St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin
May 30th & 31st, 2015
Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
The Most Holy Trinity
PROCESSION AND PERICHORESIS
Neither the term nor the concept “Trinity” appears in the New Testament. Our scriptures do
name all three persons and describe some sort of unity of relationship among them, but it remained for
following centuries to wrestle with this self-revelation of God. The term “Trinity” appeared about two
hundred years into Christianity’s existence, as it began to gain a hold and there was more time to
reflect (and agree or disagree) upon a more precise understanding. One way the church began to understand the
relationship of the persons of the Trinity was through the term “procession.” The three persons of the Trinity live in
mutual indwelling with each other, and are revealed to people this way. Thus the Son became known through the
procession called “filiation” and the Spirit through the procession called “spiration.” Another way the Trinity was
understood was through perichoresis (the “chor” of our “choreography” is in there), in which the three eternal persons of
the Trinity dance together in their divine and holy unity.
DANCING AND DWELLING
So what? It is easy to ask this question about obscure theological debates that took place centuries ago. But these
definitions were born of the struggles of the faithful to understand how the Trinity lived and worked in their lives, and the
fruit of their efforts can benefit us today. Each of us was baptized in the name of and into the Holy Trinity. At that time,
the Trinity came to dwell in us, and we began to dwell in the Trinity. At the beginning of the twentieth century, St.
Elizabeth of the Holy Trinity (d. 1906) went even further and prayed for the Trinity to be buried in her, that she might be
buried in the Trinity. Our relationship with the Trinity, then, can be as deep and profound as our humanity will allow.
And, just as their manifestation or revelation is how we know them, it is when the grace and life of the Trinity are made
known through our witness that others see their holiness proceed into the world. It is when we reflect and share the joyous
dance of the three persons that their mystery is once again revealed for the life of others.
Today’s Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32–34, 39–40; Psalm 33:4–6, 9, 18–20, 22; Romans 8:14–17; Matthew 28:16–20
Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor
St. Francis Xavier
frht@att.net
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.
Eucharists
Baptisms of Infants or Adults Joining the Church – Must be a
Eucharists
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 – Juliann Eickholtz; 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
1
Mon
No Mass
2
Tue
No Mass
3
Wed
6:00 pm
St. FX
St. M
4
5
Thurs
Fri
4:30pm
9:00am
Special Intention
Michael Carrico and
Family
Mass
Mass
St. M
6
Sat
5:30 pm
Scott Novak
St. FX
St. M
7
Sun
9:00 am
11:00 am
Kenneth Yost
John Goedeker
12.30 pm
En Español
St. M
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend we celebrate a central
mystery of our faith, the Holy Trinity, One
God, three Persons. We open ourselves to
this mystery every time we sign ourselves
with the cross. I keep speaking of "mystery"
because that is what God is. Our knowledge
of God comes in bits and pieces. Our mind
cannot comprehend the totality of God. God
has revealed Himself in sacred Scripture in
ways we humans can grasp, using images we
can understand or relate to. Sometimes these
images may seem to contradict others and yet
we still don't know the reality of God. This
isn't a mystery that we can solve for the
more we understand, the more 'questions'
arise. We can only understand this mystery
as it relates to us in our daily
experiences. The more I think I know, the
more I hunger for more and more. May the
'Mystery' we celebrate aid us in coming to
that greater knowledge here until we enter
into it fully in heaven.
Vacation time challenges us to maintain
our growth in the Love of God and our
neighbor. There are many ways to find out
where and when the celebration of Mass will
take place wherever we may travel so today
travel is not a valid excuse for not going.
Be true, be fully Catholic, go to Mass and
receive the Eternal Gift of the mystery of
God. God bless, be safe and keep up the
'good' work wherever you may be.
Fr. Tully
St. Michael Pastoral Council Meeting-June
3rd at 6:45.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Weekend of May
30/31, 2015
In today’s Gospel and reading from the letter of St.
Paul we hear of the gift of the Triune God, Father, Son
and Holy Spirit. In our devotional life we make the sign
of the cross and recite the “Glory Be” as an expression
of our faith as a Trinitarian people. But what does it
mean for Christian stewards to accept in a practical
way the experience of God in this three-fold gift? Is it a
call to share our own life in community, with
compassion and love, and to work for healing, justice,
peace and unity? Is it an invitation to invite others into
fellowship with us in the unity of the Father, Son and
Spirit?
ST. MICHAEL
Faith and Enrichment
Rosary at 5:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Saturday Evening Mass Intention: The Gleason
Family
Sunday Mass Intention: Fox & Beuter Families
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 is on Monday at 7:00pm in the
basement of the rectory.
Faith Formation News
Vacation Bible School
VBS is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, Wednesday,
June 17 & Thursday, June 18 from 9am until 11:30am.
Help! Help! Help! (Men, Women, Teenagers) Workers
are needed. If you have time in the mornings please
consider helping with the children’s crafts, snacks or
outdoor activities. We need responsible adults and young
people to help lead the groups to the different centers.
This year the theme is “Discovering God’s Plan
4U=Jesus! As a service and a way for children to be
involved in sharing, we ask them to bring a certain non
perishable good each day. The donated items go to the
North Clark Outreach Center. Suggested items are: Mona can of tuna or salmon, Tues- a box of mac & cheese,
Wed- a can of soup. On Wednesday we plan to make
“stone soup” and will need donations of can vegetables
(cash donations are always accepted). Please bring any
donations to the school by Mon. June 15th. We ask that
you enroll you child ASAP so we can order the needed
supplies. Registration forms are in the back of the
church. You may also find the registration form online
at www.stmichaelstfrancis.com or contact Juliann, Kim
Stamper or Nancy Kinder. You may give the forms to
Juliann or put them in the collection basket.
St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament
Preparation: A child (grade 1 through high school)
must be enrolled and attend Faith Formation 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.
St. Michael and St. Francis Confirmation Update
Confirmation deepens our relationship with God and
strengthens us to live lives of faith and mission. As a
parent you will want to talk with your son or daughter
about preparation for the celebration of Confirmation.
If you will be a junior or senior in the next 2015-2016
year, and have attended Faith Formation classes or a
Catholic High School and are currently enrolled in class,
you will be eligible to be confirmed. If you are an adult
wanting to be confirmed, please contact Fr Tully or
Juliann to register for the RCIA class starting in
September.
RCIA will begin in September “The Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults” is an adult convert program. If you
know of any adults who might be considering becoming
Catholic, invite them to our program. St. Michael and St.
Francis work together with St. Paul and St. Joe Hill on
the program. This is also a great opportunity for Catholic
Adults (18years or older) to review their faith and/or to
prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. More
information will be posted later.
Collection
May 23 & 24
St. Michael
St. Francis Xavier
$ 1,501.00
$ 2,502.20
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. June 6, 5:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: C. Ledbetter, C. DeVary, Volunteer
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: A/C Tolliver Family
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: M. Cox
Sun. June 7, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Dean, C. Dunn, J. Kinder
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: J/N Williams Family
Cantors: S/S Buit
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: S. Dumeyer
Our service project each week is to collect non-perishable
canned goods for the North Clark Outreach Center.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: Sandy Banet
VBS at St. Francis Xavier is scheduled for Tuesday,
June 16, Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18 at
6:30 in the evening. If you have any questions see Traci
D’Angelo.
The Fish Fry at St. Francis will
start the first Friday in June
5-7pm. Come out and enjoy! The
menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried
biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks to everyone for your
support.
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. June 7- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Ann Harbeson, Mike Harbeson, Jennifer
Haycraft
Servers: Aaron Ulrich, Samantha Smith
Ushers: Victor Jett, Cindy Murphy
Gift Bearers: Joe & Steve Banet Family
Lector: Joyce Nolot
“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:
Carroll Adams, Ismael Aguirre, Tim Baltz, Allen Barker,
Alicia Blair, Bea Beach, Joyce Bower, Sherry Buit,
Darlene Carter, Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Bernice
Donahue, Patrick Dunn, Don Hamerla, Rita Hamerla, Bill
Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Curtis Ingram, Andy Korte,
Michelle Korty, Terri Lynn Maples, Bob Masters,
Michael Murphy, Dora Nevins, Ian Newland, Mitch
Newland, Janeson Payne, Chuck Phillips, Clarence
Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Speicher, 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.
Question of the Week
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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
Theme: The Trinity
Step 1: As you hear Jesus sending out his followers,
what strikes you about the words and commands?
What image of the church does this give you?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: Why do you think Catholics make “The
Sign of the Cross” when we pray?
Youth &Adults: As each of us is called and sent by
Christ, how have you incorporated this into your own
life?
NEW! Catholic’s Divorce Healing Program – The Aquinas
Center is pleased to announce the beginning of an exciting,
new DVD ministry to men and women who have suffered from
divorce: The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide: Helping you
find Peace, Power & Passion after your Divorce. Information
evening, Monday, June 8th 7:00 at the Aquinas Center, the 12
week program will begin in August… Call Christina Flum at
812-246-5044 for more information and to register.
Monday Movie Night at the Aquinas Center presents:
Exodus: Gods & Kings June 1st! Come join us for a great
movie, fellowship and pizza! Pizza arrives at 6:15 & the movie
starts at 6:30. The event is free, but donations are requested to
help with the cost of pizza. So come, bring your “better half”,
the kids, some friends, and enjoy a good show. Call the
Aquinas Center by noon Monday, June 1st to reserve your seat!
812-246-5044 or email us at adminmc@sbcglobal.net
Matthew Beer, Brandon Beswick, Donald Bloss ,Asher
Boch, Michael Bower Jonathan Dean, Travis Crone,
Cathy Jo Donahue, Christopher Donahue, Joseph Kyle
Donahue, John Emery, David Fouts, Sam Goffinet,
Bradley Guernsey, Christopher Hahn, Steven Hahn, Alex
Henson, Christopher Jackson, Joseph Brent Kaelin,
Dustin Kavanaugh, Cody Kelshaw, Kyle Kelshaw,
Brittany Kraft, B. J. Meredith, Brian Meredith, Stephen
Mulhall, Thomas Mulhall, Joshua Mullins, Roman
Nalley, Ashton Napier, Jay Rutledge, Olivia Vessels,
Travis Williams If you know someone who needs to be
put on this list please call PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR
MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE SERVING IN THE
MILITARY
YOUNG ADULT POTLUCK SOCIAL 22-39 years old.
Monday, June 8, 6:00pm, Jacob & Katie Kraft’s, 204
Ellen Ct., New Albany (502-759-5004). 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.
Bible Sharing for Young Adults 22-39 years old.
Resumes on Wednesday, June 10, 7pm. Come for a
great hour each week, to be renewed in faith, unpack the
scriptures, and enjoy fellowship at Catholic Youth
Ministries’ Offices in the lower level of the Youth Center
at Mt. St. Francis. BYOBible. Call Jessie Eichhorn (573837-5299) or Carmen Ernst (812-325-6694) if you have
any questions!
Fiesta Fridays College Gatherings - All College-Age
young adults are invited to join us for Fiesta Fridays - an
opportunity to gather with Catholic young adults for faith,
fun, food, and a fiesta! Friday, June 12 & 26 and July 24
at 1013 Pebble Creek Drive in Jeffersonville. Pool and
Patio opens at 2PM, dinner is served at 5:30. $3 donation
would be appreciated. For more info contact
gillian@nadyouth.org
Church Picnics
St. Mary of the Knobs
5th Annual Knobsfest
Saturday June 13, 2015
Home-cooked Chicken Dinners
Served from Noon-6:00pm,
Booths, Noon-6:00pm,
Capital Prizes, Quilts, Bingo,
Kids Zone, Beer Garden, Gambling.
“Endless Summer
9:00pm-Midnight
St. Anthony of Padua
316 N. Sherwood Ave. Clarksville, IN
Saturday, June 20, 2015
12 noon-11:00pm
Air Conditioned Chicken Dinner Sat.2-8pm
Lots of Food, Drinks, Games, Raffles,
Cakes, Children’s Playland, Quilts,
Bingo, Beer Garden & Gambling
Open at 4:00pm
Games close at 9:00pm
when the dancing begins.
Capital Prizes & Mini-Raffles
1st $5000/2nd $1000/3rd $500
JUBILEE FAMILY BELLE CRUISE – Saturday, June 20.
This event is for everyone. The official birthday party for
CYM! This reunion cruise is open to everyone who has
cruised on the belle with Catholic Youth Ministries and
their families the past 50 years! Come Dance through
the Decades, have some birthday cake, and share some
stories! Cost is $20 per ticket or $100 for a family! The
Belle begins boarding at 6:00 p.m. The cruise begins at
6:30pm and returns at 9:30 p.m. Contact the CYM office
at 812-923-8355 or for more information and registering
online go to http://nadcymjubilee.weebly.com/belle-oflouisville.html.
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.