Sat. 5:00 pm Rev. John Fahey + Sun. 9:00 am Dorothy Driscoll + (Sereda Family) Sun. 11:30 am Our Parishioners Mon. 8:15 am Special Intentions (Dorinda Byers & Eddy Biehl) Tues. 7:00 pm Winnie Flanagan + (SMCW) Wed. 8:15 am Agnes O’Brien Bayley + (Bayley Family) Thurs. 7:00 pm Ruth Rush + (Rush Family) Fri. 8:15 am Ronald L. Spence + (Susan Garrison) Sept. 17/18 5:00 pm Bernard McKinney + (Karen & Bill Halfhill) 9:00 am Web Nohe + 11:30 am Our Parishioners

Please remember in your prayers: Mary Jane Kelly, Joan Polen, Kathy & Dave Schmedes, Ruth Coury, Everett Phillips, Mary Gallagher, Dottie Nohe, Joan Burkhart, Pryce Dearien, Betty Rea, Lou Bogdan, David Brezin, Sarah Taylor, Nancy Eschle-man, Andy Ausenbaugh, Cherie Stump Lane, Devin Lane, Hayley Lane, Mildred Sereda and all of our ill and homebound parishioners.

September 18, 2016 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time

BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY WISHES TO:

Sept. 17/18 GREETERS LECTOR EX. MINISTERS MASS SERVERS

5:00 pm M. Gavin J. Bogdan B. Stauffer/ J. & K. Brunicardi S. Nguyen

9:00 am D. & M. Lewis B. Moore R. Angel/J. & R. Szarko A. Bradford

11:30 am M. Mohr K. McCarty J. Kelly/R. Schaffer/P. Helmick K. Day

Sept. 24/25 GREETERS LECTOR EX. MINISTERS MASS SERVERS

5:00 pm T. & J. Phillips C. O’Brien A. & B. Fehrenbacher M. Ballengee

C. Hawkins

9:00 am M. & M. Flanagan V. Lauer J. & L. Williamson A. Daugherty

A. Nguyen

11:30 am L. Molinaro J. Kelly M. Walton/L. Wince/C. Smith I. Algmin

Sanctuary Lamp - For Marian Hynes

by Flora & Pete DePond

09/17 James Gallo, Rick Gainer, Jason Buttrey 09/20 David Cisler, Kevin McCarty 09/21 Karen Brunicardi, Kelly Senchyshak 09/22 Ninette Fernandes, Rachel Somerville Diane & George Woytowich (A) 09/23 Don Stansberry 09/24 Samuel McCale, Haley McCale 09/25 Shirlee Nelson, Daniel Sterrick, Aaron Moore Dominic VanDyke, Kathy & Lou Thomas (A) 09/26 Jeff Moncman, Jason Minnite 09/27 Janice Tate, Gia Schaffer, Holly Smith

Special Ministers: 9/11 B. Fanta, 9/18 B. Moore, 9/25 S. Ruscitto, 10/2 B. Fanta, 10/9 M. Ballengee

Collection for Sept. 11th Offering - $ 6,359.00

Loose - $ 381.00 Diocesan Scholarship Assoc. - $637.00

Carmelite Missions - $ 1,479.00 Attendance - 361

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RCIA Are you an adult contemplating Bap-tism or have you been baptized in another Christian faith and contem-plating converting to the Catholic Faith? RCIA will be starting in a few months and if you are interested in participating. Contact Father John at 304-295-6109.

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NEW SCHEDULES for greeters, lectors, extraordi-nary ministers and mass servers will be made up soon. If you need to make changes in your ministry, please con-tact the office NOW. Call the office at 304-295-6109 or e-mail stmoffice@frontier.com.

Parish School of Religion: Welcome back to all our students, teachers and parents! This year the theme is “Prayer: the Faith Prayed. We have a parent meeting on September 18 after the 9:00 Mass. Each week there is an insert in the bulletin that you can use with your family at home to reinforce the Sunday Scripture readings. St Michael Youth Group: Our first meeting of the year is Sunday night, September 25 at 6:00 pm. We will have pizza and can discuss plans for the 2016-17 year. Come hungry!!

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The Catholic University of America is unique among universities in the United States – even among Catholic universities. Established by the Vatican and the US Bishops in 1887, it is the national university of the Catholic Church. It is proud to have nearly one third of the US Bishops as alumni, along with more than 12, 400 living priests and religious from around the world. In Washington, DC the University provides an education based in Catholic intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000 students through its 12 schools – that include arts and sciences, music, engineering, philosophy, social work, law, and business in addition to ecclesiastical degrees in canon law and theology. Next weekend, we will be taking up the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Your support will enable Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. We appreciate your generosity.

The Good Samaritan Center is asking for donations of pancake mix.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is having a Baked Fish and Shrimp Dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Fr iday, September 23. The dinner will include french fries and cole slaw. Cost is $9.00. Take out orders are available by calling 304-428-0331.

Parkersburg Catholic Athletics Association is sponsoring their annual Outback Dinner on Wednesday, September 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at PCHS. (Rain or shine) The Outback Dinner includes steak and chicken, baked potato, corn, bread, dessert, and a drink. Carryout meals will be available. Tickets are $ 10 for students and $ 15 for adults. Come enjoy an evening out and support PCHS Athletics. Please contact any Crusader Fall Sports Athlete or call the high school office 304-485-6341 for tickets.

Head Varsity Cross Country Coach and Head Varsity Cheerleader coach. Interested applicants should forward their resume to Karen Robin-son at krobinson@pchs1.com. For further information regarding these openings please contact Danny Tennant or Karen Robinson at 304-485-6341. The Original Pizza Place - Mall location is hosting a Raise Some Dough fundraiser for our Student Council on October 4. We will receive 15% of the total collected receipts during the entire day. All you have to do is order and eat some delicious pizza on October 4. Make sure to ask for the receipt, and place it in the bucket.

St Michael Women’s Study Group: The Friday study group will begin a new study on September 23 at 9am. Each session stands alone so plan on joining us for one or all of the sessions. Contact Arlene Borkow-ski with any questions (304 482-1186).

7th – 12th Grade Students!! Join us October 16, 2016, in Marietta, OH, for Rise up! Let your light shine! Diocesan Youth Confer-ence! Don’t miss this opportunity to encounter Christ and make a pilgrimage to the Year of Mercy Holy Doors with teens from across the Diocese! Come spend the day growing in our faith and worshipping God! The day is packed with dynamic speakers, worship music, a Marian Procession, Mass, Adoration and More! The cost is $15.00 each or $25.00 family and includes lunch. Contact Arlene Borkowski with any questions (304 482-1186).

2016 WALK FOR LIFE is scheduled for Sunday October 9 at City Park. Registration and lunch at 12:30 with the walk ac-tivities beginning at 1:15 p.m. Sponsored by Women’s Care Center.

JOIN US FOR SOME FRIEND-SHIP AND FUN.

Our Parish Picnic will be on Sun-day October 2. Our 11:30 am Mass will be celebrated inside Jackson Park Community Building

followed by our picnic. Sign up sheets are located in the Gathering Area. Also sign up as a “Helper”.

Let us celebrate St. Michael and his continuous protection Saturday, October 1st. All Parishioners are invited to join us in the Parish Hall after the 5 p.m. Mass for a wine and cheese get together. COME AND ENJOY