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ST. MARY CATHEDRAL LANSING, MICHIGAN
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “How would you describe me to someone else?” or “What do you think of me?” These are kind of like the questions Jesus puts to his followers in today’s Gospel. The answers can come from different levels of the rela-tionship. We could hide behind the kinds of things you might acknowledge on a resume, more superficial, or you could dive down below the surface and get a little more per-sonal – though it could still sound superficial: nice, good looking, strong. Perhaps a deeper description might sound more relational: friend, hero. Today Jesus leads his disciples away from the madding crowd to talk with them, to ask them questions. What they say of him in response probably does more to describe who they are as they continue to follow Jesus’ lead. I’ve said it before and I’ll repeat it here: how WE answer the direct question Jesus put to them, “Who do you say that I am?” is one of the most important answers we are asked to give in our faith-life. As with the disciples, it says more about us and our faith, our relationship with the Lord, than who the Lord is fully. The more we stay at the superficial level, the more distant we keep the Lord. The more personal and relational our description, the closer we are to the Lord, and the more aware we are of the vocation as baptized believers.
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR I’ve been called a lot of things in my life, (family: Ber-nie, Red, doofus, knucklehead, honiock; friends: Bernie, Padre, Father, Monsignor, “Mons,”) but it’s taken me over 44 years as a priest to be called a “parochial administrator.” That’s the proper appointment title given to someone who “covers” for a priest who is away from the parish for a longer period of time, like a sabbatical. It is indeed good to see you all again and I will try to not mess up any and everything Fr. Karl has been intent on fos-tering and promoting since his arrival. I am staying at the rectory, 219, Tuesdays through Sun-days, with overnights Sundays and Mondays at the house in DeWitt.
WITNESS TO HOPE RESPONSE Thank you to all who made commitments to the Diocesan-wide Capitol Campaign and are now making your monthly, quarterly or annual payments. We have received two payment-shares from the Diocese, our 35% parish-share (just over $50,000.00) of what you have paid in. I recently made contact with a renovation company who specializes in plaster work, to assess the repairs that need to be done in the “devotional” alcoves on the north and south sides of the church. I will keep you informed about that progress and try to let you know in advance when actual work will be scheduled.
Something NOT on the Witness to Hope roster, but in need of getting done, is the completion of the replacement and repair of the major steam pipe line out in the driveway on the south side of the church. Steam from that line is di-
ATTENTION ST. MARY WOMEN! The women of this parish are scheduled for their retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center September 15-17, 2017. Spend a weekend away from the distractions of daily life and focus on deepening your relationship with Christ in fellowship with other Catholics. The theme for our 2017-2018 is “Entering the Heart of God: Praying the Lord’s Prayer in Our Day”. Register by calling the Retreat Cen-ter at 517-669-8321. Suggested offering for the week-end is $175.00. Website: www.stfrancis.ws
THANK YOU! Thank you to all who made our annual parish picnic a big success last Sunday. Thank you to everyone who do-nated raffle prizes– we gave away over 100 great gifts! Thank you to all who helped with setup, cleanup, or manned the special beverage/donation table. Special thanks to Mike & Jan Maurer for gathering and coordi-nating the raffle prizes and Eric & Karen Wegener for providing the coolers full of beverages. Special thanks to Terri & Mike Hecksel who always “make it happen”. Also a special thanks to Margie Krawczyk and Sr. Joan for all their help.
Raffle Donors:
Becky Wissner Chris Bourque Jim Allen Marlene Galus Mary & Jane Brimacombe Dixie & Charlie Miller Mark Moody Calla Vandenberg Anne Stump Old Town General Store Janet & Bill Haun Lucy Storr Petra Hall Laverne DuPard Kelly’s Restaurant Mike Hauser David Trierweiler Peg Patterson Angie Kitzman Dick & Tracy Hauser Fran & Phil Dunnebacke Terri & Mike Hecksel Elaine Steffeck Linda Goings Janet & Mike Maurer Terri Husted Lance & Karol Lynch Diane Clark Stenske Family Ben & Charlene King
All Anonymous Donors
rected to the rectory, the church, the parish hall and to the ground level of the Diocesan Center. The Diocese will as-sist us in paying for this work since they also benefit from the steam. ~Fr. B
21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & RCIA Religious Education Starts Sunday, September 10th at 9:40 AM. Parents and guardians, please join your children for our opening meeting at 9:40 AM on the 2nd Floor of the Parish Hall. Please contact Rebecca Rossi to register. Thinking about becoming Catholic? Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith? Feel free to join RCIA! RCIA begins at noon on Sunday, September 17th on the 2nd floor of the parish hall. Please contact Rebecca Rossi to register.
Monday, August 28 12:05 Hollace Fowler by Foti Family Tuesday, August 29 8:00 +Kay Robke by Rose Marie & Jan McNeil 12:05 Intentions of Trowbridge Family 5:15 Special Intention Wednesday, August 30 8:00 +Anthony LaForgia by Mary Beth LaForgia 12:05 +Sharon Masters by Christine Bourque Thursday, August 31 8:00 Holy Souls in Purgatory by Bette Davis 12:05 +Adrian Papa by Ines & Basilio Libiran Friday, September 1 12:05 Sr. Joan Meerschaert by Mike & Jan Maurer Saturday, September 2 8:00 +Rose Karn 4:00 Colette Valentine Sunday, September 3 8:30 +Kay Robke by Mike & Terri Hecksel 11:00 People of the Parish
September 3, 2017 +22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 20: 7-9
Romans 12: 1-2
Matthew 16: 21-27
The Sanctuary candle burns this week in church
In Honor of Robert & Heidi Clancy
OUR WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Weekend of
Envelopes $6,015.52
E-Giving $572.00
Non Envelopes $1,894.92
Candle $133.64
Youth $5.83
Total $8,621.91
Capital Improvements $130.00
MARK THE DATE In cooperation with Rite Aid Pharmacy, there will be a flu clinic at St. Mary Parish Hall on Friday, September 29, from 10am-12pm. Flu shots and pneumonia shots will be available. Bring your proof of insurance/Medicare card with you when you come. Appointments not re-quired.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUBSIDY Tuition subsidy assistance is available for students at-tending Lansing area Catholic Schools. To be eligible for subsidy assistance, you must be registered, active pa-rishioners in the Cathedral parish for at least one year. Call Sr. Joan (484-5331) to arrange a time to meet and pick up forms. All applications must be received by September 30, 2017.
HELP NEEDED! Want to be a part of something that is fun, purposeful, and faithful? As disciples of the Lord it is important to share our faith with others and a great avenue for this is helping with the parish youth group. The teens of this parish are truly shining lights, I feel blessed to know them. I want others to see this and invest in these young disciples. If you are interested in knowing more please email me: Julie Becka [email protected] Youth Group Girl's Group: August 29th, Tuesday 6:30pm-8pm We will start up girls group again, if you haven't been or want to bring someone, this would be a good time to do so. We will talk about what day and time works best and what topics we would like to do. Confirmation: Confirmation Prep Classes will be begin-ning soon! All High School Age Teens who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are welcome to attend. Introduction to the program in a Parent Session will be September 10th following the 11am Mass starting at 12:30-1:30pm. All candidates/teens are encouraged to join us that evening on Sept 10th at 6pm with the rest of the youth group so everyone can get to know each other. The Schedule for the year, information, and regis-tration are on the parish website.
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– St. Mary Monthly Memorial & Intentions –Dick MasseauMarie BourqueBill BourqueDarren KellyDummer FamilySalerno Family
William Rademacher FamilyRobert Stump FamilyAlbert DebnarMildred DebnarMarshall E. DavisMichael Maurer Family
Alvarado FamilyJim PecoraReynolds FamilyHaun FamilyLehman FamilyPlatte Family
Bruce Brennan FamilyThe Toffolo Family
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Best Friday Fish Fry!Great SteaksSubs & Pizzas
Allen R. & Susan M. JensenOwners
LANSING CHAPEL, 520 E Mt. Hope • 484-5349
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Tom Doyle Amanda Bevel
Estate AttorneysWILLS - TRUSTS - PROBATE
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