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STAFF Father Mike Murray, Pastor [email protected]
Father John Whitlock, In Residence [email protected]
Deacon Carl Boehlert [email protected]
Deacon John Finn [email protected]
Don Morgan, Director of Opera ons [email protected]
IvyLynn Olson, Administra ve Assistant [email protected]
Andrea Pa%on, School Principal apa�[email protected]
Jackie Rosalez, Faith Forma on Director [email protected]
Jarrid Thelen, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Director [email protected]
Mitchell Owens, Music and Liturgy Director [email protected]
Sister Pat Newhouse, S.C., Senior Ministry [email protected]
MINISTRY LEADERS Parish Pastoral Council
Ron Styka, Chair
Finance Council
Mary Doster, Chair
Communica on Commi%ee
Judi Smelser and Dave Maluchnik, Chairs
communica�[email protected]
Educa on Commission
Anna Laird and Mark Farone, Chairs
educa�[email protected]
Evangeliza on Commi%ee
Heidi Burkhardt and Mike Siminski, Chairs
St. Vincent de Paul
Al Kearney, President
Knights of Columbus
Dante Ianni, Grand Knight
Council of Catholic Women
Anne Reade$, President
Prayer Quilt Ministry
Mary Hall, Coordinator
In place of Father Mike’s column this week, we present:
SUNDAY CONNECTION
Wisdom 7:7-11 - Wisdom is preferred above gold and silver.
Psalm 90:12-13,14-15,16-17 - The Lord fills us with love and joy.
Hebrews 4:12-13 - The Word of God exposes the heart.
Mark 10:17-30 - A man with many possessions asks Jesus what he
must do to gain eternal life.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Today we con4nue reading the Gospel of Mark from where we le7
off last Sunday. Last Sunday our Gospel told how Jesus was tested
by the Pharisees about the requirements for divorce. Recall that
these chapters come from the second part of Mark’s Gospel, which
chronicles the beginning of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. In today’s
Gospel, an unnamed man approaches Jesus and inquires about
what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus replies that one must
follow the commandments of the Law of Moses. The man acknowl-
edges that he has observed all of these since his childhood. Jesus
then says that only one thing is lacking: he must give his posses-
sions to the poor and follow Jesus. The man leaves in sadness, and
Mark tells us that this is because he had many possessions. The
belief in resurrec4on and eternal life was a rela4vely recent devel-
opment in Jewish thought at Jesus’ 4me, and it wasn’t shared by
everyone. The Pharisees taught that there would be a resurrec4on
from the dead; the Sadducees did not share this belief. Jesus
taught that there would be a final judgment for everyone and eter-
nal life (the Kingdom of God) for believers. Jesus makes two re-
quirements of the wealthy man who approaches him. First, he
must give up his possessions. Throughout history, some Chris4ans
have taken this literally. Their example witnesses to us a radical
commitment to the Gospel of Jesus. Some have read this as a par-
4cular requirement directed to this specific individual. S4ll others
have sought to explain the meaning intended by the word posses-
sions as those things that prevent one from following Jesus. Chris-
4ans have generally understood that at the least, following Jesus
requires that believers hold material possessions loosely and re-
main vigilant against seeking security in accumula4ng possessions.
The second requirement Jesus makes of this man is the invita4on
that Jesus extends to all would-be disciples: “follow me.” Jesus
very much wants this man to be his disciple. We believe that the
Chris4an faith is one in which each believer is in a personal rela-
4onship with Jesus. Just as this Gospel tells us that Jesus loves the
man and is sad when he departs, so too, Jesus loves us and is sad-
dened when we are unable to follow him. We see in this Gospel
reading another example of Mark’s pa$ern, which shows Jesus
offering further elabora4on about his message and meaning to his
disciples. To his disciples, Jesus laments the challenges faced by
those who are rich in following him and entering the Kingdom of
God. In reply to the disciples’ astonishment at the strictness of the
standard that Jesus speaks about today, Jesus reminds his disciples
that nothing is impossible with God. Salva4on is determined by our
ability to rely completely upon God. Peter replies to Jesus by
boas4ng that the disciples have already given up everything. Jesus
acknowledges that those who have given up everything for the
sake of the Gospel will be rewarded. This reward begins now, in
the new community that one will gain in this life, and will con4nue
in the eternal age to come. Our personal rela4onship with Jesus is
also an invita4on to the community of faith, the Church.
FROM FATHER MIKE’S DESK
SAINT MARTHA PARISH, 1100 WEST GRAND RIVER, OKEMOS, MI 48864 517-349-1763 WWW.ST-MARTHA.ORG
FEAST DAYS, MASS READINGS, AND INTENTIONS - YEAR B
Monday, October 11 - Weekday / Saint John XXIII, Pope Readings: Romans 1:1-7 / Luke 11:29-32
8:30 am Mass †Jeanene Thelen, from H. Burkhardt
Tuesday, October 12 - Weekday Readings: Romans 1:16-25 / Luke 11:37-41
8:30 am Mass Special Inten4ons of Virginia Zlotucha for her 99th
Birthday
Wednesday, October 13 - Weekday
Readings: Romans 2:1-11 / Luke 11:42-46
6 pm Mass †Chuck Willems
Thursday, October 14 - Weekday / Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr
Readings: Romans 3:21-30 / Luke 11:47-54
8:30 am Mass with School †Robert and †Helen Kraushaar, from D. and MB. Anderson
Friday, October 15 - Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Readings: Romans 4:1-8 / Luke 12:1-7
8:30 am Mass †Jenny Foldenauer, from J. Foldenauer
Saturday, October 16 - Weekday; Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret Mary
Alacoque, Virgin; BVM (Day) / 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Eve)
Day me Readings: Romans 4:13,16-18 / Luke 12:8-12
Vigil Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11 / Hebrews 4:14-16 / Mark 10:35-45
5 pm Mass †Jerry, †Lee, and †Mike Cvengros, from R. Cvengros
Sunday, October 17 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11 / Hebrews 4:14-16 / Mark 10:35-45
8 am Mass †All Those Deceased at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, from SJCC Staff
10 am Mass All People of Saint Martha Parish, from Saint Martha Parish
5 pm Mass †Oscar Rosalez, from A. and J. Rosalez
ALTAR FLOWER SPONSORS
This Weekend
In loving memory of our daughter †Alicia Jurczak, from Diane Jurczak
Next Weekend
The Repose of the soul of †Mary Smith, from Laura Co�rell
SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS FORMED.ORG CATHOLIC.ORG
Pope John XXIII: 11/25/1881 to
06/03/1963; Canonized 04/27/2014
Pope Callixtus I (Callistus): unknown to
222 or 223; Canonized pre-congrega4on
Teresa of Jesus (Avila): 03/28/1515 to
10/04/1582 or 10/15/1582; Canonized
03/12/1622; Doctor of the Church 1970
Hedwig of Silesia: 1174 to 10/15/1243;
Canonized 03/26/1267
Margaret Mary Alacoque: 07/22/1647
to 10/17/1690; Canonized 05/13/1920
SACRISTANS AND LECTORS
Saturday, October 16 - 5 pm Mass S. D. and L. McAlvey L. M. L-Krusky, J. Matuszak, L. Blatnik
Sunday, October 17 - 8 am Mass
S. T. and S. O’Dea L. S. O’Dea, M. Fletcher, B. Martell
Sunday, October 17 - 10 am Mass
S. M. and N. Bobinski L. T. Muncie, D. Ianni, M. Hakim
Sunday, October 17 - 5 pm Mass
S. D. and M. Bartkowski L. S. Nowland, J. Thelen, A. Reade$
OTHER OFFERINGS
Monday, October 11
SMS: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
9 am Reconcilia4on Fr. Mike
7 pm Bap4sm Prep Class
Tuesday, October 12
SMS: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
9 am Reconcilia4on Fr. John
9:15 am Women’s Bible Study
6 pm Children’s Choir Prac4ce
6:15 pm CCW Mee4ng
6:30 pm GriefShare
7:30 pm Men’s Pick-Up B-Ball
Wednesday, October 13
SMS: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
9:30 am Mom’s Group
11 am ICMCF Mass Fr. Mike
3:15 pm SMS:2-4 Jr. Drama Club
4:30 and 6 pm FF:1-6
6:30 pm Reconcilia4on Fr. John
and Eucharis4c Adora4on
7 pm K of G General Mee4ng
7:20 pm Benedic4on
Thursday, October 14
SMS: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
9 am Reconcilia4on Fr. Mike
10 am Prayer Quilt Open Sew
7 pm Liturgical Choir Prac4ce
Friday, October 15
SMS: 8:30 to 11:30 am
9 am Reconcilia4on Fr. Mike
Deacons preach this weekend
Saturday, October 16
7:30 am Upper Room Men
11 am to 3 pm Church closed
for private wedding - Congrats,
McKenna and Casson families!
3:30 pm Reconcilia4on Fr. Mike
Sunday, October 17
9 am FF:1-6
11 am SVdP Open Mee4ng
6 pm FF:HSYG
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February. MATHCOUNTS is a na4onal program, whose mission is to increase enthusiasm for and
enhance achievement in middle school mathema4cs throughout the United States.
This year, students in grades six, seven, and eight will be working to represent our school. Mrs. Hall
and Mrs. Kempel coach students during our school day to prepare them for the compe44on.
The problems are very challenging and require higher levels of cri4cal thinking.
We hope to a$end the compe44on in February and also compete in our own inner-school
compe44on. We are very proud of the students who take this challenge on, and look forward to
seeing their growth as mathema4cians this year!
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OUR NEXT MEETING: THIS Tuesday, October 12
6:15 pm Rosary in the Church 6:45 pm Mee ng in Saint Elizabeth Hall Come learn about our new Memorial to the Unborn from our Director of Opera4ons, Don Morgan. Please bring your ideas on
alterna4ve fund raisers, thoughts about a retreat, and a friend! Even if you have never a$ended before, please come - you
will make some new friends and have a great 4me! Did you know that every woman at Saint Martha is an automa�c member
of our Council of Catholic Women - the CCW? We want your spirit, enthusiasm, ideas, and crea�vity to enrich our council!!!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPDATE
OUR NEXT RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, October 16
10 am to 4 pm in our Blessed Solanus Room Pre-register with Sponsor Code StMarthaOkemos by calling 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or online at redcrossblood.org.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UNVEILS NEW INITIATION CEREMONY THAT WILL BE PUBLIC
by Andy Telli, Catholic News Service
first published via www.ncronline.org on January 30, 2020
A7er 142 years, the Knights of Columbus is pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded its ini4a4on ceremonies, in an
effort to be$er showcase the order's core principles and its drive to help Catholic men become disciples.
Since its founding in 1882, the ini4a4on ceremonies for the first three degrees of Knights membership - focused on the
principles of charity, unity, and fraternity - have been separate and open to members only. The fourth degree, dedicated to
the principal of patrio4sm, was added later and this ini4a4on was secret and for members only.
But star4ng this year, the Knights have adopted a new ceremony. Called the Exemplifica4on of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity,
it combines the ini4a4on for the first three degrees into a single ceremony that will be open to family, friends, and fellow
parishioners.
"There is nothing we do that is secret or needs to be secret," Supreme Knight Carl Anderson told the Tennessee Register,
newspaper of the Diocese of Nashville. "We decided this is a way to let other parishioners know, family members know, what
the Knights of Columbus is all about. We think that's a good thing."
The fourth-degree ceremony will remain unchanged and will con4nue to be open to members only.
"Secrecy has to be understood in the context of the 19th century," Anderson said. "There was incredible bigotry against
Catholics, with the an4-Catholic No Nothings in control poli4cally in New England at the 4me, and the Ku Klux Klan later
became a powerful poli4cal force across the country,” he said.
"There was some appeal to secrecy."
Also at the 4me, the idea of progressing through the degrees as a journey toward Knighthood was popular.
But today, those features have proved to be an impediment to men joining, par4cularly young men, Anderson said.
The new single ceremony takes about 30 minutes, Anderson said.
By opening the ceremony to the public, "families and friends can see what we're all about and hopefully decide I or my
brother or my husband should join," Anderson said.
The new degree ceremony pulls from the three previous ceremonies to pass along the organiza4on's history and the
importance of the principles rooted in the organiza4on.
"We need to impress on the members the importance of charity, unity, fraternity, how they are linked, and how in
McGivney's vision of Chris4an discipleship ... charity, unity, and fraternity become a path of discipleship for the Catholic
man," Anderson said.
The script for the new degree calls for the ceremony to be conducted in a church or similarly appropriate loca4on, with a
priest or deacon par4cipa4ng. The expecta4on is that the new ceremony can be held a7er a Mass when the congrega4on can
be invited to stay and watch.
All First and Second Degree Brother Knights are encouraged to take advantage of this new ceremony to become full
members of the Knights of Columbus. Contact Grand Knight Dante Ianni at [email protected] or Larry Leece at
[email protected] to learn more about the new Exemplifica on and the date of the next scheduled Exemplifica on
at Saint Martha. We would be honored to have you experience the new Exemplifica on!
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CHOIR NEWS
FROM MICHAELA STILES, OUR NEW PASTORAL AND MUSIC ASSOCIATE: Hello, Saint Martha families! Star�ng the second week of October, we will begin mee�ng for Children’s Choir, open to grades
2 through 8. Prac�ces will be held on Tuesdays from 6 to 6:50 pm in the Choir Lo?. Email me at ms�[email protected] with
ques�ons, and check upcoming bulle�ns for more details!
EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE SPONSORED EVENTS With ques�ons and for more informa�on on how you can become a part of this vital group,
email the Parish Office to be connected to Heidi Burkhardt and Mike Siminski, Evangeliza�on Commi+ee Co-Chairs.
OUR HOLY FAMILY OF BETHANY SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS BRIG SORBER Thursday, October 28 from 7 to 8 pm in our Blessed Solanus Conference Room
You are invited to come learn from Brig Sorber as he discusses, Finding my Faith in business chaos. As a fellow parishioner and
former co-owner of Two Men and a Truck, Brig’s relaxed and humorous personality will encourage and inspire you. So mark
your calendars and plan to join us for the return of our popular Holy Family of Bethany Speaker Series, sponsored by our
Evangeliza4on Commi$ee. All ages welcome!
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION RETURNS beginning Friday, November 5 in the Church
All are encouraged to join us for Adora4on every first Friday monthly, immediately a7er 8:30 am Mass un4l Benedic4on at
3 pm. A sign-up sheet will be in the back of the Church beginning Monday, October 25.
VISIT ST-MARTHA.ORG FOR MORE ON THESE AND OTHER EVENTS AND SERVICES!
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ACROSS THE DIOCESE VISIT DIOCESEOFLANSING.ORG FOR MORE ON THESE AND OTHER AREA EVENTS!
FOR INFORMATION ON VOCATIONS IN THE DIOCESE OF LANSING, VISIT LANSINGPRIEST.ORG.
THE DIARY OF SAINT MARIA FAUSTINA: 527
provided by the Cenacle of Divine
Mercy at Saint Mary Cathedral
“Why are you afraid? Do you think
that I will not have enough omnipotence to support you?”
REALIGN RESOURCES FOR MISSION The Diocese has launched a new weekly
update char4ng the progress of the
Realign Resources for Mission process in
order to keep you informed and involved.
To receive these weekly email updates, visit
dioceseoflansing.flocknote.com/NewsFromTheDioce.
PRAYERS FOR OUR SEMANIARIANS AND WOMEN IN RELIGIOUS DISCERNMENT
As a way to increase prayers for and awareness of voca4ons
to the priesthood and consecrated life, for the next several
weeks, we will feature a seminarian and woman in religious
forma4on so that you can include them in your prayers.
To learn more about Voca�on in the Diocese of Lansing, visit
dioceseoflansing.org/voca�ons.
FEMALE OVERNIGHT CAREGIVERS at Mother Teresa House, Lansing
Paid full 4me with health benefits, and paid
part 4me posi4ons are available. The ideal
candidate will provide overnight personal
care for 1 to 3 terminally ill people, in a small home seYng.
Du4es include helping with movement, personal hygiene,
and medica4ons; answering the phone and door; meal
prepara4on and household chores; and other tasks as
needed. For full job details, visit motherteresahouse.org.
URSULA KLEIN JUNIOR COUGAR MUSIC PROGRAM MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING DRIVE A group of Lansing Catholic Alumni is crea4ng an amazing
new program for the area Catholic middle school students
and to honor their former performing arts teacher, Miss
Ursula Klein - a tremendously talented teacher, musician,
choir director, and soloist who gave her en4re career to
her students at Resurrec4on High School, Resurrec4on
Elementary School, and Gabriels High School. This program
will gi7 middle school students from all partner schools,
area parishes’ faith forma4on, and partner home school
programs in our region with the opportunity to develop
their vocal talent and performance skills through a fun
array of musical performances, vocal and music ministry
choirs, marching band, summer performing arts camp,
musical instrument drive, and more. The home of the
Ursula Klein Junior Cougar Music Program will be Lansing
Catholic High School’s auditorium, Cougar Stadium, and
Saint John Paul the Great Chapel. This enriching new
program is made possible only through your financial
support; their goal is to raise $250,000 to build and sustain
the program. For all gi7s up to $40,000 received prior to
December 31, 2021, a matching gi7 has been secured.
To donate, scan this QR Code or visit
lansingcatholic.org/donate-now. You can
also mail dona4ons directly to Lansing
Catholic High School, c/o Ursula Klein
Memorial Jr. Cougar Music Program, 501
Marshall Street, Lansing, MI, 48912. For
more details and with specific ques4ons, contact Paula
Wilcox at [email protected]. The program is
slated to debut in 2022, so watch for informa4on on
events in our bulle4n early next year.
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ACROSS THE DIOCESE CONTINUED ...
FALL CLEAN-UP CONTINUES AT SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Families are asked to take items they wish
to keep by NEXT Wednesday, October 20.
A7er that, staff will begin removing and discarding items.
MEN ON FIRE PRESENTS
“Back to the Family” with Dr. Ray Guarendi
NEXT Thursday, October 21
6:15 pm Mass 7 pm Talk 8 pm Refreshments
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Brighton
For more details, contact Rory Clark at [email protected].
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten, clinical
psychologist, author, professional speaker, and na4onal
radio & television host. His radio show, The Dr. Is In can
be heard on over 440 sta4ons and SiriusXM® channel 130.
His EWTN television series, Living Right With Dr. Ray is
aired in 140 countries. Dr. Ray has given over 3,000 talks
on various topics including paren4ng, marriage, family,
and the Catholic faith. He provides prac4cal advice with
proven techniques, and cap4vates his audiences with
compelling humor-laced presenta4ons.
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY:
BRINGING LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, October 30
Saint Francis Retreat Center, DeWi%
Come experience new ways of prayer using
Scripture, everyday movement, and music. Register at
s\rancis.ws for $55 including lunch.
ANNUAL NUN RUN Saturday, November 20
7:30 am to 7:30 pm
carpooling from Emmaus House, EL
Ladies, you are invited to come explore
the voca4on of consecrated life and experience a day with
other women discerning God's will for their lives. You will
visit Servants of God's Love in Ann Arbor, Society of Our
Lady of the Most Holy Trinity in Detroit , Consecrated
Virgins, and Cloistered Dominicans of Farmington Hills.
There is no cost for this fun and informa4ve day. To
a$end and with ques4ons, contact Dawn Hausmann at
517-342-2560 or [email protected].
FALL PROSPECTIVE FAMILY NIGHT 6:30 pm THIS Wednesday, October 13
Lansing Catholic High School
High School age students and their parents are
invited to discover what LCHS has to offer with a student
ambassador led tour of the campus. You will also have the
opportunity to ask ques4ons and meet the faculty and
administra4on. RSVP to Admissions at 517-267-2158 or
AQUINAS COLLEGE FALL OPEN HOUSES 9:45 am to 2:30 pm NEXT Saturday, October 16
9:45 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday, November 13
Aquinas College welcomes high school students and families to
come get the inside scoop on academics, athle4cs, service
learning, study abroad and more! Visit aquinas.edu/openhouse
for full details and registra4on informa4on.
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE
Noon NEXT Saturday, October 16
Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, Lansing
Sponsored by America Needs Fa�ma, this annual
rosary is to beg God and our Lady to save America from today's
chaos, immorality and social upheaval. Wear layers as this will
be outside. All ages are welcome. With ques4on and for full
details, contact Mike Boehnlein at 517-323-7795.
SPECIAL NEEDS MASS
2 pm NEXT Sunday, October 17
Saint Francis Retreat Center, DeWi%
All ages and abili4es are welcome. RSVP by
THIS Sunday October 10 with the total in your group to Cathy
Blatnik at 517-381-1410 or [email protected].
THE LIFE OF SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX 9:30 am to 3:00 pm NEXT Monday, October 18
Saint Francis Retreat Center, DeWi%
Come spend a day learning about the life of Saint
Thérèse, the miracles that followed her death, and
what others have said of her then delving more deeply into her
spiritual life that can greatly help each of us in our pilgrimage
to heaven. Register at s\rancis.ws for $70 ($65 for over 60)
including morning snacks and coffee, medita4on and prayer,
Mass, lunch, and group talks.
SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS UPDATES AT
WWW. ST-MARTHA.ORG
MASS OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday
5 pm
Sunday
8 am, 10 am, 5 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am
Wednesday
6 pm
Saturday 9 am - at Saint Mary Church
157 High Street, Williamston
RECONCILIATION OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
a7er 8:30 am Mass un4l all are heard
Wednesday
6:45 to 7:15 pm
Saturday
3:30 to 4:30 pm
Other mes
By Appointment
Lent and Advent
Announced as Scheduled
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Monday
Interna4onal Rosary a7er 8:30 am Mass
Tuesday
Holy Hour of Repara4on a7er 8:30 am Mass
Wednesday
5:30 pm Rosary
5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devo4ons
Adora4on a7er 6:30 pm Mass
un4l 7:30 pm Benedic4on
Friday
Rosary a7er 8:30 am Mass
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Walking together in Word and Sacrament, the Catholic
Community of Saint Martha shares the redeeming love of
Christ through acts of faith, hope, and charity.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm
GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION Registra ons and Informa on Updates can be done online via the
My Own Church link on our website, or in person at the Parish Office.
Faith Forma on ins4lls in your children a sense of awe and wonder,
and a knowledge and deep commitment to the love of God. We seek
to teach as Jesus taught, and to nurture the Faith that you as parents
are ins4lling in your children as their primary educators. We have
classes for Pre-K through 12th. To register, contact Jackie Rosalez.
Intercessory Prayer individuals remain on the list un4l the Office is
no4fied otherwise. Contact the Office to be added to the prayers and
to update names.
Military Individuals for Prayer remain on the list un4l we are no4fied
of their return home.
Bulle n Ar cles Must Be Emailed to IvyLynn by Noon on Thursday 2
weeks prior to the weekend you are wish for publica4on.
SCHOOL INFORMATION Contact Us: 517-349-3322
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Full Day PreK to 8: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm
Half Day PreK: Monday through Friday, 8 to 11:30 am
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Bap sms are celebrated the 2
nd Sundays each month during Mass,
rota4ng through the 4 different Mass 4mes. Prepara4on classes are
held the 2nd
Mondays monthly at 7 pm. Contact the Parish Office to
register.
Anoin ng of the Sick and Communion to Shut Ins are available by
contac4ng the Parish Office.
Marriage Prepara on should begin with the Priest prior to seYng a
Wedding date. Contact the Parish Office and speak with the Pastor to
begin arrangements.
The Adult Sacrament of Ini a on (RCIA) is for any older teen or adult
who is considering becoming Catholic or who wants to learn more
about our Faith. Contact Deacon Carl Boehlert for more informa4on.