St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Year of Mercy Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord -- March 27, 2016 ORDAINED MINISTERS PARISH MISSION CHURCH STAFF Fr. Jerry Ragan, Pastor St. Mary on the Hill Parish, a Catholic Administrative Assistant Fr. Gonzalo Meza, Parochial Vicar community, is committed to caring for God’s Martha Kearns Fr. Lou Lindsey, Senior Parochial Vicar people through stewardship. We are bound [email protected] Fr. Michael Hull together by the Eucharist, directed by the Fr. David Arnoldt Gospel teachings and the teachings of the Church, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and Music & Worship Deacon Ken Maleck are committed to sharing in the ministry of Alvin Blount Deacon Donald McArdle Jesus Christ. As stewards, we will proclaim the [email protected] Deacon Al Sullivan Gospel, promote peace and justice, and use our Deacon Tony Wagner time, talents, and treasure Stewardship to advance God’s Kingdom. Deacon Al Sullivan Masses [email protected] Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm CCD Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm Barbara Kareis & Joan Purucker Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 am (706) 733-9908 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 am [email protected] Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena & Evening Mass 5:15 pm Mothers’ Day Out & Nursery Saturday Morning Mass & Gina Craw Anointing of the Sick 9:15 am (706) 262-2659 [email protected] Reconciliation Saturdays 3:45 – 4:45 pm Senior Center Patty Lezotte Rosary (706) 262- 0340 Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 4:30 pm [email protected]
Sacred Heart Perpetual Youth Ministry Adoration Chapel Michael & Missy Lammers 1210 Monte Sano Avenue Joanna Watwood Available to all parishioners to spend time in the [email protected] presence of the Blessed Sacrament and is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Secretaries Mary Bowles Baptisms Karen Brooks Baptisms are celebrated once a month (except during Lent). Preparation classes are held prior to the Finance Baptism weekends. Please call the office to register Dori Thorstad [email protected] Weddings Arrangements should be made at least Facilities four months in advance. Jimmy Carrick [email protected] Nursery Available at the 10:30 am and 12:15 pm Sunday SCHOOLS Masses for ages 6 months to Pre-K4. A pre-school St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School religious program is offered during the 10:30 am www.stmaryssaints.org Mass for 3 and 4 year olds. Joseph McBride, Principal (706) 733-6193 Emergencies PARISH MEMBERSHIP [email protected] Call the Office (706) 733-6627 Welcome new members! After Hours (706) 833-4355 Please stop by the church office Aquinas High School or call to register. www.aquinashigh.org Trinity Hospital Chapel Mass Active parishioner status is determined by Maureen Lewis, Principal Thursday 12:00 noon the following: You are registered with the (706) 736-5516 parish; You attend Sunday Mass and Holy [email protected] Ministerio Catolico Hispano Days regularly, You use parish envelopes Misa en Español: Domingo 2:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint weekly to indicate your mass attendance, Deadline for bulletin is Teresa of Avila, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA You have a Stewardship Commitment Monday at noon. Send information by email Domingo 4:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Joseph, Card on file every year; and You honor [email protected], fax or phone 2607 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA 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 • Fax (706) 733-4887 • Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM Weekly Schedule: March 27, 2016 Sunday, March 27 Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord Easter Day: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35 7:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) †Mary Selzler No CCD 9:00 am (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) †John Quinn No Men’s Basketball 11th Anniversary No High School Youth Night 10:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) ♥Margaret Dunstan 12:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Mass for the People Our Holy Father, Pope Francis / Sean O’Brien, Pre-Theology II* Monday, March 28 Monday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15 7:00 am †John Thorstad Parish Office Closed No Walking Aerobics 7th Anniversary Senior Center Closed No Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 9:15 am MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA †Charles Scavullo, Sr. Rev. Henry Drodz & Rev. Gabriel Cummings / Nate Swann, Pre-Theology II*
Tuesday, March 29 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 7:00 am †Des F. Philpot, Jr. MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA 9:15 am ♥Robert Beier Rev. Francois Pellissier, GHM & Rev. Vernon Knight / Will Cook, Pre-Theology I* Wednesday, March 30 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 7:00 am †Paul Gentles MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Stewardship Commission Meeting 5:00 pm PH Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Light Weight 7:00 pm FCH 5:15 pm †Jim Waldron, Sr. Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm PH Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Victor Hugo Marquez & Very Rev. Jacek Szuster, VF / Stephen Hill, Pre-Theology, I Thursday, March 31 Thursday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 7:00 am ♥Laura Cameron MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH 9:15 am †Dortha Wolfe Bridge 10:00 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00 - 10:00 pm AC Rev. Keith O’Neill, OFM Cv & Rev. Msgr. Christopher Schreck, SSL, STD, PhD / Esteban “Steven” Mallar, Pre-Theology I* Friday, April 1 Friday within the Octave of Easter; First Friday Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 7:00 am †Charles Scavullo, Sr. Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am (All School) †Theresa Weatherford 7:00 pm (First Friday) †Jackie Jackson Rev. Michael Roverse & Rev. Godred Boachie-Yiadom / Deacon Brian O’Shaughnessy, Theology IV* Saturday, April 2 Saturday within the Octave of Easter; First Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15 9:15 am †Roz Buzzell Reconciliation 3:45 - 4:45 pm 5:00 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) †Rita Bachand Rev. Stephen Gergel & Rev. Daniel O’Connell / Deacon John Wright, Theology IV* Sunday, April 3 Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13,17-19; Jn 20:19-31 7:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Mass for the People No CCD 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) †Charles Scavullo Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 12:15 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) †Betty Logan Men’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) ♥Lindsey Mann No High School Youth Night Our Holy Father, Pope Francis / Drew Larkin, Theology III* 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 March 27, 2016
“Christ is risen! Truly he is risen!” In ancient times Christians exchanged this greeting at Easter. And Fr. Michael Hull will be quick to tell you that our brothers and sisters in the Eastern Churches still offer it during the Easter season. After a while it becomes an uplifting interruption, as if to say, “Just in case you forgot—God won!” and the response, “And he won by a mile.”
The Resurrection of Christ is celebrated in many ways throughout the world, but always with the same sense of astonishment and joy. On Easter we celebrate an enormous victory that seems to have been won against all odds – that is, until we remember the power of God. It is God who gives life and who receives it back again after its course on earth is complete. It is God who declared all human life to be precious and good. And, it is God who intended that we should live in the fullness of life forever.
All too often our thoughts are fixed on the failings of humanity. We see the faults, the injustices, the tragedies that lead to suffering. We rail against heaven or one another, and shake our heads in disappointment. Often we’re tempted to say, “The odds are against us.” What we are facing is the reality that we are woefully imperfect.
When we first fell into sin, the odds were indeed stacked against us. Death was inevitable, but who ever dreamed it would lead human beings to embrace a culture of death? This is certainly not what God intended, nor is it in any way acceptable to God whose very being and whose very gift to us is life. God will always have the last word and it will be a word of love and a word of life.
In a very special way today, we celebrate victory of good over evil. Into every tragedy of human suffering, Jesus’ own Passion and Death make their own very real appearance. God enters into every moment of our lives with a love that is found in Jesus Christ. The Risen Lord stands with us and calls us to share in His victory over sin and evil and even death itself.
So, I’d like to propose an intense and intentional celebration and living of the whole season of Easter right through to Pentecost as one of the best and most fruitful ways to restore our hope for this crazy old world so that we respond as true disciples of Jesus Christ to the challenges before us. Experiencing and living the reality and power of the Resurrection and the power of the Holy Spirit as the first disciples did has always been the ultimate answer to whatever crisis the Church or society in general has faced in every generation and every historical situation.
Those who truly believe in the Resurrection have a positive world view despite the terroristic threats and political chaos of our day because they know that God’s love is always going to win out over hate. They imitate the disciples on the road to Emmaus and allow their hearts to burn with God’s love and try to live according to Gospel values. They have grateful hearts as they realize that everything is ultimately a gift from God. They follow the example of Pope Francis and try to share God’s love with all people; especially those most in need.
And as Adults they hunger for a deeper spiritual growth and maturity. To help satisfy that hunger the parish has recently acquired a great resource for Spiritual Renewal which can be found at FORMED.org. This is a revolutionary online platform featuring some of the best Catholic videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies from trusted partners like the Augustine Institute, St. Paul Center, Marian Fathers, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press and Word on Fire. This could be a life changing resource for personal Faith Formation and it is at the fingertips of every parishioner who has a computer or smart phone. The parish has partnered with Augustine Institute to offer it to you for free. The parish code for Formed.org is JMGAH4.
The love of God raised Jesus from the dead so that we could see with our own eyes as well as with the eyes of faith the real nobility of life to which we are called. The victory is within reach. We have but to follow Him and come to rejoice in his very personal love for each of us until earth becomes heaven. “Christ is risen! Truly he is risen!”
On behalf of my brother priests and deacons and the entire parish staff I wish you a blessed Easter, echoing Pope Francis: “Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome Him as a friend, with trust: He is life!” Alleluia!
On the Way Home: Today we renewed our baptismal promises, ask your Mom or Dad, if they remember the Church that you were baptized in and who baptized you. Why did they have you baptized? PRAYER REQUESTS March 27, 2016 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Julia Crabbe; John Neuman, Jr., brother of Dr. William Neuman; Roberta Pennacchia, sister of Martha Scott; Robert Szalkowski, brother of Mary Ellen Zielinski; Clare McCall. Our prayers are with these families during this difficult time. Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Kim Agee Marianna Daskal John Hoverkamp Marie McBurney Ashton Rinker Brandy Stephens Vicky Barnett Scott Davis Dorothy Huebner Ann McDaniel Jimmie Roberts Joyce Stigall Patricia Beckwith Greg Dross Jennifer Jackson Eva Marie Mobley Aileen Robinson John Strelec Lillian Bennett Margaret Dunstan Sheri James Kathy Mosner Tom Robinson Maura Stoehr Bill Berry Diane Dymeck Cambri Jewell Edgardo Mucha Wanda Roper Oreste Tropea Arlene Brown Wayne Enroughty Lisa Johnson Jason Mulherin Pam Rosema Joe Ward Frances Brown Gloria Gleason Steve Kowalczyk Pop Newman Joan Schenkel John Ward Retta Burke Dwain Green Ed Kulik Tim O’Shea Shirley Schwanenberger Vickie Walters Clifford Carey Hugh Greene Laurie Landrum June Pursley Ron Schwanenberger Mary Williams Cameron Clark Ami Gulliams Audrey Lavin Sallie Rankin Martha Scott Joyce Coble Carolyn Harding Tony Maniquis Margaret Regan MaeAnnie Screven Diane Cone Charles Hinnant Earluth McArthur Paul Reese Julia K. Smith 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 SGT Gary Harris - Afghanistan ENS Kyle A. Iasiello – USS Farragut MAJ I. Michael McLaughlin - Kuwait 2LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanstan Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. Pray for Expectant Mothers Sarah Holloway Davis Jessica Futrelle Leslie Gumas Carol Harrison Sarah Smith (twins) 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 Parish Stewardship of Treasure March 13, 2016 FY16 Year to Date FY15 Year to Date Offertory $ 65,466 $ 2,850,625 $ 2,750,743 Children’s $ 64 $ 3,166 $ 3,230 Stock/Other $ - $ 128,689 $ 167,550 As of the last report we received (3/9/2016), 197 families of our Total $ 65,530 $ 2,982,480 $ 2,921,523 parish have made a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Our support of diocesan agencies and ministries is one way that we Budget $ 78,845 $ 2,917,265 $ 2,917,265 Surplus (Deficit) $ (13,315) $ 65,215 $ 4,258 respond to God for all we have received. Bequest $ - $ 527,047 $ 45,424 Memorials/Donations $ 50 $ 4,448 $ 7,340 Priests’ Retirement Collection Southern Cross $ - $ 5,544 $ 5,929 Special Collections $ 520 $ 73,990 $ 76,787 - Easter Sunday Masses Each year on Easter Sunday, a special Collection is taken up to benefit the Retirement Fund for the priest’s of the Diocese of 710 (15 thru the website) of 2470 registered families Savannah. This collection provides a very important contribution and 69 children gave the week ending February 7, 2016. to the pension fund for our diocesan priests. When a diocesan priest retires, he must provide for himself primarily through the pension 692 (19 thru the website) of 2469 registered families he receives from the Dioceses of Savannah and through Social and 53 children gave the week ending February 14, 2016. Security insurance. In the next ten to fifteen years, the number of retired priest will be increasing. Your contribution to this important 679 (12 thru the website) of 2469 registered families collection will help our retired priests to take care of themselves in and 55 children gave the week ending February 21, 2016. their later years. We thank you sincerely for your generosity and for your gratitude for the service of the priests of our diocese. WORSHIP March 27, 2016
doration hapel chedule • A C S Perpetual Adoration - Adorers Needed! The Adoration Chapel will reopen 11:55 pm - 1:00 am SUNDAY*, Monday, Saturday on Easter Sunday at 6:00 pm. 1:00 - 2:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 am Sunday, MONDAY, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 am Sunday, Saturday Children’s Liturgy 5:00 - 6:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sunday, April 17, we will celebrate the Children’s Liturgy of 6:00 - 7:00 am Sunday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 am Saturday the Word during the 10:30 am Mass. This is for children in 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday kindergarten, first or second grades who have not celebrated their 11:00 - 12:00 noon Sunday, Monday,Thursday First Communion. The children will begin the 10:30 am Mass with 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, SATURDAY 1:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday their parents and then will be dismissed and taken to the Parish Hall 2:00 - 3:00 pm Sunday, Saturday for their own age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. They will rejoin 3:00 - 4:00 pm Friday, Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday their parents in the Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. If you 5:00 - 6:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Tiffany 6:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday Salmons at 706-469-0612 or [email protected]. 7:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 - 9:00 pm Sunday, Monday, Friday 9:00 - 10:00 pm Sunday, Friday 10:00 - 11:00 pm Thursday, Saturday Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, 11:00 pm - midnight Sunday, Saturday Eucharistic Ministers, & Sacristans BIG NEED FOR A PARTNER: * WE HAVE NO ONE TO COVER: Please remember to check your schedules and arrange 3:00 - 4:00 am Monday 11:00 pm - Midnight Sunday for a sub before you leave for vacation. Noon - 1:00 pm Saturday If you are in town please check to see if your ministry Perpetual Adoration needs a strong boost in adorers. Please needs help. prayerfully consider adding an hour of adoration to your week. Call Paul or Mary Ellen Zielinski 706-228-5115 to sign on and begin enjoying a life filled with more blessings and peace. God Homebound Visitation truly does give back abundantly to those who spend time with Him. If there are parishioners who are homebound, in a nursing facility, or in the hospital and who wish pastoral visits and Holy Communion, please have a family member contact Free Ministry to Traveling Catholics the Parish Office by calling (706) 733-6627. We rely on For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass Times family members to notify us if there are patients to be visited. ((1-858-207-6277) or Internet www.Masstimes.org Please keep the office informed.
Easter Flower Donations IN MEMORY OF: Benny Price by Susan Littlefield Sterling Dent, Mary E. Corley by Rose White Mary Selzler by James Deceased Members of the Baney & Selzler Bultman Families by Mollie Baney Agnes A. & Edward H. Rhodes, Jr, Wade & Nan Owens, Rhodes, Jack & Leonora Johannsen by Pat Jerry Pardue by Teresa Barnes Warren, Casey, Armstrong & Johannsen Sheehan Families by Fran Rhodes Garwood, Hubert & Weigle Families Ed Hendrickson; Jim, Mamie & by Virginia G. Weigle Fastiggi, Moore, Kubic & Lankenau Roger Harshfield; Grant Somes by Families, Christian Martyrs in the Gregory & Judith Harshfiled Mr. & Mrs. William Findlay, Mr. & Middle East by Walter & Marilyn Mrs. Daniel Magness, Sr, William Moore Grace James, Maria Alapatt, P.J. Robert Findlay, John Douglas Varghese, M.T. Anthony by Carmel Findlay by James F. & Brenda M. & Jaya Joseph Findlay IN HONOR OF: Tom & Mary Maxwell, Nan Elisabeth Gilstrap, Evelyn Adams, Armstrong, Dorothy Armstrong, Rhodes, Warren, Casey, Armstrong & Sebastian Rosas, Stanley Mills by Sheehan Families by Fran Rhodes Louise Armstrong by Scott, Susan, Mr. & Mrs. Adam Gilstrap Chris & Mary Graham Littlefield FAITH FORMATION March 27, 2016 Engaged Couples - Mandatory Baptisms Marriage Preparation Retreat Baptism Preparation Classes typically are scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. The next Baptism Preparation Class is The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at Sunday, May 1 (no class in April) at 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall. St. Teresa of Avila Church on Friday, April Please call the office to register for classes, 706-733-6627. 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm (meal provided) and Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Baptisms normally will be held the third weekend of the month at (light lunch provided). This certification is the 5:00 pm and 12:15 pm Masses. THERE ARE NO BAPTISMS required to get married in the Catholic Church. For DURING LENT. Please call the office to register. more information or to register, contact St. Teresa of Avila Parish Office at (706) 863-4956. Advance registration is required. 2016 - 2017 Registration for St. Mary On the Hill Catholic School We are now accepting new student registration for the 2015-2016 CCD News: school year. If you are interested in attending St. Mary on the Hill 2015-2016 Registration Catholic School we are currently taking applications for grades Kin- th CCD (religious education for children attending dergarten through 8 grade. Forms are available by calling the school non-Catholic schools) is for students entering office or online at www.stmaryssaints.org. If you would like to learn grades kindergarten through eighth grade in the more about the school please call to schedule an appointment or a Fall. Registration fee is $25/student or maximum tour of the school. Phone--706-733-6193 [email protected] of $50/family. For additional information, please call the CCD Office at (706) 733-9908. COMMUNITY Senior Center Notes from the Parish Office We are closed on Easter Monday. The Parish Office will be closed Have a Blessed Easter. from Thursday, March 24 through Monday, March 28. - If you are new to the parish, please call, 706-733-6627, or BRIDGE stop by the church office. It only takes a minute to register Wednesday March 30 10:00 am and we would love to hear from you. Registration forms You’re welcome to join in a pick-up game or start your are also online at stmaryonthehill.org/registration.htm foursome. No cut-throat bridge allowed. We share a lot of - If you are going to move, have a change of address or “table talk” and we play at different skill levels. change your phone number, please contact the parish office. Give it a try. You can help save us return postage. - If you have an emergency and need a priest after hours, SIGN UP: Augusta Canal Cruise please remember that the emergency phone number is on Friday May 13 11:30 am $11.75 the front cover of the bulletin. We’ll meet at the Canal Discovery Center on Greene St. - When you reach the age of 18 and/or are no longer a & after the cruise bring money for lunch at Fat Man’s. dependent of your parents, you should register with the parish. If you are asked to be a sponsor or godparent, then I have 18 spaces available. the parish will be able to issue a certificate that you are an active, registered member of the parish. AEROBICS - If you have a loved one on the prayer list, please call the Monday, Wednesday, Friday office when their name can be removed. (No Aerobics on Monday, March 28) 9:00 am Parish Hall Get in shape for the summer! Abuse Hotline Number: To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, SIGN UP: AARP Safe Driving call the abuse hotline number at 888-357-5330 or the Office Monday June 13 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for the Protection of Children and Young people, 912-201- 4073/4. To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection. Senior Center Calendar for April is available in the Narthex. St. Mary on the Hill March 27, 2016
Save the Date! St. Mary on the Hill 24th Annual Msgr. P. James Costigan School News St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Easter Blessings to all from the Staff and Students Golf Tournament of St. Mary on the Hill School!
Friday, May 6, 2016 This week at school: at Forest Hills Golf Club • We will conduct a canned food drive for Catholic Social Services throughout the week. • The Girls’ Soccer team plays versus Our Lady of Peace at Please contact Christine Sweeney at christine. the soccer park at 4:00 pm on Monday. [email protected] or 706-733-6193 if • Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer both play Westminster at the you are interested in sponsoring a hole or soccer park at 4:00 pm on Wednesday. other sponsorship opportunities. • Kindergarten will be taking a trip to the Ruth Patrick Science Center on Thursday. • 8th grade Confirmation letters are due to Fr. Ragan on Thursday. Elijah Cup will be • Boys’ Soccer plays versus New Hope at the Soccer Park at the 12:15 pm Mass on Thursday at 4:00 pm. April 3 - June 26, 2016 • The whole school will celebrate First Friday Mass on Friday at 9:15 am. Kindergarten will host and perform The Elijah Cup program is a ministry to foster and support liturgical roles. priestly and religious vocations. The Elijah Cup is a chalice that is presented to a family, couple, or individual each Sunday at the offering of the gifts. The chalice is taken home Please Note: Registration for our 2016-2017 Kindergarten and used as a focal point while praying for our current and Classes are now full. Therefore, we are starting a WAITING future priests, deacons, and sisters. The chalice is returned LIST for those classes, should any spots open up. Please the following Sunday. contact the school at 706-733-6193 for more information. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Miriam Cortez-Cooper at (706) 414-8007 or by email: [email protected]. Nursery Parking Reminders The nursery is available on the weekends during the Please be mindful of our neighbors when parking near the Church. 10:30 am and the 12:15 pm Sunday Masses. Be sure you are parked in a legal space, do not block driveways or It is open to children from 6 months to 4 years of age. We move trash receptacles. (Moved trash receptacles have resulted in trash containers not being picked up on Mondays of our neighbors ask that if you use the nursery that you volunteer once every who are allowing us to use their parking lots on Sundays.) 6 weeks. Call for more information at 706-262-2659 and ask for Gina Craw or email [email protected]. Please DO NOT park in the Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church parking lot or in Comcast’s reserved parking spaces (they use these spaces on the weekend also). Violators may be towed. SERVICE CSS Food Drive Our monthly non-perishable food drive to benefit the CSS Food Pantry is: next weekend, April 2 and 3. CSS Thrift Store The baskets are located in the Narthex of the CSS Thrift store on Broad Street is in constant need of church for your convenience. These times volunteers. Even a couple hours would help! are difficult for many people and bringing one canned It would be the best job you never got paid for!! good when we come to Church next Sunday is a good way for all of us to share from our cupboards. Thank You!! St. Mary on the Hill March 27, 2016
Youth Events Year of Mercy Check http://smothyouth.com for information about Youth Ministry! Master’s Table Soup Kitchen - Mission Trip - Missionaries of Charity Usually every Second Sunday (April 10) Dates: 1 week in June and 1 week in July (The Come Serve at the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen sisters have not given us a lock on the dates yet.) (behind the Civic Center). To serve, please email Belinda Cost: $125, which includes food, lodging, at [email protected] transportation to Charlotte, NC Call Michael for more info. 706-394-6447. What is it? This will not be a mission trip for the faint of heart! This is an opportunity for us to pray, serve, and love others Middle School Youth Night: alongside the sisters from the Missionaries of Charity- the order April 24 (usually the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month) started by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa). The days after 5:30 pm Mass (~6:40 pm) will be long and the floors we will sleep on will be hard, BUT we SMS Cafeteria and Gym Food, Fun, Jesus! promise you that it will be life-changing! We will be up early to pray with the sisters at their Mother House, and then we will High School Youth Night spend our days helping to run the Summer Bible camp for the poor Sundays after 5:30 pm Mass at the SMY House youth of the area. **Signups are on a first come, first serve basis! Sign-up: Email [email protected] if you would like All high school youth are welcome! more information. Words for the Week “We can’t be the saints we are made to be unless we have a profound prayer life” ~ @frmikeschmitz
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). 10 Cloverfield Lane— A-III — adults. (PG-13) troubling (PG-13) Triple 9 — L – Limited adult audience, films whose The 5th Wave — A-II— adults and adolescents (PG-13) How to Be Single — O — morally offensive (R) problematic content many adults would find The Boy — A-III — adults. (PG-13) Kung Fu Panda 3 — A-II— adults and adolescents troubling (R) The Brothers Grimsby — O — morally offensive (R) (PG) Whiskey Tango Foxtrot — O — morally offensive (R) The Choice — A-III — adults. (PG-13) London Has Fallen — O — morally offensive (R) The Witch — L – Limited adult audience, films Dirty Grandpa — O — morally offensive (R) Miracles From Heaven — A-II— adults and whose problematic content many adults would find Deadpool — O — morally offensive (R) adolescents (PG) troubling (R) Eddie the Eagle — A-III — adults. (PG-13) The Perfect Match — O — morally offensive (R) The Young Messiah — A-II— adults and adolescents Fifty Shades of Black — O — morally offensive (R) Pride and Prejudice and Zombies — O — morally (PG-13) The Finest Hours — A-III — adults. (PG-13) offensive (PG-13) Zoolander 2 — O — morally offensive (PG-13) Gods of Egypt — A-III — adults. (PG-13) Race — A-II— adults and adolescents (PG-13) Zootopia — A-II— adults and adolescents (PG) Hail, Caesar! — L – Limited adult audience, films Risen — A-III — adults. (PG-13) whose problematic content many adults would find Room — A-III — adults. (R) AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA Fashion Accessories Returning to Your Roots Deanery Divine Mercy The Volunteer Board of the University Awakening Faith is an eleven week, Sunday Hospital is sponsoring a $5 Jewelry and conversation-based program that gives April 3, 2016 Fashion Accessories Sale on March 30, inactive or marginally active Catholics a at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, March 31 and April 1. There will be forum where they reconnect with their faith 4921 Columbia Rd., Grovetown, GA and have it reawakened. Here is where Exposition and Benediction at 3:00 pm jewelry, scarves, handbags, and many other Catholics can come together and explore fashion accessories for sale. Each item is With the Divine Chaplet questions of faith. Through this program, and the Sacrament of Penance only $5.00! The sale will be held in the the Holy Spirit is able to work within the Levi Hill Auditorium of the University participants to draw them closer to Christ and Hospital, 1348 Walton Way. Proceeds to being more active in their parishes. Deanery Rosary for from the sale will benefit patient care. Topics include individual Spirituality, the Trinity, Mass, Forgiveness, Faith, Love and Persecuted Christians Marriage to name a few. Where: St. Ignatios of Antioch Greek Melkite Catholic Church, 1003 Merry St. Marriage Conference The series will begin on Tuesday, March We meet in the Sanctuary 29, 2016 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the home When: Every Saturday 11:45 am Calling all married couples! of Mary and Deacon Joe Soparas. For more You are invited information, go to the Church website, Join us for the rosary, prayer and singing to a Marriage Conference www.st-teresa.com. You may also contact hymns. Lunch is served in the parish hall afterwards. After the Aisle: The Temperament God Deacon Joe or Mary Soparas at 706-364- Gave You and Your Spouse 9289 or through the internet, E-mail mary. This exciting day will be held on [email protected] for more information elp pread and directions. H S THE WORD Saturday, April 16. It starts with Mass Saint Paul Radio at 8:30 am and runs until 4:00 pm, with WKER 91.1 FM check-in starting at 7:45 am. Stewardship Conference Guest speakers are 15th Annual Regional Art and Laraine Bennett, authors of Stewardship Conference Pro-Life The Temperament God Gave You. Saturday, April 30, 2016 WEEKLY: Every Saturday Morning, 9:00 am through 12:00 noon - At a Preferred Health This conference will be held at St. Mary 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Charlotte, NC Center, 2903 Professional Parkway, the West Help of Christians church and school Augusta abortion clinic, for prayer and silent 138 Fairfield St. SE, Aiken, SC 29801 Come learn from national and regional witness. Please contact George Vozniak at For more information or to register, visit experts on best practices for introducing 706-726-1269. and growing stewardship activities in your St. Mary Help of Christians website or MONTHLY: First Tuesday of each month call the parish office at 803-649-4777. parish. For more information or to register, - Pro-Life Rosary and Prayer - 11:30 am at the go to sestewardship.weconnect.com Preferred Health Center. Please contact Vern Sponsored by the Dioceses of Charlotte, Simon at 706-860-1119. Charleston, Raleigh & Savannah & the First Saturday of each month - Mass at PRAYER AND ACTION Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am, followed by Archdiocese of Atlanta a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center Catholic College (approximately 10:30 am) First and Third Fridays of each month - Students Needed Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering, from - Prayer and Action POST ABORTION HEALING RETREAT 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Preferred Health is looking for holy, April 15-17, 2016 Center. Please contact Gary Garner, at 706- energetic, Jesus-loving 793-8090. A Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat is a Second and Fourth Saturday of Each college age students to assist a team with beautiful opportunity for any woman, man, Month- Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering leading the summer’s high school mission or family member who is struggling with the from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Preferred program in Savannah, Georgia. It will be a emotional, spiritual or psychological pain of Health Center. Please contact Gary Garner at four week commitment from June 5 - July abortion to find healing. Come and experience 706-793-8090. 1, 2016. Some travel and training will be the mercy and compassion of God through this Free Pregnancy Care Services involved and a weekly stipend is included. healing ministry. https://diosav.org/catholiccharities For additional information contact Stephanie Abortion Alternatives: To find out more about Prayer and Action, May at 912-306-0406 / stephmay@ Birthright National: 800-550-4900 look under https://diosav.org/oyyam- bellsouth.net, or visit the website at www. Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: prayerandaction. Apply under the “leader” tab. rachelsvineyard.org . All calls and inquiries 706-724-3733 are strictly confidential. Come and be restored. Our next retreat is near Augusta, GA. Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline: For questions, please contact Leigh Ebberwein 800-395-HELP at [email protected] Post Abortion Alternatives: Rachel’s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME.