december 19, 2021 / 4th sunday of advent st. michael
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December 19, 2021 / 4th Sunday of Advent
FR. STEVEN HENRIKSEN, PASTOR
St. Michael Catholic Church
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel *Rosary Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Reconciliation
Regional Reconciliation Service—Dec 12 at 2:00 p.m. Or contact Fr. Steven to schedule privately Anointing of the Sick Dec. 11 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Monday 1:30-6:30 p.m. (Chapel)
3705 Stone Lakes Drive / Louisville, Kentucky 40299 / 502-266-5611 / www.stmichaelchurch.org
Parish Office Hours Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Bulletin Announcements & Facilities Scheduling Announcements are due by Noon on Thursday the
week before the bulletin distribution. Facilities can be scheduled using the “Facility
Request Form” on the St. Michael website Contact Coleen Wilkinson, Parish Office
For Pastoral Care or Funerals Contact Maureen Rogg, Parish Office For Baptism Contact Joe Thompson, Parish Office
We are called by the Lord to be a Spirit-filled, Gospel-directed,
and Life-giving community.
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This Weekend’s Scripture - December 19, 2021
COLLECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
Mass Schedule & Intentions for the Coming Week
Date/Time Mass Intention
Tues. Dec. 21 8:15am LeRoy Willinghurst Wed. Dec. 22 8:15am Betty Allgeier Thu. Dec. 23 8:15am People of the Parish Fri. Dec. 24 5:00pm The Sweat Family Fri. Dec. 24 11:00pm Robert Gronotte Sat. Dec. 25 9:00am Lillian Rogers Sun. Dec. 26 8:00am Harry Watson Sun. Dec. 26 10:00am Evelyn Johnson
Fr. Steven Henriksen, Pastor [email protected] Nick Fears, Chair [email protected] Tom Carrico [email protected] Bettie Carter [email protected] Gayle Ellingsworth [email protected] Adam Embry [email protected] Adam Etienne [email protected] Tom Harrison [email protected] Milt Hettinger [email protected] Tom Marks [email protected] Karen Miller [email protected] Finance Council 2021 Kelly Collard, COO [email protected] Tom Carrico, Co-Chair [email protected] Bettie Carter [email protected] Brian Helm [email protected] Michael James [email protected] Sally Landherr [email protected] Regina Nethery, Co-Chair [email protected] TJ Schulte [email protected] School Board 2021 Adam Etienne, Chair [email protected] Kristyn Bowman, Principal [email protected] Bettie Carter [email protected] Laura Clements [email protected] Jennifer Didio, PTO Chair [email protected] David Karem [email protected] Erin Duckworth, Faculty Rep. [email protected] Laura Szabo [email protected] April Tretter [email protected] Genny Wenta [email protected] Michael Zanghi, Past Chair [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Parish Office 502-266-5611 Father Steven Henriksen, Pastor Ext. 222 [email protected] Deacon Ken Carter [email protected] Deacon Mark Kelley [email protected] Dennis O’Donoghue, Director of Worship/Asst. to the Pastor
[email protected] Ext. 227
Kelly Collard, Chief Operating Officer [email protected] Ext. 225 Michelle Donahue, Finance Administrative Assistant [email protected] Ext. 233 Rick Hohmann, Bookkeeper
[email protected] Ext. 228
Tammy Raley, Payroll/HR Billing Specialist [email protected] Ext. 223 Kristina Fehr, Director of Childcare Programs [email protected] 267-9550 Jane Cruthirds, Director of Evangelization & Discipleship [email protected] Ext. 235 Maureen Rogg, Director of Lifelong Learning [email protected] Ext. 229 Joe Thompson, Sacramental Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 221 Diego Tavares, Director of Facilities
[email protected] Ext. 230
Coleen Wilkinson, Office Support Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 226
PASTORAL TEAM
School Office Phone 502-267-6155 Kristyn Bowman, Principal Ext. 233 [email protected] Amy Fears, Assistant Principal Ext. 240 [email protected] Connie Fone, School Business Manager Ext. 231 [email protected] Jamie Stepp, School Administrative Assistant [email protected] Ext. 230 Rachel Ellis, School Counselor [email protected] Ext. 241 Cody Oppel, School Counselor [email protected] Ext. 246
ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL OFFICE Next Weekend’s Scripture - December 26, 2021
Weekly Collections Needed $ 33,750
Received 11/29/2021 $ 22,191
Needed YTD $ 650,000
Received YTD $ 592,611
Ahead (Behind) YTD $ -57,389
Please contact Joe Thompson in the
Parish Office, if you would like your
child Baptized the weekend of January 8-9, 2022.
Reading 1: Micah 5:1-4 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Reading 2: Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
The King of Glory Comes… The readings this fourth week of Advent bring Micah’s prophecy closer to fruition in Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth. Out of Bethlehem will come the ruler of Israel. The readings continue to point us towards the Incarnation of God, in a lowly stable in the town of Bethlehem. In the visitation we see a number of important moments. It is the first meeting (albeit in utero) of John the Baptist, the one who will prepare the way, and Jesus. The presence of Jesus in the very sound of Mary’s voice causes John to leap in his mother’s womb. There is also recognition of Mary’s role in salvation history as the Mother of God when Elizabeth acclaims “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” This visitation is a response to ancient prophesy by two very faithful Jewish women. It reminds us to be aware of what is to come by studying and living out Scripture.
How might you wait & watch by studying Scripture?
Reading 1: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Reading 2: Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel: Luke 2:41-52
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Rev. Steven Henriksen
Reconnecting Through Art In the past six bulletins, I took a look at ways to reconnect to our own needs, those of our families and friends, and with your parish. I have offered a set of articles that tried to tell the story of who we are at St. Michael through data and commentary; Celebration of Sacraments - introducing facts and figures as well as images of these underlying
signs of grace; Showing gratitude, including my personal thanks for those whom I am grateful; The impact of the pandemic upon Mental Health and how we can work together to meet the
challenges of this genuine public health crisis; Caring for our youngest parishioners by expanding our child care program located in the Father
McCauley Child Care Center; Youth Ministry has developed on our campus and the need for full parish support (time, talent &
treasure) of the programs that seek to accompany our young parishioners. Finally, I would like to draw our attention to an opportunity to reconnect through the beauty of sacred art. I recently had a chance to reflect on Duccio's Maesta, an altarpiece produced during the 13th century. It was common for churches to display paintings of the Blessed Mother on a throne, with the Baby Jesus in her lap, often flanked with angels with striking images of heaven; during the Middle Ages. This image of Mary, Queen of the Universe, has captured my imagination this Advent. Art, such as Duccio's Madonna, has a tenderness and a human quality that draws our hearts and minds closer to God through the gift of awe and wonder. Following the lead of our Art and Environment committee, this community is intentional about creating an atmosphere of sacred beauty. I encourage you to wander the sacred spaces on campus with wonder in the remaining days of Advent. Reconnecting is far beyond a process of returning and recommitting to a single parish. It is a product of our heart's longing: to reconnect with the God of all ages! May this Advent be a time of reconnection for us all! Father Steven
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2021 Catholic Services Appeal Bringing Christ to
Others
Our Parish Goal: $101,600 Current pledges = $67,520 (66%) Our Parish Participation Goal: 281 Current participation = 160 (57%) Thanks to those who have already responded with a gift to the 2021 Catholic Services Appeal. There is still plenty of time to respond with a gift. Gifts may be made through our parish office or online at www.ArchLou.org/CSA.
Stewardship Update (as of 12/7/21)
Thank you to all who have
already returned your
Stewardship commitment forms!
There is still time to complete
and return your forms and
encourage you to do so by the
end of 2021.
As of December 7th we have received...
Stewardship Commitment from 394 households
accounting for a pledge of $737,029.00 which
equates to 47% of current budget which relies on Sunday Collections.
Remember—the time, talent & treasure of all is
necessary for the work of St. Michael to continue!
Holiday Bulletin
Deadlines
Publish Date Announcements Due
Jan. 1/2 Dec. 16
Jan. 8/9 Dec. 30
Help your Parish and benefit on your
taxes!
The Parish is in need of a used pickup truck in
good condition for projects on campus.
Donating a truck is tax deductible.
Call the parish office
(266-5611) if you can help.
Thank you!
End of Year Gifting Options
As we look toward the end of 2021,
remember your St. Michael Community in
your charitable giving. Think about
corporate matching, gifting stock or
required minimum distributions, and
contributions that can be itemized on your
taxes. Contact Kelly Collard in the parish
office with questions.
THANK YOU!!
Many thanks to ALL who donated Christmas
cards or signed Christmas cards for the
Catholic Charities Long-term Care Ombuds-
man program. The St. Michael Community
came together in a BIG way. We delivered
2,124 cards to Catholic Charities. Let us keep
all of those who will receive our cards in prayer
for the remainder of Advent and through the
Christmas Season.
Parish Life — Living the Gospel
Happy 70th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George K. Eisenback celebrated their 70th
wedding anniversary on December 1st. Mrs. Eisenback is the
former Elise F. Allgeier. The couple worked in suburban
sanitation. They have four children, eight grandchildren and
14 great-grandchildren.
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Feeding Our Faith — Learning the Gospel
Sacraments: A One Time Event or Daily Life?
Mass...the more you know—Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy of the Word, is the second movement of the mass just after the Introductory Rites. In this liturgy, our public work or demonstration of worship happens through selections from Sacred Scripture, reflection on meaning in the homily, a profession of faith and prayers of the faithful. God meets us in the Word. As a community we listen, seek to understand, state the core tenants of our faith and then join in prayer for the Universal Church. Remember that Jesus is “the Word made flesh [who] dwelled among us.” (Jn 1:14). May this be a reminder that the Liturgy of the Word works WITH the Liturgy of the Eucharist to make Jesus present in our lives. In the Liturgy of the Word our hearts & minds are fed by Sacred Scripture further helping us to be ready to physically receive Jesus into our bodies in the Eucharist. Participation in the Creed is our verbal response and recommitment to what has been revealed by God through Sacred Scripture. It is our statement
acknowledging the Church’s Sacred Tradition. Finally, the Universal Prayer of the Church (Prayers of the Faithful) reflect our human needs, offered to God in petition, an act of humility, hope and faith which is inspired by Jesus who is the Word. Interested in learning more about how readings are selected and arranged in the lectionary? Check out —> https://www.usccb.org/offices/new-american-bible/liturgy
This week make an extra effort to listen attentively to what God is saying through Scripture. As a final preparation for Christmas, read & meditate on the Scripture passages for Mass.
2021 Collection for Catholic Charities
This weekend all parishes in the Archdiocese will be participating in a special collection for Catholic Charities of Louisville. Your generosity helps to fund many vital ministries and social services, including:
The Sister Visitor Center and Father Jack Jones Food Pantries.
Migration and Refugee Services, which will assist hundreds of Afghan evacuees and other refugees this year.
The Bakhita Empowerment Initiative combatting human trafficking.
The Ombudsmen who serve thousands of residents in long term care homes.
Community gardeners with Common Earth Gardens and those seeking job skills and employment assistance through Common Table.
Thank you for your gifts to this collection for Catholic Charities of Louisville.
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GYM WALKERS
If you enjoy using the walking track in the
Community Center, please come to the Parish
Office between 8:00-4:00 to receive a key fob
to get in to the facility to walk. With new safety
protocol, we will not be leaving the facility doors
open. Thank You!
Family Focus — Growing the Gospel
Around School
Christmas Break Dec. 20– Dec. 31
Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 17
Father Steven’s story time with a preschool
class.
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Applications Open Need-based tuition assistance is available for families attending Catholic schools. The tuition assistance application portal is open! Last year nearly $19 million in tuition assistance was distributed to families with children in grades K-12. Completed forms and a small application fee must be completed between November 15, 2021 and January 31, 2022. Copies of your 2020 tax returns and W2s are submitted with the application form. Go to www.ceflou.org to apply online.
Complete only one FACTS application for your family, including all students in the family (elementary and high school) on the same form. FACTS will send a need evaluation to all funding sources for which each family could qualify as well as the schools you have listed on the form. For questions about the application form, call the FACTS parent help line at (866) 315-9262.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Childcare Program
Full Time Infant Room Position
Hours: 11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. M-F
Candidates must have a good work ethic, be
flexible, reliable, love children and has the desire
to make a difference in their lives. Experience in
child care is preferred.
This position has full benefits.
Contact: Kristina Fehr, St. Michael Child Care
Director—[email protected]
502-267-9550
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