Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
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 CWOC: Andrea Perez (707)365-7253 mccw@saintmichaelparishfg.org Knights of Columbus: Jim Redmond
Knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org
No Weekday Masses
We will NO celebrate weekday Masses from August 5th to 12th. Fr. Joseph will be attending a retreat. For your information, weekend Masses will be celebrated by Fr. Paul Shuda at their regular times. 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
Webmaster: Judy Culver webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: Brian Musha lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hospitality Ministry: Barbara Larson hospitality@saintmichaelparishfg.org Special Events: Elisa Nyiri specialevents@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.
Need directions to get to the RE Center? We are here to help you. Please contact us at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org.
HELP NEEDED!!! The Religious Education program at St. Michaels is in need of substitute teachers and teachers aides. Please contact the RE Coordinators at recoordinator@saintmichaelparish.org if you are interested in being a substitute or aide.
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS THIS YEAR? Parents with students enrolling in Sacramental classes, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, will need the students sacramental records, for example, Baptismal Certificate for First Holy Communion and both certificates for C on fi r m a t i on c a n d i d a t e s .
IMPORTANT All families registering for religious education should also be registered as parishioners at Saint Michaels. Please see Mrs. Lola Rivera, the Parish Life Coordinator to register in the parish. Registration forms can be downloaded from our website: www.saintmichaelparishfg.org
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MINISTRIES NEWS
CWOC- Catholic Women of the Chapel
We would like to invite you to the Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) Monthly meeting on September 6th at 6pm at Good Shepherd Chapel. Please join us!
Monthly Meeting
UPCOMING EVENTS Movie Night! We will be gathering on Friday, August 30th for a movie night at 6pm at the Good Shepherd Chapel. Please bring a dish to share. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions please contact Andrea Perez. Faith Study: 7 Deadly Sins, 7 Lively Virtues If you would like to part take in our Faith Study group this year we will be having a two sessions. Monday morning at 9:30 at the RE Complex, building 13 (starting September 2 nd) and on Thursday evening at 6:30 at the Good Shepherd Chapel. Please contact Andrea Perez to sign-up or for more information. New Book Club! CWOC will be starting a Book Club this year. We will be starting in September but a time, place and date is to be determined. Please contact Andrea Perez for more information and to sign-up. COLLECTIONS FOR CSS: The CWOC (formally MCCW) will be collecting hygiene products this year for Catholic Social Services. There will be a marked plastic tub in the activity room for donations. Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday August 13, 2013 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. The Council will be hosting a Second degree exemplification in conjunction with the monthly meeting. The degree is scheduled to start at 1830 and should last about an hour. So, the social hour will be at 1930 aprox, and the meeting at 2000 aprox. The attire for those attending or observing the degree should be coat and tie. Please contact the Grand Knight Jim Redmond if you have any questions at: knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org
Rehearsal Information
Choir Practice is on W ed nes da ys 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
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
Upcoming Meetings
We have scheduled a few meetings to help us coordinate St. Michaels Day. It is very important that ministry coordinators attend these meetings. Please, mark your calendars for the following upcoming meetings: August 12, 11:30am (Activity room) September 2, 5:00pm (Activity room) September 26, 5:00pm (Activity room) Please contact me if you are unable to attend any of these meetings. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Thank you.
We are recruiting new volunteers for the different on Mondays ministries that we have in our parish. Contact the 6:30pm-7:30pm Parish Life Coordinator if you are interested in Facilitated by serving our community. There are many open opFr Joseph and DCN Kelley portunities some of them are listed in page 5. Sign up today via email at Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org or (706) 791-4829.
Volunteer Today!!!
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Resuming on Sept 15th! Have a safe rest of the summer. We will see you soon.
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary Holy Day of Obligation 11:30am and 5:30pm Masses At Good Shepherd Chapel
Ministries and Volunteers Orientation on 7 September @ GSC "Fiat in Faith" Vocation Discernment Day, September 14, 2013
Are you a single Catholic woman wondering what God might have planned for your life? Have you ever thought of what it might be like to enter the convent in the 21 st century? On Saturday, September 14, 2013, 9 AM - 3 PM, a vocation discernment day, "Fiat in Faith" will be held for single Catholic women, 18 - 35 years of age. Come and learn how to discern God's call, especially the call to religious life. Join other women in this day of reflection, meet Sisters, hear their vocation stories and ask questions! Vocation directors from the following congregations will be presenting the program: Daughters of Charity; Glenmary Home Mission Sisters; Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; Sisters of Mercy; and Sisters of St. Joseph. The "Fiat in Faith" day will be held in the St. Peter Claver School Library, 133 Ward St. in Macon, GA. For more information or to RSVP contact Sister Donna Loeper, SSJ email: donnaloeper@comcast.net or 912-484-7860.
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Are you celebrating your wedding anniversary soon? Send us an email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org
Movie Review
Secular Franciscan Prayer Concert and Spiritual Retreat
Please join us for a Secular Franciscan Prayer Concert and Spiritual Retreat September 6 & 7. Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 pm, we will have a Prayer Concert with Jerry Aull, a professional singer / songwriter and Cricket Aull a Franciscan Spiritual Assistant and professional Prayer Retreat leader. The Spiritual Retreat theme is "Taking Time for Timeless Treasures". The retreat will begin Saturday with attending the9:15 Mass at St. Mary on the Hill church and the retreat will start after mass at 10 am in the St. Marys Parish Hall. A pizza Lunch will be included for which people can give an offering to cover costs as they are able. The afternoon session will be from 12:45-3pm with special opportunity for guided individual intentional prayer with Cricket Aull after the close at 3 pm. All are welcome and any "love offering" that people are able to give to cover the costs of Jerry and Cricket's transportation and overhead for providing the Prayer Concert and Retreat will be gratefully accepted.
Elysium
By Joseph Muldering Catholic News Service
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Back in 2009, South Africa-born writer-director Neill Blomkamp made quite a stir in Hollywood with his low-budget, high-box office science fiction film "District 9." Penned in collaboration with Terri Tatchell, the movie used its human characters' interaction with an invading race of unpleasant-looking, insectlike extraterrestrials as a prism through which to examine topics like racism, colonialism, apartheid and xenophobia. Immaculate Conception Foundation, INC. Similarly serious aims underlie Blomkamp's latest proWe are pleased to announce that we have established a foundation for the Immaculate Conception ject (this one scripted solo), the dystopian action picture Catholic School, the parish school of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. If you would like to do"Elysium" (TriStar). In crafting what might be termed a nate stocks, securities, etc., we are able to accept them also. For more information or make a donathinking person's shoot-'em-up, Blomkamp envisions a tion please contact our principal, Mrs. Allison Palfy, at principal@icaugusta.org or 706.722.9964. future society with numerous -- and uncomfortable -analogous ties to our own. Though obviously well-intentioned --viewers of faith will FACILITY SCHEDULING POLICY Chapel facility can be requested for religious activities and services within our parish. Requests sympathize with the narrative's point of view on a range of subjects -- the resulting parable is also laden with harsh need to be in written in the official form and submitted via the PLC to avoid scheduling issues. vocabulary and visuals. As such, it's suitable only for stal- Submit requests at least two weeks in advance. wart grown-ups. - Forms can be found for your convenience in the inbox located in the Catholic Office. Considered aesthetically, moreover, caricature and oversim- You may deposit your PO request in the PLC mailbox at anytime. plification weaken the impact of the film's implicit messages - Priority for chapel usage is as follows: concerning such contemporary ills as the plight of immi1. Religious/Worship Services grants, restricted access to health care and the unequal divi2. Memorial/Funeral Services sion of resources. 3. Other Religious Services/Events Familiar social and environmental blights have run rampant in the mid-22nd-century world of "Elysium." So much so 4. Weddings/Baptisms that the Los Angeles in which its protagonist, an industrial 5. Unit Specific Activities laborer named Max (Matt Damon), ekes out his existence is Requesters Responsibilities Requester is responsible for setup for the event and tear down at end of event. All needed supplies one vast ruined slum peopled by demoralized and oppressed will be provided by the requester (group). No food, drink, gum tobacco products, alcohol, weap- drones. Since similar conditions prevail across the despoiled globe, ons, etc will be brought into the Sanctuary Ensure the used facility is clean after usage (clean cof- the rich have retreated to the idyllic satellite from which the fee pot, pick up all trash, vacuumed, turn off ALL lights and lock ALL doors. movie takes its title. There they live a life of ease -- and enjoy miraculous medical technology not shared with their underlings on the home planet. After a workplace accident exposes him to a lethal dose of radiation, Max is desperate to reach this orbiting world of privilege where he knows he can be healed. In exchange for passage there, he agrees to undertake a perilous spying mission for underground guerilla leader Spider (Wagner Moura). A master of high-tech innovation and a dabbler in all sorts of illegal activities, Spider has the necessary resources to smuggle Max aloft. Since the secrets Max is out to steal have the potential to undermine the whole system protecting Elysium's way of life, his assignment brings him into conflict with one of the habitat's top leaders, ruthless Secretary of Defense Delacourt (Jodie Foster). Use the suggestion box located in the hallway to Up to her neck in high-stakes political intrigue, Delacourt nominate yourself or another candidate for any of also has personal reasons for wanting to stop Max. And she the positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary has just the man for the job: a brutal mercenary called and Financial Advisor). Thank you. Kruger (Sharlto Copley). As Delacourt's long-standing secret agent on Earth, Kruger specializes in keeping the downtrodden in line -- by any means necessary. Flashbacks to childhood reveal that the orphaned Max was Donate your used American Flags befriended and nurtured by a deeply sympathetic nun (Yolanda Abbud L.) -- a figure whose portrayal Catholic moviegoers in particular will appreciate. Knights of Columbus are collecting She serves as Max's steady moral compass, though she's unserviceable flags for Retirements not a guide on whom he always relies. But the lack of until June 1st. balance or shading among other representative characters means that "Elysium" succeeds more as a susYou may deposit your donations in a box penseful adventure than as anything of deeper signifimarked Flagged in the activity room cance. The film contains much gory violence, some gruesome images, a few uses of profanity, considerable rough and Contact Bill Holt for more information crude language and several obscene gestures. The @ ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. Retrieved from http://www.catholicnews.com/
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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. If you are interested, please, contact Mrs. Lola Rivera at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org or 706-791-4829 or 443-2231125. Thank you.
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.
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 8/17/2013
TIME 5:00
USHER B. Best Volunteer Needed A. Larson K. Simmons J. David J. Redmond I. Rodriguez J. Varner
8/18/2013
8:30
10:00
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light, particularly to those who are suffering. Pope Benedict XVI
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.
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.
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) off RCIA (RSO)
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: 390 Offering: $1,812.40
Thank You
August 2013
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7 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 14 ASSUMPTION DAY Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 21 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 28 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm
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Sun 1 Mon 2 Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm Tue 3 Parish Council, 5:30pm Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm 10 KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm 17 Daily Mass, 9:30am Exposition after Mass until 4pm. Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm 24 Daily Mass, 9:30am Exposition after Mass until 4pm. Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm Wed 4 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 11 9/11 Special Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm 18 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 5 Thu Fri 6 Daily Mass, 9:30am CWOC Monthly Meeting, 6pm Sat 7 Volunteers Orientation, 10-12pm
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CCD Class, 8:30am Youth Mass, 10am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 22 POW/MIA Special Mass, 10am CCD Class, 8:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 29 ST MICHAELS Special Mass, 9:30am NO CCD Class, NO Coffee and Theology & RCIA
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