Weekly Schedule: July 1, 2012 Sunday, July 1 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 7:45 am (Fr. Charlie Hughes) †Michael J. Sahm Fr. Raj Koppula Farewell Reception immediately following 12:15 Mass N 10:30 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) †Rosella Fleck Baptism Prep Class 1:30 pm C Men’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G 12:15 pm (Fr. Raj Koppula) †Stephen Gettelfinger Deanery Spanish Mass 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Church 6:00 pm (Fr. Scott Winchel) Mass for the People Most Rev. Bishop Raymond W. Lessard, DD , Rev. Patrick Otor, MSP & Rev. Anthony Mbanefo, MSP / Recently Ordained Priests*
Monday, July 2 Amos 2:6-10, 13-16; Mt 8:18-22 7:00 am Mass for Fathers Senior Center Closed Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 4:30 pm SJDC 9:15 am †Myrtle T. Blount Legion of Mary 6:30 pm SA Rev. Richard Bendorf, OFM & Rev. Jason Adams / All Seminarians*
Tuesday, July 3 Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29 7:00 am †Lillian Dunstan Adult Education Summer Series 7:30 pm SC 9:15 am †Walter & Adelaide Hastings Rev. Douglas Clark, STL & Rev. Victor Seidel, ST / Rev. Mr. Avery Hanna, Third Theology*
Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Amos 5:14-15, 21-24; Mt 8:28-34 or (Independence Day: Nm 6:22-27; Mt 5:1-12a) No 7:00 am Mass Parish Office Closed 9:15 am †Ed Rhodes, Jr. Senior Center Closed No Walking Aerobics No 5:15 pm Mass Rev. John Brown, GHM & Very Rev. J. Gerard Schreck, JCD, VF / Rev. Mr. Kevin O’Keefe, Third Theology*
Thursday, July 5 Memorial of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Priest; Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Portugal Amos 7:10-17; Mt 9:1-8 or (Memorial St Anthony Mary Zaccaria: 2 Tm 1:13-14, 2:1-3; Mk 10:13-16 or St. Elizabeth of Portugal: 1 Jn 3:14-18; Mt 25:31-46) 7:00 am †Kristina Rainey Senior Center Closed Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH 9:15 am †Dennis McBride Coed Volleyball 7:00 - 9:00 pm G Youth Holy Hour Prayer Group 7:30 pm SA 9:00 - 10:00 pm AC 12:00 noon (Trinity Hospital Chapel) ♥Johnny Rhodes & ♥Eddie Rhodes Rev. Timothy McKeown & Rev. Nicholas Mansell / Rev. Mr. Jacob Almeter, Third Theology*
Friday, July 6 Memorial of St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr; First Friday Amos 8:4-6, 9-12; Mt 9:9-13 or (Memorial 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 12:24-26) 7:00 am †Jimmy Proctor Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Parish Office Closes at 2:00 pm 9:15 am ♥Lynn & Andrew Van Alstine Rev. Mark Ross & Rev. Msgr. John Cuddy / Vernon Knight, Pastoral Year*
Saturday, July 7 First Saturday Amos 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17 9:15 am †Larkin Holmes 5:00 pm (Fr. Scott Winchel) †James Brouillard Reconciliation 3:45 - 4:45 pm C Rev. Thomas Peyton & Rev. Robert Chaney / Mark Lockard, First Theology* Sunday, July 8 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6 7:45 am (Fr. Scott Winchel) Mass for the People K of C Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am - 12:00 noon PH 10:30 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) †Cecilia Downen Baptisms 1:30 pm C NO Men’s Basketball 12:15 pm (Fr. Charlie Hughes) †Mildred & Bill Herman Deanery Spanish Mass 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Church 6:00 pm (Fr. John Osom) ♥Ellen & Milton Burroughs Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Brian O’Shaughnessy, First Theology*
A = SJC Atrium BR= Bride Room MC = SMS Media Center SA = St. Anne’s Hall *= Please pray daily for our AC= Adoration Chapel C = Church N = Nursery SC= Senior Center Priests & Seminarians. AH=Annunciation House CAF=SMS Cafeteria NX= Narthex SH = Scout Hut †=Deceased MR1=Meeting Room 1 CL= SMS Computer Lab O = Office SJC = St. Joseph Center ♥=Living MR2=Meeting Room 2 SJDC = St. Joseph Day Chapel PH= Parish Hall SMCS = St. Marys Catholic School YC=Youth Center (1st Floor) G = School Gym R = Rectory UR= SJC Upper Room St. Mary on the Hill July 1, 2012 Once again the youth of St. Mary on the Hill traveled to the Steubenville Youth Conference this past weekend held in Steubenville, OH. 54 youth enjoyed this year’s theme, “The 8th Day”, focusing on the Resurrection and victory of Jesus Christ and our role as a redeemed people. The weekend featured great speakers, a strengthening of Christian friendship, powerful music, and a fun time, highlighted by the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Here is what some of the youth had to say about their experience: “This was my first time coming to Steubenville and it was life-changing. My favorite part was definitely Adoration. You could literally feel God pulling you closer to Him.” -Jack “The talks were amazing and Adoration was incredible. This conference gave me a fresh view of the sacredness of the Blessed Sacrament. It changed the way I will participate at Mass.” -Catherine “I watched as one of my best friends, an ardent non-believer, burst into tears before the Eucharist in Adoration. Needless to say, it was one of the most touching moments of the trip.” -Graham “Before we left, a few guys and I were talking about our doubts and unbelief. But after the [retreat], the same guys and I were having the exact opposite conversation. We discussed our new, strong belief in the Lord.” -Nick “Seeing the thousands of people at Mass, all receiving the Eucharist, really revealed to me the true meaning of the word ‘catholic’ which means ‘universal’.” -Lydia “I really feel I had a reconnection with God. After months of wondering, I finally felt something like an indescribable awesomeness that will live in me forever.” -Allison “This weekend was a very powerful experience for me. The music, worship, and fellowship were great and strengthened and inspired me to be a better Catholic. Confession cleansed me and I felt on fire during Adoration.” -Andrew “Steubenville was such a beautiful experience. It was really unifying – both with the group and, especially, with the Lord. The whole trip filled me up with so much joy. I can’t wait until next year!” -Mary Kate “Steubenville has been seriously amazing again this year – watching my friends and thousands of other teens moved by the Holy Spirit and feeling Him working within myself as well.” -Caroline “I hadn’t been to Catholic Church since 5th grade and was hesitant about coming but the first thing we did there was Adoration. I sat and prayed there and realized everything would be fine because I’m with God through this entire journey.” “This is my third trip and every time has been more incredible. Seeing all the youth excited for Christ is really inspiring.” “I could really feel the Presence of God in Adoration and experienced how strong prayer can be. In Confession, I felt forgiveness.” “I was in a dark place. It was really hard for me. I could never feel comfortable about myself but this weekend really helped. I really felt better about everything, and by the way, God is awesome!” “[During Adoration] From what felt like a lightingbolt I suddenly fell to my knees crying, I was curled up in a ball on the ground for what felt like an hour wiping away tears from my face, unable to stand up or even move. I wasn’t sad, I wasn’t angry, it was from pure, uncontrollable joy and a hefty dosage of guilt. After 18 long years, 2 of them spent as an atheist, I finally felt what everyone else said was the best part of the Catholic faith. The Holy Spirit didn’t just touch me, it threw me to the ground and paralyzed me in fear and happiness. It was incredible.It was amazingly, wonderfully scary and I am glad to be a part of the Catholic Church again.” -Grayson
Changing of the Guard – This weekend we thank Fr. Raj for the eight months he spent ministering to our faith community. Our prayers and good wishes go with him as he heads off to take up his new duties in Swainsboro and Metter. This weekend we also want to offer a warm (hopefully temperature wise – not too warm) welcome to Fr. John Osom, MSP. Fr. John is a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul. He is a native of Nigeria but most recently served as a pastor in the Diocese of Baton Rouge at Napoleonville, LA. We look forward to getting to know Fr. John. And we give thanks to Fr. Samuel for helping us out this past month. We wish him well as he starts his work in Springfield.
Finally, Our Holiday Masses are always special. I hope you will be able to join us this Wednesday for the 9:15 Mass on our Independence Day. It will be our closing liturgy for the Fortnight for Religious Freedom. Please come and join your fellow parishioners in praying for our country. Prayer Requests July 1, 2012 Around The D e a n e r y , D i o c e s e , & t h e a r e a Rest In Peace Family Retreat Charism School & Seeking Part-time Youth Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Dorothy Westbrook, wife of Dick Family Life and Villa Marie Center Miracle Healing Service Ministry Coordinator Westbrook. Our prayers are with this family during this difficult time. are hosting a retreat for Families Charism School & Miracle Healing Service Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, on July 6 and 7. with Damian Stayne, July 13-15, 2012, at North Augusta, South Carolina is seeking Families can either bring a tent or St. Mary on the Hill School Gymnasium. a coordinator for its Senior High Catholic Pray for the Sick of Our Parish sleep at home while attending the There will be 3 days of teachings and Youth Ministry. This is a part-time Tom Almeter Richard Crawford Jackie Jackson Hugh Markowsky Jim Quick Jamie Spears retreat activities at the Isle of Hope. workshops on the charismatic gifts and Registration starts at 6:30 pm position. Candidate must be an active Amee Atkinson Ida Damiano Melissa Jacobs Jordan Martin Adrian Ramp Dr. Peter J. Stager their use from the Catholic perspective. Catholic, fully initiated in the faith, and Jane Barrett Marianna Daskal Carmen Jammaul Earluth McArthur Hannah Reed Peggy Stephens on Friday and the retreat ends Registration fee is $50 and includes two Patricia Beckworth Victor Della-Giustina Sue Jamroga Tom McCormack Mike Regan Warren Stewart at 5:00 pm on Saturday. have experience in youth ministry. Ability Mary Beier Doreen Duffy Mary Margaret Johnson Christine McGee Madden Reid Joy Stigall lunches and a workbook. There will be a to speak Spanish is desired. Please See the family life page Healing/Miracle Service that Saturday, Barbara Benton Wendy Dutch Stanley Juras Myrna Montalvo Aileen Robinson Jaime Sutton submit resumes by July 18, 2012 to: Jackson Benton Mark Emmett Sr. Anna Bridget Kearns Lou Montini Deloris Robinson Dawn Them at www.diosav.org for details July 14, 7:00 pm, at ASU Maxwell Amy Fegan Blank Carol Franklin Connor Keck Lee Murphy Wanda Roper Bert Thomas and a registration form. Theatre that is free and open to the public. Our Lady of Peace Church, Attention: Edward Boshears Don Frew Annette Keener Lisa Murray Debra Ryan Chuck Thompson For more information, or to register, go Office of Christian Formation, P.O. Box Nikki Boudreaux Joe Fulghum Bill Keener Lester Neville, Jr. Agnes Sacco John Trevor Turner to yeslord.com or call (706)798-1882. 6605, North Augusta, SC 29861. For Melissa Broce Allison Godden Mary Alice King Shauna Occhipinti Simone Schelling Ben Ventress Catholic Divorce Ministry a complete job description, you may Lois Brooks Tyler Golden Caroline LaBorde Kellie Ohlinger Joan Schenkel Grace Villanueva Deadline to register for the Charism Mary Anna Buckley Mary Ann Golshir Gavin Lively Bill Parris Alice Schmid Heather Vinson Social Gatherings School is July 3, 2012. contact the parish office at (803) 279- Loretta Burke George Greene Vance Logan, Jr. Opal Paul Elizabeth Schweers Rosie Walling All Divorced and Separated Catholics are 0315, ext. 109 or email Glynnis Doolittle Henry Caputo Bonnie Griffin Chandlar Long Ruth Pearson Gladys Scott Elizabeth Walter at: [email protected] Robert Carstarphen Mike Hagler Josie Long Janet Pennington Judy Frances Seniuk Mary Grace Watwood cordially invited to join us for dinner on Singles Convention John J. Cashin, III Carolyn Harding Tom Lovelace Emma Philpot Nancy Sheehan Meg Whitfield Sunday, July 22 at Augsburg Haus, 4460 Liberty Square Shopping Center, across The Catholic Alumni Club International Pat Casey Jerry Hatch Connie Lundy Peyton Pilcher Brennan Simkins Delores Widdowson invites you to their annual convention in Joyce Coleman Tony Henderson Kathy Mahoney Peg Polonus John Simms-Lee Ruth Wise from the Evans Walmart at 4:30 pm. Pro-Life Elizabeth Cook Jean Hill Neal Mann Doris Andreni Portka Frankie Smith Phil Withers Charleston, SC, July 22 - 28. For more Kathy Cundey Cathy Stafford Hutcheson Ralph Maples Irvon Plummer Julia K. Smith Cason Wright For more information please contact info, go to http://caci.org/conv_natl.php or WEEKLY: Every Saturday Morning, Karea at [email protected], 706-836- contact Don at [email protected] 9:00 AM through 12:00 noon- At a Pre- Please remember to call the church office if you or a family member can be removed from this prayer list. 4406 or Sharon at [email protected], ferred Health Center, 2903 Professional 706-860-2977. Georgia Right to Life Urges Parkway, the West Augusta abortion clin- Pray for the Military ic, for prayer and silent witness. Please Yes Vote on Life Amendment contact George Vozniak at 726-1269 or CPT (SEL) Nicolais Chighizola - Iraq E6 Jason Jones - Afghanistan MAJ Bill Platte - Afghanistan CPT Jennifer L. Rupp - Baghdad Biloxi Bound CPT (SEL) Laura Lammert Chighizola LT Kelly Lammert - Ramstein MSGT Bronson Priebe - Afghanistan Jacob Watson - Afghanistan On July 31, Republican voters across Charleen Luther at 706-731-5904. SPC Sean Domzalski - Afghanistan Jimmy McArthur - USA LCPL Luke Purcell - Afghanistan Join the Roaming Catholics Travel Georgia will be asked to approve Ballot Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 am, Prayer CDR David Dromsky - Afghanistan SSGT Jared McMahon CPL Philip Andrew Rast - Iraq Club for a fun-filled trip to Biloxi from Question 5 which states: “Should the at Planned Parenthood. LT Col Michael Gill - Iraq SGT William Morgan - Afghanistan CPT Andrew Rupp - Tikrit Tuesday, August 28 - Friday, August Constitution of Georgia be amended Every Saturday Morning, 10:00 am Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. If you have a loved one in need of 31. Trip includes: Round-Trip bus so as to provide that the paramount Mass at Most Holy Trinity (prayer for prayers, please call the Parish Office (706-733-6627). Names of the sick will be listed for two weeks unless we are informed otherwise. transportation, Three night lodging at the right to life is vested in each innocent pro-life issues and anyone touched by Beau Rivage Hotel, day trip to the French human being from his or her earliest abortion). Pray for Expectant Mothers Quarter in New Orleans and more! biological beginning without regard MONTHLY: First Tuesday of each month - Pro-Life Rosary and Prayer - Alicia Hickok Elizabeth Olon Justine Oseghale Hollee Schonewolf Rates are $300 PP (double occupancy) to age, race, sex, health, function, or 11:30 am in front of Planned Parenthood, and $425.00 PP (private room). Full condition of dependency.” Known as Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary’s and expecting a baby, the “Life Amendment,” this nonbinding followed by Mass at the Most Holy Trinity please call the Parish Office to add your name to the Elizabeth Ministry list. payment is due by July 27! Contact Fr. approval will send a strong message to at 12:15 pm. Intercessory Prayer Team at St. Mary on the Hill is ready and willing to pray for the needs of our fellow parishioners. If Mike Ingram (706) 863-4956. the Georgia Legislature that Georgians First Saturday of each month - Mass at you or someone you love has a prayer request, please call or send an email. This powerful team of more than 65 members want laws that protect all human life Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am, followed can lift you and your needs in prayer. Contact Mary-Garner Merz 706-736-0998 or e-mail [email protected]. from conception to natural death. This by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Year of Faith amendment insures that all human beings Center (approximately 10:15 am) Holy Land Pilgrimage will be considered persons whether they First and Third Fridays of each month - Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering, Join Fr. Mike Ingram and the Roaming be preborn infants, children, young Stewardship adults or senior citizens. from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at Planned Stewardship Reflection Catholics Travel Club on a Year of Parenthood. Please contact Gary Garner, arish tewardship of reasure Faith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land P S T Today’s reading from St. Your plenty at the present at 706-793-8090. Week of 6/24/2012 FY12 Year to Date FY11 Year to Date October 31 – November 8, 2012. Want to Take a Sea Cruise? Paul explains the “divine time should supply their Third Monday, 7:00 pm, Pro-Life Com- The 9-day pilgrimage includes round- The Roaming Catholics Travel Club and Fr. Contributions $ 63,468 $ 3,769,727 $ 3,767,170 economy” of stewardship need so that their surplus mittee, Conference Room at St. Patrick’s Children’s $ 79 $ 1,764 $ - trip air from Atlanta; 14 Meals: 7 Mike Ingram invite you to take a 7-night Hall, Most Holy Trinity. Contact Paul Stock/Other $ - $ 167,504 $ 143,413 -- “the relief of others ought may in turn one day supply breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners; Eastern Caribbean Cruise December 28, Rowan, 706-650-5825. Total $ 63,547 $ 3,938,995 $ 3,910,583 not to impoverish you; there your need.” deluxe hotel accommodations; and 2012 – January 4, 2013 departing from Ft. should be a certian equality. See 2 Corinthians 8:13-14 daily Mass. The pilgrimage includes: Lauderdale, Florida. Celebrate New Year’s Abortion Alternatives: Budget $ 77,250 $ 4,017,000 $ 4,117,094 Caesarea, Nazareth, Cana, Tiberias, Eve on Holland America’s “Zuiderdam” Birthright of Augusta: 706-733-LOVE; Surplus (Deficit) $ (13,703) $ (78,005) $ (206,511) Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of while cruising Grand Turk in the Turks and Birthright National: 800-550-4900; Caicos Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Bequest $ - $ 2,603 $ 68,686 Peter’s Pence Collection Galilee, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Via Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: Dolorosa, Mount Zion, Bethlehem, and Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands; and Half Memorials/Donations $ - $ 14,880 $ 3,489 This week is the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Moon Cay in the Bahamas. Prices begin as 706-724-3733; Special Collections $ 40 $ 75,536 $ 91,990 Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important much more. Single Room Rate: $4,099 low as $1,599 per person double occupancy Double Occupancy: $3,599 For a full- Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline: Leaving a Legacy $ - $ 11,550 $ 14,000 charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims and include all port charges, taxes, gratuities, 800-395-HELP. of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we color brochure or more details contact and trip cancelation insurance! Contact Fr. 672 (5 thru the website) of 2475 families and 20 children can cast the peace of Christ upon the world. Part of our tithe next Fr. Mike Ingram: (706) 863-4956 or Mike Ingram at (706) 863-4956 or mingram@ Post Abortion Alternatives: donated the week of June 17, 2012. weekend will be for this collection. [email protected]. st-teresa.com for more information. Rachel’s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME. St. Mary on the Hill July 1, 2012 Worship July 1, 2012 • Blessing Perpetual Adoration - Adorers Needed! EVOLVE 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday* Non-Catholics and others unable to receive Eucharist are Youth Events 1:00 - 2:00 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please 2:00 - 3:00 am Monday*, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Summer Calendar: Vocatio Dei Call to Holiness 3:00 - 4:00 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,* Wednesday, Thursday***, Friday, Saturday th th indicate so by crossing your arms in front of your chest. Catholic Camp for Rising 7 Catholic Camp for Rising 7 4:00 - 5:00 am Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday** Thursdays – Youth Holy Hour every through 12th Grade Boys through 12th Grade Girls 5:00 - 6:00 am Sunday, Wednesday,** Saturday Thursday throughout the summer Tuesday, July 31 - Thursday, Sunday, July 29 - Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 am Saturday 2nd Sunday & 4th Wednesday – Master’s Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, 9:00 - 10:00 am Friday, Saturday August 2 July 31 10:00 - 11:00 am Sunday, Monday, Saturday Table Soup Kitchen (10:30-1:00). This will Held at Camp Echeconnee in Held at Camp Echeconnee in Eucharistic Ministers, & Sacristans 11:00 am - Noon Thursday continue on the second Sunday of each month Lizella (Near Macon) Lizella (Near Macon) Please remember to check your schedules Noon - 1:00 pm Monday, Saturday and 4th Wednesday of every month 1:00 - 2:00 pm Friday, Saturday For more information or to For more information or to and arrange for a sub before you leave for vacation. 2:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday, Friday* register, www.savannahpriest.com register, www.savannahpriest.com If you are at Mass, please check to see 3:00 - 4:00 pm Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday No more Regular Schedule if you are needed. 4:00 - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm Sunday, Saturday Youth Holy Master’s Table Soup Usually every 6:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday July 13 - 15 – Charism School and Healing Hour - Every Kitchen - 7:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday Second Sunday (Next one Miracles Service at St. Mary’s Gym Thursday, 9:00 -10:00 Homebound Visitation 9:00 - 10:00 pm Sunday, Saturday August 6 - 7 – Youth and Campus Ministry pm Come and spend Sunday, July 8). Come Serve at 10:00 - 11:00 pm Friday Leadership Training with Tony some time with Jesus in the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen If there are parishioners who are homebound, in a nursing 11:00 pm - Midnight Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday (behind the Civic Center). To serve, Bellizzi at Aquinas High School the Eucharist. Pop in and spend facility, or in the hospital and who wish pastoral visits and * WE HAVE NO ONE TO COVER 11:55 pm saturday - please email Belinda at bwaters@ 1:00 am sunday; 2:00 - 3:00 AM on Mondays; 3:00 - 4:00 AM Keep checking the bulletin for info. on other 10 minutes or the whole hour Holy Communion, please have a family member contact knology.net. Call Michael for the Parish Office by calling (706) 733-6627. We rely on ON tUESDAYS; OR 2:00 - 3:00 PM on Fridays youth events or call Michael at 394-6447 with THE MAN - JESUS! ** WE are very much in need of another person for more info. 706-394-6447. family members to notify us if there are patients to be 4:00 - 5:00 AM Saturday and 5:00 - 6:00 AM Wednesday. visited. Please keep the office informed. ** We need help for 3:00 - 4:00 AM Thursdays starting Words for the Week July 19 through the end of September. It’s a short “Most of us sit on our mistakes, we do not allow the love of God to transform these term assignment and if you sub any Thursday morn mistakes into something good.” - Mother Angelica or all of them during this time, please call Paul Free Ministry to Traveling Catholics or Mary Ellen Zielinski 706-228-5115. Can you visit with the Lord and fill one of the above hours by For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass becoming an assigned adorer? Or are you willing to sub for a Times (1-410-676-6000) or Internet www.Masstimes.org specific hour? If you can’t come occasionally, your partner can cover for you. Please call Paul or Mary Ellen Zielinski 706-228- Young Adult Ministry 5115 if you can fill any of these hours. Spirit and truth Upcoming Events for YAM Come and join us Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:15 pm Thursday, July 5th: Spirit & Truth, TBD Faith Formation at the Annunciation House (2561 Central Ave., on the corner of Central & Arsenal). Augusta Y.A.M. is a Catholic ministry that seeks to bring all Wedding Banns Christians 18-35 into contact with Christ and His Church through Baptisms Baptism Preparation Amber Fischer, Martinez, GA Young Adult events, fellowship, speakers, and ministries in the Augusta area. Classes typically are and Derek Tricarico, Martinez, GA Adoration Hour We offer opportunities for young adults to meet others with similar scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. The We are covering the adoration chapel every next Baptism Preparation Class is Sunday, values, make new friends, have fun, and grow in faith. Y.A.M. is dult d ummer eries Sunday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm. August 5 at 1:30 pm in the Church. Please call A E S S Come to pray and be with Jesus! affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by the the office to register for classes, 706-733-6627. Don’t get bored this summer! Come & view the exciting dvd series parishes of the Augusta deanery. “Catholicism” with Fr Robert Barron. Baptisms normally will be held the third Visit YAM website at http://augustayam.com or email us at [email protected]. This groundbreaking CATHOLICISM ADULT STUDY PROGRAM is a weekend of the month at the 5:00 pm and 12:15 thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can pm Masses. Please call the office to register. come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history or scripture study, this engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of Movie Ratings Engaged Couples - Mandatory the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. The following movies have been evaluated by the Catholic News Service according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews An optional study guide is available for nominal cost. include the CNS rating and the Motion Picture Association of America rating. (see website www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm). Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Engaged Couples weekend will be at This 10- part series will be shown on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in June, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter — L — limited adult Men in Black 3 — A-III — adults. (PG-13) July & August at the Senior Center at 7:30 pm. audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would Prometheus — O — morally offensive (R) St. Joseph Catholic Church on August 3 and 4, find troubling (R) Rock of Ages — O — morally offensive (PG-13) 2012. This certification is required to get married Our next session will be Tuesday, July 3. Brave — A-II — adults and adolescents (PG) Seeking a Friend for the End of the World — L — limited adult in the Catholic Church. Advance registration is Fr Barron presents “The Mystery of God”. Come join us as we learn The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel — O — morally offensive (PG-13) audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would required to attend. Please remember that this of the arguments supporting God’s existence, the nature of God, Chernobyl Diaries — L — limited adult audiences, films whose find troubling (R) certification is mandatory. For more information and the question of good & evil in our world. problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) Snow White and the Huntsman — A-III — adults. (PG-13) Crooked Arrows — A-III — adults. (PG-13) Stella Days — L — limited adult audiences, films whose problematic or registration, call St. Joseph’s Parish Office at A short discussion period will follow, with light refreshments. Pre- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted — A-I — general patronage (PG) content many adults would find troubling (Not Rated) (706) 798-1920. registration required. Sign up with Deacon Ken at [email protected] St. Mary on the Hill July 1, 2012 St. Mary on the Hill July 1, 2012 Natural Family Planning Make a Pilgrimage to the Holy Grace Scholars, There will be an Introductory Session for the Creighton Model of the Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning offered Land with Fr. Jerry f ou lan to edirect our Wednesday, September 5, 2012. For more information, please contact Joanna Watwood at [email protected]. I had been toying with the idea of leading a pilgrimage to I Y P R Y the Holy Land to celebrate my 60th birthday in February Taxes, Do So NOW!!! but for a variety of reasons backed off from it. But last As of June 11, the Dept. Of Revenue had approved 55% of the week a letter from the Equestrian Order of the Holy $51.5M cap in tax credits. And, $16,500 has been directed to St. Community Sepulchre reignited my interest. Members of the Order are Mary School for next year. The goal for our school is $55,000. Fr. Raj’s Farewell Reception organizing a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from February Please know that these funds are essential in helping children attend enior enter S C Please join us 1-11, 2013. It is offered at a price of $3299 that includes a St. Mary School who may otherwise not have the opportunity. If non-stop flight from JFK, New York to Tel Aviv, first class The Senior Center is Closed July 4th Week. this Sunday, July 1 you plan to redirect your taxes, please get approved today! The No Aerobics July 4. hotels, breakfast, dinner, all entrance fees and baggage state is predicting that the cap will be reached by August. Thank after the 12:15 Mass in the Narthex, handling. As a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy you to all of our parishioners who have participated in the past SIGN UP: Bridge & BBQ for a farewell reception Sepulchre, I think this would be the best way to visit and have helped children receive a Catholic education! Wednesday July 11 9:30 am honoring Fr. Raj. the land where Jesus walked. The pilgrimage is being Play “FRIENDLY” bridge & stay for BBQ. offered to Catholics from throughout the Southeast and In 2011, 2,700 Georgia taxpayers were denied participation in the education expense tax credit program. Please don’t let organizers expect it to fill up quickly so if you think you this happen to you in 2012! Apply today for your tax credit SIGN UP FOR: Estate Planning Pancake Breakfast might be interested in joining me, please call the office approval, and help a child attend St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Thursday July 12 10:30 am for information on how to register. School or Aquinas High School. Attorney Pat Claiborne will discuss Powers of Attorney, Pancake Breakfast to benefit our Parish Vocations will be held next Sunday, July 8 in the Parish Health Care Directives & Wills. Hall after the 7:45 & 10:30 am masses. Come It is a simple process, and you get a dollar and have a delicious and filling Pancake and Faithful Readers Book Club for dollar credit towards your state taxes! SUMMER MOVIE SERIES Sausage Breakfast with the proceeds going to our Ladies, our summer book selection is Sex, Style 12:30 pm Seminarians. Our Patrick Walsh K of C Council and Substance: Ten Catholic Women Consider the Forms are in the Narthex. For more information, contact Monday, July 16 - “Operation Petticoat” – Cary Grant will host the event. Cost is $5.00 for an adult, Things that Really Matter. From Amazon.com: Mary Davis, Director of Stewardship and Development, 706- $15.00 per family or $3.00 for a child. Wednesday, July 18 - “Bringing Up Baby” – Cary Grant “Here is a fresh look at life from the perspective of 733-6627, [email protected]. Thursday, July 19 - “Tammy & Bachelor” – Debbie Reynolds ten Catholic women who live in the spotlight of the Internet -- ten bloggers who keep it real every day with The Secular Franciscan Order Senior Center Calendar for July Ladies Out to Lunch their personal posts relating their triumphs, trials, and is available in the Narthex. Thursday, July 12 at 11:30 am temptations for all to see. Each of these women brings A Secular Franciscan is a person devoted to the ideals of Saint Special Treat this Month a refreshingly open and humorous perspective to Frances of Assisi. Fully part of the world, they seek to live in the Get out of the heat and join us spirit of this special son of God and provide an example of what it Elijah Cup growing in faith and improving their relationship with Call Jane Cashin 706-733-4254 or Christ.” Augusta’s own Rachel Balducci is one of the means to be joyous in their love of God in service to one another. at the Saturday Vigil Mass Ellen Burroughs 706-736-2429 ten contributing women! We hope to meet to discuss The Elijah Cup program is a family prayer ministry to foster and for more information this book sometime in late July or early August. For If you think you might be interested in the Secular Franciscan Order, support priestly and religious vocations. The Elijah Cup is a more information contact Jodie Silva at jodiesilva@ we invite you to “Come and See.” Please contact: Audrey Binet, chalice that is presented to a family, couple, or individual during gmail.com or 706-364-3533. SFO 706-855-0906 or Nora Wessling, SFO 706-737-8859 Saturday vigil or Sunday Mass at the offering of the gifts. The 2012 - 2013 Registration for St. chalice is taken home and used as a focal point while praying for our current and future priests, deacons, and sisters. The chalice Mary On the Hill Catholic School Abuse Hotline Number: To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, call the is returned the following Sunday/Saturday. We are now accepting new student registration for the 2012- abuse hotline number at 888-357-5330 or the Office for the Protection of Children and Young people, 912-201-4073/4. 2013 school year. If you are interested in attending St. Mary To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection. The following dates are available for the Saturday vigil Mass: on the Hill Catholic School we are currently taking appli- July 7, 14, 28, and August 4 & 11. The Lint family will take the cations for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Forms cup July 21. are available by calling the school office or online at www.
Please sign-up in the Narthex or contact Miriam Cortez-Cooper stmaryssaints.org. If you would like to learn more about the Service at (706) 414-8007 or [email protected]. school please call to schedule an appointment or a tour of the school. Phone--706-733-6193 [email protected] The Knights of Columbus Help Save the Environment! is Cooking for the 4th of July Notes from FAMOUS DAVID O’BRIEN’S BAR-B-Q Bring your paper to recycle and place in the big blue container in our back parking lot. You can put St. Mary School Parish Office Summer Hours Place your orders early!! th newspapers, magazines, copy paper, bulletins, etc. into The Summer Office hours for the school are The Parish Office will close at 2:00 pm on Fridays Pick up between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm July 4 at the Council Home this container. No construction paper or cardboard Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon during the summer. Boston Butts $35 Quart of Hash $10.00 please! Staples may remain. St. Mary’s will receive or by appointment. Call Danny Sheehan 706-414-1339 the proceeds. Office Closed: July 1 - 9, 2012 or David O’Brien 706-829-5460