Bulletin - St. Michael Catholic Church

St. Michael Catholic Church
1019 E. Pointer Trail
Van Buren, Arkansas
Rev. Rick Hobbs, Parish Administrator
Domingo López, Deacon
November 20, 2016
Our Lord Jesus Christ
King of the Universe
Welcome! We, the parish community of St. Michael Catholic
Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, know that we are part of the
Body of Christ. Our call is to make Christ present in our own
lives and the lives of those with whom we associate. We do
this through prayer, the celebration of the sacraments, religious
education, and the example of our lives of faith, hope, and love.
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Weekend masses / Misas de Sábado y Domingo
Saturday (Sábado)
*8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Sunday (Domingo):
8 a.m. (Español) 10 a.m. (English)
Weekday masses / Misas de la semana
Monday (Lunes) 8 a.m.
Wednesday (Miércoles) 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Thursday (Jueves)
12:00 noon; 7 p.m. (Spanish)
Friday (Viernes)
8:00 a.m.
Saturday (Sábado)
*8:00 a.m. (Does not fulfill Sun. obligation)
Reconciliation / Confesiones
30 minutes before each daily Mass
Saturday (Sábado)
2:30 p.m.
or call for appointment (Llame para cita.)
Marriages /Matrimonios
Please contact the Parish Office 6 months in advance.
Favor de llamar a la oficina a 6 meses de antelación.
Baptisms (Bautismos)
Please call the Parish Office M-F between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Parish Membership
We welcome you to our Catholic community. In order for us to
better serve you, we invite you to become a registered member
of our parish. Please call or come by the parish office to register.
Bienvenidos a nuestra familia católica. Le invitamos a usted
hacerse miembro inscribido de la parroquia. La forma está
disponible en la oficina de la parroquia.
Welcome! 
Welcome to new members and visitors and guests who
have come to share the celebration of the Holy Eucharist
with us.
He said, “Jesus, remember me
When you come into your kingdom.”
He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you,
Today you will be with me in Paradise.”
─ Luke 23: 42-43
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Office: 1019 E. Pointer Trail Phone: (479) 471-1211
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Fax:
(479) 471-1219
Email: stmichael@cox-internet.com
Website: www.stmichaelscatholicchurch.com
Rectory: Phone: (479) 262-2060
Email: frrickhobbs.stmichael@cox-internet.com
Find us on facebook: St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Office and Ministries:
Deacon:
Domingo López
Business mgr.:
Deysi Sandoval
Secretary:
Bruce Hoffsommer
Altar Society:
Lillie Stewart
Bereavement Dinners
Marilyn Boyd 474-5329 Annette Knittig
Annulments
Kevin Andersen 221-2439
Patricia Chaffin 471-3334
Patt Johnson
471-6957
Music Director:
Bruce Hoffsommer
Youth Choir:
T. C. Long
Hispanic coordinator: Yolanda Ramirez
Knights of Columbus: Ray Marciano
Parish Council:
Jim Scott
Religious Ed.:
Veronica Lane
Sacristan:
Don Chaffin
208-0524
471-1211
471-1211
651-2810
434-2495
719-2820
387-4218
471-9046
629-1267
471-0770
719-2177
471-3334
Mass Intentions :  (deceased)
PRAY FOR:
Jeanne LeClercq, Sarah Ruiz, Bob Dunlap, Virginia
Carmack, Jearla Medlock, Zachary Moore, Virginia Anderson, Michelle
Price, Fines & Betty Batchelor, Gerry Miller, Janie Willems, Cindy
Wofford, Sharon Mellon, Roberta Hetperson, Mary Jo Weidman,
David Cathren, Jimena Ponce, Herb Oakes, Debbie Hobbs, Ethan
Erhart, Mike Stewart, Lottie Fox, Gary Wellnitz, Nilda Timbs, Kayla
Wright Nelson, Mable Senior, Fred Dickinson, Evie Bieker, Martin
Garrison, Emily Sandoval, and all who are serving in the military and
in law enforcement.
S.I. (Special Intentions)
Sat., Nov. 19 8 a.m. † Carla Hobbs
Sat., Nov. 19 4 p.m. All Souls
Sun., Nov. 20 8 a.m. All Souls
Sun., Nov. 20 10 a.m. for the Parish
Mon., Nov. 21 8 a.m. All Souls
Tue., Nov. 22 — no Mass —
Wed., Nov. 23 8 a.m. All Souls
Wed., Nov. 23 5:30 p.m. † Connie Bieker (by the Parish)
Thur., Nov. 24 12:00 (S.I.) Race Hobbs
Thur., Nov. 24 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) All Souls
Fri., Nov. 25 8 a.m. All Souls
Sat., Nov. 26 8 a.m. † Poor Souls in Purgatory
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Readings for the Week of November 20, 2016
Sunday:
2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43
Monday:
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday:
Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10-13/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1-3, 7-9/Lk 21:12-19
Thursday:
Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1-5/
Lk 21:20-28
Friday:
Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Ps 84:3-6, 8/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday:
Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Next Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44
Sat., Nov. 26 4 p.m. All Souls
Registered families . . . . . . . . . . 605
Envelopes assigned . . . . . . . . . . 282
Envelopes used . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Sunday Collection:
$ 4,348.00
World Missions:
2.00
Building Fund:
242.00
Reimbursement from Diocese:
10,000.
Quinceañera:
100.00
Rentals:
100.00
Total of Regular Collection:
$14,792.00
Online contributions……………………………………..
Sunday Collection:
$
79.00
Total online contributions:
$
79.00
Total of all collections:
$ 14,871.00
Weekly budget:
$
6,703.85
Over / (Under)
$ 8,167.14
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This week’s Altar Flowers
are given by Michael & Mary Burdick
in memory of
brothers and all veterans
Nov. 26, 27
Dec. 3, 4
unassigned
unassigned
The annual Angel Tree is available beginning
this week. If you select an angel from the
tree, it is important that you register it with
Terry or Robin Bogner. Gifts must be
brought to the church no later than
Dec. 11, wrapped and with the angel
attached to the gifts. For more information,
call Terry at 806-3423 or Robin at 806-3620.
Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (chapel) and
Sat. (in the church with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament)
November
Mon
Tue.
Wed.
Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Mass 8 a.m.
Mass 8 a.m.
No Mass
Mass 8 a.m.
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Pickle Ball
Choir Practice
8:30 a.m.
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No Adult
Bible Study
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No R.C.I.A.
7 p.m.
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Mass 5:30 p.m.
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No Youth Choir
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No Older 1st Com.
No P.R.E.
Men of Faith
does not meet
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Doors of Mercy
does not meet
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Mass 12:00 noon
Mass 7 p.m. (Span.)
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No Choir (Hisp.)
Mass 8 a.m.
Mass 8 a.m.
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Hispanic
Prayer Group
Reconciliation
(in the Church)
(En la Iglesia)
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
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Rosary 3:30 p.m.
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7 p.m.
Mass 4 p.m.
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(Spanish)
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Mass 10 a.m.
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No Confirmation
Classes
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NEWSLETTER
P.R.E. classes do not meet Wed., Nov. 23
First Communion Class for grades 3-12 does not meet Wed., Nov. 23
10th grade Confirmation Class will not meet Nov. 20 and 27.
Next class will be Sun., Dec. 4, at 11:15 a.m.
Youth Mass: Sunday, November 27, at 10 a.m.
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Adult Bible Study: The Gospel of St. Luke Come join us for an exciting new parish Bible study on Luke:
The Gospel of Mercy. The videography and inspiring music takes you on location to Rome and Assisi and includes
a powerful teaching video with comprehensive written commentary and a life application video for each of the
sessions. Discover St. Luke’s unique insights into the heart of God. If you can’t attend the sessions, you can join us
remotely via Streaming Video. Classes will be offered on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings. Monday
sessions begin on: Nov. 28th at 6:00 p.m. Thursday sessions begin on: Dec. 22nd at 10:30 a.m. The cost for
your study guide is $39.00 which you can purchase at the first session. If you are unable to purchase a study guide
for any reason, please contact the office for assistance. Current adult education participants, please sign up with your
leader. New participants, there will be a clipboard in the vestibule of the church to sign up. If you have any questions,
please contact Mary Burdick (479)632-3126 for Monday night classes and Carole Huff (479)719-1367 for Thursday
morning classes.
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Catholic Campaign for Human Development This weekend, Nov. 19 and 20, the second collection is for
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). This Campaign works to uphold the dignity of human life
by breaking the cycle of poverty in the United States through grants to local community-based groups that create jobs,
improve education and strengthen neighborhoods. Twenty-five percent of this collection remains in our diocese to fund
our own anti-poverty projects.
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Parish Secretary The position of Parish Secretary will be open as of January 1, 2017. Anyone interested in applying
for the position should contact Deysi Sandoval or Fr. Rick Hobbs. The job requires basic computer skills in working with
Microsoft Office Publisher. The current secretary is available for training until the end of December.
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National Collection for Retired Religious In 2009, the Diocese of Little Rock contributed just over $129,000
to this collection. In 2010, The Benedictine sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery, the Benedictine monks of Subiaco
Abbey, the Olivetan Benedictine sisters of Holy Angels Convent and the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Carmel of
St. Teresa of Jesus all received financial assistance from this collection. Additionally, men and women religious who
serve or have served in the diocese but whose institutes are headquartered elsewhere may benefit from this fund.
The second collection on December 3 and 4 will be for this fund. Please consider the work that these orders have
Done (and still do) for us as you consider your donation.
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Parish Council Meeting The Parish Council meeting, originally scheduled for November 17, has been re-scheduled
for Thursday, December 1 at 7 p.m.
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Library News This week, we are featuring books by Pope Francis in the Library. Two of the titles we have available
are Encountering Truth, a collection of his morning homilies from St. Martha’s chapel, and his book In Him Alone Is
Our Hope: the Church according to the heart of Pope Francis. Stop by the Library Mondays or Thursdays and see what
all we have available.
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PROTECTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE: The Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protecting children and young
people. If you are aware of abuse or have been abused by clerics, church volunteers, or church workers, please contact
the Diocese of Little Rock at (501) 664-0340, ext. 366 and the state of Arkansas hotline for crimes against children at
(800) 482-5964
Hoja Informativa
Educación
Religiosa
Parroquial
No habrá Clases de Educación religiosa (catecismo)
el Miércoles 23 de Noviembre.
Clase de catecismo para Primera Communion grados 3-12
no se reune el Miércoles 23 de Noviembre.
La Clase de Confirmación no se reune
El 20 y 27 de Noviembre a causa de Acción de Gracias.
Misa de los jovenes: La Misa de los jovenes será el Domingo
27 de Noviembre a las 10 a.m.
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e decía a Jesús: “Señor, cuando llegues a tu Reino, acuérdate de mí.”
Jesús le respondió: “Yo te aseguro que hoy estarás conmigo en el paraíso.”
─ Luc 23, 42 - 43
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Misa en Español el
La Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCDH) La segunda colecta de esta semana es para
El Desarrollo Humano. Necesita su ayuda. CCDH fue fundada para romper el ciclo de pobreza en los Estados Unidos
otorgando fondos a organizaciones que ayudan a las personas a ayudarse a sí mismas. Con su tradición de mejoras
en la educación, en la vivienda y en el desarrollo económico de las comunidades, CCDH continúa teniendo un impacto
positive en las comunidades en todo el país. Su contribución servirá para defender la dignidad humana y llegar a todos
los que viven al margen. Por favor, contribuya a la colecta para CCDH.
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La Campaña Católica de Desarrollo Humano La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para la campaña Católica
de Desarrollo Humano. Trabaja para ser una voz de esperanza para aquellos que viven al margen de la sociedad y sufren
la realidad de vivir en la pobreza. Su donativo ayudará a construir una sociedad en donde todos tengan una voz y todos
sean conscientes de su propia dignidad.
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Los religiosos ancianos necesitan su ayuda. Estas hermanas, hermanos, y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas
Católicos ─ han dedicado su vida en servicio a los demás ─ educaron a los jóvenes, cuidaron a los enfermos, y
lucharon para que los oprimidos fueran tratados con justicia. You, muchos son ancianos y necesitan atenciones.
Su donativo al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos ayuda con las recetas médicas, cuidados de enfermiería y más.
La segunda Colecta de la primera semana de Diciciembre será para este fondo.
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Las lecturas de la semana del 20 de noviembre de 2016
Domingo:
2 Sm 5, 1-3/Sal 122, 1-5/Col 1, 12-20/Lc 23, 35-43
Lunes:
Ap 14, 1-3. 4-5/Sal 24, 1-6/Lc 21, 1-4
Martes:
Ap 14, 14-19/Sal 96, 10-13/Lc 21, 5-11
Miércoles:
Ap 15, 1-4/Sal 98, 1-3. 7-9/Lc 21, 12-19
Jueves:
Ap 18, 1-2. 21-23; 19, 1-3. 9/Sal 100, 1-5/Lc 21, 20-28
Viernes:
Ap 20, 1-4. 11—21, 2/Sal 84, 3-6. 8/Lc 21, 29-33
Sábado:
Ap 22, 1-7/Sal 95, 1-7/Lc 21, 34-36
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Recurso de Becas de las Escuelas Católicas Este año, se necesita más que $3 milliones para los estudiantes que
reciben asistencia financiero para asistir a las escuelas Católicas. Nos falta $500,000. Puede hacerlo por computadora a:
www.givecentral.org/arkansas/index.php o puede usar la forma que está en el boletín de esta semana.
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Protegiendo Niños y Jovenes: La diocesis de Little Rock está comprometida a protejer los niños y los jovenes.
Si tú estás consciente de un abuso o has sido abusado por clérigos, voluntarios de la iglesia, o trabajadores de la iglesia,
por favor contactar la Diocesis de Little Rock al 501-664-0340 ext. 366 y al estado de Arkansas para crimenes encontra
de niños al 800-482-5964. Para guía pastoral, contactar a Drs. George & Sherry Simon al 501-766-6001.
Liturgical Servers Schedule
Please check weekly; changes are often necessary.
“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua24:15
November 19 and 20, 2016
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 
Saturday, November 19, 2016
4:00 p.m.
Altar Server
Ethan Harris
Altar Server
Shacy Johnson
Altar Server
Dillon Ramsey
Altar Server
Lauren Ramsey
Extraordinary Min.
Molly Anderson
Extraordinary Min.
Emily Dickinson
Lector
June Lott
Usher
John Bivens
Usher
William Schemel
Usher
James Shelby
Usher
Martin Walton
Sunday, November 20, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Altar Server
Jake Henson
Altar Server
Maria Long
Altar Server
Terrance Meinardus
Altar Server
Allison Simon
Extraordinary Min.
Flo Bartley
Extraordinary Min.
Terry Bogner
Extraordinary Min.
Judy Bossarte
Extraordinary Min.
Deena Dunn
Extraordinary Min.
Tonia Fry
Lector
James Mack
Usher
Nicholas Anderson
Usher
Richard Henry
Usher
Nickolas Henson
Usher
Sylvia Timmons
November 26 and 27 1st Sunday of Advent 
Saturday, November 26, 2016
4:00 p.m.
Altar Server
Ethan Harris
Altar Server
Chloe Johnson
Altar Server
Dillon Johnson
Altar Server
Shacy Johnson
Extraordinary Min.
Carole Huff
Extraordinary Min.
Mark Morgan
Lector
John Timbs
Usher
Mark Schemel
Usher
William Schemel
Usher
James Shelby
Usher
Martin Walton
Sunday, November 27, 2016
10:00 a.m.
YOUTH MASS
Altar Server
Jake Henson
Altar Server
Josephine Meinardus
Altar Server
Terrance Meinardus
Altar Server
Allison Simon
Extraordinary Min.
Don Chaffin
Extraordinary Min.
Jo Ann Lehnen
Extraordinary Min.
Parker Lehnen
Extraordinary Min.
Laura Mack
Extraordinary Min.
Sylvia Timmons
Lector
youth
Usher
youth
Usher
youth
Usher
youth
Usher
youth
December 3 and 4, 2016 2nd Sunday of Advent 
Saturday, December
Altar Server
Altar Server
Altar Server
Altar Server
Extraordinary Min.
Extraordinary Min.
Lector
Usher
Usher
Usher
Usher
3, 2016
4:00 p.m.
Chloe Johnson
Dillon Johnson
Dillon Ramsey
Lauren Ramsey
John Bivens
Judy Bivens
Judy Bossarte
Mark Schemel
William Schemel
James Shelby
Martin Walton
Money to bank and Monday counters
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November 2016 offertory:
Saturday Offertory:
Sunday Offertory:
Monday counter:
Sunday, December 4, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Altar Server
Monica Long
Altar Server
Steven Simon
Altar Server
Abby Simon
Altar Server
Nick Carlson
Extraordinary Min.
Mary Burdick
Extraordinary Min.
Annette Knittig
Extraordinary Min.
Ed Knittig
Extraordinary Min.
Mary Rice
Extraordinary Min.
Leonard Blaschke
Lector
Catharine Stransky
Usher
Nicholas Anderson
Usher
Michael Burdick
Usher
Parker Lehnen
Usher
Art Sellers
Mark & Mary Frauenhoff
Art & Rosemary Sellers
Jim Shelby
December 2016 offertory:
Saturday Offertory:
Sunday Offertory:
Monday counter:
James Shelby
Ed & Annette Knittig
Rosemary Sellers
Crawford County
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Fax:
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