September 18, 2011

Twenty Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

110 N. Jefferson Street Milledgeville, GA 31061

E-mail: sacredheartmga@windstream.net Web site: sacredheartmilledgeville.org

Phone: 478-452-2421 FAX: 478-454-1110

Cell/Emergency: 770-289-3466

Staff

Rev. Young Nguyen, Pastor

Rev. Mr. John Shoemaker, Deacon Emeritus Rev. Mr. Cesar Basilio, Deacon

Cindy Sencindiver Secretary & DRE Susan Craig Organist Rick & Melanie Pfohl Youth Choir

Sacraments

Sacrament of Penance

Saturday 4:30—5:00 or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism For information concerning baptism, call the Parish priest.

Sacrament of Matrimony

Arrangements with the church should be made at least six months in advance by calling the Parish priest.

Sunday Bulletin

Deadline for items for the bulletin is 12:00 Noon on Wednesday.

Parish Membership

We welcome new families to our parish.

Parish Registration

Parish registration forms can be picked up at the back of the church or at the church office.

Annulment Case Sponsors

Jean Atwood

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

To know, love and serve as Jesus did

Schedule of Masses

Monday—Thursday 12:10 p.m. Friday 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Holy Rosary and Adoration

Monday—Thursday Holy Rosary 11:45 a.m. Saturday Holy Rosary 9:00 a.m. Monday—Thursday Adoration 11:00 a.m. Friday Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 p.m.

Mass of Healing

1st Saturday of the Month 9:30 a.m.

Why Corner

Fairness

Is God fair? Is He just in His decision? First, Jesus said, "like the landowner (God) went out." The landowner went out five times to recruit people to work in the vineyard. He knew that they needed to work and that they needed a job. Some of the workers have waited for a long time, many from dawn till late noon. Apparently, they were desperate for work. The fact that these workers waited for this long under the long hot sun gave us insight that they were under the mercy of anyone that was willing to hire them. So it is as God with us. He doesn't need us to do anything for Him. It is a privilege that we are able to do things for Him. It is an honor that God even considers us to work for Him and that He takes notice of us and how we are important to Him. Do you consider that what you do for God is a privilege and an honor?  Second, Jesus said, "hire laborers for his vineyard." All the workers were given a very detailed specific task, to work in the vine-yard. The landowner is known for his generosity and he must have provided all the essential tools for these workers to be effective in their day’s work. Some will weave and fix baskets to hold the fruit of the vine, some must have been picking fruit from the vine, some will sort out the fruit, some will clean the fruit, and some will be crushing the fruit for wine. All the workers were important in their duties. God continues to choose us to work in the modern day vineyard. All of us know our talents, gifts and capabilities which God has given us. God lets us do what is good to help Him make the best wine in His vine-yard, where we are most effective. Are you living and doing the best where you are in your life for God? Are you helping Him to make the best wine in people’s lives?  Third, Jesus said, "Summon the laborers and give them their pay, be-ginning with the last and ending with the first." The landowner only made a contract with the first group and not with any other groups. He knew how to motivate them by rewarding them at the end of a work day. He gave them their remuneration, payment or incentive. Why did he began with the last and pay them the same you might ask? First, it is his money so he can do whatever he wants with them. It is like God's grace. We all need it, but some of us need more than oth-ers. Second, it showed his generosity. He gave them all the same be-cause that was essentially what they needed for the laborers to take care of themselves and their loved ones. If he gave them less, their loved ones would not be taken care of. God continues to provide for all our and our loved ones needs, even to this moment. Third, it em-phasizes that reward does not depend on quantity but quality. If both, it would be the best. It is very rare to find someone who can capitalize on both of these aspects at the same time when it comes to cultivating God's vineyard. Fourth, be happy when God is generous to others. Some of us have a problem admitting and seeing this. Are you happy with what God has given to you and your loved ones? Do you want more? (Why corner continued on next page)  

Masses for the Week of September 18, 2011

Saturday 9:00 a.m. Rosary 9:30 a.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday 9:00 a.m. Helen Votino, R.I.P. 11:15 a.m. Laura Agee, S.I. 5:00 p.m. Pro Populo Mon. 12:10 p.m. Mass Tues. 12:10 p.m. Fr. Michael McWhorter, S.I. Wed. 12:10 p.m. Panfilia Ibabao, R.I.P. Thurs. 12:10 p.m. Mass Fri. 5:30 p.m. Mass Sat. 9:00 a.m. Rosary 9:30 a.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Mass

September 25, 2011

9:00 a.m. John Votino, Albert Votino, Albert Votino, Jr., R.I.P. 11:15 a.m. Michael Stewart, S.I,. 5:00 p.m. Pro Populo Please call the church office to schedule mass intentions. Diocese policy suggests an offering of $10 or more per mass intention.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

Weekly Offertory

Regular 9/04/11 $5,295.88 9/11/11 $5,379.00 Helping Hands $ 710.00

Meeting the Lord in the Mass

Keep prayerful silence at all times before, during and after mass.

Turn off all cell phones and electronic devices.

Dress modestly and appropriately. NO tank tops, shorts, etc.

Remain until the final blessing at the end of the Mass.

Converse with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

Avoid being a distraction to others.

From the Office of Formation & Discipleship. Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Helping Hands Society Annual Silent Auction and Dinner

Saturday, October 15, 2011 6:30 p.m. Milledgeville Country Club

Dinner Buffet, Live and Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Live Music, Complimentary glass of wine, beer

or soda, Cash Bar.

For a fun filled evening, bring your friends to the an-nual fundraising event to assist struggling

Baldwin County families.

Reservations $30/person. Attire is dressy.

For reservations contact Sally Pratt (478)414-7705 or Joyce Wood (478)968-0453

Items Still Needed for Helping Hands Auction We are still accepting donations of items or cash for the Helping Hands Auction. Contact Sally Pratt at (478)414-7705 for arrangements to donate or pick up items.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT!!

The next “Girls Night Out” will be on Monday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Metropolis Café on North Wayne Street. Come and join other ladies of the parish for food and lots of fun. It’s a great way to get to know other women of the parish on a personal level. COME AND JOIN US! We look forward to seeing you there.

Happy Birthday

Diane Pruett Michael McCabe Ben Scafidi Bob Chiplock Nicki Lebendiger Emily Butch Laura Tatem Bert Tillotson

Joseph Moats

(Why Corner, continued) Fourth, God's standard of reward is different from our standard. Why should we tell God what to do when it is up to Him? Why should we even be envious when the reward is not up to us to give? Why should we be jealous of how God wants to take care of others in special ways? Why should we even ask the question or scrutinize God when we should not? Why? Let God be God. Let Him make the call or the decision for Himself for the things that belong to Him. Focus on what you can do for Him and for others. When we shift our paradigm of attitude in this way, we will be very happy with God and with others. Our lives will have a different meaning and have more purpose. We no longer will ask the question, "what’s in it for me?" Rather, it will be of thanksgiving to God and of the privilege to serve God and the people He loves. "Don't worry be happy!" Is God fair? Is He just? Absolutely! -Fr. Young

GNETS of Oconee Character Education Recycled-Art Project

GNETS of Oconee is doing a Character Educa-tion Recycled-Art project with students. If you have any of the following items that you could donate, please either bring them by 1600 Or-chard Hill Road or give them to Pat Wolf, 5th grade CCD Teacher. Cindy can also get the items to Pat. Buttons Old keys Small medallions Small fabric pieces Bolts / nuts / screws Old jewelry to be discarded Plastic or metal Bottle caps Yarn or old shoe strings Old puzzles (to be discarded) Small wooden or metal novelty items Any small mementos or coins Please call Pat Wolf at (478) 414-2023 if you need more information . Thanks!!!

Development of the Unborn

Child Jesus

Week 26

I can hear my Mother's voice!!!

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Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Digestive Diseases, Reflux,

Colon Cancer Screening (478) 477-9412 Hours by Appointment

St. Joseph’s Parishioner

The food pantry is in need of the following items: □ Canned beef stew □ Canned Chicken & Dumplings □ Canned Chili □ Canned fruit □ Canned Salmon □ Canned Spam □ Canned Tuna □ Canned vegetables □ Cereal □ Cooking Oil □ evaporated milk □ Flour □ Grits □ Instant Potatoes □ Jelly

□ Jiffy Cornbread Mix □ Juice □ Macaroni & Cheese □ Oatmeal □ Paper towels □ Pasta - different varieties □ Pasta sauce □ Peanut Butter □ Powdered Milk □ Rice □ Saltine Crackers □ Soup—all varieties, □ Sugar □ Toiletry items If you can help with any of these items, it will be greatly appreciated.

Chard Wray Food Pantry Prayer requests: the homebound; nursing home and veteran home residents; the chronically ill; the mentally ill; all prisoners; all military personnel. Margie Shoemaker, Beatrice Pipp, Rizza Ibanez, Addie Johnson, Mary M. Thomas, Elba Bejarano, Carol Sturgeon, Julie Baker, Roy Lehrman, Elaine Crow, Rhoda Lazo, Dorie Neligan, Fr. Michael McWhorter, Elizabeth Cline, Robert Ritchotte, Grace Jones, Joe Stronko, Dr. Suzanne Palmer, Julie Smith, Sandra Lawson, Erlinda Valdecanas, Taylor Walker, Harold Goodrich, John Henry Burch, Eugene McDaniel, Renata Martinez, Kirsten Powelski, Betsy Day, Leonora P. Gutierrez, Horace Furley, Jimmy Smith, Barbara Middle-brooks.

*(these names will be removed at the beginning of each month unless otherwise specified)

Please pray for the deceased: All deceased members of Sacred Heart Church

Check out the Kiosk as you

leave mass...here are just a few sam-ples of the new

CDs.