St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188 Rev. Larry Niese, Pastor Rev. Robert Blake, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Bill Heinsch, Rev. Mr. Victor Taylor, Deacons Administrative Office - 770-516-0009 Religious Education Office - 770-516-9699 Preschool Office - 678-213-1517 Hispanic Office - 678-213-0685 Sacramental Emergency (after office hours) 678-861-7970 FAX - 770-516-4664 www.saintmichaelcc.org Daily Mass Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 6:30 am Monday through Saturday - 9:00 am Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil - 5:30 pm Sunday - 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:45 pm, 2:30 pm (Spanish) 5:30 pm - Life Teen Confessions Saturday - 9:30 - 10:30 am Wednesday - 5:00 - 6:00 pm Adoration Monday at 9:30 am through Saturday at 9:30 am Ministry to the Sick Please call the Parish Office if you need Eucharist brought to your home.
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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188
Rev. Larry Niese, Pastor Rev. Robert Blake, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. Bill Heinsch, Rev. Mr. Victor Taylor,
Deacons
Administrative Office - 770-516-0009 Religious Education Office - 770-516-9699
Adoration Monday at 9:30 am through Saturday at 9:30 am
Ministry to the Sick Please call the Parish Office if you need Eucharist brought to your home.
1/3 of the Foundation is Poured Early Thursday Morning. The foundation should be completed this week.
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church August 17, 2014 20th Sunday in Ordinary TimeAugust 17, 2014 20th Sunday in Ordinary TimeAugust 17, 2014 20th Sunday in Ordinary TimeAugust 17, 2014 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions August 16 - 23, 2014
5:30 pm Warner H. Drews, Jr. (D) Mary Ann Drews
7:30 am Mr. & Mrs. Ray Varner (D) Teresa Linz
9:00 am Brian & Kay Hucker (L) Katherine Brown
11:00 am Marilyn Honeywill (D) Pat & Dick Powers
12:45 pm Bud Rusch (D) Family
2:30 pm People of the Parish
5:30 pm Carol LaMonica (D) Carole Clark
Aug 18 6:30 am Josephine Hebbard (D) Pat & Birney
Schwarz
9:00 am Mary Carey (D) Grace Headley
Aug 19 9:00 am Priscilla Abaya Concepcion (D) People of the Parish
Aug 20 6:30 am Catherine Sinicropi (D) Joann and Bob
Brown
9:00 am Wayne Dubois (D) Mendez Family
Aug 21 9:00 am Larry & Judy Boehmer (L) The Boehmer Family
Aug 22 6:30 am James T. Butz (L) Kevin Butz
9:00 am Skip Hodson (D) Charlie, Heidi, Jaime
Aug 23 9:00 am Norma Griffing (D) Family
Rosary prayed everyday following 9:00 am Mass. ***************************************************
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday 9:30 am through Saturday 8:30 am
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each day at 3 pm in the adoration chapel. Please join us! We currently have these time slots available each week as a guardian.
To commit to an hour or as a substitute, please call: Kim Graff - 770-592-5665, [email protected]
Man Hour Saturday Morning - 5:00 am in the Chapel
Sponsored by Deacon Vic. All men 18 years and older are invited to join us for the rosary and a reflection.
We close with Benediction. ***************************************************
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! RCIA Classes begin TODAY in the Parish Hall at 11:30 am and continue through Easter. These classes are for any adult interest-ed in coming into the Catholic Church and also for any baptized Catholic adult who has not received First Communion and or Confirmation. These classes will cover Church teachings based on sacred scripture and tradition.
Call Deacon Bill or Shirley Heinsch for an appointment: 770-926-1590.
LAST CHANCE ! If you were unable to schedule your picture for the directory or had to
cancel an appointment, THESE ARE THE LAST DATES FOR THE DIRECTORY!
August 15 (2 - 8 pm) August 16 (10am - 5 pm) August 17 (11 am - 5 pm)
Go to the Parish Web site, the Home Page, Upcoming Events and click on the link to
$$$ donations needed Call Heidi to make donations:
770-516-0009, ext. 221
Religious Education Classes Begin
Sunday, August 17th Wednesday, August 20 Thursday, August 21
REGISTER TODAY!
Gospel Reflections for Men Striving to be better Christian men, we reflect on the meaning
and message of the Sunday Gospel reading and relate it to our
everyday personal and professional lives. We meet Saturday mornings at 8:00 am - 9:00 am in Conference Room B. ***************************************************
Charismatic Prayer Group Do you occasionally need a prayer warrior on your side? Come
praise and worship with us! The Charismatic Prayer Groups
meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm in the old parish
rectory. Join us for an uplifting evening of prayer, praise and
Bill Powers, MS, MBA, NCC, LAPC, a Catholic therapist from Holy
Family Counseling Center, will be at St. Michael’s on Wednesdays
to provide marriage, family and individual counseling services. For
information and appointments, please call 404-473-1357 to speak
directly with Mr. Powers or www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com
******************************************************* Catholic Divorce Healing Program
St. Michael’s is pleased to announce the beginning of an exciting, new DVD ministry to men and women who have suffered from divorce: The Catholic Divorce Survival Guide. The 12 week program features 30 minute DVD presentations each week that cover topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, the courts, the kids, the ex-spouse, annul-ment, dating, sexuality, and much more. Whether you were divorced ten days or ten years ago, the program offers valuable insight for everyone. The group begins meeting on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, starting September 9th. More info to follow.
Sacraments
Baptisms Parents must be registered and active parishioners of St. Michael’s
(regularly attend mass, using envelopes, and involved in ministries).
Before scheduling a baptism, you must attend a baptism class at St.
Michael’s.
Next Baptism class - Saturday, September 13, 2014 , 10 am Baptisms are the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 11:00 am.
You must attend a baptism class every three years. Please call the
parish office to register for a baptism.
Confession The priests will hear your confession on Saturday mornings
from 9:30 am to 10:30 am and Wednesdays - 5 pm to 6 pm.
The confessionals are located in the Day Chapel.
Marriage Couples are required to contact one of our priests at least 6 months
before they wish to marry to arrange for instruction and spiritual
preparation for the sacrament of marriage. A wedding date cannot be
set until after the initial interview with the priest.
Please contact the Parish office for an appointment.
We also have pledge cards available at the Welcome Table.
When each of our individual gifts are combined with the gifts
of thousands of other parishioners throughout the Archdiocese,
each contributor makes a very real difference in the ability of
the Archdiocese to provide ministries and services. Thank you
again for your support.
Use of your parish envelopes is very important! Using the parish envelopes is the way we know you are
attending Mass at St. Michael’s. If you are unable to
make a donation to the parish, use online banking for
giving or only give monthly, just drop your empty
envelope in the offertory. If you are going to be a sponsor
for a baptism or confirmation, apply for your children to
Catholic School, we need to know you are attending mass
on a regular basis and practicing stewardship of time,
talent and treasure.
Please Note: St. Michael’s is on a Septic System!
Plumbing Repairs are very expensive. Please, only flush toilet paper.
Parents please accompany your children to the restrooms.
Help us keep God’s house clean. Thank You.
Ministries
St. Michael’s Food Pantry, serving over 120 families a week, always accepts your donations of non-perishable food and household supplies. You can drop donations anytime in the Food Pantry box in the entryway of the Church. Monetary donations are also needed and
are tax deductible. Thank you for your generosity to St. Michael’s Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located in part of the old Rectory. Pantry hours are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 am till noon. ***************************************************
St. Vincent de Paul Society Fifth Saturday
Our goal is to involve members of our own Church and oth-ers, as well as our families, friends, co-workers and neighbors in serving the very least fortunate in our midst. Our guests are always friendly, caring and extremely grateful! The dinner site is located in Marietta, along US 41 south-bound, between the Cobb EMC Complex and MUST Ministries: 55 Elizabeth Church Road, Marietta Please contact Lori at 770-720-2909 or Mary Jo at [email protected] for more details.
If you are interested in being a part of SVDP, please join us the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm in Conference Room B.
SVDP Emergency Help Line: 770-591-4643 St. Michael’s House: (Kennesaw) 770-720-2909
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Diana and James
Clarkin on the death of their daughter, Katie, who recently
passed away. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Respect Life Ministry Please join us for our meetings on the 4th Saturday of the month at 7:30 am. Following our meetings, we welcome you to join us for a prayer vigil at the Abortion Services Clinic in front of Governor’s Ridge, 1640 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta.
Contact for information: Mike Duquaine, 770-876-1343. [email protected]
Music Ministry Notes Sing to the Lord a joyful song!!
This year is the year to pray in song & make music with new friends. Give choir a try. The spiritual and physical benefits are God’s gift to you. Singing is giving praise back to him! 2014 rehearsal times:
It’s not too Late to Sign Up! ***************************************************
Fifty Plus Club St. Michael’s Fifty Plus Club is a social club for parishioners over the age of fifty. From September through May, we have monthly luncheon meetings at various local area restaurants, thus providing our members with the opportunity to make new friends and enhance existing relationships. Our next meeting will be in September. For information on joining our club, please call Brian Matthews, President, 770-973-8082. ***************************************************
PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) Hurting from Abortion - PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) offers ongoing Bible Studies. Compassionate, confi-dential care is available to women, men, siblings, grandparents and friends.
Please contact Mary Ann McNeil, 404-717-5557 or [email protected] or the website:
Columbiettes Want to Become a Columbiette? Join your fellow women parishioners as they
• Make new friendships
• Serve their fellow parishioners at the February Senior Luncheon
• Sew Prayer Blankets And many other fun activities
Please call Susan Radek, 770-720-0244 and join the fun!
Bookstore The Columbiettes sponsor the Bookstore which is open after all Masses on the weekend. Gift items, books, prayer cards, medals, the Sunday missal that we use at mass, the monthly Magnificat and much more are available. ***************************************************
The Knights of Columbus Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a differ-
ence. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. For questions, please call Grand Knight Eric Huminski: 404-704-2572
Putting our Brothers and Sisters Back to Work Job Opportunities (Assisting Parishioners and Clients)
We are in need of job opportunities to assist those who are
unemployed or under-employed, both in our parish and in our
SVDP client network. Families are struggling with basic
needs. Please let us know of any opportunities of which you
know either in your company or elsewhere. This information
will be posted on our Jobs Bulletin Board located just inside
the church entrance above the food pantry collection box.
“Inspired” It’s how our story began. Life began because God spoke; He
breathed the word (Genesis 1:3) and creation spun into existence. It was when God breathed life into Adam, however, that things got even more interesting.
~ Genesis 2:7 It’s Time!
With school starting back don’t forget to put Jesus in your backpack!!
Know that the Core Team is praying for you!! The Lord our God is with you everywhere you go.
Call on Him! ~ Joshua 1:9 August
10 - New Parent’s Meeting Day Chapel after 5:30 Life Teen Mass
Life Teen Kick Off ***24 - Life Night/”INSPIRED”***
31 - NO Life Teen, Labor Day Weekend
Life Teen Registration 2014-2015 Forms are in the Life Teen mailbox.
They are Gold. Fill out both sides. I will need a copy of your insurance card.
Also fill out the social media form (White) giving Life Teen the permission to take pictures of your teen for Life
Teen’s Face Book page. Cost is $30.00 for the year for supplies.
*Please note that forms, insurance cards are updated yearly!
Everyone has to fill out a new form. Please drop in the RE mailbox!
Reflection The Gospel reminds me that my will for myself can be different
from God’s will for me. Life can get rough at times. I have
experienced everything including family deaths, relationship
breakups, and my dad losing his job. I have doubted the
presence of God during these events and I became afraid of
what the future would hold for me. Many times unhealthy
thoughts of suicide or self-abuse crept their way into my mind
while I tried to cope with the harsh reality. But the light of
Christ was present in all those situations. I learned to not be
afraid of what the future holds because God would not give me
a challenge that I could not handle. May problem was not that
the circumstances were too difficult to deal with but rather that
I lacked the faith needed to get through the hard times. I know
that no matter what happens God has a plan for me and that
