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
January 13, 2013 Baptism of the Lord
Mass Intentions
January 12 - 19
5:30 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
12:45 pm
2:30 pm
5:30 pm
Patricia Norton (D) Bernie and Pat Schwarz
Dennis Darby (D) Pat & Carol Losack
People of the Parish
Steve Wanha (D) St. Michael’s Staff
Lottie Tumidajewicc (D) Gerdvil Family
Claudia McAuliffe (L) Benson Family
Bill Birtz (D) Jennifer Birtz
Jan 14 6:30 am Linda L. Girardot (D) Doug & Cindy Kirk
9:00 am Scott Padstata (D) Ministry of the Sick
Jan 15 9:00 am Fr. Larry Niese (L)
Jan 16 6:30 am Michael F. Walsh (D) Marija & Daddy
9:00 am Justin Johns (L) Rosie Neuman
Jan 17 9:00 am James O’Sullivan (D) O’Sullivan Family
Jan 18 6:30 am Zsuzsa Nejedly (D) Frank Pintozzi Family
9:00 am Carol Honrath (D) Mary Rice
Jan 19 9:00 am William Orr (D) Family
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 - 3 am
Wednesday - 12 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, 8 am, 1 pm, 2 pm
Thursday - 12 am, 1 am, 2 am, 4 am, 10 am, 5 pm
Friday - 12 am, 1 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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Happy Birthday
Fr. Larry!
January 15th
Consoling the Heart of Jesus
A 10 week retreat that brings “little souls” closer to the heart
of Jesus through The Spiritual Exercises of
St. Ignatius made simple.
Now - March 22, 10 am - 11:30 am
Contact Karen Butz, 770-592-6317
[email protected]
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Parish Mission
March 2 - 6 7:00 pm each night
Rev. Daniel Francis, C.Ss.R.
Each evening will be different,
yet each evening will consist of a
proclamation of the Word,
reflections, singing and praying together. It will be a
grace filled opportunity to experience in a special
way the saving presence of God.
Sunday night (following 5:30 pm Mass): The Bible
Monday night: The Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday night: The Cross
Our Lenten Penance Service will be during the
Mission on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday night: The Eucharist
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Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord.
Jesus is the beloved Son of the
Father. He is the light of the nations and Lord of all creation.
To him be all glory and praise!
This is the last day of the Christmas Season and tomorrow begins Ordinary Time until February 12.
We would like to thank everyone who donated to our
Christmas decorating fund. With your generosity we were
able to rework our wreaths and pedestal arrangements and
keep fresh altar arrangements during the Christmas
season. A special thanks to Gail Emondi and Elizabeth
Bonutti for the new artificial arrangements.
This weekend the Altar flowers were donated by Charles
and Zaida Jacob on their anniversary.
If you would like to donate flowers for the altar during the
year, please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Coming Events at St. Michael the Archangel
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.
Sunday, January 6th at 10:15 am, in Conference Room B ( 1st floor hallway)
Contact: Walter Morawa at 770-597-6029 or Elizabeth Bonutti 770-516-9699
For additional information and support, we encourage you to visit the website: www.catholicscomehome.org
January Blanket Drive
Please bring NEW blankets, jackets, hats, scarf's, gloves, socks
for the shelters in our community.
Please place your donations in the blue barrel in the Narthex.
Mardi Gras
Everyone is invited on Saturday, February 9, 2013
7:00 pm in the Parish Hall
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus
Ash Wednesday
February 13
Mass times: 6:30 am, 9:00 am, Noon, 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:00 pm (Spanish)
Adult Lenten Retreat
February 15 - 17 Cherokee YMCA Cost: $75.00
Contact: David Heinrich - 770-778-6975
Annual Pilgrimage to EWTN and Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
February 20 - 21
Round trip on a comfortable coach
Tour EWTN TV Studio and attend the live show
Lodging and breakfast at Sister Servants Convent
Spend the day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
and much more
Fr. Larry will be the spiritual leader
Cost: $175.00 Deposit of $50.00 to reserve a ticket is due now
Mail the deposit to the Parish Office - attn: Debbie
Dinner Theater
March 9 - 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall
All are invited to the Dinner Theater which will be put on by a local acting troupe (including
members from our parish) and the meal will be sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
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
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St. Michael’s Preschool
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
Check out the New CDs!
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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Ultreya
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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Cherokee County Right to Life Prayer Vigil
Saturday, January 19, 2013
3:00 pm - Gather at the Gazebo
3:10 pm - Praise and worship
3:45 pm - Silent candlelight prayer vigil
Central Park in Downtown Canton
For more information:
678-907-1900 or [email protected]
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, February 9, 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.
Please welcome into our parish family these children who were
recently baptized at St. Michael’s.
Eli Andrew Veringa
Gabriella Skye Kirklen
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
Offertory for January 6, 2013
$29,526, Online - $3,041
Georgia Bulletin - $4,449
The 2nd collection on January 20th is for Church in
Latin America
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.
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Our sympathy is extended to Patricia Wheeler, sister of
Irene Town and John Gregory, husband of Dana Gregory.
Please keep these families in your prayers.
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Welling on
their
60th Wedding Anniversary!
Ministries
St. Vincent de Paul Society
“You are my beloved Son with you I am well pleased.” Lk 3:22
St. Michael’s St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank the
parish for all the support and prayers given in 2012 to SVDP.
We have been able to help our neighbors with food, housing,
utilities and medications. This is our year end report.
Food Pantry
In 2012 the food pantry helped 3,158 households with
163,761 pounds of food.
Case Workers
Total Contributions from St. Michael’s Parish in 2012 were
$145,077.00
Total expenses for 1,987 households that were helped this past
year were $146,689.00
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
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Respect Life Ministry
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 next Wednesday, 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, Kani House Japanese Steakhouse, 2455 Towne Lake Pkwy. Attendance at a
luncheon requires a reservation.
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
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
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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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, 404-4731357 or www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com
Confidential Counseling is also provided on Mondays and Thursday at St. Michael’s through Catholic Social Services. Please call
404-733-3527 for an appointment.
“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
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
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Women’s Retreat - February 23 - Blessed Trinity High School
Contact Shannon Erbs: [email protected]
Children’sFaithFormation/PSR
Welcome Home!
Adults, Teens, Children:
The faith formation of adults, teens and children is ongoing and
essential to their understanding and embracing their Catholic
faith. Please contact us for more information.
Adult Returning Catholics:
Coffee and a Chat: join us Sunday mornings, beginning January
6th after the 9:00am Mass in Conference Room B
(first floor hallway)
Bible Studies: see the bulletin for several different opportunities
to explore the Bible.
Classes for children, teens:
3 – 11th grade needing SACRAMENTS:
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Sacramental Prep Class:
Class Baptized children 3rd-8th grade who
have not received First Holy Communion.
RCIA/C Class: Children 3rd-8th grade who have not received any
sacraments. Please call our office for more information.
9th to 11th grade needing Sacraments: Please call our office.
CONFIRMATION PREP Year 1:
Jan 29/Feb 1: Red Folders Due
*Candidate Form
* Sponsor Certification Form
* Saint Report
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PSR Calendar available on our website.
Happy New Year From Life Teen
January
13 - Life Night “Spent”
20 - Life Night “Happy Days”
27 - Issue Night
Blanket Drive
Life Teen is sponsoring a winter blanket drive during
the month of January for our neighbors in Cherokee
and Cobb County shelters.
Please bring your donations of NEW
blankets, hats, gloves, jackets, coats, socks, hand and
foot warmers and batteries.
and put them in the blue barrel in the
Narthex.
The teens will be delivering these to the shelters
during the month of January.
XLT
Join us on these nights: Feb 5th and March 5th.
For all our new teens, you may be asking what is
XLT? Well, we meet at St. Michael’s at 5:00 pm and
then stop at Chick-fil-A, so bring dinner money.
After dinner we head over to All Saints Catholic
Church in Dunwoody where there will be singing
praise and worship music, hear a talk and have
Adoration. You bring home a feeling of being
renewed in your faith!
Our website: www.saintmichaelcc.org
***Spring Retreat***
March 22 - 24.
The Retreat will be held at Covecrest in Tiger, GA,
which is in the North Georgia mountains. So teens
start praying and put us on your calendar.
Cost will be $150.00 and the down payment of $75.00
is due February 24th.
RE Office Hours: Mon-Tues 9:30am-4:00pm
Wed-Thur 1:00pm-8:00pm
Sun 9:00am-12:30pm & 3:15pm-5:00pm
True Wealth comes from knowing, loving and serving a
God who reveals Himself as a father.
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.
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For more information contact:
Elizabeth Bonutti, Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
Phone: 770-516-9699
QUEST
St. Michael’s Middle School Program
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
For information please contact
Shanna Coulter, 678-431-1031
[email protected]