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- The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Nehemiah 6:26) - May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us. (Psalm 67:2) - God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, Abba, Father! (Galatians 4:6) - And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)
Reflection
- What does Luke mean, reflecting in her heart? Have you ever held an experience or feeling close to your heart that was beyond words? - Can you find a feeling that you cherish and hold it close to your heart? - When Gods face shines upon us, is it an expression of feeling Gods love within? Try to describe that feeling? - Can you hold a peace in your heart that is a free from material desire and worldly irritation? The emptiness and interior solitude and peace without which we cannot be filled with God were given by Him to Mary in order that she might receive Him into the world by offering Him the hospitality of a being that was perfectly pure, perfectly silent, perfectly at rest, perfectly at peace, and centered in utter humility. If we ever manage to empty ourselves of the noise of the world and of our own passions, it is because she has been sent close to us by God and given us to share in her sanctity and hiddeness. 1
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Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267) 243-5861 Co-Pastor: Fr. Aniekwe (706) 791-4307 NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter (706) 791-4308 Deacons: - George Foster (706) 860-2379 - Mike Marchek (706) 855-2107 - David Kriegel (706) 869-9781 PLC: Lola Rivera (706)-993-1816 stmichaelparish@ymail.com RE Coordinator: Sherry Wodicka (706) 726-0651 swodicka24@gmail.com Music Director: Sonia Rivera (706) 627-0637 MCCW: Kim Besel mccwfg@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus: Allen Larson larsonlair05@hughes.net Youth Ministry: Nisa Vera nisa_vera@yahoo.com EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 8699781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel adbesel@gmail.com, (706) 855-9275 Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 Ushers: Ron Shannon (706) 868-5960 Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson francespsimpson123@yahoo.com Welcome Sunday: Adriana Gramer adriclanger@gmail.com Editor: Lola Rivera (443) 223-1125 lolarivera@ymail.com
Merton, Thomas, New Seeds of Contemplation, New Directions: New York, 1972, p168,9. Retrieved from For the Ride Home by Ted Bergh, ParishVision Llc 2011 Visit ParishVision.org.
BREAKING NEWS!!
By the Parish Life Coordinator, Lola Rivera December 22nd, 2011. The Office of the Archdiocese of the Military Services has announced that Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio will visit our Parish on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 21st to celebrate and administer the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation to St. Michaels Confirmandis. The ceremony will take place in our Chapel at the 1700hrs Mass. More information to come soon. Stay tuned!
DESIGNATED OFFERING
St. Michaels is conducting a designated offering on January 14-15, 2012 for the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Monument. Please know that this offering is directed by the office of the Chief of Chaplains. Parish Council Financial Advisor, Tina Raby
PARISH HAPPENINGS
Survey Going On Now!
St. Michaels is conducting a survey at this moment to rediscover this parish as a community of faith, grace, and service. We need to know how you feel and how we can meet your needs. Your input will help us improve our mission. This is survey per household. Please visit our website to complete your survey. Your input is very important to us. Please contact the PLC if you need a copy of this survey. Thanks for your continued support!
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Volunteer Wanted!
We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the following ministries: Evangelization Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in coordinating this ministry, or if you need more information @ stmichaelparish@ymail.com.
Adoration on Wednesday
Join us for adoration this coming Wednesday at 18:30pm. We meet every week to spend and dedicate an hour in Eucharistic Adoration. This is a great way to increase your faith and help you with your prayer life.
Pro-Life Rosary
Join us to pray the Pro-life Rosary on January 3rd at 6:00pm, right before adoration. Join us!
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Knights of Columbus
Monthly Meeting Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday January 10, 2012 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Al Larson at larsonlair05@hughes.net if you have any question. Free Throw Championship! The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is open to all boys and girls in the community, ages 10 to 14 . Proof of Age is determined by the contestants age as of January 1, 2012. Entry forms with parental consent is also required. Each contestant can compete in all levels .(Council level, District level, Regional level, and State level. The council level will be on Jan 7 2012 at Hephzibah High School gym at 1:00 pm. Entry forms can be obtained by calling POC : Bill Holt @ 706 793 3354. Also forms should on the table in the rear of the chapel where the KofC board is located on the left side when leaving the auditorium.
Families Wanted
Our Parish is looking for families who would like to bring up the gifts at each mass. Please contact Ron Shannon at ronshannon@hotmail.com if you are interested.
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St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Bible Study
St. Michaels Bible Study is on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the activity room. We are studying a Bible Study on the Books of Hebrews.
CCD Registration
CCD registration is open throughout the year. Please know that in order to receive the Holy Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation, children need to attend Religious Education as required. Contact Sherry if you have questions.
LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 08:00 Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/ Homebound): Deacon George Foster Weddings Deacon George Foster Baptisms Deacon Mike Marchek Liturgy Deacon David Kriegel Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 (RSO and RE Complex)
Januarys Calendar
Classes resume on January 8th. Classes: Jan 8, 22 and 29. Jan 8th: Three Kings Visit CCD Jan 28th: First Communion Workshop Jan 29th: Confirmandis and Deacon Dave
Kirsten Fontimayor
Lamiaa Chamid
Bulletin Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent Sunday at 5pm to stmichaelparish@ymail.com. Announcements received after the deadline, they might not be announced.
Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to stmichaelparish@ymail.com.
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