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VOL. 3 JULY 30-31, 2011 ISSUE 30

Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, GA

Scripture Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy? (Isaiah 55:2a) Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! (Isaiah 55:1) What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution (Romans 8:35) Five loaves and two fish are all we have here. They all ate and were satisfied, (Matthew 14:17,20) Reflection What are you most devoted to? What is the focus of your life? Are you conflicted about the direction your life is taking? What role does God have in finding the direction for your life? Have you asked for help? Did you pray about it? Ask for guidance? Then one day, when he was on his way home, he met a leper on the road. Francis had always feared lepers and was nauseated by even the sight of them. But when he saw this leper, he realized that he had been able to pray in the cave because God had drawn near to him for embracing those whom others had rejected and who he himself had previously found repulsive. And so he jumped off his horse, went over to the leper and not only gave him money, but embraced him. And when the young Francis turned to leave, he looked back and there was no one on the road. Francis knew that once again he had embraced Christ; and because he had, he would continue to be able to hear Christ in prayer. Bodo OFM, Murray, The Threefold Way of St Francis. Paulist Press: Mahwah, NJ., 2000, p. 13.
Retrieved from For the Ride Home by Ted Bergh ParishVision LLC 2011

Q: Why is the Holy Spirit sometimes called the "Paraclete?" A: Literally the Greek word parakletos means "one called alongside," particularly one called to help in a legal situation: a defense attorney. A forensic or courtroom atmosphere can be seen in words like "Advocate" and "Counselor," also used to translate parakletos. Actually there is a legal tone to some of what Jesus in John says about the Paraclete; yet the picture is more exactly that of a prosecuting attorney. Jesus is going to die on a crossin the eyes of the world judged guilty and convicted. Yet after his death, the Paraclete will come and reverse the sentence by convicting the world and proving Jesus' innocence (16:8-11). He will show that Jesus did not sin; rather the world sinned by not believing in him. He is the one who is just or righteous, as shown by the fact that he is not in the grave but with the Fa-

ther. The judgment by his enemies in putting him to death did not defeat him; ironically it defeated his great adversary, the Satanic Prince of this world. Sometimes those who are suffering or lonely need to call in someone to console and comfort them. This aspect of the Paraclete is caught by the translation "Comforter" or "Consoler". In the context of the Last Supper Jesus' disciples are sorrowful because he is departing; the promise that someone just like Jesus is coming to take his place is consoling. Nevertheless, the Jesus of the Last Supper who prepares his disciples for the coming of the Spirit is also realistic. The world will hate the disciples who have received the Spirit of Truth (15:18~9) that the world cannot accept because it neither sees nor recognizes that Spirit (14:17). Retrieved from http://www.americancatholic.org/

Pastor: Fr. Damian Ilokaba (706) 791-4307 Co-Pastor: Fr. Samuel Aniekwe (706) 791-4307 Contract Priest: Fr. Michael Roverse (706) 791-2945 NCOIC: Sgt. Sheronda Williams (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: VACANT Music Director: VACANT Religious Education: VACANT MCCW: Kim Besel mccwfg@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus: Al Larson larsonlair05@hughes.net Youth Ministry: Nisa Vera nisa_vera@yahoo.com EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel adbesel@gmail.com, (706) 855-9275 Lectors: Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 Ushers: Ron Shannon (706) 868-5960 Flowers Ministry: Sherry Wodicka swodicka24@gmail.com Editor: Lola Rivera (443) 223-1125 lolarivera@ymail.com

DESIGNATED OFFERING
There will be a designated offering on Augusta 6-7, 2011 for Augusta Care Pregnancy Center. Please know that this offering is directed by the office of the Chief of Chaplains. Parish Council Financial Advisor, Tina Raby

MIKE RIVERA, PRESIDENT riveralejos@yahoo.com BILL HOLT, VICE-PRESIDENT wilbil56@aol.com LOLA RIVERA, SECRETARY lolarivera@ymail.com TINA RABY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR gritstwo@yahoo.com

~~~Looking for Parish Council Executive Members~~~

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St. Michaels Parish is soliciting volunteers to serve as the FY12 Parish Council President, Vice-President, Secretary and Financial Advisor. If you are interested in leading and having an impact on your church, please contact Deacon George Foster at gfoster43@knology.net. Appointments will be made by the end of August. You may ask the current Council Members about these positions. The following is a brief job description on these positions. Please, check out our bylaws in our website to learn about our Parish Vision and other important information. http://stmichaelparishfg.blogspot.com/

Farewell to SGT. Williams

1. President
- Be the Pastors Right Hand and strive to meet the PPC Vision. - Conduct all meetings of the council. - Perform such other duties as the Pastor and Deacons may from time to time direct, consistent with that office. - Be responsible for assuring participation of all members in Council deliberations and decision making. - Prepare an agenda in conjunction with the Pastor, and send it to Council members no later than one week prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting. - Poll parishioners and update the PPC. - Maintain and submit records to his/her successor

Nominations and Elected Officer Eligibility Requirements The President must be an Active Duty Service Member. For the remaining positions, if no Active Duty Service members are nominated, Active Duty Service Member or Spouses, Military Retirees, and DoD employees and their families can be nominated. Be a Catholic in good standing and have the endorsement and support of the Pastor and Deacons. Be an active parishioner.

2. Vice President
- Assume all duties of the President in his/her absence. - Be fully informed about all Council activities. - Perform other such duties as the Pastor, Deacons, or President may direct, consistent with that office. - Poll parishioners and update the PPC.

3. Financial Advisor
- Check and update monthly the fiscal status of Parish. - Prepares and submits a monthly financial report to the Parish Council. - Yearly report to PPC on NAF/AF expenditures and bottom line. - Works closely with the office of the Army Chief of Chaplains. - Perform other duties assigned by the Pastor, Deacons, or President may direct, consistent with that office. - Maintain and submit records to his/her successor.

4. Secretary
- Keep an accurate record of all Council correspondence, minutes, and other communications. - Provide a copy of previous meeting minutes to all members at least one week prior to the next scheduled meeting. - Provide a copy of the minutes to the Parish at large. - Keep an accurate record of all those in attendance. - Provide advance notification to all Council members and the ioners of the time and place of regular and regular meetings. - Perform such other duties as the Pastor, Deacons, or President may direct, consistent with that office. - Maintain and submit records to his/her successor.

Support the goals and objectives of the Parish. Have the ability to perform the duties of the office.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR COMMUNITY

A Southern Evening for Life 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011 Aquinas High School Dining Hall

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like Easter Sunday because it's a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer, fuller life together! Make a special time of growth for you and your spouse. For more information or to register for October 7 - 9 in Savannah, call 904 821-0773 or register on line at www.jaxwwme.com.

Featured Speaker: Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life Southern Music by Eryn Eubanks and the Family Fold Down Home Southern Cooking by Events and More Emcee: Stan Byrde Sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life Tickets are $50 each Tables for groups of 8 are $400 Proceeds will be used to support Pro-Life activities in the CSRA This is a great opportunity to support our Catholic faith and beliefs. Last year, a group of parishioners representing MCCW and Knights of Columbus attended this suscessful event. We would like to repeat this year as well. We are looking forward to reserving at least one table that represents St. Michael's Parish. All parishioners are invited. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Lola Rivera at lolarivera@ymail.com by August 1st.

Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts of America is alive and well in our community. The BSA has been around for over 100 years, instilling in our youth: leadership, life and survival skills, respect, faith, and courage. The local Boy Scout Troop out of St Mary on the Hill Catholic Church is actively seeking new membership. Please contact their Scoutmast er, Dave Besel at owls@troop8augusta.com. You can also visit their website at: http://sites.google.com/site/ troop8augusta

Military Archdiocese Website

Do you need to request a baptism certificate? First Communion certificate? You may inquire any sacramental information you may need at http://www.milarch.org

Pro-Life Mass & Rosary

Mass First Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the Hill, 9:15 am. Rosary at Preferred Health Center right after.

New to our Parish?

Please take a minute and fill out our registration form. You can find these forms in the tables located in the back hallway. You may give the form to our Pastor, or leave it in his door. You can also download the form from our website if this is more convenient for you, and send it to lolarivera@ymail.com. Welcome!

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Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)

MCCW invites you to be friends on Facebook! Check us out! We wish you a blessed and happy summer and look forward to our regular first Thursday of the month meetings beginning September 1, 2011. MCCW Southeast Regional Call to Conference! The Southeast Regional Conference will be in Cullman, Alabama October 19 to 23, 2011. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at mccwfg@yahoo.com or call Kim Besel at 706-855-9275. Space is limited to ten women, so be sure to sign up by July 31. We need a $100 deposit for the down payment that will be refunded after the conference. Keep an eye on the bulletin for more information about guest speakers.

St. Michael's Parish Picnic

The Knights of Columbus and MCCW are hosting a parish picnic on Saturday, August 6 from 11:00 to 3:00 at the Pavilion at the Courtyard. Meat, drinks, and desserts will be provided. Please sign up to bring a side dish. There will also be games for the kids. Everyone is invited!

Knights of Columbus
Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday August 9, 2011 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Al Larson at larsonlair05@hughes.net if you have any question.

Bible Study on Tuesday!!

St. Michaels Bible Study is off until further notice. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946.

News from CCD!!

CCD begins Sep 11, 2011. We will have sign up for it in the chapel social hall every mass until then, starting this weekend. We are also looking for teachers for the CCD program. If interested please contact Sherry Wodicka email me at Swodicka24@gmail.com or call me at (706) 592-6478. There will be an orientation for teachers and also workshops to attend, starting in August. Randy Dillard will be instructing the "Seven Laws of the Teacher" More info to follow on dates and times.

for St. Michaels Day Celebration in September!

St. Michaels Day will be celebrated on September 24th after 5pm Mass. 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 @ lolarivera@ymail.com if you would like to sign up for the entertainment part of the day. We will share more information on this event in upcoming bulletins.

God and Coffee

God and Coffee is off for the Summer. This group will resume in September. More information in upcoming bulletins. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.

Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to lolarivera@ymail.com.
Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month, lolarivera@ymail.com.

The Youth Sing Thing this Sunday!!

Theres no better way to meet and make friends than by sharing interests. The Notable Expressions Youth Singers & Musicians is a reincarnation of the CYM Youth Choir. If you want to take a more active role at Mass and praise God in song, please mark your calendar for Sunday, 31 July at 11:30 a.m. in Building 39713 of the Religious Education area. We will host the first organizational meeting for reviving youth music and the monthly youth mass. Whether you can sing or not come join us. If you are a musician, please bring whatever instrument you play. Lunch will be served after the meeting. If you have any questions please email nisa_vera@yahoo.com.

St. Michaels Choir is looking for Volunteers

St. Michaels is looking for volunteers that would like to share their talents and gifts with our choir. Singers and musicians are welcomed! Ask our Pastor if you are interested.

Volunteers Name Tags

All volunteers are asked to pick up their name tags in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel before each mass to wear during Mass. Please return after Mass.

CYM is BACK and Better than ever!

Check us out on the Youth Bulletin Board in the chapel. All CYM programs are open to youth in grades 6 thru 12. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey and tell us what you think. If you didnt get a copy in your Sunday bulletin, there are plenty on the board. Kindly deposit completed surveys in the basket on the piano. Also, you can download the survey from our website too! Cant wait to hear your thoughts. For additional information contact Nisa Vera at nisa_vera@yahoo.com.

The most valuable currency of any organization is the initiative and creativity of its members. Every leader has the solemn moral responsibility to develop these to the maximum in all his people. This is the leader's highest priority."
~ W. Edwards Deming

Altar Servers Training!!!

Altar Server Training will be September 10, from Noon - 1300 at Good Shepherd Chapel. All current and new servers must attend. A schedule will be drawn up and distributed at that time. For more information please contact Alex Besel at (706) 855-9275 or adbesel@gmail.com.

Access Parish updates, current newsletters, and more

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A Study on the Book of Deuteronomy.
The Israelites are now standing at the threshold. The much longed for Promised Land that had been pledged to Abraham more than 400 years earlier, the land flowing with milk and honey, lay just a few miles away. The Israelites were camped in the land of the Moabites, overlooking Jericho and the plain of Jordan, on the eastern border of Canaan. The Promised Land symbolized freedom, prosperity and rest; all of which the Israelites had not experienced up to this point. Instead, the long, tedious journey began many years before at Mt. Sinai, about two years after their deliverance from Egypt. It should have only taken the Israelites 11 days to reach the Promised Land, but it took nearly 40 years. The reasons for the delay were the same reasons that urged Moses to lay out the commandments of God once again, as is narrated in the book of Deuteronomy. The last 40 years consisted of bitter complaining and acts of outrageous disobedience by the Israelites. So much so, that the first generation died in the wilderness as a consequence for their unbelief. The only ones who remained from the first generation were Moses, Joshua and Caleb. The Israelites were a hard-hearted people, but God in His mercy spared their lives and kept His promise to bring them to the new land. Despite Moses' inability to enter the Promised Land because of his own disobedience, and despite how frequently the actions of the Israelites made him mad, Moses remained faithful to God and to His people to the very end. The book of Deuteronomy is a collection of farewell addresses that Moses made to the Israelites, which included a review of their history since the exodus from Egypt, a retelling of the Law, and a final call to obedience. These were not just a review of the requirements of the law for the sake of repetition, but rather a final effort to keep the ways of God before them. Moses knew that his time on earth was running out. In fact, Deuteronomy closes with the death of Moses. He knew that the Israelites were going to face many new challenges on the other side of the Jordan. The temptations that had plagued them in the wilderness were going to be exponentially greater in Canaan. There were new idols, new enemies and new abominations to the ways of God awaiting them, and Moses wanted to spare the Israelites from complete destruction. He wanted them to live, succeed and prosper. What is most beautiful about the book of Deuteronomy is the one central verse that continues the red thread, the renewed promise of the future Messiah: "I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him." (Deut. 18:18) The Israelites were like sheep without a shepherd. Even under the leadership of Moses they stumbled. But a day was coming when another Prophet would arise; one who would share the same intimacy with the Father that Moses had. That Prophet would not only speak for God, but He Himself would become the bridge to God by way of the cross.
Written by Amy Miller. Retrieved from http://www.sharedfaith.org

Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Penance/ Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 08:15 (Also by Appointment) Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/Homebound): Deacon George Foster Weddings Deacon George Foster Baptisms Deacon Mike Marchek Liturgy Deacon David Kriegel Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Deacon Mike Marchek Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 (RSO and RE Complex)

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during 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 your prayer request to lolarivera@ymail.com. Susan Wersal Kristopher Nichols SSG Carl W. Thompson Col. Michael Apicella HM1 Genell Cody COL Mark Ziemba SFC Nathan Varner SrA James Varner SPC Brendan G. Fitzpatrick CW2 Clarence W. Raby, III SPC. David Silva

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.

Bulletin Announcements
Bulletin announcements must be submitted to lolarivera@ymail.com by Sunday 3 PM.

Attendance: 290 Offering: $1,163.57

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