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Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

Celebrating Pentecost Sunday

The season of Easter concludes with today's celebration, the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the
descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles, today's first reading. The account in today's Gospel, taken from the Gospel of John, also recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. There is no need to try to reconcile these two accounts to each other. It is enough to know that, after his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world. We previously heard today's Gospel on the second Sunday of Easter. At that time, we also heard the passage that follows, which describes Jesus' appearance to Thomas. In that context, we were led to reflect on belief and unbelief. In the context of the feast of Pentecost, this reading reminds us about the integral connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the work that he has begun, As the Father has sent me, so I send you. As he breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, Jesus sends his disciples to continue his work of reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins. This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. This reconciling presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church's sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are washed clean from sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God in forgiving sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people. Retrieved from http://www.loyola.com/sundayconnection.

Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267) 243-5861 joseph.p.lea.mil@mail.mil NCOIC: SGT. Marcus Levering (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

St. Michaels Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Next Weekend!!

St. Michael's Parish will celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month next Sunday 26 May at 11:30am at the Courtyard Pavilion. We had a successful celebration last year and we are looking to repeat the wonderful experience! More information to come!!! Please contact Gilda Fontimayor (Welcome Sunday Coordinator) for more information and upcoming meetings at 706-877-2803 or welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Please, join us!

Last Day of CCD this Sunday!! Come and celebrate with us! Mondays Weekday Mass Cancelled
This coming Mondays weekday Mass is cancelled. Father Joseph will be attending a Strong Bonds Retreat session to support his battalion. We apologize for the inconvenience

Youth Ministry: Laura Pizzi cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 eme@saintmichaelparishfg.org Altar Servers: Alex Besel altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers/Greeters:Bill Holt,(706)951-3625 ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson flowers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Welcome Sunday: Gilda Fontimayor
welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org

May 26th, 2013

10am Mass

Note: Military personnel and Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms.

Webmaster: Judy Culver webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: Brian Musha lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hospitality Ministry: Barbara Larson 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 parish staff. 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
Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW) Monthly Meeting
Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday June 11, 2013 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

Elections: Congratulations to our 2013/14 CWOC Board!! President: Andrea Perez Vice President: Kathy Calvi Secretary: Michelle Adams Thank you ladies! We look forward to a new year and you have our 100% support!! Please take a moment to congratulate our new board this weekend at Mass! - 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat - July 13, 6:30 pm, 2063 Willhaven Drive Augusta, GA. This is the first part of the All Hearts Afire program. We will meet each Saturday evening until August 10, with the Consecration on the Feast of The Assumption Augusta, 15 There are currently 10 spots available. Please email Kim Besel if you are interested in attending mccw@saintmichaelparishfg.org . Deadline to sign up is April 28. Husbands are welcome to participate in this retreat. More info on the program will go out as we get closer to the start date.

Knights of Columbus Website

The Knights Website is updated with new links to Supreme, GA ST Council, Fr. McGivney Guild and St Michael's Parish Web page. Brother Bill Best continues to improve our Site and its capabilities. You can now make a donation to our Council Charities on-line. Note Donations to our Council Charities are not Tax Deductible per IRS Rules. You may visit the new website at http://www.kofc14773.org/

No Weekday Mass on Monday May 27th, due to Memorial Day Celebration! Please, mark your calendar. Thank You Altar Servers Training!!!
There will be NO Altar Servers training session this month. We will announce the next session as soon as the date and time is released. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information, please contact the Altar Servers Coordinator, Alex Besel at (706) 855 -9275 or

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 music@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Food Drive Continues

Thanks to everyone for you generous donations (500 Lbs) 40 Items for Lent. Our Food Drive continues because Sister Janet always needs help for the less fortunate of our community. Please continue to be generous.

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.

Ushers Needed
We are in need of several ushers for each of our Mass services (Sat. 5:pm, Sun. 8:30am and 10am). This is a great opportunity to serve your parish. Please contact the Ushers Coordinator Bill Holt if you are interested or need more information (706) 951-3625 or
ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Families Wanted
Our Parish is looking for families who would like to bring up the gifts at each mass. Please contact Bill Holt if you are interested or need more information (706) 951-3625 or ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Altar Servers Needed

Our Parish is looking for adult or children who would like to serve as altar servers at the 5pm Mass. Please contact Lola Rivera.

Council Installation Ceremony July 20th 2013 6pm Good Shepherd Chapel "OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SILVER ROSE" INVITATION
St Joseph the Worker Council 13437 will sponsor a Mass and Silver Rose program in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on 26 May 2013 beginning at 5:30 PM, with a BiLingual Mass beginning at 6:00 PM. All should be seated before 5:30. Please join Bishop Hartmayer and the St Joseph Parish in this lovely Mass and Silver Rose Program "honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe and reaffirming our commitment to the sanctity of human life. To learn more about the Silver Rose, go to: http://www.runningoftherose.org/en/ news/background.html". For more information contact: Don DeClue, 706-3947444 or Fr. Pablo Migone, 706-798-4459.

ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS!

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 Lola Rivera if you are interested at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org or (706) 7914829.

Book Club Discussion

on Mondays

6:30pm-7:30pm
Facilitated by Fr Joseph and DCN Kelley Sign up
today via email at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Military Archdiocese Website

Do you need to request a baptism certificate? First Communion certificate? You may inquire any sacramental information you may need at http:// www.milarch.org

Cancelled until further notice

Page 3 Important Days to remember for Catholics

Pentecost Sunday, May 19 Trinity Sunday, May 26 The Feast of Corpus Christi, June 2 The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 7

YOUTH MINISTRY news

YOUTH MASS
Six Flags Amusement Park Trip in May!!!
St. Michaels Youth are invited to join a fun day to the Six Flags Amusement Park in May. The tentative date for this trip is May 29th. Please check upcoming bulletins for more details! This trip is ONLY for active members.

This Sunday!!! May 19th 2013 @ 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 if you have any ques-

Do you receive St. Michaels weekly Parish Happenings?

If the answer is NO, please contact the PLC today and request to be included in our parish emailing list plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Steubenville Conference in ATL this summer!

Steubenville Conference Atlanta, dates July 18 to 21, 2013. Go to lifeteen.com, click on events, then go to Steubenville Atlanta for more information. Open to all 8th to 12th graders at no cost to families. Call Laura Pizzi if you are interested @ 706-799-2389.

Attention EMEs, Lectors and Ushers

The parish has recently purchased a new software to make easier to update online our liturgical schedules, and ministry coverage in case of need. This new tool requires ministers to have access to Internet. As we begin with this transition, we as you to confirm your email address with the Liturgy Schedule coordinator, Brian Musha. Some of the emails cannot be delivered because the email on file is incorrect. Having your accurate email is essential to communicate with you. Thank you in advance for your help! Please, send your email to Mr. Musha, lemuschedule@saintmichaelparihsfg.org

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Korean Catholic Comm. of St. Joseph

Korean Catholic Community of St. Joseph Church would like to invite all Korean speaking Catholics to the Mass in Korean on Sundays at 12:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Lumpkin Road. Also, the Korean Community has Mass on Wednesdays at 9:30 am, Thursdays at 7:30 pm and Fridays at 7:30 pm at 3970 Belair Road. There will be a RCIA class in Korean starting on Sunday, May 12, 2013 in St. Nicholas Hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00 am. The class will be led by Father Joseph Kim. If you of anyone who is Korean that would like to become Catholic or has any questions please contact Father Kim at (762) 3335354.

Constante and Rose Leal

37th Wedding Anniversary 19 May

Are you celebrating your b-day soon? Send us an email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

LEME, and Ushers Schedule

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

Movie Review
Mud
By John Mulderig Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) -- Set in rural Arkansas, along the banks of the Mississippi, writer-director Jeff Nichols' leisurely coming of age story "Mud" (Lionsgate/ Roadside) owes an obvious debt to Mark Twain's classic tale "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Realistically updating some of the most famous passages of Twain's iconic story, Nichols' script uses the template of what is arguably the Great American Novel to explore delicate moral shadings, the nature of friendship and the interplay of innocence and disillusionment in the mind of one of its main characters. The still-shaping consciousness in question belongs to 14-year-old Ellis (Tye Sheridan). Gentle and idealistic, Ellis is opposites-attract best friends with peppery Neckbone (Jacob Lofland). With no parents on the scene -- he's being raised by his caring but hardly authoritative Uncle Galen (Michael Shannon) -- Neckbone is far less cautious than Ellis, but also more cynical. Together, the two boys like to escape their hardscrabble environment by taking motorboat outings on the river. During one such journey, they discover a man named Mud (Matthew McConaughey) living on an otherwise uninhabited island in the waterway. It emerges that Mud is a fugitive. Reared nearby, he's returned to the area on the run from his mysterious, but clearly freighted past. Drawn by the stranger's charismatic personality and eccentric ways, the initially frightened Ellis goodheartedly agrees to help him, bringing him food and keeping his presence a secret. Characteristically, Neckbone takes more convincing, but Mud eventually wins him over as well. As they assist Mud in refitting a disabled boat so he can make a waterborne getaway to the Gulf of Mexico, Ellis and Neckbone are increasingly drawn into -- and endangered by -- the tangled relationships in their new friend's life. The most significant of these is his obsessive on-again, off-again romance with comely girl-nextdoor Juniper (Reese Witherspoon) According to Mud's version of events, the pair first fell for each other while they were still children. And it was his love for Juniper -- and the need to protect her from harm -- that drove Mud to commit the crime that now has both the police and a team of bounty hunters on his trail. He hopes to arrange for Juniper to be with him when he makes his escape. Disputing Mud's account of all this is one of his few adult allies, Ellis' reclusive neighbor Tom Blankenship (Sam Shepard). Though he sympathizes with Mud, and has been something of a father figure to him in the past, Tom warns Ellis not to be swayed by Mud's charm or too persuaded by his glib discourse. The complex bond between Mud and Juniper becomes a shifting prism through which Ellis views other relationships in his life. At home, Ellis is coping with his quarreling parents' (Sarah Paulson and Ray McKinnon) impending divorce. He's also grappling with his puppy love for May Pearl (Bonnie Sturdivant), a sometimes disdainful older girl who's unsure whether, as an exalted high school student, she should lower herself to date a mere ninth grader. The film contains intense but largely bloodless violence, some adolescent sex talk, including references to pornography, a couple of uses of profanity and considerable crude and crass language. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. Retrieved from http://www.catholicnews.com/

Use the suggestion box located in the hallway to nominate yourself or another candidate for any of the positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Financial Advisor). Thank you.

First Communion Certificates

Confirmation and First Communion certificates are ready to pick up. Parents, please check with the 2nd grade teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Burris, to get your certificate. Please, contact the Parish Life Coordinator, Lola Rivera if you have any questions at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Donate your used American Flags

Knights of Columbus are collecting unserviceable flags for Retirements until June 1st.
You may deposit your donations in a box marked Flagged in the activity room Contact Bill Holt for more information @ ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org
FACILITY SCHEDULING POLICY
Chapel facility can be requested for religious activities and services within our parish. Requests need to be in written in the official form and submitted via the PLC to avoid scheduling issues. - Submit requests at least two weeks in advance. - Forms can be found for your convenience in the inbox located in the Catholic Office. - You may deposit your PO request in the PLC mailbox at anytime. - Priority for chapel usage is as follows: 1. Religious/Worship Services 2. Memorial/Funeral Services 3. Other Religious Services/Events 4. Weddings/Baptisms 5. Unit Specific Activities Requesters Responsibilities Requester is responsible for setup for the event and tear down at end of event. All needed supplies will be provided by the requester (group). No food, drink, gum tobacco products, alcohol, weapons, etc will be brought into the Sanctuary Ensure the used facility is clean after usage (clean coffee pot, pick up all trash, vacuumed, turn off ALL lights and lock ALL doors.

PRAYER FOR HOLY FATHER POPE FRANCIS I

Let us pray for our New Holy Father, the Successor of St Peter, Pope Francis I. Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.

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On June 17th | 10am Mass

St. Michaels Parish 2nd Annual Corpus Christi Procession

Breakfast after Mass in the Freedom Park

Holy Mass at 9am Followed by Eucharist Procession

(8:30am and 10 Mass are cancelled)

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NOTE: TV MASSES, LIVE OR RECORDED DO NOT FULFILL OUR SUNDAY DUTY, BUT THEY ARE A GREAT WAY TO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD. FEEL FREE TO SHARE WITH OTHERS.

We are looking for a parishioner who would like to live stream or just record the Saturday 5pm Mass at least while the Parish Life Coordinator is on maternity leave. If you are interested, please, contact Mrs. Lola Rivera at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org or 706-791-4829 or 443-223-1125. Thank you.

Prayer for Vocations

Join us as we pray for Vocations, priesthood, deaconate and Religious Life. O God, Father of all Mercies, Provider of a bountiful Harvest, send Your Graces upon those You have called to gather the fruits of Your labor; preserve and strengthen them in their lifelong service of you. Open the hearts of Your children that they may discern Your Holy Will; inspire in them a love and desire to surrender themselves to serving others in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ. Teach all Your faithful to follow their respective paths in life guided by Your Divine Word and Truth. Through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels, and Saints, humbly hear our prayers and grant Your Church's needs, through Christ, our Lord.

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. This ministry provides retreats several times/year. For additional information in upcoming retreats to our area, please contact Stephanie May 912-201-4059 scmay@diosav.org. 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

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. Questions? Please contact the PLC, 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.

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

DATE 5/25/2013

TIME 5:00

LECTOR E. Greenwood C. Greenwood

EME R. Agostini J. Kriegel F. Simpson B. Larson B. Holt M. Espiritu M. Rodriguez E. Huter

USHERS D. Garcia B. Musha A. Larson L. Simpson B. Best T. Miller C. Quezaire R. Shannon

5/26/2013

8:30

T. Dean T. Cruz

Welcome Sunday

10:00

J. Redmond T. McCarthy

Please, contact your coordinator with at least 48 hours in advance if you are unable to serve at the mass that you are schedule. Lectors: Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 or lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Extraordinary Ministers: Judy Kriegel (706) 869-9781 or eme@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers: Bill Holt (706) 951-3625 or ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org You may contact the Liturgy Schedule Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns about schedule at Brian Musha @ lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Thank you for your cooperation.

PLCs Office Hours

Officially from this week, the Parish Life Coordinator will be working from home until further notice. She is available to assist you with registrations, Sacramental inquires, PO requests, and any other needs via phone, and email when needed. Parish office hours will be only on Wednesday from 8am-12pm Parish office hours may change due to meetings or other duties with no notice. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the PLC (706) 993-1816 or (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 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 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 off for the Summer. Our next Parish Council Meeting will be on the First Tuesday of August. 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
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.

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

We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Pope Benedict XVI

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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

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.

Last Day of CCD 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.

Religious Education Coordinator Office Hours

The Religious Education Coordinator is available to meet with parents for enrolling their children and answer questions and concerns at the RE Center, building 9th, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm.

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 Ire Ann Tirador SFC Nathan Varner CW3 James Omer Cote CPT Bontea SrA James Varner Lt/Col Karl Strellner

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 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. Nelmy Amaya Tazmine Valentin

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

Teresa Cruz Sabater Bonnie Cartwright (child) Kathryn Marie Evangelista

Helen Smiegocki Bea Nikoi Clemencia Faulkner Angela Blancos Josephine Easley Georgia Foster Ian Lange (3 month-old) Edward Gladd

Dinah Guilfoyle John Bacon Maria Perez Cathy Musha

PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF SOUL

Please remember in your prayers those brothers and sisters who departed with the hope of eternal life.

Lewkas Virata-Montalla

Antonia Caro Baena

Mary Morgan Austin

Bulletin Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent Saturday by 5pm to bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Announcements received after the deadline might not be announced.

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

Stewardship
Attendance: 311 Offering: $1,384.71
Thank You

May 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 5 PARISH MISSION Crowning of Mary & Procession @ 9am CCD 11:30am Coffee and Theology 11:30am. NO RCIA 12 ASCENCION OF
THE LORD & MOTHERS DAY

Thu 2

Fri 3 International Rosary and MCCW Monthly Meeting @ 6pm, GSC

Sat

PARISH MISSION

-Holy Hour & Benediction w/ DCN Mike Yakir, 4pm - Holy Mass @ 5pm 11 Altar Servers Training @ 12pm

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

7 Council Meeting 5:30pm Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

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

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Mothers Day Celeb. w/breakfast @ 10am NO CCD and RCIA Coffee and Theology 11:30am 19 PENTECOST SUND. Graduation Mass w/ reception @ 10am CCD 11:30am LAST DAY Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 26 TRINITY SUNDAY Asian Pacific Celebration, 11:30am. Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

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

14 KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

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

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

21 Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

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

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

28 Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

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

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June 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Altar Servers Training @ 12pm

2 CORPUS CHRISTI Mass and procession, 9am (only this mass) Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 9 Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

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

4 Council Meeting 5:30pm Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm 11 KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

5 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 12 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 19 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 26 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm

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

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16 FATHERS DAY! Fathers Day Reception, 11am @ Freedom Park Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 23 Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

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

18 Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

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22 Parish Picnic, 11-4pm

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

25 Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

27 KofC 1st Degree, 7pm, Bldg 13.

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30 WELCOME SUNDAY Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am