St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin October 18th & 19th, 2014 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully Twenty- ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

POWER STRUGGLES Do you resist paying taxes or obeying authorities? Do you always disagree with a particular person at work or in your household? Do you need people to do as you say? Are you afraid of making decisions? Of saying “no”? If so, you are engaged in struggles over your own and others’ power in your life. This week’s scriptures provide a way of resolving many of those struggles without taking sides. The readings leave little doubt as to who holds the real power in the world. It is “the LORD, and there is no other” (Isaiah 45:6) who anoints Cyrus and grasps him by the right hand (the hand of power), making him victorious and giving the Israelites their freedom. The psalm tells us to give glory and honor to the Lord, who is “beyond all gods” and “governs the peoples with equity” (Psalm 96:4, 10). Paul gives thanks to God, whose power is at work in the gospel Paul preached and in the Thessalonians themselves. Finally, in Jesus’ power struggle with the Pharisees, he says, “Repay . . . to God what belongs to God” (Matthew 22:21). God is the power above all human powers—in government, business, the Church, and our own families. We owe God all “glory and honor” (Psalm 96:7), thanks, loyalty, and our lives.

POWER WITHIN We are to give praise and pay tribute to God as the one and only source of true power in our lives. When we do, our ordinary power struggles can more easily be resolved. Like the Thessalonians, we discover the power within ourselves. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live in faith, hope, and love. We no longer feel we must dominate others. We are compelled neither to resist those who have power over us nor always to give in to them. We stop fearing our own power. God’s power within us and over all human powers gives us confidence, courage, and humility in every power struggle we may encounter. Today’s Readings: Isaiah 45:1, 4–6; Psalm 96:1, 3–5, 7–10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5b; Matthew 22:15–21 St. Michael Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor [email protected] Charlestown Website - www.stmichaelstfrancis.com St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111 Ph. 812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142 St. Francis Xavier E-Mail - [email protected] Henryville Office Hours – 9:00 am-1:30 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri. St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN 47126 Ph. 812-294-4682 - Fax 775-307-6142 Office Hours – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm Reconciliation – 5:00 pm Saturday or call the Rectory Marriage – Please contact the pastor a year in advance. Advent and Lent are not Eucharists times for celebrations. Baptisms of Infants or Adults Joining the Church – Must be a Sat – 5:30 pm practicing/registered member for three months. Please contact the DRE: St. Sun – 11 am Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Father Tully La Misa Española New To The Parish: Please call the office to register. Please introduce yourself Eucharists to the pastor at mass. Domingo – 12:30 pm Parishioners Who Are Ill: Please call the pastor if a relative or friend is sick. Sunday Due to privacy laws hospitals no longer inform churches. Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing At 9:00 am by Tuesday evening. Las Horas de Oficina - 8:30 am-1 pm Martes, Miércoles, y Viernes Los Enfermos Es muy importante comunicarse con el Padre Reconciliación – 5 pm Sábado,12 a 12:20 pm Domingo o llama la Rectoría (debido a las leyes privadas, los hospitales no se comunican con las Casamiento – contactarse el padre un año antes el día de la boda. iglesias). Advenimiento y Cuaresma no son los tiempos apropiados para bodas. Doctrina Cristiana: Las clases de educación religiosa para niños son Los Bautismos de los Bebés o los Adultos Afiliando a la Iglesia – Por cada domingo de 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. en la escuela. Recuerden que la favor, llama Padre, o a San Miguel – Juliann Eickholtz; a San Francisco – Arquidiócesis requiere que los que van a recibir los sacramentos estén Padre inscritos en las clases de religión. Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por favor, acérquense al Centro de Monaguillos: Los niños que quieran ayudar como monaguillos en el información. También es necesarios registrarse en la parroquia. altar tienen su ensayo el segundo domingo de cada mes después de la .Pregúntenos por el formulario de registro misa de 11:00 a.m. Estos niños y niñas tienen que haber hecho la Primera Comunión. Los interesados comunicarse con Pbro. St. Michael Early Childhood Center – Infancy Care, Pre-S, Pre-K, Kindergarten & Day Care Rita Poff – Director – School Ph. 256-3503/ Infancy Care 256-3500 El Centro para las Primeras Niñez de San Miguel - Preescolar-Kindergarten y Servicio de Guardería a Infantil La Directora – Rita Poff – Ph. 256-3503 Mass Schedule Mass Intentions INTENTION WEEKEND: St. M 20 Mon No Mass November 8-9, 2014 St. M 21 Tue No Mass If you would like to read more about St. M 22 Wed 6:00 pm Mass the UCA and how your donations are used visit tmichaelstfrancis.com and St. FX 23 Thurs 7:00pm For the people of St. Francis click on the UCA link. Find out in what ways does St. M 24 Fri 8:30am Mass the United Catholic Appeal provide financial support to proclaiming the word of God? St. M 25 Sat 5:30 pm For the people of St. Michael Please say a prayer for Father Tully. He is still having problems with his back and is so sorry not to St. FX 26 Sun 9:00 am James Harbeson be here this weekend. Thank you to Father Bill Ernst St. M 11:00 am Bueter-Fox Families and Father John Elmer for filling in for him.

St. M 12.30 pm Spanish Mass

Parish Council Meeting at St. Michael is scheduled for Oct. 22nd at 6:45. Note the Rosary at 5:00 before Saturday Evening Mass date change. Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass Saturday Evening Mass Intention: Leonard Eickholtz The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes everyone to Parish Council Meeting at St. Francis is come and pray with them at 6:00pm every Monday in the scheduled for Oct. 23rd after Mass. Note Church. the date change.

th Bible Study will start up again on Monday November October 19 is World Mission Sunday: organized by the rd Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics 3 at 7:00pm. We have a signup sheet in the back of worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church’s church. We are studying the book of Matthew and there missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. As will be a fee for the workbook. described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is Spanish Bible Study is on Tuesday nights at 6pm. “an important day in the life of the Church because in teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and all the missions of the world” There are envelopes in the pews. ***Preschool thru High School class at 9:30am on Sunday morning.

Stewardship Our program is off and running. Thanks to last Sunday’s assistants: Cheryl Mann, Kim Stamper, Aimee Doherty, Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of Diann Wimset, Myriam Nino and Joe Hanrahan. October 18/19, 2014 Assistants are needed each Sunday. Thanks to our youth In today’s Gospel we hear proclaimed a profound teaching by choir organist, Carolyn Eickholtz. Thanks to our director Jesus on stewardship. What belongs to Caesar? What belongs of music for October youth choir, Cathy Peek, and her to God? Christian stewards recognize that everything they have assistant Daniel and Jennie Lathem. Thanks to our choir belongs to God. God created them, and God has claims on members for the youth Mass: Zoe Hanrahan, John Kinser, every part of their existence. They also realize that the Ky Baltz, Christian Sanchez, Adalynn Lathem, Kaylee sovereign is an institution whose nature and purpose is to Kinser and Kimberlyn Doherty. Thanks to the Gift promote the common good and protect the welfare of its Bearers: Kaylee Kinser, Dylan Kinser and Helen Taylor, citizenry. As long as it accomplishes this mission while treating Catechist and Server T.J. Jackson. We want to thank our every single person with deep respect, justice and compassion, students involved in this liturgy. Remember Faith is a gift it merits the steward’s support and cooperation. Christian stewards know what belongs to the Lord, and they are better from God. Faith Formation is a life-long process. We citizens when they live their lives according to His Gospel. encourage parent s to attend Mass with their children. International Catholic Stewardship Council, www.catholicstewardship.com

Faith Formation Religious Education Calendar Sun. Oct 26–11:00 am – St. Michael Oct 19 - Session Nine Eucharistic Ministers: J. Kinder, J. Dean, C. Dunn Oct 26 - Session Ten Servers: C. Jackson, TJ Jackson Nov 2 - Session Eleven Gift Bearers: T/J Sarver Family Nov 8 - First Reconciliation Parent Meeting and Retreat Cantors: J/M Wafford Musician: N. Kinder Nov 9 - Session Twelve Rosary & Music Practice, Lector: M P Beach 11:00Mass, Youth Choir (gift bearers Grds 3-4) We ask the parishioners to bring non perishable food The next Catechist meeting is Thursday, October 30th at items to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center. 6:30pm. Bring a covered dish. There will be a wooden box in the church for donations.

The Youth Choir is in need for a music director at Mass Boy Scout Troop 80 21st Annual Chili Supper and on the second Sunday of each month. You don’t need to Live Auction know music, just have eye contact with the children, let Boy Scout Troop 80 would like to invite everyone them know when to start singing and work with the organist. It is sharing your time and talent with the youth to attend its 21st annual Chili Supper and Live of the parish. If you are interested, contact Juliann. Auction to be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 in the multipurpose room at St. Michael’s Dear St. Michael Parishioners, School. The chili supper begins at 5:00pm and the We want to take this opportunity to welcome you live auction begins at 7:00pm. and to present our Directory of Parish Ministries. We If you have any questions or would like to make a have copies at the doors of the church. It will also be donation to this event, please contact Jennifer available as a link on our webpage stmichaelstfrancis.com. Knigge at 502-592-3177 or [email protected]. As a parish, St. Michael has a number of ministry services, yet we realize that some of our parishioners may ST. FRANCIS XAVIER not be aware of everything our parish offers. With this directory, we hope to provide some insight into the Sunday Mass Intention: Red and Francis Furnish various ministries and answer some questions you may have regarding their services. St. Francis Faith Formation Program Calendar Stewardship of time and talent is necessary for the Oct 19 - Class after Mass continuation of any Parish Community. St Paul speaks of Oct 26 - Class after Mass the Church as a being of the whole. Your gifts and talents Oct 31 - Trunk or Treat can be utilized toward the enrichment of the “whole” that is St. Michael Parish. We at St. Michael enjoy a vibrant, Come out and enjoy St. Francis Xavier’s diverse and faith filled family of local natives and long- Fish Fry on the 1st Friday of every month, 5- time residents as well as members from many other states 7pm. The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried and countries, including an increasingly active Hispanic biscuits, drinks & desserts. Thanks to everyone for your community. We value them all and welcome them into all support. of our ministries. Thank you for taking a moment to read over the We will be updating St. Francis Xavier’s ministry booklet. descriptions of ministries outlined in this directory. This If anyone would like to get involved with that project, is an opportunity to become involved with the family of please contact the rectory. St. Michael. If you are interested in helping in any of the ministries, please contact the ministry leader. St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule Faith Formation Commission Sun. Oct 26- 9:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Mike Harbeson, Jennifer Haycraft, St. Michael Ministries Schedule Darlene Reul Servers: Michael Edminston, Ben Ulrich Sat. Oct 25- 5:30pm – St. Michael Ushers: Butch Furnish, Anthony Harbeson Eucharistic Ministers: S. Seals, A. Witten Gift Bearers: Fred and Rosalie Boyd Family Servers: J. Worley Lector: Sara Becher Gift Bearers: M/D Long Cantors: S/S Buit It is time to update our St. Michael and St. Francis picture Musician: C. Eickholtz Lector: M. Lyons directories. We will be having a meeting on Thursday, November 20th at 5:00pm at St. Francis. Yount. Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless Collections October 11 & 12 you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept St. Michael $ 2,325.46 longer. St. Francis Xavier $ 1,229.00 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MASS – Sunday, Oct 26, St. Anthony’s, Clarksville, Indiana. Mass begins at 6pm RCIA “The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” followed by dinner. Bowling after. Come see the friends We meet on Tuesday at 7:00pm at St. Joe Hill School. you have made at other events. For more information find October 21 - Church Tour & Sponsor Meeting flyer at www.nadyouth.org/Our Ministries/High October 28 - @ 6:30pm “Teaching Mass” at St. Joe Hill School/Youth Mass Church. Parishioners are welcome to come. Euchre Night for College Age Adults (18-21 years old) - CCC Gathering Sunday Nov 2, 7pm. Come join us at St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament Catholic Youth Ministries at Mt. St. Francis to play the Preparation: A child (grade 1 through high school) must card game everyone from Southern Indiana knows. be enrolled and attend Faith Formation classes the YEAR Contact: [email protected] BEFORE and YEAR of receiving the Sacrament of First College Age Adults (18-21 years old) – CCC Gathering Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation.. Baptism on Friday, Nov. 7, 6pm. Please meet us at Mt. St. Francis of children under school age requires the parents to meet Chapel for an evening of faith and fellowship. For more with the pastor before the sacrament is received. Our next information please contact Gillian at 812-923-8355 or Confirmation Program will start in summer 2015. In order [email protected] to be eligible you must be in Grade 10, registered an OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY. Some days life is attend classes this coming Faith Formation year. joyful and filled with light. Some days are simply glorious. And others may be sorrowful. We all live the Mysteries of the Rosary every day. As October is the Month of the Rosary, the Aquinas Center will be hosting gatherings to pray and reflect upon the Mysteries of the Rosary. Our next evening will be Question of the Week Monday, October 20th, when we will reflect upon the Glorious Theme: We thank God for faithfulness. Mysteries. And then the following Monday, October 27th, we Step 1: Listen to the Word: Hearing this lovely will explore the Joyful Mysteries. There is no charge for these opening to Paul’s letter to the Church in Thessalonica, evenings, but please call or email to let us know that you will be what part of it touches your heart? What single word joining us. 812-246-5044 or [email protected] catches your ear? Step 2: Look into Your Life. We all seek for answers to some of life’s most basic questions, Children: In your young life, who has helped you like “Who are we?”, “Why are we here?”, and “Do we really know Jesus as a friend? matter?”. The documentary film The Human Experience helps Youth & Adult: If you were to write a thank you note to explore what it means to be a human being with to someone or to a group who has helped you grow in heartwarming stories from around the world that show how, faith. To whom would you write and what would you no matter what one’s lot is in life, every life is beautiful. Join us th say? at the Aquinas Center on Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm as we watch and then discuss this uplifting program. Cost is $5.00 per person for materials and hospitality. “To everything there is a season and a time to Please contact us in advance to let us know you will be coming: every 812-246-5044 or [email protected]. 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: St. Michael and St. Francis Parish Council meet every Carroll Adams, George Bland, Bea Beach, Fr. Don other month. These meetings are open for Parishioners to Buchannan, Nancy Bussey, Darlene Carter, Sydney bring questions or concerns they may have. If you would Cole, Healther Courson, Bernice Donahue, Raymond like to address The Parish Council with a question or Eickholtz, Jacob Hearns, Curtis Ingram, Kenny concern please contact Council President, Nathan Fouts or Jackson, Mary King, Billy Lemmons, Terri Lynn Randy Allen to be added to the agenda. Maples, Bob Masters, Michael Murphy, Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Erin Penta, Toni Penta, Nio Penta, ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Carroll Schafer, Estelle Scott, Dorothy Smith, Lynn 812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director Sullivan, Jane Synovec, Roger Synovec, Martin Mon-Fri. 7AM-6PM Tormoehlen, Joseph Douglas VanDyke, Thelma Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time VanDyke, Logan Westerhouse, Mary Westerhouse, Before & After Care: ages 6-12 Nancy Williams, Rose Wimsett, Kenneth Yost, Emma Summer Camp: ages 6-12 Pre-School: 9-11:30AM Tues. & Thurs. Pre-K: 9-11:30AM or 12:30-3PM Mon. Wed. & Fri.