Mission Statement: As disciples of Jesus Christ at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, we are called to work for the salvation of all, sharing the Good News of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, while serving one another.

Thursday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir - Church 7:00 p.m. 12 Steps to Freedom - Library 7:00 p.m. Surviving Divorce - Gospel Room

Friday, March 23, 8:00 a.m. Confessions - Church 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Library 4:00-7:00p.m. K of C Lenten Fish Fry Activity Center 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Church 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Bingo St John Knights Hall This weekend: Knights of Columbus Miracle League Tootsie Roll Drive Saturday, March 24, 3:30 p.m. Confessions - Church

Sunday, March 25, 8 & 10:00a.m. Youth Group hosts Coffee & donuts following 8 & 10a.m. Masses-Grand Hall 9:45 a.m. Baptism Preparation Class - Library 11:00 a.m. Welcome Continuation Founder’s Hall

Events for the Week

Monday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. Confessions - Church 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The DEEP 7:00 p.m. Who Am I to Judge - Activity Center

Tuesday, March 20, 9:30 a.m. Novena - Church 9:30 a.m. Endow - SMR 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 3:30 p.m. Bible Study - Library 6:00 p.m. Women’s Welcome - Founder’s Hall 6:00 p.m. Confessions - Church 6:30 p.m. K of C Member Social—Knight’s Hall Wednesday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. MMP Cenacle - Gospel Room 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Who Am I to Judge - Activity Center 5:00 p.m. Open Gate Garden Club - Activity Center 6:30 p.m. EDGE - The Deep 7:00 p.m. Men’s Welcome - Gospel Room

Friday, November 2, 9:45 a.m. Bible Study - Library 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Bingo St John Knights Hall 7:00 p.m. His Heart - Church

November 3rd & 4th: Anointing of sick after all Masses-Church & Olivewood Sale - Gathering Space Saturday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. Altar Server Training - Church 3:00 p.m. Confessions - Church

Sunday, November 4, 8:30 & 10 a.m. Coffee & Donuts following these Masses Grand Hall Kitchen Half 9:30 a.m. EDGE - Deep 9:30 a.m. RCIA - Founder’s Hall 10:00 a.m. REP - School 12:00 p.m. Natural Family Planning Office Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Life Teen - Deep

Events for the Week

Monday, October 29, 8:45 a.m. Confessions - Church 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The DEEP 4:00 p.m. Youth Choir Practice - Choir Loft 7:00 p.m. Corinthians Study - Activity Center

Tuesday, October 30, 8:45 a.m. Novena - Church 9:00 a.m. ENDOW - Small Meeting Room 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Called & Gifted - Founder’s Hall 3:30 p.m. Bible Study - Library

Wednesday, October 31, 9:30 a.m. MMP Cenacle - Gospel Room 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 p.m. Corinthians Study - Activity Center 5:30 p.m. Confessions - Church

Thursday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Library 7:00 p.m. Surviving Divorce - Gospel Room 7:00 p.m. 12 Steps to Freedom - Library

October 28, 2018

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Whatever . . . from Fr. Robert

THE FAMILY FULLY ALIVE Gospel Reading October 28, 2018

Mark 10:46-52

As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, son of David, have pity on me." And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me." Jesus stopped and said, "Call him." So they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you." He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man replied to him, "Master, I want to see." Jesus told him, "Go your way; your faith has saved you." Immediately he received his sight. and followed him on the way.

Last week most of the staff and I attended the Amazing Parish Conference in Milwaukee. In the past this conference started with many suggestions on improving parishes, but there was one thing missing. They want the pastors to build a parish leadership team, not only to advise him on the running of the parish and its many ministries, but who will work together to accomplish the Mission. Pat Lencioni is a well respected author and consultant on organizational health. He led this conference and his love of the Church is very evident in his passion for the Mission of the Church.

The first step is for the pastor to commit to this, and going into the conference I was sure it would be a good thing but, without the "buy-in" of the staff nothing would happen. We didn't come back with a thousand idea of how to change our parish. We came back with a determination to form a healthy team. This means praying together and for each other, learning more about each other and building trust.

I don't know about you, but I have noticed a large increase in the number of young adult, teenagers and children at Mass. I believe a lot of it is due to moving our formation programs to Sunday between the 8:30 and 11:30 Masses. There has been a lot of congestion in the parking lot, with most of it due to the month long parking lot project (it was supposed to be a one week project).

We have formulated a plan that will almost double the number of handicap spaces on the south side of the church (when relined in the spring). The north most entrance will become an enter only. The south side between the church and cemetery will be exit only, as well as the exit south of the parish offices. This new pattern will start next weekend (see insert map). The parking lot will not be finished until spring, we still have a finish layer of asphalt to be laid. The drainage issues had to be resolved, which added a long time to the project.

Reflecting on the Word Bartimaeus was blind so, not being able to work for a living, he was begging at the side of the road. Imagine sitting along a dusty road in complete darkness. Everyday you hear the voices and footsteps as people pass by, and anxiously listen for the sound of a coin landing on the ground beside you. One day the crowd sounds different - excited, louder. What’s going on? He must have wondered. “Jesus is coming,” someone tells Bartimaeus. Jesus, the one who has been working miracles, is coming his way. He can’t see Jesus, so he begins shouting to get his attention, and he keeps shouting even when others tell him to stop. He knows he needs Jesus! When you need Jesus, don’t give up seeking him. Sometimes we can be in darkness, but remember that Jesus is the light of the world. Jesus tells Bartimaeus that his faith is what saved him. Have faith. Seek Jesus. And if you have to shout for him on occasion...well, what’s stopping you?

On the way home from Mass What part of this story really speaks to you?

Living the Word Without our sense of sight, our sense of hearing is sharpened. Find a quiet, comfortable place where you can be safe, and sit either in the dark or with your eyes closed. Do this for a minute as you get accustomed to listening without your eyesight. If you feel relaxed now, go ahead and call to Jesus in your mind and heart. You may be tempted to fill the silence by doing all the talking, but in the stillness, try also to listen. Share this experience as a family.

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Come pray the Rosary a half hour before Mass, Monday - Friday.

Monday, October 29, Weekday-Eph 4: 32--5: 8 Lk 13: 10-17 8:20 a.m. Robert C. Wirostek - Mom & Dad

Tuesday, October 30, Weekday-Eph 5: 21-33 Lk 13: 18-21 8:20 a.m. Elizabeth D. Fields, 6th anniversary of death - Daniel & Jeanne Fader

Wednesday, October 31, Weekday-Eph 6: 1-9 Lk 13: 22-30 8:20 a.m. No morning Mass

6:30 p.m. Vigil of All Saints Holy Day Rv 7: 2-4, 9-14 1 Jn 3: 1-3 Mt 5: 1-12a Joshua Webster - his Grandparents

Thursday, November 1, All Saints Holy Day Rv 7: 2-4, 9-14 1 Jn 3: 1-3 Mt 5: 1-12a 8:20 a.m. Robert Mansueti - his Family 6:30 p.m. Mary Lou Lantzy - Joe & Carolyn Witherow

Friday, November 2, All Souls’ Day Wis 3: 1-9/Rom 5: 5-11 or Rom 6: 3-9 Jn 6: 37-40 8:20 a.m. For All of Our Faithful Departed

Adoration will follow Mass until 8:00 p.m. in the cry room. Saturday, November 3, First Saturday Weekday-Saint Martin de Porres, Religious Phil 1: 18b-26 Lk 14: 7-11 8:20 a.m. Marge Fischer - Rosalie Sciturro

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 6: 2-6 Heb 7: 23-28 Mk 12: 28b-34

5:00 p.m. Erika Neuens, 1st anniversary of death Bill & Linda Nolan

Sunday, November 4, 8:30 a.m Special intentions of the Tom Lantzy Family - the Parrish Family 10:00 a.m. People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Max Burchfield, 3rd anniv. of death his Family 5:00 p.m. Thomas F. Gilbert - Mike Gilbert The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this week in memory of the Claude & Betty Dery & Conrad Dery

Mass Schedule & Intentions Lectors E. M. Usher Servers

I n c l u d i n g A L L S A I N T S D A Y

Vigil 6:30 pm

Wed. 10/31

Ostrander, T. (1) Clements, D. (2)

Archmbault, C. Drewek, M. Frantz, S. Herrman, G. Nagel, E. Tedrick, L.

Balmer, F. Carnell, J. Gilbert, M. Herrman, D.

Julie Varner, Sarah Dziadzio

8:20 am

Thur 11/1

School

Mass Bommarito, D. Porritt, J.

School Mass

6:30 pm

Thur 11/1

Wolf, B. (1) Wolf, N. (2)

Brant, S. Husse, J. Kenney, D. Kenney, M. Kline, M. O'Brien, P. Shepherd, L.

Claxton, K. Husse, D. Nagy, S. Phillips, D.

Beth Jacoby. Andrew & Matthias Rhein

5:00 pm

Sat 11/3

Gage, P. (1) Celini, C. (2)

Balmer, P. Herrman, G. Sechan, C. Sechan, M. Tryles, S. Varner, J. Verhelle, M. Verhelle, C.

Balmer, F. Claxton, K. Herrman, D. Verhelle, T. Verhelle, D.

Matt Cilini, Michael & Ava Meyers

8:30 am

Sun 11/4

KoenigsknectP. (1) Arthur, T. (2)

Archmbault, C. Cornillie, C. Dembny, J. Knight, M. Koenigsknecht, M. Kozak, D. Learman, K. Menzies, N.

Jewell, M. Nagy, S. Patthanacharoenphon, O. Porritt, J. Redden, B.

Anna Heim, Connor Christian, Joe LeDuc

10:00 am

Sun.

11/4

Hamilton, D. (1) Kleinedler, R. (2)

Bade, J. Bradburn, K. Brant, S. Carpenter, L. Clements, D. Dangcil, S.

Frakes, J. Kenney, D. Kenney, M. Spelman, J. Turczyn, T. Unterborn, R.

Cortis, C. Herstein, R. Mathis, B. Rothley, W. Rothley, R. Tatro, R.

Jack Carpenter, Louisa Gartland, James Moose

11:30 am

Sun.

11/4

McDonald, C. (1) Lockwood, P. (2)

Alcantara-Fader, J. Carney, M. Fader, D. LeVasseur, J.

Monahan, R. Sciturro, R. VanGilder, N. Walstrom, B

Dobias, D. Glinke, T. Milowe, C. Niec, M. Thomas, J. Wade, T.

Gracie Spezia, Sarah Dziadzio, Andrew Wallace

5:00 pm

Sun.

11/4

Pieczynski, J. (1) Thayer, M. (2)

Bundy, T. Haiss, A. Killian, J. Kunkel, L. Sloan, J. Stilson, N.

Gilbert, M. Ketterer, A. Strickert, K. Strickert, J.

Joey, Wyatt & Mary Haiss

CANTOR SCHEDULE: NOVEMBER 3 & 4 Saturday 5:00pm: V. Williamson Sunday: 8:30am Nadja Tirrell, 10:00am, P. Howd, 11:30am M. Benson

ATTENTION LECTORS: YOUR LECTOR WORKBOOK IS NOW

AVAILABLE IN THE SACRISTY

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, Sandy Shaker

Director of Formation,

The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes

were our topic in RCIA, last Sunday.

Ray Herpe walked the class through the

Commandments and explained why our Lord

had to give the commandments to Moses not

once , but twice! (Read Exodus 24:12, &

Exodus 32 and 34)

Jesus wanted

the crowds, just

like he wants

us, to live

happy and

fulfilled lives.

He wanted it so

much that He

gave all of us,

"His Answer

Sheet" on how to make this happen, and that

my friends is The Beatitudes.

Bishop Barron's (Word on Fire) homily on the

Beatitudes, takes each Beatitude and explains

them in language that we understand.

Example.: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for

theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

The Greek word makarios, means blessed,

lucky, happy. Happy are the people who

empty themselves, who let Jesus take up

residence in them. That is what it means to be

poor in spirit.

Peace & Joy

Sandy Shaker

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Coordinator Religious Education, Annie Kitching . . . .

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

ALL SAINTS All Saints' Day is an important holy day of the Catholic Church which we will celebrate on November 1. This is the day dedicated to all the saints of the Church - in particular those who are not officially recognized as such! We probably have some idea of all that is necessary for people to be officially named as Saints. It is generally a lengthy process, which we call canonization. We may have noticed how many of those canonized are religious sisters or priests - and how few are “regular folks” - farmers, housewives, teachers, businessmen and so forth. It is easy to get the idea that this is because people called to secular life or marriage are unworthy of sainthood. No!

Undoubtedly the prevalence of vowed and ordained saints is due simply to the fact that the process of working for the cause of someone to be canonized, is complicated, time-consuming and much more easily accomplished within the organized environment of a religious order or diocese.

Every officially canonized saint has their own “feast day”. On most days, in fact, the feasts of several saints are celebrated. These feasts, spread throughout the year, make up what is known as the Church’s “sanctoral calendar”. We are familiar with St. Patrick’s Day, St. Valentine’s Day, etc. It is great fun to celebrate the feasts of the lesser-known saints throughout the year! Our parish library has books about saints’ days; you can also find much information online - one good site is: https://www.catholic.org/saints/

Back to All Saints Day. All Saints Day is a day to recognize those who are worthy of veneration, who lived holy and pious

lives, but who were never officially named a saint of the Church. You may know such people! You may be related to such people!

Irving Houle, from Wilson, Michigan is a recognized mystic and visionary. You can search

his name on google, and learn more about him!

Rhoda Wise lived in Ohio with her husband and daughter. She converted to Catholicism and after two miraculous healings, her mission to lead others to Jesus began. A book has been written about her heroic life.

Do not doubt that you, too, and your children are called to be saints!

Follow us @StJohnFentonYouth

StJohnFenton.org/Youth

Join us for:

“HOLY-WEEN” A Halloween Social

SUNDAY, OCT. 28th

@ 9:30am in THE DEEP

Grades 6th—8th

Coming up next week:

LIFE IN THE FIRE:

The Structure of the Church

Come join us for a night of

Fun, Games, and Music

SUNDAY

after 5pm Mass

In THE DEEP

All High School grades welcome

This is a great opportunity to

invite a friend!

By 18 weeks in your mother's womb, you could swim, somersault, suck your thumb, and even cover your ears if you heard loud music.

From your first moments of existence, you had all the DNA that would determine your sex, facial features, physique, and the color of your skin, hair, and eyes. At 24 days, your heart began beating. By 8 weeks, all your organs were present, and your unique fingerprints were forming. If you'd been born just 23 weeks after conception, your chance of survival would be 50-80 percent; by 25 weeks, it's over 90 percent.

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Deacon Terry Carsten. . . .

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat December 14-16, 2018 Ann Arbor, MI contact Beth Bauer : 734-879-0427 or toheal4give@outlook.com

Life in poverty

We often receive gifts of all of kinds in Outreach. No, the gifts are not for us, but for those who society considers disposable.

People who are affluent often cannot understand why the poor are poor or why people don’t raise themselves up by their

bootstraps. I have learned through working with the poor that they have no understanding of our cultural norms. I have learned

that what we take for common sense often isn’t common among the poor.

You see we breathe in our culture without even knowing we are learning or absorbing the information. We learn how to speak

and how to listen. We learn how to act in an interview and even to be clean and wear appropriate clothing. Everything we see

daily is absorbed into our consciousness.

This isn’t the case for many of the poor. They have never had an example of working a 40 hour week. They do not understand

that if you go to an interview dressed inappropriately you will not get the job; or even taking a shower before the interview

might be a good Idea. Their ability to choose the proper words are definitely challenged. They speak what they have learned

throughout their lives and know nothing better. These people do not consider planning ahead, they have a day to day existence.

There really isn’t anything to look forward to tomorrow, as they understand the world.

Poverty is what they know and what they expect. Generational poverty is all they know. We try not to feed into the ‘hand out

system’. What they need is to learn how to function, how to get jobs and how to dress, speak and carry themselves. They need

to learn how to function in this culture. Handouts are not the answer training and education are. Over the summer we had men

training and learning the trades. They all found work. We need to find another group of men and women, train them also.

In short they need a cultural education. That happens by personally being there with them. They need job training to

prepare them to go out and seek work. We have to give them the tools (Knowledge and skills) to believe they can do it.

Sister Carol and St. Luke’s Center is an example of a way to change lives.

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An Education in Faith Happy Fall! My name is Mrs. Wright. This is the be-ginning of my ninth year as technology teacher here at St. John School. You’ll find me teaching students in our computer lab, in classrooms helping with technolo-gy issues, or in the middle school teaching 7th Social Studies. In my free time I enjoy long walks, cooking, reading, and playing the piano.

During the first two months of school, all of our stu-dents have been very busy in the Computer Lab. All grades have learned about how to stay safe, both in the Real World and Online. Our Kindergarten students have also been trying their hand at Mousing Around, Tux Paint and Fuzz Bugs to perfect their mouse skills. The 1st through 3rd grade students have begun re-viewing the tools they used last year in Microsoft Word along with learning how to type on the home row keys.

Our 4th and 5th graders have learned how to log in to their Google Apps for Education account, both on the laptops in the computer lab and on the Chromebooks in their classroom, and have been working on learning about all the tools available in Google Docs (a word processing program). They have also been work-ing on their typing skills.

The 6th graders are learning about the best ways to do searches on Google, skills that will come in handy for years to come. In 7th grade, students are collaborating on an If-Then Story using Google Docs and Google Slides, while 8th graders are investigating careers using our Career Cruising program. The middle school students also get a chance to warm up their fingers with some typing prac-tice and will be taking timed typing tests as the year progresses.

This year I am also teaching our 7th grade students So-cial Studies. Our focus is on World Geography and the five themes of geography (location, place, human/environment interaction, movement and regions). We just finished studying the United States and are now moving on to take a look at Mexico.

Blessings to all, Mrs. Cheryl Wright

1st graders inspecting a hard drive

7th graders learning about the physical elements of Mexico

Technology

and

Social Studies

with Mrs. Wright

Student Helpers in 2nd Grade Computer Museum

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Our Parish Life Together . . . . .

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Offertory Observation… Today’s psalm says, “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the Source of all they are and have. Vocation Views... Jesus hears our cry for help. What do you want Jesus to do for you? How will you show your gratitude?

Ed Adams Mary Boan Sally Burek Helen Bugis John Cislo Ed Collin Charles Connelly Rosemary Coon Zoe Cossin Bill Cowan Delcie (Polidan) Davis Phyllis Davis Mary Dott Lori Delecki Teresa Engstrom Kristie Fader Lori Feamster-Ferguson Phillip Frederick Laura Foy Carol Green Lillian Green Randal Hoover

Margaret Horan Rick Howd Peggy Keck Peter Keller Jackie Kepsel Leo Macksood Craig Morris Bill Nagy Neil O’Brien Dave Osborn Stella Ostrander Wayne Phillips Delaney Polidan Renee Polidan Patricia Poole Christopher Rash Joyce Rolston Leona Rykulski Gloria Sandborn Rose Sekulich JoAnn Sloan Jennifer Smiljanich

Rod Stilgenbauer Steve Sulfaro Colette Turkowski Nancy Wade Carol Ann Wenta- Rhoades Clara Wenta Eloise Wild Cohon Witten Wanda Wisniewski

NUTS AND BOLTS

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND

And he told them a parable to show them

that they ought always to pray and not lose

heart. - Luke 18:1

Please call the Parish Office at 810-629-2251 if you or a family member is in need of prayers. Names will be removed after 6 weeks, but can be renewed with a phone call.

Update on the parking lot....

With temperatures dropping we are running out

of time to finish the parking lot this year. We

have made the decision, with the help of the

asphalt company and the diocese, to winterize

the parking lot. This process will allow the

parking lot to be temporarily put on hold until

the the job is completed in the spring of 2019.

Due to the time frame we had after Applefest

and the repairs that needed to be done we were

unable to finish and we want to ensure that we

are getting a great finished product. Please keep

in mind this is not the end result of the parking

lot. There is still a top coat that needs to go over

what is already there. We will be able to use all

of the parking lot for the time being. Please see

the new layout of the parking lot on page 13 of

this bulletin. Some areas have changed. Please

note the new One Ways in the parking lot. I

appreciate everyone's patience in making sure

that we are getting the best parking lot for our

parish.

Weekly Offering October 15 - October 21, 2018

Month to Date- October

Sunday/Holy Day $25,309.43 $98,784.76

Weekly Goal $32,000.00 $96,000.00

Over/(Short) ($6,690.57) $2,784.76

Adult Forma on $10.00 $10.00

Evangeliza on $10.00 $30.00

U li es $140.00 $1,523.00

Gabriel Project $185.00 $360.00

Capital Campaign $10.00 $60.00

Outreach $240.00 $1,075.00

Parish Improvements $30.00 $1,333.00

Respect Life $170.00 $220.00

Scholarship Fund

St. John Ed $190.00

St Vincent Food $50.00 $575.00

CCW $96.00 $1,075.00

Campaign Human

Catholic Relief

Genesee United

Help Spread the Faith $165.00 $490.00

Home Mission

Military Collec on

Peter's Pence

Re red Religious

Summer Mission $20.00

World Mission $2,129.00 $2,229.00

American Evang $10.00 $70.00

Total $28,554.43 $108,044.76

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OCTOBER WEEKEND ROSARY

October is both Breast Cancer and Respect Life month. We will be praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary during October for both intentions. Both of these concerns address preserving life and assuring dignity. We are called to "Respect life from the moment of conception to natural death." As always your personal intentions are included.

the DOMESTIC CHURCH CCW- COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN NEWS...

I read a cute story this week and wanted to share this powerful message. Two donkeys were walking in Jerusalem when one of the donkeys said to the other, "Just yesterday I was here carrying Jesus and the people were singing and shouting and throwing down their cloaks for me to walk on, and today they don't even recognize me". The other donkey replied, "that's how it is my friend….. Without JESUS you are nothing.” Just something to think about.

Thanks to those of you who have paid your CCW Dues. Our yearly membership dues of $12.00 are collected Oct., Nov., and Dec. The money collected is our operating budget for the year. If you misplaced the envelope packet you can use a plain envelope. Mark it CCW Dues, your name, address and phone number. You can put it in the collection basket.

November 14 we meet in the Founders hall of activity center for a craft night, making small items to be donated to the local nursing care facilities. Jean Carindoff is chairing this evening along with Deanna and Cheryl. Next week we will have some suggestions for things to bring along. We will just have one dessert and time to put together our crafts. Call Shirley at 810-6294775 to let her know you will be there.

On December 12, we will have a Christmas Luncheon away from the parish. Location and more information will be announced. We are planning a CCW Fund Raiser for late January. It will be a jewelry sale. We ask you to start going through your jewelry and finding nice things you don't use any more. We plan to collect for a few weeks and then have a sale open to the parish and the community. Watch for Jewelry Sale information in coming bulletins. Any questions contact Kathy Williams--810-629-1173.

Please remember to thank God for your faith and the freedom to practice it. Pray for our parish. Ask God for vocations to the priesthood. Have a Blessed week. Sandy Tryles

The term “domestic church” describes the identity and mission of a Christian family. The purpose of these bulletin articles and of the Knights of Columbus Domestic Church Committee is to help one another to desire, and stay motivated to, live as a Catholic Christian family. It looks different for every family except for one thing – we all depend on God’s grace! It is a gift from God. It is His life in us! So how do we get more of this gift from God? We go to Him for it, over and over and over again.

The realization that I needed to pray more than just at Mass once a week came to me when the Sunday Gospel was about the apostles asking Jesus to teach them to pray. These were Jewish men whose culture it was to pray three times a day- and they needed to ask how to pray? They must have seen Jesus pray differently and they wanted what He had. Jesus had a personal relationship with God the Father. He identified with God and God’s mission and was one with Him. Jesus was fully alive with the life of God and everyone around Him wanted it.

One resource that the Knights of Columbus offers is a booklet entitled, The Family Fully Alive, Building the Domestic Church. It contains prayers, meditations and activities to enrich family life. Check out the website at www.kofc.org/domestic church. Advent is coming quickly and the prayers and meditations begin with the month of December.

Take the family to the sacrament of confession, as sin separates us from God. This reconciliation with God opens us up to receive His grace.

Another suggestion is the book, 77 Ways to Pray with your Kids by Jerry Windley-Daoust and is available through the Dynamic Catholic website, www.dynamiccatholic.com.

Perhaps we can set a date with another family to pray together. We are sometimes afraid to come across as too “holy” and yet that is our identity and mission as a Christian family. Jesus’ holiness attracted others. Holiness is attractive and fills us with grace. Let’s pray for it, Amen!

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Confession is offered in the church: Saturday: 3:00 p.m.— 4:00 p.m. Monday 9:00 a.m.— 9:30 a.m.,

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.

October 28, 2018 St. John the Evangelist 175th Anniversary Pastor Apprecia on Page

Fr. Thomas Rafter January 1871 - May, 1873

Fr. James Wheeler May, 1873 -1876

Fr. William Kilroy September,1876 - April, 1893

Fr. George J. Maurer July 1893 - January 1899

Fr. David Le. Dillon 1906 - 1920

Fr. Maurice Walsh 1920 - 1932

Fr. Dennis Tighe February 1932 - June 1952

Fr. John Madden June 1952 - June 1957

Fr. Bernard Beahan June 1957 - March 1960

Fr. Norbert Wheeler March 1960 - July 1962

Fr. John Fackler July 1962 - July 1969

Fr. Oliver Hayes July 1969 - April 1978

Fr. Robert Kerr April 1978 - July 1979

Fr. David Harvey July 1979 - June 2013

Fr. Dwight Ezop June 2013 - July 2016

Fr. Robert Copeland July 2016 - present

Priesthood Sunday, the last Sunday of October, is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one.

Recent Pastors and Associate Pastors: Fr. David Harvey can receive mail here at St. John; Fr. Dwight Ezop, St. Mary

Catholic Church 807 St. Mary’s Blvd, Charlotte MI 48813; Fr. Todd Koenigsknecht , Sacred Heart Catholic Church,

207 MS. Market St., Hudson, MI 49247; Fr. Jim Rolph, St. John Vianney Church, 2415 Bagley St., Flint, MI 48504

Fr. Robert Copeland, Pastor

Fr. Ryan Riley, Associate Pastor

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October 28, 2018 St. John the Evangelist 175th Anniversary Pastor Apprecia on Page

I often noticed how busy the priests were in our parish, and just thought they must be gifted with super human strength. (Which I guess they are in a way)

I have several favorite memories of the priesthood—this one actually didn’t include my own pastor, but a group of clergy that came to the retreat center where I worked:

That particular Thursday afternoon the priests began to arrive, carrying their luggage to their rooms. Other than dinner and social hour, nothing else was planned for the night. In the common room was a row of recliners facing a wall of windows. As I walked through the room it was so silent that I was surprised to see that every chair was occupied with a priest either quietly looking out the window, reading, or dozing as they waited for dinnertime. They are exhausted, I realized, and my heart was moved for them. I also felt a sense of satisfaction to be a part of the beautiful sanctuary where they could recharge for a few days.

I nervously approached our associate pastor for some counsel.

I was self-conscious and found my thoughts and feelings

difficult to articulate.

He listened carefully to me, even as I stumbled over my words.

When I finished, his first response was to offer empathy.

After asking some clarifying questions and offering some

helpful suggestions, he stopped. He said, "I don't want you to

leave without really knowing how much God loves you."

What a wonderful experience! I left feeling heard and loved.

The faith of this priest and work of the Holy Spirit in him was

evident.

A very nice woman here in the parish was recently dealing with a relative who was very ill. All of a sudden she was the decision maker for his life - and end of life - decisions. Something none of us would like to take on.

By coming to the parish priest, she was able to share her feelings and fears. Our priest, (Fr Robert) was able to help her right away. He was here for her before her loved one died, when he died and after his death. From the funeral planning to the burial, Father Robert was there for her and her family.

Day in and day out, our priests take on this part of their ministry, and do so with so much compassion and care. Those of us that have dealt with a similar situation, can really appreciate what a true blessing these men are to us.

I was in 6th grade and had a priest that would come and play basketball with all of us. Whether it was a game of HORSE or PIG, the animal depended on how much time he had to play. It was so fun to have a priest outside playing with us kids!

The following is part of a Tribute to one of the early pastors of St. John, Father Maurice Walsh, which took place November 4, 1942. Fr. Walsh (who was to become a Monsignor) was responsible for the construction of the present rectory and Chapel.

In Fenton, Michigan, there are a Church and a rectory, under the patronage of Saint John, that reflect the manhood and priesthood of Father Maurice Walsh. In their cragged hewn beauty, there is the skill of a builder who took hold of the bare simple grandeur of nature with his own hand, and there is the mind of the liturgist, who running in advance of his time, designed the sanctuary with the eye of the ecclesiastical artist and the heart

And More Recent Tr ibutes…..

It’s not too late to share your favorite memories of a priest!

Send them in to the Parish office or email to mfrench@stjohnfenton.org

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maybe you have been attending Mass here at St. John but “never got

around to” making it official?

If you are visiting, new, or have questions about our Parish Community, or

would like resources to help in your spiritual journey, stop by the Welcome

Desk in the Gathering Space before or after weekend Mass. Someone will

be there to help.

If you would like to register as a parishioner, it is quick and painless!

Fill out a short form at the parish office during the week, or at the

Welcome Desk, and be into our Parish community.

ABUSE HOTLINE If you have been abused or

victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church

Please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every diocese in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for the Diocese of Lansing is: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel – 1.888.308.6252 or cwilliamshecksel@dioceseoflansing.org .

In addition, you may also report through the law enforcement toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov

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BULLETIN ADVERTISERS! The cost of printing the bulletin continues to be covered by the generosity of our advertisers at no cost to the parish! If you patronize one of our advertisers, be sure to tell them “I saw your ad in our bulletin! Thank you!”

THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA

Diocesan Morning of Prayer and Peparation for World Peace will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 6340 Roberta St. Burton, on November 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The morning will include Divine Liturgy, Investiture in the Brown Scapular, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hour of Prayer and Rosary.

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MASS PARKING ENTRANCE AND EXIT PLAN

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Saturday, December 1st, 5:00pm our 175th Commemorative Mass with Bishop Earl Boyea followed by

Adult reception in the Activity Center. Cocktail attire is suggested. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available beginning this weekend at all Masses. There will be a limited number of tickets. This evening will mark the close of our year long anniversary celebration. ~~~~

Visit the Welcome Desk to purchase the 175th Memorabilia: Coffee Mugs, Decals, Water bottles and koozies. Order your shirts, jackets, polos, hats, sweatshirts on line at: https:stjohnfentonspiritwear.itemorder. com/sale

ST. JOHN CEMETERY CLEAN UP

Fall is here! Cemetery Clean - Up will soon be taking place, kindly remove all wanted items by November 12th.

ALL SOUL’S MASSES On Thursday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, November 2nd at 8:20 a.m. please join us at one of these Masses for all the deceased parishioners since November 1, 2017 and all of our faithful departed. A list of the names of our deceased loved ones for the past year will be displayed near St. Joseph statue throughout the month of November.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER UPDATE

Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers will take place November 25 & 26 and on December 2 at all Masses.

DETROIT CATHOLIC

CENTRAL OPEN HOUSE Detroit Catholic Central invites families with sons in the 6-8th grades to the annual Open House on Sunday, 11/4 between Noon and 4pm. More information is available at www.catholiccentral.net/OpenHouse or at 248-596-3876

OLIVE WOOD CARVING FROM THE HOLY LAND NOVEMBER 3 & 4 Bethlehem Wood Carving will visit our parish on behalf of the Catholic Christian family of the holy land.

For centuries, the Christian of Bethlehem district have earned a living by carving olive wood religious art to sell to visiting pilgrims.

Fewer pilgrims are journeying to the holy land today, making it difficult for Christian artisans to support their families. Louie, through his own experience as founder, has made it possible for the Catholic Christian in the holy land to maintain both livelihood and their ancestral homes in the land of Christ Your purchase will make difference in the lives of many Christians.

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Merry Marketplace Thursday, December 6th 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Vendors Wanted! Those interested in becoming a vendor for the 2018 St. John’s Merry Marketplace must submit the vendor agreement and payment by November 15, 2018. Contact Lahna Ward (810) 341-4802 or ward_family@me.com

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We are happy to announce that the Fr. Harvey legacy Society

has generously donated 15 tickets for the Catholic women’s conference for anyone who has a desire to attend the conference but may need help with the cost. This will be on a first come basis. Please contact Deanna McCrate at ( 810-287-7272) if interested!

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ST. JOHN MEMORIAL MASS ASSOCIATION

Beginning January 2019 the First Friday and First Saturday Memorial Association Masses begin. There is a donation of $60 for these 24 Masses. The intention will be read as "This Mass is offered for St. John the Evangelist Memorial Association." It can be for one person or a family; for example it is common to register "For the Mahler and Copeland Families." Right now you can add your loved ones to this list through December 12. The names will then be displayed in the church, published in the January bulletin, and the Masses will begin the first Friday and first Saturday of each month of 2019. We will then begin a new list through 2019 for 2020.

WE REMEMBER, WE CELEBRATE, WE BELIEVE

A Day of Encounter with Jesus in the Mass Saturday, November 10th - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mass St. Francis Retreat Center (703 E. Main St., DeWitt) Come join us Cost: $50 per person, Includes lunch and materials. Register online at www.stfrancis.ws under Upcoming Programs.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

Council of Catholic Women needs your help! We will be holding a gently used jewelry & handbag sale on January 25 & 26, 2019. We would love any donations you can make to our sale, good excuse to clean those jewelry boxes and closets. Beginning the weekend of December 8th, we will have decorated boxes at all entrances into church for your treasures...and will continue with collection to second weekend of January! We have not had a fundraiser in several years, and so hope to raise funds to help wherever the need might be in our parish...thanking you in advance, any questions, please call Kathy Williams at 629-1173.

JEREMIAH 1:7 This is a group for men in high school who want to discern the priesthood and possible college seminary, as well as to be formed as good Catholic men.

You don’t have to be convinced that God is calling you to the priesthood and you don’t have to be at a certain level of discernment. We focus our discussions around the book To Save a Thousand Souls by Father Brett Brannen. If you don’t yet have a copy, we have plenty of extras. We also have pizza after the meetings. Meetings will take place THURSDAYS from 7:00-8:15 p.m. at Church of the Holy Family, 11804 S Saginaw St., Grand Blanc.

Now Recruiting Altar Servers

Please leave your contact information at the parish office or stop in the sacristy after weekend masses. Open to any 4th through 12th grader.( Adults are welcome, too!) Requirements:

Attend Mass Regularly & have made First Communion.

Training Dates November 3rd and 10th. 9am –10:30am.

If unable to make the above dates contact Barb at fmcbg@outlook.com or 810-407-0006

or Laura at carpfenton@aol.com

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY OCTOBER 28TH

Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the US. It is essen al to note that the number of priests in the US has steadily declined in the past 50 years. Meanwhile, the number of parishes without a resident priest pastor has sharply increased in the same period of me. The men who answer the call to priesthood are working harder than ever before. Don’t wait un l a priest re res or is transferred to celebrate their service. Like Father’s Day, let Priesthood Sunday be the one day a year when we can make priests feel appreciated and special. You can leave cards at the Welcome Desk or Parish Office. There are coloring pages of Fr. Robert as well as other pages to color for the younger set, and cards to sign if you don’t have your own.

GOT STUFF?

Applefest and the A c Treasure collec on is over for another year, so St. remember that St. John has an open account at My Sister and Me on N. Leroy St. They accept any household goods or gently worn clothes. Proceeds from said items comes directly to the church and will be earmarked for our chapel restora on. All items donated helps our parish greatly. Fratz Consignment : 14219 Torrey rd. 810-714-0588 No clothing. My Sister and Me: 1210 N. Leroy St. 810-730-0865

THE WILD GOOSE IS LOOSE! The Made for Happiness Assembly on September 22, 2018 was a great success. We hope all a endees will bring the enthusiasm back to the parish. One sugges on is to follow the Wild Goose series available on www.formed.org. (The term “Wild Goose” originated with the ancient Cel c people who didn’t use the Dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, but rather used the wild goose who was thought to be vigilant.) Go to FORMED.org , type in the parish code JHQBXP and sign up for free access to WILD GOOSE STUDY.

Go to: www.ucdir.com

click on “scheduling”

Church Code: mi1162

Password: Photos

Pictures will be

taken at the activity center, Founder’s Hall.

Last Dates available! October 29 & 30, November 1,2,&3

Celebrating One Hundred Seventy Five Years with a new pictorial directory!

We want you to be a part of it!

Parishioners who are unable to schedule online can schedule at the Welcome Desk after

weekend Masses October 13&14.We look forward to scheduling every St. John Family as we

produce this valuable keepsake in honor of our 175th Anniversary.

BeFrienders are men and women who meet with one individual and walk with them on their journey in a confidential, listening, and compassionate manner bringing with them the caring presence of God and the community. BeFriender classes help to prepare men and women to face life’s challenges in a faith-filled,

loving way.

BeFrienders meet as a group once a month to learn and pray together … asking God to walk with them on this journey.

BeFrienders are commissioned by the pastor … and the people of the parish to become a loving presence in the parish and the community. Classes are free

NOVEMBER 3, (9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.), NOVEMBER 17, (9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.) DECEMBER 8, (9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.)

All three classes are mandatory. Now is the time to register.

Does this sound like a way that you would like to serve? Please call one of the coordinators if you have any questions.

Margie Beckers 735-6406 Jim Spaniola 629-3705

Elaine Schilling 629-6345 Rosie Unterborn 629-4070

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SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE, HAM, POTATOES, PANCAKES,

BISCUITS & GRAVY, BEVERAGES

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ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO THE CHURCH

Mission Statement: As disciples of Jesus Christ at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, we are called to work for the salvation of all, sharing the Good News of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, while serving one another.

POWERS CATHOLIC

HIGH SCHOOL Community Open House

Sunday, November 4th, 2018 12:00 – 3:00pm

1505 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503 Powers Catholic High School invites you to come visit our campus and learn about the possibility of a Catholic educa on for your student and to tour our beau ful campus. Representa ves from the school will be present to answer ques ons about spiritual, academic, and extra-curricular programs. “With God, all things are possible” (Ma hew 19:26), and we would like to give your student every advantage for their future, including an educa on grounded in faith. We hope to see you on November 4th! For more informa on, call (810) 591-4741, ext. 6.

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK

November 4th through 10th Na onal Voca on Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country November 4-10, 2018. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gi of a voca on."

CRAFT/VENDOR SHOW RAFFLE & LUNCH

Saturday November 3rd 9am-4pm Cra /Vendor show Raffle & Lunch Sponsored by the Mother Theresa Group, St. Mary St. Joseph Parish 12145 Ray Road Gaines 48436 . Come shop and enjoy lunch with friends and family. All proceeds go to help the needs of the poor in our area and are greatly appreciated. For more informa on contact Jill Rohner (810) 836-1557

Sign-up begins: in the Gathering Space of the Church following 8:30, 10 and 11:30 masses

the weekend of November 11th.

This is an opportunity for women of all ages to set aside the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season preparations and

focus on the birth of Christ. All women of St. John are invited and encouraged to invite their friends.

There is no charge for this event. Seating is limited. If you do not wish to host a table of 8, but would like to be

included as a guest, please contact Monica.

Monica Kenney at 810-444-0949

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE LAST WEEKEND, AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR NEXT

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish

600 North Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan 48430

Phone: 810-629-2251 Fax: 810-629-2302

Website: www.stjohnfenton.org

Clergy REV. ROBERT COPELAND Pastor: 810-629-2251 (rcopeland@stjohnfenton.org) Rev. Ryan Riley, Associate Pastor: (rriley@stjohnfenton.org)

DEACON TERRY CARSTEN, Outreach Coordinator: 810-373-0691 (deaconcarsten@gmail.com) DEACON DAN MEDICH JR, Director of Formation : 810-373-0685 (deacondan@stjohnfenton.org)

Parish Staff SISTER MARY ANN MCCARRON CSJ Pastoral Associate 810-373-0692 FREEMAN TUCKER: Music Ministry 810-373-0688 (freeman@stjohnfenton.org) SANDY SHAKER Pastoral Associate/ Wedding Coordinator 810-629-2251 (sshaker@stjohnfenton.org)

SHAUNA MEYERS, Operations Manager (smeyers@stjohnfenton.org) ALAN DAY, Young Adult & Youth Ministry 810-629-2251 (alan@stjohnfenton.org) ANNIE KITCHING, Religious Education Coordinator: (annie@stjohnfenton.org) CAROL BECK, Finance Assistant: (carol@stjohnfenton.org) Parish Office: 810-629-2251 TRICIA JORGENSEN, Parish Secretary: (tjorgensen@stjohnfenton.org)

MELANIE FRENCH, Parish Secretary, bulletin: (mfrench@stjohnfenton.org) Religious Ed. Office: 810-629-1850 Amanda Mianecki, Formation Secretary: (amianecki@stjohnfenton.org)

St. John School: 810-629-6551 WWW.STJOHNFENTON.COM ROSANNE JODWAY, St. John School Principal: (rjodway@stjohnfenton.com)

ANGIE HAISS, School Office Manager: (ahaiss@stjohnfenton.com)

CARLY STONEHOUSE, School Secretary: (cstonehouse@stjohnfenton.com) Educational Foundation /Legacy: 248-250-2036 BARB WALSTROM/RACHEL PEABODY

Beginning Sept. 23, Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 am., & 5:00 p.m.

Daily Mass

Monday-Friday: 8:20 am First Saturday of the month: 8:20 a.m.

Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin or website

Confession Saturdays: 3:00 p.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Monday & Friday following morning Mass-9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.

Adoration: each Friday 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

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Baptism Baptism Preparation classes are scheduled the last weekend of the month. Parents should call as soon as possible after their child is born to register for this class at 810-629-2251.

Marriage Please contact Sandy Shaker 810-373-0711 at least nine months prior to wedding date, if possible.

Anointing of the Sick This sacrament offers the Lord’s healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill or hospitalized. Please call the parish office if you wish to have someone receive this sacrament.

Rite of Christian Initiation RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is for anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or for any adult who has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist. Please call 810-629-2251.

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