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St. Mary Catholic Parish – November 20, 2011
Dear Parishioners, A blessed Thanksgiving to all of you. May you find a reason to be appreciative for what you have, even if it is not all you want. We sometime fail to consider all with which we are blessed. Life is not always easy; it is certainly more difficult than even fifteen years ago, but it is better than 300 hundred years ago. Keep it in perspective. Congratulations and prayers to those who officially enter the RCIA process this weekend. May your journey of faith be truly holy and enlightened. Prayers & Peace, Fr. Bill Wegher
ST. MARY ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
PEROGI SALE God’s Blessings to all the helpers especially Betty Zielinski
for taking on this fundraiser task and to our “Dough Boy”-
Bob for making the dough. We made 126 dozen Potato
Perogies. Thank you for supporting us. The profits will be
seen on our altar and our church.
CAFÉ Catholic Adult Formation & Education
IT’S BACK: Café will be starting a two week series during
Advent. On November 29th
we will be discussing Advent and
how to make it through the holidays peacefully. On December
6th
we will have a class on reconciliation. The time for both
classes will be 7-8:00pm. The classes are FREE! Stay alert
for more information as we get closer to these dates. If you
have any questions please call Ed Turner at 734-878-2217ext.
218.
LADIES OF THE PARISH The Rosary Altar Society is in need of homemade baked
Christmas cookies & breads. They will be sold at our
Christmas Bazaar on December 3rd
.
Baked goods may be dropped off in the kitchen on:
November 29th
: 9am-2pm
November 30th
: 9am-11am
December 2nd
: 4pm-6pm
Thank you for your support. Your donations are greatly
appreciated by the Rosary Altar Society. If you have any
questions please call Priscilla Deleruyelle at 734-878-5286 or
Kate Leonard at 734-426-8751.
Advent by Candlelight
Monday, December 5th ~ 7-9pm Join us for an inspiring spiritual evening! Reservations
are now available for Advent by Candlelight! Invite your female
friends, family and neighbors for a candlelight evening to
prepare your hearts for this holiday season. Hostess a table, it’s
easy, just decorate your table and provide a dessert (tables will
be set for 8). You may also co-host a table or come on your
own. Space is limited so make your reservations early. Please
email Lori Hall at [email protected] or call 734-395-3589. I
will need your email address to send you the hostess packet.
RCIA-RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming
Catholic? Have you ever invited another to explore the
Catholic Faith?
Please join us for our upcoming meetings:
Nov 20: Mini-Retreat 10-11am
Rite Practice 11-11:15am
Rite of Welcoming 11:30 Mass
Mystagogia/Advent 12:45-1:45
Nov 26/27: NO Meetings-Thanksgiving Weekend
Dec 4: The Holy Spirit 10:15-11:15
*These meetings will be held at St. Mary Catholic Parish in
Conference Room B.
*For more details about this process, please call the office at
734-878-2217.
RCIA – Rite of Welcoming Today, as we celebrated the Rite of Welcoming, our
parish had the opportunity to affirm and welcome seven
eager Candidates. Already baptized, these Candidates will
become fully initiated into the Catholic Church with the
reception of the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
at the Easter Vigil.
As they move forward in their journey toward a deeper
relationship with God, an increasing awareness of Jesus’
presence, and the need for prayer and His Word in their
lives, along with a growing sense of community, they set
for us an example of faith and hope.
Having completed the Inquiry Period they enter into the
Catechumenate period of the RCIA. (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults).
As a parish, we welcome our new Candidates and offer
them our continuing prayers, strength and support.
Jay Ryan Erickson
David Allen Gawronski, Jr.
Emily Patricia Gawronski
Sarah Grace Gawronski
Timothy Joseph McCallum, Jr.
Steven Michael Robinette
Arthur Robert Wiley
St. Mary Catholic Parish – November 20, 2011
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
St. Mary Catholic Church Saturday, December 3, 2011
10am-4pm FREE ADMISSION
Sponsored by St. Mary Rosary Altar Society Over 100 Handmade Crafts and Vendors
Lunch & Refreshments available to purchase CALL Mary @ 734-878-6563
ST. MARY ANNUAL COMMUNITY
CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
On Sunday, December 4th 2011, St Mary’s Men’s Club is proudly sponsoring our annual "Community Christmas Breakfast". Breakfast is served 8:30 until 11:00am and is a Free-Will Donation. Proceeds provide food baskets for our neighbors in need and funding for our Community Food Banks, Gleaners, Love Inc. and St Mary’s Food Pantry. All donations are welcomed and tax receipts are available upon request. Our delicious menu includes: fried or scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, quiche, ham, pork sausage, and of course our renowned “waffle station.” St Mary's Choir will be on hand to lead the Christmas Carols and the kids will enjoy the free face painting provided by professional artists Oddzin Ends. Sarah Jane Photography will be on hand to capture the moment. It is truly a Community Christmas Event and All are Welcome to join as a Family to help our Neighbors. For further information please contact the office or Bob at (810) 623-0300.
THE CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE IS
BACK! What better way to engage your family
in the true meaning of Christmas than helping
those in need in our community? Take your tags
starting November 19 (this weekend). If you and
your family/friends/co-workers are interested in
adopting a family, please contact Dustin Wise at
Congratulations to the following raffle ticket winners for Sunday, November 13, 2011:
$25 Winners: Leonard Rypkowski Jeff & Lori Janowski
Jackie Cash Paul Ardanowski
Rita Wetzel
SWEATSHIRT DRIVE The Knights of Columbus will be collecting sweatshirts for
the children of Boysville during the month of November. We
ask that as you do your Christmas shopping, pick-up a sweatshirt
(logos & teams are very popular). Adult size XL are needed the
most. Please wrap it and label (size & boy/girl) and bring it to
the Knight's Room/Meeting Room A. We will be collecting
them until November 27. For a lot of kids, this is the only
Christmas gift they will receive. Please help brighten a child's
face on Christmas morning. For further information call 734-
878-6381.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 10th
9am – 11am Kids bring Mom & Dad for a fun-filled
morning with Santa.
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Christmas Crafts
Visit with Santa
For information call Santa’s Helper at 734-878-0418.
If you are able please bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for
Tots! Sponsored by St. Mary Knights of Columbus
Council #11761
LIVINGSTON YAM:
THE COLLEGE YEARS and beyond Are you 18-35? Come and see what the eight local Catholic
churches in Livingston County have to offer you AND discover
what you have to offer them! Join us on facebook at "Livingston
YAM" to keep up to date on coming events.
NOOMA NIGHTS Mondays, November 21 & 28 and December
12 & 19: 7:30-9pm St. Pat's in THE LOFT.
FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARADE AFTERGLOW Friday,
November 25 8-10pm: St. Joseph, Howell Emmaus Room
Come warm up after the parade! Pizza, Cocoa & Board
Games...meet up with old friends and make new ones!
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT Saturday, December 3rd
7 pm St. Mary Magdalen Please RSVP
This co-ed, multi-generational event is a wonderful way to begin
your preparation during Advent. Speakers, dessert and great
company. How many tables can we fill?! Come experience
PEACE.
YOUNG ADULT REGIONAL RETREAT January 21-22,
2012: Start the year off right! Save the date and make plans to
attend.
COLLECTION COUNTERS NEEDED If you are available from 9 am to 10:30 am one Monday per month, please consider volunteering to assist with the counting of the Sunday collection. A few of our collection counters are snowbirds and will soon be leaving for warmer climates. If you have any questions
or are willing to volunteer, please contact Ann in the parish office at 734-878-3161 ext 212.
St. Mary Catholic Parish – November 20, 2011
We have unique opportunities for you to honor
or remember your loved ones.
Altar Flower Arrangements: Please call Country Lane Flowers at 517-546-1111 and speak with Libby to place your order. The approximate cost is $45 and up plus $9.95 delivery fee. You may take the flowers home with you after the 11:30am Sunday Mass. November 20: In Memory of our beautiful daughter & sister Mackenzie Watts. Votive Candle Memorial: We are making available 7-day votive candles that will be lit in your loved one’s honor or for a special intention. The cost of this candle will be $15.00.
November 20: In Memory of Jacqueline Backlund by
family
Report for November 14, 2011
Parishioner Donations -Giving Back To The Lord 07/01/11 – 11/14/11
Weekly YTD
Offertory $ 11,511.15 $ 263,515.57
Operating Budget Reqmnt $ 14,818.00 $ 296,360.00
Variance $ (3,306.85) $ (32,844.43)
Debt Reduction/FaithQuest $ 583.00 $ 29,601.42
Collected
Mortgage Payment $ 187,575.00
Mortgage Amount Paid $ 58,000.00
Shortfall $ (129,575.00) *Reminder: $5 more per week/per family
will help us meet our budget!
FR. GABRIEL RIGHARD HIGH SCHOOL DINNER AUCTION
The 28th Annual Father Gabriel Richard (FGR) High School dinner auction will be held at the school (4333 Whitehall Dr., Ann Arbor, 48105) on Saturday, December 10 at 5:30 pm. The theme is "Home for the Holidays" and the event will feature a strolling dinner, open bar and both a silent and live auction. All proceeds will be used to support Catholic education at FGR. Suggested donation is $75. For more information or to register, please call (734) 662-0496, ext. 207.
CATHOLICISM SERIES Holy Spirit Church in Brighton will be showing Fr. Robert
Barron's one hour DVD entitled "Word Made Flesh, True
Bread of Heaven - the Mystery of the Church's Sacrament and
Worship" at 3:00pm today, November 20th in the activity
center. Fr Barron explores the ancient practices of the
Church's worship that endures to this day and the "source and
summit" of our faith, the Eucharist. All welcome. Church is
located at 9565 Musch (at Winans Lk Rd), Brighton, 48116.
One mile west of US 23 at Exit 55 (construction), one mile
south of Brighton off Rickett Rd and 4 miles west of South
Lyon off 9 Mile.
(810) 231-9199 x215 or www.hsrcc.net
Re-New Your Marriage Commitment!
Don’t procrastinate, but instead go to the website www.IDoForLife.org and sign up for, what will surely be, your best move
to keep your marriage strong for 2012 and beyond. The Two As One…Shall Be
This conference was created in recognition of the need to promote the values and ideals of married life and reinforce the marriage
covenant. The conference aims to support our commitment as couples to choose your partner over and over again with each new phase of life
by addressing various pertinent marriage topics. The keynote speaker is Dr. Allen Hunt.
Topics include: The 5 things men want women to know
What women want men to know about women The most important word in a marriage
The Speaker Allen is a former Methodist Pastor who converted to Catholicism. He
is a nationally recognized author and speaker on Catholic issues and hosts a weekend show on America’s most listened to radio talk station.
Conference runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on February 11, 2012 with a concluding mass celebrated by Bishop Boyea and includes
continental breakfast and lunch for a cost of $65/couple.
HARTLAND & PINCKNEY LIONS CLUB
TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT DECEMBER 1, 2, 3, 4: 2PM – 2AM
Lions Tournament starts at 7pm every night
$20.00 Buy-In
Heidelberg Poker Room
215 North Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Call for reservations: 734-834-2237
Come for fun! Also blackjack & poker!
PRIMETIME SPORTS
PARTY! The preparations for our 15
th annual
school auction are in full swing. The
theme for this year is Primetime
Sports Party!! It is set for Saturday,
April 28th
2012 at 6:00pm. Stay
tuned to the bulletin for updates and items we are looking to
obtain for the silent auction portion of our evening.
The best form of advertising is word of mouth advertising. So,
start talking about our auction to everyone you know.
-The Auction Team
St. Mary Catholic Parish – November 20, 2011
Website: http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/youth/
Date: Time: Event: 11/20 7:00-8:00pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 11/23 NO Youth Night…HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 11/27 7:00-8:00pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 11/30 7:00-9:00pm Youth Night 12/3 ChRiStMaS bAzAaR 12/4 7:00-8:00pm Adoration “Here I am Lord”
If you have any questions please call 734-878-3161 ext. 215
or email [email protected]
Website: http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/youth/
Date: Time: Event: 11/20 7:00-8:00pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 11/22 NO Youth Night…HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!! 11/27 7:00-8:00pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 11/29 7:00-8:30pm Youth Night 12/3 ChRiStMaS bAzAaR 12/4 7:00-8:00pm Adoration “Here I am Lord”
If you have any questions please call 734-878-3161 ext. 215 or
email [email protected]
Volunteers!! Please let me know if you are willing to help with the
Christmas Bazaar. The youth will be cleaning up to earn
some money, and we need all the volunteers we can get!
Thank you!
Advent Wreaths!
Candles!
Holiday Wreaths! The youth will be selling Advent
Wreaths, Candles and Holiday
Wreaths after Masses on November 19-20. We will not be taking orders for Holiday Wreaths, however,
you may call the office to reserve an Advent Wreath for
November 19-20 or make special orders in regards to certain
wreath size needs. All products will be available for purchase
the day of the Sale. We will also be selling Christmas
Wreaths on December 3-4 and 10-11 after Masses!
Religious Education K-8
11/20 10:15-11:20am Class (K-8) 11/27 NO CLASS Happy Thanksgiving! 12/04 10:15-11:20am Class (K-8) 12/11 10:15-11:20am Class (K-8)
1st Reconciliation Preparation 11/20 10:15-11:20am 10th Session 11/27 NO Session- Happy Thanksgiving 12/1-12/2 1st Reconciliation Celebrations 7pm
1St Eucharist Preparation 12/04 10:15-11:20am 1st Session 12/11 10:15-11:20am 2nd Session 12/18 10:15-11:20am 3rd Session Parent Meeting beginning at 10:30am
Confirmation Wednesday Calendar
11/16 5:30-7:00pm Formation Session 12/04 Sign up for Time Ecumenical Breakfast 12/11 12:45-3:00pm Advent Celebration and Caroling 12/14 5:30 -7:00pm Formation Session
Sunday Calendar
11/20 10:15-11:20am Formation Session 12/04 Sign up for Time Ecumenical Breakfast 12/11 12:45-3:00pm Advent Celebration and Caroling 12/18 10:15-11:20am Formation Session
http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/faith-formation/formation-
prek-12-grade
Family Faith Night Dec. 6, 2011 5:30pm
An evening designed for review for
our Summer Religious Education,
but all are invited and would benefit! The evening includes
Faith Formation for all ages.
Menu: Simple Savory Stew with Biscuits
Hot Dog Option Available
RSVPs Greatly Appreciated (email Rebecca or leave a
message in the office (878-3161)
Schedule: Dinner Served: 5:30-6:30pm
Prayer Service: 6:30pm
Review Breakout Sessions: 6:40-7:30pm
A rewarding opportunity to help nourish God’s People!
Need Volunteers to help set up and clean up!
Questions or to volunteer contact: Rebecca at 734-878-2217,
ext 203 or email [email protected]
Thanksgiving Thoughts and Prayers May all of you enjoy a season of Thanksgiving. I pray
you all spend time with family and friends and remember the abundant blessings! My St. Mary’s Family will be in
my thoughts and prayers as I take time this week to be with my family.
With Devotion, Rebecca
St. Mary Catholic Parish – November 20, 2011
MASS INTENTIONS Nov. 20-27:
Sunday, November 20: Our Lord, Jesus Christ the King
9:00am: In Memory of Mackenzie Watts by family
11:30am: For Our Parish
Monday, November 21: The Presentation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
9:00am: Communion Service
Tuesday, November 22: St. Cecilia
9:00am: Communion Service
7:00pm: (Parish Thanksgiving Mass) In Honor of Gary
Nicholas by Mary Jo Nicholas & Family
Wednesday, November 23: St. Clement I, St. Columban
and Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro
9:00am: In Memory of John Childers by Judy & Jerry Stuart
Thursday, November 24: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and his
companions
9:00am: No Mass
Friday, November 25: St. Catherine
9:00am: No Mass
Saturday, November 26:
8:30am: No Mass
5:00pm: In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua & Stacy Hammer
Sunday, November 27: First Sunday of Advent
9:00am: In Memory of Marie Beard by family
11:30am: For Our Parish
COMMUNION SERVICE LEADERS Nov. 21: T. Burke Nov. 22: R. Boos
Nov. 28: D. Hall Nov 29: J. Wilson
WEEKLY READINGS Nov. 20-26: Sun: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46
Mon: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/ Dn 3/Lk 21:1-4
Tues: Dn 2:31-45/ Dn 3/Lk 21:5-11
Wed: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/ Dn 3/Lk 21:12-19
Thurs: Sir 50: 22-24/1 Chr/1 Cor 1: 3-9/Lk17:11-19
Fri: Dn 7:2-14/ Dn 3/Lk 21:29-33
Sat: Dn 7:15-27/ Dn 3/Lk 21:34-36
OUR PRAYER LIST May God’s healing hand reach out and hold you:
Duane Bordine, Paul D’Angelo, Jean Durdik, John Eddy, Don
Hollister, Roy Hoeft, Ellen Johnson, Mary Keiser, Glenn Kinsey,
Ann McMullen, Lisa Metro, Linda Penney, Adeline Penrod, John
Penrod, JoAnn Progar, John Reifschneider, Richard Rickelmann,
Matthew Sinkovich, Rene Woody
LAY MINISTERS – Nov. 26-27:
Eucharistic Ministers You have 3 self-scheduling sign-up options. The Lay Minister Sign-up Notebook has dated sign-up sheets and is located in Meeting Room A. 1) Sign-up to serve as you arrive to attend a weekend liturgy. 2) Sign-up for the liturgy you know you will be attending next weekend as you leave a weekend liturgy (the week before). 3) Sign-up 3 times a year when the Lay Minister Schedule comes out. Bring your personal calendar and sign-up for once or twice a month during the current 4 month period and put these self-selected dates on your personal calendar.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 5:00pm: Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.
9:00am: Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.
11:30am: Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.
Altar Servers 5:00pm: Please sign up if you can serve
9:00am: Please sign up if you can serve
11:30am M. Miller, S. Miller, need 1 more
Proclaimers of the Word 5:00pm: Please sign up if you can serve
9:00am: Please sign up if you can serve
11:30am: Please sign up if you can serve
Greeters
5:00pm: Please sign up if you can serve
9:00am: Please sign up if you can serve
11:30am: Please sign up if you can serve
Ushers 5:00pm: Self-Scheduling by Attendance.
9:00am: Self-Scheduling by Attendance.
11:30am: Self-Scheduling by Attendance.
Offertory Gifts 5:00pm: Please sign up if you’re available.
9:00am: Please sign up if you’re available.
11:30am: Please sign up if you’re available.
Home Chalice Program Please sign up.
Linens –November: C. Kiel, A. Reilly
Cleaning the Altar – November: B. Zielinski
Collection Counters Nov. 21: A. Martin, S. Cowdrey, S. Walton, D. Backlund
Nov. 28: J. King, R. Miller, B. Zielinski
Please pray for those who are serving in the Armed Forces, especially: Nick Adam, William V. Backlund III, Lora Begley, Tim Begley, Christopher Bullion, Gabe Campbell, Jason Cecchetti, Robert Cox, Fred Dehn, Matt Ducummon, Bob Elia, Jeff Gabel, Michael Ganzak, Katie Glynn, Kenneth Hazel, Erik Hennigan, Tielur Allan Hoard, Mark Huck,
Cody Floyd, Eric Jacobs, Matthew Dennis Jacobs, Kevin Martin, Michael McInerney, Michael Miller, Alex Rickelmann, Sean Rooker, Anthony Sparks, Jonathon Stepp, Kenneth & Sherri Streu, Jesse Sutton, Kurt Whitlow, Steven Whoolery, Gavin Woody
