St. Mary on the Hill

St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Year of Mercy Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) -- May 29, 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 Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena & Evening Mass 5:15 pm Saturday Morning Mass & Anointing of the Sick 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) 733-6627 After Hours (706) 833-4355 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! 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) 733-9908 stmarysccd@hotmail.com Mothers Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw (706) 262-2659 gina.craw@knology.net Senior Center Patty Lezotte (706) 262-0340 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 www.stmaryssaints.org Joseph McBride, Principal (706) 733-6193 smcs@knology.net Aquinas High School www.aquinashigh.org Maureen Lewis, Principal (706) 736-5516 aquinas@aquinashigh.org Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by email smbulletin@knology.net, fax or phone 1420 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904 Email: smoth@knology.net Web: www.stmaryonthehill.org Parish Office: (706) 733-6627 Fax (706) 733-4887 Hours: Monday Thursday 8:45 AM 5:30 PM, Friday 8:45 AM 2:00 PM

Weekly Schedule: May 29, 2016 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* Monday, May 30 2 Pt 1:2-7; Mk 12:1-12 or Memorial Day: Nm 6:22-27; Mt 5:1-12a NO 7:00 am Mass A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) Brian Mulherin Rev. Michael Cerrone & Rev. Samuel Aniekwe / Stephen Hill, Pre-Theology I* Tuesday, May 31 Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Lk 1:39-56 7:00 am 7:00 am Francena Sargent Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Stewardship Commission Meeting 5:00 pm PH Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Light Weigh 7:00-9:00 pm FCH 5:15 pm Laura Cameron Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Jacob Almeter, David Arnoldt, Rev. Brett Brannen, Rev. Kevin O Keefe, & Rev. Joseph Smith / Deacon Brian O Shaughnessy, Theology IV* Friday, June 3 Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; First Friday Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 7:00 am Susan Oetchen Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Harry Jacobs Rev. Francis Gillespie, SJ, Rev. John Tran & Rev. Richard Young / Drew Larkin, Theology III* Saturday, June 4 Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 2 Tm 4:1-8; Lk 2:41-51 (Memorial: Is 61:9-11; Lk 2:41-51) Michelle Collado Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C 5:00 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Leone Parents Rev. Fredy Angel, Rev. Rafael Estrada, Rev. Dawid Kwiatkowski, Raymond Levreault, Rev. Msgr. William O Neill, Rev. Christopher Ortega, & Rev. Mark Van Alstine / Chris Hassel, Pastoral Year* BR= Bride Room C = Church CAF=SMCS Cafeteria CL= SMCS Computer Lab FCH = Fr. Charlie s House G = School Gym Parish Office Closed Senior Center Open Closed 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 No Walking Aerobics No Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena Deceased Members of Zayas Family Centering Prayer 6:30 pm SC Shannon Elizabeth Price Rev. Vernon Knight & Rev. Patrick O Brien / Esteban Steven Mallar, Pre-Theology I* Wednesday, June 1 Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Mk 12:18-27 (Memorial: 1 Cor 1:18-25; Mt 5:13-19) Thursday, June 2 Memorial of Saints Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs 2 Tm 2:8-15; Mk 12:28-34 (Memorial: 2 Cor 6:4-10; Jn 17:11b-19) 7:00 am Vola Jacobs Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Evelyn Edwards Bridge 10:00 am SC Cursillo/Ultreya 7:00 pm SC Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Rev. John Brown, GHM & Rev. Paul Cabrita, SM / Deacon John Wright, Theology IV* Sunday, June 5 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17 7:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Mass for the People Baptism Prep Class 1:30 pm PH 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Ann Sullivan Altar Server Training 1:30 pm C 9 th Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC Anniversary Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 12:15 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Jeffrey Wongo Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Robert & Mary Louise Beier 35 th Wedding Anniversary Rev. Stephen Angell, Rev. Eric Filmer, Very Rev. Daniel Firmin, JCL, VG, & Rev. Martino Nguyen / Theodore Agba, Theology II* UR= SJC Upper Room *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased =Living

St. Mary on the Hill May 29, 2016 Happy Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (also known as Corpus Christi) and Memorial Day weekend! I honestly feel a little intimated, or unworthy, in getting to introduce myself on a weekend in which we celebrate such an important liturgical feast and national holiday. It s during this weekend in which at Mass today we celebrate the joy of the institution of the Eucharist and Jesus Christ s true presence within it, but it s also during this weekend in which we take time to reflect on how grateful we are to the men and woman who ve sacrificed their lives in defense of our country. As someone who very much loves the Eucharist and has spent some time in the Military, I can somewhat personally relate to the occasion and will do my best to keep my bio pertinent and brief! Seminarian Will Cook s Corner I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where my parents still live, and I have one younger brother who currently resides in Atlanta. I grew up Catholic, and while I received all the Sacraments of Initiation at the right time, I didn t really begin to take my faith seriously until I was a junior in college. It was in 2009 that I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor s degree in Construction Management Technology, but it was in the years prior in which I felt a desire to serve in the United States Marine Corps. It was in going to Officer Candidate School that I really began, or was essentially forced to personally mature, and with that my spiritual life grew also and became a major priority in my life. After graduation and commissioning as a Marine, I spent the majority of my time in Okinawa, Japan, and finished up my four-year commission in Albany, Georgia. It was in Albany that I fell in love with Georgia, particularly with Savannah, and vowed to eventually return in order to settle here. After leaving the Marine Corps, I spent a year as a Missionary with the Salesian Organization, Volunteers in Discernment, Education, and Solidarity (VIDES), something that I d been wanting to do for a while. It was during this time in which I found myself living, working, and worshiping with a community of Salesian priests and brothers, and furthermore, this was the first time in my life in which I felt a strong calling to Holy Orders. The charism of the community was in teaching vocational skills to underprivileged youth, and so as I worked with the priests in assisting to teach catechism throughout their school, I noticed how incredibly fulfilling it felt to help the kids see and share in God s love and to see them really grow in their faith. It was in this experience of working with the kids that I felt a greater sense of fulfillment than in anything else I had ever done, including being a Marine. As I returned from my mission trip and began working for a construction company in Savannah, I found myself reflecting a lot on my trip, and thinking about what it was that God was really calling me to do. After a continued period of discernment, I finally decided that going to seminary was where I was supposed to be. And so here I am, I ve just finished my first year, it was great, and I feel absolutely privileged to be able to spend my summer here in Augusta at St. Mary on the Hill! I m blessed and thrilled! One of the projects that I will be working on throughout the summer will be to put together a small consolidated directory of all the groups that are, or would like to be affiliated with St. Mary on the Hill. At this point, there seems to be many different groups associate with the parish and we d like to make sure that we have a listing of them all, so as to better facilitate their needs. So, if you re a group organizer/leader/captain and if you can spare a few minutes to send me a brief email (to will.c.cook@gmail.com) with the following information, it would be a huge help! The information we re looking for is: - Leadership and contact information - Intent or mission of the group - If group is open or closed to new members - The times and location of the meetings - If pastoral assistance is desired - And if there s anything else that might be of some help, please feel free to include it I m really grateful for all your help and participation, and furthermore, I m really looking forward to getting to meet, talk, and worship with all of y all this summer! God Bless! On the Way Home: The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host. - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen When we go before the Blessed Sacrament, let us open our heart; our good God will open His. We shall go to Him; He will come to us; the one to ask, the other to receive. It will be like a breath from one to the other, - St. John Vianney We believe that the bread and wine offered at Holy Mass become truly the body and blood of the Lord. This means that it is not only a memory of our Lord Jesus, but a making present of His saving actions and of His very person. At the Last Supper Jesus gave himself to us, knowing that he would give his life for love of us on the cross. Every time we receive Communion Jesus gives himself to us once again. How does it feel to know that you are participating in the action of Jesus that began at the Last Supper and still continues today? What did you talk to Jesus about today when he came to you in Holy Communion?

PRAYER REQUESTS Kim Agee Vicky Barnett Keith Beach Patricia Beckwith Lillian Bennett Bill Berry Arlene Brown Frances Brown Retta Burke Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Natalie Bush Clifford Carey Cameron Clark 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 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 Sarah & Joanna Shafner Julia K. Smith Brandy Stephens Joyce Stigall John Strelec Maura Stoehr Oreste Tropea Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Helen Wilhelmi 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 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 29, 2016 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 (706-733-6627). 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 email. This powerful team of more than 65 members can lift you and your needs in prayer. Contact Mary-Garner Merz 706-736-0998 or e-mail mgmerz123@knology.net. STEWARDSHIP Parish Stewardship of Treasure May 22, 2016 FY16 Year to Date FY15 Year to Date Offertory $ 68,761 $ 3,577,463 $ 3,461,142 Children s $ 37 $ 4,053 $ 4,231 Stock/Other $ 3,432 $ 158,165 $ 194,173 Total $ 72,230 $ 3,739,681 $ 3,659,546 Budget $ 78,845 $ 3,705,715 $ 3,705,715 Surplus (Deficit) $ (6,615) $ 33,966 $ (46,169) Bequest $ - $ 543,366 $ 45,424 Memorials/Donations $ 225 $ 6,693 $ 8,090 Southern Cross $ - $ 5,554 $ 5,929 Special Collections $ 105 $ 99,561 $ 104,596 634 (9 thru the website) of 2464 families and 61 children gave the week ending May 15, 2016. As of the last report we received (5/19/16), 455 of our parishioners have given $160,438 to the Bishop s Annual Appeal which is 68% 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 - https://donate.diosav.org/ Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. Feast of Corpus Christi Stewardship Reflection They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets. LUKE 9:17 The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when we share what we have, even if it doesn t seem like that much, miracles can happen! Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant! God blesses all the gifts we offer and makes them wondrous.

WORSHIP Alter Server Training Any up and coming 5 th grader and above who is interested in altar server training please contact Stephanie Bussey 706-306-2313. There will be a training session after the 12:15 mass on June 5. 2017 Mass Intentions Mass intentions for 2017 are now available. Please come by the Church Office between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm. 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) 733-6627. We rely on family members to notify us if there are patients to be visited. Please keep the office informed. Mass Etiquette A Matter of Courtesy to your fellow parishioners... Please be respectful - keep silent while in the house of the Lord - before, during, and after Mass - in the sacred space of our Church. 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, 706-733-6627. 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. 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 SATURDAY 2:00-3:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Sunday, 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 THESE: 1:00-2:00 pm Saturday 7:00-8:00 pm Saturday 8:00-9:00 pm Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Saturday May 29, 2016 * WE HAVE NO ONE: 8-9 am Thursdays during May - September IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE CALL PAUL OR MARY ELLEN 706-228-5115. Free Ministry to Traveling Catholics For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass Times ((1-858-207-6277) or Internet www.masstimes.org 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 email: stjoesaug@aol.com or call 706-798-1920.

St. Mary on the Hill May 29, 2016 CCD News: 2016-2017 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) 733-9908. COMMUNITY Senior Center The Senior Center is closed this week. No Aerobics on Monday! AEROBICS Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 am Parish Hall Join us in the Parish Hall for this low impact workout. 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. Senior Center Calendar for June is available in the Narthex. Ladies Out to Lunch Thursday, June 9, 11:30 am Come join us for a fun lunch! Teachers out for the Summer Any Newcomers to the parish, we would love to meet you! All Ladies of the Parish are Welcome! RSVP to Wanda Roper 706-733-7923 or Ellen Burroughs 706-736-2429 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--706-733-6193 Email--smcs@knology.net 2016-2017 Registration for St. Mary On the Hill Catholic School We are now accepting new student registration for the 2016-2017school 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 www.stmaryssaints.org. If you would like to learn more about the school please call to schedule an appointment or a tour of the school. Phone--706-733-6193 Email--smcs@knology.net Attention All Ladies in the Parish! Do you find yourself not able to attend a Bible Study during the school year because life is too hectic? Then this study is for you! Join us for a Ladies night out on Wednesdays starting June 8 at 7:30 pm in the Senior Center. We will enjoy a relaxing time full of fellowship and studying God s word. The program, Opening the Word, offers prayer and insights for the upcoming Sunday s Gospel. The study can be found on the formed.org website, which all parishioners have access to online, so there are no materials to purchase. Come as you are and enjoy growing closer to Jesus and your Sisters in Christ! To reserve your spot please contact Anne Norviel @ 706-414-2685 What: Summer Bible Study open to all Ladies in the Parish When: Wednesdays June 8-July 27 @ 7:30pm Where: St Mary on the Hill Senior Center 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, 706-733- 6627, 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.

St. Mary on the Hill May 29, 2016 Niches Are Now Being Sold! For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or email 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 e-mail the information to smoth@knology.net, or list it in the GRADUATES book in the Narthex. Congratulations! 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.) $60. 00 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 706 736-5516 or 706 394-6447. 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, 706-284-6623 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 2016-2017 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 email 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 30904 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) 414-8007 or by email: mcortezcooper@gmail.com. Aquinas Summer Baseball Rising 9 th graders, please contact Steven Hickey at Aquinas High School (706-736-5516) 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 888-357-5330 or the Office for the Protection of Children and Young people, 912-201-4073/4. To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection. Congratulations!! 2016 Knights of Columbus Scholarships ($1,000 each): Michael Bowles Noah Bussey Anna Capps $2,100 Scholarship in honor of Brian Mulherin (a joint effort between the Knights of Columbus and the Irish American Heritage Society): Mickey Burke

St. Mary on the Hill May 29, 2016 Youth Events Year of Mercy Check http://smothyouth.com 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: Email 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 email Belinda at belwat630@ comcast.net Call Michael for more info. 706-394-6447. Augusta Young Adult Ministry Weekly Spirit & Truth Young Adult Meetings The Annunciation House 2561 Central Ave (on the corner of Central & Arsenal) @ 7:30pm every Thursday *unless otherwise specified Complimentary Dinner! This Catholic Ministry seeks to bring Christians 18-35 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. June Schedule 6/2 Novus Ordo & the Tridentine Mass 6/9 Apologetics Quiz Game 6/16 Theology Uncorked with speaker Tim Przybysz at the Knights of Columbus Hall 6/23 Bible Study 6/30 Annual Luau Social! Every Sunday from 1-2pm, a volunteer member(s) of our group covers adoration in the Chapel Augusta YAM Spirit & Truth AugustaYAM@gmail.com www.augustayam.org 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 www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm). Alice Through the Looking Glass A-II adults and adolescents (PG) The Angry Birds Movie A-II adults and adolescents (PG) 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 A-III adults. (R) 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) 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) Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising O morally offensive (R) The Nice Guys O morally offensive (R) Ratchet & Clank A-I General Patronage (PG)

AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA 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 www.aquinashigh.org for more details and to sign up. The Lydia Project Make an impacting difference with The Lydia Project for women and girls fighting cancer. Attend the New Volunteer Orientation 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 706-736-5467. 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. 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 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 859.980.7900 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 706-267-3432. 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. PRAYER AND ACTION Catholic College Students Needed - Prayer and Action is looking for holy, energetic, Jesus-loving 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, 2016. Some travel and training will be involved and a weekly stipend is included. To find out more about Prayer and Action, look under https://diosav.org/oyyamprayerandaction. Apply under the leader tab. For questions, please contact Leigh Ebberwein at ebberwein@aol.com 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 2017. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2016. 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, 2016 - St. Teresa of Avila, Grovetown, GA June 16, 2016 - St. Matthew, Statesboro June 20, 2016 - St. Teresa, Albany, GA June 21, 2016 - St. Anne, Columbus, GA June 23, 2016 - Sacred Heart, Savannah, GA June 27, 2016 - Immaculate Conception, Dublin, GA June 28, 2016 - 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: https://diosav.org/permanent-diaconate- 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 706-726-1269. MONTHLY: First Tuesday of each month - Pro- Life Rosary and Prayer - 11:30 am at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Vern Simon at 706-860-1119. First Saturday of each month - Mass at Saint Mary on the Hill,, 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 706-793-8090. 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 706-793-8090. Free Pregnancy Care Services https://diosav.org/catholiccharities Abortion Alternatives: Birthright National: 800-550-4900 Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: 706-724-3733 Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline: 800-395-HELP Post Abortion Alternatives: Rachel s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME.