Parish Office Mailing Address...2020/05/24  · Mr. Ryan Beke – Music Director – (912) 786 -4505 Phone (912) 786 4166 Fax Monday - Friday, Due to Covid-19 Please Call [email protected]

Mission Statement: St. Michael’s is a Faith Community that seeks to build up God’s Kingdom on Tybee Island

through living out the Gospel message as we witness to its values of love, community, stewardship and service.

http://www.saintmichaelstybee.org | (912) 786) 4505 | 802 Lovell Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328

St. Michael Catholic Church Tybee Island, GA 31328

May 24, 2020 | The Ascension of the Lord

PARISH STAFF Rev. Jerry Ragan – Pastor [email protected] Ms. Delia Robinson – Office Manager Mrs. Ginny Murphy – Youth Coordinator Mr. Ryan Beke – Music Director

Parish Office – (912) 786-4505 Phone (912) 786-4166 Fax Monday - Friday, Due to Covid-19 Please Call [email protected] Mailing Address: 802 Lovell Avenue Emergency – Rev. Jerry Ragan (706) 267-1073 Cell Parish Religious Formation Program Fr. Jerry Ragan – RCIA Ginny Murphy – Youth Program Contact the Parish Office regarding PREP Baptismal/Wedding Preparation: Call office for information Websites: http://www.saintmichaelstybee.org http://www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection

PARISH CONTACTS Pastoral Council Co-Presidents – Mike Beytagh/Carolyn Williams Parish Finance Mgr. – Mark Schroder Holy Name Society – Tommy Edenfield Administration/Buildings and Grounds – Mike Beytagh/Matt Ferry Endowment Fund – Tommy Butler

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: NO Mass Due to Covid-19 Sunday: Live Stream 9:30AM Public Mass will resume Pentecost weekend

Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday - Thursday – 8:00 AM Friday – No Morning Service

Holy Day Mass Schedule: Live Stream Only – consult the bulletin Low-Gluten hosts – please check in the sacristy Sound amplification system – please contact the office Accessibility/seating – ramp to left of main entrance, seating available in front pews CONFESSIONS: By appointment St. Michael Thrift Store Hours Closed Temporarily Due to Covid-19 Corner of 8th Street and Butler Avenue www.facebook.com/SaintMichael1891 www.instagram.com/stmichaelstybee

St. Michael the Archangel

defend us in battle. Be our defense against

the wickedness and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts,

by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the

world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Our Parish Community extends a warm welcome to all our guests and visitors. If you would like to register as a member of our parish community, please call the

Parish Office or register on-line.

Fr. Jerry’s Corner – May 24, 2020 – The Ascension of the Lord

Praise and Worship Service with Ryan Beke on Saturday at 5pm Click on the livestream link at the top of our Website

Ascension --Sunday Mass on Sunday at 9:30am

Click on the livestream link at the top of our Website Holy Communion Drive Thru at the end of Mass

10:40am to 11:00am Line up in your car on the side of the Church (8th St. facing Butler).

Follow the directions of the men of the Holy Name Society.

Safe Distance Confessions by Appointment Call me 706-267-1073

May 25th – Memorial Day – Church Reopens for Public Mass

Daily Mass – Monday through Thursday at 8am Saturday Vigil Mass at 6pm

Sunday Morning Mass at 8am and 11am

Sunday School for Disciples on Wednesday Join us on ZOOM or in the Church Yard at 5:30 for Prayer and Cocktails

We share our experience of Week #4 of the Ignatian Adventure Meeting ID: 910-7007-1578

Link: https://bnionline.zoom.us/meeting/attendee/tJUtcOmoqTovHdzkbd2JapRshLWG3SfZzojQ

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“Going in person to Mass after 10 weeks was even more amazing than that first cappuccino after 54 days. It finally felt like Easter. Even with the restrictions” - Cindy Wooden in Rome The restrictions are going to be a pain and hopefully we will be able to ease them sooner than later. But we want to reopen safely. I am surprised by the broad range of thoughts and feelings that folks have been expressing or demonstrating by their behavior. Surprisingly, I’ve observed a number of older folks acting fairly recklessly by not observing social distance and good hygiene and then there are some younger folks who are apprehensive about the Church not being very safe and have no plans to worship with us anytime soon. What is a pastor to do! I will try my best to create a safe environment, but those for do not feel comfortable are under no obligation to come to Church at this time. And if you are older, you should behave and give good example. For those whose health is compromised, it definitely is wise to stay home for now, especially as many people do seem to be acting recklessly and endangering others. We should all act for the common good. Please do not be discouraged in coming to Mass thinking you might be turned away. Initially, as I’ve already indicated, I don’t expect everyone to feel comfortable coming to Mass. We have set up the Church to ensure safe distancing, and I think there will be

enough room at the Vigil and the 8am Masses for everyone. Seating will be on a first come basis. But for all Masses we are also working on an overflow option for those who are late or who are not comfortable being around so many people indoors. We will be live streaming all Masses to a big screen in the Yard. Some might actually prefer the option of attending Mass outdoors where social distancing will still be practiced, and communion will be distributed. Moving forward whether you view it in the Yard or at home live streaming services will remain an important part of our parish life. Some Guiding Principals We need to be Christian – kind, patient, and charitable with each other. Sacramental life is essential for Catholics, and we can operate as safely as other

essential services like supermarkets. We need to be Christian – kind, patient, and charitable with each other. Catholics must be guided at all times by faith and reason, especially in times of

crisis. We need to be Christian – kind, patient, and charitable with each other.

Safest Practices for Attending Mass

1. Safe social distancing should be maintained while in church — at least 6 feet between immediate families or individuals.

2. Communion lines should maintain safe social distancing. 3. Worshippers should attend church wearing masks. 4. Preferably, Eucharistic ministers in good health should distribute Communion. 5. Singing should be limited, as it is often a high aerosol generating activity that

could spread COVID-19 or other viruses. Safest Practices for Receiving Communion Because newly available evidence* shows that viral burden is highest in oral secretions, Communion is most safely received as follows:

1. Communion should be received in the hand. 2. Both the priest/minister and the communicant should be wearing masks. 3. The priest/minister should sanitize hands prior to distributing and receiving

Communion. 4. If any physical contact occurs between the communicant and the priest/minister,

the minister should immediately sanitize his hands with alcohol-based sanitizer. *www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.16.20067835v1.full.pdf This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. During his mortal life and in his resurrection appearances, our Lord was encountered as a singular presence in time and space. For people of faith social distancing can be a very good thing. Now in the distance created by the ascension, the Holy Spirit enters and reconfigures the relationship of Christ to his church. In his ascension, Christ no longer limits himself in time and space. He is wherever and whenever his church seeks him in the Spirit. It was not enough for the disciples to stand awestruck looking heavenward. They must now be his witnesses “to the whole world.” And that is our Mission too, isn’t it? We are not to stand still and look up to heaven, hoping that one day we will join Jesus there. No, we are called to be witnesses here and now of God’s love to the ends of the earth. Some are hoping that this time of crisis could be a time for a religious revival, as previously

secularized citizens rethink their values and priorities. I would love to think that could be true but.... I am tempted to name names here, but out of charity I won’t. Most of us have family members who were raised in the faith and are no longer an active member of our faith community. May the Holy Spirit inspire us to boldly yet with gentle humility invite them to join us once again. It really isn’t as painful as it might once have been for them. They may actually enjoy the communal experience of praising God in our faith community. Then we can get out our old parish directories and start renewing friendships with some of the families that are still on the island. Who knows with the power of God’s Spirit behind us, perhaps this could be a time of religious revival. This weekend we pause as Americans to remember the many brave men and women who have given their lives throughout the history of our country to protect us from danger and harm. I would invite you to attend the 8am Mass on Monday as a special way of honoring them. It is always a moving liturgy.

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride.

Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons

and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women

who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely

into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

R/. Amen

—from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Fr. Jerry Ragan

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PRAYER ANGELS - The following families will be remembered in prayer the week of May 24th:

-Darlene and Mike Beytagh -Laurie and Donald Bell -Betty and Walker Beeson PRAYER LIST: Robby Armstrong, Vicki Barrett

Baker, Mary Ellen Beytagh, JoAnn Birrell, Anna Bryant, Ken Colquitt, Margaret Dulohery, Michael Elliott, Michelle Dubuc Gleason, Cheryl Di Giovanni, Charlie Johnson, Donna Kneece, Brenda Manucy, Patricia

Maxheimer, Fr. Dan O’Connell, Vickie Roberson, Mike Scarbrough, Mary Smoak, Teah Stillings, Phyllis Watkins, Bob Wheat and Angie Weidner. ALTAR FLOWERS: If you would like to donate flowers for an anniversary, birthday, or memorial, call the Parish Office. Cost: $80. LIVE STREAMING: Watch us on livestream

Sat., May 23 and Sun., May 31 at 5pm, “Praise and Worship”. Enjoy an hour of beautiful music and prayer. Mass will livestream on Sun., May 24 at 9:30 am followed by Holy Communion from 10:40 to 11:00am in St.

Michael’s parking lot. Livestream can be accessed through our website, www.SaintMichaelsTybee.org. Quick link is located at the top of the page. ONLINE GIVING: It’s fast and simple to give online now through St. Michael’s website, www.saintmichaelstybee.org. Just click on the Online Giving link at the top of the web page and follow the prompts. You can make a one time gift or recurring to the general offertory plus special collections. Thank you!! STEWARDSHIP CORNER: Jesus ascended into heaven, blessing His disciples and promising that they would soon receive the power of the Holy Spirit. We who have received that promised gift of the Spirit are now empowered to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth - to use our time and talents to spread the good news of salvation.

May 17, 2020

Yearly Offertory Budget $ 324,000.00 Weekly Average Needed $ 6,230.77

Collected Offertory $ 4,632.00 Same Time Last Year $ 5,941.00

Budgeted YTD $ 286,615.42 Collected YTD $ 311,344.79

ACA (2020 Goal) $ 26,245.00 ACA (Pledged to Date) $ 2,420.00 ACA (Paid-One Time/Pledges) $ 14,815.83

Sat. May 23 6:00 PM No Mass Sun. May 24 9:30 AM Live Stream Only † Marie Crider (A) Mon. May 25 8:00 AM † Josefina del Rosario Tues. May 26 8:00 AM † Steven Perez Wed. May 27 8:00 AM Intentions of Fr. Mark Ross Thurs. May 28 8:00 AM † Dawn Piper (A) Fri. May 29 8:00 AM No Morning Service Sat. May 30 6:00 PM † Walter Muller, Jr.

Sat., May 23 Praise and Worship–Live Stream 5:00 PM Sun., May 24 Private Mass Live Stream 9:30AM Mon., May 25 Parish Office Closed for Memorial Day Sun., May 31 Praise and Worship – Live Stream

5:00 PM

POOR BOX - We don’t have a box but to donate to help the poor, please write your check payable to St. Michael with a notation that it is for the Charity/Stewardship account.

Christ has no body but yours; no hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which His COMPASSION looks out upon the world. Yours are the feet with which He walks to do GOOD. Yours are the hands with which He BLESSES all the world. – St. Teresa of Avila

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