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4 AUGUST 4-5, 2012ISSUE 32

Welcome to Good Shepherd Chapel

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Scripture But Moses told them, "This is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat." (Exodus 16:15) Man ate the bread of angels, food he sent them in abundance. (Psalm 78:24) and put on the new self, created in God's way in righteousness and holiness of truth. (Ephesians 4:24) Jesus answered... "This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent." (John 6:29) Reflection Do you believe like Moses in the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. Do you believe that the bread of angels is sent to you in abundance? Do you receive the Eucharist and Reconciliation as often as you are able? What does it mean, put on the new self? How do you become enabled to believe in and be one with Jesus? I am a dwelling place. I am not alone. In the secret depths of my poor human substance is the presence of God. Not a God who is solitary but a God who is Trinity, a God who is love. A God who is Father, a God who is Son, A God who is Holy Spirit. But a God made one by love. And a God whose love enables me to become one with him: that you may be one as you, Father, are in me, and I am in you, I pray that they may be one in us, that the world may believe that you sent me (John 17:21). I believe that no moment exists for man that is more important, more beautiful, more dramatic, more decisive, more radical than the moment when he becomes aware of or, rather, lives this reality. (Carlo Carretto)1
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Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Lea (267) 243-5861 NCOIC: SSG. Clarence Slaughter (706) 791-4308 Deacon: - Rev. Mr. David Kriegel deacondave@saintmichaelparishfg.org - Rev. Mr. Kelley Culver deaconkelley@saintmichaelparishfg.org PLC: Lola Rivera (706) 791-2945 plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org RE Coordinator: Sherry Wodicka recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org RCIA: Kelley Culver (706) 855-9893 rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org Music Director: Sonia Rivera music@saintmichaelparishfg.org MCCW: Kim Besel, (706) 855-9275 mccw@saintmichaelparishfg.org Knights of Columbus: Tim McCarthy
Knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Carlo Carretto Selected Writings, edited by Robert Ellsberg, Orbis Books: Maryknoll NY, 1994. Retrieved from ParishVision Llc 2012, www.ParishVision.org.

Volunteers Workshop on 15 September! St. Michaels Parish will honor the 9-11 Victims and their families with a special Mass on Sept. 11th @ 11:30am. RCIA classes will start soon. Please contact Deacon Kelley Culver to register @
rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org

This month on August 15th, we will celebrate The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast falls on Wednesday this year. Catholics are called to attend Mass on this day. St. Michaels will offer two masses to celebrate this feast: 11:30am, and 5:30pm. Join us!

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Youth Ministry: Laura Pizzi cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946 lectors@saintmichaelparishfg.org Ushers/Greeters: Ron Shannon ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Flowers Ministry: Fran Simpson flowers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Welcome Sunday: Gilda Fontimayor
welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org

- CCD and Parish Registration continues this Weekend at the end of all Masses - CCD Teachers Training August 5th, (11:30-3pm) - St. Michaels Day Meeting, August 6th, 5pm - Parish Council Meeting, August 7th, 5:30pm

Webmaster: Judy Culver webmaster@saintmichaelparishfg.org Liturgical Schedule: Brian Musha lemuschedule@saintmichaelparishfg.org Editor: Lola Rivera bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org

MASS SCHEDULE
Monday & Wednesday: 11:30am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am and 10:00am RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00pm-4:45pm Sunday: 7:45am-and 9:30am

CCD Teachers and Substitute Teachers Training This Weekend!!

Orientation for All CCD teachers, 5 Aug 11:30am 3pm, Bldg 13. We will go over curriculum, schedule, expectations, and requirements of each teacher for the 2012-2013 CCD year. ALL parishioners planning to teach CCD this year MUST attend this training. Lets make this a great year and get a good start. Please contact Sherry Wodicka 706-592-6478, or email @ recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

In this issue

PARISH HAPPENINGS NEWS COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES & MORE

SAINT MICHAELS MISSION STATEMENT

Saint Michaels Catholic Community is a group of Catholic Christians associated with the Armed Forces under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Archdioceses for the Military Services served by the pastoral leadership of our priest(s), deacon(s), and religious. The community is dedicated to exemplifying Christian community by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, service, and witness to the people of Fort Gordon and surrounding communities.

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MINISTRIES NEWS
St. Michaels Day will be celebrated on September 29th, the actual feast day, from 12-4:30pm. Mass will be at 5pm at the Good Shepherd Chapel. More information to come in upcoming bulletins!!! We need your help to have a successful celebration. If you sing, dance, are a comedian, or have any other talent, this is your chance to share your talent with your Parish. Please contact Lola Rivera if you would like to sign up for the entertainment part of the day.

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)

MCCW has open board positions! Will you answer the call? The 2012/13 calendar has been set, we need ladies to manage the meetings and organize the events. Do you love to bake? Perhaps you could manage the Best Baker Competition in November! Are you a party planner? How about planning the annual Christmas party in December? Are you passionate about our Catholic Faith? How about organizing a monthly meeting? Contact Kim Besel at mccw@saintmichaelparishfg.org or 706 855 9275 for more information. MCCW Faith Study will begin September 10 at 0915, Bldg 13. Margaret Lepak will lead us through the Catholicism study series by Word on Fire Ministries and Father Robert Barron. Please contact Kim Besel at for more information.

Knights of Columbus
Monthly Meeting Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday August 14, 2012 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Tim McCarthy if you have any questions at: knightsofcolumbus@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Food Drive for Those in Need Help us collect TONS of food by donating food this month for those individuals and families less fortunate in the Augusta area! The Knights of Columbus are collecting non-perishable food items this month to donate to the Catholic Social Services. Please, place your donations in the collection box located in the social room. Contact the Grand Knight Tim McCarthy if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and charity!

Upcoming Meetings
We have scheduled a few meetings to help us coordinate St. Michaels Day. It is very important that ministry coordinators attend these meetings. Please, mark your calendars for the following upcoming meetings: August 6, 5:00pm (Activity room) September 3, 5:00pm (Activity room) September 26, 5:00pm (Activity room) Please contact me if you are unable to attend any of these meetings.

Would you like to Donate Flowers for a Special Intention?

You can donate flowers for a special intention, such as, in memory of the death of a loved one, or in celebration of your wedding anniversary, or birthday. Please, contact the Flowers Ministry Coordinator Fran Simpson for more information at 706-651-1738. flowersministry@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Annual Living Rosary Call!

The 23rd Annual Living Rosary will take place on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at Aquinas High School. The Knights of Columbus and MCCW will be leading two decades to represent our parish. Please, contact your coordinator if you are willing to participate in this annual event. please MARK your Calendars today!

Altar Servers Training!!!

A new Altar Servers training session will be scheduled soon. Please check the bulletin for upcoming information. Please contact the Altar Servers Coordinator, Alex Besel at (706) 855-9275 or altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Will be back on September 18th, at 11:30am. Sign Up today!!!

Rehearsal Information
Choir Practice is on Thursdays in Building 13, located in the Religious Education Complex. Children and Adults: 7:00 pm. Singers and musicians are welcomed! Contact Sonia Rivera at (706) 627-0637 or send her an email at music@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Do you receive St. Michaels weekly happenings via email? If the answer is NO, please contact the PLC today and request to
be included in our parish emailing list! plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Fisher House is Looking for Donations

The Fisher House at the VA hospital is in need of the following items: Jars of peanut butter, crackers, pretzels, canned tuna fish, canned chicken, and ramen noodles. Please support this organization at your convenience. There is a box designated for this charity in the activity room. Thank you very much for your generosity.

Confirmation & First Communion Certificates

Confirmation and First Communion certificates are ready to pick up at the Parish office Mon-Thurs from 8am-2pm. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

We have started a complete SEVEN YEAR audit of all of our sacramental records. We need your help to re-verify every Catholic Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and Marriage that took place here on post, whether in Good Shepherd Chapel or another facility on post, from 2005 up to 2012. It does not matter who performed the sacrament whether the Archbishop, Bishops, former priests, visiting priests or deacons. Please, contact Lola Rivera, preferable by email plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org, if you, or a family member have received any sacrament in this time period. Provide us with four points of information: full name of the person who received the sacrament, which sacrament this person received, who performed the sacrament, and the date. Also, if you are in contact with former parishioners that have received sacraments during this time period and they have moved. Please ask them to contact us as soon as possible. Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Welcome Sunday
We will celebrate Welcome Sunday on August 26th at 10am. Join us for breakfast as we welcome the new families and single soldiers. Please, contact the Welcome Sunday Coordinator Gilda Fontimayor for more information, at welcomesunday@saintmichaelparishfg.org

YOUTH MINISTRY news

CYM UPCOMING MEETING!!
Youth of the chapel: You are cordially invited to attend our monthly meeting on August 19th from 1pm-3pm in Bldg. 13. For this meeting, we will have a guest speaker to talk about Forgiveness. We will also make our own ice cream sundaes!! Join us on August 19th . Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator Laura Pizzi if you have any questions at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Weekly Daily Masses

Please, be advise that we are no longer celebrating Mass on Thursdays at our chapel until further notice. If you are interested in attending Mass on Thursdays, you may attend Mass at the Eisenhower Hospital Chapel, third floor at 11:45am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Attention EME, Lectors and Ushers

Please let the Liturgy Schedule coordinator know if you will be unavailable during any part of the upcoming quarter. Please advise if you would like to volunteer for any of those masses. Also, if you volunteer for more than one mass, confirm this information, and which mass you prefer to serve at. Thank you. lemuschedule@saintmichaelparihsfg.org

YOUTH MASS
19 AUGUST 2012 @ 10 AM Chaperones Needed!!
We are always in need of adults to chaperon for youth activities. Please contact Laura Pizzi if you can assist as a chapero n e fo r a n y o f t h e s e e ve n t s cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org Youth are encouraged to do the readings, serve as ushers, sing in the choir, and present the gifts during Mass. Please contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator if you are interested in participating. We have choir practice on Thursdays at 7:00pm. Contact us if you have any questions at cym@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Families Wanted
Our Parish is looking for families who would like to bring up the gifts at each mass. Please contact the Ushers Coordinator, Ron Shannon. ushers@saintmichaelparishfg.org

St Michael the Archangel Council-14773

Imagine being a part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your family life. Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life. If you are a Catholic man interested in joining the Knights, We Want You! Contact Membership Director: Conrad Quezaire 706-592-1950, or Grand Knight: Tim McCarthy 706-798-6317. Membership at St. Michael the Archangel Council has been steadily growing and we welcome all our fellow parishioners to come join us as we continue our journey. Good works, Charity, protecting our faith and supporting our clergy are what the Knights are all about. The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 14. All Knights are ask to attend the meeting. If you have been away from the Order for some time contact Financial Secretary Loren Simpson at 706-651-1738 and he will work with you to renew your membership. Also feel free to contact District Deputy Don DeClue, District 24 at 706-394-7444 and he will answer any questions you may have. The Venerable Father Michael McGivney was our founding Father and we celebrate the 160th anniversary of his birth August 12th, 2012. What a memorable year to become a "Knight of Columbus!"

Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Are you celebrating your b-day soon? Send us an email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Visit us at http://www.saintmichaelparishfg.org

Retrouvaille (RE-TRO-VI): A Life Line for Married Couples

Is your marriage in trouble? Are you at the end of your rope? Are you frustrated, hurt, or angry with each other? Dont know how to change or where to turn? 10s of 1000s enduring the pain of a troubled marriage have been helped. Reach for the Retrouvaille lifeline. The next Retrouvaille weekend will be on September 14-16, 2012 in an Augusta Hotel.

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PLCs Office Hours

The Parish Life Coordinator is available to assist you the following days this coming week: Monday and Thursday: 8am to 2pm. After hours assistance only by appointment at (443) 223-1125

Pastoral Visitations
There is simply no place more appropriate than the home for pastors to interact with their parishioners in a personal manner. And this holds true whether such interaction is for the purpose of leading a person to Christ, reclaiming a lost soul, or offering support and guidance. For this reason, our Pastor, Father Joseph would like to start Pastoral Visitations to give parishioners the opportunity of meeting and knowing him. He would like to visit parishioners homes twice a week, so if you are interested in receiving the special visit of our Pastor, please contact the PLC Lola Rivera to schedule a Pastoral visitation @ (706) 791-2945, or plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Father Joseph is looking forward to visit

Confessions
Private confessions at St. Michaels are available for you before Mass on Saturdays 4pm and Sundays at 8am in the confessional box located in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, but also face-to-face and by appointment at your convenience. Confessions are available in Spanish when Father Joseph celebrates mass.

Matrimony
Arrangements for marriage preparation should be made at least six months in advance of the proposed date. If there has been a prior marriage that has not been annulled by the Catholic Church, more time may be required. Participation in a marriage preparation workshop/program is required. Initially, all requests of information should be directed to the Catholic Pastor at (267) 243-5861.

New to our Parish?

Please take a minute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms in the counter located in the social room. You may give the form to the Parish Life Coordinator, or to the chaplain assistant on duty. You can also download the form from our website if this is more convenient for you, and send it to plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Welcome!

Baptism
In order to receive Baptism, parent(s) must be registered and attending Mass. Dates and times of Baptism can ONLY be set after registering for Pre-Baptism class, and talking with a Priest. Baptism and preparation for Baptism must be arranged 30 days in advance. Contact the PLC if you need assistance.

Adoration on Wednesday
Join us for adoration this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm. We meet every week to spend and dedicate an hour in Eucharistic Adoration. This is a great way to increase your faith and help you with your prayer life.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA program is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic doctrine and way of life. Contact Kelley Culver if you need assistance at rcia@saintmichaelparishfg.org .

Pastoral Counseling
Anyone wishing to see the Catholic Pastor for religious counseling issues may contact our Pastor. All requests of information should be directed
to Father Joseph at (267) 243-5861.

Anointing of the Sick

If you are in need of this sacrament, or if you are going to be hospitalized, please contact Father Joseph (267) 243-5861

Wedding Anniversary & Marriage Vow Renewal

Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month. We also encourage you to let us know if you would like to renew your marriage vows at Mass, at least two weeks in advance. Requests can be submitted at: plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Writing Checks: When writing checks for our weekend collections, please make sure you write the check to CTOF (Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund) Also remember , if you write a check $250 or above, you may ask for a receipt from the chaplain assistant.

Parish Council Meeting

St. Michaels Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday August 7th, 2012. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Chapel (GSC), social room at 5:30 pm.

Change of Address or Moving?

Please advise the Parish Life Coordinator when you have any change of address or telephone number, or if you are moving away.

Mass Intentions

Pastoral Council
(COL) JEFF LEPAK, PRESIDENT president@saintmichaelparishfg.org HERMAN GONZALEZ, VICE-P vicepresident@saintmichaelparishfg.org LOREN SIMPSON, SECRETARY secretary@saintmichaelparishfg.org ALDO CALVI, FINANCIAL ADVISOR financialadvisor@saintmichaelparishfg.org

If you would like to offer a Mass for the repose of the soul of a loved one, or any other intention, you are encouraged to use one of our Mass cards from the bulletin board located in the hallway next to the Sacristy. You can also send it to the PLC via email at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.

There is no one who is without faults, and who is not in some way a burden to others, whether he is a superior or a subject, an old man or a young one, a scholar or a dunce -- St. Robert Bellermine

What Does it Mean to Walk in the Spirit. Written by Pete Miller

"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." (Galatians 5:25)

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The phrase Walk in the Spirit refers to lifestyle. In Biblical terms, to walk means to conduct oneself in a particular manner; pursue a particular course of life. This concept is introduced in Genesis where it specifically says that "Enoch walked with God" and "Noah walked with God." God revealed and communicated information to them, and they heard His voice and obeyed His instructions. "By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." (Hebrews 11:8) God spoke to Abraham, and Abraham heard and literally obeyed His words. Christians can learn to walk with God just like the men of God in Bible times. "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." (Galatians 5:16) People are programmed from infancy to walk in and according to "The lust of the flesh," according to their selfish thoughts, desires and feelings. When a person receives Jesus Christ as Lord and becomes a Christian, the Bible says to learn how to walk in the Spirit, no longer living like unbelievers who do not know the Lord. Ephesians says, "that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind." Ephesians teaches to "walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise." 'Circumspectly' means accurately, precisely or exactly. Christians are to learn to walk correctly according to God's revealed Word. The following are basic principles required to walk in or by the Spirit. Study the Word of God."Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth." (2 Timothy 2:15) (Amplified Bible) Pray. Focus on worshiping and praising God, and be ready to pray for people and situations. Paul encourages all Christians to be "praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." (Ephesians 6:18) "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6) Become Meek. Meekness is cooperating with God, yielding to His direction and methods. "Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth." (Numbers 12:3 KJV) Deuteronomy says that the Lord knew Moses face to face, and, by revelation, Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible. Obey God. Obedience goes hand in hand with meekness. Do not add to, modify or delete any of what God has said. "Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams." (1 Samuel 15:22) Do not argue with God. Compare Jonah with Ananias in Acts 9. Do not be deceived by the five senses or feelings. "For we walk by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7) "For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7) Wait on the Lord. This does not mean to sit around and do nothing. Waiting on the Lord means to keep believing, keep reading or praying. Be patient. Do not jump the gun, or get ahead of God.

Read God's Word, studying the accounts of God's men and women walking with God. Look for more keys and tips that help to understand how God works. He will never fail or disappoint His people. Retrieved from http://www.sharefaith.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Recruiting New Volunteers There are many ways to help your community within the parish. Demonstrate Gods love by volunteering some of your time. The following are some of the many volunteer opportunities for you. Contact the Parish Life Coordinator if you have questions or need further information. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org.
St. Michaels Day Coordinator Our parish is looking for a volunteer to coordinate and organize our annual event in honor of our patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel. The planning for this event is done in consultation with the Pastor, Parish Life Coordinator, and might be approved by Parish Council. St. Michaels event will be celebrated on September 30th. If you are interested in coordinating St. Michaels day this year, please contact the PLC as soon as possible at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

POSITION DESCRIPTION (THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION.) The Special Events Coordinator will oversee all aspects of events based on food service for approximately 4-8 events a year, including our annual event St. Michaels Day. QUALIFICATIONS Good communication skills. Enjoy working with a variety of people. Ability to organize volunteers for decoration and food preparation. Good with details. Enjoy being a host/hostess at events. Ability to adjust plans and redirect volunteers under pressure. GIFTS PREFERRED: Helps and Hospitality; Administration is a plus. RESPONSIBILITIES: Organize the preparation and serving of meals, and fellowship for the Membership class 3-4 times each year. These events are held on weekends. Oversee the preparation and serving of food at 3-4 visitor receptions each year. The planning for these events is done with the Parish Life Coordinator, and might be approved by the Pastor and Parish Council. Confirm date of event and time with the Parish Council. Plan meal and decoration within given budget and under Parish Council approval. Recruit additional volunteers. The Special Events Coordinator is required to brief the Parish Council. Questions? Please contact the PLC, plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Care Ministry Coordinator

We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate the Care Ministry. This ministry assists parishioners who are sick at home or hospital. The ministry coordinator is responsible for coordinating visits in consultation with the senior pastor and PLC. The coordinator will be willing to visit parishioners who request this assistance, share the Word of God and prayer with them, and offer Holy Communion at the time of visit. If this is your call, or you need further information, please contact us at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Volunteer Coordinator Needed Volunteers are the back bone of our parish, and most important, they help us to spread the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are looking for a person who would like to be St. Michaels Volunteer Coordinator. Please, contact the PLC and ask her for a copy of the job description to learn about its requirements and responsibilities. plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org Adult Altar Servers Wanted We are looking for adult altar servers to assist at Mass, especially at Saturday 5pm and Sunday 8:30am masses. Please, contact Alex Besel if you are interested in becoming an altar server. This is a great opportunity to serve our Lord. altarservers@saintmichaelparishfg.org Evangelization Coordinator We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the Evangelization ministry. Please, contact Lola Rivera if you are interested in coordinating this ministry, or if you need more information at plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Bible Study on the Book of Nahum by Amy Miller

Scores of inhabitants of the kingdoms of Canaan fell before the mighty Assyrian Army, including the people of the northern kingdom of Israel. While other kingdoms were merely political pawns, Israel's destruction was due to their incessant rebellion and wickedness that God had tolerated for many generations. Although God is slow to anger and abounding in mercy, He will not ignore sin forever. Israel's depth of iniquity had reached its peak and God lifted His hand of protection from them as the Assyrians came in from the east and stormed Samaria's gates. The Assyrians were a tool in the hand of God to bring about consequences on Israel that were due to them. But The Assyrian army went too far in their judgment of Israel, battering its people far beyond what God had intended. They overstepped their boundaries, and God was angry. For the nation of Assyria, evil was not just a passing fancy; it was their way of life. They embodied the sins that God hates the most: deceit, theft, pride and no sense of value for human life. They grew increasingly wealthy by exploiting the nations they defended and plundering the nations they conquered. They were a greedy and bloodthirsty empire that soon took over almost all of the entire known world at that time. The Assyrians were a brutal nation too. They mercilessly invaded surrounding nations, burning homes, killing innocent people, and taking away numerous captives as trophies of their conquests. The Assyrian army took over city after city, continually expanding its territory and increasing in political power. The wealth secured from the regions they conquered fueled their ongoing military campaigns. They were known for their bloody war tactics and their unstoppable chariots, striking fear in all who stood in their way. King Sennacherib of Assyria wrote about one occasion: At the command of the god Ashur, the great Lord, I rushed upon the enemy like the approach of a hurricane...I put them to rout and turned them back. I transfixed the troops of the enemy with javelins and arrows...I cut their throats like sheep...My prancing steeds, trained to harness, plunged into their welling blood as into a river; the wheels of my battle chariot were bespattered with blood and filth. I filled the plain with corpses of their warriors like herbage. (Wikipedia) God is a mighty defender and righteous Judge. Unruly nations did not go unpunished and Assyria was no exception. But their judgment was not only based on their abhorrent practices that went against God's laws, but included their abhorrent practices that drove them to both terrorize and destroy Gods chosen people. The message from the prophet Nahum spoke very clearly that God was going to avenge His enemies. The Assyrians could not escape the judgment to come. The mighty nation was soon to be completely wiped out, never to rise again. Unlike other prophetic books before it, the book of Nahum does not include a message of hope for the one receiving it. But for the people of Israel, it was a message of life and deliverance. To know that God was moving heaven and earth to defend His people, and that their greatest enemy would be crushed brought great joy and celebration. In the next book of the Old Testament, a bold prophet implores God for answers to the evils around him. Habakkuk, moved by love for his people and trust for his God, cries out for God to intervene, to save Judah from destruction and preserve the honorable name of God. Retrieved http://www.sharefaith.com

Movie Review
Step Up Revolution
By Adam Shaw Catholic News Service
NEW YORK (CNS) -- One adage holds that it's best to stick to what you're good at. It's too bad screenwriter Amanda Brody didn't take that advice on board when writing "Step Up Revolution" (Summit). This fourth installment of the steamy dance and romance franchise -- which began with 2006's "Step Up" -- continues to showcase the kind of top-notch choreography to which fans who dig fine shindigging have become accustomed. Instead of providing a light plot to match the lively steps of the dance numbers, though, "Revolution" wanders off into risible pretentiousness. Stony-faced exchanges about protesting this and that and "breaking the rules" are more likely to make audiences cringe than reflect. Throw in some risque routines -- as well as a few turns of phrase too salty for the youngsters who would otherwise probably enjoy this outing the most -- and the fun is dampened still further. The hackneyed plot focuses on Miami urbanite Sean (Ryan Guzman). Along with his best friend since childhood, Eddy (Misha Gabriel), Sean runs a flash-mob group known -- imaginatively -- as "The Mob." Their version of the fad sees this ensemble of highly skilled dancers, musicians and artists suddenly appearing out of nowhere, providing their chosen audience with a jaw-dropping performance to be recorded on cell phones and immortalized on YouTube, and then vanishing. With fame and possible fortune looming, Sean encounters the equally fleet of foot Emily (Kathryn McCormick), who's out to audition her way into the prestigious Wynwood Dance Company. Needless to say, when hoofer meets hoofer, it's kismet. Pouty Em is busy rebelling against her millionaire father, Bill (Peter Gallagher), who, sensibly enough, wants her to abandon her long-shot dreams of becoming a professional dancer and go back to college. Geez, Dad, what are you thinking? When they discover that Bill -- heartless capitalist that he is -- plans to redevelop local land and raze their downscale neighborhood in the process, the truculent troupe, Emily included, go into Occupy mode. They plan a campaign of "protest art" to fight against the forces of conformity. Ostensibly of-the-moment references to social media and online hits, alas, fail to make this story any less stale than it sounds. So in lieu of a fun-filled whirl across the dance floor, Brody and first-time director Scott Speer give us a surfeit of half-baked political posturing and self-indulgent sentimentality. While the relationship between the two leads remains wholesome, that's not an adjective that could be used to describe the pseudo-sexual style of public grinding they favor. They leave no room for daylight, much less the Holy Spirit. The film contains much highly suggestive dancing, a single censored rough term and occasional crude and crass utterances. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. Retrieved from http://www.catholicnews.com/

ST MICHAELS FOR LIFE ~~~~~~~

Rachels Vineyard Ministry
if you have feelings of grief, anxiety, guilt, depression, emotional or spiritual problems due to a past abortion know that you are not alone. The Rachels Vineyard Ministry is here to help with professional counseling, Post Abortion Healing Retreats and emotional support. For additional information, please contact Stephanie May 912-201-4059 scmay@diosav.org. Complete confidentiality will be honored at all times.

Food for the Poor

As often as you did it at least to one of My brothers and Sisters, you did it to meMatthew 25:40 Food For The Poor is the thirdlargest international relief and development charity in the United States, feeding 2 million poor every day. Rev. Jarboe will be visiting all the masses on October 27-28 to talk about this organization, and its Christian relief programs and projects. Please know that we have a designated offering that weekend for this organization, but also, there will be envelopes in your pews for those parishioners interested in making private donations. We ask you to listen to Rev. Jarboes message and be generous.

Pro-Life Mass & Rosary

For your information, there is a Mass the first Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am followed by a Pro-Life Rosary at Preferred Health Center right after (approximately 10:15am). This activity is NOT organized by our parish, but you are invited to participate to support the Right to Life.

Abortion Alternatives
Birthright of Augusta (706) 733-LOVE Augusta Care Pregnancy Center (706) 724-3733

Page 4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ADULTS PROGRAMS Coffee and Theology
Coffee and Theology is a religious education for adults that meet on Sundays at 11:30am at the RSO Bld. 29601. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.

Bible Study
St. Michaels Bible Study is on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the activity room. We are studying a Bible Study on the Books of Hebrews. Contact Tom Dean.

RE SPOTLIGHT NEWS
CCD will be back On 12 August!!
Catechists Needed
We are recruiting catechists for the new CCD year. If you are interested in teaching religious education, please contact us. Experience is not required. We will provide you with the training and teaching resources that you need. We need teachers and substitute teachers for grades PreK through High School. Contact Sherry Wodicka @ (706) 592-6478 or recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Upcoming Training
RE will have a Teachers Training on August 4th, 9-3pm in Bldg 13 for current and prospective teachers teaching CCD next year. The training will provide you with teaching techniques, and information on teachers certification, and other important information to make your teaching experience a successful one!.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Religious Education Coordinator Office Hours

The Religious Education Coordinator is available to meet with parents for enrolling their children at the Religious Education Complex, building 7 the following days: Mon Wed- Fri : 9am to 12pm. After hours assistance only by appointment at recoordinator@saintmichaelparishfg.org or (706) 592-6478.

LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon & Wed 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 08:00 Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/ Homebound): Father Joseph Lea Weddings Contact PLC Baptisms Contact PLC Liturgy Contact PLC Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 (adults) (RSO)

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during their deployments. If your loved 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 your prayer request to prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org PVT Seth Tilton SFC Nathan Varner MJ Jason Burris CW3 James Omer Cote Major John Curry CPT Bontea SrA James Varner CPO Ronnie Amaya

PRAY FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS

Please pray for our expectant mothers and their babies. If you are a member of St. Michaels Parish 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 @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org Kim Besel Gabriela Baron-Medina Betsy Joy Pizzi Norelynn Riggins Maybeth Francone Aileen Cadiente Jessica Burris

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Please pray for our sick and their families. If you know of any parishioner who is sick or is hospitalized, please send us the name to add it to our list @ prayerrequest@saintmichaelparishfg.org

DNC Kelley Culver Mark Francone Noel Ivan Guereni

Andrew Priddy Angela Blancos

Mildred Mills

Bulletin Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent Sunday by 5pm to bulletin@saintmichaelparishfg.org. Announcements received after the deadline might not be announced.

Catholic Radio
You can listen live Catholic programs that will be featured on Saint Paul Radio by going to their website: saintpaulradio.org.

Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to plc@saintmichaelparishfg.org

Attendance: 355 Offering: $1,732.90

Stewardship

August 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed
1 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

Thu
2 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm 3

Fri
4

Sat

5 CCD Teachers Training, @ 11:30am-3pm

6 Daily Mass, 11:30am St. Michaels Day Meeting, 5pm 13 Daily Mass, 11:30am

7 Parish Council Meeting, 5:30pm

8 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

9 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

10

11

12 CCD Kick Off!

14 KofC Meeting,6:30pm

15 The Assumption Special Mass 11:30am & 5:30pm Adoration, 6:30pm

16 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

17

18 First Com. Meeting at 9am Confirmation Meeting at 1pm 25

19 Youth Mass, 10am CCD Class, 11:30am CYM Meeting, 1-3pm 26 Welcome Sunday, 10am CCD Class, 11:30am

20 Daily Mass, 11:30am

21

22 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

23 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

24

27 Daily Mass, 11:30am

28

29 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

30 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

31

September 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Labor Day

3 Daily Mass, 11:30am St. Michaels Day Meeting, 5pm 10 MCCW Faith Study 9am Daily Mass, 11:30am 17 MCCW Faith Study 9am Daily Mass, 11:30am

4 Parish Council Meeting, 5:30pm Study of the Gospels 11 9/11 Special Mass,11:30am KofC Meeting,6:30pm Study of the Gospels 18 History of the Church @11:30am Study of the Gospels @7:30pm 25 History of the Church @11:30am Study of the Gospels @7:30pm

5 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

6 MCCW Kick Off at 6pm Choir Rehearsal @ 13 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

8 Altar Servers Training @ 12pm

9 CCD 11:30am RCIA 11:30am Coffee and Theology @ 11:30am 16 Catechist Sunday! CCD 11:30am RCIA 11:30am Coffee and Theology @ 11:30am 23 Youth Mass, 10am CCD 11:30am RCIA 11:30am Coffee and Theology CYM Meeting, 1-3pm 30 Priesthood Sunday! Welcome Sunday, 10am CCD 11:30am RCIA 11:30am Coffee and Theology @

12 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

14

15 Ministry/Volunteers Training, 11am

19 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

20 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

21

22

24 MCCW Faith Study 9am Daily Mass, 11:30am

26 Daily Mass, 11:30am Adoration, 6:30pm

27 Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

28

29 St. Michaels Day! Celebration 12pm Mass, 5pm