St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Religious Ordained Ministers Rev. Gerald Ragan, V.F., Pastor Rev. Avery Hanna, Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Lubinsky, Parochial Vicar Rev. Charlie Hughes, Senior Priest Deacon Brian Goodman Deacon Ken Maleck Deacon Donald McArdle Deacon Al Sullivan 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 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 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 6:00 pm, Iglesia de Saint Joseph, 2607 Lumpkin Road Year of Faith Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- July 14, 2013 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 & 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 Joann Sosnoski Finance Dori Thorstad dthorstad@knology.net 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: July 14, 2013 Sunday, July 14 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 30:10-14; Ps 69; Col 1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37 7:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Adam Gilmour 1 st Anniversary James & Ashlyn Hutto Mass for the People Monday, July 15 Memorial of St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Ex 1:8-14, 22; Mt 10:34--11:1 or (Memorial: Eph 3:14-19; Mt 23:8-12) 7:00 am Aulcy Lee Jones Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Delia Lubinsky Bridge 10:00 am SC Very Rev. Msgr. Fred Nijem, VF & Rev. Michael Lubinsky / Anthony Mercer & Brian Nafarrete, First Pre-Theology* Tuesday, July 16 Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ex 2:1-15a; Mt 11:20-24 or (Memorial: Zec 2:14-17; Mt 12:46-50) 7:00 am Lisa Volpitto Audrey B. Watkins Wednesday, July 17 Ex 3:1-6, 9-12: Mt 11:25-27 7:00 am Betty Aprile 5:15 pm Rita Kemper Friday, July 19 Ex 11:10--12:14; Mt 12:1-8 7:00 am Rev. Peter White, Rev. Daniel Firmin, JCL & Rev. Avery Hanna* Rev. Patrick O Brien & Rev. Richard Young / Vernon Knight, Third Theology* Saturday, July 20 Memorial of St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr; Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ex 12:37-42; Mt 12:14-21 or (Memorial - St. Apollinaris: 2 Chr 24:18-22; Lk 9:23-26) Billy Daniel Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C Baptisms celebrated during 5:00 Mass 5:00 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) David Kimbell, Sr. Rev. Mark Van Alstine & Rev. Msgr. William O Neill, VG / Scott Benningfield, Second Theology* Sunday, July 21 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 18:1-10a; Ps 15; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42 7:45 am (Fr. Michael Lubinsky) Mass for the People 10:30 am (Fr. Michael Lubinsky) Elle Morris 12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Thomas Werrick 6:00 pm (Fr. Charles Hughes) Ron Rhodes Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Thursday, July 18 Memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Ex 3:13-20; Mt 11:28-30 or (Memorial: 1 Jn 3:14-18; Jn 15:9-17) 7:00 am Paul Miller Eleanor O Connor Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Cheerleading Clinic 9:00 am - 2:00 pm G Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. Weston Lamb, Rev. Edward Frank & Rev. Kevin O Keefe* Mrs. Dorothy Strong John Regan K of C Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am - 12:00 noon PH Baptisms 1:30 pm C Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Deanery Spanish Mass 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Church 10:30 am (Fr. Avery Hanna) 12:15 pm (Fr. Michael Lubinsky) 6:00 pm (Fr. Avery Hanna) Richard Deasy Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Johnathon Brett & Patrick May, First Pre-Theology* Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Cheerleading Clinic 9:00 am - 2:00 pm G Legion of Mary 6:30 pm SA Rev. Steven Schraufnagel, Rev. Robert Showers, OFM Conv & Rev. Jacob Almeter* Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD / Mark Lockard, Second Theology* Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 4:30 pm SJDC Beginner s Bridge 10:00 am SC BINGO 10:30 am SC followed by BBQ Lunch Prayer Group 7:30 pm SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Baptisms celebrated during 12:15 Mass Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G Deanery Spanish Mass 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Church A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) 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 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
St. Mary on the Hill July 14, 2013 This past Friday, July 12, one of our parishioners, Margaret Peg Roch Polonus, celebrated her 100 th birthday. Though slowed down by a series of strokes Peg is still full of life. She is the widow of Harold Polonus with whom she raised eight children in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1999 Peg moved to North Augusta to be closer to family. She presently lives next door to her daughter, Susan Mucha. Congratulations Peg!!!! May your years continue to be filled with peace and happiness. If you would like to send a greeting, her address is 510 Berckman Rd., Augusta, GA 30909. And since it is summertime and the livin is supposed to be easy, this week I am going to take the easy way out of preparing this corner and rely on a very excellent homily that Fr. Avery delivered on the Fourth of July. He may be a newly ordained priest but I think we are very blessed because he already has shown great skills as a preacher: Today is the fourth of July, a day of parades, speeches, fireworks and back yard barbecues. But most of all it is a day of celebrating our Independence; an independence which was won and is maintained by the sacrifice of many lives. We are celebrating an Independence that is not absolute. Adam, the first man, thought that he had Absolute Independence and we are still suffering from the effects of it. Only God has Absolute Independence. Our Independence is dependent on God. We are dependent beings. A created being as an independent creature is an impossibility. That is why the First Commandment is also the greatest Commandment. Only if we are completely dependent on God can we enjoy freedom. Either we are dependent on God or we will be dependent on some creature. This dependence on God is clearly stated in our Declaration of Independence. It begins like this, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights And it ends with a firm reliance on Divine Providence we pledge our lives, our fortunes and our honor Our nation was founded on belief in God. The President takes his oath of office by placing his hand on the Bible, the Word of God, and ends with, So help me God. In our pledge of allegiance we say, One nation under God. Engraved on our money is In God we trust. Our Congress has a chaplain, begins each session with a prayer and provides for chaplains for the Military. Our Founding Fathers may have opted for a separation of Church and state but not for a separation of God and state. There is no brotherhood of man without the Fatherhood of God. The division of life into the sacred and the secular is a false dichotomy. There is not now, there never was and there will never be the purely secular, that is, anyone or anything which is not dependent on God. What the Constitution guarantees is not freedom from religion but freedom of religion the freedom to practice religion. The irony is that those who are pushing for freedom from religion are actually pushing their own religion their own agenda, which is secular humanism. In secular humanism, the Supreme Being is man who is greedy, lustful, and proud. These Supreme Beings are the creators of what they desire and they are creating individualism, corruption, addictions, war and terrorism. There is nothing more inhuman than secular humanism. In 2001 on September 11 th, the illusion that we were absolutely independent went down in smoke and ashes with the Twin Towers. On that day as our vulnerability weighed us down, we fell to our knees and asked God for help. And in so doing realized how far we had wandered from God and from the convictions of our Founding Fathers. So as we celebrate this Mass this morning on this Independence Day, let us accept that even though, it is our Independence Day, we are dependent on God; let us open our hearts to God and accept his grace and guidance so that we may truly be able to follow our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ the true source of independence. My brothers and sisters may these words add to your hearts the richest of God s blessings and Happy Independence Day!
P r a y e r R e q u e s t s Shirley Bernhard Paulette Black Nancy Brigham Frances Brown Marty Brusnahan Tom Brusnahan Caroline Chamberlain Carole Cislo Shane Claber Charlotte Conlin James Conner Daniel Corso Elena Cuartas-Villegas Marianna Daskal Ellie D Souza Wendy Dutch Leonard Fiedorczyk Michael Fritz George Greene Mike Hagler Arlene Hally Henry Hamilton CPT Thomas William Cayia - Kuwait CPT (SEL) Nicolais Chighizola - Iraq CPT (SEL) Laura Lammert Chighizola SPC Sean Domzalski - Afghanistan COL Steve Eveker - Afghanistan LT Col Michael Gill - Iraq Pray for the Sick of Our Parish S t e w a r d s h i p Jean Hill James Hutto Jackie Jackson Mary Jackson Kevin Kareis Laurie Landrum Leon LeBlanc Betty Logan Jake Malone Beth Mazurek Connie McCoy Gary McKown Myrna Montalvo Dr. Bill Neumann Kellie Ohlinger Doris Andreni Portka Tiffany Salmons Kirsten Sanders Victoria Sanders Dan Scherer Paul H. Seigler, III Mary Selzler Pray for the Military DCFN Kristen Jacobson E6 Jason Jones - Afghanistan LT Kelly Lammert - Ramstein Jimmy McArthur - USA SSGT Jared McMahon SGT William Morgan - Afghanistan Judy Seniuk E. B. Steward Robert Stewart Joyce Stigall Michael Sweeney Rosie Walling Dick Westbrook Eva Cruz Wheeler Mary Williams Cason Wright Mildred Zeller SPC Peter Muir - Korea CPL Philip Andrew Rast - Iraq CPT Andrew Rupp - Tikrit CPT Jennifer L. Rupp - Baghdad MAJ James Scullion - Afghanistan 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. Pray for Expectant Mothers 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. July 14, 2013 Please remember to call the church office if you or a family member can be removed from this prayer list. Welcome home & Thanks! - SGT Brandon Terrette Lisa Rogers Barrett Caty Fealko Morgan Krulisky Ryan Armstrong Rhodes Jenny Smith Jenna Lee Wright 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 June 28, 2013* FY13 Year to Date July 1, 2013 July 7, 2013 FY14 Year to Date FY13 Year to Date Contributions $ 2,302 $ 3,793,616 $ 72,437 $ 73,633 $ 146,070 $ 145,365 Children s $ - $ 3,188 $ 72 $ 47 $ 119 $ - Stock/Other $ (1,100) $ 148,100 $ - $ - $ - $ - Total $ 1,202 $ 3,944,904 $ 72,509 $ 73,680 $ 146,189 $ 145,365 Budget $ - $ 4,017,000 $ 77,250 $ 77,250 $ 154,500 $ 154,500 Surplus (Deficit) $ - $ (72,096) $ (4,741) $ (3,570) $ (8,311) $ (9,135) Memorials/Donations $ 545 $ 19,270 $ - $ - $ - $ 25 Bequest $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Special Collections $ 1,100 $ 79,488 $ 20 $ 100 $ 120 $ 910 * Credit card payments, memorials, corrections received during the last week of the fiscal year. 696 (6 thru the website) of 2465 families and 36 children donated the week of June 16, 2013. 701 (7 thru the website) of 2465 families and 47 children donated the week of June 23, 2013. 730 (9 thru the website) of 2462 families and 55 children donated the week of June 30, 2013. Help Shepherd the Flock As of the last report we received (7/5/2013), 24.7% of our parish families have made a pledge to the Bishop s Annual Appeal. We are at 97% of our target of $242,249. Our support of diocesan agencies and ministries is one way that we respond to God for all we have received. Help Shepherd the Flock. Each one of us is Christ to all we meet. Thank you for your generous donations to the Bishop s Annual Appeal.
July 14, 2013 W o r s h i p In Loving Memory of... The flowers on the altar this weekend are in loving memory of deceased members of the Aquinas Class of 1958 from the living members. The deceased class members are: Billy Baker Johnny Bedingfield Martha Murphy Chavous Stephen Fennell Colon Folk William F. (Billy) Frizzell Melvin F. Holley Curry Hutchinson Jack Keene William Keenan Elaine Lemire Kathryn Fox May Henry (Bub/Hank) Mura Hugh Pate Carolyn Powell Tommy (Tom) Saul Janet Cone Walker Jimmy Warner William (Billy) Watkins Edward (Pug) Youngblood 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. Free Ministry to Traveling Catholics For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass Times (1-410-676-6000) or Internet www.masstimes.org Perpetual Adoration - Adorers Needed! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Saturday. Sunday 1:00-2:00 am Sunday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00-3:00 am Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday*, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Wednesday -- once month on rotation basis 5:00-6:00 am Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:00-12:00 noon Thursday, Saturday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Thursday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Thursday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Sunday 4:00-5:00 pm Sunday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Thursday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 pm Sunday, Friday, Saturday 7:00-8:00 pm Saturday 9:00-10:00 pm Sunday, Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Friday, Saturday 11:00 pm - Midnight Sunday * WE HAVE NO ONE TO COVER: 3:00-4:00 am Thursday BIG NEED for a partner: 2:00-3: 00 am Monday 3:00-4:00 am Monday 4:00 5:00 am Wednesday once a month 12:00 noon Saturday 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. Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, & Sacristans Please remember to check your schedules and arrange for a sub before you leave for vacation. If you are at Mass, please check to see if you are needed. F a i t h F o r m a t i o n Baptisms Baptism Preparation Classes typically are scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. The next Baptism Preparation Class is Sunday, August 4 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. Engaged Couples -Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Marriage Prep Weekend is scheduled for Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The weekend will begin on Friday evening at 6:00 pm with a pot luck dinner follow by a talk and will resume Saturday morning 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 Parish Office (706) 798-1920. Wedding Banns Lori Ann Stanley St. Mary on the Hill, Augusta, GA and David Patrick Garrett, Augusta, GA
St. Mary on the Hill July 14, 2013 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) If you ve been coming to Mass for a while, but are not Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Come meet some faithful Catholics who love the Lord and would consider it a privilege to get to know you. In September, St Mary s will begin a set of sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment. These sessions also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church. Sessions will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. The first session will be in mid-september. Please call the parish office at 706-733-6627 to register, if you have questions or would like further information. C o m m u n i t y Senior Center SIGN UP: Glenn Miller Orchestra Thursday October 3, 2013 I have 20 seats held at $32.50/ea. I must collect SOON. Please call me at 706-262-0340. SIGN UP: Bingo & BBQ Thursday July 18 10:30 am Play your usual game of Bingo and stay for BBQ and the fixins. Senior Center Calendar for July is available in the Narthex. Elderberry Neighborhood Pot Luck Dinner If you live in the Elderberry Neighborhood area, please join the Gillenwater Family for a Neighborhood Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, July 27 at 6:30 pm, 4726 Billie J. Drive, Augusta, GA Children welcome! RSVP and questions to Kevin & Megan Gillenwater, 706-993-8367 Elijah Cup at the 5:00 pm Saturday Vigil 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 Miriam Cortez-Cooper at (706) 414-8007 or by email: mcortezcooper@gmail.com. In the Year of Faith, St. Mary on the Hill Celebrates 100 Years of Catholic School Education We need your help! Pancake Breakfast Pancake Breakfast to benefit our Parish Vocations will be held this Sunday, July 14 in the Parish Hall after the 7:45 & 10:30 am masses. Come and have a delicious and filling Pancake and Sausage Breakfast with the proceeds going to our Seminarians. Our Patrick Walsh K of C Council will host the event. Cost is $5.00 for an adult, $15.00 per family or $3.00 for a child. I remember... This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of Mount Saint Joseph - the elementary and high schools established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. We are celebrating our parish s commitment to Catholic School Education - Mount Saint Joseph, St. Mary School, CCD, and Aquinas High School. We have a celebration scheduled for October 19 (mark your calendar!!), but until then, we want your help. We are working on gathering information for the histories of the schools. However, we want to make the histories as personal as possible and are asking former students, parents, and relatives, as well as staff and teachers to provide their reminiscences by completing the sentence. I remember... I remember... People, events, activities - what do you remember that made your experience so special and memorable. Send in your I remember... as many as you want (include your name and a date of the event or activity - if you can) to the church Office. Either mail to the attention of Martha Kearns or e-mail your entries to martha.kearns@knology.net prior to August 15, 2013. 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.
St. Mary on the Hill July 14, 2013 New Members We welcome the following new members to our Parish Community: Brian and Elaine Bold, Kai and Logan Margarita Martinez Christian and Lydia Rossman John Weber VIRTUS Training The Safe Environment Program, Protecting God s Children is a child sex abuse awareness and prevention program sponsored by the diocese. This training is required for Safe Environment Compliance for any adult who will come into contact with youth as part of their ministry, and must be completed before they begin ministry. Seating is limited to only 30 spaces at this session and you must preregistration online to save your seat. To register, go to www. diosav.org, and find the training listed on the Upcoming Events Calendar. New Pictorial Directory Our church will be producing a new pictorial directory. The photography dates will be July 23 thru July 27. Each family photographed will receive a free directory and a free 8 by 10 portrait. No purchase is required; however, for those interested in purchasing portraits you may do so at the time of photography. You can make your appointment by going to the church website, www.stmaryonthehill.org, and look for pictorial directory link. For those who do not have internet service you can make your appointment by calling the church office and they can assist you in making your appointment. We need everyone to be in our new pictorial directory. Please sign up as soon as possible for your best appointment. Thanks for your cooperation! Notes from St. Mary School The Summer Office hours for the school are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon or by appointment. St. Teresa of Avila Church, (706) 863-4957 Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Service Help Wanted Full time secretarial/receptionist position available at the Church Office. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Friday, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Need good communication skills, must be skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and general office duties. Must be a team player. If interested, please submit your resume to St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church, 1420 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904, Attn: Martha Kearns by July 31, 2013. You are cordially invited to attend: A SOUTHERN EVENING FOR LIFE 2013 Saturday, August 17, 2013 St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School Dining Hall Special Featured Speaker: Kevin Burke, Cofounder of Rachel s Vineyard Ministries How to help those suffering from the memory of an abortion toward healing Mike Griffin, the Vice President of Georgia Right to Life, will provide a Pro-Life update Authentic Southern Music by Erin Eubanks and the Family Fold Ministry Pictures If you have any pictures of your ministry here at St. Mary on the Hill, please drop them off at the Parish Office. We are working on the new ministry catalog and would love to include your pictures! Thank you for all that you do in your ministries. Volunteers Needed!! Greeters are needed to help sign in families as they arrive to have their pictures taken for our new pictorial directory. The photography dates will be July 23 thru July 27. We are looking for volunteers to work a two hour shift. If interested, please call the Parish Office (706-733-6627) for more details. A Southern Evening for Life 2013 Down Home Southern Cooking by Events and More MC Stan Byrde $50 per ticket Table reservations for groups of eight are available for $400 A limited number of Sponsorship Tables are available for $500 Sponsored by: The Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life All proceeds will be used to support Pro-life activities in the CSRA Please contact Dr. Gene Binet at 706-855-0906 (gorabinet@aol.com), George Vozniak at 706-726-1269 (GVozniak@aol.com), or Vern Simon at 706-860-1119 (vsaugusta@knology.net)
St. Mary on the Hill July 14, 2013 Youth Events Summer Calendar: Summer Activities: Every Thursday - Youth Holy Hour 9-10 (Adoration Chapel) July 19-21 Steubenville Atlanta July 21-25 Mission Trip Missionaries of Charity (Charlotte, NC) August 31 - September 2 Youth Mountain Retreat Call Michael for info: 706 394-6447 Master s Table Soup Kitchen - Usually every Second Sunday (July 14). Come Serve at the Master s Table Soup Kitchen (behind the Civic Center). To serve, please email Belinda at bwaters@knology.net. Call Michael for more info. 706-394-6447. 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! EVOLVE Something Beautiful for God Missionary of Charity Mission Trip July 21-25. 2013 in Charlotte, NC What is it? A mission trip to pray with the sisters from the Missionaries of Charity and spend our days helping to run the Summer Bible camp for the poor youth of the area. How do I sign up? Because space is so limited for this mission trip it will be limited to Rising sophomores - Seniors graduating this year. Please email smothyouthgroup@gmail.com for more information and to find out if space is available. Steubenville Youth Conference Would you like to go to the Steubenville Youth Conference in Atlanta, GA, July 19-21, 2013? The Mission: Inviting youth into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit through a call to embrace the heart and mission of the Church. Call Michael Lammers for more info. - w- 706 736-5516, c- 706-394-6447 Words for the Week The problem is not that we are sinners: the problem is not repenting of sin, not being ashamed of what we have done wrong. ~ Pope Francis Young Adult Ministry Young Adult Adoration Hour - We are covering the adoration chapel every Sunday, 1:00-2:00 pm. Come to pray and be with Jesus! Check out our Website: AugustaYAM.com or email us at AugustaYAM@gmail.com 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. 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). After Earth A-III adults. (PG-13) The Bling Ring O morally offensive (R) Despicable Me 2 A-I general patronage (PG) Fast & Furious 6 L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) Frances Ha L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) The Heat O morally offensive (R) The Internship L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) The Lone Ranger L limited adult audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) Man of Steel A-III adults. (PG-13) Monsters University A-I general patronage (G) Much Ado About Nothing A-III adults. (PG-13) Now You See Me A-III adults. (PG-13) The Purge O morally offensive (R) The Reluctant Fundamentalist A-III adults. (R) This Is the End O morally offensive (R) White House Down A-III adults. (PG-13) World War Z A-III adults. (PG-13)
A r o u n d T h e D e a n e r y, D i o c e s e, & t h e a r e a Women Coping With Cancer Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Find several at The Lydia Project, a free outreach for women coping with any type of cancer anywhere. Individuals can volunteer from home, at the agency, and in the community. Call 706.736.5467 for details and to register for the one hour Volunteer Orientation Thursday, July 18 at 1:00 pm or Tuesday, July 30 at 9:30 am. Visit Lydia s website to find out more or to request free and caring services for a woman coping with cancer: www.thelydiaproject.org. Scouts of St. George Scouts of St George is coming to Saint Teresa of Avila Parish. This is a Catholic Scouting organization for Catholic fathers and sons. The Saint George Motto is semper parati. In Latin it means that we are prepared always. It comes from Saint Peter, our first Pope: But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, prepared always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you (1 Pt 3:15). The first 100 troops to charter nationwide will receive recognition badges. The Manual is currently being written. Uniforms are being designed. Would you like to help us launch the Scouts of Saint George? We need 3 volunteers and 20 scouts to Charter our first troop. Please contact Dan Trachl at chieftrachl@yahoo.com or 706-589-5149. We re currently over 2,300 strong with over 300 Catholic Eagle Scouts advising! Rachel s Vineyard Post Abortion Healing Retreat Rachel s Vineyard Retreat October 11-13 Is there an abortion in your past that has left you with emotional, psychological, and spiritual pain? Are you searching for peace and inner healing from an abortion experience? Come find the healing and peace you have been searching for and experience the love of Jesus on the next Rachel s Vineyard Retreat, October 11-13 near Augusta, GA. Retreats are small and offer a beautiful opportunity to experience God s mercy and forgiveness. This healing weekend is for mothers, fathers, grandparents, married couples and siblings of aborted children. Register now for our October retreat by calling Stephanie May- 912-201-4059 or e-mailing scmay@diosav.org. The retreat and registration are strictly confidential. For more information about Rachel s Vineyard please visit the website at www. rachelsvineyard.org. Knights of Columbus Council 677 Golf Tournament Forest Hills Golf Course Saturday, October 26, 2013 Registration 11:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm Shot Gun Start at 1:00 pm Range balls are included Results and reception immediately following at Council Hall ( 1501 Monte Sano Ave) For more information contact Craig Archer (706) 284-6623 or carcher@srpfcu.org Mamas Movin with Mary CALLING ALL WOMEN! Join us each week as we walk, jog, or run and pray the rosary. We are a group of Moms - grandmothers, mothers, mother-in-laws, aunts, sisters, spiritual mothers, all women! First meeting - Saturday, July 20, 6:30 am (beat the heat) at the pavilions behind the Columbia County Library Dress comfortably! Bring water & a rosary! We join together to unite our prayer intentions to defend life from conception to natural death as well as all prayer intentions the group brings each week with our desire to get movin. If you are looking to increase your faith, grow in love to Jesus, through Mary, meet other Catholic women and get off the sofa, then this is the group for you! For more information: Kelly Miller, 706-550-7546 or kmmiller1961@yahoo.com or Judy Yox, 410-610- 7322 or yoxybox@comcast.net Hands of the Spirit A Musical by Mary Padgelek Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27 Friday, August 2 & Saturday, August 3 7:30 pm Kroc Center in Augusta, GA Don t miss your chance to see this amazing musical based on a true story! John Bunion (J.B.) Murray (1908-1988) was a farmer who lived in rural Glascock County, Georgia. Believing that he had received a vision from God, Murray suddenly began to create art. He appeared at the office of his physician, Dr. William Rawlings, with a grocery bag full of drawings done on small notepads and cast-off paper. He believed that Dr. Rawlings was a spiritual doctor sent to help him take his message to the world. Since that time, J. B. Murray s works have been exhibited throughout the world and he is represented in collections in Japan, Switzerland, France, and the United States. Pre-sale tickets: $15 to $20 Available online at krocaugusta.org Pre-sale ends July 21 st at 11:59 pm More info: SavannahCommunityTheatre.com Rachel s Vineyard Ministry Workshop: Men, Couples, Families and Abortion A workshop featuring Kevin Burke, MSS/LSW, MEV, co-founder of Rachel s Vineyard, will be held at St. Mary on the Hill Church Parish Hall on Saturday, August 17 from 10:30 am until 4:00 pm. The event is co-sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life and the Family Life Office of the Catholic Diocese of Savannah. The cost is $35.00 and includes a catered lunch. A certificate of attendance will be provided. Dr. Theresa Christie, MD, OFS, will also be presenting on issues post abortive women share with their doctors. The workshop will conclude with a Q & A session. Please contact Stephanie May at 912-201-4059 or scmay@diosav.org for additional information and to make your reservations no later than August 14. Overnight accommodations are available at the Hampton Inn, 706-737-1122 with a group rate of $59.00 + tax. Register by August 5 th. Magnificat Continental Breakfast Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, will host its next Meal on Saturday, July 27. Cathy Barbay, of St. Joseph Parish, Augusta, GA will be the featured speaker. She will share her near death experience during the birth of her fifth child and the divine intervention of the Lord. All women age 18 and above are invited to a continental breakfast from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at St. Joseph Church in St. Michael Hall. The Meal cost is $10.00. Reservations must be made in advance. To reserve a place please send check with name, address, parish,, and contact information payable to Mary, Our Mother Chapter to Betty Gill 2317 Norton Court, Augusta, GA 30906. Requests must be postmarked by July 20. Check in will be at the door for those with reservations. Priests and religious are invited as guests of Magnificat, for planning purposes please call Betty Gill at 706-793-7174 to reserve your place. Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women free from distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children not be in attendance. 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,, 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. 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. Free Pregnancy Care Services http://diosav.org/socialservices-respectlife