St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin
November 14th & 15th, 2015
Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
GOOD THINGS IN THREES
On this Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we get a three-fold consolation from the
scriptures. All three readings today were written in times of duress or persecution, and all three
offer their original readers and us today the message of hope. Daniel’s audience was in desperate
need of assurance that God would be their source of salvation, for Israel was undergoing one of its
most violent periods of persecution at the hands of the Greeks, a time that produced the Maccabean revolt and the familiar
Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The author of Hebrews was writing to a group of people unsure about leaving behind the
faith and rituals that they had been told for generations would be their source of forgiveness. In return, they received the
strong message that they would be able to find everything in Jesus Christ. Mark’s readers were under Roman persecution,
rekindling the fear and confusion that they felt immediately following the death of Jesus. These three authors facing tough
times were still able to provide optimistic messages.
THE LORD, OUR INHERITANCE
As wise men and women of faith have always done, when today’s authors needed to look forward in faith, they
also looked back. We look back at their writings today for our hope, and, like them, we can also look at the psalter—
Israel’s prayer book—for help. Today’s psalm text reminds us that with the Lord at our side, nothing can truly shake us.
We know that God will not abandon us, and that if we walk with the Lord true life will be ours. We are at that time in our
Church year when we hear much about the coming of Christ in glory as we get ready to re-enter Advent, our season of
preparation for his return. Most likely we are not undergoing the extremes of persecution or trials that the first audiences
of today’s readings were; but we can, through a deep praying of the psalms and a fervent hearing of their words, be
reminded to keep our lives and our faith focused only on God, the one source of our being and our life.
Today’s Readings: Daniel 12:1–3; Psalm 16:5, 8–11; Hebrews 10:11–14, 18; Mark 13:24–32
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
16
Mon
No Mass
17
Tue
No Mass
18
Wed
5:00 pm
Mass
St. FX
19
Thurs
4:30pm
Antoinette Marking
St. M
20
Fri
9:00am
Mass
St. M
21
Sat
4:30 pm
St. FX
22
Sun
9:00 am
For inactive
Catholics to return to
their Faith
Viola & Heilbron
Adams
St. M
11:00 am
Gail Warren Moser
St. M
12.30 pm
En Español
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a
cheerful giver.” Corinthians 9:7
For the weekend of November 14/15, 2015 Thirty-third
Sunday in Ordinary Time
How would you spend your day if you knew it was the last
day you would spend on earth? Undoubtedly, it would not
be a normal day. The point of today’s Gospel reading is
that the end-time is always imminent. The good steward
remains prayerfully alert, ready to give an accounting;
and living each day in the awareness of the coming
judgment and salvation. How do we exercise stewardship
over our daily lives? Are we prepared to give an
accounting? How will we allow Christ to work in and
through us to prepare for the reconciliation of the
heavens and the earth? Collection
ST. MICHAEL
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
Next week’s collection for the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development needs your
help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of
poverty in the United States by funding
organizations that help individual help
themselves. Your contribution will defend
human dignity and reach out to those living
on the margins. Please be generous to the
CCHD Collection.
I have been asked to spread the word
about another more local organization that
is providing a Thanksgiving dinner for
individuals and families that would not be
having a Thanksgiving meal or a place for a
hot meal. Dinner will be served at the Arts
& Enrichment Center on November 25th, from
11:00am to 2:00pm. It will be free of
charge for those in need.
This November let us all focus on our
blessings and be more mindful of God’s
gifts, and more aware of the needs of others
around us. So perhaps a good exercise for
November would be to write down, some things
for which we are truly grateful. Focus on
things you sometimes take for granted – the
warm home in which you live, the sunshine
that peeked through a cloudy day, the bright
redness of a leaf on the lawn, the faithful
presence of your spouse.
And during this month of thanks, remember to
give thanks to the risen Lord.
God bless and don't forget to keep up the
'good' work.
Fr. Tully
Rosary at 4:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Florence & Calvin DeVary
Sunday 11:00 am: John Goedeker
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
Bible study class is every Monday at 7:00pm.
Faith Formation News
Faith Formation News: Preschool thru High School We need assistants each Sunday. Thanks to Kim Stamper
who supported us last weekend. Thanks to the November
youth choir director, Jessica Sarver, assistants: Daniel
Lathem and Jennie Lathem. Thanks to our choir
members: Lillian Stefan, Megan Jackson, Tim Stefan,
John Kinser, Kaylee Kinser, Adalyn Lathem, Maelyn
Sarver, Isaac Kinder, Cameron Wimsett and Ava Lathem.
Thanks to the Gift Bearers: Dylan Kinser, Ezra Fouts
and Jerrylyn Dean and the youth servers: Lillie Ann
Dumeyer and Stephen Dumeyer, Jr. We want to thank
our students and parishioners involved in the liturgy.
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 Commission meeting on Thursday,
November 19th has been cancelled.
Faith Formation Calendar
Nov 15 - Session Thirteen
Nov 22- Session Fourteen
Nov 29- No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
Dec 6Session Fifteen
Dec 13 - Session Sixteen, Rosary & Music Practice
11:00 Youth Mass, Youth Choir (Grades 3-4)
Plans are in the making for a Parish Christmas
Program before the Christmas Eve 5:00pm Mass.
Practice times will be Sunday morning at 10:00am on
December 6th and December 21st. The dress rehearsal
will be on December 21st. Youth of the parish are
encouraged to participate regardless of which school
they attend. Please let Nathan Fouts or Juliann know
if your children will participate by Sunday, December
6th.
.ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday Mass Intention: Norma Higdon
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
Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29 Dec 6-
Class
Class
Thanksgiving Break, No Class
Feast of St. Francis Dinner, No Class
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
The Knights of Columbus invite everyone to a church
wide Christmas party on December 5th after mass, the
Knights will provide the meat and drinks. They would
like everyone to bring a dish, no presents for this party.
Please see the invitation insert and RSVP as soon as
possible.
St. Michael - Charlestown –This is the last
opportunity for everyone to see a remarkable
performance by, Frank Runyeon. Children 7 and up
Sun. Nov 22- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Janice Furnish, Ann Harbeson,
Mike Harbeson
Servers: Ben Ulrich, Andrew Banet, Gage Higdon
Ushers: Tom Nolot, Bill Short
Gift Bearers: Paul & Barbara Smith Family
Lector: Jack Murphy
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Theme: Jesus will come again.
Step 1: What image lingers for you from this reading?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: If Jesus came to visit you today, what
would you do? What would you say? How would you
act?
Youth & Adults: If today was your last day, what
would you be most thankful for? What would you
regret?
Sat. Nov 21, 4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Seals, C. DeVary, Volunteer
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: K. Roy Family
Cantors: T. Baltz & Ky
Musician: Carolyn Eickholtz
Lector: C. Stauffer
RCIA- (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) at St. Joe
Hill School at 7:00pm Tuesday.
November 22 – Rite of Welcome Acceptance
November 24- No Session
December 1 – Advent & Incarnation
will love it.
Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 7pm
HOLLYWOOD vs. FAITH
Parish Council Meeting at St. Michael, November 18th
at 6:45pm.
Sun. Nov 22, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: C. Dunn, J. Dean, M.P. Beach
Servers: J. Traub
Gift Bearers: J/D Hannigan
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: S. Barker
Thurs. Nov 26, 9:00am- St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: 2 Volunteers
Servers: Volunteer
Gift Bearers: Volunteer
Cantors: J/M Wafford
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: S. Barker
“A Voice Cries Out”, November 19th. An Advent
evening of reflection on the responsorial psalms of
Advent will be offered at Holy Family Church , 129
West Daisy Lane in New Albany. Fr. Harry Hagan, a
monk of St. Meinrad and scripture scholar, will be
our presenter. Christ prayed the psalms and often
used them in his teaching. The psalms are the daily
prayer of the People of God. Many of the hymns we
sing are based on the psalms. Give yourself an
early Christmas present! Questions? Call Fr Dan
812-267-8147
The 2016 Calendars are at the church doors. Help yourself to
the calendars they are donated to us by Grayson’s Funeral
Home.
“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, 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.
Boy Scout Troop 80’s 22nd Annual
Darrell Johnson Chili Supper and Live Auction
BSA Troop 80 would like to invite everyone to attend its
annual Chili Supper and Live Auction to be held on
Saturday, November 21, 2015 in the multipurpose room
at St. Michael’s School. The chili supper begins at 5 PM
followed by the live auction at 7 PM. Enjoy a hot bowl
of chili with a choice of toppings, a corn muffin, drink
and dessert for only $8.00 at the door or $6.00 if you
purchase tickets before November 14th. Twelve and
under can enjoy either a hot dog or small bowl of chili,
toppings, drink, and dessert for only $4.00 at the door or
$3.00 if ticket is purchased before November 14th.
Our live auction includes a diverse selection of items
including museum, amusement park and ski passes,
restaurant gift cards and theme gift baskets. Also, we will
have wonderful items for purchase from our craft table.
PROVIDENCE TO HOLD CHILDREN’S THEATRE
WORKSHOPOur Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High
School’s St. Genesius Theatre Society and Popcorn
Players announce they will hold a Children’s Theatre
Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at the school’s
Robinson Auditorium. The workshop is open to grades K8 and will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon with
registration at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $15. For a
registration form, email eholifield@providencehigh.net
or call 945-2538 x 254.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS College Gathering – Are
you a college student who would like to connect with
friends while on Thanksgiving break? Whether you are
attending college away or locally, join us on Wednesday,
Nov 25, from 3-6 p.m. at New Albany Deanery Catholic
Youth Ministry Office at Mt. St. Francis. We’ll have food,
games, and time for hanging out and catching up. For
info or questions, contact Jennifer at 812-923-8355 or
jennifer@nadyouth.org
Family Advent Project – bowling pin banks can picked
at the Catholic Youth Ministry Office or contact your
parish youth minister/contact. Donations from bowling
pin bank will be used to support our Appalachian mission
trips. The Project will culminate with a Bowl-a-thon –
Dec. 28, beginning at noon. Bring your filled bowling pin
bank to Eastern Lanes, Clarksville, IN. The bank gets
you in – an additional $5 per person ($20) a family) for 3
games of bowling and shoe rental. You. To reserve your
spot please register online at www.nadyouth.org.
STATIONS OF THE CRIB: ADVENT JOURNEY OF
HOPE: An opportunity to stop, rest and pray as you prepare
for Christmas. Monday evenings 7:00-8:30 on November 23 &
30, December 7 & 14 at the Aquinas Center; if your calendar is
a bit full and you can only come once or twice – that is okay,
please join us! There is no charge for this program which
drawn from the infancy narratives in Luke & Matthew. Each
station illumines a different aspect in the story of Jesus’ birth,
reflecting the reality of “God in our midst” at the different
stations of our own life journeys. Call the Aquinas Center 812246-5044 or go to their website www.aquinascenter.org for
more information!
Grateful greetings! Now that the World Meeting of
Families in Philadelphia and the Synod on the Family in
Rome has concluded, let us be especially thankful for the
Catholic Church and its many religious and lay leaders.
As Matthew Kelly says about our Church, “Every single
day, the Catholic Church feeds more people, clothes
more people, visits more imprisoned people, takes care
of more sick people, and educates more people than any
other institution on planet earth could ever hope to.”
Whether we are parishioners, lay volunteers, parish
leaders or office staff, we have all been blessed with
special gifts to serve the Church. With our Church’s
strong foundation on which to stand, we realize what
great responsibilities, and opportunities, we have to do
yet even more for our friends and neighbors in America
and throughout the world. During this month, as we give
special thanks to God, may we grow in our desire to serve
others. May we be forever grateful for our American
Catholic roots and for the many future opportunities we
will have to further re-energize the Church. In this month
ahead, by God’s mercy and good grace, may we be
clearly seen as the face of Christ to all those we
encounter.
In a spirit of great thanksgiving,
Ron Greulich : ) Director of Stewardship
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