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! Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy -- April 23, 2017 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 Peter Lanshima, Seminarian 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. APRIL 23, 2017 HYMNS CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Music & Worship Ken Courtney - Interim 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 April 23, 2017 Sunday, April 23 Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20: :45 am (Fr. Michael Hull) Richard Flake K of C Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am - 12:00 noon PH 10:30 am (Fr. John Markham) John & Ruth Prohaska CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Focus on Disability Mass 12:15 pm C 12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) James Cook Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Mass for the People Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Rev. Gonzalo Meza & Rev. Carlos Eduardo Pinzon / Carlos Rivero, Theology II* Monday, April 24 Monday of the Second Week of Easter; Memorial of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 (Memorial: Col 1:24-29; Jn 17:20-26) 7:00 am Ethel & Kenneth White MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Bridge 10:00 am SC Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 9:15 am Philip Bo Weigle Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 5:00 pm SJDC Rev. Paul Cabrita, SM & Rev. Mark Van Alstine / Christopher Hassel, Theology III* Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16: :00 am 9:15 am Friday of the Second Week of Easter; Memorial of St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr; Memorial of St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 (Memorial: Peter- 1 Cor 1:18-25; Mk 1:14-20; Louis- 1 Cor 1:18-25; Mt 28:16-20) 7:00 am Catherine Rutland Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Rev. Isidore Baky & Rev. William McIntyre, OFM / Solomon Kaanan, Theology II* Saturday, April 29 Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 (Memorial: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2; Mt 11:25-30) 9:15 am Mary Flaherty Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm 5:00 pm (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Sara & Eddie McMahon Rev. William Leahy & Rev. Thomas Healy / Robert Phillips, Theology II* A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) Jerry Pardue Charles Weigle, Jr. 17 th Anniversary BR= Bride Room C = Church CAF=SMCS Cafeteria CL= SMCS Computer Lab FCH = Fr. Charlie s House G = School Gym MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Corks & Canvas 6:00-9:00 pm SC Rev. Fredy Angel & Rev. Xavier Kumbalaparampil / Patrick May, Theology III* Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3: :00 am Margaret Dunstan 5:15 pm Louise Sheehan MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Rev. Joseph Smith & Rev. Benjamin Dallas / Theodore Agba, Pastoral Year* 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 Catholicism Class 7:00 pm C Thursday, April 27 Thursday of the Second Week of Easter Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3: :00 am Edgardo Mucha MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH 9:15 am Bryan Walker Game Day 10:00 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Rev. Thomas Peyton & Very Rev. Raymond Levreault, VF / Peter Lanshima, Pastoral Year* Sunday, April 30 Third Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24: :45 am (Fr. Michael Hull) Adam Gilmour - 5 th Anniversary 10:30 am (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Mass for the People 12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Larkin Holmes - 5 th Anniversary 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Ed Zielinski CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Demonstration Mass 12:15 pm C Celtic Tea 2:00 pm PH Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Rev. John Quang & Rev. Adam Kasela / Carlos Rivero, Theology II* UR= SJC Upper Room *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased Living

3 St. Mary on the Hill April 23, 2017 Every fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:15 Mass we celebrate the Focus on Abilities Mass. It is a Mass at which we want to honor the gifts of people with disabilities. It is a Mass at which we want to witness to the fact that all people are welcome to be active in our faith community. And if the participation of persons with disabilities and their families in this inclusive Mass is to be real and meaningful, then our faith community must come to a deeper understanding of the broad range of disabilities that people face each and every day. So, each month we will focus on a certain disability in this bulletin. This month the focus is on Depression. World Health Day is celebrated each year on April 7. The theme of the 2017 World Health Day campaign was Depression- Let s Talk. What is depression? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks. In addition, people with depression normally have several of the following symptoms: a loss of energy; a change in appetite; sleeping more or less; anxiety; reduced concentration; indecisiveness; restlessness; feeling of worthlessness, guilt or hopelessness; and thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Key points related to depression (from the WHO 2017 Campaign): * Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages and all walks of life * The risk of becoming depressed is increased by poverty, unemployment, life events such as death or a break-up, physical illness or problems caused by alcohol or drug abuse * Depression causes mental anguish and can impact on a person s ability to carry out the simplest tasks, sometimes * Untreated depression can prevent people from working and participating in everyday life * At worst, depression can lead to suicide * Depression can be effectively prevented and treated. Treatment usually involves either talking therapy or antidepressant medication or a combination of both * Overcoming the stigma often associated with depression will lead to more people getting help * Talking with people you trust can be a first step towards recovery from depression If you think that you might be depressed, talk with a family member, friend, a faith leader, healthcare professional or someone else you trust. There are services available in the Augusta area to help. Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. It has only been a part of Church devotions for the last 17 years, so an old goat like me whose devotional life was formed many years ago still prefers my devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Devotional practices are a rich part of our Catholic faith but they are not mandatory and always personal. At their best devotionals have the power to draw us deeper into a realization of God s love for us. Many, many Catholics have found devotion to the Divine Mercy to be very meaningful. The heart of this devotion is a trust that God s mercy can overcome sin. It is an invitation to all Christians to face the difficulties and trials that the world will face in coming years with an absolute trust in God s love. I am happy to report that on Monday morning I signed a contract with our new school principal, Mrs. Laura Webster. She will officially start her duties on July 1 st but I am fairly certain we ll be seeing Mrs. Webster interacting with our school faculty and families long before the beginning of July. In the bulletin next weekend, Maureen Lewis, who was chair of the search committee, will give a report as to why the committee found Mrs. Webster to be such an excellent candidate as the head of our parish school. I am grateful for the good work of the search committee. I am not so happy to report that my years as your pastor will be coming to an end on July 31st. Obviously, I was shocked to learn the news. But I ve had time to recover from the shock and can see some of the positives of this new beginning for you and for me. As you will see, I ll be okay and you will too. But since the official announcement has not been made yet, I really can t give more details at this time. I just wanted you all to know before the rumors started getting around. I hope Augusta will be my retirement home when what Fr. Dave Arnoldt has termed my twilight tour is completed. I will give my pastoral heart to the people of my new assignment but St. Mary on the Hill will always be home for me. I am so grateful for your prayers and support during this time of transition. What are some of the ways that you experience, feel, or see the presence of the risen Lord in your life?

4 Vicky Barnett Marcia Beja Lillian Bennett Bill Berry Frances Brown Retta Burke Clifford Carey Sam Carter Carolyn Cashin Cameron Clark Joyce Coble Luanna Cole 1LT Matthew Angelo - Afghanistan MAJ Thomas M. Beier Diane Cone Marianna Daskal Scott Davis John Harrison Doucet Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Jane Eubanks Deacon George Foster Joe Fulghum Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Laurie Landrum Evelyn Lanham Audrey Lavin Chris Lessard Vance Logan Patricia McArdle Earluth McArthur Ann McDaniel Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Barbara Mulherin Tim O Shea Marcia Price Sallie Rankin Paul Reese Ashton Rinker Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Lauren Seagrave Joan Schenkel Shirley Schwanenberger Martha Scott MaeAnnie Screven Julia K. Smith Fr. Michael Smith Tammy Smith Peter F. Stager P. J. Stager Brandy Stephens Justin Stevens Robert Stewart Joyce Stigall Pray for the Military LTJG Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut PO2 Andrew Sexton - USS Carl Vinson John Strelec Oreste Tropea Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Virginia Weigle Mary Williams Anita Wylds 1LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanistan A1C Patrick Tyler Williamson Pray for Expectant Mothers Elizabeth Andrews Blitch Amanda Brooks Stephanie Mae Easley Jessica Futrelle Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary s and expecting a baby, April 23, 2017 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Carole McElwain, sister of Carla Friel; James Jim Reid, Jr., son of Joan Reid & brother of Kim Arfman; Thomas Lovelace, husband of Peggy & father of Tom Lovelace; Victor Bailey, father of Vic Bailey; Geraldine Mirshak, mother of Tim Mirshak & grandmother of Pray for the Sick of Our Parish If you have a loved one in need pray for those couples that are wishing to adopt Abraham & Amanda Newton 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 your needs in prayer. Contact Mary-Garner Merz or mgmerz123@gmail.com. PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE April 9, 2017 FY17 Year to Date FY16 Year to Date Offertory $ 63,157 $ 3,148,737 $ 3,130,252 Children s $ 39 $ 3,740 $ 3,510 Stock/Other $ - $ 148,884 $ 132,437 Total $ 63,196 $ 3,301,361 $ 3,266,199 Budget $ 78,845 $ 3,311,490 $ 3,311,490 Memorials/Donations $ - $ 10,040 $ 5,973 Southern Cross $ - $ 5,577 $ 5,554 Special Collections $ 560 $ 79,769 $ 96, (16 thru the website) of 2435 registered families and 61 children gave the weekend of April 2, BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH As of the last report we received (4/13/17), 14.06% of our parishioners (343 families) 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. Now through April 30, 2017 there is a special challenge to increase the success of the Bishop s Annual Appeal: year, the amount of the increase will be matched dollar for dollar. If a donor has already given or pledged to this year s BAA, and they increased their gift from last year, the increase will be matched dollar for dollar. could be spread out until December 31, 2017) the entire gift or fulfilled pledge will be matched dollar for dollar. CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Next week is the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at Part of our tithe next week will be for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.

5 FOCUS ON ABILITIES MASS The dates for the Focus on Abilities Mass for the next several months have been set. The mass has been scheduled for the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:15 mass. The next one is this Sunday, April 23. 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. DEMONSTRATION MASS Next Sunday, April 30 Father Jerry will be the celebrant at the Demonstration Mass at 12:15 pm. The students preparing for First Communion and their families have been invited to attend this mass. During this mass Father Jerry will explain the different parts of the mass, his vestments, and other liturgical aspects of the mass. All are welcome to attend!! IN MEMORY OF: Preston Eubanks by Kevin Kearns Steve Kowalczyk & Gene Kowalczyk by Fern Kowalczyk Charles Cheek, Mary & Chester McPhearson by Lou Cheek Col. Blake Hawkins Frank & Dolores Kaminski by Pamela Kaminski Erna T. Hull by Clifford Hull Stanford Nicholson by Ana Nicholson Angelo Mariglio, Margaret Ponzi by Marissa Ponzi Glenn Gramolini by Jenna Gramolini & Monique Lara IN HONOR OF... this week are in honor of Linda and Terry Cook on their 50 th wedding anniversary. EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS Kuta Tereco Gullins Mary & Elmer Tanner, Joseph & Stella Radke by James & JoAnn Tanner Dr. & Mrs. Joe Mulherin, Dr. & Mrs. Frank Mulherin, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Key, Mrs. Mary Alice King by Estelle Mulherin Duncan Jerry Pardue by Teresa Barnes Barnett Family, Chamberlain Family by Bob & Stephanie Barnett Price & Downing Families by Janice Price Edward & Margaret Deuchar, Michael & Dorothy Bruno by Tom & Lois Deuchar Joseph Ray Gillis by Joe & Toni Fulgham Jack R. Beja, Jr, John E. Beja, Joseph F. Beja, Frank P. Sterrett, Yvonne G. Sterrett by David & Marcia Beja BAPTISMS Baptism Preparation Classes typically are Baptisms normally will be held the third weekend of the month at the 5:00 pm and 12:15 pm Masses. 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 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, Wednesday 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 3:00-4:00 pm Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Sunday 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 11:00 pm - midnight Sunday, Friday, Saturday B I G N E E D F O R A PARTNER OR A SUB FOR April 23, 2017 CONFIRMATION DATE SET * Saturday IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE Ann & Fritz McCarthy, Ann & Dave Dross, Marvin Atha, Wade Owens by Patricia Atha & Mary McCarthy The Szalkowski & Zielinski Families by Paul & Mary Ellen Zielinski Al & Elise Stevens, Ernie & Jean Philpot, Frank & Lulu Stevens & The Stevens Family, N.T. & Eunice Jameson & The Jameson Family, Howard & Anna Dudley & The Dudley Family, Ernie & Anne Philpot & The Philpot Family, Sr. Roberta J. Sutton by Gerald & Emma Philpot The Murga, Suga, Filaski & Lindner Families by Jesse Murga Francis X. O Connell by Helene S. O Connell Elisabeth Gilstrap, Evelyn Adams, Raymond L. Adams by Adam & Marie Gilstrap Janice I. Johnson, Alice R. Hazen, Bill Riggs, Mr. & Mrs. Mooneyhow, Dewey & Edna Riggs by Peggy L. Riggs-Ritter Margaret Ponzi by Marissa Ponzi Mary Selzler by James Selzler Charles Hanford, Jackie Demcuro Bob Borneman by Agnes Borneman IN HONOR OF: Chaplain Fr. Mike Zuffoletto & All Military Chaplains by Richard Virgilio & Cecilia Spencer Theodore Rosas by Adam & Marie Gilstrap Donations: By Timothy & Victoria Edwards By Mike & Barbara Walsh WEDDING BANNS Eloise Bryson Smith, St. Louis, MO and John Martin Capelle, St. Louis, MO

6 St. Mary on the Hill April 23, 2017 CATHOLICISM: REDISCOVERING OUR FAITH Come rediscover your faith with Fr. Meza 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: Wednesday, 4/26 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Where: Church - Day Chapel or smoth@knology.net. ENGAGED COUPLES - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat T he next M a rriage Prep Workshop will be at St. Teresa of Avila Church on Friday, from 6:00-9:00 pm (meal provided) and Saturday, May from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (light lunch to get married in the Catholic Church. For more information or to register, contact St REGISTRATION FOR ST. MARY ON THE HILL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kindergarten through eighth grade new student applications are being accepted for the school year. The new student application form is available at or by contacting SENIOR CENTER HORSEBACK RIDING Ft. Gordon s Hill Top Stable This is a one hour WALKING trail. Please call for more information. REMINDER: CORKS & CANVAS GAME DAY We ll play Chicken Foot which is a domino game AND An easy card game. Senior Center Calendar for April is available in the Narthex. NICHES ARE BEING SOLD! For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or burial@stmaryonthehill.org CCD NEWS: REGISTRATION Registration is ongoing for CCD (religious education for children attending non-catholic schools). CCD is for students entering grades kindergarten through eighth grade in the Fall. Registration fee is $25/ student or maximum of $50/family. Please bring a YOU COULD BE SOMEONE S CURE! th between 11:30 am & 1:00 pm, St Mary s will host a Be The Match marrow donor registry sign-up event in the Narthex to help patients with blood cancers, donor. Everyone between the ages of and in general good health are invited to participate. Paperwork, a cheek swab and 15 minutes of your national marrow donor registry. The cure to blood cancer is in your hands. ELIJAH CUP WILL BE AT THE 10:30 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. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Janine Bangs at or by rnhelp3@att.net. LET S MAKE IT HAPPEN!! In line with the mission and vision of St Mary on the Hill parish, we call on parishioners especially those at Augusta University (students, staff) who would like to help with the establishment of a campus ministry to care for the Catholic population of the University in particular and others in general. Those interested in helping should contact Peter Lanshima, seminarian, using this lanshima.peter@yahoo.com 100 th Anniversary - I Remember... at our new parish in June While standing in front of the church doors after Mass, I was approached by Big Jane Eubanks. You re new, aren t you? Yes, Ma am! How do you do? Very well, thank you. Welcome to St. Mary on the Hill! Might I pass along some valuable advise? Of course! Never say anything bad or because everyone is related! Good advice, indeed! - by Marcie Wilhelmi What are your stories, memories, recollections, or personal experiences. (1420 Monte Sano Ave ), your responses to SMOTH100@knology. net, or put in the collection basket.

7 St. Mary on the Hill April 23, TH ANNUAL MSGR. P. JAMES COSTIGAN ST. MARY ON THE HILL CATHOLIC SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT It s time to sign up! Thank you to our Tournamnet Sponsors! Bullard Dental Pollock Company TaxSlayer Taylor Hyundai Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors Sponsorship opportunities are available! Tournament brochures are available in the Church Narthex or by contacting Christine Sweeney at , x 142 or christine.sweeney@knology.net CHURCH BASKETBALL JERSEYS If you have not already turned in your Church basketball jersey, please send it to the school and put it in one of the boxes provided at the front of the school or in To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, call the abuse hotline number at or and Young people, /4. To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to childyouthprotection. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, in the Parish Hall after the 7:45 & 10:30 am masses. Come and have a 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. St. Mary on the Hill community invites all people interested to participate in our Parish Hispanic Encounter ( Encuentro ) on House. All are welcomed to join us. This Parish Encuentro is not only for Hispanics. It focuses on Hispanic ministry but the goal also is to have an encounter with all the different comunities that compose our church. One of the goals is to discover how we can be better Missionary Disciples of the Lord. Parish Encuentro at St. Mary s Friday, April 28 from 7:00-8:30 pm in Fr. Charlie s House. Who? All parishioners of St. Mary on the Hill. What language? English. MORE INFO The Encuentro arises as an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Its purpose is to discern and implement pastoral initiatives to better serve the Catholic population, particularly Hispanics. It is a great catalyst for initiatives, evangelization and programs for the development of ministries. Since 1972 there have been four Encuentros. Right now we are in the process of the Fifth Encuentro. the parishes to the episcopal regions and then to a national level in September of 2018 in the city of Grapevine, Texas. In the diocese of Savannah the process of the V Encuentro started already. There were two second one took place on January 28, 2017 in Tifton, Ga. In those meetings we had the chance to learn more about the hispanic ministry, and to hear what the diocese is asking us to do. For more info please visit o o o NOTES FROM THE PARISH OFFICE - only takes a minute to register 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 change your phone number, please - 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. - you should register with the parish. If you are asked to be a sponsor or godparent, then the parish 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 collection basket or dropping it by the Parish Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

8 St. Mary on the Hill April 23, 2017 YOUTH EVENTS SMY Calendar 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 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) June: 7 th, 10:00 am - Augusta Canal Clean-up - (We will take canoes, paddleboards, 11 th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Master s Table Soup Kitchen 19 th - 20 th, Savannah River father/son canoe/kayak and camp 24 th, 10:00 am - Pro-Life Rosary at Women s Preferred Health (abortion mill) July: 7 th - 9 th, Steubenville Atlanta Youth Conference 9 th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Master s Table Soup Kitchen 11 th, 10:00 am - Augusta Canal Clean-up - (We will take canoes, paddleboards, 19 th, 9:00 am - Augusta Tire Clean-up 22 nd, 10:00 am - Pro-Life Rosary at Women s Preferred Health (abortion mill) 24 th - 27 th, Missionaries Of Charity - Mission Trip Year of Mercy All raising 9th graders through Graduating Seniors... Join us for the Friday, July 7 - Sunday, July 9 Duluth, GA hotel lodging, tshirt, meals during conference. Vocation Camp - Savannah invites all rising 7 th to 12 th graders to Vocation Camp this summer at the Georgia Primitive Baptist Youth Camp, th th th to July 1 st April 20 th Fire Within Words for the Week Want to insult God? Tell Him you are bored. ~ Matthew Kelly ST. MARY S ALASKAN CRUISE Sail on Holland America Line aboard the Noordam from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver. The Noordam departs on from Seward for 7 nights. Cabins prices start at $ per person. Includes $75 stateroom credit and lunch in the Pinnacle grill. Deposit is $700 per stateroom. To reserve your space today and join the St. Mary s group Alaskan cruise call Southern Travel Agency and let them know you want to join the St. Mary s Alaska group 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 Beauty and the Beast (PG) Before I Fall A-III adults. (PG-13) O morally offensive (R) The Blackcoats Daughter A-III adults. (R) A-I General Patronage (PG) The Case for Christ A-II adults and adolescents (PG) CHIPS O morally offensive (R) Collide A-III adults. (PG-13) The Fate of the Furious A-III adults. (PG-13) Get Out Ghost in the Shell A-III adults. (PG-13) Going in Style A-III adults. (PG-13) Justice League Dark A-III adults. (R) A-III adults. (PG-13) Life A-III adults. (R) Logan O morally offensive (R) Rock Dog A-I General Patronage (PG) (PG-13) The Shack A-III adults. (PG-13) Slamma Jamma A-II adults and adolescents (PG) A-I General Patronage (PG) A United Kingdom A-III adults. (PG-13) The Zookeepers Wife A-III adults. (PG-13)

9 St. Mary on the Hill April 23, 2017 COMING HOME Awakening Faith is a conversation-based program, that gives inactive or marginally active Catholics a forum where they reconnect with their faith and have it reawakened. Here is where Catholics can come together and program, the Holy Spirit is able to work within the participants to draw them closer to Christ and be more active in their parishes. Topics include individual Spirituality, the Trinity, Mass, Forgiveness, Faith, Love and Marriage to name a few. The series will begin on 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the home of Mary and Deacon Joe Soparas. For more information and/or directions please contact Deacon Joe or Mary Soparas at or through the internet, mary.soparas@ gmail.com. PREGNANT CHOICES MEDICAL CLINIC IS NOW OPEN IN EVANS, GA We are pleased to announce that Columbia County has gained a brandnew resource for women experiencing the clinic exists to empower women to make informed pregnancy choices. We take a holistic approach to healthcare, meaning we address a woman s physical, emotional and spiritual health. Our clinic is committed to caring for patients with absolute integrity. The clinic offers a variety of services designed to assist women facing an unplanned pregnancy. FREE Pregnancy test, FREE Limited OB ultrasounds, Referrals for Community Services, Referrals for Adoption and more. Upcoming Events to support Pregnant Choices: The 2 nd Annual Love for Moms Golf Tournament is scheduled for!! It will be held at West Lake Golf Course. Volunteers Needed: Looking for website developers to volunteer their time and skill. We need help with our website in order to gain maximum exposure. If you would like more information about Pregnant Choices, please contact Anna Jones at or at anna@ pregnantchoices.com PROTEST CARAFEM DAY Carafem, an abortion mill in Atlanta, is sending an Abortionist to Augusta about one to three days a week to distribute the abortion pill. They are using a building at 1115 Garredd Blvd, in Augusta (near Doctor s Hospital). Please join us for a peaceful prayer gathering on Garredd Blvd. Please save the date! This will be a multi-denominational activity. Christians from all faith backgrounds are invited to attend. Please help stand against Carafem! Please contact George Vozniak at if you need more information. THE SULTAN AND THE SAINT Presented by Unity Productions Foundation Muslim-Christian Peacemaking The true story of St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt and the risks they took for peace. Narrated by Academy Award Winner Jeremy Irons Maxwell Theater, Summerville campus of Augusta University Admission is free. RSVP at SultanSaintAugusta.eventbrite.com For more information, call or text Ayman Fadel at (706) or afadel97@gmail.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 new 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 on Saturday, May Please contact Tiana for details at tiana.rabusin@gmail.com HELP SPREAD THE WORD Saint Paul Catholic Radio WKER 91.1 FM Broadcasting Christ s Message to the Augusta and McCormick Communities CELITIC TEA Ladies and daughters, please join the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc at our annual Tea to be held Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 2:00 4:00 pm at St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at celtictea@laohaugusta.org; hats and gloves & door prizes. We look forward to seeing you! 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 birthmother 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 birthmother and allows for sharing the love of Jesus with her throughout the adoption process 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.

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