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St. Michael & St. Francis Bulletin January 30th & 31st , 2016 Pastor: Fr. HarryTully

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time“TODAY THIS PASSAGE IS FULFILLED IN YOUR

HEARING”Today’s Gospel marks the beginning of Jesus’ preaching ministry following his forty days in the desert. Filled with the power of the Spirit, Jesus entered the synagogue of his hometown, unrolled the scroll, read from the prophet Isaiah, then declared, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21). The people, seeing only the carpenter’s son, demanded, “Prove it!” When he refused, things turned ugly. But, miracle of miracles, when they were about to push him off the cliff, he “passed through the midst of them and went away” (Luke 4:30).If we try to live our faith, at some point we will be challenged to speak the hard truth and do the hard task, and suffer the uncomfortable consequences. Will God really stand by us in our anguish? Can we muster enough trust to “walk our talk” and not worry too much about the outcome?

“I HAVE MADE YOU A FORTIFIED CITY”Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the few church leaders who stood in opposition to Hitler, was executed by

the Nazis for speaking truth to power. His good friend told of his peacefulness and joy while awaiting his death. Like Jesus and Jeremiah, he proclaimed the truth in the face of opposition. Like Jesus and Jeremiah, he died in the process. Like Jesus and Jeremiah, his influence was greater after his death.

So let us dare to live a bit more dangerously, trusting that, like Jeremiah, we will hear God’s assurance and support: “It is I this day / who have made you a fortified city, / a pillar of iron, a wall of brass” (Jeremiah 1:18). Or like the psalmist, perhaps we will find refuge and hope and our mouths will be filled with praise.

Paul reminds us of the only three things that really matter: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is what drove Jesus, Jeremiah, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer to the top of the cliff. If we dare to follow their example, then maybe it won’t make that much difference one way or the other how we get down.

Today’s readings: Jeremiah 1:4–5, 17–19; Psalm 71:1–6, 15, 17; 1 Corinthians 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4–13]; Luke 4:21–30

Fr. Harry Tully, [email protected] Emergency #812-218-9219 or 502-931-1499 Website - www.stmichaelstfrancis.com E-Mail - [email protected]. Michael - 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown, In 47111 Ph. 812-256-3200 Office Hours – 9:00 am-1:30 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri.St. Francis Xavier – 101 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN 47126, Ph. 812-294-4682 Office Hours – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pmReconciliation – 4:00 pm Saturday or call the RectoryMarriage – Please contact the pastor a year in advance. Advent and Lent are not times for celebrations.Baptisms of Infants or Adults Joining the Church – Must be a practicing/registered member for three months. Please contact the DRE: St. Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Father TullyNew To The Parish: Please call the office to register. Please introduce yourself to the pastor at mass.Parishioners Who Are Ill: Please call the pastor if a relative or friend is sick. Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing by Tuesday evening.Los Enfermos Es muy importante comunicarse con el Padre (debido a las leyes privadas, los hospitales no se comunican con las iglesias).Doctrina Cristiana: Las clases de educación religiosa para niños son cada domingo de 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. en la escuela. Recuerden que la Arquidiócesis requiere que los que van a recibir los sacramentos estén inscritos en las clases de religión. Monaguillos: Los niños que quieran ayudar como monaguillos en el altar tienen su ensayo el segundo domingo de cada mes después de la misa de 11:00 a.m. Estos niños y niñas tienen que haber hecho la Primera Comunión. Los interesados comunicarse con Pbro.

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Mass Schedule Mass IntentionsSt. MSt. FX

1 Mon No Mass

St. MSt. FX

2 Tue No Mass

St. M 3 Wed 5:00 pm Mass

St. FX 4 Thurs 4:30pm Mass

St. M 5 Fri 9:00am Mass

St. M 6 Sat 4:30 pm People of St. Michael

St. FX

St. M

St. M

7 Sun 9:00 am

11:00 am

12.30 pm

Kenneth Yost

Catholics to return to their Faith

En Español

Pastor’s CornerDear Parishioners, We are in the process of preparing your annual donation statement for tax purposes. Actually they are ready but for my annual encouragement letter. It hopefully will be completed very shortly. Let me thank you for your generosity over the past year. God has blessed in many ways and there is much to be thankful for. It is also time for us to consider how we can better accomplish the work of the church and the making real the presence of Christ for our brothers and sisters. As we participate in the Connected in the Spirit process I am sure we will find ourselves more eager to fulfill our baptismal call to proclaim to all the world the good news of Jesus Christ. If there are still some who would like to add their input to our discussions please feel free to contact one of the Core Team Members listed in the Bulletin. One very beautiful aspect of being a Catholic is that we are united to each other through the Eucharistic Celebrations as family whether we attend our parish Church or whether we attend Mass at one of our Deanery Parishes or any Catholic Church. We belong to each other in Christ.God bless the work we do to make His Mercy and Love more evident in our lives and the lives of all we meet.Fr. Tully

Right to Life40 Days for Life begins on Wed Feb 10th 2016See the bulletin insert. We would hope to have a group to go together to stand in Vigil. Contact Jerrylyn Dean 502-345-5205.

Collection

January 23rd & 24thSt. Michael $ 2,489.00St. Francis Xavier $ 1,015.00

Connected in the SpiritPastoral Planning for St. Michael/St. Francis Xavier

Archdiocese of IndianapolisSt. Michael Core Team St. Francis

Xavier Core TeamChair: Glenda Minnick (821-256-0163)

Chair: Ann Harbeson (502-689-8189)

Secretary: Adam Allgeier (812-989-6673)

Secretary: Paul Smith (812-844-0720)

Juliann Eickholtz (502-550-7129)

Vicki Horine (502-494-5335)

Natalie Elder (502-572-7465)

Cindy Murphy (812-294-4450)

Rita Poff (812-246-2379) Jack Murphy (502-263-3382)The Core Teams at St. Michael & St. Francis Xavier oversaw the parish evaluations of the Criteria for Stewardship & Justice. Both parishes found that their strengths included: Reaching out to serve people in need- supporting the Hispanic Community, Tornado relief, North Clark Outreach and Community Care food drives, Angel tree, Offering early childhood education and childcare, and fellowship programs e.g. fish fries., Septemberfest, Boyscouts, AA, Knights of Columbus and supporting efforts. Our hopes for the future: To Form a Stewardship Committee to help parishioners understand Stewardship and their role as a disciple of Christ. Each and every one of us need to give time, talent or treasure and to become a responsible member of the parish by setting the example and inviting participation in all areas of ministry.

Next week we will talk about Effective Administration and how you as a parish rate how the parish might improve our Administration.Your opinion does matter and will help the core team as part of the planning and hopes for the future of our parishes.

God of power and mercy, open our hearts to receive anew the presence of Jesus, our brother and savior. Prepare us to be able to say “I am here to do your will.” Give us the energy to focus on the “heart of the matter”—the reception of Jesus, the Christ into our lives with new vitality.

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy

Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year

dedicated to mercy began on Dec. 8, 2015 and will end on Nov. 20, 2016. It's theme is "Merciful Like

the Father."

ST. MICHAEL Charlestown

EucharistSat – 4:30 pm

Sun – 11:00 amLa Misa en Español

Domingo – 12:30 pm

Mass IntentionsSaturday Evening: Arthur MarkingSunday 11:00 am: Bueter-Fox FamiliesSunday 12:30 pm: The Latino Community

Bible Study Class Bible study class has been moved to restart on March 14 after the time changes at 7:00pm in the rectory basement.

Rosary at 4:00 before Saturday Evening MassRosary at 10:30 before Sunday Mass

We ask the parishioners to bring non perishable food items to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center. There will be a wooden box in the church for donations. Thank you for your contributions.

Faith Formation News: Preschool thru High School –

Classes begin at 9:30am, please arrive 5-10 minutes early so you will be on time. We need assistants each Sunday. Thanks to Cheryl Mann and Stephen Dumeyer for assisting this past Sunday.

We parents may leave faith instruction to the professionals, forgetting that our example influences our children far more than a catechist who sees them just a few hours a week. Whatever our riches---money, leisure, education, a good mind, a strong body, beautiful voice, or even temperament---these are given to us to build up the Body of Christ. If we’re not using our gifts for the benefit of those whose care we are charges with, then they are being cheated. And so are we. Paige Byrne Shortal, Living Faith, October 22, 2014

Faith Formation Commission Meeting is Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30pm Rectory Meeting Room

Catechist meeting and pitch-in is Thursday, February 18th in the Rectory Meeting Room at 6:30pm.

Faith Formation Calendar

Jan 31- Session Twenty OneFeb 7 - Session Twenty TwoFeb 14- Rosary and Music Practice, 11:0Mass, Youth Choir ( Gift Bearers: High school)Feb 21 Session Twenty Three

First Eucharist Class- Please keep in your prayers our First Eucharist students: Alejandra Carrillo, Angel Carrillo, Juan Carrillo, Suri Carrillo Cassandra Carrillo, Kimberlyn Doherty, Kaylee Jackson, Alexzander Martinez, Sara Martinez, Maria Reyes Nino, Cameron Wimsett, Jordan Benitez, Jovanny Benitez, Katie Carrillo Rodriquez, Naydelin Carrillo Rodriquez, Lilli Anne Dumeyer, Stephen Nicholas Dumeyer, Jr. Suzanne Nicole Dumeyer, Jonathan Romero and Christian Sanchez.

St. Michael Ministries ScheduleSat. Feb 6, 4:30pm– St. Michael Eucharistic Ministers: G. Minnick, J. SchaferServers: J. WorleyGift Bearers: C/A Tolliver FamilyCantors: Guitar GroupMusician: Guitar GroupLector: C. Ledbetter

Sun. Feb 7, 11:00 am – St. Michael Eucharistic Ministers: A. Witten, J. Kinder, C. DunnServers: D. Kinser, J. TraubGift Bearers: M. Howard/ H. HowardCantors: S BuitMusician: N. KinderLector: S. Dumeyer

ST. MICHAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

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812-256-3503 Rita Poff DirectorMon-Fri. 6AM-6PM

Infant Care/Day Care: Full or part time Before & After Care: ages 6-12

Summer Camp: ages 6-12Pre-School: 9-11:30AM Tues. Weds & Thurs.

Pre-K: 8:30-11:30AM or 12:30-4PM Mon. - Thurs

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Henryville

EucharistSunday

9:00am

Sunday Mass Intention: Sandy Banet

Faith Formation ClassesJan 24 ClassJan 31 ClassFeb 7 ClassFeb 14 Class

St. Francis Xavier Ministries Schedule

Sun. Feb 7- 9:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Janice Furnish, Ann Harbeson, Mike HarbesonServers: Kaitlyn D’Angelo, Clayton Higdon, Conner MartinUshers: Buddy Barrett, Butch FurnishGift Bearers: Calvin & Kim Brishaber FamilyLector: Joe Banet

RCIA Classes continue at St. Joe Hill School at 7:00pm Tuesday.February 2 – Reconciliation & Anointing of the SickFebruary 9 – Season of LentFebruary 14 – Rite of Election at St. Mary of the KnobsFedruary 14-16 – St. John Paul Mission all are invited @ St. Paul ChapelFebruary 23 – Life in ChristPlease keep in your prayers Suzanne Dumeyer.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFor a large part of the liturgical year, we devote ourselves to listening to the mystery of Christ in all its aspects unfolded as we seek God’s truth and understanding. This time is called Ordinary TimeTheme: Jesus’ words and love are for everyone!Step 1: As you hear this reading what words or phrases strike you? What in this reading touches your heart? What lingers in your memory?Step two: Look into your Life.Children: What ways do you show God’s love to someone who is lonely or hurting?

Youth & Adults: Who are the people in your life who mean the most to you? How do you show them how important they are to you?Question of the Week is from Our Sunday Visitor at osvcurriculm.com

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven a time to be born a time to love a time to heal a time to die and a time of peace.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALTH & STRENGTH: Bea Beach, Billy Brand, Sherry Buit, Norma Carl, Margie Cox, Carol DeVary, Bernice Donahue, Jeanette Drury, Eric Furnish, Mike Galligan, Consuelo Ferreyra Garcia, Harold Hayes, Curtis Ingram, Kenny Jackson, Clara James, David Korty, Michelle Korty, Chuck Ledbetter, Dan Lewis, Cheryl Marcilliat, Michael Murphy, Esther Toby Nelson, Mitch Newland, Ethan Phillips, Jennifer Richie, Joe Schindler, Clarence Smith, Dorothy Smith, Mariam State, Mark Thise, Roger Westerhouse, Emma Yount. Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you tell us to remove them or request that they be kept longer.

PROVIDENCE TO HOLD FRESHMAN REGISTRATIONOur Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School will hold registration conferences for incoming freshmen for the 2016-2017 school year in the Robinson Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. To receive information about the online portion of registration and a conference schedule, please contact Sharon Mooney at (812) 945-2538 ext. 315 or Dave Smith at (812) 945-3350 x 320.

The New Albany Deanery Youth Ministry and the Aquinas Center make available to all its members a host of activities. Please consider taking advantage of these programs either on your own or form a group and go together. There are too many to list every week in the bulletin but you can go to their websites for more information.www.aquinascenter.org www.nadyouth.org

You can have a happy marriage! Retrouvaille provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The word Retrouvaille™ (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i.) is a French word meaning rediscovery. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems through Rretrouvaille. The Retrouvaille Program begins with a weekend, when you will have a chance to reflect on your lives together in a new and positive way and in complete privacy, with your spouse.Location: Fatima Retreat House, IndianapolisDate: February 26 – 28, 2016Reg. Fee: $100.00 *

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The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are inviting persons of all faith traditions to attend “Sunday with a Saint,” from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Providence Spirituality and Conference Center. Learn about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s unwavering trust in God and pray at her shrine. Then, celebrate Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, followed by Sunday Brunch in the O’Shaughnessy Dining Room. Cost to attend is $25, which includes brunch. For more information or to register, call 812-535-2952, email [email protected] or register online at events.sistersofprovidence.org.

Respect Life Saturday Event - All High School Youth are invited to join us for the New Albany Deanery Respect Life Saturday event on Saturday, Jan 23. We will gather at St. Anthony Parish in Clarksville at 11am where we will make blankets for St. Elizabeth Home and watch the Pro-Life Film, "October Baby." After lunch we will head out to St. Elizabeth to deliver our blankets, take a tour, and spend time in prayer for their clients. We will conclude by praying at various agencies and close with Mass at Holy Family parish at 5pm. Contact Stacy Gillenwater at [email protected], John Jacobi at [email protected], or Angela deKrieger at [email protected].

PROVIDENCE GALA 2016Saturday, Jan. 23, at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard’s Plantation Hall.Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School annual Gala Dinner & Auction beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard’s Plantation Hall in Starlight. The Gala is a fundraiser for Providence that includes a buffet dinner, live and silent auction, and much more!

Winter Bible Study –Psalms – The Aquinas Center will begin a 7 week study of Psalms in January. The Book of the Psalms is a unique collection of the song-prayers of Israel. To study Psalms is to study prayer, ultimately to enter into prayer. The study will challenge you to reflect on your own prayer and life experiences. Study to be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 on January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 10, 17 & 24; preregister by 12/21 by calling the Aquinas Center 812-246-5044.

ATTENTION HIGH SÇHOOL FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES: Come and explore how music can move you along on your faith journey and get you connected. This overnight retreat is a combination of faith, fellowship, meeting new friends, and lots of fun

while using music to bring a real message to your life. The Faith Remix Retreat will be Jan. 30, at Mt. St. Francis. Cost is $95. Deadline to register is Jan. 15. For registration forms or to register online go to www.nadyouth.org.

.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 or 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.

A Prayer for Our Troops”Dear Lord… We thank you for the lives and service of our men and women in the Armed Forces. Strengthen them and give them guidance as they stand in harm’s way to protect our nation and way of life. May they face each day of their service the same way Your Son Jesus did: with courage dignity and faith. And if it be Your will when their work is through bring them safely home. Lord please also bless the families of our troops. Reward them generously for their sacrifices which are known only to You. May we never forget those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and safety: those who have died in the service of our country. May they rest in peace forever with You in Your kingdom. Amen

Gracious God, So often you attempt to offer us a peaceful awareness of your presence. It is always there, but often we do not slow down enough to become aware of it. Help us to slow down and appreciate the gift of your presence, and come to a deeper understanding of the movement of your Spirit in our lives. Help us recognize those moments when you rescued us, healed us, and reconciled us. Increase our






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trust in you, And show us how to reach beyond ourselves to minister to others, and be better stewards and sacraments of your presence each day. We pray this in Jesus’ name.

The Liturgical YearSeason Time Liturgical ColorAdvent Four weeks

preceding Christmas

VioletRose-3rd Sunday

Christmas Christmas Eve through the feast of Jesus’ Baptism

White

Ordinary Time Monday following Jesus’s Baptism to Ash Wednesday

Green

Lent Ash Wednesday to Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday

VioletRose-4th SundayRed-Palm Sunday

Triduum Mass of the Lord’s Supper through evening prayer on Easter Sunday

WhiteRed-Good Friday

Easter After evening prayer on Easter Sunday through Pentecost

White

Ordinary Time Monday after Pentecost to first Sunday of Advent

Green

Matthew Beer, Brandon Beswick, Donald Bloss ,Asher Boch, Michael Bower Jonathan Dean, Cathy Jo Donahue,

Christopher Donahue, Joseph Kyle Donahue, John Emery, David Fouts, Sam Goffinet, Bradley Guernsey,

Christopher Hahn, Steven Hahn, Alex Henson, Christopher Jackson, Joseph Brent Kaelin, Dustin

Kavanaugh, Cody Kelshaw, Kyle Kelshaw, Brittany Kraft, B. J. Meredith, Brian Meredith, Stephen Mulhall,

Thomas Mulhall, Joshua Mullins, Roman Nalley, Ashton Napier, Jay Rutledge, Olivia Vessels, Travis Williams If

you know someone who needs to be put on this list please call PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN &

WOMEN WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

We stand before you, Holy Spirit, conscious of our sinfulness,

but aware that we gather in your name. Come to us, remain with us,

and enlighten our hearts. Give us light and strength

to know your will, to make it our own,

and to live it in our lives. Guide us by your wisdom, support us by your power,

for you are God, sharing the glory of Father and Son.

You desire justice for all; enable us to uphold the rights of others;

do not allow us to be misled by ignorance or corrupted by fear or favor.

Unite us to yourself in the bond of love and keep us faithful to all that is true.

As we gather in your name, may we temper justice with love,

so that all our words and deeds may be pleasing to you, and earn the reward

promised to good and faithful stewards. We ask this of You who live and reign with the Father and the Son, one God, forever and ever.

Amen. Adapted from a Prayer of the Second Vatican Council and contributed by Barbara Dowding, Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada

A Message to Our Graduates.Christian graduates, whatever you do in life, you’ve been formed into more than professionals. You’ve been formed into disciples of Jesus Christ.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. There is something you can give the world that ordinary graduates cannot. It’s something that 12 simple men brought to the world in 33 AD. As you go, you bring the light of Christ, the light of civilization, the light of human dignity, the light of hope.Remember what your parents see and what God sees in you. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We need you to remind us who He is and who we are.

Holy Days of Obligation and their MeaningMary, Mother of God

January 1 Commemorates Mary’s Motherhood

Ascension of the Lord

40 days after Easter or the 7th Sunday of

Commemorates Jesus’ return in

Easter glory to his FatherAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15 Celebrates Mary’s entrance into glory

All Saints November 1 Celebrates all those who enjoy the eternal presence of God

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

December 8 Celebrates Mary’s sinlessness from her first moment of life

Nativity of the Lord December 25 Celebrates Jesus’ birth

Servers: Some insight of the duties as an altar server will involve everything from assisting the priest to lighting candles, carrying the books used at Mass and saying prayers. We are in need of Servers-Adults or Youth!! Altar Server Training is the second Sunday of each month after the 11:00 Mass. We ask parents to come and stay with your child during this training.

Our service project is to bring non perishable food items to be donated to the North Clark Outreach Center. There will be a wooden box in the church for donations.

Matthew Beer, Brandon Beswick, Donald Bloss ,Asher Boch, Michael Bower Jonathan Dean, Cathy Jo Donahue,

Christopher Donahue, Joseph Kyle Donahue, John Emery, David Fouts, Sam Goffinet, Bradley Guernsey,

Christopher Hahn, Steven Hahn, Alex Henson, Christopher Jackson, Joseph Brent Kaelin, Dustin

Kavanaugh, Cody Kelshaw, Kyle Kelshaw, Brittany Kraft, B. J. Meredith, Brian Meredith, Stephen Mulhall,

Thomas Mulhall, Joshua Mullins, Roman Nalley, Ashton Napier, Jay Rutledge, Olivia Vessels, Travis Williams If

you know someone who needs to be put on this list please call PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN &

WOMEN WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

The Liturgical YearSeason Time Liturgical ColorAdvent Four weeks

preceding Christmas

VioletRose-3rd Sunday

Christmas Christmas Eve through the feast of Jesus’ Baptism

White

Ordinary Time Monday following Jesus’s Baptism to Ash Wednesday

Green

Lent Ash Wednesday to Mass of the Lord’s

VioletRose-4th Sunday

Supper on Holy Thursday

Red-Palm Sunday

Triduum Mass of the Lord’s Supper through evening prayer on Easter Sunday

WhiteRed-Good Friday

Easter After evening prayer on Easter Sunday through Pentecost

White

Ordinary Time Monday after Pentecost to first Sunday of Advent

Green

Every person should have a special cemetery lot in which to bury the faults of friends and loved ones.And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

Confirmation strengthens the gift of sanctifying grace we receive in Baptism. It unites us more fully to the Church. It gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to share our faith as witnesses of Christ and to never be ashamed of the cross or our faith. During the Sacrament of Confirmation, prayers are said that God will pour out his Holy Spirit so that we may be more like Christ by the way we live our lives.

Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. On this day we honor all who have died in service to our nation. Please take a moment to reflect and pray.

Every person should have a special cemetery lot in which to bury the faults of friends and loved ones.And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament Preparation: A child (grade 1 through high school) must be enrolled and attend Faith Formation classes the YEAR BEFORE and YEAR of receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation.. Baptism of children under school age requires the parents to meet with the pastor before the sacrament is received.

Remember Faith is a gift from God. Faith Formation is a life-long growth process. We encourage parents to attend Mass with their children this enables the children to integrate what they learn in their Faith Formation classes with weekly participation in the liturgy.

If your child is absent on Sunday morning, please give the office a call at 256-3503. If your children have been absent, please contact the catechist to keep up with their current assignment.

Hour of Power for college students and young adults. It’s time to take an hour out of our week to get back on track! Every Wednesday at 9:00 pm, all young adults are invited to an hour of quiet prayer in the Parish Activity Center at Holy Family, 129 W. Daisy Lane in New Albany, If you have wanted some time to simply BE and rest in the Lord’s arms for a few moments, we invite you to try this kind of prayer experience. If you have questions, email Fr. Dan at [email protected] or Leah Cissell at [email protected]

St. Michael and St. Francis Xavier Sacrament Preparation: The Faith Formation Commission, the Pastor, and the Archdiocese state that a child must be enrolled and attend classes the YEAR BEFORE and YEAR of receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation.. Baptism of children under school age requires the parents to meet with the pastor before the sacrament is received.

St. Michael and St. Francis Confirmation Update Confirmation deepens our relationship with God and strengthens us to live lives of faith and mission. As a parent you will want to talk with your son or daughter about preparation for the celebration of Confirmation. If you will be a junior or senior in the next 2013-2014

year, and have attended Faith Formation classes or a Catholic High School and are currently enrolled in class, you will be eligible to be confirmed. We need another catechist for preparation for Confirmation, if interested talk to Juliann. The first planning meeting will be June 5th at 6:00pm in the Rectory Chapel. If you are an adult wanting to be confirmed, please contact Juliann to register for the RCIA class starting in August.

Volunteers NeededTo Adopt A Family

Anglo & Latino Family Pair Program

Through Baptism We Share The Same Family

Tree!

Later in the summer we will begin a program to help Anglos and Latinos to get to know one another. We will be asking families to voluntarily pair up with another family. On a regular basis (weekly) the pairs will be asked to share together in some way. Perhaps attend mass together, have a cookout, go to Charlestown State Park, or simply stop by for a visit. There will occasionally be organized opportunities for the family pares to share with all of those in the program on a parish level. Our goal is to nurture understanding and unity among our parishioners.

The Eucharist and Unity

Imagine a person who receives Communion, accepts the Host when the priest says, "The Body of Christ," says "Amen," and then breaks off a piece, hands it back, and says, "Except this piece, Father!" This is what the person who rejects other people may as well do. In receiving Christ, we are to receive the whole Christ, in all his members, our brothers and sisters, whether convenient or inconvenient, wanted or unwanted, born or unborn.

As St. John remarks, Christ was to die "to gather into one all the scattered children of God." Sin scatters. Christ unites. The word "diabolical" means "to split asunder." Christ came "to destroy the works of the devil" (1Jn.3:8). The Eucharist builds up the human family in Christ who says, "Come to me, feed on My Body, become My Body." Abortion, in a reverse dynamic, says, "Go away! We have no room for you, no time for you, no desire for you, no responsibility for you. Get out of our way!" Abortion attacks the unity of the human family by splitting asunder the most fundamental relationship between any two persons: mother and child. The Eucharist, as a Sacrament of Unity, reverses the dynamic of abortion.



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Adult Confirmation Program - The New Albany Deanery Catechetical Ministry Office is planning an Adult Confirmation Program beginning in February, 2016. This is a 6 session program designed for Adult Catholics who still have not been confirmed and is free to all registered parishioners of the New Albany Deanery. The classes will be held at the Aquinas Center from 6:30-8:30 on the following dates: 2/29, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25 & 5/9. Adult Confirmation will be held at the Cathedral in Indianapolis on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Please call Christina Flum at 812-246-5044 or go to the Aquinas Center Website (www.aquinascenter.org) for more information. Pre-registration is requested

Remember: Faith is a gift from God. Faith Formation is a lifelong growth process. We encourage parents to attend Mass with their children. This enables the children to integrate what they learn in their Faith Formation classes with weekly participation in the liturgy.

-- Jan 23/24Next weekend is Propagation of the Faith Sunday it gives all of us the opportunity to reach out to the people of the world. By our Baptism we take on the responsibility to be Christ’s witnesses and to share our faith with the world that has yet to hear the Good News of God’s love. Please be as generous as possible.

As always we thank you for what you do for the missions.

Publish Weekend of Jan 23/24

CHRISTIAN AWAKENING (Senior Retreat) will be Feb. 11-14 at the Mount. This 4 day retreat is an amazing experience for all participants. Cost is $250. Registration deadline is Jan. 29. Register online at www.nadyouth.org, or contact Jennifer Woolfolk at 812/923-8355 or [email protected].

College Age Young Adults - What are you Thirsting for? Join us Thursday nights for faith sharing mixed with fellowship and game nights as we seek to quench our thirst with Christ!

7-9pm, Feb 4 & 18 at the Catholic Youth Ministries Office. For a full list of Thursday dates go to www.nadyouth.org. Contact Jennifer for more info at 812-923-8355 or [email protected]

Young Adult Bowling - Come join us for a night of bowling Feb. 6, beginning at 6pm - $8 for unlimited games and shoe rental. Eastern Bowling Lanes, Clarksville, IN. RSVP with Catholic Youth Ministries by February 4th. 812-923-8355 or [email protected]

Thank you,-- Sandy Winstead Office AdministratorNew Albany DeaneryCatholic Youth Ministries812/[email protected] *no couple is ever denied the chance to heal and renew their marriage because of lack of funds.

Please insert into your bulletin for the collection the weekend of January 23 & 24, 2016.

As always we thank you for what you do for the missions.Please publish weekend of January 16/17 & 23/24Adult Confirmation Program - The New Albany Deanery Catechetical Ministry Office is planning an Adult Confirmation Program beginning in February, 2016. This is a 6 session program designed for Adult Catholics who still have not been confirmed and is free to all registered parishioners of the New Albany Deanery. The classes will be held at the Aquinas Center from 6:30-8:30 on the following dates: 2/29, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25 & 5/9. Adult Confirmation will be held at the Cathedral in Indianapolis on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Please call Christina Flum at 812-246-5044 or go to the Aquinas Center Website (www.aquinascenter.org) for more information. Pre-registration is requested

FAITH, FUN & FRIENDS: Special Needs Faith Formation for teens & adults! We invite you to bring your special needs teen or adult to pray and make new friends with us! Our next









gathering will be on Thursday, January 21st from 7:00 – 8:00. Please join us for fellowship and fun as we learn more about our faith. Located at the school building at the St. Joe Hill Campus of St. John Paul II Parish! For more information, please call Christina at 812-246-5044, or email [email protected].

Catholic Story Time at the Aquinas Center Resource Library – Offered the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 – 11:30. The story, prayer and scripture are based on the Church Season. Parents you will have the opportunity to browse through the resource library, enjoy a cup of coffee with other parents, and/or sit with the children. Our next session is Wednesday, January 20th. Call Christina Flum or Cindy Bauer at 812-246-5044 if you have any questions.

Monday Movie Night February 1 “War Room” From the award-winning creators of Fireproof and Courageous comes WAR ROOM, a compelling drama with humor and heart that explores the power that prayer can have on marriages, parenting, careers, friendships, and every other area of our lives . WAR ROOM is a vivid reminder that prayer is a powerful weapon! There is no charge for the movie, but an offering is taken to cover the cost of the pizza. Pizza arrives at 6:15 and the movie begins at 6:30. Please call the Aquinas Center: 812-246-5044 before noon Monday, February 1.

February Taizé to focus on friendship

Persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering from 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute. The 2016 theme is “Finding God in the Ordinary.” Each month will have a specific focus. For February, it will be friendship.

Bulletin & Pulpit Announcement

*Please place in your parish bulletin January-April as space allows

*Please announce at Masses in the month of January

Race for VocationsPlease join us as we kick off the Race for Vocations! Our prayer is to continue to raise awareness for vocations by bringing the sacred to the secular. The Race for Vocations takes place within the One America Festival Mini Marathon and 5K and is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana.

The Race for Vocations welcomes people of all ages to run/walk in the mini or 5k to both promote and pray for vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, sacred married life and sacred single life. Hundreds of participants pray while they train, attend the Mass for Vocations the Friday night before the race and then run/walk in the mini or 5K. Participants wear vocations runner-shirts that create a greater awareness of Catholic vocations. The race began in 2008 and since then literally thousands of prayers have been offered and hundreds of runners have participated. Please join the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lafayette this year as we Race for Vocations by, “competing well, finishing the race and keeping the faith.” II Timothy 4:7!

Register for the Race for Vocations at http://raceforvocations.org/.

4 weeks from today at 7Publish Weekend of Jan 23/24

CHRISTIAN AWAKENING (Senior Retreat) will be Feb. 11-14 at the Mount. This 4 day retreat is an amazing experience for all participants. Cost is $250. Registration deadline is Jan. 29. Register online at www.nadyouth.org, or contact Jennifer Woolfolk at 812/923-8355 or [email protected].




3/4 grade basketball games begin February 13. This league is open to all students attending deanery schools and to







all parish youth. Contact your parish athletic committee to sign up. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or Jenn at the CYM office at 812-923-8355 ext 102.

Publish Weekend of Jan 30/31

MIDDLE SCHOOL JAMBOREE – Come one. Come all middle school youth in grades 6-8! You are invited to the Catholic Youth Ministries Jamboree 2016 – Set Your Soul on Fire – A fun, faith-filled day to explore and celebrate your Catholic faith. The day will include breakout sessions, pizza, mass, a dance and s’mores on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. St. Anthony’s, Clarksville, IN. Cost is $28.00 with t-shirt (deadline Feb. 10) or $20.00 without t-shirt. Contact your parish youth minister for registration information or register with the Catholic Youth Ministries Office at www.nadyouth.org

On the Journey – A retreat for High School Juniors will be March 5-6 at Mt. St. Francis. Cost is $95 and registrations are due Feb. 19 to Catholic Youth Ministries. Contact Jennifer Woolfolk at [email protected] or 812-923-8355 for info. You may register online at www.nadyouth.org.



COACHES’ ORIENTATION: The Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries Office will be hosting a Coaches orientation on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Catholic Youth Ministries Offices at Mt. St. Francis. This is a one time attendance required training for all coaches and assistant coaches. To register call the CYM Office at 812-923-8355 by Friday, Feb. 19.

3/4 grade basketball games begin February 13. This

league is open to all students attending deanery schools and to all parish youth. Contact your parish athletic committee to sign up. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or Jenn at the CYM office at 812-923-8355 ext 102.


Lenten Sharing for Young Adults 22-39 years old. Mondays through Lent. 7pm. Come for a great hour each week, to be renewed in faith, using the “Discovering Jesus” book, and enjoy fellowship at Catholic Youth Ministries’ Offices in the lower level of the Youth Center at Mt. St. Francis. BYOBible. Call Jessie Eichhorn (573-837-5299 if you have any questions!

Publish Weekend of Feb 7/8


ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: We are offering Catholic 101 Retreat, Mar 12-13. Ever wanted to know the deeper message behind the whys and hows of the Catholic Church? Join us for the at Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center. This retreat is designed to help young Catholics be able to understand what makes their Catholic faith so unique. Come and explore the treasures of Catholicism, and walk away being able to make traditional prayers and practices come alive and real in your every day life. Cost is $95.00. Registration deadline is Feb. 26. Register and pay online at www . nadyouth . org or contact Jennifer Woolfolk at the Deanery Youth Ministry Office for more information,















[email protected] or 812-923-8355



3/4 grade basketball games begin February 13. This league is open to all students attending deanery schools and to all parish youth. Contact your parish athletic committee to sign up. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or Jenn at the CYM office at 812-923-8355 ext 102.


7-9pm, Feb 18 & Mar 3 at the Catholic Youth Ministries Office. For a full list of Thursday dates go to www.nadyouth.org. Contact Jennifer for more info at 812-923-8355 or [email protected]


MIDDLE SCHOOL JAMBOREE – Come one. Come all middle school youth in grades 6-8! You are invited to the Catholic Youth Ministries Jamboree 2016 – Set Your Soul on Fire – A fun, faith-filled day to explore and celebrate your Catholic faith. The day will include breakout sessions, pizza, mass, a dance and s’mores on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. St. Anthony’s, Clarksville, IN. Cost is $28.00 with t-shirt

(deadline Feb. 10) or $20.00 without t-shirt. Contact your parish youth minister for registration information or register with the Catholic Youth Ministries Office at www.nadyouth.org

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Fundraiser - Saturday, Feb. 27 at Sacred Heart Parish Gym. Doors Open at 6:30pm. Game begins at 7:00pm. If Poker is your game, come play and support Catholic Youth Ministries! License #139765137623

Thank,-- Sandy Winstead Office AdministratorNew Albany DeaneryCatholic Youth Ministries812/[email protected]

Remember Faith is a gift from God. Faith Formation is a life-long growth process. We encourage parents to attend Mass with their children. This enables the children to integrate what they learn in their Faith Formation classes with weekly participation in the liturgy.

St. Francis Xavier Parish Fall 2015Parish Goal $5,448Amount Pledged $7,025% of Goal 129%Total $’s Received $3,485Balance to be paid $3,540

Parish Households 88# of Pledges 32Parish Participation 36%

Archdiocesan SupportUCA Goal necessary to support ministry needs

$6.2 M

Dollars raised to date $5,836,506% of goal achieved 94%# of pledges 17,343% of participation (from the nearly 75,000 households in the archdiocese)

24%

Archdiocesan UCA Participation Goal for 2015-16 25%

St. Michael Parish Fall 2015Parish Goal $10,651Amount Pledged $7,510% of Goal 71%Total $’s Received $3,715









Balance to be paid $3,795

Parish Households 180# of Pledges 56Parish Participation 31%

Archdiocesan SupportUCA Goal necessary to support ministry needs

$6.2 M

Dollars raised to date $5,836,506% of goal achieved 94%# of pledges 17,343% of participation (from the nearly 75,000 households in the archdiocese)

24%

Archdiocesan UCA Participation Goal for 2015-16 25%

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities in New Albany has an available Supervisor position with their Supported Living Program that works with high functioning, developmentally delayed adults. St. Elizabeth is looking for a dedicated, caring, and self-motivated individual to work in the client’s home providing support with various daily living activities. Hours include some nights and weekend hours and range from 20-25 hours a week. For more details, email Matthew Hudson at [email protected] or call (812) 949-7305.




COACHES’ ORIENTATION: The Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries Office will be hosting a Coaches orientation on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Catholic Youth Ministries Offices at Mt. St. Francis. This

is a one time attendance required training for all coaches and assistant coaches. To register call the CYM Office at 812-923-8355 by Friday, Feb. 19.

3/4 grade basketball games begin February 13. This league is open to all students attending deanery schools and to all parish youth. Contact your parish athletic committee to sign up. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or Jenn at the CYM office at 812-923-8355 ext 102.




TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Fundraiser - Saturday, Feb. 27 at Sacred Heart Parish Gym. Doors Open at 6:30pm. Game begins at 7:00pm. If Poker is your game, come play and support Catholic Youth Ministries! License #139765137623


MIDDLE SCHOOL JAMBOREE – Come one. Come all middle school youth in grades 6-8! You are invited to the Catholic Youth Ministries Jamboree 2016 – Set Your Soul on Fire – A fun, faith-filled day to explore and celebrate your Catholic faith. The day will include breakout sessions, pizza, mass, a dance and s’mores on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. St. Anthony’s, Clarksville, IN. Cost is or $20.00. Deadline to register is Feb. 19) Contact your parish youth minister for registration information or register with the Catholic Youth








Ministries Office at www.nadyouth.org


Deanery Youth Mass – all High School youth are invited to come to St Mary Navilleton Church on Sunday, Feb. 28th for an evening of fun and fellowship. Mass begins at 6:00pm and Dodge Ball and Pizza to follow in the Gym




Thanks,-- Sandy Winstead Office AdministratorNew Albany DeaneryCatholic Youth Ministries812/[email protected] Hello everyone! Mark your calendars and plan to join us next Monday night, February 1 at the Aquinas Center for pizza and a movie. Pizza at 6:15, move begins approximately 6:30. This month we will be watching the highly acclaimed WAR ROOM. There is no cost for this event, however, a free will offering to defray the cost of pizza and drinks is gratefully accepted.

War Room is a compelling faith drama filled with humor and heart. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all - great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Their world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success. Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara, and is challenged to establish a "war room" and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony's hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends with his family and prove Miss Clara's wisdom that victories don't come by accident.

Please call the Aquinas Center and reserve your spot no later than noon Monday, February 1! We look forward to seeing you.

PROVIDENCE TO HOLD DEANERY NIGHT

Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School will hold its Winter Deanery Night on Tuesday, Feb. 16, during the varsity boys’ basketball vs. Rock Creek game beginning at 7:30 p.m. All students, teachers and families from the New Albany Deanery are invited to attend. Deanery Boys Basketball teams will be recognized during halftime. Other events will include a 3-point shooting contest among the Deanery coaches.

Indiana Catholic Women’s ConferenceLadies, please mark the date of March 19th on your calendars. The Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference is returning with a great line up of speakers. The Marian Center, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is sponsoring the conference at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown. Groups of 10 or more will be rewarded with VIP seating. So get your mother, friends, and sisters on board, and check us out. Registration information may be found at www.indianacatholicwomen.com or call for more information: 317-373-2125.

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