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4 DEC 8-9, 2012ISSUE 50

Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

Second Sunday of Advent

This week and next, our Gospel readings invite us to consider John the Baptist and his relationship to Jesus. John
the Baptist appears in the tradition of the great prophets, preaching repentance and reform to the people of Israel. To affirm this, Luke quotes at length from the prophet Isaiah. John baptizes for repentance and for forgiveness of sins, preparing the way for God's salvation. The three Synoptic GospelsMark, Matthew, and Lukeattest to the importance of the baptism of John in preparing for Jesus. Only the Gospel of Luke, however, extends the connection between these two men to their birth. The first two chapters of Luke's Gospel contain the Infancy Narrative, which tells about the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. These stories set the stage for the beginning of Jesus' public ministry in chapter 3. The evangelist Luke is the author of the Gospel that bears his name, and he also wrote the Acts of the Apostles as a continuation of the story of Jesus and the Church. In these two works, Luke's sense of time and history emerges. He identifies three epochs of salvation history: the time before Christ, the time of Christ, and the time of the Church and the Holy Spirit. In today's Gospel reading, as elsewhere, John the Baptist is presented as the figure who bridges the time before Christ and prepares the way for Christ's own ministry. In today's Gospel we also note Luke's attention to political and historical detail. Luke shows that salvation is for all people and situated in world events. Therefore, Luke lists the political and religious leaders at the time of John's appearance in the desert. Salvation is understood as God's breaking into this political and social history. John's preaching of the coming of the Lord is a key theme of the Advent season. As John's message prepared the way for Jesus, we too are called to prepare ourselves for Jesus' coming. We respond to John's message by repentance and reform of our lives. We are also called to be prophets of Christ, who announce by our lives the coming of the Lord, as John did. Retrieved from Loyola Press on http://www.loyolapress.com/sunday-connection.htm

Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267) 243-5861 joseph.p.lea.mil@mail.mil NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter (706) 791-4308 Deacon: - Rev. Mr. David Kriegel deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver deaconkelley@saintmichaelparishfg.org PLC: Lola Rivera (706) 791-4829 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org RE Coordinator: Adriana Gramer recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org RCIA: Kelley Culver (706) 855-9893 rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org Music Director: Sonia Rivera music@saintmichaelparishfg.org MCCW: Kim Besel, (706) 855-9275 mccw@saintmichaelparishfg.org Knights of Columbus: Tim McCarthy
Knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Childrens Christmas Pageant

The Childrens Christmas Pageant will be on December 24th at 4pm Mass. We need children for the play and also for the choir. We will provide costumes for the participants. Angels, lambs, shepherds, and other characters are needed for this play. Rehearsals will be this coming Sunday at 1pm right after CCD. Parents, encourage your children to participate in this activity. Contact Adriana Gramer today if your children would like to participate at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Especial Thanks
We would like to give especial thanks to all of the volunteers, ministry coordinators, and parish staff that volunteered their time to clean and decorate so beautifully our chapel last weekend. What a great way to start Advent! Over 50 volunteers donated their effort, charisma and talent for this cause. The chapel looks beautiful and clean. Thank you for supporting your parish!

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 12th 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. 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 this Mass. Join us!

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).

Youth Ministry: Laura Pizzi cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers/Greeters: Ron Shannon ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson flowers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Welcome Sunday: Gilda Fontimayor
welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Webmaster: Judy Culver webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: Brian Musha lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hospitality Team: hospitality@saintmichaelparishfg.org Bulletin Editor: Lola Rivera bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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: knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org Free Throw Championship The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is open to all boys and girls in the community, ages 10 to 14 . Proof of Age is determined by the contestants age as of January 1, 2012. Entry forms with parental consent are also required. Each contestant can compete in all levels (Council level, District level, Regional level, and State level). The council level will be on 12 Jan 2013 at Hephzibah High School gym at 9am. Entry forms can be obtained by calling POC : Bill Holt @ 706 793 3354. Forms can be found on the Knights of Columbus bulletin board. Age group categories as follow: - Age 10 and 11 boys and girls - Age 12,13 and 14 girls only - Age 12, 13 and 14 boys only Poster Contest LAST CALL!!!! 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.

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. 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 burrisjessica@ymail.com 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.

Pro-Life Meeting Coming Up

Join us January 11th for our MCCW Pro-life meeting at the GSC. This meeting is open to all who wish to attend not just the ladies. We will have mass @ 6pm, then, we will be watching the pro life movie October Baby followed by food and discussion. There will be a display table full of good information to view or take home with you. Childcare is available for this meeting please contact Jessica Burris by Jan 4th if you plan to use it. See you there!

Altar Servers Training!!!

There will be an Altar Servers training session on Saturday December 8 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 altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Rehearsal Information
Choir Practice is on Wednesdays at 7:45pm at our chapel. Singers and musicians are welco me d ! Con t a ct Sonia Rivera at (706) 627-0637 or send her an email at music@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Please congratulate New 1st Degree Knights Robert J. (Bobby) Besel and Craig E. Cullison, as well as, Frank D. Sinclair from Saint Josephs Council. Bobby's father Dave Besel attended as an observer and Ramon Mendieta assisted as an aid. New team members were: past Grand Knight Al Larson as Deputy Grand Knight, inside Guard Ed Huter, and outside Guard Conrad Quezaire. The District Field agent Financial Adviser Kurt Eyrich also attended. Just as a reminder: When you recruit a new member, MAKE SURE to inform him that the Uniform for new members and all attendees is Coat and Tie and report time is always 30 Minutes prior to the start of the degree, unless informed otherwise. Pictured from Right to Left are; Al Larson, Tom Phair, Craig Cullison, Tim McCarthy, Ed Glad, Lucky Simpson, Robert Besel, Rich Capozzoli, Conrad Quezaire, Frank Sinclair, Ed Huter and Ramon Mendieta.

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

Sign up today in the activity room!

Photo By Dave Besel.

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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 sup-port local charities. Thank you for your continued support.

Facilitator: FATHER JOSEPH LEA

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Trinity Torgerson
Interviewed by: Jamilyn Cole Trinity Torgerson was born in Brookings, South Dakota. Her birthday is June 15, 1999. Trinity is a 13 year old student at Freedom Park Elementary School in the 8th grade. She has three sisters and one brother. Trinity has lived in the states of Georgia (currently), North Carolina, Minnesota, and South Dakota. She likes to run, and her favorite color is blue. The reason why she wants to be confirmed is that she wants to become an adult in the church. Trinity prays daily.

YOUTH MINISTRY news

CYM Secret Advent Angel
CYM would like to do the secret Advent Angel gift exchange this year. Basically one would put their name in a basket, pull out someone else name and during the advent season pray for them till Christmas, you could also send cards to their home and just sign it Your Advent Angel, your name must remain a secret. On the day of our Christmas party you will give that person a small gift costing between $5 to $10, no more than that and then reveal to that person that you were praying for them during the advent season, its like secret Santa. Email Mrs. Laura Pizzi If you would like to participate with your name, address and things that you are interested in. This is a great thing to do for one another during the Advent Season.

CYM Monthly Meeting

CYM hours have changed. New hours for our monthly meetings are 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The third Sunday of every month. Note: dates are subject to change.

YOUTH MASS
Dec 16th 2012 @ 10 AM
Bringing Joy to Children Project
This year the youths from CYM want to bring a little joy this Christmas Season to a childs hospital or clinic visit by donating items to Childrens Medical Center at the Medical College of Georgia from their Child Life Wish List. Go to www.georgiahealth.edu website and click on How to give, then click on Child Life Wish List, to see what you can and cannot donate. Thank you, together we will help make a childs Christmas a little happier. Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator Laura Pizzi if you have any questions at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Christmas Caroling at the VA Hospital

On December 15th, CYM is going to the VA hospital, downtown Augusta for Christmas Caroling. We will be singing and distributing goodies. We will meet in the lobby at 2PM. This is an activity open to the WHOLE parish. If you know of anyone who can play an instrument that is willing to volunteer their time and talents to help us sing that day, it would be greatly appreciated.

CYM Christmas Party

Our Christmas Party is December 16th, building #13 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Families are invited, please RSVP, so I can get a good count so we will have enough food. There will be music, food, games, and gift exchange. Please join us for a fun filled time.

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

Richard & JoAnn Capozzoli, Dec 9th 40th Anniversary Steve and Maisy Rozic, Dec 18th 47th Anniversary May God continue to bless you!

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 recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org Note: Books and food will be provided.
Are you celebrating your b-day soon? Send us an email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Poinsettias Donations 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 smoth@knology.net if you need more information. At this time of the year, we like to ask our parishioners if they would like to donate Poinsettias to help decorate our church over the Advent/Christmas time frame. We begin decorating December 1st and we like to have plants to go out that weekend. If you would like to donate or have questions, please contact Fran Simpson at 706-284-7710.

Welcome Sunday
7 Dec Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass, 5:30pm. 8 Dec Immaculate Conception Mass, 10am. 12 Dec Our Lady of Guadalupe 5:30am (Spanish). 13 Dec Parish Penance, 7pm 24 Dec Christmas Children Mass, 4pm 24 Dec Midnight Mass, 12am 25 Dec Christmas Masses, 8:30 am 10am. 31 Dec New Years Eve Midnight Mass, 12am
We will celebrate Welcome Sunday this weekend on 9th December at 10am. Join us for breakfast as we welcome the new families and single soldiers. Please, contact the Welcome Sunday Coordinator Gilda Fontimayor for more information. Join us!

PLCs Office Hours

The Parish Life Coordinator is available for parish registration, sacramental inquires, or any other need from Monday thru Wednesday (8am-2:15pm), and weekends before and after Mass. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred to ensure you needs are met when needed. You may contact the PLC via email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org 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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Father Joseph is looking forward to visit

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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. 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 rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org .

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: plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org 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 Tuesday January 8th, 2013. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30pm.

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 president@saintmichaelparishfg.org HERMAN GONZALEZ, VICE-P vicepresident@saintmichaelparishfg.org JOANN CAPOZZOLI, SECRETARY secretary@saintmichaelparishfg.org ALDO CALVI, FINANCIAL ADVISOR financialadvisor@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Everyday, Jesus humbles himself just as He did when He came from His heavenly throne into the Virgins womb; everyday He comes to us and lets us see Him in abjection, when He descends from the bosom of the Father into the hands of the priest at the altar.-- St. Francis of Assisi

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. 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. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org 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. altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org 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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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 Lost Coin Parables of Jesus. Written by Pete Miller

A parable is a figure of speech, an extended metaphor, a story using common actions or scenarios designed to illustrate a spi ritual truth, a principle, or a moral lesson. The word parable comes from the Greek word parable, which means to place beside or side by side for the purpose of comparison. A parable can usually be identified by the use of the word like. This was the method of teaching Jesus used most often. The second parable in Luke chapter 15 is of the lost piece of silver or the lost coin. It is remarkably short but its meani ng communicated clearly to the people of Jesus day. Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' The 10 coins or pieces of silver werent worth very much monetarily, but were of great sentimental value. These pieces of silver were a gift from her husbands family, which she would put in her hair on very special occasions, such as their 25th wedding anniversary. She might wear them while her husband was away to remind her of his love. These pieces were to be worn with five pieces on each side of her head, fastened with little hooks. To lose one piece would be shameful and devastating. It was believed that the loss of this precious coin represented the withdrawal of Gods favor from the family. It was also a cause of great grief for the husband, so much so that he might actually expel his wife from their home because of the disgrace she had brought to him. This is why she lit the lamps, diligently swept and carefully searched. The homes at that time usually had floors of either dirt or stones and a small piece of silver the size of a quarter having fallen would be difficult to find. But she wouldnt give up until she found it. When she did, she would invite her friends and neighbors in to rejoice with her. They would all understand the significance of finding the coin and her relief. In the first parable in Luke 15, the one sheep left the large group and got lost. The shepherd left the 99 to find the lost one and return it to the flock. In the parable of the lost coin, it is close by, nevertheless it is lost. Only by a diligent search will it be recovered. Though it may be covered with dirt, it is still silver, and its intrinsic value has not changed. As the sheep could represent a believer who has wandered away from the flock and gotten lost in the wilderness of the worl d, similarly, the lost coin could be likened to a person within the household who is lost. It could be someone in the church, bravely putting on the Sunday happy face, but struggling inside, in need of a real friend. It could be a son or daughter in a family, quietly going through the motions day after day but perplexed and uncertain about what direction their life is going. Turn on the lights and search diligently for this person, clean them off and help them to be restored and to realize their value. When any lost person is cleansed and reunited with Jesus Christ, there is cause for rejoicing. Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
Retrieved from http://www.sharefaith.com

EME, Lectors and Ushers Schedule

The new schedule can be found on the St. Michael's Website and Facebook page. A copy is also posted on the bulletin board and the rear of the Chapel. Please, contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you need a copy.

Movie Review
The Collection
By John Mulderig Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) -- Some people like to collect stamps or coins. Not the masked maniac (Randall Archer) who might loosely be termed the protagonist of "The Collection" (LD Entertainment). His hobby is kidnapping people and practicing dissection on them, both pre- and post-mortem. The chronicle of his sociopathic pastime, need it be said, makes for a hideous exercise in torture porn. Things get off to a rollicking start as this nameless character, who also dabbles in mass murder, unleashes his own version of a mechanical thresher on an underground club packed with teen and twenty-something ravers. It speeds across the nightclub just at the height of the revelers' heads. Watching the mass decapitation that ensues, one can only think, "Way to kill the buzz, dude!" Of course, one victim contrives to escape with her life; otherwise, we wouldn't be subjected to the noisome 90 minutes that follow. She's utterly uninteresting Elena (Emma Fitzpatrick). Luckily for Elena, her father (Christopher McDonald) is wealthy enough to hire a team of mercenaries (led by Lee Tergesen) to find and rescue her. They're aided in their hunt by Arkin (Josh Stewart), the only survivor of our hooded loony's previous activities. Director Marcus Dunstan's follow-up to his equally sadistic 2009 flick "The Collector" -wherein we first encountered flawed good guy Arkin -- sows mild confusion and deep boredom in between harvesting body parts. The film contains pervasive graphic and gory violence, including torture and dismemberment, some sexual humor, much rough and crude language and an obscene gesture. The Catholic News Service classification is O -morally offensive. Retrieved from http://www.catholicnews.com/

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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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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 @ flowersministry@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Usher Coordinator Needed

Mr. Ron Shannon presented his resignation as Usher Coordinator after 15 years of excellent service. We would like to thank him for 15 extraordinary years of service to our communication and his humble and dedicated service. We would like to know if you know a parishioner who might be interested in this position. You may contact the PLC for a copy of the job description, work load and responsibilities. Note: This is a volunteer (non-paid) position. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

VOLUNTEER TODAY!
We are recruiting new volunteers for the different ministries that we have in our parish. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you are interested in serving our community. There are many open opportunities some of them are listed in page 5. Please, contact the PLC at 706 -791-4829 or plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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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
CCD will will continue This Sunday.
Catechists Needed
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 recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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.

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.

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 recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org 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 prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org 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 @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Sarah McLaughlin Nelmy Amaya 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 @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Lewkas Virata

Joaquina Gonzalez-Maza Angela Blancos Antonio Morales

Georgia Foster

Bulletin Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent Sunday by 5pm to bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org. 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 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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Thank you

December 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1Parish Decoration from 11am-3pm. First Communion Workshop, @ 9am Confirmation, 3:45pm 2 ADVENT BEGINS CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 3 Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 4 History of Church, 11:30am Council Meeting 5:30pm Study of the Gospels 7:30pm 11 History of Church, 1130am KofC Meeting,6:30pm 18 History of Church, 11:30am 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 6 7 Immaculate Conception Vigil @ 5:30pm The Posada, 6:30pm (Please note the time change) 14 The Posada, 6:00pm 8 Immaculate Conception @ 10am

9 Welcome Sunday! CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 16 Youth Mass, 10am CCD 11:30am, PARTY!! Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 23

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

12 Daily Mass, 11:30am Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass @ 5:30pm 19 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 26

13 Parish Penance Service @ 7pm

15 Confirmation Workshop, 3:45pm.

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January 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1
New Yearss Mass at 8:30am and 10am

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

6 Three Kings Day

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

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

8
History of Church, 11:30am Council Meeting 5:30pm

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

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MCCW Monthly Meeting, 6pm

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Ministry Retreat, 9:30 -3pm Confirmation Workshop, 3:45pm.

13
CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

14
MCCW Faith Study @ 9:30 am Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

15
History of Church, 1130am KofC Meeting,6:30pm

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

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Youth Mass, 10am NO CCD, Coffee and Theology & RCIA CYM Meeting, 1pm

21 Martin Luther
King Day NO MCCW Faith Study NO Daily Mass

22
History of Church, 11:30am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm

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

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Confirmation Workshop, 3:45pm.

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

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

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History of Church, 11:30am Study of the Gospels 7:30pm

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

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