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VOL. 3 JULY 23-24, 2011 ISSUE

Welcome to

Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, GA

MIKE RIVERA, PRESIDENT

riveralejos@yahoo.comBILL HOLT, VICE-PRESIDEN

wilbil56@aol.com LOLA RIVERA, SECRETAR

lolarivera@ymail.comTINA RABY, FINANCIAL ADVIS

gritstwo@yahoo.com

DESIGNATED OFFERINGWe are conducting a designated offering this weekend for “Local Wounded Warriors.” Thank 

ou for your generosity. Please know that this offering is directed by the office of the Chief of Chap-

ains.  Parish Council Financial Advisor, Tina Raby 

Q: Why do Catholics need to dialogue with the ma-or world religions?

A: The immediate purpose of dialogue is not to con-vert them to Christianity but to begin to learn aboutthem and the role that their faith plays in their lives,ust as Christianity does in our own. The dawn of the

new millennium is the ideal moment to call on theHoly Spirit to help us all come together in a commondialogue 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 mycourse at Georgetown University, my purpose is notto view world religions through a Christian lens assuch but to help my students look at followers of major religious traditions as persons of faith who areopen to dialogue. Giving students the freedom toarticulate their understandings while providing themwith a foundation upon which to base their explora-

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: VACANT Music Director: VACANT  Religious Education: VACANT  MCCW: Kim Besel 

mccwfg@yahoo.comKnights of Columbus:

 Al Larson, larsonlair05@hughes Youth Ministry: Nisa Veranisa_vera@yahoo.com

EME: Judy Kriegel, (706) 869-9Altar Servers: Alex Besel adbesel@gmail.com, (706) 855-Lectors: Tom Dean 

(706) 860-6946Ushers: Ron Shannon 

(706) 868-5960Flowers Ministry: Sherry Wodic

swodicka24@gmail.comEditor : Lola Rivera (443) 223-1

lolarivera@ymail.com

cripture

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)

eflection

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 theno it.

uoteworthy, St John of the Cross, Carmel of St. Joseph: Terra Haute, IN.

etrieved from For the Ride Home by Ted Bergh ParishVision LLC 2011

tions usually results in not a diminishment, but astrengthening of their faith. They learn more aboutthemselves and are better able to understand the roledifferent religions have played and continue to playin the growth and development of the U.S. The classis an effort to live up to the mandate of Vatican II toengage in interreligious dialogue that promotesgreater 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 PopeJohn Paul 11: "...The eve of the Year 2000 will pro-vide a great opportunity, especially in view of theevents of recent decades, for interreligious dia-logue....ln this dialogue the Jews and Muslims oughtto have a pre-eminent place" (The Coming Third

Millennium).

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Offering: $1,163.57

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Farewell to SGT. WilliamsLast Friday July 15th, 2011, the Religious Support Office celebrated SGT. Sheronda Williams’ Farewell at the Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet locatedAugusta. A warm ceremony reunited Sgt. Williams’ husband and children, and RSO staff to celebrate this farewell. Lt. Col (CH) Craig Wiley with

assistance of SFC Alston opened the ceremony by commemorating SGT. Williams’ brilliant and exemplarymilitary service as a Chaplain Assistant. SGT. Williams received several awards from LT COL (CH) Willey onbehalf of the U.S. Army, and a picture frame with our Chapel’s stained glass window picture on behalf of theRSO. Additionally, some of the Chaplains that worked close to SGT. Williams, such as, CPT (Ch) DamianIlokaba, our priest, and MAJ Mashack (Faith Gospel congregation), expressed their gratitude to SGT. Williamsfor a job well-done. Fr. Damian remarked that SGT. Williams’ excellent commitment and professionalism haveenhanced 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 representingMCCW, and Mike Rivera and Lola Rivera representing the Parish Council. SGT. Williams is going to be trulymissed 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!” 

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

St. Michael’s Parish is soliciting volunteers to serve as the FY12 Parish Council President, Vice -President, Secretary and Financial Advisor. If you arterested in leading and having an impact on your church, please contact Deacon George Foster at gfoster43@knology.net.  Appointments will be madthe end of August. You may ask the current Council Members about these positions. The following is a brief job description on these positions. Pl

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 Pastor’s 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 regu-larly scheduled council meeting.- Poll parishioners and update the PPC.- Maintain and submit records to his/her successor 

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.

Nominations and Elected

Officer Eligibility

Requirements

The President must be an Ative Duty Service MembFor the remaining positions,no Active Duty Service mem

  bers are nominated, AcDuty Service Member Spouses, Military Retireeand DoD employees and thefamilies can be nominated. Ba Catholic in good standiand have the endorsement asupport of the Pastor and Decons. Be an active parishion

Support the goals and o jectives of the Parish. Havthe ability to perform thduties of the office. 

CH. Wiley presenting an award to SGT.Williams.

SFC Alston reading an award to SGT. William

CH. Wiley, SFC Alston and SGT WilliamsFr. Damian expressing his gratitude to SGT. Williams

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Pulpit Announcements Please know that all weekend announcementsshould be sent by Friday noon to

lolarivera@ymail.com.

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

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)MCCW invites you to be friends on Facebook! Check us out! We wish youa blessed and happy summer and look forward to our regular first Thursdayof 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 mccwfg@yahoo.com  or call KimBesel 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 6from 11:00 to 3:00 at the Pavilion at the Courtyard. Meat, drinks, and desserts will beprovided. Please sign up to bring a side dish. There will also be games for the kids. Every-one is invited!

ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS!

St Michael Parish is in Facebook  

Bible Study on Tuesday!!St. Michael’s Bible Study meets on Tuesday evening in the Chapel Activity Room at 7-9PM. 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 mustattend. A schedule will be drawn up anddistributed at that time. For more infor-mation please contact Alex Besel at adbe-sel@gmail.com or (706) 855-9275

Knights of Columbus

Please know that our next meeting will be on Tuesday August 9, 2011 inBldg. 13 at 1830. Social and the meeting starts at 1900 hours. Contact the

Grand Knight Al Larson at larsonlair05@hughes.net if you have any ques-

tion.

Send us an email if you are

celebrating your wedding 

anniversary next month,

lolarivera@ymail.com.

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

Tickets are $50 each

Tables for groups of 8 are $400

Proceeds will be used to support Pro-Life activities in th

CSRA

This is a great opportunity to support our Catholic faith a  beliefs. Last year, a group of parishioners represen

MCCW and Knights of Columbus attended this suscess

event. We would like to repeat this year as well. We

looking forward to reserving at least one table that rep

sents St. Michael's Parish. All parishioners are invited.

you are interested in attending this event, please cont

Lola Rivera at lolarivera@ymail.com by August 1st.

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 mutes to answer the survey and tell us what you think. If you didn’t get a copy in your Sunday bulletin, there are plenty on the board. Kindeposit completed surveys in the basket on the piano. Also, you can download the survey from our website too! Can’t wait to hear ythoughts. For additional information contact Nisa Vera at nisa_vera@yahoo.com.

The Youth Sing Thing

There’s no better way to meet and make friends than by sharing interests. “The Notable Expressions” Youth Singers & Musicians i

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 calenfor Sunday, 31 July at 11:30 a.m. in Building 39713 of the Religious Education area. We will host the first organizational meeting forviving youth music and the monthly youth mass. Whether you can sing or not come join us. If you are a musician, please bring whate

instrument you play. Lunch will be served after the meeting. If you have any questions please email nisa_vera@yahoo.com.

UPCOMING DESIGNATED OFFERINGThere will be a designated offering on August 6

2011 for “Augusta Pregnancy Center.”

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Bulletin Announcements

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 

WeddingsDeacon George Foster 

BaptismsDeacon Mike Marchek

LiturgyDeacon David Kriegel

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RDeacon 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 battle.

Be our protection against the wickedneand snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Hos

by the Divine Power of God -thrust inhell,

Satan and all the evil spirits, who roathroughout the world seeking the ruin

souls.Amen.

Please remember in your prayers all those who are deployed, their families and friends during their deployments. If your love one is oneof 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 lolarivera@ymail.com .

COL Mark Ziemba

SFC Nathan Varner

SrA James Varner

SPC Brendan G. Fitzpatrick 

CW2 Clarence W. Raby, III

COL William Walker

Susan Wersal

Kristopher Nichols

SSG Carl W. Thompson

Col. Michael Apicella

HM1 Genell Cody 

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 mean-ng is understandably obscure. But all Sunday School lessons are incomplete without the stories of Daniel in theion'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 theoverall 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 inhose today. Readers must understand that while some parts of the visions may have already come to pass, much of 

hem are still yet to be fulfilled. God does not want believers to be ignorant of future events, but visions of the fu-ure are not to be manipulated into modernized interpretations. God will provide understanding to an honest seekingbeliever when understanding is required.

God called Daniel in the midst of tremendous political and spiritual upheaval in Judah. The Babylonians werehe new rising star, a fast-growing empire that took over much of what is now the Middle East. Under King Nebu-

chadnezzar, they had conquered and absorbed the entire Assyrian empire, including any whose families wereamong 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, andheir political power expanded that much further. Because the Babylonian rule covered such a vast area geographi-

cally, and a diverse kingdom culturally, the government included many incredibly skilled individuals. As Babylon'sarmy swept the nations, any eligible captives that were brought back were taken as slaves and trained for service inhe government.

These slaves included the strong, the good-looking, the intelligent, the wise and the educated. The best of thebest were selected to be taken to the king's courts where they underwent three years of training, which includededucation in the Babylonian culture, language, religion, along with political policies and protocol. In addition, theywere 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 dietof vegetables and water. As a result, they proved to be better than all of those who partook of the king's food. Infact, when the king interviewed them, in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examinedhem, 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 thepagan 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 pro-phetic 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 variouselements, and was able to understand its significance to the Babylonian empire as well as future empires. Under thereign of the next king, King Belshazzar, Daniel was able to interpret the writing on the wall and understand itssignificance in the life of the king. And Daniel was able to withstand the pagan-inspired laws of man in order toobey the commands of God for prayer and fasting, even when threatened with death. Perhaps the most beautifulsection 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,he 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 comingMessiah.

Here the prophetic books makes a shift spiritually and geographically, moving to the northern kingdom of Israelunder the ministry of the prophet Hosea, who allowed his life to be a vivid example of God's love for His people.

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