Church of St. Anne, Ortonville, Michigan January 26, 2020

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Religious Education Office Marianne Boesch, DRE, ext. 131 248-627-3965 marianne@churchofstanne.org

BUECHE’S RECEIPTS Throughout the school year we are collecting Bueche’s receipts to help support our Religious Education program. So far, we have earned $300. Thank you! Any receipt that says, “Kids 2020” can be placed in the box in the en-trance of our church.

The Parables of Jesus Tuesday Mornings

9:30-11:00 am Beginning February 25

6 Weeks Jesus’ parables are not simply engaging stories– they are part of God’s revelation to us. The love of God, mercy and forgiveness, and the values of the kingdom are among the great theme’s of Je-sus’ teachings.

Join us as we explore Treasures Uncovered: the Parables of Jesus. Together we will uncover the riches the Lord has for us, especially the “pearl of great price”- Jesus himself.

Sign up after Mass next weekend in the gathering area if you are interested in attending. We will be ordering books for all participants in this class. Attend all six sessions or just the ones you can – all are welcome!

First Reconciliation We’re sure there was much rejoicing in heaven as our St. Anne students celebrated their First Reconciliation! Congratulations! May they always seek the for-giveness of our merciful God as they continue on their journey of faith!

Service Project Collection

Please help us collect small toys and games for our youth service projects. Items we are collecting are:

Decks of Cards Small Stuffed Animals

Coloring Books Small Toys

Games Gloves

Sox Hair Accessories

Crossword Puzzles

If you are able to help, please drop your donations off to the bin located in Solanus Hall. Thank you!

Next Confirmation Class Sunday, February 9

10:30-3:00pm

2nd Year Students Parent/ Candidate Meeting

Sunday, February 9 2:30pm

We will have our Confirmation Parent/ Candidate meeting at the end of class on February 9. Stu-dents should attend class beginning at 10:30am as usual. At 2:30pm our 2nd year students will meet with their parents in the church. It’s time to start preparing for the final steps towards receiving your Confirma-tion! We will start collecting the following: Copy of Baptismal Certificate Sacramental Registration Form Service Hour Log Sponsor Information Confirmation Name These items are due by April 19.

Next Education Commission

Meeting

Tuesday, February 4

6:00 pm

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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-Noon

*** RECYCLE MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Jan. 11/12-25/26-Maniaci Family Feb. 8/9-22/23-Sheperd Family Mar. 14/15-28/29-Frank Klimek

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ALTAR LINEN SCHEDULE

01-26-20-Ruth Rogan 02-02-20-Marilyn Bornais

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The following children were

welcomed into the Parish Family of St. Anne through the sacrament of

Baptism.

Charlotte Denise Dixon, daughter of Alan & Dayna, Frederick Elan Kaytser, son of Victor & Barbara, Ilario Leone & Dalano Debarjea Francesconi, sons of Alayna & Davarian, and Johnny Joseph Maniaci, son of Natalie & John. These parents have taken the first

step in raising their children in our faith. Please support them

with your prayers and encouragement.

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Please keep Ingrid in your prayers.

Julie

Worship

The geographical references in today’s readings from Isaiah and Matthew are highly significant. The lands of Zebulun and Naphtali were the territories of the northern most tribes of Israel. In 721 BC, the Assyrians invaded these regions and destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel. Later, in 587 BC, the Babylonians destroyed the southern kingdom of Ju-dah, sending the population into exile. Matthew uses these geographical allu-sions deliberately to teach that Jesus’ public ministry inaugurates the restora-tion of God’s Kingdom where it was first extinguished. Jesus brings God’s light and salvation into these areas of desolation, fulfilling the prophet Isaiah’s hope: “The people who walked in dark-ness/ have seen a great light;/ upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom/ a light has shone.”

Jesus enters Galilee with the challenge: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Unambiguously, Jesus proclaims his intention of inaugurating God’s Kingdom. He issues a call to enter a new relationship with God by undergoing a change of heart.

Jesus invites two sets of brothers, Peter and Andrew and James and John, to fol-low him. His call comes amid their daily occupations. They respond promptly by abandoning their ordinary activities and redirecting their lives to a new way of service to the Lord and the establishment of his Kingdom.

Jesus’ call comes to each of us in our everyday activities. In Baptism, we are called to recognize that “the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” In our daily lives, we experience Jesus’ presence and witness that we are his followers.

(Taken from AT Home with the Word) ***

Weekend of February 1st & 2nd Lectors 5:00 p.m.-Ken Sheperd, Angie Sheperd 8:30 a.m.-Kathleen Russell, Carol Klenner 10:30 a.m.-Matt Butkis, Herman Greif Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 p.m.-Chris & Alison Elmes, Mary Grocott, Judy Henley, Margaret Lee, Alice Robb, Todd Patterson (MS) 8:30 a.m.--Cathy Genovese, John Han-sel, Keith & Reckina Gretkierewicz, Royann Hassinger, Gary Putt, Gary Schafer (MS) 10:30 a.m.-Jerry Bellefeuille, Beth Eschmann, Tom, Gloria & Marianne Boesch, Joslynn Decker, Joe Claya (MS) Altar Servers 5:00 p.m.-Denny & Kris Anderson 8:30 a.m.-NEED SERVERS 10:30 a.m.-Noelle Gdowski, Andres & Diego Huerta

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Weekend of January 26th 10:30 a.m.-Beth Eschmann Weekend of February 2nd

10:30 a.m.-Maldonado Family ***

Readings for February 2nd, 2020

Presentation of the Lord Malachi 3: 1-4

Psalm 24: 7, 8, 9, 10 Hebrews 2: 14-18

Luke 2: 22-32 ***

ALTAR CARE

January 31st Jerry Bellefeuille

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EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP Drop Your Nets and Be Free

There are times I wish I had no obliga-tions. It would be great to take my wife’s hand, hop in the car, and drive into the sunset. Where we were going would not matter as much as the fact that we would have nowhere we had to be. There would be nothing we had to do. No bills. No commitments. No problems. Freedom!

Life doesn’t work like that, however. When Jesus came along and asked some fishermen to drop their nets and follow him, they did just that. Wow! In some ways, they experienced true free-dom. That is what Jesus offers all of us. Yet, true freedom looks quite different than my dream scenario.

In living in the true freedom that Jesus offers, there are things we must do and places we must go. That is because freedom only exists in following God’s will, not our own. We are called to be and called to give our-selves completely to God without res-ervations. We always have the free will to not respond to His call, but we will find that a negative answer may compli-cate our lives even further. God’s path for us calls on us to give freely of what we have been given. Saying no to that call means we carry the weight of those gifts. We were never meant to keep them. The path of God’s will may seem long and winding, but it is the one that leads us into that sunset. It is the way to true freedom.

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

January 26, 2020 Giving Thanks for food in a world where many walk in hunger; For faith in a world where many walk in fear; For friends in a world where many walk alone; We give you thanks, O Lord. - Author Unknown This week, make personal pizzas with your family. Get an assortment of top-pings and spend time building and baking dinner. Pre-made crusts are available at the grocery store to make dinner easier. Enjoy!

Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Fran-ciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy land from April 20 - May 4, 2020. This life-changing experience walking in Jesus’ foot steps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical read-ings on site, time for prayer and spir-itual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $4, 299 (all ex-penses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registra-tion. Orientation Meeting is Febru-ary 9 at St. Joseph Chapel our head-quarters (400 South Blvd. West, Pon-tiac, MI 48331). Next pilgrimage; November 30-December 14, 2020. For information, contact Fr. Alex at (313)727-9784 or visit the website abunaalex@yahoo.com.

You Can’t Afford To Miss It!

It’s one of the best bargains—our Par-ish Retreat For Men on February 21-23, 2020. The retreat theme this year is “Who do YOU say I AM?” You’ll come away with faith renewed and a better perspective on job, family, and life. Suggested donation is less than a weekend at a good motel, and the ben-efits are priceless! A private room with bath adds to your comfort. For more information or to register, call Ken Sheperd/313-574-2171 or Jim Kelty/734-585-6270 or the Retreat Center at stpaulretreat.org.

First Call This is the FIRST CALL for the wom-en of the parish to make the annual retreat at Saint Paul Retreat Center on the weekend of March 13-15, 2020. The retreat theme this year is “Who do YOU say I AM?” Don’t miss out on this wonderful experience of spiritual and physical renewal. Call Angie Sheperd/ 248-628-7866, or Sue Kelty/734-516-4184. the Retreat Cen-ter at 313-286-2801. You may also register online at stpaulretreat.org. Please know that if you’re unable to come this weekend, you are welcome to attend one that is more convenient.

Saturday, February 8, 2020

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The Knights of Columbus, Father George Ging Council 6824, would like to thank everybody for listening to our message this past weekend. If you still would like to fill out a registration card to join, you can do it this weekend and turn it in before the pancake break-fast. If you would like to join right now, you can go to kofc.org/joinus The Knights of Columbus will be holding the new Exemplivication of Charity, Unity and Fraternity on February 15 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s. Your families and friends are invited to attend. All are welcome.

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Knights of Columbus Family of the Month

Jim & Jen, Connor, and Ian Burke

Knight of the Month Lou Peiffer

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Please Help Us Keep Celtic Cove Catholic

Bookstore Open

Here’s what YOU can do to help:

• Pray for Us

• Become a store volunteer

• Make a Generous Donation to our One-Time Major Gift Drive

• Tell Other About Our Plans to continue as a 100% Volunteer Run 501©(3)

Visit CelticCove.org to learn more or Call us at 248-963-8450. We are locat-ed at 1120 S. Lapeer Rd in Oxford

Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday, January 25, 2020 5:00 p.m. Barbara Tomin, req. by the Gauthier Family Martin Dlugoss, req. by son, Mike Tom Rogan Jr. Debbie Born, req. by Ruth & Tom Rogan Sunday, January 26, 2020 8:30 a.m. Mathew Mersino, req. by Friends 10:30 a.m. Gabrielle & Philippe Simoneau, req. by daughter, Diane John Hund (38th Anniversary) Req. by Daughter, Kathy Wojtalewicz Monday, January 27, 2020 7:00 p.m. Joe D’Anna, Mass of Healing req. by Friends Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:00 a.m. George & Esther Jaruga, req. by Friends Wednesday, January 29, 2020 9:00 a.m. Ingrid Kasper, Mass of Healing req. by Sunday Choir Friday, January 31, 2020 9:00 a.m. Holly Francis, Mass of Healing req. by Family & Friends Saturday, February 1, 2020 5:00 p.m. Dennis Fowler, req. by Family Sunday, February 2, 2020 8:30 a.m. Frank Genovese, req. by Friends 10:30 a.m. Steve Francis, req. by wife, Colleen

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Please Pray for the Intentions of: Ingrid Kasper, Joe D’Anna, Mark Baumgart, Gary Chandler, Karl Wolf, Flo Beck, Melanie Stalker, Tamara Camaj, Perry McConkey, Re-becca Pariseau, Gary Garza, Gael Tryles, The-resa Hund, Kimber Fox, Eugene Wenson, Dar-lene Stuart, Micki Graff, Russell Frick, Michelle Kuffa, Marge Park, Tim Gleason, Janice Rollins, Kathryn Goguen, Nancy Kwapisz, Terry Funke, Adam Verrechia, Marta Stephes, Jackie Ivascu, Barbara Pica, Gwen Keift, Mark Lundgren, Diane DeLong, Kevin Petrusha, Ron Allen, Irene Delasko, Jessica Russell, Sister Judy Jones, Phyllis Ma-rek, Betty Morici, Mike Kennedy, Bob Thompson, Katie Mahlau, Chris Sirvio, DJ Stevens, Tom Kudza, Jane Zerichny, Scottie R., Lori DeDalis, Karen Plaza, Patty Hoyes, Dorothy Massy, Penny Wood, Sarah Menz, Holly Francis, Jeanne Barron, Brian Francis, Andy Ru-bin, Jeffrey Wiak, Maddie Katchka, Lin-da Sutton, Sue Brown, Cindy Kennedy, Mark Jaruzel, Nick Kisarewich, Judy Johnson, Maggie Wade, Lynnette Nich-ols, Elizabeth Smith, Dianne Kukawski, Celeste Wood, Jeff Chamberlain, Ruth Stralecki, Rory Robinson, Carol Richard-son, Polly Mayer, Erin Cater, Kathy Kow-alski, Dylan Martin, Archer Olinski, John Mayer, Todd Zak, Bob Sajchdack, Carmo-dy Family, Terry Tyson, Colin Fler, Carol Williams, Arlene Naas, Jason Caponi, Mark Saroli, Joanie Horger, Colleen King, Janine Stringar & Family, Georgia Wood, Darrell Hornbacher, Jennifer Perosky, David Wood, Jerry Seme, Pat-rick Lamb

Parish Directory Pastor: Rev. Gerry Frawley Deacon: Rev. Mr. Tony Morici Parish Phone: 248-627-3965 Parish Fax: 248-627-5153 Website: www.churchofstanne.org

Parish Staff Director of Religious Education Marianne Boesch 131 Worship Coordinator Julie Neal 107 Christian Service Coordinator Karyn Milligan 103 Music Director Ingrid Kasper 121 Youth Minister Kim Zernec 132 Bookkeeper Sheryl Van Fleteren 106 Parish Secretary Anne Schulz 100 Building Maintenance Steve Szach 100

Worship Schedule Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 AM Weekday Masses Monday 7:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM Holy Day Masses 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 PM or by appointment Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should contact the pastor at least six months before the marriage Infant Baptisms Parents contact the parish office

******* St. Anne Pastoral Council Janet Brinker Donna Czarnik John Forster Cathy Genovese Lisa Gruebnau Sue Kelty Chris Maldonado Chris Maniaci Marie Manion Kathleen Russell Melissa Szasz Kevin Travis

The Mission Statement

of St. Anne Parish "We, the people of St. Anne, are a

growing Catholic Community with

various gifts and talents, and we are

open to the Spirit among us. Rooting

ourselves in The Word of God, we

reach out to all in loving service,

witnessing, and celebrating the life of

Jesus Christ in our midst."

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MISSION TRIP UPDATE: We have a few spots left for our Mission Trip to

Memphis, TN June 13-20, 2020. The total cost is

$460 which includes lodging, most meals,

snacks, t-shirt, fun day and work supplies.

First come, first serve.

CALLED TO SERVE AND PROTECTING GOD’S

CHILDREN WORKSHOP DATES:

Called to Serve is for youth who volunteer ages

13-17 and will be offered at St. Rita January

26th and St. Dan February 29 and March 21.

You can call their parish directly to register.

Protecting God’s Children is for adults who vol-

unteer 18 and up and will be offered at St. Dan

February 22nd, you must register through

virtus.org.

God Bless Our Families, Kim

YOUTH GROUP GATHERINGS 2020

February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, March 4th,

11th, 18th and 25th All 7-9:00 p.m.

ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

What can you expect? Meeting new friends,

growing in your faith, having fun, and shar-

ing some great food and laughs!

RISE DETROIT 2020

A CATHOLIC YOUTH GATHERING

Saturday, April 25th 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. we

will gather at Mercy High School in Farming-

ton for this AMAZING EVENT!. More details

will follow, just wanted to get it on your cal-

endars. Two of the National Presenters will

be Bob Rice and The Culture Project.

Rainbow Catholic Youth Conference Update:

We have 15 youth and 2 adults attending this

year. Please pray for our young people as

we prepare for a fun, faith-filled weekend.

Natalie Brinker, Noah Brinker, Sarah Burgard,

Ian Burke, Zoe Cooney, Rebekah Devine,

Veronica Gdowski, Hanna Stalker, Jaime

Huerta, Natalie Llewellyn, Jason McGinnis,

Lukas Miner, Nicholas Querio, Emily Roper

and Delaney Sebring. Thank you to Sheryl

Van Fleteren for once again chaperoning this

weekend. We also want to thank the Knights

of Columbus for donations to help us cover

our Friday night dinner. Thank you to the

parents who brought meals in while we

worked on the banner: Erica Miner, Jaime

Huerta, Corene Sebring and Jen Burke.

Thank you to the parents who offered to

help drive each way: Erica Miner, Jen Burke,

Stephanie McGinnis and Jim Sebring.

PLEASE join us for the “St. John Bosco Prayer

Initiative” on January 31st-February 1st.

Register through: tiny.cc/boscoprayer. This

is a great thing for families to do together!

Stewardship Corner

Parish Support

Fiscal Year: July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

Weekly Budget Sunday contribution $ 9,025.00 (100%)

January 2020 1st Sunday Received $ 8,240.00 (92%) 2nd Sunday Received $ 8,074.00 (90%) 3rd Sunday Received $ 7,762.00 (86%) 4th Sunday Received $

January 18/19, 2020 Amount in Envelopes $ 6,593.00 Electronic Offertory $ 860.00 Loose Monies $ 309.00 Weekly Under Budget $ 1,185.38 Yearly Over Budget $ 2,102.14

Thank you for your generosity!

Automated Electronic Offertory is an ideal way for parishioners to serve Christ through their treasures. To sign up, stop by the parish office for an enrollment form or contact our bookkeeper, Sheryl Van Fleteren at 248-627-3965 ext. 106.

Most people wish to serve God,

but only in an advisory capacity.