I want to thank them for their willingness to serve. I also want to thank Nancy Rosso, Charlie List, Anne King-Hudson, Duke Davis and Nic Altermatt for also offering themselves as candidates for Pastoral Council.

The recent revelation that a great deal of FBI investigative material was withheld from the defense makes the wisdom of our constitutional ban of the death penalty even more obvious. If such grievous mistakes could be made in such a high profile case, how much more is it possible for similar mistakes to occur in situations that have less public scrutiny?

I am not suggesting that Timothy McVeigh is innocent. He has admitted his own guilt. But I am suggesting the mistakes made in this case and several other recent cases raise serious questions about the justice some claim as the basis for the death penalty.

My pooch, Rory has adjusted the best. Since a golden retriever thinks everyone comes to play, having three more people (or playmates) in the house is wonderful.

My sister has enjoyed the company of several new friends in the parish. My younger niece, Kayla, has done very well in school, made some friends and even enjoys fishing occasionally in the pond. Katie, who moved here in February, is still adjusting well. She started working at Sears’s photography within a week after arriving, she has made a few friends and enjoys helping out in the Sunday nursery from time to time.

Among those of the feline persuasion, there are now two. Princess, Kayla’s cat, seems to have mellowed. She only mildly rebukes Rory’s attempt to play with her and, in her own haughty way, seems to have become benignly tolerant of us all.

The newest arrival is a year old cat named Lattie. My sister, MaryAnna, adopted the cat a month ago to replace her dog that died in February. Lattie is the cat of proverbial curiosity, into everything! She is more tolerant of all of us, including Rory. Most of all, she finds her way on to my sister’s lap during the day and sleeps near her at night.

It certainly makes life interesting…

Fr. Dave Howell

Pv 8:22-31/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15

9:00 am Communion Service

9:00 am V Mary & Carl Wojewodzki

Please pray that the sick will respond to God’s healing will, especially: Bill Janke, Kathy Riccardi, Sharon Micallef, Jim Colgin, Carl Harmon, Frank Gless, Marcella, David Girouard, Charlotte Sullivan, Jim Brake, Jimmy Sexton, Mel Oja, Dolores & Donald Schommer, Lena, John Colombo, Mike Beauchamp, Alexander VanRiper, Elsie Whetter, Linda Lambert, John, Lanore Chisholm, Adam Weitzel, Elmer VanWagner, Matt Even, Jim Manetta, Mary Beth, Mary Lou Colgin, Jason Summers, Thomas Dimaggio, Yvette Lagimodiere, Joey Boyd, Bill Hare, Merrick, Jack Bitterle, Diana Jox, Jack Mekjian, Paul Duff, Carol, Gregory, Norman VanDerBrouck, Kateri Sullivan-Golbiw, Derrick Day, Dante, Bonnie Doty, Lane Combs, Ralph Helmer, Joanne Fournier, Bev Zizka, Tyler Ward, Mike, Linda Nagle, Thomas Payne, Danielle Snowgold, Bishop Povish, John Pepa, Margaret Resconich, Joanna Bloese, Russ Gardner, Pete, Cornelius Smits, Ellen Colombo, Karen, Laurie Deirlein, Jeanette Wood, and Donovan.

Please remember in your prayers Pete & Joanne Pasienza and family in the death of Tony Pasienza, Pete’s uncle.

Today’s Psalm reminds us that we have been crowned with glory and honor and given rule over the works of God’s hands. But we must be good stewards, for the Lord will surely hold us accountable for the use of those gifts.

Sunday June 10 Diane Kubus, Jim Cubr

ST. PAT’S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN invites you to their annual Rummage Sale Thursday, June 21 (8am-5pm) and Friday, June 22 (8am-5pm) in the school Activity Building. We’ll be accepting items for auction on Sunday, June 17 from 1-3pm, and June 18 & 19 from 10am-5pm. If you have any questions, call Dolores at 229-9863.

An organizational meeting will be held Tues., June 12, 7:30 pm, in Room 3 at the church. You will be able to pick up your team lists at that time. If you have any questions, call Pauline Flowerday at 248-685-0064.

Next fall our Religious Ed sessions will meet three times a month, with the fourth week off (most months). This week off will allow for catechist planning and for you as families the opportunity to have a night together to do a lesson at home. Classes will run 1_ hours long. Kindergarten will remain the same, during the 9&11am Liturgies, the Family Program will still meet 2 Sundays a month, and the 9&10 grade classes will run Sunday eves from 5:30-7 pm.

Grades 1-8 will meet: Wednesday 4:30-6 pm

Wednesday 6:30-8 pm

I would like to thank all of you who helped make the Senior Breakfast a success. It was a very nice morning for them. We wish them much success in the future.

I am excited about the turn out I received for the adult meeting last Tuesday. I am confident that next year will be a huge success because of the support received at the meeting, thank you! I have passed out information regarding our Cedar Point trip scheduled on Tues. July 10 with St. John’s/Hartland. The cost is a nonrefundable $35 due by Monday July 2. There are only 25 spaces, to reserve your spot, please turn in your money and permission slips as soon as possible. Call me if you have not received the necessary papers and would like to go.

Our annual summer BBQ/pool party/bonfire will be Friday June 29 from 5-10pm at the Magon’s home. Contact me for further information.

There will be a meeting tonight. We will be eating pizza and studying for finals in the upcoming weeks.

Catholic Youth Bibles can be purchased from me for $24.00.

M.U.D (6, 7 and 8 graders)

The sign up sheet is in the gathering space for our annual car wash. Please take a minute to sign up to be part of this fun event. Margaret Callaghan

It’s come to our attention that we have a significant number of law enforcement personnel in our parish family. If you have been or are currently involved in this field and are interested in meeting with other parish members with the same occupation please contact Gary Prise at 229-5481.

Our next Retiree’s lunch is June 12 at 12:15 p.m. in the Adult Formation Room. It will be our last for this season. We will resume meeting in September with whatever program our June meeting produces. We are interested in your input–please bring your sack lunch and join us on the 12^th.

The 12^th of June is also the beginning of our summer session of Scripture and Stitches. It will be focused on Celtic Spirituality / Celtic Quilting. A complete list of the saints and topics will be published in the June Visionary. Feel free to join us for the discussion on Celtic spirituality even if you don’t want to stay for the quilting. We meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Formation Room.

Yours on the journey, Marilyn

During the month of May, we celebrated the sacrament of Baptism with Bo Hughes Niehause, son of Jeff and Katie Niehause; Michael Antonio Gervasi, son of William and Patricia Gervasi; Douglas James and Nancy Elizabeth Ross, twin babies of Bill and Jenny Ross; Ashley Elizabeth Bailey, daughter of Ronald and Kimberly Bailey; and Antonio Philip Rizzo, son of James and Yvette Rizzo.

We congratulate their parents and godparents and offer them our prayers and continued support as they accompany them on their journeys of faith.

We would also like to congratulate Carrie Lynn Catherine Mitter, who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation this last weekend at the 4:30 p.m. Liturgy. We continue to pray for her and all those confirmed this Pentecost in our region.

Singles Ministry/Diocese of Lansing: Singles and Friendship, Sat. June 16, 3-7:00 pm., at St. Joseph Church, Howell. The keynote speaker will be Fr. Bill Ashbaugh. The cost is $8 by June 11 and $10 after and at the door. Cost includes a catered meal. Make check payable to Diocese of Lansing and mail to: Singles Ministry, 300 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, Mi. 48933.

To be held on Mon., June 18, 2001, at the Polo Fields Golf and Country Club in Ann Arbor. The event features an 18 hole, 4-person scramble, lunch, dinner, awards and prizes. All proceeds support the Fighting Irish athletic programs. For more infomation call Bob or Julie Conlin at (734) 973-8538.

Sponsor of the Month

Weingartz

Is Your Car Seat Installed Correctly? 80% Aren't!! Free Professional Safety Inspections Saturday, June 30th & Sunday, July 1st here at the church. Trained Safety Technicians are coming to conduct this safety "check-up" and teach us how to properly install our car seats and restrain our children!! Please sign-up in the Gathering Space so that we can reserve a space for everyone. If this is not conducive to your schedule, AAA of Brighton will also have "check-ups" June 18th!