St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin
January 23rd & 24th , 2016
Pastor: Fr. HarryTully
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
“DO NOT BE SAD, AND DO NOT WEEP”
“Do not be sad,” Nehemiah said, “and do
not weep” (9:9). Our days are holy when they are
lived in the presence of God. So why do we weep?
Not because God is not present to us. That’s
impossible. We weep because we are not present to
God. We lose ourselves in our fears and our wishes
that things would be different than they are.
The people of Nazareth sat down to listen.
Jesus sat with them, and opened up the book of
Isaiah. And what passage did he turn to? A message
of consolation, the promise of “glad tidings to the
poor . . . liberty to captives . . . recovery of sight to
the blind” and freedom for the oppressed. Then
when all eyes were fixed on him, he declared,
“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your
hearing” (Luke 4:18, 21).
When is that “today”? Is it yet to come? If
so, then Jesus was mistaken. Is it already past? If so,
then it is not today. “Today” is now, always now.
WE PLAY OUR PART . . . TODAY
Paul tells us that we are “Christ’s body.” He explains that in the church there are apostles, prophets, and teachers,
as well as gifts of mighty deeds, “healing, assistance, administration, and varieties of tongues” (1 Corinthians 12:28). In
other words, a lot of different gifts, a lot of different jobs.
In God’s work—work like setting captives free and giving sight to the blind—we have our part to play. Our part
is not to fall down on our faces and weep because we haven’t done more. Our part is to recognize and acknowledge what
we have done, see what else we might do, and then walk out into today and do it.
God has made this year a “year acceptable to the Lord” and this day a “holy day.” God is present to us and we
need to be present to God and to God’s world. We each have our part to play, our contribution to make. Each of us can
make God’s world more peaceful, more joyful, healthier, and freer. This year! Today!
Today’s Readings: Nehemiah 8:2–4a, 5–6, 8–10; Psalm 19:8–10, 15; 1 Corinthians 12:12–30 [12–14, 27]; Luke 1:1–4; 4:14–21
Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor
frht@att.net Emergency #812-218-9219 or 502-931-1499
Website - www.stmichaelstfrancis.com E-Mail - michaelsecretary@mw.twcbc.com
St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111 Ph. 812-256-3200
Office Hours – 9:00 am-1:30 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.
St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN 47126, Ph. 812-294-4682
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.
Baptisms of Infants or Adults Joining the Church – Must be a practicing/registered member for three months. Please
contact the DRE: St. Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Father Tully
New To The Parish: Please call the office to register. Please introduce yourself to the pastor at mass.
Parishioners Who Are Ill: Please call the pastor if a relative or friend is sick.
Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing by Tuesday evening.
Los Enfermos Es muy importante comunicarse con el Padre (debido a las leyes privadas, los hospitales no se
comunican con las iglesias).
Doctrina Cristiana: Las clases de educación religiosa para niños son cada domingo de 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. en la
escuela. Recuerden que la Arquidiócesis requiere que los que van a recibir los sacramentos estén inscritos en las clases
de religión.
Monaguillos: Los niños que quieran ayudar como monaguillos en el 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. M
St. FX
St. M
St. FX
St. M
25
Mon
No Mass
Collection
January 16th & 17th
26
Tue
No Mass
St. Michael
St. Francis Xavier
27
Wed
5:00 pm
Jason Warner
St. FX
28
Thurs
4:30pm
Special Intention
St. M
29
Fri
9:00am
Mass
St. M
30
Sat
4:30 pm
Arthur Marking
St. FX
31
Sun
9:00 am
Sandy Banet
St. M
11:00 am
Bueter-Fox Families
St. M
12.30 pm
En Español
Mass Schedule
Mass Intentions
Connected in the Spirit
Pastoral Planning for St. Michael/St. Francis Xavier
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
St. Michael Core Team
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
We are in the process of preparing your annual
donation statement for tax purposes. Actually
they are ready but for my annual encouragement
letter. It hopefully will be completed very shortly.
Let me thank you for your generosity over the
past year. God has blessed in many ways and
there is much to be thankful for.
It is also time for us to consider how we can
better accomplish the work of the church and the
making real the presence of Christ for our
brothers and sisters. As we participate in the
Connected in the Spirit process I am sure we will
find ourselves more eager to fulfill our baptismal
call to proclaim to all the world the good news of
Jesus Christ. If there are still some who would
like to add their input to our discussions please
feel free to contact one of the Core Team
Members listed in the Bulletin. One very beautiful
aspect of being a Catholic is that we are united to
each other through the Eucharistic Celebrations as
family whether we attend our parish Church or
whether we attend Mass at one of our Deanery
Parishes or any Catholic Church. We belong to
each other in Christ.
God bless the work we do to make His Mercy and
Love more evident in our lives and the lives of all
we meet.
Fr. Tully
Right to Life
40 Days for Life begins on Wed Feb 10th 2016
See the bulletin insert. We would hope to have a group
to go together to stand in Vigil. Contact Jerrylyn Dean
502-345-5205.
$ 3,104.25
$ 1,741.00
Chair: Glenda Minnick
(821-256-0163)
Secretary: Adam Allgeier
(812-989-6673)
Juliann Eickholtz
(502-550-7129)
Natalie Elder
(502-572-7465)
Rita Poff (812-246-2379)
St. Francis
Xavier Core Team
Chair: Ann Harbeson
(502-689-8189)
Secretary: Paul Smith
(812-844-0720)
Vicki Horine (502-494-5335)
Cindy Murphy (812-294-4450)
Jack Murphy (502-263-3382)
The Core Teams at St. Michael & St.
Francis Xavier oversaw the parish
evaluations of the Criteria for Stewardship
& Justice. Both parishes found that their
strengths included: Reaching out to serve
people in need- supporting the Hispanic
Community, Tornado relief, North Clark
Outreach and Community Care food drives,
Angel tree, Offering early childhood
education and childcare, and fellowship
programs e.g. fish fries., Septemberfest,
Boyscouts, AA, Knights of Columbus and
supporting efforts.
Our hopes for the future: To Form a
Stewardship Committee to help
parishioners understand Stewardship and
their role as a disciple of Christ. Each
and every one of us need to give time,
talent or treasure and to become a
responsible member of the parish by
setting the example and inviting
participation in all areas of ministry.
Next week we will talk about Effective
Administration and how you as a parish
rate how the parish might improve our
Administration.
Your opinion does matter and will help the
core team as part of the planning and
hopes for the future of our parishes.
God of power and mercy, open our hearts
to receive anew the presence of Jesus,
our brother and savior. Prepare us to be
able to say “I am here to do your will.”
Give us the energy to focus on the “heart
of the matter”—the reception of Jesus,
the Christ into our lives with new vitality.
Mass Intentions
Saturday Evening: Jason Warner
Sunday 11:00 am: Sue Ann Woods
Sunday 12:30 pm: The Latino Community
Bible Study Class Bible study class has been moved
to restart on March 14 after the time changes at
7:00pm in the rectory basement.
Rosary at 4:00 before Saturday Evening Mass
Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass
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 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. We need assistants each
Sunday. Thanks to Kim Stamper and Stephen Dumeyer
for assisting this past Sunday.
We parents may leave faith instruction to the
professionals, forgetting that our example influences our
children far more than a catechist who sees them just a
few hours a week. Whatever our riches---money, leisure,
education, a good mind, a strong body, beautiful voice,
or even temperament---these are given to us to build up
the Body of Christ. If we’re not using our gifts for the
benefit of those whose care we are charges with, then
they are being cheated. And so are we. Paige Byrne
Shortal, Living Faith, October 22, 2014
Faith Formation Calendar
Jan 24Session Twenty
Jan 31Session Twenty One
Feb 7 Session Twenty Two
Feb 14- Rosary and Music Practice, 11:0Mass,
Youth Choir ( Gift Bearers: High school)
ST. MICHAEL
Charlestown
Eucharist
Sat – 4:30 pm
Sun – 11:00 am
La Misa en Español
Domingo – 12:30 pm
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.
St. Michael Ministries Schedule
Sat. Jan 30, 4:30pm– St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: G. Minnick, J. Schafer
Servers: J. Worley
Gift Bearers: C/A Tolliver Family
Cantors: Guitar Group
Musician: Guitar Group
Lector: C. Ledbetter
Sun. Jan 31, 11:00 am – St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: A. Witten, J. Kinder, C. Dunn
Servers: D. Kinser, J. Traub
Gift Bearers: M. Howard/ H. Howard
Cantors: S Buit
Musician: N. Kinder
Lector: S. Dumeyer
ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director
Mon-Fri. 6AM-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. Weds & Thurs.
Pre-K: 8:30-11:30AM or 12:30-4PM Mon. - Thurs
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Henryville
Eucharist
Sunday
9:00am
Sunday Mass Intention: Heilbron & Viola Adams
Faith Formation Classes
Jan 17
Jan 24
Jan 31
Feb 7
Feb 14
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule
Sun. Jan 31- 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Janice Furnish, Ann Harbeson,
Mike Harbeson
Servers: Kaitlyn D’Angelo, Clayton Higdon, Conner Martin
Ushers: Buddy Barrett, Butch Furnish
Gift Bearers: Calvin & Kim Brishaber Family
Lector: Joe Banet
RCIA Classes continue at St. Joe Hill School at 7:00pm
Tuesday.
January 26- Sin, 10 Commandments, Beautitudes
February 2 – Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick
February 9 – Season of Lent
Please keep in your prayers Suzanne Dumeyer.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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. This time is called Ordinary Time
Theme: Grace is God’s free gift to us.
Step 1: As you hear this reading what words or phrases
strike you? What in this reading touches your heart?
What lingers in your memory?
Step two: Look into your Life.
Children: Jesus is present to each of us in a different
way. Share with someone a time that you knew Jesus
was with you.
Youth & Adults: Name a moment or situation in
your life where Jesus was present. What are some
situations or places where Jesus was more visible?
Question of the Week is from Our Sunday Visitor at
osvcurriculm.com
“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, Carol DeVary,
Bernice Donahue, Jeanette Drury, Patrick Dunn, Eric
Furnish, Mike Galligan, Consuelo Ferreyra Garcia, Don
Hamerla, Rita Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins,
Harold Hayes, Curtis Ingram, Kenny Jackson, Clara
James, David Korty, Michelle Korty, Chuck Ledbetter,
Dan Lewis, 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, Tim Wafford, 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 TO HOLD FRESHMAN
REGISTRATION
Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School will hold
registration conferences for incoming freshmen for the 20162017 school year in the Robinson Auditorium on Wednesday,
Feb. 3, 2016. To receive information about the online portion
of registration and a conference schedule, please contact
Sharon Mooney at (812) 945-2538 ext. 315 or Dave Smith at
(812) 945-3350 x 320.
The New Albany Deanery Youth Ministry and the
Aquinas Center make available to all its members a host
of activities. Please consider taking advantage of these
programs either on your own or form a group and go
together. There are too many to list every week in the
bulletin but you can go to their websites for more
information.
www.aquinascenter.org www.nadyouth.org