St. Michael &
The Baptism of the Lord
An epiphany is a manifestation of God in visible
form. Today’s scriptures are replete with
references to ways that God was made manifest.
Isaiah sees “the glory of the Lord
… revealed” in the visible form of God renewing the covenant by bringing the
Israelites home from exile. Psalm 104
presents God’s “manifold works,” singing: “When you send forth your spirit …
you renew the face of the earth” (Psalm 104:30). The reading from Titus takes up this theme of
renewal
as a manifestation of God. It mentions three “appearances” of God—in the person
of Jesus, in glory in the fullness of time, and in our baptismal “renewal by
the Holy Spirit.” Finally,
God was made manifest in
Jesus’ baptism when “the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a
dove and a voice came from heaven” (Luke 3:22).
BAPTIZED WITH THE
HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE
What
do all these epiphanies have to do with us?
Titus assures us that the same Spirit of God who renews the universe,
renewed the covenant, and descended upon Jesus has been “richly poured out on
us” in “the bath of rebirth.” With Jesus, we have been baptized “with the Holy
Spirit and fire.”
Those
of us who were baptized as infants may not remember our baptism; even less
might we remember our experience of God made manifest in us that day. Yet every time our community prays the
Eucharistic Prayer and shares in Holy Communion the Spirit descends upon us
again, pouring out the divine life that renews and “fires” us. As we move into Ordinary Time we will hear
how the Spirit propelled Jesus forth to proclaim the Good News. Through our sharing in the Holy Spirit in
baptism and Eucharist we, too, are propelled forth to make Christ manifest in
the world.
God
is manifested in visible form today by the renewal and the “fire” of all the
baptized.
Today’s Readings: Isaiah
40:1–5, 9–11; Psalm 104:1b–4, 24–25, 27–30; Titus 2:11–14; 3:4–7; Luke 3:15–16,
21–22
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St. Michael Eucharists Sat – 5:30 pm Sun – 11 am Misa en Español Domingo –
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Fr.
Steve Schaftlein, Pastor sschaftlei@insightbb.com Ph.
812-256-3200 - Fax 775-307-6142 Office
Hours – 8:30 am-1:00 pm Tues. Wed., & Fri. Reconciliation – Marriage – Please contact the pastor a year
in advance. Advent and Lent are not
times for celebrations. Baptisms
of Infants or Adults Joining the Church – Please contact the DRE: St. Michael–Juliann Eickholtz, St. Francis–Sandy Banet. New
To The Parish:
Please call the office to register.
Please introduce yourself to the pastor at mass. Parishioners
Who Are Bulletin Announcements: Get all bulletin announcements to the office in writing by Tuesday evening. |
Henryville Eucharists Sunday At |
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Las Horas de la Oficina de la
Secretaria – 8:30 am-1:00 pm Martes y Viernes Reconciliación –
1:00 pm Sabado o llama la Rectoría Casamiento
– contacta el padre un año antes el día de la boda. Advenimiento y Cuaresma no son los tiempos para
las celebraciones. Los
Bautismos de los Bebés o los Adultos Afiliando a la Iglesia – Por favor, llama Fr. Steve Schaftlein, o a San Miguel – Juliann
Eickholtz; a San Francisco – Sandy Banet Miembros Nuevos de la Comunidad – Por
favor, |
introduce tu mismo al Fr. Steve
Schaftlein. También, es necesario para
todas personas Católicas registrar en la parroquia. Pregunta el padre o la secretaria para la
formulario registrada. Las Personas Que Están Enfermas: Por
favor, Llama Fr. Steve Schaftlein
(Porqué de las leyes privadas, los Hospitales no se comunican con las
iglesias.) Noticias Boletín: Llega noticias bilingües a la oficina para
la noche de los Martes. Llega otra
noticias a Fr. Steve Schaftlein para la Domingo anterior. Es importante que se escriben las noticias. |
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St. Michael Early Childhood Center –
Infancy Care, Pre-S, Pre-K, Kindergarten & Day Care Rita Poff – Director – Ph.
256-3503 Infancy Care - 2563500 El
Centro para las Primeras Niñez de San Miguel - Preescolar-Kindergarten y
Servicio de Guardería a Infantil La
Directora – |
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Mass
Schedule
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11 |
Mon |
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NO
MASS |
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St. FX |
12 |
Tue |
7:00
pm |
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St. M |
13 |
Wed |
6:00
pm |
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St. M |
14 |
Thurs |
8:30
am |
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St. M |
15 |
Fri |
8:30
am |
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St. M |
16 |
Sat |
5:30
pm |
Agnes Korty |
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St. FX |
17 |
Sun |
9:00
am |
Walter
James family |
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St. M |
17 |
Sun |
11:00
am |
Fran
Murphy |
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Hispanic |
17 |
Sun |
1:00
pm |
For the people |
Don’t forget your Mass Intentions. We need them for both
parishes.
Sat., Jan 16 – 5:30 pm –
St. Michael
Eucharistic
Ministers: J. Worley, C. DeVary
Server: C. Ledbetter
Gift
Bearers: E. Yount, M. Garrett
Cantors: M. P. Beach, T. Baltz
Musicians: K. Stamper, M. Stuecker, K. White
Lector: M. Hildebrand
Sun., Jan 17 – 9:00 am –
St. Francis Xavier
Eucharistic
Ministers: Jennifer Haycraft, Darlene
Reul,
Lawrence
Yochum
Servers: Zachary Staples, Shane Phillips
Ushers: Cindy Murphy, Judy Vannoy
Gift
Bearers: Pre-School & Kindergarten
class
Lector: Sara Becher
Sun., Jan 17 – 11:00 am –
St. Michael
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Cox, S. Fouts, P. Breomeling
Servers: C. Jackson, B. LaBlanc
Gift Bearers: A. & D. Allgeier
Cantors: S. & S. Buit, Adult Choir
Musician: C. Eickholtz
Lector: S. Barker
ST. MICHAEL
Faith Formation classes for preschool thru high school
9:30 am
If your child is going to be absent please call the
Faith Formation office, 256-3503, on Sunday morning.
Jan 10 – All classes meet in the church
NCO Rosary & Music practice
Youth Choir at 11:00 Mass
High School Gift Bearers
Jan 17 – All classes meet
Jan 24 – All classes meet
**Remember: Faith is a gift from God and Faith Formation is a
life-long growth process. We encourage
parents to attend Mass with their children.
**Each week we collect non-perishable food items for
the North Clark Outreach Center. There
is a wooden box in the foyer for donations.
Server
Practice today, Jan. 10, after 11:00 Mass
Faith
Formation Commission Meeting –
Thurs., Jan. 14, 7 PM in the Rectory
Chapel.
Catechist
Meeting -
Tues. Jan. 26, 6:30 PM with a
pitch-in dinner in the Rectory Basement.
Question of the Week – Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
Baptism of the Lord
“He will
baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.” How does the renewal of my baptismal vows strengthen my commitment as a
Catholic?
The Prayer
Group at St. Michael welcomes
anyone to come and pray with them at 6 PM every Monday in the Rectory
Chapel. You are also invited to attend
the 7 PM Adult Bible Study. This is open to anyone high school and
above. If interested call Steve or
Sherry Buit at 812-820-7956.
ST. MICHAEL YOUNG ADULTS ages 18-39
Save the
Date: The young adults will sponsor a
Monte Carlo night Feb. 13.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Jan 10 – All classes meet
Parent 1st Reconciliation meeting 10:00 a.m.
Jan 17 – All classes meet
Parent 1st Eucharist meeting at 10 a.m.
Jan 24 – All classes meet
ST. MICHAEL & ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Guidelines
for Chastity and Sexuality Education in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis –
Grades 5-8
To help parents understand
the new Human Sexuality program of the Archdiocese, there will be a meeting for
the parents of both parishes who have youth in grades 5-8. The parent meeting will be on Sunday
Jan 17 from 3:00-5:30 pm in the school hall at St. Michael. We are required by the Archdiocese to offer
parents an opportunity to discuss the program.
All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this Sunday meeting.
To prepare for this
gathering, there will also be an opportunity to view the medical and
psychological presentations that are a part of the training of catechists. This will be on Sat Jan 16 at St.
Michael from 9 am until Noon.
The children’s retreat
on Human Sexuality for grades 5-8 will be on Sat. Jan. 23, 9am-3pm at
St. Paul’s Activity Center. Information
and registration forms will be sent to student families.
ST. MICHAEL, ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, ST. PAUL
Sharing the gift of
“Lectio Divina” Prayer
Learn how to add a new dimension to your prayer life
at an Afternoon of Reflection with
Br. Bob Baxter, Sun. Jan 24, 2:00
P.M., at the St. Paul Activity Center Rm. 105.
Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP to Juliann by Wed., Jan. 20. Lectio Divina is a form of prayer that
teaches us how to cultivate the ability to listen deeply, to hear the Word with
our hearts, and to be aware of God’s message to each of us. This knowledge enables us to grow stronger in
our faith and prayer life.
A Day Of
Reflection & Discernment
About A
Vocation To The Priesthood
With Archbishop
Daniel
Saturday the 16th
of January
Between 9 am and
2 pm
For Junior and
Senior Young Men
To Register: E-mail emithcell@archindy.org
Or call
317-236-1490
Changes in Mass
Schedule
Due to the workshop for
those involved in the Prison Ministry, the 7:00 pm mass at St. Francis will be
on Tuesday. On Thursday there will be
8:30 am mass at St. Michael.
Volunteers
At The Henryville Correctional Facility
The staff at the Henryville
Correctional Facility will have a brief workshop on Thursday, January 14 at
4:00 pm. The workshop will conclude
with an appreciation dinner. All
volunteers who intend to attend on a regular basis are required by the state to
go through some training. I invite all
of our volunteers who attend the mass at the prison to mark their calendars and
make plans to attend this training.
PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SHARING IN THIS
MINISTRY.
Census -
Pictorial Directory
In preparation for doing a
pictorial directory, we will be updating our census information during the
winter. Beginning in January we will
mail out family information to all registered households of the two parishes. We will ask you to correct information on our
records. Also, we will ask you for new
info such as e-mail addresses, web sites, etc.
This will greatly facilitate our efforts as we do the pictorial
directory in the Spring.
Food
Pantry At Henryville
The food pantry is in need
of our help all year long. They need
your donations of non perishable food for those in need. The ecumenical food pantry is located at the
First Baptist Church and is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday
of each month. You may place donated
items in the container at the door of the church.
May You Have A Blessed New Year!
Fr. Steve
Collections for Jan 3
St. Michael $2,649.25
Spanish $ 106.01
St. Francis Xavier $ 955.00
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under
heaven, a time to be born, a time to love, a time to heal, a time to
die and a time of peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALTH & STRENGTH:
Dave Banet, Frankie
Banet, Jerry Banet, Nolan Banet, Bea Beach, Pat Broemeling, Edith Clemons,
Wilma Conard, Susana Contreras, Kaydance Couch, Bobby Cross, Kaitlyn D’Angelo,
Ed DeWeese, Lydia Downey, Robert Fawver,
Danny Fleming, Henry Gilley, Judy
Guthrie, Ralph Guthrie, Anthony Wayne Harbeson, Roger Dale Harbeson, Jim
Harbeson, Ruth Higbie, Darian Higdon, Curtis Ingram, Aiden Johnson, Peggy
Kelshaw, Stephen Korty, Lottie Lahey, Lisa Lanham, Dan Lewis, Bill Martin,
Catherine Mulhall, Ethan Naville, Mitch
Newland, Hilda Nimphie, Mary Ann Pemberton, Rita Proffit, Munk Mary Ridenour,
Munk Roberts, Marie Schafer, Brenna Schiesing, Cecilia Schindler, Martyne
Sheehan, Bill Short, Aiden Skees, Scott Thompson, Bernard Wessel, Logan
Westerhouse,
Names will remain on the list for 6 months unless you
tell us to remove them or request that they be kept longer.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR
MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Brandon Beswick, Donald
Bloss, Carol Bower, Jonathan Dean, Cathy Jo Donahue, Christopher Donahue,
Joseph Kyle Donahue, John Emery, David Fouts, Sam Goffinet, Bradley Guernsey,
Christopher Hahn, Steven Hahn, Curt Higdon, Dustin Kavanaugh, B. J. Meredith, Brian Meredith, John Mulhall, Stephen Mulhall, Thomas Mulhall, Roman Nalley, Kyle Ruiz,
Jay Rutledge, Travis Williams, Troy
Williams
If you know someone who needs to be put on this list,
please call the Rectory.
NEW ALBANY DEANERY YOUTH MINISTRY
www.nadyouth.org
Theology of the Body for Teens at Providence High School Activities Center on Sun., Jan. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. Topic – Vocations
Marriage 301
retreat for young married couples who have started families, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration $45/couple – childcare
provided. Fees and forms due by Mon., Jan. 11
“Inspiring
Generations” Providence Gala 2010
Sat. Jan 23
at Huber’s Plantation Hall. The evening includes an open buffet from 6 to 7:30 pm,
live and silent auctions, games, and awards followed by a dance with music by
“The Rumors”. The cost is $50 per person
and the doors open at 6 pm. For more
info or to RSVP call 945-3350.
Virtus Training – Mon., Feb. 1, 6:30-9:00, at Holy
Family.
What is a
“Nun Run?” It is a 24+ hour experience during which single women
(ages 18-35) are invited to visit 3 or 4 different Sisters’ convents. You will have the opportunity pray, eat,
share stories, and laugh with the Sisters as they give you a look into the
Religious Life. The event is scheduled
to begin at 6 p.m. on Fri. Feb. 26 and conclude at 8:30 p.m. on Sat. Feb.
27. To receive a brochure or to register
call Sr. Theresa Sullivan at 812-963-7563 or e-mail Theresa.Sullvan@doc-ecp.org. Sponsored by
ReligiousCommunities of the greater Indianapolis area.
Don’t forget
to check the bulletin board at St. Michael. It is updated regularly. Also don’t forget to thank Chuck for his hard
work in keeping it new and interesting.
St. Michael and St.
Francis Xavier Sacrament Preparation: The Faith Formation Commission,
the Pastor, and the Archdiocese state that a child must be enrolled and attend
classes a year before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism, First Reconciliation,
First Eucharist, or Confirmation.
Baptism of children under school age requires the parents to meet with
the pastor.
ST. MICHAEL EARLY
CHILDHOOD CENTER
812-256-3503, Rita Poff,
Director
Mon-Fri., 7AM-6PM
Infant Care
Day Care: Full or part time for ages
2-6
Before & After Care: ages 6-12
Summer Camp: ages 6-12
Pre-School: 9-11:30AM, Tues. &
Thurs.
Pre-K: 9-11:30AM or
12:30-3PM, Mon., Wed., & Fri.
Full Day Accredited Kindergarten: 8:20AM-2:40PM
Other Catholic Schools
Pre-K thru Grade 6: St. Paul 246-3266
Grades 7-12: Our Lady of Providence 945-2538
Server
Training in Feb. 2nd Sunday not 1st
Food
Pantry At Henryville
The food pantry is in need
of our help all year long. They need
your donations of non perishable food for those in need. The ecumenical food pantry is located at the
First Baptist Church and is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday
of each month. You may place items in
the container at the door of the church.
**Beginning with grades 3/4 the Faith Formation
program will be celebrating the “Year of the Priest” by passing from one family
to another a box which contains prayer, crucifix, and a booklet for the young
people to read. Thank you for your
participation.
If you can’t feed a
hundred people, then feed just one. Mother Teresa
WELCOME - If you are new to St. Michael or St. Francis Xavier
Parish we are happy to welcome you into our family, and hope you enjoy a
pleasant experience as you worship with us. If you would like to become a
member of the Parish family, registration forms and offering envelopes are
available by calling the Rectory 256-3200.
Rectory hours are Tues., Wed., and Fri., 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.