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5August 24-25, 2013ISSUE 34

Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary

Today's Gospel reading is the third of three parables in chapter 13 that deal with the theme of the unexpected reversals
brought by the Kingdom of God. The other two parables are about the tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree and the small amount of yeast that makes a large batch of dough rise. All three are about the few and the many and the Kingdom of God. As this parable opens, Luke reminds us that Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. This journey, this exodus as Luke refers to it, makes up the entire middle of the Gospel. He is teaching as he goes. A question from the crowd gives Jesus the chance to make a prophetic statement. Luke uses this question device a number of times in his Gospel. A few weeks ago, the question What must I do to inherit eternal life? led to the parable of the Good Samaritan. The question about will only a few be saved uses typical Christian language about salvation but also expresses the Jewish concern about whether everyone who calls himself a Jew is actually faithful to the covenant. This was a concern of the Pharisees. Jesus answers that they must strive in the time remaining to enter through the narrow door because many will be trying to get in but won't be strong enough. He then moves to a parable about another door. (The translation says gate then door, but the same Greek word is used.) Once all those entering the master's house are in and he locks the door, there will be no way for others to get in. Those left outside may knock, but the master will say he doesn't know them. Unlike the Gospel reading from a few weeks ago where Jesus was teaching about prayer, and we were told to knock and the door would be opened, in this parable, the master will not open and say he does not know us. People from the north, south, east, and west will take our place inside. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets will take our place in the Kingdom of God. Those who do not make it through the narrow door will be cast out to where there is wailing and grinding of teeth. The image of the door is replaced in the final verses of the parable with the image of the heavenly banquet. Two passages from the Book of Isaiah influence the conclusion. Isaiah 43:5-6 speaks of God bringing Israel's descendents back from the east and from the west, the north and the south. And Isaiah 25:6 speaks of the Lord providing a feast of rich foods and choice wines for all peoples on his holy mountain. The answer to the question if only a few will be saved is no. In the end, many will be saved, but many who thought they would be saved will not be saved. The parable is a prophetic warning to repentance in order to enter the kingdom. 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 CWOC: Andrea Perez (707)365-7253 cwoc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Knights of Columbus: Jim Redmond
Knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org

SPANISH MASS ADDITION and WEEKDAY MASSES CHANGES soon!

We are pleased to announce that we will add a Spanish Mass and a few more weekday masses to our masses starting on September 14th. The Spanish Mass will begin at 5:30pm on Saturdays. Please know that this Mass will change the current English Mass time on Saturday beginning on September 14th. The new schedule will be as follow: Monday & Wednesday: 11:30am (no changes) Tuesday and Friday: 9:30am Saturday: 4:00pm (English) 5:30pm (Spanish) Sunday: 8:30am and 10:00am (no changes) Eucharistic Exposition following Tuesday Mass until 4pm RECONCILIATION/ CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3pm and 5pm Sunday: 7:45am-and 9:30am Weekdays confessions are available ONLY by appointment. Please contact the PLC at 706-791-4829

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Spanish Mass Volunteers Needed

The new Spanish Mass that is scheduled to begin in mid September requires the help of volunteers. We need choir members, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Eucharist, and ushers. If you are planning to attend this Spanish Mass, we encourage you to sign up to serve at this masses. We will provide training to those volunteers who need it. Please, contact Lola Rivera to sign up for the ministry that you are interested in participating. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Thank you in advance for your interest.

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 Ministerio Hispano: Hilda Gonzalez
ministeriohispano@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.

Beginning on 14th September 2013

Saturdays at 1730

MASS IN SPANISH
GOOD SHEPHERD CHAPEL
We need Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharistic (EME), Altar Servers, Cantors, Musicians, and Ushers. We need Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharistic (EME), Altar Servers, Do you need training? We will facilitate the training session. Cantors, Musicians, and Ushers. Do youHispano: need training? We will facilitate the training session. Ministerio Hilda Gonzalez, (706) 951-5162 ministeriohisMinisterio pano@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hispano: Hilda Gonzalez, (706) 951-5162 ministeriohispano@saintmichaelparishfg.org

St. Michaels Catholic Community Fort Gordon, Georgia

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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 9 th) 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 September 10, 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

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 online. Note Donations to our Council Charities are not Tax Deductible per IRS Rules. You may visit the new website at http://www.kofc14773.org/

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 altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Rehearsal Information
Choir Practice is on We dne s day s 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. St. Michaels Day will be celebrated on September 29th, the actual feast day, after the 10am Mass. More information to come in upcoming bulletins!!! We need your help to have a successful celebration. If you sing, dance, are a comedian, or have any other talent, this is your chance to share your talent with your Parish. Please contact Elisa Nyiri if you would like to sign up for the entertainment part of the day specialevents@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.

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: September 4, 12pm (Activity room) September 26, 12pm (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.

Book Club Discussion

Volunteer Today!!!

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

MASS IN HONOR OF POW

22 SEP 13 @ 10AM

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YOUTH MINISTRY news

YOUTH MASS
On September 15th
Did you attend the ATL Conference?

New Knights of Columbus Third Degree Members

On Saturday August 17, several Knights of Columbus in the Augusta area met at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church to earn their Third Degree Rite of Passage. Two of St. Michaels parishioners, U.S. Navy SCPO Michael Rivera and MCPO (RET) Thomas Berns along with 15th other candidates earned their Third Degree. Please, congratulate these two Knights for achieving full Knighthood in this order and thank them for their dedication and support to the Knights of Columbus organization and St. Michaels Parish.

We are looking for at least two of you to share your testimonies on the ATL Youth Conference at the end of mass on Aug. 4th. The testimonies need to be short and brief, about three minutes long. Just share your experience and if something profound happened to you and you like to share, that would be awesome. Please email your testimony to the Youth Ministry coordinator, Mrs. Laura Pizzi at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Pray about it and let me know.

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 questions at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Resuming on Sept 15th! Have a safe rest of the summer. We will see you soon.

Ministries and Volunteers Orientation on 7 September @ GSC

How to Become a member of St. Michael CYM

If you are interested in becoming a member of one of the most important ministry at our parish, you are in the right place! St. Michaels CYM is one of the most important ministries in our parish. Our mission is to help our youth learn what it means to live in loving community. The Youth ministry provides youth a glimpse of what it means to be loved unconditionally. We want to help you to Uncover your Spiritual Gifts such as mission, prayer, teaching healing and hospitality. Join us and enjoy a welcoming, safe, comfortable, and experiential environment. Our values includes, among others, the following: growing and connecting in our knowledge of the Scriptures, growing and connecting in our relationship with each other, growing and connecting in our relationship with God through music, art, prayer, meditation, His Word, and experience, and serving one another, God, and the local and global communities. Dont miss this opportunity to grow in your faith and have fun! All in one! For more information in how to become a member of St. Michaels Youth Ministry, please contact the Laura Pizzi , cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

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. 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.

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Dorothy Schneider, August 28th

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

9/11 Special Mass

St. Michaels Parish will honor the 9-11 Victims and their families with a special Mass on September 11th at 11:30am. Please join us!

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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) 8606946 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.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Classes

RCIA provides a forum for shared spiritual growth and a means to explore the Catholic Faith through Sacred Scripture & Traditions Liturgy and Prayer The Sacraments The Parish Community Individual Sponsorship Within RCIA as it is sometimes called men and women in all stages of their faith journey and from all backgrounds come together in a non-threatening and non-pressured atmosphere to learn more about the Catholic Church. Join us on Sundays at 11:30am at the Religious Support Office Conference Room

CCD Upcoming Events

Thank you to all the teachers and parents who helped to make our first day a success! A very special thank you goes out to our brand new Grandmother's Ministry! Your ministry to our teachers is priceless!! Please continue to pray for the success of St. Michaels Religious Education program! Our children's' success is your success! The following are a few important things to remember: Religious Education will be accepting Registrations in the fellowship room after all Masses on August 23/24. 1st Communion and Confirmation candidates should bring copies of their Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate (for Confirmandi).

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. Need directions to get to the RE Center? We are here to help you. Please contact us at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

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 Confirmation candidates.

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

CCD continues this Sunday at 8:30am!

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.

A CCD Teacher Needed

The Religious Education (RE) program is in need of a volunteer to teach 1st Grade. If you are interested in helping pass on the faith to our children please contact the RE Coordinator at (706) 855-9275. or
recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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.

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 8 - 9 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 Prayer Concert in the Church Sanctuary. 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.

Blue Jasmine
By Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service

NEW YORK (CNS) -- At his best, Woody Allen is a brilliant writer-director of comedic films as insightful as they are hilarious. But in his latest venture, "Blue Jasmine" (Sony Classics), Allen turns the lights down low, presenting the dark and depressing tale of a crazed woman whose life is spiraling out of control. Immaculate Conception Foundation, INC. The grim tone comes as no real surprise, though, We are pleased to announce that we have established a foundation for the Immaculate Conception since Allen's inspiration here is Tennessee WilCatholic School, the parish school of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. If you would like to doliams' classic play "A Streetcar Named Desire." nate stocks, securities, etc., we are able to accept them also. For more information or make a donation Thus his title character, played by Cate Blanchett, please contact our principal, Mrs. Allison Palfy, at principal@icaugusta.org or 706.722.9964. experiences a decline that parallels the deterioration of Williams' doomed heroine Blanche DuBois. October 6th is The Living Rosary Unfortunately, despite a bravura performance by The 24th Annual Living Rosary will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at 6:45 p.m. We are Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine" misfires by trying to derive looking for 20 Team Leaders from area Catholic organizations, churches and schools to commit by most of its humor from Jasmine's mental illness -- anyorganizing 11 team members to participate in the Living Rosary. For information on getting in- thing but a laughing matter. volved, please email thelivingrosary@gmail.com or call Bruce & Shelley Walker at 706-854In a story that might have been ripped from the 9969. If you have been a Team Leader in the past or your organization has participated in the past, headlines, Jasmine is a Park Avenue socialite fallen on please email or call to let us know that you will be participating again this year. Your "Yes" is what hard times. She had no idea her high-rolling financier the event needs most! husband, Hal (Alec Baldwin), was both a philanderer and a fraud. Hal's Ponzi-like scheme, which destroyed the for"Fiat in Faith" Vocation Discernment Day, September 14, 2013 tunes of his investors, has landed him in prison and Are you a single Catholic woman wondering what God might have planned for your life? Have Jasmine on the street. Already delusional and an alcoholic, she suffers a nervous breakdown. you ever thought of what it might be like to enter the convent in the 21 st century? With nowhere to turn, Jasmine heads west for San 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 Francisco, to move in with her sister Ginger (Sally God's call, especially the call to religious life. Join other women in this day of reflection, meet Hawkins). It's a risky choice, as Ginger and her exhusband, Augie (Andrew Dice Clay), invested in Hal's Sisters, hear their vocation stories and ask questions! Vocation directors from the following congregations will be presenting the program: Daughters enterprise and lost their life savings, which in turn deof Charity; Glenmary Home Mission Sisters; Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; stroyed their marriage. To Ginger's credit, she puts familial bonds above 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 past hurts, and shelters Jasmine. But Jasmine's gratiMacon, GA. For more information or to RSVP contact Sister Donna Loeper, SSJ email: don- tude quickly turns to disgust. She's repelled by Ginger's middle-class lifestyle and, especially, by her beefy naloeper@comcast.net or 912-484-7860 mechanic boyfriend, Chili (Bobby Cannavale). As she descends into madness on a diet of vodka and Xanax, Jasmine strikes out in all directions. She Volunteer Workshop coming Up! makes a stab at self-improvement, taking a receptionist Our next Ministry training will be on September 8, 2013, 11am-12pm. ALL Ministries are rejob and computer classes. She also decides to remake quired to attend this workshop. More information to come soon via email. Contact Lola Rivera Ginger's seemingly happy life, encouraging her to at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org if you have any question. dump Chili and seek a "better" match in respectable salesman Al (Louis C.K.) -- with disastrous results. But Jasmine is not made for hard labor or study, FACILITY SCHEDULING POLICY Chapel facility can be requested for religious activities and services within our parish. Requests only for shallow appearances. She finds a potential means of escape in Dwight (Peter Sarsgaard), a wealthy need to be in written in the official form and submitted via the PLC to avoid scheduling issues. diplomat with political ambitions. - Submit requests at least two weeks in advance. Jasmine puts on a good show, concealing her past - Forms can be found for your convenience in the inbox located in the Catholic Office. while presenting herself as an ideal and sophisticated - You may deposit your PO request in the PLC mailbox at anytime. partner. She comes close to pulling it off. - Priority for chapel usage is as follows: In the end, "Blue Jasmine" plays the selfish 1. Religious/Worship Services card. It's every character for him- or herself, seem2. Memorial/Funeral Services ingly without concern for the welfare of others, 3. Other Religious Services/Events least of all Jasmine. 4. Weddings/Baptisms The film contains cohabitation, implied non5. Unit Specific Activities marital sexual activity, an adultery theme and Requesters Responsibilities much profane and crude language. The Catholic Requester is responsible for setup for the event and tear down at end of event. All needed supplies News Service classification is L -- limited adult will be provided by the requester (group). No food, drink, gum tobacco products, alcohol, weapaudience, films whose problematic content many ons, etc will be brought into the Sanctuary Ensure the used facility is clean after usage (clean cofadults would find troubling. The Motion Picture fee pot, pick up all trash, vacuumed, turn off ALL lights and lock ALL doors. Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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The Order has expanded the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest to all Catholic students in public, private or parochial schools in grades 8,9,10,11 and 12 during the current school year. The contest has also been expanded to go through the different levels of competition to the international level. The theme of the essay contest is The Importance of Religious Freedom. The contest opens the doors of young minds, enabling the entrants to be creative, thoughtful and introspective in their work. The 2012 National winner received $300. As Catholics we are called to participate in the political life of our country. This can be difficult at times because our beliefs are often misunderstood and unpopular. Also, laws and regulations from our governments can be contrary to our beliefs and threaten to force us to violate our conscience. Discuss the challenges we face in this area, the importance of religious freedom, and the idea of the Catholic in the public square. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the contest. Participants are required to furnish written parental consent. For entry forms and additional information contact: Timothy McCarthy at 706-831-1104. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1,843,587 million members in over 14,000 local councils. The 2012 contribution record includes donations of more than $167.5 million to charity and the volunteering by members of more than 70 million hours of service.

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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.

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 8/31/2013

TIME 5:00

LECTOR B. Best M. Corbett

EME C. Greenwood E. Greenwood R. Capozzoli J. Capozzoli A. Hadloc E. Hadloc B. Holt P. Holt

USHERS R. Agostini VACANT R. Ruiz K. Simmons J. Hurley T. Miller C. Quezaire I. Rodriguez

9/1/2013

8:30

F. Simpson L. Simpson

10:00

M. Colon M. Lepak

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

The Parish Life Coordinator is available to assist you with registrations, Sacramental inquires, PO requests, and any other needs via phone, and email when needed. Parish office hours are from Monday thru Friday from 9am-1pm. Parish office hours may change due to meetings or other duties with no notice. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the PLC (706) 791-4829 or (443) 223 -1125, plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Note: The Parish Office will be closed on Aug 30 and Sep 2 due to Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Please, email or call if needed. Thanks

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parish Council Meeting

St. Michaels Parish Council Meeting will be on Tuesday September 3rd. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30 pm.

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.
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

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

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 CW3 James Omer Cote SrA James Varner SFC Nathan Varner

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. Tazmine Valentin

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.

Lisa (Capozzoli) Billings 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

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)

Lt/Col Karl Strellner Bonnie Cartwright (child) Ian Lange (3 month-old) Asha Reji

Bea Nikoi John Bacon Izzy Rodriguez Cathy Musha Edsel J.F

Anita Smith Dinah Guilfoyle Georgia Foster Marj Spitek

Deborah Garcia Fidelis Henn Carol Rodriguez Angela Blancos

PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF SOUL

Please remember in your prayers those brothers and sisters who departed with the hope of eternal life. Please send us the name to add it to our list @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org Sydney Jackson (1 month Anniv.) Antonia Caro-Baena (3 year Anniv) Florence Best (11 year Anniv.) Audrey Musha

Lilia Paule

Contracts Available within our Parish

Catholic Youth Ministry Director. The Youth Ministry Director shall serve as the Youth Ministry leader for the Fort Gordon Catholic population providing vision and coordination for the parishs efforts in ministry to young people from 6th through 12th grades. Requirements included: Masters degree, being a Catholic in good standing and have received Confirmation, at least three years of experience in working with youth, and a letter of recommendation from his/her pastor. NOTE: This contract is not public yet. Parish Life Coordinator (PLC). The PLC shall oversee the general operations of the Parish Life Office. He/she performs in support of the senior Catholic Chaplain and the Catholic Pastoral Advisory Council. The incumbent serves as a resource to the Senior Pastor, parishioners and staff, and is responsible for administrative tasks. The PLC is a person of faith, and an active/practicing Catholic registered in the military parish that is committed to Gospel values. Deadline to apply is 10 September 2013. For additional information, and receive a SOW, please contact MAJ Randal Robison (706) 7915750. *** These contracts period is Oct 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. OCT 12-13

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.

Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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

Stewardship
Attendance: 379 Offering: $1,754.33
Thank You

August 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed
1

Thu

Fri
2 CWOC Monthly Meeting, 6pm

Sat
3 CCD Registration Weekend

4 CCD Registration Weekend Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 11 CCD Kick-Off, 8:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

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

6 Parish Council, 5:30pm

7 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal , 7:45pm 14 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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12 Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm

13 KofC Meeting,6:30pm

15 ASSUMPTION DAY
Mass at 11:30am and 5:30pm

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17

18 CCD Class, 8:30am Youth Mass, 10am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 25 CCD Class, 8:30am Welcome Sunday, 10am Coffee and Theology &

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

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23

24

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

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29

30 CWOC Movie Night, 6pm

31

September 2013
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

8 CCD Class, 8:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 15 CATECHECICAL
SUNDAY

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

12

13 Daily Mass, 9:30am

14 Confessions, 3pm English Mass, 4pm Spanish Mass, 21 Confessions, 3pm English Mass, 4pm Spanish Mass, 5:30pm

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

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

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20 Daily Mass, 9:30am CWOC Coffee Night

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

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

26

27 Daily Mass, 9:30am

28 Confessions, 3pm English Mass, 4pm Spanish Mass, 5:30pm

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