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08-20-00 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE Next Saturday evening, we will honor Sr. Maryetta's forty years of service during the 4:30 Liturgy. It will be a celebration of gratitude for her service to the people of God (especially the little people). During the Liturgy, she will renew her vows as a Sister of St. Dominic (Dominican). It seems especially appropriate that we should celebrate this occasion with her. She has been so instrumental in creating and developing our Religious Education Program. She has also been very involved in so many other activities as well. I invite you to come to the Liturgy and to the reception that will follow in the parish hall. Come celebrate 40 years of service! CELEBRATING the SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Next Sunday at the 9 am Liturgy, we will honor all those couples who celebrate a significant anniversary this year. Not only will we pray for them, but we will also invite them to renew their marriage vows. It gives us the occasion to honor the faithful witness of these husbands and wives who have dedicated themselves to the vocation of marriage.It also gives us the opportunity to thank God for the "sermon on love" taught by their life together. The insert included in today's bulletin gives you the list of those celebrating significant anniversaries this year. (It is as accurate as the information given us.) Please look it over -- and remember them in your prayer! THE VOICES PROJECT For over a year now I have been a part of a project that will take two more years to complete. The task is the creation of a strategic plan for the Diocese of Lansing. Hopefully, the project will be a massive one, involving 15,000 or more people from all 95 parishes across the diocese. We are asking people to voice what they see as the opportunities, issues and challenges facing the Church. From all that is said, we will create a set of priorities and then a series of specific strategies to accomplish them. This whole listening or input process is called the VOICES Project (meaning vocalizing opportunities, issues & challenges > envisioning strategies). And that whole project will begin here on Thursday, August 31, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. I am asking as many as possibly can to participate in our VOICES Session. Not only will it help my Strategic Planning Commission by giving our VOICES Session a trial run, it will also help in our parish's efforts to plan for the future. As a personal favor to me, I ask you, if you possibly can, to participate
on August 31. Thanks! 1-800-MASS-TIMES Celebrating Liturgy Sunday, August 20 Monday, August 21 - Pius X, pope Tuesday, August 22 - Queenship of the Virgin Mary Wednesday, August 23 Thursday, August 24 - Bartholomew, apostle Friday, August 25 Saturday, August 26 Sunday, August 27 Thursday, August 24, St. Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr. One of the twelve Apostles mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, his name means "son of Tolomai," and he is believed to be the Nathaneal mentioned in John. The Roman Martyrology credits him with missionary labors inIndia and Armenia. Most likely he went to Armenia, where he c onverted the king and, at the order of the king's brother, was skinned alive (according to the Persian custom) and then beheaded. It is also believed that he preached in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt. He is patron of Armenia, Liege, Belgium and other cities. He is also patron of bakers, bookbinders, butchers, glove makers, leather workers, millers, miners, tailors, shoemakers, shepherds, tanners, and wine growers. Please pray that the sick will respond to God's healing will, especially: Kevin Weitzel, Roger, Patrick Rosso, Hogan McCuan, Barry Wilkinson, Bob Chilton, Margo, Maryanna, Fr. Terry Dumas, Chouinard Twins (Gabrielle and Alexander), Paul Knopp, David Wenzel, Lee Alstott, Kyle Ward, Vladimir Jandasek, Fr. Gil Rahrig, Vincent Kramer, Bob & Edith Waldeck, Ed Rigley, Susan Blakeley, Mike, Barry Karas, Genevieve Rupp, Sylvia Walzeak, Jason, Linda Nagle, Judy, Lou Lawrence, Thomas Payne, Joan & John Becker, Danielle Snowgold, Evelyn, Bud Newberry, Bishop Povish, Rosalie Fradette, John Sweeney, Roe, John Pepa, Margaret Resconich, Rose Kumler, Joanna Bloese, Maureen, Russ Gardner, Susan, Ann Polcyn, Pete, Norman Moon, Cornelius Smits, Matt Even, Ellen Colombo, Emerson Brown, Adeline Smith, Larry Cecil, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Jeanette Wood, and Donovan. f Gifts from God Fiscal Year runs from July 1,2000-June 30,2001 STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK "Those who seek the Lord want for no good thing," says today's Psalm. But in the second reading St. Paul reminds us that, thus blessed by the Lord, the good steward should "give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Dates to Remember Monday, August 21 Tuesday, August 22 Wednesday, August 23 (Visionary Deadline) Thursday, August 24 Friday, August 25 Saturday, August 26 Sunday, August 27 LETTER BOX SISTER MARYETTA - CELEBRATING 40 YEARS All of us have received an invitation to participate in the upcoming celebration of Sister Maryetta's 40 years as a sister. We request the gift of your reflections, thoughts, feelings, funny and profound stories of Sister Maryetta's presence in our lives. DON'T DELAY! There is a letter box in the gathering space and office to receive your letter (or they can be mailed - Att: Judy Scharf). We would like to have them by Aug. 22 so they can be placed in a book of remembrance for Sister Maryetta and given to her on the day of celebration. Sister Maryetta has given 40 years of committed service and devotion to the Lord, answering His call in her life by serving and ministering to His people. Sister has shared many gifts with us. Now we have the opportunity to share with her how her gift of self has touched us. Religious Education Many families have not yet registered their children for Religious Education for this fall. Spaces are limited and classes are filling up. If you want to request a particular class time or day you need to come into the office to register your children. Some classes will be starting the week of September 24, so your child needs to placed in a class as soon as possible. Catechists and aides are still needed for some of our weekly and family classes. Please consider helping out, even if you have never done so before! Formation classes are offered to help you if you are interested in being a catechist or aide. Please call the Religious Ed office today for more information. Mary Mahar ON THE JOURNEY Summer is disappearing before our eyes and we begin counting down the days before school starts and our schedules are forever altered. Scripture and Stitches is continuing to meet weekly through August. We have the last 3 blocks of this year's Bible quilt to finish. Join us any Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Don't Forget the Picnic Our Millennium Picnic is drawing closer (September 10). Sign up now in the gathering space! September 5 is our next Evening of Awareness, the first of our two-part
Baptismal Prep Program. If you are expecting or have a child in need of
Baptism, please call me at 229-8624 and register as soon as possible for
this workshop. Infant Baptism normally requires a two-three month planning
period. Youth Group Saturday, August 19, some of us volunteered our time at the Mary Lou Brown Mission in Detroit. Some of our duties included yard work, cleaning. and sorting of food and clothes. Thank you to those who participated. It was a nice way to spend the day. If you have any outdoor sports equipment or toys that you would like to donate to St. Anselms in Chicago, please let us know. We are still collecting them. We would like to mail a package by the end of August. St. Anselms is the parish where our Young Neighbors in Action teens worked in July. HAUNTED HOUSE We are looking for help! If you would be interested in helping us create a Haunted House for Halloween, please call me soon. It was done a couple of years ago and the youth are really interested in putting one together again. We have our own ideas, but are very much open for any suggestions. M.U.D. POT LUCK DINNER Friday, August 25, we will be gathering together to share in friendship. This will be a potluck dinner for the whole family. Be sure to bring your swim suits! A sign up sheet is in the gathering space. Directions are also available. For future news, Wednesday, September 27, we are scheduled to volunteer our time at the Livingston Community Food Bank. Our time slot is from 4-6pm. Be sure to mark your calendar now! There will be more details to come. Margaret Callaghan What might happen if there is not a priest to preside at Sunday Eucharist? Your VOICE needs to be heard. We will be meeting to discuss the needs of the Catholic Church and how we can best plan for the future. Think of the opportunities, issues, and challenges that need to be addressed and the strategies that can be used to implement them. Please join us for our parish input session on the Diocese of Lansing VOICES process on Thursday, August 31, 7:30-9:30 in the Social Hall. Ministers of Prayer Schedule Sun., Aug. 20 Kathie Assenmacher, Jack Hornsberger KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Our Council will present the proceeds from our Tootsie Roll collections to the St. Louis Center and the ARC of Livingston County at our next planning meeting Monday, August 21, at7:30pm. Members are encouraged to attend to demonstrate our supp ort for these worthy causes. All council members are encouraged to attend the 4:30 Mass on Saturday and show our appreciation to Sr. Maryetta for all she has done for our children and families. Everyone can benefit from "It's a Guy Thing," coming soon! Watch for details! Council members are strongly encouraged to add their voices to the "Voices" program, and plan to attend the meeting on Thursday, August 31, 7:30-9:30pm. HELP YOURSELF Among the broad collection of books available in the parish library are several which may be put into the "self-help" category. The following are a sampling: Solving the Riddle of Self: The Search for Self-Discovery by John Powell, S. J. (126.0 Pow) Who Told You That You Were Naked?: Freedom from Judgment, Guilt and Fear of Punishment by John Jacob Raub (126.0 Rau) Scripture-based Solutions to Handling Stress by Pat King (155.9 Kin) Between People: Communicating One-to-One by Peter McCall and Maryanne Lacy (302.2 McC) An Invitation to Healing by John A. Sanford (615.8) SALVATION ARMY is offering GED classes to anyone interested in obtaining their GED certificate. Classes begin Tuesday, August 29. Registration will take place the first day of school. Call Paula at (517) 548-6324 with any questions. SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE will be having their school clothes giveaway until August 31, 2000 at 6458 East Grand River, Howell. For more information, please call the Thrift Store between 9am and 4pm at (517) 552-9278. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER. Life rolls on... Your jobs, kids, and activities keep you busy even during the summer. How about a break? Plan now to take a weekend off just for the two of you to attend a Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekend is September 29-October 1. Contact John & Laura for more information at 1-800-628-7433. DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP A program for divorced and separated persons of all ages is scheduled for St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor, September 12-October 31, 2000, on Tuesday evenings 7-9pm. If you are interested, please call Virginia Mikola at 734-994-9194. ST. PAT'S SINGLES Attention all 35+ single, divorced, separated, widowed. A social group has been started for the purpose of meeting other single adults in a local establishment to enjoy good food, fellowship and fun while planning group activities. This is not a dating service. Meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at MEMORIES on Old US 23 from 6:30-9:00pm. Dues are $2 per person/per night. Any questions or concerns contact Lynn at St. Pat's (810) 229-9863. Annual Young Adult Conference Single & married 20's & 30's will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Ann Arbor September 23. Come celebrate the Jubilee theme of the Trinity. There will be Mass with Bishop Mengeling in the afternoon with dinner and dancing in the evening. Contact Gary Ashby (517) 342-2495. JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE to Paris, Chartres, Lourdes, Lisieux and Rome will be led by Fr. Karl L. Pung, and Laura K. Fortino, Welcoming Minister of St. Thomas Aquinas in East Lansing, from October 6-15, 2000. Cost is $3,960 per person which includes private motor coach transfer to and from Metro Airport, round trip air fare from Detroit, residence at first class hotels, daily Mass, daily breakfast and dinner, one day and night in the Benedictine Guest House on Montmartre in Paris, English speaking escorts and guides, entrance fees, deluxe motor coach and daily tips and gratuities to guides and drivers. Call (517) 351-7215 for information. The Living Word Outdoor Drama Walk the streets of Jerusalem, witness the Last Supper, cry at the Crucifixion, shout for joy during the Resurrection, be amazed as he ascends into heaven. Witness the spectacular scenery, authentic chariot, live animals, colorful costumes & props, dramatic lighting & special effects, stirring music & sound. The Bible comes to life in Cambridge, Ohio. The summer tour begins at 7:15pm and the fall tour at 6:15pm. Call (740) 439-2761 for information. |
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