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VOL. 3 JULY 23-24, 2011 ISSUE 29

Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, GA

Scripture Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. (1 Kings 3:9) We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. (Matthew 14:46) Reflection What gift would you give all to possess? Why is a heart (and not the mind) able to judge right from wrong? In all that you do, are you called to do the will of God? What does it profit you to give God one thing if He asks of you another? Consider what it is God wants, and then do it. Quoteworthy, St John of the Cross, Carmel of St. Joseph: Terra Haute, IN.
Retrieved from For the Ride Home by Ted Bergh ParishVision LLC 2011

Pastor: Fr. Damian Ilokaba (706) 791-4307 Co-Pastor: Fr. Samuel Aniekwe (706) 791-4307 Contract Priest: Fr. Michael Roverse (706) 791-2945 NCOIC: Sgt. Sheronda Williams (706) 791-4308 Chapel Clerk: Vacant (706) 791-2945 Deacons: - George Foster (706) 860-2379 - Mike Marchek (706) 855-2107 - David Kriegel (706) 869-9781 PLC: VACANT Music Director: VACANT Religious Education: VACANT MCCW: Kim Besel

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Knights of Columbus: Al Larson, [email protected] Youth Ministry: Nisa Vera [email protected] EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9781 Altar Servers: Alex Besel [email protected], (706) 855-9275 Lectors: Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 Ushers: Ron Shannon (706) 868-5960 Flowers Ministry: Sherry Wodicka [email protected] Editor: Lola Rivera (443) 223-1125 [email protected]

Q: Why do Catholics need to dialogue with the major world religions? A: The immediate purpose of dialogue is not to convert them to Christianity but to begin to learn about them and the role that their faith plays in their lives, just as Christianity does in our own. The dawn of the new millennium is the ideal moment to call on the Holy Spirit to help us all come together in a common dialogue that highlights the ways in which we are alike rather than those in which we differ. In exploring the five major religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity) in my course at Georgetown University, my purpose is not to view world religions through a Christian lens as such but to help my students look at followers of major religious traditions as persons of faith who are open to dialogue. Giving students the freedom to articulate their understandings while providing them with a foundation upon which to base their explora-

tions usually results in not a diminishment, but a strengthening of their faith. They learn more about themselves and are better able to understand the role different religions have played and continue to play in the growth and development of the U.S. The class is an effort to live up to the mandate of Vatican II to engage in interreligious dialogue that promotes greater harmony and understanding among the many peoples and nations of this rapidly shrinking world. Today, as we prepare to welcome a new millennium, dialogue also addresses the hopes outlined by Pope John Paul 11: "...The eve of the Year 2000 will provide a great opportunity, especially in view of the events of recent decades, for interreligious dialogue....ln this dialogue the Jews and Muslims ought to have a pre-eminent place" (The Coming Third Millennium). Retrieved from http://www.americancatholic.org/

MIKE RIVERA, PRESIDENT [email protected] BILL HOLT, VICE-PRESIDENT [email protected] LOLA RIVERA, SECRETARY [email protected] TINA RABY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR [email protected]

DESIGNATED OFFERING
We are conducting a designated offering this weekend for Local Wounded Warriors. Thank you for your generosity. Please know that this offering is directed by the office of the Chief of Chaplains. Parish Council Financial Advisor, Tina Raby

Attendance: 290 Offering: $1,163.57

Stewardship

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Farewell to SGT. Williams

Last Friday July 15th, 2011, the Religious Support Office celebrated SGT. Sheronda Williams Farewell at the Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet located in Augusta. A warm ceremony reunited Sgt. Williams husband and children, and RSO staff to celebrate this farewell. Lt. Col (CH) Craig Wiley with the assistance of SFC Alston opened the ceremony by commemorating SGT. Williams brilliant and exemplary military service as a Chaplain Assistant. SGT. Williams received several awards from LT COL (CH) Willey on behalf of the U.S. Army, and a picture frame with our Chapels stained glass window picture on behalf of the RSO. Additionally, some of the Chaplains that worked close to SGT. Williams, such as, CPT (Ch) Damian Ilokaba, our priest, and MAJ Mashack (Faith Gospel congregation), expressed their gratitude to SGT. Williams for a job well-done. Fr. Damian remarked that SGT. Williams excellent commitment and professionalism have enhanced the morale of our Parish and had an important impact in our Parish mission, the RSO, and the Army. A few members of our Parish attended SGT. Williams farewell too. Father Sam, Laura Pizzi representing MCCW, and Mike Rivera and Lola Rivera representing the Parish Council. SGT. Williams is going to be truly missed by many. Thank you for serving your country SGT. Williams. Your mission has been accomplished. May God bless you, and guide you in your next journey to Ft. Bragg. You will be in our hearts always! CH. Wiley presenting an award to SGT.
Williams.

SFC Alston reading an award to SGT. Williams. Fr. Damian expressing his gratitude to SGT. Williams CH. Wiley, SFC Alston and SGT Williams

~~~Looking for Parish Council Executive Members~~~

St. Michaels Parish is soliciting volunteers to serve as the FY12 Parish Council President, Vice-President, Secretary and Financial Advisor. If you are interested in leading and having an impact on your church, please contact Deacon George Foster at [email protected]. Appointments will be made by the end of August. You may ask the current Council Members about these positions. The following is a brief job description on these positions. Please, check out our bylaws in our website to learn about our Parish Vision and other important information. http://stmichaelparishfg.blogspot.com/ 1. President
- Be the Pastors Right Hand and strive to meet the PPC Vision. - Conduct all meetings of the council. - Perform such other duties as the Pastor and Deacons may from time to time direct, consistent with that office. - Be responsible for assuring participation of all members in Council deliberations and decision making. - Prepare an agenda in conjunction with the Pastor, and send it to Council members no later than one week prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting. - Poll parishioners and update the PPC. - Maintain and submit records to his/her successor

Nominations and Elected Officer Eligibility Requirements The President must be an Active Duty Service Member. For the remaining positions, if no Active Duty Service members are nominated, Active Duty Service Member or Spouses, Military Retirees, and DoD employees and their families can be nominated. Be a Catholic in good standing and have the endorsement and support of the Pastor and Deacons. Be an active parishioner.

2. Vice President
- Assume all duties of the President in his/her absence. - Be fully informed about all Council activities. - Perform other such duties as the Pastor, Deacons, or President may direct, consistent with that office. - Poll parishioners and update the PPC.

3. Financial Advisor
- Check and update monthly the fiscal status of Parish. - Prepares and submits a monthly financial report to the Parish Council. - Yearly report to PPC on NAF/AF expenditures and bottom line. - Works closely with the office of the Army Chief of Chaplains. - Perform other duties assigned by the Pastor, Deacons, or President may direct, consistent with that office. - Maintain and submit records to his/her successor.

4. Secretary
- Keep an accurate record of all Council correspondence, minutes, and other communications. - Provide a copy of previous meeting minutes to all members at least one week prior to the next scheduled meeting. - Provide a copy of the minutes to the Parish at large. - Keep an accurate record of all those in attendance. - Provide advance notification to all Council members and the ioners of the time and place of regular and regular meetings. - Perform such other duties as the Pastor, Deacons, or President may direct, consistent with that office. - Maintain and submit records to his/her successor.

Support the goals and objectives of the Parish. Have the ability to perform the duties of the office.

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Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)

MCCW invites you to be friends on Facebook! Check us out! We wish you a blessed and happy summer and look forward to our regular first Thursday of the month meetings beginning September 1, 2011. MCCW Southeast Regional Call to Conference! The Southeast Regional Conference will be in Cullman, Alabama October 19 to 23, 2011. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at [email protected] or call Kim Besel at 706-855-9275. Space is limited to ten women, so be sure to sign up by July 31. We need a $100 deposit for the down payment that will be refunded after the conference. Keep an eye on the bulletin for more information about guest speakers. St. Michael's Parish Picnic The Knights of Columbus and MCCW are hosting a parish picnic on Saturday, August 6 from 11:00 to 3:00 at the Pavilion at the Courtyard. Meat, drinks, and desserts will be provided. Please sign up to bring a side dish. There will also be games for the kids. Everyone is invited!

A Southern Evening for Life 2011

Friday, August 19, 2011 Aquinas High School Dining Hall

Featured Speaker: Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life Southern Music by Eryn Eubanks and the Family Fold Down Home Southern Cooking by Events and More Emcee: Stan Byrde Sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chapter of Georgia Right to Life

Knights of Columbus
Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday August 9, 2011 in Bldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the Grand Knight Al Larson at [email protected] if you have any question.

Tickets are $50 each Tables for groups of 8 are $400 Proceeds will be used to support Pro-Life activities in the CSRA This is a great opportunity to support our Catholic faith and beliefs. Last year, a group of parishioners representing MCCW and Knights of Columbus attended this suscessful event. We would like to repeat this year as well. We are looking forward to reserving at least one table that represents St. Michael's Parish. All parishioners are invited. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Lola Rivera at [email protected] by August 1st.

Bible Study on Tuesday!!

St. Michaels Bible Study meets on Tuesday evening in the Chapel Activity Room at 7-9 PM. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946. Join us!

Altar Servers Training!!!

Altar Server Training will be August 6th, from Noon - 1300 at Good Shepherd Chapel. All current and new servers must attend. A schedule will be drawn up and distributed at that time. For more information please contact Alex Besel at [email protected] or (706) 855-9275

God and Coffee

God and Coffee is off for the Summer. This group will resume in September. More information in upcoming bulletins. Contact Tom Dean (706) 860-6946 if you have any question.

ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS! St Michael Parish is in Facebook

Send us an email if you are celebrating your wedding anniversary next month, [email protected].

Pulpit Announcements
Please know that all weekend announcements should be sent by Friday noon to [email protected].

UPCOMING DESIGNATED OFFERING

There will be a designated offering on August 6-7, 2011 for Augusta Pregnancy Center.

CYM is BACK and Better than ever!

Check us out on the Youth Bulletin Board in the chapel. All CYM programs are open to youth in grades 6 thru 12. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey and tell us what you think. If you didnt get a copy in your Sunday bulletin, there are plenty on the board. Kindly deposit completed surveys in the basket on the piano. Also, you can download the survey from our website too! Cant wait to hear your thoughts. For additional information contact Nisa Vera at [email protected].

The Youth Sing Thing

Theres no better way to meet and make friends than by sharing interests. The Notable Expressions Youth Singers & Musicians is a reincarnation of the CYM Youth Choir. If you want to take a more active role at Mass and praise God in song, please mark your calendar for Sunday, 31 July at 11:30 a.m. in Building 39713 of the Religious Education area. We will host the first organizational meeting for reviving youth music and the monthly youth mass. Whether you can sing or not come join us. If you are a musician, please bring whatever instrument you play. Lunch will be served after the meeting. If you have any questions please email [email protected].

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A Study on the Book of Daniel. The book of Daniel is often misunderstood for its strange visions and foretelling of future events. Much of its meaning is understandably obscure. But all Sunday School lessons are incomplete without the stories of Daniel in the lion's den, and the fiery furnace. While these stories can bring excitement and wonder to young wide-eyed learners, and are illustrations of incredible faith and obedience under pressure, their importance is only secondary to the overall impact that the prophet Daniel had on the society that he lived in. The events which Daniel spoke and wrote of had far-reaching influence on the lives of all believers, even in those today. Readers must understand that while some parts of the visions may have already come to pass, much of them are still yet to be fulfilled. God does not want believers to be ignorant of future events, but visions of the future are not to be manipulated into modernized interpretations. God will provide understanding to an honest seeking believer when understanding is required. God called Daniel in the midst of tremendous political and spiritual upheaval in Judah. The Babylonians were the new rising star, a fast-growing empire that took over much of what is now the Middle East. Under King Nebuchadnezzar, they had conquered and absorbed the entire Assyrian empire, including any whose families were among the captives from the northern kingdom of Israel over a hundred years before. When the Babylonians then took over the southern kingdom of Judah, thousands more captives were taken, and their political power expanded that much further. Because the Babylonian rule covered such a vast area geographically, and a diverse kingdom culturally, the government included many incredibly skilled individuals. As Babylon's army swept the nations, any eligible captives that were brought back were taken as slaves and trained for service in the government. These slaves included the strong, the good-looking, the intelligent, the wise and the educated. The best of the best were selected to be taken to the king's courts where they underwent three years of training, which included education in the Babylonian culture, language, religion, along with political policies and protocol. In addition, they were given rich delicacies and wine from the king's own supply. Daniel was just a youth when he was taken captive from Judah. He and three others, who were later given the Babylonian names Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, were among the slaves that were brought to the king's courts. But Daniel and his friends chose not to defile themselves with the rich foods provided. Instead, they requested a diet of vegetables and water. As a result, they proved to be better than all of those who partook of the king's food. In fact, when the king interviewed them, in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examined them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all his realm. (1:20) This was just the beginning for Daniel. This level of discipline allowed him to stand against the evils of the pagan Babylon. It also prepared him for the incredible revelations of the future that God would entrust him with. And Daniel's knowledge of government and political workings proved to serve him well in understanding the prophetic messages concerning the rise and fall of future kings and kingdoms, including Babylon, Greece, Persia, Egypt, Rome, and the like. Daniel was able to receive the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the great image of various elements, and was able to understand its significance to the Babylonian empire as well as future empires. Under the reign of the next king, King Belshazzar, Daniel was able to interpret the writing on the wall and understand its significance in the life of the king. And Daniel was able to withstand the pagan-inspired laws of man in order to obey the commands of God for prayer and fasting, even when threatened with death. Perhaps the most beautiful section of the book is Daniel's intercessory prayer in chapter 9. Daniel knew how long the judgment of Judah would last from the messages of the prophet Jeremiah. Therefore, he knew that the time was nearly ended. Out of all the visions he had received from God regarding future events, the most significant was the fulfillment of God's promise of restoration of His people. Daniel's prayer included grief over the sins of the people, recognition that their sins caused the Babylonian exile, and a desire to see the Word of God come to pass. In response, the archangel Gabriel comforted Daniel with the recurring promise of the coming Messiah. Here the prophetic books makes a shift spiritually and geographically, moving to the northern kingdom of Israel under the ministry of the prophet Hosea, who allowed his life to be a vivid example of God's love for His people.

LITURGICAL LIFE
Weekend Masses Saturday 17:00 Sunday 08:30 & 10:00 Daily Mass Mon, Wed, Thurs. 11:30 Mon-Friday DDEAMC 11:45 Penance/ Reconciliation Saturday 16:00 Sunday 08:15 (Also by Appointment) Rosary Saturday 16:30 Sunday 08:00 Communion (Sick/Homebound): Deacon George Foster Weddings Deacon George Foster Baptisms Deacon Mike Marchek Liturgy Deacon David Kriegel Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Deacon Mike Marchek Adoration Wednesday 18:30 Religious Education (RE) Sunday 11:30 (RSO and RE Complex)

Written by Amy Miller. Retrieved from http://www.sharedfaith.org

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during their deployments. If your love one is one of them, or you know any deployed military personnel send us his or her name, so we can include it in our daily prayers. Send your prayer request to [email protected]. COL Mark Ziemba Susan Wersal SFC Nathan Varner Kristopher Nichols SrA James Varner SSG Carl W. Thompson SPC Brendan G. Fitzpatrick Col. Michael Apicella CW2 Clarence W. Raby, III HM1 Genell Cody COL William Walker

Bulletin Announcements
Bulletin announcements must be submitted to [email protected] by Sunday 3 PM.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God -thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.