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August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Raphael Catholic Church18440 Cadillac Hwy · Copemish, MI 49625

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Mailing address: PO Box 150, Onekama, MI 49675 Email: stjosephonekama@gmail.comPhone: 231.889.4254 · Fax: 231.889.3706

St. Joseph Catholic Church8380 Fifth St · Onekama, MI 49675stjosephonekama.com

“They shall all be taught by God.”

Dear Friends in Christ,

Last week, I talked a bit about the love of God for us and his plan of salvation for the world. I hope that you understand that holiness is an essential key to this plan of salvation. God's plan of salvation for us comes with a vital tool! This tool is his teaching.

In the Gospel, we heard how Jesus said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." People followed Him and listened to his voice, and Jesus responded by teaching and helping them. We do not know what Jesus taught this crowd entirely. Still, we know that Jesus came proclaiming the kingdom of God and inviting people to participate in the kingdom through repentance and faith. One of the most important teachings is that He is the food we need to become like him.

In our first reading, we heard how Elijah was fed with food for the angel and sent for a journey, "but the angel of the LORD came back a second time, touched him, and ordered, "Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!" So he got up, ate, and drank; then strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb." He was sleeping, and God woke him up to do what he needed to do. This food strengthened him, and he could walk forty days and forty nights! Isn't it amazing! God is always attentive to the needs of His people and is ready to give us what we need to follow His will.

Saint Paul wrote to the Ephesians how God wants us to be. The apostle said to the community of Ephesus, "Brothers and Sisters: Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were sealed for the day of redemption. All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling must be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ." I know that it sounds challenging to do it! But our Creator knows us and provides for us what we need.

In today's Gospel Jesus is telling us, "It is written in the prophets: They shall all be taught by God. Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me." This is very consoling for us! Jesus is teaching us; Jesus wants us to desire to deepen our relationship with him; Jesus is giving us what we need for our journey. We can be very sure we are being led by God. We should rejoice in that and give ourselves to this will without any fear!

This week, my invitation is to come before God in humility, with open ears and hearts, begging the help of his grace, his light, his wisdom, to know what the truth is. Let us listen very carefully to what Jesus says; let us watch Jesus' actions; gaze into his face, and walk with him.

— Fr. Rubén Darío Muñoz Jiménez

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Pastoral Staff

Pastor ..................................... Rev. Rubén D. Muñoz Deacon .....................................................Kim Eaton Secretary/Bookkeeper ...................... Jaimey Ferguson Organist/Music Director.......................... Chris Sattler Maintenance ..................................... Michael Nelson Faith Formation ............................... Tracy Daberkoe

Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm ................................... St. Joseph

Mass Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday ..... 11:00 am ......... St. Raphael Thursday, Friday ............ 11:00 am ........... St. Joseph Saturday .......................... 4:00 pm ........... St. Joseph Saturday .......................... 6:30 pm ......... St. Raphael Sunday ............................ 9:00 am ......... St. Raphael Sunday .......................... 11:00 am ........... St. Joseph

Sacrament of Penance

By appointment

Sacrament of Baptism Parents interested in having their children baptized need to contact the pastor for further information.

Sacrament of Marriage Those seeking this sacrament are required to contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Pre-marriage instructions are required.

Bulletin Deadline

Wednesday at Noon - 10 days prior to publication Send info to stjosephonekama@gmail.com, or drop off hard copy to the Parish Office.

Prayer Requests

Florence Anderson June Bartlett

Janice Berben Ann Bialik

Dianna Bialik Ed Bielat

Kyleigh Borah Ned Brown

Anna Charlich Jayme LaFleur Daley

Mark Dagnall Dennis Daldine Karen Daldine Martha Dirksen

Blake Elmer Frank English Mary Evans

Norma & Arnold Fraley Ken Franklin

Michele Gillaspie

Don Gurn Pat Gurn

William Hogarth Addy Hollifield Tammy Holmes

Bruce Howell Dennis Humphrey Marlene Krause

Stephen Kuczynski Joyce LaFleur Ryan LaHaie Joseph Lizon

Marilyn & William Lotz George Macko

John David Martuch Tammy May Julie Miller Kelly Miller Olivia Miller Lisa Milliron

Dale Moody Gino Nacco

Nielsen Family James Oliver

Becky Petersen Judy Pendygraft

Reed Family Rich Russell Nancy Satal Kelli Sattler Bob Saul

Chad Schualer Paul Sedlar

Richard Smith Mary Steen Jack Sysko

Kay Thompson Tom Wasco

Sgt. Gabe Caldwell, Army SSgt Hannah Janicki Davis, USAF

SSgt Kyle R. Davis, USAF Mark J. Debano, Jr., OD LT, MSC,

USN 2 Lt. Daniel J. Debano, Engineer,

MIARNG Sgt. Chris DeVoll, Army

Spc. Renada DeVoll, Army 2nd Lt. Connor Fitzpatrick, Army

Olivia Fouchey, USAF Charles Fouchey V, Army, NG

Jay Long, Air Force Mike Meyers, Air Force

Adam O'Neill, Army Capt. Courtney Pierce, RN, Army

Capt. Karina Pierce, Army Sgt. Benjamin Pingel, Navy

Adam Schuessler, Army, USAF Hunter Scoggins, Army

Austin Soller, Navy Sgt. Dylan Somsel, Army

Trevor Tomkinson, Marine Capt. Kent Turner, Army Yeoman John Tucker, CG Yeoman Sarah Tucker, CG

Daniel Tanner, Navy

Please remember in your prayers all the homebound, those who are in the Medical Care, adult foster care homes, and those who are ill including:

Please pray for all service men and women who are serving our country.

Mass Intentions

Tuesday, August 10th 10:00 am Adoration followed by 11:00 am Mass .......................... St. Raphael

Wednesday, August 11th 11:00 am Mass ............................................................................ St. Raphael

Thursday, August 12th 10:00 am Adoration followed by 11:00 am Mass ............................. St. Joseph

Friday, August 13th 11:00 am Mass ............................................................................... St. Joseph Saturday, August 14th 4:00 pm For the health of Flo Anderson & Kari Brown ................... St. Joseph 6:30 pm Living and Deceased Parishioners ................................ St. Raphael Sunday, August 15th 8:00 am TV Mass for the Homebound ................... Fox 32 (Cable Channel 3) 9:00 am †Robert Mullen (Pat Mullen) ......................................... St. Raphael 11:00 am Special Intention for the Somsel Family ............................ St. Joseph

Ministry Schedule

St. Joseph

Saturday, August 14, 4:00 pm Lector Meg Barlan Body of Christ Wanda Lyman Altar Servers Arden Bradford Usher/Greeter Cindy Kadzban & Ed Barlan

Sunday, August 15, 11:00 am Lector Nan Kamaloski Body of Christ Tom Greve Altar Servers Cheryl Showalter Usher/Greeter Mike Kamaloski & BJ Tooker St. Raphael

Saturday, August 14, 6:30 pm Lector Peaches Sanovic Body of Christ Gerry Kastl Altar Servers Emily Fouchey Usher/Greeter 4 Volunteers Needed

Sunday, August 15, 9:00 am Lector David Clous Body of Christ Carlina Breitner Altar Servers Cathy Noggle User/Greeter 4 Volunteers Needed

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Upcoming Community Events

Tuesday, August 10th 6:00 pm Finance Council Meeting ... St. Raphael Wednesday, August 11th 12:30 pm Pastoral Council Meeting ... St. Raphael 3:30 pm Ladies Guild Meeting ........... St. Joseph 5:30 pm Finance Council Meeting ..... St. Joseph

Celebrating Birthdays

08/11 Raymond Pendygraft 08/12 Tiffany Hurford 08/13 Jean Rita Fouchey 08/15 Viva Kastl Celebrating Anniversaries

08/10 M/M Gary Bentley

Spiritual Guidance Resources

We would like to offer you some resources for daily prayer, live streaming of adoration, Mass, reflections, and more.

Please check our parish websites frequently as new information will be posted as it becomes available.

Ascension Press - https://ascensionpress.com/pages/spiritual-guidance

EWTN - https://www.ewtn.com/ (Available for TV viewing in most areas)

Diocese of Gaylord - Remote Viewing|Listening of Mass

Online Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration - https://virtualadoration.home.blog/

Download myParish App on your mobile devices (Apple and Android) for additional resources. Both St. Joseph and St. Raphael Parishes are combined under St. Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama.

Stewardship of Treasure

May Our Lord bless us through our generosity.

Thank you so very much to those who have been able to continue with their financial support of our parishes

during this very difficult time. It is greatly appreciated.

St. Joseph Envelope Offertory ................................... $2,195.00 Loose Offertory ........................................... $834.10 Vigil Lights ........................................................... $0 Total .................................................... $3,029.10 Food Pantry ................................................ $242.00 Building Fund ............................................. $215.00

St. Raphael Tithing Titles not available at this time.

Stewardship By the Book - The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah - food, water, rest, and encouragement - were given, not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him for service. How am I using my gifts to serve others? Vocation View - The Divine Presence is often symbolized in the use of bread, wine, water, oil, candles, fire and light. Each of us must be a sign/symbol of God’s presence. Why don’t you give it a try? Stewardship Reflections - “Get up and eat or the journey will be too much for you!” 1 KINGS 19:7 God knows that committing to a stewardship lifestyle is difficult. However, we were not designed to do it on our own, we need His help. Fortunately, God gave us the greatest gift of all, His son, Jesus. Through the gift of the Eucharist we join our sacrifice with the sacrifice of the Holy Mass and receive the strength and courage to be His joyful disciples. Family Perspective-by Bud Ozar - “Stop murmuring” Jesus told the disciples in today’s gospel. Complaining is a dead-end and constant complaining is nagging. We might feel better, but others feel bitter. Silence or grumbling will not resolve the problem. Address differences honestly and respectfully. Don’t make them personal attacks.

Updates to Covid-19 Protocols for Liturgical Celebrations

Masks are no longer required during liturgical celebrations. It is expected those that are not vaccinated follow CDC guidelines and wear a mask for fellow parishioners safety.

Social distancing is no longer required during liturgical celebrations.

When using hymnals in church we invite you to sanitize your hands with provided sanitizer in each pew. Please make sure lids are closed after use.

St. Joseph Ladies Guild News

The annual Ladies Guild Quilt Raffle is now underway! Buy yourself a ticket for a chance to win a beautiful quilt and support the Ladies. Tickets are $1.00 or 6/$5.00! The drawing will take place on Labor Day weekend. A big thank you to everyone participating!

St. Joseph’s Ladies Guild House Call Rosary in now available for ill or elderly parish members. 3-6 guild ladies will come to your home or the church and pray the rosary with you. If interested please call one of the following ladies: Mary Lee- 231.864.3579, Beth- 231.889.4304, Cindy- 231.499.7325

Family Fare receipts and Postage Stamps

The St. Joseph Ladies’ Guild is saving Family Fare receipts that may be put in the same box in the entry. When you go to Family Fare, all you have to do is sign-up for their reward card. The Ladies are also collecting cancelled postage stamps.

St. Raphael Flea Market

The Flea Market date has changed! It will now be held sometime after September 3rd, a more permanent date is to come. Items that we will take include: clothes, shoes, household items men’s treasures, and electronics ( all electronic items MUST work and please NO TVs!) Please make sure you check your treasures to ensure they are clean before donating! For ay questions please contact Rose Clous at 231.885.1619. Thank you!

Don’t forget the Pancake Breakfast at St. Raphael

this Sunday, August 8th!

11 Years and up- $7.00

5-10 Years- $3.00

Children 4 and Under- FREE

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