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VOL. 3 SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2011 ISSUE 38

Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, GA

Scripture Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? (Ezekiel 18:25) Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. (Psalm 25:4,5) humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others.. (Philippians 2:3,4) tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. (Matthew 21:31) Reflection How are Gods ways different from human ways? Describe a situation from the last week that you would handle differently if approached in a more God-like

way. How have you reacted to a situation with unexpected kindness or compassion? Holy Spirit, giving life to all life, moving all creatures, root of all things, washing them clean, wiping out their mistakes, healing their wounds, you are our true life, luminous, wonderful, awakening the heart from its ancient sleep. (Hldegard of Bingham)1
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Mitchell, Stephen, (editor), The Enlightened Heart An Anthology of Sacred Poetry, Harper Row: New York, 1989, P. 42
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Pastor: Fr. Damian Ilokaba (706) 791-4307 Co-Pastor: Fr. Samuel Aniekwe (706) 791-4307 Co-Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267)243-5861 NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter (706) 791-4308 Chapel Clerk: Vacant (706) 791-2945 Deacons: - George Foster (706) 860-2379 - Mike Marchek (706) 855-2107 - David Kriegel (706) 869-9781 PLC: VACANT Music Director: VACANT Religious Education: VACANT RE Coordinator: VACANT MCCW: Kim Besel mccwfg@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus: Allen Larson larsonlair05@hughes.net Youth Ministry: Nisa Vera nisa_vera@yahoo.com EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel adbesel@gmail.com, (706) 855-9275 Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 Ushers: Ron Shannon 706-8685960 Flowers Ministry: Sherry Wodicka swodicka24@gmail.com Editor: Lola Rivera (443) 223-1125 lolarivera@ymail.com

Q: How should we clean up after the chalice is spilled? A: Number 239 of the General Instruction on the Roman Missal (in front of the Sacramentary) states, "If any of the precious blood spills, the area should be washed and the water poured into the sacrarium." So, too, should the purificators used to cleanse chalices, patens and ciboria be washed in the sacrarium and the water drained into the earth. The sacrarium is special because it drains directly into the soil underneath the church rather than into a common drain. If there should be no sacrarium, water from these washings may be poured on clean earth in the garden where it will not be stepped on. After the first washing these cloths may be allowed to dry and then washed in a normal way. For more about what to do in the case of accidents with the eucharistic elements, see the Appendix in Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite, by Msgr. Peter J. Elliot (Ignatius Press).
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CTOF Contracts Info

The following CTOF contracts are available for FY12. Music Director Religious Education Coordinator Parish Life Coordinator These positions are open until the end of the month. Contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in applying at lolarivera@ymail.com

CATHOLIC FAITH FREE DOWNLOADS

Are you looking to learn more about your Catholic Faith, but work and other responsibilities do not allow to? Here is the opportunity you were waiting for! Get FREE downloads online and learn about the Catholic Faith at your convenience just by visiting the FamilyLand website. You set the schedule that works for you. FamilyLand provides you with several resources such as Consecration programs and resources, and The Apostolate's Family Catechism in English & Spanish. You may access to this website through http://stmichaelparishfg.blogspot.com/. This website will help your family grow in holiness, and the most important thing, these resources are FREE and available for your at anytime!

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Stewardship

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like Easter Sunday because it's a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer, fuller life together! Make a special time of growth for you and your spouse. For more information or to register for October 7 - 9 in Savannah, call 904 821-0773 or register on line at www.jaxwwme.com.

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O Mary, bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life: Look down, O Mother, upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference our out of misguided mercy. Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time. Pope John Paul II, Prayer for Life, Evangelium Vitae.

Wild Wild West Auction

Come have fun at the Aquinas Wild Wild West Auction-our PTOs biggest fundraiser of the year. The Western themed event will feature both a silent and live auction, as well as a $1,000 drawing, great food, and great times. Make your plans now to spend Saturday, November 5 at the Aquinas Wild Wild West Auction. Get your tickets today from the school office or any auction committee member. The cost of this delightful evening is just $50 per person if you purchase your ticket prior to October 1. For more information, contact Kelli Strickland at 706-736-5516 or kstrickland@aquinashigh.org.

Living Rosary at Aquinas H.S.

The 22nd Annual Living Rosary will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2011, at 6:45 p.m., at the Aquinas Football Stadium. For information on getting involved contact MCCW at mccwfg@yahoo.com. We will be leading one decade of the Living Rosary.

GRACE Scholars
Would you like to help a family receive a Catholic education at Aquinas High School, St. Mary on the Hill School or Immaculate Conception Catholic School? You can do this simply by redirecting some or all of what you owe in state income tax to GRACE Scholars. You make a donation and your tax bill is reduced by that amount! To see how easy it is visit www.gracescholars.org or www.aquinashigh.org or call 706-736-5516 or email kstrickland@aquinashigh.org

Pro-Life Rosary
We will start praying the Pro-Life Rosary the first Wednesday of each month starting on October 5th, before Adoration at 6:10pm. Join us!

LIFE-CHAIN 2011 for Augusta

Sunday, October 2, 2:00 p.m. @ the intersection of Scott Nixon, Pleasant Home, Walton Way Ext. and Davis Rd. Third year on the West Side. All are encouraged to come and spend an hour praying for the end of abortion and for its victims. There will be speakers and music. Printed signs will be provided. This is a nationwide event always on the first Sunday of October. For information, contact Gary or Nancy Garner at 706-793-8090. www.lifechain.net.

Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts of America is alive and well in our community. The BSA has been around for over 100 years, instilling in our youth: leadership, life and survival skills, respect, faith, and courage. The local Boy Scout Troop out of St Mary on the Hill Catholic Church is actively seeking new membership. Please contact their Scoutmaster, D a v e B e s e l a t owls@troop8augusta.com. You can also visit their website at: http:// sites.google.com/site/troop8augusta

Alumni & Friends of Aquinas!

Come have a great time with Alumni & Friends of Aquinas at our annual Tailgate Party before the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 7th at 6pm. We will supply the food and drink. You can supply the memories! Free admission. (Must be 21 to attend). For more information, contact Kelli Strickland at 706-736-5516 or kstrickland@aquinashigh.org

Pro-Life Mass & Rosary

For your information, there is a Mass the first Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center right after (approximately 10:15am). This activity is not organized by our parish, but you are invited to participate to support the Right to Life.

Retrouvaille (re-tro-vi) - for Married Couples

Couples slowly and quietly drift apart, or are being torn apart by terrible words and actions. This program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will be October 14 -16, 2011 in an Augusta Hotel. For additional information or to register call (800) 470-2230. If calling from outside the Savannah Diocese, call (706) 863-1465. More info at www.retouvaille.org. Space limited.

Abortion Alternatives
Birthright of Augusta (706) 733-LOVE Birthright national (1-800) 550-4900 Augusta Care Pregnancy Center (706) 724-3733

Catholic Radio
You can listen live Catholic programs that will be featured on Saint Paul Radio by going to their website: saintpaulradio.org. If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Bernie Hulshof, bhulshof4@comcast.net.

Post-Abortion Alternatives
Rachels Vineyard 1-877-HOPE-4-ME

Eleazer and Bea Nikoi

35th Anniversary, October 2nd
May God continue to bless you
Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month, lolarivera@ymail.com.

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Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)

The MCCW faith study will meet this Monday, September 26 at 9:00 am in Building 13. All women of the chapel are invited to attend. Childcare is available upon request. Contact Tina Raby at mccwfg@yahoo.com. Mark your calendars now for our monthly meeting on Thursday, October 6. Sister Janet, Director of Catholic Social Services, will be our guest speaker. Mass will begin at 6:00 pm followed by dinner. All bakers of the parish, get ready for the Second Annual Best Baker Competition! The contest will be held on Saturday, November 19. Watch the bulletin for more information.

Monthly Meeting
Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday October 11, 2011 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Al Larson at larsonlair05@hughes.net if you have any question.

Essay Contest
All Catholic students in grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are invited to participate in the 2012 Knights of Columbus Essay Contest. Students are encouraged to write a 500 to 750 word essay on the theme of: "The Responsibility of the Catholic Citizen In a Free Society. The contest opens the doors of young minds, enabling the entrants to be creative, thoughtful and introspective in their work. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the contest. Participants are required to furnish written parental consent. For entry forms and additional information contact: Timothy McCarthy @ 706-831-1104. Deadline is Oct 15th.

Altar Servers Training!!!

Altar Server Training will be October 1st, from Noon - 1300 at Good Shepherd Chapel. All current and new servers must attend. A schedule will be drawn up and distributed at that time. For more information please contact Alex Besel at adbesel@gmail.com or (706) 8559275.

EME, Lectors and Ushers Schedule

The new schedule for Lectors, EMEs and Ushers has been mailed. The Schedule can also be found on the St. Michael's Website and Facebook page. A copy is also posted on the bulletin board and the rear of the Chapel.

Volunteers Name Tags

All volunteers are asked to pick up their name tags in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel before each mass to wear during Mass. Please return after Mass.

Roman Missal Collectible Inserts

The Roman Missal changes (prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass) will be officially implemented on the first Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011. For the next several weeks, you will find an insert inside of the weekly bulletin. We ask you to collect these inserts as they are a great source of information in our Catholic Faith, and the upcoming Roman Missal changes. Let us know if you are missing any insert.

Military Archdiocese Website

Do you need to request a baptism certificate? First Communion certificate? You may inquire any sacramental information you may need at http://www.milarch.org

New to our Parish?

Please take a minute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms in the tables located in the back hallway. You may give the form to our Pastor, or leave it in his door. You can also download the form from our website if this is more convenient for you, and send it to lolarivera@ymail.com.

St. Michaels Choir need Volunteers

St. Michaels is looking for volunteers that would like to share their talents and gifts with our choir. Singers and musicians are welcomed! Ask our Pastor if you are interested.

Welcome!

Parish Council Meeting

St. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 11, 2011. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30 pm.

Coffee and Theology

Coffee and Theology is a religious education for adults that meets on Sundays at 11:30am. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.

Families Wanted
Our Parish is looking for families who would like to bring up the gifts at each mass. Please contact Ron Shannon at ronshannon@hotmail.com if you are interested

RE Notes by Sherry Wodicka

Volunteers Needed
We are in need of several Catechists and substitute teachers to help with the CCD program, grades Pre-K through High School. Co-Teachers and assistants are needed too!! Anyone interested in volunteering to teach Religious Education this year, please contact Sherry Wodicka @ Swodicka24@gmail.com or (706) 592-6478.

Bible Study
St. Michaels Bible Study is on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. We are studying a Bible Study on the Books of Hebrews.

CCD Registration.
CCD registration is open throughout the year. Please know that in order to receive the Holy Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation, children need to attend Religious Education as required. Contact Sherry if you have questions.

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PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during their deployments. If your love one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel send us his or her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your prayer request to lolarivera@ymail.com. SFC Nathan Varner Susan Wersal HM1 Genell Cody SrA James Varner SSG Carl W. Thompson COL William Walker CW2 Clarence W. Raby, III SPC Brendan G. Fitzpatrick COL Michael Apicella COL Mark Ziemba

PRAY FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS

Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Michaels Parish and expecting a baby, or have a friend or relative who is a expecting a baby, please send us her name to add it to our list @ lolarivera@ymail.com.

Alicia Sanchez

Amelia Torres

Kirsten Fontimayor

Study on the Book of Joel

Joel prophesied to the southern kingdom of Judah, during the greatest natural disaster in the history of all Israel. While the exact time of the event is unknown, the effects were devastating and long-standing. A plague of locusts had swarmed the land of Judah and destroyed not only the crops already in the ground, but also the seed for the next planting season. It was like no other event before it, including the plague of locusts that struck Egypt in the day of Moses. The locusts had completely stripped all vegetation from its branches, turning it from a thriving land to a place of complete desolation in a short period of time. Famine and drought overtook the land. People and cattle suffered and some even died. The disaster was so profound that the only justification Joel could find was that they were suffering God's judgment for their wickedness. Marching like an invading army, the locusts took everything with them, leaving nothing behind. Centuries before, Moses warned the people. As recorded in Deuteronomy 28:38-42, if Israel disobeyed the commands of the Lord, "You shall carry much seed out to the field but gather little in, for the locust shall consume it. You shall plant vineyards and tend them, but you shall neither drink of the wine nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them. You shall have olive trees throughout all your territory, but you shall not anoint yourself with the oil; for your olives shall drop off. You shall beget sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity. Locusts shall consume all your trees and the produce of your land." And that is exactly what happened. The results of such a catastrophe can be difficult for modern believers to fully understand. But for the people of Judah, it meant a total inability to function as both a society and a nation. The loss of crops and vegetation was devastating beyond words. There were no grapes for wine, no grain for bread, no trees for shade, no food for livestock, no produce or grains for offering, and no crops for farmers to tend. There was literally nothing left but a dry, barren wasteland. Everything that the people did, every occupation known to them, was affected in some way. As bad as it was for the people of Judah, Joel emphasized in his prophecies that the locust plague was nothing compared to the judgment to come. The drone of the locusts was but a whisper compared to the voice of the Lord. "The LORD also will roar from Zion, and utter His voice from Jerusalem; the heavens and earth will shake." (3:16) Knowing that the axe was soon to fall, Joel tried to call the people to repentance before it was too late. The most inspiring section of the book of Joel is found in chapter two. The prophet looks hundreds of years into the future, when the Spirit of the Lord will be upon all men. Salvation was not to be a blessing only for Judah, but for all men. A time was coming when "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." (2:32) In the next book of the prophets, an unlikely man of God arose from an unlikely location to also speak sense into the spiritual confusion of northern Israel. The prophet Amos also knew of coming judgment and gave Israel an additional opportunity to call on the name of the Lord.
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LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Penance/ Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 08:15 (Also by Appointment) Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/Homebound): Deacon George Foster Weddings Deacon George Foster Baptisms Deacon Mike Marchek Liturgy Deacon David Kriegel Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Deacon Mike Marchek

Bulletin Announcements
Bulletin announcements must be submitted to lolarivera@ymail.com by Sunday 3pm. Thank you.

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 Divine Power of God thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.