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The Catholic Community of St. Jude
Mission Statement We, the people of the Catholic Community of St. Jude, are followers of Christ,
striving to live the Gospel and reflect the compassion and love of Jesus to all people.
Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017
Help our Youth Programs Win $5,000
see page 7 for details...
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Parish office will resume its summer office hours beginning June 9th: Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and will be closing early on Fridays at 1pm.
St. Jude’s VBS children are traveling to Rome! Registration is now open
for students in Kindergarten - 4th grade &
Volunteers 5th grade - adult! Get all of the details on our parish website! www.stjudedewitt.com
They’ll know we are Christians by our LOVE!
And for the adults a real trip to Rome!
This pilgrimage includes visits to Rome and Assisi.
Join Fr. Bob’s on his celebratory pilgrimage
to Italy!
Spots are still available, its not too late to join the group on this amazing trip. For complete details go to our website and click
on the link.
Dinner is on US! The staff of the Catholic Community of St. Jude would like to invite ALL Ministries and Programs
volunteers to enjoy dinner prepared by your grateful
parish staff on Tuesday, June 13 at 6pm. To make sure we have enough food please
sign up at the Parish Information Center in the gathering space or on the parish website.
Yarumal Missioners
On the weekend of July 8 & 9 We will welcome Fr. Ramiro Reyes of the Yarumal Missioners. Fr. Reyes works to
promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Sambuno Tribe in Kenya, Africa where the
Gospel is not yet fully preached.
Please mark this date to make your on-line donation or bring your contribution
envelope for this vital ministry of Fr. Reyes, to our brothers and sisters in Kenya, Africa.
For more information on the Yarumal Missioners go to their website at:
www.yarumal.org
Mass Intentions & Events for the Week
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Church & Community Center: 801 N. Bridge St. (517) 669‐6049 Community Center
Parish Offices are located at 409 Wilson Street Phone (517) 669‐8335 Fax (517) 669‐8343
Religious Forma on Office Phone (517) 669‐8341
A er Hours Emergency phone (517) 803‐0911
Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Bulle n Deadline is 10:00AM Wednesdays ‐ Contact Tina Simon
Other Parish Staff & Phone Extensions
Deacon Ted Heutsche Email: deaconted@stjudedewi .com Deacon Kevin Orth Email: deaconkevin@stjudedewi .com
Parish Office Manager: Chris na Simon Ext. 13 Email: nasimon@stjudedewi .com
Bookkeeper: Rosemary Starn Ext. 15 Email: rosiestarn@stjudedewi .com
Director of Music: Patrick Paddock Ext 21 Email: patrickpaddock@stjudedewi .com Maintenance: Ray Taylor
Helping Hands Ministry phone (517) 930‐1383
Weekend Masses Saturday, 5:00PM, Sunday, 8:30AM, 11:00AM
Weekday Masses Tuesdays at 6:00PM (Sept‐May)
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 8:00AM
Reconcilia on Saturdays, 4:00PM‐4:30PM or by appointment
Other Area Reconcilia on Opportuni es St. Thomas Aquinas (E. Lansing) Saturday 3‐4PM & following 4:30PM Mass St. John the Evangelist (MSU)Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11AM‐Noon, Tues.8‐ 9PM St. Therese of Lisieux (Lansing) Saturday 3:30PM St. Joseph (St. Johns) Saturday 4PM St. Gerard (Lansing) Saturday at 9AM– 10AM
www.stjudedewi .com Visit us on our Parish, Youth & K of C Facebook pages
Sunday, June 4, Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23 8:00AM K of C Rosary 8:30AM Baccalaureate Mass: People of St Jude Baccalaureate Breakfast 11:00AM Mass: Roger Overway by St. Jude Parish 1:00PM 50th Ordination Anniversary celebration for Fr. Irvin and Fr. Swiat Monday, June 5, St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8 / Mk 12:13-17 Tuesday, June 6, St. Norbert, Bishop Tb 2:9-14 / Mk 12:18-27 Noon Senior Luncheon 7:00PM Baptism Prep Wednesday, June 7, Weekday Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Mk 12:18-27 8:00AM Mass: William Bickert by Deb, Bill & Erin Bishop Thursday, June 8, Weekday Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a /Mk 12:28-34 8:00AM Mass: Joan Kurkowski by Tom Kurkowski 5:30PM Finance Council Meeting Friday, June 9, St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church Tb 11:5-17 /Mk 12:35-37 8:00AM Mass: David Hanses by The Hanses family
Parish and Formation Offices Close at 1PM Saturday, June 10, Weekday Tb 12:1, 5-15 /Mk 12:38-44 4:00PM Reconciliation 5:00PM Mass: Pete Smith and Joyce Thelen by Dave & Judy Thelen Sunday, June 11, Feast of the Most Holy Trinity Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/ 2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18 8:30AM Mass: Richard Ash by Kay & Gene Russell 11:00AM Mass: In celebration of George & Jan Mallison 40th Wedding Anniversary
The FBI Report Father Bob Irish, Pastor 669-8335 ext. 11
Our Diocesan Pledge for Accountability! As you know, my last column spoke about what we are doing here and have been doing here at St. Jude under the direction of Fr. Ezop and myself the past several years in protecting our finance accountability.
This week in our bulletin we have been asked by Bishop Boyea and the Diocesan Finance Council to insert a two page letter that attempts to clarify their commitment to be better stewards and overseers of the funds that each parish as well as the Diocese receives from all of us. I will only say that many of these embezzlements are usually years in the making but that with the new guidelines that were instituted by Bishop Boyea, should no
longer be able to go unnoticed; but with caution, all of us, especially your own parish finance council members as well as your pastor need to keep a watchful eye on financial discrepancies that appear suspicious. As always I am available along with Rob Strouse (Operations Manager) and any member of the Parish Finance Council to address your questions on our finances. If you have not done so, please read my letter about our Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility which can be found on our website or in the bulletin that was printed for the weekend of May 20 & 21.
May the healing of reconciliation be with the people of St. Joseph in Owosso and St. Martha’s in Okemos as well as with our entire Diocese who has been impacted by these embezzlement reports and criminal accusations. God have mercy on us! Summer is here Summer is upon us and so we have moved into our summer hours with the parish office whereby we close early on Fridays at 1:00PM and our Tuesday 6:00PM Mass goes on summer break as well until after the Labor Day weekend. My prayer is that you and all your loved ones have a enjoyable and safe summer vacation...but never go on vacation from our Lord with both your prayer and/or contributions. Thank you. FAITH Fest—Come Holy Spirit! A family festival of Faith—Saturday, June 24 on the grounds of the St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt. The first FAITH Fest was held last year and over 5000 people attended and, I must say, everyone walked away energized by the Holy Spirit at that gathering. Don’t miss out on this year’s event and remember to purchase your tickets and use the code Stjudedewitt so that our youth programs may get a chance to win $5000.00.
This is a one-day contemporary Christian music festival with a food court from a variety of restaurants and vendors, activities for families and children, highlighted with a twilight Mass with Bishop Boyea and dozens of priests, deacons and religious from around the Diocese and all ending with a fireworks display hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Our Motto As you may know we have a Parish Mission Statement which reads: We, the people of the Catholic Community of St. Jude, are followers of Christ, striving to live the Gospel and reflect the compassion and love of Jesus to all people. In the short time I have been your Pastor, I like to think we are doing a pretty good job at making our Mission statement a reality. But the word we need to focus on is “We” for it takes all of us to be the parish we are striving to be in promoting the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. To do that we should adapt the motto of the Knights of Columbus, “Service to One, Service to All”.
Next Sunday’s Scriptures A reflection on the readings for Mass next Sunday, June 11
Elizabeth Lenneman June 4, 1970 Walter Theroux June 4, 1993 Gregory Hussey June 7, 2001 Fr. Larry Delaney June 7, 2015
William Whitty June 8, 1990 Joan Skoczylas June 9, 1998 Margaret Stewart June 9, 2000 Velma Ziolkowski June 9, 2003 Robert Hunt June 10, 1995
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. The life and teachings of Jesus reveal to us that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are a community of persons who live together as one in a perfect unity of life and love with one another. As such, we are called to model our lives on the Most Holy Trinity – by seeking to give God glory in all we do and by living in love and unity with God and with one another.
In today’s first reading from Exodus, 34:4b-6, 8-9, the Lord revealed himself to Moses directly as kind, merciful and slow to anger. In the second reading, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Saint Paul stresses to the Corinthians the importance of living in peace. The Gospel, John 3:16-18, reminds us that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
Anniversaries of deceased friends and family from our parish
Greetings Corner Birthday Greetings to Patricia Hanley, Betty Schafer, Onalee Ruddy and Doris Strife Happy Anniversary on the occasion of their 40th to Brant & Susan Krauss 51st to Norbert & Darlene Simon 52nd to John & Jackie Urbain 52nd to Frank & Lina Spadafora 64th to Tom & Honora Perry
Celebrating a milestone anniversary, a milestone birthday, a notable accomplishment? If you happen to be celebrating a milestone birthday, 65 and older (we automatically print those who are celebrating 65, 70, 75, 80 and over) and we know about it, we will congratulate those folks. Contact the parish office at 669-8335 x 13 if you have someone to add.
We remember in prayer . . All who are sick may be healed in body and spirit, especially: Dan Postellon, Donna Baibak, Donald Earley, Fedele Spadafora, Addison Mar n, Shawna Boyle, Barb LaLonde, Patricia Strouse, Stephanie Dorr, Joanie Eckhart, Debbie Pla , Tom Adams, Eileen Church, William Steinman, Doris Welsh, Deacon Ted Heutsche, Larry Garagiola, Bill Pearson Jr., Jean Cramner, Bruce Ely, Sarah Swank, Ken Jensen, Sharon Hunt, June Dennany, Barbara Bernardo, James Irish, Irene Gilbreath, Don Williams, Steve Kelly, Jerry Strayer, Cathy Smith, Becky Schafer, Brian Byelich, David Starn, Larry Starn, Therese VanWormer, Robert Steinman, Barbara Katch‐Smith, Brian Shellberg, Jackie Hunt, Mary Jo Piecuch, Mary Therese Swanson, Robert Ataman, Samantha Son ch, Deanna Hartwell, Jeff Church, Steffi Kracko, Tom Reid, Pat McCrackin, Camilla Smith, Kari Quimby, Greg Gillispie, Peg Schmid, Kathleen Gladding, Mary Erickson, Rose Parks, Elizabeth Downie, Cathy Koski, Carol Haege, Daniel Thelen, Judy Welling, Ken Mohnke, Bethany Ames, Mary Montcalm, Jordan Ramos, Nick Robinson. If you have someone listed here who has recovered please contact Tina at 669‐8335 x13 so their names can be removed.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for June 10 and 11
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Please remember in prayer our parish members and their families that are serving in our armed forces. Bre , Chandra, Christopher, Stephen, Ma , Vann, Kara, Robert, Tyler, Kyle, Michael, Joseph, Erin,
Ma , Michael, Ryan, Tamara, and Dalton.
Dear God, we pray to give all of our soldiers the courage and strength to do the duty that is required of them. May they always remember our apprecia on for the sacrifice they are making for us. We are thankful for the men and women who are willing to risk their lives to protect our freedom. We ask you to go with each one of them and protect them wherever they go. Amen
The next Bap sm Prepara on Class will be held on June 6 at 7pm at the Parish Offices at 409 Wilson Street. Please contact Laurie Seybert at 669‐8341 ext. 16 or by email at laurieseybert@stjudedewi .com to register or for informa on about preparing
for your child’s bap sm.
PARISH NUPTIALS. . .
On Saturday, May 27, Shannon Ongena and Dominique Rhodes proclaimed their solemn covenant of marriage during a wedding service at which Deacon Kevin Orth presided.
Congratulations Shannon and Dominique! May God strengthen the bond of marriage forged
before all your family and friends.
In the Peace of Christ …
Michael Edie, 46, died on Thursday, May 25th. A funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, May 30 by Fr. Robert Irish. Michael is survived by his wife Luz and children, Kristal (Quinn) Schooltz and Brendan
Edie.
Cheryl Corr, age 84, died on Wednesday, May 24th. A funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, June 1 by Fr. Robert Irish. Cheryl is survived by her children Linda (Frank) Boone, Chris Corr, Jeff Corr, Tim (Linda) Corr, Teri (Al) Seger, Steve (Donna) Corr, Lisa Rowley, Jenny (Tim) Cross.
“Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
Parish Sacramental News Parish Sacramental Policies
Bap sm: To schedule a bap sm or
register for the bap smal prepara on program, parents may contact Laurie Seybert or Deacon Ted. Bap sms may be celebrated during the Masses on the second weekend of each month,
except during Lent.
Marriage: Arrangements should be made with Fr. Bob at least one year in advance of your proposed wedding date. No weddings are celebrated
during Lent.
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Please call the parish office if you are
hospitalized or at home and would like a visit from a Eucharis c
minister to the homebound, Fr. Bob, or to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick.
Anoin ng of the Sick: is also
celebrated a er each Mass the weekend of the third Sunday of each
month.
5pm Mass Altar Server: Daniel Entler Eucharistic Ministers: Joanne Ebert, Theresa Humenik, Beverly & Lyle Nichols, William Prince, John Sands Lector: Thomas Doyle Mass Coordinator: Marie Ciolek Greeters: Rosemary & David Fuller, Patrick & Susan Schneider Ushers: Roger Miles, Thomas Nitzsch, Carl Nowak, Kim Scherschligt-Miles
8:30am Mass Altar Servers: Amyah Seybert, Gregory Seybert, (sub req.) Eucharistic Ministers: Kellie Hardenbergh, Therese Hudak, Linda Kahler, Paul & Norma Koleda, Kevin Roragen Lectors: Paul Koleda and Kevin Roragen Mass Coordinator: Alex Johnson Greeters: (sub req.), Linda Kahler, (subs req.) Ushers: Joshua Johnson, Adam Kahler, Craig Kahler, James Maleski
11am Mass Altar Servers: Samantha Dickens, Aaron Ellsworth, Julia Ellsworth Eucharistic Ministers: Kathleen Bishop, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Mary Lippert, Barbara Mahoney, Eileen Phillips, Kathryn Thelen Lector: Halette Card Mass Coordinator: Anna Neher Greeters: Douglas & Maria Cook, Mercedes Ward Ushers: Mark Kromer, James Mahoney, George Mallison, James Sigmon
If you are able to fill a position that has “sub requested” listed, please log in to Ministry Scheduler Pro.
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Youth Fusion and Infused Faith Formation
Grades Pre-K through 8th: Mary Lippert, Director, 669-8341 ext. 17 [email protected]
Forma on Administra on Assistant: Laurie Seybert Forma on Assistant: Lynda Roof Email: laurieseybert@stjudedewi .com Email: lyndaroof@stjudedewi .com Phone: 669‐8341 ext. 16 Phone: 669‐8341 ext. 19
Family Faith Forma on, an alterna ve to tradi onal Faith Forma on, is a strong, parent‐lead program for children in grades 1 through 4 or children who have special development challenges through 8th grade. Families complete each unit at home using provided lesson plans and online resources before joining the large group of registered families for monthly (8) sessions. This allows for children to receive instruc on at home and s ll be in community with other Catholic families and peers. Large group ac vi es include a healthy snack, service projects, prayer services, games, special guests and unit review.
June 26‐29
(Monday ‐ Thursday)
9‐11:45am
Campers and Volunteers register on our website
Little Lambs Story Hour
Our Story Hour Program focuses on developing pre-literacy skills and is lead by Mary Lippert, our St. Jude Faith Formation director. This program begins in September and will be offered through May. Story Hour introduces a love for the bible by using song, movement, rhythm, and rhyme. Students create a theme-related craft project each week while giving moms and dads an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. This free program meets every Tuesday from 10:00am to 11:00am for children baptism through preschool and their parent/caregiver.
all students who will be campers, Kdg‐4th grade
all students who want to volunteer as group leaders/sta on leaders, grade 5‐12
all adults who want to be a part of an AMAZING week in Rome! We are very excited about VBS this year. Small, mul ‐age groups will explore the caves of the Underground Church, meet the Apostle Paul, create cool Bible‐ mes projects, experience thrilling real‐life dramas, play high‐energy games, sample tasty Mediterranean snacks, and hear unforge able music!
New Programs for the Fall of 2017
Yamily Yaith
Yorma on
ROOTED Faith Formation Hallie Card, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Grades 9-12 669-8335 ext. 14
Help our Youth Programs Win $5,000
We need your help in winning $5,000 to go toward our Pre-K - 12 Youth Faith Programs! All you have to do is enter the promo code: STJUDEDEWITT when purchasing your tickets for Faith Fest 2017.
Faith Fest 2017 will be held on Saturday, June 24, on the grounds of the St. Francis Retreat Center. This fun-filled day of Christian music and activities is family friendly and event includes Mass with the Bishop! Go to www.faithfest.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
Please pass our promo code on to your family and friends. The group with the most entries wins $5,000!
If you are a local business owner and wish to sponsor Faith Fest, your sponsorship dollars help us, too!
Faith Fest—Servant’s Way
If you are a current member of Rooted (or will be a member next year!), you are invited to take part in an amazing service opportunity for Faith Fest.
On Friday, June 23, the Bishop is calling the Youth of the Diocese to a service based retreat wherein you will help to set up for Faith Fest! This retreat includes Mass, Adoration, Food, Service, and a Private Concert! You will also gain free admission to the main event on Saturday, June 24.
St. Jude will be selling water for the event day to earn money for our program. If you are interested in helping us sell water (which will get you into the event for free!) or the Servant’s Way, please contact Hallie Card. Anyone can help sell water in shifts of a couple hours but only teens are invited to take part in the Servant’s Way.
Congratulations Graduates!
Natalie Alverson Zayra Mata-Velazquez Emily Angell Brittany Matsumoto Ryan Armbrustmacher Jessah McManus Dylan Beck Andrew Mello Brooke Binkley Carson Motz Collin Bleech Nicholas Myszak Heather Bono Cole Ozbun Jack Bouck Gabrielle Parks Kristen Brennan Ryan Piotrowicz Monica Courter Meghan Pope Brett Cribley Robert Ramereiz Madison Dell Caleb Randall Madelyn Dickens Emma Schaefer Brandon Earl Benjamin Schon Brendan Edie Anthony Scorsone Bryce Fisher Lou Sheaffer Hannah Fogel Russell Shellberg Rebecca Garavaglia Nicholas Simon Elizabeth Gaugier Brooke Spitzley Abigail Gilmore Ryan Spitzley Kelsey Grost Eva Stacey Grace Hamilton Troy Stevens Kristal Hartman Drew Stiffler Levi Hayworth Ryan Stump Bradley Houghtaling, Jr. Michael Stygles Adam Hufnagel Kirk Thelen Erica Klass Max Tiraboschi Alyssa Klein Anna Vostrizansky Kameron Kost Gabriela Wagner Elena Lippert Andrew Wawiernia Rachel Madar Jacob Wescott Ryan Madar Justin Weslock Mary Maher Kyra Wieber Vincent Marinas Bradyn Wood Jordan Markowski Claire Wozniewski 7
Adult Faith Enrichment and Pastoral Associate’s Notes Terry Humenik, R.N., B.S.N. M.P.S.
517 669-8335 ext. 18 [email protected]
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Fr. Charlie Irvin and Fr. Jim Swiat were ordained priests 50 years ago on
June 3, 1967
YOU ARE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE TO CELEBRATE AND
HONOR THEM FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO GOD’S PEOPLE
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JUDE 801 N . BRIDGE ST. DEWITT MI 4880
1:00 PM - MASS OF PENTECOST
A RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER
If you have time yet this weekend please bring a salad or some baked goods for the Celebration on June 4 for Fr. Charlie and Fr. Jim’s 50th anniversary of ordination. We will need all we can get to feed 300 people !
Summer is Here - And Sunday Mass Continues People these days have incredibly busy schedules and having children and teens in the home only makes things even more hectic. During the summer months most families anticipate a slower pace and some time off to go on vacation, go camping or even stay at home and relax.
Are you one of those people who thinks that when you are on vacation that you can take a vacation from Mass? I hope not. Attending Mass in different places helps us recognize that God is present wherever we go and it is always nice to see what other parishes do a little bit different than the way we do here at St. Jude. If you take a bulletin from the church bring it back to the parish office and we will see if there are things in it that we can try in this parish. We learn
from and support one another as we grow in faith. I have read many studies that indicate that some families who send their children to religious education do not come or bring their children to Mass. Sometimes the children even beg the parents to go to Mass on Sundays.
By coming to Mass as a family throughout the year we gain the grace of praying together as a family, sharing the exchange of peace and receiving Jesus in Eucharist together. As we keep up the tradition of Weekend Mass during the summer and vacation times we help our children realize that our relationship with God is a priority in our lives and set an example for their future lives.
So as you make your summer plans make sure that you keep participating in the Mass a priority no matter what else you and your family are doing.
Do You Have Difficulty Hearing at Mass? We have a good sound system at St. Jude but it’s not a great sound system. Some areas of the church do not receive good sound and we are looking into making some much needed adjustments in the sound ca-
pabilities in the church as we get closer to the build-ing addition in order to upgrade our audio and video capabilities.
In the meantime if you have difficulty hearing because you are hard of hearing please be aware that we do have supplemental aids that will amplify the sound for you while you are here. Just ask one of the greeters or the Mass Coordinator to help you get one the first time you use the system. After that you can help yourself to it and hear much better what is being said during the Mass. Mass should be an enriching experience but it is difficult when you cannot hear.
Other News in Our Parish Events, Reminders and Announcements of Activities in our Parish and others
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Meijer Simply Give This program has been an incredible boost to our food pantry. Last year the parish received $15,440 in food cards from the Simply Give program and has received over $70,000 in
food cards since we began participating in 2010. This program is successful due to your participation! This year’s program runs May 14 and continues through June 16. Thank you for your participation in this worthy venture.
Sister Antoinette Cosentino will be celebrating her 100th birthday on June 15th. Please join us in a Card Shower! Please mail your birthday wishes to Sister Antoinette at 4035 Indian Rd., Toledo, OH 43606-2226.
Other Area Announcements
LANSING CATHOLIC SINGLES (mid 30s & up) invite you to join them June 10 for MSU Summer Circle Theatre FREE production of ‘See Rock City and Other Destinations’; a collection of small musicals of varying styles set at tourist destinations across America. Main show begins at 8pm but you’re welcome to come early for the 6:30pm show ‘The Amazing American Road Trip’; a comedy about a family who decides they need to take a driving vacation across America and along the way meet a collection of colorful characters. Performances are outdoors on the MSU campus in the courtyard behind the Main Auditorium. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. You may also want to bring a picnic to enjoy before the show. Concessions also are available for a fee on site. Performance held rain or shine; in case of rain it will be moved inside to Fairchild Theatre. Please RSVP by June 9. For details & to RSVP phone(517)321-7886 or email [email protected]. “Mary, Blessed Are You Among Women" is a new one-day retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center on June 13 from 9am-3:30pm given by Tony Sperendi. It will highlight Our Blessed Mother's role in our lives, seen from Scripture, Tradition, the Saints, and her apparitions at Fatima and Guadalupe. The cost is $65 or $55 for seniors 60 and over and includes morning snacks, lunch, Mass, and materials. Register and info at 517-669-8321 or www.stfrancis.ws.
Catholic Faithful Small Group Gathering (Ultreya): Tuesday, June 13 at St. Francis Retreat center, Mass in the Chapel at 6pm. Grouping at 6:45 pm. Event ends 8:15 pm. Bring a snack to pass. ALL ARE
WELCOME! After mass read, reflect, and share on Sundays Gospel in small groups. Then share with one another about each other's prayer life, study, and actions as a Christian. Indeed, we learn from one another. It does not matter where you are at with the practice of your faith. It is a powerful way to encourage each other bringing us the graces that we need to grow in our Faith Journey. There will be songs sung and joy created, Alleluia! Lansing Catholic High School 29th Annual Cougar Classic
Golf Outing: Friday, June 16th Forest Akers West-MSU, 10a.m. Shotgun, Player Fee: $135.00 As a participant in this
special event, your support directly benefits the more than 500 students at our high school! For more info contact Paula
Wilcox at 267-2121 or [email protected]. The Cougar Classic sells out quickly, so be sure to register early!
Summer Scripture Days 2017: The host of Summer Script Days this year will be St. Francis Retreat Center. They will help us discover how to “Live to Inspire”, as we attempt to gather the “Lost Sheep”. Attend August 15 – 17 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt. Registration is open until August 4. Space is limited. Brochures are available in the church gathering space or contact Sheila Rogers at 517-669-8321 or [email protected]
Update on our building campaign. Fr. Bob and I met with George Landolt, diocesan CFO, and are awaiting loan information from George as to how much the diocese is currently willing to loan
us to begin construction. In the meantime, Fr. Bob has named Jim Kraus as chairperson of a parish building committee and members are currently being considered. Linda Kahler is developing a committee to continue to promote the campaign and to provide information on the progress of the campaign. Dave Swanson and I met with the City of DeWitt to investigate all requirements that the city has in order for us to move forward with our building construction. That meeting was very fruitful. I have posted a new visual thermometer in the gathering space representing the amount of pledge monies that have been returned to us from the Witness to Hope diocesan campaign. Each calendar quarter, monies will be returned to our parish based on the requirements indicated at the beginning of the campaign, 35% of the first $648,825, 65% of the next $129,765 and 100% of the remainder. Our first quarterly payment from the diocese amounted to $108,902.26. You may continue to monitor our progress each quarter on the thermometer in the gathering space. Thank you for your support of the campaign!
The food pantry is in need of: Mac and cheese and laundry detergent.
FOOD DELIVERY SCHEDULE: June 5 — Karen & Greg McClure June 12 — Sally Despins
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From the Operations Managers Desk Rob Strouse, 669-8335 ext. 10 [email protected]
Upcoming Events: Saturday, June 17 - K of C Grand Knight/Appreciation Dinner - after the 5pm Mass (by invitation only) Saturday, June 24 - Faith Fest 2017
Interested in becoming an Officer in the council? Contact GK John Urbain for infor-mation about the officer training sessions on June 7 and June 10.
The St. Francis Assembly #2982 monthly raffle tickets are on sale for the 2017-2018 monthly raffle, the first drawing will be in July. See a member of 4th Degree for a
$20 ticket with 48 chances to win. Only 300 tickets will be sold.
Any Catholic man that's interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus, please contact our Membership Director, Chris Thelen at 517 489-8675. See our website www.DeWittKofC.com for additional Council information.
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Parish Offerings
Fiscal YTD 7/1/16-6/30/17
YTD Budgeted Expenses: $652,814.00 YTD Offertory: -432,812.02
YTD On–Line Offertory -206,192.58 YTD Non-Offertory Income - 53,660.71
YTD Surplus $40,249.31
YTD Building Fund (Phase II) $69,390.59
Counter Schedule: June 5 — Team #6 June 12 — Team #7
May 22-28, Contributions
Budgeted Expenses: $13,592.00 Offertory: -7,057.00 On-Line Giving: -4,047.00
Non-Offertory Income: -820.00 Deficit ($1,668.00)
Building Fund Collection: $715.00
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Dresser Ministry The Dresser Ministry is back from vacation! There is a new dresser in the
gathering space just waiting to be filled! There is a wish board next to the dresser with tags on it with items for the current dresser. Please take one or several, purchase the item(s), and return to the dresser. Once the dresser is stuffed so full that we can't get another thing in it, I will take it to a Christian based center for women and men who have decided to keep their baby.
If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Leslie Feldpausch at [email protected] or at 517-669-9264. If you or anyone is in need and would benefit from one of our dressers, please don't hesitate to contact me. Confidentiality is strictly enforced. GOD IS GOOD! ALL THE TIME!
For your consideration: Our parish bulletin is furnished at no charge to the parish through the support of the merchants and service processionals whose advertising appears within. When you are in need of services, please patronize them and tell them you saw their ad in our parish bulletin. To become an advertiser, please contact the office at 517-669-8335 Ext. 13.
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David J. Fedewa, D.M.D.
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517•669•2381
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Special report from the Diocese of Lansing
The Diocese of Lansing has policies and procedures in place to make sure that parish funds are handled properly. Stewardship for the salvation of souls requires accountability and transparency in diocesan and parish financial management. This report is intended to inform parishioners about the systems and procedures in place to protect the funds generously donated to support the work of the Church.
What is the financial oversight practiced by the diocese for parish funds?
The bishop has the responsibility to appoint pastors, but the diocese does not manage each parish. The pastor, as the administrator of the parish, and with advice and consultation of his finance council, is responsible for managing parish funds. According to canon (Church) law, all administrators are bound to fulfill their function with the diligence of a good householder. (Can.
1284 §1) Canon law also requires parishes to submit annual financial reports to the bishop.
In 2013-14, the diocesan finance office began taking steps to define and develop an internal audit function, expanding its scope over the past few years. The diocese now employs a director of audit and accounting, as well as a full-time parish auditor. While, in the past, an internal audit was performed only when a pastor change occurred, the diocesan finance office has now performed internal audit procedures at each of its parishes in the past five years.
These procedures are designed to test and ensure that each parish has adequate internal controls necessary to safeguard both the people who handle money as well as donor intent. Some points of internal control review include, but are not limited to, managing collections, dual safeguarding of cash, the use of drop/depository safes and tamper-proof bank bags, as well as segregation of staff duties. The goal has been to promote an environment that reduces and/or removes temptation, provides protection for both staff and
volunteers who handle money, and safeguards donations and other payments to the parish, all while preventing and detecting possible financial misconduct.
At times, the diocesan finance office may uncover a possible improper use of parish funds. If that occurs, outside auditors may be employed to conduct a forensic audit. A forensic audit is a deeper look – a more intense and extensive review of financial transactions over a longer period of time. When concerns appear to be confirmed, as required by law, the diocese then reports these matters to civil authorities.
What is the role of the parish finance council?
The parish finance council, as required by canon law, is advisory and consultative in nature. The members should review the parish budget and receive regular financial statements. Additionally, for large expenditures, diocesan policy requires approval from the parish finance council. Plans for large expenditures then go to the diocesan finance council for consideration and recommendation to the bishop.
Diocesan internal audit reports are given to the pastor and parish business staff, and are to be shared with the parish finance council.
What are the systems in place to help pastors and parishes improve financial processes?
Over the past four years, parishes in the diocese have been migrating to a common payroll system, as well as a common accounting platform. Roughly 90 percent of Diocese of Lansing parishes now use the same payroll system, and two-thirds are using the same accounting platform. The remaining parishes will convert in the near future. Not only do these systems create efficiencies and provide for higher levels of support from internal staff, they also allow greater oversight and accountability. In addition to these systems, an internal audit subcommittee of the diocesan finance council was established to review
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Parish financial proceduresHow are parish funds handled?
Special report from the Diocese of Lansing
the findings of the parish internal audit reports and monitor progress being made to improve processes. This group provides a degree of independence, and helps propose solutions and standards.
The diocesan finance office provides regular training opportunities, as well as a monthly newsletter, to highlight areas of risk and communicate financial best practices. New priests are provided an orientation, and new pastors go through a training program each year. Multiple trainings are offered for parish business staff each year, and parish finance council chairs are invited to meet with the bishop every other year. Each prospective employee is required to have a criminal background check prior to hiring, and a financial misconduct hotline is now available for concerns to be expressed anonymously via phone or email.
Does the Diocese of Lansing have insurance to protect parishes in cases of embezzlement?
Yes. There is insurance that covers loss of funds due to crimes such as theft and embezzlement. If it is necessary and a loss can be proven, parishes may be able to recover much, if not all, of the lost funds.
How are clergy paid?
Contrary to what many people may understand, diocesan priests do not take a vow of poverty. Religious order priests often do. Diocesan priests earn a salary from the parish. They can own personal property. Diocesan priests cannot have side businesses without the approval of the bishop. The average annual base pay for priests in the Diocese of Lansing is around $35,000 to $40,000. There is a remuneration schedule that outlines salary, benefits, taxes, and expenses that can be reimbursed, as well as a reference guide for parish business staff and finance council members. Priests are also provided reasonable room and board, usually in a rectory, according to IRS and diocesan guidelines.
What is the status of a priest accused of a crime? Does the diocese pay the attorney fees for a priest who is accused of a civil crime?
Neither the diocese nor the parish will pay for attorney fees for priests charged with embezzlement. The bishop typically decides the status of a priest who is under investigation, or has been accused of a crime. Priests who
are accused of crimes are generally suspended from their pastoral duties with pay during the investigation. Bishops may take more extraordinary measures when appropriate, depending on what is discovered during the investigation.
How are funds for Witness to Hope being handled?
Witness to Hope is an initiative of the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Lansing. The diocesan finance office provides accounting and oversight services to the Catholic Foundation. Thus, the internal controls and accounting standards followed by the diocesan finance office are in place with respect to the handling of Witness to Hope gifts and pledges. For the past several years, the diocese has posted audited financial statements to our diocesan website. The Catholic Foundation, newly created in 2016, will also undergo an audit which will include all receipts and disbursements related to Witness to Hope. This audit, too, will be publicly available. In addition, per campaign guidelines, an accountability oversight committee of local financial experts and Church leaders will review this financial reporting, especially as it pertains to receipts and disbursements of monies raised by Witness to Hope.
In terms of daily/weekly processing, pledge cards received at the parish are to remain sealed and stored in a secure place until the Witness to Hope parish campaign director visits the parish. Each director will visit each parish at least weekly to collect any pledges received. During these visits, the director and one member of the parish staff (assigned by the pastor) will open the pledges, prepare a report of these contents and then place all of these materials in a tamper-proof bank bag. Together, they will sign and date the sealed bag’s exterior; and the director will transport the sealed money bag to the campaign office for processing.
What should a parishioner or finance council member do if they suspect parish funds are not being handled properly?
If you suspect illegal activity of any clergy or church worker:Call the police.
If you are suspicious about a financial matter involving any clergy or church worker/volunteer: Call the Diocese of Lansing Financial Misconduct Hotline: 1-844-446-0009 or go to www.lighthouse-services.com/dioceseoflansing. This anonymous hotline service is available to report any suspected misconduct by clergy or church employees, particularly related to concerns about financial misconduct.
Parish financial procedures – How are parish funds handled?
