St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188
Rev. Larry Niese, Pastor
Rev. Paul Moreau, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. Bill Heinsch
Rev. Mr. Victor Taylor, Rev. Mr. Al McHugh, Deacons
Administrative Office - 770-516-0009
Religious Education Office - 770-516-9699
Preschool Office - 678-213-1517
Hispanic Office - 678-213-0685
Sacramental Emergency (after office hours)
678-861-7970
FAX - 770-516-4664
www.saintmichaelcc.org
Daily Mass
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 6:30 am
Monday through Saturday - 9:00 am
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil - 5:30 pm
Sunday - 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:45 pm
2:30 pm (Spanish)
5:30 pm - Life Teen
Confessions
Saturday - 9:30 - 10:30 am
Wednesday - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23
Mass Intentions
December 22 - 24
5:30 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
12:45 pm
2:30 pm
5:30 pm
Clifton Luckett (D) Julie James
People of the Parish
Sully Thomas (L) Grandparents
Deacon Bill Heinsch (L) O’Sullivan Family
Nolan Daigle (D) Margaret Daigle
Manuel Diaz (D) Ed and Dee Ruggiero
Josh Berens (L) Mom and Dad
Dec 24 6:30 am
9:00 am
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
Midnight
NO MASS
Jane Clarke (D) Schuster Family
Children of the Parish
People of the Parish
Fr. Paul Moreau (L)
People of the Parish
Dec 25 9:00 am Ed Kanopka (D) Bernice Konopka
11:00 am People of the Parish
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Eucharistic Adoration
Monday 9:30 am through Saturday 8:30 am
Everyone is invited to spend time with Jesus in adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Please consider committing to one of the following hours each
week as an adoration guardian for one of the following times:
Tuesday - 12 am, 3 am
Wednesday - 12 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, 8 am
Thursday - 12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 4 am, 7 am, 10 am, 5 pm
Friday - 12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 pm
Saturday 2 am
To commit to an hour or as a substitute, please call:
Kim Graff - 770-592-5665, [email protected]
Man Hour for Adoration
Deacon Victor and Fr. Paul invite all men 18 years and older to
“Man Hour” every Saturday morning at 3 am. Thirty to fifty men
gather in the church with the Blessed Sacrament exposed. We
pray the rosary and then Fr. Paul or Deacon Vic gives a 20 minute
reflection on the theme of the week. For 20 minutes any man
present can offer his own comments, testimony or reflections on
the topic. We close with Benediction. We are men praying together with other men for the most urgent needs of our times.
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We express our sympathy to Gerald Smith, grandfather of Larry
Basel. Please keep this family in your prayers.
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Bill Powers, MBA, a Catholic therapist from Holy Family Counseling Center, will be at St. Michael’s to provide counseling
services every Wednesday, starting January 9, 2013. Please call
Bill directly for more info or to schedule an appointment, 404-473
-1357 or www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com
Confidential Counseling is also provided on Mondays and Thursdaya at St. Michael’s through Catholic Social Services. Please
call 404-733-3527 for an appointment.
Fees for both services provided on a sliding scale.
Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve, December 24
3:30 pm - Children’s program
4:00 pm - Mass
4:10 pm - Overflow Mass (Parish Hall)
6:00 pm - Mass
6:10 pm - Overflow Mass (Parish Hall)
8:00 pm - Mass
11:00 pm - Choral Concert
Midnight - Mass
Christmas Day
9:00 am - Mass
11:00 am - Mass in Spanish
Please note:
There will not be a 6:30 am Mass on
Monday, December 24 and
Wednesday, December 26.
Adoration will resume on Thursday,
December 27 at 9:30 am.
Mary, Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass - December 31 - 6:00 pm
January 1, 2013
9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm
7:00 pm (Spanish)
Thank you for your generosity to the
Giving Tree!
There were 1397 tags on the tree and all
were taken after the first week.
A special thank you to our Giving Tree
coordinators, Bob Burns, Ralph and
Dolores Broughton and to all the ministries who worked many hours so that
families in need would have a good
Christmas.
St. Michael’s Preschool
Preschool will be closed from December 20,
2012 - January 6, 2013. We have a few spots
left for our Preschool for the 2012/13 year!
Please visit our website for information on registration.
2013/2014 Registration will be on Friday, February 1st from
9:00 am - 10:00 am in the Preschool. Please call
678-213-1517 for information
saintmichaelcc.org or call 678-213-1517
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Lighthouse Catholic Media Education
In order to help support this ministry, we ask for a $3.00 donation for each CD. www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org
Questions: [email protected]
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Gospel Reflections for Men
Striving to be better Christian men, we reflect on the meaning and
message of the Sunday Gospel reading and relate it to our everyday
personal and professional lives. We meet Saturday mornings at
8:00 am - 9:00 am in Conference Room B.
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Charismatic Prayer Group
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm at the Old Rectory
Sacraments
Baptisms
Parents must be registered and active parishioners of St. Michael’s
(regularly attend mass, using envelopes, and involved in ministries). Before scheduling a baptism, you must attend a baptism
class at St. Michael’s.
Next Baptism class - Saturday, January 12, 2013, 10 am
Baptisms are the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 11:00 am.
You must attend a baptism class every three years. Please call the
parish office to register for a baptism.
Confession
The priests will hear your confession on Saturday mornings
from 9:30 am to 10:30 am and Wednesdays - 5 pm to 6 pm.
The confessionals are located in the Day Chapel.
Marriage
Couples are required to contact one of our priests at least 6
months before they wish to marry to arrange for instruction and
spiritual preparation for the sacrament of marriage. A wedding
date cannot be set until after the initial interview with the priest.
Please contact the Parish office for an appointment.
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Stewardship
Ultreya
The second collection for December 25th is for
Catholic Charities
Due to early publication of the next two bulletins, the offertories
will be posted in January.
Ultreya is an event of spiritual encouragement that is designed to
follow one’s Cursillo retreat weekend. Our evening is one of support and fellowship. We open with a potluck dinner followed by a
witness talk and a Spirit driven activity. Those who have not yet
been on the Cursillo retreat are encouraged to join our Ultreya evening to see if Cursillo is right for you.
For information, please contact Steven Hill at 770-363-5685.
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St. Michael’s Young Adult Ministry
“Bridging the gap between adolescence and adulthood”
A group for young adults, ages 18-28
We currently meet twice a month
2nd Wednesday of the month:
Spirit & Truth @ St. Michael’s @ 7pm
Join us for a discussion, adoration and dinner out
4th Wednesday of the month: Social event
Be sure to connect with us on Facebook or
send us your email address to stay up to date with
our social events, as they change month to month.
678-827-BRDG (2734) [email protected]
“St. Michael’s Young Adult Ministry” on Facebook
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Looking for that last minute special Christmas gift?
It is not too late to order a Brick for the Prayer Garden in memory
of a loved one, a birth, wedding, or any other special occasion.
Order forms are available at the Welcome Table in the Narthex.
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Mark your calendars now for our
2013 Lenten Parish Mission!
March 3 - 6
7:00 pm each evening
The mission will be given by Rev. Daniel Francis, a
Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province.
Watch for more details about our mission.
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Online Giving!
Thank you for using Online Giving. Parishioners
who use the service are pleased with how easy it is
to set up and manage. If you have not yet signed
up for Online Giving, then please consider this option. By using Online Giving you are helping the parish to improve our
operational efficiency. See our parish bulletin or visit our parish website at www.saintmichaelcc.org and select Online Giving.
The use of your parish envelopes is very important!
Using the parish envelopes is the way we know you are attending
Mass at St. Michael’s. If you are unable to make a donation to
the parish, use online banking for giving or only give monthly,
just drop your empty envelope in the offertory. If you are going to
be a sponsor for a baptism or confirmation, apply for your
children to Catholic School, we need to know you are attending
mass on a regular basis and practicing stewardship of time, talent
and treasure.
Merry Christmas to all from The Catholic Foundation of North
Georgia. This past year we have received many blessings from
many people and we are very grateful. We have been able to give
grants to parishes, schools and other non-profit organizations due to
your generosity. So as we approach the new year, please remember
to include St. Michael’s Endowment Fund in your will or other
estate plans. If you need a last minute gift, give a gift of cash in
honor of or in memory of your loved ones to St. Michael’s endowment fund. You can mail a check to: The Catholic Foundation of
North Georgia, 780 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite 750, Atlanta, GA
30342. For further information on planning your estate or making
gifts, please contact: Diane Duquette, Director, 404-497-9440 or
[email protected], www.cfnga.org
Ministries
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Whoever honors his father atones for sins and preserves himself
from them. Sirach 3:3
The Thrift Store is looking for volunteers, donations and buyers.
Call the store, located in Kennesaw, for information, 770-919-1458
SVDP is always looking for Case Workers to serve the poor, the
forgotten and the hungry.
Please join us every 2nd and 4th Monday night of the month at
7 pm in Conference Room B to see if SVDP is a calling for you.
The Food Pantry would like to thank all the parishioners
for their donations that helped to serve our neighbors.
Please drop off your donations any time at the SVDP
Food Box in the Narthex.
The Food Pantry is located in part of the old Rectory.
Pantry hours are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday,
10 am till noon.
SVDP Emergency Help Line: 770-591-4643
St. Michael’s House: (Kennesaw) 770-720-2909
SVDP Thrift Store: 770-919-1458
Respect Life Ministry
The Respect Life Ministry is not meeting in November or December. We will resume our regular meetings and prayer vigil schedule
in January. Following our meetings, we welcome you to join us
for a prayer vigil at the Abortion Services Clinic in front of
Governor’s Ridge in Marietta.
Contact for information: Mike Duquaine, 770-876-1343.
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Senior Luncheon
The Next Luncheon will be January 16, 2013.
Mass begins at 11 am in the Church followed by lunch in the
Parish Hall.
If you are interested in hosting one of the luncheons, please call
Christy at 770-289-2947
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Fifty Plus Club
St. Michael’s Fifty-Plus Club is a social club for parish members
over the age of fifty. We have monthly luncheon meetings at
various local area restaurants which provides our members with the
opportunity to enhance existing friendships and develop new
relationships. For more information about our club call Paul
Galanek, President at 770-591-9347.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 15, Fire Stone Wood
Fired Pizza and Grill, 120 Chambers Street, Woodstock.
Attendance at a luncheon requires a reservation.
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
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Music Notes
Contact Nila Alexander for more information about our adult
and children’s choirs.
[email protected], 770-572-0586
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Columbiettes
The Columbiettes is open to all Catholic women over 18
years of age. The Columbiettes have a wonderful ministry, “Prayer Blankets” for the sick and shut-in. Many
people have already received blessings from these blankets. This
is a wonderful way for those to know they are being prayed for. If
you know of someone who is sick or shut-in, please call the
parish office and a blanket will be given to them.
For questions please call, Tish Burns, 770-926-9270.
Bookstore
The Bookstore is open after every Mass on Sundays.
Bibles, books for adults and children, rosaries, medals
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Extra Ordinary Ministers who received the training in
November, you can pick up your certificate from the
Archdiocese beside the sign in book in the Narthex.
If you did not attend the training and would like to continue to serve as a minister, please contact John Timme,
770-289-2947
Do you suffer from M.S. or know someone who does? A M.S. selfhelp/support group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Contact Zaida, 770-485-4226
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PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) offers Bible Studies and Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats for men and women suffering
spiritually and emotionally from abortion. All facilitators are
trained, have been through the program themselves and offer compassion and experience. For information: Mary Ann McNeil,
404-717-5557, www.healingafterabortion.org. Calls confidential.
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Meals Ministry - Soup for the Soul
“Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you?”
Soup for the Soul is an outreach meals ministry for families in need
in our parish. Volunteers cook meals for families that are struggling from illness, surgery, death, and other life crisis. If you
would like to join the Soup for the Soul ministry, or would like
more information regarding this ministry, please contact Amy Heil,
404-386-9585, [email protected]. If you know of someone who
is in need of a meal, please call Amy.
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Schools
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw
Open House - Saturday, January 12, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm
For more information contact Michelle Huval at:
[email protected] or 770-419-8601, ext. 1417
St. Joseph Catholic School
81 Lacy Street, Marietta
Open House, January 26, 2013, 2 - 4 pm
Meet the principal, Mrs. Patricia Allen, tour the school, meet
faculty, staff, students and parents.
770-428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org
Children’sFaithFormation/PSR
“STAND UP”
Advent:
Dec 2-Dec 24
Dec 23: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Light all four candles.
The Twelve Days of Christmas come after
Christmas Day. They run from December 26
to January 6.
Christmas Break:
No classes from Sun, Dec 23 through Thurs, Jan 3
Classes resume Sunday, January 6.
RE Office closed December 16 - January 5.
CONFIRMATION PREP Year 1:
Nov/Dec: Decide on a Sponsor, Saint and Confirmation Name;
research your Saint.
Jan 29/Feb 1: Red Folders Due *Candidate Form
* Sponsor Certification Form *Saint Report
CONFIRMATION PREP Service Opportunities:
St. Vincent de Paul: Glenn Quinn 770-591-8769;Bulletin
Monthly Senior Luncheons: Christy 770-516-6934
SMA Meals Ministry: Amy Heil 770-592-9240
Pro Life Prayer Vigil: 4th Sat. Mike 770-876-1343
St. Michael’s House: Women’s Shelter: Lori 770-720-2909
Prayer Garden: David Dull 770-924-9024
Youth Choir: Nila Alexander 770-966-8742
PSR Class Teen Aide : RE Office- 770-516-9699
Sign-up sheets in the RE office:
Jan. 26: Respect Life Prayer Vigil
Feb. 2: St. Francis Table
March 2: Homestretch
March 9: First Reconciliation Retreat-3 sessions
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Inclement Weather
When classes are cancelled you will be notified via a computerized phone message several hours prior to class start time.
The emergency phone number you provided at registration will be
used. Please notify us if this number has changed. Also, please
use your judgment to attend class or not as road conditions vary
throughout the county.
PSR Calendar available on our website.
Our website: www.saintmichaelcc.org
RE Office Hours: Mon-Tues 9:30am-4:00pm
Wed-Thur 1:00pm-8:00pm
Sun 9:00am-12:30pm & 3:15pm-5:00pm
Phone: 770-516-9699
Fax: 770-516-4664
Elizabeth Bonutti, Dir.
[email protected]
“If we don’t stand up now, what will our future be.”
~Blessed Mother Teresa
December
23 - 31 - Christmas Break - Merry Christmas!
***December 29th - “Fifth Saturday”***
Teens bring a friend and join us for
the feeding of the Homeless at Must Ministries in
Marietta, US 41 South bound between Cobb EMC and
Must Ministries.
We will meet at St. Michael’s - Time TBA
Teens will be responsible for
70 Take Away Bags which include:
Cans of Vienne Sausage
Peanut Butter Crackers
Hand and Foot Warmers
Batteries, Bar Soap, Socks
Toilet Paper, Ramen Noodle Soup
The Lord has done great things for us;
We are filled with joy. Psalm 126
QUEST
St. Michael’s Middle School Program
1/12/13 - Winter Wonderland Dance, 7 pm - 9 pm
2/9/13 - Retreat - 8 am - 12:30 pm, Parish Hall
3/9/13 - Stations of the Cross, 7 pm - 9 pm, Parish Hall
4/20/13 - Team Night, 7 pm - 9 pm, Parish Hall
5/18/13 - Family Picnic TBA
Shanna Coulter, 678-431-1031
[email protected]
RETURNING CATHOLICS
Welcome Home !
This is a personal invitation for you to consider coming Back
Home, no matter how long you have been away from the
Catholic Church.
St. Michael will be hosting a 6 week round table discussion
group for those who are looking for answers as to why they left
and to deal with the reason they feel that “pull”, that “tug”
about their Catholic faith which continues to surface time and
again.
Hurts of the past… Forgiveness… Marriage, divorce and annulments… Spiritual growth…
Discussions about the Sacraments and the Mass… These are just a few of the topics we’ll
be discussing. Please join us on this journey of hope, faith, forgiveness, support, and
reflection.
Please join us!
Sunday, January 6th at 10:15 am, in Conference Room B
( 1st floor hallway)
Contact: Walter Morawa at 770-597-6029 or Religious Education, Elizabeth Bonutti 770516-9699
For additional information and support, we encourage you to visit the website: www.catholicscomehome.org
Consoling the Heart of Jesus
January 11 - March 22, 2013, Fridays 10:00–11:30am, Multipurpose Room
January 14 - March 25, 2013, Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 201
Join us for this powerful 10 week retreat that brings “little souls” closer to the heart of Jesus through
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius made simple. It is the perfect retreat for anyone looking to become
a great saint in a short period of time!
It is highly recommended that you first do the 33 Days to Morning Glory retreat or Consecration to Mary before participating in
this retreat.
Interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity?
Contact Karen Butz 770-592-6317, [email protected] or
RE Office, Elizabeth Bonutti 770-516-9699, [email protected]
Registration Forms available in Religious Education Office
Payment of $35.00 due by January 3, 2013