St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin
December 12th & 13th, 2015
Pastor: Fr. HarryTully
Third Sunday of Advent
“THE LORD IS IN YOUR MIDST”
Both today’s reading from Zephaniah and the responsorial psalm exult that “the LORD is in
your
midst.” They proclaim the presence of God among the people of Israel and foretell the core of our faith
in the Incarnation. God is not far off. God’s love was manifested in Jesus’ coming as a human person and is present here and now in
us. John the Baptist also proclaims the coming of Christ into our midst and reminds us that our lives must change if we are to be ready
to welcome the Messiah at his coming.
These scriptures are not unlike the bells that seem to surround us at this time of year. They call us to rejoice. They call us to
worship. And they call us to change. One bell in particular, the Salvation Army bell, reminds us that not everyone has experienced
God’s saving presence yet. There are many who suffer while others wallow in abundance. “What should we do?” John the Baptist
calls us to respond to their need. He calls us to change our ways so that Christ’s saving presence can truly be manifested “in our
midst.”
“WHAT SHOULD WE DO?”
One way to discover what we should do this Advent is to pray the Our Father with extra sincerity and attentiveness. We pray,
“Thy kingdom come; thy will be done.” We commit ourselves to a spirit of trust and forgiveness and ask to be kept from temptation.
As we get ready for the coming of Christmas it is good to ask ourselves what God’s will is for us, whom we are called to forgive, and
how we are tempted. What should we do so that God’s kingdom might come into our lives more fully this Christmas?
How would John the Baptist reply to us if we asked him, “What should we do?”
Today’s Readings: Zephaniah 3:14–18a; Isaiah 12:2–6; Philippians 4:4–7; Luke 3:10–18
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 – 4:30 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
5:00 pm
Mass
St. FX
17
Thurs
4:30pm
Mass
St. M
18
Fri
9:00am
Mass
St. M
19
Sat
4:30 pm
Leonard Eickholtz
St. FX
20
Sun
9:00 am
Kenneth Yost
St. M
11:00 am
Gale Warren Moser
St. M
12.30 pm
En Español
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
We often miss Advent's power because these
December weeks are full of secular Christmas
parties and preparations for Christmas. Each
year, the busyness of this season serves to
distract us from having an Advent season that
truly prepares us for the celebration of Christmas,
with all its meaning.
Our week begins with “Gaudete
Sunday.” Gaudete means “rejoice” in
Latin. It comes from the first word
of the Entrance antiphon on
Sunday. The spirit of joy that
begins this week comes from the words of Paul,
“The Lord is near.” This joyful spirit is marked by
the third candle of our Advent wreath, which is
rose colored, and the rose colored vestments
often used at the Eucharist.
Each day this week, we will continue to go
through our everyday life, but we will experience
the difference our faith can bring to it. We are
confident that the grace we ask for will be given
us. We will encounter sin - in our own hearts and
in our experience of the sin of the world. We can
pause in those moments, and feel the joy of the
words,
“You are to name him Jesus,
because he will save his people
from their sins.” Matthew 1:21
If you missed the Penance Service here
there will be one at St. John Paul II in
Sellersburg on Dec 16, 6:30pm.
“Connected in the Spirit”
The Core Team will be overseeing the
evaluation of parish ministries based on
the Criteria for Planning. They will be
evaluating our parish strengths and
weaknesses based on the survey you should
have received last week at Mass or by mail
earlier this week. Please fill the survey
out and return it by next Sunday.
Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters,
brothers and religious order priests spent years working
in Catholic schools, hospitals and agencies, often for little
pay. Their sacrifices leave their religious communities
without adequate savings for retirement and eldercare.
Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious collection
helps provide prescriptions medications, nursing care and
more. Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
Collection
December 5 & 6
St. Michael
St. Francis Xavier
$ 2,482.01
$ 1,250.00
ST. MICHAEL
Rosary at 4:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Florence DeVary
Sunday 11:00 am: John Godecker
Sunday 12:30 pm: The Latino Community
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
No Bible study class until Monday, January 4th, at
7:00pm.
Faith Formation News
Faith Formation News: Preschool thru High School –
Classes begin at 9:30am please arrive 5-10 minutes early
so you will be on time. Thanks to last Sunday assistants
Cheryl Mann and Nathan Fouts. We need assistants each
Sunday.
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.
Thank you for your contributions.
Faith Formation Calendar
Dec 13 - Session Sixteen, Rosary & Music Practice
11:00 Youth Mass, Youth Choir (Grades 3-4)
Dec 21- Youth Choir Practice Christmas Program
Dec 27- Christmas Break
Jan 2 Session Seventeen
Faith Formation Commission is making plans for the
Birthday Bash on Saturday, January 9th. Let a
commission member know if you would like to host a
table.
“The Christmas Story” will be at 4:30pm before the
Christmas Eve 5:00pm Mass. Practice times will be
Sunday morning, December 20st at 9:30am. This will
be a dress rehearsal so if your child is in the program
please be here at 9:30am to help with costumes.
Children are to be at church on December 24th at
4:00pm.
First Reconciliation Please keep in your prayers our
First Reconciliation students: Alejandra Carrillo, Angel
Carrillo, Juan Carrillo, Suri Carrillo Cassandra Carrillo,
Kimberlyn Doherty, Kaylee Jackson, Alexzander
Martinez, Sara Martinez, Maria Reyes Nino, Cameron
Wimsett, Jordan Benitez, Jovanny Benitez, Katie Carrillo
Rodriquez, Naydelin Carrillo Rodriquez, Lilli Anne
Dumeyer, Stephen Nicholas Dumeyer, Jr. Suzanne
Nicole Dumeyer, Jonathan Romero and Christian
Sanchez.
Would you like to help decorate the Church of St.
Michael for the Christmas Season?
We are planning to meet in church on this Sunday, at
2:00pm to discuss plans for decorating the church.
Thank you, Anne Witten
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Dec 19, 4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Schafer, G. Minnick, Volunteer
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: R/J Pike Family
Cantors: T. Baltz/Ky
Musician: Carolyn Eickholtz
Lector: S. Buit
Sun. Dec 20, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox, A. Witten, S. Fouts
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: J/H Worley Family
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: C. Dunn
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring the
Christmas Party for the parish of St. Michael. It was a
very nice time.
We are once again asking for a volunteer to help with
linens, Missalette replacements, taking care of the plants
and making sure the water fonts have holy water.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: Red & Frances Furnish
The Fish Fry at St. Francis will
be the first Friday of each month
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
Dec 13Dec 20Dec 22/23
Class
Class
Live Nativity
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Dec 20- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Ann Harbeson, Mike Harbeson,
Jennifer Haycraft
Servers: Conner Martin, Kayla Martin, Heidi Taylor
Ushers: Jack Murphy, Tom Nolot
Gift Bearers: Tim & Cindi Walker Family
Lector: Ann Harbeson
Third Sunday of Advent
Theme: John Baptized with water but the messiah
will baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire!
Advent-The twofold character of Advent calls us to
prepare for the Word made Flesh at Christmas and
directs us to wait with alertness for Jesus’ second
coming.
Step 1: What image lingers for you from this reading?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: Why is it so important to keep promises
which you have made?
Youth & Adults: What do you remember from
stories about your Baptism? What does your Baptism
mean to you now?
RCIA- This past Sunday, St. Michael celebrated the Rite
of Acceptance as the participants in the RCIA program
are formally introduced to the parish as Catechumens
who are studying, reflecting, and praying about our
Catholic faith. Please keep in your prayers Sueann
Dumeyer
RCIA Classes continue at St. Joe Hill School at 7:00pm
Tuesday.
December 15- History & 4 Marks of the Church
December 22 & 29 No Sessions
January 5- Baptism & Eucharist
“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,
Billy Brand, Sherry Buit, Norma Carl, Darlene Carter,
Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Margie Cox, Bernice
Donahue, Patrick Dunn, Mike Galligan, Don Hamerla,
Rita Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Harold
Hayes, Gus Hoefer, Curtis Ingram, Kenny Jackson, Andy
Korte, Michelle Korty, Chuck Ledbetter, Terri Lynn
Maples, Cheryl Marcilliat, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby
Nelson, Dora Nevins, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland,
Janeson Payne, Ethan Phillips, Jennifer Richie, Joe
Schindler, 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.
PROVIDENCE GALA 2016
Saturday, Jan. 23, at Huber’s Orchard,
Winery & Vineyard’s Plantation Hall.
Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School annual
Gala Dinner & Auction beginning at 6:00 p.m. at
Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard’s Plantation
Hall in Starlight. The Gala is a fundraiser for
Providence that includes a buffet dinner, live and
silent auction, and much more!
Christmas Concert featuring the Commonwealth Brass
Band at St. Mary Catholic Church, 8th & Spring Sts, New
Albany, on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 7:00pm.
The band is a 35 member performing organization of
brass and percussion instruments conducted by
J. Jerome Amend. It was founded in April 1989 in
Louisville and has been the ensemble-in-residence at
Indiana University Southeast for the past several years.
The concert is open to the public for a free will offering.
Winter Bible Study –Psalms – The Aquinas Center
will begin a 7 week study of Psalms in January. The
Book of the Psalms is a unique collection of the
song-prayers of Israel. To study Psalms is to study
prayer, ultimately to enter into prayer. The study will
challenge you to reflect on your own prayer and life
experiences. Study to be held on Wednesday
evenings from 6:30-8:30 on January 6, 13, 20, 27 &
February 10, 17 & 24; preregister by 12/21 by
calling the Aquinas Center 812-246-5044.
Adult Confirmation Program - The New Albany
Deanery Catechetical Ministry Office is planning an
Adult Confirmation Program beginning in February,
2016. This is a 6 session program designed for Adult
Catholics who still have not been confirmed and is
free to all registered parishioners of the New Albany
Deanery. The classes will be held at the Aquinas
Center from 6:30-8:30 on the following dates: 2/29,
3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25 & 5/9. Adult Confirmation
will be held at the Cathedral in Indianapolis on
Sunday, May 15, 2016. Please call Christina Flum
at 812-246-5044 or go to the Aquinas Center
Website (www.aquinascenter.org) for more
information. Pre-registration is requested.
"May We Be Your Beacon.." College-Age Winter
Retreat– Join us Jan. 3-4, 2016 at Otter Creek Retreats,
Brandenburg, KY from 1pm-1pm. An excellent
opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new
friends, continue to Live the 4th, reignite your faith life,
and take time to relax and rejuvenate yourself! Cost is
$40. Register online TODAY at www.nadyouth.org
(due Dec. 28). Contact jennifer@nadyouth.org or call us
at 812-923-8355.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. Friends of Catholic Youth
Ministries are invited to stop by for some Holiday Cheer!
Light snacks will be served. Thursday, Dec. 17, 4pm 8pm in our offices at Mt. St. Francis
Holy Days of Obligation and their Meaning
Mary, Mother of
God
Ascension of the
Lord
Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin
Mary
All Saints
Immaculate
Conception of the
Blessed Virgin
Mary
Nativity of the Lord
January 1
40 days after Easter
or the 7th Sunday of
Easter
August 15
November 1
December 8
December 25
Commemorates
Mary’s Motherhood
Commemorates
Jesus’ return in
glory to his Father
Celebrates Mary’s
entrance into glory
Celebrates all those
who enjoy the
eternal presence of
God
Celebrates Mary’s
sinlessness from her
first moment of life
Celebrates Jesus’
birth
ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director
Mon-Fri. 7AM-6PM
Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time
Before & After Care: ages 6-12
Summer Camp: ages 6-12
Pre-School: 9-11:30AM Tues. & Thurs.
Pre-K: 9-11:30AM or 12:30-3PM Mon. Wed. & Fri