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4 N OVEMBER 17-18, 2012ISSUE 47

Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Sunday is the second to last Sunday of our liturgical year. As we approach the end of the Church year, our
Gospel invites us to consider Jesus' predictions and teaching about the end of the world. In the context of Mark's Gospel, Jesus' words about this are spoken to his disciples as he prepares them for his passion and death. Before we consider Jesus' words, it is important to note the political backdrop against which many think Mark's Gospel was written. Most scholars concur that Mark wrote his Gospel for Christians living in or near Rome about 30 to 40 years after the death of Jesus. This was a time of political turmoil in Rome. Some Christians experienced persecution by the Romans during the reign of the emperor Nero (about 64 A.D.). Jewish revolutionaries rebelled against the Romans, which led the Romans to destroy the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. In this time of political turmoil and persecution, many in Mark's community might have wondered if the end times predicted by Jesus were in fact quite near. Last Sunday we heard Jesus' observation about the contributions being made to the temple treasury and the example of sacrificial giving that he saw in the poor widow's offering. If we had been reading Mark's Gospel continuously, we would have heard Jesus predict the destruction of the Temple, his teaching about the costs of discipleship, and the woes that will accompany the end times. Finally, we would have heard Jesus instruct his disciples about the need for watchfulness so that they will not be caught unprepared for this final day of judgment. In today's Gospel, Jesus continues this teaching by offering his disciples signs to look for that will indicate that the coming of the Son of Man is near. His words and images draw upon Old Testament imagery, especially images found in the Book of Daniel. Next, Jesus offers the lesson of the fig tree, a parable that teaches that if one knows how to read the signs, one can be prepared for the end times. Jesus also teaches, however, that no one knows when the end time will come, except the Father. In the verses that follow this reading in Mark's Gospel, Jesus continues to warn his disciples to be on watch for this end time. Jesus' words are not spoken to frighten his disciples, nor should they frighten us. Rather, they are offered to prepare us for the changes we will experience during our lifetimes and at the end times. Our consolation and hope is found in the lasting nature of Jesus' words and God's never-ending love for us. Retrieved from Loyola Press Sunday Connection. http://www.loyolapress.com/sunday-connection.htm

Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267) 243-5861 [email protected] NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter (706) 791-4308 Deacon: - Rev. Mr. David Kriegel [email protected] - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver [email protected] PLC: Lola Rivera (706) 791-4829 [email protected] RE Coordinator: Adriana Gramer [email protected] RCIA: Kelley Culver (706) 855-9893 [email protected] Music Director: Sonia Rivera [email protected] MCCW: Kim Besel, (706) 855-9275 [email protected] Knights of Columbus: Tim McCarthy
[email protected]

DESIGNATED OFFERING THIS WEEKEND

We will conduct a designated offering on November 21, 22, 24 and 25 for the Catholic Social Services. Please know that this offering was requested by our Parish and approved by the Chaplaincy Program Budget Advisory Committee (CPBAC) Fort Gordon. Please, consider to be generous for this cause. Thank you. St. Michaels Financial Advisor, Aldo Calvi.

Thanksgiving Mass Schedule

21 November at 5:30pm (Vigil) Adoration is cancelled this day. 22 November at 10am
We will serve pastries and coffee after mass. Please, join us. All Masses will be celebrated at the Good Shepherd Chapel. Note: We will conduct a special collection for Catholic Social Services during Masses on November 21-22-24- 25.

Thanksgiving Packages Needed

The Knights will be donate 30 turkeys to help Father Leas needy soldiers and their families in Thanksgiving. We would like to ask our parishioners for other items to include in the Thanksgiving packages. The following is the list of items to put in the Thanksgiving Packages. Bag(s) or Box(s) of Stuffing/Dressing 30 ea Can(s) of string beans 30 ea Can(s) of Sweet Potatoes 30 ea Can(s) of Corn 60 ea Can(s) of Pumkin Pie Mix 30 ea Box(s) of Pie Crust Mix 30 ea Box(s) or Tubes of Hot Rolls 30 ea Thank you in advance for your generosity! Please contact Tim McCarthy if you have any questions.

Youth Ministry: Laura Pizzi [email protected] EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel [email protected] Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 [email protected] Ushers/Greeters: Ron Shannon [email protected] Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson [email protected] Welcome Sunday: Gilda Fontimayor
[email protected]

Webmaster: Judy Culver [email protected] Liturgical Schedule: Brian Musha [email protected] Hospitality Team: [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Lola Rivera [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE
Monday & Wednesday: 11:30am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am and 10:00am RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm Sunday: 7:45am-and 9:30am (also by appointment)

SAINT MICHAELS MISSION STATEMENT

Saint Michaels Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Armed Forces under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Archdioceses for the Military Services served by the pastoral leadership of our priest(s), deacon(s), and religious. The community is dedicated to exemplifying Christian community by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, service, and witness to the people of Fort Gordon and surrounding communities.

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MINISTRIES NEWS
Monthly Meeting Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday December 11th, 2012 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Tim McCarthy if you have any questions at: [email protected] Food Drive for Those in Need Help us collect TONS of food by donating food this month for those individuals and families less fortunate in the Augusta area! The Knights of Columbus are collecting nonperishable food items this month to donate to the Catholic Social Services. Please, place your donations in the collection box located in the social room. Contact the Grand Knight Tim McCarthy if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and charity! Poster Contest This is a call to St. Michaels youth. Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the 2012 Poster Contest. All youth grades 8th to 12th (males and females) are invited to participate in this contest. The theme is Drug and Alcohol Awareness. Please make sure you submit your poster by December 9th, 2012. The entry must be in a regular poster board size. Please contact Roger Colon for the entry forms (706) 6314941. Coat Drive The Knights of Columbus is holding a coat drive for the needy in Augusta until the end of November. Please bring new or used coats to church and place in the designated donation box in the fellowship hall. Please ensure the coats are servable and clean. You may contact Allen Larson at (706)631-9749 for more information about this drive. Thank you for your generosity.

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)

MCCW at Fort Gordon offers FAITH STUDY on Monday mornings from 9:30 11:00am followed by daily Mass for those who can attend. This year we are studying Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron. Fr. Robert Barron created the groundbreaking CATHOLICISM ADULT STUDY PROGRAM as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. This engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. Margaret Lepak is our facilitator. If you would like to attend and need childcare, your child must be registered with CYS Central Registration. Please contact Jessica Burris at [email protected] one week prior to class to hold a slot.

MCCW Advent Angel Program

Once again the MCCW will be offering to its ladies the chance to participate in it's Advent Angel Program. If you would like to participate please fill out one of the forms provided in the Advent Angel folder that is on the table in front of the MCCW Bulletin Board in the hallway before entering the Fellowship Hall. Keep the part that gives helpful ideas and leave the part you fill out in the folder. When the names are drawn an envelope with your name on it will be on the Bulletin Board, inside will be the information for the person you are Angel to. We hope you will participate and enjoy the program again this year.

Altar Servers Training!!!

There will be an Altar Servers training session on Saturday November 3rd from Noon 1pm at Good Shepherd Chapel. All current and new servers must attend. For more information, please contact the Altar Servers Coordinator, Alex Besel at (706) 855-9275 [email protected].

Rehearsal Information
Choir Practice is on Wednesdays at 7:45pm at our chapel. Singers and musicians are welcomed! Contact Sonia Rivera at (706) 627-0637 or send her an email at [email protected]

November 30 December 7, 14, and 21 @ 6PM Good Shepherd Chapel

Sign up today in the activity room!

The Posada is coming to our Parish!!

The Posada is a traditional Christmas celebration that Franciscan missionaries developed in America with the goal of introducing the faith. It continues to be popular throughout the southwestern United States and all of Latin America and is a rich tradition for Knights and their families to share. The Christmas Posada expresses perfectly the suspense and surprises of the season. It is a prayer, a play, a party and a gathering for families, parishes and whole communities. It is a celebration that children and adults can enjoy together, as well as those from all different cultural backgrounds. Even if you are not familiar with the Christmas Posada, the Knights of Columbus invites you to join this ancient observance that will open for you the deeper meaning of a joyful season on Fridays beginning on November 30th at our Chapel. Food and refreshments will be provided by the parish. We ask you to sign up for this activity at the fellowship room. Join us and be witness of this great celebration!

Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas card campaign is going on right now! If you would like to place an order, make sure you fill out an order form this weekend and place it in the PLC mailbox located in the hallway by the parish office. Order forms and envelops are displayed in the back of the Church for your convenience. Please, place your order this weekend to ensure delivery by Christmas, we only have a couple of weeks left! Note: One hundred percent of the profits of this program support local charities. Thank you for your continued support.

Parish Advent Decoration

Help us decorate the chapel for the Advent season. We would like to invite St. Michaels Parishioners to participate in our Parish Advent Decorating celebration on Saturday November 24th at 11am. All supplies will be provided for cleaning and decorating. Please know that the parish will also provide lunch for volunteers. Thank you for your continued support to our Catholic community!

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Christmas Village
For those parishioners who have houses and would like to place them in the village, we ask them to please get them ready by November 21 and 22nd after Thanksgiving Masses Please contact Tilly Mendieta for more details (706) 796-1357.

Sign up today [email protected]

Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Mass

We are pleased to announced that we will celebrate a special Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, on December 12, at 5:30pm. This Mass will be celebrated in Spanish by Father Lea. Help us to spread the word among the Catholic Spanish-speaking community. We will have our social gathering after Mass. Please, contact Lola Rivera if you have any questions, or you would like to help in any way. WE NEED MINISTERS for this Mass (EMEs, Lectors, Ushers, etc). Also, contact the Music Director, Sonia Rivera, if you would like to sing or play an instrument at that Mass. Join us!

YOUTH MINISTRY news

As a baptized member of the Church, Jesus Christ calls you to follow in his footsteps and make a difference in the world today. You can make a difference! Pope John Paul II

CYM NEXT MEETING!!

Jesus, Friends, Faith, Purpose Is what CYM is all about, check us out. Sunday Youth Group Sunday Youth Group is the core program of Catholic Youth Ministry and a year of learning about our faith, enjoying fellowship among the youth of our parish, and just having good times. CYM is about being closer to Jesus so that we make a difference in our own life and make a difference in the world. CYM is your ticket to all the great programs and activities of CYM. Most important is that you get here to Youth Group.do NOT stay away.

YOUTH MASS
18 November 2012 @ 10 AM
Youth are encouraged to do the readings, serve as ushers, sing in the choir, and present the gifts during Mass. Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator if you are interested in participating. We have choir practice on Wednesday at 7:45pm in our chapel. Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Parish Mission
Fr. Louis V. Guardiola, C.F.M., from The Fathers of Mercy presentsThe Church as the Ark of the Covenant Leading Us To Our Heavenly Home on December 2nd - Thursday, December 6th at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity Each session will begin with confessions at 6:30 p.m. followed by the mission at 7:00 p.m. Titles of the Conference The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell Confessions: The Sacrament of the Divine Mercy The Holy Eucharist: Sacrifice, Communion and Real Presence Sacrament The Culture of Life vs. the Culture of Death: The Eucharistic Solution Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church

Visit us at http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.org Book Club Discussion

on Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm
This discussion is facilitated by Father Joseph Lea and Deacon Kelley Culver Sign up today in the activity room or at [email protected] Note: Books and food will be provided.
Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month at [email protected]

Christmas Poinsettias
Immaculate Conception Catholic School is selling Christmas Poinsettias. A 24-inch poinsettia sells for $20. Plants are available in three colors: red, white, and marbled. You may purchase through a student or call Immaculate Conception to place your order. (706722-9964 or fax 706-722-9994) Order forms are available on our website - www.icaugusta.org. All orders should be picked up at the school (811 Telfair Street) on November 29th or November 30th between 8am and 4pm.

St. Michaels Book of the Dead

Praying for the dead is a Christian obligation. The Book Flowers Ministry of the Dead will be at the main entrance of the Due to several generous donations chapel beginning November 1st. Please enter the for the month of November, we are names of your beloved dead. We will lift them in prayer able to have wonderful flowers. at each mass. Thanks go to the following families who donated plants for the feasts of All Saints and All Souls. - Thanks Barb and Al Larson who generously donated flowers for NoAre you celebrating your b-day vember 4th, and corsages for the soon? Send us an email at newly appointed MCCW Officers, in memory of Barb's Mother's birthday [email protected] on November 11th. - Barb and Al have also donated flowers in memory of their daughter Kristina Rainey's birthday on November 18th. 7 Dec Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass, 5:30pm. - Thanks also go to the Diaz Family who donated flowers on November 8 Dec Immaculate Conception Mass, 10am. 12 Dec Our Lady of Guadalupe 5:30pm (Spanish). 11th for Anna Swansegar and November 25th for Ana Maria Deman13 Dec Parish Advent Penance, 7pm gue. 24 Dec Christmas Children Mass, 4pm Please contact Fran Simpson if you 24 Dec Midnight Mass, 12am would like to donated flowers for a 25 Dec Christmas Masses, 8:30am and 10am. special intention. 31 Dec New Years Eve Midnight Mass, 12am

A Celtic Christmas
December 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall Featuring celebrated performer & host of Georgia Public Radios The Green Island Radio Show Harry ODonoghue and acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist Carroll Brown. Come enjoy an evening of Irish, Southern, and traditional Christmas songs and stories. Presented by a pair of consummate performers whose musicianship and on stage camaraderie make for a unique and fun filled evening. Tickets available for $15 each. Please contact us at 706-733-6627 or [email protected] if you need more information.

Do you receive St. Michaels weekly happenings?

If the answer is NO, please contact the PLC today and request to be included in our parish emailing list [email protected]

PLCs Office Hours

The Parish Life Coordinator is available for parish registration, Sacramental inquires, or any other need from Monday thru Thursday (8am-2pm) and weekends before and after Mass. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred to ensure your needs are met when needed. You may contact the PLC via email at [email protected] or (706) 791-4829. After hours assistance only by appointment at (443) 223-1125.

Pastoral Visitations
There is simply no place more appropriate than the home for pastors to interact with their parishioners in a personal manner. And this holds true whether such interaction is for the purpose of leading a person to Christ, reclaiming a lost soul, or offering support and guidance. For this reason, our Pastor, Father Joseph would like to start Pastoral Visitations to give parishioners the opportunity of meeting and knowing him. He would like to visit parishioners homes twice a week, so if you are interested in receiving the special visit of our Pastor, please contact the PLC Lola Rivera to schedule a Pastoral visitation @ (706) 791-4829, or [email protected]. Father Joseph is looking forward to visit your home, talk and pray with you and your family in earnestness and humility.

Confessions
Private confessions at St. Michaels are available for you before Mass on Saturdays 4pm and Sundays at 8am in the confessional box located in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, but also face-to-face and by appointment at your convenience. Confessions are available in Spanish when Father Joseph celebrates mass.

Matrimony
Arrangements for marriage preparation should be made at least six months in advance of the proposed date. If there has been a prior marriage that has not been annulled by the Catholic Church, more time may be required. Participation in a marriage preparation workshop/program is required. Initially, all requests of information should be directed to the Catholic Pastor at (267) 243-5861.

New to our Parish?

Please take a minute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms in the counter located in the social room. You may give the form to the Parish Life Coordinator, or to the chaplain assistant on duty. You can also download the form from our website if this is more convenient for you, and send it to [email protected]. Welcome!

Baptism
In order to receive Baptism, parent(s) must be registered and attending Mass. Dates and times of Baptism can ONLY be set after registering for Pre-Baptism class, and talking with a Priest. Baptism and preparation for Baptism must be arranged 30 days in advance. Contact the PLC if you need assistance.

Adoration on Wednesday
Join us for adoration this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm. We meet every week to spend and dedicate an hour in Eucharistic Adoration. This is a great way to increase your faith and help you with your prayer life.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA program is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic doctrine and way of life. Contact Kelley Culver if you need assistance at [email protected] .

Pastoral Counseling
Anyone wishing to see the Catholic Pastor for religious counseling issues may contact our Pastor. All requests of information should be directed
to Father Joseph at (267) 243-5861.

Anointing of the Sick

If you are in need of this sacrament, or if you are going to be hospitalized, please contact Father Joseph (267) 243-5861

Wedding Anniversary & Marriage Vow Renewal

Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month. We also encourage you to let us know if you would like to renew your marriage vows at Mass, at least two weeks in advance. Requests can be submitted at: [email protected] Writing Checks: When writing checks for our weekend collections, please make sure you write the check to CTOF (Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund) Also remember , if you write a check $250 or above, you may ask for a receipt from the chaplain assistant.

Parish Council Meeting

St. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday December 4th, 2012. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30 pm.

Change of Address or Moving?

Please advise the Parish Life Coordinator when you have any change of address or telephone number, or if you are moving away.

Mass Intentions

Pastoral Council
(COL) JEFF LEPAK, PRESIDENT [email protected] HERMAN GONZALEZ, VICE-P [email protected] JOANN CAPOZZOLI, SECRETARY [email protected] ALDO CALVI, FINANCIAL ADVISOR [email protected]

If you would like to offer a Mass for the repose of the soul of a loved one, or any other intention, you are encouraged to use one of our Mass cards from the bulletin board located in the hallway next to the Sacristy. You can also send it to the PLC via email at [email protected].
"The Divine Heart is an ocean full of all good things, wherein poor souls can cast all their needs; it is an ocean full of joy to drown all our sadness, an ocean of humility to drown our folly, an ocean of mercy to those in distress, an ocean of love in which to submerge our poverty." St. Margaret Mary

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR (volunteer position)
St. Michaels Parish at Fort Gordon is looking for a dedicated, hardworking person, sensitive to the ways God calls and equips people for mission in daily life, to help the members of our congregation grow in both spirituality and in participation. Positive communication skills, including both quality listening skills and comfort with cold-calling, are a necessity! Ability to maintain open and often communication with parish volunteers. Duties will include, but are not limited to: - Establish and maintain relationships with congregation members and community organizations to assist the congregation in accomplishing its missional responsibilities. - Create and maintain databases of congregational member information such as skills and interests. Such databases may include some or all software such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Publisher. - Establish and oversee recruitment procedures to meet specific group needs for activities and functions of volunteers. - Evaluate the work of volunteers to ensure that work is of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively. - Assist in the assimilation process of new members. Work with the Parish Life Coordinator to acknowledge, recognize, and support volunteers as well as recommend new directions for ministry. - Help connect members with existing ministries and programs within the congregation. - Report questions, comments, or concerns regularly to the Parish Life Coordinator. - Other duties as assigned by the Pastor and/or Parish Life Coordinator or as deemed necessary. Interested? Questions? Contact the PLC at [email protected].

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Recruiting New Volunteers There are many ways to help your community within the parish. Demonstrate Gods love by volunteering some of
your time. The following are some of the many volunteer opportunities for you. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you have questions or need further information. [email protected].

Care Ministry Coordinator

We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the Care Ministry. This ministry assists parishioners who are sick at home or hospital. The ministry coordinator is responsible for coordinating visits in consultation with the senior pastor and PLC. The coordinator will be willing to visit parishioners who request this assistance, share the Word of God and prayer with them, and offer Holy Communion at the time of visit. If this is your call, or you need further information, please contact us at [email protected]. Volunteer Coordinator Needed Volunteers are the back bone of our parish, and most important, they help us to spread the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are looking for a person who would like to be St. Michaels Volunteer Coordinator. Please, contact the PLC and ask her for a copy of the job description to learn about its requirements and responsibilities. [email protected] Adult Altar Servers Wanted We are looking for adult altar servers to assist at Mass, especially at Saturday 5pm and Sunday 8:30am masses. Please, contact Alex Besel if you are interested in becoming an altar server. This is a great opportunity to serve our Lord. [email protected]

Evangelization Coordinator We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the Evangelization ministry. Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in coordinating this ministry, or if you need more information at [email protected]

VA Fisher House is Looking for Donations

The Fisher House at the VA hospital is in need of the following items: Jars of peanut butter, crackers, pretzels, canned tuna fish, canned chicken, and ramen noodles. Please support this organization at your convenience. There is a box for this charity located by the MCCW table in the back hallway next to the activity room. Thank you very much for your generosity.

The Pharisee and the Publican Parables of Jesus. Written by Pete Miller
In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus taught a parable which contains the words that have developed into what is called the Sinners Prayer. This parable is in a series of lessons which Jesus boldly taught in the presence of Pharisees and other religious leaders, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others Earlier, in Luke 14:3, Jesus had asked them, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath? But they wouldnt even answer Him. In 15:2, the Pharisees and scribes were aghast with Jesus, that He would stoop so low as to eat with sinners and tax collectors. Later, Jesus told the parable of the unjust steward, and taught that No servant can serve two mastersYou cannot serve God and mammon. Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. (Luke 16:13, 14) The word derided, in the Greek, literally means that they turned up their noses and ridiculed Jesus. Since Jesus regularly taught in synagogues, or at the temple in Jerusalem, Pharisees and other religious leaders were always present. Although there were a handful of good-hearted men, many of these people were greedy and self-righteous. This never intimidated Jesus. Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank You that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess. The Pharisee prayed pompously with himself, reminding God of just how holy a man he was, not like other men, men like the tax collector standing nearby. Tax collectors were considered repugnant because they were employees of Rome, government workers who notoriously cheated their own people, overcharging and skimming off the top of the taxation money and pocketing it for themselves. The Pharisee also reminded God that he skipped breakfast twice a week, and gave ten percent of his assets and likely not a penny more. And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me a sinner! I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other The tax collector bowed his head, and beat his breast, perhaps in an expression like Pauls in Romans 7:24, O wretched man that I am! He didnt remind God of what God already knows, but simply exclaimed, God, be merciful to me a sinner! Jesus said that this man was more righteous in Gods sight than the proud and puffed-up Pharisee. for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Somehow the Pharisee, so well-versed in the Law of Moses, must have disregarded some of the Proverbs that condemn pride, such as 16:5: Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord. Proverbs 29:23: A mans pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. And Proverbs 3:34: Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble. James understood what Jesus taught, and so did Peter. God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6) Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. (1 Peter 5:6) Paul addressed this prevalent problem among the legalistic Jews, many of whom incessantly attempted to damage his ministry. Referring to Israel, Paul wrote, For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of Gods righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. (Romans 10:2, 3) This is still a common difficulty today, certainly among people who follow false gods, but sometimes even among Christians. Being inflated with what is really a false sense of worth is foolish and condemned in Scripture. To trust in ones own self-righteousness is deception. Humility is required to be submissive and obedient. Obedience to God is literally doing Gods Word with a heart of love and reverence for Him. In the Amplified Bible, Romans 12:16 teaches this lesson succinctly: Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty (snobbish, high -minded, or exclusive) Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits. Retrieved from http://www.sharefaith.com

Advent Penance Service

If you haven't gone to confession in a while, Advent is the perfect time to reconcile yourself with God and the Church. Our parish has a communal penance service on December 13th, 2012 at 7pm with prayers and Scripture readings, followed by the opportunity for individual confession (a necessity for absolution of mortal sins).

Volunteers Needed for Parish Decoration Day on Nov 24, 11-3pm

Sign up today in the activity room

Movie Review
Lincoln
By John Mulderig Catholic News Service
NEW YORK (CNS) -- With the unsurprising exception of Jesus Christ, more books are said to have been written about President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) than about any other person in history. As for the screen, our most fascinating -and arguably greatest -- chief executive has been portrayed by such Hollywood luminaries as Walter Huston ("Abraham Lincoln," 1930), Henry Fonda (1939's "Young Mr. Lincoln") and Raymond Massey ("Abe Lincoln in Illinois," 1940). The plot focuses on the Civil War president's passionate yet wily struggle, during the closing days of that conflict, to steer a constitutional amendment abolishing slavery through Congress. Aided by his secretary of state, William Seward (David Strathairn), but distracted by his troubled personal life -- Sally Field plays his famously high -strung wife, Mary -- Lincoln uses rhetoric to win over his hesitant Cabinet and patronage to woo his congressional opponents. As for the Great Emancipator's ostensible allies on Capitol Hill, irascible Rep. Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania (a marvelous Tommy Lee Jones) hurls withering sarcasm at all and sundry and openly avows his mistrust of Lincoln. Whether in line with history or not, a scene showing Stevens sharing his bed with his mixedrace housekeeper presents a curious moral quandary: Assuming that they could not marry by law, but would have tied the knot if permitted to, the guilt, if any, attaching to their relationship must have been considerably mitigated by the force of unjust circumstances. Along with the tension created by Mary's neurotic behavior, Lincoln is also burdened by grief over the untimely death of his son Willie two years before the events of the movie. Though not especially close to his oldest son Robert (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) -- whose intense desire to join the Army poses a threat to Mary's sanity, and thus presents his father with a terrible dilemma -- Lincoln dotes on his youngest child, Tad (Gulliver McGrath). Like the Lincoln marriage, however, their touching bond is tinged by the tragedy of Willie's absence. The trajectory of Spielberg's tale is, by its nature, uplifting, while Lincoln's multifaceted personality -- which encompassed idealism, political shrewdness, melancholy, humor and even a few endearing foibles -- is vividly illuminated in Tony Kushner's screenplay. As his script reveals, however, Lincoln was not above telling an earthy anecdote if it advanced a point he wished to make, nor were those around him too refined to employ vulgarity for the sake of emphasis from time to time. Still, some parents may consider the educational value and moral import of the film -- which is based, in part, on Doris Kearns Goodwin's 2006 book "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" -- sufficient to overcome the elements listed below, thus allowing for patronage by older adolescents. The film contains intense but mostly bloodless battlefield violence, a scene involving severed limbs, cohabitation, about a dozen uses of profanity, racial slurs, a couple of rough terms and occasional crude and crass language. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. Retrieved from http://www.catholicnews.com/

Families Wanted
Our Parish is looking for families who would like to bring up the gifts at each mass. Please contact the Ushers Coordinator, Ron Shannon. [email protected]

Would you like to Donate Flowers for a Special Intention?

You can donate flowers for a special intention, such as, in memory of the death of a loved one, or in celebration of your wedding anniversary, or birthday. Please, contact the Flowers Ministry Coordinator Fran Simpson for more information @ [email protected].

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Dear Parishioners, We are not called to be successful, but faithful. When we surrender our need for results and outcomes, success becomes Gods business.(Fr. Boyle.) Sunday school need to be clean. The yard is complete infest of ants, weeds, and it is not spot to see a color of a simple flowers, and we need to do an inventory of books and supplies. We need volunteers in different areas: -Teachers Religious Education -Helpers to clean our inside building Sunday school -Helpers to clean our yard -Helpers for Christmas Work Shop Dont forget that its also important to be enthusiastic and have fun its contagious!!! Please, send me the following information via email if you are interested in helping in anyway at [email protected]. Thank you. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Date: ____________________ I prefer to receive Triangle mail at _____ home _____ work. (Please check one.) Telephone numbers: home: (_____)_________________ work: (_____)_______________ cellular: (_____)_______________ pager: (_____)_______________ fax: (_____)___________________ E-Mail: home: _________________________ work: _____________________________ Employer: Address: Job Title: And the King will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, [a] you did it to me. Matthew 25:40

ST MICHAELS FOR LIFE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Rachels Vineyard Ministry
if you have feelings of grief, anxiety, guilt, depression, emotional or spiritual problems due to a past abortion know that you are not alone. The Rachels Vineyard Ministry is here to help with professional counseling, Post Abortion Healing Retreats and emotional support. An upcoming retreat will be offered on November 16-18 For additional information, please contact Stephanie May 912-201-4059 [email protected]. Complete confidentiality will be honored at all times.

Pro-Life Mass & Rosary

For your information, there is a Mass the first Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center right after (approximately 10:15am). This activity is NOT organized by our parish, but you are invited to participate to support the Right to Life.

Abortion Alternatives
Birthright of Augusta (706) 733-LOVE Augusta Care Pregnancy Center (706) 724-3733

Page 4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ADULTS PROGRAMS Coffee and Theology
Coffee and Theology is a religious education for adults that meet on Sundays at 11:30am at the RSO Bld. 29601. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.

Bible Study
St. Michaels Bible Study is on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the activity room. We are studying a Bible Study on the Books of Hebrews. Contact Tom Dean.

RE SPOTLIGHT NEWS
Catechists Needed
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God -thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

CCD Registration
CCD registration is open throughout the year. Please know that in order to receive the Holy Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation, children need to attend Religious Education as required. Contact the RE Coordinator Adriana Gramer if you have questions.

CCD will will continue This Sunday.

We are recruiting catechists for the new CCD year. If you are interested in teaching religious education, please contact us. Experience is not required. We will provide you with the training and teaching resources that you need. We need teachers and substitute teachers for grades PreK through High School. Contact Adriana Gramer (978) 866-3806 or [email protected]

Religious Education Coordinator Office Hours

The Religious Education Coordinator is available to meet with parents for enrolling their children at the Good Shepherd Chapel, the following days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm. After hours assistance only by appointment at [email protected] or (978) 866-3806.

LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon & Wed 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 07:45 Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/ Homebound): Father Joseph Lea Weddings Contact PLC Baptisms Contact PLC Liturgy Deacon Dave Kriegel Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 Children (REC) RCIA (RSO)

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during their deployments. If your loved one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel send us his or her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your prayer request to [email protected] CW3 James Omer Cote SFC Nathan Varner Major John Curry SrA James Varner CPT Bontea

PRAY FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS

Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Michaels Parish and expecting a baby, or have a friend or relative who is a expecting a baby, please send us her name to add it to our list @ [email protected]. Nelmy Amaya Gabriela Baron-Medina Betsy Joy Pizzi Norelynn Riggins Lola Rivera Michelle Adams

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Please pray for our sick and their families. If you know of any parishioner who is sick or is hospitalized, please send us the name to add it to our list @ [email protected]

Fr. Paul Shuda Maryanne Hurley Petra Orzechowski Lewkas Virata Andrew Priddy Joaquina Gonzalez-Maza Georgia Foster Angela Blancos Antonio Morales

Bulletin Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent Sunday by 5pm to [email protected]. Announcements received after the deadline might not be announced.

Stewardship
Catholic Radio
You can listen live Catholic programs that will be featured on Saint Paul Radio by going to their website: saintpaulradio.org.

Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to [email protected]

Attendance: 413 Offering: $1,545.25 Des. Off. $1,962.03

Thank you

November 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
1 All Saints Day Mass @ 11:30am

Fri
2 All Souls Day Masses @ 11:30am, 12pm and 12:30pm MCCW Monthly Meeting, 6pm.

Sat
3 Altar Servers Training @ 12pm MCCW Bake Off @ 11am Confirmation Class, 3:45 to 6pm GSC 10

4 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

5 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Parish Council Meeting, 5:00pm Book Club, 6:30pm 12 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

6 History of Church, 1130am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm

7 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

11 CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

13 History of Church, 1130am KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 20 History of Church, 1130am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 27 History of Church, 1130am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm

14 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

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17 Advent Family Workshop, 11-2pm Confirmation Class, 3:45pm

18 Youth Mass, 10am CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

19 Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

21 Daily Mass, 11:30am Thanksgiving Vigil Mass @ 5:30pm

22 THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Mass @ 10am

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24 Parish Decoration from 11am-3pm.

25 NO CCD. Coffee and Theology & RCIA

26 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

28 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

29 KofC First Degree, 6:30pm

30 The Posada, 6pm.

December 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 First Communion Workshop, @ 9am Confirmation Workshop, 3pm. 2 ADVENT BEGINS CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 3 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 4 History of Church, 1130am Council Meeting 5:30pm Study of the Gospels 11 History of Church, 1130am 18 History of Church, 1130am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 25 Christmas Day Mass at 8:30am and 10am. 5 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 12 Daily Mass, 11:30am Our Lady of Guada19 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 26 6 7 Immaculate Conception Vigil @ 5:30pm The Posada, 6:30pm (Please note the time 14 The Posada, 6pm 8 Immaculate Conception @ 10am

9 Welcome Sunday! CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology 16 CCD 11:30am, PARTY!! Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 23

10 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am 17 MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 24 Children Mass, 4pm Midnight Mass, 12am 31 New Years Eve Mass, 12am

13 Parish Penance Service @ 7pm 20

15 Confirmation Workshop, 3pm. 22

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