Announcements
LOST AND FOUND
Are you missing a pair of glasses, a piece of jewelry, or even a baby doll? Have you checked with the parish office? We have lost and found items that have been brought to the office. If you are looking for something lost, perhaps it was found and brought here! Please check with the office front desk.
FOUND – Two folding lawn chairs. These were left out in front of the offices on July 1st. Apparently, they were used by someone waiting in the line for Mass intentions that day and they have been there ever since. If you are missing your turquoise and white slatted folding chairs, they are here! Please come by the office and pick them up. They are outside on the sidewalk so they are accessible at any time. Thank you!
CATHOLIC CHURCH GUIDELINES FOR CREMATION
Now that cremation is permitted, we urge all Catholics to follow the guidelines of the Church.
The Church requires that All cremated remains be buried. The urn is to be interred in a cemetery, in the ground or in a niche in a columbarium. Anything else is disrespecting the body that God gave us. Scattering the ashes anywhere, separating the ashes into groups for distribution, or keeping the urn with the ashes in the house for years is absolutely wrong in all cases.
Please remember that life is a gift from God and we are given human life with our bodies and souls together. We are made in the image and likeness of God! The idea that our souls are good and sacred and
should be respected but our bodies are not is not and has never been a Christian doctrine. I hope this clarification is clear and understandable. If not, please call the church office for further information.
We recently added 2 new units to our columbarium site and niches are available for purchase for $2,200. Each niche holds 2 standard urns and this is the total cost, including engraving. Urns must be purchased separately from the funeral director of your choice. The current columbarium site is temporary, as we will develop a new site next to the new church. That setting will be permanent and will include plantings, walkways and trees for a tranquil prayer garden atmosphere.
If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please complete a Columbarium Reservation Form found in the back of the church or in the parish office. You can place completed forms in the collection basket or drop them at the office. You will be called to make an appointment to come in and complete the necessary paperwork, choose your niche and make payment at that time. Please call Virginia at in the office at ext. 26 with any additional questions.
WELCOME !
Welcome new members and visitors. Registration forms are around the church for those who would like to become registered members of St. Michael Church. Please fill the green form out and place it in the collection or take it to the office.
NOTICE:
THE WEEKLY CHURCH BULLETIN IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AND/OR PRINTING IN THE ADOBE PDF VERSION. THE FILE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
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PRAYER BEFORE TRAVELING
All powerful and ever-living God,
Protect us, who are your servants: Walk by our side to help us;
Be our companion and strength on the road and our refuge in every diversity.
Lead us, O Lord, so that we will reach our destination in safety
and happily return to our home. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
BACK TO BASICS
LAST SESSION—WEDNESDAY, JULY 28—7 PM IN THE CHURCH
Come for the final Wednesday evening as Fr. Andrew and seminarian Roger Morgan close our special summer mission, “Back to Basics!”
This one-hour presentations will be lively, imaginative, and packed with information on the biblical and historical reasons for our Catholic faith!
VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM
The Vocation Chalice is a special chalice that was given to Father Ray and is visiting households throughout the parish to pray for vocations. Each month the chalice will be picked up and then passed to the next family at the end of Mass. The 6:00 pm Saturday Mass will have it for July (PLEASE NOTE THE MASS CHANGE FOR JULY), and so on. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a particular week, please call Lois at 215-5666 or e-mail Ted & Mary Ann at Maryanngent@aol.com. God’s blessing will be upon you! There are “prayer card stickers” on the tables around the church with the Prayer for Vocations from our diocese. Please take one (or a couple) and pray for vocations all year. Thank you!
HOLYLAND OLIVEWOOD CRAFTS
On the weekend of July 24th and 25th there will be a display of beautiful Olivewood Hand carvings from the town of Bethlehem at the church. There will be a small display in the back of the church and a full display and sales will be in PAC Hall before and after all Masses. These carving are made by the Christians of Bethlehem who use them as their source of income. These brothers and sisters of ours are enduring hardships at this moment because of the volatile situation in their home country. Christians in the holy land used to be more than 30% of the population, now they are less than 2% because of the situation. You can support them by purchasing these carvings. By sending the proceeds back to the craftsmen’s families, this solution has allowed Christian families to remain in their homeland and work at their traditional crafts. The money flowing back to the families has allowed them to maintain a stable way of life and allowed them to work at what they know best.
AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU
Paule Barbeau, our Vacation Bible School Coordinator, has thanked all those who helped with our week of activities for the children of Saint Michael. Now we must extend a very special thank you to Paule for her long hours and tireless efforts to make our Vacation Bible School a big success. Paule is new to our parish and has jumped into volunteering with both feet! She has proven herself to be a valuable asset to the Religious Ed program and we are most appreciative.
CHURCH LITERATURE
Please do not place any literature in the church without having it approved by the office. We have someone in charge of placing and keeping up the items in the church, so please do not move things or replace anything—we appreciate your cooperation in this matter
TALENT SHOW REPLACES PICNIC FOR 2010
Since we are anticipating construction to be going on this fall, we will not have our annual parish picnic this September. In its place, we are planning a “St. Michael’s Got Talent” show for all parishioners to enjoy. Auditions were held last week, and there are certainly some very talented people in our parish! We hope this event will bring all of us together for fun and fellowship as the picnic does. It is also a way for us to thank all of you for your hard work throughout the year. There will be no tickets to buy for the show. This event is all about you—our parishioners!
WAS IT SOMETHING I SAID?
One of the unintended consequences of sending a parent to prison is the damage and injustice done to their children. These children are often confused and isolated. They experience social stigma, economic deprivation, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness. Yet, these children have done nothing wrong – they have committed no crime!
Guiding Children of Promise is a new program at St. Michael’s that ministers to children who have an incarcerated parent(s) through group activities, spiritual formation, mentoring, scouting/ camping, and special activities. Contact Lauren or Patty for more information or to sign up to be a mentor or help with this program. There are many opportunities to share your time & talents with these children. If you are interested in being contacted, please complete the form below and place it in the collection basket or bring it to the parish office.
Yes, I am interested in the Guiding Children of Promise Program. Please contact me:
Name_______________________________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________
E-mail______________________________________________
Lauren Balogh, Committee Chair, 216-526-6272
Patty Toth, Cochair, 843-446-9918
CATHOLIC CHARITIES-DONATIONS NEEDED!
Catholic Charities of the Pee Dee are in desparate need of children’s “spring & summer” clothing. Cleaning out your closet, decluttering, or your children have outgrown their clothes? Please consider donating them to our “Wee Care Shop.” New or gently worn clothes of all ssizes may be dropped off at the St. Michael parish office or directly to Catholic Charities Emergency assistance Center on Highway 90 in Conway, Mon.-Thurs., 9am-3pm. Thank you for your continued support!
Questions? Call 843-234-1999.
HURRICANE PRAYER
The hurricane season begins in June, so please pray for
our safety and security:
O Heavenly Father, all the elements of nature obey your
commands, including hurricanes. Calm the storms that
threaten us and turn our fear of Your power into praise of Your goodness.
Grant this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives
and reigns with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
The 4th Annual Hurricane Preparation town hall meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Duffy Center. El Nina which reduced the likelihood and intensity of tropical storms in the Atlantic has changed. As a result, the number of tropical systems forecast for the Atlantic and Caribbean is the highest in 12 years.
In addition to WPDE-TV broadcasting live prior to the start, presentations will be made by Ed Piotrowski, Chief Meteorologist with WPDE-TV and Randy Webster, Executive Director Horry County Emergency Management, Russ Dubinsky, SC Insurance News, will discuss “flood insurance: I have homeowner’s why would I need another policy?” During the question and answer session, Sam Hodge, Executive Director Georgetown County Emergency Management, Nanci Conley, Red Cross, and Candace Johnson, RN, DHEC – Special Medical Needs will also be available.
The Storm Guide is being updated for distribution following all Masses on July 31 and August 1, and will be available at the town hall meeting. Attendance at this town hall meeting has increased from over 300 in 2006 to 826 in 2009 so plan to come early. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. Please direct questions to Karen Nierengarten 651-2663.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
We invite you to join us for our regular monthly meetings when you can. They are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 10:30 am in PAC A. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Nita Botor at 357-4416 or Dave Kriebel at 650-8161. These meetings are open to all, whether a current cancer patient, a survivor, a family member, a caregiver, or other type of involvement or experience in this area. Please join us and share in our support and prayers.
FAITH IN ACTION
Do you have a special story of someone or an event that exemplifies true Christian stewardship and charity to share with us? All are welcome to submit items to the parish office for consideration. We ask that anyone you wish to honor is informed of your desire to do this. You can mail in your item, drop it off during office hours, or e-mail it to virginiay@saintmichaelsc.org using “Bulletin Item” in the subject line. Thank you!
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Recently, we began publishing information on our pastoral council—its purpose, guidelines, and vision criteria. For the next few weeks, we will focus on the members, their terms, their area of coverage on the council and personal background information. We hope you find this helpful and that you will feel free to contact any of the members regarding any information to bring to the pastoral council.
CAROL LOSKILL
Twenty-Five years ago, Carol and her family moved here from the Philadelphia area. She was raised Lutheran but had a grandmother, aunts and cousins who were Catholic. She was married in the Catholic Church to Richard and their children were baptized Catholic. When their oldest child started parochial school, the Holy Spirit said “it’s time” and Carol became Catholic in 1977. She was an active participant in the church committees and school organizations. After moving down to Surfside, she continued to help with CCD and Parish Council with Father Hanley and also became a Charter member of the CDA Court St. Michael.
Carol retired from Georgetown Hospital three years ago and presently president of the St. Michael’s Women’s Guild and vice president of the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women-Pee Dee Deanery. She loves working for her church and parish and is looking forward to serving on the Pastoral Council. She is extremely proud of her three family members who were welcomed to the Catholic faith this past Easter Vigil at St Michael’s.
ST. MICHAEL’S LIBRARY
For your summer reading enjoyment, shy not stop by the Church Library, located before the entrance to the Adoration Chapel. The Library has many good books, videos and tapes for your lieisure hours.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Parents wishing to have their child baptized must attend Baptismal Preparation Classes. These classes are held the 2nd Thursday of every month in PAC Hall at 7:00 pm. Please call 651-3737 ext. 21 for more information.
BAPTISMS IN OUR PARISH
We welcome the following to our faith through the waters of baptism:
Sophia Grace Fenderbosch
Madyson Marie Fenderbosch
Daughters of Ian & Bethany
Mercy Jane McEvoy
Daughter of John & Ashley
CAMPAIGN CORNER
Phase II of our capital campaign – BUILD GOD’S CHURCH; LEAVE A LEGACY is the next part of our capital campaign to raise funds for our New Church.
This week we are featuring another Memorial item. This week’s items have been on the list since the beginning and are greatly needed for our new church:
The piano and organ are being memorialized for $10,000 each. These items are a very important part of any celebration we have at St. Michael’s. The Mass, funerals, weddings, and all other celebrations would not be as beautiful without music. Remember, a 10% share can be purchased for each memorial, payable over 3 years, thereby making it possible for many to be involved in the purchase of an item. It would be a great honor if parishioners involved in any of our music ministries would contribute to make the memorializing of these items extra special!
We would like to introduce Peter Reibold as the Project Manager for our New Church Building Project. He will be working out of the former Campaign Office and can be reached at extension 24. Pete has worked on several church building projects in our area and was a member of the Diocesan Buildings & Renovation Commission for 3 years. His experience and expertise are invaluable and we are blessed to have the opportunity to work with him!
MASS INTENTION BOOK FOR 2011 OPENS JULY 1st
St. Michael Church will open the 2011 Mass Book on July 1, 2010 (to take Mass intentions and altar flowers for the entire year of 2011). The number of Mass intentions per parishoner for 2011 will be limited to 4 requests for the entire year. We must remember that St. Michael’s parish is continually growing and Mass intention requests increase as we grow.
Masses will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Masses for 2011 will not be taken prior to July 1st. For your convenience, Mass intention request forms for 2011 are available on the table against the back wall in Sacred Heart Hall and also in the Church office. To help reduce the wait time in the office on July 1st, please take a form and fill it out in advance and bring it with you to the office. A 2011 calendar will be on the reverse side of the form. Please fill out the name of your intention, the date and time you would like to request, the name of the requestor and the requestor’s phone number.
Mass requests will not be taken over the phone. If you cannot come to the office, you may mail in your request along with the stipend (Masses are $10.00 each, main altar flowers are $40.00 and side altar flowers are $30.00). Please be sure to include a second choice of dates and times if your first choice is not available when your request is recieved. Requests that are mailed in will be posted in the Mass Book after everyone in the office has been helped. If you mail in your request, send it to: Attn: Kay Hill, St. Michael Church, 542 Cypress Ave., Garden City, SC 29576.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
ADORERS NEEDED:
TUES. 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; WED. 9-10 PM; THURS. 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM;
FRI. 7-8 PM, 8-9 PM; SAT. 8-9 PM, 9-10 PM; SUN. MIDNITE-1 AM
Please check the chart on the library door for a list of our hourly needs. Call Walt & Amy Edmonson at 650-6608 or Jo Krucelyak at 357-4177 to sign up! Or you can fill out a form in the back of church. These forms can be placed in the collection basket or turned in at the parish office.
“Eleventh reason from the teachings of the Church for wanting to spend one hour each week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament: With transforming mercy, Jesus makes our heart one with His. “Jesus teaches those who come to Him to be like Himself, gentle and humble of heart, and to seek not their own will, but the will of God.”
~Pope Paul VI
“MARRIAGE MATTERS”
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and Health to the bones”
~Proverbs 16:24
Words can build a relationship or destroy it. Let your words be those that build Honesty and Love between you and your Beloved. Speak from your heart and your love will be healthier for it!
If you are celebrating a special wedding anniversary and would like it announced in the bulletin, please call the office and let us know. Our deadline is the Monday at noon, before the upcoming weekend. You can also send an e-mail to virginiay@saintmichaelsc.org Please tell us the number of years and the date. Thank you.
Congratulations to all couples celebrating a July Anniversary!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry needs your HANDS!!!!!!
The primary mission of our Prayer Shawl Ministry is to prayerfully craft shawls and lap robes, as expressions of comfort, for our parishioners, their family and friends, who are experiencing a crisis, health problems or transition in their lives.
UPDATE: We’re on our way!!!!
To date, we have approximately 200 hats and scarves completed, thanks to our ladies in the minisutry and our parishoners. But,since we hope to send them to the Women and Children’s Shelter, St. Cyprian’s and Help 4 Kids, more, lots more, are still needed.
So, here’s your chance to help. yarn and patterns are available, or use your own. men, women and children’s are needed. Completed items may be left in the church office or brought to our gatherings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in PAC Hall from 1-3 pm.
If you need anything, want to drop off items, or have questions, please contact Joan Garvey at 215-0160. Keep and eye on the bulletin for information on our gatherings. We are considering meeting during the summer months and will keep you updated on our decision.
BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER
“Blessings on Ellsworth Street”
Nostalgic Memories capture the pages of this book.
From Nuns to Mummers, from Trolleys to Ferries, from Crayons to Catechism, Howdy Doody, and the Lone Ranger, step into the “Yesteryears” of the past.
“It is a wonderful work, a great book.” Marlene M.
“Thank you for bringing back such great memories.” Maryann B.
“Blessings on Ellsworth Street” will bless and capture you with the experiences of growing up during the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s.
Excerpt from the book (page 11), “The neighborhood — ‘The Place’…..was more than a location, it was the factory for creating the DNA of our characters, personalties, and possibly our futures.”
Excerpt from the book (page 26), “From the TV listings….dated April 1, 1950, the following were classics….5:30pm – Uncle Whip,……Channel 3…Howdy Doody, Channel 10 — The Ghost Rider, 8:30 pm….. Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts; 7:00 pm….Cisco Kid…….
Support our Parish and your memories. Through the generosity of the author, St. Michael’s receives 100% of profits from book sales. There are order forms in the back of the church (see the poster display) and in the parish office. Please return your oder to the office with payment when complete. Books will be ordered based on the number of orders received.
PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE AND SPAIN
Fr. Edward Fitzgerald from Divine Redeemer Church in Hanahan, SC will be the Chaplain on a Pilgrimage to France and Spain this
November. Details as follows:
WHERE: Paris; Lourdes; Liseux; Barcelona
WHEN: November 9-19, 2010
COST: $3,200 Air fare and all included from any airport in the USA
TO SIGN UP:
Contact Anthony Nachef, PhD (Theology)
857 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
Toll Free: 1-877-994-8259
Phone: 508-340-9370; Fax: 508-854-8003
email: Anthony@Proximotravel.com
Website: www.Proximotravel.com
We hope you can take advantage of this exciting and inspirational opportunity for a pilgrimage with one of our Diocesan priests.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES—DONATIONS NEEDED!
Catholic Charities of the Pee Dee are in desperate need of
children’s “spring & summer” clothing. Cleaning out
your closet, decluttering, or your children have outgrown
their clothes? Please consider donating them to our “Wee
Care Shop.” New or gently worn clothes of all sizes may be
dropped off at the St. Michael parish office or directly to Catholic
Charities Emergency Assistance Center on Highway 90
in Conway, Mon. – Thurs., 9 am-3 pm. Thank you for
your continued support! Questions? Call 843-234-1999.
DID YOU KNOW—Domestic violence hurts
our families? Children that witness abuse that
is not stopped are learning that it is acceptable.
IT IS NOT! If you are in danger and need
someone to talk to, call the church office for help
at 651-3737, ext. 21(ask for Rachel).
BIBLE STUDY MAKE UP SESSIONS
There will be classes held for those who may have missed sessions during our last series that ended in June. These classes will be held on Thursdays, from 9-11 am beginning August 5th and running through August 26th in PAC Hall. Contact Charlene McSweeny at 843-650-6896 for more information. The next series begins September 7th. Look for details coming soon.
GIRL SCOUT JAMBOREE
October 15-17 is the Annual Catholic Camporee for Girl & Boy Scouts from all over South Carolina. Bishop Guglielmone will be with us on Saturday, October 16. Girl Scout Troop 150 would like to invite Girl Scouts in grades 2-8 to travel with us to the Camporee. It is a wonderful weekend of Catholic Fellowship, outdoor living skills, and scouting traditions. Contact Kyle Myres at sixthgrade@saintmichaelsc.org or 651- 6795 for more information.
GIRL SCOUT CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS MEDAL RETREAT
We have a wonderful opportunity to earn our religious medals in time for Bishop Guglielmone to present them to the girls on October 17 at the Catholic Camporee. During the retreat girls in grades 2-3 will earn the “Family of God” Catholic GS Religious medal and patch while girls in grades 4-6 will earn the “I Live My Faith” Catholic GS Religious medal and patch. Please register by September 15 and send your $17 fee for the retreat on Saturday, September 25 from 9am to 3:30pm at St. Michael Catholic Church. Registration forms are available in the back of this bulletin, at the parish office or online at http://www.saintmichaelsc.org/school/sections/view/girlscouts or you can contact Kyle Myres at 843-651-6795 or sixthgrade@saintmichaelsc.org for more information.
BOOK SIGNING
Local author and St. Michael Catholic School teacher Sarah Bruce Kelly will sign copies of her historical novels on August 14-15 after all Masses. The Red Priest’s Annina tells the story of priest/composer Antonio Vivaldi as seen through the eyes of his most famous student. Jazz Girl tells the true story of a disadvantaged young girl’s musical and spiritual journey. Both books are entertaining, educational, and inspirational for readers of all ages. A generous percentage of each sale will be donated to St. Michael Catholic Church.
FOOD NEEDED
FOOD NEEDED: We continue to collect nonperishable food donations for the needy for our church pantry. Please bring your donations to church or to the church office. Cans with pop tops are appreciated—we give food to those who come into the office who live in cars and to those who are homeless. We appreciate your generosity.
NEEDED: COURAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN
Family Honor needs individuals who are willing to consider joining one of our teams of chastity presenters in South Carolina. If you are a man or woman who wants to do something with your life that will make a significant difference in our culture and in your local community, please consider registering for the fall, 2010 semester of our online course, The Truth and Meaning of Sexuality, Love and Family: Cultural Implications. This is the first step in our process of preparing chastity presenters. The online format of the course provides the flexibility you need and the course content will enrich your knowledge on a wide range of subjects that include: the history of sexual thought and expression; the consequences of the sexual revolution; and the contribution of the modern sex education movement to the breakdown of sexual morality. In addition, long-standing theories of psychosexual development will be presented and further supported by current brain studies and the psycho-social research on the need for human ‘connectedness’. The faith response to the cultural upheaval will be framed with the language of John Paul II’s theology of the body as well as Benedict XVI’s explanation of human sexual love in Deus Caritas Est. Numerous other topics relating to sexuality, love and family will also be covered. Visit Family Honor’s website: www.familyhonor.org for an application and more info or call our office in Columbia, SC: 803-929- 0858. Deadline for registrations is August 9.
Local Contact: Cindy McCloskey 843.455.0334
or family4chastity@yahoo.com
Family Honor, Inc. is a national Catholic non-profit organization, based in Columbia, SC, whose mission is to create opportunities and provide tools for parents and children to connect on important life issues, with a special focus on chastity and God’s gift of sexuality.
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