ST. WILLIAM CHURCH 765 Andrews Rd.

Mail: P.O. Box 546, Murphy, NC 28906 Church Bldg. # (828) 837-2000

Mass Schedule: Sat. 6:00 PM Sun. 11:00 AM www.st-william.net

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

1433 Hwy. 64 West, Hayesville

Church Bldg. # (828) 389-3758

Mass Schedule: Sat. 4:00 PM Sun. 9:00 AM

www.ihmhayesville.org

STAFF Pastor, Rev. H. Alejandro Ayala Pastoral Associate, Rev. Mr. Carl Hubbell Business Manager, Peggy Strand P.O. Box 546, Murphy, N.C. 28906 Parish Secretary, Gail Maloof Office & Priest’s House: (828) 837-2000 Faith Formation Youth, IHM, AJ Borowski Office Hours: St. William Mon-Fri 8AM to 2PM Faith Formation for Youth, St. William, Charlene Davidson IHM Mon-Fri 10AM to 1PM Music Director—IHM, Cody Killian

Music Director—St. William, David Mastifino Parish E-Mail: stwilli@frontier.com

ST. WILLIAM PASTORAL COUNCIL Bob Adams Gerard Bisson Donnine Kubicek Ron Kolanko Kari Morgan, Co-Chairperson John Shatraw, Chairperson

FINANCE COUNCIL

Jim DeRosa, Chairperson Chris Hall Ferris Maloof Tina Poltrock

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PASTORAL COUNCIL

AJ Borowski Jim Brummert Vernon Dixon Carol Maloof Janet Michaelson, Chairperson Vickie Ware, Co-Chairperson

FINANCE COUNCIL

Sal Aparo, Chairperson Beth Arsenault Glynn Bourque John Cooper Ron Guggisberg William Michaelson

Sacrament of Reconciliation—Twenty (20) minutes before each weekend Mass.

Bulletin Deadline: Monday by 10 AM—Weekend Announcement Deadline: Thursday by Noon Information Must Be In Writing

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE WEBSITE: charlottediocese.org

Peggy Strand: Willacc@st-william.net

Gail Maloof: stwilli@frontier.com Charlene Davidson: willcff@st-william.net

Sacramental Emergency: 828-837-2000 ext 5 Parish Fax No.: 828-835-9889

24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 14 and September 15, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

…………………………………………………………………. PRIEST RETIREMENT: The dedicated priests who served us in the past now deserve to life out their retirement years in dignity. IHM and St. William have been assessed. This amount is slightly less than two times the regular weekend offertory. Please be as generous as you can during this Dioce-san Campaign. …………………………………………………………………. IS THIS YOUR YEAR? Couples married 25 or 50 years this year will be honored at an Anniversary Mass held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Charlotte. Mass begins at 2:30PM and will be followed by a reception. Please contact the Business Office at 837-2000 if you are interested. ………………………………………………………………… YOU ARE A PART of the Church’s family. Have you made the Church a part of your family? You can do this by including our Parishes in your Will. …………………………………………………………………. SAVE THE DATE. The IHM Bereavement Support Group will begin its Fall session on October 9th. This Support Group is open to both parishes. More details will follow. …………………………………………………………………. LAUDATO SI. “St. Francis, faithful to Scripture, invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to use and grants us a glimpse of His infinite beauty and goodness.” Pg. 9 …………………………………………………………………. CAJUN FEST 2019 IS HERE! Join fellow parishioners and the community for authentic Cajun food on Friday, September 20th from 4PM to 9PM and Saturday, September 21st from 11AM to 8PM on the St. Wil-liam Campus. 50/50 tickets are still available on the table in the Commons and will also be available for purchase at the Cajun Fest. There will be entertainment on Friday and Saturday plus a great menu of jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp etc. etc. Don't miss out on all the fun. …………………………………………………………………. THERE ARE SEVERAL PARISHIONERS from both par-ishes who are in need of our prayers for healing. Many do not wish to be named; nonetheless, they should be included in our daily prayers for the sick. Our prayers are powerful so please keep them in mind as well.

Worship This Week

September 16 through September 22, 2019

Monday St. Wm. 9AM Communion Service Tuesday St. Wm. 9AM Mass Sp. Int. Dan and Mary Pearl Wednesday IHM 5PM Mass Sp. Int. Earl Wilson Thursday St. Wm. 9AM Mass + John Caron

Friday IHM 12 Noon Mass + Violet Lekovich Saturday IHM 4PM Mass Sp. Int. Fr. George Kloster St. Wm. 6PM Mass + Frederick J. Davis Sunday IHM 9AM Mass Sp. Int. Parishioners of St. William and Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Wm: 11AM Mass + Bob Evans

ARE YOU NEW TO OUR AREA and visiting our Parish for the first time? Are you looking for your “home church” here in the mountains of North Carolina? We warmly welcome you to St. William in Murphy and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hayesville. We hope you feel at home, and we are blessed to be a part of your faith journey. If you are interested in joining our stewardship community, please see one of the ushers after Mass for a Parish Registration Form.

Contributions for September 7 and September 8, 2019 St William

Attendance Sat. 69 Sun. 158

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Attendance Sat. 113 Sun. 178

Contribution values redacted per diocesan on-line policy.

DSA CAMPAIGN 2019 - As of Sept. 9, 2019

Paid Unpaid YTD Total Goal Pledges Pledges Shortfall IHM $22,278 Pledge information redacted STWM $21,063 per diocesan on-line policy.

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 9 & 10, 2011

ST. WILLIAM FOR THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS Cheryl Barron, Jose Castillo, Michelle Freeman, John

D’Alesio, Sr., Bud Felzer, Alyssa Garcia, Jim Hubbell, Mary Harris Lucas, Allie Mitchell, Erica Marrero, Flo Valentine, Bob

and Elaine Wagner

“If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” Matthew 9:21

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY FOR THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYER

Dottie Barton, Teresa Kirkpatrick, Mitch Lieding, Anna Llewellyn, Pat McClure, Jon McAuliffe,

Dorothy Pratt, Earl Wilson

“If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” Matthew 9:21

WE PRAY THE ROSARY FOR WORLD PEACE. The Rosary is recited every Wednesday at 4:30PM prior to the 5PM Mass. Please join us. Mary Queen of Peace, pray for us.

…………………………………………………………………. BISHOP PETER JUGIS will be administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to Josefina Mozquedo and Fabio Nava at Holy Redeemer Church in Andrews this coming Wednesday Sep-tember 18th at 6PM. All parishioners are invited to attend and support these young children. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. ………………………………………………………………….. FLOWERS NEEDED. Here’s your chance to help beautify the altar with flowers. It is truly a rewarding feeling to see your contribution beautifying the altar as we celebrate the Liturgy of the Word. Choose your weekend and fill our vase with live flowers or greenery. If you have any questions or would like to help please contact Kathy.aparo@gmail.com or mmc-ginnis0254@gmail.com. ………………………………………………………………….. EDUCATION will meet Thursday at 10:30AM in the Learn-ing Center. …………………………………………………………………. THE FINANCE COUNCIL will meet Friday at 11AM in the Learning Center. ……………………………………………………………….... MEALS ON WHEELS. If you are looking for adventure in the beautiful mountains of Clay County here is your chance by delivering Meals on Wheels to folks in our area who need a little help. Most routes take two hours or less depending on how long you care to chat with some of the folks. This is a once a month commitment for you to share your time, talent and treasure with our brothers and sisters in need. If you are interested, and would like to tag along for a trial run contact Jim Gennaro at 850-902-3375. …………………………………………………………………..

More General Announcements ..…………………………………………………………….….. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER. St. Paul re-minds us that there is abundant grace, faith and love available to us through Jesus. Strengthen, renew and rekindle your mar-riage by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend on Septem-ber 20-22, 2019 in Charlotte, NC and November 8-10, 2019 in Atlantic Beach, NC. Early sign-up is recommended. For more information contact applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or call us at 703-315-2144.

THE LADIES GUILD will meet Tuesday at 1PM in the Com-mons. All ladies of the Parish are invited to join us. ………………………………………………………………….. ANOINTING OF THE SICK will take place immediately following Mass next weekend. ………………………………………………………………….. SAVE THE DATE! It's hard to imagine, but the Ladies Guild is already planning their annual Christmas Boutique taking place on Saturday December 7th and Sunday December 8th. All Christmas items are welcomed. Remember, the Bou-tique is only 3 months away! For more information contact Sandy Hoffer 828 644-0729 or sandyhoffer2001@yahoo.com ………………………………………………………………….. ST. VINCENT de PAUL’S fall fundraiser is a 2-night stay at a charming and cozy bed and breakfast nestled in the splendor of the Great Smokey Mountains. Tickets are $5.00 each, and are also available thru the Parish Office. You will have a chance to win a 2-night stay in a Premier Room at the Buck-horn Inn in Gatlinburg. Breakfast is included in the room pack-age worth approximately $500. Ticket drawing will take place after the 11AM Mass on Sunday, October 6th. Good luck! ………………………………………………………………….. BACKPACK MINISTRY. We are looking for donations and food to fill the back packs for the Head Start Program which now consists of 72 hungry children. The main items we need are Chef Boyardee brand 15oz flip top spaghetti products such as spaghetti and meatballs, spaghetti-o’s etc., pop-tarts, and applesauce. Big Blue Back Pack Bucket is in the back of the Commons to place your food items. PLEASE: no outdated food. Thank you for your continued support. ………………………………………………………………….. REMINDER. CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION grades 1-6 and Confirmation resume Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Classes run from 6:00-7:30PM in the Seiglie Center. Registra-tion will take place Sept. 18th from 5:30-6:00PM before regular classes begin. Only first graders and new students to the program need to complete a full registration form. All other students need to have their information verified by a parent. …………………………………………………………………..

More General Announcements …………………………………………………………………. SAVE THE DATE: The Diocese will be conducting a Day of Reflection at St. William Church on Tuesday, October 29th starting at 10AM and ending with a prayer service at 2PM. More information will be forthcoming. ………………………………………………………………….

24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 14 and September 15, 2019

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Christian stewardship takes a positive view on money.

It sees money not only as a medium of exchange, but as a symbol of the person who has it. The way we acquire it, use it, and share it, we are

revealed in those actions.

PRAYERS FOR OUR ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL Rochelle Andrews, Josh Boyts, Thomas Biller, John Buckley, Jr., Kehl Bright, Courtney Caron, Christa Casselberry, Paul E.

Cluverius, Fred Coon, Patrick Cusak, Aaron Darty, Jamaul Davis, Blake Elliott, Jr., Cole Fears, Andrew Filewood, Grant Fleming, Chris Goergen, Ben Goergen, Christopher C. Hatch, Jason Hemsley, Austin Holecheck, Jeremy Holecheck, Daniel Hopkins, Devon Jones, Timothy Keeton, Ari Kliemon, Justin Lansford, George W. Lucier, Bradley Mahoney, Matthew Marks, Richard Knox, Anthony Particini, Martin Price, Robert Raber, Robert Rankin, James Rihn, Kelsie Rodges, Justin Riopelle, Jacob Spaulding, Danny Spiker,

Dennis Spiker, Ben Studybaker, Melica Thayer, Stephen Thompson, Jackie Twitty, Carlton Van Buskirk IV, David Vivian, Chad T. Webb, Eric Wilson, Lynda Wilson, Clay Woody, Clint Woody, Reid Woody, Joseph Woody

And all who serve to protect our freedom—you are our American Heroes.

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 9 & 10, 2011 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 14 and September 15, 2019