Misericordia Divina Divine Mercy Spanish Prayer Group Wed. 10 am call Sofia Craft at (931) 591-8042 or Gladys Douglas at (931) 225-8557 We visit families Visitamos las familias Pease Cut Out This “Thank You Ad” and Present It The Next Time You Patronize One of Our Advertisers. Please support our sponsors who appear in this bulletin. They support us by paying for an ad. St. Michael the Archangel CATHOLIC CHURCH • 448 State Line Rd. • Oak Grove, KY 42262 Office Hours: 9:00 am—12:00 pm website: stmichaeloakgrove.church Email: [email protected]Phone/Fax: (270) 640-9850 Pastor, Fr. Julian Ibemere [email protected]Deacons, Jack Cheasty [email protected]Tom Torson : [email protected]Wayne Boudreaux: [email protected]Supervisor for All Parish Volunteer Workers Help Needed Faith Formation Staff Trainer/Safe Environment Coordinator: Help Needed Certified Director of Rel. Ed. Faith Education, Parish Council Chairperson, Joe Schmitt (931) 237-8430 Vice-Chairperson, Peter Robbins (931) 551-6694 Secretary, Emma Hockaday (270) 874-7070 Members, Bernadette Crisostomo (931) 206-8929 Peter Robbins Roger Richey (270) 887-5716 Jason Kumiyama (931) 206-0551 Dee DeJesus (931) 905-0233 Mary Johnson (419) 215-9486 Fundraising Committee, Committees Finance, Deacon Tom Torson (931) 551-3020 Youth, Emma Hockaday (270) 874-7070 Education, Liturgy/Worship & Adoration, Janet Doyle (931) 551-9788 Building, Joe Schmitt (931) 237-8430 Maintenance, Volunteers Needed Social Concerns, Cathy Acuna (931) 552-0252 Spiritual Life, Laura Tilley (931) 237-0394 Emergency Preparedness, Adult & Youth Faith Formation Sundays 10-11am Sep-May R. C. I. A. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Wednesdays 7pm Sep-May Mass Schedule : Weekend Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 & 11:30 am Weekday Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 am Wed. 6:00 pm SINCERE WELCOME TO ALL FRIENDS VISITING US TODAY Opportunities for Life Hotline Call (800) 822-5824 for help for those experiencing an untimely pregnancy. Nationwide Mass Times Automated Church Lookup: 1(858) 207-6277 or log on to www.masstimes.org Celebration of the Sacraments Baptism- takes place every 3rd Sunday, during or outside of Mass. Contact Fr. Julian or Deacons Jack, Tom, or Wayne to set a meeting to prepare for the Sacrament and set a date. Baptism for older youth and adults occurs at the Easter Vigil. Confession- Saturdays, 4:30 pm, before or after any Mass or by appointment with Fr. Julian. Communal services during Advent and Lent. First Reconciliation- is celebrated during Advent. First Eucharist- is celebrated during May each year with children in the second grade or old- er. Confirmation- for youth is conferred by the Bishop. Adults receive the Sacrament at the Easter Vigil or before Marriage by Fr. Julian. Holy Orders- Contact Fr. Julian or Deacons Jack or Tom if you are interested in the voca- tions of Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious. Marriage- Contact Fr. Julian or Deacons Jack or Tom for any Marriage and Annulment need. Anointing of the Sick- Anyone who is seriously ill or going to surgery should request anoint- ing by contacting Fr. Julian. 33rd Sunday of the YRB November 18, 2018 ADVERTISING RATES Bulletin Prices 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months Business Card $150 $280 $540 Single Space $45 $80 $150 (1 1/2 x 2) PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 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 power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. HELP WANTED!!! Looking for someone to take over the Bul- letin Ads! Please Contact Mary Johnson at 419-215-9486 Bulletin Bites Mark 13:24-32 “Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. ” Jesus used images from everyday life: workers in the fields; the birds in the air; the vineyard; shepherds tending their flocks, that people knew well and understood to teach many truths. In today’s Gospel Jesus uses images about interpreting the signs of the times. He was not warning about a cataclysmic end of the earth. He was teaching his disciples to be diligent in observing the world in which they live; to recognize the ways in which they were not treating each other the way God intended, and the need to change. We do not like to change; to be told to change; or the person who calls us to change. There can be dark times and tribulations when we realize we must change, and when we challenge others to change. But, if we want to be all that God created us to be, and the world to be all God intended it to be, we must constantly look for the signs that call us to change, like when the branches of the fig tree becomes tender and sprout leaves, you will know summer is near. ** Please take note, parking on the grass is NOT ALLOWED ** Parents please take note, Children are NOT ALLOWED in the hall during mass or to be in the classrooms after CCD Classes.
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Misericordia Divina Divine Mercy
Spanish Prayer Group Wed. 10 am
call Sofia Craft
at (931) 591-8042
or Gladys Douglas
at (931) 225-8557
We visit families
Visitamos
las familias
Pease Cut Out This “Thank You Ad” and Present
It The Next Time You Patronize One of Our Advertisers.
Please support our sponsors who appear in this bulletin.
They support us by paying for an ad.
St. Michael the Archangel C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
Pastor, Fr. Julian Ibemere [email protected] Deacons, Jack Cheasty [email protected] Tom Torson : [email protected] Wayne Boudreaux: [email protected] Supervisor for All Parish Volunteer Workers Help Needed Faith Formation Staff Trainer/Safe Environment Coordinator: Help Needed Certified Director of Rel. Ed. Faith Education, Parish Council Chairperson, Joe Schmitt (931) 237-8430 Vice-Chairperson, Peter Robbins (931) 551-6694 Secretary, Emma Hockaday (270) 874-7070 Members, Bernadette Crisostomo (931) 206-8929 Peter Robbins Roger Richey (270) 887-5716 Jason Kumiyama (931) 206-0551 Dee DeJesus (931) 905-0233 Mary Johnson (419) 215-9486 Fundraising Committee, Committees Finance, Deacon Tom Torson (931) 551-3020 Youth, Emma Hockaday (270) 874-7070 Education, Liturgy/Worship & Adoration, Janet Doyle (931) 551-9788 Building, Joe Schmitt (931) 237-8430 Maintenance, Volunteers Needed Social Concerns, Cathy Acuna (931) 552-0252 Spiritual Life, Laura Tilley (931) 237-0394 Emergency Preparedness, Adult & Youth Faith Formation Sundays 10-11am Sep-May R. C. I. A. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Wednesdays 7pm Sep-May Mass Schedule : Weekend Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 & 11:30 am Weekday Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 am Wed. 6:00 pm
SINCERE WELCOME TO ALL FRIENDS VISITING US TODAY
Opportunities for Life Hotline Call (800) 822-5824 for help for those experiencing an untimely pregnancy.
Nationwide Mass Times Automated Church Lookup:
1(858) 207-6277 or log on to www.masstimes.org
Celebration of the Sacraments
Baptism- takes place every 3rd Sunday, during or outside of Mass. Contact Fr. Julian or
Deacons Jack, Tom, or Wayne to set a meeting to prepare for the Sacrament and set a date.
Baptism for older youth and adults occurs at the Easter Vigil.
Confession- Saturdays, 4:30 pm, before or after any Mass or by appointment with Fr. Julian.
Communal services during Advent and Lent.
First Reconciliation- is celebrated during Advent.
First Eucharist- is celebrated during May each year with children in the second grade or old-
er.
Confirmation- for youth is conferred by the Bishop. Adults receive the Sacrament at the
Easter Vigil or before Marriage by Fr. Julian.
Holy Orders- Contact Fr. Julian or Deacons Jack or Tom if you are interested in the voca-
tions of Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious.
Marriage- Contact Fr. Julian or Deacons Jack or Tom for any Marriage and Annulment
need.
Anointing of the Sick- Anyone who is seriously ill or going to surgery should request anoint-
ing by contacting Fr. Julian.
33rd Sunday of the YRB November 18, 2018
ADVERTISING RATES
Bulletin Prices 3 Months 6 Months 12
Months
Business Card $150 $280 $540
Single Space $45 $80 $150
(1 1/2 x 2)
PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
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 power of God, cast
into hell Satan and all the evil
spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
HELP WANTED!!!
Looking for someone
to take over the Bul-
letin Ads! Please
Contact
Mary Johnson at
419-215-9486
Bulletin Bites
Mark 13:24-32
“Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.”
Jesus used images from everyday life: workers in the fields; the birds in the air; the vineyard; shepherds tending their flocks, that people knew
well and understood to teach many truths. In today’s Gospel Jesus uses images about interpreting the signs of the times. He was not warning
about a cataclysmic end of the earth. He was teaching his disciples to be diligent in observing the world in which they live; to recognize the
ways in which they were not treating each other the way God intended, and the need to change. We do not like to change; to be told to change;
or the person who calls us to change. There can be dark times and tribulations when we realize we must change, and when we challenge others
to change. But, if we want to be all that God created us to be, and the world to be all God intended it to be, we must constantly look for the
signs that call us to change, like when the branches of the fig tree becomes tender and sprout leaves, you will know summer is near.
** Please take note, parking on the grass is NOT ALLOWED ** Parents please take note, Children are NOT ALLOWED in the hall during mass or to be in the classrooms after CCD Classes.
**Bulletin Deadline - Thursdays Contact Angela Pineda (907)-687-3840 or email at [email protected] **Advertisement in Bulletin Contact Mary Johnson at (419) 215-9486
WEBSITE
St. Michael’s new WEBsite is now
available at
www.stmichaeloakgrove.church
Please check it out for more information.
Peter Muu
Mass Intentions $5
Sanctuary Candle $10
Please put your donation in an
envelope and indicate
(† if deceased). Please give your
name, phone and the date wanted
in the collection basket. If the
exact time and date you
requested is not available, the
closest available Mass time and
date will be assigned.
Blessed Mother Bookstore Open: Sunday 9:30 - 11:30 am
Come by and check us out.
Please Pray for our Sick:
Al Acuna
Jesse Anderson Amy Bell Brian Borelle Judy Brown
Jo Bryant Merced Carrio Ken Carrol Nia Crisostomo
Karen Del Monaco Mike Del Monaco Amanda Fiskell Cheryl Hines
Ron & Janice Gill
Activities/Meetings this Week:
Sunday, 11/18
MASS 8:30am
Mass Intention: Jim Doyle †
CCD Class 10:00am
MASS 11:30am
Mass Intention: Joseph & Adele
Monday, 11/19:
MASS 9:00am
Mass Intention: John Sabatini & Farris
Burnette
Tuesday, 11/20:
NO MASS
St. M. Prayer Group 8:30am
(all are welcome)
Wednesday, 11/21:
MASS 6:00pm
Mass Intention: Marcello Resuello
RCIA 7:00pm
Choir Practice 7:00pm
Thursday, 11/22:
MASS 9:00am
Mass Intention: Etta Dean
Friday, 11/23:
MASS 9:00am
Mass Intention: Claudia Riley
St. M Prayer Group 9:00am
(All are welcome!)
Saturday, 11/24:
Confessions 4:30pm
MASS 5:00pm
Mass Intention: Suni Robbins
Sunday, 11/25:
MASS 8:30am
Mass Intention: Deceased members of
the Hawkins family
CCD Class 10:00am
MASS 11:30am
Mass Intention: Joseph & Adele
Reading for this week 11/19 - 11/25
Monday: RV 1:1-4,2:1-5
PS 1:1-4,6
LK 18:35-43
Tuesday: RV 3:1-6,14-22
PS 15:2-5
LK 19:1-10
Wednesday: RV 4:1-11
PS 150:1-6
LK 19:11-28
Thursday: RV 5:1-10
PS 149:1-6,9
LK 19:41-44
Friday: RV 10:8-11
PS 119:14,24,72,103,111
LK 19:45-48
Saturday: RV 11:4-12
PS 144:1 -2,9 -10
LK 20:27 -40
Sunday: DN 7:13-14
PS 93:1-2,5
RV 1:5-8
JN 18:33b-37
33rd Sunday of the YRB
1st Reading (DANIEL 12:1-3) In this reading Prophet Daniel predicts that soon the Archangel Michael, the guardian of the people of God, would come to the aid of God’s people. The reading also contains a clear belief in a resurrection to glory for those who remained faithful and the retribution after death.
2nd Reading (Hebrew 10:11-14,8) This reading insists on the superiority of Christ’s sacrifice over all the sacrifices of the Old Law.
Gospel Reading (Mark 13:24-32) This talks about the second coming of Christ, the eschatolo-gy, the time which is known only to God.
Reflection Theme: The end of the world/time (The Eschatology)
In the Gospel reading today (MK 13:32), Jesus talking about the end of the world/time said, “But of that day of hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Fa-ther” (MK 13:32).
As we are coming to the end of the liturgical year, let us consider Christ’s words about the last days. Jesus tells His disciples, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken (MK13:24-25). Here, Jesus is telling us that everything that exists will eventually come to an end. That reminds us about the famous quote by Santosh Kalwar, “every beginning has an end and every end has a new begin-ning, don’t worry, broken soul, life will one day come to an end”.
We are mortal beings and as surely as we had a beginning, a birth, we will most certainly have an end, a death. And our death is something we need to prepare for. That is the reason the read-ings today the first reading and the Gospel talk about the last days, at the end of time, the end of the world.
The eschatology; which means a study of the last things. It is derived from the Greek escha-ton-the things that are to take place at the end of the world. As we approach the conclusion of the liturgical year, our scripture readings want us to remember that our world as we know it will not continue on forever. Just as material universe had a beginning, a creation, so it will also have an end-ing. There will be a final day when everything we know will come to an end. On that great day Christ will come in glory and what we call general judgment will take place (MH 25:31-46). On that day, “all beings in the heavens, on earth, and under the earth, and to every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father” (PHILIPPIANS 2:10-11).
Jesus talking about the eschatology in today’s gospel wants us to be aware of what is ahead and then prepare for it. He does not want us to be afraid or be misled by claims or speculations that the end is near but must maintain a constant watchfulness.
As we have a beginning, certainly we also have an end, a death. We need to think about it and prepare for it. We go to funeral homes, funeral services even to cemeteries yet we do not like to think about death. We need to think for our death, we need to prepare for our death, we need to put our lives in order, we need to confess our sins, we need to get ourselves in shape from a spiritual point of view so that we are ready to meet our Savior when He comes. As it is written about the Parou-sia. “When he appears a second time, it will not be to deal with sin, but to reward with salvation those who are waiting for him” ( HEB 9:28).
Our death and the final judgement, while it is something we need to prepare for, is not something that we should be afraid of. Indeed, it should be something we should hope for. Something we should rejoice in. When we are eventually called by Jesus it will not be a face of a stranger but to embrace a loving Savior. If we die with word of repentance on our lips we are assured of a merciful judgement. Rejoicing in the fact that Jesus has brought salvation to the world we should be also happy when we are finally ushered into His presence. It is those who reject the salvation that Jesus brings us who ought to be afraid. They have a good reason to fear their death and the end of the world. But we who embrace God’s love and who want to walk in His ways, however imperfectly we may be doing it, have nothing to fear. As the Prophet Daniel says in the first reading today, “But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of heaven and those who have instructed many in virtue shall be like stars forever” (DANIEL 12:3).
My bothers and sisters, if our lives are imbued in the faith, if we communicate the Gospel to others especially to our Children, then there is nothing for us to fear. That great day when the whole universe comes to its fulfillment will be a day of rejoicing, a day of salvation, a day of love and hope. Like the Psalmist, may we keep the Lord ever in our sight; since he is at our right hand, so that we shall stand firm to receive Him when He comes. Praise the Lord. Alleluia Amen.
Have a Blessed Sunday!
Father Julian Ibemere, Pastor
Gifts for God
Regular Collection: $ 2279.54
Mass Intentions $ 50.00
Votive Candle $ 25.50
Sanctuary Candle $ 30.00
Bldg. & Grounds Maint $ 95.00
Christmas Flowers $ 716.80
All Saints Day $ 10.00
Belk (August) $ 142.00
Belk (November) $ 207.00
$
Total $ 3555.84
November 10-11, 2018
Total Attendance - 378
Need a place to hold an event or a family gathering with friends, then
why not rent the Parish Hall by contacting Dave Tilley at 931-237-5013
Second Offertory Collection
November 18 - Campaign for Human Development
December 2 - Our Building & Maintenance Fund
December 8 - Immaculate Conception
**Clothing Ministry**
We are now accepting WINTER clothing. Clothing may be left
in the Fellowship Hall Atrium. Thank you for your continued
support of this ministry. This is another program through
Martha’s Ministry.
Every First Friday of the Month is
Anointing of the Sick and Adoration
4th Saturday of the Month Activities
5 Cent Bingo
10:00am-Noon
Martha’s Ministry (after Bingo)
12:30PM until 2:30pm
Bulletin Board
Have you stopped and checked
out all that is going on here at
St. Michael the Archangel! It is
updated weekly by
Lori Snodgrass. If you need
anything added she can be
reached at 931-919-2794.
**If you like to add a loved one to the sick list for prayers, you can either write
their name and submit it in the collection basket, or you can call the office.
