St. Mary on the Hill

St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Forming the Family in Faith Third Sunday in Ordinary Time -- January 26, 2014 RELIGIOUS Ordained Ministers Rev. Gerald Ragan, V.F., Pastor Rev. Thomas Murphy, Parochial Vicar Rev. Lou Lindsey, Parochial Vicar Rev. Charlie Hughes, Senior Priest Deacon Brian Goodman Deacon Ken Maleck Deacon Donald McArdle Deacon Al Sullivan Deacon Tony Wagner Pastoral Care Sr. Josephine Quinlan Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 6:00 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 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 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. CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Music & Worship Alvin Blount stmmusic@knology.net Stewardship & Development Mary Davis davism@knology.net 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 mmlammers@knology.net Joanna Watwood Joannawatwood@gmail.com Secretaries Mary Bowles Karen Brooks Finance Dori Thorstad dthorstad@knology.net 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 6:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Joseph, 2607 Lumpkin Road 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. Facilities Jimmy Carrick jimmy.carrick@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 (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: January 26, 2014 Sunday, January 26 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 8:23--9:3; Ps 27; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 7:45 am (Fr. Charles Hughes) Mary Selzler CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 10:30 am (Fr. Tom Murphy) Mitchel & Lisa Bussey CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Deanery Spanish Mass 6:00 pm Church League Basketball 12:30 pm G at St. Joseph Church 12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Mass for the People Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 6:00 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) J. Madden Reid Rev. Kim Son Nguyen & Very Rev. Daniel Firmin, JCL, VG / Johnathon Brett, Pre-Theology II* Monday, January 27 Memorial of St. Angela Merici, Virgin and Religious Founder 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Mk 3:22-30 or (Memorial: 1 Pt 4:7b-11; Mk 9:34b-37) 7:00 am Irene Ragan CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SMCS Benediction/Adoration 8:15 am G 9:15 am John B. Rhodes, Sr. Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Stephen Schraufnagel & Rev. Mark Van Alstine / Patrick May, Pre-Theology II* Tuesday, January 28 Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35 or (Memorial: Wis 7:7-10, 15-16; Mt 23:8-12) 7:00 am Carl Gledhill CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA 9:15 am Ed Rhodes, Jr. & Nan Owens SMCS Basketball Practice 3:00-7:15 pm G Rev. Frank Ziemkiewicz, OSB & Rev. Richard Young / Malcolm Cibak, Pre-Theology I* Wednesday, January 29 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20 7:00 am 5:15 pm Thursday, January 30 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Mk 4:21-25 7:00 am Dr. Vincent Kokich 9:15 am Peter Harrison Friday, January 31 Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mk 4:26-34 or (Memorial: Phil 4:4-9; Mt 18:1-5) 7:00 am Fr. Jerry Ragan CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am (All School Mass) Carl Gledhill SMCS Basketball Practice 3:00-7:15 pm G Rev. Msgr. Francis Nelson, JCL & Rev. Rafael Estrada / Bobby Phillips, Pre-Theology I* Saturday, February 1 Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41 9:15 am Gerard & Louise Forcier CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Youth Nursing Home Visit Church League Basketball Games 10:00-11:00 am 5:00 pm (Fr. Charles Hughes) Mary K. Bultman 8:00 am - 2:15 pm G Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C Rev. Isidore Baky & Rev. Michael O Keeffe / Rev. Mr. Vernon Knight, Theology IV* Sunday, February 2 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 7:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Irene Ragan CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Pam Rosema Children s Liturgy during 10:30 Mass PH Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Church League Basketball 12:30 pm G Deanery Spanish Mass 6:00 pm 12:15 pm (Fr. Tom Murphy) Henry & Jean Sieron Baptism Prep Class 1:30 pm PH at St. Joseph Church 6:00 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Mass for the People All Priests / Brian O Shaughnessy, Theology II Pastoral Year* A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Gertrude Marshall SMCS Open House 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Henry Sieron Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 3 rd Anniversary MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Aaron Killips & Rev. John Quang / Caleb Harkleroad, Pre-Theology I* BR= Bride Room C = Church CAF=SMCS Cafeteria CL= SMCS Computer Lab G = School Gym MC = SMCS Media Center N = Nursery NX= Narthex O = Office PH= Parish Hall R = Rectory SA = St. Anne s Hall Monday Movie 12:30 pm SC SMCS Basketball Practice 3:00-7:15 pm G Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 4:30 pm SJDC Pastoral Council Meeting 5:30 pm PH Family Honor 7:00 pm CAF SC= Senior Center SH = Scout Hut SJC = St. Joseph Center SJDC = St. Joseph Day Chapel SMCS = St. Marys Catholic School UR= SJC Upper Room Legion of Mary 6:30 pm SA Ministry Leaders Gathering 6:30 pm PH Movie Rerun 12:30 pm SC SMCS Basketball Practice 3:00-7:15 pm G Middle School Youth Night 6:30-8:00 pm G High School Youth Night 6:30-9:30 pm YC Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm PH CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Bridge 10:00 am SC SMCS Basketball Practice 3:00-7:15 pm G Rev. Msgr. John Cuddy & Rev. Francis Gillespie, SJ / Michael McAdams, Pre-Theology I* RCIA 7:00 pm PH Prayer Group 7:30 pm SA Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased =Living

St. Mary on the Hill January 26, 2014 On Saturday, February 1 st, area 8th graders have the opportunity to take the high school placement test at Aquinas. For many St. Mary on the Hill families, enrollment at Aquinas is a given, for that is where the parents and possibly even grandparents were educated. Others see it as a natural progression from St. Mary on the Hill School. However, for some families, Aquinas is an unknown that just happens to have a huge football following and a plethora of Irish Nation yard signs scattered throughout town. Maureen Lewis Corner Let me share with you why I believe an Aquinas education is so much more than that. OPPORTUNITIES - Aquinas affords students a myriad of opportunities to stretch themselves: academically, artistically, and athletically. Students may choose from a selection of college prep, honors, and AP Courses. Test scores are significantly higher than area public schools and on par with the best private schools in the area. Knowledgeable, caring teachers are there to guide students. In the words of an Aquinas alum who recently graduated from UGA, The faculty at Aquinas pushed me to do better than I thought possible. Their encouragement and high expectations followed me to college and helped me to succeed in difficult classes. This year s seniors have already been accepted to nearly every top school in Georgia and South Carolina, including UGA Honors Program, Georgia Tech, Clemson Honors College, USC Honors College, Mercer, UVA, Catholic University, Rice and Stanford. We are awaiting word from UNC, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Harvard and MIT. Eight Aquinas grads are currently attending college on athletic scholarships in football, baseball, and soccer. After school, students head off to drum corps, Model UN, Spring Musical practices, and nearly every competitive sport imaginable! Here they learn to win, to lose, and to work together as a team; they also build friendships that will last a lifetime. FAMILY Once a student walks through the doors the first day of school, he immediately becomes part of the Aquinas family. That means that he doesn t have to eat lunch alone; that he will not be bullied at school; that he has a spot in the student section at sporting events; and therefore, will likely begin wearing a lot of green! It also means that there are caring adults and students to lean on during difficult times and to help celebrate victories whether on a calculus test, on the stage, or even on the playing field at the Georgia Dome! FAITH Rigorous daily instruction in religion classes develops students understanding of the Catholic Church and its role in our lives. Students study Scripture, theology, Christian art/architecture, morality, philosophy, writings of the Doctors of the Church, and more. (I am not alone in saying that I wish time would allow me to go back and retake each of the religion classes at Aquinas.) But we do not stop there. We pray together three times each day, attend all-school Mass monthly, and participate in service projects throughout the year. We build on the foundation that parents have established, teaching about the dangers of relativism and the dignity of human life from conception to natural death. Public schools must avoid these topics, and many private schools shy away from them; we embrace such discussions. CHARACTER Today s culture bombards teenagers with messages along the lines of If it s good for me, it s good. In a Catholic school, adults are free to point out the fallacies and encourage the development of character to withstand outside forces. Students study the lives of the saints and discuss the philosophies of life contained in Ecclesiastes and Job and Song of Songs. Wouldn t it be great if your son or daughter brought these topics home from school for further discussion? If this sounds like the environment where you would like your teenager to build relationships and further develop his mind, body and spirit, come see us. There is always room for more in our Irish Nation. If you have any questions about financial aid or admissions requirements, call us at 706-736-5516 to set up an appointment or tour. Until then, check out our website at www.aquinashigh.org It s a great day to be Irish! Maureen Lewis 84, Principal Fr Jerry s Notes 1. If you d be interested in a pilgrimage to the great Catholic Shrines (St. Katharine Drexel Shrine, St. John Neuman Shrine, the Miraculous Medal Shrine) of Philadelphia plus a day at the world famous Philadelphia Flower Show guided by Fr. Jerry, please call the office this week and let Martha know of your interest. Dates of the trip would be February 27 to March 4 and would be limited to six people. 2. Small groups are an opportunity to reach out to others, while growing in your walk with the Lord. They can be a source of friendship and support. Our faith community is blessed with a good number (I m thinking more than I am aware of) of such groups and I d hope we could be a little more intentional in promoting them in our parish. If you are the point of contact or leader for such a group could you email the parish office, smoth@knology.net, with a description of your group (bible study, social, support, book club, catechism, lectio divina, etc.), who is it for (Men, Woman, Everyone, Youth, etc.), when do you meet, where do you meet, etc. Thank you. On the Way Home: In the gospel today Jesus asks us to Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. How can you make a change or a new beginning today in some area of your life that will bring you closer to God s kingdom?

PRAYER REQUESTS Alice Bazemore Mary Beier Shirley Bernhard John Brennan Marty Brusnahan Tom Brusnahan Roselyn Buzzell Caroline Chamberlain Shane Claber Cameron Clark Joyce Coleman Charlotte Conlin James Conner CPT (SEL) Nicolais Chighizola - Iraq CPT (SEL) Laura Lammert Chighizola SPC Sean Domzalski - Afghanistan COL Steve Eveker - Kuwait Elizabeth Cook Ida Damiano Marianna Daskal Ellie D Souza Wendy Dutch John Easley Wayne Enroughty Sarah Faughnan Leonard Fiedorczyk George Greene Hugh Greene Theresa Griffin Pia Hagler STEWARDSHIP Arlene Hally Henry Hamilton James Hutto Jackie Jackson Mary Jackson Cambri Jewell Mary Alice King Robert Kozel Laurie Landrum Christy Luckey Sr. Linda Marie Lully Connie Lundy Magnotta Family Tony Maniquis John Mattman Beth Mazurek Robert McCampbell Jennifer Bailie Mobley & unborn child Myrna Montalvo Dr. Bill Neumann Kellie Ohlinger Mike Paul Doris Andreni Portka Benny Price Peter Redmond Pray for the Military LT Col Michael Gill - Iraq DCFN Kristen Jacobson E6 Jason Jones - Afghanistan LT Kelly Lammert - Ramstein Jimmy McArthur - USA SSGT Jared McMahon SGT William Morgan - Afghanistan SPC Peter Muir - Korea Wanda Roper Emmaline Rice Routon Tiffany Salmons Kirsten Sanders Dan Scherer Edwina Schexnayder Elizabeth Schweers Paul H. Seigler, III Judy Seniuk Jean Sieron Smallwood Family Julia K. Smith E. B. Steward Robert Stewart Joyce Stigall Elbert Surritte Michael Sweeney Angela Temple Kerri Thompson Kathleen Toland Rosie Walling Eva Cruz Wheeler Lindsey Williams Cason Wright Baby Reagan Wyatt Mildred Zeller CPL Philip Andrew Rast - Iraq CPT Andrew Rupp - Tikrit CPT Jennifer L. Rupp - Baghdad Jacob Watson - Afghanistan Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. 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. McKenzie Dicks Carter Leah Duke Evans Pray for Expectant Mothers Caty Fealko Amy Trussell Heit Andi Kimbrough Morgan Krulisky Jane Grady Pollock Brittany Shaffer Rose Rebecca Trussell 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. January 26, 2014 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Doris Heath, mother of Nancy Bowers. Our prayers are with this family during this difficult time. Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Please remember to call the church office if you or a family member can be removed from this prayer list. 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. Parish Stewardship of Treasure Week of 1/19/2014 FY14Year to Date FY13 Year to Date Contributions $ 59,378 $ 2,266,757 $ 2,237,844 Children s $ 83 $ 1,960 $ - Stock/Other $ - $ 117,374 $ 114,377 Total $ 59,461 $ 2,386,091 $ 2,352,221 Budget $ 77,250 $ 2,317,500 $ 2,317,500 Surplus (Deficit) $ (17,789) $ 68,591 $ 34,721 Memorials/Donations $ 1,155 $ 4,465 $ 10,685 Southern Cross $ - $ 5,518 $ 6,285 Special Collections $ 60 $ 55,854 $ 42,406 790 (5 electronically thru the website) of 2445 families and 52 children donated the week of January 12, 2014. Bishop s Annual Appeal The 2014 Bishop s Annual Appeal will kick off in a couple of weeks. If you could fulfill your pledge to the 2013 by January 2013, Bishop Hartmayer will be very grateful for your faithful support of Diocesan ministries Ministry Leaders Gathering Tuesday, January 28 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall Don t Forget to Turn in Your Commitment Card If you haven t returned your Commitment Card, you still can mail it to the parish. You ll soon receive an extra card in the mail. Returning your card is an important part of being an active member of St. Mary s. Please take this opportunity to express your support for our parish with your time, talent, and treasure! Stewardship Reflection 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him. Matthew 4:22 Just as He called the first apostles, Jesus calls each of us to follow Him, too. We are not expected to leave our businesses and our families behind, but we are expected to put our service to Jesus before worldly endeavors.

WORSHIP In Loving Memory of... The flowers on the altar this weekend are in loving memory of Leon LeBlanc. Children s Liturgy Next Sunday, February 2, we will celebrate the Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:30 am Mass. This is for children in kindergarten, first or second grades who have not celebrated their First Communion. The children will begin the 10:30 am Mass with their parents and then will be dismissed and taken to the Parish Hall for their own age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. They will rejoin their parents in the Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. If you are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Tiffany Salmons at 762-218-5904 or themobilementor@gmail.com. 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 or email Sister Josephine at josephinemfic@knology.net. We rely on family members to notify us if there are patients to be visited. Please keep the office informed. Blessing Non-Catholics and others unable to receive Eucharist are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please indicate so by crossing your arms in front of your chest. FAITH FORMATION Baptisms Baptism Preparation Classes typically are scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. The next Baptism Preparation Class is Sunday, February 2 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. Family Planning Are you looking for a natural and reliable method of family planning? Interested in learning more about effectively avoiding or achieving a pregnancy or just learning more about your reproductive health? If so, contact us at fertilitycareaugusta@ gmail.com for more information about Creighton Model FertilityCare TM System and NaProTechnology. Perpetual Adoration - Adorers Needed! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Saturday 1:00-2:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday 2:00-3:00 am Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, FRIDAY, Saturday 3:00-4:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Wednesday -- once month on rotation basis 5:00-6:00 am Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Wednesday 7:00-8:00 am Tuesday 9:00-10:00 am Sunday, Saturday 10:00-11:00 am Saturday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Thursday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Sunday, Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Friday 4:00-5:00 pm Thursday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, Saturday 7:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, Saturday 9:00-10:00 pm Friday, Sunday 10:00-11:00 pm Friday, Saturday 11:00 pm - midnight Saturday WE HAVE NO ONE: 2:00-3:00 am Friday January 26, 2014 BIG NEED FOR A PARTNER: 4:00 5:00 am Wednesday - need one person for once a month rotation Perpetual Adoration needs a strong boost in adorers. Please prayerfully consider adding an hour of adoration to your week. Call Paul or Mary Ellen Zielinski 706-228-5115 to sign on and begin enjoying a life filled with more blessings and peace. God truly does give back abundantly to those who spend time with Him. 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. Retrouvaille ( re-tro-vi ) A Life Line for Married Couples Is your marriage struggling? Has your relationship grown cold and distant? Do you feel disappointment, pain, conflict, even despair? Do you feel lost and alone? Don t drown in an unloving and uncaring marriage. Get help! Reach for the RETROUVAILLE LIFELINE. Our next Retrouvaille Weekend will be February 7-9, 2014 in an Augusta Hotel. For additional information or to register call (800) 470-2230. More info at www.retouvaille.org. Space limited. Register early.

COMMUNITY Senior Center MONDAY MOVIE & WEDNESDAY RERUN January 27 & 29 12:30 pm The Impossible starring Naomi Watts & Ewan McGregor. The true story of a family s vacation turning into a disaster when the Tsunami separates them. TUESDAY MUSIC LIVE February 4 12:00 Noon The concert is free and the luncheon is only $10. I must collect before January 29 in order to make reservations. LION KING $80 balance is due by February 19. 5 TH ANNUAL AUCTION & HOT DOGS Thursday March 13 10:00 am Collect your stuff to auction off at the Senior Center. The proceeds are donated to St. Mary. Things sell for $.10 to $10. Senior Center Calendar for January is available in the Narthex. School News This week is Catholic Schools Week! We come together to celebrate, have fun and recognize excellence in Catholic Education throughout our nation. The activities at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School this week include: Monday: Students bring a canned good donation and earn the right to add crazy socks to their uniforms for the day We have Benediction at 8:30 am and Beta Club induction after 9:15 Mass. Tuesday: Student Appreciation Day Students may come to school out of uniform today! No homework will be assigned and students will receive donuts at lunchtime. We will host a Movie Afternoon which will include popcorn and box drinks. Wednesday: ALL ARE WELCOME to visit our Open House from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Registration for Fall of 2014 is now open to all. Come visit St. Mary s and see what a difference a Catholic Education makes! We look forward to welcoming many new faces. Thursday: Teacher Appreciation Day! Nerd Day Students may bring a canned good and add something nerdish to their uniform. Teachers are out of uniform and may wear jeans, etc. Tara Schreyer and the Mud Puppy Band perform at 2:00 pm. Friday: Students are to wear their Mass Uniforms. However, it will be Hat Day; meaning students may bring a canned good and add a hat to their uniform AFTER MASS, which will be at 9:15. PTO will host a Teacher Luncheon for the faculty. We thank them for this kindness. What a great way to wind up a blessed week. St. Mary on the Hill Daddy Daughter Dance FRIDAY, February 7 7:00-9:00 pm St. Mary s Parish Hall K-8 th Grade Daughters and their Daddies Tickets $15 per Daddy and Daughter and $5 per each additional Daughter Tickets on sale now in the Church Office Limited Tickets Available Barry Koenig will be taking pictures 5x7 & 4 wallets for $10 Payment is due at the time of sitting. Please have cash ready. Contact: Allison Greene 706-414-8444 chicbfan@yahoo.com to volunteer Make 2014 the Best Year Yet - NOW!! No more watching and waiting - Send in your form, and check or credit card information to GRACE NOW and they will do the rest for you in January 2014. ALSO... ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS... if you are a S Corporation, LLC or Partnership, you can now claim a tax credit of up to $10,000! Please call Mary Davis in the Church Office for assistance, 706-733-6627. Ladies Out to Lunch Thursday, February 13 at 11:30 am Pinnacle Club Your check is your reservation Space Limited Call Carol Fuller 706-736-5174 or Jane Cashin706-733-4254 January 26, 2014 Elijah Cup will be at the 10:30 Mass Thru March 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.

SERVICE Amazing Angel Tree Success! A huge thank you to all you angels who prayed for and donated to Saints Overseas, a ministry dedicated to the children of St. Justin s school in Ethiopia. Thanks to your Christmas generosity we raised over $8,000 for these little ones in such desperate need. The religious sisters caring for them are so very grateful! We will provide more details on how the money is being used to help in the months ahead. In the meantime, if you would like further information about Saints Overseas, feel free to contact Katie Conner at (706) 737-2182. January 26, 2014 CSS Food Drive Our monthly non-perishable food drive to benefit the CSS Food Pantry is: next weekend, February 1 and 2. The baskets are located in the Narthex of the church for your convenience. These times are difficult for many people and bringing one canned good when we come to Church next Sunday is a good way for all of us to share from our cupboards. Thank You!! Book Ministry Thank you to all our supporters. In 2013, we collected & delivered to needy causes 1095 books. Many thanks for your continued donations. The collection box is in the grotto room. Please! No magazines or Magnificats! Bulletin Stuffers Needed Do you have some free time on Friday afternoons? If you are interested in helping with bulletin inserts, please contact the Church Office, 706-733-6627. AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA When God Saw You - It was Love at First Sight Attend the next AUGUSTA DEANERY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN meeting! Date: Sunday, January 26, 2014 Time: 2:00 pm Host: St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women 2607 Lumpkin Road For information contact Eleanor Willingham, ADCCW President settingfoundations@gmail.com (706) 737-8616 Women Retreat He called you My Beloved from His very first thought of you. Do you want to fall deeper in love with Him? Attend the Beloved of God Women s Retreat. Sponsored by: The Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warner Robins, GA 478-923-0124 Dates: Attend Friday, February 7, 2014 (6:00-8:30 pm) and/or Saturday, February 8, 2014 (8:30 am - 3:00 pm) Attend one or both sessions! Donation to cover cost: $15 CONTACT: E. Willingham, SDCCW Spirituality Commission Chair: 706-737-8616 evenings or settingfoundations@gmail.com Music Man The Davidson Fine Arts School presents THE MUSIC MAN this weekend, Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 pm and a Sunday Matinee on January 26 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are on sale via the Davidson website and at the door 30 minutes prior to the show. Reserved seating from $12 to $15. This is a wonderful family event! Aquinas High School Placement Test Tests are administered at Aquinas with a $20 fee payable at the time of the test. February 1, 2014 8:30-11:30 am For more information, call 706-736- 5516 or visit www.aquinashigh.org A Beautiful Prayer The Savannah Debut of A Prayer Journal by Flannery O Connor A lecture given by Dr. William Sessions, presented by The Georgia Historical Society as part of the 2014 Georgia History Festival Location: The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 6:00 pm Super Bowl Sunday at the Knights of Columbus! Pot Luck Dinner David O Brien will be cooking the meat and everyone is to bring their favorite side dish! Sunday, February 2 starting at 6:00 pm Please RSVP to David O Brien at 706-829-5460 or Greg Dross 706-830-3312 to reserve your spot!! Drink specials and fun for ALL! Divorced? Separated? Catholic? Now What! Are you a divorced or separated Catholic and wondering Where do I go from here? On Sunday, February 2, St. Teresa of Avila Divorce Ministry, Journey of Hope, will begin another 11 week Divorce Survival Session. This series offers hope and healing, whether you have been divorced for years or weeks. It offers answers and guidance to the divorced/separated through an emotional healing and the power of forgiveness, and into a more vibrant relationship with Christ and the Church. A series of DVD presentations address such important issues as Finding the Right Direction, Getting Through your Anger, Learning to Forgive, Dealing with Family, The church s teaching on Annulment,(It s not a Catholic Divorce), Handling Money Wisely and more. The healing power of Christ through His Church and the Sacraments will relate to your heartache and lead you to hope. This is not a therapy group, but is guided by trained peer facilitators who have similar life experiences and are willing to share their time and talent to help others. The Catholic Church welcomes you with open loving arms. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:45-3:45 pm in the Education Building, Rm. 9. All participants must register in advance to facilitate purchasing books. The cost is $20. Scholarships and Childcare are available. For registration or more information please contact Sharon at smparr@gmail.com, 706-860-2977 or Eliel at Lima2434@Comcast.net. 706-733-4862.

St. Mary on the Hill January 26, 2014 Youth Events January Calendar: Wednesday (29 th ) HS Girls/Guys Group & - MS Youth Night Thursday (30 th ) Youth Holy Hour Master s Table Soup Kitchen - Usually every Second Sunday (February 9). 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. High School Youth Nights & Small Groups - Typically Wednesday Nights in the Youth Center (corner of Arsenal & Central Ave.) 6:30-7:30 pm - Girl s Small Groups; 7:30-8:30 pm - Girls & Guys - Eat, Play, Hang; 8:30-9:30 pm - Guy s Small Groups EVOLVE Words for the Week This is what praying is: opening the door to the Lord, so that He can do something ~ Pope Francis Young Adult Ministry We meet Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at 2561 Central Ave. in Augusta. YOUNG ADULT ADORATION HOUR - We are covering the adoration chapel every Sunday, 1:00-2:00 pm. Come to pray and be with Jesus! Augusta Y.A.M. is a Catholic ministry that seeks to bring all Christians 18-35 into contact with Christ and His Church through events, fellowship, speakers, and ministries in the Augusta area. We offer opportunities for young adults to meet others with similar values, make new friends, have fun, and grow in faith. Y.A.M. is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by the parishes of the Augusta deanery. Email us at AugustaYAM@gmail.com MOVIE RATINGS Middle School Youth Night Middle School Youth Night will be on the following Wednesdays: January 29 February 5, 19 March 19 April 2, 23 May - 7 Where: SMCS Gym Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Fun & Prayer! 7:30-8:00 Food! Nursing Home Visit - St. Mary s Youth will start visiting a nursing home every first Saturday of the month (Next one - February 1 st ) from 10:00-11:00 am. Please contact Michael for more info. 706 394-6447 CATHOLIC STUDENT OUTREACH (CSO) BIBLE STUDY- hosted by CSO at GRU: Tuesday, January 28 at 5:00 pm at the Annunciation House Many of us Catholics have never been to a Bible study. This is your chance to come see what you ve been missing! We ll be hanging out eating pizza (provided) and studying the gospels, specifically Matthew and John. If you re interested or have questions, call Jaime O Meara 762-233-3681. 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). 47 Ronin A-III adults. (PG-13) Nebraska L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic American Hustle O morally offensive (R) content many adults would find troubling (R) Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues A-III adults. (PG-13) The Nut Job A-I general patronage (PG) The Book Thief A-II adults and adolescents (PG-13) Out of the Furnace L limited adult audiences, films whose Devil s Due A-III adults. (R) problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) Grudge Match L limited adult audiences, films whose Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones L limited adult problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would find Her L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic content troubling (R) many adults would find troubling (R) Philomena L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug A-II adults and content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) adolescents (PG-13) Ride Along L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit A-III adults. (PG-13) content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) Justin Bieber s Believe A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Saving Mr. Banks A-II adults and adolescents (PG-13) The Legend of Hercules A-III adults. (PG-13) The Secret Life of Walter Mitty A-III adults. (PG) Lone Survivor O morally offensive (R) Tyler Perry s A Madea Christmas A-III adults. (PG-13) Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom A-III adults. (PG-13) Walking With Dinosaurs A-I general patronage (PG) Mary of Nazareth A-II adults and adolescents (Not Rated) The Wolf of Wall Street O morally offensive (R)

AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA (CON T) Annual International Taster s Dinner St. Joseph CCW will host their Annual International Taster s Dinner on Sunday, February 9 at 12:30 pm in St. Michael s Social Hall. Tickets are 50 cents per taste ; however, some tastes may require more than one ticket. For info, call Flo Morris at (706)798-1810. CSRA Pasta Festival The 30 th Annual Italian American Club of the CSRA Pasta Festival will be Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Hellenic Center of the Greek Orthodox Church located on 10 th and Telfair Street. Tickets are only $8. Meals include Pasta and Meatball/ Sausage, Roll and Salad. Take out is Available also. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and 4:30-8:00 pm Save the Date! Interact with and learn from individuals and parishes from across the southeast... Regional Stewardship Conference Saturday, April 5, 2014 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Hilton Atlanta Northeast 5993 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30096 Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, & Savannah Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 75 th Anniversary Convention St. Joseph Catholic Church 830 Poplar St. Macon, GA April 25-27, 2014 Hotel Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Macon/Mercer University, 1220 Stadium Drive, Macon, GA 31204 For reservations call: 1-478-741-5527 or 1-877-782-9444 (Use SDC as the CODE for $94/ night discount rate) Trolley tour and trolley transport from hotel to St. Joseph s and back will be provided. Take Me Out to the Ball Game... the Annual Aquinas Alumni Baseball Game!!! Sunday, February 9, 2014, 1:00 pm {Please note date change!! No rain date} Alumni vs. Alumni... 7 inning game, followed by Home Run Derby Lunch & Refreshments Provided If you would like to play or for more information, please contact Coach Mike Laney at AHS, (706) 736-5516 mlaney@aquinashigh.org or Lisa Bussey at lisa.bussey@comcast.net Please come and join us for an afternoon of fellowship and fun. Save the Date! Shamrock Shuffle sponsored by the Aquinas Booster Club Saturday morning, March 15, 2014 Start and end at Brynwood Swim and Racquet Club 5k run/walk and 10k run through beautiful Brynwood and Waverly subdivisions More details soon 10 Day Pilgrimage Celebrate a once in a lifetime journey to Rome from April 24, 2014 - May 5, 2014 Seats are still available for the April canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. The Catholic Community of South Georgia and the Diocese of Savannah invite you to join a 10 day pilgrimage to witness the Canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II. Fr. Doug Clark will lead you from the Vatican to the Shrines of Italy, the resting place of Padre Pio, The Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano, and The Holy House in Loreto. We will also celebrate mass in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Cost is $3899.00 from Atlanta and includes airfare, accommodations, all airport taxes and fees, two meals daily, wine and mineral water with dinner. Call Linda at 706-662-8381 or email ccsgtours@gmail.com. For brochures or registration forms go to: www. pilgrimages.com/ccsg. Msgr. Costigan s Pilgrimage to Ireland Join Msgr. Jim Costigan for a tour of Ireland, July 14-25, 2014. For information, contact Sheila Winders at 912-898-8098 or (cell) 912-695-3642 or sheilawinders@yahoo.com Evening In Ireland Show The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) and the Men s Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) will present an evening of Irish music and a night of Irish fun, Saturday, March 1 at the Augusta Elks Lodge. There will be a cocktail hour at 6:00 pm and the entertainment will follow at 7:30 pm. The featured entertainment will be The Lissakeole Irish band followed by the Irish Dancers of Atlanta. Tickets will be on sale at Surrey Center Pharmacy, St. Mary on the Hill Church Office and from any LAOH/AOH member starting now through March 1 st. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Cost of the ticket is $25.00 per person. Catering of heavy hors d oeuvres by Tastefully Yours Catering, Jennifer Kearns Shuford. We look forward to presenting this show and hope you will be joining in our celebration of an Evening in Ireland. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. For more information contact Karen Brooks at (706) 726-0278 or kandvbrooks@yahoo.com. 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 726-1269 or Charleen Luther at 706-731-5904. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:00 am, Prayer at Planned Parenthood. Every Saturday Morning, 10:00 am Mass at Most Holy Trinity (prayer for pro-life issues and anyone touched by abortion). MONTHLY: First Tuesday of each month - Pro-Life Rosary and Prayer - 11:30 am in front of Planned Parenthood, followed by Mass at the Most Holy Trinity at 12:15 pm. 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 10:15 am) First and Third Fridays of each month - Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at Planned Parenthood. Please contact Gary Garner, at 706-793-8090. Third Monday, 7:00 pm, Pro-Life Committee, Conference Room at St. Patrick s Hall, Most Holy Trinity. Contact Paul Rowan, 706-650-5825. Free Pregnancy Care Services http://diosav.org/socialservices-respectlife Abortion Alternatives: Birthright of Augusta: 706-733-LOVE; 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.