Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 11, 2016 | Volume 9, Number 36 SMCC

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Saint Michael’s Catholic Community

Mission Statement Saint Michael’s Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Armed Forces under the guid-ance of the Holy Spirit working in and through the Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, his priest-chaplains, deacons, the military chain of command, and the Catholic faithful. By the actions of the Holy Spirit, the communi-ty is dedicated to proclaiming the Good news of Jesus Christ through Apostolic sacramental worship, charitable service and faithful catechesis to Military Service Members and their fami-lies assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia.

QUIS UT DEUS

Mass Times Sat: 1600 (English); 1730 (Spanish) Sun: 0830 & 1000

Weekday Mass: DDEAMC: 1145 — 3rd floor.

Confessions Sat: 1500-1545 Sun: 0730 & 0930; Wed: 1830-1930

Confessions are available before and after Mass, and upon request.

Join us on 10 Sep 2016, as we celebrate the 3rd An-niversary of St. Michael’s Hispanic Community. Goodies will be provided after the 1730 Mass — in

GSC’s Fellowship Room. Holy Mass in Spanish, is celebrated each Saturday, at 1730. Choir practice is held on Wednesdays, at 1830, in GSC.

Those wishing to receive Sacraments/participate in Faith Formation should be registered members of our Catholic Community. Call 706.791.8104, or download form @ www.saintmichaelparishfg.org->form

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

First Reading: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 (The Golden Calf and Mo-

ses’ Plea to God)

Psalm: 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 (A Contrite Heart)

Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:-12-17 (God’s Mercy)

Gospel: Luke 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 (The Prodigal Son)

The Prodigal Son

The servant replied, “Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.” Then he be-came angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. – Luke 15:27-28

Sacramental Information

Matrimony Arrangements for marriage preparation should be made at least 6 months in advance of the proposed date. If there has been a prior marriage that has not been annulled by the Catho-lic Church, more time may be required. Initially, all requests of information should be directed to the Senior Catholic Chaplain at 706.791.3544. Pre-Cana sessions are being offered as needed on Wednesdays. Other requirements may apply. Sign-up is required. Please contact Deacon Dave to schedule your session.

Baptism

In order to receive Baptism, parent(s) must be registered mem-

bers of Saint Michael’s and attending Mass. Dates and times of

Baptism can ONLY be set after registering for Pre-Baptism

class, and talking with a Priest. Baptism and preparation for

Baptism must be arranged 90 days in advance.

Special permission must be granted by the senior priest to par-ents who request the Baptism or pre-Jordan class 89 days in

advance or less.

Anointing of the Sick If you are in need of this sacrament or if you are going to be hospitalized, please contact Father

Paul at: 706.791.3544.

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Pre-Jordan for Godparents & Pre-Cana Classes

The next Pre-Jordan class for godparents will be announced soon. In the meantime, we ask godparents to schedule the pre-Jordan class with at least 90 days in advance. Special permission must be granted by the senior priest to godparents who request the pre-Jordan class 89 days in advance or less. This class is needed for godparents-to-be. Pre-Cana meet-ings are scheduled on a needed basis. Please, contact Dea-con Dave Kriegel to sign up for any of these sessions: deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org Those wishing to receive Sacraments or to participate in Faith Formation must be registered members of Saint Michael’s and attending Mass. Call 706.791.4308, or download the form at: www.saintmichaelparishfg.org->form.

The Extraordinary Jubilee

Year of Mercy Prayer May The Lord Continue To Bless Us And Show Us His Mercy: Lord Jesus Christ, You have taught us to be merciful like the Heav-enly Father, and have told us that whoever sees You sees Him. Show us Your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magda-lene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Par-adise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that You spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God Who manifests His power above all by forgiveness and mercy: Let the Church be Your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that Your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord,

Catholic Community Happenings CWOC’s Baptism Blanket Ministry is in full swing! If you cro-chet/knit or would like to learn, or to learn more about the Baptism Blanket Min-istry, please join us on Fridays, at 1800, in our Fellowship Hall. NO SUPPLIES ARE NEEDED. For questions call our Coordinator, JJ Kriegel, at 803.767.6951.

St. Michael’s Book Club will resume meet-

ing again, October 6th with it’s first book be-

ing Clowns of God by Morris West.

Religious Education (RE/CCD) RE/CCD sessions begins today, September 11, 2016!

This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. This year’s theme is Prayer: The Faith Prayed. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of their Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel and to rededicate ourselves to this mission as a community of faith. Call Kim at: 706.945.4366 or email her at: recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org — for more information on Catechetical Sunday or RE/CCD Registration..

Bible Study/Coffee & Theology

Saint Michael’s Bible Study Life Eternal meets in Building 7 of the RE Center, at 1900, on Tuesdays. Coffee and Theology meets in the Center Chaplain’s Office Conference Room,

Building 29601, from 1130 – 1300, Sunday mornings. For more information contact Mr. Dean, at 706.860.6946 or email at naednasit@hotmail.com.

Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) The CWOC ladies faith study group meets on Monday mornings in building 13 of the Religious Ed. Center at 0930. Join us, as we study Beautiful Mercy – together.

Join us for our RCIA session, today, 11 September 2016, in the Center Chaplain’s Office, Conference Room, Building 29601, on Barnes Avenue. from 1130 – 1300. For more information, contact Cecil, at: rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Our Wednesday (St Michael's) Prayer Group has received permission from the DDEAMC Staff to con-tinue our weekly pray of the Holy Rosary eve-ry Wednesday, 1130 just prior to daily Mass in the Chapel — on 3rd Floor.

Marriage Husbands/Wives: When you look into the eyes of each other, what do you see? Do you see Peace, Joy, Happiness or a Christ Centered Loving Commitment? If not, why not? What can you do to improve your commitment to your vo-cational call to marriage? Don’t know where to start? Speak with one of St. Michael’s priests or deacons. They are here to help you with the improvement of your spiritual eye sight.

and Your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, You

Who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.

Amen - Jubilee of Mercy began December 8, 2015

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Contest Announcement Knights of Columbus Council #14773 to Sponsor

Youth Soccer Challenge Competition

All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competi-tion will be held September 17th from 1 - 3 pm @ the soc-

cer field located directly across the street from the Teen Cen-ter on Brainard Avenue. In the event of inclement weather a rain date is set for September 18th from 1-3 pm on the same field as above.

The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored an-nually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters in New Haven, CT, based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls 9 to 14-years-old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional infor-mation contact: Council #14773, Anthony Capozzoli, 803-474-2998, ajcapozzoli4478@live.com.

The Knights of Columbus is an international catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.8 million members in over 15,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated 70 million volunteer hours and $170 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their Church, communi-ties, councils, Culture of Life, families, and youth.

Please add the following to your daily prayers and also pray for those who care for them.

1. Mr. Ralph Agostini 2. Mr. Al Larson 3. Mr. Ed Laurel 4. Mr. Izzy Rodriguez

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is accept-

ing applications until September 30, 2016 for the

next Diaconate formation class, which begins in the

fall of 2017. For more information about answering your call to

the Permanent Diaconate Vocation, please speak with one of

our priest or deacons.

Knights of Columbus Council #14773 A Reflection for September

Because the family is the root of society, we want our family to fulfill its vocation to build the common good.

The civilization of love evokes joy: joy, among other things, for the

fact that a man has come into the world (cf. Jn 16:21), and conse-quently because spouses have become parents. The civilization of love means “rejoicing in the right” (cf. 1 Cor 13:6). But a civilization inspired by a consumerist, anti-birth mentality is not and cannot ever be a civilization of love. If the family is so important for the civilization of love, it is because of the particular closeness and intensity of the bonds which come to be between persons and generations within the family. — St. John Paul II — Letter to Families, §13

A Reflection Question: How is the family the “root” of society?

How do families shape society and our communities?

Exposition/Adoration, Benediction - Wednesdays, 1830-1730, GSC

Eucharistic adoration is prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, whether or not the Eucha-rist is exposed. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is usually

characterized by silent prayer and may be done by individuals whose prayer can take many forms, from reciting the rosary to contemplation of the mystery of Christ present in the Eucha-rist. You can do any type of prayer you want. One type of adoration, Eucharistic exposition, is the ritual by which the Blessed Sacrament is displayed outside the taber-nacle in a monstrance or ciborium for public veneration by the faithful. It is a public celebration; the rite is proscribed by the Catholic Church and includes songs, prayers and readings “to direct the attention of the faithful to the worship of Christ the Lord,” according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Venerable Fulton Sheen promoted meditative prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament. “We become like that which we gaze upon,” he wrote. “Looking into a sunset the face takes on a golden glow. Looking at the Eucharistic Lord for an hour transforms the heart in a mysterious way.” Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta agreed. “The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth,” she said.

Catholic Community Question This week’s Question: “What is a ‘Holy Hour’?” The answer to last week’s Question: “What is the dis-tinction between Adoration and Veneration?” The distinc-tion between Adoration and Veneration is: Veneration given to saints (CCC, #823-829) is called dulia (see CCC, #957). Higher veneration given to Mary (CCC, #495, 501, 963-970) is called hyperdulia (see CCC, #971) and supreme worship or adoration due to God alone is called latria. (See the CCC references above for a more detailed explanation on differ-ences between Adoration and Veneration.)

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR ADULTS

The Courage To Forgive

When have you persistently sought after a member of your fam-ily who has lost his or her way?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR CHILDREN Have you ever felt you were getting credit for your good works? What did you do?

St. Michael’s September 4, 2016 Stewardship

Attendance: 320 Offerings: $1837.10

Catholic Community Support Team

Sr. Catholic Chaplain: Fr. Paul Anthony Halladay, 706.791.3544, paul.a.halladay.mil@mail.mil Catholic Chaplain: (VACANT): Catholic Contract Priest (Spanish): Fr. Jesus Arroyave, 407.675.7834 Catholic Contract Priest: Fr. Mark Mastin, 706.791.2553, utter60615@yahoo.com NCOIC: SPC L. Abrams Deacons: - Rev. Mr. David Kriegel, deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver, deaconkelley@saintmichaelparishfg.org Parish Council President: Herman Gonzalez, 706.951.7883, President@saintmichaelparishfg.org Parish Council Vice-P: Marco Carrington, 240.446.6965 vice-President@saintmichaelparishfg.org CCLC: Frances P. Simpson, 706.791.4308, plc@saintMichaelparishfg.org RE Coordinator: Fr. Mark Mastin, 706.791. 2553, recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org RCIA: Cecil Nixon, 706.426.6900, rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org Music Director: Sonia Rivera, music@saintmichaelparishfg.org CWOC: Sherry Wodicka, 706.726.0651, cwoc@saintmichaelparishfg.org KofC: SGK Brian Musha, KnightsofColumbus@saintMichaelparishfg.org CYM Coordinator: Laura Pizzi, 706.799.2389, cym@saintMichaelparishfg.org EMHC Coordinator: Dave Besel, 706.945.9052, emhc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Altar Servers Coordinator: Mirlande Rodriguez, 706.814.3429, altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Lectors: Tom Dean, 706.860.6946, lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers/Greeters: Bill Holt, 706.951.3625, ushers@saintMichaelparish fg.org Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson, 706.791.4308 flowersministry@saintMichaelparishfg.org Welcome Sunday: Gilda Fontimayor, welcomsunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org Webmaster: Loren Simpson, webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: JoAnn Capozzoli, joann@saintmichaelparishfg.org Hospitality Ministry: Barbara Larson, hospitality@saintmichaelparishfg.org Clothing Ministry: Nicole Tutt, clothing@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Special Events: VACANT, specialevents@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ministerio Hispano: Hilda Gonzalez, ministeriohispano@saintmichaelparishfg.org Book Club: Carol Marsh, 706.691.1303 or 706.860.6639 Filipino Ministry: Elsie Labrador, pinoyministeryo@saintMichaelparishfg.org Bulletin Editor: Fr. Paul Anthony Halladay, 706.791.3544, bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org

DON’T BE AFRAID! Be Bold, Be Catholic!

Pray the Rosary, daily — for world peace! "Pax et Bonum!”/”Peace and Goodness!”

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SAVE THE DATES! If you are interested in being a member of the team coordinating our Community Feast Day, cele-brating the Feast of the Archangels, particularly our patron St. Michael, which we will celebrate the weekend of Sept. 24-25, 2016, please contact Marco Carrington, our Community Council Vice-President, at: 240.446.6965 or vice-President@saintmichael parishfg.org.

— Striving to create young disciples. If you love the Lord and want to grow in your faith then this

group is for you! SAVE THE DATE, CYM’S KICKOFF!!! - September 18, 2016, Youth Mass at 10:00 am, followed by our CYM meeting, 11:30 am till 1:00 pm , in Building #13. Theme: “WATCH YOUR MOUTH”. Join us, for worship and praise, while growing in our faith. Lunch will be provided. All 9th to 12th graders are welcomed. We are all children of Our Divine Father, Who Loves us! So, let us show our love for Him, by rejoicing in Him, as one in Christ Jesus The Lord!

Stewardship

“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’” – LUKE 7:13

This verse is a great reminder that the Stewardship lifestyle is one of service, put- ting God first and to “love one anoth- er.” Unfortunate-ly today, many people have “passions” for activities they enjoy – their jobs, off-duty activities, etc. Many times our “passion” to excel is at the expense of someone else. Maybe, we need to fo-cus on a little less pas- sion for our indi-vidual concerns and a lot more compassion for others.

If you are a Christian, and you’re hurting, you have a Mother in Heaven, who loves you, and She wants to

comfort you – during your time of hurt! Not only did Jesus entrust His Mother, Who now sides at His right-hand-side, to The Apostle John, when He said “Behold your Mother!”, He entrusted Her to His Church, as well, — so that She could provide the comfort that only a mother can provide for her children, when they are hurt-ing. So, if you are hurting — ”Behold your Mother!” And, let Her provide the comfort you need, now or in the future! She LOVES you!