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St. Michael Catholic Church Tybee Island, GA 31328

February 9, 2020 | Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time I I Mission Statement: St. Michael’s is a Faith Community Our Parish Community extends a warm welcome to that seeks to build up God’s Kingdom on Tybee Island all our guests and visitors. If you would like to register as a member of our parish community, through living out the Gospel message as we witness to its please call the Parish Office or register on-line. I.....___values _ of love, community, stewardship______JI and service. '------I_ ____JI II

PARISH STAFF Rev. Jerry Ragan – Pastor [email protected] Ms. Delia Robinson – Office Manager Mrs. Ginny Murphy – Youth Coordinator Mr. Ryan Beke – Music Director

Parish Office – (912) 786-4505 Phone (912) 786-4166 Fax Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Closed noon until 1 p.m.) [email protected] Mailing Address: 802 Lovell Avenue

Parish Religious Formation Program Fr. Jerry Ragan – RCIA Ginny Murphy – Youth Program Contact the Parish Office regarding PREP Baptismal/Wedding Preparation: Call office for information

Websites: http://www.saintmichaelstybee.org

http://www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection

PARISH CONTACTS February 15, 2020 and February 16, 2020 Pastoral Council Co-Presidents – Mike Beytagh/Carolyn Williams

Parish Finance Mgr. – Mark Schroder Holy Name Society – Tommy Edenfield 6:00 PM Administration/Buildings and Grounds – Mike Beytagh/Matt Ferry Lectors: Theresa Pottratz Endowment Fund – Tommy Butler Altar Servers: Ken Douberly

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE EMEs: Rachelle Reyes/Jerry/Wendy Shamroe Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Ushers Bill Robinson/Betty Dixon Sunday: 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Cantor: Kathy Yonka Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday - Thursday - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 AM Friday – No Morning Service Lectors: Dina/Andy Watson Holy Day Mass Schedule:

8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – consult the bulletin Altar Servers: Matt Ferry

Low-Gluten hosts – please check in the sacristy EMEs: Betty Jane Hendrix/Diane Ring/______Sound amplification system – please contact the office Ushers: ______/Dana Johnson Accessibility/seating – ramp to left of main entrance; seating Cantor: Theresa Bossick available in front pews

CONFESSIONS: 5:00-5:45 p.m. on Saturday OR by 11:00 AM appointment Lectors: Deanna Fanning/Roger Von Duyke Altar Servers: Mike Lynch St. Michael Thrift Store Hours EMEs: Ginny Murphy/Joe O’Leary/Mary Ann Stillings Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 noon Ushers: Carl Looper/Eddie Sheppard Corner of 8th Street and Butler Avenue Cantor: Carol Weidner

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http://www.saintmichaelstybee.org | (912) 786-4505 | 802 Lovell Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328 Fr. Jerry’s Corner – February 9, 2020 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today is Commitment Weekend. We will be giving those who have not yet made their pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal an opportunity to do so today. If you are not able to make a pledge, please consider a one-time gift. Each one of us is Christ to all we meet. This Appeal allows the Catholic Church throughout South Georgia to do so much good. Please be generous in helping to fund the ministries of the Diocese.

I am so very grateful to Betty Jane Hendrix who will be sharing at our Masses this weekend her experience as a volunteer at the Social Apostolate in Savannah. Several of our parishioners’ volunteer there every week. And the ACA helps with the funding of the good work they do. The Social Apostolate of Savannah’s mission is to be a witness to the biblical values of charity & justice in the city of Savannah by caring for and empowering the poor, the homeless, the disabled, and the “At Risk” of the Savannah area since 1968.

Walker and Betty Beeson brought this back from their trip to Florida.

Portions of a recent letter from Bishop Dewane, Diocese of Venice in Florida:

“All parishes/missions/chapels in the Diocese of Venice in Florida are being asked to take the following precautions to help mitigate the spread and effects of the Flu:

• The Faithful should be encouraged to share the Sign of Peace without touching hands. This can be done with meaningful eye contact, smiles, or a bow of the head in reverence to one another. • Priests, Deacons, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should be reminded of the importance of practicing good hygiene. All Ministers of Holy communion should wash their hands before and after Mass. • The Faithful should be encouraged not to hold hands during the recitation of the Our Father.

The bishop also reminds us that it is not a sin to miss Mass if one is sick. To the contrary, not attending Mass if you have a contagious disease is an act of charity to your fellow parishioners.”

The directive also said that the Precious Blood is not to be shared until further notice. However, I have problems with that. So just use your good judgement.

Fr. Jerry Ragan

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, March 1, 2020 3:00 PM St Michael Catholic Church presents the movie Two Popes Tybee Post Theater Admission: A needed item for the Social Apostolate Suggested items: Packages of men’s &/or women’s underwear, socks, toiletries, clothing items, nonperishable food items. PRAYER ANGELS - The following Sacrificial Giving families will be remembered in February 2, 2020 prayer the week of February 9th: Yearly Offertory Budget $ 324,000.00 -Joann and Todd Naylor Weekly Average Needed $ 6,230.77 -Sr. Gilmary O’Hayer -Carolyn Sheehan Collected Offertory $ 6,667.00 Same Time Last Year $ 5,343.00

PRAYER LIST: Robby Armstrong, Mary Ellen Budgeted YTD $ 193,153.87 Beytagh, Anna Bryant, Ken Colquitt, Collected YTD $ 228,425.78 Margaret Dulohery, Sonja Edelman, Michelle Dubuc Gleason, Cheryl Di ACA (2020 Goal) $ 26,245.00 Giovanni, Charlie Johnson, Kyle Joyce, ACA (Pledged to Date) Brenda Manucy, Eleanor Remedio, ACA (Paid-One Time/Pledges) Mary Smoak, Teah Stillings, Angie ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Weidner, Janey Welch and Dena White

ALTAR FLOWERS: • ~ l(((lrd The altar flowers this weekend are for St. lt.l ,!4 /~·r✓ 11,)., Sat., Feb 8 6.00 PM † Kenneth Helmly Michael’s Parishioners. Sun., Feb 9 8:00 AM Intentions of Fr. Ronald If you would like to donate flowers for an anniversary, Gatman birthday, or memorial, call the Parish Office. Cost: $80. 11:00 AM The Parish Mon., Feb 10 8:00 AM † William Bradley (A) COMMITMENT WEEKEND: Just a reminder! If Tues., Feb 11 8:00 AM Special Intention you haven’t yet made your pledge to the Annual Wed., Feb 12 8:00 AM Intention of Fr. John Catholic Appeal, please consider doing it this week. Johnson As good stewards, each of us has a responsibility to Thurs., Feb 13 8:00 AM † Daniel O’Connor Jr. share our great gifts that come from God. Please be Fri., Feb 14 8:00 AM No Morning Service generous in your sharing. Our parish goal is $26,245. Sat., Feb 15 6.00 PM The Parish

ABUSE HOTLINE NUMBER: To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, call the abuse hotline number at 888-

357-5330 or the Office for the Protection of Children Sun., Feb 9 Sunday School for Disciples 10:00 AM and Young People, 912-201-4074. To read the Wed., Feb 12 Choir Practice 5:45 PM diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to Sun., Feb 16 Sunday School for Disciples 10:00 AM www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection Sun., Feb 16 Worship Committee 12:15 PM

th PARISH NIGHT OUT: Monthly WORLD MARRIAGE DAY: Sun., Feb 9 is World Night Out, at Sting Ray’s Tues., Marriage Day. It is an opportunity to focus on Feb 18 6-8 PM. Catholic trivia, building a culture of life and love that begins with games and prizes. RSVP to Carolyn supporting and promoting marriage and the family. Williams, (704) 340-8167 or “Marriage is an art…where divine love dwells.” - [email protected]. Pope Francis

Diocese of Savannah Office of Family Life: Rachel’s WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS: Vineyard Post Abortion Healing Retreat: Mar. 27- 29, 2020: This is a weekend retreat that offers an Stephen Kujawa opportunity for any person struggling with the pain Ron and Carol Winders after an abortion to find healing, hope and forgiveness. Contact Stephanie May at 912-306-0406, 2020 DIOCESAN GOLD & SILVER (25--th or 50th) [email protected], or visit the website and ------WEDDING JUBILEE MASS testimonial video at http://diosav.org /family- & CELEBRATION: The life/abortion-helaing/rachels-vineyard. Calls and Diocesan Mass is Sun., Feb. 23, inquiries are strictly confidential. The next retreat is 2020 @ 11:30 AM; Questions? near Augusta, GA. Contact the Diocesan Office of STEWARDSHIP CORNER: In the first reading, Marriage, Family and Respect Isaiah urges us in the name of the Lord to feed the Life, 912-201-4068. hungry, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked. If “May integrity and uprightness protect me, because we do so, he assures us, the Lord will hear and my hope, LORD, is in you.” Psalm 25:21 answer our cries for help in time of need. - -&p/aht- M IKES

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Tybee Island Catholic Women’s Club

Springpri11g PlantPl~1 Saleal~

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Pre -orders will be taken after all Masses. Feb. 8/9, Feb. 15/16, and Feb. 22/23. Pick Up Date - Sat., Mar. 28th - 10 AM-Noon

Proceeds will fund charitable activities of the Tybee Island Catholic

Women’s Club.

Tybee Island Catholic Women's Club Plant Sale 2020 Order Form

Name: Contact Number:

Plant Size Description Quantity Cost Total

Pentas 6" Pot Lucky Star Pink $7.50 Pentas 6" Pot Lucky Star Dark Red $7.50

Geraniums 6" Pot Savannah Red $11.50 Geraniums 6" Pot Savannah Pink Aplash $11.50

Lantana 6" Pot Bandana - Cherry Sunrise $7.50

Caladiums / Sun or shade 6" Pot Aaron - White $11.00 Caladiums / Sun or shade 6" Pot Carolyn Whorton - Pink $11.00 Caladiums / Sun or shade 6" Pot Red Flash $11.00

Knockout Roses 3 Gal. Double Red $20.00

Sweet Potato Vine 6 " Pot Spotlight Lime $5.00

NEW THIS YEAR Farfugium (tractor seat) 8" Pot Shade to filtered sun $15.00 Coreopsis 6" Pot Uptick gold & bronze $7.50 Gaillardia 6" pot Spintop Red $7.50 Dianthus 6" pot Jolt Pink $7.50

Grand Totals

Last day for orders is Wednesday February 26th All orders must be pre-paid. Make all checks payable to Tybee Island Catholic Women's Club Order Forms with checks may be returned to the Parish Office. All selections subject to availability; appropriate substitutions may be made. Pick-up times are Saturday, March 28 from 10 AM to 12 noon at the church/rectory yard. The Women’s Club will not be responsible for any unclaimed plants after 12:00 noon on Mar 28, 2020

Thank You for supporting Tybee Island Catholic Women's Club

Spring 2020 Tybee Island Catholic Women’s Club Plant Sale

Lantana Bandana Cherry Penta Lucky Star Pink Penta Lucky Star Dark Sunrise Red

Sweet Potato Vine

Spotlight Lime Geranium Savannah Pink Splash Geranium Savannah Red

Caladiums – Aaron White (sun or Caladiums - Carolyn Caladium – Red Flash (sun or shade tolerant) Wharton (sun or shade shade tolerant) tolerant

Zinnia Zinnia Knock out roses Double Red Double Hot Cherry Double Mix Spring 2020 Tybee Island Catholic Women’s Club Plant Sale

NEW THIS YEAR

Farfugium Tractor Seat Coreopsis Tick Seed Shade and partial sun

Dianthus Jolt Pink Gaillardia Spintop Red

The Most Reverend Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop of Savannah

Invites all couples celebrating their Silver or Gold (25th or 50th) Wedding Anniversaries in 2020 to join him in celebrating the

Gold & Silver Wedding Jubilee Anniversary Mass

in your honor at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Savannah, Georgia on Sunday: February 23, 2020 @11:30 am

Those wishing to attend should contact the parish office or register online at www.diosav.org/gold-and-silver by December 21, 2019 in order to receive a formal invitation with the detailed information. Questions? Contact the Diocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life, 912-201-4068.

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC Office of Family Life DIOCESV SAVANNAH [email protected] 912-201-4068

Gold & Silver Jubilee Mass and Celebration Misa y Celebración de Bodas de Oro y Plata

Sunday: February 23, 2020 – 9:30 Breakfast, 11:30 Mass Domingo: 23 de febrero de 2019 - 9:30 am Desayuno, 11:30 am Misa

Congratulations on the 50th or 25th ¡Felicidades por el 50 o el 25 Aniversario de su Anniversary of your Marriage! Bishop Matrimonio! El Obispo Gregory John Hartmayer, Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., would OFM Conv., Desea agradecerle por su like to thank you for your perseverance and perseverancia y fidelidad en el camino que faithfulness to the path you began when you iniciaron cuando proclamaron sus votos ante proclaimed your vows to one another before Dios. Él está agradecido de que ustedes puedan God. He is grateful you can celebrate the asistir a la Misa y Celebración de Bodas de Plata Gold & Silver Jubilee Mass and Celebration y Oro que se realizará en su honor. with him in your honor.

We will attend the Mass / Asistiremos a la Misa: Yes/Si ______No/No ______

Breakfast for family and guests will be provided prior to the Mass from 9:30 am to 10:45 am Se ofrecerá un desayuno para la familia y sus invitados entre 9:30 am a 10:45 am

We will attend the Pre-Mass Breakfast: No: ______Yes: ______Number attending: ______Asistiremos al Desayuno Previo a la Misa: No: ______Sí: ______Número de personas: ______

**Please enter the “Name of Couple” as you wish them to appear in the Program and on the Certificate. Example: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, or John and Eleanor Smith **Ingrese “el nombre de la pareja” como desea que aparezcan en el Programa y en el Certificado. Ejemplo: el Sr. y la Sra. John Smith, o John y Eleanor Smith

Name of Couple / Nombre de la Pareja: ______

Husband’s Name/ Nombre del esposo: ______

Wife’s Name/Nombre de la esposa: ______

RACHEL’S VINEYARD POST ABORTION HEALING RETREAT: March 27-29, 2020

For any woman, man, family member, or friend, who is struggling with the emotional, spiritual and psychological pain after an abortion; a Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat offers an opportunity to find healing, hope and forgiveness. Come experience the mercy and compassion of God through this healing weekend near Augusta, GA. For additional information contact Stephanie May at 912-306-0406, or [email protected], or visit the website and testimonial video at https://diosav.org/family-life/abortion- healing/rachels-vineyard All calls and inquiries are strictly confidential. Come and be restored.

Greece: Travel in the Footsteps of St. Pauli,

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Day 1: Departure from USA.~ Dinner and Breakfast will be served Day 5: Delphi - Athens ~ Visit Delphi, the center of the in-flight. ancient world {navel) of the earth, whose prestige Day 2: Arrive in Thessaloniki, Greece. ~ You will be met and extended far beyond the boundarles of the Hellenic world. transferred to your hotel. Time to relax and meet your fellow On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of pilgrims. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki. unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Day 3: Philippi, Kavala, Thessaloniki ~ Visit Philippi where Paul Sanctuary of Apollo Pythias. Continue to Athens which is delivered his first sermon in Europe, sowing the seeds of one of the most glorious cities in the world and the cradle Christianity. "And from there (He went) to Philippi" Acts 16:12-18 of western civilization as we know it today. Dinner and Here Paul baptized a certain woman named Lydia, the first overnight in Athens. Christian convert in Europe. Among the ruins, located on the rocky Day 6: Athens - Excursion to Corinth ~ we will visit the ledge above the town's main road is the prison where Paul and Acropolis to see the ruins of the Parthenon, Erechtheu m Silas were thrown. Continue into the modern port city of Kavala, and Propylae. For twenty five centuries, the panorama of ancient Neapolis, where Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke and this city is dominated by the rock of the Acropolis; we see Timothy, first set foot in Europe. Dinner and overnight in the ruins of the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the Thessaloniki. Propylae. Afterwards, we will ascend Mars Hill where Paul spoke to the ancient Athenians about the one and only God. From here we have an excellent view of the ancient agora; former center of the Athenian public life. We then drive through the city to see the House of Parliament on Syntagma Square, the Evzones in their picturesque uniforms guarding the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also see the Library, the University, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympics of the modern era were held, the temple of the Olympian Zeus and Adrian's Arch. Continue our tour to Ancient Corinth where, under the shadow of the towering Acropolis, St. Paul preached and lived for two years. The vigorous and mostly Gentile Church he founded here in 50 AD caused him much grief and prompted him to write, at least, four letters to them. Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla. See the remains of the first century shops, the agora where Paul's Day 4; Thessaloniki, Meteora: Thessaloniki city-tour ~ Paul trial by Gallia took place, the Fountain of Peirene, Temple preached in Thessaloniki during the winters of 49-50 AD and wrote of Apollo and the Berna. Return to Athens for dinner and two epistles to the ancient Thessalonians. See the ramparts of the overnight. city, the triumphal Arch of Galerius starting at the Via Egnatia, once Day 7: Athens - Start 3-day Cruise (Luis Hellenic Cruise a strategic artery of the Roman Empire. Depart for Kalambaka, visit Lines) Mykonos Our first port-of-call is Mykonos. It is the Meteora Monasteries. Among striking scenery, perched on top of most cosmopolitan of all Greek islands and attracts many huge rocks, that seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless visitors from all over the globe, including large numbers of monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine artists and intellectuals. Your coaches will take you to Hora a rt. Women must wear a skirt, or have a scarf that can be wrapped the island's capital where you'll enjoy a walking tour in the like a skirt, when visiting the Monasteries. Men will need to wear narrow cobbled streets of the town, passing by chic long pants and have their shoulders covered. If women wear slacks, boutiques, elegant nightclubs and white washed houses till they need to bring a scarf that will cover their pants so that it looks reaching Alefkandra. Alefkandra is a charming corner of like a skirt. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. Hora, known also as the "Venice" of Mykonos. At one of the famous restaurants of Alefkandra you'll enjoy the sunset on About Proximo Travel Mykonos Island while drinking your refreshment accompanied by Greek meze. You'll return then to Hundreds of people who traveled with us would be hap Mykonos Town (Hora) from where you'll take the ship's py to speak with you about your trip. Safety is our prior shuttle service back to the port to meet your ship! Day 8: Kusadasi and Ephesus (Turkey) and Patmos ~ we ity. Proximo Travel hosts Vacation Tours to Italy, Ire begin our day arriving at Kusadasi which is a lively Turkish land, Greece, the Holy Land, Spain, France, Portugal, port. Drive through the colorfu I town of Kusadasi to reach Scotland, and many other countries: Mt. Koressos. Situated in a small valley, it is here where you will visit the humble chapel which lies on the site of the No Rush, No Pressure, Lots of fun! Trip lti n era ry

monastery marvel at this magnificent structure, which was build 900 years ago, exceptional in its architecture. View the courtyard, the Hotels monk's dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main ***** church noting its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, We only make reservations at 4 or 5 star hotels see the priceless ecclesiastical treasures housed in the beautiful but small museum: books and manuscripts, mosaics, Icons, splendid medieval textiles and vestments as well as jewelry. Return to your motor coach to continue on to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse, where above stands the Monastery of the Apocalypse, a sub-unit of the main monastery. Walk down the steps to visit the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the silver niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the .... Revelation as well as the three-fold crack made by the voice of God • emphasizing the honor of the Holy Trinity. Afterwards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque harbor. Day 9: Heraklion and Santorini ~ in the morning we will visit Heraklion. Hera klion is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. It is in Heraklion where Paul met the owner and captain of the ship who warned him of continuing his journey to Rome. In the afternoon we will cruise on to the idyllic island of Santorini. Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. fn the town of Thira white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule. Return back to the ship. -

ittle house where The Virgin Mary is believed to have spent 1er last days. This site has been sanctioned by the Vatican 'or pilgrimage. Continue on to Ancient Ephesus and Kcompanied by your guide, walk through the Magnesian 3ate which is the entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus. ,ee the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the ;team-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Tern pie of Hadrian md the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great rheatre, where St Paul preached, which is the largest Day 10: Finish the tour of Athens. Enjoy a free afternoon and :heatre in antiquity having a capacity of 24,000 people. evening in Athens. Dinner and overnight in Athens. Naik back to your motor coach along the Arcadian Way, Day 11: Fly back home. Nhere Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in Please note: We do our best to ensure that all sites listed in this procession. While driving back to Kusadasi and just outside itinerary will be seen. However, due to scheduling conflicts, or other Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected circumstances beyond our control, sites may be visited on a different :::iver his grave in the 6th Century AD by the Emperor day than listed. If this happens it will also necessitate a change in the Justinian. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in restaurant for dinner. However, we will never sacrifice the quality of the Kusadasi. Continue our journey, Patmos, where we will meal, all restaurants will meet Proximo Travel's very high standards. enjoy a short journey to the village of Chora, where the Since we have several diff€rent trip configurations touring at the same monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong time, it is likely that groups on different tours will be combined when fortification. As you walk uphill towards the entrance of the their itineraries overlap in certain areas. Contact us Visit us on the web (855) 842-8001 Proximo Travel, LLC (508) 340-9370 www.proximotrav el.com PO Box561 Fax: (508) 854-8003 Auburn, MA 01501 Hablamos Espanol: 508-505-6078

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