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1 Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church The Way of the Kingdom is the Way of the Cross. sheep shepherd they were like without a We are thankful that you have chosen to spend July 22, 2018, with us, celebrating the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

2 Rest In Peace Our sincerest sympathies go to the family and friends of Mary Kimak, Francesco Faleri, Josephine McConnell and Burton Green. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. The Sanctuary Candle for this week was donated in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Radwanski The St. Vincent De Paul Society monthly monetary collection will now be gathered through a second collection instead of at the doors to the church. In addition, an extra collection has been added for July and August in an attempt to meet the needs of our neighbors. Next weekend s second collection will be for SVDP. If you miss the basket when it is passed, please leave your donation in the poor box by the doors. Thank you! We honor and offer a heartfelt thank you to all who share their time and talents at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the community. It is an unfortunate truth that some of us may know a Catholic who has stopped attending weekly Mass. We may also know a CEO (a Catholic who attends Mass on Christmas and Easter Only) who seems to suddenly appear out of nowhere and, just as quickly, vanish until the next Holy Day of Obligation. How many of us though, are privileged to know someone that has attended our church, or any Catholic Church, prior to becoming a Catholic? Allow us to introduce Fran Michaels. In 2008, Fran began attending Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, a full three years prior to becoming a Catholic. I heard the call of the Lord, Fran said, To come to his house of worship. Fran humbly responded, and eagerly became involved in a Tuesday evening prayer group. In 2011, Fran had a busy year. In January, after seeking our Lord s guidance through prayer and solitude, she enrolled in RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program. At the 2011 Easter Vigil Mass, Fran was baptized by Father Jim Ruhlin, (our current Pastor) who, at the time, was an Associate Pastor here at Saint Michael s Parish. Fran had taken the final steps on her faith journey to become a Catholic... You won t want to miss the rest of Fran s story! You can find it on our Facebook page at or open Facebook and in the search bar; then click on our picture. DEDICATION OF THE BRICK PAVER MEMORIAL...come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest awhile. ~ Mark 6:31 Do you spend time, every day, alone and in silence listening to how God is calling you? If not, you are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to develop a more personal relationship with Him. Unless we talk and more importantly, listen to God every day, how else will we know how He is calling us? Consider making a retreat this year, spend some alone time with God. Please plan to join us at 5:00PM on Saturday, August 4th, for the dedication of the Eagle Scout Brick Paver Memorial. I want to thank everyone who participated in the success of this project and all of those whom this project honors. We hope to see everyone at the dedication! ~ Daniel Sterbens For our men and women in uniform past, present and future... God bless you and thank you.

3 THE BELLS OF ST. MICHAEL S This Fall, we will be expanding our bell choir, adding additional bells! We are in need of a few new players who can commit to regular rehearsals on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM from August through May. You do not need to know how to read music and we teach you as we go! If you do read music, what are you waiting for?! Come join us! If you've wanted to be part of a group or are looking for a way to contribute your time and talent (or potential talent), why not come and join us on a Thursday evening to see if it's something you might be interested in exploring further! Full rehearsals resume Thursday, August 2 nd at 6 PM. Contact Alex in the office at , stop by the organ after Mass, or just show up on August 2 nd for more information! 10 TH ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE! Please add school supplies to your shopping list this week. Let us help the parents and grandparents who are struggling to make ends meet. Think of the youngsters who wish to be prepared for school with the necessary supplies. Receptacles will be at the church and chapel entrances on the weekends of July 22 nd and 29 th. Distribution of the items will take place at the SVDP office on Wednesday, August 1 st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. IMMEDIATE NEED FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Would you be willing to spend one morning a week or every other week to bring our Lord to the residents of Atria Windsor Woods? Volunteers are needed immediately to help with this rewarding ministry. Training is provided. For detailed information or to volunteer, please call Deacon Gene in the parish office at BISHOP LARKIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Soaring Beyond Excellence Open Enrollment Going On Now! Serving students in grades EC3 to 8 th grade. Caring, nurturing, safe environment. Building strong faith and character. Strong academic curriculum; high student performance on standardized tests. Programs include: Art, Music, Spanish, French, Technology, Competitive Sports. Financial aid available Call to schedule a visit: Bishoplarkin.org facebook.com/bishoplarkin The mind is like a parachute it only works if it s open. It s a privilege to be involved. Everyone should participate. It helps others and it helps yourself. ~ Hazel Foy, 95 years young Eucharistic Minister, Hospital Ministry The Narrow Gate Continuing Education for Adults Join us on Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in room #3 of the parish center. Call Barbara at for more information. Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to destruction is wide and spacious, and many take it; but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it. ~ Matthew 7: I WAS THIRSTY, AND YOU GAVE ME DRINK ~ John 25:35 It s Hot and the Homeless are thirsty! Can you spare some bottled water or juice? Please drop any donations at the parish office or label the drinks for the Homeless and put them in the barrels at the doors to the church. Thank you for the generous donations we have received thus far!

4 The Bulletin Board Readings for July 29 th Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Gifts of Hope Reading I... 2 Kings 4:42-44 (Elisha: the Multiplication of Loaves) Reading II... Ephesians 4:1-6 (Unity in the Mystical Body) Gospel... John 6:1-15 (Multiplication of the Loaves) Key Passage: When [the people] were satisfied, he told his disciples, Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost. So they gathered them up and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. (John 6:12-13) Stewardship July 8, 2018 Offertory Envelopes $8, Loose Collection $3, Online Giving $ Total Offertory $12, Thank you for your generosity and commitment to St. Michael Church! For EGiving, visit the parish website at and follow the link to Online Giving. Adult: When has the generous gift of another offered you hope? Youth: What loving gift could you give to another person this week? JOIN US FOR MASS DATE TIME INTENTION Monday, July 23 rd... 7:30 AM... Rosalie Hutwagner Tuesday, July 24 th... 7:30 AM... Al Mollica Wednesday, July 25 th... 7:30 AM... Mr. and Mrs. Leon Radwanski Thursday, July 26 th... 7:30 AM... James Berry Friday, July 27 th... 7:30 AM... Meara Hamlin Saturday, July 28 th... 7:30 AM... Thomas G. Roche 4:00 PM... Arthur Ubben 6:00 PM... For Our Men and Women in Uniform Sunday, July 29 th... 7:00 AM... For All Parishioners 9:00 AM... Manuel Tanghal 11:00 AM... Juan Jose Fontaina Deceased Special Intention

5 Reservations Now Being Accepted! Don t miss the Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, EWTN, and the Ave Maria Grotto, November 5 th through the 9 th. Stop by the parish office to reserve your spot! Please call Jennifer at for details or questions. Monday, July 23, 2018 Ladies Sodality... PC #4... 9:30-11:30 AM Men of St. Michael... FGMC # :00-9:00 PM Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Bible Study... FGMC # :00-10:30 AM Rosary Makers... PC # :30 AM - 1:00 PM Recovery... PC #4... 2:00-3:30 PM K of C Soccer League Sign Ups... PC #4... 6:30-8:30 PM Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Legion of Mary... FGMC # :00-10:30 AM The Narrow Gate... PC # :30 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, July 26, 2018 Confession... Chapel... 3:00-4:30 PM Bells of St. Michael's... Church... 6:00-7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous... FGMC #1... 6:45-7:45 PM Confession... Chapel... 7:00-7:30 PM Friday, July 27, 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018 K of C Soccer Sign Ups... PC #4... 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet... Chapel... 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Sunday, July 29, 2018 No Scheduled Events PC #: Parish Center/Room # FGMC #: Fr. George Malin Center/Room # His Holiness, Pope Francis You too are like the Good Samaritan when you recognize the face of Christ in those near you. Saint Michael the Archangel Clergy Rev. James Ruhlin... Pastor Rev. Pastor Mafikiri... Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Eugene Beil... Deacon Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil... 4:00 and 6:00 PM Sunday... 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM Daily... 7:30 AM Office Hours Monday Thursday... 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday... CLOSED Your Parish Team Barbara Alvarez... Dir. of Ministries & Education Les Bostick... Maintenance Julie Forbes... Parish Secretary Rita Gordon... Parish Administrator Alex Groppe... Director of Music Ministry Jennifer Harris... Spiritual Events Coordinator Timothy Harris... Maintenance Assistant Isabel Pietras... Faith Formation Assistant Frank Whiffen II... Coord. of Liturgical Ministries Phone Numbers Parish Office Fax Sacristy St. Vincent de Paul Society Reconciliation Thursday... 3:00 to 4:30 PM & 7:00 to 7:30 PM Marriage Preparation In order to ensure adequate preparation, a minimum notice of nine months is required. Please call the parish office at Baptism Please call the parish office at three months prior to the birth of your child. Baptisms are available in Spanish upon request. Contact Us 8014 State Road 52 Hudson, Florida office@saintmichaelchurch.org