ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH 100 St. Michael Place Vicksburg, MS 39180 REVEREND P. J. CURLEY, PASTOR RECTORY 636-3445 FAX 636-3534 E Mail: [email protected] WEB SITE: www.stmichaelvicksburg.org DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - HELENE BENSON e-mail at [email protected] SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: SATURDAY 4:30 - 5:00 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: TO INSURE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR ADEQUATE PREPARATION, COUPLES SHOULD CONTACT THE PRIEST FOUR, PREFERABLY SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF THE WEDDING IF YOU ARE CELEBRATING A SACRAMENT THIS YEAR, A RECENT COPY OF YOUR BAPTISMAL RECORD MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE PARISH.. (SATURDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 5:30 PM) (SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM) (Spanish Mass-Sunday- 2:00 PM) Lay Ministry Nov. 1-2 Altar Servers Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 26, 2014 TODAY, Oct. 26 Mass – 8:30 a.m. – Increase in Vocations Mass – 11:00 a.m. – People of the Parish Spanish Mass – 2:00 p.m. – Peace in Our World PSR – 9:45 a.m. MONDAY, Oct. 27 Mass - 8:30 a.m. – Mickey Kenny (Ireland) TUESDAY, Oct. 28 Mass – 8:30 a.m. – Special Intentions (JAC) WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29 Mass – 5:30 p.m. – Respect for Life PSR – 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, Oct. 30 Mass - 8:30 a.m. - Emily Loviza FRIDAY, Oct. 31 Mass – 8:30 a.m. – Special Intentions (PBP) SATURDAY, Nov.1 Mass – 5:30 p.m. –. World Peace 5:30 p.m. – Volunteers 8:30 a.m. – Volunteers 11:00 a.m. –Volunteers Lector/Commentator 5:30 p.m. – Maryann Artz – Hilda Moeller 8:30 a.m. – Kay & Fred Farrell 11:00 a.m. – Bob Lucchesi – Lynn Foley Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Nov. 1 5:30 p.m. – Pam Antoine, Waverley Artz, Bill Bradley, Hilda Moeller, Teresa Richards Nov. 2 8:30 a.m. – Kathy Castellane, Roberto Lamanilao, Don Brown, Brenda Theriot, Johannes Wibowo 11:00 a.m. – Karen & Mike Calnan, Vince Chiarito, Lynn Foley, Eleanor Phillips The Sick in our Community Judy McCollum, Don Ravetta, Charles Thompson, Jamie Dishman, Frank Joseph, Catherine Goodrum, Jim Conway, Sonny Sucharski, Kevin Hawks, Bonnie Boyd, Bobbie Anderson, Jim Farrell, Karen Zwissler, Mia Isabella Calnan, Emil and Alyce Chiarito, Steve Blake, John Brooks, Fr.Paul Madden, Jodie Barnes, Kathy Grant, Bertha Hull, Belinda McKinney, Haley Cook, Pamela Bull, John Banchetti, Joshua Whitam, Marvin Webster, Melissa Barker, Barbara Cesare, Jerri Mocknick, Leslie Shannon, Nathan Wilds, Whitney Doiron, John Alford, Alan Franklin, Laura Uecker, Philip Vedros, Milton Farr, Rebecca Whitehead, Glenda Daigle, Joan Trahan, Mark Reddy, Junette Tomlin, Jim Dolan, Joe & Mary Bottino, Bonnie Bruce, Kevin Hicks, Sharon Bowers, Camille & Warren Doiron, Larry Lambiotte, Collin Farrell, Bob Sweet, Falcon Morgan, Mary Jane Lauderdale, Francine Pfaff, Sherri McBride, Mark Antoine, Mary Ray, Mary Margaret Brabston, Marian Clark, Penny Johnston, Lucia Brown, Sherry Antoine, Afton Wallace, Betty Hearn, Beverly Goodwin, Evelyn Weaver, Barb Price, Beverly Connelly, Sue Benson, Dana Faye Clausner, Betty Kammon, Jackie Rushing, Sharon Hanks, Walley Hipp, Frances Powell, Zoraida Sanchez and Linda Myers. MONEY COUNTERS 10/26/14– Myrtle Alvarado, Dottie Brown, Betsy Farrell 11/02/14 – Mickey Stuart, Joan Donovan, Kaleigh Stuart We gratefully acknowledge the Altar Flowers given in loving memory of Mike & Lois Roach. } OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH – throughout the Catholic Churches. The Pennies for Life Fund Raiser will go through the month of October. Please place in basket in vestibule of the Church. All money will go towards the Respect for Life fund for St. Michael. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – The Annual 4th Degree turkey dinner will be held Sunday, Nov. 2nd from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Cost is $8 per plate. Dine in or take out. Proceeds go to Priest Ed and Scholarships. KC Essay Contest has begun for all students 8-12th grade. Prizes will be awarded in each grade division with Seniors competing for a $1000.00/4 years scholarship. Entry forms are available at www.ms-kofc.com/898/EssayForm.pdf. Deadline is Dec. 15th. KC Substance Abus poster contest is open for 8-14 year olds. Entry forms are available at www.mskofc.com/898/postercontest.pdf. Deadline is Oct. 31st. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY –Families may submit a recent portrait to the Rectory by Nov. 15th. If you need to change your scheduled appt. you may call 1-877-896-9667 ext. 235. If you do cancel your appt., please call Kathy Castellane and she will assist you in making a new appt. 601-638-0774. For online sign-up go to www.stmichaelvicksburg.org and click on: St. Michael New Pictorial Directory Appointmnet online sign-up, CLICK HERE. Then just follow directions. ADULT FAITH FORMATION - classes are on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the parish Education building. This season’s class is the “Priest, Prophet, King” video series from Fr. Barron. Format will be a 20-30 minute video and group discussion and reflection afterward. No registration required. All are welcome. ANGELS OF MERCY – We provide assistance to new and expectant mothers in St. Michael Parish. If your family is expecting, please contact Lori Williams at 601-638-8448 or the Rectory so we may keep your family in our prayers. COURTYARD BRICK GARDEN -- If you are interested in getting a brick for the next group, please see the Church office. We will get your order started for the next time our brick man comes to town. CYO – Those attending Youth Day will be leaving from St. Michael at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26th. No EDGE or LIFETEEN meetings will be held Oct. 26th. Next meeting will be Nov. 2nd at St. Michael Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. Mission Trip – An interest meeting for the South Texas mission trip will be held Sunday, Nov. 9th at 4:30 p.m. in Farrell Hall. Parents and youth both need to attend. Minimum age of 14 at time of trip is required. For more info contact Brian McFall at 361-215-1594 or the CYO website. Congratulations to Paul Tuccio and Beverly Piazza for winning the Rosary Raffle. Our e-mail is [email protected] and our website is www.vicksburgcyo.wix.com/vicksburgcyo. BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE – We are here to help you and your family while dealing with the loss of a loved one. Volunteers prepare meals for parishioners who suffer a loss in their family. If this committee can be of help to you, please contact the Rectory. We are always happy to have new volunteers in this ministry. WE ARE IN NEED OF MORE VOLUNTEERS….please call Christy Middleton at 638-7398 or Babs Hearn at 638-9319 if you would like to become a part of this wonderful ministry. RCIA - The Rite of Welcome for our new candidates will be celebrated next Sunday, Nov. 2nd at the 11 a.m. Mass. ALL SAINTS – on Nov. 1st is not a holy day of oblibation this year. Fr. O’Leary will celebrate the feast of All Saints at 6:30 a.m. at St. Mary. The 5:30 p.m. Mass here at St. Michael on Nov. 1st will be the Mass for All Soul’s Day. ST. PAUL - FIRST SATURDAY FATIMA ROSARY/NOV.1ST - 9:00 a.m., St. Paul Chapel. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION – If you are new to the parish please register as a parishioner. Registration forms are on the library counter in the vestibule of the church. You may place them in the collection basket. If you know someone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, please have them call the Church office and ask about the RCIA program CHURCH FLOWERS ARE IN CELBRATION OF THE MARRIAGE OF KATIE JENKINS AND MICHAEL OHNO.