“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his

sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

~ Luke 3: 16

St. Michael Catholic Church & School

Gastonia, North Carolina

Third Sunday of Advent 16 December 2018

This Week at St. Michael’ Sacred Liturgy Meetings & Events Sunday, December 16 Third Sunday of Advent Gaudete Sunday

7:30 AM Holy Mass— For the People

10:00 AM Holy Mass— St. Michael Catholic School 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention

8:45 AM FF-English: School/C-Hall 8:45 AM Donuts and Dogma: PC/K 10:00 AM FF-Spanish: All bldgs. 11:30 AM Spalding Farewell: PC/K 1:00 PM Span Children’s Choir Practice: C-Hall 5:00 PM Youth Group Gaudete Celebration: Ch/PC/K 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall

Monday, December 17

8:00 AM Lauds 8:15 AM Holy Mass—† Mike Guffey

2:30 PM Regnum Christi: HFR 3:00 PM Children’s Choir Practice: Ch 5:00 PM Amor por la Vida: C-Hall 6:30 PM Missionary Ministry Mtg: C-Hall

Tuesday, December 18

6:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention

5:00 PM Posadas: Ch/Gym/K

Wednesday, December 19

5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 - 5:50 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Holy Rosary and Benediction 6:15 PM Holy Mass— Molly Wysocki

5:00 PM Posadas: Gym/K 7:00 PM Adult Choir Practice: Ch 7:00 PM CSS (Luke): PC/K

Thursday, December 20

7:00 AM Holy Mass (EF)—Joseph Peter Schumacher 7:45 AM Lauds

5:30 AM TMIY: PC/K 5:00 PM Posadas: Ch/Gym/K 6:30 PM Finance Council: Parlor 6:30 PM RCIA: HFR

Friday, December 21

St. Peter Canisius

8:00 AM Lauds 8:15 AM Holy Mass—Zachary Brown

Adoration of the Blesed Sacrament cancelled because of beautification of the Church in preparation for Christmas. 6:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention

9:30 AM CSS (Revelation): HFR 5:15 PM Legion of Mary: HFR 7:00 PM Spanish Christmas Celebration: Gym/K

Saturday, December 22

8:00 AM Lauds & Miraculous Medal Novena 8:15 AM Holy Mass—Frank Wysocki

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Holy Rosary 5:00 PM Holy Mass—† Deceased members of the Wiginton Family

11:00 AM Quiterio Wedding 2:00 PM Spanish Baptisms 2:00 PM Cursillo: HFR 8:00 PM AA Meeting: C-Hall

Sunday, December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent

7:30 AM Holy Mass—† James & Eunice Cherry

10:00 AM Holy Mass— For the People 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention

2:00 PM Children ‘s Choir Practice: Ch 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall

All Mass intentions requested for this week will be honored.

Please Remember in your Prayers 

Parish Members & Friends:

Fr. James Ebright, Fr. George Kloster, Sister Mary Olivia Shirley, Sr. Josepha Whi y, Anna Ashworth, Janet Atherton, Joe Bell, Kathleen Bell, Janice Black, Burton & Beth Bradley, Jeffrey Brown, Mark Bue ner, Dwayne Burks, Eneida Ceballos, Hilario Chegue, Steven Cherry, Chuck Deal, Gail Driscoll, Be y Dow, Glenda Downey, Elizabeth Eddie, Logan Escandón, Pete & Rebecca Files, Shannon Frazer, Lynne Freeman, Imogene Friedrich, Kathy Geoffroy, Penny Godwin, Aleyda Gómez, Lluvia Gu érrez, Fred Halek, Lynn Hamm, Gwen Hart, Calvin Hebert, Dorothy Henley, Kevin Hornbeck, Beverly Hornbeck, Judy Horton, Eric Hunter, Connie Hu er, Margaret Jacobs, Buddy James, Linda Johnson, Robin Johnson, Briceida Juya, Debbie Kerpsie, Kay Landry, Pat Lauzon, Olivia Levesque, Kent Lupton, Maureen Lupton, Cookie Lynn, Antonia Marin, Dianne Marler, Josefina Mar nez, Rita Mascarenhas, Doris McFee, Sadie Messer, Micheli Family, Andrew Milewski, Heather Monteleagre, Sarah Monteleone, Marion Moore, Wayne Moore, John Moore, Jack Neerincx, Sarah O’Keefe, Gerald Orazem, Hernán Ortega, Mary Packard, Charles Pasour, David Peace, Gala Pérez, Henry Phillips, Ivo Raimundo, Penny Ramsey, Maryely Rebolledo Ceballos, Gladys Rodriguez, Sue Ruocco, K.S., Bill Saluke, Jo Santoro, Marie Seager, Gemma Servin Vega, Maureen Setlock, Jim Sneska, Pat Splawn, Bob Stauss, Michael Stone, McKenzie Reese Tapper, Maerene Thomas, Tinsdale Family, Emperatriz Vidal, Steve Wells, Jacqueline Wood, Paul & Marion Yager

For all in service to our country: Stefan Zapata, Derrick Dobbins, Ma hew Barker, Kevin Haskins, Stephanie Miller, Kevin Tiddy, Jeffrey Kaldah

Highlights

December 2018 ~ January 2019

Location: St. Michael Catholic Church Campus, Unless Otherwise Noted

FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS, VISIT OUR PARISH CALENDAR: https://teamup.com/ksfd5ubh6g3picv3i4

Saturday and Sunday, December 15 & 16—Youth Group Coffee Fundraiser Saturday and Sunday, December 15 & 16—Youth Group Ornaments Fundraiser

Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16—L.A.M.B. Collection Friday, January 11, 2019 at 12 Noon—March for Life: Charlotte, NC Friday. January 18—March for Life: Washington, DC

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 12/17—12/24

Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

In Loving Memory of

Fran Driscoll & Mary Driscoll Ryan

By

Steve & Diane Driscoll

Saturday, December 22 5:00 PM Mass

Greeter: Rosemarie Weisenhorn Lectors: Sue Neerincx, Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll Gi s: John Murawski EMHC: Jeff Templeton

Sunday, December 23 7:30 AM Mass Greeter: Indeg Berdusis Lectors: Bill Melton, Randy Stevens Gi s: Tom Riley

Sunday, December 23 10:00 AM Mass Greeters: Jacob Huffman Lectors: Emme Ostendorf, Rolando Rivas EMHC: Mark Ruocco

SERVERS OF THE SACRED LITURGY

A Prayer for Our Priests

Eternal Father, we li up to you our priests and all the priests of the world. Sanc fy them; heal and guide them;

mold them into the likeness and holiness of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing

to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

On the Cover:

St. john the Baptist bearing witness From the Workshop of Francesco Granacci [ca. 1506–7]

Christmas Mass Schedule

Monday, December 24 Vigil of Christmas Masses: 5pm. 8pm(Spanish), 12am

Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day:

9am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

Wednesdays: 5:00—5:50 PM Fridays: 9:00 AM (After morning Holy Mass) Saturdays: 3:30—4:45 PM

THAT MAN IS YOU Any man can join any me!

THURSDAYS at 5:30am in the parish center

Contact: Shane Gomes shanegomes70@gmail.com

TROOPS OF ST. GEORGE Monthly mee ngs & hiking/camping for dads & sons

(ages 6-17). 2nd WEDNESDAY of every month at 7:30pm in the parish gym.

Contact: Paul Philips changeagnt@gmail.com

Around our Parish & Diocese

Pilgrimage to 2019 March for Life

St. Michael’s and the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a

3-day bus trip to Washington, DC staying two nights in the Best Western Plus. Trip dates are Thursday, January 17 - Saturday, January 19, 2019 and include: transporta on, hotel, two

breakfasts and ac vi es. It is a very prayerful and enjoyable trip. We pray, socialize, a end Mass, March for Life and visit DC sites. Cost for a double occupancy hotel room (before

non-included meals) is $160/person. Contact Linda Mooney for more informa on at vpmooney@aol.com or 704-589-3930.

Many thanks to our Knights of Columbus for their Financial Support!

Donuts & Dogma Sundays at 8:45 AM in the Parish Center

Speaker: Bill Melton

Topics: December 16: Advent Reflec on

Rosary Leaders Needed We are looking for five or more parishioners interested in crea ng a team to lead the Holy Rosary before the 10 AM Mass on Sundays. The recita on of the Holy Rosary should begin at 9:30 AM and be finished by 9:50 AM to allow 10 minutes of silent prayer. Each person will be responsible for only one Sunday each month. For more informa on please contact Deacon Timothy Mueller at 704-477-8928.

St. Michael’s Altar Guild is seeking individuals who have a desire to join a group of parishion-ers who lovingly care for the altar and church. Commitment is approximately two hours every 6 to 8 weeks. No experience necessary.

Thank you for considering the Altar Guild. You will find that it is such and honor to serve Our Lord in this way. For more informa on, please contact Helen O’Daly: hodaly@bellsouth.net / 704.648.3225 (Feel free to text)

13th Annual Charlotte March for Life Friday, 11 January 2019

SCHEDULE:

9am: Mass for the Unborn St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 6828 Old Reid Rd Charlotte, NC 28210 11am: Gather in the overflow parking lot across from the Pastoral Center 1123 S. Church St. 11:45am Instructions & Prayer

Speaker for the March Fr. Peter Ascik Parochial Vicar

Matthew Parish Charlotte, NC

Around our Parish & Diocese

ANNUAL KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS SALE

Where: Catholic Shoppe at Belmont Abbey College

When: Friday, Nov 23rd - Saturday, Dec 22nd.

Take 20% off all Advent and Christmas items, such as Advent candles and Na vi es! Take 20% off any one regular price item of your

choice! (This offer may be used once a day) Men on that you saw the sale in your parish bulle n and receive an addi onal 10% off your en re purchase! Our extended holiday hours are 10 AM - 5 PM Mon. - Sat. and Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM

Fixings for Christmas Dinners (including turkeys & ham)

Winter clothing (jackets & coats) Footwear for adults and children Blankets and warm bedding

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS in all areas, especially cleaning and heavy li ing!

For addi onal informa on please contact Amy Prui at 704-864-8646 or apprui @stmichaelsgastonia.org.

Thank you for your generosity!

Thrift Store Needs

Are you a writer? The NC Chapter of the Catholic Writers Guild will meet at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Simmons Parish Center, 2208 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27408, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Lunch will be served. You do not need to be a published author to join our group; just a Catholic, with an interest in wri ng! Virginia Lieto will present “What Type of Editor Do You Need?” For more info, contact Ginny Lieto, at ginny@virginialieto.com.

Joseph’s Workshop Ornaments

Help support the Youth Group

Purchase beau ful ornaments made by one of our very own parish families.

Stop by a er Mass to see new designs for 2018.

Available a er Mass: 12/15 & 12/16

All proceeds help support the YG pilgrimage to the

March for Life in Washington, DC.

Make checks payable to SMCC. Electronic payments accepted.

Mys c Monk Coffee—NOW available

Help Support the Youth Group Purchase Mys c Monk Coffee and Tea Roasted by the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming.

Mys c Monk Coffee—Real Monks, Real Good Coffee

Available a er Mass: 12/15 & 12/16 12/22 & 12/23

All proceeds help support the YG pilgrimage to March for Life in Washington, DC

Make checks payable to SMCC. Electronic payments accepted.

Whole Bean, Ground, K-Cup and Tea available.

You may give electronically at www.stmichaelsgastonia.org Prayerfully consider giving at least one hour's wage

per week to the Lord.

Prayer to Our Lady of Good Remedy

O Mother of the Divine Redeemer, who under the title of our Lady of Good Remedy comes to

the aid of all who call upon thee, extend thy maternal protection to us. We depend on thee,

Dear Mother, as helpless and needy children depend on a tender and caring mother.

"Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has

none. And whoever has food should do likewise." (Luke 3:11)

“He will bap ze you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Join us on one of the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends on Mar 1-3, 2019 in Hickory, NC and Feb 1-3, 2019 in CO-LUMBIA, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more informa on visit our website at: h ps://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applica ons@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.

WISH LIST

Paper towels / Toilet Paper Floor Cleaner / Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Bleach

Baby Wipes/Kleenex Batteries

Air Freshener Laundry Detergent

Dryer Sheets Canned meats

(Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Vienna Sausages) Juice Boxes

Noodles Pasta Sauce

Gift Cards: Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Harris Teeter

DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS 708St.Michael’sLaneGastonia,NC28052

704‐867‐6212

Vicaría de Gastonia - Ministerio Hispano PadreJoseAntonioJuya704‐860‐3826

Bendición o Presentación de Niños: BettyVillegas

Catequesis para Niños, Jóvenes & Adultos MireyaRico704‐868‐6347 LuzmarGomez704‐869‐8026

Charla para el Sacramento del Matrimonio MarıayDioney704‐240‐8290

Consejería Espiritual - JuevesyViernesLlamealPadreJoseal704-860-3826

Coordinadora Comité Pastoral Hispano ReinaGranadino704‐488‐5976

Coordinador General de Liturgia JohnHerrera704‐616‐5422 JulioGarcıa980‐297‐6672 GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419

Decoración para Celebraciones/Artículos Religiosos Nora‐704‐689‐1199

Hospitalidad: ArielyDianaSalazar704‐674‐4875

Lectores: LuzmarGomez704‐869‐8026/704‐747‐1770

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión JulioGarcıa980‐297‐6672 GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419 Ministerio de Jóvenes IvonneSegura704‐530‐3011

Ministerio del Coro (incluyendo bodas/quinceañeras) FatimaBrens704‐699‐5996 RolandoEspinoza704‐675‐4030

Ministerio Misionero GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419AliciaAlvare980‐329‐5594

Misa para Difuntos PrimerosviernesduranteMisadesanacion AnoteseconBettyVillegas

Monaguillos: MireyaRico704‐868‐6347

Ofrendas: ArielyDianaSalazar704‐674‐4875

Preparación Pre-Matrimonial: MarıaLuna704‐240‐8290

Preparación Pre- Bautismal: GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419

Quinceañeras: LuzmarGomez704‐747‐1770

Visita a enfermos: HectoryAliciaAlvare980‐329‐5594 PadreJose704‐860‐3826

PARISH DIRECTORY708St.Michael’sLaneGastonia,NC28052

704‐867‐6212

Pastor Rev.Fr.LucasRossi(Ext. 101) LCRossi@stmichaelsgastonia.org In Residence Rev.Fr.JamesEbright(Ext. 101) jaebright@charlottediocese.orgHispanic Priest Rev.FrJoseAntonioJuya(Ext. 112) jjajuya@yahoo.com Deacon Rev.Mr.JohnWeisenhorn(Ext. 101) yourdeak@gmail.comDeacon / Facilities Manager Rev.Mr.TimMueller(Ext. 104)tmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.orgPastoral Care Sr.CarolynMaryColl,RSM(Ext. 101) mercy1827.9@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Mrs.PhyllisMueller(Ext. 129) prmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.org Parish Secretary / Ms.LissetteWestoverCommunications secretary@stmichaelsgastonia.org (Ext. 101)Religious Education (English) Mrs.TheresaWebster(Ext. 114) tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org Choirs AdultMrs.ToniKeating(Ext. 101) tmkeating@stmichaelsgastonia.org ChildrenMrs.KristenLevine tklehome@bellsouth.ne

ScholaMs.KristyBrownkristylynnbrown@gmail.com

St Michael Thrift Store 1111S.YorkStreet‐Gastonia,NC28052Phone:704‐864‐8646Tuesday→Friday:10‐5:30Saturday:10‐4

Thrift Store Manager Ms.AmyPruittappruitt@stmichaelsgastonia.org

St. Michael Catholic School 704StMichael’sLane‐Gastonia,NC28052Phone:704‐865‐4382

School Principal Mrs.SheilaLevesque(Ext. 118)salevesque@stmichaelsgastonia.org

St. Michael Children Choir delighted us with

A Fes val of Advent Lessons and Carols

Around our Parish & School

Congratula ons to our Geography Bee

winners and thank you to all

our par cipants!

1st Place—Aus n Rios

2nd Place—Merrily Tew

3rd Place—Sarah Younan

St. Nicholas leaves treats for the children!!

REAL MEN PRAY!

Knights of Columbus and Parish Life Commission Annual Christmas Party

Adviento, la espera de la alegría Del santo Evangelio según Lucas 3, 10-18

Oración introductoria A medida que se aproxima la Navidad deseo seguir más profundamente tu ejemplo de humildad haciéndome pequeño ante los demás. Por eso, como los discípulos de Juan, yo te pregunto en esta oración, Señor y Dios mío, ¿qué debo hacer? Petición Señor, dame la gracia para crecer en la virtud que más necesito cultivar. Reflexión Seguramente ya sabes que la palabra "Evangelio" viene directamente del griego (eu-angelíon) y que significa, al pie de la letra, "Buena Nueva". Y es "Buena noticia" porque nos trae la alegría, nos anuncia la salvación; más aún, la llegada de nuestro Redentor en persona, de Jesús, nuestro Salvador. El mismo nombre de Jesús (en hebreo Yeshúa), significa "Yahvé salva". Y es esto lo que nos dice Lucas de Juan Bautista: que anunciaba al pueblo la Buena Nueva de la salvación. Y los exhortaba a prepararse para la venida del Mesías con obras de caridad y de conversión interior. Hemos llegado ya al tercer domingo de Adviento. Y todo él está dominado por el tema de la alegría. Antiguamente se llamaba a este día "Domenica laetare"; o sea, "el domingo de la alegría". Y si escuchamos las lecturas de la Misa con atención, nos daremos cuenta del porqué de este nombre. "Estad siempre alegres en el Señor" -exhorta san Pablo a los filipenses-; os lo repito: estad alegres. El Señor está cerca. "Que nada os preocupe ni os turbe". A pesar de cualquier dificultad o problema que nos pueda sobrevenir, hemos de conservar la alegría en lo más profundo de nuestro corazón. Si estamos esperando con gran anhelo el nacimiento de nuestro Redentor -¡y está ya a las puertas!-, no podemos estar tristes. La primera lectura, tomada del profeta Sofonías, es también muy hermosa y elocuente: "Regocíjate, hija de Sión; grita de júbilo, Israel; alégrate y gózate de todo corazón, Jerusalén. El Señor ha cancelado tu condena, ha expulsado a tus enemigos. El Señor será el rey de Israel, en medio de ti, y ya no temerás... Él se goza y se complace en ti, te ama y se alegra con júbilo como en día de fiesta". ¡Qué palabras tan consoladoras! Nuestra alegría es el Señor, que viene a redimirnos, a liberarnos para siempre de todo aquello que nos esclaviza. La alegría es esencial en toda fiesta, y con Jesús estamos de fiesta. Además, es una característica de todo buen cristiano. Porque Dios nos ama infinitamente y nos protege siempre con su providencia de Padre. Porque ya hemos sido redimidos de nuestros pecados y gozamos de la compañía de nuestro Salvador. Porque albergamos en nuestro corazón las más seguras y ciertas esperanzas de una vida feliz y eternamente bienaventurada que nos aguarda en la otra vida, pero de la que ya gozamos, de alguna manera, aquí abajo. ¡Esperamos a nuestro Redentor! Y con Dios tenemos mil motivos para estar alegres y para ser optimistas. "Si Dios está con nosotros -exclamaba san Pablo-,

¿quién contra nosotros?". Santa Teresa de Jesús -que era una mística de altos vuelos, pero también una castellana de "pura cepa" y de un realismo impresionante- decía que "un santo triste es un triste santo". O sea, un falso santo o que, al menos, no merece el nombre de tal. Nietzsche, filósofo ateo alemán de fines del siglo XIX e inicios del XX, tristemente conocido por su teoría del "superhombre" y de la "muerte de Dios", acusaba a los cristianos de haber perdido ya su rostro de resucitados. Y decía: "¿Qué habéis hecho, cristianos, del gozo que os dieron hace dos mil años?". El periodista español José Luis Martín Descalzo, en una de sus obras llamada "Razones para la alegría", escribe: "Si yo tuviera que pedirle a Dios un don, un solo don, un regalo celeste, le pediría, creo que sin dudarlo, que me concediera el supremo arte de la sonrisa. Es lo que más envidio en algunas personas. Es, me parece, la cima de las expresiones humanas... La gente que ama mucho, sonríe fácilmente. Un amargado jamás sabrá sonreír. Y menos un orgulloso". La sonrisa y la alegría van siempre de la mano. Es más, la sonrisa es como la más bella y dulce emanación de un alma alegre y serena. Es un regalo maravilloso que se ofrece gratuita y generosamente a los demás, y que brota, precisamente, del amor y de la paz. En una ocasión, un grupo de profesores norteamericanos se encontraba en Calcuta visitando las obras de la Madre Teresa. Y, después de recorrer la "Casa del moribundo abandonado" en Kalighat, uno de ellos le pidió que les dijese algo que se pudiesen llevar como recuerdo de aquella visita y, al mismo tiempo, que les pudiese servir para la vida. Y la Madre Teresa les dijo simplemente esto: "¡Sonríanse unos a otros!". Y es que la sonrisa -como dice Federico Faber- "no cuesta nada y produce mucho; no empobrece a quien la da y enriquece a quien la recibe; no dura más que un instante y su recuerdo perdura eternamente. Nadie es tan rico que pueda vivir sin ella, y nadie tan pobre que no la merezca". La sonrisa es, muchas veces, el mejor acto de caridad y de cariño que podemos ofrecer a una persona. ¡Y cuánto nos lo agradecen los demás cuando ésta es sincera y brota de veras del corazón! Yo he tenido esta experiencia en muchísimas ocasiones. Y, además, abre y conquista a las almas.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM If you are interested in having your child baptized, please

contact the church office at 704-867-6212.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY All weddings are celebrated inside the Church on Saturday

at 10 AM or 12 PM. Please contact the church office at 704-867-6212 for more information.

MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL ADVOCATE

Please contact Donna Snyder at 704-512-8828 or at donnasnyder1976@gmail.com

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Please call the church office (704- 867-6212) to set a time before serious surgery or any time in an emergency.

HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME Please contact Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll at

704-813-1425 or mercy1827.9@gmail.com

FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at 704-867-6212 ext 114 or

tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or who wishes to become Catholic should contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at

704-867-6212 ext. 114 or tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH APP Download the app by texting the word “app” to 88202, or by

clicking the QR Code below (you have to have a QR scanner app on your smartphone in order to scan the QR Code), or you can

also download the app to your phone by visiting the App Store or Google Play!

DEVOTIONS

Wednesday: 5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

5:30 PM Holy Rosary and Benediction

First Fridays: 10 PM Thursday – 7:45 AM Friday:

Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM All Day Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament with Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 PM

Saturdays: 8:00 AM Lauds & Miraculous Medal Novena

Fridays of Lent: 6 PM Stations of the Cross

ATTENTION NEWCOMERS

Have you completed a parish registration form? Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to ask one of our Greeters!

PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH PASTORAL & FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS

Pastoral Council Steve Cherry scherry@mrdacpa.com Juan García gaston.instructor@gmail.com Reina Granadino reinaigranadino@hotmail.com John Keating keatingusa@gmail.com

Finance Council

Maureen O’Keefe mokeefe31@gmail.com Dacia Beaver dacia333@hotmail.com John Guglielmetti gccgolfer7@gmail.com Dawn Nielson dnielson1@bellsouth.net Kevin Spalding kevin@bzcoach.com