VOL.

3  MAY 21-22, 2011  ISSUE 20

Welcome to Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, GA

Fifth Sunday of Easter Parish Staff &

Scripture Ministries
 The word of God continued to spread, the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; (Acts 6:7a)
Pastor: Fr. Damian Ilokaba
 of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full. (Psalm 33:5) (706) 791-4307
 who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9b) Co-Pastor: Fr. Samuel Aniekwe
(706) 791-4307
 Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. …whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do Contract Priest: Fr. Michael Roverse
greater ones than these, (John 14:9,12) (706) 791-2945
Reflection Deacons:
 How are do you spread the word of God? - George Foster (706) 860-2379
 Is it through acts of kindness and living the love of Jesus? - Mike Marchek (706) 855-2107
- David Kriegel (706) 869-9781
 How do you penetrate the darkness of the world with the light that is Christ? NCOIC: Sgt. Sheronda Williams
 How will your actions this week be like Christ? (706) 791-4308
PLC: VACANT
Christ is the man Music Director: VACANT
 without selfishness, (706) 791-2945
 without defenses, MCCW: Kim Besel, mccwfg@yahoo.com
Knights of Columbus:
 the man for others. Ricardo Ruiz Jr. , ruizrjr@knology.net
In order to be a credible witness the church must adopt his lifestyle. (Bonhoffer) Youth Ministry Nisa Vera
nisa_vera@yahoo.com
Dulles, Avery Cardinal, Models of the Church, Doubleday; New York, 2002, p. 87. Lectors: Tom Dean, (706) 860-6946
Retrieved from For the Ride Home by Ted Bergh ParishVision LLC 2011 Ushers: Ron Shannon, (706) 868-5960
Religious Education: VACANT
Flowers Ministry: Sherry Wodicka
swodicka24@gmail.com
Question of the Week Editor: Lola Rivera (706) 860-0604
lolarivera@ymail.com

Q: What do the world and the two raised fingers with gold rings on the statue of the Infant of Prague mean?
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A: Replicas of the statue of the Infant of Prague are frequently dressed in royal robes. In the infant’s left hand
there is a globe with a cross on it. That symbolizes Christ is ruler and redeemer of the whole world. He has re-
Pastoral Council
deemed it by the cross. The right hand of the infant is raised in blessing. MIKE RIVERA, PRESIDENT
According to Signs and Symbols in Christian Life, by George Ferguson (Oxford University Press), two rings riveralejos@yahoo.com
linked or placed one above the other symbolize earth and sky. I would presume the two rings on the infant’s fin- BILL HOLT, VICE-PRESIDENT
gers further tell us he is Lord of heaven and earth and he blesses all. wilbil56@aol.com
LOLA RIVERA, SECRETARY
lolarivera@ymail.com
Retrieved from http://www.americancatholic.org/
TINA RABY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR
gritstwo@yahoo.com

DESIGNATED OFFERING
There will be a designated offering on June 4-5, 2011 for “Assistance to Soldiers wounded in Action.” Please know that this offering
is directed by the office of the Chief of Chaplains. Parish Council Financial Advisor, Tina Raby
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St. Michael’s Parish celebrated his annual Graduation Mass last Sunday May 15th, 2011. Fr. Sam with the help of Fr. Damian, Fr.
Edward, a visitor Priest, Deacon Foster and Deacon Marchek celebrated a beautiful ceremony in honor of St. Michael’s graduates.
At the end of the mass, Deacon Foster called each of the graduates to the altar, and read their graduation details. Fr. Sam reminded
the graduates the importance of keeping God in their lives as they begin their new journey. He concluded with a beautiful prayer to
the graduates, and gave them his special blessing. The following are some of the photos that Mr. Jun David kindly took at the
Graduation Mass celebrated last weekend. “Thank you very much for your kindness, Mr. David. ” Also, we would like to thank
Mrs. Laura Pizzi that gently helped out with the decoration, set up and clean up. “Thank you Laura for all your help!” Thank God
for Volunteers like Mr. David and Mrs. Pizzi! “The entire congregation appreciates your talent and time. God Bless. “
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Military Council of Catholic Women

(MCCW)
MCCW had their elections and the following are the 2011-2012 officers:
Kim Besel, President
Laura Pizzi, Vice President
Sherry Wodicka, Vice President
Margaret Lepak, Secretary
Diane Gladd, Treasurer
Please, keep these ladies in your prayers as they lead St. Michael’s
MCCW.
MCCW will continue to collect baby items to be donated to the Au-
gusta Care Pregnancy Center until the end of May. The box will be
located in the social room. Please consider honoring your mother with
your donation. If you want to attach a note with your mother's name
on it, please feel free to do so. Thank you from all the women in
MCCW.

Altar Servers Needed & Training

Altar Servers are needed for all Masses. Youth, grades 4 and higher, who
have made their First Holy Communion can request consideration for ser-
vice. Training will be provided on 28 May, 0900-1000 hrs in Good Shep-
herd Chapel for all new Server Candidates and current servers. Training will
include familiarization with duties and the Order and Components of the
Mass. New Servers will practice server duties with experienced servers
during the training. Contact Father Damian if you have any questions.

All Lectors, EMES and Ushers

The schedules will now be emailed to everyone. If you have not sent your
email address to receive future schedules, please send it as soon as possible
to mijcat@aol.com.

God and Coffee

Are there questions about your Faith would like to have answers for? Come
and ask them. God and Coffee and RCIA on Sundays at 11:30AM. We are
using a provisional place at this moment. More information on location dur-
ing Pulpit Announcements or contact POC Tom Dean (706) 860-6946. We
truly apologize for the inconvenience.

Bible Study!!
Saint Michael’s Bible Study on Tuesdays. Fr. Willis Evertt, the Catholic
Chaplain at the VA Hospital in Augusta, is leading a study on the Gospels
between Ester and Pentecost. Join us on Tuesday evening in the Chapel
Activity Room at 7-9 PM. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946.

Knights of Columbus
Please know that our meeting will be on June 14th , 2011 in
Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours.
Contact the Grand Knight Ricardo Ruiz Jr. if you have any
question at ruizrjr@knology.net or (706) 863-3435.

OUR COMMUNITY////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
"So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord". Does your Sac-
rament of Marriage witness the Sign of God's love? Let Worldwide
Marriage Encounter give you tools to increase your Sacramental Sign.
The next weekend is June 10-12, 2011 in Columbia, SC. Early registra-
tion is highly recommended. For more information or to register online,
visit our website at: www.mes4.org or call Tom and Kathy Lensie at
(864) 576-0416.
Golf Tournament
Immaculate Conception Catholic School will host a Golf Tournament to
benefit the school. The tournament will be held on Friday, June 3 trd
(11:00 registration, sign in / 1:00pm shotgun start) at Goshen Plantation
Golf Club. The cost for a team is $300.00 ($75.00 individual player) For
more information contact: Kathy Turner – icdev@comcast.net
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LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses
Saturday 17:00
Sunday 08:30 & 10:00
A Bible study on the book of Timothy
The book of 1 Timothy was written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy, a son in Christ and fellow church leader. Biblical Daily Mass
scholars suggest that Paul visited the church in Ephesus shortly after his first Roman imprisonment. Upon his departure, Mon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30
he placed Timothy in charge. His first letter to Timothy was to encourage him in his ministry, and provide instructions on Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45
the spiritual and practical qualifications of church leadership.
Penance/ Reconciliation
Saturday 16:00
Paul's letter begins with a reminder that there is no other doctrine than what had been preached by the apostles. There
Sunday 08:15
were some individuals in Ephesus that began infiltrating the church with false doctrines, and who incited arguments
(Also by Appointment)
regarding genealogies. These were not bringing unity or edification to the church, which is GOd's primary desire for the
believers. There was to be no place for divisions among His people.
Rosary
Saturday 16:30
Paul instructed Timothy to pray for all men, leaders included. Christ gave His life as a ransom for all, and it is only fitting
Sunday 08:00
that prayer and intercession be made for all believers, especially those in leadership. Paul also instructed that the men in
the church pray, lifting their hands toward heaven in surrender to God. Women were to present themselves modestly, not Communion (Sick/Homebound):
drawing attention to themselves with expensive clothing or flashy jewelry. Rather, they were to maintain a spirit of quiet Deacon George Foster
humility, learning the ways of God in submission. After these, Paul moved into the qualifications of church leadership.
Weddings
The key qualification for both bishops, spiritual overseers, deacons or administrative overseers is that they have their Deacon George Foster
home life in order. Also, they must be the husband of only one wife. Their wives and their children must be reverent and
in submission. They must not be driven to alcohol, greed, violence, and the like. Those who fill the roles of bishop and Baptisms
deacon are to be examples to the believers in the church. Personal integrity is a greater responsibility for those who desire Deacon Mike Marchek
to be a leader. And only those who have proven themselves faithful over time are to be selected for such a role.
Liturgy
Paul concluded his letter to Timothy with additional practical instructions. First, he exhorted Timothy to not let his youth- Deacon David Kriegel
fulness be a reason to doubt his ability to lead. Rather, he was to maintain his spirit of excellence and continue to be an
example in both word and deed. He also was to meditate on the Word of God, as well as the things that were spoken over Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
him by the laying on of hands of the eldership. Paul commanded him to not stray from those things, or from the doctrinal (RCIA)
teachings. In so doing, he would not only preserve himself but those who heard him. Deacon Mike Marchek

Perhaps the most significant revelation that Adoration

Paul provides in his letter to Timothy is that Wednesday 18:30
the first responsibility of church leaders is to
maintain their personal relationship with Religious Education (RE)
Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed and God. They are to stay connected to God Sunday 11:30 (NO CCD)
cannot be with their families and love ones. Remember their through prayer and His Word first. If that (RSO and RE Complex)
families and friends during their deployments too. If your love foundation is not in place, they will not be
one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel able to successfully carry out their ministry.
send us his or her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers.
It is only through this daily intimate walk
Send your prayer request to lolarivera@ymail.com. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
with God that they can lead and instruct
Be our protection against the wickedness and
others. And by practicing godliness in their
SFC Kevin Sabo COL Mark Ziemba snares of the devil.
personal life, a spiritual leader can provide May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do
LTC Karl Strellner SFC Nathan Varner
a steadfast example for others to follow. Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host— by the
Susan Wersal SrA James Varner Divine Power of God -thrust into hell,
Kristopher Nichols SPC Brendan G. Fitzpatrick Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam
SSG Carl W. Thompson WO1 Clarence W. Raby, III Written by: Amy Miller Retrieved from throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
http://www.americancatholic.org/ Amen.

Stewardship
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