St. Mary on the Hill First Sunday of Advent -- December 2, 2018

ORDAINED MINISTERS PARISH MISSION DECEMBER 2, 2018 HYMNS Fr. Mark Ross, Pastor St. Mary on the Hill Parish, a Catholic Entrance Hymn 498 Fr. Vernon Knight, Parochial Vicar community, is committed to caring for God’s Offertory Hymn 856 Fr. Michael Hull people through stewardship. We are bound Fr. David Arnoldt together by the Eucharist, directed by the Communion Hymn 493 Deacon Jason Lanham Gospel teachings and the teachings of the Dismissal Hymn 495 Deacon Ken Maleck Church, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and Deacon Donald McArdle CHURCH STAFF Deacon Al Sullivan are committed to sharing in the ministry of Deacon Tony Wagner Jesus Christ. As stewards, we will proclaim the Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns Gospel, promote peace and justice, and use our MASSES [email protected] Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm time, talents, and treasure Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm to advance God’s Kingdom. Organist & Director of Music Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 am Andrew Barnick Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 am [email protected] Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena & CCD Evening Mass 5:15 pm Joan Purucker & Stephanie Ouellette Saturday Morning Mass 9:15 am (706) 733-9908 RECONCILIATION [email protected] Saturdays 3:45 – 4:45 pm Mothers’ Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw ROSARY (706) 262-2659 Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 4:30 pm [email protected]

PRO-LIFE HOLY HOUR Senior Center Wednesday 6:00 pm Patty Lezotte (706) 262- 0340 SACRED HEART PERPETUAL [email protected] ADORATION CHAPEL Youth Ministry 1210 Monte Sano Avenue Michael & Missy Lammers Available to all parishioners to spend time in the Joanna Watwood presence of the Blessed Sacrament and is open [email protected] 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Secretaries BAPTISMS Mary Bowles Baptisms are celebrated on Saturdays and Sundays. Karen Brooks Preparation classes are held usually each month. Please call the office to register. An official birth Finance certificate is required. Dori Thorstad [email protected]. Rich Peritore WEDDINGS [email protected] Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance. Facilities Cris Edge NURSERY [email protected] Available at the 10:30 am and 12:15 pm Sunday Masses for ages 6 months to Pre-K4. A pre-school SCHOOLS religious program is offered during the 10:30 am St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Mass for 3 and 4 year olds. www.stmaryssaints.org Laura Webster, Principal EMERGENCIES PARISH MEMBERSHIP (706) 733-6193 Call the Office (706) 733-6627 [email protected] After Hours (706) 833-4355 Welcome new members! Please stop by the church office Aquinas High School MINISTERIO CATOLICO HISPANO or call to register. www.aquinashigh.org Misa en Español: Domingo 2:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Active parishioner status is determined by (706) 736-5516 Teresa of Avila, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA the following: You are registered with the Maureen Lewis, Principal Domingo 4:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Joseph, [email protected] parish; You attend Sunday Mass and Holy Tim Przybysz, Admissions Director 2607 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA Days regularly, You use parish envelopes [email protected] weekly to indicate your mass attendance, COLUMBARIUM You have a Stewardship Commitment Deadline for bulletin is For more information, Card on file every year; and You honor Monday at noon. Send information by email email [email protected] [email protected], fax or phone your pledges of time, talent, and treasure. 1420 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.stmaryonthehill.org Parish Office: (706) 733-6627 • Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Weekly Schedule: December 2, 2018 Sunday, December 2 First Sunday of Advent Family Promise AH Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12--4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 CSS Food Drive before each Mass N 7:45 am (Fr. Hull) †Brian Mulherin CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS th Youth Church League Basketball 12:30 - 5:30 pm G 10:30 am (Fr. Markham) †Charles Cheek - 4 Anniversary Baptism Prep Class 1:30 pm DC 12:15 pm (Fr. Knight) ♥Martha & Gene Howerdd, Jr. & Family Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 5:30 pm (Fr. Arnoldt) Mass for the People Men’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Deacon Peter Lanshima, Theology IV* Monday, December 3 Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 (Memorial: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 16:15-20) 7:00 am Mass for Fathers Family Promise AH MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Bridge & Treats 10:00 am SC 9:15 am †Noreen Porubsky Walking Aerobics 9:00 am SC Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00 pm SJDC Rev. Joseph Smith & Rev. Stephen Angell / Deacon Patrick May, Theology IV* Tuesday, December 4 Memorial of Saint John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 (Memorial: 2 Tm 1;13-14, 2:1-3; Mt 25:14-30) Family Promise AH Centering Prayer 6:30 pm SC 7:00 am †Varkey Mathew; †Lorie Hilgers MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA RCIA 7:00 pm DC 9:15 am †Edith Cook; †Ellen Della-Giustina Tuesday’s Music Live 12:00 noon St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Rev. Mark Ross & Rev. Aaron Killips / Deacon Robert Phillips, Pastoral Year* Wednesday, December 5 Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 Family Promise AH Bridge & Treats 10:00 am SC Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm NO Pro-Life Holy Hour 7:00 am †Ben Strong; ♥Charles Patrick Wier, Jr. NO Walking Aerobics Right to Life Training 5:00 pm PH 5:15 pm †Tim Misrshak MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE 7:00 PM C Rev. Mark Skura, OFM Conv & Rev. Bob Benko, OFM Conv / Solomon Kaanan, Theology IV* Thursday, December 6 Memorial of Saint Nicholas, Bishop Is 26:1-6, Mt 7:21, 24-27 (Memorial: Is 6:1-8; Lk 10:1-9) 7:00 am ♥Johnny Prohaska; Family Promise AH Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm C rd Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Prayer Group 7:30 pm SC †Isabel Marie Balog - 23 Anniversary MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Youth Holy Hour 9:00 - 10:00 pm AC 9:15 am †John Thorstad; †Michelle Collado Bingo & Treats 10:00 am SC Rev. John Coughlin, OFM & Rev. Noel Danielewicz, OFM Conv / Carlos Andres Rivero, Theology III* Friday, December 7 Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church; First Friday Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 (Memorial: Eph 3:8-12; Jn 10:11-16) 7:00 am †Joan Lamberti Family Promise AH 9:15 am (All School) †Jean Allen 6:00 pm (Vigil) †Helen Jennings Rev. Timothy Donahue & Very Rev. Daniel Firmin, JCL, VG / Nate Swann, Theology III* Saturday, December 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Holy Day of Obligation Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 9:15 am †Joyce Marschalk Family Promise AH 11:00 am †Tim Mirshak; ♥Ruth Prohaska Youth Church League Basketball 8:00 am - 3:00 pm G Reconciliation 3:45 - 4:45 pm C 5:00 pm (Fr. Knight) ♥Law Enforcement Officers;†Noreen Porubsky Rev. Louis Lussier, OS Cam & All Priests / Emmanuel Antwi, Pastoral Year*

Sunday, December 9 Second Sunday of Advent Family Promise AH Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 Breakfast with Santa 8:00 am - 12:00 noon PH CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS 7:45 am (Fr. Hull) Mass for the People Youth Master’s Table Soup Kitchen 10:30 am 10:30 am (Fr. Ross) †Dick Mulherin - 24th Anniversary Youth Church League Basketball 12:30 - 5:30 pm G 12:15 pm (Fr. Markham) †Ann Chafee Turbyfill - 10th Anniversary Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C rd Men’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G 5:30 pm (Fr. Arnoldt) †Dr. & Mrs. Joe Mulherin - 73 Wedding Anniversary Middle School Youth Night 6:45 - 8:00 pm G/CAF Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD / Christopher Awiliba, Pastoral Year* A = SJC Atrium BR= Bride Room MC = SMCS Media Center SA = St. Anne’s Hall UR= SJC Upper Room AC= Adoration Chapel C = Church N = Nursery SC= Senior Center *= Please pray daily for our AH=Annunciation House CAF=SMCS Cafeteria NX= Narthex SH = Scout Hut Priests & Seminarians. MR1=Meeting Room 1 CL= SMCS Computer Lab O = Office SJC = St. Joseph Center †=Deceased MR2=Meeting Room 2 FCH = Fr. Charlie’s House PH= Parish Hall SJDC = St. Joseph Day Chapel ♥=Living YC=Youth Center (1st Floor) G = School Gym R = Rectory SMCS = St. Marys Catholic School St. Mary on the Hill December 2, 2018

We have arrived at the powerful season of Advent, a season to prepare with awe and gratitude for the Feast of the Incarnation of Jesus, born to us as Savior and Brother. A season to prepare for His return at the end of time. It is also a moment to remind ourselves that our individual judgment day is coming, too — the moment when we will be called to give an account for all the love God has shown us and the gifts He has given us during our lifetime.

An important document on stewardship published by the Diocese of Wichita titled The Pillars of Parish Stewardship says,“God reveals His perfect and infinite love for us most visibly in His son, Jesus Christ. A steward makes God’s love visible by imitating Jesus… Stewardship is the response of the disciple to God’s unconditional love for us. Stewards bask in the wonder and awe of God’s love” Or, in other words, Advent is a steward’s season!

Our readings for the first week of Advent waste no time in calling our urgent attention to these themes of reflection and preparation. They seem to shout, “Wake up! Get ready!” and offer us some practical advice to make the most of this Season.

The Gospel, from Luke, warns, “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life.” How easy it is to lose focus on our Lord either by too much indulgence in our lives or by too much worry about our lives. Both extremes are easy to fall prey to. To avoid these traps this we are told to “be vigilant” and “pray for strength to sustain us.” During Advent, we Christian stewards must ask ourselves some hard questions. Am I staying faithful to my prayer life? Am I using my energy and skills to serve others? Am I overly concerned about material gain? Am I relying my “stuff” or my investments as my source of comfort or security? Am I living for the moment or for the coming of the Lord?

Our Second Reading, from Thessalonians, offers us a beautiful Advent prayer as we move through this season of reflection and preparation. Let us make it our prayer for each other: “May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all… so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. Amen.”

Get ready Christian stewards! He’s coming! Let us prepare with awe and wonder.

Copyright © 2018 — Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc.

On the Way Home: In today’s Gospel, Jesus predicts things that will happen at the end of time when he comes again in glory. He says that many people will not understand these things, and they will be frightened. But Jesus tells his disciples that they should not be frightened, and he tells them what they should do so that they will be able to see these things clearly. Why does Jesus say that his disciples shouldn’t be frightened by the signs he describes? What does Jesus say that his disciples should do to prepare for these times? We don’t need to be fearful about difficult things in our lives either. We can bring these things to God in our prayer, and God will help us see things clearly and give us the strength to face everything and anything that might happen in our lives. PRAYER REQUESTS December 2, 2018 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Dr. Louis Gangarosa. Our prayers are with this family during this difficult time. Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Brooks Armstrong Barbara Frantom Angela Maietta Heslen Richard Pogue Julia K. Smith Bailey Avrett Joe Fulghum Hinton Family Baby Lucia Prestifilippo Sophia Strelec Martha Bauman Mary Lou Garren John Hoverkamp Virginia Rhodes Art Touchtone Paige Christian Stephen Gaston Cambri Jewell Daniel Rich Patricia Tropea Billy Clifford Travis Gibson Lisa Johnson Aileen Robinson Joe Ward Christy Davis Hugh Greene Susan Kuzia Wanda Roper Vickie Walters Stephen Douglas Christopher Grubisa Laurie Landrum Tommy Rose Charles Patrick Wier, Jr. Gregg Dross Ami Gulliams Earle Lovering, Sr. Julienne Sales Julie Wilkins Margaret Dunstan Brad Hall Tony Maniquis Joan Schenkel Anita Wylds Diane Dymeck Arleen Harms Myrna Montalvo MaeAnnie Screven Tony Eubanks Thomas Hennessey Kathy Mosner Christy Sisk Please remember to call the church office if you or a family member can be removed from this prayer list. If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call the Parish Office (706-733-6627). Names of the sick will be listed for two weeks unless we are informed otherwise. Pray for the Military LT Kyle A. Iasiello – USS Paul Ignatius 1Lt Christopher Singletary - Afghanistan A1C Patrick Tyler Williamson PO2 Andrew Sexton MAJ David P. Schmitt - Afghanistan Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. Pray for Expectant Mothers Meredith Campbell Carr Molly Garren Douglas Lana Malzi Maura Dial Mary Kate Green Meagan Philip Stephanie Easley Aimee James Meghan Prieto Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary’s and expecting a baby, please call the Parish Office to add your name to the Elizabeth Ministry list. Intercessory Prayer Team at St. Mary on the Hill is ready and willing to pray for the needs of our fellow parishioners. If you or someone you love has a prayer request, please call or send an email. This powerful team of more than 65 members can lift you and your needs in prayer. Contact Mary-Garner Merz 706-736-0998 or e-mail [email protected].

STEWARDSHIP Don’t Forget to Turn in Your Parish Stewardship of Treasure Commitment Card Nov. 18, 2018 FY19 Year to Date FY18 Year to Date We’re still in the midst of our annual Stewardship Renewal. Offertory $ 52,353 $ 1,175,125 $ 1,530,936 If you haven’t returned your Commitment Card, it is not Online Giving $ 17,686 $ 353,845 $ 31,841 Children’s $ 72 $ 1,310 $ 1,263 too late! Returning your card is an important part of being Stock/Other $ - $ 24,809 $ 61,017 an active member of St. Mary on the Hill. Please take this Total $ 70,111 $ 1,555,089 $ 1,625,057 opportunity to see where God is calling you to be more Budget $ 81,250 $ 1,706,250 $ 1,696,170 generous with the use of your time, talent, and treasure! Surplus (Deficit) $ (11,139) $ (151,161) $ (71,113) Bequest $ - $ - $ 50,000 Memorials/Donations $ 150 $ 8,185 $ 3,723 Retirement Fund for Religious Southern Cross $ - $ 4,297 $ 5,345 Special Collections $ - $ 7,517 $ 21,787 Help care for elders. “Thanks to support from the 643 (93 thru online giving) of 2406 families and 72 children Retirement Fund for Religious, we are now in a much gave the weekend of November 11, 2018. better position to care for our elders,” writes a religious Children’s Stewardship: sister. Your donation helps her religious community and Time - Helped Daddy move branches (Emma) Talent -Altar Serving (Evelyn) hundreds of others provide for aging members and plan for long-term needs. Please give to next week’s Retirement St. Mary on the Hill is sustained by the generosity Fund for Religious collection. An envelope for this of our parishioners through time, talent and collection was included in your bi-monthly envelope treasure. For all that you do, THANK YOU! mailing. WORSHIP December 2, 2018 Family Advent Penance Service NO Pro-Life Holy Hour St. Mary on the Hill Church The Pro-Life Holy Hour on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Wednesday, December 5, 7:00 pm is cancelled All are welcome. due to the Advent Penance Service. Other Advent Penance Services • Thursday, December 13 Most Holy Trinity 7:00 pm Perpetual Adoration - Adorers Needed! Monday, December 17 St. Teresa of Avila 7:00 pm 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, MONDAY**, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Wednesday, December 19 St. Joseph 7:00 pm 1:00 - 2:00 am Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday Thursday, December 20 St. Joan of Arc, Louisville 6:00 pm 2:00 - 3:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Friday, December 21 Sacred Heart, Waynesboro 6:00 pm 3:00 - 4:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, SATURDAY** 4:00 - 5:00 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 5:00 - 6:00 am Sunday, Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 am Sunday, Saturday Holy Day of Obligation 7:00 - 8:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 am Sunday, Wednesday Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 9:00 - 10:00 am Monday of the Blessed Virgin Mary 11:00 - 12:00 noon Sunday, Thursday, Friday Vigil Mass - Friday, December 7, 2018 6:00 pm 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Saturday, December 8, 2018 - Masses at 9:15 am & 11:00 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00 - 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Mary and Joseph 5:00 - 6:00 pm Sunday If your child would like to be Mary or Joseph at one of the Christmas 6:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday Eve Masses (4:00 pm, 6:00 pm or 9:00 pm), please contact Martha 7:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00 pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Kearns at 706-733-6627 or [email protected]. 10:00 - 11:00 pm Saturday 11:00 pm - midnight Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols * *WE HAVE NO ONE TO COVER: Saturday, December 15, 2018 11:55 pm Sunday to 1 am Monday. 6:30 pm 3:00 - 4:00 am Saturday St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE CALL PAUL OR MARY ELLEN 706-228-5115. There will be a reception in the Narthex following the program. FAITH FORMATION Baptisms FORMED.org FORMED.org is a Baptism Preparation Classes revolutionary online platform typically are scheduled for the first featuring some of the best Sunday of the month. The next Catholic videos, audio talks, Baptism Preparation Class is eBooks and movies This Sunday, December 2 at 1:30 pm could be a life changing in the Day Chapel of the Church. resource for personal Faith Please call the office to register for classes, 706-733-6627. Formation and it is at the fingertips of every parishioner Please call the office to register for a baptism. who has a computer or smart phone. The parish has partnered with Augustine Institute to offer it to you. To Secular Franciscan Order sign up for FREE, just visit us here: https://stmaryonthehill.formed.org. Would you like to know more about St. Francis, a deacon of the Church and the Secular Franciscan Order which he founded for lay people and Secular Engaged Couples - Mandatory clergy? They wanted to follow his rule but couldn’t live in community like Marriage Preparation Retreat his First Order of priests and brothers. Saint Francis founded the Third Order, now known as the Secular Franciscan Order, for them. If you would like to The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at learn more about the Secular Franciscans, we meet every second Saturday of St. Mary on the Hill, Friday, January 11 and the month at St. Teresa of Avila for 8:30 Mass in their day chapel.. Afterwards Saturday, January 12, 2019. This certification is we have formation and social time in rooms 10, 11 and 12 in their Education required to get married in the Catholic Church. For more Building. Please Come and See what we are all about. Our next gathering will information or to register, contact the Parish Office at be Saturday, December 8, 2018. For more information call Theresa Christie 706-733-6627. Advance registration is required. OFS at 706-399-2670 or Janet Hulshof OFS at 706-294-0884. St. Mary on the Hill December 2, 2018 t ary on the ill The Most Reverend Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop of Savannah S . M H Invites all couples celebrating their Silver or Gold Catholic School 2019-2020 (25th or 50th) Wedding Anniversaries in 2019 to join him in celebrating the Registration Information St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School is accepting new student Gold & Silver applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Although new student applications can be submitted throughout the year, the following Wedding Jubilee schedule will be followed for processing applications: Returning students re-registration – January 7-18, 2019 Anniversary Mass New students from St. Mary on the Hill parish – January 19-29, 2019 Open enrollment for all students will begin on January 30, 2019. in your honor at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Savannah, on Sunday: February 10, 2019. Space is limited. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis according to the registration schedule and pending acceptance. New Those wishing to attend should stop by the parish office and complete student applications are completed online at stmaryssaints.org under a regirstration form or register online at https://www.diosav.org/ the Admissions tab. Please contact the school office at 706-733-6193 familylife-marriage-jubilee by December 20, 2018 in order to receive a if you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour. formal invitation with the detailed information. Questions?: Contact the Diocesan Office of Family Life, 912-201-4068. COMMUNITY Senior Center Faithful Readers BRIDGE & TREATS Book Club Monday, December 3 10:00 am Little Bethlehem Christian is a group that Wednesday, December 5 10:00 am Ladies, our next book club selection represents 200 Christian families who is Catholics and Protestants: live in Bethlehem, the holy land, and TUESDAY MUSIC LIVE What Can We Learn From Each make their living as wood carvers. December 4 12:00 noon Other by Peter J. Kreeft. This book is free on the Formed.org After the December 8/9 weekend masses, BINGO & TREATS website, which is an online site the group represented by the Alsahouri Thursday, December 6 10:00 am for Catholic books, videos, audio family will display a collection of Senior Center Calendar for talks, and movies. To sign up just hand-carved olive wood religious items December visit stmaryonthehill.formed.org for sale. The profit goes to support is available in the Narthex. and set up your own username and Christianity in the land of Christ. Please password. The Faithful Readers take a minute after mass and look at this Book Club is always open to new beautiful collection of items. GRACE Scholars members! Please contact Jodie Please visit our website, www.little- is now accepting Silva at landline 706-364-3533 bethlehem.org pre-registrations for or [email protected] if you 2019 education tax would like additional information. credits. You can pre- Christmas Gift register online or download a paper form. Both forms are accessible from the home page at the 15th Annual Ciao, Get your 100 GRACE website. Year Bella! Dance Anniversary The statewide cap on tax credits has increased to Edition $100 million in 2019 from $58 million in 2018. Make your plans now for the Knights of Columbus Ray St. Mary on the Please submit your pre-registration by December Meneghello “Ciao, Bella!” Dance Hill Church 15, 2018 for preferred handling. But why wait? to be held on Saturday, January Pre-register now and enjoy peace of mind. 26, 2019. It’s an enjoyable evening This beautiful with a good dinner, live music, a coffee table book includes the history of For more information, please contact GRACE little (or maybe a lot of) dancing, Scholars at [email protected] or 404- St. Mary on the Hill Church from 1917 to and conversation with old friends the present day. It includes more than one 920-7900. and new. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm, hundred pages about the people that have GRACE Scholars is a student scholarship and dancing is from 7:30 until 11. organization (SSO). Donors include individuals, The cost is only $45 per couple made our parish a true faith community for individual business owners (S corporations, in advance, or $50 at the door. the last hundred years. LLCs, and partnerships), “C” corporations, and Seating is limited and last year was It will become a treasured keepsake! estates and taxable trusts. a sellout. For reservations, contact Rich Dimenna at richdimenna@ Pick up your copy at the Church Office. Thank you for your support of Catholic education! gmail.com or call 706-855-5610. Hard Copy $30 or Soft Copy $20 St. Mary on the Hill December 2, 2018

Breakfast with Santa SAVE THE DATE - Addresses Sunday, December 9 LIVE NATIVITY Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer in the Parish Hall Catholic Pastoral Center The Knights of Columbus The Live 2170 East Victory Drive will serve a delicious Nativity will be Savannah, GA 31404 3918 pancake breakfast held Sunday, [email protected] after the 7:45 am December 16. and 10:30 am Masses. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, The Live Nativity Bishop Emeritus of Savannah $5.00 an individual or $15.00 a family Catholic Pastoral Center Pictures with Santa will be taken will be held in front of St. Mary’s School this year. Please take time from your busy schedule 2170 East Victory Drive ($5.00 donation). Savannah, GA 31404 3918 All are welcome! to remember why we celebrate Christmas. There will be a couple of shows between 6:30 Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo If you would like to help as an “elf” for – 8:00 pm following the 5:30 pm Mass. Please Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Breakfast with Santa, please contact Sara watch the bulletin for more information. 1700 San Jacinto Bennett, [email protected] or Houston, TX 77001 0907 706-667-2377, to volunteer. If you would like to get involved by helping with diogh.org sound/music, set-up/taken-down, costumes, and/or clean-up, please contact LeaAnne Christophe Pierre Church League Basketball Jackson – [email protected] or 706- Apostolic Nunciature Registration is still open for Mighty 414-9411. in the United States of America Mights Basketball players- ages 5 and 6. 3339 Avenue, NW It is closed for all other leagues although Washington, DC 20008 3610 Advent Candles Phone: 202 333 7121 there may be a couple of spots available Fax: 202 337 4036 in most leagues. Email Alice Hagler at Advent candles are available [email protected] [email protected] if you still have at the church office for a player interested in signing up and I can $5.00 (set of four). His Holiness, PP. let you know if there is room. 00120 Via del Pellegrino Citta del Vaticano We are searching for a coach and a few more girls for the U.14 girls’ team. If you Bulletin Deadline Notes from the are interested, please let me know! The bulletin deadline for December 16 bulletin is noon on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Parish Office Players who have signed up for ages 7-18: The bulletin deadline for December 23 bulletin The Parish Office has moved back Continue to come to practice on Sundays is noon on Monday, December 10, 2018. at the same time as you have been! into the office space. Information may be sent to the church office via The Parish Office hours are mail, fax, or email at [email protected] Monday - Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm SERVICE & Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Catholic Social Service Angel Tree 2018 As we prepare to remember and celebrate the gift Goala! of Christ’s Coming among us and Christ’s saving The children at our adopted school in Goala, presence with us, please put Catholic Social Services Ethiopia live in the mountains and face on your Christmas List. Whatever gift you give will be cold nights and a long trek to school each gratefully received and will help a struggling individual/ day. Let’s warm them up from head to toe family to know Christ’s love, His loving providence, this Christmas with gifts of blankets and and His saving presence anew this Christmas. sneakers!

Mail your donation to: Please take an angel and ornament from the tree in the narthex. Place your donation in the envelope in the Catholic Social Services of Augusta, offertory collection and remember to pray for the children th 811 12 Street throughout Advent. Thank you for your generosity! For Augusta, GA 30901 any questions, please call Katie Conner at (706) 399-4161.

Thank You!! Angel Tree -- Veterans Don’t forget our veterans! Angels are available on the tree for $25 donations for gifts for the veterans at the VA hospital. St. Mary on the Hill December 2, 2018 hours depending on what you sign-up to do. Please call or email Lori Serji Family Promise of Augusta with any questions. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Wish List: Toiletries; body wash, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner, liquid soap, personal hygiene items, hair accessories, Baby items; wipes, We host again the week of December 2-8, 2018 baby wash, etc. All items are greatly appreciated. We are also in need of 2019 Service weeks: March 17, August 25, December 1 towels (bath and hand,) preferably white.

It’s the time again! St. Mary’s will be hosting up to three homeless families the Lori Serji 706-267-3818, [email protected] week of December 2nd. If you can prepare and share an evening meal, spend Allison Spensley: Meal Coordinator 706-9450845, [email protected] the night, help set-up for our guests, or have some time on Saturday or Sunday Cherie Wright: Overnight Coordinator, [email protected] afternoon please contact one of the coordinators or see the display and sign-up Chad Sweeney: Set-up & Take down Coordinator, sheets in the Narthex: Time commitments range from 2-10 (10 hrs. for overnight) [email protected]

Youth Events Love God, Love People Check https://smothyouth.com for information about Youth Ministry! YOUTH MINISTRY 2018/19: Youth Nights Regular Works of Mercy Middle School - most 2nd and 4th Sundays 2nd Sunday, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon- Master’s Table in SMS Gym: 6:45 - 8:00 pm - The next middle Soup Kitchen school youth night will be December 9, 2018. 4th Saturday, 1:00 pm - Pro-Life Rosary at Women’s Preferred Health (abortion mill) High School - most Monday evenings Girl’s small group: 6:30-7:30 Trips Food: 7:30-8:00 High School National March for Life and Ski Trip - Guy’s small group: 8:00-9:00 January 17 - 20 Middle School Youth and Parent White Water St. Mary’s youth and family Community Dinners Rafting Trip - April 26 - 27 - every 1st Monday 7:00-8:00 Youth Holy Hour YDisciple Groups - when scheduled at homes Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00 pm (Parents, If your interested in your child being in a YDisciple group, email or call Michael Lammers) Need more info, contact Michael Lammers at [email protected] Words for the Week Are you becoming the best-version-of-yourself? Ask yourself this question often and change what needs changing.

The Annunciation House About Spirit and Truth 2561 Central Ave (on the corner of Central & Arsenal) If you’re between the ages of 18-35 and looking for an opportunity to grow in your Catholic Faith, you are welcome at St. Mary on the @ 7:00 PM every Wednesday Hill Young Adult Ministry, “Spirit and Truth”, which meets every * unless otherwise specified Wednesday night at 7 PM and features a rotating schedule of guest speakers, Bible studies, and social events. Beforehand, Mass is offered Complimentary Dinner! in the church at 5:15 PM followed by a pro-life holy hour from 6 to 7 PM, which are great ways to grow in faith and participate in the life *Spirit and Truth is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is of the parish. For questions or updates, please visit Spirit and Truth’s supported by Saint Mary on the Hill Church. Facebook page, or send an email to [email protected]. St. Mary on the Hill December 2, 2018 AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe “Am I not your Mother?” December 12, 2018 Procession - 6:00 pm Mass - 7:00 pm Dinner - 8:00 pm Mass Presided over by Bishop G. J. Hartmayer St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church 4921 Columbia Rd., Grovetown, GA 30813 706-863-4956 You are cordially invited. “Communicating The Pro-Life Message” Answer the CALL Christmas Concert with Parish Choir A pro-life apologetics training session A Discernment Retreat for Men conducted by April Fry, Director of The Vocation Office will sponsor a discernment MHT Parish choir & ensembles concert. Education for Georgia Right to Life, retreat “Answer the Call” for men ages 18 to 40 Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 3:30 in the afternoon will be held on from Friday, December 28 at noon to Saturday, Most Holy Trinity Parish choir is one of the best church choirs in Wednesday, December 5, 2018, December 29 at 2:00 pm at Little Ocmulgee State the region! Join them for this choir concert under the direction of 5:00-6:30 pm. Park & Lodge in Helena, GA (south of Dublin). music director/organist Jose Reyes-Ortiz, and string, brass, and at St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall, Please register at www.diosav.org/vocations and percussion ensembles. The program will contain a celebration Refreshments and materials provided. click on the retreat icon. There is no cost for the of the Church’s rich heritage of Christmas music, through ages Please bring a friend. retreat and registration will close Christmas day. and across cultures: Gregorian chant, folk songs, Deutch, Latin, RSVP to: [email protected] Spanish, among other works to delight the ear, lift the soul, and fill the heart with the joy of Christmas. Pro-Life The architectural beauty of the church, in addition to the majesty Listen to the Jewel of the South “Any country that accepts abortion is not of the music, will make of this event an extraordinary experience! ORGAN RECITAL – Jose Reyes teaching its people to love but to use violence Sunday, December 9, 2018, 3:30 in the afternoon. to get what they want.” Mother Teresa This year marks the 150th anniversary of the dedication of Pro-life Prayer Gatherings (all are in front of Martin Luther King Breakfast the Jardine Organ at Church of the Most Holy Trinity, come Preferred Woman’s Health abortion mill, 2903 Save the date and mark your calendar for Saturday, celebrate with us! Our historical instrument “was selected by Professional Parkway, Augusta): January 12, 2019. St. Joseph Catholic Church will the Organ Historical Society as “an instrument of exceptional Every Wednesday, prayers 7:00 to 8:00 am host its first annual Martin Luther King breakfast at the historic merit, worthy of preservation.” Most Holy Trinity’s (Gary Garner: 706-877-8085, Crosswalk, multi- Alleluia School gymnasium (2819 Peach Orchard Rd. organ is the largest extant 19th-century organ remaining in denominational) Augusta, GA 30906) from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Tickets are the South and one of the largest Jardine’s in the country.” First and Third Friday of Every Month, 5:00 to 6 $15.00 each and can be picked up beginning December pm (Gary Garner: 706-877-8085, Crosswalk. multi- 1 at the St. Joseph Church office (2607 Lumpkin Rd. This Organ recital will include works from the Baroque denominational) Augusta, GA 30906). This is a very unique way to honor through the Classic eras. Music by J.S. Bach, Charles-Marie First Saturday of Every Month, Mass at Saint Mary Dr. King and shed a positive light on South Augusta. For Widor, Wolfgang A. Mozart, among others will sure lift your on the Hill, 9:15 am, followed by a Pro-Life Rosary more information call Joseph Edwards at 706 842-2034. in front of the Preferred Woman’s Health Abortion spirit and fill your heart with joy. Mill, 10:15 am (George Vozniak: 706-726-1269) Second Saturday of Every Month, 10:00 to 11:30 am Catholic College Tuition (Bob Rahaim: 706-364-2255, Rosary) First Tuesday of Every Month, 11:30 am to 12:30 Assistance Award pm (Bill Jackson:803-640-0934, Rosary) The Diocese of Savannah Catholic College Tuition Assistance Award applications for the 2019-20 Free Pregnancy Care Services academic year are now available for students who are https://diosav.org/catholiccharities Are you thriving or just surviving? Are you Abortion Alternatives: searching for a deeper sense of purpose? attending or will be attending (Fall, 2019) a Catholic Matthew Kelly is an internationally acclaimed College or University to pursue an education rooted Pregnant Choices, Evans, GA: speaker, bestselling author, in Catholic values and faith traditions. Awards range 706-305-9042 and business consultant. from $1000 to $2500 annually. Applications for tuition Birthright National: 800-550-4900 Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm, assistance must be made annually. Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: St. Teresa of Avila, Grovetown in Main Sanctuary 706-724-3733 $39 - comes with over $50 worth Applications are available on The Diocese of Savannah Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline: 800-395-HELP of books and materials. Office of Catholic School website, https://diosav.org/ Post Abortion Healing: Tickets and Info go to www.DynamicCatholic. schools-tuitionscholarships. Completed applications Rachel’s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME. com/Augusta or call 859-980-7900. must be submitted by February 28, 2019. MOVIE RATINGS The following movies have been evaluated by the Catholic News Service according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the CNS rating and the Motion Picture Association of America rating. (see website www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm). Bad Times at the El Royale — L (R) The Girl in the Spiders Web — L (R) Halloween — O (R) Realms — A-II (PG) Beautiful Boy — A-III (R) Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween The Hate U Give — A-III (PG-13) The Old Man & the Gun — A-III Bohemian Rhapsody — O (R) — A-II (PG) Hunter Killer — A-III (R) (PG-13) Dr. Seuss The Grinch —A-I (PG) Gosnell: The Trial of Americas Indivisible — A-II (PG-13) Overlord — L (R) Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Biggest Serial Killer — A-III Instant Family — A-III (PG-13) A Star Is Born — A-III (R) Grindelwald — A-II (PG-13) (PG-13) Nobody’s Fool — O (R) Venom — A-III (PG-13) First Man — A-III (PG-13) Green Book — A-III (PG-13) The Nutcracker and the Four Widows — O (R) A-I— General Patronage A-III — adults. whose problematic content many NR - Not Rated A-II — adults and adolescents L — Limited adult audience, films adults would find troubling. O – Morally offensive (R)