ST. MARTHA PARISH SEPTEMBER 28/ 29, 2019St. Martha Parish 1100 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos MI...

ST. MARTHA PARISH SEPTEMBER 28/ 29, 2019

1100 W. GRAND RIVER AVENUE, OKEMOS MI 48864 517-349-1763 WWW.ST-MARTHA.ORG

V. 32 No. 39 September 28/29, 2019 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Staff Father Mike Murray, Pastor [email protected]

Deacon Carl Boehlert [email protected]

Deacon John Finn [email protected]

Don Morgan, Director of Operations [email protected]

IvyLynn Olson, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Jackie Rosalez, Faith Formation Director [email protected]

Jarrid Thelen, Youth and Young Adult

Ministries Director [email protected]

Michael Garnett, Music Director [email protected]

Sister Pat Newhouse, S.C., Senior Ministry [email protected]

Sister Anita Parks, S.C., Service Ministry [email protected]

Ministry Leaders Knights of Columbus Jim Ault, Grand Knight

St. Vincent de Paul Al Kearney, President

Council of Catholic Women Beth Buiocchi, President

Parish Pastoral Council Jim Collom, Chair

Finance Council Mary Doster, Chair

Evangelization Committee Heidi Burkhardt, Chair

Education Commission Jackie Rosalez

Prayer Quilt Ministry Mary Hall

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Intercessory Prayers: We Pray For All Who …

are Sick, Especially:

and Those Serving in our Armed Forces, Especially:

We humbly offer these prayers

in the name of Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Please notify us if you have lost a loved one so that we can add their soul and your family to our Prayer list.

Don Allen Michelle Allen

Peter Allen Thomas R. Arrington

Pat Bailey Charles Bethke

Dennis Bill Sarah Blackburn

Matthew Boersma Marian Bolus Joe Burzych

Marie Carrion Steven Carrion

Bill Cleary Mark Cook Jan Cupry

Anne Curtin Adam Dec

Sister Judy Dowd Susan Dunham Robby Duniec Gilbert Elias

John Paul Erford Rosemary Evolino Judy Fehrenbach

Joseph Fink Carol Giacin

Tammy Giddings Marisol Gonzales-Valdes

Jim Gregg Sister Cheryl Grenier, SC

Howard Grider Bill Hagan

David Hammond Phyllis Harless

Ralph Hepp

Grace Hoffer Rebecca Johnson

Lynn Jones John Kimball

Mary Lou Klingshirn Mary Krohn

Deacon Kenton Kurth Todd Lamb

Ed and Marge Larson Paul Loconto Linda Logue

Amanda Lyons Jeannette Macdonald Madeline Mahoney

Patricia Marrack Luke Martin

Joseph Martyka Kathryn Mason

Ben Mazur Gilbert McCaughna

Michael McLeod Gail McNeely

Robert McNeely Mary McPhee Terry Meece Isiah Mimms

Lorah Mowatt Leonardo Novis Derick Nusbaum Steve R. O’Brien

Tom Parker Bob Pero

Bob Pendergast Bob Pichey Pat Pichey

Kevin Pixley

Barb Poole Kay Pratt

Judy Pressick Rich Przystas Jim Ralph, Jr. Jim Ralph, Sr.

Tom Ralph Sarah Richards

Jamie Riley Cecilia Roccos Jeffrey Rostek Joanne Roth

Carol Schaberg Steve Patoprsty

Sister Marie Pauline Joe Shank Inga Smith Ray Steele

Sharon Strus Kathy Talsma

Sue Thelen Wayne Thelen

Sharon Theroux Ellessia Thomas

Tyler Thoms Victoria Thoms Gene Tilmann

Don Treltel Mary Ann Vargas

Buddy Ward Richard Whaley

Lisa Wheeler Teresa Marie Wyatt

Gisela Yasson Jean Zubiena

P.F.C. Perry Edgell Sasebo, Japan

Marine L.Cpl. Christopher LaViolette Kuwait

The Repose of the Soul of: +Stephen Pettinger †Ralph “Don” Youdes

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St. Martha Parish 1100 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos MI 48864 517-349-1763 www.st-martha.org

Masses, Daily Readings, and Feast Days September 30 through October 6

Monday, September 30 - Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Readings: Zechariah 8:1-8 / Luke 9:46-50 8:30 am Mass All People of Saint Martha (Father Mike)

Tuesday, October 1 - Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Readings: Zechariah 8:20-23 / Luke 9:51-56 8:30 am Communion Service (Deacon John)

Wednesday, October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels Readings: Nehemiah 2:1-8 / Matthew 18:1-5, 10 6 pm Mass Special Intentions of Healing for Dan (Father Mike)

Thursday, October 3 - Weekday Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 / Luke 10:1-12 8:30 am School Mass +Maria Perazza (Father Mike)

Friday, October 4 - Saint Francis of Assisi Readings: Baruch 1:15-22 / Luke 10:13-16 8:30 am Mass +Chester Kalisz and +Vitold Zlotucha (Father

Mike)

Saturday, October 5 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil

(Daytime) Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest / Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: 5 pm Mass +Lee, +Michael, and +Jerry Cvengros (Father Mike)

Sunday, October 6 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Respect LIFE Sunday / World Communion Day Readings: Hebrews 1:2-3, 2:2-4 / II Timothy 1:6-8, 12-14 / Luke 17:5-10 8 am Mass +Luanne Chevalier (Father Mike) 10 am Mass All People of Saint Martha Parish (Father Mike) 5 pm Mass Special Intentions of Comfort for James Zito

(Father Mike)

Meet the Saints: This Week’s Feasts and Memorials Learn More: www.catholic.org/saints ww.formed.org

Jerome: 342 to 09/30/420; Canonized pre-congregation; Declared Doctor of the Church 1298; Patronage Morong, Rizal (Philippines); archaeologists, archivists, Bible scholars, librarians, libraries, school children, students, translators

Therese of the Child Jesus (Lisieux): 01/02/1873 to 09/30/1897; Canonized 05/17/1925; Declared Doctor of the Church 1997; Patronage against loss of parents; for florists and gardeners, HIV/AIDS sufferers, missionaries, tuberculosis; several regions

The Holy Guardian Angels: memorial of devotion to the guardian angels

Francis of Assisi: 1181 to 10/03/1226; Canonized 07/16/1228; Patronage animals, ecology, stowaways; Italy

Francis Xavier Seelos: 01/11/1819 to 10/04/1867; Beatified 04/09/2000

Blessed Virgin Mary: Saturday daytime Masses are designated as memorials to the Blessed Virgin Mary, unless the date is another major feast day

Liturgical Servers October 5/6

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday 5 pm Sacristan: D. Hunter Lectors: D. McAlvey, C. Flammini, S. Peters Altar Servers: 3 Volunteers

Sunday 8 am Sacristans: L. and C. Kendall Lectors: S. Zayko, M. Fletcher, 1 Volunteer Altar Servers: A. Collom, M. Elias, 1 Volunteer

Sunday 10 am Sacristans: M. and N. Bobinski Lectors: K. Lavery, D. Ianni, M. Loughlin-Krusky Altar Servers: E. Heath, 2 Volunteers

Sunday 5 pm Sacristan: D. Hunter Lectors: J. Thelen, I. Stines, N. Fiero Altar Servers: B. and N. Yun, 1 Volunteer

Communion to Homebound

October 5/6 ICMCF T. Rapson, L. Adair, J. Lenz

Brookdale Wynwood, Medilodge M. Fletcher

Homebound and Bickford Sister Pat

Brookdale Memory Care, Home Sweet Home, Homebound, Willows of Okemos Sister Anita

Altar Flowers

September 28/29

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary, Steve and Ronnie Patoprsty!

In Loving Memory of our Son, Jeff, from Richard, Diane, and Scott Liskiewicz

October 5/6

In Loving Memory of my Daughter, Alicia Jurzak, from Diane Jurzak

In Loving Memory of Marie Perazza, from Anne and Steve Readett

To sponsor Flowers, please contact the Parish Office during business hours.


Other Offerings - Monday, 09/30 through Sunday, 10/13 Visit www.st-martha.org for more details on these and other great Parish services and events!

Mon., 09/30 8:30 am Windy City Players at School: Beauty and the Beast

After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am International Rosary

7 pm CBSMI Class

7:30 pm Men’s Pick Up Basketball

Saint

Jerome, Pray for Us

Tue., 10/01 8:15 am 3-8: NWEA Testing

8:30 am Communion Service (Deacon John)

No Reconciliation

9 am Holy Hour of Reparation Rosary

9:15 am Bible Study

4 pm Volleyball Practice

6:30 pm Grief Support: Your Journey from Mourning to Joy

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus,

Pray for Us

Wed., 10/02 9 am Staff Prayer

3:30 - 5:30 pm Junior Drama Club


4:30 and 6 am 1-6 FF

5:30 pm Rosary

then 5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration


7:30 pm Benediction

Holy Guardian Angels,

Pray for Us

Thu., 10/03 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9:30 am Rosary

9:45 am 2: NWEA Testing


7 pm Choir Practice

PPC Meeting

Fri., 10/04 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am Rosary

First Friday Coffee and Donuts

5 pm White-Nguyen Wedding Rehearsal

Saint

Francis of Assisi,

Pray for Us

Sat., 10/05 7:30 am Upper Room Men’s Prayer

11 am Blessing of Animals

1:30 pm White-Nguyen Wedding

3:30 - 4:30 pm Reconciliation (Father Mike)

Blessed Francis Xavier seelos,

Pray for Us

Sun., 10/06 27th Sunday

Time

Respect Life Sunday

9 am 1-6 FF

10 am Toddler-K FF

11 am Baptism - Congrats, Carlson Family!

St. Vincent de Paul Open Meeting

Pick-Up Basketball

at 5:30 pm Mass CP 2 Parents and Students

6 pm 6-8 FF: CP

9-12 FF: H.S. Youth Group

Mon., 10/07 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am International Rosary

6 pm DOL Diaconal Formation

7 pm CBSMI Class

7:30 pm Men’s Pick Up Basketball

Our Lady of the Rosary, Pray for Us

Tue., 10/08 8:15 am 3-8: NWEA Testing

After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Monsignor Reilly)

9 am Holy Hour of Reparation Rosary

9:15 am Bible Study

9:30 am Fruits of the Holy Spirit Mom’s Group


6 pm CCW Meeting: Learn about DOL’s Disabilities Ministry

6:30 pm Grief Support: Your Journey from Mourning to Joy

Wed., 10/09 9 am Staff Prayer

3:30 - 5:30 pm Junior Drama Club

11 am ICMCF Dobie Road Mass (Father Mike)


4:30 and 6 am 1-6 FF

5:30 pm Rosary

then 5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration


7 pm K of C General Meeting

7:30 pm Benediction Saint John Leonardi,

Pray for Us

Thu., 10/10 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9:30 am Rosary

NWEA Testing


7 pm Choir Practice

Fri., 10/11 No School

Parish Office Closed DOL Seminar: Welcoming the Stranger


9 am Rosary

9:15 am Breaking Open the Word

5 pm Massa-Cluskey Wedding Rehearsal

Saint

John XXII, Pray for Us

Sat., 10/12 7:30 am Upper Room Men’s Prayer

10 am K of C Red Cross Blood Drive

1:30 pm Massa-Cluskey Wedding

3:30 - 4:30 pm Reconciliation (Father Mike)

Blessed

Virgin Mary, Pray for Us

Sun., 10/13 28th Sunday

Time

9 am 1-6 FF Whole Family

10 am Toddler-K FF

11 am Baptism - Congrats, Chomas Family!

Pick-Up Basketball

Saints Denis and Companions,

in Ordinary

in Ordinary


Did you Know:

Mass Intentions provide a more powerful prayer offering for those souls, and, “contribute to the good of the Church and by that offering share its concern to support its ministers and works” (CCC 945 §2).

To schedule Intentions, visit the Office on Sunday mornings between Masses or on weekdays.

Offertory Contributions

4-Week Average: $15,375.96

Online Giving August: $25,879.00

September To Date: $15,599.00

September 1: $11,348.00 Maintenance: $837.00




Visit www.st-martha.org for convenient and easy

online giving options! Thank You for your continued, faithful support of our Parish!

Come visit our Parish Library in our Saint Teresa Benedicta Room. It is filled with books, CDs, and DVDs to help build your Faith! You are invited to come browse and sign out items you would like to borrow in the Borrowing Log Book on Sundays between the 8 am and 10 am Masses or on weekdays (please call ahead to be sure it is available, as this space is also used for meetings).

From Father Mike’s Desk Here's a phrase: "The Real Presence." Those three words represent one of foundational elements of our Catholic faith. Here's another phrase: "The Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, of Jesus Christ." The second phrase explains the first. That's who's really present -- Jesus. The Body and Blood of Christ -- his true and actual flesh and blood -- is really present under the appearance of bread and wine. As real as an oak tree. Sadly, polling data reveals a declining acceptance of this vital truth. Some of the decline may be explainable by the more relaxed handling of the Eucharist permitted in the wake of the Second Vatican Council. Remembering that the Last Supper was an actual dinner, at which Jesus and the disciples handled the elements of the meal, Catholics are now allowed to receive Communion in the hand and to reverently touch the consecrated Hosts in the course of distributing the Eucharist. Replacing the former practice in which not even an empty chalice or ciborium was to be handled by lay persons, these reforms may have led some to a diminished awe for the Eucharist. There are other reasons, to be sure. Not least was a prolonged failure of the Church to properly instruct the young. In time, these young persons grew into parents who were unable to teach what they did not themselves know. By God's mercy, the worst of these days is over, and our Catholic schools and religious education programs are again teaching the bedrock truths of the faith in strong and understandable terms. There are many pathways to belief. For some, it is necessary to see factual evidence. A bit of Googling will soon bring a person into contact with a great number of Eucharistic miracles over the years. For others, the healing balm of the Eucharist, the infusion of grace, is so apparent that there can be no doubt. Others -- generations of others -- can testify to the certainty they feel when they enter a seemingly empty Catholic church. What they feel is, yes, the Real Presence of Christ … because (except for a few hours between Holy Thursday and the Easter Vigil) no Catholic church is ever empty. In the tumult of a city, amidst the roar of traffic and the burning neon lights, there is always a small red light burning silently next to a Tabernacle. In the rolling and wind-swept hills that surround a tiny country church, there is always a small red light burning silently next to a Tabernacle. In the quiet monasteries at Gethsemani and New Melleray where I have been blessed to go on retreat, there is always a small red light burning silently next to a Tabernacle. I remember a day, years ago, in London. Wandering as tourists one morning, our family walked into Westminster Abbey, the great Anglican church. If you care even a bit about history or literature, you cannot miss this place. Kings and queens are buried all around the building, as are literary giants like Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, Rudyard Kipling, and many more. Yet, aside from the tourist hordes, there was no life in that great building. That afternoon, we found our way into Westminster Cathedral, the Catholic church of London. Missing were most of the tourists and all the historical and literary monuments. But He was there. We could feel it. The empty church wasn't empty. The red sanctuary light burns every hour of every day at Saint Martha. Our doors open early and are locked late. Seven days a week. Come anytime. Sit in the silence of the church some morning or afternoon. He is present. You'll know it. Spend some time with Him, and feel the peace. You'll never doubt the real-ness of the Real Presence. That's why we're Catholics. Through shining sun and gentle breeze, through storm and rain, through good times and bad. Jesus is in the Eucharist, and the Eucharist can be in us whenever we choose. We are so blest …


Sister Anita’s Corner

What is Jesus looking at and his outstretched hand pointing to? The pondering continues when we wonder what the people of all ages are seeing … what vision of today and tomorrow are they taken up with? We have been praying our discipleship prayer all through this past prayer. We are not in the same place as we were a year ago. We, with our lives lived, have journeyed through blessings and sorrows, faith deepened and faith at times seeming to need a lot of tending. Maybe that is truly the only way faith deepens … soil being work takes a lot of hard work … seeds of faith … Loving God, our Father, you invite each of us to share in the life and ministry of your Son, Jesus.

To share in Jesus’s life … seeing what is going on right around us … hearing others cry out … sitting at table with all our companions and sometimes laden with so much goodness and other times with so many questions … going away with Jesus day or night to a more quiet place - away from stress, noise, fears and even crazy fun times to wonder what does it mean to spend time with Jesus in prayer to the Father.

To share in Jesus’ ministry is one of asking what it is that the other wants … “I want to see …” lifting people out of what binds them down… allowing forgiveness and love to be such a deep blessing - not equated to deserving it or earning it … seeking others out in kindness and concern … talking about what moves our hearts and souls.

Send your Holy Spirit … to form… to understand the grace of unselfishness in our day to day commitment … to look around and see a community of disciples with gifts as individual as each one is and yet part of the whole … to guide us in our ordinary and unusual actions.

Through the witness and intercession of Mary, our Beloved Mother … aware of God’s presence … accepting God’s power for good … changing us with our “yes” which is life-long and growing …

“Do whatever he tells you …” thus may murky waters be changed into spirit-lifting wine. Wine to be savored and maybe some kept for all our blessing times and sorrow-filled times … for our discerning and doing. In our hearts and minds, this prayer doesn’t really have an end time, just a deepening into God’s grace time.

Need to Knows:

Ever wonder what the Catholic Faith is all about? Interested in finding out more?? Join us NEXT Sunday, September 22

from 6 to 8 pm for a very informal and informative introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). There is no commitment, this is just a chance to come and see if now is the time for you to begin the journey of growing in your relationship with Christ which may lead to Baptism and Confirmation in the Catholic Faith at the Easter Vigil in April. We have a great team of leaders ready to guide you with stories of how and why they entered the Church, teachings from scripture and how our Bible is so alive and relevant today, as well as the amazing gift of our Catholic Sacraments and Traditions. We will meet in the Saint Kateri Room (just across from the back entrances to the church near the stairway). Look for signs and come and join us. If you would like more information, please email Clinton Warren at [email protected] or call Jackie in the Parish Office.

Our Local Pregnancy Resource Centers Are In Need Of The Following Baby Items:

Regular or Gentle-Ease Enfamil Baby Formula Baby Wash Baby Powder Diaper Cream

Baby Oil Wipes 12 to 24 month Small Toys Boys 0 to 3 Month Clothes Car Seats Boys and Girls 24 month to 2T Clothes

Infant and Double Strollers Of course any gently used baby items are welcome! There are bins at both Church entrances for your donations. For larger items or if you need help with delivery, please call Liz Carls at 517-281-1451 or Soraya Nowland at 517-755-6909. Blessings!

If you have been abused or victimized

by someone representing the Catholic Church, please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every diocese in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. Our victim assistance coordinator is Cheryl Williams-Hecksel. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 888-308-6255. You may also report through the law enforcement hotline: Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 at 844-324-3374, or anytime to [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


Faith Formation

“As the Family goes, so goes the Nation and the Whole World in which we live.” Saint John Paul the Great

Child and Family Ministries Jackie Rosalez, Director

[email protected]

Youth and Young Adult Ministries Jarrid Thelen, Director

[email protected]

Child and Family Faith Formation: September and October Calendar Grades PreK through K: Sunday mornings during the 10 am Mass - September 29, October 6, 13, 20, and 27 Grades 1 through 6: Sunday mornings from 9 to 9:50 am - September 29, October 6, 13, 20 (Whole Family in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall), and 27 Grades 1 through 6: Wednesdays at either 4:30 to 5:30 pm or 6 to 7 pm - October 22, 9, 16 (Whole Family), 23, and 20 Confirmation Prep 1 and 2: Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 pm - October 6 (Confirmation 2 parents and students will attend the 5 pm Mass and then meet in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall from 6 to 8 pm together - required), and October 20 (Confirmation 1 parents and students will attend the 5 pm Mass together and then class from 6 to 8 pm)

All Saints Family Hayride Saturday, October 19 from 1 to 3 pm at Tannenbaum Farms

Everyone is invited to join us for a fun afternoon that includes: a Hayride, Bonfire, hotdog roast, S’mores, and a few Saint Stories around the fire. The cost is only $10 per family. All you need to do to register is call the Parish Office or email Jackie Rosalez. This is a lot of fun for young families as well as a day out with the grandkids for us grandmas and grandpas!!

Men’s Pick Up Basketball is in the Gym on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 pm. Contact Jarrid to join the email list.

High School Youth Group has started up again this year! Please join in the prayer, games, community building, and service each Sunday from 6 to 8 pm. We will also be having many other activities that you can stay up to date on, by texting @stmarthay to the number 81010 or 281-816-3796.

Young Adult Sports Night is in full swing again. Anyone ages 18 to 39 is invited to join us each Friday from 6 to 8:30 pm for Ultimate Frisbee at a local Lansing Parish. You will get to meet other young adults in the area and get some exercise in. Then we meet up afterward at a local restaurant to hang out. Please join our Facebook Group, Lansing Area Young Adult Sports Night or email Jarrid for more details.

Permission forms for this great day for our youth in grades 6, 7, and 8

are on our website at www.st-martha.org You don’t want your child to miss this great opportunity to spend a day with thousands of other kids their age, getting to know Jesus better. Cost includes the bus ride there, don’t miss out, register today!!!!!

http://www.st-martha.org


Andrea Patton, School Principal 517-349-3322 Contact Us

[email protected] Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Office Hours

Lynn Collom, School Secretary Monday through Friday, 8 to 11:30 am 1/2 Day PreK [email protected] Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm Full Day PreK and K through 8

In a loving, nurturing, Christ-like environment, Saint Martha School guides each student to develop his or her unique ability and potential through prayer, study, and service.

7/8 Grade Religion: Prayer, Study, Service Students in our School’s 7/8 grade religion class learn to live their faith in three simple ways: prayer, study and service. As the year progresses, these themes will take on new and increasing meanings. Each day brings new opportunities to grow in our faith. Daily prayer life at Saint Martha includes leading morning prayer for the school, learning traditional Catholic prayers such as the Memorare and the Morning Offering to the Sacred Heart, and taking time daily to remember those who are sick or in need of the healing power of our petitions to God. Leading the all-School rosaries and praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent enriches our faith life. Religious study includes our textbook curriculum, which focuses this year on the life and teachings of Jesus. Students review the basics of the faith: the liturgical calendar, feast days and holy days, the 10 Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the sacraments. Learning more about the lives of saints encourages the class to emulate the virtues and ideals they espouse. Service opportunities such as visiting residents at the Dobie Road Medical Care Facility, volunteering at the Williamston Food Bank, and assisting younger students as a Miracle Mentor give students responsibility to care for others as Jesus did. Service also includes participating in Mass as altar servers, singers, gift bearers, readers, and collecting the offering. We strive to learn by doing, for our school, faith community, and beyond.


Our Parish and Ministry Events and Offerings visit us at www.st-martha.org for more details on these and other great Parish services and events!

Download Sunday Is Here! Our FREE myParish App is available for both Apple and Android devices and offers a wide variety of features to help you live your Catholic Life every day.

Access the App by: Going to the Apple App Store or the Android Store

and search for the myParish App Texting App to the phone number 87202 Going to myparishapp.com Scanning this QR Code

In addition to useful and important messages about parish life throughout the week, our app also offers a variety of features including daily Mass readings, prayers, Mass times, Confession reminders and guides, weekly bulletins, and daily inspirational content. Stay connected with Saint Martha all week long. Get our MyParish App today!

EVERY Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm through Tuesday, December 10 in our Blessed Solanus Casey Conference Room: We know it

hurts, and we want to help: Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after the death of a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you get through the difficult days ahead. With questions, Lori at [email protected] or 517-449-3485.

EVERY Wednesday from 7 am to 7 pm through October 30 in Frandor, on the grassy area on the west side of Clippert north of Vine Street. Chemical abortions are performed every Wednesday at Planned Parenthood in Frandor. This campaign is focused on filling every abortion day with prayer every hour. Please make time to join others in this spiritual battle for an hourly Rosary led by a For LIFE representative, with a Divine Mercy Chaplet following the 3 pm Rosary. For more information and to sign up for a set weekly prayer time, please contact Soraya Nowland at 517-755-6909 or [email protected]. Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6).

CCW Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, October 8 6 pm Rosary in our Chapel

then 6:30 pm Check in and Social Time, and 7 pm Program in our Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Gathering Hall

Learn about the Lansing Disabilities Ministry, what this ministry does, accessibility issues people face, and the importance of raising awareness with featured speaker Cathy Blatnik, a Saint Martha parishioner who is actively engaged in this area. Please bring a friend and a dish to share if you are able. Child care will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: CCW meetings will now be the second Tuesday of the month.

K of C and Red Cross Blood Drive: Saturday, October 12, from 10 am to 4 pm in our Blessed Solanus Casey Conference Room.

Donate blood to save other lives. Walk-in’s are welcome, or pre-register at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) http://www.redcrossblood.org, and use our Sponsor Code StMarthaOkemos.

All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance Saturday, November 2

at 11 am During the month of November, we remember in prayer our loved ones who have died, particularly this past year. We invite parishioners, along with family members and friends, to join us for a Mass of Remembrance when your loved one will be prayed for by name. One member from each family will be invited to carry a candle to the altar to burn in the loved one’s memory during the Mass, and to place a photo of him or her in the main entrance where it will remain during the month of November. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before Mass begins. If you would like your deceased loved one to be remembered at this special Mass, email their full name, date of death, and a photo (4x6, 5x7 or 8x10) to [email protected] by Tuesday, October 15. Scripture continues to remind us of the promise of the resurrection. May we be a community of faith that remembers our beloved dead, prays for them, and comforts the brokenhearted.

Do you have a musical gift, and are looking to share it with the Parish? Please consider joining our Choir! Rehearsals are Thursday

nights from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Choir Loft. Please contact Michael Garnett, Director of Music, with any questions and for more details.

October’s Morning Prayers by our Rosary Groups and Evangelization Committee will be offered for our Catechetical Programs: our teachers, aides, parents, and students in RCIA, Youth Group, and Faith Formation classes. You are invited to join these intercessions by praying the morning offering every day, to offer our prayers, works, joys, and sufferings to God. As always, we also offer prayers for our pastor Father Mike, and other priests who serve us.



Raffle Tickets are ready for pick-up - this is an easy way to support our Auction! Each family is asked to sell (at least) one ticket book to coworkers, neighbors, friends, family. The more tickets sold, the more advertising and profits for our Auction! Please stop by the table in the Narthex after Masses this weekend to pick up your family’s book. All sold tickets are due back to the Offices by Friday, October 25.

Do you have Auction Donations? Items can be dropped off in the parking lot on:

THIS Sunday, September 29 after 10 am Mass NEXT Saturday, October 5 after 5 pm Mass

Wednesday, October 9 at 3:30 pm Sunday, October 20 after 10 am Mass

Monday, October 21 from 8 to 8:30 am Monday, October 21 from 3:30 to 4 pm

Look for Katina Miller - she will be outside her black van with signs and the tailgate open! Please contact auction co-chair Bonnie Maluchnik at 517-643-6074 or [email protected] with questions.

Step Right Up, Folks! Get ready for fun and games at our Annual Auction! We are still in need of the following donations: * Bottles of Wine * Wine Cooler that holds 12 Bottles * Very large Cooler * 6-Packs of Beer * Big Ticket Item (grill, patio furniture, television) * Please bring the wine and beer to the School Office by Friday, October 25, and contact Linda Flint at [email protected] if you can provide the other items. Thank you!

Additional Ways to Support Us:

School Scrip: Sign up online at www.shopwithscrip.com using our enrollment code EF575C412L1, then place orders and pay online. Orders are available for pickup on Thursdays in the School Office, or order instant scrip and start shopping right away! With questions, please call the School Office.

If you shop with Amazon, You can help our School: just access Amazon by clicking on the Amazon picture located on our website’s School page. Then shop as normal - our code is in the link, so it automatically gives us a rebate!

Do You have one of these cards? You can help just by linking it to our School! It costs you nothing, and our School gets 1% of all your purchases! Simply log in to your Kroger Plus account, search for Community

Rewards, find Saint Martha School, and click the link. IF you have any trouble, contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS. Thank you for your continued support of Catholic education!

Youth Scholarship Program: further our Youth Programs by setting up your recurring Sunday donation online! We receive $200 for every 25 new recurring online givers - the more recurring gifts, the more scholarship money for our youth program! Please visit the Stewardship page on our website and set up your recurring gift to help our Parish AND our youth!

Martha's Meals: Do you know anyone in need of temporary meals due to the arrival of a new baby, injury or surgery, etc.? To set up a meal schedule for one of our wonderful cooks to help your family, contact Laura Elias at 517-230-5218 or [email protected].

Do You Need a ride to Masses and events?

Local area CATA services can help! Call 517-394-2282 for information

on Curb-to-Curb service Redi-Rides, and Spec-Tran for those with special ride needs. Discount fares are also available for individuals over 62 and those with a current ADA card.




Healing in Flint Annual Deacon’s Collection for Flint

*** Last Weekend *** Diocese of Lansing Churches have had collection boxes out in September, to gather donations for: Saint Mary’s Food Pantry - * Cereal * Canned Goods like soups, veggies, tuna fish, tomato sauce, beans, etc. * Rice * Instant Potatoes * Milk (shelf or dry) Saint Francis Prayer Center - * Toilet Paper * Paper Towel * Please see Deacon John with questions, and, if you have not donated yet, please do so on this final weekend.

Help Spread the Faith Annual DOL Appeal THIS weekend, September 28/29

Christ has called us to proclaim the Gospel from the mountaintop. In today’s society, that is a big challenge. We all the know the power of the media. With your support, Faith Magazine will be able to use that power to reach out with a positive message - that we each belong to someone, Jesus. Please prayerfully consider how you can help this important annual appeal, and make checks payable to Saint Martha with Help Spread the Faith in the memo line; envelopes were included in envelope packets.

Extraordinary Form Mass THIS Sunday, September 19 at 5 pm

at Saint Mary, Williamston Join Father Mark Rutherford in kicking off an exciting and informative 9-month long catechetical series on the history and development of the sacred liturgy. Music will be provided by Michael Garnett, Saint Martha Director of Music, other Saint Martha parishioners, and Catholics across the Diocese of Lansing.

Fall Clean up THIS Tuesday, October 1 to Sunday, October 20

at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery All families are asked to remove items they wish to keep before October 20. After that, Staff will discarding them.

Be Love Revolution THIS Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

in the Saint John Paul II Room of Resurrection Parish BLR is a movement that accompanies young women on their journey of faith so that they have the opportunity to experience the love of God and to be His presence of love to others. Meetings include praise and worship, a talk, small groups, and snacks and fellowship. All high school ladies invited, with college age women encouraged to come help. Visit beloverevolution.com to learn more or email [email protected].

i.d. 9:16 THIS Thursday, October 3 at 6 pm

in the basement of Saint Mary Cathedral, Lansing All young adults (20’s to 30’s) are invited to this special monthly Mass followed by dinner and a talk from Edmund Miller on the Beatitude Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake. To find out more, visit the Facebook group i.d. 916 Lansing and RSVP to the event listing there, or email [email protected].

5th Annual Benefit Dinner to benefit Forster Woods Adult Day Center

THIS Friday, October 4 beginning at 6 pm This fun Masquerade Murder Mystery on the Michigan Princess Riverboat includes dinner, and cash bar, silent auction, raffle, and wine grab. Tickets are $75 (45% tax deductible!) and are available at www.forsterwoods.org.

Special Anniversary Mass NEXT Saturday, October 5 at 4:30 pm

Saint Thomas Aquinas All couples celebrating their 1st, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, etc., and any over 60 are especially invited. A cake and punch reception will follow the Mass in Father Mac Hall. Please RSVP at www.dioceseoflansing.org/events (click 2019 Diocesan Anniversary Mass). Come share this day to rejoice in the commitment of love witnessed through the Sacrament of Matrimony. All celebrating couples, please arrive early to be seated in a reserved section.

Aquinas College Fall Open Houses NEXT Saturday, October 5

Saturday, November 2 Grand Rapids

Aquinas College welcomes all high school students and their families for a chance to get the inside scoop on academics, athletics, service learning, study abroad, and more! Visit aquinas.edu/openhouse for full details and registration.

25th Annual Lansing LIFE Chain NEXT Sunday, October 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm

along Grand River Avenue at Abbot Rd, at Brookfield Plaza, and along our property

Come and peacefully witness to the intrinsic value of LIFE and spiritually fight the evil that is abortion. For full details, contact our Lansing LIFE Chain Coordinator Ann Zygmontowicz at 517-351-7651 or [email protected].

Across the Diocese

For more family friendly events in our Diocese, visit

www.dioceseoflansing.org/events or www.catholiceventfinder.org (search Lansing)

http://beloverevolution.com


Welcome the Stranger Among Us Friday, October 11

8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Diocesan Center The immigration issue has become a critical topic in our nation … new laws, deportations, families being separated, unaccompanied children, I.C.E. raids, caravans of Hispanic fleeing to the U.S., and more. It is natural to have mixed feelings, as many enter the U.S. “illegally”. BUT Holy Mother Church teaches us to welcome our neighbor, just as Joseph and Mary experienced when they fled to Egypt to protect baby Jesus from Herod. This DOL conference will sensitize and inform attendees about the reality of immigration in our Diocese, from the perspective of the Catholic Faith, providing us with tools to bring Care and protection to immigrants. To register to learning more about welcoming immigrants and refugees, visit https://welcomethestranger.eventbee.com.

Steve and Jenni Angrisano Mission Sunday, October 13 to Tuesday, October 15

Saint Gerard Parish, Lansing Join these fun and musical Catholic Parent Revival leaders to grow as God’s family, nurturing faith in others and grow in faith ourselves. Visit stgerard.org/parish-mission for more information.

LCHS Prospective Family Night Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Lansing Catholic High School, Lansing Parents and students are welcome at this event to learn more about what LCHS has to offer. Please note there is a set schedule for this event. Families will first be taken on a school tour led by a LCHS student, then attend breakout sessions (on curriculum, tuition, college planning, and extracurricular and athletic activities), and the evening will conclude with a question and answer session with students and staff. Registration is not required for this event, but is appreciated. Please contact LCHS’s Admissions Office at [email protected], 517-267-2102, or use their website to register.

Hope in the Lord: A Prayer in Motion Retreat

Saturday, October 26, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Saint Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt

There are many ways that we can recognize God’s presence and working in our lives and receive the hope that comes from it. Join Janene Ternes as we explore the Source of our hope and the Anchor of our soul, using movement, music, Scripture, guided reflection, and journaling. Opportunity for optional attendance at Mass will be offered. Cost is $55 and includes lunch and program materials. To register, call 517-669-8321 or visit www.stfrancis.ws/prayer-in-motion.html.

Mass Opportunities

Saturday 5 pm

Sunday 8 am, 10 am, 5 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am

Wednesday 6 pm

Reconciliation Opportunities

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday following 8:30 am Mass until all are heard

Wednesday 6:45 to 7:15 pm

Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Other times By Appointment

Lent & Advent Announced as Scheduled

Prayer Opportunities

Monday 9 am International Rosary

Tuesday 9 am Holy Hour of Reparation Rosary

Wednesday 5:30 pm Rosary

5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

following 6:30 pm Mass - Adoration until 7:30 pm Benediction

Thursday, Friday 9 am Rosary

Parish Mission Statement

Called by a loving God to be a Holy, Catholic people, and guided by the Holy Spirit, we work to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We worship, celebrate, teach, and offer support to our Parish Family with our talents and resources. Through charity and justice, we aspire to serve our community and world.

Office Hours Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday between 8 am and 10 am Masses

General Parish Information Registrations and Information Updates can be done online by following the link on our website to My Own Church, or in person at the Parish Office.

Religious Education instills in your children a sense of awe and wonder, and a knowledge and deep commitment to the love of God in Christ Jesus. We seek to teach as Jesus taught and nurture the Faith that parents as the primary educators are instilling in their children. Classes are provided for kids in Pre-K through 12th grades. To register, please contact Jackie.

Prayer Corner individuals remain on the list for 8 weeks; contact the Office to be added to the prayer corner and/or chain, and to continue beyond 8 weeks.

Military Individuals for Prayer remain on the list until we are notified of their return home.

Bulletin Articles must be submitted for approval in writing by Noon on the Thursday two weeks prior to the weekend you would like your information included, via email to IvyLynn.

Sacramental Information Baptisms are celebrated the 2nd Sundays monthly after 10 am Mass, and Preparation Classes are held on the 2nd Mondays monthly at 7 pm. Contact the Parish Office to register.

Anointing of the Sick and Communion to Shut Ins are available by contacting the Parish Office.

Marriages must begin to be arranged with the Priest at least 9 months ahead. Contact the Parish Office to begin arrangements.

The Adult Sacrament of Initiation (RCIA) is for anyone who is considering becoming Catholic or who has questions about our Catholic faith. Please contact Deacon Carl Boehlert for more information.

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