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ST. MARY PARISH PAGE 2 ST. JOHN PARISH MARSHALL, MICHIGAN ALBION, MICHIGAN
The Week Ahead at St. Mary Parish
Sunday, June 11 Nursery Available during Masses Monday, June 12 7:00 pm K of C Meeting - St. James Room Tuesday, June 13 7:00 pm Bible Study - St. James Room Wednesday, June 14 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration - Church Saturday, June 17 7:00 am Men’s Fellowship - Basement 4:00 pm Confessions - Church Sunday, June 18 Nursery Available during Masses
St. Mary Parish Mass Schedule
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Saturday, June 10 - The Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Tina Amsler (Marty & Tina Johnston) Sunday, June 11 9:00 am For the People of the Parish 11:00 am For the Spiritual and Temporal Welfare of Theresa Ruedisueli (Friends) Monday, June 12 No Mass Tuesday, June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church 12:10 pm Godelieve Pecceu (Twiss Family) Wednesday, June 14 8:30 am Fr. Jim Barrett (Bob & Bev Zalewski) Thursday, June 15 8:30 am Keith Blowers (Ron & Rose Harvey) Friday, June 16 7:30 am William & Geraldine Labancz (Fr. Craig) THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Saturday, June 17 - The Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Jim Larson (Bob & Sue Hutchings) Sunday, June 18 - Father’s Day 9:00 am For the People of the Parish 11:00 am For the Spiritual and Temporal Welfare of Steve & Kathy Searles (40th Anniversary)
St. Mary Weekly Parish Support
June 4, 2017
Total………………...…..………..............$9,470.21 (envelopes, loose checks & currency
8 Online Giving………..…..….....…..…..$387.00 Budget……………..……....……..………...$9,423.00
Budgeted year-to-date $433,453.00 Collection year-to-date $475,961.05 188 envelopes used this past week.
536 households are registered in the parish. Attendance number for all Masses 528.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2017 - 2018
Goal………...$84,054.00 Pledged: $32,619.00 Paid:.$19,068.62
We have 536 households registered and 153 have made a pledge.
Confessions: Saturday 4 - 4:45 pm
St. Mary’s Traveling Vocations Crucifix
At the 11 am Sunday Mass 6/4 The Clenney Family was sent forth with a crucifix and prayer for vocations so that they may pray daily during the week for an increase in vocations. The St. Mary Vocations Crucifix will continue to be rotated through all 3 weekend Masses. If you are interested in participating, please contact the parish office or sign up on the sheet at either door of the church.
Thank You and Goodbye
I wish to express my thanks to those that were able to stop by at the reception. I will certainly miss all of you and will keep you in my prayers. My new location will be in Webberville and I will attend St. Mary’s in Williamston. The office will be left in the capable hands of Stacie Contat. Please give her a warm welcome. Blessings, Tina Johnston
Spiritual Adoption Photo
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Happenings at St. Mary’s Church
Parish Library Note
CKC will be coming up so the library will not be in the center, further information to follow. If anyone needs anything, please let me know. [email protected] 781-2381.
Thank you to Olivia & Doreen Woods for managing the nursery during the 9 am and 11 am Sunday Masses.
Catholic Kids' Camp 2017
"Totally Catholic Maker Fun Factory!"
(June 26-29 from 9am-12noon)
All children ages 4-entering 5th grade are invited to join us for 4 mornings of faith-filled fun at our Totally Catholic Maker Fun Factory! Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Our 2017 CKC will spark creativity with interactive decorations and experiences. Maker Fun Factory will transform St. Mary Parish into a place buzzing with excitement! To register your child: Download a registration form from stmarymarshall.org (Look under the Faith Formation tab) OR pick up a form from the parish office during business hours. Completed forms can be mailed to the parish office or placed in the collection basket at Mass in an envelope marked "CKC registration." Registration forms must be turned in by June 9 to guarantee t-shirt. Please contact Sara Rodgers at 781-5656 or [email protected] with questions.
Attention all boys and men!
Monthly Youth and Adult Altar Server Training Is Now Being Offered! If you have any interest, please join us and see if you would like to serve the Parish in this way. Our next session will be in the church on Wednesday June 14, from 4-5pm. Please email/call Carol DiBiaggio if possible to confirm participation ([email protected] or 967-2919).
Did You Know?
We have an email loop for you to use in our parish, to send prayers, upcoming parish event information, or needs for volunteers, etc… If would like to be, added, please email Theresa Ruedisueli at [email protected] We have a Facebook group and MyParish app which you can download on your smartphone. Nursery is open during 9 and 11 am Masses. Meal Ministry helps and blesses those in our parish who have had a surgery, a new baby, death in the family, etc. If you are interested in being added to the list of those who are willing to make a meal from time to time, please contact Andrea Cook at [email protected] or 789-2298, or the parish office, with your email and other contact info. Transport Ministry provides rides to Mass. If you can assist, please call the parish office. If you know someone who can benefit from this wonderful service, use the contact information above. We are here to serve each other!
Congratulations to all of the
Scholarship winners!
There were many qualified candidates to chose from and we offer congratulations to all of them. The following were awarded the scholarships: Ryan Westrick $2000 Allen & Margaret Bassage Scholarship Sarah Fedewa $1000 - Knights of Columbus #5999 Mary Ellen McCarthy $1000 - Knights of Columbus #5999 Jackson Maurer $1000 - Knights of Columbus #5999
ST. MARY PARISH PAGE 4 ST. JOHN PARISH MARSHALL, MICHIGAN ALBION, MICHIGAN
Liturgical Schedule
Saturday, June 17, 4 pm Celebrant : Fr. Joe Gray Lector Ruth Schmitter Altar Servers Bernie Konkle
Susie Konkle Ushers Steve Zenoniani Martin Zwolensky Sunday, June 18, 9 am Celebrant : Fr. Joe Gray Lector Kevin Markovich Altar Servers Cliff Curtis Ushers Ken Waito Doug Leach Note: Commentator is only needed when there is no Deacon at the Mass. When you cannot be here please find a substitute. Thank You!
St. John Parish Mass Schedule
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Saturday, June 10 - The Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Adel Vafiadis (Bernard & Katie Konkle) Patricia (Hickey) King (Aunt Carol & Hoaglin Family) Sunday, June 11 9:00 am For the People of the Parish Monday, June 12 No Mass Tuesday, June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church No Mass Wednesday, June 14 9:00 am Roy Hoaglin (Bernard & Katie Konkle) Thursday, June 15 9:00 am Patricia (Hickey) King (Zenoniani Family) Friday, June 16 9:00 am Frank Hiday (Ruth Sweetwood, Karen & Larry Harris, Connie Baily) THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Saturday, June 17 - The Vigil Mass 4:00 pm For the People of the Parish Sunday, June 18 - Father’s Day 9:00 am Nan Parks (Shirley Wood) Frank Hiday (Ruth Sweetwood, Karen & Larry Harris, Connie Baily) John Carr Sr. (John & Erin Carr)
The Week Ahead at St. John Parish
Saturday, June 17 2:30 pm Confessions - Church
St. John
Weekly Parish Support June 4, 2017
Total ……………………………….…………….……..…$6,329.25 (envelopes, loose checks & currency and children)
Candles……………………...……………...…...…….…$36.00 Catholic Relief…………………………………………$120.00 Budget……………………………………..$5,048.00 Budgeted year-to-date………….$247,352.00 Collection year-to-date ………..$234,203.68
76 envelopes used this past week. 279 households are registered in the parish.
Attendance number for all Masses 321.
Confessions:
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition Assistance
If you are contemplating sending your child(ren) to a Catholic School, please contact the Parish Office (517-529-4532) to obtain the forms. You must be registered in the Parish. If your family presently attends a Catholic School, forms will be sent to you in the mail.
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Weekly Wednesday
Eucharistic Adoration
7:00 - 8:00 pm
St. Mary Church
Save the Date - July 12
Ice Cream Social To
Follow Adoration
Happenings at St. John Parish
Happenings In and Around Our Parish Home
Making a Report of Sexual Misconduct
A report may be initiated at the Diocese of Kalamazoo’s Question and Reporting Line 877-802-0115. A caller will be requested to provide his/her name and phone number.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
The 2017 BAA is underway. This appeal is our opportunity to show our gratitude for all God’s gifts. When you give to the BAA, you make possible all the Diocesan spiritual, pastoral, educational, and charitable programs and services provided throughout the Diocese. Our Diocesan Assessment 2017 Target Goal: $48,687 Pledged: $11,179 Paid: $7,359 # of Households: 43 (14%) Thank You for your prayerful consideration, sacrificial and generous support.
Lansing Catholic Singles
We are hosting our 6th annual state-wide picnic for Catholic singles in their mid 30's & up from noon to 5 pm (eating at 1 pm) on Saturday, July 15th at Burchfield Park's North Bluff shelter in Holt, just south of Lansing. Held rain or shine. Join us for a Patriotic Day Picnic! We'll supply sloppy joes and table service. Bring a dish to pass and your own beverage. In keeping with the patriotic theme feel free to wear a ball cap or red/white/blue. Cost is $7 plus park admittance. Please RSVP by July 10 For more information or to RSVP, phone (517)375-2354 or (517)321-7886, email [email protected] or visit www.lansingcatholicsingles.com. Join us for food, fun, games and fellowship!
Adult Vacation Bible School
Our summer spiritual enrichment offering will be an Adult Vacation Bible School on June 27, 28, & 29 from 6PM to 8PM. Deacon Ken will be presenting a Scripture Series to help us develop a better understanding of our faith. The three evening presentation will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s. It is open to all adult parishioners from St. John’s and St. Mary’s. To sign up please call Kathie Dekker @ 517-629-6066 by Sunday June 25th. The Altar Rosary Society will be providing dessert and beverages each evening. Come join us for one or all of the evening presentations.
Coaching Opportunity
St. Philip Catholic Central High School is seeking a boy’s varsity basketball coach. Candidate must have prior coaching experience. Please send cover letter, resume, and references or letters of recommendation to Vicky Groat, Athletic Director—[email protected].
Enrollment for the 2017-2018
School Year is Open!
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools (BCACS) offer quality, faith-based Preschool through Twelfth Grade education. Enroll online at www.bcacs.org. Contact enrollment coordinator Cathy Erskine at (269) 963-1131 or [email protected] to arrange a visit and get more information.
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Bill Bramble Cathy Campbell
Sally Daniels Carol DeNicola Joyce Hageman
Beth (deNicola) Harsch Paul Hickey Millie Hiday Marcia Klein
Nadine Kochinski Joe LaForge
Gerry Lautzenheiser Elizabeth London
Carole Love Nicholas Lusk
Mary Magnotta John Markovich
Eugene Maynard Mike McAulilffe
Linda Meeder Dolores Mills Josh O’Dell
Mick Paskett Sean Paskett
Mary Jo Payment Phil Payment
Guadalupe Ramirez Kalianna Robinson
Sue Sheridan Kyle Sievertsen Xandon Slone
Mike VanWormer Carl Weiskittel
Dr. Deborah Weiskittel Jeanie Weiskittel
We will keep your name on the prayer list for four
weeks unless you tell us otherwise.
St. Mary/St. John Celebrants
Sunday, June 11 9 am - Fr. Craig at St. John 9 am - Fr. Joe at St. Mary Saturday, June 24 4 pm - Fr. Craig at St. John 5:30 pm - Fr. Joe at St. Mary
Happenings In and Around Our Parish Home
Please Pray For ...
Sponsor of the Week
Dr. Lynn DiMartino & Dr. Scott Brown Battle Creek Eye Clinic
See all advertisers’ full ads on the last two pages of the bulletin. Please patronize all of the sponsors of the bulletin.
Kalamazoo Diocese
Catholic Women’s Retreat
From your KDCCW: “Planting the Seeds of Faith: Today and Tomorrow – A day of sharing and planting ideas.” What might you think about and develop for the future? Save the date, Wednesday, June 21, for a day with speakers, prayer, mass, Newman’s Bookshoppe, and more. Topics include a history of our Diocese with Fr. Bob Creagan, the 100th Anniversary of Fatima, and plants of the Bible. Join us at St. Joseph Parish, 220 Church St, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Check in and light refreshments: 8:15-9:00am; Concludes: approx. 3:30pm. Cost: $20.00, includes lunch. Everyone is welcome and grants are available. Registration: by June 14, with Sue Annis, (269)217-3678, [email protected]
FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM: FREEDOM
For MISSION June 21 – July 4, 2017
“We need to pray for protection of our first and foundational freedom, the freedom of religion and the freedom to practice our faith without being forced to violate our conscience in matters of morality.” Bishop Bradley, The Church: A Center of Hope, p. 18. These fourteen days of dedication to prayer, witness and action highlight the importance of religious liberty and the need to be vigilant in defense of this right. Learn more about religious freedom and how it is being threatened at www.Fortnight4Freedom.org Diocesan Observances for Opening of Fortnight for Freedom, Wed., June 21 at St. Augustine Cathedral: Opening Mass at 12:10 pm, Bishop Bradley celebrant; Eucharistic adoration 12:45-5:30 pm; Vespers/Eucharistic Procession/Benediction at 5:30 pm, Bishop Bradley celebrant. Simple dinner to follow in St. Augustine Crowley Center and movie A Man For All Seasons, the life of St. Thomas More. All are welcome. Diocesan Closing Mass, Tues., July 4 at 9:30 am at St. Augustine Cathedral, Msgr. Osborn, celebrant. Rosary before Mass at 9:00 am.
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(269) 213-4236 [email protected]
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Not NCUA Insured - No Credit Union Guarantee - May Lose Value
Retirement Planning, Investments and Insurance Policy Reviews
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St. Ann Parishioner Catholic Radio on These Stations
129 • XM Radio91.5 • West 93.3 • East
Listen To and Support Compliments of
Dr. Vincent ShenHematologist / Oncologist
269-789-3940 Parishioner
Compliments of
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Kevin Chard • Parishioner
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIALPLUMBING & HEATING
WATERPROOFING & SEALANTS, INC.
www.mulderwaterproofing.com3420 Ravine Rd.
381-8100
Compliments Of
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Neidlingerand Family
Compliments of
Dr. Lynn M. DiMartinoDr. Scott A. Brown
269-962-8779
Residential & Commercial
Saint Jerome Parishioner
1338 W MICHIGAN
Ceramic • Carpet • Wood • MarbleVinyl • Terrazzo • Industrial Floors
www.battlecreektile.com
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parish communityCall Jeff Ingersoll l 616.299.2388
The Flower HausFlower Shop & Wine Tasting Room
116 East Michigan avE. • Marshall, Mi269-781-9128
Kathy PetersDesigner/Parishioner
811 Finley Drive, Albion • www.KevinTiddFuneralHome.com
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517-629-7050Michael J. Pomante GM/LFD
“Discover the Dignity Difference”
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Jason P RapeljeFinancial Advisor • St. Mary Parishioner424 E Michigan Ave • Marshall, MI 49068269-781-4516
www.edwardjones.comMember SIPC
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(517) 629-5505 300 Austin Ave • Albion
Dr. Jacob TazziParishioner
M/W/F 8-6 • T/Th 7-5Sat 8-12Noon
Agent • ParishionerSANDY WOODS
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
215 E Green St. 269.781.4256
www.SandyWoodsAgency.com
CAR • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE • IRAs & ANNUITIES
723 Old US-27 NorthMarshall
269-781-9858517-568-3030
www.kempffuneralhome.com
303 S. Hillsdale St.Homer
LANE C. STUMPOS, D.D.S.General Dentistry
— Parishioner —629-9107
301 EAST MICHIGAN
BLIGHT FARMS, INC.Cattle • Hogs • Cash Crop
Sustainable Agriculture at its best! • visit us at www.blightfarms.comNow Selling Packaged meat at Jolly Green Junction
517-494-0141 517-937-8273Blight Family 11705 24 Mile Road, Albion
Accepting New Patients15865 W MICHIGAN AVE. 781-6644
Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 - 5 • T & Th 8 - 6 • Saturday 8 - 12 noon
Dr. Joseph HiblerOptometrist • Parishioner
MARY A. CROSBYParishioner
105 W. Michigan Ave.Cell: [email protected]
McDonald’s of Marshall
Jim & Laura MaynardParishioners
Service & InstallationFREE ESTIMATES
269.781.7751
24 HOURSERVICE
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E R I C D A L EHEATINg & AIR CONDITIONINg, INC.
781-3981
CHANO SERBANTEZPARISHIONER
15081 W Michigan Ave.
COLLISION SPECIALISTS
Dan & NancyMcDonaldParishioners
781-9255
13321 15 MILE RD.
COLLISION CENTEROF MARSHALL, INC.
Mack Accounting llc
Michelle Mack422 E Michigan avE.
Payroll ServicesBookkeeping
Tax PreparationQuickbooks Proadvisor
269-781-2206John & Jodi
LubisParishioners
Deli &Take-Out
MarketSandwiches
Soups • SaladsPizza
269.781.8800
pastramijoes.com
105 N. Jefferson St.Marshall
“8 - 8 same great rate”
Proud Provider of YourAir Conditioning at St. Mary’s
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DBAArt Craft PressPrinting & Copying
Services
517•629•8213fax: 517•629•9420
Sally Jackson ~ [email protected]
HERITAGECLEANERS227 W Michigan Ave.
Marshall
269-781-2348Family Dining•Pizza•Nachos •Subs
CHARLIE'STAVERN
111 W PORTER629-9582
215 E Mansion St., Suite 3E, Marshall 269-781-426714231 Beadle Lake Rd., Battle Creek 269-753-0640
Board Certified General Surgeon
ANDREW J. GORDON, MD. FACSParishioner
CasCarelli'sof Albion
Fine Food & Spirits
116 S Superior 629-3675
Italian Dinners • Pizza • SeafoodBanquet Facilities • Weddings • Rehearsals
Restaurant & Pub
ParishionerHERMAN’S MARSHALLHARDWARE & ANNEX
Parishioner781-3491
139 W MICHIGAN
647 Ottawa Ave. NW. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
specializing in custom stained glass, beveling, and restoration.ph 616.454.2092 email [email protected]
Marshall Country Club151 Lyon Lake • 781-5310
Banquets • Wedding Receptions
Parishioners
marshallcountryclub.comThe Club Restaurant is now public!
Summer HoursTues thru Sat 11am - 8pm
Accepting new patients! • 269-781-986314915 W. Michigan • marshalleyecare.net
Dr. Jeffrey & Joanne FitzmauriceOptometrist, Parishioners
Dr. Shannon Martin, M.D. ~ Parishioner • Dr. Darren Hathaway, M.D.
830 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall 269-781-9822Accepting New Patients
Law Office Of SchrOeder deGrawJaSOn c. BOmia
Parishioner • Attorney at Law
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203 East Michigan Ave. 269-781-9851
Mulch delivery & placementGardening, planting & ongoing care
Tree & bush planting & pruningRevitalization of yards & gardens
Proud to be a service to St. Mary’s
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Livestock feed • Plant care Garden suppliesDog/cat food & suppliesFertilizer/weed controlTrees • bushes • bedding plantsInsect & disease control products
ResidentialLight CommercialSales & Service
InstallationNew & Remodel
Parishioner
HEATING & COOLING
629-3599
Scott L Evans, AAMS®
Financial Advisor207 West Michigan AvenueMarshall, MI 49068269-781-5305
Excavating and Gravel Producing Contractors
13613 E Erie Rd. 517-531-3058Elm Row Gravel Pit 517-629-3549
PARISHIONERS
Carr Brothers& Sons, Inc.
629-2800 • 205 N SUPERIOR
Authentic Mexican & American Food
ParishionerMon. 5 pm - 9 pm • Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 9 pm
MARSHALL LANES1154 W MICHIGAN
781-3125Parishioners
www.mlanes.com
Traffic Signs Inc.
964-7511www.trafficsignsinc.com341 Helmer Road North, Springfield
Christy MerkelParishioner
Gordon MartinBuilder, Inc.GENERAL CONTRACTORSINCE 1951
“Solving Construction Problems Is Our Specialty”
517-629-94711556 E MICHIGAN
Randy D. Fisher Parishioner
Harvey’s FarmOpen May - OctOber
Ron & Rose HaRvey - Parishioners
Asparagus • Rhubarb • ChestnutsU-Pick Strawberries, Raspberries & Blueberries
2651 15 Mile Rd., Tekonsha • 517-767-3408
CosmetologistParishioner
Phone: 269-248-6055Cell: 269-223-0723
514 S. Kalamazoo Ste. BMarshall, MI 49068
Beauty Parlor
harvesterflowershop.com135 W Mansion St. 789-0830
Fresh Flowers weddings Funerals For membership information call 269-781-0008
1-616-299-2388
