St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin April 25th & 26h, 2015 Pastor: Fr. Harry Tully Fourth Sunday of Easter

SAINT PETER: EXAMPLE FOR ALL What an extraordinary example we have in the person of Saint Peter. On this Good Shepherd Sunday it is fitting that the first reading draws our attention to the “rock.” The scene depicted in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles contains an example that can be useful to all of us, whether ordained or lay. Notice that after the miracle of the curing of the crippled person, Peter immediately turns everyone’s attention not to himself, but to the Lord Jesus Christ. This is what we are called to do when we experience the presence of God in the struggles of our own Christian journeys. Like Saint Peter, we can let other people know that it is only through the power of Christ within each of us that we are able to embrace the cross and experience the power of the Lord’s resurrection. ROOTED IN BAPTISM Today gives us the opportunity to take the time to pray for those who lead us in ordained ministry. In this time of crisis in the Church, our bishops, deacons, and priests need our support as they continue to embrace their vocation to do as Saint Peter did—to point others to the Lord. Since all vocations are rooted in the sacrament of baptism, it is good for us to remember that it was at the moment of our baptism that we became Christ for others. Each of us is called to become more and more like the Good Shepherd as we learn to live out our baptismal call. As we make our way along the Christian journey, we need nourishment and guidance from those appointed to be our shepherds. We need to pray that God will strengthen those who have become weary. On this Good Shepherd Sunday, let us pray especially for the ordained and all those called to point us to the Lord.

Today’s Readings: Acts 4:8–12; Psalm 118:1, 8–9, 21–23, 26, 28, 29; 1 John 3:1–2; John 10:11–18 St. Michael Fr. Harry Tully, Pastor St. Francis Xavier [email protected] Charlestown Website - www.stmichaelstfrancis.com Henryville St. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111 Ph. 812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142 E-Mail - [email protected] 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 – 4:00 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 Eucharists 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 Sunday La Misa en Español New To The Parish: Please call the office to register. Please introduce yourself to the pastor at mass. At 9:00 am Domingo – 12:30 pm Parishioners Who Are Ill: Please call the pastor if a relative or friend is sick. Due to privacy laws hospitals no longer inform churches. Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing 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 – 12:00 el ultimo domingo de cada mes o llama la Rectoría (debido a las leyes privadas, los hospitales no se comunican con las Casamiento – contactarse con 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 al Padre, o – Juliann Eickholtz; a San Francisco Arquidiócesis requiere que los que van a recibir los sacramentos estén Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por favor, acérquense al Centro de inscritos en las clases de religión. información. También es necesario registrarse en la parroquia. Pregúntenos Monaguillos: Los niños que quieran ayudar como monaguillos en el .por el formulario de registro altar tienen su ensayo el segundo domingo de cada mes después de la misa de 11:00 a.m. Estos niños y niñas tienen que haber hecho la Primera Comunión. Los interesados comunicarse con Pbro. St. 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 Next Weekend please support Catholic Home Missions: St. M 27 Mon No Mass The Appeal primarily supports home mission dioceses, that is, St. FX those dioceses in the United States that are unable to offer St. M 28 Tue No Mass their people the basic pastoral ministries of word, worship, and St. FX service without outside help. It may also give grants to other St. M 29 Wed 6:00 pm Mass dioceses in the U.S. for particular projects, and to organizations and religious communities engaged in St. FX 30 Thurs 4:30pm Mass missionary work. St. M 1 Fri 9:00am Mass Mass intentions are needed Our daily and weekend Masses are in need of more St. M 2 Sat 5:30 pm For the Deceased intentions. These can be for person who have died (they Msgr. John M. don’t have to be Catholic) or for a Special Intentions. Wright The suggested donation is $10 per mass. For more information or to get Mass Intentions, please contact the St. FX 3 Sun 9:00 am Kenneth Yost St. M 11:00 am Repose of the souls Parish Office. in Purgatory Annulments: What the Catholic Church Teaches On St. M 12.30 pm En Español Wednesday, May 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at St. Joe Hill Campus, 2605 St. Joe Rd, Sellersburg. Members of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Tribunal Office will present an Pastor’s Corner information session about the annulment process. Dear Parishioners, This weekend is often referred to as "Good Shepherd Sunday" because our Gospel every year refers to Jesus as the "the Good Shepherd". A good shepherd tends the sheep with care, makes Rosary at 5:00 before Saturday Evening Mass sure they have food and water, protects them from Rosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass predators and will even die for them. Jesus does just that for those who are His. Those who are His Saturday Evening Mass Intention: Leonard know Him. While this image is a beautiful one the Eickholtz reality is different for most. By that I mean that the Sunday Mass Intention: For the Deceased Msgr. sheep who are the Lord's, know Him. Sometimes John M. Wright people ask others, "Do you know the Lord?" How would you answer that question? How have you The Prayer Group at St. Michael welcomes everyone to come to 'know' the Lord? This knowledge is more come and pray with them at 6:00pm every Monday in than what others have said, or what we have read, the Church. it is a relational experience and a relationship in Bible Study Class is on Monday at 7:00pm in the human terms is developed by time spent in the basement of the rectory. presence of someone. How much time do you spend with the Lord in prayer, at Mass, in your daily Parish Directory News: routine? A husband and wife must spend time in Check for your families photos in the lobby of Church or each others presence, talking at times, listening call the rectory. and at times in silence, just being together. When that doesn't happen, when the business of the day, with children and work disrupt this they grow apart. So, do you know Jesus? How much time do you give Him. Our service project each week is to collect non- I have moved the Wednesday evening Mass perishable canned goods for the North Clark Outreach back into the Church so more can attend without Center. being right on top of one another. I can't encourage you enough to participate in this gift. ***Classes Preschool thru High School class at 9:30am Christ present calls to His sheep to come and be on Sunday morning. cared for by Him. The greatest prayer we have in Assistants are needed each week. Thank you to last which Christ Himself works the greatest of miracles week’s assistants: Dianne Wimsett and Cheryl Mann. wants us to open our selves more to what He wants Remember that Faith Formation is a life-long growth to do for us. Many other blessings and yes even process. miracles have and do occur when we come to His feast. God bless you and keep up His 'good' work, Children’s Liturgy of the Word Fr. Tully Available for Preschool – 6 yrs of age- during the 11:00 Mass. St. Michael Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday, May 13th after the 6:00pm Mass in the Rectory Meeting Faith Formation Religious Education Calendar Room. April 26 Session Thirty one May 3 Rosary & Music Practice, Nancy and Aimee, St. Michael Ministries Schedule 11:00am Mass Youth Choir with May Crowning Sat. May 2, 5:30pm– St. Michael beginning procession Gift Bearers (All Grades) Eucharistic Ministers: G. Minnick, C. DeVary, Volunteer Servers: C. Ledbetter Next Sunday May 3rd will be the close of the Faith Gift Bearers: R/W Lindenmayer Formation Program. We will meet in church at 9:30 am Cantors: J/M Wafford Musician: C. Eickholtz for music practice and to complete the 9 month Rosary Lector: M. Lyons Novena. There will be a Youth Mass along with May Crowning. All young people of the parish are invited to Sun. May 3, 11:00 am – St. Michael participate regardless which school they attend. After Eucharistic Ministers: M.P Beach, J. Worley, S. Fouts Mass we will enjoy pizza and games (bring your favorite Servers: C. Traub game). All parishioners are welcome. Please let Juliann Gift Bearers: All Grades know so that we can plan accordingly. Cantors: Youth Choir Musician: C. Eickholtz Parishioners are asked to bring flowers for May Lector: C. Dunn Crowning and the procession to be place is vases around the grotto in church. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

First Eucharist Class - Please keep in your prayers: Sunday Mass Intention: Sandy Banet Ezra Fouts, Zoe Hanrahan, Jose Armondo Hernandez, Christian Hernanadez, and Litzy Martinez. First St. Francis Faith Formation Program Calendar Communion Practice is on Saturday, May 9th at 9:00am. April 26- Class after Mass Please arrive at 8:45am. First Communion will be May 3- Class after Mass Sunday, May 10th at the 11:00 Mass and at the 12:30 May 10- Mother’s Day & May Crowning- No Class Spanish Mass. May 17- Awards Day  We are taking the group picture on Saturday morning following the practice at 9:00am. Please The Fish Fry at St. Francis will start the wear or bring with you , your First Communion first Friday in June clothing for the group picture. 5-7pm. Come out and enjoy! The menu includes fish, fries, slaw, fried biscuits, drinks &  You may take individual pictures after the desserts. Thanks to everyone for your support. celebration. St. Francis Xavier Parish Council Meeting: Thursday May 7th at 7:00pm.  If you have question, call Juliann #812-256-3200.

Vacation Bible School St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule VBS is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18 from 9am until 11:30am. Sun. May 3- 9:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Dan Young, Kim Young, Toni Allen We are beginning to put our VBS staff of volunteers Servers: Conner Haycraft, Andrew Banet together. If you are interested in helping, please let Ushers: Mike Harbeson, Victor Jett Juliann know at 812-256-3200. We will need middle Gift Bearers: Jack & Sally Staples Family and high school youth to help as well as adults to run Lector: Joyce Nolot this program. It promises to be fun time for all! Planning meeting is May 11, at 4:30pm in the rectory meeting room. Registration forms for children 3 years to MOWER FOR SALE Grade 5 will be available in May. St. Francis Xavier has a “like new” Cub Cadet Tank LZ Commercial zero turn lawn mower, with a 48” cut, Faith Formation Meeting: Wednesday, May 20th after 24HP. Price is $6000. If you have any questions ask 6:00pm Mass in the Rectory Meeting Room. Paul Smith at 812-844-0720.

Catechist Meeting: Wednesday, May 27th after the 6:00pm Mass in the Rectory Meeting Room. Please bring a covered dish. St. Michael School Registration for 2015/16 school year has started. 3 year St. Michael $ 3,707.00 old program meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday St. Francis Xavier $ 1,630.00 8:30 - 11:30. Question of the Week 4 year old program meets on Monday, Tuesday, Fourth Sunday of Easter Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 - 11:30 and 12:30 - 4:00. The sound of Alleluias fill the 50 days of Easter Space is limited so don't delay. Enrollment is open until Sunday to Pentecost as we give thanks for the gift of classes are full. You may stop by office to reserve a spot our salvation. The Easter Triduum recalls the or call 812-256-3503 for more information. passion and resurrection of Christ in the sacred journey from Holy Thursday to Easter Vigil. “Dying Calling Forth: St. Michael and St. Francis Parishes he destroyed our death. Rising he restored our life.” need you! We are beginning the Nomination Process for Theme: Jesus is the Good Shepherd Pastoral Council and Faith Formation Commission Step 1: Listen to the Word—As you hear this lovely Members. Please give prayerful consideration to your story about Jesus as a shepherd, what words or nomination. The current members of the St. Francis phrases strike you? What in this reading touches Pastoral Council are: Randy Allen and Paige Bunch your heart? (2012-2015), Chad Lyons and Laura Couch (2013- Step two: Look into your Life. 2016), Ann Harbeson, Cecilia Huddleston, Sara Children: Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd, but Becher (2014-2-17). The current members of St. how do you experience God guiding and protecting Michael Pastoral Council are: Chuck Ledbetter and you? Nathan Fouts (2012-2015), Cheryl Dunn and Adam Youth &Adults: How do you feel about Jesus being Allgeier (2013-2016), Judith Jackson and Daniel your shepherd? What does it mean to you that he Lathem (2014-2017). The purpose of the Pastoral lays down his life for you? Council is to meet and form relationships to help the SAVE THE DATE!! On Saturday, May 2, 2015 parish plan for the future, research pastoral matters and Catholic Charities Disaster Response Arch Indy meet unanticipated needs. The current members of the SUPPLY BARN will get a BLESSING. Where: St. St. Michael Faith Formation Commission are: Melanie Joseph’s Four Corners, 1875 S. 700 W. North Vernon, Craddock and Betty Joubert (2012-2015), Jackie IN 47265. Time: 10:00 Mass followed by the BARN Fouts and Barbara Sharpensteen (2013-2016), Debbie BLESSING. Team members will be on hand to discuss Lyons and Dianne Wimsett (2014-2017), Martha the recent partnership between Catholic Charities Rendon, Spanish Representative. Commission Disaster Response Arch Indy and The Knights of members serve as consultative bodies for the pastor and Columbus Disaster Relief. Fr. Jerry Byrd, pastor of St. administrator on matters concerning Faith Formation. Joseph, along with Fr. Steve Schaftlein, who was the An attitude of teamwork, cooperation, unity and mutual pastor at St. Francis Xavier, Henryville and Fr. Shaun respect is required for effective service. Whittington, who was the pastor of St. John’s Osgood during the 2012 Southern Indiana tornadoes, will bless “To everything there is a season and a time to our storage barn, tools and equipment and share their every experiences as Pastors during the two year recovery of purpose under heaven a time to be born a time to their communities. Deacon Tom Hill and his wife, Judy, love a time to heal a time to die and a time of will be on hand to share their experiences of when their peace.” home was completely flooded in the 2008 Central PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALTH & STRENGTH: Indiana Floods. Some of our Case Managers from the Carroll Adams, Ismael Aguirre, Tim Baltz, Allen 2012 Southern Indiana Tornadoes will share their Barker, Alicia Blair, Bea Beach, Joyce Bower, Sherry experiences. Disasters are everybody’s business - Buit, Darlene Carter, Alvin Collins, Jim Corcoran, Bring the family - Come and see what we use to Bernice Donahue, Patrick Dunn, Don Hamerla, Rita RESPOND to YOUR DISASTERS! Hamerla, Bill Hawkins, Shannan Hawkins, Curtis Celebrate Summer Outing -All college-age young Ingram, Andy Korte, Michelle Korty, Terri Lynn adults are welcome to join us for an evening of Maples, Bob Masters, Michael Murphy, Dora Nevins, fellowship Thursday, May 21, 6:00pm, Mt. St. Francis Ian Newland, Mitch Newland, Janeson Payne, Chuck Lake Shelter. Contact [email protected] or 812-923- Phillips, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, John 8355 for more info. Speicher, Teresa Thomas, Billy Wayne Upton, Tim ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Wafford, Nancy Williams, Paula Wolfe, Emma 812-256-3503 Rita Poff Director Yount. Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless Mon-Fri. 7AM-6PM you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time longer. Before & After Care: ages 6-12 Summer Camp: ages 6-12 Collection Pre-School: 9-11:30AM Tues. & Thurs. April 18 & 19 Pre-K: 9-11:30AM or 12:30-3PM Mon. Wed. & Fri.