St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin
September 12 & 13, 2015
Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MESSIAH
Jesus looks to his near and dear friends for a reading of the times. He learns that people who
have seen and heard him are abuzz with news that he may be one of the great prophets finally returning
to their once proud nation. This is the best people can hope for. It is no surprise that a subjected and
humiliated people with a long memory of good times would look for a savior-king. They are vulnerable enough to snatch
and make their leader anyone with boldness, arrogance, and power. This is a dangerous temptation, and Jesus knows it.
So who is he, then? Is he one of those great men of the past sent by God for deliverance? He is more. He is, by his
own public admission, the Messiah, God’s anointed one. That is the truth of his being. It is a quiet truth to be held by them
until it reveals itself in God’s own time.
SERVANT AGAIN
Because we have the whole gospel two millennia later, we know that the Messiah, the Christ, can claim this title.
And we know that a price is exacted. We know the price is his death leading to life. He is the suffering servant of whom
Isaiah spoke. He is the one who has heard and obeyed God’s word and who looks to the Lord God for help.
And we who confess him as Messiah and Lord must imitate him in clear, down-to-earth ways, as James says,
“What good is it . . . if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” (2:14). We must
walk the talk. If we are to walk in the presence of the Lord, we must reach out to help our neighbor. If we are to dwell in
the land of the living, we must assist others to attain the same goal.
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 50:5–9a; Psalm 116:1–6, 8–9; James 2:14–18; Mark 8:27–35
Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor
St. Francis Xavier
frht@att.net Emergency #812-218-9219 or 502-931-1499
Website - www.stmichaelstfrancis.com
Henryville
St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111
Ph. 812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142
E-Mail - michaelsecretary@mw.twcbc.com
Office Hours – 9:00 am-1:30 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.
St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN 47126
Ph. 812-294-4682 - Fax 775-307-6142
Office Hours – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Reconciliation – 4:00 pm Saturday or call the Rectory
Marriage – Please contact the pastor a year in advance. Advent and Lent are not
times for celebrations.
Eucharist
Baptisms of Infants or Adults Joining the Church – Must be a
Eucharist
practicing/registered member for three months. Please contact the DRE: St.
Sat – 5:30 pm
Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Father Tully
Sun – 11 am
Sunday
New To The Parish: Please call the office to register. Please introduce yourself
La Misa en Español
to the pastor at mass.
At 9:00 am
Parishioners Who Are Ill: Please call the pastor if a relative or friend is sick.
Domingo – 12:30 pm
Due to privacy laws hospitals no longer inform churches.
Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing
by Tuesday evening.
Las Horas de Oficina - 8:30 am-1 pm Martes, Miércoles, y Viernes
Los Enfermos Es muy importante comunicarse con el Padre (debido
Reconciliación – 12:00 el ultimo domingo de cada mes o llama la Rectoría
a las leyes privadas, los hospitales no se comunican con las
Casamiento – contactarse con el padre un año antes el día de la boda.
iglesias).
Advenimiento y Cuaresma no son los tiempos apropiados para bodas.
Doctrina Cristiana: Las clases de educación religiosa para niños son
Los Bautismos de los Bebés o los Adultos Afiliando a la Iglesia – Por
cada domingo de 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. en la escuela. Recuerden que la
favor, llama al Padre, o – Luz Elena 502-294-5976; a San Francisco
Arquidiócesis requiere que los que van a recibir los sacramentos estén
Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por favor, acérquense al Centro de
inscritos en las clases de religión.
información. También es necesario registrarse en la parroquia. Pregúntenos
Monaguillos: Los niños que quieran ayudar como monaguillos en el
por el formulario de registro.
altar tienen su ensayo el segundo domingo de cada mes después de la
misa de 11:00 a.m. Estos niños y niñas tienen que haber hecho la Primera
Comunión. Los interesados comunicarse con Pbro.
St. Michael Early Childhood Center – Infancy Care, Pre-S, Pre-K, Kindergarten & Day Care
Rita Poff – Director – School Ph. 256-3503/ Infancy Care 256-3500
El Centro para las Primeras Niñez de San Miguel - Preescolar-Kindergarten y Servicio de Guardería a Infantil
La Directora – Rita Poff – Ph. 256-3503
St. Michael
Charlestown
Mass Schedule
Mass Intentions
St. M
St. FX
St. M
St. FX
St. M
14
Mon
No Mass
15
Tue
No Mass
16
Wed
6:00 pm
Mass
St. FX
17
Thurs
4:30pm
Mass
St. M
18
Fri
9:00am
Mass
St. M
19
Sat
5:30 pm
Florence & Calvin
DeVary
St. FX
20
Sun
9:00 am
Kenneth Yost
St. M
11:00 am
St. M
12.30 pm
For inactive
Catholics to return to
their Faith
En Español
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
"Faith without works..." St. James
challenges the early Church to allow their
works to be true expressions of their faith
in Christ. Faith and works go hand in hand
to bring about the kingdom of God. If my
faith is 'true' my life will reflect it
daily in my words, my work, classroom,
kitchen, the store, my neighborhood.
Elsewhere it is said; "they will know us by
our love!" What is the reason I strive to
do good, why am I generous to the poor, why
do I greet those I encounter, friend and foe
alike? If I do these simple good things
because that is what is expected or for any
other reason than to express my love for God
and others, all the good I do looses the
strength and power that comes from God to
change me and the world. It is not easy as
Jesus tells us and proves through His
example. To love God and my neighbor is to
deny myself and to do so willingly and
eagerly. That's hard work and we cannot do
it without deep faith.
God bless and let us pray for each other as
we strive to accomplish the good works of
God....
Fr. Tully
St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Parish are
participating in the Archdiocesan CALLED BY
NAME, a program of vocation awareness that
begins this weekend. This program offers an
opportunity for us to pray for vocations; to
recognize gifts and potential for leadership
and service in members of our parish; and
finally, to call forth and encourage these
members to share their gifts in priesthood
and consecrated life. Perhaps you know a
single man or woman (fourteen years or
older) who would, in your opinion, have the
qualities to become a priest, sister or
brother. Please recommend this person by
filling out a paper nomination form and
placing it in the collection basket or submit
online at HearGoldsCall.com. Thank you.
For the weekend of September 12/13, 2015
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. James asks what our love for Jesus Christ can
possibly mean if it does not result in action on behalf of
our neighbor. He suggests that that faith is
demonstrated most acutely in care for the needy, the
suffering, and the underprivileged. Stewardship
includes proclaiming the Good News by putting our
faith into action on behalf of others. In what
ways have we been willing to make sacrifices and
renunciations for the sake of Jesus Christ and our
neighbor?
Rosary for Vision of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the
12th of each month at 7:00pm in church.
ST. MICHAEL
Faith and Enrichment
Rosary at 5:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Saturday Evening Mass Intention: Clara, Joseph,
Graham & Lawrence Bueter
Sunday 11:00 am Mass Intention: Msgr. John M.
Wright
Sunday 12:30 pm Mass Intention: The Latino
Community
Septemberfest next weekend!!!
The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes everyone to
come and pray with them at 6:00pm every Monday in the
Church.
Bible Study Class
Bible study class will resume September 14 at 7:00pm.
Faith Formation News
The Faith Formation Program will meet in church
this Sunday for the beginning of our Yearly Rosary
Novena and Music Practice. This Sunday at the 11:00
Mass the Youth Choir will sing.
We ask the parishioners to bring non perishable food
items to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center.
There will be a wooden box in the church for donations.
Faith Formation has begun! If you missed registration it
is not too late to sign up in grades Preschool through
Grad 12. Our calendar & registration forms are on the
web at 111.stmichaelstfrancis.com.
Remember: Faith is a gift from God. Faith Formation is
a life log growth process. We encourage parents to
attend Mass with their children. This enables the children
to integrate what they learn in their Faith Formation
classes with weekly participation in the liturgy.
Faith Formation Calendar
Sept 13 – Session Six – Rosary & Music Practice Church
11:00 Mass Youth Choir.
Sept 20 – Septemberfest No Class
Sept 27 - Session Seven (Catechist Sunday)
Oct 4 - Fall Break No Class-Yard sale in the
Multipurpose Room
St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament
Preparation: The Faith Formation Commission, the
Pastor, and the Archdiocese state that a child must be
enrolled and attend classes the YEAR BEFORE and
YEAR of receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation,
First Eucharist or Confirmation.. Baptism of children
under school age requires the parents to meet with the
pastor before the sacrament is received.
Yard Sale October 2-4,
Box up all those “too good to throw away” things and
bring them to the rectory garage starting on
September 25th.
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Sept 19, 5:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Schafer, C. DeVary, Volunteer
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: R/N Meuller
Cantors: Tim & Ky Baltz
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: M.P. Beach
Sun. Sept 20, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox M. Gudino, S. Fouts
Servers: K. Hernandez, P. Garcia
Gift Bearers: I/W Ritchey Family
Cantors: J/M Wafford/Hispanic Choir
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: M. Howard and Luz Nino
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: Norma, Punch & J.T.
Higdon
The Fish Fry at St. Francis will
start again the first Friday in
September 5-7pm. Come out and
enjoy! The menu includes fish, fries,
slaw, fried biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks to
everyone for your support.
Faith Formation Classes
Sept 13Sept 20Sept 27Oct 4Oct 11-
Class
Class
Class
Class
Fall Break, No Class
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Sept 20- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Lawrence Yochum, Dan Young,
Kim Young
Servers: Conner Martin, Kayla Martin, Heidi Taylor
Ushers: Tom Nolot, Bill Short
Gift Bearers: Victor & Angie Jett Family
Lector: Joyce Nolot
Deanery Coordinator of Athletics
Catholic Youth Ministries has a position open for a full
time Coordinator of Athletics. Application Deadline
is September 11, 2015. Please send cover letter
articulating your vision of athletic ministry, resume and
volunteer experiences to sandy@nadyouth.org.
Collection
September 5 & 6
St. Michael
St. Francis Xavier
$ 3,258.00
$ 1,773.00
Faith in Action: Volunteers are needed to help
rebuild homes hit by flooding from heavy rains in
June and July. Homes in 29 Counties across Indiana
were affected and families are displaced.
Catholic Charities Disaster Response has materials
and tools, but these families need your skills! We
are also looking for donations of power tools and
used vehicles for those who lost them.
Please contact Jane Crady, at 317-642-7322 or
jacc1@tds.net for further information.
College-Age young adults. What are you Thirsting for?
Join us for nights of faith sharing mixed with fellowship
and game nights as we seek to quench our thirst with
Christ! Thursday nights beginning, Sep 17, 7-9pm at the
Catholic Youth Ministries Office. Contact
Jennifer@nadyouth.org or call 812-923-8355
Part time position open at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Corydon for a Faith Formation Program Assistant. Reporting
to the Director of Faith Formation, duties will include assisting
the director with programs promotion, administration, and
implementation. Must be able to work flexible hours, be
proficient with Microsoft Office, and have excellent
organizational and people skills. Experience with faith
formation and/or youth ministry programs preferred. View the
full job description at http://cc-faith.org Email resume with
cover letter to lisa.whitaker@catholic-community.org, or mail
to Lisa Whitaker, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 312 E. High
Street, Corydon, IN 47112 before Monday, September 21.
Please join us, Sept. 27th, on the farm of Pete and Joan
Schickel for the annual youth Mass! Families and
friends of all ages are welcome! Please bring lawn chairs
and picnic blankets for your comfort, limited seating is
provided. Mass is at 6pm followed by lots of food,
games, hay rides, and great music by local DJ Nick
Allen!
“To everything there is a season and a time to every
purpose under heaven a time to be born a time to love
a time to heal a time to die and a time of peace.”
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALTH & STRENGTH:
Betty Jo Banet, Allen Barker, Alicia Blair, Bea Beach,
Joyce Bower, Billy Brand, Sherry Buit, Norma Carl,
Darlene Carter, Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Bernice
Donahue, Patrick Dunn, Mike Galligan, Don Hamerla,
Rita Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Gus
Hoefer, Curtis Ingram, Kenny Jackson, Andy Korte,
Michelle Korty, Chuck Ledbetter, Terri Lynn Maples,
Bob Masters, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby Nelson,
Dora Nevins, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Janeson
Payne, Ethan Phillips, Jennifer Richie, Clarence Smith,
Dorothy Smith, John Speicher, Mariam State, Mark
Thise, Teresa Thomas, Billy Wayne Upton, Tim
Wafford, Nancy Williams, Paula Wolfe, Emma Yount.
Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you tell us
to remove them or request that they be kept longer.
RCIA- In an era of corporate restructuring, try an
organization where top Management hasn’t changed in
2000 years. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults) is the process by which adults and older
children learn about and are received into the Catholic
Church. This is also a great opportunity for Catholic
Adults (18 years or older) to review their faith and/or to
prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. St. Michael
and St. Francis work together with St. Paul and St. Joe
Hill on the program. Contact Juliann.
YOUNG ADULT POTLUCK SOCIAL 22-39 years old.
Saturday, Sep 26, 6:00pm, Jesse & Catie Eicchorn’s,
8326 Plum Valley Dr., Sellersburg (573-837-5299). Join
young adults from the area for a potluck dinner and
games. Contact Marlene@nadyouth.org or call the office
at 812-923-8355 for more information.
Question of the Week
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Theme: We are called to carry out our crosses..
For a large part of the liturgical year, we devote
ourselves to listening to the mystery of Christ in all its
aspects unfolded as we seek God’s truth and
understanding.
Step 1: Listen to the Word: As you hear it
proclaimed today what strikes you? What is there in
this story that touches your own heart?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: What do you think it means to follow
Jesus’ footsteps?
Youth: Who is Jesus in your life?
Adults: What is the cross that you carry today? How
do you follow Jesus in the workplace and at home?
YA Campton Service Day –Saturday, Oct 3 - We will
spend the day repairing the front deck/porch and cleaning
up a farm house we painted this summer during our high
school mission trip. We will work all day and folks will
have the option to stick around and go to Hoe Down
Island and spend the night! There will be a cost for the
trip! Reserve your spot by Sep 24. Email
marlene@nadyouth.org or call Catholic Youth Ministries
at 812-923-8355.
Theology on Tap - is an informal gathering for young
adults 22-39 to share and discuss issue of life and faith.
Our Fall Series will be Vatican II – Teachings & Gifts.
Thursday nights beginning at 6pm at the Logan’s
Steakhouse, Clarksville. Our first session will be "Why
We Needed Vatican II”" with Bro. Bob Baxter on Sep
24th! For a full list of topics and dates go to
www.nadyouth.org/Our Ministries/Young Adult/Theology
On Tap.
40 Days for Life
From September 23 through November 1, you’re invited
to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of
prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also
invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil
in the public right-of-way outside of EMW Women’s
Surgical 138 W. Market St Louisville, Ky 40202 and also
to help spread the word about this important community
outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially
if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Laura
Grijalba 502-384-4884/475-5403 la.grijalba@att.net
www.40daysforlife.com/louisville .
To learn more about Pope Francis’s visit in September
visit http: /www.worldmeeting2015.org
Please take a World Meeting of Families Prayer Card located in
the lobby.
ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director
Mon-Fri. 7AM-6PM
Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time