St. Mary on the Hill

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1 St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church 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 Baptism weekends. Please call the office to register 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 Call the Office (706) 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 Year of Mercy Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity -- May 22, 2016 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! Please stop by the church office 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 Card on file every year; and You honor 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 1420 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA smoth@knology.net Web: Parish Office: (706) Fax (706) Hours: Monday Thursday 8:45 AM 5:30 PM, Friday 8:45 AM 2:00 PM

2 Weekly Schedule: May 22, 2016 Sunday, May 22 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16: :45 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Mass for the People High School Graduation Mass 12:15 pm C followed by Reception NX 10:30 am (Fr. John Markham) Maria & Luis Pons Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Sterling Dent 5:30 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Brandi Bowers Ray Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD / Solomon Kaanan, Theology II* Monday, May 23 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10: :00 am Lorna Young 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 Brian Mulherin Bridge 10:00 am SC Pastoral Council Meeting 5:30 pm PH Rev. Matthew Ericksen & Rev. Donal Keohane / Peter Lanshima, Theology II* Tuesday, May 24 1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10: :00 am 9:15 am A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) Mary Ann Goley Senior Mass & Luncheon 10:30 am PH Robert Kozel Rev. William McIntyre, OFM & Rev. Aaron Killips / Patrick May, Theology II* Wednesday, May 25 Memorial of Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor of the Church; Memorial of Saint Gregory VII, Pope; Memorial of Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin 1 Pt 1:18-25; Mk 10:32-45 (Memorial: Bede - 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Mt 7:21-29; Gregory - Acts 20:17-18a, 28-32, 36; Mt 16:13-19; Mary - 1 Cor 7:25-35; Mk 3:31-35) 7:00 am 5:15 pm The Filous Family Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Light Weigh 7:00-9:00 pm FCH Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Dolores Hoffman Bridge 10:00 am SC 2 nd Anniversary Rev. Edward Frank & Rev. Msgr. Fred Nijem / Caleb Harkleroad, Theology I* Thursday, May 26 Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, Priest 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Mk 10:46-52 (Memorial: Phil 4:4-9; Jn 17:20-26) 7:00 am 9:15 am Lisa Lyons Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH Bridge 10:00 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC John Jason Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Rev. Frank Ziemkiewicz, OSB & Rev. Tom Nellis / Bobby Phillips, Theology I* Friday, May 27 Memorial of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop 1 Pt 4:7-13; Mk 11:11-26 (Memorial: 1 Thes 2:2b-8; Mt 9:35-38) 7:00 am Vola Jacobs Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am James McBurney Rev. Gonzalo Meza & Rev. Steven Schraufnagel / Sean O Brien, Pre-Theology II* Saturday, May 28 Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jude 17, 20b-25; Mk 11: :15 am Bill Huebner Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C 10 th Anniversary 5:00 pm (Fr. Thomas Healy) Henry Holmes Rev. Robert Chaney & Very Rev. Gerard Schreck, JCD, JV, VF / Nate Swann, Pre-Theology II* Sunday, May 29 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 7:45 am (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Mass for the People 10:30 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Charles Scavullo, Sr. Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 12:15 pm (Fr. Thomas Healy) Laura Cameron 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Gregory M. Andrews All Priests / Will Cook, Pre-Theology I* 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 O = Office 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 May 22, 2016 It s hard to believe that the school year has come to an end!! We are excited about the beginning of summer, a time for refreshment and renewal of mind and body. At St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School we have so many things to be thankful for as we close out this year. We are grateful for our parish and the support we receive for Catholic Education through Stewardship. We are excited for our 8 th grade class as they move on to high school and the many opportunities that God has in store for them in the future. We give Principal Joe McBride s Corner thanks for our families and their support of Catholic Education in our parish. We are thankful for the wonderful teachers and their dedication to our students and families that we serve, they are the best around!! But most importantly we are thankful to our heavenly Father for allowing us the opportunity to learn and grow in a Catholic environment and celebrate our Faith in all that we do. As we finish this year we are saying goodbye to 6 staff members. It is with grateful hearts that we say goodbye, good luck and Godspeed in their future endeavors. Leaving us this year is Allison Kelly, 3 rd grade teacher, Moniqua Acosta, our Spanish teacher. Also Nancy Stoner, Intermediate Math and Religion teacher, Sherre Watwood, 7 th grade Grammar and Religion teacher. We are also saying goodbye to Mary Beth Jordan, Assistant Principal, and Suzanne Beusse, Kindergarten teacher. We want to give a special thank you to Mrs. Beusse who has served St. Mary s and her students for 41 years!!! We have been blessed by Mrs. Beusse in so many ways and hope that God will bless her in retirement as much as she has blessed us! We want to congratulate our 8 th grade class and wish them many blessings as they move on to bigger and better things in high school. We have been fortunate to watch them grow over the last 9 years into wonderful young men and women, who are strong in their faith and prepared to become Christian Leaders in our ever-changing world. Good Luck and God Bless!! Annmarie Patterson Bowles Ralph Michael Bowles Marguerite Palmer Bowles Kathryn Ellen Kitty Burke Sean McCauley Mickey Burke Noah Liam Bussey William Aiden Byrd Anna Hillis Capps Patrick Joseph Cordaro Stella Grace Fleming Bryan Christopher Gadapee Mary Leigh Gray Ethan Joseph Heusel Matthew Campbell Johnson Grace Marion Lammers Boise Kien Quoc Le God Bless and have a safe and peaceful summer!!! Joe McBride Luke Crawford LeFort Christopher Scott Littlefield Alexis Rose Mathis Kimberly Nicole Mazurek Ashlin Marie McArdle Mia Marie McBride Margaret Kathleen McCormack Hamilton Sumerau Menger Sydney Bailey Morris Owen Tyler Navarre Russell Maurice Rusty Noegel, Jr. Andrew Vaughen Drew Poteet, Jr. Stephen Alexander Alex Roberts Jessica Rose Salmons Ella Susanne Sammons Thomas Lonergan Saul, IV Sydney Allen Scott Neal Edward Sellers, IV Akere Awah Simaze Patrick Brennan Simkins Keenan Martin Smith Sol Gabriel Swenson Taylor JoAnn Torchia Kelley Thuy-Nhung Tran Emily Lee Tribby Natalie Lane Tully William Edward Ward Tyre Victoria Michelle Vigna Chase Jacob Vinson Isabella Grace Bella Webb Louis Mulherin Welsh Sara Grace Wilson

4 PRAYER REQUESTS Kim Agee Vicky Barnett Keith Beach Patricia Beckwith Lillian Bennett Bill Berry Arlene Brown Frances Brown Retta Burke Natalie Bush Clifford Carey Cameron Clark Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Joyce Coble Luanna Cole Diane Cone Liz Cook Marianna Daskal Scott Davis Greg Dross Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Wayne Enroughty Gloria Gleason Dwain Green Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams Charles Hinnant John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Sheri James Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Ed Kulik Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin Tony Maniquis STEWARDSHIP Pat McArdle Earluth McArthur Ann McDaniel Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Edgardo Mucha Jason Mulherin Pop Newman Tim O Shea Margaret Polonus June Pursley Sallie Rankin Paul Reese Ashton Rinker Jimmie Roberts Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Pam Rosema Joan Schenkel Shirley Schwanenberger Ron Schwanenberger Martha Scott MaeAnnie Screven Julia K. Smith Brandy Stephens Joyce Stigall John Strelec Maura Stoehr Oreste Tropea Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Mary Williams Pray for the Military SGT Gary Harris - Afghanistan ENS Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut MAJ I. Michael McLaughlin - Kuwait 2LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanstan Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. Pray for Expectant Mothers Sarah Holloway Davis Diana Maxwell Sarah Smith (twins) Christy Wilhelmi Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary s and expecting a baby, please call the Parish Office to add your name to the Elizabeth Ministry list. May 22, 2016 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: William Kozel, husband of Georgia Kozel & father of John Kozel; Thomas Robinson, husband of Aileen Robinson & father of Amanda Pond. Our prayers are with these families during this difficult time. Please remember to call the church office if you or a family member can be removed from this prayer list. If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call the Parish Office ( ). Names of the sick will be listed for two weeks unless we are informed otherwise. 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 May 15, 2016 FY16 Year to Date FY15 Year to Date Offertory $ 69,856 $ 3,508,701 $ 3,403,205 Children s $ 84 $ 4,016 $ 4,182 Stock/Other $ 16,078 $ 154,733 $ 188,348 Total $ 86,018 $ 3,667,450 $ 3,595,735 Budget $ 78,845 $ 3,626,870 $ 3,626,870 Surplus (Deficit) $ 7,173 $ 40,580 $ (31,135) Bequest $ - $ 543,366 $ 45,424 Memorials/Donations $ 120 $ 6,468 $ 8,090 Southern Cross $ - $ 5,554 $ 5,929 Special Collections $ 1,200 $ 99,456 $ 99, (10 thru the website) of 2463 families and 63 children gave the week ending May 8, As of the last report we received (5/12/16), 441 of our parishioners have given $155,127 to the Bishop s Annual Appeal which is 66% 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. The Most Holy Trinity Sunday Stewardship Reflection But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth... - JOHN 16:13 Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us know and live the truth. To prepare ourselves, we need to open our hearts to receive this gift before we can give it. Develop a daily prayer routine to ask the Holy Spirit to help guide our thoughts and actions.

5 WORSHIP Parish Youth Choir The Parish Youth Choir under the direction of Timothy Ward of Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville, TN, will be singing the choral prelude(at 4:45),during the Offertory, Communion, and closing at the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, May 28, St. Mary s is one of the choir s venues during their 2016 Georgia Tour. Graduation Mass & Reception A special Mass will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2016 for all graduating High School Seniors, no matter where you attend school. We would like to acknowledge you during the 12:15 Mass. A reception will follow in the Narthex. Please wear your graduation gown Mass Intentions Mass intentions for 2017 are now available. Please come by the Church Office between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm. Alter Server Training Any up and coming 5 th grader and above who is interested in altar server training please contact Stephanie Bussey There will be a training session after the 12:15 mass on June 5. Free Ministry to Traveling Catholics For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass Times (( ) or Internet FAITH FORMATION Baptisms Baptism Preparation Classes typically are scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. The next Baptism Preparation Class is Sunday, June 5 at 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Please call the office to register 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 the office to register. 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 resource for personal Faith Formation and it is at the fingertips 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. May 22, 2016 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 Sunday, Friday, Saturday 9:00-10:00 am Friday, Saturday 10:00-11:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Monday,Thursday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, SATURDAY 1:00-2:00 pm SATURDAY 2:00-3:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, 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 THESE: 3:00-4:00 am Monday Noon - 1:00 pm Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm Saturday 7:00-8:00 pm Saturday 8:00-9:00 pm Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Saturday IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE CALL PAUL OR MARY ELLEN 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 family member contact the Parish Office by calling (706) We rely on family members to notify us if there are patients to be visited. Please keep the office informed. Wedding Banns Ashleigh Nicole Miller, St. Mary on the Hill, Augusta, GA and Ryan Daniel O Keefe, Grovetown, GA Engaged Couples - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Deanery Marriage Preparation (Engaged Encounter) Weekend is scheduled for Friday, August 5 and Saturday, 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

6 St. Mary on the Hill May 22, 2016 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 $25/student or maximum of $50/family. For additional information, please call the CCD Office at (706) COMMUNITY Senior Center SENIOR MASS & LUNCHEON Tuesday May 24 10:30 am Louise Wright & Jane Eubanks with all their helpers serve a lovely lunch after Mass is celebrated. This is the last of the season, so please tell Jane, Louise & our wonderful priests how much we love them. See you in September. LOUISE WRIGHT After over 40 years of selfless service, Louise Wright is retiring from her duties at our Senior Mass & Luncheons. Louise has been decorating our tables with beautiful floral arrangements & seasonal fare with grace. Please take a moment to tell Louise how MUCH she is appreciated. SIGN UP: AARP Safe Driving & Lunch Monday June 13 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Due to limited space this class is only open to St. Mary s parishioners. AEROBICS Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 am Parish Hall Get in shape for the summer and for life! Bathing suit & beach time is just around the corner. Senior Center Calendar for May is available in the Narthex. St. George Philmont Scout Trek July 2017 The St. George Trek is a biennial, high adventure, backpacking retreat program for Catholic Scouts and Venturers. It is administered by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting in cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch. The Diocese of Savannah Catholic Committee on Scouting is conducting a search and will nominate one or two Boy Scouts or Venture Crew members for participation in the Trek. Candidates should be physically fit and emotionally mature adolescents who will be at least fifteen years of age on or before July 1, 2017, in high school in the fall of 2017, and committed to assist their Catholic Committee when they return home. For more information please contact Chad Sweeney at chadsween@gmail.comschool. Phone smcs@knology.net 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 grade. Forms are available by calling the school office 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 Thanks for the Golden Jubilee Celebration It was a moving moment to celebrate Mass exactly where my journey as priest began 50 years ago. St. Mary s was my parish church for all the Sacraments and I remember well walking and riding my bike to serve at the altar. I used the homily to share two surprises of my 50 years: significant time of service in the Black and Hispanic communities of our Diocese. Thanks to Fr. Jerry for his support and to those who prepared the lovely reception after Mass. Fr. Mike Smith. Aquinas Girls Basketball Summer Camp Who: Any rising 6 th thru 9 th Grader When: June 9-11; 9 am - 1:00 pm Thursday and Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday with lunch provided Where: Aquinas High School Gym Instructors: Current Aquinas High School Players and Coaching Staff Guest Speakers: Current College Coaches Cost: $50.00 to include instruction, snacks, and a T-shirt, (Must be registered by May 30 to guarantee a T-shirt.) $ after May 30 Please refer to the Aquinas High School website Summer Camps- Girls Basketball for further information and a registration form. Pre-Registration now thru May 30. Any questions or for further information, please contact Michael Lammers at or VIRTUS Training VIRTUS class has been scheduled in your area at St. Teresa of Avila Church on May 28 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 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 and must be completed before they begin 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 and you must pre-registration online to save your seat. To register, go to and find the training listed on the Upcoming Events Calendar.

7 St. Mary on the Hill May 22, 2016 Columbarium Coming to St. Mary s For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or burial@stmaryonthehill.org High School & College Graduates We would like to recognize your accomplishment of being in the Class of 2016! High school graduates, please send in your name, high school attended, and the college you will attend in the fall. College graduates, please send in your name, college attended and the degree you earned. You may the information to smoth@knology.net, or list it in the GRADUATES book in the Narthex. Congratulations! Notes from the Parish Office The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. - If you are new to the parish, please call, , or stop by the church office. It 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 contact the parish office. You can help save us return postage. - 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. - When you reach the age of 18 and/or are no longer a dependent of your parents, you should register with the parish. If you are asked to be a sponsor or godparent, then the parish will be able to issue a certificate that you are an active, registered member of the parish. - If you have a loved one on the prayer list, please call the office when their name can be removed. Parking Reminders Please be mindful of our neighbors when parking near the Church. Be sure you are parked in a legal space, and do not block driveways. Please DO NOT park in the Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church parking lot or in Comcast s reserved parking spaces (they use these spaces on the weekend also). Violators may be towed. SERVICE 114 th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus Patrick Walsh Council #677 June 8, 6:00-10:00 pm Come and help us celebrate our history Food to be provided, so please let us know if you are coming! Craig Archer, Job Openings at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School St. Mary s has open teaching positions in Kindergarten, 5/6 grade math/english,7 th grade Grammar/Religion and Spanish. We also have an opening for an Assistant Principal for the school year. Qualified teacher candidates must hold current Georgia teacher certification or be eligible to obtain a valid Georgia teaching certificate. Candidates should be organized, creative, willing to work as a team with other teachers and staff. St. Mary on the Hill is rooted in the Catholic Faith and practices stewardship as a way of life with our parish. We are a SACS Accredited K-8 school with small classes. A letter of interest and resume may be submitted via to: Joe McBride at mcbridej@knology.net or mailed to: St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Attn.: Mr. Joe McBride, Principal, 1220 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta GA Elijah Cup will be at the 12:15 pm Mass Now - June 26, 2016 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 Miriam Cortez-Cooper at (706) or by mcortezcooper@gmail.com. Aquinas Summer Baseball Rising 9 th graders, please contact Steven Hickey at Aquinas High School ( ) if you are interested in playing summer baseball. First game is June 2. Abuse Hotline Number: To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, call the abuse hotline number at or the Office for the Protection of Children and Young people, /4. To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to CSS Thrift Store CSS Thrift store on Broad Street is in constant need of volunteers. Even a couple hours would help! It would be the best job you never got paid for!!

8 St. Mary on the Hill May 22, 2016 Youth Events Year of Mercy Check for information about Youth Ministry! Middle and High School Youth Night: There will be no more regularly scheduled youth nights until the Fall. Mission Trip - Missionaries of Charity Dates: 1 week in June and 1 week in July (The sisters have not given us a lock on the dates yet.) Cost: $125, which includes food, lodging, transportation to Charlotte, NC What is it? This will not be a mission trip for the faint of heart! This is an opportunity for us to pray, serve, and love others alongside the sisters from the Missionaries of Charity- the order started by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa). The days will be long and the floors we will sleep on will be hard, BUT we promise you that it will be life-changing! We will be up early to pray with the sisters at their Mother House, and then we will spend our days helping to run the Summer Bible camp for the poor youth of the area. **Signups are on a first come, first serve basis! Sign-up: smothyouthgroup@gmail.com if you would like more information. Call to Holiness summer camp for girls and Vocatio Dei summer camp for boys provide a great opportunity to learn more about listening to God and seeking His will in your daily life. They will help you answer the questions that burn deep within: What does God want from me? How do I grow closer to Jesus and not lose my freedom? How do I prepare myself now for the decisions I will make in the future? These camps are packed with fun activities, inspiring talks and testimonies, Mass, Adoration, and a chance to interact daily with sisters, priests and seminarians. Girls Camp: June 26-29, 2016 Boys Camp: June 29 - July 2, 2016 All rising 7 th Grade through 12 th Grade Teens are invited Cost: $50 per child (additional children from the same family $30 each) For More Information & Register Online www. diosav.org/vocations Words for the Week Friendships will either make good men better, or bad men worse. Choose your friends wisely! ~ Fr John Riccardo Master s Table Soup Kitchen - Usually every Second Sunday (June 12) Come Serve at the Master s Table Soup Kitchen (behind the Civic Center). To serve, please Belinda at belwat630@ comcast.net Call Michael for more info 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! 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. May Schedule 5/5 Movie night: The Healing Power of Beauty May - Sr. Schedule Miriam James Heidland 5/125/5 Event: Movie Green night: Jackets The Healing Baseball Power Game of Bea 5/19 Answering Atheism Part II 5/26 Theology Uncorked with Deacon Tony Wagner at the Knights of Columbus Hall Young Adult Meetings Young Adult Meetings Every Sunday from 1-2pm, a volunteer member(s) of our 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 10 Cloverfield Lane A-III adults. (PG-13) Barbershop: The Next Cut L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice A-III adults. (PG-13) The Boss O morally offensive (R) Captain America: Civil War A-III adults. (PG-13) Criminal L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) The Darkness A-III adults. (PG-13) The Divergent Series: Allegiant A-III adults. (PG-13) Eye in the Sky A-III adults. (R) God s Not Dead 2 A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Hardcore Henry O morally offensive (R) A Hologram for the King The Huntsman: Winter s War A-III adults. (PG-13) The Jungle Book A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Keanu O morally offensive (R) Last Days in the Desert A-III adults. (PG-13) Meet the Blacks O morally offensive (R) Miracles From Heaven A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Money Monster A-III adults. (R) Mothers Day L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 A-III adults. (PG-13) The Perfect Match O morally offensive (R) Ratchet & Clank A-I General Patronage (PG)

9 AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA The Lydia Project Make an impacting difference with The Lydia Project for women and girls fighting cancer. Attend the New Volunteer Orientation Tuesday, May 24, 12:30 pm, or Saturday, June 11, 10:30 am, at the agency (1369 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909). There are so many ways to volunteer! Individuals can request free Lydia services for themselves or another woman or girl anywhere coping with any type cancer by visiting thelydiaproject.org or calling the agency at PRAYER AND ACTION Catholic College Students Needed - Prayer and Action is looking for holy, energetic, Jesusloving college age students to assist a team with leading the summer s high school mission program in Savannah, Georgia. It will be a four week commitment from June 5 - July 1, Some travel and training will be involved and a weekly stipend is included. To find out more about Prayer and Action, look under Apply under the leader tab. For questions, please contact Leigh Ebberwein at ebberwein@aol.com Aquinas High School Summer Camps Robotics Camp: June 6-10, 2016 Girl s Basketball: June 9-11, 2016 Art Camp: June 13-16, 2016 Band Camp: July 18-22, 2016 Football: July 14, 2016 Check for more details and to sign up. Dynamic Catholic Join Dr. Allen Hunt, Dynamic Catholic bestselling author and speaker, for The Four Signs: Incredible Possibilities for Your Life and Your Parish on October 1, 2016, 9:00 AM 1:30 PM. $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! Volunteers Needed!! Trinity Hospital is looking for Volunteers!! Please join our group of Pink Ladies and volunteer. We especially need ladies (or men) to work in our Gift Shop and front desk. Its lots of fun and if you have a few hours a week or every other week, we would love to have you join us. Please contact Ricia Collins at Anniversaries of Priestly Ordination St. Matthew Parish Invites You to Celebrate The Anniversaries of Priestly Ordination of Fr. Douglas Clark - 40 th Fr. Tom Nellis - 50 th Fr. Mike Smith - 50 th on Sunday, May 29, 2016 Mass at 6:00 pm St. Matthew Catholic Church 221 John Paul Ave, Statesboro, GA Reception to follow Fr. Robert Girardeau Parish Center RSVP to Melinda Cannady at or via at: mcannady@ saintmatthewsparish.com Job Opportunity Aquinas High School is looking for a Full-time custodian for the gym, stadium, weight room, lunchroom and general maintenance. $9.00/hour Contact Maureen Lewis, Principal, at mlewis@aquinashigh.org to apply. Deanery Rosary for Persecuted Christians Where: St. Ignatios of Antioch Greek Melkite Catholic Church, 1003 Merry St. We meet in the Sanctuary When: Every Saturday 11:45 am Join us for the rosary, prayer and singing hymns. Lunch is served in the parish hall afterwards. Human Trafficking The National Council of Catholic Woman s (NCCW) is focused on fighting the scourge of human trafficking. Several local Council of Catholic Woman (CCW) chapters are working in conjunction with the NCCW to help save the lives of these vulnerable American children trapped in the scourge of slavery. Children here, in our parish area, are being trafficked! This horrific practice can include prostitution, pornography, domestic servitude, factory work, migrant farming and mining. Please join us in fighting this crime by joining our volunteer group. We have developed a diocesan-wide committee using the internet and go-tomeeting to inform leaders in the parishes at a distance about the reality of human trafficking and how we can work to end it. It is built on the NCCW model but anyone who is interested in this important issue can join the group by making the contact with Joyce Piersanti at Jpiersanti@aol.com. Permanent Diaconate Program The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is accepting applications for the next diaconate formation class, scheduled to begin in fall of Applications will be accepted until September 30, Information meetings for those interested in applying for the permanent diaconate will be held throughout the diocese in the month of June. The schedule for these meetings is as follows: June 15, St. Teresa of Avila, Grovetown, GA June 16, St. Matthew, Statesboro June 20, St. Teresa, Albany, GA June 21, St. Anne, Columbus, GA June 23, Sacred Heart, Savannah, GA June 27, Immaculate Conception, Dublin, GA June 28, St. Francis Xavier, Brunswick, GA With the exception of Dublin, GA. All meeting will be held at the church. The meeting in Dublin, GA will be held at 203 E Johnson St., Dublin, GA. All meetings will begin at 7:00 pm. Information and application forms for the permanent diaconate program are available at: Formation. Help Spread THE WORD Saint Paul Radio WKER 91.1 FM Pro-Life WEEKLY: Every Saturday Morning, 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 MONTHLY: 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 Abortion Alternatives: Birthright National: Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline: HELP Post Abortion Alternatives: Rachel s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME.