St. Mary on the Hill

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1 St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church 100 YEARS - Celebrating our past, moving forward in the Spirit! First Sunday of Advent -- November 27, 2016 ORDAINED MINISTERS Fr. Jerry Ragan, Pastor Fr. Gonzalo Meza, Parochial Vicar Fr. Lou Lindsey, Senior Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Hull Fr. David Arnoldt Deacon Ken Maleck Deacon Donald McArdle Deacon Al Sullivan Deacon Tony Wagner MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 am Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena & Evening Mass 5:15 pm Saturday Morning Mass & Anointing of the Sick 9:15 am RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:45 4:45 pm ROSARY Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 4:30 pm SACRED HEART PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL 1210 Monte Sano Avenue Available to all parishioners to spend time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament and is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week. BAPTISMS Baptisms are celebrated once a month (except during Lent). Preparation classes are held prior to the WEDDINGS Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance. NURSERY Available at the 10:30 am and 12:15 pm Sunday Masses for ages 6 months to Pre-K4. A pre-school religious program is offered during the 10:30 am Mass for 3 and 4 year olds. EMERGENCIES After Hours (706) TRINITY HOSPITAL CHAPEL MASS Thursday 12:00 noon MINISTERIO CATOLICO HISPANO Misa en Español: Domingo 2:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Teresa of Avila, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA Domingo 4:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Joseph, 2607 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA PARISH MISSION St. Mary on the Hill Parish, a Catholic community, is committed to caring for God s people through stewardship. We are bound together by the Eucharist, directed by the Gospel teachings and the teachings of the Church, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and are committed to sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ. As stewards, we will proclaim the Gospel, promote peace and justice, and use our time, talents, and treasure to advance God s Kingdom. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome new members! or call to register. Active parishioner status is determined by the following: You are registered with the parish; You attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days regularly, You use parish envelopes weekly to indicate your mass attendance, You have a Stewardship Commitment your pledges of time, talent, and treasure. NOVEMBER 27, 2016 HYMNS Communion Hymn 962 Dismissal Hymn 499 CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Music & Worship Alvin Blount stmmusic@knology.net Stewardship Deacon Al Sullivan al.sullivan@stmaryonthehill.org CCD Barbara Kareis & Joan Purucker (706) stmarysccd@hotmail.com Mothers Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw (706) gina.craw@knology.net Senior Center Patty Lezotte (706) patty.lezotte@knology.net Youth Ministry Michael & Missy Lammers Joanna Watwood smothyouthgroup@gmail.com Secretaries Mary Bowles Karen Brooks Finance Dori Thorstad dori.thorstad@stmaryonthehill.org Facilities Cris Edge cris.edge@knology.net SCHOOLS St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Joseph McBride, Principal (706) smcs@knology.net Aquinas High School Maureen Lewis, Principal (706) Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by smbulletin@knology.net, fax or phone

2 November 27, 2016 Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5; Ps 122: Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24: :45 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) William Kozel 10:30 am (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Virginia Long 12:15 pm (Fr. Michael Hull) Mass for the People 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Edgardo Mucha Rev. Michael Kavanaugh & Rev. John Brown, GHM / Nate Swann, Theology I* Is 4:2-6; Mt 8:5-11 7:00 am Walter Ingram Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm MDO 9:00 am SA 9:15 am Michael & Kathryn Rubish Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Edward Frank & Rev. Patrick Otor, MSP / Will Cook, Pre-Theology II* Tuesday, November 29 Is 11:1-10; Lk 10: :00 am Jeanne Cooney - 3 rd Anniversary MDO 9:00 am SA 9:15 am (Grandparents Mass) Christian Thompson Rev. Brian LaBurt & Rev. Paul Ladda / Steven Mallar, Pre-Theology II* Wednesday, November 30 Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4: :00 am 5:15 pm Edgardo Mucha Michael Sandy Thursday, December 1 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, :00 am Dave Maney 9:15 am John & Cindy Scherer 15 th Anniversary Rev. Mark Van Alstine & Rev. Francis Patterson / Deacon Drew Larkin, Pastoral Year* Friday, December 2 First Friday Is 29:17-24; Mt 9: :00 am Herb Immerman Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Todd Pittman 7:00 pm (First Friday) Charles Cheek Rev. Thomas Peyton & Rev. Benjamin Dallas / Christopher Hassel, Theology III* Saturday, December 3 Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest; First Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 (Memorial: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 16: :15 am Jim O Meara Church Basketball League 8:00 am - 3:00 pm G Altar Server Training 1:00 pm C 5:00 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Michael Leone Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C Rev. Jerry Ragan & Rev. John Madden, SJ / Patrick May, Theology III* BR= Bride Room C = Church CAF=SMCS Cafeteria CL= SMCS Computer Lab FCH = Fr. Charlie s House G = School Gym MC = SMCS Media Center N = Nursery NX= Narthex PH= Parish Hall R = Rectory SA = St. Anne s Hall SC= Senior Center SH = Scout Hut SJC = St. Joseph Center SJDC = St. Joseph Day Chapel SMCS = St. Marys Catholic School Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00 pm SJDC RCIA 7:00 pm PH Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Bridge 10:00 am SC MDO 9:00 am SA Catholicism 7:00 pm C Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH All Priests / Michael Foster & Lewis King, Pre-Theology I* Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm MDO 9:00 am SA Bridge 10:00 am SC Bingo & Festive Treats 10:30 am SC NO CCD Church League Basketball 12:30-5:30 pm G Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G No Middle School Youth Night Sunday, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent Is 11:1-10; Ps 72; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 7:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) John Rolwing CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS 2 nd Children s Liturgy during Anniversary 10:30 Mass PH 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Charles Scavullo Church League Basketball 12:15 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Mass for the People 12:30-5:30 pm G 5:30 pm (Fr. Michael Hull) Edith Cook Baptism Prep Class 1:30 pm PH All Bishops / Theodore Agba, Pastoral Year* Cursillo 7:00 pm SC Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Ladies Bible Study 6:30 pm PH High School Youth Night 6:45 pm CAF/G UR= SJC Upper Room *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased Living

3 St. Mary on the Hill November 27, 2016 Advent, a Time of Hope, Preparation and Joy Sunday November 27 is the first Sunday of Advent, a new liturgical year. Advent comes from Latin, Adventus, which means the coming, the arrival. Fr. Meza s Corner Advent, a Time of Hope In his play Waiting for Godot, Samuel Becket presents two characters, Vladimir and Estragon. Both of them are waiting for a man named Godot: VLADIMIR: We re waiting for Godot. ESTRAGON: (despairingly). Ah! You re sure it was here? VLADIMIR: What? ESTRAGON: That we were to wait. VLADIMIR: He said by the tree. It happens that Godot did not arrive that day. So they waited and stayed until the next day ESTRAGON: He should be here. VLADIMIR: He didn t say for sure he d come. ESTRAGON: And if he doesn t come? VLADIMIR: We ll come back tomorrow. ESTRAGON: And then the day after tomorrow. In the meantime a boy came to tell them that Mr. Godot would not arrive that day On the day after they waited but Godot did not arrive. So they waited but Mr. Godot did not arrive. They waited again Vladimir and Estragon represent the mentality of many people in our society who wait and work for things that do not endure and most likely will never arrive. People who put their hope in brilliant careers, many possessions and comforts, financial or social power, riches, etc At the sunset of their lives, they realized that most of them did not arrive. Contrary to Vladimir and Estragon, we as Christians do not wait endlessly and in vain, because we have a sure and only hope: God. A God who came already into the flesh. A God who comes every time that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated. A God who will come at the end times to judge the living and the dead in order to call to himself those He deigns to inherit life eternal, for He assumed at his first coming the lowliness of human flesh, and opened for us the way to eternal salvation, that, when he comes again in glory and majesty and all is at last made manifest, we who watch for that day may inherit the great promise in which now we dare to hope. (Preface of Advent I) Advent, Time for Preparation As one of the Liturgical Laws (the General Instruction of the Roman Missal) reminds us: The liturgical color for Advent is purple, like Lent as both are seasons that prepare us. Both Advent and Lent include an element of penance an excellent time to prepare the way for the Lord, and make straight paths for Him. (Mk 1:3) To do so, many of our Catholic Churches organize a special day or evening for confessions. Here at St. Mary on the Hill we will have a special day for confessions on Tuesday, December 6, Take this opportunity to reconcile with the Lord and prepare your heart to celebrate his Nativity. Advent a Time of Expectant Joy Advent is a time of expectant joy. During his visit to our Parish, last month for Confirmation, our Bishop Gregory Hartmayer presented this example. In his book, The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, narrates the story of a Prince who comes to this earth from an asteroid. The tale is narrated by a pilot, who, stranded in the dessert, meets him and tries to understand his place of origin. During his tour around the earth the Little Prince discovers some animals and makes friends with them. One of them was a fox. However, to be his friend, he needed to be tamed. So he asked the Prince to do so day by day. Due to his busy schedule, he could not tell the fox the exact time of his daily arrival. However the fox was adamant to know the hour. On the second day the fox told him, It would have been better to come back at the same hour, said the fox. If, for example, you come at four o clock in the afternoon, then at three o clock I shall begin to be happy. I shall feel happier and happier as the hour advances. At four o clock, I shall already be worrying and jumping about. I shall show you how happy I am! But if you come at just any time, I shall never know at what hour my heart is to be ready to greet you. (The Little Prince) We all have experienced the pleasure of being happy in advance, prior to the meeting of a person whom we loved so much or whom we have not seen in years. Advent could be seen in that perspective. First, we should be happy in advance because we will celebrate the coming of the Lord during Christmas. Second, we should be happy in advance every time that we come to Mass, because we will have a real encounter with the Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. Finally we should be happy in advance, because, if we follow Jesus and obey his commandments, at the end times He will call us to himself to share with him an everlasting glory. Advent is a time of hope, preparation and joy. Live this season of Advent in its fullness!

4 Kim Agee Vicky Barnett Martha Bauman Patricia Beckwith Lillian Bennett Barbara Benton Bill Berry Sam Bowman Arlene Brown Frances Brown Retta Burke Natalie Bush Clifford Carey Sam Carter Cameron Clark Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Joyce Coble Luanna Cole Diane Cone Liz Cook Marianna Daskal Scott Davis John Harrison Doucet Jane Douglas Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Joe Fulghum Margaret Gordon Michael Graziano Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams Stella Marie Hawk Charles Hinnant John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Sheri James Cambri Jewell Genie Johannsen Lisa Johnson Ed Kulik Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin George Lenz Chris Lessard Donna Luce Sheppard Lynch Margaret Matheis Earluth McArthur Hope McCampbell Jack McCoy Ann McDaniel Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Stacey Muir Pop Newman Tim O Shea Margaret Polonus John Prohaska Sallie Rankin Paul Reese Joan Reid Ashton Rinker Jimmie Roberts Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Pam Rosema Lauren Seagraves Joan Schenkel Matthew Schexnayder Shirley Schwanenberger Ron Schwanenberger Martha Scott MaeAnnie Screven Sarah & Joanna Shafner Julia K. Smith Brandy Stephens Joyce Stigall John Strelec Oreste Tropea Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Lynn Ward Mary Williams Sharon Wolfe Pray for the Military MAJ Thomas M. Beier ENS Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut PO3 Andrew Sexton - USS Carl Vinson 2LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanstan Lindsay Armstrong Tessa Best Pray for Expectant Mothers Callie Cosper Molly Garren Douglas Kate Bowles Floyd Megan Snead Goldberg Mia Boyd McBride Catherine Ward Stewart November 27, 2016 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Rita Weis, mother of Barbara Meyer; Frenchy If you have a loved one in need Grace Bowles Weller Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary s and expecting a baby, pray for those couples that are wishing to adopt Abraham & Amanda Newton Jordan and Joanna Watwood PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE November 13, 2016 FY17 Year to Date FY16 Year to Date Offertory $ 68,982 $ 1,481,593 $ 1,458,787 Children s $ 86 $ 1,823 $ 1,674 Stock/Other $ - $ 24,863 $ 8,113 Total $ 69,068 $ 1,508,279 $ 1,468,574 Budget $ 78,845 $ 1,576,900 $ 1,576,900 Memorials/Donations $ 175 $ 6,390 $ 1,605 Southern Cross $ 25 $ 5,367 $ 5,443 Special Collections $ 420 $ 30,946 $ 9, (14 thru the website) of 2460 families and 81 children gave the week ending November 6, St. Mary on the Hill is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, THANK YOU! DON T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR COMMITTMENT CARD We re still in the midst of or annual Stewardship Renewal. If you haven t returned your Commitment Card, you still collection basket. Returning your card is an important part of being an active member of St. Mary on the Hill. Please take this opportunity to express your support for our parish with your time, talent, and treasure! As of the last report we received (11/9/16), 690 of our parishioners have given $214,599 to the Bishop s Annual Appeal which is 91% of our target of $235,626. Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. If you are not able to make a pledge, please consider a one-time gift. A pledge from a credit card or direct debit is through the following link - Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge.

5 IN HONOR OF... are in honor of Ron & Shirley Schwanenberger s 60 th Wedding Anniversary. ALTAR SERVER TRAINING join us on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 1:00 pm in the Church FAMILY ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE St. Mary on the Hill Church Tuesday, December 6, 7:00 pm All are welcome. Other Advent Penance Services Tuesday, November 29 St. Joseph 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 14 Most Holy Trinity 6:30 pm Tuesday, December 20 St. Teresa of Avila 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 21 Sacred Heart, Waynesboro 6:00 pm Thursday, December 22 St. Joan of Arc, Louisville 6:00 pm November 27, 2016 ALTAR SERVERS, LECTORS, USHERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, & SACRISTANS Please remember to check your schedules and arrange for a sub before you leave for vacation. If you are at Mass, please check to see if you are needed. PERPETUAL ADORATION - ADORERS NEEDED! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, Monday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 am SUNDAY*, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 am Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00-9:00 am Tuesday 9:00-10:00 am Friday 10:00-11:00 am Sunday, Monday, Thursday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Thursday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm SUNDAY*, TUESDAY*, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-2:00 pm Friday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Tuesday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Sunday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday, SATURDAY 8:00-9:00 pm Monday, Friday 9:00-10:00 pm Sunday, Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Thursday, SATURDAY 11:00 pm - midnight Sunday, Saturday CHILDREN S LITURGY, we will celebrate the Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:30 am Mass. This is for children in who have not celebrated their First Communion. The children will begin the 10:30 am Mass with their parents and then will be dismissed and taken to the Parish Hall for their own age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. They will rejoin their parents in the Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. If you are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Tiffany Salmons at or themobilementor@gmail.com. BAPTISMS Baptism Preparation Classes typically are The pm in the Parish Hall Baptisms normally will be held the third weekend of the month at the 5:00 pm and 12:15 pm Masses. ENGAGED COUPLES - Deanery Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at St. Mary on the Hill, Friday, January 13, and Saturday, January 14, This Advance registration is required. B I G N E E D F O R A PARTNER OR A SUB FOR * Sunday, Tuesday IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE FREE MINISTRY TO TRAVELING CATHOLICS For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass Times (( ) or Internet WEDDING BANNS Samantha Lee Red and Michael John Anderson, both of St. Mary on the Hill, Augusta, GA FORMED.ORG F O R M E D. o r g i s a revolutionary online platform featuring some of the best Catholic videos, audio talks, ebooks and movies from trusted partners like the Augustine Institute, St. Paul Center, Marian Fathers, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press and Word on Fire. This could be a life changing resource every parishioner who has a computer or smart phone. The parish has partnered with Augustine Institute to offer it to you for free. The parish code for Formed.org is JMGAH4.

6 St. Mary on the Hill November 27, 2016 GOLDEN & SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS CELEBRATION 2017 Couples celebrating their Silver or Gold (25 th or 50 th ) Wedding Anniversaries in 2017 are invited to breakfast and a special Mass in their honor at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, GA on Sunday, February 12, 2017 with Bishop Gregory Hartmayer. Those wishing to attend should contact the St. Marys Parish no later than Tuesday, December 20, SENIOR CENTER $$$ BINGO & TREATS $$$ We are starting our Christmas Treats for December. AEROBICS Parish Hall Please join us for a low impact workout. You can come & go as you please. MEN & women are welcome. SIGN UP: ADVENT PARTIES COVERED DISH & DOOR PRIZES Wednesday, December 13 & Thursday, December 14 Our advent parties will be after bridge & after bingo. Please feel free to bring something for Catholic Social Services. Suggestions: tooth brushes, tooth paste, socks, blankets, shampoo, etc. PINETUCKY GUN CLUB We re going back to shoot our own guns or borrow theirs. They will work with us on how to handle a gun & we ll get hands on experience. Call me for more information. Senior Center Calendar for December is available in the Narthex. NICHES ARE NOW BEING SOLD! For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or burial@stmaryonthehill.org CATHOLICISM: REDISCOVERING OUR FAITH Come rediscover your faith with Fr. Meza on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, to better understand what we practice and believe. We will enter into the heart of the Catholic faith to better travel into the road of holiness: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Mt 5:48). As George Bernanos said: None of us will ever know enough theology to become a priest. But we know enough to become a saint. Come join us! What: meetings to pray and study our faith. When: Remaining Wednesdays (11/30, 12/14, 1/18, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, & 4/26) from 7:00-8:30 pm. Where: Church - Day Chapel (Please note location change) or smoth@knology.net. Thank you to all who contributed to GRACE Scholars in We appreciate the generous support of St. Mary on the Hill parishioners. For the 2016 GRACE donations from our parishioners, more than $54,000 was directed to St. Mary on the High School, and $3,000 to Immaculate Conception Catholic School. These donations greatly help deserving students attend Catholic schools in Augusta. What is GRACE Scholars? GRACE Scholars is a Catholic student scholarship organization (SSO) in Georgia. Because GRACE is an SSO, Georgia taxpayers can redirect part of their tax liability to GRACE who desire Catholic education grows each year. It is already time to pre-register to pre-register. Go to org and select one of the pre-registration buttons in the middle of the home page. You can pre-register online or print a paper form and send it to GRACE. Please pre-register today and let s grow GRACE Scholars in Augusta! For more information, contact GRACE Scholars at or askgrace@gracescholars.org. ADVENT CANDLES Advent candles are available (set of four). WE NEED YOUR HELP St. Mary on the Hill Parish th Anniversary of Our Founding All of us have stories, memories, recollections, and personal experiences that Each of us has played a part in shaping the parish; the parish, likewise, has had a profound impact on our lives. We want to bring to life many of the memories we have of the parish, the chance to relive some events (celebrations, parish socials, Vatican II, etc.), and remember people who shared and shaped our lives. We would like for all of this to be included in this history of our parish. We want to collect the following, and you are the best source for this information: 1) Family histories that can be traced back to the original members of the parish; 2) Names of parishioners who have entered religious life; 3) Names of parishioners who have received papal or national honors; 4) Tell us about groups or committees that you were a part of (Holy Name Society, Parish Council, PCCW, Confraternity drives, Altar Society, a parish ministry, altar servers, etc.) 5) Your stories, memories, recollections, and personal experiences. (1420 Monte Sano Ave ), your responses to SMOTH100@knology.net, or put in the collection basket. you can help, please contact John Scherer at SMOTH100@knology.net.

7 St. Mary on the Hill November 27, 2016 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sunday, December 11 in the Parish Hall The Knights of Columbus will serve a delicious pancake breakfast after the 7:45 am and 10:30 am Masses. $5.00 an individual or $15.00 a family Pictures with Santa will be taken ($5.00 donation). All are welcome! th If you would like to help as an elf for Breakfast with Santa, please contact Sara Bennett, sarambennett@hotmail.com or hours. Please bring your service hours form to be signed. CHURCH LEAGUE BASKETBALL Church Basketball is in full swing! Teams are already formed in most leagues and some are being formed this weekend. The deadline has passed for signing up. I had to turn in my numbers to the league last week, so church basketball is full, and is now in its fourth week of practices/clinics. I still need payment from some parents. Please send a check written to St. Mary s to me through mail to 3014 Park Avenue Augusta, GA or through bookbag mail to Amy Hagler in 4B. Games should start December 3 rd, although schedules are not out yet. Coaches, if you have not already taken Virtus, we will need you to sign up and take a Virtus Class. Let me know if you need help signing up. Alice Hagler VIRTUS TRAINING VIRTUS class has been scheduled at St. Teresa of Avila (Grovetown) for any adult who will come into contact with youth as part of their ministry (a listing of those ministries can be found at ly/1yu4yk6), and must be completed before they begin the ministry. We also invite adults who are not currently volunteers to attend this training to learn tools they can use to help keep children safe. Seating is limited at these sessions and you must pre-registrater online to save your seat. NO ONE UNDER AGE 18 WILL BE ADMITTED. To register, go to CSS FOOD DRIVE the CSS Food Pantry is: December 3 & 4. The baskets are located in the Narthex of the church many people and bringing one canned good when we come to Church next Sunday is a good way for all of us to share from our cupboards. Thank You!! BULLETIN DEADLINE The bulletin deadline for December 18 bulletin is noon on Thursday, December 8, The bulletin deadline for December 25 bulletin is noon on Tuesday, December 13, The bulletin deadline for January 1 bulletin is noon on Monday, December 19, or at smbulletin@knology.net SAVE THE DATE - LIVE NATIVITY Please take time out of your busy schedule to remember why we celebrate Christmas. There will be 3 presentations of the will be at 6:30 pm, the second at 7:00 pm and the third at 7:30 pm. Following each presentation we will sing Christmas carols and hot chocolate will be served. More information to follow. Middle School Students: If you would like to help as an actor or stage help, please contact LeaAnne Jackson, leaannejackson@ gmail.com or This service does count for 8 th NOTES FROM THE PARISH OFFICE - If you are new to the parish, please call, , or and we would love to hear from you. Registration forms are also online at stmaryonthehill.org/registration.htm - If you are going to move, have a change of address or You can help save us return postage. - If you have an emergency and need a priest after hours, please remember that the emergency phone number is on the front cover of the bulletin. ANGEL TREE St. Mary s support of the children in Goala over the past several years has truly changed their lives! From clean and abundant drinking water to assistance with daily nutritional needs, you have helped them survive day by day. Let s wrap our arms around them again this Advent with generous gifts to help them thrive. Please PRAY for the children and GIVE to the Angel Tree project. More details (and pictures of the Well!) are in the Narthex. Call Katie Conner at (706) if you d like additional information. Angel Tree -- Veterans Don t forget our veterans! Angels are available on the tree for $25 donations for gifts for the veterans at the VA hospital.

8 St. Mary on the Hill November 27, 2016 YOUTH EVENTS SMY Calendar March for Life/High School Ski Trip (Washington DC/Winterplace, WV - January 26-29, 2017 Middle School White Water Rafting Trip - April HS Youth Night - 1 st and 3 rd Sundays Normally youth nights will be at The Annunciation House or St. Mary s Gym (6:45-8:00 pm). MS Youth Night - 2 nd and 4 th Sundays Our next MS night will be December 11 at 6:45-8:00 pm, St. Mary s Gym YDisciple Groups - when scheduled at homes (Parents, if you are interested in your child being in a YDisciple group, or call Michael Lammers, , mlammers@aquinashigh.org) Master s Table Soup Kitchen - Come Serve at the Master s Table Soup Kitchen To serve, please Belinda Call Michael for more info Youth Holy Hour - Every Thursday, 9:00-10:00 pm Come and spend some time with Jesus in the Eucharist. Pop in and spend 10 minutes or the whole hour with THE MAN - JESUS! Year of Mercy Ski for Life 2017 Sign Ups are Open All High School Students are invited to join us for the annual March/Ski for Life Trip. When: Thursday, January 26 - Sunday, January 29, 2017 Where: March for Life - Washington, DC; Winterplace Ski Resort - Ghent, WV Cost: $ for students who plan to ski at ski resort $ for students who want to join in on the trip, but will not be skiing ($100 non-refundable payment due to hold spot; Final payment due by 01/04/17). **Note: Teens can earn a $100 credit towards this trip if they sign up for a YDisciple group and attend/ participate in that group. Mr. Lammers for more details on YDisciple groups! Words for the Week Young people, the world offers you comfort, you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness! ~ Pope Benedict IV

9 DISCERNMENT RETREAT A Discernment Retreat for Catholic Men ages will be sponsored by the Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge 80 Live Oak Trail Helena, GA Noon Friday, December 30 th Saturday, December 31 st 2016 There is no cost Registration: Vocation Director Fr. Pablo at pmigone@ diosav.org or The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve. Matthew 20:28 CARESOUTH HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO: Visit the patients Sit with the dying Be there to listen and support Make bereavement phone calls Run errands Prepare meals Provide caregiver relief Provide light gardening Help with administrative tasks in the hospice Other activities as needed Give as little or as much time as you like. We will work within your schedule. Bring a friend and work as a volunteer team. Training provided. Call the CareSouth Hospice Volunteer Coordinator for further information: The Accountant O morally offensive (R) Almost Christmas A-III adults. (R) Arrival A-III adults. (R) The Birth of a Nation A-III adults. (R) A-III adults. (PG-13) Deepwater Horizon A-III adults. (PG- 13) Denial A-III adults. (PG-13) Doctor Strange A-III adults. (PG-13) The Edge of Seventeen O morally offensive (R) ALICE IN WONDERLAND Alice in Wonderland a one act play, Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 pm. EVERYTHING YOU ARE The Catholic Diocese of Savannah presents Everything You Are Diocesan Youth Conference 2017 February 17-19, 2017 Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Speakers & Music: Jackie Francois Angel & Bobby Angel COVENANT CARE ADOPTIONS Did you know that adoption today looks very different than it did even a generation ago? Covenant Care Adoptions provides a semiopen relationship between a birthmother and the adoptive family. This means that the birth mother chooses the family that will adopt her baby and has the opportunity to meet the family and receive yearly letters and pictures as her child grows up. This type of relationship honors the birth mother and allows for sharing the love of Jesus with her throughout the adoption process. (800) FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING 1 in 5 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. Come get a free skin cancer screening today. Andrea Samaha, NP-C is offering free skin cancer screening at Harmonie Medical Dermatology through the end of the year. Call today to schedule an appointment: (706) MOVIE RATINGS The following movies have been evaluated by the Catholic News Service according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the CNS rating and the Motion Picture Association of America rating. (see website Girl on the Train O morally offensive (R) Hacksaw Ridge L Limited adult Inferno A-III adults. (PG-13) A-III adults. (PG-13) Keeping Up With the Joneses A-III adults. (PG-13) A-III adults. (R) Masterminds A-III adults. (PG-13) TEXAS CHILI COOK OFF & DANCE Where: Knights Of Columbus Hall: 1501 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA Tickets: $20 advanced, $25 at the door Chili entrance fee is $10 with a grand cash prize for the winner. Tickets available at Angel of Peace Gift Shop 2128 Central Ave, Augusta, GA & St. Ignatius Of Antioch Catholic Church 1003 Merry St. Augusta, GA (after 10 am Divine Liturgy) Our very own Father Michael Hull will be showing us some of his dance moves! Catholic Church HELP SPREAD THE WORD Saint Paul Radio WKER 91.1 FM PRO-LIFE 9:00 am through 12:00 noon - At a Preferred Health Center, 2903 Professional Parkway, the West Augusta abortion clinic, for prayer and silent witness. Please contact George Vozniak at First Tuesday of each month - Pro-Life Rosary and Prayer - 11:30 am at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Vern Simon at First Saturday of each month - Mass at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am, followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center (approximately 10:30 am) First and Third Fridays of each month - Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Gary Garner, at Second and Fourth Saturday of Each Month- Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Gary Garner at Free Pregnancy Care Services Birthright National: Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline: HELP Rachel s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME. A-III adults. (PG-13) A-III adults. (PG) Miss Peregrine s Home for Peculiar Children A-II adults and adolescents (PG-13) A-III adults. (PG-13) Queen of Katwe A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Shut In A-III adults. (PG-13) Trolls A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Voiceless A-III adults. (PG-13)

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