St. Mary on the Hill

St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church 100 YEARS - Celebrating our past, moving forward in the Spirit! Sixth Sunday of Easter -- May 21, 2017 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 Peter Lanshima, Seminarian 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. An official birth certificate is required. 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. MAY 21, 2017 HYMNS Entrance Hymn 944 Offertory Hymn 770 Communion Hymn 653 Dismissal Hymn 893 CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Music & Worship Ken Courtney - Interim 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 21, 2017 Sunday, May 21 Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8,14-17; Ps 66; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21 7:45 am (Fr. Michael Hull) Ronnie Lee Washington Baptisms celebrated during 12:15 Mass C 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Jean Witt Aquinas High School Graduation 2:30 pm C Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC 12:15 pm (Fr. Tom Healy) Richard Splichal Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Mass for the People Rev. Mark Ross & Rev. David Koetter / Solomon Kaanan, Theology II* Monday, May 22 Memorial of Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:26--16:4a (Memorial: Phil 4:4-9; Lk 6:27-38) 7:00 am Sharon Wolfe Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am John McLaughlin Bridge 10:00 am SC A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) 1 st Anniversary Very Rev. Jacek Szuster, VF & Rev. Jason Adams / Robert Phillips, Theology II* Tuesday, May 23 Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11 7:00 am Betty & Gordon Lovering 8 th Grade Graduation 7:00 pm C 9:15 am Herta Tropea Rev. Brian O Shaughnessy & Rev. Timothy Ryan / Carlos Rivero, Theology II* Wednesday, May 24 Act 17:15, 22--18:1; Jn 16:12-15 7:00 am 5:15 pm Friday, May 26 Memorial of St. Philip Neri, Priest Acts18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23 (Memorial: Phil 4:4-9; Jn 17:20-26) 7:00 am 9:15 am Poor Souls in Purgatory Susan Porzio Rev. Frank Ziemkiewicz, OSB & Rev. Msgr. Marvin LeFrois / Sean O Brien, Theology I* Rev. John Lyons & Rev. Francis Gillespie, SJ / Nate Swann, Theology I* BR= Bride Room C = Church CAF=SMCS Cafeteria CL= SMCS Computer Lab FCH = Fr. Charlie s House G = School Gym SMCS Last Day of School Early Dismissal 11:50 am Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH MC = SMCS Media Center N = Nursery NX= Narthex O = Office PH= Parish Hall R = Rectory Pastoral Council Meeting 5:00 pm PH Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00 pm SJDC Usher Meeting 7:00 pm C Mary Ann Goley Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm PH Lt. Col (Ret.) Jesse Murga Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Bridge 10:00 am SC Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH Rev. Thomas Healy & Rev. Msgr. P. James Costigan / Emmanuel Antwi, Theology I* Thursday, May 25 Memorial of St. Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor of the Church; Memorial of St. Gregory VII, Pope; Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin Acts 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20 (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 Frances Bernhard Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH 9:15 am (Kindergarten Mass & Graduation) Dolores Hoffman Bridge 10:00 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC 3 rd Anniversary BINGO 10:00 am SC Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, Rev. Edward Frank & Rev. Msgr. Fred Nijem / Christopher Awiliba, Theology I* Saturday, May 27 Memorial of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop Acts 18;23-28; Jn 16:23b-28 (Memorial: 1 Thes 2:2b-8; Mt 9:35-38) 9:15 am Josiane Combette Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm 5:00 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Lois & Bill Kendall Sunday, May 28 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 7:45 am (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Mass for the People Focus on Disabilities Mass 12:15 pm C 10:30 am (Fr. John Markham) Deacon Patrick May s Reception after 12:15 Mass N Henry Colley, Jr. Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Henry Holmes - 49 th Anniversary Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Dee Szalkowski Rev. Robert Chaney & Rev. Timothy Donahue / Will Cook, Pre-Theology II* 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

It is Graduation time for our Catholic schools. As pastor, I am always proud of the achievements of our parishioners no matter what school they attend. But this weekend I take special pride in our Catholic School graduates. Bishop Hartmayer will be visiting our parish this Sunday for a 2:30 pm Graduation Mass for the seniors who will be receiving their diplomas from Aquinas High School. We are blessed to have a Bishop who as a former Catholic High School principal is so committed to Catholic Education. The mission of Aquinas High School is developing Christian leaders through an excellent Catholic secondary education. The school emphasizes moral/ethical standards and strives for a Christian integration of spirit, mind, and body in each student. Aquinas seeks to foster respect for all persons, to encourage responsibility in each individual, and to promote Christian service among its students. In order for this mission to be accomplished, an active spiritual life must permeate everyday living. There are many paths to discipleship but Aquinas High School is one of the best. This Tuesday evening for the last time as Pastor, I will preside as our eighth-graders graduate from St. Mary School, but my hope is that I be back someday as a retired priest to witness many graduations in years to come. It will also be Mr. Joseph McBride s last graduation as Principal, but he ll be back as a parent for the graduations of his two sons. For both of us there will be time later to say our farewells but on Tuesday the focus will be on the graduates. Our parish school is a tremendous blessing for this Faith Community. On behalf of the parish I offer the following graduates our congratulations as they achieve this happy moment in their education. We also want to offer them our prayerful encouragement that they will continue to acquire the habits of intellectual and moral virtue which will help them strive for personal holiness and prepare them for whatever God may call them to do in life. Ian Miles Baskett Simon Alfonso Bayona Kevin Joseph Boudreaux John Thomas Brown Patrick Andrew Brown Jonathan Thomas Bussey Emery Kyle George Byrd Daniel Joseph Conner Alexander Michael Cosper Maura Kathryn Dial Comfort Kenechukwu Ejindu Tyler Dashone Evans Maria Elizabeth Flanagan Kristin Marie Fleming Jackson Robert Ginn Gault Russell Goldman Caroline Rutledge Graham Sebastian Crawford Greene Joseph Barrett Hagler Nicolas Gene Hoeppel Emily McBrayer Hogue Christopher D Hutchinson, Jr. Beatrice Susan Jackson Patrick Joseph Johnson Adam Scott Kitchens Zoey Ann Koltz Michael James Lambert Kyle Joseph Lennox Agnes Sheehan Markwalter Stuart Dakaton McCall, Jr. Lucie Banks McDonough Claire Marie Miller Margaret Anne Phillips Sydney Ann Pittman Anthony Joseph Ramage Brandon Anthony Roberts Lauren Emily Rogers Christopher George Saul Robert Wade Scott Ethel Lum Shu Henry Stuart Shuford Christopher Hampton Simkins Anna Louise Summers Kailyn Sophia Thompson Jude Callahan Walker Andie Melissa Washington Dennis Joseph Welch, Jr. Elizabeth Grace Williams Cameron Elizabeth Williamson Aubrey Lane Yonesaki Our Catholic schools collaborate with our parents, the primary educators of their children. Together we educate the whole person mind, heart, and spirit. I am grateful that so many of our parents are willing to make significant sacrifices to give their children a Catholic education. And I also have a deep gratitude for all in the parish who do not have school aged children and yet who by living out so faithfully a sense of discipleship help make Catholic education a possibility for all the children of our parish. Thank you for being such good and generous stewards of the treasure that God has entrusted to you. Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer has thanked Fr. Gonzalo Meza for his ministry at St. Mary on the Hill and appointed him to be Parochial Vicar of St. Teresa of Avila, Grovetown. He has appointed Fr. Vernon Knight to be Parochial Vicar of St. Mary on the Hill. Fr. Knight spent a summer with us as a seminarian intern. These appointments are effective as of June 14 th. This Monday there will be an important meeting for the ushers in the Church at 7:00 pm. Our ushers provide welcome and dignified order to the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist. Currently, the ranks of those committed to this ministry, week in and week out, are thinning. The Church (CCC #1324) reminds us that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. We always need to bring our best effort to the celebration of Sunday Mass. I feel as though I ve been somewhat neglectful in the formation of those involved in this ministry, which I want to correct before I head off to the beach. So, if you d wish to dedicate a portion of your time and talent to this good work, please join me on Monday evening. If you are interested in the ministry but cannot attend on Monday, please call the parish office (706-733-6627) and let us know. If you already are serving but can t make the meeting, please also call the office to let us know you wish to continue as an usher. Thank you. On the Way Home: In the Gospel today Jesus says, I will not leave you orphans. How do you experience God s love and presence in your life?

PRAYER REQUESTS Vicky Barnett Lillian Bennett Bill Berry Frances Brown Retta Burke Clifford Carey Sam Carter Carolyn Cashin Cameron Clark Joyce Coble Luanna Cole Diane Cone Marianna Daskal Christy Davis Scott Davis Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Jane Eubanks Joe Fulghum Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams Gary Harris 1LT Matthew Angelo - Afghanistan MAJ Thomas M. Beier Cassidy Norville Bentley Elizabeth Andrews Blitch Pray for the Sick of Our Parish John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin Chris Lessard Vance Logan Tony Maniquis Patricia McArdle Earluth McArthur STEWARDSHIP Ann McDaniel Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Barbara Mulherin Marcia Price Michael Ramp Sallie Rankin Joan Reid Paul Reese Ashton Rinker Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Lauren Seagrave Joan Schenkel Shirley Schwanenberger Martha Scott MaeAnnie Screven Julia K. Smith Fr. Michael Smith Tammy Smith Brandy Stephens Justin Stevens Pray for the Military LTJG Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut PO2 Andrew Sexton - USS Carl Vinson Robert Stewart Joyce Stigall John Strelec Oreste Tropea Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Virginia Weigle Mary Williams Anita Wylds 1LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanistan A1C Patrick Tyler Williamson Pray for Expectant Mothers Amanda Brooks Stephanie Mae Easley Jessica Futrelle Lynnsey Hall Stevie Redmond Brett Bentley Sasser Kelly Schmitt 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 21, 2017 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Rudi Pohl, brother of Herta Tropea. Our prayers are with this family 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 (706-733-6627). Names of the sick will be listed for two weeks unless we are informed otherwise. pray for those couples that are wishing to adopt Abraham & Amanda Newton 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@gmail.com. Parish Stewardship of Treasure May 14, 2017 FY17 Year to Date FY16 Year to Date Offertory $ 76,682 $ 3,566,337 $ 3,508,836 Children s $ 40 $ 4,146 $ 4,016 Stock/Other $ - $ 157,485 $ 158,166 Total $ 76,722 $ 3,727,968 $ 3,671,018 Budget $ 78,845 $ 3,666,293 $ 3,666,293 Surplus (Deficit) $ (2,123) $ 61,675 $ 4,725 Bequest $ - $ 91,172 $ 543,366 Memorials/Donations $ 675 $ 11,535 $ 6,448 Southern Cross $ - $ 5,589 $ 5,554 Special Collections $ 5 $ 103,336 $ 98,296 685 (15 thru the website) of 2433 registered families and 58 children gave the weekend of May 7, 2017. St. Mary on the Hill is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure. For all that you do, THANK YOU! 2017 Bishop s Annual Appeal Diocese of Savannah Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. As of the last report we received (5/9/17), 18.12% of our parishioners (442 families) have made a pledge to the Bishop s Annual Appeal. We have given $163,568 which is 69% of our target of $236,296. Our support of diocesan agencies and ministries is one way that we respond to God for all we have received. 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/ What is Stewardship? 6 th Sunday of Easter For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God s will, than for doing evil. 1 PETER 3:17 The old line says if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. Many of us are diligent in our planning, making sure things are progressing smoothly, then disaster strikes, we don t get the result that was intended. An unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively. Why me? I did everything right! Here s the thing God has a different and better plan in store for you.

WORSHIP Ushers There will be a meeting of all ushers on Monday, May 22 at 7:00 pm in the Church. If you serve as an usher at any of the weekend Masses, please plan to attend this important meeting. Focus on Abilities Mass The dates for the Focus on Abilities Mass for the next several months have been set. The mass has been scheduled for the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:15 mass. The next one is Sunday, May 28. We want to get as many people involved in the mass as possible, so if you (or a family member) want to participate as an usher, greeter, gift bearer, lector or altar server (with proper training), please contact the church office or Estelle Mulherin Duncan at eduncan081954@yahoo.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. 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, July 2 at 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall. There is no baptism prep class in June. 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. May 21, 2017 Special Intention The crown of flowers on the statue of Mary during May is from the Mosner Family. 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 Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 am Sunday, Monday,TUESDAY*, Thursday, Friday, SATURDAY* 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 am Wednesday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00-9:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00-10:00 am Friday 10:00-11:00 am Sunday, Monday, Thursday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Thursday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Sunday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-2:00 pm Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm SUNDAY* 6:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday 8:00-9:00 pm Monday, Friday 9:00-10:00 pm Sunday, Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Thursday 11:00 pm - midnight Friday, Saturday * WE HAVE NO ONE TO COVER: 3:00-4:00 am Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Sundays 3:00-4:00 am Tuesday needs temporary help IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE CALL PAUL OR MARY ELLEN 706-228-5115. Volunteers Needed!! You can participate in the Mass in a special way. Please volunteer to carry the offertory gifts at any Mass. Just check in with the ushers before Mass. Wedding Banns Kristin Marie Gordon, St. Mary on the Hill, Augusta, GA and Stephen Paul Cordaro, Augusta, GA Wedding Day Workshop for Brides, Grooms and their parents is to be held Sunday, June 11, 2017 following the 5:30 pm mass (~ 6:45 pm) in the Church. We discuss all the do s and don ts and options to make your ceremony beautiful and individual. If you are getting married or just thinking about it, this is for you. It is mandatory for the bride, groom or representative to attend one workshop prior to the wedding. No need to register. Just come.

CCD News: 2017-2018 Registration Registration is ongoing for CCD (religious education for children attending non-catholic schools). CCD is for students entering grades kindergarten through eighth grade in the Fall. Registration fee is $25/student or maximum of $50/family. Please bring a copy of your child(ren) s baptismal certificate if not on file in the CCD Office. For additional information, please call the CCD Office at (706) 733-9908. 2017-2018 Registration for St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Kindergarten through eighth grade new student applications are being accepted for the 2017-2018 school year. The new student application form is available at www.stmaryssaints.org or by contacting the school office at 706-733-6193 or smcs@knology. net. Please also contact the school office if you have questions or would like to schedule a tour. COMMUNITY Senior Center GOLF LESSONS Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm Any skill level. If needed, clubs will be provided. It s FREE!!! Call me for more information. $$$ BINGO $$$ Thursday May 25 (special day) 10:00 am Prepare to have a lot of fun. Enjoy some snacks & share some laughs. $.25 per game gets you two bingo cards to play simultaneously. The payout per game is $4 - $5. The jackpot is $4 - $5. So save up some quarters & come have some fun! SIGN UP: AARP Safe Driving Not Just For Seniors - Even Teenagers Can Take It! THERE IS ***NO*** TEST Monday June 12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $15 for AARP members & 20 for Non-members. Check with your insurance company for discounts offered with this course. Because of limited space this class is only offered to St. Mary s Parishioners. Senior Center Calendar for May is available in the Narthex. High School & College Graduates We would like to recognize your accomplishment of being in the Class of 2017! 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! 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. Transitional Diaconate Ordination Reception Your are invited to a reception for Patrick May on Sunday, May 28, 2017 immediately following the 12:15 pm Mass in the Narthex. Patrick will be the homilist at the 12:15 Mass. Patrick will be ordained a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 27 in Savannah. Farewell Picnic Join us to honor our principal, Joe McBride at a farewell picnic on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 6:00 pm (following the 5:00 pm Mass) in St. Mary s School Cafeteria. Please call the Church Office, 706-733-6627, by Monday, June 5, 2017 with the number in your family attending, so we can plan the food accordingly. Thanks! Elijah Cup will be at the 10:30 am Mass The Elijah Cup program is a ministry to foster and support priestly and religious vocations. The Elijah Cup is a chalice that is presented to a family, couple, or individual each Sunday at the offering of the gifts. The chalice is taken home and used as a focal point while praying for our current and future priests, deacons, and sisters. The chalice is returned the following Sunday. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Janine Bangs at 706-863- 3908 or by email: rnhelp3@att.net.

Summer Series Wednesdays, Summer Series Talks 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall June 21 - Dr. Allen Hunt on Why 1 of Every 10 Adults Is An Ex-Catholic, July 12 - Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, on The Parish Community in the Mind, Heart and Teaching of Pope Francis and July 26 - Sr. Laura Ann Grady, CSJ, on A Seed is Born Summer Series Dinner immediately following the Talk at Sheehan s Irish Pub corner of Central Avenue & Monte Sano The cost of the dinner is $37, which includes the Entree, Salad and Dessert plus tax and gratuity. Tickets for each dinner may be purchased at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Office, only. Cash bar. Limited to 45 guests. 50 th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination Fr. Tom Healy will be celebrating his 50 th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Augusta. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend. VIRTUS Training VIRTUS class has been scheduled at Alleluia Community School Auditorium at 2819 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta. for Monday, May 22, 2017 7:00 pm Doors locked at 7:00 pm. NO LATE ENTRIES ALLOWED. No one under 18 admitted. 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 http://bit.ly/1yu4yk6), Church Picnic at Mistletoe State Park JOIN US ON Sunday, June 4 at Mistletoe State Park s Beach House shelter from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm to enjoy a day filled with fun, food, and fellowship as part of our ongoing 100 - year celebration. Mass will be held at noon followed by a picnic lunch. The Knights of Columbus will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs and the Church will provide the fixens. Please bring a dessert to share. A playground area is available as well as beach access to the lake for swimming. Other activities include volleyball, corn hole, frisbee and more. Kona Ice will be on hand to serve up shaved ice. A Big Green Egg Grill will be given to one lucky St. Mary s family! To enter the drawing, a ticket must be obtained through the church office and brought to the event. The drawing will be after Mass and you must be present to win. Tickets to the picnic are free of charge and must be picked up by May 26, 2017. (This is to help us get a head count so we know how much food to order.) SENIORS ONLY: Fr. Jerry will be driving the St. Mary s school bus to the picnic. The bus will leave from the school parking lot at 10:45 am and leave Mistletoe State Park at 2:45 pm. Only 14 seats are available. If you are interested in riding the bus, call the Church Office, 706-733-6627 to reserve your spot. For more information or if you d like to volunteer, please contact Sara Bennett at sarambennett@hotmail.com or 706-667-2377. Art Camp ART CAMP St. Mary s Art Room K - 8 th grade June 26-30, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: $125 which includes supplies Basketball Camp BASKETBALL CAMP St. Mary s Gym K - 8 th Grade June 26-30, 2017 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Cost: $100 *Campers who attend both camps, can bring a lunch and will be picked up at Art Camp and taken to the lunchroom to eat lunch before Basketball Camp starts. Pick up the forms at the school or in the church office. Contact Alice Hagler for more information, 706-833-4581 or ahagler167@gmail.com or to have the forms emailed to you. and must be completed before they begin the ministry. We also invite adults who are not currently volunteers to attend this training to learn tools they can use to help keep children safe. Seating is limited at this session and you must pre-registration online to save your seat. NO ONE UNDER AGE 18 WILL BE ADMITTED. To register, go to www.diosav.org, and find the training listed on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Niches Are Being Sold! For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or email burial@stmaryonthehill.org

Youth Events Check http://smothyouth.com for information about Youth Ministry! SMY Calendar Year of Mercy Summer Activites: June: 11 th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Master s Table Soup Kitchen 15 th, 10:00 am - Augusta Canal Clean-up - (We will take canoes, paddleboards, kayaks, and trash bags to float and clean a section of the canal with Mr. Jay Jacobs) 19 th - 20 th, Savannah River father/son canoe/kayak and camp 24 th, 10:00 am - Pro-Life Rosary at Women s Preferred Health (abortion mill) July: 7 th - 9 th, Steubenville Atlanta Youth Conference 9 th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Master s Table Soup Kitchen 11 th, 10:00 am - Augusta Canal Clean-up - (We will take canoes, paddleboards, kayaks, and trash bags to float and clean a section of the canal with Mr. Jay Jacobs) 19 th, 9:00 am - Augusta Tire Clean-up 22 nd, 10:00 am - Pro-Life Rosary at Women s Preferred Health (abortion mill) 24 th - 27 th, Missionaries Of Charity - Mission Trip Youth Holy Hour - Every Thursday, 9:00-10:00 pm Come and spend some time with Jesus in the Eucharist. Pop in and spend 10 minutes or the whole hour with THE MAN - JESUS! All rising 9th graders through Graduating Seniors... Join us for the 2017 Steubenville Atlanta Conference! When: Friday, July 7 - Sunday, July 9 Where: Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy #100, Duluth, GA 30097 Cost: $230/per teen. Includes: Conference ticket, transportation, hotel lodging, tshirt, meals during conference. Call Michael for more info. - 706-394-6447. Vocation Camp - The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Savannah invites all rising 7 th to 12 th graders to Vocation Camp this summer at the Georgia Primitive Baptist Youth Camp, 7159 Hillview Road, Collins, GA. Call to Holiness for girls will be from June 25 th to June 28 th and Vocatio Dei for boys will be from June 28 th to July 1 st. Cost is $70 per camper and $50 per extra camper from the same family. Register at www.diosav. org/vocations, follow the logo Fire Within. Scholarships are available and spaces are limited. Words for the Week Want to insult God? Tell Him you are bored. ~ Matthew Kelly St. Mary s Alaskan Cruise Sail on Holland America Line aboard the Noordam from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver. The Noordam departs on August 6, 2017 from Seward for 7 nights. Cabins prices start at $1693.00 per person. Includes $75 stateroom credit and lunch in the Pinnacle grill. Deposit is $700 per stateroom. To reserve your space today and join the St. Mary s group Alaskan cruise call Southern Travel Agency and let them know you want to join the St. Mary s Alaska group. 706-860-4112. 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). The Blackcoats Daughter A-III adults. (R) Born in China A-I General Patronage (G) The Boss Baby A-I General Patronage (PG) The Case for Christ A-II adults and adolescents (PG) CHIPS O morally offensive (R) The Circle A-III adults. (PG-13) The Dinner A-III adults. (R) The Fate of the Furious A-III adults. (PG-13) Free Fire L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (R) Ghost in the Shell A-III adults. (PG-13) Gifted A-III adults. (PG) Going in Style A-III adults. (PG-13) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 A-III adults. (PG-13) How to Be a Latin Lover A-III adults. (PG-13) King Arthur: Legend of the Sword A-III adults. (PG-13) Life A-III adults. (R) Phoenix Forgotten A-III adults. (PG-13) The Promise A-III adults. (PG-13) Sabans Power Rangers L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (PG-13) Slamma Jamma A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Smurfs: The Lost Village A-I General Patronage (PG) Snatched L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (R) Unforgettable L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (R) The Zookeepers Wife A-III adults. (PG-13)

AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA St. Teresa s Adult Singles Group Are you a single adult looking to make new friends within your Catholic community? If so, join our new group intended to meet the needs of single Catholic adults for fellowship and fun. What a great way to be connected with your Catholic family! The next gathering will be held on Saturday, June 3 rd. Please contact Tiana for details at 804-502-1890 tiana. rabusin@gmail.com CareSouth Hospice Volunteers Are Needed to: Visit the patients Sit with the dying Be there to listen and support Make bereavement phone calls Run errands Prepare meals Provide caregiver relief Provide light gardening Help with administrative tasks in the hospice office Other activities as needed Give as little or as much time as you like. We will work within your schedule. Bring a friend and work as a volunteer team. Training provided. Call the CareSouth Hospice Volunteer Coordinator for further information: 706-550-9966. Covenant Care Adoptions Did you know that adoption today looks very different than it did even a generation ago? Covenant Care Adoptions provides a semi-open relationship between a birthmother and the adoptive family. This means that the birthmother chooses the family that will adopt her baby and has the opportunity to meet the family and receive yearly letters and pictures as her child grows up. This type of relationship honors the birthmother and allows for sharing the love of Jesus with her throughout the adoption process. 800-226-5683 www.covenantcareadoptions.com 11 Days to Holy Land and Italy October 30 - November 9, 2017 Spiritual Guide: Father Gonzalo Meza Discounted Price $3,999.99 per person (payment complete 6 months in advance) For more information, contact Fr. Meza at 706-733-6627 or smoth@knology.net. New Catholic Televison Program for you every Day Be inspired by a new Catholic television program for every day living that will motivate you to achieve your hopes and dreams as you live a life of power, impact, freedom and purpose. It provides practical ways of living life to the fullest and helping you make faith a part of your daily life. Bruce Downes The Catholic Guy Televsion program is seen by millions of people whose lives have been changed by his down-to-earth approach. DIRECTV Ch 371, DISH Ch 258, AT&T U-VERSE Ch 565, VERIZON FIOS Ch 288 Every Day 8:30 am (EST) For more information go to BruceDownesThe Catholic Guy.com where you can watch the program daily. Help Spread THE WORD Saint Paul Catholic Radio WKER 91.1 FM Broadcasting Christ s Message to the Augusta and McCormick Communities Lady Irish Summer Basketball Camp for rising 2 nd - 9 th graders June 22-24, 2017 In the Aquinas High School Gym 2 nd - 5 th grade: 9:00 am -12:00 noon 6 th - 9 th grade: 1:00-4:00 pm Camp t-shirt will be provided. Lunch will be included on Saturday from 12:00-1:00 pm for both groups. $75 until May 30; $100 after May 30 Sign up online at www.aquinashigh.org 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, 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 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.