What’s happening at St. Mark this week MONDAY, May 4 7:00 p.m.—Faith Chat Conference Call TUESDAY, May 5 6:30 p.m.—Live Stream Mass—+John Anthony Vantol/Harvey and Ann Marie Yee WEDNESDAY, May 6—No Parish Activities THURSDAY, May 7 7:00 p.m.—Faith Chat Conference Call FRIDAY, May 8 8:30 a.m.—Live Stream Mass—+David Molnar/Annette and Alfred Klinger SATURDAY, May 9 4:30 –5:00 p.m.—Confessions SUNDAY, May 10—Mothers Day 9:30 a.m.—Live Stream Mass—Mothers deceased and living/Parish 10:45-11:15—Drive Up Communion Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity: For all who have contracted corona-virus, We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnera-ble, We pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxie-ty, We pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected families who are fac-ing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, We pray for policies that recognize their plight. For those who do not have adequate health insurance, We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone. For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all. For our brothers and sisters around the world, We pray for shared solidarity. For public officials and decision makers, We pray for wisdom and guidance. Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen

PARISH PASTORAL MINISTERS:

Administrative Pastor, Rev. Joseph Krupp frjoe@hfgb.org Parochial Vicar, Rev. Peter Lawrence frpeter@hfgb.org Sacramental Minister Rev. David Howell dfrhowell@gmail.com

Pastoral Associate, Deacon Ronald Kenney rkenney@stmarkgoodrich.org

Director of Music Ministry, Michael Goetz mfjgoetz@gmail.com

PARISH SUPPORT STAFF: Administrative Assistant, Joanne Salvati jsalvati@stmarkgoodrich.org

Business Manager, Sue Griffith sgriffith@stmarkgoodrich.org

Stewardship Coordinator, Sharon Roberts sroberts@stmarkgoodrich.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Parish Office will be closed until further notice.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Individuals who actively participate with us are asked to register by contacting the Parish Office.

BAPTISM, MATRIMONY, ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please contact the Parish Office.

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community Address: 7296 Gale Rd. – Grand Blanc, MI 48439 – Parish Office phone: (810) 636-2216

Website: http://www.stmarkgoodrich.org – Facebook: Goodrich Saint Mark

Our mission: St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community is a growing community of faith which strives to help its members follow Christ’s commandment: “Love one another, as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)

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DSA Update Thank you to all who have shared the many blessings they have received with your generous gift to our Diocesan Services Appeal. We are at 94% of our goal which is $31,147.00. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, you can still take an active role in the missions of the Church in our Diocese. You can also schedule your DSA online, if you usually give that way. Livestream Masses St. Mark Masses are livestreamed Tuesday at 6:30 pm, Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.. You may bring up the livestreams at those times either on our website stmarkgoodrich.org or our Facebook page by searching for StMarkGoodrichCatholicChurch.

ST MARK FAITH CHAT CALL—ALL ARE WELCOME! Join Fr. Dave and Dcn. Ron and other parishioners connecting and talking about Faith and Life. This call takes place on Monday’s and Thursday’s . At 6:50 pm dial from any phone 1-971-224-6612 and enter the code 452784 and announce yourself in.

Confirmation and First Communion News Bishop Boyea has cancelled all May 2020 Confirmation Liturgies. He has granted permission for Parishes to celebrate at their discretion. As soon as restrictions have been lifted we will determine a date. I will be conferring with parents and candidates soon. The same will also be determined for the Celebration of First Communion. Please know that we will do what works best for all families.

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AFTERWORD….Fr. Dave Howell

CHANGES... The pandemic has brought about many changes to the way we live our lives. We refrain from touching one another, we distance ourselves from others and we live in isolation. All these changes I truly hope will end in the near future. But there are some changes that have occurred as a result of this pandemic that I hope will become a permanent part of the way we think and act. It is amazing that as a society that is enthralled with celebrities and stars, we now recognized the great work done by those in health care and those who support their efforts. Nurses, doctors, physician assistants, aides & technicians, housekeepers and hospital workers have become heroes. Grocery clerks and those who restock the market’s shelves receive our deep gratitude. Those who deliver to those who are isolated, the bus driver, those who pick up the trash and those who are part of our service economy are now recognized for the important work they do for so many. People who were often overlooked or ignored are now seen as crucial parts of our society. Parents struggling to do home schooling have a greater respect for those who teach and guide our children. There is a greater appreciation for those who make our schools clean and safe, who fix the lunches (and sometimes breakfasts) for our young people and the many people who assist, volunteer and coach our youth. All these and many more have become people, who we often overlooked, and now are folks that are essential to our communities. I remember after 9\11 there was a fundamental shift in the way we saw the men and women who are first responders. There was a greater recognition of their service and sacrifice and a deeper appreciation for all that they do. I truly hope and pray that when things “get back to normal”, the new respect we have for those people listed above and all those who serve others will remain a fixture of our society. A GOOD REASON TO ISOLATE ...Wearing a mask is uncomfortable and isolating ourselves can create loneliness. It is difficult to keep distant from those we love who don’t live with us. But a small article in last Sunday’s newspaper helped me to appreciate the reasons for all the measures we are asked to take to protect ourselves and others. The entire crew of over 5,500 of the USS Theodore Roosevelt has been tested for the coronavirus. Over 850 tested positive for Covid 19. Of those who tested positive, 60% had shown no symptoms of the virus! It made it obvious to me that I\we need to take all those uncomfortable precautions not necessarily for our own sake, but to protect others.

Fr. Dave Howell ————————————————————————-

Prayer Intention of Pope Francis for April Freedom from Addiction—We pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied.

LET US PRAY:

For Peace; for Women/Men in the Military Service: SSG J Gillett; Maj. S Halleaux; Maj. C Kaighen; SSG T Kenney-Wasliewski; S/Sgt. D Kendall; Cpl Greg Misiak, ATAN Daniel P. Wood

For Our Sick: Those who are homebound, or in the hospital or another healthcare facility.

For Prayer Ministry requests: Contact Joan Turner at joanturner38@sbcglobal.net or 248-410-2286.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE April 26, 2020

Weekly Collection…………………………………………..$7,984.00 Online Giving……….…………………………………………$1,658.00

Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of your treasure, time and talent.

A NOTE BEFORE MY THOUGHTS: As we begin to look to the future, your staff here at St. Mark is in the process of making a plan that will prepare our Parish to move forward as the Pandemic restrictions are eased. Please keep an eye on our website and other parish communications in the near future. Please continue to pray and trust that God will guide us through this time of continued uncertainty. If you have any concerns please feel free to contact me. D-Ron

Ron’s Thoughts…

From the beginning of time GOD has continually tried to call people together to share in his life. GOD has tried to communicate in simple ways that HE IS ALWAYS HERE to draw upon for strength and guidance if we just let him into our lives. Through Abraham, he called people to be his own. Through Moses, he freed them and formed them into a nation of their own. Through David, he brought leadership and stability. And finally through Jesus, GOD humbled himself and became one of us so that we could come to know GOD as OUR FATHER. Psalm 100 tells us, “We are GOD’S PEOPLE, the flock of the Lord.” But, like sheep, we can wander off in our own direction and find ourselves in difficult times. John 10:1-10 gives us the story of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. One who will lead us where we need to go if we just put our trust in him. There will be times when we struggle and will be led astray, but Jesus, like a good shepherd, will always bring us back. Our challenge today is about trust in GOD. It is not always easy because we want to have all the control in our own hands. It isn’t like he is telling us to throw our hands off the steering wheel and to close our eyes. We still have to do our part and trust that as we look forward we will see that he is leading us where we need to go. GOD is calling you, me and all of us to share in his life, are you ready? Our Easter journey continues … Walk the talk. Be Peace! D-Ron (rkenney@stmarkgoodrich.org) Faith Formation at Home ideas for week of May 3rd: Jesus the Good Shepherd Children’s Message about the Good Shepherd:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7L0ZwAJOo Catholic Icing Good Shepherd project:

https://www.catholicicing.com/good-shepherd-learning-activity-and/

Coloring Page for Good Shepherd: https://sermons4kids.com/good_shepherd_colorpg.htm

Good Shepherd Word search: https://sermons4kids.com/good_shepherd_wordsearch.htm

Bishop Barron homily on the Good Shepherd: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/homily/the-good-shepherd/5140/

Weekly Readings: May 4– May 11 Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

Hope in a box The May need for Catholic Charities’ Hope in a box is bar and hand soap. You may place these items in the containers in the foyer of the church. Thank you for contributing to help the marginalized of our community. Family Promise Mission Team Family Promise Mission Team would like to send a big Thank You to all who donated to the Family Promise COVID19 fund. Donations from St. Mark and GUMC came to $900.00! This covered, above and beyond, the cost of the hotel the 2 families are staying in, plus the transportation and wage costs of those cooking and the cost of taking meals to the families. IN NEED OF A SHEPHERD For a while it was very fashionable to own pigs as pets. The publicity surrounding these creatures informed us that they were—contrary to their popular image—very clean animals, and also quite smart. Sad to say, sheep will most likely never enjoy this sort of domestic vogue. They are neither clean nor smart and are largely defenseless when left on their own, even in large numbers. The biblical image of us as the flock of sheep is not a particularly flattering one. Sheep without a shepherd are truly sad, because they most likely will perish either from their inability to fend for themselves or from their lack of defenses against predators. Placing ourselves in the heart of this unflattering image can reinforce our faith. Until we come to a profound realization of how much we need a shepherd, we cannot appreciate how deeply blessed we are to have been given a Shepherd, one who laid down his life for us and was raised to life eternal in the Spirit, so he might guide us and we might follow him in faith forever.