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Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (B)

December 31, 2018 | Volume 11, Number 5 SMCC http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.org/

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Saint Michael’s Catholic Community (SMCC)

Mission Statement Saint Michael’s Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Armed Forces under the guidance 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 community 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 families assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia.

QUIS UT DEUS

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 Catholic 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, parents must be registered members 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. To register for the class contact Mrs. Simpson, 706-791-4308 or [email protected].

Special permission must be granted by the senior priest to parents 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.

Mass Times Sat: 1600 (English); 1730 (Spanish) Sun: 0900

Weekday Mass: GSC: Wed, Thru & Fri: 1145 DDEAMC: Mon-Fri: 1145; Sun: 1145 — 3rd floor.

Confessions Sat: 1500-1545 Sun: 0830 & 1000; Wed: 1830-1930

Confessions are available before and after Mass, and upon request

Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph [JMJ] (B)

First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 [Duties Toward Parents]

Responsorial Psalm: 128:1-5 [Happiness In Families] Happy are those who fear The LORD, and Walk in His ways.

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 [The Practice of Virtues; The Christian Family]

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 [Circumcision of Jesus; Presentation In The Temple] The Practice of Virtues: The Christian

Family

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,

meekness, and patience. – Colossians 3:12

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

Join us every Saturday to celebrate the Holy Mass at 5:30 p.m. Father Jesus Arroyave is our Celebrant. We welcome your participation and if you would like to be a Lector, EMHC, Usher or sing with the choir, or for more information Hilda Gonzalez is the contact person, [email protected].



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 meetings are scheduled on a needed basis. Please, contact Deacon Dave Kriegel to sign up for any of these sessions: [email protected] 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.

Peace and Blessings All are welcome! Saint Michael’s is a place where people come to share their faith; to serve each other and the poor; to witness to the Gospel message, through prayer and almsgiving; and to celebrate the gift of sacrament, especially the gift of Eucharist each week. Our RE/Faith Formation, Generations of Faith, is an opportunity for families to enjoy fellowship, to grow in prayer and scripture, and to become part of a family that believes all are welcome. Please call our Catholic Community Life Coordinator: Mrs. Fran Simpson, at 706.791.4308 or email: [email protected], if you have any questions about our Catholic community life or with continuing your faith formation.

Helping you to live a Gospel inspired life in an increasingly secular world.

Give your child the gift of a wonderful Catholic Faith Formation experience with loving catechists and a faith-based curriculum.

A Family Prayer Heavenly Father, as Your chosen ones, we pray, as a family: For the church: That it may be a wise and compassionate guide for families of every configuration … we pray For all families throughout the world subject to violence, injustice or lack of resources … we pray For families who try to be loving and faithful in the midst of daily challenges and struggles … we pray For national policies and funding that support families and their needs … we pray For families separated by distance, issues of faith or other beliefs and viewpoints … we pray For children in need of foster care or adoption and those who choose to parent them … we pray For all families in this community, especially those dealing with illness or death … we pray

God of Mercy, and Creator of all life, we are all members of families, often struggling and imperfect. Help us to remember that Jesus, Mary, and Joseph [JMJ] lived together in faith and love, dependent upon You to sustain them. Show us how to love, accept and be grateful for our own families. Teach us how to forgive family members, who have wounded us. Grant us the grace to be the people you call us to be. We ask this in the name of Your Beloved and Holy Son, Jesus – Who is The Christ and Lord of all. Amen.

CWOC Crochet and Knit Ministry — Join us every Friday in the Fellowship Hall, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to crochet or knit or to learn. Right now the group is working on hats and scarves to accompany the KofC coat drive. We say a simple prayer to begin, and we also knit and crochet shawls and baby blankets for those in need.

Saint Michael’s Book Club — meets each Thursday evening at 7:30 PM (1930) in Building 13, at the Religious Education Center. The Book Club is currently reading and discussing, “The Agony and the Ecstasy”, the story of Michelangelo. Books are chosen by the group. Come and join us in Building 13, at the Religious Education Center. If you have questions, contact Carol Marsh at (706) 860-6639 or Tom Dean at (706) 860-6946.

Bible Study/Coffee & Theology Saint Michael’s Bible Study Group — meets each Tuesday at 7:00 PM, in Building #13 (Building #7, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month) at the Religious Education Center Complex. Our current study is "Matthew: The King and His Kingdom" by Jeff Cavins & Sarah Christmyer. It is an exciting look at Jesus' life — as a re-flection of the Israel's relationship with God. Come and join us on the Journey. If you have any questions, contact Tom Dean, at: 706.860.6946.

Knights of Columbus (KofC) Council #14773 St. Michael’s Knight’s of Columbus welcomes Catholic men age 18 and up to join our charitable and fraternal order. For information, please speak with one of our KofC members or contact Brian Musha, Grand Knight, at: [email protected]. The KofC Essay Contest has been announced. Students in grades 8-12 are invited to write an essay, which should be 500-750 words, on the topic “Going to the Peripheries”. Prizes will be awarded for the winning essay in each grade. The POC for this event is Anthony Capozzoli, 803-474-2998, [email protected]. There will also be a Soccer Shoot-out, date to be determined, contact Anthony Capozzoli if you are interested in entering.

Catholic Community Happenings

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

Mr. Glenn Cody; Dcn. George Foster; Mr. Ed Laurel; Mr. Emilio Martinez; Mr. Peter Redmond; Mr. Izzy Rodriguez, and Mrs. Odilla Ruiz.



Dates to Remember: 1 Jan: Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God/The Octave Day of The Nativity of The Lord 1 Jan: WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE 2 Jan: Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 3 Jan: Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus 4 Jan: Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 5 Jan: Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop 5 Jan: Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 5 Jan: FIRST FRIDAY 6 Jan: FIRST SATURDAY 6 Jan: Optional Memorial of St. Andre Bessette, Religious 7 Jan: Solemnity of The Epiphany of The Lord 7 Jan: Blessing of Homes 8 Jan: Feast of The Baptism of The Lord

Stewardship St. Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, the second reading on this Feast of the Holy Family, points out qualities which not only are commendable in family members, but also in those who pursue stewardship as a way of life. Paul says, “Put on…heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” That is good advice under almost all circumstances. For us the Holy Family exemplifies what it means to be a family and how members of a family need to relate to one another. Certainly, all the above virtues speak to relationships between people. St. Paul suggests that how we treat one another is one of the most important considerations to being a true follower of the Lord. “Over all these, put on love.” How many times does Jesus remind us that the one commandment to which we need to be faithful is to “love one another?” Love is never easy, just as good stewardship is not easy. Love requires effort and commitment, and the willingness to forgive, which Paul also emphasizes. In terms of family relationships, we must work at loving one another, and we especially must strive to forgive one another. St. Paul calls love the “bond of perfection.” We cannot be perfect, of course, but we can love if we work at it. And, we can use that love to make our relationships within our families better and more complete.

THE HOLY FATHER’S PRAY INTENTION for December 2017

Universal: The Elderly. That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.

FROM USCCB COMPENDIUM OF CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

456. What is the nature of the family in the plan of God? (CCC, 2201-2205, 2249) A man and a woman united in marriage form a family together with their children. God instituted the family and endowed it with its fundamental constitution. Marriage and the family are ordered to the good of the spouses and to the procreation and education of children. Members of the same family establish among themselves personal relationships and primary responsibilities. In Christ the family becomes the domestic church because it is a community of faith, of hope, and of charity.

Catholic Community Question This week’s Question: “What is the ‘Gossamer Legend’?” The answer to last week’s Question: “Who are the ‘Fathers of the Church’?” Theologians and writers of the first eight centuries, eminent in holiness and learning, are called – collectively – ‘Fathers of the Church’. They were such authoritative witnesses to the belief and teaching of the Church that their unanimous acceptance of key doctrines as divinely revealed has been regarded as evidence that such doctrines were so received by the Church consistent with Apostolic Tradition and the Sacred Scriptures. Their unanimous rejection of certain doctrines branded the ideas as heretical. (John 14:16-17 speaks of this guidance by the Holy Spirit!)



Nurturing Family Relationships Compassion

QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR ADULTS How do your family members know that you are a compassionate person?”

QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR CHILDREN What family member needs your compassion and kindness right now?

Happy New Year’s

What will your New year’s resolution be? You can always start here!

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Eternal Father, we want to live as Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, in Peace with You and one another. May this communion strengthen us to face the troubles of life. Grant this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Be Bold, Be Catholic!

Pray the Rosary, daily – for peace in the world, and within families

"Pax et Bonum!” / “Peace and Goodness! [JMJ]

Catholic Community Support Team Sr. Catholic Chaplain: Fr. Paul Anthony Halladay, 706.791.3544, [email protected] Catholic Contract Priest: Vacant Faith Formation Coordinator: Vacant CCLC: Mrs. Frances Simpson, 706.791.4308, [email protected] NCOIC: SGT K. Johnson, [email protected] Deacons:

- Rev. Mr. David Kriegel, [email protected] - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver, [email protected]

Community Council President: Vacant Community Council Vice-P: SFC Jason Atalig, [email protected] [email protected] Council Secretary: Mrs. JoAnn Capozzoli, [email protected] RCIA: Vacant Volunteer Music Coordinator: Joseph Cruz CWOC: Annaliese Harry, [email protected] KofC: GK Brian Musha, [email protected] CYM Coordinator: Jessica Burris, [email protected] EMHC Coordinator: Vacant MASS Coordinator: Vacant Altar Servers Coordinator: Mirlande Rodriguez, 706.814.3429, [email protected] Lectors: Tom Dean, 706.860.6946, [email protected] Ushers/Greeters: Bill Holt, 706.951.3625, [email protected] Flowers Ministry: Frances Simpson, 706.791.4308 [email protected] Welcome Sunday: Elizabeth Atalig, 706-723-9826 [email protected] Webmaster: Loren Simpson, [email protected] Liturgical Schedule: JoAnn Capozzoli, [email protected] Hospitality Ministry: Barbara Larson, [email protected] Clothing Ministry: Nicole Tutt, [email protected] Special Events: Vacant Book Club: Carol Marsh, 706.691.1303 or 706.860.6639 Ministerio Hispano: Hilda Gonzalez, [email protected] Filipino Ministry: Elsie Labrador, [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Fr. Paul Anthony Halladay,

When Mary looked up and saw the angels filling the sky at Jesus’ birth, she received a confirmation from God that this miracle was true. Then, when the shepherds found the infant in the manager and worshiped him, Mary knew again that the power of God was upon her. Luke tells us that Mary treasured these things in her heart. Today’s Gospel encounter with Simeon and Anna was yet another assurance that God’s hand was at work, confirming it all. Simeon had waited a lifetime to see the God-child.

Stewardship December 24, 2017

Attendance: X Offerings: $X, Deposited to Catholic Account $X,

Last year’s numbers Attendance: X Offering: $X,

Deposit to Catholic Account $X

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