St. Mary on the Hill

St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church ORDAINED MINISTERS Fr. Jerry Ragan, Pastor Fr. Gonzalo Meza, Parochial Vicar Fr. Lou Lindsey, Senior Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Hull Fr. David Arnoldt Deacon Ken Maleck Deacon Donald McArdle Deacon Al Sullivan Deacon Tony Wagner Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 am Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena & Evening Mass 5:15 pm Saturday Morning Mass & Anointing of the Sick 9:15 am Reconciliation Saturdays 3:45 4:45 pm Rosary Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 4:30 pm Sacred Heart Perpetual Adoration Chapel 1210 Monte Sano Avenue Available to all parishioners to spend time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament and is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated once a month (except during Lent). Preparation classes are held prior to the Baptism weekends. Please call the office to register Weddings Arrangements should be made at least four months in advance. Nursery Available at the 10:30 am and 12:15 pm Sunday Masses for ages 6 months to Pre-K4. A pre-school religious program is offered during the 10:30 am Mass for 3 and 4 year olds. Emergencies Call the Office (706) 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 Year of Mercy First Sunday of Lent -- February 14, 2016 PARISH MISSION St. Mary on the Hill Parish, a Catholic community, is committed to caring for God s people through stewardship. We are bound together by the Eucharist, directed by the Gospel teachings and the teachings of the Church, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and are committed to sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ. As stewards, we will proclaim the Gospel, promote peace and justice, and use our time, talents, and treasure to advance God s Kingdom. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome new members! Please stop by the church office or call to register. Active parishioner status is determined by the following: You are registered with the parish; You attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days regularly, You use parish envelopes weekly to indicate your mass attendance, You have a Stewardship Commitment Card on file every year; and You honor your pledges of time, talent, and treasure. CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Music & Worship Alvin Blount stmmusic@knology.net Stewardship Deacon Al Sullivan al.sullivan@stmaryonthehill.org CCD Barbara Kareis & Joan Purucker (706) 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 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 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: February 14, 2016 Sunday, February 14 First Sunday of Lent Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 7:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Mary Selzler CCD 9:00 am CAF 10:30 am (Fr. John Markham) Thomas Gaughan, Jr. Youth Master s Table 10:30 am 12:15 pm (Fr. Michael Hull) Bob & Joan Schenkel Church League Basketball 45 th Wedding Anniversary Practice 12:30-5:30 pm G Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace 3:00 pm (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Anglican Mass University 3:00 pm SC 5:30 pm Fr. David Arnoldt) Mass for the People Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Stephen Hill, Pre-Theology I* Monday, February 15 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 7:00 am 9:15 am Tuesday, February 16 Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 7:00 am Mary Bolek Haslam MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Church League Basketball 6:30 pm G 9:15 am Walter & Adelaide Hastings Senior Mass & Luncheon 10:30 am PH Rev. Gonzalo Meza & Rev. Msgr. John Kenneally / Deacon Brian O Shaughnessy, Theology IV* Friday, February 19 Abstinence Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 7:00 am Alma Kron Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 9:15 am Charles Scavullo, Sr. Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm C Rev. Rudy Roxas & Rev. Jason Adams / Chris Hassel, Pastoral Year* Saturday, February 20 Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48 9:15 am Miriam Weigle Siwinsky Church League Basketball Games Scout Blue & Gold Banquet 5:30 pm PH 5:00 pm (Fr. Michael Hull) 1 st Anniversary 8:00 am - 3:00 pm G Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm Fr. Charlie Hughes Rev. Richard Hart & Rev. Fredy Angel / Theodore Agba, Theology II* A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) MDO Closed SMCS Closed Hazel Salmon Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Alvin R. Blount, Sr. Bridge 10:00 am SC Rev. John Markham & Rev. Francis Gillespie, SJ / Esteban Steven Mallar, Pre-Theology I* BR= Bride Room C = Church CAF=SMCS Cafeteria CL= SMCS Computer Lab FCH = Fr. Charlie s House G = School Gym MC = SMCS Media Center N = Nursery NX= Narthex O = Office PH= Parish Hall R = Rectory SA = St. Anne s Hall SC= Senior Center SH = Scout Hut SJC = St. Joseph Center SJDC = St. Joseph Day Chapel SMCS = St. Marys Catholic School Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00 pm SJDC Church League Basketball 6:30 pm G RCIA 7:00 pm PH Wednesday, February 17 Memorial of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 7:00 am Richard Bowles MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Lenten Lunchtime Talk 12:00 noon PH 22 nd Anniversary Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Light Weigh 7:00 pm FCH Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Financial Peace University 7:00 pm SC 5:15 pm Brandi Bowers Ray Bridge 10:00 am SC Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm PH Rev. Jerry Ragan & Rev. Adam Kasela / Deacon John Wright, Theology IV* Thursday, February 18 Es C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12 7:00 am 9:15 am Patti Italiano Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Church League Basketball 6:30 pm G MDO 9:00 am - 2:30 pm SA Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Casey Marie Bentley Bridge 10:00 am SC Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH 13 th Anniversary Bingo 10:30 am SC Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Rev. Xavier Kumbalaparampil & Rev. Martine Eke, MSP / Drew Larkin, Theology III* Sunday, February 21 Second Sunday of Lent Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27; Phil 3:17--4:1; Lk 9:28b-36 Shepeard Blood Drive 8:30 am - 2:00 pm in front of the Church CCD 9:00 am CAF Children s Liturgy during 10:30 Mass PH Church League Basketball Practice 12:30-5:30 pm G 7:45 am (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Dennis Kowalczyk 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Mass for the People 12:15 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Mary Ann Whaley Williams 11 th Anniversary 5:30 pm Fr. David Arnoldt) Frank Cook Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD / Solomon Kaanan, Theology II* Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G High School Youth Night 6:30-8:00 pm AH Middle School Youth Night 6:40-8:00 pm G/CAF Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University 3:00 pm SC Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G High School Youth Night 6:30-8:00 pm AH UR= SJC Upper Room *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased =Living

St. Mary on the Hill February 14, 2016 This Saturday, February 20, 2016 Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Celebrating the Year of Mercy The Most Rev. Gregory J Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah, joyfully invites the diocesan family to a Pilgrimage for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. This afternoon of prayer, reconciliation and celebration of God s mercy will be held Saturday, February 20 from 2:00 until 4:30 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, GA. Fr. Tim McKeown who was commissioned this week by Pope Francis at the Vatican to be a Missioner of Mercy will be the preacher for this special event. If you ve not made your bus reservation yet, consider driving down to Savannah with your family and make this a special Lenten pilgrimage. I am happy that Fr. Meza will be the Spiritual Director for all those from our parish who will be attending this extraordinary event. Lenten Lunch Time Talk 12:00 noon This Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Deacon Ken Maleck - Healing Broken Marriages A Reformed Annulment Process The Jubilee of Mercy invites us to contemplate the mercy of God revealed to us in the face of Jesus, his Son. How can we show others the mercy of God? We say that God is compassionate, but we ignore the poor. We say that God loves us and has mercy on us, but we hold grudges against our friends. Our actions need to authentically reflect God s mercy. Our Lenten Lunch Time Talks will explore the different ways that people are living out that mercy every day! In his letter announcing the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis reminds us that Mercy is concrete - the mercy of God is not an abstract idea, but a concrete reality with which he reveals his love as of that of a father or a mother, moved to the very depths out of love for their child. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that this is a visceral love. It gushes forth from the depths naturally, full of tenderness and compassion, indulgence and mercy. Last summer Pope Francis issued a powerful call for the church to embrace Catholics who have divorced and remarried. The church is called to be always the open house of the Father. No closed doors! No closed doors! the Pope said. He and many bishops want the Church to be more merciful toward Catholics whose first marriages have failed. Many have criticized the current process of obtaining an annulment for being long, complex and in some places, too expensive. In this First Lenten Lunch Time talk, Deacon Ken will explain the reforms that Pope Francis has introduced to the Annulment Process at the beginning of the Year of Mercy. These Lunchtime Talks on God s Mercy in Action will be held on the Wednesdays of Lent, if you d like a free lunch during the talk, please call the parish office to reserve your meal. This is the schedule of Speakers and their Topics for the Talks: February 24 th Fr. Meza (Welcoming the Stranger) March 2 nd March 9 th March 16 th Katie Conner (The Scandal of Human Trafficking) Dr. Pat Moliter (The Slavery of Pornography) Dr. Walter Moore (Health Care for the Poor) This is one of those crazy weeks. Fr. Meza is presently in his hometown of Mexico City for the Papal Visit. He will be involved with broadcasting the Holy Father s visit for a radio network. Pope Francis will visit Ciudad Juarez and the border area near El Paso on Wednesday at which point Fr. Meza will cross over the border and fly home from El Paso on Thursday. And hopefully by Saturday he will be rested up enough to lead the members of our Faith Community on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Cathedral in Savannah. Meanwhile, I leave on Monday for Mexico City to lead the U.S. delegation of priests to the First Pan American Assembly of the Jesus Caritas Fraternity of Priests which will take place in Cuernavaca, Mexico. We ve invited the Pope to join us but it looks like he ll already be pretty busy hanging around with Fr. Meza. I will return next Sunday and I am most grateful to Frs. Lou Lindsey, Michael Hull, John Markham, and David Arnoldt for minding the store while Fr. Meza and I are down south. Please behave for them and please, please, please make a generous response to the Bishop s Annual Appeal as soon as possible. On the Way Home: In the Gospel the devil suggests that God would save Jesus if he recklessly, for no good reason, threw himself from the Temple. Jesus rejected the idea of testing God s love and care for him. Do we ever test God s love and care? On this Valentine s Day, who do you love in a special way?

PRAYER REQUESTS Kim Agee Vicky Barnett Patricia Beckwith Lillian Bennett Bill Berry Frances Brown Retta Burke Clifford Carey Cameron Clark Joyce Coble Joyce Coleman Diane Cone Marianna Daskal Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Scott Davis Greg Dross Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Wayne Enroughty Gloria Gleason Dwain Green Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams Charles Hinnant John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Sheri James STEWARDSHIP Cambri Jewell Lisa Johnson Steve Kowalczyk Al Kowalski Ed Kulik Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin Tony Maniquis Marie McBurney Ann McDaniel Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Edgardo Mucha Jason Mulherin Pop Newman Tim O Shea Tony Price June Pursley Sallie Rankin Paul Reese Ashton Rinker Jimmie Roberts Aileen Robinson Tom Robinson Wanda Roper Pam Rosema Joan Schenkel Shirley Schwanenberger Ron Schwanenberger Martha Scott MaeAnnie Screven Julia K. Smith Brandy Stephens Joyce Stigall John Strelec Maura Stoehr Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Pray for the Military SGT Gary Harris - Afghanistan ENS Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut MAJ I. Michael McLaughlin - Kuwait Please remember in your prayers our parish family and friends, and those involved in the war on terrorism. Pray for Expectant Mothers McKenzie Dicks Carter Jessica Futrelle Leslie Gumas Carol Harrison February 14, 2016 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: George Quinn. Our prayers are with these families during this difficult time. Please remember to call the church office if you or a family member can be removed from this prayer list. If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call the Parish Office (706-733-6627). Names of the sick will be listed for two weeks unless we are informed otherwise. Welcome home & Thanks! - SSgt Brandon Terrette 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. 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 February 7, 2016 FY16 Year to Date FY15 Year to Date Offertory $ 83,367 $ 2,474,734 $ 2,383,892 Children s $ 117 $ 2,821 $ 2,862 Stock/Other $ - $ 117,136 $ 148,913 Total $ 83,484 $ 2,594,691 $ 2,535,667 Budget $ 78,845 $ 2,523,040 $ 2,523,040 Surplus (Deficit) $ 4,639 $ 71,651 $ 12,627 Bequest $ - $ 277,047 $ 45,424 Memorials/Donations $ - $ 3,623 $ 7,240 Southern Cross $ - $ 5,544 $ 5,879 Special Collections $ 759 $ 69,896 $ 72,050 This week we begin the Bishop s Annual Appeal. This year s theme is Our Treasure: Faith for Our Children and Grandchildren. Your sacrificial gift and prayers will help make this years appeal a success. Our parish target is $235,626 and we can do this if, after thoughtful consideration and prayer, everyone participates according to our ability. 671 (10 thru the website) of 2475 families and 53 children gave the week ending January 17, 2016. 694 (14 thru the website) of 2475 families and 62 children gave the week ending January 24, 2016. 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 Office or turn it in the weekend collection basket. Returning your card is an important part of being an active member of St. Mary on the Hill. Please take this opportunity to express your support for our parish with your time, talent, and treasure!

WORSHIP Parish Mission Mission leader Deacon Mark Cesnik St. Catherine of Siena Institute Discipleship and the call to conversion are at the heart of the parish mission, since everything else flows from them: stewardship, the discernment of gifts and vocation, prayer, involvement in the parish, and individual work to carry God s love into the world. Consequently, all of Deacon Mark s mission is crafted to have an evangelizing effect on the members of the parish. Using scripture, the rich teaching of the Church, and reflections on his own journey of faith and the lives of disciples who have influenced him, Deacon Mark attempts to present Jesus invitation to each one of us to become his disciple in ways that are personal, fresh, engaging, and often surprisingly amusing. Monday, February 29, 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday, March 1, 7:00 pm Penance Service Wednesday, March 2, 7:00 pm Eucharist will be celebrated. February 14, 2016 Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be in the Church on Fridays during Lent at 7:30 pm (next one is Friday, February 19) Perpetual Adoration - Adorers Needed! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, Monday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 am Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 am MONDAY, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7:00-8:00 am Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am Tuesday, Saturday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Monday,Thursday, Friday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, SATURDAY 1:00-2:00 pm Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm Friday,Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00-9:00 pm Sunday, Monday, Friday 9:00-10:00 pm Sunday, Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Thursday, Saturday 11:00 pm - midnight Sunday, Saturday Lenten Penance Services St. Mary on the Hill Tuesday, March 1, 7:00 pm (part of Parish Mission) Many priest confessors available. The Church of the Most Holy Trinity - Thursday, February 18 6:30 pm St. Joseph - Monday, March 7, 7:00 pm St. Teresa of Avila - Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 pm Sacred Heart (Waynesboro) - Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 pm St. Joan of Arc (Louisville) - Thursday, March 17, 6:00 pm Reconciliation at St. Mary on the Hill Saturdays, 3:45-4:30 pm No regularly scheduled confessions on Holy Saturday, March 26. FAITH FORMATION Baptisms Baptism Preparation Classes typically are scheduled for the first Sunday of the month. The next Baptism Preparation Class is Sunday, March 6 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. THERE ARE NO BAPTISMS DURING LENT. Please call the office to register. BIG NEED FOR A PARTNER: 3:00-4:00 am Monday Noon - 1:00 pm 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. Children s Liturgy Next Sunday, February 21, 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. Second Wednesday: Where Psychology Meets Christ Wednesday, March 9, 2016 6:45 pm in St Mary on the Hill School Computer Lab TOPIC: Corporal Works of Mercy: The Gift of Giving. PRESENTER: John C. McCormack, Ph.D. Hi friends, I need your help reconstructing my email list for Second Wednesday. I lost the old email list in upgrading computers and changing email servers. Our next Second Wednesday will be March 9, so please send me your email addresses if you want to receive an email alert. My email address is popcormac@knology.net.

St. Mary on the Hill February 14, 2016 Year of Mercy Lenten Lunchtime Talk Join us on Wednesday, February 17 in the Parish Hall from 12:00 noon to 12:45 pm. Deacon Ken Maleck - Healing Broken Marriages A Reformed Annulment Process Soup & salad provided. Please email Martha Kearns by noon on Monday, February 15, 2016 at martha.kearns@knology.net or call the Church office, if you plan on eating lunch! COMMUNITY Senior Center SENIOR MASS & LUNCHEON Tuesday February 16 10:30 am 2 Part Series SIGN UP: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer s & LUNCH Monday February 22 11:00 am Sign Up: ELDER LAW Attorney Legal & Financial & LUNCH Monday March 14 11:00 am Both Sponsored by: Alzheimer s Assoc. SIGN UP: Tuesday Music Live FEBRUARY 23 12:00 Noon I must collect $12 for lunch before February 17. SIGN UP: 7 th ANNUAL AUCTION & Lunch Thursday March 10 10:00 am Donate your old treasures for bidding. AEROBICS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am Parish Hall Get in shape for the new year! Senior Center Calendar for February is available in the Narthex. Engaged Couples - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at St. Teresa of Avila Church on Friday, April 22 from 6:00-9:00 pm (meal provided) and Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (light lunch provided). This certification is required to get married in the Catholic Church. For more information or to register, contact St. Teresa of Avila Parish Office at (706) 863-4956. Advance registration is required. Aquinas High School 7 th graders Please join the 7 th graders from our feeder schools on Tuesday, February 16 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Aquinas High School. This half day will include mini-classes, lunch and fun activities. Call Alice Hagler at 706-736- 5516 to tell us you re going to join us that day! Tea Time with the Lord A LADIES MINISTRY Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in the Senior Center. Come for time with the Lord. Be nourished on His Word and a few snacks and enjoy fellowship with other women. Call Tiffney Salmons for more information, 706-469-0612. Loved One Overseas It is that time again to remember our soldiers overseas when ordering your Girl Scout cookies. Please remember to order extra boxes to donate or you may make a monetary donation to be put toward the cost of mailing. Donations may be made at the Church Office or on Sunday mornings at the CCD office before Sunday, March 20, 2016. If you know someone overseas that would like some cookies, please call the Parish Office (706-733-6627) or email smbulletin@knology.net and provide their name and complete address by Friday, March 18, 2016.

St. Mary on the Hill February 14, 2016 Parish Appreciation Party You are invited to a THROW BACK TO THE OLDIES Saturday, February 27, 6:30-9:00 pm St. Mary s Gym Come enjoy your favorite tunes from the decades of the 40 s, 50 s, 60 s, 70 s, 80 s and 90 s. Heavy hors d oeuvres by Jennifer Shuford and adult beverages will be served. ADULT ONLY EVENT. NO ONE UNDER 21. DEADLINE to pick up your free ticket at the Parish Office is Wednesday, February 17, 2016. If you are able to volunteer, please call or email Leigh McCormack, 706-284-8931 or leighmc127@yahoo.com Elijah Cup will be at the 10:30 am Mass January through March 2016 The Elijah Cup program is a ministry to foster and support priestly and religious vocations. The Elijah Cup is a chalice that is presented to a family, couple, or individual each Sunday at the offering of the gifts. The chalice is taken home and used as a focal point while praying for our current and future priests, deacons, and sisters. The chalice is returned the following Sunday. Sign up in the Narthex or contact Miriam Cortez-Cooper at (706) 414-8007 or by email: mcortezcooper@gmail.com. SERVICE Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Friday, February 26 $6.00 for fish only $12.00 for fish and shrimp 1/2 price for kids under 12 6:00 pm until the food is gone Blood Drive Next Sunday, February 21, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Bloodmobile parked in front of the Church St. Mary on the HillSchool News This week at school: Monday: NO SCHOOL(Presidents Day) Tuesday: The 7 th grade students will have their first official visit to Aquinas Catholic High School today! They will visit classes, have some fun activities and, of course, sample the lunch in the cafeteria. We thank Aquinas, in advance, for their hospitality. Thursday: Mrs. Jordan and three of our teachers will travel to Warner Robins to participate in the Diocesan Science Curriculum workshops. A diocesan committee has been reviewing and revising the Science Curriculum for the Diocese for the past year. Centering Prayer Workshop Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10) Come join us for a workshop on Centering Prayer on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Bring your own bag lunch and drink. There is no charge for the workshop, but donations are accepted. Please call your reservation to 706-825-0020 (leave your name and number attending) by Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Centering Prayer is a type of contemplative prayer that helps one to still the mind and in that stillness, to open up to God at the deepest level of our being. It is a method of complete surrender to God. In that stillness and surrender, a level of intimacy with the Divine can be experienced that cannot be found through thoughts and words alone. Contemplative prayer helps us to experience the true reality of God and to rest in the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. (Phillippians 4:7) The method of Centering Prayer was developed by Fr. Thomas Keating and two other priests from the Trappist order in the 1970s. It is a simplified version of the type of contemplative prayer practiced in Christian monasteries for many hundreds of years. Saints Overseas Lenten Project Join our parish family in dedicating your Lenten prayers and sacrifices this Lent for the needs of the children of Goala, Ethiopia. Sister Mary Beth Lloyd, Missions Director, also requests that we remember the mothers who will lose their lives to AIDS in the coming weeks, knowing they will leave their children behind. Please visit our display in the Narthex where you will see a large cross. Take one of the small paper crosses, write down the Lenten resolution you wish to offer for these mothers and children, and pin it to the large cross. We will take a photo of this display to send to the schoolchildren in Goala. Watch the bulletin for other simple ways to reach out to our saints overseas throughout Lent and Easter and thank you for all you are doing for these little ones! For more information, contact Katie Conner at (706) 399-4161.

St. Mary on the Hill February 14, 2016 Youth Events Year of Mercy Check http://smothyouth.com for information about Youth Ministry! Master s Table Soup Kitchen - Usually every Second Sunday (February 14) 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. 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! High School Youth Night Sundays after 5:30 pm Mass at the SMY House All high school youth are welcome! Middle School Youth Night: Sunday, February 14 after 5:30 pm Mass (~6:40 pm) SMS Cafeteria and Gym Food, Fun, Jesus! Words for the Week Right now, today, one thing is certain: you will bring Christ to others to the degree that you love him yourself, that you live your faith with enthusiasm and love. ~ Father Joseph Lopez Augusta Young Adult Ministry Weekly Spirit & Truth Young Adult Meetings The Annunciation House 2561 Central Ave (on the corner of Central & Arsenal) @ 7:30pm every Thursday *unless otherwise specified Complimentary Dinner! This Catholic Ministry seeks to bring Christians 18-35 into contact with Christ and His Church through Faith, Fellowship, & Spiritual Growth. YAM is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by Saint Mary on the Hill Church. February Schedule 2/4 Apologetics: Is one saved by faith alone? 2/11 2/18 No Struggling Meeting with Grace 2/18 Struggling with Grace 1/28 2/25 Theology Uncorked Q&A with Fr Halladay at Theology the Knights Uncorked of Columbus Q&A with Hall Fr. Halladay at the knights of Columbus Hall usta Young Adult M usta Young Adult M usta Young Adult Every Sunday from 1-2pm, a volunteer member(s) of our group covers adoration in the Chapel Augusta YAM Spirit & Truth AugustaYAM@gmail.com www.augustayam.org MOVIE RATINGS The following movies have been evaluated by the Catholic News Service according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the CNS rating and the Motion Picture Association of America rating. (see website www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm). 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) The 5th Wave A-II adults and adolescents (PG-13) Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip A-I General Patronage (G) The Big Short A-III adults. (R) The Boy A-III adults. (PG-13) The Choice A-III adults. (PG-13) Concussion A-III adults. (PG-13) Daddys Home L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) Dirty Grandpa O morally offensive (R) Fifty Shades of Black O morally offensive (R) The Finest Hours A-III adults. (PG-13) The Forest A-III adults. (PG-13) Hail, Caesar! L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (PG-13) The Hateful Eight L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) In the Heart of the Sea A-III adults. (PG-13) Joy A-III adults. (PG-13) Krampus A-III adults. (PG-13) Kung Fu Panda 3 A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Legend L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) The Masked Saint A-II adults and adolescents (PG-13) Norm of the North A-I General Patronage (PG) Point Break A-III adults. (PG-13) Pride and Prejudice and Zombies O morally offensive (PG-13) The Revenant L Limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling (R) Ride Along 2 A-III adults. (PG-13) Room A-III adults. (R) Sisters O morally offensive (R) Star Wars: The Force Awakens A-II adults and adolescents (PG-13)

AROUND THE DEANERY, DIOCESE, & THE AREA Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Members Patrick Walsh Assembly 174 President s Day Dinner Friday February 19, 2016 Council Home 6:00 pm Cost: $ 25.00 per person Reservations Required by February 12 RSVP: Bob Barnett 706 798-3647 My Broken Christ: A Lenten Retreat for Women by Women Saturday, February 27, 2016 Follow the various characters of Ramona as she reflects on events and people in her life and the central Gospel message of loving God with all our hearts and demonstrating that love by loving the least of, the most marginalized, the most defenseless, the most broken, the poorest of our fellow brothers and sisters. For it is in them that we truly encounter Jesus, where we meet Him face to face and have the opportunity to demonstrate our true love for Him. The retreat reflections are based on the book by the same name by Jesuit Father Ramon Cue Romano. Make plans to attend to set a tone for your Lent this year. The day begins at 8:00 am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA and concludes at 3:30 pm. A silent, simple lunch of soup and bread will be provided. Reserve your place by February 17, 2016 space is limited. The retreat is FREE Love Offerings will be accepted. For online registration, go to www.columbusdeanery-councilofcatholicwomen.net., email your information to cdccw17@gmail.com or call Olga at 706-565-7399. Catholic New England/ Canada Cruise Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic New England/Canada Cruise with Father Gerald Ragan August 20 August 27, 2016 on Holland America s Veendam out of Boston, Massachusetts-- Ports of Call: Bar Harbor, Maine Halifax, Nova Scotia Sydney, Nova Scotia Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Cruise Gulf Of St. Lawrence Cruise St. Lawrence River Quebec City, Quebec Montreal, Quebec. Prices begin at $2983 for two passengers this includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785/ Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com. Aquinas Casino Night You re invited to the Aquinas Casino Night Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Aquinas High School 7:00-10:00 pm Tickets on sale in the Aquinas Office for $55/person. Price includes hors d oeuvres, open bar and $20,000 in fun money. Only 300 tickets will be sold - get yours today! For more information visit our website - www.aquinashigh.org Discover the Inner Path: A Gathering of Women Take time to get in touch with God, yourself and other women. Spend Saturday, February 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Inner Path: A Gathering of Women at beautiful Villa Marie Center on the Isle of Hope at 6 Dolan Drive. Lori Williams will facilitate the day, Mercy and the Journey Home. Donation $20. Bring a bag lunch and a mug. Beverages and snacks provided. Seating is limited. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call/e-mail Sr. Donna Loeper at (912) 484-7860 or donnaloeper@comcast. net for registration form and details. Saint Paul Radio Piano Concert Saint Paul Radio 91.1 FM presents Eric Genuis, Music to Move the Soul. Saturday March 5, 7:30 pm at St. Teresa of Avila Parish Life Center. Known for his moving piano performances worldwide, Eric Genuis music is brilliant- superbly crafted, unique in style and expertly performed. (John Debney). THE WORLD MUST HEAR THIS MUSIC! (Maestro Allan Wilson, Conductor, Slovak National Symphony Orchestra). All proceeds to benefit Saint Paul Radio 91.1 FM. Tickets available at the parish office $45, or at the door $55, Will call list at email events@saintpaulradio.org. Check out www.ericgenuis.com to learn more about his work. For more information about this event contact Maura at 706-564-1743. Light refreshments will be available. Help Spread THE WORD Saint Paul Radio WKER 91.1 FM Evening in Ireland The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) will present an evening of food, Irish music and Irish fun on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Augusta Elks Lodge. The entertainment will consist of local talent with students of Lillie Morris and a regional band the Amazing Spud Brothers. Tickets can be purchased from any LAOH member or at St. Mary s and St. Teresa s church office. The cost is $25.00 per ticket. We look forward to presenting this show and hope you will join us in our celebration of an Evening in Ireland. Contact info: Karen Brooks at (706) 726-0278 or kandvbrooks@yahoo.com, Estelle Duncan 706-736-5337 or eduncan081954@ yahoo.com, Ruth Smith 706-860-4075 or garnsmitty@gmail.com. 3 rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle sponsored by the AHS Boosters Club Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 8:30 am sharp! Packet pickup: 7:00 am to 8:05 am Brynwood Swim and Racquet Club 1 Chelsea Ct, Augusta, GA 30909 Registration and route information is 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 726-1269. Every Wednesday 6:30-8:00 am, Prayer at Planned Parenthood. MONTHLY: First Tuesday of each month - Pro-Life Rosary and Prayer - 11:30 am in front of Planned Parenthood. 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. 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.