 80 would like to invite everyone to attend its 21st annual Chili Supper and Live Auction to be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 in the multipurpose room at St. Michael’s School. The chili supper begins at 5:00pm and the live auction begins at 7:00pm.

If you have any questions or would like to make a donation to this event, please contact Jennifer Knigge at 502-592-3177 or .

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.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Sunday Mass Intention: James Harbeson

St. Francis Faith Formation ProgramCalendar

Oct 26 - Class after Mass

Oct 31 - Trunk or Treat

Nov 2 - Class after Mass

Nov 9 - Class after Mass

Come out and enjoy St. Francis Xavier’s Fish Fry on the 1st Friday of every month, 5-7pm. The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks toeveryone for your support.

We will be updating St. Francis Xavier’s ministry booklet. If anyone would like to get involved with that project, please contact the rectory.

Please welcome our new family: James, Cindy and Liam Mackey.

St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule

Sun. Nov 2- 9:00am

Eucharistic Ministers: Lawrence Yochum, Dan Young, Kim Young

Servers: Conner Martin, KaitlynD’Angelo

Ushers: Mike Harbeson, Victor Jett

Gift Bearers: Calvin & Kim Brishaber Family

Lector: Ann Harbeson

STEWARDSHIP October 18 & 19

St. Michael $ 4,090.00

St. Francis Xavier $ 1,202.00

***Remember Sacrament Preparation***

The Faith Formation Commission and the Archdiocese states that a child must be enrolled and attend classes a year before receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, or Confirmation. Our next Confirmation Program will start in summer 2015. In order to be eligible you must be in the 10th grade, registered and attending Faith Formation classes this year.

Question of the Week

Theme: The Greatest Commandment: “Love”.

Step 1: Listen to the Word: As you listen once again to this familiar teaching of Jesus, what part of it touches your heart? What single word catches your ear?

Step 2: Look into Your Life.

Children: We show our love for Jesus by loving our friends and family. Share one way that you show your love.

YouthAdult: Jesus tells us that we are to love others as we love ourselves. Do you love yourself? Can you see the good that God has put within you?

“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:

Carroll Adams, George Bland, Bea Beach, Fr. Don Buchannan, Nancy Bussey, Darlene Carter, Sydney Cole, HealtherCourson, Bernice Donahue, Raymond Eickholtz, Jacob Hearns, Curtis Ingram, Kenny Jackson, Mary King, Billy Lemmons, Terri Lynn Maples, Bob Masters, Michael Murphy, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Erin Penta, Toni Penta, NioPenta, Carroll Schafer, Estelle Scott, Dorothy Smith, Lynn Sullivan, Jane Synovec, Roger Synovec, Martin Tormoehlen, Joseph Douglas VanDyke, Thelma VanDyke, Logan Westerhouse, Mary Westerhouse, Nancy Williams, Rose Wimsett, Kenneth Yost, 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.

Euchre Night for College Age Adults (18-21 years old) - CCC Gathering Sunday Nov 2, 7pm. Come join us at Catholic Youth Ministries at Mt. St. Francis to play the card game everyone from Southern Indiana knows. Contact:

College Age Adults (18-21 years old) – CCC Gathering on Friday, Nov. 7, 6pm. Please meet us at Mt. St. Francis Chapel for an evening of faith and fellowship. For more information please contact Gillian at 812-923-8355 or

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: We are offering aCatholic 101 Retreat, Nov 8 & 9. Ever wanted to know the deeper message behind the whys and hows of the Catholic Church? Join us at Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center. Come and explore the treasures of Catholicism, and walk away being able to make traditional prayers and practices come alive and real in your everyday life. Cost is $95.00. Register and pay online at or contact Katie Brewer at the Deanery Youth Ministry Office for more information, .

We all seek for answers to some of life’s most basic questions, like “Who are we?”, “Why are we here?”, and “Do we really matter?”. The documentary film The Human Experience helps to explore what it means to be a human being with heartwarming stories from around the world that show how, no matter what one’s lot is in life, every life is beautiful. Join us at the Aquinas Center on Tuesday, November 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm as we watch and then discuss this uplifting program. Cost is $5.00 per person for materials and hospitality. Please contact us in advance to let us know you will be coming: 812-246-5044 or .

Movie Night at the Aquinas Center! Please join us for fellowship, pizza and a movie on Monday, November 3rd as we watch the film “Saving Grace.” In this charming comedy, newly-elected Pope Leo XIV feels cut off from the people he serves, cloistered away inside the Vatican. So when he locks himself out of the garden one day, he decides to remain anonymous for a while. While his counselors fret, not knowing his whereabouts, he travels to a small village to visit a little girl who had come to the Vatican seeking his help. While still hiding his identity, he gets to work helping to rebuild this small community. But it will take some time, effort, help, courage…and grace. Can he get it done—before the whole world discovers that the Vatican has somehow “lost” the Pope? 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 great show that will lift your spirits and warm your heart. Call Julie at 812-246-5044 or email by noon on November 3rd, to reserve your seat!

St. Michael and St. Francis Parish Council meet every

other month. These meetings are open for Parishioners to

bring questions or concerns they may have. If you would

like to address The Parish Council with a question or

concern please contact Council President, Nathan Fouts or

Randy Allen to be added to the agenda.

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.