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17th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church July 28, 2019
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church July 28, 2019
Dear Friends,
This weekend - in fact, this whole week - we have the privilege of commemorating, hon-oring and celebrating our parish patroness, the mother of the Mother of God. We should never forget or underestimate how im-portant the patronage of a saint is. Far from merely providing a title by which one parish is distinguished from another, a parish patron(ess) is a special intercessor before the Throne of God who never ceases to pray for every individual here. What a great gift that is!
All of us are familiar with the role of a grandparent: spoiling the grandchil-dren, of course! I suggest that this weekend, we might reflect on the fact that, as adopted brothers and sisters of Christ, we are very spoiled by the loving intercession of our spiritual grandmother, St. Ann. While our most powerful saintly interces-sion comes from the Blessed Mother, surely her mother has an important role in the heavenly household. Just as innocent children often make grand requests of their grandparents, so should we be bold in our requests to St. Ann. Indeed, even the story of St. Ann’s own life, seen in the Protoevangeli-um of James, continues a long scriptural tradition of seemingly impossible requests being fulfilled. Her barren womb did not deter her from trusting in God’s goodness, and she was not disappointed: she gave birth to the greatest saint in history,
the Blessed Virgin Mary. Why would we not ask for the “impossible” from God? How often I hear people lamenting a family member who has fallen away from the Faith, or an especially difficult and complicated work or family situation, or a prolonged, seemingly endless period of physical or emotional suffering. These indeed are not easy situations to bear! However, discouragement and despair in the face of seemingly overwhelming disappointment is precisely what Scripture warns us against, time and time again. It is only when we are faced with such impossible odds that we can truly rely on God alone. Let’s take this wonderful parish celebration as a reminder that we have a patroness who is able to strengthen us by her unwavering confidence in God’s Providence, and even more so by her perpetual intercession for us. Sancta Anna, ora pro nobis!
Ann, blessed above all others, we, too, bring our reverence, for you have given birth to the girl from whom He will come Who is the basis of all our hope. Blessed, indeed, above all others, and blessed in your offspring! The tongues of all believers sing the praises of your child. Every voice is raised in joy at her birth. How worthy Ann is of praise, most worthy, for she received the message of God’s goodness, and brought forth such fruit that from it would come our Lord, Jesus.
— St John of Damascus (8th cent.)
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY
Light of Christ Academy is in need of growing their substitute teacher list for the 2019-2020 school year. Please contact Mary Memmott for details at [email protected] Our parish Montessori and Classical school offers many activities to our students outside of the tradi-tional school day like our Makerspace Mondays or Summer Science Camp.
This week several students enjoyed spending time together learning about the wonders of God’s creation during science camp.
Kids created slime and blew slime bubbles as we discussed polymers.
Students learned about circuits as they created paper circuit art.
Experimenting with water beads was a fun way to learn about polymers, and to practice using scales and recording data.
LIGHT OF CHRIST ACADEMY A Good Shepherd Montessori
School for Ages 3-6 A classical school grades K-8
Contact Office Administrator Mary Memmott for a tour at
269•203•6808 • lightofchristacademy.org [email protected]
In thanksgiving for all that the Lord has given us, may we show our grati-tude by sharing with others through our generous gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal
–Amen
Thank you to all the parish families who have committed their support to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Because of you, all the diocesan spiritual, pastoral, educational, and charitable programs and services will continue. Your support will be far-reaching, touching lives in our parish, diocese, and beyond in countless ways. Well done, good and faithful steward (Mt. 25: 23) – you are living the gospel
values and growing God’s Kingdom, just as Jesus Christ asked of us. There are still some families who have not made their pledge—please prayerfully consider joining our parish family in this important initiative and make your pledge this week.
If you are unable to commit financial-ly, please complete the pledge card you were sent and note if you are able to share your time or talent instead. If you have already respond-ed, thank for your continued support and generosity.
How to Give:
• Fill out the pledge card sent to you and return it in the mail or put it in the collection basket.
• Give online at www.osvonlinegiving.com/867
Thank you for supporting our Diocese and parish!
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church July 28, 2019
FIRST SATURDAY MASS AND DEVOTION
Sung Mass in the Extraordinary Form
AUG 3 I 8:30 am
We invite all to join us in making the First Saturday Devotion which Our Blessed Mother requested and made known through Sister Lucia, one of the Fati-ma seers. This devotion has great power to prevent evil and obtain peace in our world.
Mass followed by
• Confession
• Devotional Prayers
• Five decades of the Rosary
• Keeping Our Lady company for 15 minutes while meditating on the
mysteries of the Rosary
The Christ Child said, “Have compassion on the heart of your most holy Mother, covered with thorns, with which ungrateful men pierce it at every moment, and there is no one to make an act of reparation to remove them.” Then the most holy Virgin said: “Look, my daughter, at my Heart, surround-ed with thorns with which ungrateful men pierce me at every moment by their blasphemies and ingratitude. You at least try to console me and say that I promise to assist at the hour of death, with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who, on the first Saturday of five consecutive months, shall confess [their sins], receive Holy Communion, recited five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for fif-teen minutes while meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me.”
(Words of Our Lord and Lady to Sister Lucia on December 10, 1925 from Lucia’s Memoirs, p 195.)
MONDAY NIGHT CATHOLIC STUDIES
This group will meet on one night only to discuss the book The Life of St. Joseph. Contact Melon if you would like information on how to get the book at [email protected].
MON I AUG 5th I 6:00-8:00 pm Social Hall
HOLY WATER BOTTLES
Personal containers for Holy Water are available next to the Holy Water Vessel, at the back of the church, next to the confessional.
Here is a simple prayer to say when using holy water: “By this holy water and by Your Precious Blood, wash away all my sins, O Lord. Amen.”
DOWNLOAD MYPARISH APP
Stay up to date on parish happenings. The St. Ann Catholic Church app is available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Search for MYPARISH in the App Store or Google Play Or Text App to 88202
WELCOME TO ST. ANN CHURCH!
If you have been considering joining St. Ann Church we have made it super easy! Just stop in the office and say “hi” and pick up a Welcome folder. Inside you will find a registration form, a parish directory, and information on the many activities in which you can get involved. If the office is closed, folders can also be found on the counter in the vestibule. We are very excited to meet you! Blessings!! Visit stannaugusta.org for more info!
THE DEADLINE IS APPROACHING FAST!!
2019-20 Confirmation
STEP #1
• The desire for the Sacrament.
• Weekly Mass attendance.
• Regular participation in reconciliation.
• K-8 Faith Formation or equivalent.
• High School Freshman or older.
• Openness, willingness and commitment to grow in discipleship.
• Willingness and consistent participation in Confirmation meetings and events.
STEP #2
• Fill out the application and return by August 6.
• Applications can be found on the boards in the vestibule or find it online at stannaugusta.org/confirmation
Free to a Good Catholic Home
On the rectangle table in the social hall are several copies of textbooks we no longer use as well as some Bibles and some youth ministry materials. We no longer have storage space and would like to make them available to anyone who could put them to good use. Please help yourself to one or more of these resources if they would be helpful in any way.
DISMEMBERMENT ABORTION PETITION A statewide signature gathering effort is now underway across Michi-gan to ban the dismemberment abortion procedure. Over the next few months, the signatures of 400,000 registered voters are needed to bring this measure before Michigan lawmakers.
Contact the parish office to sign the dis-memberment abortion petition and make your pro-life voice heard today.
There is also a second petition drive from the “Michigan Heartbeat Coalition.” The petition language would prohibit any abortion after cardiac activity is detected (approximately 6-8 weeks of gestation). While the intent of this legislation is honora-ble, there is cause for great concern. Michigan law already protects all unborn children, once a heartbeat is detected and even prior to its detection. This heartbeat petition drive could weaken and potentially supersede Michigan’s existing pro-life law. Therefore, Michigan Catholic Conference and the Catholic bishops in this state are not supporting the heartbeat drive.
For more information, please go to the fol-lowing link: www.micatholic.org/MichiganValuesLife
FAITH CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!
Our Lady of Lourdes in Chicago is Mary Flemming’s new parish “home away from home”. Recently she checked our the grotto which is a room depict-ing the cave in Lourdes and discovered they have Perpetual Adora-tion there. How cool is that?
Tom and Mary Zavitz visited St. Peter’s Cathedral in Marquette. It’s the mother church of the Diocese of Mar-quette. Construction began in 1864 with Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga lay-ing the cornerstone.
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church July 28, 2019
Parish Finance Council Members: Jeanne Blondia, Bill English, Todd Maddox, Martha Reid, Tom Zavitz
DAILY READINGS
STEWARDSHIP
Collection
JULY 7 $ 12,550.30
JULY 14 $ 11, 039.79
JULY 21 Not available at
publication
JULY 28
Electronic Gifts $ 7,318.00
Total JUNE $ 30,909.09
Year to Date $ 30,909.09
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY St. Ann Parish Conference Est. 2003
Food pantry needs:
•Hamburger and Tuna Helper
•Boxed Potatoes
It seems like as the summer heats up, so do the needs of the poor. We have seen an increase in requests for assistance, especially with eviction and utility shut-offs. Thank you so much for your generosity to the poor, moving people into safe housing or keeping the roof over their heads and the lights on. Especially thank you on behalf of the little ones.
Committee Meetings WED | 1:00 pm (except 1st WED) THUR | 7:00 pm (1st THUR)
Hours TUE/WED | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Contact: PHONE | 269•389•0370 WEBSITE | svdpstannaugustam.com EMAIL | [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRY TEAM SCHEDULE MASS/SERVICE AND CONFESSION TIMES MASS INTENTIONS
Confession is 1 hour before every Mass for 45 minutes.
SAT JULY 27 SATURDAY VIGIL Mass | 5:00 pm | Special intention of Landon Bernard
SUN JULY 28 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass | 9:00 am | The Parishioners of St. Ann Church
11:00 am | †Mary McDonald
TUE JULY 30 WEEKDAY Mass | 8:30 am | †Danelle Lawrence Sweet
WED JULY 31 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
Mass | 8:30 am | †Jerome Kohel
THU AUG 1 ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI Mass | 8:30 am | †Dan and Angie Gibbs
FRI AUG 2 WEEKDAY Mass | 8:30 am | †Ray Zajac
SAT AUG 3 FIRST SATURDAY MASS Mass | 8:30 am | †Susan Varenne Confession | Following Mass
SATURDAY VIGIL Mass | 5:00 pm | †Scott Richmond
SUN AUG 4 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mass | 9:00 am | The Parishioners of St. Ann Church 11:00 am | †Paul Toupin
Mass intentions are a way to pray for the deceased or for a special intention. Contact the office to add a Mass intention. The suggested (not mandatory) offering is $10.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Ark In The Dark Firefly 5K ARK Services for Youth
AUG I 17th I 8:00 pm Hackett Catholic Prep!
This family-friendly event isn't just for runners -- we invite everyone to come walk, jog, sprint, or crawl the 5K course to support The Ark!
• New-and-improved course (part trail) filled with lights and excite-ment
• Delicious "camp-themed" snacks after you run -- think hot dogs, smores, and more!
• Great music, great costumes, and a great atmosphere for families!
• Special team and family rates make it affordable for all
Register at: runsignup.com/Race/MI/Kalamazoo/ArkInTheDarkFirefly5K2017
Young Adult Convening Session 3
MON I AUG 12 I 6:00-8:00 pm St. Thomas More
After discussing a general summary of Christus Vivit and sharing the needs and desires of young adults in our local situation, we are primed with this next session two!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT ST. ANN
There are several hours that need to be filled in the adoration chapel each week. The critical hours are TUES 1 am and 2 am THUR 3 am SAT 9 am and 8 pm
Contact Brenda if you are available to help with these or other hours.
Contact Brenda Sinkovitz 269•491•0377 [email protected]
You can find a Magnificat in the church vestibule. It contains daily
readings, information
about saints and other interesting insights about
faith.
MON 29 | Ex 32:15-24, 30-34 | Jn 11:19-27
TUE 30 | Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 Mt 13:36-43
WED 31 | Ex 34:29-35 | Mt 13:44-46
THU 1 | Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 | Mt 13:47-53
FRI 2 | Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 Mt 13:54-58 SAT 3 | Lv 25:1, 8-17 | Mt 14:1-12
SUN 4 | Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23 | Col 3:1-5, 9-11 Lk 12:13-21
THE POPE'S JULY INTENTION:
The Integrity of Justice That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.
~Phillip Anthony ~James B ~Dale Beauchamp ~Doree Boyle ~Jenni Carl ~Ron Carl ~George Dwalch ~Tom English ~Kalisz Family ~Betty Gill ~Deb Helton ~Monica Hepner ~Lucy Fifelski ~Margaret Fifelski ~Lisa and Dave Iselli ~John Mursch ~Benni Nazarians ~Suzanne Nimiec
~Ray Patterson ~Robert Pennock ~Dan Reid ~Anna Rysenga ~Vicky Sanders ~Sid Shane ~Rachael Cohen Stroud ~Deanna Lunardini and Tom Theisen ~Rosanne Toney
Note: Names will be kept on the list for 30 days. If you need to extend that re-submit the request at stannaugusta.org/prayer-chain
Prayer Requests
If you would like to request that someone be put in the bulletin or on the prayer chain, please go to stannaugusta.org/prayer-chain and complete the form.
AUG 3-4 5:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
Sacristan P. Novak D. Kaczanowski T. Kubiak
E.M. L. Ambro P. Sutherland M. Schweitzer
Lector S. Eilertson T. Nelson M. Kulasa
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church July 28, 2019
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
12648 East D Ave•Augusta•49012 Fax: 269•731•4147 Email: [email protected] Website: stannaugusta.org Facebook.com/SaintAnnChurch
Clergy Fr. Francis Marotti | 269•731•4721 [email protected]
Deacon Mike Carl | 269•207•7365 [email protected]
Parish Secretary Pat Lawrence | 269•731•4721 [email protected]
Religious Education | 269•731•0295 Director | Pat Vanderpool [email protected]
Associate Director/ Safe Envir. Coordinator | Bobby Kinkela [email protected]
Parish Communications Michelle Guthrie | 269•998•0587 [email protected]
Bookkeeper Martha Reid | 269•629•7228 [email protected]
Music Minister Martha Reid | 269•629•7228 [email protected]
Maintenance | 269•731•4721 [email protected]
Abuse hotline: 877•802•0115
WEEKLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY MON I 9:00-11:00 am Social Hall Lesley Bodary at [email protected]
MONDAY EVENING CATHOLIC STUDIES MON I 6:00-8:00 pm Conference Room Melon Lasich [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TUE I 7:15 pm (1st Tuesday) Conference Room Mark Gentilia [email protected]
MARIAN MISSIONARIES 1st THURS I after 8:30 am Mass I Main Church Sandra Sherwood [email protected]
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION WED I 6:30-8:00 pm (Fall) Family Center Bobby Kinkela [email protected]
ADULT FAITH FORMATION WED (Fall) Mass 5:30 pm Dinner I 6:00 pm I Discussion 6:30-8:00 pm I Social Hall Pat Vanderpool [email protected]
MEN’S BASKETBALL THU I 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Family Center Gym Matt Nusbaum [email protected]
THE FORGE MEN’S GROUP SAT I 8:00-9:00 am (2nd and 4th Saturdays) Conference Room Mike Marino at 269•589•9186
TEEN FAITH FORMATION SUN I 10:00-10:50 am Conference Room Michael Christensen [email protected]
RESPECT LIFE GROUP SUN I 10:00-10:50 am (3rd Sun)
Outer Conference Room Julia Marino [email protected]
WEEKLY ROSARY 40 minutes prior to the SAT 5:00 pm Mass and the SUN 11:00 am Mass
If you are interested in finding out more about Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, becoming Catholic (RCIA), religious education for chil-dren, or Adult Faith formation, contact Pat Vanderpool at [email protected]
All volunteers who want to work with children must contact the Safe Environment Coordinator Bobby Kinkela: [email protected] 269-791-4721 Ext. 50
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