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Welcome to
Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, G
StewardshipAttendance: 438Regular Offering:
$1,508.72Designated Offering:
$964.92
Scripture
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,nor are your ways my ways, says the
LORD (Isaiah 55:6)The LORD is near to all who call uponhim, (Psalm 245:18)
For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.(Philippians 1:21)
Thus, the last will be first, and the firstwill be last. (Matthew 20:16)
Seek the LORD while he may be found,call him while he is near. (Isaiah 55:9)
Reflection
Is your goal in seeking God to find whatyou expect to find?
Why do you seek Jesus? What are you
looking for?
How may death be gain? Where is
your journey taking you?
When is God near? How do you call
upon God
O God, I said, and that was all. But what
are the prayers of the whole universe morethan and expansion of that one cry? It is notwhat God can give us, but God that we want.(George MacDonald)1
1Pratt, Lonni Collins, and Homan, Fr. Daniel, OSB, Bene-dicts Way an ancient monks insight for a balanced life,Loyola Press: Chicago, 2000, p. 40.
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LLC 2011
VOL. 3 SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2011 ISSUE
MIKE RIVERA, [email protected]
BILL HOLT, [email protected]
LOLA RIVERA, [email protected]
TINA RABY, FINANCIAL [email protected]
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: VACANTMusic Director: VACANTReligious Education: VACANT
RE Coordinator: VACANTMCCW: Kim Besel
[email protected] of Columbus:Allen Lars
Youth Ministry: Nisa [email protected]
EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-97Altar Servers:Alex [email protected], (706) 855-92Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-69Ushers: Ron Shannon 706-868-5960Flowers Ministry: Sherry Wodick
[email protected]: Lola Rivera (443) 223-112
NEW Pastoral Council FY 12
Our Parish Council Elections for Executive Board Membersoccurred this month, and it is our pleasure to present the newSt. Michaels Pastoral Council officers FY12:
The new officers will start their term with the new fiscal year,1 October, 2011 , and it will be effective until 30 September2012. An installation ceremony for the new officers will becelebrated on October 2nd at 10am. Please keep the new ex-ecutive board in your prayers as they serve our parish and itsmission.
For your information, the first Pastoral Council meeting forFY12 will be on October 11 at 5:30pm GSC.
Jeffrey Lepak President
Herman Gonzalez Vice-President
Lucky Simpson Secretary
Tina Raby Financial Advisor
Access Parish updates, Council meetings minutes, current newsletters, and more
http://stmichaelparishfg.blogspot.com/
Mark your calendar!NO Mass on September 25th,2011 at 8:30am due to St. Mi-chaels Feast Day.
CTOF Contracts Info
The following CTOF contracts areavailable for FY12.
Music Director
Religious Education Coordinator
Parish Life Coordinator
These positions are open until theend of the month. Contact LolaRivera if you are interested in ap-
plying at [email protected]
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Boy Scouts of Americaoy Scouts of America is alive andell in our community. The BSA haseen around for over 100 years, in-illing in our youth: leadership, lifend survival skills, respect, faith, and courage. Thecal Boy Scout Troop out of St Mary on the Hillatholic Church is actively seeking new member-
hip. Please contact their Scoutmaster, Dave Besel [email protected]. You can also visit theirebsite at: http://sites.google.com/site/troop8augusta
Pro-Life Mass & RosaryFor your information, there is a Mass the first Satof each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 amlowed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Cright after (approximately 10:15am). This activnot organized by our parish, but you are invited tticipate to support the Right to Life.
~~~~~~ MCCW FT GORDON
FOR LIF
O Mary, bright dawn of the newworld, Mother of the living, to youdo we entrust the cause of life: Lookdown, O Mother, upon the vast num-
bers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives aremade difficult, of men and women who are victi
brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed byference our out of misguided mercy. Grant that al
believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of lifhonesty and love to the people of our time. PopPaul II, Prayer for Life, Evangelium Vitae.
Pro-Life RosaryWe will start praying the Pro-Life Rosary theWednesday of each month starting on Octobe
before Adoration at 6:10pm. Join us!
~~~~~~~~~~OUR COMMUNITY
Worldwide Marriage Encounter WeekendA Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like Easter Sunday because it's aweekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new beginnings. All married couples de-serve a richer, fuller life together! Make a special time of growth for you and yourspouse. For more information or to register for October 7 - 9 in Savannah, call 904821-0773 or register on line at www.jaxwwme.com.
Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedd
anniversary next month, [email protected].
Abortion AlternativesBirthright of Augusta (706) 733-LOVEBirthright national (1-800) 550-4900
Augusta Care Pregnancy Center (706) 724-37
Post-Abortion AlternativesRachels Vineyard 1-877-HOPE-4-ME
Living Rosary at Aquinas H.S.he 22nd Annual Living Rosary will take place onunday, October 2, 2011, at 6:45 p.m., at the Aquinas
ootball Stadium. They are looking for 20 Team Lead-s from area Catholic organizations, churches and
chools to commit to organizing 11 team members toarticipate in the Living Rosary. For information onetting involved email [email protected] orall the Church of the Most Holy Trinity office at 706-22-4944 and leave a message for a member of the
Walker family to contact you.
September 24th, 2011Mass at Good Shepherd Chapel @ 5p.m.
Followed by Dinner and Fellowship @ the Courtyard Ballroom
*** Tables and Chairs for attendees***
Fun is guaranteed!!Great food, drinks, jumping Castles, adults and children games,
door prizes, live music and more entertainment!!!
Have questions? Contact the Event Coordinator,
Lola Rivera (443) 223-1125 or [email protected]
Wild Wild West AuctionCome have fun at the Aquinas WildWild West Auction-our PTOs biggestfundraiser of the year. The Westernthemed event will feature both a silentand live auction, as well as a $1,000drawing, great food, and great times.Make your plans now to spend Satur-day, November 5 at the Aquinas WildWild West Auction. Get your ticketstoday from the school office or anyauction committee member. The costof this delightful evening is just $50
per person if you purchase your ticket prior to October 1. For more informa-tion, contact Kelli Strickland at 706-7 3 6 - 5 5 1 6 o r k s t r i c k -
Catholic Radioou can listen live Catholic programs that will be fea-red on Saint Paul Radio by going to their website:
aintpaulradio.org. If you would like more informa-on or have questions, please contact Bernie Hulshof,
Celebrating PriesthoodJoin us in celebrating our priests,showing our gratitude for all they do,at a dinner in their honor on SundaySeptember 25th, 2001 at the AquinasHigh School, Grand Dining Hall.
Social Hour 6:30-7:30pm
Dinner Buffet 7:30pm
Tickets $25/person. Contact Ted Fin-ger @[email protected].***This dinner is sponsored by Serra Club
of Augusta, Knight of Columbus Council#677.
LIFE-CHAIN 2011 for AugustaSunday, October 2, 2:00 p.m. @ the intersecti
Scott Nixon, Pleasant Home, Walton Way ExtDavis Rd. Third year on the West Side. All are enaged to come and spend an hour praying for the eabortion and for its victims. There will be speakermusic. Printed signs will be provided. This is a nwide event always on the first Sunday of Octobeinformation, contact Gary or Nancy Garner at 70-8090. www.lifechain.net.
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Coffee and TheologyCoffee and Theology is a religious educa-tion for adults that meets on Sundays at11:30am. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.
Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)
The MCCW faith study will meet this Monday, September 19 at 9:00 am inBuilding 13. All women of the chapel are invited to attend. Childcare is avail-able upon request. Contact Tina Raby at [email protected].
MCCW had a Fantastic night at Kickoff last Thursday September 8th! We had great foodcatered by Olive Garden, and Catholic Jeopardy with Margaret and Fr. Paul. The gameswere awesome and the contestants were better! Enjoy a couple of pictures from thisevent. We hope to see you at our next meeting!
RE Notes by Sherry Wodicka
Monthly MeetingPlease know that our next meeting will be onTuesday October 11, 2011 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Sand the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the G
Knight Al Larson at [email protected] ihave any question.
Soccer CompetitionIf you are 10-14 years old and would like to showyour goal scoring skills, the Knights of Columbuhosting a soccer competition on 24 Septefrom 11:00 - 12:30 am (soccer/football fielBrainard Avenue-next to the new baseball fields). Plook for the flyers and sign up rosters, they w
posted on the Church bulletin boards and CCD rooms. Contact Dennis or Michael Leanhart(706)0223 if you have any questions.
Essay ContestAll Catholic students in grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 1invited to participate in the 2012 Knights of ColuEssay Contest. Students are encouraged to write to 750 word essay on the theme of: "The Responsiof the Catholic Citizen In a Free Society. The coopens the doors of young minds, enabling the entra
be creative, thoughtful and introspective inwork. All contestants on the local level are recogfor their participation in the contest. Participantrequired to furnish written parental consent. For forms and additional information contact: Tim
McCarthy @ 706-831-1104. Deadline is Oct 15th.
Volunteers NeededWe are in need of several Cate-chists and substitute teachers tohelp with the CCD program, grades Pre-K throughSchool. Co-Teachers and assistants are needed too!!one interested in volunteering to teach Religious Etion this year, please contact Sherry [email protected] or (706) 592-6478.
Did you know that if you sing, you praytwice? Well you do and the next opportunity toearn new music, meet new friends is at the youth
music rehearsal on Wednesday 21 Septemberat 6:00 p.m. in the social room at the
chapel. We are preparing for the St.Michael's Feast Day mass on 24
September at the 5:00 p.m.
mass. If you play an instrument please bring it with you. Wedo have access to a piano ifthat is your talent. For Furtherinformation contact us. NisaVera [email protected] call (706) 589-1071.
Bible StudySt. Michaels Bible Study is on Tuesdaysat 7:30pm. We are studying a BibleStudy on the Books of Hebrews.
CCD Kick-off was a great success. Welcome to 2011-2012 CCD!
CCD Registration.CCD registration is open throughout theyear. Please know that in order to re-ceive the Holy Sacrament of First Com-munion or Confirmation, children needto be attend Religious Education. Con-tact Sherry if you have questions.
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St. Michael the Archangel,defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickeness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly praand do Thou, O Prince of the Heave
Host by the Divine Power of Godthrust into hell,
Satan and all the evil spirits, who roathroughout the world seeking the ru
of souls. Amen.
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/HomeboundDeacon George Foster
WeddingsDeacon George Foster
BaptismsDeacon Mike Marchek
LiturgyDeacon David Kriegel
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adu(RCIA)
Deacon Mike Marchek
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
HM1 Genell Cody
COL William Walker
SPC Brendan G. Fitzpatrick
A Study on the Book of JeremiahThe prophet Jeremiah ministered to the people of Judah before its destruction by the Babylonians, and
prophesied that Babylonian captivity would be for a limited time only. (Jeremiah 25:12) The book of Ezrarecords the events involving the return of the captives and reconstruction of the temple.
Just as He promised, it was not long before God stirred the heart of King Cyrus of Persia, who issued adecree to allow the exiles to return home. The first group returned under the leadership of Zerubbabel, thegrandson of King Jehoiachin of Judah. As recorded in the finale of 2 Kings, Jehoiachin was released from
prison after 37 years and treated well by the king of Babylon for the rest of his life. God preserved KingJehoiachin so that his grandson, Zerubbabel was first to lead God's people back to their homeland.
The exiles did not return empty-handed, however. The Persians loaded them with articles of silver andgold, household goods, livestock and other precious items. King Cyrus also returned items taken from thetemple when King Nebuchadnezzar had raided it and burned it to the ground. The Israelites may havethought everything was gone, but the heart of God was with His dwelling place, and He had not forgotten.The assembly that returned to Jerusalem numbered 42,360, as well as 7,337 male and female servants and200 men and women singers.
Work began on the temple two years after the Israelites settled back in Jerusalem. When the builderscompleted the foundation, people rejoiced greatly. Their shouting and blasts of trumpets was heard milesaway. But those who remembered the glory and grandeur of the first temple wept loudly.
Of course, every move of God comes with a counterattack from Satan. He used the inhabitants of theland to oppose the construction of the temple. They succeeded in hindering progress and stopping construc-tion for a time, but the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, encouraged the Israelites who resumed their workand completed the temple. After completion, a second group of exiles returned from Babylon under theleadership of Ezra. On their four-month journey to Jerusalem, the exiles brought gold, silver, and otherarticles for the temple of the Lord. (Ezra 7:9; 8:25) Ezra's purpose for returning was two-fold: to instruct theIsraelites in the Law of the Lord and to ensure that they continued to follow in His statutes.
Unfortunately, not long after their return, the Israelites began to fall away from the Lord again, takingforeign wives among the inhabitants of the land. It was astonishing to Ezra how quickly the people hadforgotten why they had been exiled from the Promised Land. Prior to their captivity, their alliances with the
pagans drew them from the presence of God and threw them into idolatry and other wickedness, until Godhanded them over to their enemies as a judgment. Now, not only had the people committed the same sinsagain, but the leaders were among the chief offenders.
When the apostasy was uncovered, Ezra tore his clothes and ripped hair from his head and his beard. Hesat in silence until the evening sacrifice, then fell on his knees before the Lord, interceding for the sins of
the people. After praying, Ezra fasted and mourned, and wept bitterly.Calling an assembly of the people, Ezra led the Israelites into confession of their wickedness. They re-
newed their covenant with God. One by one, the offenders were identified and named, and to ensure holi-ness, they were commanded to send away their foreign wives, even though some had bore children. Byexpelling them from the assembly, the Israelites were protecting themselves from spiritual ruin and fromcontaminating their bloodline. God was preserving the purity of His people because Zerubbabel's descen-dants were to bring forth the promised Messiah many generations later.
Now that the temple was finished and the people were back in line with the will of God, the only thing
left to restore the glory of Jerusalem was to rebuild its walls. This is where the book of Nehemiah begins.
Written by Amy Miller. Retrieved from http://www.sharedfaith.org
Bulletin AnnouncementsBulletin announcements must be submitted to [email protected] by Sunday 3pm. Thank you.
Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends dur-ing 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 yourprayer request to [email protected].
PRAY FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERSPlease pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. MichaelsParish 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 @ [email protected].
Alicia Sanchez Amelia Torres Mya Parms Kirsten Fontimayor
Susan Wersal
SSG Carl W. Thompson
COL Michael Apicella
SFC Nathan Varner
SrA James Varner
CW2 Clarence W. Raby, III
COL Mark Ziemba