-11 -2018 domingo 32 del tiempo ordinario Nov. 10-11 -2018

Pastor’s Letter Carta del Pastor

Pastor: Rev. German Perez: 269-621-4106 - Secretary /Pastoral Asst : Teresa Bello: 269-621-4106 Deacons: James Rauner - Art Morsaw: 269-568-4259 Church Fax: 269-308-3046

Today’s First Reading from the First Book of

Kings, as well as the Gospel passage from Mark, both center on the actions of two seemingly poor and helpless widows who show themselves to be faith-filled and gener-ous stewards. In the eyes of the world, when there was no life insurance or Social Security, these widows were weak and depend-ent on others to take care of them. They each found themselves in desperate situations — one in the midst of famine with a child for which to care, and the other clearly impoverished. Yet, each demonstrated strength and gen-erosity that distinguished them from those around them. From where did this strength come? It came from knowing who they are, and Whose they are. These women must have known their security would not come from a good life insurance policy or connections to someone with a hidden storehouse of flour. No, their security came from knowing they were daugh-ters of the Most High God and from putting their faith in Him. They had no need to panic in the midst of natural disaster or cling desperately to their menial resources. Their faith in God set them free to trust Him when all seemed hopeless. Their faith kept them detached from material possessions. Their faith allowed them to be brave and generous, to think of others despite their own trials. These women saw themselves as stewards, not owners, of the resources God gave them, regardless of how much or how little they had. And acting as stewards made them gracious, generous and mighty indeed.

La primera lectura de hoy del Primer Libro de Reyes, así como el pasaje del Evangelio de Marcos, se centran en las acciones de dos viudas aparentemente pobres e indefensas que se muestran a sí mismas como buenas administradoras llenas de fe y generosas.

A los ojos del mundo, cuando no existía el seguro de vida o Seguro Social, estas viudas eran débiles y de-pendían de otros para que las cuidaran. Cada una de ellas se encontró en situaciones desesperadas: una en medio de la hambruna con un niño para cuidar y la otra claramente empobrecida. Sin embargo, cada una de-mostró fuerza y generosidad que las distinguió de los que las rodeaban. ¿De dónde venia esta fuerza? Vino de saber quiénes son y de quiénes son. Estas mu-jeres deben haber sabido que su seguridad no proven-dría de una buena póliza de seguro de vida o conexiones con alguien con un almacén de harina oculto. No, su seguridad vino de saber que eran hijas del Dios Altísimo y de poner su fe en Él. No tenían necesidad de entrar en pánico en medio de un desastre natural o aferrarse desesperadamente a sus escasos recursos. Su fe en Dios las liberó para confiar en Él cuando todo parecía sin esperanza. Su fe las mantuvo separadas de las posesiones materiales. Su fe les permitió ser valien-tes y generosas, pensar en los demás a pesar de sus propias pruebas. Estas mujeres se vieron a sí mismas como administra-doras, no como dueñas, de los recursos que Dios les dio, sin importar lo mucho o poco que tenian. Y actuar como buenas administradoras las hizo amables, generosas y grandes de verdad.

Requirements for Baptism Parents and Godparents must attend the Baptism talks. The talks are valid for 1 year. Godparents must be able to receive the sacraments - They must be able to receive communion. Parents must go to the office to register the child who will be baptized and bring the birth certificate to be able to register them.

Requisitos para Bautismo Padres y Padrinos deberán asistir a las pláticas de Bautismos .Las Pláticas son válidas por 1 año. Los Padrinos deben poder recibir los sacramentos – Deben poder comulgar. Los Padres deben pasar por la oficina para registrar al niño/niña que se va a bautizar y traer el acta de Nacimiento para poder registrarlos.

SEMINARIO EN EL ESPIRITU Viernes 9, 6:00pm a 8:00 pm Viernes 16, 6:00pm a 8:00 pm Sabado 17, 8:00am a 5:00 pm

Ya comenzaron los 45 rosarios a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Por cualquier pregunta hablar con Carmen o Eva Mancera, Alicia Martinez, Sandra Franco o Ramona Urquieta.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo encourages individuals to report clergy sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults – no matter when the abuse occurred. If abuse by anyone connected to the Church is suspected, please contact the police. You are also en-couraged to contact the Diocesan Sexual Abuse Report line at (877) 802-0115. Every effort will be made to return the call within an hour. If the suspected abuse is by a bishop, please contact the police, as well as Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Christophe Pierre at (202) 333-7121 and Archbishop Allen Vigneron, the Archbishop of Detroit at (313) 237-5800.

In addition, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office can be contacted at its toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov.

For any other questions pertaining to protecting our children, please contact the Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator Marina Hentz Shoup at (269) 903-0171, mhentz@diokzoo.org. More information and resources regarding the Diocese of Kalamazoo’s efforts to address child sexual abuse and create safe environments for all, may be found at https://protect.diokzoo.org

Immaculate Conception Church 63559 60th Ave., Hartford, MI 49057 (269) 621-4106 Email: ic.hartfordchurch@gmail.com

November Readings Sat 10th: Phil 4:10-19; Luke 16:9-15 Sun11th: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Mark 12:38-44 Mon 12th: Titus 1:1-9; Luke 17:1-6 Tue 13th: Titus 2:1-14; Luke 17:7-10 Wed 14th:Titus 3:1-7; Luke 17:11-19 Thu 15th: Phlm 7-20; Luke 17:20-25 Fri 16th:2 John 4-9; Luke 17:26-37 Sat 17th:3 John 5-8; Luke 18:1-8 Sun 18th:Dan 12:1-3; Mark 13:24-32

November 17 4:00PM (IC) Lector: Len Meagher E.M.H.C. Marilyn Schultz Joan Fields November 18 8:30AM (IC) Lector: Kristi Everhart E.M.H.C. Volunteers 10:15 (SH) Lector: Emily Happel E.M.H.C. John & Mary Burnside, Diane Berry Servers: Munoz & Nick Barr 12:00 PM Spanish (IC) Lector: Rosalinda Esparza, Jaime Carrizales, Teresa Gomez. E.M.H.C Beatriz Crespo, Olivia Espinal Ramona Urquieta, Tomas y Fulgencia Gaspar. 6:00 PM (IC) Lector: Volunteer E.M.H.C. Volunteer

Prayer Intentions: Camila Crespo, Gonzalo Victoria, Liz Kurtzmann, Juan Franco, Cristian Arizpe, Juan Reyes, Ma-ria Aviles, Constance Pensinger,

Ginny, Prodigios Villegas, Andy Rivers, Georgia Sikich, Joan Wolf, Higinia Cor-tez, Felipe Gomez; Petra Castillo, Ken, Anna Hudson, Peg White, Esteban Saucedo Ariola. Rose Greter. Cristina Acevedo, Abel Jackson, Lori Guzman, Elodia Gonzalez. Elia Zechiel, Don Wa-lantyn, Genevieve Bournay, Pat Welder, Steve Boutcher, Sherry O’Donald, Jesus Agustin Bravo de la Rosa, Lea Bertuca. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Mt 1:28

BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL 2018/2019

I C S H Goal: $ 25,609 $17,169 Received: $ 15,378 $ 7,165 Balance: $ 10,231 $10,004

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MASS STIPEND OFRENDA/ MISAS The stipend of the Mass is $10.00; this amount is established by the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Please call the parish office or put your petition in the basket. ————— El estipendio para ofrecer una Misa es de $10.00; esta cantidad esta establecida por la Diócesis de Kalamazoo. Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o ponga su petición en la canasta.

PARISH COLLABORATIVE CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE:

Sacred Heart: Tuesdays 9:30 -10:00 AM Immaculate Conception: Sat-

urdays 3:00—3:45PM . Or by appointment

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for the first time please call Rick and Melissa Lara at 269-519-4414 , Anthony Gettic at (269) 491-6520 or the parish office for more information. Classes are on Wed. at 6:00 PM.

Word of Life / Palabra de Vida November 11th For married couples, that their faith in Christ will nourish their love for each other and strength-en their commitment of openness to new life; We pray to the Lord: 11 de noviembre Por las parejas casadas, para que su fe en Cristo alimente su amor mutuo y fortalezca su compromiso de apertura a la nueva vida; Roguemos al Señor:

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

1st Collection: $ 3,014.95 All Saints: $ 629.90 Parish Improvement $ 988.68 Food Sale $500.00

1st Collection: $ 1,528.06 All Saints: $ 192.17

Sanctuary Lamp If you would like it to burn for a week for a particular intention please contact the office at : IC (269) 621-4106 or SH (269) 427-7514

Immaculate Conception (IC) Sacred Heart (SH)

Nov. 10 Sat 4:00 PM (IC) Mass + Michael McDaniel Req. by Thomas & Lynne Goodman Nov. 11 Sunday 8:30AM; (IC) + Marie King Req. by Rosary & Altar Society 10:15AM(SH) Mass. + Stanley Pryzbocki Req. by Family 12:00 PM (IC) Mass. + Fausto Sanchez Req. Benito Lopez 6:00 PM (IC ) Mass: +Eloisa, Ismael & David Saucedo Req. by Teresa Gomez Sanchez Nov. 12 Mon. Mass 9:00AM (IC) + Deceased members of the Gamble & Willmeng Families. Req. by Jerry & Charlene Wilmeng Nov. 13 Tuesday 9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service 9:00 AM (SH) Special Intention Agnes Perkins 6:00 PM Mass (IC) + Eudelia Calderon, David Gamino y Eloisa Roldan Req. by Teresa Gomez Sanchez Nov.14 Wed. 9:00Am (IC) Communion Service + Ador. Nov. 15 Thur. 9:00 AM (IC) Communion Service 9:00 AM (SH) Mass + Raymond & Jean Perkins Nov. 16 Friday

9:00 AM (IC) Mass 8:00 PM Spanish Mass and Adoration Women Nov. 17 Sat 4:00 PM (IC) Mass + Mary Ellen Quin; Spec Int. for Robert Quinn and Family. Nov. 18 Sunday 8:30AM; (IC) + Stanley Przybocki Req. by Family 10:15AM(SH) Mass. + Dolores Glista 12:00 PM (IC) Mass.+ Daiana Garcia Req. by grandmother; Tony Malic, req. by friend 6:00 PM (IC ) Mass.

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