St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) -- June 23, 2019 ORDAINED MINISTERS PARISH MISSION JUNE 23, 2019 HYMNS Fr. Mark Ross, Pastor St. Mary on the Hill Parish, a Catholic (QWUDQFH+\PQ Fr. Vernon Knight, Parochial Vicar community, is committed to caring for God’s 2IIHUWRU\+\PQ Fr. Michael Hull people through stewardship. We are bound Fr. David Arnoldt &RPPXQLRQ+\PQ together by the Eucharist, directed by the Deacon Jason Lanham Gospel teachings and the teachings of the 'LVPLVVDO+\PQ Deacon Ken Maleck Church, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and Deacon Donald McArdle CHURCH STAFF Deacon Al Sullivan are committed to sharing in the ministry of Administrative Assistant Deacon Tony Wagner Jesus Christ. As stewards, we will proclaim the Martha Kearns Gospel, promote peace and justice, and use our [email protected] MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm time, talents, and treasure Organist & Director of Music Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm to advance God’s Kingdom. Andrew Barnick Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 am [email protected] Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 am Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena & CCD Evening Mass 5:15 pm Joan Purucker & Stephanie Ouellette Saturday Morning Mass 9:15 am [email protected] RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:45 – 4:45 pm Mothers’ Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw ROSARY Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 4:30 pm [email protected] PRO-LIFE HOLY HOUR Senior Center Patty Lezotte Wednesday 6:00 pm [email protected] SACRED HEART PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Youth Ministry 1210 Monte Sano Avenue Michael & Missy Lammers Available to all parishioners to spend time in the Joanna Watwood presence of the Blessed Sacrament and is open [email protected] 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Secretaries BAPTISMS Mary Bowles Karen Brooks Baptisms are celebrated on Saturdays and Sundays. Preparation classes are held usually each month. Finance 3OHDVHFDOOWKHRI¿FHWRUHJLVWHU$QRI¿FLDOELUWK Dori Thorstad FHUWL¿FDWHLVUHTXLUHG [email protected]. Rich Peritore WEDDINGS [email protected] Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance. Facilities Cris Edge NURSERY [email protected] Available at the 10:30 am and 12:15 pm Sunday Masses for ages 6 months to Pre-K4. A pre-school SCHOOLS religious program is offered during the 10:30 am St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Mass for 3 and 4 year olds. www.stmaryssaints.org Laura Webster, Principal EMERGENCIES PARISH MEMBERSHIP &DOOWKH2I¿FH [email protected] $IWHU+RXUV Welcome new members! 3OHDVHVWRSE\WKHFKXUFKRI¿FH Aquinas High School or call to register. ZZZDTXLQDVKLJKRUJ MINISTERIO CATOLICO HISPANO Misa en Español: Domingo 2:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Active parishioner status is determined by Maureen Lewis, Principal Teresa of Avila, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA the following: You are registered with the POHZLV#DTXLQDVKLJKRUJ Domingo 4:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Joseph, parish; You attend Sunday Mass and Holy Tim Przybysz, Admissions Director 2607 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA Days regularly, You use parish envelopes WSU]\E\V]#DTXLQDVKLJKRUJ weekly to indicate your mass attendance, COLUMBARIUM Deadline for bulletin is You have a Stewardship Commitment Monday at noon. Send information by email For more information, &DUGRQ¿OHHYHU\\HDUDQG<RXKRQRU email [email protected] [email protected], fax or phone. your pledges of time, talent, and treasure. 0RQWH6DQR$YHQXH$XJXVWD*$(PDLOVPRWK#NQRORJ\QHW:HEZZZVWPDU\RQWKHKLOORUJ 3DULVK2I¿FH )D[ +RXUV0RQGD\±7KXUVGD\$0±30)ULGD\$0±30 :HHNO\6FKHGXOH June 23, 2019 Sunday, June 23 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) *Q3V&RU/NE DP )U+XOO jDr. William Neumann Focus on Abilities Mass 12:15 pm C Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C DP )U.QLJKW Mass for the People Men’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G SP )U5RVV jMary Frances Weber; †Jane Trotter Hull SP )U5RVV †Harry Szalkowski - 15th Anniversary Rev. John Johnson, Rev. Aaron Killips, Rev. David Koetter, & Rev. Stephen Pontzer / Emmanuel Antwi, Pastoral Year* Monday, June 24 Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist ,V3V$FWV/N 7:00 am †Noel & Norah Schweers Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Rosary & Miraculous Medal Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Novena 5:00 pm SJDC 9:15 am †Andrew McKelvey Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Romanus Ezeugwu, MSP & Rev. Gordian Iwuji, MSP/ Christopher Awiliba, Pastoral Year* 7XHVGD\-XQH *Q0W 7:00 am †Stephen Douglas 9:15 am jKay & Johnny Owens Rev. Vicente Terrazas & Rev. Vernon Knight / Will Cook, Theology II* :HGQHVGD\-XQH *Q0W 7:00 am †Bernard & Annie Murrin Maguire Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Holy Hour 6:00 pm C Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Spirit & Truth 7:00 pm AH 5:15 pm jBishop Kevin Boland Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Michael Roverse & Rev. Steven Schraufnagel / Esteban Mallar, Theology II & Lewis King, Theology I* 7KXUVGD\-XQH Memorial of Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church *Q0W 0HPRULDO7P0W 7:00 am Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Bridge 10:00 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00 - 10:00 pm AC 9:15 am †Holy Souls in Purgatory Family Night With Augusta GreenJackets 7:05 pm Rev. Carlos Eduardo Pinzon & Rev. John Quang / Luke Bowdre & Francisco Gamboa, Pre-Theology II* )ULGD\-XQH Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 7:00 am Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Kevin Braski & Michael Downey, Pre-Theology I* Saturday, June 29 Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles $FWV3V7P0W 9:15 am †Pat & Jim O’Meara Reconciliation 3:45 - 4:45 pm C SP )U+XOO †Jack Leone; †Audrey Fisher Rev. Benjamin Dallas & Rev. Walter (Mike) Ingram, IV / Ziemowit Janaszek & Eric McRoberts, Pre-Theology I* Sunday, June 30 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time .JVE3V*DO/N DP )U.QLJKW †Michael Sahm Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G DP )U0DUNKDP Mass for the People; †Stephen Douglas SP )U.QLJKW †Virginia Long †James Hutto SP )U$UQROGW †Ed Zielinski; †Frank Dickson Rev. Jason Adams, Rev. Christopher Hassel & Rev. Andrew Larkin / Noah Pace, College III & Jared Miller, College II* A = SJC Atrium BR= Bride Room MC = SMCS Media Center SA = St. Anne’s Hall UR= SJC Upper Room AC= Adoration Chapel C = Church N = Nursery SC= Senior Center *= Please pray daily for our AH=Annunciation House CAF=SMCS Cafeteria NX= Narthex SH = Scout Hut Priests & Seminarians. MR1=Meeting Room 1 CL= SMCS Computer Lab 2 2I¿FH SJC = St. Joseph Center †=Deceased MR2=Meeting Room 2 FCH = Fr. Charlie’s House PH= Parish Hall SJDC = St. Joseph Day Chapel j Living YC=Youth Center st)ORRU G = School Gym R = Rectory SMCS = St. Marys Catholic School St. Mary on the Hill June 23, 2019 Today, we observe the Solemnity of the of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This beautiful feast celebrates the gift of the Eucharist, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches is the source and summit of our Christian faith. “For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, QDPHO\&KULVW+LPVHOI´ &&& The very word, Eucharist, means “thanksgiving” or “gratitude,” and so this feast is especially meaningful to all of us who are striving to live as grateful stewards of all God’s blessings to us. Surely the Eucharist is the greatest of all blessings because it is not only from God, it is God — the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Today’s second reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us of the depths of love our Lord has shown us in the gift of the Eucharist, recalling Christ’s words at the very first Eucharistic celebration. “The Lord Jesus… took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you.’” In that moment, and at every celebration of the Mass thereafter, Jesus gives us His very Self in an act of complete humility and perfect love. How can we possibly show our gratitude for such a sublime gift? We can — in our own imperfect way — follow our Lord’s example by giving generously of ourselves to others. Our Gospel reading from Luke recounts the miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes, when Jesus took the small offering of the five loaves and two fish and produced enough to satisfy the whole crowd with twelve baskets full of leftovers. This event is widely understood as a foreshadowing of the miracle that takes place at every Mass as the words of consecration are spoken by the celebrant and God transforms bread and wine into the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus. And in contemplating this stunning show of Jesus’ power in feeding the crowd that evening, it is easy to overlook an important detail for us Christian stewards found in the brief statement our Lord makes just before performing the miracle. When the apostles suggest to Jesus that He should dismiss the hungry crowd so they could go and find some dinner, Jesus has another idea. “Give them some food yourselves,” He tells them. This is a seemingly impossible command. It would take work, effort, energy and resources the Apostles simply did not have. But Jesus is not asking the impossible. He is asking us to give Him what we do have for the sake of others — and let Him do the impossible with it.