Faith Formation News for St. Michael Catholic Church
The Feast if the Holy Family
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Faith Formation Office Hours are Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (on class
days).
Faith Formation News:
Upcoming Faith Formation Classes:
December 29
No Classes – Christmas Break
January 5
No Classes – Christmas Break
January 12
Grades Pre-School - 12
January 19
Grades Pre-School - 12
Rosary Club – Each Sunday morning (on Sundays we have Faith Formation classes)
children (2nd grade and up) and youth are invited to join us in making rosaries that will be
sent to overseas missions. We will meet in the Faith Formation Center at 8:30 a.m. and work on rosaries until classes
begin. Join us for this fun time as we help others to pray!
First Reconciliation will be celebrated with our 2nd Grade Faith Formation class on Sunday, January 19th during Faith
Formation Classes. We ask that parents ensure that children arrive on time on this Sunday so we can walk over to church
together.
Christmas Play – “Assignment: Christmas Past” – Thanks to all who supported our Children by coming and watching
our Christmas Play. Congratulations to our children in the play for a job well done!
NCYC Thank You Dinner – We would like to invite all those who helped out with the National Catholic Youth
Conference this year to a “Thank You” dinner on Thursday, January 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please RSVP
your intention to attend or not to the Faith Formation Office by January 2nd.
Pro-Life Movie Event is a time for families to come together and celebrate the gift of life! As we approach the
anniversary date of Roe v. Wade, the supreme court case legalizing abortion, we will watch the movie 'Bella'. This is a
great opportunity to bring families together to celebrate what we believe as Catholics - that all life is sacred! Join us at the
Corydon Cinemas in Corydon, IN, Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10am. There is no cost for the movie. Concessions will be
available to purchase.
Sacrament of Confirmation – Our next Confirmation Prep gathering will be on Sunday, January 19th. We will gather in
the lower level of the church with snacks at 5:40 p.m. and class will run 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Senior Gathering – Our next Senior gathering will be on Wednesday, January 22nd. We will gather for Mass at noon and
then all are invited to bring something to share for lunch. January’s featured menu will be Tomato Basil and Tortilla
Soups.
Pope John XXIII: The Pope of Peace – Pope Francis has announced that Bl. Pope John Paul II and Bl. Pope John XXIII
will be canonized on April 27, 2014. In an effort to prepare for these Canonizations we will show movies on the lives of
these two saints. We will begin with Pope John XXIII: The Pope of Peace on Saturday, January 25th following the 5:30
p.m. Mass in the lower level of the church. This film stars Edward Asner in an acclaimed performance as the beloved
pontiff who came from common stock and was known for his simplicity, goodness, courage and love for humanity. The
movie tells the whole life story of John XXIII from his youth thru his young priesthood, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope.
Elected supposedly as an “interim Pope” who would just keep the status quo and listen to the advisers around him, John
XXIII proved to be his own man when he surprised the Church and world by calling for the Second Vatican Council. This
film also underscores his wonderful sense of humor and great charity towards others, especially the poor, downtrodden,
and the outcast.
Adult Faith Formation News:
Monday Morning Bible Study – The Story of Salvation History - Our Monday Morning Bible Study will not meet this
Monday. Our next gathering will be on Monday, January 6th at 9:30 a.m. when we will continue our study of Salvation
History (Judges 6-8). All adults are welcome to join us anytime!
RCIA – This year we are inviting any Catholic who would like to get a snap shot of the faith to join us for our RCIA
gatherings. Our next gathering will be Wednesday, January 8th, when we will discuss the Sacrament of Eucharist.
Men’s Group - The Men’s Group will continue its study of the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday, January 19th at 7:00 p.m.
in the Faith Formation Center. All men of the parish are welcome to join us!
Youth Ministry News:
Sr. High Lock-In – All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for our lock-in on Friday, January 17th – Saturday,
January 18th. We will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th and should finish up around 10:00 a.m. on the 18th. We will watch
movies, play games, play basketball and volleyball, and eat loads of pizza! The cost is $10.00 and a 2-liter soft drink.
The cost includes pizza, snacks, and breakfast. The deadline to sign up is January 15th.
Sr. High Volleyball – St. Michael is currently forming a Volleyball team for any youth in grades 9-12 who would like to
play in the Deanery League. Games will be played on Sunday afternoons beginning on January 19th – March 9th. The cost
to play is $35.00 which includes the player the Deanery charges and a t-shirt. If you would like to play on our team please
contact the Faith Formation Office by January 7th.
Sr. High Winter Jam Concert – All Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for Winter Jam in Louisville on Friday,
January 24th. We will see 10 Bands for $10.00. Featured bands are Tenth Avenue North and Newsboys. We will meet at
St. Michael at 4:30 p.m. and should return by 11:00 p.m. The deadline to sign up is January 19th.
Jr. High Ice Skating Trip – All Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to join the deanery parishes for Ice Skating in downtown
Jeffersonville on Saturday, Jan 25.at 1:00pm-4:00pm. We will meet here at St. Michael at 12:15 p.m. and should return
by 5:00 p.m. The cost $6.00 per person plus you should plan on bringing money for ice cream on the way home. The
deadline to sign up is January 12th.
“Called” – All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to “Called” on Sunday, January 26th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. We will meet for
some praise and worship music led by our youth, a message led by a high school youth, and prayer let by our youth. After
prayer we will share pizza! Do you feel like you are disconnected from your faith at times? Do you feel that God is
calling you to more but don’t know how to respond? Are you looking for something but don’t know what? Come to
“Called” and spend some time with other youth who feel “Called.”
Attention High School Youth: Ever wanted to know the deeper message behind the whys and hows of the Catholic
Church? Join us for the Deanery CATHOLIC 101 Retreat, Feb. 1-2, 2014 at Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center. This
retreat is designed to help young Catholics be able to understand what makes their Catholic faith so unique. Come and
explore the treasures of Catholicism, and walk away being able to make traditional prayers and practices come alive and
real in your everyday life. Cost is $95.00, however St. Michael can assist your family by paying up to half of the
retreat. Registration deadline is Jan. 17. Retreat brochures are available in the Faith Formation Office. If you are
preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this spring and have not yet attended a retreat this is your last
opportunity to sign up for a retreat this year.
Young Adult Ministry
Keep College Students Connected - Do you have a son or daughter attending college? Catholic Youth
Ministries would love to keep them connected to the Catholic community by updating them on college ministry
opportunities. Email Sandy@nadyouth.org with your child's name, email address, school mailing address, and
contact number so they can receive information on retreats, service opportunities, gatherings, and care
packages!
Upcoming Retreats at Mount St. Francis:
Women’s Retreat - January 24-25, 2014 - Presentations, discussions and prayer focusing on outstanding women of faith.
Social begins Friday at 8pm; ends Saturday 5:00pm. $80.00 single/$65 double per person/$40.00 commuter. Presented
by Brother Bob Baxter.
Couple’s Retreat - February 8, 2014 - Presentations and discussions celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage, including
spouse-to-spouse dialogue and the Celebration of the Eucharist, finishing with a Candlelight dinner.
Begins Saturday 9:00am to evening. $100 per couple. Presented by Sal and Dawn DellaBella and Brother Bob Baxter.
Question of the Week for the Feast of the Holy Family:
Question for Children: When is it the hardest for you to obey your parents?
Question for Youth: In Colossians, St. Paul lays out a way of life for the followers of Christ. As you read
through this list, which one of these is most difficult for you to follow? Which one is easiest?
Question for Adults: We are invited to let the word of Christ dwell within us and direct our daily lives. Which
one of the lifestyle suggestions in this reading speaks most loudly to you?
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Rosary Club – Saturday Edition – On Saturday, February 1st we invite all parishioners, young and older, to
join us in making rosaries for the missions following Mass (around 10:30 a.m.). No experience necessary – we
will show you how!