St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church 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 CHURCH STAFF Administrative Assistant Martha Kearns [email protected]Music & Worship Alvin Blount [email protected]Stewardship Deacon Al Sullivan [email protected]CCD Barbara Kareis & Joan Purucker (706) 733-9908 [email protected]Mothers’ Day Out & Nursery Gina Craw (706) 262-2659 [email protected]Senior Center Patty Lezotte (706) 262- 0340 [email protected]Youth Ministry Michael & Missy Lammers Joanna Watwood [email protected]Secretaries Mary Bowles Karen Brooks Finance Dori Thorstad [email protected]Facilities Cris Edge [email protected]SCHOOLS St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School www.stmaryssaints.org Joseph McBride, Principal (706) 733-6193 [email protected]Aquinas High School Maureen Lewis, Principal (706) 736-5516 Deadline for bulletin is Monday at noon. Send information by email [email protected], fax or phone 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. Year of Mercy Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- September 11, 2016 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 11, 2016 HYMNS Presentation Hymn 913 Communion Hymn 666 Closing Hymn 921 vs. 3-4
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St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church
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
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.
Year of Mercy Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- September 11, 2016
/0*#'*!'%3$!9G!%2*!12;612!3451*!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 <#6-!3,!50*!*H*6G!G*#6I!#,-!J3;!23,36!
Rev. Stephen Angell & Rev. John Johnson / Will Cook, Pre-Theology I*
Monday, September 12 Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Lk 7:1-10 (Memorial: Gal 4:4-7 or Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:39-47)
Tuesday, September 13 Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7:11-17 (Memorial: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mk 4:1-10, 13-20)
Friday, September 16 Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 8:1-3 (Memorial: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Jn 17:11b-19)
'-.+/*-%0&'"1."23"/&45 Memorial of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church; Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15 (Memorial: Wis 7:7-10, 15-16; Mt 7:21-29)
7:00 am
9:15 am
7:00 am9:15 am
7:00 am
9:15 am
9:15 am
5:00 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan)
MDO 9:00 am SASenior Mass and Luncheon 10:30 am PHSMCS Early Dismissal 1:50 pm SMCS Volleyball Practice 3:00 - 6:00 pm GSMCS Tennis 4:00 pm
CCD 9:00 am CAF/SMCSChildren’s Liturgy during 10:30 Mass PH Baptisms celebrated during 12:15 MassSaints Overseas 3:00 pm SCFinancial Peace University 3:00 pm SC
Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm CMen’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G()*%+,-./)*"0'11/)*"2345"6,"(High School Youth Night 6:30 - 9:00 pm AH
7:45 am (Fr. Michael Hull)
10:30 am (Fr. Jerry Ragan)
12:15 pm (Fr. Lou Lindsey)
5:30 pm (Fr. Gonzalo Meza)
Most Rev. Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv / Patrick May, Theology II*
Sunday, September 11 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeEx 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32
†Mary Selzler
†Marie McBurney
†Melvin LaPan
Mass for the People
K of C Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am - 12:00 noon PH CCD Begins 9:00 am CAF/SMCSRel. Ed. Home School Mtg. 10:00 am CAFYouth Master’s Table Soup Kitchen 10:30 am Baptisms 1:30 pm CFinancial Peace University 3:00 pm SC
Youth Choir Practice 4:00 pm CRite of Enrollment celebrated during 5:30 MassMen’s Basketball 5:30 - 7:00 pm G()*%+,-./)*"0'11/)*"2345"6,"(Middle School Youth Night 6:30 - 8:00 pm G/CAFHigh School Youth Night 6:30 - 9:00 pm AH
7:45 am (Fr. Lou Lindsey)
10:30 am (Fr. John Markham)
12:15 pm (Fr. Jerry Ragan)
5:30 pm (Fr. Tom Healy)
St. Mary on the Hill September 11, 2016
The Priority Planning Listening Session !"#$%&'%()%*#+,-#+,./-#0*!(#/12,#3#41,,#56#
in the cafeteria /gym facilitated by Fr. Gary KastlThe 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
Come and bring your ideas!
7"#'8%#9:;#<!(%1 What does the story of the Prodigal Son tell us about God’s love? How do you experience this love?
The celebration of our 100th Anniversary as a faith community is a significant moment in the life of our parish. And I !"#$"%"&'()'&'("*"&$+&,-&.-/"*&"01)#&'-&/()'&)&2*-1.&-3&."-.#"&4),&5-&/(-&()%"&5$+4-%"*"5&/()'&'("6&4)*"&)!-1'&7-+'8&9-1*&presence at this listening session is a sign that what we do as a faith community as we begin our next 100 years matters deeply to you. Today, there are significant challenges and opportunities presented to the Catholic Church in the U.S. by a new religious landscape. There are also many blessings. That is our agenda for this meeting. We would like to ask you to '($,:&)!-1'&-1*&1,$01"&+'*",2'(+;&'("&-..-*'1,$'$"+;&4-77-,&)+.$*)'$-,+&),5&5"+$*"5&*"+1#'+&'()'&4-,+'$'1'"&)&%$!*),'&.)*$+(&in the years ahead.
At this session people will sit at tables where an already designated facilitator will give each person an opportunity to 5$+41++&'("$*&),+/"*+&'-&'("&)!-%"&01"+'$-,+8&<("&3)4$#$')'-*&3*-7&")4(&')!#"&/$##&'(",&.*"+",'&'("&.*$-*$'$"+&'()'&"7"*2"8&=##&parishioners are welcome to take part in this listening session.
This Thursday, September 15, I will kick off my 22nd college visitation tour in Milledgeville. If you have a son or daughter who is attending college and think that they might enjoy a decent meal at a nice restaurant with their parish priest, please call the parish office and leave his or her name and cell phone number. And please send a text out to them, so they are not surprised when they get a text from the parish. I will be up in Atlanta on Thursday, September 22. At the moment I am also planning on going to Macon, Statesboro and Athens, but if we get an enthusiastic response from other college towns I will certainly try to fit them into the schedule. I will post the schedule for the other college towns in next week’s bulletin. Dinner is free and there are no obligations. It is a small way of keeping our college students connected to their faith community.
Our CCD program starts back up this weekend. I look forward to welcoming back our returning students and meeting those families and students who are new to the program. Faith Formation is a lifelong pursuit rather than something accomplished in a single year. Each year builds on the previous one. So, my prayer for us all is that we forward to adding another strong building block to our lives in the coming year and become more familiar with our faith and grow more in our understanding of the Scripture and Sacraments and cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus.
I thank all our parents who re-enforce the weekly CCD lessons that our children learn, especially by living the faith at home and coming to the Sunday Eucharist as a family. It is so important that our children deepen their love for Jesus within the context of family life. As Pope Francis tells us in his letter to families “In your journey as a family, you share so many beautiful moments: meals, rest, housework, leisure, prayer, trips and pilgrimages, and times of mutual support… Nevertheless, if there is no love then there is no joy, and authentic love comes to us from Jesus. He offers us his word, which illuminates our path; he gives us the Bread of life which sustains us on our journey.”
We still have a ways to go in reaching our parish goal for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The Bishop needs the support of all parishioners to continue the many Diocesan Ministries that spread the love of Christ throughout South Georgia. Please send in your contribution to the BAA.
It has been 15 years but we are still recovering from 9/11. In some ways, those of us who remember it will never be completely out from under its shadow. We have seen the worst of how human beings can terrorize each other and terrorism is now a part of our lives. But as people of faith, we must never allow the mystery of human evil to obscure all of the love and goodness people display around them day after day after day...As people of faith what we bear witness to is that God ultimately is bigger than all that can oppose God; that God remains God. And God will always have the last Word; and it will be a Word of Love and Life eternal.
Pray for the MilitarySGT Gary Harris - Afghanistan ENS Kyle A. Iasiello – USS Farragut 2LT Christopher Singletary - Afghanstan
Pray for Expectant Mothers
Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Mary’s and expecting a baby, 012"+2&3"11&,42&5"#$+4&67832&,.&"))&/.(#&%"92&,.&,42&:1$;"<2,4&!$%$+,#/&1$+,=&&
Ashley FisherCallie Cosper
Molly Garren Douglas Megan Snead Goldberg
Diana MaxwellCatherine Ward Stewart
Christy Wilhelmi
September 11, 2016
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Rest In PeacePlease remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Al Zagrodrik,
husband of Barbara; David Maney, husband of Frances Buckley Maney. Our
pray for those couples that are wishing to adoptJordan and Joanna Watwood
A s o f t h e l a s t r epor t we received ( 8 / 3 1 / 1 6 ) ,
505 of our parishioners have given $190,811 to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal which is 81% of our target of $235,626. Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. If you are not able to make a pledge, please 3.%+$)2#&"&.%2C,$92&J$7,=&&K&*($3H&"%&2"+/>&+23(#2&I"/&to make a one time 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.
CHILDREN’S STEWARDSHIP
In our parish Kindergarten through 8th grade children are provided with their own stewardship envelopes. Each week, our children have an opportunity to join with the entire parish to thank God for His generous blessings and to share these blessings with others. Children have the option of contributing a donation, or they may write down examples when they have given of
their time and talent: a chore completed without complaint, a donation made to charity, or an extra effort or act of kindness on behalf of someone else. Children’s envelopes serve as a powerful tool of Christian witness and prepare them for a lifelong commitment.Adults, please do not use the children envelopes for your tithe. Thank you!
GIVING ELECTRONICALLY
Please be aware that you may make your offertory donation, pay for mass stipends, send memorials and make any other contributions or payments to the church through our website www.stmaryonthehill.org. All we ask when you do is that your description of the gift be detailed enough for us to post this correctly. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa debit or credit transactions. Another way to make gifts to the church is through your bill pay option with your bank. Simply enter the church as the payee, using your tithe number for the account number. For non tithe monies please make sure you clearly note what the check is for on the memo section of the payment. We feel these options are preferable to automatic debits as you, the parishioner, have control over when your gifts are made.
St. Mary on the Hill is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure.
For all that you do, THANK YOU!
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IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE HOURS, PLEASE !"##$%"&#$'($)"(*$+##+,$-./0112034435
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The next Marriage Prep Workshop will be at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Friday, 'L=IMC?$ 12$ <D@$ 8<=>?@<AK$ 'L=IMC?$ 1X. Friday’s session will be 6:30 until 8:45 pm. The retreat will continue Saturday at 8:30 am and $/%(0,(HJEE(:23(K#6!("$+,6-"0,6*/(6!(+$C&6+$%(to get married in the Catholic Church. For more information or to register, contact Most 8*'1(K+6/6,1L!(:0+6!#(*)-"$(0,(DEFGDIIGMNMM(or register at [email protected]. Advance registration is required.
Q6,$(*)(@/+*''2$/,( )*+( ,#*!$(>*/-+20,6*/("0/%6%0,$!(&/0;'$( ,*(0,,$/%(*/(Pentecost Sunday will be this Sunday, September 11 at the 5:30 pm Mass.
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY,CE=$ 8>D@<AK$ 8C:=C;MC?$42, we will celebrate the Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:30 am Mass. This is for children in UGD@C?Z<?=CDK$S?H=$I?$HCLID@$Z?<@CH who have not celebrated their First Communion. The children will begin the 10:30 am Mass with their parents and then will be dismissed and taken to the Parish Hall for their own age appropriate Liturgy of the Word. They will rejoin their parents in the Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. If you are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Tiffany Salmons at 706-469-0612 or [email protected].
!"#$%&'#()$&*$+"#$,-+,($+".)$'##/#*0$are in honor of
Mary-Madeline Harrison’s 80th Birthday.
IN HONOR OF...
8>D@<AK$8C:=C;MC?$44$0$!![$MCZGDH$0$X9..$am in the school cafeteria. CCD (religious education for children attending non-Catholic schools) is for students entering grades kindergarten through eighth grade in the Fall. Registration fee is $35/student or maximum of $70/family. For additional information, please call the CCD Office at 706-733-9908.
Sunday, September 11 - Home School Meeting - 10:00 am in the school cafeteria. If you are interested in home schooling your child’s religious education, plan on attending this information session. During the sacramental years (2nd grade and 8th grade) we would like your child to be enrolled in the CCD or school programs.
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platform featuring some of the best Catholic videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies from trusted partners like the Augustine Institute, St. Paul Center, Marian Fathers, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press and Word on Fire. This could be a life changing resource for :$+!*/0'(R06,#(R*+20,6*/(0/%(6,(6!(0,(,#$(-/5$+,6:!(*)($S$+1(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.
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SENIOR MASS & LUNCHEON!"#$%&'(((()#*+#,-#.(/0((((/1201(&,
Please welcome Mary Anne Chamberlain as our new “Hostess of Décor”. Mary Anne is taking over for
Louise Wright who “retired”.PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE.
SIGN UP: Bridge & Hot DogsWednesday September 14
SIGN UP: Bingo & Hot Dogs!3".$%&'(((()#*+#,-#.(/4
SIGN UP: Tuesday Music Live)#*+#,-#.(56((((/5211(7889(((((:/5
I must collect by September 21. Anita Irvin is sponsoring this concert.
SIGN UP: Trolley Tour….Edgar Allan Poe Tribute
;.<%&'((((()#*+#,-#.(01((((((:54(((((((6211(*,We meet at the Partridge Inn then go to Summerville
Cemetery & Augusta State for walking & narratives. We return to the P.I. for dessert (included).
I have 2 spaces available.
SIGN UP: Savannah River Cruise (not Canal)!"#$%&'((((78=#,-#.(/((((0211(>(4211(*,(((((:/4
Covered, heated & has bathrooms. Hors d’oeuvres & wine served.
There’s plenty of room, so sign up a friend.
Senior Center Calendar for September is available in the Narthex.
SENIOR CENTER
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St. Mary on the Hill September 11, 2016
RETROUVAILLE (“RE-TRO-VI”)
A LIFE LINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Without attention and care, marriages wither and eventually die. Is your marriage tearing the two of you apart? Have thoughts or words of separation or divorce entered your life? Has it been too
long since you have known the joy of a loving relationship?
Retrouvaille has been helping couples rebuild a loving relationship since 1977.
we will start a journey to better understand what we practice and believe. We will enter into the heart of the Catholic faith to better travel into the road of holiness:
“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt 5:48). As George Bernanos said: “None of us will ever know enough theology to become a priest. But
we know enough to become a saint.” Come join us!
What: Fifteen meetings to pray and study our faith.When: Part I. Wednesdays (9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26,
For more information or to attend the class, please sign up !"#"$%#&$'()$#*+,)%-#./01.221003.#4(#564"$7894:4;<=9%"=
DEAR PARENTS OF 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS: >"=#?!(<#49#"$%#@A::#&!"$4:A)#&$'()$#BA::#C%#$45"A9;#!#"(':<#'9AD'%#chastity program for families. This program is presented by Family Honor, Inc., and is called Real Love & Real Life. Parents and their 7th & 8th grader will have the opportunity to connect and communicate about God’s gift of sexuality, chastity, dating and marriage, fertility appreciation, our purpose in life and lots more. Here, one parent shares what they liked most about the program, “It opened a door for !"#$%&$#'&()*$#+,")#-".+/"#-"$'"")#!0#1&23%$"/#&)1#!"4##5#1"6)7$"80#.""8#!+/"#9+!.+/$&-8"#&)1#9+)61")$#17(92((7)3#9%&($7$0#'7$%#%"/4:
Real Love & Real Life will be held on Mondays, September /5H( /LH(P( 5F( Q.8,(F201( >( G2M4( *,( <9( +3#( )+O(R&.'( 89( +3#(S<BB(School cafeteria. Space is limited so register online soon at www.familyhonor.org. There is no charge for this program. For more information contact Paige Parel at [email protected] or Kim Welsh at [email protected].
E!9)!8%#F(%!8+!5"#"4#C%9%,"#4'(#E!(A5$#G4)!"A495#BA::#be held this Sunday, September 11 in the Parish Hall after the 7:45 & 10:30 am masses. Come and have a H%:A)A4'5# !9H#,::A9;#E!9)!8%# !9H#>!'5!;%#F(%!8+!5"#with the proceeds going to our Seminarians. Our Patrick Walsh K of C Council will host the event. Cost is $5.00 for an adult, $15.00 per family or $3.00 for a child.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
ROSARY MINISTRY OF OUR LADYWhere: Senior Center When: Tuesday, September 13, 6:00 until 8:00 pm (usually
on the 2nd Tuesday of the month)For more information, please call James Tanner, (706) 863-8786 or [email protected].
Wednesday, September 14, 2016F2M4(*,(<9()+(R&.'T$()I388B(U8,*"+#.(V&-!?WXU2((Mindfulness to Transcend Stress
and Connect with GodWAY)Y7!YA2(Z839(UO(RIU8.,&IDH(W3O[O
Stress runs rampant in our lives. Stress related diseases are high and increasing. Mindfulness training is a healthy alternative for transcending daily stresses. Mindfulness training is also a remarkable pathway for learning the process of contemplative prayer: partnering with God in the dance of life. Come; meet with us at the intersection of science and faith. We have much we can learn from each other as we aspire to become holy. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” Matthew 18:20.
SECOND WEDNESDAY: WHERE PSYCHOLOGY
MEETS CHRIST
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St. Mary on the Hill September 11, 2016
For more information about the Columbarium, please see the brochures in the Narthex or email [email protected]
NICHES ARE NOW BEING SOLD!
VIRTUS TRAINING VIRTUS classes have been scheduled
St. Teresa of Avila (Grovetown) for!"#$%&'()*+,*-.*/(01'(1203'(3422(+-
!"#$%&'(#)#)*%#$%'+,-#'+.%/0'%1(/+%2)3#'0)4+)&%50467#()8+%/0'%()9%(.-7&%who will come into contact with youth as part of their ministry (a listing of those ministries can be found at http://bit.ly/1yU4Yk6), and must be completed before they begin the ministry. We also invite adults who are not currently volunteers to attend this training to learn tools they can use to help keep children safe. Seating is limited at these sessions and you must pre-register online to save your seat. NO ONE UNDER AGE 18 WILL :2%;<=>!!2<?%!0%'+*#$&+'@%*0%&0%AAA?.#0$(3?0'*@%().%B).%&"+%&'(#)#)*%listed on the Upcoming Events Calendar.”
Join the Augusta Deanery for the 8th 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.
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 Catholic $8"007$%&"'0-*"0-&%C+0'*#(?%%!"(&%#$%+,-#3(7+)&%&0%+)'0774+)&%(&%&A0%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 their tax liability to CD;52%().%,-(7#/9%/0'%(%EFF%6+'8+)&%&(G%8'+.#&?%
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 $54,000 was directed &0%1&?%=('9%0)% &"+%H#77%5(&"07#8%18"007@%IJK@FFF% &0%;,-#)($%H#*"%School, and $3,000 to Immaculate Conception Catholic School.
!"+% )++.% /0'% B)()8#(7% ($$#$&()8+% /0'% /(4#7#+$%A"0% .+$#'+%5(&"07#8%education grows each year. It is already time to pre-register for 1205(,%6(7/*$8,9:%>&%#$%,-#8L%().%+($9%&0%6'+M'+*#$&+'?% %C0%&0%AAA?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 [email protected].
ADOPTION RUMMAGE SALE )%,;/$%&'()*+,*-.*/(05<<=422(%-(<(1422(+-
The Watwood family is hosting a giant rummage sale at the Knights of Columbus Hall (1501 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA 30904) to N+)+B&%O0'.()%().%O0())(%P(&A00.Q$%(.06�)?%!"+9%('+%#)%)++.%of items for the sale as well as volunteers to help out. All proceeds A#77%N+)+B&% &"+#'%(.06�)%/-).'(#$+'?%We will gratefully accept &";/($"#%,8"#9("#(>/8$%&'()*+,*-.*/(03(?/"-(@422(<(=422(+-(at the Knights of Columbus Hall. If you cannot make the drop off date or have items that you cannot transport, please email Sherre Watwood at [email protected] to make arrangements. And if you’d like to follow Jordan and Joanna’s adoption story, it can be found atwww.jordanandjoannaadopt.com.
8TH ANNUAL CLERGY & RELIGIOUS APPRECIATION DINNER
Join us this Sunday, September 11 at 12:15 for our ‘Focus on Abilities’ mass.
PARISH PARTNERSHIP ON DISABILITYSHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH
OUR BROTHERS IN BLUE
Thursday, September 29Blue 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 [email protected] will be provided at no charge
A LADIES MINISTRY)%,;/$%&'()*+,*-.*/(05'(1203(
?/"-(00422(%-(<(014@2(+-(%,(,A*()*#8"/(B*#,*/Come for time with the Lord. Be nourished on His Word and a few snacks and enjoy fellowship with other women.Call Tiffney Salmons for more information,706-469-0612.
TEA TIME WITH THE LORD
Bad Moms — O — morally offensive (R)Ben-Hur — A-III — adults. (PG-13) Cafe Society — A-III — adults. (PG-13)Don’t Breathe !"#"!"#$%$&'(")(*+&")*($',-'."/+%0"1230'"4536+'%)&$-"-3,&',&"%),7")(*+&0"13*+("/,("troubling. (R)
!"#$%&'%(!#)*%$(+%&,-&)(— A-III — adults. (PG-13) Ghostbusters — A-III — adults. (PG-13)Hell or High Water — L — Limited adult audience, /+%0"1230'"4536+'%)&$-"-3,&',&"%),7")(*+&0"13*+("/,("&53*6+$,89":;<
.'%(/0%1(2#""-)-#&(2#3$)%(— A-II— adults and adolescents (PG)
45%(.&6"*$7*#$(— A-III — adults. (R) The Innocents — A-III — adults. (PG-13)+7)#&(8#3$&%(— 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 !"#"!"#$%$&'(")(*+&")*($',-'."/+%0"1230'"4536+'%)&$-"-3,&',&"%),7")(*+&0"13*+("/,("&53*6+$,89"(PG-13)
9%'57&-'1(:%)3$$%'*-#&(— A-III — adults. (R) Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates — O — morally
offensive (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) The Secret Life of Pets — A-I – General Patronage (PG) Star Trek Beyond !"#"!"#$%$&'(")(*+&")*($',-'."/+%0"1230'"4536+'%)&$-"-3,&',&"%),7")(*+&0"13*+("/,("troubling. (PG-13)
War Dogs !"#"!"#$%$&'(")(*+&")*($',-'."/+%0"1230'"4536+'%)&$-"-3,&',&"%),7")(*+&0"13*+("/,("&53*6+$,89"(R)
The following movies have been evaluated by the Catholic News Service according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the CNS rating and the Motion Picture Association of America rating. (see website www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm).
MOVIE RATINGS
Words for the Week
“Suffering is so good. We need suffering. We wouldn’t even pray much if not for suffering.” ~ Mother Angelica
Middle and High School Youth Night: There will be no more regularly scheduled youth nights until the Fall.
Augusta Young Adult MinistryWeekly Spirit & Truth Young Adult Meetings
The Annunciation House2561 Central Ave (on the corner of Central & Arsenal)
@ 7:30pm every Thursday*unless otherwise specified
Complimentary Dinner!
This Catholic Ministry seeks to bring Christians 18-35 into contact with Christ and His Church through Faith, Fellowship, & Spiritual Growth. YAM is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by Saint Mary on the Hill Church.
August Schedule
8/4 Love and Happiness: The goal of life according to Sts. Thomas & Therese8/11 Christian Friendship & Fellowship8/18 The Gospel & the Kingdom of Heaven8/25 Theology Uncorked with Fr. Godfrey at the Knights of Columbus Hall
group covers adoration in the Chapel
Dear Parents:Have you been praying that your teenager will resist the many !"#$%&'$()"* (+,&"+'"#* $-.$* .%"* /"%).#()"* (+* 01&$-* '&2$&%"3*Wouldn’t it be great if you could insulate them in a positive peer group that supports them in making good decisions! 45(#'(/2"* 6%(+7#* $17"$-"%* $-"*81#$* /19"%:&2* (+,&"+'"#* (+*adolescent development: parents, peers and mentors. If you are interested in having your teenager involved in a small group contact Michael Lammers for information. 706 394-6447 or [email protected]
group covers adoration in the Chapel
This Catholic Ministry seeks to bring Christians 18-35 into contact with Christ and His Church through Faith, Fellowship, & Spiritual Growth. YAM is affiliated with the Diocese of Savannah and is supported by Saint Mary on the Hill Church.
October 21 -23, 2016If 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 !"#"$%&'())*+"$),-#./0#%"12)30040#/)&0%&01%)51,"2"%1%0$)spiritual, psychological and emotional healing for women, men and family members struggling with the pain of abortion. Exercises based on scripture are designed to help participants experience God’s mercy and compassion, to reconcile with God, their child, and with themselves. The retreat concludes with a Memorial and Entrustment Service. If your heart hears God’s gentle invitation, have courage, for you are being called home to heal. Come and experience God’s mercy and compassion through this healing ministry. For additional information contact %+0)6-#./0#%"12)7"#0)5-&)81,+029$):"#0'1&/)1%);<=>201-4059 / [email protected], or visit the website at www.rachelsvineyard.org . All calls and inquiries !"#$%&"'(&)*$(+,-.#,&'!)/$$0+1#$!,.$2#$"#%&+"#./ Our next retreat is October 21-23, 2016, near Augusta, Ga.
PRO-LIFE
32+"&'+,$3)&#",!&'4#%5$$Birthright National: 800-550-4900 Augusta Care Pregnancy Center:
706-724-3733 Care Net/Heartbeat Hotline:
800-395-HELP 6+%&$32+"&'+,$3)&#",!&'4#%5$$
Rachel’s Vineyard: 877-HOPE-4-ME.
Free Pregnancy Care Services https://diosav.org/catholiccharities
Wednesday, September 14Guest speaker, John Rosemond, America’s most widely read child psychologist, talks about raising
teenagers today. Dr. Rosemond shares a parenting style that focuses on the “Six C’s -5)*00#>?&--.#@AB) ,C&503D) ,1$+D) ,1&D) ,-#E",%D),-#$0FC0#,0$)1#/),-2201@C0$())G)HI)/-#1%"-#)"$)appreciated. 789#$&'1#$9!%$(9!,:#.$&+$;5<<$=1/$
89>"%.!*?$@#=#"$AB$ AHS Volleyball at Evans6:00 vs S. Aiken and 7:00 vs. Evans Friday, September 16GFC"#1$)J"@+%"#9)K&"$+)1%)L%()M0N120$
CDDEFG5$ $D4#"*$ @!&>".!*$H+",',:? 9:00 am through 12:00 noon - At a Preferred Health Center, 2903 Professional Parkway, the West Augusta abortion clinic, for prayer and silent witness. Please contact George Vozniak at 706-726-1269.
HIJ8KFG5 First Tuesday of each month - Pro-Life Rosary and Prayer - 11:30 am at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Vern Simon at 706-860-1119.First Saturday of each month - Mass at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am, followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center (approximately 10:30 am)First and Third Fridays of each month - Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Gary Garner, at 706-793-8090.Second and Fourth Saturday of Each Month- Crosswalk, a family pro-life gathering from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Preferred Health Center. Please contact Gary Garner at 706-793-8090.
The 27th Annual Living Rosary is Sunday, October 2D)1%)OBPI)Q!)1%)GFC"#1$)R"@+)N,+--2)N%1/"C!()S0)are in need 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 %+0)0T0#%()J-&)!-&0)"#5-&!1%"-#)-&)%-),-#.&!)'-C&)decade, please contact us at thelivingrosary@gmail.
com or by calling the Walker’s at 706-854-9969
THE LIVING ROSARY - DECADE LEADERS & BEADS NEEDED
Saturday, October 22 at Forrest Hills Golf Club Registration 10:30 am. Lunch 11:30 am.
Shotgun Start 12:30 pm.?-$%)*-C!0#%)80,0Q%"-#D)G31&/$)1#/)815E0)Prizes at the Council, 1501 Monte Sano Ave -
Corner of Monte Sano and Central Ave
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 677
GOLF TOURNAMENT
40 Days for Life Augusta @#=#"$LM$&9"+>:9$J+4#12#"$N$- 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting to end abortion, peaceful prayer in front of the Preferred Woman’s Health Abortion Clinic.
@#=#"$LM - 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, [email protected], or George Vozniak, at 706-726-1269, [email protected].
Sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life
Pillars of Personhood Pro-Life Training Augusta@!&>".!*?$I(&+2#"$AB- 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!
H+,.!*?$I(&+2#"$A; (optional)- Pro-Life witnessing on the Augusta State University Campus.
Sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life
PRO-LIFE EVENTS
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()*+0).&$%)0T0#%)"$)%+0)1st 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 24th 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 [email protected]
ST. TERESA’S ADULT SINGLES GROUP
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 803-642-2676All ages are welcome and everyone will be inspired and encouraged by Gloria’s timely message.
?201$0)Y-"#)%+0)=Z<O)?CV2",)NFC1&0)8-$1&')6&C$1/0())G$)30)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 AB?$L<AN, 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 .#12)1QQ1&"%"-#)-5)[C&)71/')-5)J1%"!1())8-$1&')8122"0$)+1T0)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 [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Sunday 09-16-201609-11 Memorial and Family Night at the K of C from 6:30 - 9:00 pm
There will be a movie that starts at 7:00 pm.Sloppy Joes and Hot Dogs
$5.00 per person or $15.00 per familyRSVP to Craig Archer on FB
