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1 St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church 100 YEARS - Celebrating our past, moving forward in the Spirit! Second Sunday of Advent -- December 10, 2017 ORDAINED MINISTERS Fr. Mark Ross, Pastor Fr. Vernon Knight, 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 on Saturdays and Sundays. Preparation classes are held usually each month. 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 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. DECEMBER 10, 2017 HYMNS Entrance Hymn 497 Communion Hymn 1023 CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Organist & Director of Music Andrew Barnick StmMusic@knology.net Stewardship Deacon Al Sullivan al.sullivan@stmaryonthehill.org CCD Joan Purucker & Stephanie Ouellette stmarysccd@hotmail.com Mothers Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw gina.craw@knology.net Senior Center Patty Lezotte 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 Rich Peritore rich.peritore@knology.net Facilities Cris Edge cris.edge@knology.net SCHOOLS St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Laura Webster, Principal smcs@knology.net Aquinas High School Maureen Lewis, Principal Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by smbulletin@knology.net, fax or phone

2 December 10, 2017 Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday of Advent Monday, December 11 Memorial of Saint Damasus I, Pope 7:00 am Jay Proctor Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Edith Moore MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Rev. Lou Lindsey & Rev. Richard Young / Sean O Brien, Theology II* Tuesday, December 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Lk 1: :00 am Jon Kemper MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Senior Mass & Luncheon 10:30 am PH 9:15 am Rebecca Clark Bridge & Treats 10:00 am SC Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00 pm SJDC Rosary Making Ministry 6:00 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Rev. James Holloway & Rev. Msgr. William O Neill / Nate Swann, Theology II & Will Cook, Theology I* Wednesday, December 13 Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr 7:00 am 5:15 pm Mary Cooney Rotchford - 13 th Anniversary; Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Helen & Owen Schweers Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Helen Zielinski Bridge & Advent Party 10:00 am SC Rev. Jacob Almeter & Rev. Gonzalo Meza / Steven Mallar, Theology I & Lewis King, Pre- Theology II* Thursday, December 14 Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church 7:00 am 9:15 am Breakfast with Santa CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Youth Master s Table Soup Kitchen 10:30 am Church League Basketball Carole McElwain Mass for the People; Betty Ducey Lillian Wongo; Melvin E. LaPan, Sr. Cathy Covert - 7 th Anniversary 12:30-5:30 pm G Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD / Christopher Awiliba, Theology II* Pro-Life Holy Hour 6:00 pm C Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm PH Spirit & Truth 7:00 pm AH Shirley Schwanenberger Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm VIRTUS 6:00 pm PH John Quinn MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Bingo & Advent Party 10:00 am SC Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Rev. Msgr. Fred Nijem & Rev. Thomas Peyton / Luke Bowdre & Frncisco Gamboa, Pre-Theology I* 7:00 am Dortha Wolfe Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Shirley Dimenna Rev. Michael Lubinsky & Rev. Francis Patterson / Ziemowit Janaszek & Jacek Kosakowski, English* 9:15 am Jim O Meara That Man is You 7:00 am PH Baptisms 11:00 am C William Spensley - 6 th Anniversary Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm Rev. Xavier Kumbalaparampil & Rev. Donal Keohane / Deacon Christopher Hassel, Theology IV* Baptisms 1:30 pm C Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Middle School Youth Night 6:45-9:00 pm G/CAF Sunday, December 17 Third Sunday of Advent Lucius L. Bultman, Sr. - 4 th Anniversary CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC Mass for the People; John Strelec Children s Liturgy 10:30 am PH Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Church League Basketball Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Cathy Kottyan; John H. Douglas 12:30-5:30 pm G Live Nativity 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm Madeline Harrison-Gilbert - 50 th Birthday Baptisms 1:30 pm C & 7:30 pm in front of PH Very Rev. Jacek Szuster, VF & Rev. Stephen Angell / Deacon Drew Larkin, Theology IV* A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center st 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 UR= SJC Upper Room *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased Living

3 St. Mary on the Hill December 10, 2017 There is a well-worn phrase that seems to come into play at this time of year: Shop until you drop. This time of year seems to entice us to get even busier, make our lives more hectic, fill our lives up with possible various events at the office, at our children s schools, even here at church to a certain extent. However, Advent is really a time when we need to step back and perhaps slow down a bit, to become more pensive and thoughtful in our approach. That may be why we hear in our readings today that St. John the Baptist was a voice crying out in the desert. And what was John s consistent message? Prepare the way of the Lord. That is what we hear throughout Holy Scripture on this Second Sunday of Advent. We receive several appropriate reminders in our readings today. As just referenced the prophet Isaiah paves the way for the coming of the Messiah and for His messenger St. John the Baptist. Isaiah s remarkable foresight states, A voice cries out: in the desert prepare the way of the Lord. Scholars tend to divide Isaiah into three sections and the final section, which is sometimes called the Messianic section begins with today s reading from Chapter 40. The Way of the Lord might parallel our own lives and most certainly our lives and efforts during this Advent season. This is a word picture that likens our lives to a road. To build a road improvements have to be made, and whatever might be wrong needs to be corrected. For us at this time the real preparation must occur in our hearts. Isaiah goes on to indicate that when the way is prepared, of the Lord is revealed to every prepared heart. This is a time to prepare our hearts for the way of the Lord. We have heard multiple times previously that God sees things differently than we do. That is an approach used by St. Peter in his Second Letter, our Second Reading. There are two letters from Peter included in the New Testament. Both are considered to have been written in Rome and addressed more to Gentiles than to Jews. Peter specifically lists a relatively broad audience in his First Letter. This Second Letter was most likely written not long before Peter is crucified by the Emperor Nero. When Peter says in today s reading that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day, he is stating the obvious. God sees time with a perspective we lack. For the Lord all time is against the back-drop of eternity. As often as we may hear that, we are very much trapped in our own perception of time. It is almost impossible for us to fully appreciate the reality that we will endure in eternity, which is a time longer than this world will be here. Peter prompts us to realize that our role in this life is to seek holiness. That is what preparing the way of the Lord entails. Since we are entering a cycle for this liturgical year where most of our Gospels are drawn from St. Mark, it is fitting that today s Gospel is the very start of that Gospel Book. It begins with the simple statement, The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Son of God. It then reiterates what we hear in the First Reading from Isaiah: that John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way of the Lord and we are to do the same. We are to live our lives first and foremost by seeking the Kingdom of God. Advent is all about discovering how we can do that and making whatever changes we must make in our lives to accomplish that. Every word in Holy Scripture has some importance. When St. Mark proclaims that what he is writing, and what we are about to hear, is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it tells us how important it is. Most are aware that the word Gospel meant Good News. Fewer are conscious of the fact that in Roman times it had another meaning and translation Glad tidings. When we hear that term, many may think of Christmas and the birth of Christ. However, glad tidings or good news also includes Christ s saving grace and death. It goes back to what we have been hearing in recent weeks that it is time to prepare for the coming of the Lord. Part of that preparation is to prepare the way of the Lord, especially within each of us. That is what we need to be doing now. Let us prepare for Jesus coming as John taught the people to prepare: with repentance for our sins, with welcoming hearts, with unselfish love, and with generosity for one another. John the Baptist pointed to Jesus. Do you feel prepared to meet Christ if he showed up today?

4 Martha Bauman Bill Berry Joan Boos Bennett Bowers Frances Brown Retta Burke Ricky Capps Clifford Carey Sam Carter Gracie Cawthorne Paige Christian Cameron Clark Joyce Coble Luanna Cole Diane Cone Marianna Daskal Christy Davis Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Barbara Frantom Joe Fulghum Travis Gibson Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Russell Kovar Gloria Laird Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin Pat Leichman Chris Lessard Vance Logan Peggy Lovelace Mary Ellen Macleod Hayden Malonjao Ann McDaniel Derek McGee John Mitchell Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Barbara Mulherin Helene O Connell Lou Pogue Richard Pogue Marcia Price Sallie Rankin Joan Reid Paul Reese Hortensia Reynaldos Ashton Rinker Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Joan Schenkel MaeAnnie Screven Christy Sisk Julia K. Smith Tammy Smith Brandy Stephens Justin Stevens Robert Stewart Joyce Stigall Pray for the Military 1LT Matthew Angelo - Afghanistan MAJ Thomas M. Beier LTJG Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut PO2 Andrew Sexton - USS Carl Vinson A1C Patrick Tyler Williamson Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. Lindsay Armstrong McKenzie Dicks Carter Pray for Expectant Mothers Meghan Patchan Edwards Patricia Fisher Paola Remily Erin Safford December 10, 2017 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Ron Schwanenberger, father of Sue Garland; Terry Haggart; James Rocconi, brother Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Andrea Samaha Sophia Strelec Oreste Tropea Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Virginia Weigle Julie Wilkins Mary Williams Anita Wylds If you have a loved one in need Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary s and expecting a baby, Intercessory Prayer Team at St. Mary on the Hill is ready and willing to pray for the needs of our fellow parishioners. If you or PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Nov. 26, 2017 FY17 Year to Date Children s $ 56 $ 1,319 $ 1,996 Memorials/Donations $ 315 $ 3,733 $ 6,640 Southern Cross $ 10 $ 5,355 $ 5,537 Special Collections and 63 children gave the weekend of November 19, DON T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR COMMITMENT CARD We re still in the midst of our annual Stewardship Renewal. If you haven t returned your Commitment Card, you still can mail it to the parish. 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! RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Help religious communities. Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry, writes a religious sister. Your gift to today s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders! 2017 BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. As of Our support of diocesan agencies and ministries is one way that we respond to God for all we have received. If you are not able to make way to make a one time gift or pledge from a credit card or direct debit is through the following link -

5 WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR MARY & JOSEPH A Joseph is needed for the 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass and both Mary and Joseph are needed for the 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass. If your child is interested, please contact Martha Kearns at or martha.kearns@knology.net. PRO-LIFE HOLY HOUR You are invited! Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm at Saint Mary on the Hill! Pro-Life Holy Hour, including a Pro-Life Rosary, and silent prayer. Please come and pray for the respect and protection of all human life. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Obligation for December 23 rd /24 th Weekend December 23 rd 5:00 PM December 24 th 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Christmas Eve - Sunday, December 24, :00 PM * + Organ 6:00 PM Contemporary Music 9:00 PM Brass with Parish Choir 12:00 AM At Midnight - Brass 9:00 AM + Organ 11:00 AM Organ Sunday Obligation for December 30 th /31 st Weekend Normal Mass Schedule Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (not a Holy Day of Obligation) 9:15 AM * Nursery Available + Incense Free BAPTISMS Baptism Preparation Classes typically month. in the Parish Hall. to register for classes, ENGAGED COUPLES - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at St. Mary on the Hill, Friday, January 19 and more information or to register, contact the Parish Advance registration is required. December 10, 2017 PERPETUAL ADORATION - ADORERS NEEDED! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, Mond ay, Tuesday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Fr iday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 am Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00-4:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, y Wed nesday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Thursday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Sunday ay, Sa turday Tu Tues esda day, Thu hursda day 9:00-10:00 am Monday, Fri day 10:00-11:00 am Thursday 11:00-12 :00 noon Sunday ay, Thursday 12:00 noono - 1:00 pm Sunday ay, Wednesday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm Tuesda day, Wednesday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Tuesday, Thu rsday, Friday, Satur urday 3:00-4:00 pm Monday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Mo nday ay, Thursday, Saturday ay 5:00-6:00 pm Sund ay 6:00-7:00 pm Tu esday, Thursday 9:00-10:00 pm Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 pm - midnight Sunday, Satu rday IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THES E HOURS, PLEASE FAMILY ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Wednesday, December 13 Most Holy Trinity 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 20 St. Teresa of Avila 7:00 pm Thursday, December 21 Sacred Heart, Waynesboro 6:00 pm Thursday, December 22 St. Joan of Arc, Louisville 6:00 pm ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS!! Please check the sign-up sheet in the Grotto room, and sign up to serve at one of the Christmas Masses. 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. WEDDING BANNS Carson Sarah Crowley, St. Mary on the Hill and Luke Joseph Pace, St. Paul the Apostle, Seneca, SC ST. MARY S MEN S BOOK STUDY GROUP Interested in discussing Catholic literature? We meet twice a month on Saturday mornings in a small group format. We are currently reading Fathers of the Church Contact Deacon Ken at deacon.ken.maleck@gmail.com for details

6 GOLDEN & SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS CELEBRATION 2018 The Most Reverend Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop of th or 50 th the Gold & Silver Wedding Jubilee Anniversary Mass in your honor at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Savannah, Georgia on , or register online at by in order to receive a formal invitation with the detailed information. Questions?: SENIOR CENTER BRIDGE & TREATS SENIOR MASS & LUNCHEON Join us in the Parish Hall for Mass at 10:30 am. We will enjoy a traditional Christmas and have a lot of wonderful DOOR PRIZES. BRIDGE ADVENT PARTY Please bring a dish to share. If you d like, you can bring something for Catholic Social Services. You re welcome to bring socks, blanket, tooth paste, tooth brushes, plastic ponchos, umbrellas, etc. Anything you think they could use. LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES!! BINGO ADVENT PARTY Please bring a dish to share. You re welcome to bring something for CSS. See above.door PRIZES!! Senior Center Calendar for December is available in the Narthex. BULLETIN DEADLINE The bulletin deadline for December 24 bulletin is noon on Tuesday, December 12, The bulletin deadline for December 31 bulletin is noon on. The bulletin deadline for January 7 bulletin is noon on Wednesday, December 27, or at smbulletin@knology.net FORMED.ORG December 10, 2017 FORMED.org is a revolutionary online platform featuring some of the best Catholic videos, audio talks, ebooks and movies This could be a life changing resource for personal Faith Formation and it is at The parish has partnered with Augustine Institute to offer it to you for free. The parish code for Formed.org is JMGAH4. ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY! 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION ST. MARY ON THE HILL CHURCH This beautiful coffee table book includes the history of St. Mary on the Hill Church from 1917 to the present day. It includes more than one hundred pages about the people that have made our parish a true faith community for the last hundred years. It will become a treasured keepsake for your family! Place LIVE NATIVITY The Live Nativity will be held Sunday, December 17. The Live Nativity will be held in front of the Church with cookies and hot chocolate in the Parish Hall. Please take time out of your busy schedule to remember why we celebrate Christmas. There will be 3 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 costumes, refreshments/serving/clean-up, please contact LeaAnne Jackson, leaannejackson@gmail.com or SAVE THE DATE! The 14 th Annual Ray Meneghello Ciao, Bella! Dance will be held in the St. Mary s Parish Hall on Saturday, January It s a nice post-christmas evening with a catered dinner, dancing to live music by Soundtrack, and conversation with old friends and new. The cost is only $45 per couple in advance, or $50 at the door. For reservations, contact Rich

7 St. Mary on the Hill December 10, 2017 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA This Sunday, December 10 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 All are welcome! If you would like to help as an elf for Breakfast with Santa, please contact Sara Bennett, sarambennett@ hotmail.com or , to volunteer. ST. MARY ON THE HILL CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGRISTRATION INFORMATION St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School will begin accepting student applications are accepted throughout the year, the following according to the registration schedule and pending acceptance. We are excited to announce that all re-registrations and new student applications will be done online at ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY OF OUR LADY Leader: Paul Jabaley New Meeting Location: Jabaley Home 321 Habersham Rd, Martinez When: Tuesday, December 12 nd or pajmbj@bellsouth.net VIRTUS TRAINING VIRTUS classes have been scheduled at St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall for any adult who will come into contact with youth as part of their 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-registration online to save your seat. NO ONE UNDER AGE Would you like to support Catholic education and receive donation to GRACE Scholars will help deserving students receive a Catholic education. Generous donors provided more than $51,000 to help students attend St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School during this school year! GRACE Scholars is a student scholarship organization corporations, and estates and taxable trusts. It is easy to be a donor. Please go to org for more information and to pre-register for your tax credit. You can pre-register online or print, complete, and mail a paper form. Pre-registrations. Donations are not Thank you for your support of Catholic education! WEDNESDAY STRETCH CLASS Please join Janna Malchow in the Parish Hall on Wednesday evenings at 5:00 pm for a stretch class beginning January 10 th. The Stretch Class will incorporate simple moves to great way to end your day! It is appropriate for all levels. Participants should bring their own mats. Please sign up via - jannathomasmalchow@gmail.com.to insure there Cost per class -$5.00 AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL YEAR Have you considered a Catholic education for your teenager? are due th. Financial aid is available. It s a great year to be Irish! ADVENT CANDLES Advent candles are available at the church

8 December 10, 2017 Chicks and Goats for Goala! Over the past several years, our parish family has successfully secured abundant clean water and daily protein enriched rolls for the orphan children of Goala, Ethiopia. This year let s give them chickens and goats--which means eggs and milk for nutrition, goat s hair for warmth, and even micro business with the selling of those same goods! In an angel and envelope from the tree in the narthex. Pray the prayer attached and place your donation in the envelope in the offertory collection throughout Advent and Christmas. ANGEL TREE 2017 Call Katie Conner for more details at God bless your for your faithful generosity to these children! 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. SUMMERVILLE COOKBOOKS & APRONS Did you miss the Summerville Tour of Homes? Summerville YOUTH EVENTS Love God, Love People SMY YOUTH CALENDAR : Meetings: MS Youth Nights - most 2 nd and 4 th Sundays in SMS Gym; 6:45-8:00 pm HS YDisciple Groups - meet when individually scheduled at various locations ( or call Michael Lammers to sign up) Prayer: Youth Holy Hour - Thursdays 9-10 pm Service: Master s Table Soup Kitchen - 2 nd Sundays, 10:30-12:00 pm Pro-Life Rosary - A Preferred Women s Health Center Professional Pkwy, Augusta, GA th Saturdays, 12:30-1:00 pm Words for the Week When we live unaware of our sins, we will never make spiritual progress. Trips: HS March for Life/Ski Trip - January 18 th (evening) - 21 st MS Youth and Parent Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River - April 28 th - 29 th SKI FOR LIFE 2018 SIGN UPS ARE OPEN! ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE TRIP. THIS YEAR WILL ALSO BE SKIING AGAIN! When: Thursday evening January 18 th Sunday, January 21 st, 2018 Where: March for Life Washington, DC; Winterplace Ski Resort Ghent, WV Go to for more information and to sign up! Limited Space! The following movies have been evaluated by the Catholic News Service according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include A Bad Moms Christmas O Morally Coco Daddys Home 2 The Foreigner Geostorm Happy Death Day L Limited adult Jigsaw Justice League Lady Bird L Limited adult audience, Let There Be Light MOVIE RATINGS The Man Who Invented Christmas A-II A-III No Greater Love A-III Novitiate Only the Brave Professor Marston and the Wonder Women Roman J. Israel, Esq. A-III adults. Same Kind of Different as Me A-III The Snowman The Star Suburbicon L Limited adult audience, Thank You for Your Service A-III Tyler Perry s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween Wonder Victoria and Abdul

9 St. Mary on the Hill December 10, 2017 ADVENT SERIES ORGAN RECITAL Trinity s Music Director, Sunday, December. Enjoy the rich sounds of our historic Jardine organ. The versatility of the Jardine pipe organ at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church allows performers to incorporate organ repertoire from different ages in their programs. The richness of the register stops are perfect to experience organ music from different styles, and regions. With this organ recital, the audience will be through the Romantic periods. As well as music from different Organ Schools, especially the German and French Organ Schools. PRINCIPAL POSITION Catholic school in the heart of historic Aiken, SC, is searching for a dynamic leader to join our exceptional school community. As a part of a vibrant parish and with overwhelming parental support, candidates should be able to blend our rich traditions with new and innovative ideas. The successful candidate must also be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who will continue the tradition of high academic achievement and provide essential leadership in maintaining a vigorous Catholic School Administration and/or related field; and a minimum of 5 years of teaching with administrative and leadership experience. Please submit resume with references and a to Mrs. Mary Ruth Singer, Search Committee Chair, at principalsearch@stmaryschoolaiken.com or information please visit our website at www. stmaryschoolaiken.com. ST. TERESA S ADULT SINGLES GROUP Are you a single adult looking to make new friends within your Catholic community? If so, join our group intended to meet the needs of single Catholic adults for fellowship and fun. What a great way to be connected with your Catholic family! The next gathering will be held in December. Please contact Tiana gmail.comtiana.rabusin@gmail.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - COME RING WITH US! The Salvation Army Augusta Area Command invites you to join us at the iconic Red Kettle as a volunteer Bell Ringer for our 2017 Kettle Campaign. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator: Ali Scavullo at Desk phone: and to sign up for a shift to ring. This is a great volunteer experience for individuals, church group willing to give a few hours of their time. As a Salvation Army Bell Ringer you ll help us change lives, uplift families and support our neighbors in need every day. Kettle dates run Now - December 23 with many kettle locations. We hope you will join us in our mission of Doing the Most Good! Free Pregnancy Care Services Pregnant Choices, Evans, GA: Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: WOMEN S RETREAT PEACE IN THE WOMB CHRISTMAS CAROLING AUGUSTA On, Pro-Lifers in over 60 cities nationwide will gather to joyfully sing Christmas Carols in front of abortion clinics. You are invited to come and share peace of Christmas, and sing Carols, in hope that the message of Christ s birth will change hearts and minds., 1:00 to 2:00 pm In front of the Preferred Woman s Health Abortion Mill, 2903 Professional Parkway, Augusta, Please contact George Vozniak at This will to be a prayer vigil, not a protest. Families are encouraged to attend with their children, and people of all Christian faiths are encouraged to join in the prayers. COME FOLLOW ME DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR MEN Friday, December 29 - Saturday, December 30, 2017 Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge Please register at vocations and click on the retreat icon. There is no cost for the retreat and registration will close Christmas day. PRO-LIFE Preferred Woman s Health abortion mill, 2903 Every Wednesday First and Third Friday of Every Month, 5:00 to First Saturday of Every Month, Mass at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am, followed by a Pro- Life Rosary in front of the Preferred Woman s Second Saturday of Every Month, 10:00 to 11:30 Second Tuesday of Every Month, 11:30 am to

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