JULY 23, 2015 St. Mary Multi-Use Room Thank you to those who turned in their raffle tickets already! How the St. Mary Parish Raffle works: The Grand Prize of $5,000.00 is drawn on Sunday, August 2, 2015, after the 9 am Mass. For $10/ticket the prizes are: Grand Prize: $5,000 1 st $2,500 2 nd $1,250 3 rd $1,000 (4)-4 th $100 each Please return the tickets and money to the parish office as soon as possible. The DEADLINE to return sold tickets is Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Please turn in the sold ticket stubs into the Parish Office. Thank you for your support and stewardship with this much needed raffle! RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic? Have you ever invited another to explore the Catholic faith? Contact Jan Bartek the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at 734-878-3161 to discuss in further details. “Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us.” -St. Alphonsus Liguori
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July 19, 2015
JULY 23, 2015 St. Mary
Multi-Use Room
Thank you to those who turned in
their raffle tickets already!
How the St. Mary Parish Raffle works: The Grand Prize of $5,000.00 is drawn on
Sunday, August 2, 2015, after the 9 am Mass.
For $10/ticket the prizes are:
Grand Prize: $5,000
1st $2,500
2nd $1,250
3rd $1,000
(4)-4th $100 each
Please return the tickets and money to the parish
office as soon as possible. The DEADLINE to
return sold tickets is Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
Please turn in the sold ticket stubs into the Parish Office. Thank you for your support and stewardship with this much needed raffle!
RCIA
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic?
Have you ever invited another to explore the Catholic faith?
Contact Jan Bartek the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at 734-878-3161
to discuss in further details.
“Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
is the greatest after the sacraments,
the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us.”
-St. Alphonsus Liguori
July 19, 2015
Start saving your items
to donate to the
RUMMAGE
SALE!
The youth will be collecting items from 9am-7pm
on Monday, August 10th
and Tuesday, August 11th !
Sale will be held:
Wed-Thurs. Aug. 12-13th from 9am-7pm
and Friday, August 14th from 9am – 12pm.
KELLY
MILLER
CIRCUS
Saturday
August 15th
St. Mary Grounds
Shows:
2pm & 7pm
TICKETS ON SALE AT PARISH OFFICE
& BUSCH’S STORE
$12 Adults (12 years & older)
$6 Children (11-3 years old)
FREE (Children 2 years of age & under)
SUMMER CELEBRATION & PICNIC
50+ Livingston Vicariate
Catholic Council on Aging
Presents their… WHEN: Thursday, August 13, 2015
WHERE: Holy Spirit Parish, Hamburg Township
9565 Musch Road, corner of Winans Lake
Brighton, MI 48161-8841
TIME: 11:00 am: Mass
Noon: Picnic Lunch & Music
50+ CCA PARISH REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Stahl at
734-648-0445
There is no cost for this activity, though all attendees are
asked to bring a dish to share. Bring your specialty picnic
food, whether vegetable, dessert, fruit or “SURPRISE!” The
Livingston Vicariate Catholic Council on Aging will provide
sloppy joe’s, paper products and beverages. To assure
sufficient food, please RSVP with your CCA Parish
Representative no later than August 10, 2015. Mass will be
celebrated by Father John Rocus, Pastor of Holy Spirit, at
11:00am. We will be indoors if the weather is rainy or too
hot.
All community members over 50 years of age are welcome to
attend. For more information, contact Jaynee or Mark at
(517) 545-5944.
Altar Candles $15 for an entire week of prayer!
Please contact the parish office to purchase.
July 19, 2015
PRAYER SERIES
Lectio Divina
Praying with Icons
St. Francis Retreat Center 703 East Main St., DeWitt, MI 48872
www.spe-stfrancis.org 866-669-8321 x.22
Join us as we explore several forms of prayer. Each workshop will include two forms of prayer that will be
taught, reflected upon and practiced.
October 22, 2015 9am to 4pm
Lectio Divina with facilitator Mary Sue Kennedy Praying with Icons with facilitator Linda MacDonald
Cost: $50 if you register by September 10 $60 if you register after September 10 Registration deadline is October 15 (Full payment must accompany registration) Lunch included
Mary Sue Kennedy, OP, an Adrian Dominican Sister has served as Executive Director of the Dominican Sisters Conference, in leadership for the Adrian Dominicans and as Vicar for Religious for the Diocese of Toledo. She is currently a Spiritual Director, facilitator and a presenter of workshops and retreats. There are many different prayer forms of which Lectio Divina is one. It is intended to promote deeper union with God and to increase the knowledge of God’s Word. It treats Scripture as the Living Word. This session will explore the background and history of Lectio Divina as well as allow participants to experience prayer with Lectio Divina.
The Venerable Linda MacDonald, Archdeacon, Emerita the Episcopal Diocese of MI. Deacon for 21 years, served as an occupational therapist for 29 years. Ministries included working with prisoners, the sick and the needy. Began icon writing in 2007 and has used icons as part of her daily prayer since then. Discussion will include history of icons, canons, and how to interpret and pray with them.
JOB OPENINGS IN DIOCESE OF LANSING
The Diocese of Lansing is accepting applications for a Human Resources
Generalist. Applications will be accepted until July 22. To learn more about the position
and how to apply, please visit our website atwww.dioceseoflansing.org/employment.
The Diocese of Lansing is accepting applications for a Tribunal Judge.
To learn more about the position and how to apply, please
visit www.dioceseoflansing.org/employment The deadline to apply is Friday, July 31, 2015.
BRING JOY TO A HOMEBOUND SENIOR! Are you looking for a lunch date? Do you enjoy playing
cards or discussing current events?
Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) is looking for
volunteers who like working with older adults. Opportunities
include (but are not limited to): friendly home visits;
transport older adults to appointments; errands; and respite
care for family members. An hour or two a week or month
can make the world of difference to a homebound senior!
If you know of anyone that would benefit from these services
or if you would like to become a volunteer, please contact
Presenter: Jean Schaub To Register Call: Diane Arzberter 517-342-2465
Registration Deadline: August 9 (limited space)
In addition to Scriptural presentations, participants will
share in prayer, daily Mass, reconciliation, recreation,
activities, and rest.
Attend
Le Concours de Livingston 2015
Saturday, August 1st from 3- 7pm
Come be a part of the 5th Annual Le Concours de Livingston,
hosted at our brand new venue Whispering Pines Golf Club in Pinckney.
Benefiting Love INC of Livingston County, this event is sure to provide an afternoon of fun and lasting memories. Enjoy your time viewing antique automobiles and unique works of art. This year's event has a special treat in store and features the theme "Celebration Inspiration"! Feel free to listen to live music, and take advantage of our delicious array of appetizers! Participate in both live and silent auctions and bid on one-of-a-kind items.
Reserve your tickets today! Cost is $75.00 per ticket.
It’s time to register for Religious Education! Please plan to register early so we can ensure a smooth process and proper materials are here on time!
Registration means that ALL paperwork is properly filled out and payment is made OR you have discussed arrangements with Rebecca. You can register in the Parish office, download forms from the website and drop them in the collection basket, or at the Parish Office. http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/faith-formation/formation-prek-12-grade
CHECK OUT OUR NEW MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER (Paper copies in literature rack or available on the
website or facebook)
Middle School Youth Group Schedule Date: Time: Event: 07/19 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 07/21 7-8:30pm Youth Night 07/26 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 07/28 7-8:30pm Youth Night
High School Youth Group Schedule
Date: Time: Event: 07/19 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 07/22 7-9pm Youth Night 07/26 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 07/29 7-9pm Youth Night Website: http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/youth/
