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VOL. 3 MAY 28-29, 2011 ISSUEWelcome to

Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, G

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Q: Who set up the 14 Stations of the Cross and why? When did this devotion begin?

A: Since the first century, Christians have been making pilgrimages to the land where Jesus lived. St. Helena,mother of Emperor Constantine, made a famous pilgrimage in the fourth century, trying to identify where Jesuswas born, died and was buried.

For a short time after 1099 when the crusaders captured Jerusalem and nearby territory, visiting these sites waseasier. After the crusaders lost this territory in 1291, pilgrimages became much more dangerous and expensive.The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, bring the Holy Land both to people unable totravel there and to those who have made that pilgrimage.

Francis of Assisi had two great devotions: Jesus Incarnation and his passion, symbolized in the crib and thecross.The Franciscan friars popularized the Way of the Cross devotion, starting in the 14th century. People erected

small stations inside churches and sometimes life-size ones outdoors. Soon, almost all churches had a Way of theCross. A Franciscan wrote the Stabat Materlyrics, often used during the Stations in the original Latin or in trans-ation.The number of stations and the events commemorated have varied over the centuries. Pope Clement XII (1730

-40) fixed the present number and list.Whether you pray the Stations alone or with a group of people in a parish church or outdoors, this devotionmakes Jesus passion and death very real.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:17)

Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds! (Psalm 66:3)

Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the Spirit. (1 Peter 3:18b)

...and he will give you an Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot ac-

cept, because it neither sees nor knows him. But you know him, because he remains with you, and will bein you. (John 14:6,7)

eflection

How do you witness the gifts of the spirit in your life, family and parish?

How is the Advocate, the Spirit of Truth, brought to life in you?

In Johns Gospel, why cant the world accept the Spirit of Truth?

When are you dwelling in the Spirit or in the world? How do you know?

o come to possess all desire to possess nothing.o arrive at being all desire to be nothing.

he soul that journeys to Godbut does not shake off its caresand quiet its appetites

is like one who drags a cart uphill.

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DESIGNATED OFFERINGThere will be a designated offering on June 4-5, 2011 for Assistance to Soldiers wounded in Action.

Please know that this offering is directed by the office of the Chief of Chaplains.

Parish Council Financial Advisor, Tina Raby

Parish Staff

Pastor:Fr. Damian Ilokaba(706) 791-4307

Co-Pastor: Fr. Samuel Aniekwe(706) 791-4307

Contract Priest: Fr. Michael Rov

(706) 791-2945NCOIC: Sgt. Sheronda Williams(706) 791-4308

Chapel Clerk: Vacant(706) 791-2945

Deacons:- George Foster (706) 860-2379- Mike Marchek (706) 855-210- David Kriegel (706) 869-978

PLC: VACANTMusic Director: VACANT

(706) 791-2945MCCW: Kim Besel

mccwfg@yahoo.comKnights of Columbus:

Ricardo Ruiz Jr. , ruizrjr@knologyYouth Ministry: Nisa Veranisa_vera@yahoo.comLectors: Tom Dean

(706) 860-6946Ushers: Ron Shannon

(706) 868-5960Religious Education: VACANTFlowers Ministry: Sherry Wodick

swodicka24@gmail.comEditor: Lola Rivera (706) 860-06lolarivera@ymail.com

MIKE RIVERA, PRESIDENTriveralejos@yahoo.com

BILL HOLT, VICE-PRESIDENwilbil56@aol.com

LOLA RIVERA, SECRETARYlolarivera@ymail.com

TINA RABY, FINANCIAL ADVISgritstwo@yahoo.com

Pastoral Council

StewardshipAttendance: 373

Offering: $1792.00

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PagArchbishop Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D.

Statement on the Implementation Process of the Repeal ofDont Ask Dont Tell Legislation

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In light of the continued discussion surrounding the repeal of the legislation popularly called Dont Ask, Dont Tell, it is opportune to reiterateclearly for the faithful served by this Archdiocese, the only one charged with the pastoral care of Catholics in the military, t he Veterans MedicalCenters, and at the service of the Federal Government outside of the boundaries of the United States, some principles concerning marriage andchastity. It is prudent to remind everyone involved of these unchanging realities:

The Church is unwavering in her commitment to the pastoral care of all persons in need, regardless of sexual inclination or anything else. All peo-ple in need are served by Catholic Chaplains with zeal and passion for bringing the reality of the Risen Lord to all. Whether Dont Ask, DontTell persists or not is immaterial to that bedrock principle. The faithful of the Archdiocese for the Military Services must never forget that thosewith a homosexual inclination must be treated with the respect worthy of their human dignity. (Cf. The Catechism of the Catholic Church nos.2358-9)

Likewise the Church is unbending in her commitment to the notion that the reality of marriage consists only of the union of one man and onewoman. In their Pastoral Letter Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan the Bishops of the United States remind us that:

Marriage is a natural institution established by God the Creator. It is a permanent, faithful, fruitful partnership between one man andone woman, established by their free mutual consent. It has two purposes: the good of the spouses, called the unitive purpose, and the

procreation and education of children.

Federal law (1 U.S.C. 7) restates that definition. It is not the place of any Governmental authority to undermine that legal obligation. This princi-

ple is not intension with our commitment to the pastoral care of all persons. As you know well, the Catholic Faith teachers clearly the biblicalprinciple that all persons, regardless of their sexual orientation, are called to chastity inside and outside the bonds of marriage.

It is the obligation and right of Religious Leaders both to continue to proclaim clearly the Word of God, reading the signs of the times ( Gaudium etSpes). There is not question that the First Amendment guarantee of the Free Exercise of Religion will forever ensure that no re strictions or limi-tations be placed on the role and teaching ability of a Catholic chaplain in the pulpit, the classroom, the barracks, or the office.

Furthermore, it is likewise abhorrent to contemplate that any chaplain will ever be compelled to perform a religious ceremony contrary to the dic-tates of his/her faith. This Archdiocese remains resolved in the belief that no Catholic Chaplain will ever be compelled to condone- even silentlyhomosexual behavior.

The Bishops pastoral also teaches that the legal recognition of same-gender unions

Poses a multifaceted threat to the very fabric of society, striking at the source from which society and culture come and which they aremeant to serve. Such recognition affects all people, married and non-married: not only at the fundamental levels of the good of the

spouses, the good of the children, the intrinsic dignity of every human person, and the common good, but also at the levels of education,cultural imagination and influence, and religious freedom.

The occasion is propitious to commend all Chaplains for their pastoral work. The challenges are manifold and the human needs persist. Togetherwe are committed to persevering in our efforts to preach and teach according to our mission.

I want to assure all of the 1.5 million Catholic faithful served by this Archdiocese of my prayerful concern at this difficult time. When we speakabout human rights, it mut not be forgotten that all share in those rights. Those who seek to redefine the community of life between a man and awoman, that is marriage, must not diminish the rights of others or their ability to live according to the dictates of their conscience.

Cordially in the Risen Lord

+ Timothy P. Broglio,Archbishop for the Military Services USA

Golf TournamentImmaculate Conception Catholic School will host a GolfTournament tobenefit the school. The tournament will be heldon Friday, June 3rd (11:00 registration, sign in / 1:00pm shot-gun start) at Goshen PlantationGolf Club. The cost for a teamis $300.00 ($75.00 individual player) For more informationcontact: Kathy Turner icdev@comcast.net

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter"So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord". Does your Sarament of Marriage witness the Sign of God's love? Let WorldwideMariage Encounter give you tools to increase your Sacramental Sign.The neweekend is June 10-12, 2011 in Columbia, SC. Early registra-tion is highrecommended. For more information or to register online,visit our websiat:http://wwmes4.orgor call Tom and Kathy Lensie at(864) 576-0416.

Pro-Life Mass & Rosary

Mass First Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am. Rosary at Preferred Health Center right after.

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God and CoffeeAre there questions about your Faith would like to have answers for?Come and ask them. God and Coffee and RCIA on Sundays at11:30AM. The location where we used to meet is under constructionnow, so we are using a provisional place at this moment. More informa-

Knights of ColumbusPlease know that our next meeting will be on TuesdayJune 14th, 2011 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meet-ing starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight RicardoRuiz Jr. if you have any question at ruizrjr@knology.netor(706) 863-3435.

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)MCCW will continue to collect baby items to be do-nated to the Augusta Care Pregnancy Center until theend of May. The box will be located in the social room.Please consider honoring your mother with your dona-

tion. If you want to attach a note with your mother'sname on it, please feel free to do so. Thank you from

all the women in MCCW.

St. Michaels Choir is lookingfor Volunteers

St. Michaels is looking for volunteers that would like toshare their talents and gifts with our choir. Singers andmusicians are welcomed! Ask our Pastor if you are inter-ested.

Altar ServersWe are always in need for Altar Servers. Let us know if your

son or daughter is considering to become one. Candidates needto be in 4th grade or higher, and have made their First Holy

Communion. Please, contact our Pastor if you are interested .

Bible Study on Tuesday!!Fr. Willis Evertt, the Catholic chaplain at the VA Hos-pital in Augusta, is leading a study on the Gospelsbetween Ester and Pentecost. Join us on Tuesday eve-ning in the Chapel Activity Room at 7-9 PM. ContactTom Dean (706) 860-6946.

New to our Parish?If you are a new parishioner and have not registered yet, please take aminute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms in thetables 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 websiteif this is more convenient for you, and send it to lolarivera@ymail.com.

Welcome!

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ST. MICHAELSYOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Hi, my name is Nisa Vera. I am 18 years old and cur-rently a student at Augusta State University. I am major-ing in Exercise and Sports Science. My father serves inthe U.S. Army and is stationed in Wiesbaden, Germanyalong with my mother. I currently serve as an Usher onSaturday masses. While living here the first time and inGermany, I was always active within the youth groups. Ienjoy spending time with my family and friends. Alongwith going to school and being the youth leader, I am

also an assistant to the ARC Cross Country team. I amout-going person and am willing to help anyone I can.The youth group will be helping out in different commu-nity service activities like Golden Harvest, VA Bingo,and Rock-a-thon. We will also be doing a youth massevery month and if anyone is willing to help, please letthe Capozzoli's or myself know. During the Christmasholidays, we will be asking for item donations to createbags for the Veterans at the VA for when we go Christ-mas caroling. If you would like to help or have morequestions, please feel free to talk to the Capozzoli's ormyself. Have a Blessed Day.

All Lectors, EMES and UshersThe schedules will now be emailed to everyone. If you

have not sent your email address to receive future sched-ules, please send it as soon as possible to mijcat@aol.com.

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Bulletin Announcements

Bulletin announcements must be submitted to lolarivera@ymail.com by Sunday 3 PM.

LITURGICAL LIFE

Weekend Masses

Saturday 17:00Sunday 08:30 & 10:00

Daily MassMon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30

Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45

Penance/ ReconciliationSaturday 16:00Sunday 08:15

(Also by Appointment)

RosarySaturday 16:30Sunday 08:00

Communion (Sick/Homebound):Deacon George Foster

WeddingsDeacon George Foster

BaptismsDeacon Mike Marchek

LiturgyDeacon David Kriegel

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCDeacon Mike Marchek

AdorationWednesday 18:30

Religious Education (RE)Sunday 11:30

(RSO and RE Complex)

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Parish Council MeetingSt. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 14th, 2011. The

meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30 pm. Parish Councilmeetings are open to all parishioners.**Ministry coordinators, please submit your reports to the Council President if you have

not done it yet. Thank you. The Secretary.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in batBe our protection against the wickedness a

snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; andThou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by

Divine Power of God -thrust into hell,Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throu

out the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed and cannot bewith their families and love ones. Remember their families and friends duringtheir deployments too. If your love one is one of them, or you know any de-ployed military personnel send us his or her name, so we can include it in ourdaily prayers. Send your prayer request to lolarivera@ymail.com.

SFC Kevin Sabo

LTC Karl Strellner

Susan Wersal

Kristopher Nichols

SSG Carl W. Thompson

COL Mark Ziemba

SFC Nathan Varner

SrA James Varner

SPC Brendan G. Fitzpatrick

WO1 Clarence W. Raby, III