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Volume 28 No. 2 July 12, 2015

Saint Martha Parish Liturgies

Saturday, July 11 Am 7:12-15 Eph 1:3-14 Mk 6:7-13

5:00 p.m. Edward Hanley

Sunday, July 12 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time Am 7:12-15 Eph 1:3-14 Mk 6:7-13

8:00 a.m. James A. Duda 10:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 5:00 p.m. Gerry & Nina Massa

Monday, July 13 Ex 1:8-14,22 Mt 10:34 -11:1

8:30 a.m. Joseph & Pauline Martin

Tuesday, July 14 Ex 2:1-15 Mt 11:20-24

8:30 a.m. Elizabeth Bogart

Wednesday, July 15 Ex 3:1-6,9-12 Mt 11:25-27

NO MASS 6:00 p.m. Perpetual Help Devotions

Thursday, July 16 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Ex 3:13-20 Mt 11:28-30

8:30 a.m. Judith Strathmann

Friday, July 17 St. Thomas, Apostle Ex 11:10-12:14 Mt 12:1-8

8:30 a.m. For the Intentions of Roberta Fugazzi

Saturday, July 18 Jer 23:1-6 Eph 2:13-18 Mk 6:30-34

5:00 p.m. Frank Cleary

Sunday, July 19 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time Jer 23:1-6 Eph 2:13-18 Mk 6:30-34

8:00 a.m. The Cvengros Family Lee Swasey, Mike, & Jerry 10:00 a.m. Dan Curran 5:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish

This published list is the official intention of these scheduled Masses. We try, as a courtesy, to mention these intentions by name. For vari-ous reasons, this is not always possible. We will only reschedule published Masses if we need to cancel a Mass.

In Loving Memory of Catherine J. Ralph

Sponsored by Tom & Vicki Ralph

Flowers By Al-Lin’s Floral

In Loving Memory of Joseph F. Ralph, Sr.

Sponsored by Tom & Vicki Ralph

Flowers By Al-Lin’s Floral

ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC CHURCH 1100 W. Grand River Avenue

Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-1763 * www. St-Martha.org

Vivian Albert

Vivian’s family has set a date for her Memorial Mass

on Friday, July 31st at 11 a.m. at St. Martha Parish

with a luncheon following.

CCW ~ CRAFT SHOW MEETING Calling all St. Martha Council

of Catholic Women members: Planning for our annual craft show has

begun! Proceeds from the craft show go to fund many projects that benefit our parish and community. We will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15th

at Panera's in Okemos. Please put this on your calendar and join us. Come and share your ideas on how to make this

year's craft show the best yet!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM NEWS AND INFORMATION

In a loving, nurturing environment, St. Martha Religious Education Program guides each student to develop his or her unique ability and potential through prayer, study, and service.

Crazy Church Soccer Camp! Monday, August 3rd- Thursday, August 6th

6:00-7:30 PM each evening at the St. Martha Soccer Field

All children ages 5-11 are invited to join us as we have some fun practicing soccer drills, playing a few ‘backyard” soccer games, and getting crazy learning about God!! This is not your run of the mill soccer camp and you won’t become an expert soccer player by the end of the week.

But, you will have a great time kicking the ball around with friends, old and new in a Christian, family friendly environment:) All of this for just a $5 donation to help with snacks. Save the date and look

for registration forms on our website-www.st-Martha.org. Teens and adults- as always, your expertise is needed!! Call or email Jackie Rosalez at 517-

349-1763 or parishdre@st-martha.org for more information!!

More VBS!

In a loving, Christ-like nurturing environment, St. Martha School guides each student to devel-op his or her unique ability and potential through prayer, study, and service. †

A MANS Accredited School since 1994. (517) 349-3322

The St Martha students participated in Math Day on Wednesday, June 10. The young grades played “Beanie Baby Math Toss” and measured the distance their airplanes flew at the “Airplane Toss”. They ran math relays which required answers to math problems in order to win. On a life size version of Math Sum Swamp, students rolled large dice and moved themselves around a huge game mat. The third grade played a rousing game called Math War. They solved 8 problems and then put together a puzzle first in order to win. A game called “Slap Em” tested knowledge of Math facts. Older grades played “Minute to Win It”, using their problem solving skills to win each event. They also played “Fear the Factor”, requiring factoring of numbers and eating weird food. Favorites included “Mushrooms a chocolat” and Cucumber salami sandwiches”. The afternoon was rounded out playing Frisbee golf, solving math problems as they moved from hole to hole, and lastly, playing in a challenging Math tournament of SET. It was exciting to see our students having fun with Math.

Scrip opportunity

Gift Certificates for The Plant Lot (Chuck Bethke’s)

$20.00 Gift certificates for the purchase of any Plants on the Lot

Coupon Valid May through September 2015 Coupons can be purchased

in the parish office for $20 each. 25 % of the proceeds go to St. Martha

for the G.I.F.T. campaign fund The Plant Lot is at

181 Haslett Rd., Williamston.

A great variety of plants available at low, low prices. Annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, herbs,

vegetable plants, beautiful hanging baskets, planters, flats and individual plants sold.

Parishioner owned.

Join Bishop Steven J. Raica on a pilgrimage to Italy

September 27-October 4, 2015! This pilgrimage includes tickets to the

American seminarian diaconate ordination

at St. Peter's Basilica, a celebratory reception at the North American College, 6 nights lodging at 4 star hotels in Rome (Vatican-center), a Papal Audience (pending the Holy Father's schedule), tours of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel, Catacombs, the Coliseum, a day trip to Assisi, and much more! Optional pre-trip includes 2 nights in San Giovanni Rotondo (where St. Padre Pio ministered for much of his life), Mass at the Church of St. Padre Pio, a stop on Monte Sant'Angelo to see the Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel, as well as stops at Manoppello to see Veronica's Veil, which is believed to reflect the image of the Holy Face. The pre-trip will also include stops to pray at the Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano, and a visit to the Holy House of Loreto. Call Corporate Travel at 313-565-8888 ext 121 or 150 for more details. Or visit us at www.ctscentral.net. St. Martha seminarian, Brian Lenz will be in this diaconate ordination.

Enrollment at LCHS

Lansing Catholic High School is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year.

School starts August 24, 2015. Applications and the tuition information are available on LCHS’s website www.lansingcatholic.org. Families who would like more information should contact the

admissions office at 267-2102 or admissions@lansingcatholic.org or tuition office

at 267-2107 or tuition@lansingcatholic.org.

BOTTLE & CAN DONATIONS To help fund his Eagle Project at LCHS

Project: Wedge paver garden enclosure with plantings and a foundation for a life-size statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the new prayer garden outside the John Paul the Great Chapel at Lansing Catholic High School.

Please drop off donations in the collection box near the east entrance of St. Martha Church or call (517) 381-8071 for pick up. Thank You!

Please Help Support the Eagle Project

of Matthew Benivegna St. Martha Graduate

Lansing Catholic Singles invite all singles mid 30s & up to its upcoming events:

July 24 7 pm dinner at Sir Pizza in Old Town Lansing followed by a free outdoor movie at 9 pm across the street in Cesar Chavez Plaza. Bring a lawn chair.

August 1 5th annual state-wide picnic 4 pm to 9 pm (eating at 5 pm) at Burchfield Park's North Bluff shelter in Holt, just south of Lansing. Held rain or shine. Join us for a Mexican Fiesta! We'll supply the taco/nacho meat, table service, and bonfire. Bring your favorite taco/nacho topping or dish to pass, beverage, and lawn chair. Cost is $7 plus park admittance. Join us for Food, Fun, Games and Fellowship! Please RSVP by July 29. For more information or to RSVP, phone (517)321-7886, email LansingCatholicSingles@live.com or visit Lansing Catholic Singles.com.

"Prayer: Fueling the Fire of God's Love" Want to learn about prayer and deepen your

relationship with the Lord? Attend a practical and inspirational retreat on prayer entitled: " Prayer:

Fueling the fire of God's Love" at St Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt

on Friday, August 14th from 9:30am-3:30pm. Directed by Tony Sperendi. Includes morning

coffee and snacks, lunch, and materials. Contact the retreat center for info and registration

at www.stfrancis.ws or 517-669-8321.

Prayer Series Lectio Divina ~ Praying with Icons

Join us as we explore several forms of prayer. Each workshop will include two forms of prayer that will be

taught, reflected upon and practiced. October 22, 2015

9am to 4pm Lectio Divina with facilitator Mary Sue Kennedy

Praying with Icons with facilitator Linda MacDonald Lunch included

Cost: $50 if you register by September 10 $60 if you register after September 10

Registration deadline is October 15 (Full payment must accompany registration)

There are many different prayer forms of which Lectio Divina is one. It is intended to promote deeper union with God and to

increase the knowledge of God’s Word. It treats Scripture as the Living Word. This session will explore the background and

history of Lectio Divina as well as allow participants to experience prayer with Lectio Divina.

Part Time Spanish Teacher St. Gerard Catholic School/Lansing, Mi

St. Gerard Catholic School is accep ng applica ons for a part me junior high Spanish teacher. Applicants must have a valid State of Michigan teaching cer ficate. Successful candidates must be enthusias c, hard working, and possess strong communica on skills with students, parents, and staff a like. The ideal applicant will be a teacher who is able to differen ate curriculum, use technology as a tool to enhance their teaching through Smart boards, laptops, and iPads, an understanding of Love and Logic as well as a strong sense of classroom management. Interested candidates can email their cover le er, resume and a minimum of 2-3 le ers of recommenda on to mpiecuch@stgerard.org. Applica ons will be accepted through Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Most Holy Trinity Parish of Fowler will host its annual festival

Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26. The theme is “The Wonderful World of Disney in Fowler.”

• Thursday starts the festivities with a Classic Car Show in downtown Fowler, beginning at 5:30 pm. • Friday is Family Movie Night at Fink Field. The Lion King will be showing at dusk. • On Saturday there will be a Volleyball Tournament starting at 8 a.m., Mass at 4:00 and 6:00 pm, • Adult Social Tent from 7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. featuring music by Kevan Browne, Vegas Game Room, and

food and drinks. Sunday’s events will feature a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at 8 am, • Mass at 10 am, • Inflatable Rides from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, • Parade at 11:30 a.m. (participate in the parade dressed as your favorite Disney character), • Food Court, BBQ chicken at 11:30 am, home-baked delicacies at the Country Store, Children’s games,

Arts and Crafts Wheel, Bean Bag Toss tournament, Saw Dust Pile, and Bingo. • At 5:30 p.m. parish members will provide home-grown entertainment featuring “Family Feud” and “The

Christ Is Right”. • At 6:30 p.m. there will be drawings for cash raffle prizes totaling $6,000 and drawings for quilts and

afghans. Everyone is welcome to join us for Festival 2015 and you are invited to visit the parish website http://www.mhtparish.com/ (click on the MHT Parish Festival event image) for a complete schedule of events, registration forms for Volleyball and 3 on 3 Basketball, and to help with our entertainment by completing “Survey Says” for the “Family Feud.”

3rd ANNUAL RAINBOW HOMES GOLF OUTING

Rainbow Homes in Holt, a Christian non-profit living organization for Adults with disAbilities, is having

their 2nd Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, Sept. 20th Time: Registration – 9-10am (time to enjoy the Bloody Mary Bar); Shotgun Start – 10am Location: Timber Ridge Golf Course-Park Lake in East Lansing Details: 18 holes with a cart; prizes; contests; raffle; driving range balls Meals: Cost includes Cont. Breakfast; Lunch on the turn; Dinner in Clubhouse Cost: $75 per person/$300 per Team Registration details: www.rainbow-homes.org or call 517-699-8454 Come and enjoy the day, and have fun with the residents – our celebrity golfers

“Come to the River” 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk: August 15 (held on the Saturday of St. Casimir’s Corn Roast Weekend).

The 10K Run begins at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. There’s also a FREE Kids Challenge Run for those 12 and under beginning around 9:30 a.m.

Register online at http://www.runningfoundation.com Come_to_the_River5k.html or call

St. Casimir Church at 517-482-1346.

Cost is $25 per individual which includes t-shirt and breakfast or $80 per family of 4 up to August 3, 2015.

All proceeds support St. Martha Knights of Columbus “Works of Charity” such as: Youth Leadership, Outreach Mass, Bethany House, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Scholarships, Right to Life, Rainbow House of Lansing, Adult Ministries, Meridian Twp. Needs Fun, Beekman Center, Giving Tree Farm, & St. Vincent Catholic Charities.

Sponsored by St. Martha Knights of Columbus Facebook @ St Martha KofC Golf Outing

When: Saturday, August 29th, 2015 Where: Meridian Sun Golf Club

1018 Haslett Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 Phone: 517-339-8281

Time: 9:30 am shot-gun start

$75/golfer for early sign-up before August 4th. After August 4th cost will be $80.00/golfer.

Cost includes golf, cart, lunch & dinner, range balls, prizes & 1 free round of golf at Meridian Sun Golf Course

For Reservations Contact Richard Olson @ 852 Spring Mill Dr., Haslett, Mi. 48840

Phone: (517) 339-9058 or email: Richardjolson@comcast.net

Cut and mail to Richard Olson, 852 Spring Mill Dr., Haslett, Mi. 48840 –Make checks payable to K of C St Martha Council 10006

Name: 1. __________________________________ ph. __________________________ Enc. $_________

2. __________________________________ ph. __________________________ Enc. $_________

3. __________________________________ ph. __________________________ Enc. $_________

4. __________________________________ ph. __________________________ Enc. $_________

(Single players welcome) Total Enclosed _____________________

ST. MARTHA GOLF OPEN

Notice: New Order Form We are offering the ability to purchase gift cards through the St. Martha Scrip Program. The funds that come back from the orders will be used to equip our new kitchen for the parish. We have order forms available in the parish office. There are more businesses that are available to order from; the list is on the web site: www.glscrip.com. The orders need to be made through the parish office. There is no fee for ordering these cards. The orders must be in the office by Monday morning with payment and then the cards will be delivered on Thursday for you to pick up. The orders should be placed by 9 a.m. Mondays. Please call the office @ 349-1763 if you are interested.

We have so far accumulated $4,130.76 for this fund. This fund goes into the GIFT campaign.

We have 2 Paper Gator bins in our parking lot! Please look for them in the NE corner of the lot. Please note what we can and cannot place in the bins. We can put the following in: newsprint, catalogs and magazines, junk mail, phone books, office and school paper, and hard and soft cover books.

We cannot put the following in: plastic, metal, trash, glass, cardboard, and paperboard (grocery item boxes.) Thank you for recycling your papers with us in support of the church and the school.

TOTAL:

Sister Anita’s Corner Christian Service Coordinator Contact info: home phone: 349-5703 or cell phone: 242-3352 sanitaparks@Yahoo.com

Sunday, July 12, 2015 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Praying with psalm 85 Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. I started reading Pope Francis’ encyclical letter On Care for Our Common Home, Earth and I saw that now is the time to realize that kindness and caring for human beings needs to be connect to the truth of how we have been treating Earth and what together we can do differently. Pope Francis said “We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7); our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and receive life and refreshment from her waters” (2) Kindness is a godly quality that we can cultivate in the “soil” of our being; rooting out self-centeredness and supporting the growth of each and all individuals. Pope Francis relates to his patron Saint Francis for his guide and inspiration. “I believe that Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically… He loved, and was deeply loved for his joy, his generous self-giving, his open-heartedness, especially for the poor and outcast. (10) “St. Francis, faithful to Scripture, invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of his infinite beauty and goodness.” (12) These are qualities that connect us to the kindness and truth of God, our Father, to Jesus and opens us to the gifts that the Holy Spirit desires to impart and has done so for use in caring for all of creation.

Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. Praying with this psalm tells us that these words and images are ever ancient and ever new. Touch the earth with life by the way you live today. How will you touch the earth in your practices and choices? There is so much more that we can learn about our care for our common home Earth. Let today be a gift to you and let it be a gift to others, connecting us to kindness and truth.

Visiting the residents at Dobie road nursing home. Looking for a simple way of giving to others? Come and join us at Ingham Medical Care Facility—Dobie road nursing home for some fun with the elder residents. They have a weekly Ice Cream Social and we are invited to join them with caring hearts and happy smiles to cheer the hearts of others.

Dates: Thursdays, July 16, July 30 Pick out a day and mark your calendar. Time: 2:00 -3:00 pm Participants: families and children of any age; individuals

LITURGICAL ROLES

July 18th & 19th

5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18th Lector: Doug Hunter E. M.: Bob & Jan Asmann, Beth & Chuck Buiocchi, Mike & Nancy Bobinski Servers: David DeOcampo, Talena Monasmith (1) Volunteer

8:00 a.m. Sunday, July 19th Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Lector: Beth Grimm E.M.: Maureen Hirten, Joe Costigan, Helen Roffle, Jim Kaczmarczyk, Sharon O’Dea, Maribeth Fletcher Servers: Ryan Ferrigan, Aurora Dardas, (1) Volunteer

10:00 a.m. Lector: Mark Hakim Commentator: Sue George E.M.: Dave Herring, Cindy Aven, Dante Ianni, Pam Shelle, Dave Hallman Renee Janes, Stephen Carey, Dirk Milliiman Servers: Lena Clark, Julie Anton, Chris Clover

5:00 p.m. Lector: Ron Styka E.M.: Lauren VanSteel, Rick Kostrzewa, Lloyd Kendall, Robert McGowan, Jamie Riley, Carol Vermeesch Servers: Jacob, Andrew & Connor Kluemper

Ingham County Medical Care Facility: Delphine Witten, Tom Rapson

Wynwood & Okemos Rehab: Maribeth Fletcher

Clare Bridge: S. Anita

Parish & Sacramental Information

St. Martha Mission Statement

Called by a loving God to be a holy, Catholic people and guided by the Holy Spirit, we work to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. We worship, celebrate, teach and offer support to our parish family with our talents and resources. Through charity and justice, we aspire to serve our community and world.

Parishioner: Parishioners are defined as those who are registered, participating and contributing members of St. Martha Parish.

Registration: To become a registered member of St. Martha Parish, please stop in or call the parish office.

Religious Education: Religious Education at St. Martha Parish provides a program which shares with your children our sense of awe and wonder, our knowledge and our deep commitment to the love of God in Christ Jesus. As family and church, we seek to nurture the faith that parents as the primary educators are instilling in their children by teaching as Jesus taught. Classes are provided for pre-school through 12th grade. If you wish to register please contact the parish office or email parishdre@st-martha.org.

Bulletin: Articles for the bulletin MUST be submitted in writing by 12 Noon, Monday morning. For ease you may deposit articles in the Sunday collection, drop off at the parish office, fax to 347-3536, or email to: parishassociate@st-martha.org.

Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated the second Sunday of each month following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents must be registered, participating members of the parish. Call the parish office to register for the Baptism Preparation Class, which is held the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation: God’s gift of boundless Mercy - The sacrament is offered on Saturday from 3-3:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to make arrangements if you would like to celebrate this sacrament.

Shut Ins: If you are ill and unable to attend Mass, please call the parish office.

Matrimony: If you are considering being married, please contact Father at least nine months before your anticipated wedding date. The bride, groom, or their family must be registered at St. Martha and be a weekly participant at St. Martha’s Masses. Nine months preparation time is a requirement of the Dioceses of Michigan.

Adult Sacrament of Initiation: Adults interested in exploring the Catholic Faith will be involved in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The process begins in the fall and concludes with the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. Register for RCIA at the parish office.

St. Martha Weekly Contributions

Date Sunday Maintenance

07-05-15 $ 9,025.00 $ 415.00 06-28-15 $11,078.00 $ 254.00 06-21-15 $ 8,532.43 $ 64.00 06-14-15 $12,110.20 $ 431.00

Direct Deposit/Visa/MC

6-30-15 $33,308.00 $ 100.00

PREVIOUS 4 WEEK TOTAL AVERAGE $18,513.41

Most scholars are of the opinion that St. Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians while he was imprisoned in Rome. Those who study Sacred Scripture find this letter different from most of Paul’s letters, as rather than addressing particular problems which may have arisen in a Christian community established by Paul, it develops a theology, an explanation of what it means to be a Christian. At the end of this particular reading, Paul makes reference to two important aspects of our faith and of our beliefs. St. Paul tells us that we have “believed in him (Jesus)” and that we are “sealed” with the promised Holy Spirit. Believing in Jesus, in His promises, in His redemption of us, is at the core of everything we do. This trust, this belief, is what allows us to take the steps needed to follow Him, to be His disciple, and to practice a stewardship way of living. Note that we believe first, however, and then we are sealed. Yes, we are sealed at Baptism and at Confirmation as those represent our promises to the Lord. We do not need some assurance from God as to His good graces. By believing, by having faith and trust, we are able to be Christ’s representative. It is worth recalling and repeating that well-known quote from St. Thomas Aquinas: “To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary; to one without faith, no explanation. is possible.” Stewardship Bulletin Reflections

SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS PRAYER CORNER

Please pray for the safety of our family members in the mili-tary serving in dangerous locations.

Lt. Col. Mark Baran in Qatar Cpl. Eric Ensley in Afghanistan Chris Gonzalez in Afghanistan STS3SS Thomas Ralph Jr. On Patrol in the Pacific On Board USS San Francisco SSN 711 Pvt. Kevin Trybus, Army, in Vilseck, Germany CW2 Marcus Cairns, South Korea PFC Perry Edgell, Sasebo, Japan

If you have a family member serving overseas that you would like remembered in our prayers please no-tify the parish office 349-1763. Names will remain for 3 months….if you would like the name to continue after that time, notify the office.

PRAYER CHAIN CORNER

Please remember to pray for the following people who are ill:

Georgia Adkins, Ellen Andary, Beverly Barron, Wayne Berger, Sarah Blackburn, Dana BrowndeRoque, Debra Burns, Joe Burzych, Shannon Criss, Robby Duniec, Rosemary Evolino, Joseph Fink, Niva Jean Fizzell, Patricia Fountain, Peter Fugazzi, Judy Galeana, David Geddeis Jr., Helen Grill, Vincent Guarnaccia, Sung See Hahn, David Hammond, Patricia Hansen, Jeremy Harrison, D. Heathcote, Ralph Hepp, Grace Hoffer, Ed Larson, Marcia Horton, Paul Loconto, Sime Ljubicic, Tish MacDonald, Madeline Mahony, Annaliese Marks, Natalie Martyka, Kathryn Mason, Sarah Mittino, Steve R. O’Brien, Martha Patchan, Keith Pinkelman, Barb Poole, Heather Rasmussen, John Rasmussen, Nancy Rizzo, William Roccos, Jennie Rougny, Bob Rutherford, Lucie Speicher, Harvey Standfast, Florence Stanley, Cathy Strand, Sharon Strus, Janet Tamm, Ellie Walters, Steve Werner.

Persons will remain on the prayer chain for 8 weeks. Please call the office if you wish to remain on the list.

Shop Amazon and help St. Martha School. Go to St. Martha website at

http://www.st-martha.org/StMarthaSchool

This picture is on the website and it is the link to Amazon. Click on the link and shop as you normally would. Our unique code is embedded in the link and will automatically give us a kickback. It is that simple!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Why not celebrate the Year of Marriage by making your good marriage even better? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter to renew and enrich your marriage and your faith! Upcoming weekends will be held August 7-9 at St. John the Evangelist in Fenton (you sleep at home or in a hotel), Sept. 25-27 at the Holiday Inn - Troy, and October 16-18 at the Saginaw Center for Ministry.

For more info or to apply, visit www.wwme.org or call Harry & Karen Porter at (888) 628-7433.

July/August

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

12 11 am Baptisms

13 Baptism Prep 7 p.m.

14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 No Mass

23 No Mass

24 No Mass

25

26 27 28 29 No Mass

30 31 1

2 3 Soccer Camp

4 Soccer Camp

5 No Mass Soccer Camp

6 Soccer Camp

7 8

PARISH STAFF

PASTOR: Fr. Jonathan W. Wehrle

DEACON: Carl Boehlert

Administrative Assistant: Christine Korpela

D.R.E. Grades Toddler—12: Jackie Rosalez

Senior Citizens: S. Pat Newhouse

Service Ministry: Sr. Anita Parks

Music Director: Kris Schave

WEBSITE: www.St-martha.org Phone: 349-1763

ST. MARTHA SCHOOL

Phone: (517) 349-3322 Principal: Helen Hillman

Secretary: Nora McMullen

ST. MARTHA PRESCHOOL: Phone: (517) 349-3322

WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

DAILY LITURGY Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.

(Followed by the Rosary)

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions/No Mass

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m.

PARISH SUMMERS HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon

We extend a warm WELCOME to all new families moving into St. Martha Parish. Please register as soon as possible at the parish office.

For families who plan to move from our parish, or have a change of address, please inform us at 349-1763.Thank you!