St. Mary on the Hill

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1 St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Year of Mercy Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- July 31, 2016 ORDAINED MINISTERS Fr. Jerry Ragan, Pastor Fr. Gonzalo Meza, Parochial Vicar Fr. Lou Lindsey, Senior Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Hull Fr. David Arnoldt Deacon Ken Maleck Deacon Donald McArdle Deacon Al Sullivan Deacon Tony Wagner Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 am Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena & Evening Mass 5:15 pm Saturday Morning Mass & Anointing of the Sick 9:15 am Reconciliation Saturdays 3:45 4:45 pm Rosary Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 4:30 pm Sacred Heart Perpetual Adoration Chapel 1210 Monte Sano Avenue Available to all parishioners to spend time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament and is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated once a month (except during Lent). Preparation classes are held prior to the Weddings Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance. Nursery Available at the 10:30 am and 12:15 pm Sunday Masses for ages 6 months to Pre-K4. A pre-school religious program is offered during the 10:30 am Mass for 3 and 4 year olds. Emergencies After Hours (706) Trinity Hospital Chapel Mass Thursday 12:00 noon Ministerio Catolico Hispano Misa en Español: Domingo 2:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Teresa of Avila, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA Domingo 4:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Joseph, 2607 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA PARISH MISSION St. Mary on the Hill Parish, a Catholic community, is committed to caring for God s people through stewardship. We are bound together by the Eucharist, directed by the Gospel teachings and the teachings of the Church, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and are committed to sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ. As stewards, we will proclaim the Gospel, promote peace and justice, and use our time, talents, and treasure to advance God s Kingdom. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome new members! or call to register. Active parishioner status is determined by the following: You are registered with the parish; You attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days regularly, You use parish envelopes weekly to indicate your mass attendance, You have a Stewardship Commitment your pledges of time, talent, and treasure. CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Music & Worship Alvin Blount stmmusic@knology.net Stewardship Deacon Al Sullivan al.sullivan@stmaryonthehill.org CCD Barbara Kareis & Joan Purucker (706) stmarysccd@hotmail.com Mothers Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw (706) gina.craw@knology.net Senior Center Patty Lezotte (706) patty.lezotte@knology.net Youth Ministry Michael & Missy Lammers Joanna Watwood smothyouthgroup@gmail.com Secretaries Mary Bowles Karen Brooks Finance Dori Thorstad dori.thorstad@stmaryonthehill.org Facilities Cris Edge cris.edge@knology.net SCHOOLS St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Joseph McBride, Principal (706) smcs@knology.net Aquinas High School Maureen Lewis, Principal (706) aquinas@aquinashigh.org Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by smbulletin@knology.net, fax or phone

2 July 31, 2016 Sunday, July 31 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23; Ps 90; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12: :45 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Tony Price 10:30 am (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Betty Walter 12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Mass for the People 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Pam Rosema Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Our Holy Father, Pope Francis / Nate Swann, Pre-Theology II* Monday, August 1 Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Jer 28:1-17; Mt 14:13-21 (Memorial: Rom 8:1-4; Mt 5:13-19) 7:00 am Mass for Mothers Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 5:00 pm SJDC 9:15 am Terry Melton Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Timothy Ryan & Rev. Gerald Ragan / Will Cook, Pre-Theology I* Tuesday, August 2 Memorial of Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Memorial of Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, (Memorial Eusebius: 1 Jn 5:1-5; Mt 4:1-12a; Peter: Acts 4:32-35; Jn 15:1-8) 7:00 am Filous Family 9:15 am Walter & Adelaide Hastings Rev. Peter Oyenugba, MSP & Rev. Steven Schraufnagel / Stephen Hill, Pre-Theology I* Wednesday, August 3 Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15: :00 am Gloria Gleason Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm VIRTUS Class 6:00 pm PH Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 5:15 pm Margaret Brisson Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Finbarr Stanton & Rev. Msgr. John Cuddy / Esteban Steven Mallar, Pre-Theology I* Thursday, August 4 Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Jer 31:31-34; Mt 16:13-23 (Memorial: Ez 3:17-21; Mt 9:35--10:1) 7:00 am Paul Gentles Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Bridge 10:00 am SC 9:15 am Sara & Eddie McMahon Bingo 10:30 am SC All Priests / Drew Larkin, Theology III* Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major; First Friday Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Mt 16:24-28 (Memorial: Rv 21:1-5a; Lk 11:27-28) 7:00 am All the Souls in Purgatory Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Gabrielle Hibbs & Sam Pursley Rev. Michael O Keeffe & Rev. Lucien Lindsey / Chris Hassel, Pastoral Year* Saturday, August 6 Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 9:15 am Michelle Collado Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C 5:00 pm (Fr. Michael Hull) Bill & Annmarie Fair - 52 nd Anniversary Rev. Jacob Almeter & Rev. Daniel Melaba / Theodore Agba, Theology II* Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 12: :45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Edgardo & Susan Mucha Baptism Prep Class 1:30 pm PH 50 th Anniversary Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Mass for the People Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 12:15 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Vola & Harry Jacobs Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Wedding Workshop 6:45 pm C 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) All Bishops / Solomon Kaanan, 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) 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 July 31, 2016 It is time for my annual rant that schools start too early these days. I still love the tradition of my childhood when school did not go back until after Labor Day. Ah, those were the days when America was truly great even if we did worry throughout the Christmas season about the final exams of the first semester that were still hanging over our heads. And today more than ever, I believe the Catholic Schools that were so much a part of my formation are still great. And more than ever I believe they deserve our support. Catholic schools provide religious and moral formation in a world badly in need of Gospel values. Catholic schools are essential to the health of the Church and our democracy - they nurture the soul of our nation. As we gear up to begin another school year, I m happy to share with you this personal reflection on the goodness of Catholic education, written by our Aquinas H.S. Principal, Mrs. Maureen Grady Lewis on Sunday, July 17, 2016: My husband and I attended the Catholic vigil for a friend s dad at 4p.m. this afternoon. He was someone who rarely, if ever, missed a Sunday Mass and truly valued Catholic education. His daughter and son-in-law here in town likewise made sacrifices to send their 4 kids to Catholic schools. We sat next to a teacher at Aquinas and an Aquinas family who had returned early from a weekend at the beach to attend the vigil. I listened to the priest talk of the love that permeated the room as the 90+ year old Colonel lay dying for the past few days. He spoke of the laughter and the tears, the stories and the prayers, spoken and sung. Tears ran down my cheek, happy and sad for my friend s family, and happy and sad as I recalled the similar last days of my own mom and dad, minus the singing because we Gradys were not gifted with musical genes. From there, we went to St Mary on the Hill for the 5:30 Mass. We always sit in the first ten or so pews because I find it much easier to focus when I do so. I share that just so that you know I could not see many of the attendees at Mass, just those in front of us. Before Mass even started I recognized numerous Aquinas students and alumni, some in town for the summer, others for the weekend. In addition I noted that several recent University of Georgia graduates (and Aquinas alum) were there for Mass. I couldn t help but smile to think that four years of living on a secular college campus had not tainted them to the point of no return (to the Church). As the altar servers processed in, two of the four were current Aquinas students. As the collection was taken up, I recognized several handsome lads who are Aquinas grads. When Fr. Arnoldt talked of gratitude and hospitality in his homily, he spoke by name of Connor, a rising senior at Aquinas, whom Father said politely introduced not only himself but also his sister who was serving at Mass as well. After Mass I saw numerous more graduates as well as several current students. One was in scrubs on the way to work the night shift at University Hospital; others had brought along younger siblings to Mass. One is soon to return to Louisiana for his second year as part of Teach for America. Another is a rising junior, busy playing baseball and conditioning for football, at least when he is not doing his summer reading. One was home from Notre Dame; another is headed off to Emory Law School. The Aquinas parent I talked to before Mass has a daughter working on her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a son in the seminary. My heart was warmed to see so many of our current and former students at Mass on a hot, July evening because fulfilling our Sunday obligation is the right thing to do. Although I firmly believe that parents are the number one influence on the faith life of most teenagers, I found myself thinking that surely the CARA (Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate) surveys are correct: Students who attend Catholic high schools are 8 times more likely to attend weekly Mass than teenagers who do not attend Catholic high schools. So if you find yourself bemoaning teenagers today or the current state of our world, head to Mass. Perhaps, like me, you will be reminded of the beauty of youth and the hope that they bring to our community, our Church, and our world. And, you might even recognize that the Catholic high school students of today are very often those in the church pews tomorrow. This Gospel discusses people who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God. What do you think matters to God? In what would you like to be rich?

4 Kim Agee Vicky Barnett Patricia Beckwith Lillian Bennett Bill Berry Arlene Brown Frances Brown Retta Burke Natalie Bush Clifford Carey Cameron Clark Joyce Coble Luanna Cole Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Diane Cone Liz Cook Marianna Daskal Scott Davis Greg Dross Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Dwain Green Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams Stella Marie Hawk Charles Hinnant John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Sheri James Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Ed Kulik Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin Jack Leone Marian Lundquist Sheppard Lynch Tony Maniquis Margaret Matheis Earluth McArthur Hope McCampbell Ann McDaniel Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Edgardo Mucha Stacey Muir Pop Newman Rosemary Nord Tim O Shea Margaret Polonus June Pursley Sallie Rankin Paul Reese Joan Reid Ashton Rinker Jimmie Roberts Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Pam Rosema Joan Schenkel Shirley Schwanenberger Ron Schwanenberger Martha Scott MaeAnnie Screven Megan Scureman Sarah & Joanna Shafner Pray for the Military SGT Gary Harris - Afghanistan ENS Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut 2LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanstan Pray for Expectant Mothers Ashley Fisher Diana Maxwell Leslie Nordmann Christy Wilhelmi Julia K. Smith Brandy Stephens Joyce Stigall John Strelec Maura Stoehr Oreste Tropea Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Virginia Weigle Mary Williams Gregory Wilson Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary s and expecting a baby, July 31, 2016 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Barbara Acton, sister of Ken If you have a loved one in need 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 someone you love has a prayer request, please call or send an . This powerful team of more than 65 members can lift you and your needs in prayer. Contact Mary-Garner Merz or mgmerz123@knology.net. PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE July 24, 2016 FY17 Year to Date FY16 Year to Date Offertory $ 72,225 $ 277,215 $ 254,704 Children s $ 68 $ 364 $ 272 Stock/Other $ 6,676 $ 6,776 $ 300 Total $ 78,969 $ 284,355 $ 255,276 Budget $ 78,845 $ 315,380 $ 315,380 Bequest $ - $ - $ - Memorials/Donations $ 250 $ 375 $ 580 Southern Cross $ - $ - $ - Special Collections $ 100 $ 155 $ (11 thru the website) of 2465 families and 45 children gave the week ending July 17, As of the last report we received (7/20/16), 492 of our parishioners have given $181,668 to the Bishop s Annual Appeal which is 77% of our target of $235,626. Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. If you are not able to make a pledge, please consider a one-time gift. A quick an easy, secure way to make a one time gift or pledge from a credit card or direct debit is through the following link - Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. 18 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one s life does not consist of possessions. Luke 12:15 STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION The Gospel message today is so contrary to our modern culture where advertising continually tries to convince us that our value lies in the things we possess. Jesus showed us that our true value lies in the way we live our lives. He challenges us to not store up or hoard material possessions, but rather to live a grateful and generous lifestyle.

5 VOLA O CONNOR JACOBS MEMORIAL SERIES The Vola O Connor Jacobs Memorial Series on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall at St. Mary on the Hill Church. Thomas comes to play his second recital 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 contact the members to notify us if there are patients to be visited. Please ALTAR SERVERS, LECTORS, USHERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, & SACRISTANS If you are at Mass, please check to see if you are needed. BAPTISMS Baptism Preparation Classes typically pm in the Parish Hall. for classes, Baptisms normally will be held the third weekend of the month at the 5:00 pm and 12:15 pm Masses. Please call ENGAGED COUPLES - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Deanery Marriage Preparation (Engaged Encounter) Weekend is scheduled for August 6 at St. Joseph Catholic Church (2607 Lumpkin Road, Augusta). The weekend will begin on Friday evening at 6:00 pm with a potluck dinner followed by presentations. We will resume on Saturday at 9:00 am with a continental breakfast and conclude that afternoon around 4:00 pm. For more information or to register, please contact St. Joseph Church via stjoesaug@aol.com or call PERPETUAL ADORATION - ADORERS NEEDED! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, Monday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FRIDAY*, Saturday 3:00-4:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, THURSDAY*, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Friday, Saturday 8:00-9:00 am Thursday 9:00-10:00 am Friday, Saturday 10:00-11:00 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Thursday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm Friday, SATURDAY 2:00-3:00 pm SUNDAY*, Tuesday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday, SATURDAY 8:00-9:00 pm Sunday, Monday, FRIDAY* 9:00-10:00 pm Sunday, Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Thursday, SATURDAY 11:00 pm - midnight Sunday, Saturday BIG NEED FOR A PARTNER OR A SUB FOR ANY OF July 31, 2016 * th IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE FREE MINISTRY TO TRAVELING CATHOLICS For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass Times (( ) or Internet WEDDING BANNS Chloe Elizabeth Prestifilippo, St. Mary on the Hill, Augusta, GA and Benjamin Scott James, Dillard, GA FORMED.ORG FORMED.org is a revolutionary online platform featuring some of the best Catholic videos, audio talks, ebooks and movies from trusted partners like the Augustine Institute, St. Paul Center, Marian Fathers, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press and Word on Fire. This could be a life changing of every parishioner who has a computer or smart phone. The parish has partnered with Augustine Institute to offer it to you for free. The parish code for Formed.org is JMGAH4.

6 St. Mary on the Hill July 31, 2016 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY CLASSES ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO We offer an opportunity to come together on Monday evenings from September thru Easter to learn more about our faith. Sessions Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Deacon Ken at deacon.ken.maleck@gmail.com. All are welcome, and for RETROUVAILLE ( RE-TRO-VI ) A LIFE LINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES Is your marriage in trouble? Are you at the end of your rope? Are you frustrated, hurt, or angry with each other? Don t know how to change or where to turn? 10 s of 1000 s enduring the pain of a troubled marriage have been helped. Reach for the RETROUVAILLE LIFELINE. CCD NEWS: REGISTRATION CCD (religious education for children attending non-catholic schools) is for students entering grades kindergarten through eighth grade in the Fall. Registration fee is $35/student or maximum of $70/family. For additional information, please SENIOR CENTER $$ BINGO $$ The payout per game is $4 - $5. The Jackpot is $4 - $5. We have a great time & there s lots of laughing. So please join us for fun & fellowship. AEROBICS Men & women are welcome to attend these classes. Just come & see how it works out for you. BRIDGE On Mondays & Thursdays you need to get your own table of four. On Wednesdays we have some organized foursomes and some who come for pick-up games. Senior Center Calendar for August is available in the Narthex. WEDDING DAY WORKSHOP for Brides, Grooms and their parents is to be held following the 5:30 pm mass (~ 6:45 pm) in the Church. We discuss all the do s and don ts and options to make your ceremony beautiful and individual. If you are getting married or just thinking about it, this is for you. attend one workshop prior to the wedding. No need to register. Just come REGISTRATION FOR ST. MARY ON THE HILL CATHOLIC SCHOOL We are now accepting new student registration for the school year. If you are interested in attending St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School we are currently taking applications for grades Kindergarten through 8 th or online at If you would like to learn more about the school please call to schedule an appointment or a tour of the school. Phone smcs@knology.net NICHES ARE NOW BEING SOLD! For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or burial@stmaryonthehill.org NEW MINISTRY: PARISH PARTNERSHIP ON DISABILITY The next meeting of the Parish Partnership on Disability will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. All interested parishioners are encouraged to attend. Contact the Church office with questions or Estelle Mulherin Duncan at eduncan081954@yahoo.com

7 St. Mary on the Hill July 31, 2016 TEA TIME WITH THE LORD A LADIES MINISTRY Saturday, August 20, 2016 Come for time with the Lord. Be nourished on His Word and a few snacks and enjoy fellowship with other women. Call Tiffney Salmons for more information, DAVE RAMSEY S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY We all need a plan for our money. FPU teaches God s ways of handling money through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Meetings will held on pm in the Senior Center beginning September 11. Material cost is $93. Costs are partially reimbursed for parishioners upon successful completion. Financial information does not need to be revealed. Preregistration is required by Wednesday, August 31. Contact Dan or Renee McCabe, or drmccabe@att.net. FAMILY MOUNTAIN RETREAT If you would like to bring your whole family and spend some quality family, and church community time together, call or Michael Lammers ( , mmlammersfamily@gmail.com). We will travel to The Sautee Hereford Ranch and Lodge this. The Lodge has 12 bedrooms and is on a 350 acre working cattle farm (check it out at shrlodge.com). Room will accompany us again. Our activities will include swimming, donkey rides for the brave, hayrides, hanging out with the cows, tubing in helen and horseback riding (if your family chooses), daily mass, eucharistic adoration, and confession (if our priest joins us), and many other activities your family may choose to do. COME AND SEE Following in the footsteps of Saint Francis. Secular Franciscans are inspired by the life of Saint Francis and embrace his message of living the Gospel Life. Being a Secular Franciscan is a lifelong commitment to follow Christ in the manner of Saint Francis. We invite you to Come and See if you too are called to embrace the ideals of St. Francis. The journey is not easy, but it is highly rewarding. You may Christ did. We meet the second Saturday of each month at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Grovetown. For information Call Janet Hulshof, OFS To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, for the Protection of Children and Young people, /4. To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to NOTES FROM ST. MARY SCHOOL are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon or by appointment. VIRTUS TRAINING VIRTUS classes have been scheduled at Immaculate Conception School (Augusta) for or at St. Mary on the Hill Parish Hall This training is required for Safe Environment Compliance for any adult who will come into contact with youth as part of their ministry (a listing of those ministries can be found at ly/1yu4yk6), and must be completed before they begin the ministry. We also invite adults who are not currently volunteers to attend this training to learn tools they can use to help keep children safe. Seating is limited at these sessions and you must pre-registration online to save your seat. NO ONE UNDER AGE 18 WILL BE ADMITTED. To register, go to ELIJAH CUP WILL BE AT THE 5:00 PM MASS Now until July 31 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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILY NIGHT Saturday - August 13, St Mary s School Playground Come out and enjoy a great time with family and friends. Knights of Columbus and Donors will be providing Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Chips, and Drinks We will be playing Kick Ball Please RSVP to Craig Archer at craigpaularcher@aol.com or

8 St. Mary on the Hill July 31, 2016 YOUTH EVENTS Year of Mercy Middle and High School Youth Night: Youth Holy Hour - Every Thursday, 9:00-10:00 pm Come and spend some time with Jesus in the Eucharist. Pop in and spend 10 minutes or the whole hour with THE MAN - JESUS! Master s Table Soup Kitchen - To serve, please Belinda Words for the Week If you don t behave as you believe, you will end by believing as you behave. ~ Fulton J. Sheen Augusta Young Adult Ministry Weekly Spirit & Truth Young Adult Meetings The Annunciation House 2561 Central Ave (on the corner of Central & 7:30pm every Thursday *unless otherwise specified Complimentary Dinner! August Schedule 8/4 Love and Happiness: The goal of life according to Sts. Thomas & Therese 8/11 Christian Friendship & Fellowship 8/18 The Gospel & the Kingdom of Heaven 8/25 Theology Uncorked with Fr. Godfrey at the Knights of Columbus Hall This Catholic Ministry seeks to bring Christians into contact with Christ and His Church through Faith, Fellowship, & Spiritual Growth. YAM is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by Saint Mary on the Hill Church. group covers adoration in the Chapel Augusta YAM Spirit & Truth AugustaYAM@gmail.com 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 The BFG A-I General Patronage (PG) Central Intelligence A-III adults. (PG-13) The Conjuring 2 A-III adults. (R) Finding Dory A-I General Patronage (PG) Free State of Jones A-III adults. (R) A-III adults. (PG-13) A-II adults and adolescents (PG) A-III adults. (PG-13) A-III adults. (R) The Legend of Tarzan A-III adults. (PG-13) Lights Out Me Before You O morally offensive (PG-13) Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates O morally offensive (R) Now You See Me 2 A-III adults. (PG-13) O morally offensive (R) O morally offensive (R) The Secret Life of Pets A-I General Patronage (PG) The Shallows A-III adults. (PG-13) Star Trek Beyond A-II adults and adolescents (PG-13) Warcraft A-III adults. (PG-13) A-III adults. (PG-13)

9 SOUTHERN EVENING FOR LIFE You are cordially invited to the 9 th Annual SOUTHERN EVENING FOR LIFE Aquinas High School Dining Hall Guest Speaker: Dan Kulp, Pro-Life Comedian Also: Josh Edmunds, Georgia Right to Life Director at the State Capitol: Religious Liberty and how you can help! Southern Menu: Low Country Boil and BBQ Sliders $50 per ticket, Table reservations for eight are $400, Sponsorship Tables are $500 Please contact George Vozniak at , GVozniak@aol.com, Tom Harrington, , tmharrington87@gmail.com, or Bob Raham, , 1ramrobert@outlook.com. Sponsored by: The Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life All proceeds will be used to support Pro-life activities in the CSRA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 677 GOLF TOURNAMENT at Forrest Hills Golf Club Registration 10:30 am. Lunch 11:30 am. Shotgun Start 12:30 pm. Post Tournament Reception, Awards and 1501 Monte Sano Ave - Corner of Monte Sano and Central Ave OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE Catholic Pilgrimage to Mexico s Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine over the Feast Day., $2, per person including air from Savannah. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily. Holy Mass everyday. For a Flyer or more information please call Cathie or Mike Milano at EUROPEAN PILGRIMAGE Join Fr. Bob Cushing and The Catholic Community of South Georgia on an unforgettable pilgrimage to Santiago De Compostela in Spain. (The Way of St. James). $4,299 air inclusive from Atlanta. Download a brochure and registration form at or call Fr. Bob at TOTUS TUUS CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL GROUP Looking for a Catholic Home School Group where your children can deepen their understanding of our Catholic faith, attend Mass and Benediction together, and fellowship with other Catholic Families through field trips, park days, and First Friday classes? Then, the Totus Tuus Catholic Home School Group is for you! Regular meetings take place on First Friday every month from September through May at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grovetown. Registration information and forms are available by ing Kristy Grabzynski at kristymacmama@yahoo. com. The Totus Tuus Catholic Home School Group is for all Catholic families in the CSRA who educate their children at home. MASS FOR MOTHERS & CHILDREN St. Joseph Catholic Church (2607 Lumpkin Road) now has a weekly Mass for Mothers and in the main Church. All are welcome to attend but this Mass is geared towards families with small children. THE LIVING ROSARY - DECADE LEADERS & BEADS NEEDED The 27 th Annual Living Rosary is Sunday,, at 6:45 pm at Aquinas High School Stadium. We are in need of 20 groups and families to notify us of their commitment to participating as a decade of the Rosary or to volunteer as beads the night of the event. For more information or thelivingrosary@gmail.com or by calling the Walker s at DYNAMIC CATHOLIC Join Dr. Allen Hunt, Dynamic Catholic best-selling author and speaker, for The Four Signs: Incredible Possibilities for Your Life and Your Parish on. $25 (per person) includes event materials. Blessed Sacrament Church, 1003 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, to purchase tickets: dynamiccatholic.com/savannah or call to reserve your tickets! PART TIME CAFETERIA MANAGER Aquinas High School is in need of a part-time cafeteria manager. Estimated time is hours per week. Please call Maureen Lewis at Aquinas High School at if you are interested. DEANERY ROSARY FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS Where: St. Ignatios of Antioch Greek Melkite Catholic Church, 1003 Merry St. We meet in the Sanctuary When: Join us for the rosary, prayer and singing hymns. Lunch is served in the parish hall afterwards. JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE You are invited to join Fr. Michael J. Kavanaugh, Pastor of Holy Spirit Church, Macon, on a Year of Mercy Pilgrimage on. Travel by private motor coach to Emmitsburg, MD, and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes; to Baltimore, MD, and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception; to Washington, DC, and the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Cost per person sharing a room - $750; single, $1100. Tour bus will depart from Macon, or, if response is strong, from other cities in our diocese. For information or to reserve your space, contact Mary Misinco at 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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