St. Mary on the Hill

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1 St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy -- April 8, 2018 ORDAINED MINISTERS Fr. Mark Ross, Pastor Fr. Vernon Knight, 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 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. 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 COLUMBARIUM For more information, burial@stmaryonthehill.org 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. CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Organist & Director of Music Andrew Barnick StmMusic@knology.net 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 dthorstad@knology.net. 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 Tim Przybysz, Admissions Director Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by smbulletin@knology.net, fax or phone

2 April 8, 2018 Sunday, April 8 Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy Brian Mulherin NO CCD Mass for the People, Judy Hinson Baptisms 1:30 pm C Youth Master s Table Soup Kitchen 10:30 am Mary Alice Mulherin - 13 th Anniversary Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Ross Robert Kilbourne Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Carlos Rivero, Pastoral Year* Monday, April 9 Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord 7:00 am Richard Mulherin 9:15 am Georgia Mulherin Bailey Tuesday, April 10 Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 7:00 am Deacon Robert Killoren MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Sharpe Shooter & Lunch 11:00 am 9:15 am Lillian Bennett; Mary Lou Garren Rosary Maker Ministry 6:00 pm Very Rev. J. Gerard Schreck, JCD, JV, VF & Rev. Finbarr Stanton / Christopher Awiliba, Theology II* Friday, April 13 Friday of the Second Week of Easter; Memorial of Saint Martin I, Pope & Martyr Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 7:00 am Dr. Edgardo Mucha Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Lois Beck Rev. Mark Ross & Rev. Alfonso Gutierrez / Steven Mallar, Theology I & Lewis King, Pre-Theology II* Saturday, April 14 Saturday of the Second Week of Easter Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6: :15 am Clifford Carey That Man is You 7:00 am PH Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C Baptisms 11:00 am C Retrouvaille 7:00 pm FCH Margaret Pancake; Msgr. Tom Colgan Rev. Francis Gillespie, SJ & Rev. Richard Hart / Luke Bowdre & Francisco Gamboa, Pre-Theology I* A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center st SMCS Closed MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm 19 th Anniversary Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Rev. John Madden & Rev. Brian O Shaughnessy / Emmanuel Antwi, Theology II* Thursday, April 12 Thursday of the Second Week of Easter Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 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 Bridge 10:00 am SC Pray the Stations 11:00 am C Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00 pm SJDC Wednesday, April 11 Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter; Memorial of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3: :00 am Joseph Schwanenberger MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Pro-Life Holy Hour 6:00 pm C Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Spirit & Truth 7:00 pm AH 5:15 pm Alex & Rachel Clemenzi Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm PH Bob Cameron & Anita Wylds Bridge 10:00 am SC Women s Bible Study 7:00 pm SC Rev. Michael Kavanaugh & Rev. John Wright / Sean O Brien, Theology II* 7:00 am 9:15 am John Prohaska; Georgia Battista MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Shirley Lammie Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Bridge 10:00 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Rev. Matthew Ericksen & Rev. John Johnson / Nate Swann, Theology II & Will Cook, Theology I* Third Sunday of Easter Steve Kowalczyk - 2 nd Anniversary Tamara Cundey Dunstan & Beloved Son CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Sunday Morning Faith Formation 9:15 am CL Children s Liturgy during 10:30 Mass PH Vola & Harry Jacobs; Baptisms 1:30 pm C Lupe & Elena Mendoza Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Michelle Lubeck & Kasia McArdle Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Arnoldt Mass for the People; Wesley Brax Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD / Ziemowit Janaszek & Jacek Kosakowski, English* UR= SJC Upper Room *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased Living

3 St. Mary on the Hill April 8, 2018 We celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter today, but we also celebrate Divine Mercy. This is relatively new on our Church calendar, as it was proclaimed by St. Pope John Paul II on April 22, The Pope announced it at the Canonization of Faustina Kowalska who included in her writings her devotion to Divine Mercy, saying Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy! This is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity. The week after we celebrate Easter is the perfect time for us to celebrate the Lord s Mercy. Mercy is the emphasis of the readings on this Holy day. The First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles speaks of the early Church, its sense of community, and its understanding of stewardship. When it is written that they had everything in common, that is really recognition on their part that God owns everything. Everything belongs to God and through Him to His people. God had touched their lives very deeply, which made it easier for them to share all things. That is part of our stewardship challenge as well to realize that all that we have and all that we are come from and belong to God. That is what allows us to be good stewards the trust that results from that belief. The reading also points out With great power the apostles bore witness. This is an indication that they put God first, other people second, and material things were a distant third at best. In our society that promotes the gather, save, and keep attitude, that can also be a difficulty for us. First John offers our Second Reading. John writes, Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God. Several times in his writings John uses that term begotten by God. To be begotten we must accept the Lord as our Messiah, not just the Savior in a general sense, but our personal Savior. John provides great emphasis to the idea of love. However, he is not saying that we earn salvation by just loving others, although that is a significant part of what we need to do. We also must put our total trust in the Lord and on His saving grace in our lives. John is not speaking of an intellectual acceptance of the Lord. He is calling us to a total trust and reliance on Jesus. To have that heartfelt acceptance, we have to not only understand that we are begotten by God, but also all others are begotten as well, our community in Christ. This appreciation is our common ground as Christians. It goes way beyond race or class or culture or language. That is the secret of salvation, and the key to being a good steward. And then we get to St. Thomas, a story most of all about trust. Thomas is often called Doubting Thomas, which is a us, wanted proof and evidence of the resurrection. That is what he states: I will not believe. Yet Thomas was present one week later; clearly he still wished to be in the company of those who did believe. In the long run, Thomas does not place his fingers in Jesus wounds although the Lord invites him to do so. What is Thomas reaction to the presence of the Lord? He declares, My Lord and my God. For a Jew, for anyone, this is a remarkable affirmation. In the original Greek the two words Lord and God are kyrios and theos. Those are titles of deity and divinity. In a way Thomas may have believed more strongly at that moment than any of the others. Seeing Jesus may have made Thomas believe that the Lord was truly risen, but it was something far deeper and more inward that had him calling Jesus God. Thomas more openly states his belief in the Lord than the others did. Thomas, like the others, was called and sent. We, too, are called and sent. The word missionary has at its root the Latin word meaning to send. We are all missionaries if we are disciples of the Lord. This Gospel Reading appears virtually at the end of John s Gospel. One might say that it is the climax of the book. Thomas represents the final accomplishment of the Lord the triumph over unbelief. What is the first thing Jesus says to his disciples who are hiding behind locked doors? Why do you think he says this? What good would you say came out of Thomas missing out on Jesus first visit? How do we experience the peace and forgiveness of Jesus in the Church today? Sometimes when we hide behind the locked doors of doubt, fear, or anger, Jesus makes his presence known to us. What are some of the ways he might do that?

4 Martha Bauman Bill Berry Joan Boos Ginny Bowles Bob Cameron Ricky Capps Sam Carter Gracie Cawthorne Paige Christian Cameron Clark Joyce Coble Luanna Cole Natasha Cook Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Diane Cone Christy Davis Marge Douglas Margaret Dunstan Ed Durant Diane Dymeck Barbara Frantom Sam Frantom Joe Fulghum Mary Lou Garren Travis Gibson Hugh Greene Christopher Grubisa Ami Gulliams Tamara Harrington John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Russell Kovar Gloria Laird Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin Pat Leichman Chris Lessard Mary Ellen Macleod Doris Maxwell Ann McDaniel John Mitchell Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Lenson Neal Lou Pogue Richard Pogue Sandy Pokrywka Marcia Price Sallie Rankin Joan Reid Paul Reese Hortensia Reynaldos Daniel Rich 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 Sophia Strelec JoAnn Tanner Oreste Tropea Albert Vosefski Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Virginia Weigle Julie Wilkins Mary Williams Anita Wylds Pray for the Military MAJ Thomas M. Beier LTJG Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut PO2 Andrew Sexton - USS Carl Vinson A1C Patrick Tyler Williamson Lindsay Armstrong Meghan Patchan Edwards Pray for Expectant Mothers Patricia Fisher Elise Folk Jill Haggard Suzanne Hayward Harris Lee Ann Merchen Leslie Nordmann Paola Remily Andrea Samaha April 8, 2018 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Frances Brown, daughter of John-Clark & Ashley Brown, sister of John Thomas Brown, granddaughter of Eleanor Peterson; If you have a loved one in need Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. Intercessory Prayer Team at St. Mary on the Hill is ready and willing to pray for the needs of our fellow parishioners. If PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE FY17 Year to Date Memorials/Donations $ - $ 11,663 $ 10,040 Southern Cross $ - $ 5,450 $ 5,577 Special Collections 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! As of the last report we received, 15% of our parishioners have made a pledge to the Bishop s Annual Appeal. Our support of diocesan agencies and ministries is one way that we respond to God for all we have received. If you haven t yet made your pledge to the Bishop s Annual Appeal, please consider doing it this week. As good stewards, each of us has a responsibility to share our great gifts that come form God. Please be generous in your sharing. What is Stewardship? April 8, nd Sunday of Easter The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own... ACTS 4:32 All that we are and all that we have is a gift from God! Think of your family, your friends, your talents, your abilities and your money these are all gifts from God! We aren t really owners of anything, we are merely stewards of the gifts God has blessed us with.

5 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 FOCUS ON ABILITIES MASS The Focus on Abilities Mass has been scheduled for the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:15 mass. The next one is Sunday, April 22, We want to get as many people involved in the mass as possible, so if you (or a family member) want to participate as an usher, greeter, gift bearer, lector or altar server (with Mulherin Duncan at eduncan081954@yahoo.com. FORMED.ORG EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF: Robert Borneman by Agnes Borneman John P. McLaughlin, Joe G. McLaughlin, William & Bessie Jabaley by Paul, Maura & Jonathan Jabaley Wade Owens, Agnes & Ed Rhodes, Jr, Nan J. Owens by John & Kay Owens Elizabeth Hanford, Pamela Crieghton, Frances Diechl, Bob & Jane Hamen, Phil Valente by Sharon Farr Erna T. Hull BAPTISMS Baptism Preparation Classes typically are scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. to register for classes, V.L. Joseph, T.V. Antony, Grace James, M.T.Antony by Carmel & Jaya Joseph John O. Ellis, M.D., Mr. Roy B. McCutcheon, Jr by Mr. & Mrs. Hugh McCutcheon Sterling L. Dent, Mary Ellen Corley by Rose Lee White Adrian & Rose Ramp, Adrian Ramp, Jr, Molly Ramp, Fred & Rose Axford, Richard Ramp by Michael & Susan Ramp Szalkowski & Zielinski Families by Mary Ellen & Paul Zielinski J.O & Lillian Bennett by Kathy Bennett 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 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. April 8, 2018 PERPETUAL ADORATION - ADORERS NEEDED! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 am SUNDAY, Monday, Friday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00-4:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Monday, Thursday, SATURDAY 5:00-6:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Sunday, Saturday 9:00-10:00 am Monday 10:00-11:00 am Saturday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Thursday, Friday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, SATURDAY 1:00-2:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Sunday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday WEDNESDAY, Thursday 9:00-10:00 pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00-11:00 pm Thursday, Saturday 11:00 pm - midnight Saturday IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE Sebastian Rosas, Elizabeth Gilstrap, Evelyn Adams, Michelle Ware, Raymond Adams by Mr. & Mrs. Adam Gilstrap Keeyro Donations: by Ray & Carol Dickens, Barry Hall, Julia Lampkin, Maja Family, Parker Skedsvold, Jordan Langhan, Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Pantoja, Jorge Garcia-Baudrit & Elizabeth Hoepker-Macaya, Jane A. Douglas WEDDING BANNS Jesslyn Christine Burr and Robert Scott Medearis, both of St. Mary on the Hill ENGAGED COUPLES - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at St. Teresa of Avila Church on Friday, May 4 from Saturday, Church. For more information or to register, contact St. Teresa of Avila

6 St. Mary on the Hill April 8, 2018 BIBLE STUDY: 701 Join Father Michael Hull for a Bible Study program starting promptly at 7:01 pm on April 19, 2018 in the Parish Hall. He will add historical context to these readings to enhance understanding of our sacred scriptures. The talks, to be held start and comments. Everyone is invited. ST. MARY ON THE HILL CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School is accepting student We are excited to announce that all re-registrations and new student applications will be done online at CCD NEWS: REGISTRATION Regist grades kindergarten through eighth grade in the Fall. Registration fee is $25/student or maximum of $50/family. Please bring a copy SENIOR CENTER AEROBICS This is a low impact workout. Men & women are welcome. Come & go as you please. REMINDER: PRAY THE STATIONS How the Stations can speak to & inspire us. SPRING INTO AEROBICS MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY SIGN UP: FREE GOLF CLINIC No experience or clubs necessary. SIGN UP: SHARPE SHOOTERS & LUNCH Get comfortable with your gun. SIGN UP: THE FBI is Coming...& LUNCH A Special Agent from the FBI will discuss safety. COMING IN MAY: Sharpe Shooters May 8 Trolley Tour May 22 Senior Center Calendar for April is available in the Narthex. SPRING WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Would you like to participate in a small groups weekly Bible study on Evangelization starting? if you would like to participate. Space is limited. All material for the study is available on formed.org. THANK YOU!! The Lou Lindsey family would like to extend our deepest thanks for the love, prayers, support, meals and care that was given to our family during Father Lou s illness and entry into Eternity. We truly appreciate each of you very much. The Lindsey family ROSARY MAKER MINISTRY OF OUR LADY Paul Jabaley Jabaley Home 321 Habersham Rd, Martinez nd or pajmbj@bellsouth.net FAITHFUL READERS BOOK CLUB Ladies, our next book selection is Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women s Movement by Sue Ellen Browder. It is available free on Formed.org. If you have not already set up your username and password for this online resource, use the parish code JMGAH4 to do so. If you have contact Jodie Silva at or jodiesilva@gmail.com. 15 DAY PANAMA CANAL CRUISE Fr. Jerry Ragan invites you to join him on a 15-DAY PANAMA CANAL CRUISE aboard Holland America s ms Volendam. The ship Departs: San Diego, California, US on 2018 and Arrives: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. We will visit 7 countries along the way and after passing through the Panama Canal we will arrive in Cartagena, Columbia where we will make an afternoon Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver. You can make arrangements through Holland American by calling

7 St. Mary on the Hill April 8, 2018 NOMINATIONS FOR PASTORAL COUNCIL Are you interested or know someone who would like to become a member of the Pastoral Council? Fr. Ross is looking for nominations for six positions on the Pastoral Council that represent the parishioners - from young to old. The term is for 2 years. Please submit your nominations to Martha Kearns at martha.kearns@knology.net by Monday, April 30, ELIJAH CUP AT THE 7:45 AM MASS The Elijah Cup program is a ministry to foster and support priestly and religious vocations. The Elijah Cup is a chalice that is presented to a family, couple, or individual each Sunday at the offering of the gifts. The chalice is taken home and used as a focal point while praying for our current and future priests, deacons, and sisters. The chalice is returned the following Sunday. or by rnhelp3@att.net. FAMILY PROMISE OF AUGUSTA Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25: Service weeks: April 15-21, September & December 2-8 It s the time again! St. Mary s will be hosting up to three homeless families the week of April 15 th at the Annunciation House on Central Ave. We need many volunteers to meet the needs of these families. Please sign-up at the table in the Narthex or contact one of the coordinators listed below. You may provide and share a meal with our families from 5:30-8:30 pm, spend the night at the Annunciation house from 8:30 pm to 7:00 am, spend time as a weekend host, 2-4 hour shifts, help with set-up and take-down, or donate personal hygiene or baby items. Two adults are needed at all times so sign up in our community helping homeless families get back on their feet. community through the Corporal Works of Mercy. Lori Serji , lori.serji@knology.net Allison Spensley: Meal Coordinator , alli101320@gmial.com Cherie Wright: Overnight Coordinator, cherie.wright@bsci.com Chad Sweeney: Set-up & Take down Coordinator, chadsweeney@aol.com Acrimony Annihilation Black Panther Death Wish Early Man Every Day Fifty Shades Freed Game Night A-I General Patronage A-II adults and adolescents Please join us for the 2 nd annual Fiesta Fundraiser to support Fr. Michael Hull s church, St. Ignatius Melkite Church in Augusta. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 6:00 pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1501 Monte Sano Avenue in Augusta. Contact Kathy Wagner at for tickets or to make a donation. A-II Gringo The Hurricane Heist I Can Only Imagine Love, Simon Midnight Sun A-III adults. FIESTA FUNDRAISER!! PICK UP YOUR COPY! 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION ST. MARY ON THE HILL CHURCH If you pre- ordered a 100 Year Anniversary Book and have not picked it up, please YOU ARE INVITED... to the Diaconte Ordinations Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop of including Jason Lanham from our parish. Priestly Ordinations Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop of Savannah will ordain 2 Men to the Priesthood: Deacon Christopher Hassel and Deacon Drew Larkin THANK YOU!! Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say thank you! Don t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl by placing it in the Visit crsricebowl.org for more. 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 Paul, Apostle of Christ Ready Player One Samson Sherlock Gnomes Unsane A Wrinkle in Time

8 St. Mary on the Hill April 8, 2018 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 Next one on April 22. 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 Trips: MS Youth and Parent Whitewater Rafting on the Oconee River - April 28 th - 29 th Steubenville Youth Conference July 6-8 Mission Trip with The Missionaries of Charity in July smothyouthgroup@gmail.com to sign up or for more information. Calling All High School Juniors: $750-1st prize $500-2nd prize $250-3rd prize Write your response to the following question: What do you thin your life would be like as a priest or religious brother or sister and how would you make a difference in the lives of people around you? A few rules & guidelines Essay length should be approximately 750 words. Essays should be typed, double-spaced, in 12 pt. Times Roman or similar font. Submissions in script fonts or other than black ink will not be considered for judging. Be sure to include contact information, so we can award the prize (name, school, telephone number)! APRIL 20 IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE RECEIPT OF ESSAYS. Mail essays to: Attn. Vocation Contest, Southern Cross, 2170 East Victory Drive, Savannah, GA or to: jmarsala@diosav.org Subject line - Vocation Contest Open to all Catholic students in 11 th Grade attending any parochial, private or public school. Winning essays will be published in the Southern Cross. Sponsored by the Augusta Vocations and Savannah Vocations groups and the Southern Cross Words for the Week There is no holiness without prayer. If you don t pray every day, God is not your priority ~ Fr. Larry Richards

9 St. Mary on the Hill April 8, 2018 BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! Come join the adventure in fun with the St. Joseph Senior Friends for anyone 50 years or Thursday, April 12 Joseph Catholic Church, 2607 Lumpkin Road, call John or Rita Kennedy at or EMBRACING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE 16 th Annual Regional Stewardship Conference Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center 2 Tenth Street, Augusta, GA Hosted by the Diocese of Savannah, Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh & the Archdiocese of Atlanta the Narthex or to register online: CALL TO CONVENTION Reverend Spiritual Advisors and Reverend Pastors, Board of Directors, Diocesan Council of at the invitation of his excellency, The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah you are invited to attend the seventy-ninth annual convention of the Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Serving Jesus with Humility and Kindness April 20, 21, 22, 2018 St. Anne Catholic Church, Ford Avenue Richmond Hill, GA RETIRO DE PAREJAS PRE-CANÁ INTERESADOS EN RECIBIR EL SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO PARROQUIA SAINT JOSEPH 2607 LUMPKIN ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA MOYIDELRIO@GMAIL.COM HELP SPREAD THE WORD Saint Paul Catholic Radio WKER 91.1 FM Broadcasting Christ s Message to the Augusta and McCormick Communities LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR! Do you know that God created you for JOY? Come to learn how to open yourself to the love of God and to establish, re-establish, or deepen your relationship with God through Jesus and the Holy Spirit at a Life in the Spirit Seminar! It will held at St. Mary Help of Christians Church in Aiken, SC. The 7-session Seminar will be held in Mother Teresa Hall on Refreshments will be served beforehand. To register or for other information, contact Mary Ellen Jackson at mejackson@stmarys-aiken.org EXCHANGE STUDENT HOST FAMILIES Have you ever considered hosting a foreign exchange student? We have high school students from Europe, South America, and Asia who need host families for the Host families provide a bed, a place to study, and the love and support any teenager would need. Students have maintain a C average in school. Families can expect students to help with household chores and participate in family activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a lifelong friend and to share knowledge of each other s cultures. If you are interested in this rewarding program or if you are just curious about how the program works, please CELTIC TEA Ladies and daughters, please join the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc at our annual Celtic Tea to be held Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 2:00 4:00 pm at St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall. Tickets are $10.00 by contacting a member at susanigel@gmail.com, prizes. We look forward to seeing you! COVENANT CARE ADOPTIONS Did you know? Every day in Georgia there are Care Adoptions is working to increase adoption awareness and make adoption an accessible alternative to abortion right here in our community. RACHEL S VINEYARD POST ABORTION HEALING RETREAT April 20-22, 2018 For any person, mother, father, family member, or friend, who is struggling with the emotional, spiritual and psychological pain after an abortion there is a special ministry just for you. A Rachel s Vineyard Weekend Come and experience the mercy and compassion of God through this healing ministry. For additional information contact Stephanie May at , stephmay@bellsouth.net, or visit the website at www. Come and be restored. Our next retreat is near Augusta, GA. MARTY TURCIOS THERAPEUTIC GOLF FOUNDATION promotes golf as a means of treatment for persons of many abilities. tournaments at First Tee of Augusta and South Carolina Veterans - Stroke Survivors - Healing persons At risk and disabled youths are all invited No Financial Impact on Participants! PRO-LIFE Pray that America will wake up to the tragedy of children being killed through abortion every day in this nation. - Franklin Graham 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 Free Pregnancy Care Services Pregnant Choices, Evans, GA: Augusta Care Pregnancy Center:

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