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 Administrator, Gail Maloof Office & Priest’s House: (828) 837-2000 Faith Formation Youth, IHM, Sr. Margarita Castaneda, CND 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 Gerald Bisson Don Cattaneo Ron Kolanko Kathleen Lott Kari Morgan Tina Poltrock John Shatraw Don Stillwagon, Chairperson Joan Taylor, Vice Chairperson

FINANCE COUNCIL Jim DeRosa Jim Ewen, Chairperson David Fitzgerald Chris Hall Ferris Maloof

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PASTORAL COUNCIL

Jim Culley Vernon Dixon Riki Fiebel Janet Michaelson Eleanor Moyer, Chairperson Tom Schmitt, Vice Chairperson Karen Watson

FINANCE COUNCIL Ben Cornelius, Chairperson Ron Guggisberg Steve Jersey Michele McGinnis Susan Palmich

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

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 3 and February 4, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRIEVING, HURTING, SUFFERING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. Please join us starting Wednesday, February 7th at 10AM in the Conference Room at St. William Church. The group chairs are Jerry Bisson and Barbara Michael. These sessions are intimate, informal and strictly confidential. All are welcome who have a grieving heart from the pain of loss. We are here to listen, to share our experiences, to show compas-sion and caring and, most importantly, to “help heal the wounded heart”. Please contact the Parish Office, Jerry or Bar-bara if you have any questions or need additional information. …………………………………………………………………. ALL ARE WELCOME. SAVE THE DATE. A four part Lenten Series on the Environment will take place Wednesdays, February 21 and 28 and March 7 and 14 from 3-4:30PM in the Learning Center at IHM. More information to follow. …………………………………………………………………. LAUDATO SI. “Although the post-industrial period may well be remembered as one of the most irresponsible in history, nonetheless there is reason to hope that humanity at the dawn of the twenty-first century will be remembered for having generously shouldered its grave responsibilities.” Pg. 66 …………………………………………………………………. FOOD PANTRY/SHARING CENTER will be accepting your donations next weekend at both Parishes. Cash is always welcome as are donations of non-perishable food, paper products, soap, peanut butter and laundry detergent. Thank you always for your generous contribution.

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Worship This Week

February 5 through February 11, 2018 Monday St. Wm. 9AM Communion Service Tuesday St. Wm. 9AM Mass Sp. Int. Judy Regner Wednesday IHM 5PM Mass Sp. Int. Sr. Terry Martin and Sr. Margarita Castaneda Thursday St. Wm. 9AM Mass Sp. Int. Mary Carroll Friday IHM 12 Noon Mass Sp. Int. Fr. George Kloster St. Wm. 5PM Mass + Sebastian Andre Friel Saturday IHM 4PM Mass Sp. Int. Parishioners of St. William and Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Wm. 6PM Mass + Deceased Members of the Light Family Sunday IHM 9AM Mass + Lucy Aparo St. Wm: Mass 11AM + James Geiger

Contributions January 27 and January 28, 2018

St. William

Attendance Sat. 4 Sun. 152

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Attendance Sat. 106 Sun. 90

Contribution information redacted

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 Hayes-ville. 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 stew-ardship community, please see one of the ushers after Mass for a Parish Registration Form. STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT

As Catholics, we are not to focus

only on ourselves, but are called by our Baptism to reach out and share our time,

talent and treasure with our brothers and sisters.

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 9 & 10, 2011

ST. WILLIAM FOR THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS

Cheryl Barron, Mary Carroll, Michelle Freeman, Laurieann Jones, Doni Kubicek, Fr. George Kloster, Larry Leturmy, Del

Light, Paul Napolitano, Bill Perkins, Judy Regner, Alyson Standish, Dick Standish , Bob and Elaine Wagner, Simone Ziemanski

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

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY FOR THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYER

Fr. George Kloster, Pat McClure, Merrill Morrison, Judy and Steve Smith, 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.

………………………………………………………………….. EUCHARIST ADORATION has been suspended until the first Monday in March. ………………………………………………………………….. THE SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB will meet Monday at 9:30AM in the upstairs kitchen. …………………………………………………………………. ANOINTING OF THE SICK will take place on Wednesday following the 5PM Mass. ………………………………………………………………….. BIBLE STUDY will take place this Friday starting at 10:30AM in the upper kitchen. All are invited to join us. ………………………………………………………………….. CATHOLIC MOM’S GROUP. A monthly breakfast and gathering for moms at St. Francis in Blairsville takes place the third Tuesday of each month at 10AM. Get to know and enjoy the company of other Catholic moms. Childcare is available. If interested, please email Rachel Wilson for more information: rachelmargaret92@gmail.com ………………………………………………………. ASH WEDNESDAY BILINGUAL SERVICE –will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14th - 3:45-4:15 p.m. at IHM for all children and their parents and any other interested people. A Communion Service will be led by Sister Margarita and ashes will be distributed to all the children on Ash Wednesday. There will be NO SNACK on Ash Wednesday. Teachers will contin-ue class after the service. SERVICIO BILINGUE el MIERCOLES de CENIZA con Comunion y cenizas de 3:45 a 4:15 p.m. en la Iglesia del In-maculado Corazon de Maria. Habra clases despues del servicio pero no hay merienda ese dia. Todos los padre y los ninos es-tan invitados a participar en este servicio. ………………………………………………………………….

OUR ANNUAL ST. VALENTINES DAY BRUNCH sponsored by the Men's Club will be held next Sunday, February 11th, following the 11AM Mass. We invite the Ladies to join us for a festive brunch featuring a variety of favorite items. Chefs Don Stillwagon and Bob Daniels have promised a special occasion. A free will offering from the men will be appre-ciated. ………………………………………………………………….. ST. WILLIAM LENTEN LUNCHES will start on Wednes-day, February 21st at 12 Noon. We need 5 teams to sign up and prepare soup and sandwiches for the lunches. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Commons. ………………………………………………………………….. THE MEN’S CLUB will meet Tuesday after the 9AM Mass at Rib County on HWY. 64. All men of the parish are invited to join us for breakfast and fellowship. ………………………………………………………………….. CHEF RENE’S FISH FRY will take place beginning Friday, February 16th starting at 5PM. This year you have your choice of a fried fish dinner for $8, a shrimp dinner for $10 or a fish and shrimp combo for $10. All dinners include slaw, fries, bread and a soft drink or water. Children’s dinners are $5 for fish and $6 for shrimp. Beer and wine are available for a dona-tion. Please remember that Mass will start at 4PM each Friday during Lent to accommodate the fish fry. ………………………………………………………………….. STATIONS OF THE CROSS will take place each Friday following the 4PM Mass during Lent. We are in need of a Sta-tion Narrator, Cross Bearer and 2 Acolytes starting Friday, February 16th. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Commons for you to participate in the Way of the Cross. …………………………………………………………………. ASH WEDNESDAY: the Children in our Faith Formation Classes will be participating in the Liturgy of the Word at the 7PM Mass. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board requesting additional assistance. Thank you for supporting our children. ………………………………………………………………….. ENHANCE YOUR LENTEN JOURNEY. Little Black Books are available on the card table in the Commons. Please be sure to pick one up. This is a perfect companion as we begin our journey with Jesus. …………………………………………………………………..

BEFORE MASS, spend time speaking to God, DURING MASS, listen as God speaks to you,

AFTER MASS, speak with friends and neighbors.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 3 and February 4, 2018

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL Rochelle Andrews, Brett Benfer, Josh Boyts, Thomas Biller, John Buckley, Jr., Courtney Caron, Christa Casselberry, Paul E. Cluverius, Fred Coon, Patrick Cusak, Aaron Darty, Jamaul Davis, Blake Elliott, Jr., 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, Matthew Lepine, Bradley Mahoney, Matthew Marks, Kyle Maher, Richard Knox, Anthony Particini, Martin Price, Robert Raber, Robert Rankin, James

Rihn, Kelsie Rodges, Rachel and Justin Riopelle, Jacob Spaulding, Danny Spiker, Dennis Spiker, Ben Studybaker, Melica Thayer, Stephen Thompson, Jackie Twitty, Carlton Van Buskirk IV, David Vivian, Christopher Wall, Ross A. Webb, Eric Wilson, Lynda Wilson, Jimyejo Williford, Jason Williford, Clay Woody, Clint Woody, Reid Woody,

Michael Wyderka

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

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 9 & 10, 2011

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 3 and February 4, 2018