St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier Bulletin October 22 & 23, 2016 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
BLIND JUSTICE
A statue of Blind Justice stands atop many courts of law in the United States. She wears a blindfold and holds the scales of justice. She represents the ideal expressed in today’s reading from Sirach—that each person will be treated equally in the eyes of the law and that judges will “[judge] justly and [affirm] the right” (Sirach 35:18) based solely on the justness of each plaintiff’s case.
Yet we know that the wealthy can buy very good lawyers, giving them an edge in the courtroom. We know that blacks far outnumber whites on death row. We also know that high-profile defendants are often tried and convicted by the media before the judge and jury ever enter the court. However careful, no human judge or human justice system can be completely blind to factors such as race, wealth, religion, gender, age, or background.
THE MERCY OF THE COURT
In comparison, today’s scriptures depict God as “the just judge” who offers every person an equal measure of justice. Like the Pharisee in today’s Gospel, we must be careful not to overestimate our own worthiness or to judge the unworthiness of others. Like the apostle Paul, we must realize that, if we are judged to be righteous in the courts of God, it will be based not on our status as Christians, or on our good deeds, or on any other factor by which we might exalt ourselves. Instead, it will be solely because we asked for and relied on God’s mercy.
Sirach reminds us that God is swift to hear and respond to every person who cries out for mercy, even those whom the world despises as unworthy. “Those who [are] convinced of their own righteousness and despise everyone else” (Luke 18:9) would be well advised to humble themselves enough to beg for mercy, or they may get a surprise on judgment day!
Today’s Readings: Sirach 35:12–14, 16–18; Psalm 34:2–3, 17–19, 23; 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18; Luke 18:9–14
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, IN47126, 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.
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 / 10/24 / Mon / No MassSt. FX
St. M / 10/25 / Tue / No Mass
St. FX
St. M / 10/26 / Wed / 5:00 PM / Mass
St. FX / 10/27 / Thurs / 4:30 PM / Mass
St. M / 10/28 / Friday / 12:00 PM / Mass
St. M / 10/29 / Sat / 5:30 PM / Randall Jones
St. FX / 10/30 / Sun / 9:00 AM / For the People of St. Michael & St Francis Xavier
St. M / 11:00 AM / Rogelia Rodriguez
St. M / 12.30 PM / En Español
Dear Parishioners,
A reminder that we are once again coming up to the change of our Saturday evening Mass time. We move from 5:30 back to 4:30. This change begins on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
I also want to announce another change. This is a little contentious but I am realizing as time passes it is getting harder for me to maintain our current Sunday schedule. As I look at the current attendance at the three Masses offered at St. Michael it is apparent to me that we could eliminate one or combine the two Sunday Liturgies. This Mass would be both English and Spanish. This offers us a real challenge. I am looking at beginning this the first weekend of Advent. The time for this Mass is still negotiable. I am sure this will generate discussions among us. For me it boils down to my physical ability to celebrate Sunday Liturgy as best I can. God bless us in our endeavors to give Him praise.
Fr. Tully
Call to PRAYER
This week’s Intention: May therebe a transformation of politics to focuson the dignity of the human person
and the common good.Also you are encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for this intention. In addition you are encouraged to fast on Fridays.For more information go to
The Bishops of the United States have issued a statement on the importance of bringing the values of our faith to the decisions made in our public life. In their statement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Bishops call for “a different kind of political engagement: one shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences and focused on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak and the vulnerable”(no14). As you prepare for the upcoming election, please consider how the values of your faith can help you make your decisions. For information on Faithful Citizenship, visit
ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOODCENTER
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: 9-11:30AMor12:30-3PM Mon. Wed. & Fri.
ST. MICHAEL
Charlestown
Eucharist
Sat – 5:30 pm
Sun – 11:00 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm
St Michael parish is in need of Mass Intentions.
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: John & Faye Gellhaus
Sunday 11:00 am: The People of St. Michael &
St. Francis Xavier
Sunday 12:30 pm: The Latino Community
St Michael Pastoral Council Meeting is November 9th.
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. There is still time, however for additional students to join us. We are learning and deepening our knowledge of our Catholic faith-So we encourage parents who might be thinking about it, to go ahead and enroll their children and teens in our program.
Thanks to last week’s assistant: Cheryl Mann
The next catechist meeting will be Thursday, October 27th at 6:30p.m. Please bring a covered dishto share.
Faith Formation Commission meeting is Thursday, November 3rd at 6:30.
Faith Formation Calendar:
October 23rd- Session Nine October 30th-Session Ten
November 6th Session Eleven 2:00pm First Penance Parent Meeting and Retreat
November 12th -4:30 Mass St. Michael Confirmation Rite of Welcome
November 13th-Session Twelve Rosary & Music Practice, 11:00 Mass, Youth Choir (Gift Bearers-Grades 3-4)
November 13th CHOSEN Lesson 13 "What does the Holy Spirit do for me?" Lesson 14 "Why Have I been Chosen?"
November 20th- Session Thirteen
Confirmation News: Our next lesson is Sunday, October 30th @ 2:00p.m.in the St. Michael Multipurpose Room. You should have chosen your sponsor & be working on your 20 service hours! Don't forget to read Lesson 11 "How does God help when it hurts?" and Lesson 12 "Who is the Holy Spirit?" Invite your parents and sponsor to attend. If you have questions please ask Juliann.
Please keep in your prayers our Confirmation Confirmation Candidates: KyBaltz, Abigail Banet, Jacob Coomes, Madison Coomes, Lillie Dumeyer, Jovanny Alexis Guzman, Amanda Hernandez, Gage Higdon, Megan Jackson, Johnie Wayne Kinser, William Martin, Tim Stefan, Aaron Ulrich, Adela Guadalupe Zimbro.
Bible Study Class Update Classes are on Monday nightsat 6:30-8:00pm in the Rectory meeting room.
We ask parishioners to please bring a non perishable item to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center. There is a wooden box for donations in the church lobby. Thank you for your contribution.
Congratulations to Archbishop Tobin, he has been named a Cardinal by Pope Francis!
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat Oct. 29, 5:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Seals & M. P. Beach
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: Jerry Lyons Family
Cantor: S/S Buit
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: Mary Lyons
Sun. Oct. 30, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox, S. Fouts & M. Edmond Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: Robert Sarver Family
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: Cheryl Dunn
The Rosary is said at St. Michael at 5:00 before Saturday Evening Mass and at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday
9:00am
Sunday Mass Intention:
For the People of St. Michael &
St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier Pastoral Council Meeting is November 17th.
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Oct.30, 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Gino Couch, Ann Harebeson & Mike Harbeson
Servers: Abby Banet, Madison CoomesAaon Ulrich
Ushers: Bill Short & Don Hue
Gift Bearers: Troy & Charlotte Coomes & Family Lector: Ann Harbeson
Proverbs Bible Study: Studying Proverbs people articulate what they have learned about the art of living. Simply, Proverbs spur us to think about life. Every Proverb beckons us to try to "complete" it-to connect it with a situation. Our group will meet the 4th Monday of October, November, January, February, March, April & May. We meet from 7-9p.m. at St. Joe Hill Campus. Please Contact Michele Ashby (502-592-3791) if you would like to join the group and for more information about your book for the program.
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, Kayla Bowling, Sherry Buit, Vicky Carmichal, Bob Caudill,Glen Cole, Tom Cooper, Ted Dean, Bernice Donahue, Erik Furnish, Jeanette Drury, Phyllis Fetter, 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, CarolMaymon, Aldine McRae, Kathy Missi, Michael Murphy, Liz Cooper
, Esther Toby Nelson, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Willard Nolan, Deborah Payton, Ms. Peyton,David Puzon, Carroll Schafer, Estelle Scott, Danielle Shipley, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, Mariam State, Aimee Stefan, Christy Stepp, Isabella ‘Izzy” Stepp, Jack Stewart, Marie Taylor, Mike Thise, Joseph Douglas VanDyke JR., Lynn Vogt, Isabell Wade, Chris Wafford, Logan Westerhouse, Agnes Withers, George Wimsett, Rose Wimsett, Angnes Withers, Jim Witten, Tim Wolfe, Kay Yotter, 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.
Reminder: Rosary to Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated every 12th day of the month at 7pm.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Theme: God knows and sees our hearts.
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- What in this reading touches your heart? What lingers in your memory? Step 2: Look into your life.
Children: Jesus teaches us to be humble-but what does that mean? How do you show that you are humble?
Youth : God knows when we are doing things just for show, and when they come from the goodness of our heart. When have you caught yourself doing something just to be more popular or liked? How does it feel to do something that you know is good and just?
Adults: This Gospel reading suggests that we approach God and each other with humility. What does this mean, in practical terms? How do we "humble" ourselves? What does that mean to us?
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St. John Paul Preschool and Childcare in Sellersburg is looking for a dependable intelligent individual who would enjoy working with young children. The position would be Monday-Friday from 11:00am-6:00pm.Salary and benefits negotiable. Interested individuals please contact Josie Epping, Christy Christman or Jeannine Sons in the Childcare office at 812-246-5890.
World Mission Sunday is observed on the second-to-last
Sunday in October. During this Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis reminds us that we are all "commissioned to announce the mercy of God, the beating heart of the Gospel." Offerings made to the World Mission Sunday collection benefit over one thousand mission dioceses across the globe, providing education, health care, and seminary and religious formation to those most in need.
Coat Drive: Donate your new or gently used coats to help those in our community. There will be a large box in the St. Michael’s Church Lobby& also one at the school to drop them off. Thank you for helping provide someone warmth this winter
Mysteries of the Rosary - Mysteries of Life:October is the Month of the Rosary won’t you come pray and reflect with us… Join us at the Aquinas Center on Tuesday mornings of October at 10:00 am to pray the rosary and reflect upon the mysteries: October 11 Sorrowful; October 18 Glorious; October 25 Luminous.There is no charge for these sessions, but please call and let us know so we can have the prayer room prepared! Childcare can be provided if requested in advance! 812-246-5044
You are invited to Providence High School for Open House on Sunday, Nov. 6th, from 1:00p.m. -3:00p.m. This is a fun & Informative event it is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Servers: Some insight of the duties as an altar server will involve everything from assisting the priest to lighting candles, carrying the books used at Mass and saying prayers. We are in need of Servers at St. Michael -Adults or Youth!! Please contact Fr. Tully for Altar Server Training.
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