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VOL. 3 APRIL 23-24, 2011 ISSUEWelcome to Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, G

Easter Sunday

Q: What causes the Stigmata?A: I am not aware of any case where someone who did not believe in Jesus or who had a lukewarm Christianfaith received the stigmata. On the other hand, the holiest people do not necessarily receive the stigmata.

The Roman Catholic Church tends to be very cautious about reported instances of the stigmata for two rea-

sons: the possibility of a hoax (and thus all faith in God might seem questionable) and the possibility that some

people could distort the meaning of the stigmata.

For example, these marks might appear more central to a persons faith than the passion-death-resurrection of

Jesus, the Scriptures, the sacraments or many other things that are more central to faith than the stigmata are.Retrieved from http://www.americancatholic.org/

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Parish Staff

and Ministries

Pastor:Fr. Damian Ilokaba(706) 791-4307

Co-Pastor: Fr. Samuel Aniekwe(706) 791-4307

Contract Priest: Fr. Michael Ro(706) 791-2945

NCOIC: Sgt. Sheronda Williams(706) 791-4308

Chapel Clerk: Vacant(706) 791-2945

Deacons:- George Foster (706) 860-237- Mike Marchek (706) 855-210- David Kriegel (706) 869-978

PLC: VACANTMusic Director: VACANT

(706) 791-2945MCCW: Dede Obrien

dedems@yahoo.comKnights of Columbus:Ricardo Ruiz Jr. , ruizrjr@knologLectors: Tom Dean

(706) 860-6946Ushers: Ron Shannon

(706) 868-5960

Religious Education: VACANTFlowers Ministry: Sherry Wodic

swodicka24@gmail.comEditor: Lola Rivera (706) 860-06lolarivera@ymail.com

MIKE RIVERA, PRESIDENriveralejos@yahoo.com

BILL HOLT, VICE-PRESIDENwilbil56@aol.com

LOLA RIVERA, SECRETARlolarivera@ymail.com

TINA RABY, FINANCIAL ADVIgritstwo@yahoo.com

Pastoral Council

Scripture

They put him to death by hanging him on a tree. This man God raised on the third day (Acts 10:39b,40a)

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. (Psalm 118:22)

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:3)

Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed

from the tomb. (John 20:1)

Reflection

Can you imagine yourself with Mary of Magdala approaching the empty tomb?

What weakness, sin, painful memory or attachment is holding you back?

Can you turn it over to Jesus who dies for you so you may rise with Him?

Who will remove the stone from your tomb?

The dedication to the suffering Christ is contrary to our sensibilities today; it seems unhealthy and distasteful.We think of it as a medieval devotion that is unsuitable for our lives. Yet Francis never limited the meaning ofthe cross to suffering. The Cross represents a vision of the world redeemed; in other words we enter into

Christs suffering so we can realize the power of resurrection, particularly in a wounded world through whichChrist still suffers.1

Simsic, Wayne,Living the Wisdom of St Francis, Paulist Press: Manwaeh, NJ, 2001 p. 15.Retrieved from For the Ride Home by Ted Bergh ParishVision LLC 2011

DESIGNATED OFFERINGThere will be a designated offering on April 30th and May 1st, 2011 for Japan Relief. 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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INFORMATION

God and CoffeeAre there questions about your Faith would like to have answers for? Come and

them. God and Coffee and RCIA on Sundays at 11:30AM. The location wherused to meet is under construction now, so we are using a provisional place atmoment. More information on location during Pulpit Announcements or contact PTom Dean (706) 860-6946. We truly apologize for the inconvenience.

Knights of ColumbusPlease know that our meeting in March will be on Tuesday May 12011 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 ho

Contact the Grand Knight Ricardo Ruiz Jr. if you have any questioruizrjr@knology.netor (706) 863-3435.

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)MCCW is having a food drive donation for on April. All non-

perishable items will be donated to Catholic Social Services. Please

leave your non-perishable food items in the box at the MCCW tablelocated at the back of the church. Thank you!

MCCW Faith Study meets every Monday morning at 9:30, at the Religious Edtion Center building #13. We then meet for Mass at 11:30 at St Michaels. Con

Dede OBrien if you need childcare.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter"So do not be ashamed of your testi-mony to our Lord". Does your Sacra-

ment of Marriage witness the Sign ofGod's love? Let Worldwide Marriage

Encounter give you tools to increaseyour Sacramental Sign. The nextweekend is June 10-12, 2011 in Co-lumbia, SC. Early registration is

highly recommended. For more information or to registeronline, visit our website at: www.mes4.org or call Tom and

Kathy Lensie at (864) 576-0416.

Pro-Life Mass & RosaryMass First Saturday of each month at Saint Mary on the

Hill, 9:15 am. Rosary at Preferred Health Center right after.

CCD NewsNo Religious Education this Sunday

Attention Ladies of the ParishMCCW is currently taking nominations for the new MCCW Executive Boardwomen of the chapel are eligible to be nominated or nominate themselves for

following positions; President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If youinterested in any of these positions and would like to be considered a candid

please contact, Laura Pizzi @ 706-651-0688, Barbara Larson @ 706-592-222Lidia Huter (706) 447-4890` for a job description.

Bible Study!!Saint Michaels Bible Study on Tuesdays. The study will be using the Little R

Scripture Study on the Book of Psalms called Psalms for All Seasons. The g

meets each Tuesday evening in the Chapel Activity Room at 7-9 PM . On evenwhen showing the series videos, the group will meet in Blg. 13 at the Religious Edtion Center. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946.

OUR COMMUNITY

Youth of the Parish

Join us the first Sunday of each Month at 10 am Mass.

Youth are encouraged to do the readings, serve as Ushers and present th

gifts during Mass. Contact our Pastor if you are interested.

May 1st, 2011

at 10 AM Mass.

Attention all Aquinas Alumni!You are invited to the 5th Annual Spring Fling on May 6,2011, 7-10 pm at Aquinas High School Grand Dining Hall.

Reconnect with old friends and share great memories! Enjoycomplimentary refreshments!

OPEN HOUSE at ImmaculateConception Catholic School on Tuesday, May 10 th from9am 11am and 5pm 7pm. Parents considering enroll-

ment for the 2011/2012 school year should plan to attend.Parents are invited to visit classrooms and meet teachers andstaff. Call the school for more information. 706.722.9964Visit our website: www.icaugusta.org

Most Rev. Richard B. Higgins, S.T.L.,

D.D. will visit our Parish next week to con-

firm and give his special blessing to St.

Michaels Confirmandi on Wednesday

April 27th, 2011 at 6:30pm. Join us!

HONOR YOUR MOM ON MOTHER'S DAY BY HONO

ING ANOTHER MOM!Buy a baby item and place it in the container in the Friendship Room. The weekenMother's Day, all items will be placed by the altar for a special blessing. All items

be donated to the Augusta Care Pregnancy Center. We will have a flyer with information coming soon.

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K of C Ricardo Ruiz and Danilo Arias performing spring clean uparound St Michael church

We would like to give especial thanks to all of the volunteers, and ministry coordinators that volunteered their time to help cleaning and d

rating our chapel for Palm Sunday. The chapel looked beautiful thanks to your help and talent. You all did a great job. Thanks for suppor

and helping your parish. Thank you Mr. Jun David for sharing these wonderful photos with us!

Our awesome choir that once again did beautiful!

Conrad Quezaire manning the palm leave to be

distributed during Palm Sunday

Father Damian blessing the palm leaves accompanied by one of our altarservers.

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StewardshipAttendance: 564

Offering: $1890.90

BulletinAnnouncements

Bulletin announcements

must be submitted to

lolarivera@ymail.com

by Sunday 3 PM.

LITURGICAL LIFE

Weekend MassesSaturday 17:00

Sunday 08:30 & 10:00

Daily MassMon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30

Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45

Penance/ ReconciliationSaturday 16:00Sunday 08:15

(Also by Appointment)

RosarySaturday 16:30Sunday 08:00

Communion (Sick/Homebound):Deacon George Foster

Weddings

Deacon George Foster

BaptismsDeacon Mike Marchek

LiturgyDeacon David Kriegel

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCDeacon Mike Marchek

AdorationWednesday 18:30

Religious Education (RE)

Sunday 11:30(RSO and RE Complex)

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St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battBe our protection against the wickedness a

snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by t

Divine Power of God -thrust into hell,Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throu

out the world seeking the ruin of souls.Amen.

RECEIVING INDULGENCEThere is a Holy Year indulgence which can be gained by visiting special churches. Most

dioceses or archdioceses have designated several. It is possible, however, to gain an in-

dulgence by visiting other churches.

Some historical background is needed to understand the Holy Year custom of visiting

special churches.

The Roman Catholic teaching on indulgences expanded after the Crusades began in1095 A.D. At that time, only three shrines could be visited any day of the year to obtain a

plenary indulgence: the Holy Sepulcher (Jerusalem), St. Peters Basilica (Rome) and

Santiago de Compostela (northwest Spain).

Francis of Assisi asked for the same privilege for the Portiuncula, a tiny chapel he had

rebuilt outside Assisi. Pope Honorius III agreed but restricted the indulgence to the anni-

versary of the chapels dedication (August 2). That indulgence now includes all

churches.

As part of the Holy Year celebration, Pope John Paul II has asked bishops to desig-

nate several local churches as pilgrimage sites for people unable to travel to Rome or to

the Holy Land.

A person who visits any church any day of the year and prays before the Blessed Sac-

rament for half an hour can gain a plenary indulgence, according to the 1986Handbook

of Indulgences (Grant #3).The person must pray the Our Father and the Creed and go to confession and Com-

munion several days before or after praying before the Blessed Sacrament. The person

must also pray for the popes intentions.

Other actions which can lead to a plenary indulgence include making a three-day re-

treat, making the Stations of the Cross, reciting the rosary in church or with ones family,

attending a parish mission or reading the Bible for half an hour.Retrieved from http://www.americancatholic.org/

ease remember in your prayers all those who are deployed and cannot be with their

milies and love ones. Remember their families and friends during their deployments

o. If your love one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel send

his or her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your prayer request to

larivera@ymail.com.

SFC Kevin Sabo

LTC Karl Strellner

Susan WersalKristopher Nichols

COL Mark Ziemba

SFC Nathan Varner

SrA James Varner