Sunday, October 15, 2017

Stewardship and Discipleship In 1992, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a pastoral letter entitled “Stewardship: A Disciples Response”. In the letter, the bishops defined a Christian steward as one who:

Receives God’s gifts gratefully

Cherishes and tends God’s gifts responsibly

Shares God’s gift in love and justice

Returns God’s gift with increase

Stewards recognize that God is the Creator of all and shares their gifts out of love for God and one another.

Disciples as Stewards: A disciple is simply defined as a follower of Jesus Christ. As members of the Church, Jesus calls us to be disciples and to imitate His way of life. This has major implications:

Mature disciples make a conscious decision to follow Jesus, no matter what it costs.

Christian disciples experience a conversion and commit their very selves to the Lord.

As Stewardship is part of discipleship, Christian stewards respond in a particular way to the call to be a disciple. Stewardship has the power to shape and mold our understanding of our lives and the way in which we live.

What identifies a steward? Safeguarding material and human resources and using them responsibly is one answer; so is generous giving of time, talent and treasure. But being a Christian steward means much more. As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly and share them generously with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.

As we recognize the presence of God in our lives, we set to live the spirituality of stewardship in terms of time, talent and treasure. As we prepare for our annual treasury campaign, we will focus on the theme of Stewardship of Treasure, what it means and why it is so important.

Knights of Columbus Fruit Sale The Lansing Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be taking orders for boxes of fresh Florida citrus in the school hallway following all Masses this weekend. For more information or to place a phone/text order, contact Paul Mapes at 517-281-9546.

Monday the 16th

Reconciliation after 8 am Mass

Financial Peace University 7 pm School Room 5

Alpha Dinner! 6:30 pm Parish Family Center

Spirit & Bride Charismatic Prayer 7:30 pm Church

Tuesday the 17th

Reconciliation after 8 am Mass Catechist Meeting 6:30 pm E/W room High School Youth Group 6:30 pm Youth Center

Wednesday the 18th

Moms’ Group 9:30 am Parish Office RCIA 7 pm Parish Office 7th/8th Grade Faith Formation 6:30 pm Youth Center St. Vincent de Paul 7 pm South Cedar Street unit

Thursday the 19th

Reconciliation after 8 am Mass Knights of Columbus 7:30 pm Parish Family Center

Friday the 20th

Reconciliation after 8 am Mass Bible Study 10 am Parish Office

Saturday the 21st Popcorn sale after 4:30 Mass

Sunday the 22nd

Pancake Breakfast after 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses

Popcorn sale after all Masses Confirmation Meeting 11 am Youth Center High School Youth Group 5 pm Youth Center

Mass Schedule The Week Ahead

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Lansing, MI (517) 393-3030 Sunday, October 15, 2017

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Sunday the 15th: Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 pm (Saturday) For all those buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery —Staff of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

7:30 am For the People of the Parish

9:30 am Margaret Sullivan —Rosemary Sullivan

11:30 am Helen McIntosh —IHM Rosary Makers

Monday the 16th

8 am Della Gemalsky —Shirley Kelly

Tuesday the 17th

8 am Alice Barker —Traviglia Family

10:30 am Mass at Vista Springs

Wednesday the 18th

8 am Jamie Emerick-Doezema —Rosemary Sullivan

Thursday the 19th: Saints John de Brébeuf/Isaac Jogues

8 am Intentions of Pat Treanor —Susan Epple

Friday the 20th

8 am Roy Foust —Eric & Marsha Ballard

Saturday the 21st

8 am Carrie May Wieferich —Shirley Kelly

4:30 pm Fred & Beryl Dunnebacke —Mary Heist

Sunday the 22nd: Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 am Charles Knop —Ema Caruso

9:30 am For the People of the Parish 11:30 am Fred Hartsuff —Shirley Kelly

Readings for next Sunday

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10;

1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

Stewardship: A Way of Life…

“My God will supply whatever you need…” - Philippians 4:19

God really does provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs.

Building Together with Christ Campaign:

Campaign Goal: $ 1,774,600.00

Total Pledged: $ 1,199,507.65 (68%) Cash Received: $ 1,045,374.76 Number of Gifts: 547 (47%) (1,150 families)

Reminder: “Blue” colored payment envelopes are included in your Sunday bi-monthly packets.

Parish Financial Stewardship

October 8, 2017

Loose $ 740.51 Envelopes $ 12,417.00 Total $ 13,157.51

Prior year Total October 9, 2016: $ 13,641.84

Baby Bottle Ministry: Thank you for participating in our Baby Bottle Ministry! Please bring back your bottle, filled with spare change, the weekend of October 21/22. This ministry benefits Shared Pregnancy in Lansing. Thank you for your support of Life!

World Mission Sunday This special collection on the weekend of October 21/22, is for a common fund of solidarity distributed in the Pope’s name, by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Please offer your prayers and most generous sacrifice to help the church’s missionary work around the world.

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Offertory Gift Bearers Sign-Up Since fall of 2015, parishioners have been given the opportunity to sign up as Gift Bearers to present the gifts of bread, wine, and monetary offerings during the Preparation of Gifts at weekend liturgies. Monthly sign-up sheets continue to be posted on the bulletin board in the sacristy hallway. If an individual or individuals, family, group or ministry (e.g. Scouts, IHM-St. Casimir School, Youth Group, etc.) wishes to bring up the gifts at a particular Sunday (Vigil) Mass, they may sign up in advance or even prior to Mass so long as the hospitality team has adequate notice.

We have received a minimal response to this effort, however, the Worship Commission would like to extend this procedure for another year. The original intent was designed to not only enable more parishioners to participate in this part of the Mass, but will also relieve the responsibility of hospitality ministers to continuously seek out people to fulfill this role. If no one signs up for a given liturgy, others will be solicited as in previous years.

Please contact Dave Wiseman at 517.393.3030 (#230) or wisemand@ihmlansing.org if you have questions or concerns regarding this process. We are always looking to improve our participation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, so feedback regarding this protocol is appreciated.

All are WELCOME!

Why do Catholic Parishioners act as Offertory Gift Bearers?

The community offers bread and wine in the

memorial sacrifice of the Mass. Bread and

wine are presented as gifts to God, as

symbols of the work of human hands. This

allows members of the church who are not

able to participate in the other forms of

liturgical ministry a chance to play a role in the liturgy. When volunteers include a family

with children, it’s a special sight; one that

reminds us that parishioners of all ages are

important members of the body of Christ.

FAITH

Handing on the

(through the Domestic Church) with Jen Brown

The Charism of Teaching The charism of teaching empowers a Christian to be a channel of God’s truth and wisdom by enabling others to learn information and skills that help them reach their fullest spiritual and personal potential.

Do people tell you that you help them learn new concepts or skills that have made a real difference in their lives? Do you enjoy learning new things and then really enjoy teaching others about it as well? Are you able to explain complicated things in a way that is clear, easy to remember and interesting? Do you get really excited to teach others anything and it almost feels like a prayer? Do you find yourself cooperating with God even in the midst of speaking, while you are teaching? These are some initial questions you can ask yourself if you are discerning whether or not you have a charism of teaching.

I believe that one of my charisms is teaching. I love to teach people things. Anything, but especially things about the faith. I call myself a “ChurchNerd” because I read Church documents like they are novels but it is because I want to have a deeper understanding of things so that I can better explain them to others. I believe Leah Hinman our director of RCIA and several bible studies and Fr John may have this charism as well—have you ever seen them when they are teaching? They are alive! And you “get” what they are trying to explain to you.

Now, some people are naturally gifted at teaching or maybe they have learned the skills for teaching. They may or may not have the charism of teaching. Remember our three ways of discerning: 1) we are unusually effective, 2) it feels like we are cooperating intimately with God in His work, or it feels like prayer, or our favorite way of expressing our faith and 3) we get feedback from others that what we set out to do with this gift was accomplished.

The Charism of Evangelism empowers a Christian to be an effective channel of God’s love by sharing the faith with others in a way that draws them to become disciples of Jesus and responsible members of His Church.

Do you enjoy sharing with non-Catholics the joy and peace which your Catholic faith has given you? Do you find yourself sharing your faith with those who have no Church background and you

see them have a desire to know more about your faith as result of your conversation with them? Is talking about Catholicism with those who have little understanding of it one of the most fulfilling and important things you can do? Do you find yourself wishing the Church would just go out into the streets and start telling people about Jesus? If you answered “yes” to most of these questions, you just might have a charism of evangelization!

Now, before you say “phew! I don’t have this gift, I don’t have to evangelize!!”, remember everyone is called to evangelize others because of your baptism – that is, God has given YOU specific gifts to enable you to bring Christ to others, but you also are called to have your “spiritual antennas “up at all

times in case the Holy Spirit is asking you to speak to someone. And a reminder, again, that we as a parish are committed to helping you grow in your ability to evangelize. It is why we as a parish exist – to bring Christ to the world!

St Francis Xavier (1506-1552) came to faith through St Ignatius of Loyola and thereafter joined the Jesuits which St Ignatius had founded. St Francis Xavier became one of the greatest evangelists ever. In 10 years he founded Churches in India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. It is estimated that he baptized over 10,000 new Christians — in one month! Even when he was traveling to various places he would engage those running the ship in “apostolic conversations” – that is, starting up conversations with others about who Jesus was and helping them want to follow Jesus as his

disciple. A great quote of St Francis’ to remember is “Speak to them of the great mercy of God… Sometimes people are helped by your telling of your own lamentable past.”

St Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850) was a pioneer in the collaboration of lay people with the clergy in the work of evangelization. He was deeply worried about the passivity of the laity and he founded a group of priests and lay people

who were dedicated to awaken the zeal and charity of all the faithful in every state, rank and condition to serve the Catholic Apostolate – that is, evangelization. He had one simple guiding principal that we can all take on: “The love of Christ impels us”. Whether or not you have the specific charism of evangelization, let the love of Christ impel you to share the Gospel message with others. You might be the only Jesus others will ever meet!

Health Ministry News People at high risk from flu are those who are more likely to develop complications. High risk individuals are people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, and young children. Infants and children under 5 years of age are particularly susceptible to complications. See your health care provider or pharmacist for your flu shot.

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Children's Stewardship Corner

(Donations benefit a charity of the children’s choice)

Last Sunday: $ 3.00 Total to Date: $ 160.86

Children’s envelopes are available in the gathering space of church

free of charge.

Focus on Youth: Day of Service

Know someone who needs their lawn mowed? Leaves raked? Gutters cleaned? Windows

washed or winterized? Our youth want to help!

Whether for you or a neighbor in need, please call the IHM parish office at 517-393-3030 to

take advantage of our Day of Service on Saturday, October 28th!

Stories of the Eucharist Jesse Romero shares numerous encounters of the stunning power of Christ's presence in the Eucharist in his own life and in the lives of others, and a convincing presentation of history and theology as witnesses to this most incredible mystery and gift! Jesse is a renowned professional Catholic apologist with a Masters in Theology, a retired L.A. Deputy Sheriff, and a former Police Olympic boxing champion and USA kickboxing champion. He speaks on the radio and at conferences around the country with a refreshing, straightforward, pull no punches, high-energy style, and with passion for the Catholic Faith and our Eucharistic Lord. CD’s are located in the gathering space of church, $3 per CD, place cash in the box below the display.

Ministry to the Sick and Grieving IHM Prayer Circles pray for those who are sick or grieving. Please contact the parish office, 393-3030, to add your loved one’s name on our prayer list.

Local Support Groups:

Palmer Bush & Jensen Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Call for details, (517) 268-1000.

Estes-Leadley Funeral Home TLC Group: - For upcoming events please call 517-482-1651.

Adult Faith Formation/RCIA If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith and what the Church teaches about Jesus, please contact Leah Hinman, 393-3030 or hinmanl@ihmlansing.org.

Rosary Makers Fall Gathering Please save the date: Rosary Makers Fall Gathering will be held Sunday November 12 this year. You will receive your yearly newsletter near the end of October.

Don't forget to celebrate the last Fatima Apparition on Friday, October 13. And watch wonderful programs on EWTN.com!

World Mission Sunday 2017

Chat with Pope Francis Chat with Pope Francis using your Facebook Messenger App to learn more about his missions. Pray and give generously on World Mission Sunday.

Instructions to start your chat are written on the blue envelopes provided in the gathering space of church or church office.

High School Youth Group – Join us THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th 5-7:30 in St. John Paul II Youth Center!!! Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 are still on!

2017-18 Confirmation Candidates- NEXT SESSION: THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th 11-12:30 in St. John Paul II Youth Center!!! Contact Toni at: watterst@ihmlansing.org or call 393-3030 x221 with questions.

7th/8th Grade Faith Formation- Join us for our next Family Faith Formation session SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th 11-12:30 in PFC. Until then, hang out with other upcoming 7th and 8th graders from 6:30-8:30 in the youth room every Wednesday! Bring friends, Catholic or not! Contact Toni at: watterst@ihmlansing.org or call 393-3030 x221 with questions.

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IHM-St. Casimir School Preschool, K — 8th Grade, 882-6631

Family Faith Formation

Preschool, K—6th Grade, 393-3030

Faith Formation 7th/8th Grades & High School

Family Formation: It is not too late to register your family for K-8th Family Formation. Visit: ihmparishlansing.org. Join us for our next topic “I Believe” with Jen Brown on Sunday, November 5 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Parish Family Center. Did you know Family Formation offers monthly adult formation talks on a variety of topics to parents and all adults are welcome to attend?

The Little Lambs Sunday School program for preschool children is now underway. It is not too late for your child/children to begin joining us each week during the 9:30 am Mass in room 101 of the school The Little Lambs program teaches the basic Gospel message with special emphasis placed on the dignity of each individual as a person made in the image of God. Each lesson includes music, stories and crafts that are designed to help children experience Jesus’ deep, personal love and to grow in friendship with Him. We are so blessed to have David & Melissa Gutierrez who will be their teachers. To register your child, visit ihmparishlansing.org or call the Family Faith Formation office.

K – 4 Children’s Liturgy of the Word continues this Sunday at the 9:30 am Mass. After the Opening Prayer, children in grades K-4th are invited by Father to leave the Sunday assembly with an adult catechist and celebrate a separate Liturgy of the Word that is more appropriate to their understanding and experience. Children will return to their families after the Prayers of the Faithful. No registration is necessary to have your children participate. Parents are welcome to accompany their children. In 1973, the Congregation for Divine Worship issued the document entitled “Directory for Masses with Children.” This document provides official support for celebrating the Liturgy of the Word with Children.

Parent-Teacher Fall Conferences will be held this week. Parents: Please be sure and sign up to attend. Communication between school and home is crucial for supporting your child as best we can! Wednesday the students are dismissed at noon and there is no school Thursday and Friday.

Grade 6 will be going to Grand Rapids this week for a great overnight field trip. Monday this will have a tour of John Ball Zoo and learn more about animals and their habitats; Tuesday they will visit Fredrick Meijer Gardens. Say a prayer that the weather will be good for these outdoor tours!

Raffle tickets are available to win a 4-person, 2-night stay and Lift tickets at Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort this winter! Tickets are $20 but only 100 will be sold – great odds! Stop by school or give us a call to join the fun. Drawing will be Friday, Nov. 3 at the Adult Social/Auction.

You are invited! IHM-St. Casimir School is inviting you to the annual Adult Social/Auction. This year Zaytoon restaurant is providing us with 200 free dinners! So be within the first 200 rsvps (882-6631) to guarantee your awesome meal! Friday, November 3, 2017, 6:30-10:00 pm, IHM Parish Family Center. The proceeds from the evening will benefit the Mary Goeddeke Education Fund & building fund for the new gym.

Boxtops for Education are being clipped, counted and sent in during October! Join us in collecting these premiums for the PTO. Last year they added up to hundreds of dollars – we appreciate all who send them in to school. Thanks!

Our ink cartridge recycling has been discontinued. Due to the changes in the recycling supply and demand this is no longer profitable for the school. Thanks to all who have participated in the past. We appreciated the support.

Lansing Catholic High School is hosting its fall Prospective Family Night on Wed., Oct.18, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This event is open to families with children of any age to learn more about what LCHS has to offer. Contact the admissions office at 517-267-2102.

Beatification Tickets The beatification Mass for

Fr. Solanus Casey will take place Saturday, November 18

at Detroit’s Ford Field.

Pick up your free ticket at the parish office while supply lasts. Ask for Barb or

Anita. (Transportation not provided).

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Save The Date!

All Catholic women are invited to the Cathedral Women's Club Card Party on Thursday October 19th with the fun beginning at 1 pm. This annual fund raiser benefits local charities. Tickets are available at the door ($5) and includes coffee, dessert and door prizes. The event will be held at St. Mary Cathedral 226 Walnut St. The Catholic Women's Club is open to all Catholic Women. Please join us and bring your friends. For more information call Judy Sibal at 517-449-5365 or if you want to get your tickets ahead of time call Truly Longfellow at 517-646-0922

Trick or Treating and Costume Concert: Lansing Catholic High School is hosting its annual Trick or Treating and Costume Concert on Thursday, October 26. Trick or Treating begins at 6:30pm throughout the halls of LCHS, hosted by school clubs and sports teams. A free choir and band concert follows at 7pm. The Costume Concert includes performances by the LCHS Marching Band, Choirs, and Lansing Area Catholic Middle School Band. Don’t forget to wear a costume!

Woman of IHM Parish are invited to the annual weekend retreat at the St. Francis Retreat Center. 703 E. Main Street, DeWitt, November 3-5. The theme for this directed retreat is "Entering the Heart of God: Praying the Lord's Prayer in Our Day” based on the book by Fr. Charlie Irvin. We will be delving into the richness that lies within the Our Father prayer. For more information or to register, visit www.stfrancis.ws. You can also register by calling (517) 669-8321 or contacting Leah Hinman, 393-3030. The suggested donation for the weekend is $175.

Lansing Diocese Catholic Women’s Conference: “God’s Desire” on Saturday, November 4, 9:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Lansing Center. Our speakers include: Father Mathias Thelen, Father Mark Rutherford and Colleen Mitchell and Bishop Earl Boyea will preside at Mass. We will also have lunch, shopping, music, Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For more information and to register for this conference, please visit our website at www.LansingDioceseCWC.org.

Rosary Makers Fall Gathering will be held Sunday November 12 after the 11:30 Mass in the Parish Family Center. All are welcome, please bring a dish to pass.

Holiday Heaven Arts & Crafts Sale: Saturday, November 18, 9:00 am to 4 pm, St. Martha Catholic Church, 1100 W. Grand River Okemos, Parish Hall.

Divine Life in the Parish Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am

Weekday Masses: Monday - Saturday at 8 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3 - 4 pm, and after 8 am Masses (except for Wednesdays). Also by appointment.

Sick and Homebound: Call the parish office to request a hospital visit, sacrament of the sick, communion, or prayers.

Infant Baptism: Please arrange through the parish office in advance. Preparation class is required.

Sacrament of Marriage: Please make arrangements with the pastor or deacon at least nine months in advance of the proposed wedding date.

Welcome New parishioners! Please register by calling or stopping by the Parish Office. We encourage you to be an active member by attending Sunday Mass weekly and supporting your parish in gratitude for what God has given you.

Mission Statement: As a Christ-centered, Spirit-led faith community, fed by Word and Sacrament,

we bring the “Good News” of God’s love into all areas of our lives, that we may lead others to Christ.

Parish Staff Contact Information Parish Office/Staff: 517-393-3030 FAX: 393-0855 Rev. John Byers, Pastor frjbyers@ihmlansing.org Rev. George Daisy, In Residence Deacons: Bill Fudge & John Cameron

IHM-St. Casimir School…………..……...…….……......882-6631 Angela Johnston, Principal johnstona@ihmlansing.org

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Business Mgr: Barry Marsh marshb@ihmlansing.org Bookkeeper: Ann Schadler schadlera@ihmlansing.org Secretaries: Anita Sandel sandela@ihmlansing.org

Barb Smith smithb@ihmlansing.org

Coordinator of Evangelization & Discipleship…...393-3030 Jennifer Brown brownj@ihmlansing.org

Family Faith Formation Director ……………..…....393-3030 Aaron Epkey epkeya@ihmlansing.org

Faith Formation 7th/8th grades/High School/Young Adults: Jay Jong (Youth Group) jongj@ihmlansing.org…...393-3030 Toni Watters (7th/8th, Confirm.) watterst@ihmlansing.org

RCIA for Adults, Leah Hinman hinmanl@ihmlansing.org

Adult Faith Formation, Leah Hinman…………….....393-3030

Liturgy & Music, Dave Wiseman: wisemand@ihmlansing.org

Social Ministry/Health Ministry (Barry Marsh) ........393-3030

Restorative Justice/Change of Heart (Bob Heriford) ...243-8605

St. Vincent de Paul: Don Quillan…...…………..…....393-3030

Knights of Columbus: Paul Mapes, Grand Knight…...281-9546 website: koc10542.org email: GK10542@mikofc.org

ICAP: Counseling Assistance Program…………...393-3030

Rosary Makers: ihmrosarymakers@copper.net…….393-3030

Adoration Chapel, Jack Chan………………..……….668-8113

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Case Manager Position: Part-time (25 hrs) Salary: $12-$13/Hour. Hannah’s House is a maternity shelter in Lansing. We are currently seeking a part-time Case Manager to work one-on-one with residents. Must handle residents’ problems case-by-case, which might include domestic violence, physical or emotional illness, alcoholism, drug abuse and other conditions that contributed to their homelessness. Case managers coordinate services for clients who need permanent housing, health care, financial help or job training. Apply: www.hannahshouselansing org or www.indeed.com