St. Mary on the Hill

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1 St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord -DQXDU\ ORDAINED MINISTERS Fr. Mark Ross, Pastor Fr. Vernon Knight, Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Hull Fr. David Arnoldt Deacon Jason Lanham 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 9:15 am 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. Organist & Director of Music Andrew Barnick StmMusic@knology.net Senior Center Patty Lezotte patty.lezotte@knology.net PRO-LIFE HOLY HOUR Wednesday 6:00 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. Youth Ministry Michael & Missy Lammers Joanna Watwood smothyouthgroup@gmail.com Secretaries Mary Bowles Karen Brooks BAPTISMS Baptisms are celebrated on Saturdays and Sundays. Preparation classes are held usually each month. 3OHDVH FDOO WKH RI FH WR UHJLVWHU $Q RI FLDO ELUWK FHUWL FDWH LV UHTXLUHG Finance Dori Thorstad dthorstad@knology.net. Rich Peritore rich.peritore@knology.net WEDDINGS Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance. Facilities Cris Edge cris.edge@knology.net 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. For mo more information, smoth@ th@knology.net CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Mothers Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw gina.craw@knology.net ROSARY Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 4:30 pm 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 2IIHUWRU\ +\PQ PQ &RPPXQLRQ +\PQ PQ 'LVPLVVDO +\PQ CCD Joan Purucker & Stephanie Ouellette stmarysccd@hotmail.com RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:45 4:45 pm EMERGENCIES &DOO WKH 2I FH $IWHU +RXUV -$18$5< +<016 PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome new members! 3OHDVH VWRS E\ WKH FKXUFK RI FH 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 &DUG RQ OH HYHU\ \HDU DQG <RX KRQRU your pledges of time, talent, and treasure. SCHOOLS St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Laura Webster, Principal smcs@smcsaug.org Aquinas High School ZZZ DTXLQDVKLJK RUJ Maureen Lewis, Principal POHZLV#DTXLQDVKLJK RUJ Tim Przybysz, Admissions Director WSU]\E\V]#DTXLQDVKLJK RUJ Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by smbulletin@knology.net, fax or phone 0 0 0RQWH 6DQR $YHQXH $XJXVWD *$ ( 0RQWH 6DQR $YHQXH $XJXVWD *$ (PDLO VPRWK#NQRORJ\ QHW :HE ZZZ VWPDU\RQWKHKLOO RUJ 0RQ 0 RQWH 6DQR $YHQXH $XJXVWD *$ (PDLO VPRWK# RQWH 6DQR $YHQXH $XJXVWD *$ (PDLO VPRWK#NQRORJ\ QHW :HE ZZZ VWPDU\RQWKHKLOO RUJ RQWH RQ WH 6 6DQ DQR $Y DQR $YHQ HQXH XH $X XH $XJX JXVW JX VWD VW D *$ D *$ (PD (PD PDLO LO VP LO LO VPRW RWK# K#NQRORJ\ QHW :HE ZZZ VWPDU\RQWKHKLOO RUJ K#NQ NQRORJ NQRO RJ\ \ QH \ QHW :H QHW :HE E ZZZ ZZZ ZZ V ZZ VWP WPDU DU\R \RQW QWKH KHKL KLOO OO R OO R RUJ UJ 3DUL 3D ULVK UL VK 2I FH VK 2 VK 2I 2 I FH I FH I FH FH FH +RXUV 0RQGD\ ± 7KXUVGD\ $0 ± 30 )ULGD\ $0 ± +RXUV 0RQGD\ ± 7KXUVGD\ $0 ± 30 )ULGD\ $0 ± 3 +R +RXU +RXUV XUV V 0R 0RQG 0RQGD\ ± 7KXUVGD\ $0 ± 30 )ULGD\ $0 ± 30 QGD\ D\ ± 7KX 7KX KXUV UVGD GD\ GD\ $0 $0 ± $ )UL 0 )UL ULGD\ ULGD GD\ $0 $0 ± $

2 7:00 am 9:15 am 7:00 am 5:15 pm Gail Haas - 1 st Anniversary MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Tuesday s Music Live 12:00 noon Walter & Adelaide Hastings; Joseph E. Kelly St. Paul s Episcopal Church All Priests / Emmanuel Antwi, Pastoral Year* Wednesday, January 9 Weekday of Christmas Time Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Lupe & Elena Mendoza; John & Margaret Tribby MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Bridge 10:00 am SC Pro-Life Holy Hour 6:00 pm C Rev. Mariusz Fuks & Rev. William Leahy / Christopher Awiliba, Pastoral Year* Friday, January 11 Weekday of Christmas Time 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5: :00 am Sr. Faustina Maria Pia Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Sr. Mariana Benedicta Marriage Prep Weekend 6:00 pm PH 9:15 am Rev. Robert Chaney & Rev. Gabriel Cummings / Esteban Mallar, Theology II & Lewis King, Theology I* Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord CSS Food Drive before each Mass N Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 NO CCD Brian Mulherin; James E. Woo Youth Church League Basketball 12:30-5:30 pm G th Anniversary Baptism Prep Class 1:30 pm SJDC Joseph E. Kelly - 6 th Anniversary Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Mass for the People Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD & Rev. Juan Carlos Castillo / Carlos Andres Rivero, Theology III* Weekday of Christmas Time; Memorial of Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 7:00 am Mass for Mothers MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm 5:00 pm SJDC 9:15 am Gary Freels - 5 th Anniversary Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH High School Youth Night 6:30 pm Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Mike Ingram & Rev. Vernon Knight / Nate Swann, Theology III* Tuesday, January 8 Weekday of Christmas Time 1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 Children s Choir Rehearsal 3:30 pm PH Rosary Making Ministry 6:00 pm RCIA 7:00 pm PH Second Wednesday, Where Psychology Meets Christ 6:45 pm CL Spirit & Truth 7:00 pm AH Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm PH Thursday, January 10 Weekday of Christmas Time 1 Jn 4:19--5:4; Lk 4:14-22a Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Ladies Out to Lunch 11:00 am PH 7:00 am Sr. Talitha Guadalupe MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Bridge 10:00 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC 9:15 am Sr. Cecilia Rose Bingo 10:00 am SC Rev. Mark David Skura, OFM Conv & Rev. George Gonzalez / Will Cook, Theology II* Saturday, January 12 Weekday of Christmas Time 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30 Youth Church League Basketball Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm 9:15 am Jim O Meara; Dolores Torres Retrouvaille 7:00 pm SC Michael Leone Marriage Prep Weekend 9:00 am PH Rev. Richard Minch & Rev. Andrew Larkin / Luke Bowdre & Francisco Gamboa, Pre-Theology II* Sunday, January 13 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Earluth McArthur K of C Pancake Breakfast Youth Church League Basketball 12:30-5:30 pm G Bobbie Mulherin; Phyllis Leonard Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Elizabeth Rita Meyer; Tim Mirshak CCD 9:00 am CAF Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Mass for the People; Braden Bird Youth Master s Table Soup Kitchen 10:30 am Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Kevin Braski & Michael Downey, Pre-Theology I* 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 As we continue our celebration of the Christmas season, today we observe the great Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. The word epiphany means manifestation, and throughout the Christmas readings, we have seen that the newborn King is eager to reveal Himself to all those willing to accept His presence in their lives. From poor and humble shepherds, to the international group of magi featured in today s Gospel passage, Jesus makes it clear that He offers Himself as a gift to everyone. We also see throughout the scriptures that God uses what is familiar to us to draw us to Himself. He calls to fisherman using boats and nets and a great haul of fish. When speaking to farmers, He uses images of seeds and soil. In the case of the magi or, astrologers He uses a star. Our Lord continues to speak to each one of us today. But we must be alert to hear and see Him in our daily lives. How can we become better attuned to the ways God is speaking to us? We must strengthen our spiritual senses by spending time with the Lord in prayer every single day. In the same way that we set professional goals or exercise goals, we can set spiritual goals to ensure that we are taking the time to listen intentionally to God daily. This could be through 10 minutes of early morning Gospel reflection before the rest of the family is up for the day; it could be few moments at your desk at work before grabbing lunch; it could be a daily Rosary after dinner. When we establish a regular and intentional time for prayer, we will find the Lord continues to speak to us throughout the day. We will more easily recognize the stars He places before us to draw us into closer relationship with Him. We will begin to see that He is indeed present in our lives at every moment. Once we recognize His loving presence in our lives, we can take inspiration from the magi. Recognizing Jesus as King, they fell prostrate before Him in worship and awe. We, too, should be awestruck at the greatness of our God who has given us all that we have and whose love sustains our very existence. And, like the magi, we should offer Him gifts in gratitude for such great love. Rather than gold, frankincense and myrrh, the gifts that are most pleasing to which He has blessed us. In this next week as so many people around us are making New Year s resolutions, let us make a spiritual resolution to be more intentional about our prayer lives. The more time we spend with our Lord, the more we will become aware of His presence in our lives. We will find that our daily lives are filled with epiphanies of His love and, in addition to our time, we will gladly offer our talents and treasure to Him in grateful response. As you listened to the Gospel, did you hear any echoes of the Old Testament reading from Isaiah? Perhaps you noticed that in both readings people are being led by a bright light on a long journey. They want to see the Lord s Just as light shines forth so that we may see in the darkness, our faith in Jesus shines forth in us. are the stars in your life that lead you on the right path to Jesus? Sometimes on long journeys, we are tempted to turn back. What keeps you on the road to Jesus? It has been said that the star is a symbol of faith. How can your faith be a star for others this week? How can it light the way?

4 Brooks Armstrong Bailey Avrett Martha Bauman Paige Christian Christy Davis Carol Dickens Stephen Douglas Gregg Dross Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Tony Eubanks Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Carlos Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Pray for the Military LT Kyle A. Iasiello USS Paul Ignatius 1LT Jonathan Kareis - Afghanistan PO2 Andrew Sexton MAJ David P. Schmitt - Afghanistan A1C Patrick Tyler Williamson Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. Amanda Brooks Meredith Campbell Carr Stephanie Easley Barbara Frantom Joe Fulghum Mary Lou Garren Stephen Gaston Travis Gibson Hugh Greene Christopher Grubisa Ami Gulliams Tony Henderson Thomas Hennessey Angela Maietta Heslen Hinton Family Pray for Expectant Mothers Molly Garren Douglas Mary Kate Green Aimee James John Hoverkamp Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Susan Kuzia Laurie Landrum Matilda Lazio Jack Leone Jean Leone Myrna Montalvo Kathy Mosner Eleanor Peterson Irene Lanham Lana Malzi Meagan Philip Richard Pogue Virginia Rhodes Daniel Rich Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Julienne Sales Joan Schenkel MaeAnnie Screven Christy Sisk Julia K. Smith Sophia Strelec Meghan Prieto Buck Tinley Patricia Tropea Joe Ward Vickie Walters Dave Waters Charles Patrick Wier, Jr. Julie Wilkins 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 Our parish offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application. We are providing this service so that you have the option to manage your contributions online or with your offering envelopes. This service is safe and secure. And it is convenient for you and for our parish staff. Should you choose this method of giving, please continue to Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at and selecting the Online Giving link. 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, it is not too late! Returning your card is an important part of being an active member of St. Mary on the Hill. Please take this opportunity to see where God is calling you to be more generous with the use of your time, talent, and treasure! BLACK AND NATIVE AMERICAN MISSION the yearly, national Black and Indian Mission Collection. The generosity of the good People of God allows the Commission to give helpful grants to dioceses across the country to operate schools, parishes, and other missionary services that build the Body of Christ in Native American, Alaska Native, and Black Catholic communities. For more information Part of our tithe next weekend will be for the Black and Native American Mission. Each one of us is Christ to all we meet. As of the 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 a pledge, one time gift or pledge from a credit card or direct debit is through the

5 WE PRAISE! CHILDREN S CHOIR A children s choir for kids 3 rd th grade Participating in choir will teach basic music skills and is a fun way to honor and worship God and to learn more about the Holy Mass. January 8 and April 28, The Children will perform once per month at the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. For more information or to register, please see our website, or contact Andrew Barnick at StmMusic@knology.net GRANDPARENTS DAY MASS & 9:15 MASS Friday, January 11, 2019 CHILDREN S LITURGY Sunday, January 20, we will celebrate the Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:30 am Mass. This is for children in kindergarten, 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. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! You can participate in the Mass in a special way. Please volunteer to carry the offertory gifts at any Mass. Just check in with the ushers before Mass. BAPTISMS Baptism Preparation Classes typically are The next Baptism Preparation Class is Sunday, Day Chapel of the Church. classes, WOMEN S FAITH FORMATION Would you like to join a small faith sharing group in the new year? Join us for a 14 week series on the Holy Spirit, The Wild Goose. The series is available on formed.org. Meetings will be starting January 14 th if interested. PERPETUAL ADORATION - ADORERS NEEDED! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, MONDAY**,, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 am Monday, Fr iday, Sa turday 2:00-3:00 am Sund nday, Mond ay,tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00-4:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, SATURDAY** 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thu rsday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 am Sunday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 am Sunday, Satu turd ay 9:00-10:00 am Monday 11:00-12:00 no on Sunday, Thur ursd ay, Friday 12:00 noon - 1:0 :00 pm Sunday, Wedn esday, Friday, Sat urday 1:00-2:00 pm Sund ay, Tuesda y, Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Mond ay, Th ur sday, Friday ay, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-5:00 pm Mond nday ay, Wedn dnesda day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Sunday 6:00-7:00 pm Sunday ay, Tuesda day, Thursday 9:00-10:00 pm Tues esda day, Friday, Saturday 10:00-11:000 pm Saturday 11:00 pm - midnight Thursday, Saturday, Sunday IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE HOMEBOUND VISITATION If there are parishioners who are homebound, in a nursing facility, or in the hospital and who wish pastoral visits and Holy Communion, please have a ENGAGED COUPLES - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at St. Mary on the Hill, Friday, January 11 and Saturday, January 12, This the Catholic Church. For more information Advance registration is required. BIBLE STUDY: IS BACK!! Father Michael Hull will begin a new Bible Study program starting promptly at 7:01 pm on January 17, 2019 in the Parish Hall. He will add historical context to these readings to enhance understanding of our sacred scriptures. The talks, month, will begin with the Book of Romans. Each study session will start on time and take one hour. There will

6 St. Mary on the Hill Is your previously loving marriage tearing the two of you apart? Rediscover a loving relationship in your marriage. Our next Retrouvaille Weekend ST. MARY ON THE HILL CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School is accepting new student applications for the school year. Although new student applications can be submitted throughout the year, the following schedule will be followed for processing applications: New students from St. Mary on the Hill parish January 19-29, 2019 Open enrollment for all students will begin on January 30, registration schedule and pending acceptance. New student applications are completed FORMED.ORG 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 parish has partnered with Augustine Institute to offer it to you for free. The parish code for Formed.org is JMGAH4. SENIOR CENTER AEROBICS RESUMES IN THE PARISH HALL ON JANUARY 7. SENIOR MASS & LUNCHEON - JANUARY SIGN UP: TUESDAY S MUSIC LIVE January 8 & 22 I need to collect for January 22 by. $$ BINGO $$ $5 per game. The jackpot is about $5 - $6. Senior Center Calendar for January is available in the Narthex. SECOND WEDNESDAY: WHERE PSYCHOLOGY MEETS CHRIST Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Serving Others with God s Help Science suggests that serving others with compassion is good for us psychologically and physically. However, serving others in our home, our parish, or our community brings with it the risk of losing our way or running out of gas; sometimes called burnout. Being in a friendship with God is crucial to sustain us through these times of disappointment and loss of hope. Let us look together at the ups and downs of answering Jesus call to serve. Come! Meet with us at the intersection of science and faith. We have much we can learn from each other For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them Matthew 18:20. SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER Would you like to know more about St. Francis, a deacon of the Church and the Secular Franciscan Order which he founded for lay people and Secular clergy? They wanted to follow his rule but couldn t live in community like his First Order of priests and brothers. Saint Francis founded the Third Order, now known as the Secular Franciscan Order, for them. If you would like to learn more about the Secular Franciscans, we meet every second Saturday day chapel.. Afterwards we have formation and social time in rooms 10, 11 and 12 in their Education Building. Please Come and See what we are all about. Our next gathering will be Saturday, January 12, For more information call Theresa Christie OFS at LADIES OUT TO LUNCH Our Annual Pot Luck Lunch is back on because we are back in the wonderful Parish Hall!!!!!! Check out your recipes or your favorite grocery store and join us for some Fun and Fellowship We want a big group to start the New Year! Reservations call Ellen Boroughs or Jane Cashin NURSERY. It is open to children from 6 months to 4 years of age. We ask that if you use the nursery that you volunteer once every 6 weeks. Call for more information at and ask for Gina Craw or gina.craw@knology.net.

7 St. Mary on the Hill 15 TH ANNUAL CIAO, BELLA! DANCE The Knights of Columbus Ray Meneghello Ciao, Bella! Dance will be held on, in the St. Mary s Parish Hall. With dinner by Terry Wick and music by the Soundtrack band, you can enjoy the evening dancing and visiting with old friends and new. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm, dancing is from 7:30 until 11:00 pm. The cost is only $45 per couple in advance, or $50 at the door. Seating is limited, so make your reservations early. For tickets, contact Rich NICHES ARE BEING SOLD! Eternal rest grant them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them. At St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church we provide alternative burial arrangements for parishioners and their family members who prefer cremation to in ground entombment. For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or smoth@knology.net. NOTES FROM THE PARISH OFFICE - Masses for your safety and to help prevent car thefts and peddlers. - or and we would love to hear from you. Registration forms are - If you are going to move, have a change of address or You can help save us return postage. To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, call the abuse diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be held next Sunday, January 13 in the Parish Hall after the 7:45 & 10:30 am masses. and Sausage Breakfast with the proceeds going to our Seminarians. Our Patrick Walsh K of C Council will host the event. Cost is $5.00 for an adult, $15.00 per family or $3.00 for a child. THANK YOU! We would like to thank Greg and Clare Boulus, Anne Proctor and Martha Kearns for the beautiful Christmas decorations in the Church. We would also like to thank Louise Mulherin for decorating our beautiful Nativity for over 35 years. ROSARY MAKER MINISTRY OF OUR LADY Leader: Paul Jabaley Meeting Location: Jabaley Home 321 Habersham Rd, Martinez When: Tuesday, January 8 the 2 nd pajmbj@bellsouth.net ADDRESSES Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer Catholic Pastoral Center Savannah, GA Bishop J. Kevin Boland, Bishop Emeritus of Savannah Catholic Pastoral Center Savannah, GA Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo Archdiocese of Galveston Houston diogh.org Apostolic Nunciature in the United States of America 3339 Massachusetts Avenue, NW His Holiness, Pope Francis PP Via del Pellegrino Citta del Vaticano CSS THRIFT STORE CSS Thrift store on Broad Street is in constant need of volunteers. Even a couple hours would help! It would be the best job you never got paid for!!

8 St. Mary on the Hill CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE As we remember and celebrate the gift of Christ s Coming among us and Christ s saving presence with us, please put Catholic Social Services on your Christmas List. Whatever gift you give will be gratefully received and will this Christmas. Mail your donation to: Thank You!! th Street, Augusta, GA YOUTH EVENTS Love God, Love People YOUTH MINISTRY 2018/19: Youth Nights Middle School - most 2 nd and 4 th Sundays in SMS Gym: 6:45-8:00 pm - High School - most Monday evenings Girl s small group: 6:30-7:30 Food: 7:30-8:00 Guy s small group: 8:00-9:00 St. Mary s youth and family Community Dinners - every 1 st Monday 7:00-8:00 YDisciple Groups - when scheduled at homes (Parents, If your interested in your child being in a YDisciple group, or call Michael Lammers) Regular Works of Mercy 2 nd Sunday, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon- Master s Table Soup Kitchen 4 th Saturday, 1:00 pm - Pro-Life Rosary at Women s Preferred Health (abortion mill) Trips High School National March for Life and Ski Trip - January Middle School Youth and Parent White Water Rafting Trip - April Youth Holy Hour Thursdays 9:00-10:00 pm Need more info, contact Michael Lammers at mlammers@aquinashigh.org Words for the Week Are you becoming the best-version-of-yourself? Ask yourself this question often and change what needs changing. The Annunciation House 2561 Central Ave (on the corner of Central & 7:00 PM every Wednesday * unless otherwise specified Complimentary Dinner! *Spirit and Truth is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by Saint Mary on the Hill Church. About Spirit and Truth of the parish. For questions or updates, please visit Spirit and Truth s

9 St. Mary on the Hill MARTIN LUTHER KING BREAKFAST Save the date and mark your calendar for Saturday, January 12, St. Joseph Martin Luther King breakfast at the Alleluia Tickets are $15.00 each and can be picked up beginning December 1 at the St. Joseph honor Dr. King and shed a positive light on South Augusta. For more information call HELP SPREAD THE WORD Saint Paul Catholic Radio WKER 91.1 FM Broadcasting Christ s Message to the Augusta and McCormick Communities Are you thriving or just surviving? Are you searching for a deeper sense of purpose? Matthew Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and business consultant., St. Teresa of Avila, Grovetown in Main Sanctuary $39 - comes with over $50 worth of books and materials. Tickets and Info go to MOVIE RATINGS Aquaman Beautiful Boy Creed II Dr. Seuss The Grinch Green Book Instant Family Mary Poppins Returns Mortal Engines The Mule Once Upon a Deadpool Overlord The Possession of Hannah Grace Ralph Breaks the Internet Second Act PRO-LIFE Free Pregnancy Care Services Pregnant Choices, Evans, GA: Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: The following movies have been evaluated by the Catholic News Service according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the CNS A-I General Patronage A-II adults and adolescents BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! Come join an adventure in fun with the St. Joseph Senior Friends for anyone 50 years Thursday, January 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in St. will open at 1:00 pm. Please call John or Rita Kennedy at or the Church UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS 9 DAYS FOR LIFE JANUARY 14-22, Days for Life is a digital pilgrimage of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person s life. A multi-faceted novena highlighting a different intention each day provides reflections, related information, and suggested actions. Join to receive the novena through the 9 Days for Life app, daily s, or daily texts at ASSISTANCE AWARD The Diocese of Savannah Catholic College Tuition Assistance Award applications for the academic year are now available for students who are attending or will be or University to pursue an education rooted in Catholic values and faith traditions. Awards range from $1000 to $2500 annually. Applications for tuition assistance must be made annually. Applications are available on The Diocese of Savannah Office of Catholic School tuitionscholarships. Completed applications A-III adults. CATHOLIC COLLEGE TUITION whose problematic content many CONVENT CRAWL Single women age are invited to participate in a Convent Crawl on Saturday,. It s an opportunity to meet some sisters, hear their stories, and see where they live. The experience begins at 12:30 pm in the parking lot of the Pastoral Center and will include prayer, food, and discussion. PRE-REGISTRATION IS Abortion is inherently different from other medical procedures because no other procedure involves the purposeful termination of a potential life Potter Stewart front of Preferred Woman s Health Every Wednesday y First and Third Friday of Every Month, 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 Health Abortion Mill, 10:15 am Second Saturday of Every Month, 10:00 First Tuesday of Every Month, 11:30 am Stan & Ollie NR - Not Rated

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