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COLLECTIONS

Last Week July 2012 to date

tributions $2,761.00 $74,427.00

dren's Offering $23.50 $751.42

nses $73,973.40

r/ (Under) $1,205.02

Saint Michaels Upcoming Events

ance Council Parish Council

y Stonerock-Chair Dale Coomes-Chair10, at 5:30pm Next Meeting, TBA

ary Altar Society Knights of Columbust meeting, TBA 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm:30pm in the Hall. St. Michael Parish Hall

ping Hands Daughters of Isabella

d help or want to volunteer, Call Marilyn Bradshaw,Carrie Smith, 724-6684 724-7133

t Man in You Friday mornings at 6am

A Christmas StoryChristmas Eve had arrived and a man sat alone before his fireplace, pondering th

meaning of Christmas. Theres no point to a God who became man, he said. Wwould an all-powerful God want to share even one of His precious moments with tlikes of man? And even if He did, why would He choose to be born in an animalstall? No way! The whole thing is absurd! Im sure that if God really wanted to com

down to earth, He would have chosen some other way.Suddenly, the man was roused from his daydreaming by a strange sound outside

He went to the window and saw a small gaggle of blue geese, frantically honking aaimlessly flopping about in the snow. They seemed dazed and confused. Apparent

they had dropped out, in exhaustion, from the flight formations of a larger flock onway from the Arctic to the warmer climates of the Gulf. Moved to compassion, he

tried to shoo the poor geese into his warm garage, but the more he shooed, themore they panicked. If they only realized Im just trying to do whats best for them

he thought to himself. How can I make them understand my concern for their welbeing? Then, this thought came to him: If, for just a minute, I could become one them, an ordinary goose, and communicate with them in their own language, they

would know what Im trying to do. And, suddenly, he remembered Christmas, ansmile came over his face.

Abruptly, the Christmas Story no longer seemed absurd. Quickly, he pictured thordinary-looking Infant, lying in the crche in that stable in Bethlehem, and he knethe answer to his Christmas problem: God had become one of us to tell us, in huma

terms we can understand, THAT HE LOVES US!

Slaughter of the InnocentsThis coming Friday, Dec. 28th, is the Mass of the Holy Innocents, when King

Herods jealously set him on a rampage of killing firstborn baby boys in an effort t

stamp our the One who might be king someday. Last week, we had our ownslaughter of the innocents in Newtown, Conn. When a lunatic killed his mother,then went to a nearby school with assault weapons and unloaded them on kinderga

teners and first graders, along with six of their teachers. We all ask why without safaction. When sin entered the world, evil was invented. Free will, given to us as a gfrom God, has gotten us into a lot of trouble and the consequences keep coming! Psonally, I cant understand why assault weapons are sold and made available to avage citizens. Arent regular guns enough for home safety and hunting? Also, I belie

theres some likeness between the 1960s Supreme Court decision banning prayer inschool and the string of tragedies that have occurred since. Id also add that pornog

phy and extreme violence on TV and movies, plus the intense carnage present in svideo games, do our young people no good and could move some toward violence

cant prove these assumptions, but I believe they have relevance.Throughout history, people have lived in evil times and were no exception. Tha

doesnt mean, however, that we have to sit back and take it. Our lawmakers need t

begin a national conversation and gather input from citizens. Its true that we haveculture that celebrates violence. On an earlier newscast, I heard that more guns wersold on Black Friday than electronics. It seems that we need to get a handle on gun

such as better background checks, and to whom they should be sold. In the case ofConn. Shooter, his mother was the victim, but she no doubt, shouldnt have had all

these weapons available. Im wondering if gun control should start with gun ownerWe can pass laws, but evil doesnt have regard for mans law. Also, there are menthealth aspects to consider, for we dont give enough attention to mental health. Sattakes residence where God has been driven out. Lets hope that those in authority w

take action to prevent another horrific event. And we know it will happen again.Articles by Marcel Norm

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St. Michaels Angels

holiday season is upon us! St. Michaels Angels will be

ing their magic helping less fortunate families to celebrate

tmas. Once again we are asking for your contributions to

us be successful this year in reaching our goals. There will

ecially marked contribution envelopes at the front entrance

e Church to include with the collections at each Mass. Also,

ill take new or nice children/adult clothing, bedding and

toys and Christmas decorations. Please contact Janet OBri-

620-724-0079 with any questions you may have or items to

cked up. St. Michaels Angels and families sincerely thank

of you for your contributions.

Christmas Play

PSR children will be presenting their annual Christmas Playe Christmas Eve Mass at 5:30. Please have the children to

hurch by 4:45. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed

e is a sign up sheet in the back of the church for anyone will-

o volunteer to serve, lector, Eucharistic minister, or Gifts/

ters for all remaining Masses this month. Please and Thank