St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin
October 10th & 11th , 2015
Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE RICH YOUNG MAN AND ME
One way to enter into a particular passage from the Bible is to put ourselves in the place of
one of the characters. Try doing that today with the character of the rich young man in today’s
Gospel. We have all asked the kind of ultimate question posed by the young man: “What must I do
to inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17). So often we focus on other kinds of questions that have to do with our lives here on
earth, questions like “What percentage of my salary should I dedicate to my 401(k) plan in order to retire comfortably?”
While considerations such as these are important to ensure a comfortable future, today’s Gospel challenges us to ask the
question that matters so much more.
FORETASTE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
Jesus’ response to the rich young man reveals an understanding of what God’s kingdom is all about. What we do
here on earth is simply a rehearsal for the life to come. In God’s kingdom, there is no suffering, no poverty, no injustice.
What we do with the gift of our earthly lives must focus on doing our part to establish that kind of kingdom here on earth.
We do not have to look far to realize that this world is in need of change. Like the rich young man, we all strive to keep
the commandments. Like him, we, too, are asked to do much more, most of the time in small ways, in our families,
neighborhoods, schools, and workplace. The first step is to live a life of awareness—we need to attune ourselves to
opportunities for doing our part to alleviate suffering and injustice. We live in hope that when we arrive at heaven’s door,
what awaits us there will not be something completely surprising. What we hope to find is a kingdom of which we had a
foretaste while we were here on earth.
Today’s Readings: Wisdom 7:7–11; Psalm 90:12–17; Hebrews 4:12–13; Mark 10:17–30 [17–27]
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 – 5:00 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
12
Mon
No Mass
13
Tue
No Mass
14
Wed
6:00 pm
Mass
St. FX
15
Thurs
4:30pm
Mass
St. M
16
Fri
9:00am
Mass
St. M
17
Sat
5:30 pm
Julia Lucille (Nord)
Gatsos
St. FX
18
Sun
9:00 am
David Hackel
11:00 am
Gale Warren Moser
St. M
Next weekend is World Mission Sunday. Please take this
opportunity to reach out in faith to more than two-thirds of the
world’s people who have yet to hear the Good News of Jesus
Christ. Please be as generous as possible.
Collection
October 3 & 4
St. Michael
St. Francis Xavier
$ 3,336.00
$ 1,508.00
Whether you’re called to priesthood, religious life,
sacred married life, or sacred single life, God has a
plan for you. Are you listening? Learn how to
follow your call with the Archdiocese of
Indianapolis www.HearGodsCall.com.
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekend of October 10-11, 2015
St. M
12.30 pm
En Español
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
“Then who can be saved?” “.... All things are
possible for God.”
Salvation is God's gift to us, you and I are
challenged to accept that gift and our lives are to
reflect that fact. The success of our lives is the
witness we offer to others expressing that we
have accepted what God has done for us. Many
time though people point to others as a reason to
leave the church or to criticize all believers
because of those who live contrary to their belief.
In the examination of our conscience do we ever
consider if our words or actions encourage or
discourage others in their search for faith. I
would imagine that sometimes the things that are
seen as meaning nothing to us mean something
different to others. Let's make sure that our lives
draw others closer to God and His merciful love
and then that will be proof of our acceptance of
the great gift of salvation given to us through the
suffering and death of our Lord and Savior, Jesus!
We are looking forward to our Parish “Mission”
in November. Next weekend we will begin
praying for this special time and the openness of
all will be with us during the time. Also please
ask God's blessing upon the youth attending the
Encounter on October 24th at St. Michael.
This past week St. Michael Parishioner, Joyce
Bower passed away and will be buried from St.
Michael on Monday at 10:00am. During this time
please keep her family in your prayers as they
mourn her passing.
God bless all, keep up the good work and
remember to invite friends and family back to
Church.
Fr. Tully
Jesus offers a hard lesson regarding wealth and
possessions in today’s Gospel. The rich man whom he
encountered could not part with his possessions as a
condition to becoming a disciple of Jesus. Would our
response be the same as the rich man? Do we place
our trust in our money and possessions instead of
trusting in God’s generosity? Do we seek security in
our possessions? Good stewards realize that their
possessions must not possess them, lest those
possessions block their relationship with the Lord.
International
ST. MICHAEL
Faith and Enrichment
Rosary at 5:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Saturday Evening Mass Intention: Edgar Ringwald
Sunday 11:00 am Mass Intention: Inactive Catholics
to Return to their Faith
Sunday 12:30 pm Mass Intention: 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
Bible study class is every Monday at 7:00pm.
Faith Formation News
Remember: Faith is a gift from God. Faith Formation is
a life long 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 News: Preschool thru High School
Assistants are needed 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.
Catechists Meeting Wednesday, October 28 at 6:45pm
Faith Formation Calendar
Note: Due to the balance school year, we are having
class October 11 and 18 of fall break
Oct 11 - Session Eight Rosary & Music Practice for
11:00 Mass Gift Bearers Grd 5-6
Oct 18 - Session Nine
Oct 25 - Session Ten for all classes and First
Reconciliation Parent Meeting 9:30am in church
First Reconciliation Parent meeting is on Sunday,
October 25th at 9:30am in the church. 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. It is very important for at least one
parent, guardian, or godparent to attend this meeting and
retreat.
Septemberfest follow up meeting Wednesday, October 27th at
6:45pm. Note time change.
Faith Formation Commission Meeting is on October 14th at
6:45pm
Parish Life Committee Meeting is on Saturday, October 17th
at 6:30pm.
Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday October 21st at
6:45pm.
St. Michael - Charlestown will host a 3-night drama
mission performed by, Frank Runyeon.
Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 7pm LUKE:
Stories on the Road , on Friday, November 13,
2015, at 7pm, The Sermon on the Mount
and on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 7pm
HOLLYWOOD vs. FAITH
Prayer for a successful Mission
God of love and compassion, you bless us abundantly in
the Spirit of Mission and call us to preach your love
through words and deeds. Strengthen us in the months
ahead that we may return renewed and recommitted to
the mission of Christ your Son, Who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, on God for ever and ever.
Amen
St. Michael - Charlestown wants to gather all the youth
from different parishes to have a personal encounter with
Christ. Register with your youth minister.
WHEN: October 24th, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Charlestown,
101 St. Michael Dr., Charlestown, IN
WHO: 8TH grade, High School and College
Cost: FREE!!! 
For more information please call: (812)256-3200 St.
Miguel
(502)294-5976 Luz Elena , (502)294-9207 Myriam
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Oct 17, 5:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: C. DeVary, J. Worley, Volunteer
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: A/C Tolliver Family
Cantors: T. Baltz & Ky
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: M. Lyons
Sun. Oct 18, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox, A. Witten, S. Fouts
Servers: J. Traub
Gift Bearers: D/L Kinder Family
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: C. Peek
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: Sandy Banet
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
Oct 11Oct 18Oct 25Oct 31-
Fall Break, No Class
Class/ Zoo Trip
Class
Trunk or Treat 5-6pm
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Oct 18- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Dan Young, Kim Young, Toni Allen
Servers: Samantha Smith, Kate Smith, Kayla Martin
Ushers: Jack Murphy, Tom Nolot
Gift Bearers: Bill Martin, Jr. Family
Lector: Jack Murphy
Catholic Women’s Conference “Setting Our Hearts
on God” is on Saturday, November 7th 8:30am1:30pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Louisville, Ky.
See the brochure on the bulletin board.
Question of the Week
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Theme: Making God a priority in your life.
Step 1: Listen to the Word: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks
the rich young man to give away all that he has in order to
have treasure in heaven. But he is unable to free himself from
his possessions, and so he goes sadly away. Does what I own
keep me from following Jesus?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: How difficult would it be for you to give
something you treasure to someone else who needed it
more than you do?
Youth & Adults: How hard is it for you to part with
things you treasure? Do your possessions ever stand
in the way of having deeper communication with
God?
Join us for the Aquinas Center Bus Trip to
Ferdinand for the 18th Annual Christkindlmarkt!
On Saturday November 21st the bus will leave from
Providence High School at 9:00am and will pick up
in Corydon in the Walmart parking lot at 9:30. The
cost is $25 per person payable in advance. Meals are
not included. Call the Aquinas Center at 812-2465044 or go to our website www.aquinascenter.org for
more information. Deadline for reservations is
November 11th.
Catholic Charities News
October is Respect Life Month. Please know that Catholic
Charities is deeply committed to upholding the dignity of
human life. One very real way that this value is demonstrated at
the beginning of life is through our pregnancy and adoption
services. We provide guidance and counseling to parents who
are experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy throughout
the state of Indiana. If you know someone facing this situation
please refer them to one of our St. Elizabeth programs: New
Albany - 812-949-7305 or www.SteCharities.org and
Indianapolis - 317-787-3412 or www.GivingBirthtoHope.org
40 Days for Life – September 23 – November 1, 2015
(Southern Indiana Area) Join us in the 2015 Fall
Campaign of 40 Days for Life! From September 23 to
November 1 our community will take part in this
international campaign to stand for the gift of life through
prayer and fasting. A peaceful prayer vigil will be held on
the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood (138
West Market Street, Louisville, KY). For more
information visit https://40daysforlife.com/localcampaigns/louisville/.
RCIA- (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) at St. Joe
Hill School at 7:00pm Tuesday.
October 13 No Session
October 20 Trinity
October 27 Paschal Mystery & Celebration
November 10 at 6:30 Parishioners and youth are welcome
to St. Joe Hill Church for the teaching Mass
“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, 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.
Catholic Story Time at the Aquinas Center
Resource Library – Offered the 3rd Wednesday of
the month at 10:00 – 11:30. Story-Activity-DVDPrayer. Our next session is Wednesday, October
21st Call Christina Flum or Cindy Bauer at 812246-5044 if you have any questions.
Fall Break Bonfire –College Age Young Adults – Gather
for an evening around a bonfire at Mt. St. Francis on
Sunday, Oct. 11, 6pm. Fun, fellowship, and probably
some s’mores. For more information, contact Jennifer at
812-923-8355 or Jennifer@nadyouth.org
College Age Young Adults - What are you Thirsting
for? Join us Thursday nights 7-9pm, Oct 15 & 29 at the
Catholic Youth Ministries Office. For a full list of
Thursday dates go to www.nadyouth.org. Contact
Jennifer for more info at 812-923-8355 or
Jennifer@nadyouth.org
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
Roadhouse, Clarksville. Our fourth session will be
"Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy” with Fr. Eric
Augenstein on Oct 15th! For a full list of topics and
dates go to www.nadyouth.org/Our Ministries/Young
Adult/Theology On Tap.
During this month of October, Respect Life Month, we
ask for Mary's intercession to help us to build a culture
of life and civilization of love.
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