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VOL. 5Oct 5-6, 2013ISSUE 40

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time In today's Gospel we hear Jesus teach about faith and service to God. The context is a continuing dialogue between Jesus and his followers about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Jesus has just finished an instruction on sin and forgiveness. There are two related teachings that Jesus offers to his disciples when they cry out for an increase in faith. The first is the familiar reminder that faith, even just a little, will enable the followers of Jesus to do wondrous things. But this uplifting and inspiring teaching is quickly followed by the second teaching, a caution about knowing one's place in God's plans. The disciples of Jesus are to understand themselves as servants to God and his plans. Even when God works wonders through us, with our mustard seed-sized faith, we must not seek praise. Our participation in God's plans is God's grace to usnothing more, nothing less. When we are graced enough to cooperate with God, the work we do is nothing more than our obligation to God as faithful stewards. And yet, our faith enables us to believe that what we have offered in service to God, as his servants, can be made to produce a hundredfold. Retrieved from http://www.loyolapress.com

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 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 Pilipino MInisteryo: Elsie Labrador pinoyministeryo@saintmichaelparishfg.org Bulletin Editor: Lola Rivera bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Designated Offering
There will be a designated offering on October 12-13, 2013 for the Food for the Poor organization. Please know that this offering was requested by our Parish and approved by the Chaplaincy Program Budget Advisory Committee (CPBAC) Fort Gordon. Please, consider to be generous for this cause. Thank you.

November 8th , 5pm-11pm $30 person or $50 couple This is a ticketed firstcome,first-served event. Dont Wait!! Please contact Lola Rivera

For Fiscal Year 2014 Term

October 13th, 2013 10AM

Join us to welcome the new Parish Council Executive Board and Contractors MASS SCHEDULE
Monday & Wednesday: 11:30am Tuesday and Friday: 9:30am Saturday: 4:00pm (English) 5:30pm (Spanish) Sunday: 8:30am and 10:00am Eucharistic Exposition following Tuesday Mass until 4pm.

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.

CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 4:00pm- 4:45pm Sunday: 7:45am-and 9:30am You may also schedule an appointment with the priest for confessions by calling the PLC at 706-791-4829 or plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

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 October 4th at 6pm at Good Shepherd Chapel. Please join us!

Monthly Meeting
UPCOMING EVENTS Faith Study: 7 Deadly Sins, 7 Lively Virtues If you would like to part take in our Faith Study group this year we are having a two sessions. Monday morning at 9:30 at the RE Complex, building 13 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 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 October 8, 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 are Altar Servers training sessions on Saturdays at 3pm, before English Mass. Current and new altar servers are required to attend this training. For more information, please contact the Altar Servers Coordinator, Alex Besel at (706) 855-9275 or altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Choir Rehearsal Info

We have a new practice schedule. Please mark your calendars: English Choir half hour before Mass. Spanish Choir Wednesdays at 7pm 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

KofC Soccer Challenge

The KofC Council 14773 will be holding a Soccer Challenge at 1 P.M. Saturday October 5th at the Augusta Soccer Park, and 1130 A.M. Sunday October 6th at the Fort Gordon Youth Services Soccer Field. It is open to all boys and girls, ages 10-14, in the Augusta and Columbia County areas. All competitors must register using the official Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge Entry Form/Score Sheet. Proof of age must accompany all entry forms. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Tell all of your friends and neighbors to participate. Contact Frank Pizzi to register, (706) 799-2388.

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.

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!!!

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

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

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Spanish Mass Needs Volunteers

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 Hilda Gonzalez to sign up for the ministry that you are interested in participating by calling (706) 951-5162 or via email at ministeriohispano@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Thank you in advance for your interest. ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS

YOUTH MINISTRY news

YOUTH MASS
On October 20th October 20th! At 11:30am Building 13th. Food is provided. We will see you there.
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

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Catechists Needed
We are in need of several Catechists and substitute teachers to help with the CCD program, Pre-K through High School. We need a talented person to teach Kindergarten. Co-Teachers and assistants are needed too!! Please contact Kim Besel if you are interested @ recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Soon in October, the Youth Ministry will meet weekly. More information to come in the upcoming weeks. Check our website regularly.

How to Become a member of St. Michael CYM

DESIGNATED OFFERING for Food for the Poor
As often as you did it at least to one of My brothers and Sisters, you did it to meMatthew 25:40. Food For The Poor is the third-largest international relief and development charity in the United States, feeding 2 million poor every day. Rev. Raymond J. Leurck will be visiting our community on October 1213 weekend masses to talk about the great ministry of his organization, and its Christian relief programs and projects. We will have a designated offering at all masses that week-end. The collection will be designated to this organization. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Financial Advisor, Aldo Calvi. 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.

www.milarch.org

Communal Penance Service

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

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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A Birthday Blessing to:

Eleazer and Bea Nikoi,

October 2nd 37 years Wedding Anniversary Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary or birthday this month at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Alex Besel Christopher Brown Jayden Cullison Triana Rivera Jacqueline Santos Xavior McConnell

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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

EME and Lectors Training for Spanish Mass on September 11th at 7:30pm at GSC

November 8th from 5pm-11pm $30 person $50 couple This is a ticketed first-come,firstserved event. Dont Wait!! Please contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in acquiring your ticket.

You are invited to a Continental Breakfast sponsored by

Mary Our Mother Chapter
Saturday, October 26th, 2013, 9:30AM -12PM St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Michael Parish Hall

Contact Betty Gill (706)793-7174 regarding reservation and payment

My soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my Savior God who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is His name.
Luke 1:46-49

Guest Speaker

In these words of the Magnificat, Mary proclaimed to Elizabeth her gratitude for the wonderful action of God in her life. Please join us at a continental breakfast for Catholic women in the CSRA where we will share together in that same spirit of gratitude and praise of God. After a meal, there will be a time of prayer for the needs of all present and an opportunity to hear one womans experience of the transforming love of Christ in her Most Reverend John Kevin Boland, Thirteenth Bishop own life. Please plan to come and bring a friend to rejoice in the presence of the Lord.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION spotlight news

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

The following are a few important things to remember: There is a Bible Study for parents while their children are attending CCD. The class is facilitated by Mr. Jason Burris. Please contact the RE Coordinator to know more about this class and how to register. 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). Please continue to pray for the success of St. Michaels Religious Education program! Our children's' success is your success!

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 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

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.

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

If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill", and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. James 2:15-17

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

- September 25 - November 3, 2013

AUGUSTA VIGIL LOCATION Planned Parenthood 1289 Broad Street Augusta, Georgia Augusta Contact: Joel Presley at goodshepherdsc@gmail.com

Vision and mission 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access Gods power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek Gods favor to turn hearts and minds from a c ulture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.

The 40 Days for Life campaign

40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program: Prayer and fasting Peaceful vigil Community outreach 40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion. The 40-day campaign tracks Biblical history, where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities ... and the entire world. From Noah in the flood to Moses on the mountain to the disciples after Christ's resurrection, it is clear that God sees the transformative value of His people accepting and meeting a 40-day challenge.

Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by October 11. Call 706-791-1950

OCTOBER 19, 2013 FORT GORDON DARLING HALL CHAMBERLAIN AVE. BUILDING 33720

Movie Review
The 24th Annual Living Rosary
Sunday, October 6, 2013 6:45 p.m. Aquinas High School Stadium
Bring your Rosary and your voice. Pray with us.

Gravity
By Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) -- Hold on tight for the ride of your life in "Gravity" (Warner Bros.), a lost-in-space adventure as exhilarating as it is terrifying. Director Alfonso Cuaron ("Children of Men"), who co-wrote the screenplay with his son Jonas, serves up a modern-day horror story with top-notch performances and dazzling 3-D cinematography that envelops the audience in the majesty of space. The film's life-or-death scenario evokes the spirit of the 2011 movie "Apollo 18." But the danger here doesn't come from aliens as it did in that feature. Instead, it results from all-too-human technology gone badly wrong. Amid the mayhem, "Gravity" has another, deeper story to tell, as the nearness of death provokes reflections on mortality and the afterlife. The space shuttle is in orbit 370 miles above Earth, and astronauts Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) are outside it, making repairs to the Hubble Space Telescope. The two crewmates are chalk and cheese: Stone the cool, reserved scientist on her first mission; Kowalski the cocky veteran, a fun-loving space cowboy with the gift of the gab who's savoring his final voyage. "Houston, I have a bad feeling about this mission," Kowalski quips lightheartedly to mission control before breaking into another yarn as his favorite country music plays in the background. Kowalski's levity is misplaced. When the Russians launch a missile against a spy satellite, it causes a chain reaction in space, raining debris on the astronauts. Within seconds, the shuttle is destroyed, and Kowalski and Stone are the only survivors, cut off from Earth and spiraling into outer space. What ensues is "E.T." in reverse, as our plucky marooned humans search for a way to go home (where gravity is taken for granted). With Kowalski steering his jet pack and Stone on a tether, they make their way to the nearest oasis, the International Space Station, where more challenges await. To describe what happens next would be a spoiler. Suffice it to say that, in the deafening silence of space, the duo has plenty of time to meditate as they stare death in the face. For Stone, this is an epiphany. She laments that she is alone in the world, mourning the loss of her only child in an accident years ago. "Who will pray for my soul?" she asks. While she admits that she has never prayed herself, she regrets that no one ever taught her how. Such feelings are hardly surprising when the possibility of death is imminent. But "Gravity" -- which provides a rare combination of enlightenment and excitement -- uses these sentiments as stepping stones toward a resolution that viewers of faith will find both satisfying and refreshingly pro-life. In view of its underlying significance, and despite the elements listed below, some parents may consider "Gravity" acceptable for mature adolescents. The film contains scenes of intense peril and horror, brief gore, at least one use of profanity and a few crude expressions. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. Retrieved from http://www.catholicnews.com/

Volunteers Workshop Re-Scheduled for Fall

Due to the lately added parish ministers to our parish, as well as, the new parish council members and contractors, we have decided to postpone our September Workshop for Volunteers and Ministers to this Fall to help new volunteers to become closer to our mission and vision. Date and time of the workshop will be announced. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please, contact Lola Rivera if you have any questions at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

Lighthouse Catholic Media Free downloads!

Lighthouse Catholic Media has partnered with the Archdiocese for the Military Services to offer 9 free downloads (1 per month). The Military Download of the Month offers a monthly talk about the Catholic faith. Several of the downloads have welcome messages from Archbishop Broglio. Sign up now to listen, pray and grow in faith. Through the generosity of donors these free audio downloads are available to Military personnel, Veterans, A family member of Military personnel, Parent, child or sibling of any fallen Military member. Follow this link to https:// www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/military for this free service to receive these audio downloads and grow in faith.

FY14 Designated Offerings (First Quarter)

The following is a list of designated offering for the first quarter of FY13. 1. Holiday Food Voucher - OCT . (Mandated Post-Wide D.O.) 2. Food for the Poor, Inc. 12-13 OCT . (Catholic) 3. Catholic Social Services 27-28-30 NOV and 1 DEC 4. Augusta Care Pregnancy Center IN DEC (This designated offering will replace the Gideons International designated offering).

Fort Gordons Post-wide

Service and Luncheon
Tuesday, 26 November 2013 @ Bicentennial Chapel Thanks Living Service 1200 to 1230 1230 to 1300 Light Lunch is Provided
706-791-5653

Sponsored by Your Religious Support Community Thanks Living is a Grateful Journey

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Annual Black Catholic Month Celebration

Will be Saturday, November 16th at the 5:00 Mass at the Church of the Holy Trinity. The guest homilist will be Father Avery Hanna, Parochial Vicar, at St. Mary on the Hill. The Immaculate Conception Choir will provide music. A dinner will follow Mass in St. Francis Hall.

Divorced? Separated? Catholic? Now What!

Are you a divorced or separated Catholic and wondering "Where do I go from here"? On Sunday September 29th, St. Teresa of Avila Divorce Ministry, Journey of Hope, will begin another 11 week " Divorce Survival" Session. This series offers hope and healing, whether you have been divorced for years or weeks. It offers answers and guidance to the divorced/separated through an emotional healing and the power of forgiveness, and into a more vibrant relationship with Christ and the Church. A series of DVD presentations from "The Catholics Divorce Survival" by Rose Sweet addresses such important issues as Finding the Right Direction, Getting Through your Anger, Learring to Forgive, Dealing with Family, The church's teaching on Annulment,(It's not a Catholic Divorce), Handling Money Wisely and more. The DVD presentations are given by noted Catholic professionals and clergy. The healing power of Christ through His Church and the Sacraments will relate to your heartache and lead you to hope. This is not a therapy group, but is guided by trained peer facilitators who have similar life experiences and are willing to share their time and talent to help others. The Catholic Church welcomes you with open loving arms. This 11 week session will begin on Sept. 29. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:45-3:45 in the large conference room. All participants must register in advance to facilitate purchasing books. The cost is $20. For more information please contact Sharon at smparr@gmail.com, 706860-2977 or Eliel at Lima2434@Comcast.net. 706-733-4862. Scholarships and Childcare is available.

GOD CALLS GOD INVITES WE RESPOND

Save the Date!!

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Clergy and Religious Appreciation Dinner, an "Italian Night", on Sunday October 27, 2013!! Social Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ St Mary on the Hill School Cafeteria - Tickets $30.00 per person, will be available soon. Our guest speaker will be Bishop Emeritus J. Kevin Boland. Great food, great entertainment, and most of all, a great evening to show our appreciation for our priests, deacons and religious that serve the Augusta Deanery - If you would like to lend a hand to make this a great evening, please contact us via email stjohnvianneyvocationsmin.ad@ gmail.com.

Augusta Annual LifeChain

Saturday, October 5th, 2013 2-3:30pm At intersection of Walton Way Ext & Pleasant Home Rd. Signs will be provided Come & show your support f or the unborn All are welcome! Call Alleluia Community 706-7981882, or Gary Garner 706-793-8090

Marriage Preparation Retreat

The next Engaged Couples weekend will be here at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity in St. Francis Hall, October 25th & 26th. The Friday session will begin at 6:30 pm with registration and light refreshments. The Saturday session will begin at 8:30 am. Lunch will be included on Saturday. This certification is required to get married in the Catholic Church. For more information or to register, please call the parish office at 706-722-4944.

VENDORS/CHILI EXPERTS NEEDED! Fall Harvest Carnival with pumpkin carving contest, a chili cookoff, best costume contest, food, games, face painting, inflatables, and much more. Date: Saturday, October 19, 10am-1pm Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic School, 811 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA-Corner 8th/Telfair Sts. Sponsored by: Church of the Most Holy Trinity & Immaculate Conception Catholic School Vendors Needed: $25 per table Chili Cookoff Contestants: $5 Who to attend the carnival: ages 1-100! Contact: School office-706.722.9964 Website: icaugusta.org Join us for a family day of fun.

Immaculate Conception Foundation, INC.

We are pleased to announce that we have established a foundation for the Immaculate Conception Catholic School, the parish school of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. If you would like to donate stocks, securities, etc., we are able to accept them also. For more information or make a donation please contact our principal, Mrs. Allison Palfy, at principal@icaugusta.org or 706.722.9964.

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.

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 and Volunteers

We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the Care Ministry and several volunteers who would like to help those parishioners in need. 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 10/12/2013

MASS 4:00

LECTOR M. Corbett L. Simpson

EME C. Greenwood F. Simpson D. Besel J. Kriegel R. Leal C. Leal M. Palo M. Rodriguez

USHER R. Agostini E. Greenwood R. Ruiz K. Simmons B. Holt J. Hurley C. Quezaire I. Rodriguez

10/13/2013

8:30

G. Cody T. Dean

10:00

A. Rodriguez P. Holt

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.

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 October 8th. 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.

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

When you happen to be entirely unoccupied with created things so that you seem to be thinking of nothing and desiring nothing, you should know that then your soul in unconsciously occupied with God and in God.- Father de Caussade

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

Lt/Col Karl Strellner 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. 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

Bea Nikoi Bonnie Cartwright (child) Ian Lange (child) Asha Reji

Anita Smith John Bacon Izzy Rodriguez Cathy Musha Edsel J.F

Deborah Garcia Dinah Guilfoyle Georgia Foster Marj Spitek Gabriela Baron

Maria Colon Fidelis Henn Carol Rodriguez Angela Blancos

PRAY FOR PARISHIONERS PRIVATE INTENTIONS

Please pray for parishioners private intentions. If you are a member of St. Michaels Parish and have a private intention, please send us your name to add it to our list @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Lola Rivera CJ

LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 16:00 17:30 (Spanish) Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon & Wed 11:30 Tue & Fri 09:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Reconciliation Saturday 15:00 Sunday 07:30

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

James Edmund Best (passed away in 1998)

Bulletin Announcements
Rosary Saturday 15:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/ Homebound): Father Joseph Lea Weddings and Baptism Contact PLC Liturgy Deacon Dave Kriegel Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 Children (REC) off RCIA (RSO) Dont forget to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday November 4th, 2013, 2A.M. back to 1A.M. 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.

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 and in the bulletin board in the hallway. Please, contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you need a copy.

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

Surveys Coming Up
St. Michaels will be conducting a survey to rediscover this parish as a community of faith, grace, and service. Your input will help us improve our mission. The Surveys will be handed out in the next couples of weeks. Your input is very important to us, this is why we ask for your help. Thanks for your continued support!

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: 404 Offering: $1,835.26
Thank You

OCT 12-13

October 2013
Sun Mon Tue
1 Daily Mass, 9:30am Exposition after Mass until 4pm. Parish Council, 5:30pm Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm 6 CCD Class, 8:30am Parish Council Installation & contractors, 10am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am 13 FOOD for POOR CCD Classes, 8:30am NO Coffee and Theology & RCIA 7 Daily Mass, 11:30am Book Club, 6:30pm 8 Daily Mass, 9:30am Exposition after Mass until 4pm. KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels, 15 Daily Mass, 9:30am Exposition after Mass until 4pm. Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm 22 Daily Mass, 9:30am Exposition after Mass until 4pm. Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm 29 Daily Mass, 9:30am Exposition after Mass until 4pm. Study of the Gospels, 7:30pm

Wed
2 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Spanish Choir 7pm 3

Thu

Fri
4 Daily Mass, 9:30am CWOC Monthly Meeting, 6pm

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

9 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Spanish Choir 7pm

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11 Daily Mass, 9:30am

12 FOOD for POOR Confessions, 3pm English Mass, 4pm Spanish Mass, 5:30pm

14 COLUMBUS DAY Book Club, 6:30pm

16 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Spanish Choir 7pm

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18 Daily Mass, 9:30am

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

20 CCD Class, 8:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

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

23 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm Spanish Choir 7pm

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25 Daily Mass, 9:30am

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

27 WELCOME SUNDAY CCD Class, 8:30am Coffee and Theology & RCIA 11:30am

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

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

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Saint Michaels Feast Day a Success!

Last Sunday was our parish special day. We celebrated St. Michaels Feast Day with a great celebration at the Gordon Club. Ov er 300 parishioners attended this celebration. The entertainment was delightful, the games and music was extraordinary and very entertaining! But St. Michaels Day is not a celebration organized and coordinator for just one person. This celebration takes the effort a nd help of many individuals!!! Once more, we would like to say Thank you and recognize the very important back bone of our parish, OUR VOLUNTEERS. Thank you to all the parishioners who brought a side dish or dessert to share. Like always, the food was exquisite! Also thank you to the Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) for donating the wonderful baskets that we gave away as door prices for this event. THANK YOU! We would like to also recognize the hard work of all the volunteers who made possible such a beautiful celebration, especially: Ana Austin Aldo Calvi Tom and Lisa Phair Ed and Diane Gladd Al and Barbara Larson Ed and Lydia Huter Ramon Mendieta Jim Redmond James Rolle and his spouse Dennis Leanhart Andrea Perez and her mother Felixia and Grace Cruz Lucky and Fran Simpson Roger Colon Mike Rivera Ricardo Ruiz Trudy Ball Terry Cruz Timothy and Kang McCarthy Dave Besel Bill Best

Thank you to the Youth Ministry for their help with the jumping castles! You did a tremendous job! MANY THANKS!! Thanks to Jun David for the wonderful music that he provided us with. Thanks to our Master of Ceremony, Aldo Calvi for providing such an energetic taste to our celebration! Special Thanks to Elisa Nyiri, the Special Events Coordinator, for the hard work in coordinating and organizing this event. Kudos to you! Well event done! On behalf of Father Joseph, Deacon Dave, Deacon Kelley and the Parish Life Coordinator, Lola Rivera. Thank you for making possible this successful celebration. Looking forward to next years!! Saint Michael the Archangel defend us in battle! God b less