St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Year of Mercy Sunday in Ordinary Time -- September 18, 2016 ORDAINED MINISTERS Fr. Jerry Ragan, Pastor Fr. Gonzalo Meza, Parochial Vicar Fr. Lou Lindsey, Senior Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Hull Fr. David Arnoldt Deacon Ken Maleck Deacon Donald McArdle Deacon Al Sullivan Deacon Tony Wagner MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 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 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 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! 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 your pledges of time, talent, and treasure. SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 HYMNS Opening Hymn 916 Presentation Hymn 968 Communion Hymn 962 Closing Hymn 960 CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns martha.kearns@knology.net Music & Worship Alvin Blount stmmusic@knology.net Stewardship Deacon Al Sullivan al.sullivan@stmaryonthehill.org CCD Barbara Kareis & Joan Purucker (706) 733-9908 stmarysccd@hotmail.com Mothers Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw (706) 262-2659 gina.craw@knology.net Senior Center Patty Lezotte (706) 262-0340 patty.lezotte@knology.net Youth Ministry Michael & Missy Lammers Joanna Watwood smothyouthgroup@gmail.com Secretaries Mary Bowles Karen Brooks Finance Dori Thorstad dori.thorstad@stmaryonthehill.org Facilities Cris Edge cris.edge@knology.net SCHOOLS St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School www.stmaryssaints.org Joseph McBride, Principal (706) 733-6193 smcs@knology.net Aquinas High School Maureen Lewis, Principal (706) 736-5516 Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by email smbulletin@knology.net, fax or phone
September 18, 2016 Sunday, September 18 Am 8:4-7; Ps 113; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 7:45 am (Fr. Michael Hull) Steven Kowalczyk CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 10:30 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Mass for the People Children s Liturgy during 10:30 Mass PH Baptisms celebrated during 12:15 Mass Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 12:15 pm (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Thomas & Cecilia Gaughan Saints Overseas 3:00 pm SC Financial Peace University 3:00 pm SC 5:30 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Maria & Octaviano Villa Most Rev. Bishop J. Kevin Boland, DD / Stephen Hill, Pre-Theology I* Monday, September 19 Memorial of Saint Januarius, Bishop & Martyr Prv 3:27-34; Lk 8:16-18 (Memorial: Heb 10:32-36; Jn 12:24-26) 7:00 am Sara Andrews Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm MDO 9:00 am SA 9:15 am Kathy Cundey Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Bridge 10:00 am SC SMCS Volleyball Practice 3:00-6:00 pm G A = SJC Atrium AC= Adoration Chapel AH=Annunciation House MR1=Meeting Room 1 MR2=Meeting Room 2 YC=Youth Center (1 st Floor) Rev. Robert Chaney & Rev. Michael Kavanaugh / Esteban Steven Mallar, Pre-Theology I* Tuesday, September 20 Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gôn, Priest, & Paul Chông Ha-sang, & Companions, Martyrs Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21 (Memorial: Wis 3:1-9 or Rom 8:31b-39; Lk 9:23-26) 7:00 am 9:15 am MDO 9:00 am SA PRIORITY PLANNING LISTENING John McLaughlin SMCS Volleyball Games 4:00 pm Marie McBurney SMCS Tennis Match 4:00 pm Rev. John Brown, GHM & Rev. Edward Frank & Rev. Brain O Shaughnessy* Wednesday, September 21 Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 7:00 am 5:15 pm Lawrence Grassel Alexander Harrison Thursday, September 22 Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9 7:00 am Anita Brenner Philpot 9:15 am Sinimol George Priority Planning Team Meeting 7:00 am PH Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm MDO 9:00 am SA Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH Bridge 10:00 am SC SMCS Golf Match 4:00 pm Rev. Patrick Otor, MSP & Rev. Paul Ladda & Rev. John Wright* Rev. Thomas Peyton & Rev. Mark Van Alstine / Drew Larkin, Theology III* Friday, September 23 Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22 (Memorial: Dt 10:8-9; Mt 9:35-38) Walking Aerobics 9:00 am PH 7:00 am Annelle Polonus Devlin SMCS Volleyball Practice 3:00-6:00 pm G 9:15 am John McLaughlin Rev. Francis Patterson & Rev. James Holloway / Chris Hassel, Pastoral Year* Saturday, September 24 Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Eccl 11:9--12:8; Lk 9:43b-45 9:15 am Philip Marks Reconciliation 3:45-4:45 pm C 5:00 pm (Fr. Gonozalo Meza) Rita Bachand Rev. Lou Lindsey & Rev. Benjamin Dallas / Theodore Agba, Theology II* BR= Bride Room C = Church CAF=SMCS Cafeteria CL= SMCS Computer Lab FCH = Fr. Charlie s House G = School Gym Senior Center Open 9:00 am - 2:30 pm MDO 9:00 am SA Bridge 10:00 am SC SMCS Volleyball Practice 3:00-6:00 pm G Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 7:45 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan) Steven Kowalczyk CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCS Financial Peace University 3:00 pm SC 10:30 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey) Mass for the People Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm C 12:15 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza) Tony Price Men s Basketball 5:30-7:00 pm G 5:30 pm (Fr. David Arnoldt) Brandi Bowers Ray Rev. John Madden, SJ & Rev. Alfonso Gutierrez / Solomon Kaanan, Theology II* MC = SMCS Media Center N = Nursery NX= Narthex PH= Parish Hall R = Rectory SMCS Golf Match 4:00 pm Rosary & Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00 pm SJDC Pastoral Council Meeting 5:30 pm PH Family Honor 6:30 pm CAF RCIA 7:00 pm PH 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 SMCS Volleyball Game 4:00 pm G Catholicism 7:00 pm CL Finance Commission Mtg 5:00 pm PH Financial Peace University 7:00 pm SC Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm PH SMCS Football Game 5:30 pm Prayer Group 7:30 pm FCH Spirit & Truth 7:30 pm AH Youth Holy Hour 9:00-10:00 pm AC Middle School Youth Night 6:30-9:00 pm AH UR= SJC Upper Room *= Please pray daily for our Priests & Seminarians. =Deceased Living
St. Mary on the Hill September 18, 2016 The Priority Planning Listening Session in the cafeteria /gym facilitated by Fr. Gary Kastl The session will include interactive, facilitated discussions in small groups during which the participants will be asked to identify: 1. What our faith community does well 2. Three priorities we should consider over the next 3 years 3. What we would like the parish to look like in 3 years The parish staff is getting nervous that no one is going to show up for the listening session on Tuesday night. They are anxious to know how many people to prepare for, so it would be very much appreciated if you called the parish office, if you plan on attending and have not communicated this to the office. Unfortunately, as a faith community I think we ve gotten into the bad habit of not committing until the last minute but I have faith that it is all in God s hands and the people who should be there, will be there. Surveys show that one of the prime dangers for Christians today is getting so busy that they lose their spiritual focus. Surveys also show that much of our busy-ness these days is caused by a lot of wasted time in front of our screens. So on Tuesday night instead of looking at Fr. Michael s latest post on Facebook, I would urge all active parishioners to participate in this important meeting so that we will have a clear focus as we move into our second century as a parish. Come and bring your ideas. And please pray for the success of this gathering. This Monday Morning I will be making a special Holy Hour (7:30 am to 8:30 am) at the Adoration Chapel that all of our hearts will be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our Priority Planning Process. I welcome parishioners to join me in prayer. St. John Paul II in his Apostolic Exhortation (January, 1999), Ecclesia in America, reminded us, The parish is a privileged place where the faithful concretely experience the Church. Today in America as elsewhere in the world the parish is facing certain difficulties in fulfilling its mission. The parish needs to be constantly renewed on the basis of the principle that the parish must continue to be above all a Eucharistic community. This principle implies that parishes are called to be welcoming and fraternal, places of Christian initiation, of education in and celebration of the faith, open to the full range of charisms, services and ministries, organized in a communal and responsible way, capable of utilizing existing movements of the apostolate, attentive to the cultural diversity of the people, open to pastoral projects which go beyond the individual parish, and alert to the world in which they live.... The institution of the parish, thus renewed, can be the source of great hope. It can gather people in community, assist family life, overcome the sense of anonymity, welcome people and help them to be involved in their neighborhood and in society... Today the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday. This year we focus on the theme Prayer: The Faith Prayed. Those who our Faith Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. In a special way we reflect on the important role that parents play in the faith formation of their children. Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. On Catechetical Sunday, we not only highlight the work of catechists in parishes and schools, but we also commend parents and guardians and encourage them to continue to take seriously their role of making their Catholic households a place where faith is passed on to the next generation. interrupting his journeys in order to spend long hours alone in prayer to his heavenly Father. They were moved to ask him to teach them how to pray. May we be moved this year to do the same as an essential element of our discipleship. May we all draw closer to the Lord and to one another through a deeper and more faithful commitment to prayer, in private and with others, in communion with the sacramental life of the Church. Jesus warns his followers today against allowing money to become their master. They must use money in an intelligent and responsible way. You are probably learning to handle money. What do you do with the money you are given? Do you save some of it? Do you put some into the collection basket at church? How do you use your money to care for others?
Kim Agee Vicky Barnett Patricia Beckwith Lillian Bennett Bill Berry Arlene Brown Frances Brown Retta Burke Natalie Bush Clifford Carey Cameron Clark Joyce Coble Luanna Cole Diane Cone Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Liz Cook Marianna Daskal Scott Davis Greg Dross Margaret Dunstan Diane Dymeck Carlette Franklin Edmond Franklin Dwain Green Hugh Greene Ami Gulliams Stella Marie Hawk Charles Hinnant John Hoverkamp Jennifer Jackson Sheri James Cambri Jewell Genie Johannsen Lisa Johnson Georgia Kozel Ed Kulik Laurie Landrum Audrey Lavin Jack Leone Chris Lessard Donna Luce Sheppard Lynch Margaret Matheis Earluth McArthur Hope McCampbell Jack McCoy Ann McDaniel Eva Marie Mobley Kathy Mosner Stacey Muir Pop Newman Tim O Shea Margaret Polonus June Pursley Sallie Rankin Paul Reese Joan Reid Ashton Rinker Jimmie Roberts Aileen Robinson Wanda Roper Pam Rosema Joan Schenkel Shirley Schwanenberger Ron Schwanenberger Martha Scott MaeAnnie Screven Megan Scureman Sarah & Joanna Shafner Julia K. Smith Brandy Stephens Joyce Stigall John Strelec Maura Stoehr Oreste Tropea Ron Walling Joe Ward John Ward Vickie Walters Mary Williams Gregory Wilson Sharon Wolfe Pray for the Military SGT Gary Harris - Afghanistan ENS Kyle A. Iasiello USS Farragut 2LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanstan Pray for Expectant Mothers Ashley Fisher Callie Cosper Molly Garren Douglas Megan Snead Goldberg Diana Maxwell Catherine Ward Stewart September 18, 2016 Rest In Peace Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Herb Immerman, husband of Pochee Immerman. Our prayers are with this family during this If you have a loved one in need Christy Wilhelmi Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary s and expecting a baby, pray for those couples that are wishing to adopt Jordan and Joanna Watwood PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE September 4, 2016 September 11, 2016 FY17 Year to Date FY16 Year to Date Offertory $ 73,147 $ 78,369 $ 811,972 $ 797,795 Children s $ 111 $ 136 $ 1,046 $ 876 Stock/Other $ 9261 $ 1,309 $ 17,346 $ 751 Total $ 82,519 $ 79,814 $ 830,364 $ 799,422 Budget $ 78,845 $ 78,845 $ 867,295 $ 867,295 Memorials/Donations $ - $ - $ 1,150 $ 665 Southern Cross $ - $ - $ 5 $ 70 Special Collections $ 2,169 $ 798 $ 13,916 $ 2,355 652 (14 thru the website) of 2462 families and 59 children gave the week ending August 28, 2016. 629 (19 thru the website) of 2466 families and 55 children gave the week ending September 4, 2016. to bring that special envelope. The call of the Gospel is always to go out beyond ourselves and live Jesus command to serve the least of our world. Mission Co-op Sunday is a very basic way by which we all can be invested in the Missionary activity of the Church. Mission Cooperative Appeal As of the last report we received (8/31/16), 505 of our parishioners have given $190,811 to the Bishop s Annual Appeal which is 81% of our target of $235,626. Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. If you are not able to make a pledge, please consider a one-time gift. gift or pledge from a credit card or direct debit is through the following link - https://donate. diosav.org/ Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. Next Sunday we will welcome a Little Sister of St. Francis. Sister will share with us the success of the Church in East Africa. It is not a Church with many material riches but it is a Church that more and more is sharing its spiritual richness with us. Rooted in a life of prayer the Little Sisters of St. Francis give special attention to the needs of all those who are physically, spiritually, psychologically, mentally and materially poor. Please be generous in considering their appeal.
CHILDREN S LITURGY This Sunday, September 18, we will celebrate the Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:30 am Mass. This is for children in 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 706-469-0612 or themobilementor@gmail.com. CONFIRMATION For 9 th grade students and older at 6:00 pm. October 23. Sponsors and parents are asked to attend these sessions with their candidates. The half day Spiritual Retreat for both the Sunday, October 2 from 3:00-5:15 pm. family and sponsors will be held on Wednesday, November 2 at Sunday, November 6 after the 5:30 pm Mass. September 18, 2016 PERPETUAL ADORATION - ADORERS NEEDED! 11:55 pm - 1:00 am Sunday, Monday, Saturday 1:00-2:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 2:00-3:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 am Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 am Sunday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00-7:00 am Friday, Saturday 8:00-9:00 am Thursday 9:00-10:00 am Friday 10:00-11:00 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:00-12:00 noon Sunday, Thursday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm Friday, SATURDAY 2:00-3:00 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm Friday, Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00-6:00 pm Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday, SATURDAY 8:00-9:00 pm Sunday, Monday, Friday 9:00-10:00 pm Sunday, Friday 10:00-11:00 pm Thursday, SATURDAY 11:00 pm - midnight Sunday, Saturday IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE BAPTISMS Baptism Preparation Classes typically are Hall. 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. ENGAGED COUPLES - Mandatory Marriage Preparation Retreat The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. Friday s session will be 6:30 until 8:45 pm. The retreat will continue Saturday at 8:30 am and to get married in the Catholic Church. For more information or to register, contact Most or register at helen@themostholytrinity.org. Advance registration is required. WEDDING BANNS Mary Rose Virata, St. Mary on the Hill, Augusta, GA and Joshua Blake Galbreth, Augusta, GA 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 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. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY CLASSES ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO Catholic? has not celebrated the Sacraments of We offer an opportunity to come together on Monday evenings from September thru Easter to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. You are welcome to participate in the process with your story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Deacon Ken at deacon.ken.maleck@gmail.com. All are welcome, and for more information call
St. Mary on the Hill September 18, 2016 CATHOLICISM: REDISCOVERING OUR FAITH on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, we will start a journey to better understand what we practice and believe. We will enter into the heart of the Catholic faith to better travel into the road of holiness: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Mt 5:48). As George Bernanos said: None of us will ever know enough theology to become a priest. But we know enough to become a saint. Come join us! What: Fifteen meetings to pray and study our faith. When: Part I. Wednesdays (9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 1/18, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, & 4/26) from 7:00-8:30 pm. Where: St. Mary s School Computer Lab SENIOR CENTER ATTENTION ALL ADULT PARISHIONERS SIGN UP: SAVANNAH RIVER CRUISE (NOT CANAL) Covered, heated & has bathrooms. Hors d oeuvres & wine served. We have the entire boat, so sign up a friend. CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS ALL ROOMS BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. THIS PRICE INCLUDES TAXES & PORT CHARGES. WE MEET IN CHARLESTON. I HAVE 20 CABINS RESERVED. Senior Center Calendar for September is available in the Narthex. SAVE THE DATE!!! St Mary on the Hill PTO Presents the 6 th ANNUAL BIGWHEEL on the Hill Carnival Weekend KICK OFF PARTY!! October 14 7:00-11:00 pm On the SMS Playground JOIN US for Fun, Food and Fellowship Come Bid on some of the Fabulous Auction Items such as: Disney Tickets, Great Wolf Lodge Weekend, Kamando Joe Grill & many more great items!! Catering by Dye s Southern Catering and Tastefully Yours Music performed by Joe Stevenson $40.00 Advance Purchase $45.00 At the DOOR Tickets can be purchased in Church office or contact Mariah Sellers 706.231.2738 VIRTUS TRAINING VIRTUS class has been scheduled at Alleluia Community School Auditorium, 2819 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta for 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), 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 these sessions and you must pre-register online to save your seat. NO ONE UNDER AGE the training listed on the Upcoming Events Calendar. NICHES ARE NOW BEING SOLD! For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or email burial@stmaryonthehill.org To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer, call the abuse 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 September 18, 2016 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH OUR BROTHERS IN BLUE Thursday, September 29 Blue Mass at 6:30 pm at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church Father Michael Hull - Celebrant Blue Reception following Mass at the Knights of Columbus. All Law Enforcement and the community are invited to attend, as we will be praying for God s protection over our protectors. RSVP to Craig Archer at craigpaularcher@aol.com Food will be provided at no charge 8TH ANNUAL CLERGY & RELIGIOUS APPRECIATION DINNER Join the Augusta Deanery for the 8 th Annual Clergy and Religious Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, October 30 at St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church at 6:15 pm, Parish Life Center. This year our speaker will be Fr. Tim McKeown, Missionary of Mercy, as well as great entertainment by Erin Eubanks and the Family Fold and a delicious catered buffet. Tickets are $30 per person, purchased in advance at your parish office or by contacting 706.877.5052. No tickets will be sold at the door. This event is sponsored by the St John Vianney Vocations Ministry of Augusta. THE LIVING ROSARY - DECADE LEADERS & BEADS NEEDED The 27 th Annual Living Rosary is Sunday, October 2, at of 20 groups and families to notify us of their commitment to participating as a decade of the Rosary or to volunteer as beads the night of the event. For more information or to gmail.com or by calling the Walker s at 706-854-9969 A SERVICE FOR HEALING OF THE MIND AND SPIRIT Please join members of our community St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church 1420 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA The service is a community-wide event for all those whose lives have been touched by mental illness, as well as for health care providers and care givers. Participants from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions will be represented in the service. Sponsored by the Coalition for Mental and Spritual Health Ministries and the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Augusta. Thank you to all who contributed to GRACE Scholars in 2016. Donations totaled approximately $3 million for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah. More than 900 deserving students are receiving GRACE assistance to attend enrollment at two large Catholic schools! What is GRACE Scholars? GRACE Scholars is a Catholic student scholarship organization (SSO) in Georgia. Because GRACE is an SSO, Georgia taxpayers can redirect part of tax credit. Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Atlanta currently receive the vast majority of GRACE assistance with more than $2 million in 2016 donations. Diocese of Savannah donations exceeded $600,000. Thirty-six parishes and missions in the Diocese of Savannah participate in GRACE Scholars. The following are the top parishes in 2016 in our diocese: St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church $115,603 St. James, Savannah $ 78,581 St. Peter the Apostle, Savannah $ 76,692 Sacred Heart, Warner Robbins $ 49,600 St. Joseph, Macon $ 40,665 We appreciate the generous support of St. Mary on the Hill parishioners. These donations greatly help deserving students attend Catholic schools right here in Augusta. For the 2016 GRACE donations from our parishioners, more than $54,000 was directed to St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School, Conception Catholic School. Catholic education grows each year. It is already time to register. Go to www.gracescholars.org and select one of the pre-registration buttons in the middle of the home page. You can pre-register online or print a paper form and send it to GRACE. Please pre-register today and let s grow GRACE Scholars in the Diocese of Savannah and, especially, right here in Augusta! For more information, contact GRACE Scholars at 404.920.7900 or askgrace@gracescholars.org. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVENTS Friday 09-23-2016 1/2 way to St Patrick s Day Live Irish music and Irish Food Sashes welcome $10.00 per person Tickets on sale at the Knights of Columbus UPCOMING EVENTS AT AQUINAS will be at Forest Hills Golf Club am.the cost to play is $125 per person. Breakfast and lunch is included. If you would like to be a hole sponsor the cost is
St. Mary on the Hill September 18, 2016 YOUTH EVENTS SMY Calendar 2016-2017 High School Backpacking Trip - September 24-25 High School Ski Trip - February 17-19 Middle School White Water Rafting Trip - April HS Youth Night - 1 st and 3 rd Sundays for the Living Rosary (October 2, 6:45-8:00 pm). Normally youth nights will be at The Annunciation House or St. Mary s Gym (6:45-8:00 pm). MS Youth Night - 2 nd and 4 th Sundays 6:45-8:00 pm, St. Mary s Gym YDisciple Groups - when scheduled at homes (Parents, if you are interested in your child being in a YDisciple group, email or call Michael Lammers, 706 394-6447, mlammers@ Year of Mercy Master s Table Soup Kitchen - Come Serve at the Master s Table Soup Kitchen To serve, please email Belinda Words for the Week We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do. ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta 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! August Schedule group covers adoration in the Chapel 8/4 Love and Happiness: The goal of life according to Sts. Thomas & Therese 8/11 Christian Friendship & Fellowship This 8/18 Catholic The Ministry Gospel seeks & to the bring Kingdom Christians 18-35 of Heaven into contact with Christ and His Church through Faith, Fellowship, & Spiritual 8/25 Growth. Theology YAM is Uncorked affiliated with with the Diocese Fr. Godfrey of Savannah and at is the supported Knights by Saint of Columbus Mary on the Hill Hall Church. This Catholic Ministry seeks to bring Christians 18-35 into contact Augusta with Christ YAM and Spirit His Church & Truth through Faith, Fellowship, AugustaYAM@gmail.com www.augustayam.org & Spiritual Growth. YAM is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by Saint Mary on the Hill Church. group covers adoration in the Chapel 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). Bad Moms O morally offensive (R) Ben-Hur A-III adults. (PG-13) A-III adults. (PG-13) Don t Breathe L Limited adult audience, Florence Foster Jenkins A-III adults. (PG-13) Ghostbusters A-III adults. (PG-13) Hell or High Water L Limited adult A-II adults and adolescents (PG) MOVIE RATINGS Indignation L Limited adult audience, A-III adults. (R) The Innocents A-III adults. (PG-13) Jason Bourne A-III adults. (PG-13) Kubo and the Two Strings A-II adults and adolescents (PG) The Light Between Oceans A-III adults. (PG-13) Lights Out whose problematic content many adults would A-III adults. (R) Nerve A-III adults. (PG-13) Nine Lives A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Petes Dragon A-II adults and adolescents (PG) Sausage Party O morally offensive (R) Star Trek Beyond L Limited adult Suicide Squad L Limited adult audience, War Dogs whose problematic content many adults would
JOB OPENING applications for a new part-time position, Director of Admissions. For more information, send resume and cover letter to Maureen Lewis PREGNANT CHOICES MEDICAL CLINIC The new pro-life Pregnant Choices Medical Clinic is looking for a sonographer/clinic manager. This is a full-time, paid position. The duties for this position will include, but are not limited to, performing ultrasound exams, assisting the Director in running the organization, and helping with fundraisers. Candidates must have a strong Pro-Life Passion. and resume to anna@pregnantchoices.com. We are also looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with administrative work, counseling, fundraising, and other tasks as needed. If you have a heart for Pro-Life and want to give back, contact us to volunteer. Please email anna@pregnantchoices.com or call us anytime at 706-305-9042! PRO-LIFE EVENTS September 28 through November 6-40 Days of Prayer and Fasting to end abortion, peaceful prayer in front of the Preferred Woman s Health Abortion Clinic. September 28-40 Days for Life Augusta Kickoff Gathering, 7 PM, Preferred Woman s Health Abortion Clinic. Register at 40DaysforLife.com. Contact Rob Cui, at 919-428-3888, rcui2006@yahoo.com, or George Vozniak, at 706-726-1269, GVozniak@aol.com. Sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life - In-depth Pro-Life training, covering Personhood, Abortion, Eugenics, Emerging Technologies, and End of Life Issues, Augusta State University Campus. Learn to discuss and defend your Pro-Life position! (optional)- Pro-Life witnessing on the Augusta State University Campus. rcui2006@yahoo.com, or George Vozniak, at 706-726-1269, GVozniak@aol.com, Sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 677 GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, October 22 at Forrest Hills Golf Club Registration 10:30 am. Lunch 11:30 am. Shotgun Start 12:30 pm. Prizes at the Council, 1501 Monte Sano Ave - Corner of Monte Sano and Central Ave 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 adult Catholics for fellowship and fun. What a great way to be connected with your Catholic family! The next two gatherings will both be held on Saturday, September 24 1 st Annual CSRA Food Truck Fest starting at noon at the Columbia County Amphitheater (behind the library). Tickets are $10 and must be bought in advance. The second gathering for September 24 th is after the 4:30 mass at St. Teresa s. We will meet inside the narthex. We plan to drive to Aiken to attend their Oktoberfest (6:00-10:00 pm). Please RSVP if you plan to attend either or both events. Tiana at 804-502-1890 tiana.rabusin@gmail.com THE FOUR SIGNS of a great Catholic book each day, gave 1% more of their income to their Church this year, and did one thing each week to intentionally share God s message with others - the Catholic Church would be staggeringly different one year from today. But how do we get Catholics to take on these life-changing habits? Based on Matthew Kelly s best-selling book, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, this event is designed to help participants discover how to master the Four Signs in their own lives. Featuring Dr. Allen Hunt Blessed Sacrament Church, 1003 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA Tickets $25 Order online at DynamicCatholic.com or call (859) 980-7900 YEAR OF MERCY - RACHEL S VINEYARD POST ABORTION HEALING RETREAT October 21-23, 2016 If you have feelings of grief, anxiety, guilt, depression, emotional or spiritual problems due to a past abortion, know that you are not alone. Help and healing are available through the Rachel s Vineyard post-abortion spiritual, psychological and emotional healing for women, men and family members struggling with the pain of abortion. Exercises based on scripture are designed to help participants experience God s mercy and compassion, to reconcile with God, their child, and with themselves. The retreat concludes with a Memorial and Entrustment Service. If your heart hears God s gentle invitation, have courage, for you are being called home to heal. Come and experience God s mercy and compassion through this healing ministry. For additional information contact 201-4059 / mhibbs@diosav.org, or visit the website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. All calls and inquiries Our next retreat is October 21-23, 2016, near Augusta, Ga. SAVE THE DATE! St. Mary Help of Christians in Aiken, SC will welcome Gloria Purvis to speak on being bold advocates of the faith and active participants in conversations around faith-based issues. Gloria is co-host of EWTN s morning radio program Morning Glory which is heard around the country, and is a passionate witness who has had several religious experiences, one of which prompted her conversion while in middle school. The talk will take place on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 pm in St. Angela Hall on the school campus, 118 York St. SE, Aiken, 29801. There is no charge and child care will be available. For more information, contact St. Mary s at 803-642-2676 All ages are welcome and everyone will be inspired and encouraged by Gloria s timely message. SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. Please join us in praying for our nation on Saturday, October, at 12:00 noon. The local Rosary Rally will take place outside the Preferred Health Center, 2903 Professional Parkway, the West Augusta abortion clinic. This date was chosen nationally as it is the anniversary of the been held since 2007 and are being planned this year across the country on this date and time. For more information, contact Anne Arnold at 706/589-2912 or anne.arnold55@gmail.com PRO-LIFE 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. - Pro- Life Rosary and Prayer - 11:30 am at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Vern Simon at 706-860-1119. - Mass at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am, followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center (approximately 10:30 am) - 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. - 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 Birthright National: 800-550-4900 Augusta Care Pregnancy Center: 706-724-3733 Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline: 800-395-HELP Rachel s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME.
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