Chicke n Dinne r Sund ay 11 : 3 0 a . m .—3:00 p . m . Co st: $8 . 0 0 A d u l ts, $5 . 0 0 ki d s 12 an d u nd er 5K Ra c e Sa tu r d a y at 9 : 3 0 a . m. Parad e Sa tu r d a y at 1 1: 0 0 a . m . RAFFLE 1st Prize—$1000.00 2nd Prize-$500.00 3rd Prize– $250.00 4th Prize-$200.00 5th Prize- $100.00 6th Prize- $100.00 Kids Games Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m.—4 pm Basketball Free Throw & Hot Shot Contest 50/50 cash prize Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. FARMERS MARKET CONCESSION ARTS & CRAFTS BOOK NOOK Spaghe Dinner Friday: 4:30—7:00 pm $5—Adults $3-Kids (2 & under free) $20 family BINGO Feather Bingo Saturday– 5:45 p.m. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Regular Bingo SILENT AUCTION closes at 2:00 p.m. Sunday EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Friday—7:00 pm Doors open at 6:00 pm
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Chicken Dinner
Sunday
11:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Cost: $8.00 Adults,
$5.00 kids 12 and under
5K Race Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Parade Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
RAFFLE
1st Prize—$1000.00
2nd Prize-$500.00
3rd Prize– $250.00
4th Prize-$200.00
5th Prize- $100.00
6th Prize- $100.00
Kids Games Saturday &
Sunday
11:30 a.m.—4 pm
Basketball Free
Throw & Hot Shot Contest
50/50 cash prize
Saturday
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
FARMERS MARKET
CONCESSION
ARTS & CRAFTS
BOOK NOOK
Spaghe7 Dinner
Friday: 4:30—7:00 pm
$5—Adults $3-Kids (2 &
under free) $20 family
BINGO
Feather Bingo Saturday– 5:45 p.m.
Doors open at 4:45
p.m.
Regular Bingo
SILENT AUCTION closes at
2:00 p.m. Sunday
EUCHRE
TOURNAMENT
Friday—7:00 pm
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Mass Intentions Mass Intentions Mass Intentions Mass Intentions
Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary TimeSeventeenth Sunday of Ordinary TimeSeventeenth Sunday of Ordinary TimeSeventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Mon. July 25thMon. July 25thMon. July 25thMon. July 25th————St. JamesSt. JamesSt. JamesSt. James 7:00 p.m. -for the repose of the soul of Jim Minzey Tues., July 26thTues., July 26thTues., July 26thTues., July 26th–––– Ss. Joachim and AnneSs. Joachim and AnneSs. Joachim and AnneSs. Joachim and Anne 8:30 a.m. —for the repos of the soul of Marian Towsley Req. by Alice Swartz
Wed., July 27thWed., July 27thWed., July 27thWed., July 27th 8:30 a.m. - for the repose of the souls of Dick & Dorothy Nanasy Thurs., July 28thThurs., July 28thThurs., July 28thThurs., July 28th 6:00 p.m. —Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 p.m.—for the repose of the soul of Joseph Poe, Birthday Remembrance req. by his family
Fri., July 29thFri., July 29thFri., July 29thFri., July 29th–––– St. Martha St. Martha St. Martha St. Martha 8:30 a.m.—for repose of the soul of Madge Uehlein Req. by her family
Sat., July 30thSat., July 30thSat., July 30thSat., July 30th————St. Peter ChrysologusSt. Peter ChrysologusSt. Peter ChrysologusSt. Peter Chrysologus 8:30 a.m.—for the repose of the soul of Gary Schlicklin
4:30 p.m.—for the repose of the souls of Thomas & Marjorie Pavlica req. by Dan & Deb Pavlica
Sunday, July 31stSunday, July 31stSunday, July 31stSunday, July 31st————18th Sunday in Ordinary Time18th Sunday in Ordinary Time18th Sunday in Ordinary Time18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m.—for the repose of the soul of Anna Tribley, Birthday Remembrance, req. by the Carpenter family 10:30 a.m.—for the People of the Parish
The Sanctuary Candle is: The Sanctuary Candle is: The Sanctuary Candle is: The Sanctuary Candle is: in loving memory of Harry & Dorothy Sayles, req. by Sandy Michalek
Adult Envelopes Sunday & Holy Days $ 3,243.00 Loose Money 44.75 Student Envelopes 1.00 PayPal Donations 300.00 All Other Income 648.00 TotalTotalTotalTotal: 4,236.75 Special Collections:Special Collections:Special Collections:Special Collections: SCRIP: 600.00
Adult Sunday Envelope count includes make-up Envelopes. Your generosity and support in giving what you can, including sending in missed weeks
envelopes, is greatly appreciated. . . . Online Giving: Online Giving: Online Giving: Online Giving: You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online using PayPal. Please go to our website at: using PayPal. Please go to our website at: using PayPal. Please go to our website at: using PayPal. Please go to our website at: stmarymorrice.orgstmarymorrice.orgstmarymorrice.orgstmarymorrice.org, in the upper right hand box that says “Online , in the upper right hand box that says “Online , in the upper right hand box that says “Online , in the upper right hand box that says “Online Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to and follow and follow and follow and follow the directions on the page. We thank you for your the directions on the page. We thank you for your the directions on the page. We thank you for your the directions on the page. We thank you for your support!support!support!support! St. Vincent de Paul Society: St. Vincent de Paul Society: St. Vincent de Paul Society: St. Vincent de Paul Society: Help our less fortunate neighbors by donat-ing to St. Vincent’s. We work with other local groups to help with rent, utilities, prescriptions and other needs. Envelopes are in the church entrance. Make checks payable to: St. Vincent de Paul. Food Bank Collection: Food Bank Collection: Food Bank Collection: Food Bank Collection: the first weekend of every month non per-ishable food, supplies and monetary donations which help with gas & electric bills, are collected for our area Food bank. Please bring your donations to the church vestibule. Make checks paya-ble to: Perry/Morrice/Shaftsburg Food Bank.
If you would like to have a candle for a loved one or special intention, the Sanctuary Candle is for 2 weeks for $7.00, the Vigil candle is 1 week for $5.00.
“Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”“Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”“Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”“Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”
This Sunday the readings direct us to prayer. The holy Mass is the greatest prayer. And prayer is very important in our lives. But some of us look at prayer with a different look-ing glass. At times we justify not going to Sunday Mass. Prayer has become to get something from God. If we do not get it, we blame God. Here is the reason why some people neglect prayer in their lives. It will be nice to look at in the context of our bible and in the context of our faith.
The first reading deals with Abraham, who is our father in faith, and the visitors. The reading tells that the visitors walked, but the Lord remained with Abraham. Abraham went to the Lord and asked, “Will you sweep away the inno-cent with the guilty?” It is not in tune with God’s nature. So Abraham proposes to God, “If you find fifty innocent people in the city, would you wipe out the place, rather than spare it for the sake of the fifty innocent people with in it?” The Lord said, “If I find fifty innocent people in city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake.” For Abraham feels it is not just to treat the innocent and guilty alike. Abraham still insisted what if there are only forty, what if there only thirty, what if there are only twenty, and what if there are only ten? The Lord replied, “For the sake of those ten, I will not destroy it.”
What is the lesson to draw from the first reading? The lesson is to pray constantly without fear. Prayer is between you God. Who is God to us? God is our Father. God is our helper. God is our Redeemer and Savior. God is a person to us. We should learn to talk to God as Abraham did in to-day’s first reading. Let God become a person to us. The Lord said many times in the bible, “Ask you shall receive, seek you shall find, knock the door will be opened to you.” God has his time. At times we think that our prayers are not an-swered. It is not true. God always answers our prayers. Sometimes we may not like the answer because it was not what you asked for. But God knows everything. He gives what you really need. God knows what is good for us.
Now let us look at the Gospel. The Gospel reads that our Lord Jesus was praying in a secluded place. The disciples saw Jesus was praying. They wanted to do the same. When Jesus finished his prayers, the disciple approached Jesus and asked, “Lord teach us to pray just as John taught disciples?” Then Jesus taught them the Our Father. It is very familiar to all us and all Christians. This is the prayer which we are taught as children. For Catholic there is another prayer we are taught as children, that is the Hail Mary. The Our Father has two parts. At times we forget that reality. The first part is to acknowledge God’s sanctity and his holiness. And our duty is to worship him. The second part is to ask God to bless us with our daily needs and beg him to forgive our sins. Through an example Jesus is telling us to keep praying.
I want to thank our few good people who were able to come and help us with little jobs in the Church. We hoped that we could finish planting the trees too. But it did not happen. I want to give a special thanks to Everett Held, who is our long time care taker of the Church, to be there and supervise the job. It was a pleasant day. We enjoyed being together and doing something beautiful for God. May the Father of our Lord Jesus and our Father bless you and your families.
Fr. John
K of C Council #8735 K of C Council #8735 K of C Council #8735 K of C Council #8735 meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Our next meeting is: Wednesday, August 17thWednesday, August 17thWednesday, August 17thWednesday, August 17th
Grand Knight, Ross DemerlyGrand Knight, Ross DemerlyGrand Knight, Ross DemerlyGrand Knight, Ross Demerly
Knight of the Month: Knight of the Month: Knight of the Month: Knight of the Month: Ken O’Donnell Family of the Month: Family of the Month: Family of the Month: Family of the Month: Bob & Gloria Carpenter Family of the Year: Family of the Year: Family of the Year: Family of the Year: Jerry & Jerry McDevitt Knight of the Year: Knight of the Year: Knight of the Year: Knight of the Year: Jim Spencer
Come support Vocations with Catholics from around the Dio-cese of Lansing at Knights of Columbus Vocations Night at the Lansing Lugnuts game on Friday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Our Council is offering a chance for our students and Altar Server families to attend. If you would like to join us, please contact the Parish office by July 25th so we know how many tickets are needed. This is a great family event, you’ll want to be there early to see the K of C color guard and Bishop Boyea throw out the first pitch!
K of C Pancake BreakfastK of C Pancake BreakfastK of C Pancake BreakfastK of C Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 31st following the 8:00 a.m. MassSunday, July 31st following the 8:00 a.m. MassSunday, July 31st following the 8:00 a.m. MassSunday, July 31st following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Cost: free will offeringCost: free will offeringCost: free will offeringCost: free will offering
FESTIVAL NEEDSFESTIVAL NEEDSFESTIVAL NEEDSFESTIVAL NEEDS Our Festival will be here before we know it. Below are some sug-gestions of ways you can help: † Donate items for the Silent Auction. These can be items, gift
cards, services provided etc. Call Sandy at: 625-3576 † Our Farmers Market will need your produce, plants, canned
and baked goods. † Sign up to be in our Parade and/or 5K race! † Donations of prizes for the Children’s games are needed. You
may place them in the vestibule. † Donations of regular & diet pop and bottles of water are
needed. † Donations of your homemade crafts for our Arts & Crafts
booth. † Donate Books for our Book Nook. Drop off times will be announced in the near future. † We will need donations of desserts for our Spaghetti Dinner,
Feather Bingo & Chicken Dinner. There will be a sign up sheet soon!
† Sponsor the 5k race and have your logo printed on the t-shirt!
† Buy or Sell your Raffle Tickets! † Donate money towards our Raffle prizes! Any amount helps! If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at the Parish office. Thank you!the Parish office. Thank you!the Parish office. Thank you!the Parish office. Thank you! First Early Bird Drawing: July 25th! The seller of the ticket wins $100!First Early Bird Drawing: July 25th! The seller of the ticket wins $100!First Early Bird Drawing: July 25th! The seller of the ticket wins $100!First Early Bird Drawing: July 25th! The seller of the ticket wins $100!
PRAY FOR:PRAY FOR:PRAY FOR:PRAY FOR: Haily Scott, Greg & Lawrence St. Onge, Ger-ald Czajkowski, Al Smakal, Marianne Cleary, Sid Grinnell, Jim Nanasy, Virginia Freed, Mary Roll, Larry & Brenda Wilson, Fr. Stan Czarnota, Ruby Benard, Betty Toma, Allen Woodbury, Lu Rood, Marie Miller, Raymond Brandt
II & Mary Fredell Brandt, Brian Mills, Mark Hepper, Catherine Bacik, Kimberly St. Onge, Jadyn Baley, Robert Finger, Conrad Ladoucer, Garry Adams, Bob Sanoski, Joe Wesley, Jr., Jerry Stehlik, Mike Mil-ler, Larrie & Joan LaBelle, Victorya Babcock, David Guiles, Lori Lugo, Laura Crawford, Tom Bishop, Jr., Cindy Berg, Brett Camp-bell, Leo McArdle, Chase Bressette. Pray for their caregivers as well. . . . Please contact the Parish office to add or remove names. Please contact the Parish office to add or remove names. Please contact the Parish office to add or remove names. Please contact the Parish office to add or remove names. Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!
RCIARCIARCIARCIA: : : : If you would like to join the Catholic Church or if you are Catholic and would like to enrich your knowledge of the Church and it’s teachings, please call the Parish office at 625-4260 for more information.
Scripture StudyScripture StudyScripture StudyScripture Study: : : : The 16th Chapter of Mark on July 26th at 2:00 pm. 2:00 pm. 2:00 pm. 2:00 pm. Call Marie at (989) 274-1457 for more info. All are welcome to join us!
Flowers for the AltarFlowers for the AltarFlowers for the AltarFlowers for the Altar You may donate flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one. You may also bring flowers from your homes, gardens or shops and drop them off on Fridays at the
Parish office or Saturday mornings following the 8:30 a.m. Mass at the church. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish office or Sue Grennell at: 517-625-7145.
Altar Flowers are from the Jeff & Yvonne Romp family
Wednesday, August 3rdWednesday, August 3rdWednesday, August 3rdWednesday, August 3rd–––– Friday, August 5thFriday, August 5thFriday, August 5thFriday, August 5th
Save the Dates! 10:00 a.m.Save the Dates! 10:00 a.m.Save the Dates! 10:00 a.m.Save the Dates! 10:00 a.m.————1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
It will be held in the Parish Center and outside (weather permitting). We will be in need of help
for set up on Aug. 1st & 2nd along with the actual days of VBS. This year’s theme is: “Playing for God’s Team” in the spirit of baseball. Open to all children. Open to all children. Open to all children. Open to all children. Registration forms are available Registration forms are available Registration forms are available Registration forms are available in the church vestibule and at: stmarymorrice.org. in the church vestibule and at: stmarymorrice.org. in the church vestibule and at: stmarymorrice.org. in the church vestibule and at: stmarymorrice.org. Contact Contact Contact Contact Rose Spencer at: 517Rose Spencer at: 517Rose Spencer at: 517Rose Spencer at: 517----256256256256----9479 if you are interested in helping 9479 if you are interested in helping 9479 if you are interested in helping 9479 if you are interested in helping in some way. in some way. in some way. in some way. Thank you!
Purchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower ProjectPurchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower ProjectPurchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower ProjectPurchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower Project
There are two types of bricks that can be purchased, Structure bricks and Paver Bricks. Structure bricks cost $100, they are not engraved, and your intention for those bricks will be placed on a plaque. Paver bricks are $150, and they will be laser etched with your intention (2 lines, maximum of 20 characters per line including spacing & punctuation). When you submit your do-nation, please indicate which type of brick you are purchasing and the intention for that brick. Order forms are in the church Order forms are in the church Order forms are in the church Order forms are in the church vestibule or Confessional entrance.vestibule or Confessional entrance.vestibule or Confessional entrance.vestibule or Confessional entrance.
Raffle Prize Money:Raffle Prize Money:Raffle Prize Money:Raffle Prize Money: 1st Prize: $1000.00 4th Prize: $200.00 2nd Prize: $500.00 –Donated Donated Donated Donated 5th Prize: $100.00 3rd Prize: $250.00 6th Prize: $100.00 Any amount you would like to donate towards our Prize mon-ey, helps increase our Festival profits. Thank you!
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