Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic

Immaculate Concept ion of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathol ic Church

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 15, 2017

The word novena is taken from “novem”, the Latin word for nine. A novena is made up of nine days of prayer and meditation usually to ask God for special prayer requests or petitions. Novenas are often used to ask specific saints to pray for us. The Saint Jude Novena, for example, is prayed to ask Saint Jude to intercede on

behalf of a request that seems especially dire. Novenas are an ancient tradition that goes back to the days of the Apostles. Jesus told His disciples to

pray together after His ascension into heaven, so they went to an upper room along with the Blessed Virgin Mary, (Acts 1:14) and joined constantly in prayer for nine days. These nine days of constant prayer by the

Apostles at the direction of Jesus led up to Pentecost. This is when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples as “tongues of fire” (Acts 2:1-4). This pattern of 9 days of prayer is the basis of the novenas we pray today.

Thus, the novena is an imitation of the Lord’s command to the Apostles when they prayed for 9 days in anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Novena to St. Jude

To begin on October 19th for the next 9 days

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost

despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He brings visible and speedy help where help

is almost despaired. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings,

particularly - (make your request here)

- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always

honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen

Prayer May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, and loved in all the tabernacles until the end of

time. Amen. May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and glorified now and forever. Amen

St. Jude pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen.

Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus, in all the world and for all Eternity.

(Say this prayer, followed by the Our Father and the Hail Mary)

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Immaculate Conception Church

814 W. Nepessing Street

Lapeer, MI 48446

Phone 810-664-8594 Fax 810- 664-4564 E-Mail [email protected]

Web: www.lapeercatholic.org Office Hours are:

Monday-Friday 9a.m.-6p.m. Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m. Sundays 9a.m.-3p.m. St. Louise Chapel; satellite of

Immaculate Conception Corner of Pratt Rd at M-24, Metamora

Pastor

Fr. Douglas J. Terrien Associate Pastor

Fr. Joseph Tuskiewicz ([email protected])

Visiting Priests

Fr. Felix Alsola, Fr. John Ladd Business Manager

Rip Beam

Director of Music

Daniel Susan

Office & Cemetery Manager

Karen DuPont

Bookkeeper

Dan Dudzinski

Secretaries

Linda Barthlow, Carol Klave,

Bulletin Editor/Webmaster Linda Barthlow

Email: [email protected]

The Lapeer Catholic articles must emailed

in by 5pm, Monday. Flyers 2 weeks prior

to bulletin (pending approval of pastor).

Bishop Kelley Catholic School 926 W. Nepessing Street Lapeer MI 48446 Phone 810-664-5011 Fax 810-664-5606

Web: http://bishopkelleylapeer.org

Principal Penny Clemens

Office Manager Laura Mihm

Ex-Officio

Fr. Doug Terrien 664-8594

Associate

Fr. Joseph Tuskiewicz 664-8594

Deacon

Chairman

Rod Mersino 245-0951

Vice Chairman

BKS Principal

Penny Clemens 664-5011

Business Manager

Rip Beam 664-8594

Knights of Columbus

Jan Gromada 688-4986

Ladies League

Dawn Walker 664-6946

Religious Education Coordinator

Kenlin Botello 664-0808

St Vincent dePaul Society

Rectory 664-8594

Vicariate Representative

Cynthia McCann 664-8817

Worship Commission

Mary Kay & Bob Kosal 664-8594

Youth Minister

Anna Spankie 660-9367

Secretary

Luann Snoblen

Members-At-Large:

Ann Kee

The Parish Council meets the 4th Monday of the

month (except July & August) at 6:30 p.m. in the

Fr. Goentges room in Bishop Kelley School.

Stewardship Council

Pat Gleason, Chairman,

Nan Sullivan, Richard Sullivan

(810) 664-8594

Mass Schedule

Religious Education Center (Front BKS entrance on Nepessing St.)

926 W. Nepessing St.

Lapeer, MI 48446

810-664-0808/Fax: 664-5606

Email:[email protected]

Office Hours: M-F (closed Thurs) 9am-5pm

Religious Education Director

Kenlin Botello

Prayer Chain To have someone prayed for on our Prayer Chain, call the rectory.

Reconciliation: Fridays: following 8:45 a.m. Mass; Saturdays: 3:00-3:45pm. For private appointment, call the rectory. Baptism: You must currently be a registered and active member of Immaculate Conception Church. Call the rectory for information and arrangements. Pre-baptism class required Marriage: You must currently be a registered and active member of Immaculate Conception Church. Make an appointment with the Pastor, Associate or Deacon by calling the rectory at least 6 months in advance.

Pastoral Staff

DAILY: Mon. to Sat: 8:45 a.m.(Thurs-Latin Mass)

SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: 8:00 a.m.,9:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m.& 12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: St. Louise Chapel, 10:00 a.m.

HOLY DAYS: Please check the Lapeer

Catholic or call the rectory.

Reconciliation: Fridays: following 8:45 a.m.

Mass; Saturdays: 3:00-3:45pm. For private

appointment, call the rectory.

The Mission of Immaculate Conception Parish & St. Louise Chapel is to build a faith community that worships God and supports one another as a loving family that lives and teaches the message of Jesus Christ and that reflects through service the presence of The Holy Spirit as revealed in the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.

Sacraments

Parish Council Members

Ministries

Information

Ambassadors for Christ

Harvey Vermeesch 358-0943

Adult Social Club

Marlys Leslie 664-6461

Altar Server Scheduler

Allan Landosky 248 -321-7985

Choir /Music

Daniel Susan 335-0086

Joe Dobos 441-4030

Linda & Tom Wagner 245-7068

Food Pantry

Call the Rectory 664-8594

Funeral Luncheons

Virginia Anthony 664-8594

Millie Goemaere

Dotty Zwicker

Homebound Ministers

Suzanne Palte 790-1686

Hospital Ministers

Bonna Conroy 338-6468

Knights of Columbus

Dr. Fred Wurster 667-1849

Ladies League

Dawn Walker 664-6946

Liturgical Ministries

Christopher Sas 664-8594

Living Rosary

Linda Renusch 664-2178

Judy Salmonowicz 664-2696

Perpetual Adoration

Paul & Sylvia Simon 664-9742

Prayer Chain

Rectory 664-8594

Prison Ministry

Linda Barthlow 664-8594

Fran & Joe Pomaville

St. Vincent de Paul

Rectory 664-8594

Worship Commission

Mary Kay & Bob Kosal 664-8594

Youth Minister

Ann Spankie 660-9367

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PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

THE REAL PRESENCE

From the Principal by Penny Clemens

It’s Mega Raffle time again! Bishop Kelley students will be selling Mega Raffle tickets beginning this week.

The tickets are just $10 a piece. First Prize is $2000, Second is $1000, and Third is $500. You do not need to be present to win. The drawing will take place after the 9:30 Mass on November 5, 2017. In the coming weeks Bishop Kelley students will be selling after Masses. Tickets are also available in the school office. Thank you for your continued support. Friday, October 6th the Eighth Grade students led the school

in praying the Rosary as our First Friday Devotion and in

honor of the 100th Anniversary of Fatima. The third grade

class has been learning about the Rosary, made a Joyful

Mystery Book and made a Diorama of Mary. They are also

learning the prayer “Hail Holy Queen.” Each classroom is

doing a different devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

KNIGHTS CORNER

All are invited to congratulate Pete Lynch as he will be moving on to a new

chapter in his life. On Saturday, October 21, 2017, Mr. Peter Lynch will be ordained to the permanent deaconate of the Archdiocese of Detroit. As a way for us all to commend Pete, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a reception after all Masses starting with the 9:30 am Mass next Sunday, October 22, 2017. They will provide coffee, cider and donuts in the Bishop Kelley Community Room. Please stop by to support Deacon Pete and Kathy Lynch for their sacrifices but most especially their tireless love for their Catholic faith. We wish them the best in their new assignment and as we let them know that our hearts will go with them. * We are also hoping our Brother Knights of Columbus will come by at 9:00am to help with the set up.

HOLIDAY WREATH FUNDRAISER

SALES BEGIN!

Our annual Confirmation Fundraiser has begun our sales

for the month of October with an end date of November

2nd. The wreaths are available in three sizes of 20”, 24”,

and 30”. You also get to choose the velvet ribbon color on

your wreath with three choices of bright red, burgundy, or

royal blue. There is also a kissing ball and a cemetery

easel used with the 24” wreath (sold separately) available

on the fundraiser sheet. We are using a local supplier to

assure you the freshest wreath for your holiday décor.

Sales are available from any Confirmation Candidate or

call the Religious Education Office (810)664-0808 for

ordering information. Monies are collected at the time of

order and your checks are to be made out to Immaculate

Conception Church. Your Confirmation Candidate will

be delivering them to you on November 18th. All funds

collected go toward our Service projects of Catholic Social

Justice. November will be our Thanksgiving baskets for

the poor. Thanking you in advance for your loving and

generous support of our Corporal Works of Mercy effort!

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St. Margaret Mary, whose feast day is October 16, wrote: “All of my

affections turned towards the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, where I

sought my only delight and consolation of this Sacred Bread.”

St. Pope John Paul II wrote in Dominicae Cenae: “Jesus

waits for us in this Sacrament of Love. It is in this wondrous Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist that our

Lord, Savior and Redeemer mends, molds and fortifies us for the perilous journey of life. Through His awesome Presence, He speaks to our hearts and souls, transmitting His life-giving power and messages of love, hope and encouragement. It is in this most Divine manner that

He calms and reassures us.” “Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid!” (Mk.6:50)

Come and spend time with Jesus in our Adoration

chapel. Pour out your concerns, fears and anxieties to Him. He is your best friend!

Paul & Sylvia Simon: (810) 664-9742

[email protected]


Christians in and around the Flint area are invited to take part in the international 40 Days for Life effort from September 27 through November 5. Since 2007, 13,305 lives have been saved, 154 abortion workers have walked away from the abortion industry and 86 abortion facilities have completely shut down. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray outside of the Planned Parenthood at G-3371 Beecher Road, Flint, MI, during the 40 days. Spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort! To get more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact: Tina Phillpotts at 810-892-FLNT or [email protected], or Bill Sultze (parishioner) at 248-977-0050. You may also visit: www.40daysforlife.com/flint and our Facebook Page, “40

Days for Life-Flint.” All are welcome!

WHAT’S ON THE BULLETIN BOARD!...

The Immaculate Conception

Ladies League

Craft Show will be held at

Bishop Kelley School on Sat. Nov. 4th from 9:00am-

3:00pm. For several years the Ladies League has

sponsored tables at the Craft Show. We have asked

parishioners to donate items for our tables.

Your response in the past has been overwhelming and

greatly appreciated. We are asking you again for your

donations of handmade items, nearly new White

Elephant items and books. We appreciate any and all

items that you are able to donate. All monies made at

the Ladies League Craft tables will go for needs of

Bishop Kelley School, church projects and to help

people in our community. Thank you in advance for

your support. Please leave the items at the Rectory by

Friday, Nov.3rd. If you have any questions, call Laura

at 810-664-5650

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Our ministry is doing well and we have

been able to minister to many of our

parishioners in their homes and in

assisted living and nursing homes

facilities. But we are in need of more volunteers that

can dedicate a couple of hours to visit with our parish

members; if you are interested in joining our group

please contact: Bea Castaneda at 810-664-5878 or

810-813-4069. Also notify us of any parish member

interested in having one of our volunteers visit with

them. We can also visit parish members in the

hospital. Thank you and God Bless.

All men 18 years and older are invited!

Come and join the Ambassadors for Christ as we start a series on

Catholicism presented by Bishop Barron and Word on

Fire

Wednesday October 11th Ambassadors for Christ

A new lay Catholic men’s leadership apostolate.

The mission of the group is to challenge men to have a

life-changing encounter with Christ. The monthly

meetings will have thought provoking presentations

and challenges to equip Catholic men based on three

guiding principles: Truth, Trust and Challenge.

Meetings will be held on the

2nd Wednesday of each month

Bishop Kelley School’s Room 303

7:30 to 9:00 pm.

For the Mass for Fr. Solanus Casey, STILL looking for a ‘head count’ for

the bus ride from Immaculate Conception Church to Ford Field and back again on November 18, 2017 . All

the tickets have been spoken for and the people that have reserved tickets need to call the rectory (if you have not done so already) and let me know if you will be traveling with us by bus. So, please call if you’d like to travel in style down to Ford Field and back to Immaculate Conception and avoid the headache of

finding a parking place! Please call Linda at the rectory ASAP at 810.664.8594

Thank you to all donated this past Sunday

to the American Red Cross; we had 48

donors and 46 total units collected. A big

thank you to all of our volunteers who

without your help we could not do it each

time with set up and take down and the hospitality with

our donors.

Thank you and hope to see you all again next time!


After speaking at length with Maximin, Our Lady then turned

to Mélanie, speaking to her alone:

“What I shall tell you now will not always remain a secret. You

are allowed to publish it after the year 1858 (I find it interesting that

Our Lady should choose this year, as it is the year when she will appear

in the Lourdes Grotto to St. Bernadette Soubirous, could this have been

a foreshadowing of her upcoming appearance at the grotto?).

“The priests, ministers of my Son, the priests, by their wicked

lives, by their irreverence and their impiety in the celebration of the

holy mysteries, by their love of money, their love of honors and

pleasures, and the priests have become cesspools of impurity. Yes, the

priests are asking vengeance, and vengeance is hanging over their

heads. Woe to the priests and to those dedicated to God who by their

unfaithfulness and their wicked lives are crucifying my Son again! The

sins of those dedicated to God cry out towards Heaven and call for

vengeance, and now vengeance is at their door, for there is no one to

beg mercy and forgiveness for the people. There are no more generous

souls; there is no one left worthy of offering a stainless sacrifice to the

Eternal for the sake of the world.

“God will strike in an unprecedented way.

“Woe to the inhabitants of earth! God will exhaust His wrath

upon them and no one will be able to escape so many afflictions

together.

“The chiefs, the leaders of the people of God have neglected

prayer and penance, and the devil has bedimmed their intelligence.

They have become wandering stars which the old devil will drag along

with his tail to make them perish. God will allow the old serpent to

cause divisions among those who reign in every society and in every

family. Physical and moral agonies will be suffered. God will abandon

mankind to itself and will send punishments which will follow one after

the other for more than thirty-five years.

“The Society of men is on the eve of the most terrible scourges

and of gravest events. Mankind must expect to be ruled with an iron rod

and to drink from the chalice of the wrath of God.

“May the curate of my Son, Pope Pius IX never leave Rome

again after 1859; may he; however, be steadfast and noble, may he

fight with the weapons of faith and love. I will be at his side. May he be

on his guard against Napoleon: he is two-faced, and when he wishes to

make himself Pope as well as Emperor, God will soon draw back from

him. He is the master-mind who, always wanting to ascend further, will

fall on the sword he wished to use to force his people to be raised up.

To be continued…

GETTING TO KNOW…

OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE

By Mr. Christopher Sas, O.P.

LIVE THE LITURGY -

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Pope Francis constantly reminds us of the wideness of

God's mercy and its unconditional character. God is always patiently loving his children and opening the

doors to his heart. We must, however, freely choose to

accept God's invitation and join in the feast of his love.

We desire many things and we have restless hearts.

We often attempt to quench our desire with things that

are short-lived and shallow. All of us long to be satisfied and at peace. How do we announce to the

world, in ways that are convincing and without

judgment, that it is really God whom we seek?

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE

DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

"My friend, how is it that you came in here without a

wedding garment?" Today's Gospel parable is

unsettling in several ways. The various images of

rejection, mistreatment, and violence paint an

unpleasant picture. Guests refuse to come to a feast,

servants are killed, troops are dispatched. The King

continues to try to fill his dinner hall, and then when

someone finally does show up, the King throws him

out for wearing the wrong clothes. What is going on

here?

The message would have been a poignant one for his

Jewish listeners. As the chosen people, they were the

first to receive the "invitation" to share in the kingdom

of God. But the chief priests and elders were

uninterested in accepting Jesus and his authority; thus

they didn't show up for the feast. But what about those

who did come? Something is expected of them as

well. Donning a "wedding garment" is like being

properly prepared to enter God's kingdom. Just

showing up isn't enough.

Here it's important to pay attention to the details. The

King first calls his poorly dressed guest "friend." The

approach begins with mercy and kindness. But the

man gives no defense for himself, and displays no

desire to change. It's as if he doesn't really care to be

there at all.

The question this raises for us is whether or not we are

"dressed" appropriately. We may hang around the

banquet hall--going to church, professing to be

Christian--but are we sincere guests of the King of

kings? Do we truly accept Christ's teachings and live

by them, or are we just showing up? The splendors of

the invitation Christ gives us should not be taken for

granted. We are called to share in a royal feast. May

we all be grateful guests.


Peter P. John P.

Patrick Lamb John Sieradski

Rita Barthlow Thaddeus James

David Klave Mary Ann Chase

Larry Milz Zachary

Florence Sickner Erik Isele

Laura Sefcovic A.K.

Christopher Sas Dan Koerber

Baby Ezra Ruth Breza

Maude Olga Todoroff

Terry Huestis Mike

Galen Krawczak Cecilia Clark

Rebecca Joy Nancy Bernedo

Vestalia Brito Chuck Hollen

Anita Hollen Robert DeMaco

Dorothy Massy Janice Reppuhn

Connie Mayer Anthony Vickery

Alex Jankowski Ron Kalanquin

Keonta Teat Mary M. Hart

Marlene Garza Ann Sheeran

Linda Bolin Brie

Josh Dawn Mead

Ron Kolonich Hazel Kimmel

Mike Woodall Jack Johnson

Annette Mary Lou Erikson

Cathy Bielicki Donald Schelling

Elwyn Baker Vincent

Jerry Schaft

Joan Skwirsk Jim Sobek

Tom Steed Tom Steve Emily Stigen

Nan Sullivan John Thomas

Jennifer Ubil Ann Watt Robert Watt

Jerry Wehmer Maria Wood Renée Wood

Pray for the intercession of St. Peregrine,

Patron Against Cancer : SAINT PEREGRINE

O great St. Peregrine,

you have been called

"The Mighty," "The

Wonder-Worker,"

because of the numerous

miracles which you have

obtained from God for

those who have had recourse to you.

For so many years you bore in your

own flesh this cancerous disease that

destroys the very fiber of our being, and

who had recourse to the source of all

grace when the power of man could do

no more. You were favored with the

vision of Jesus coming down from His

Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of

God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick

whom we entrust to you. (Pause here

and silently recall the names of the sick

for whom you are praying) Aided in

this way by your powerful intercession,

we shall sing to God, now and for all

eternity, a song of gratitude for His

great goodness and mercy. Amen

If you wish to have your loved one put on the sick

list, please call the rectory. The names will

remain on this list for 4 weeks unless you call

the rectory to have their name relisted.

Thank you & God Bless

please pray for the deceased

and their families:

Craig A.

Anil Judith Arwady

John Ayres Kimberly Beavers Emelia Betts

Carl Bennett Bridget

Dennis Burns Brett Cavanaugh Clara

Phyllis Cossaboom John Devine Dan Fifield

Steve Gabriel Barb Grondin

Pam Haerens Michael Hartman Pat Hoeksema

R.J. Kathy Jepsen

Florence Johnson Russell Judge Joan Laszczak

Flo LaTour Janet Mann

Preston Mann Sharon Moore Karen Parker

Joan Platte James Reiber Carolyn Rice

Catherine ‘Kitty’ Repshinska

Healing Service 1st Saturdays of the Month

November 4, 2017

At 5:30pm

(Sunday Liturgy)

December 2, 2017

At 5:30pm

(Sunday Liturgy)

January 2018

At 5:30pm

(Sunday Liturgy)

If a Healing Mass falls on a holiday and /or

holiday weekend, healing Mass will be the

following Saturday

Sacrament of the Sick

(for seriously ill)

Blessing with Relics

(St. Jude & St. Peregrine)

Individual Prayer

(Parish Prayer Teams)

Please be sure to call the rectory

when a name should be

removed.

Thank you & God Bless.


MILITARY MILITARY MILITARY

LISTLISTLIST

Air Force

Tyler Blazo

Air Natl Guard &

Air Force

Reserve

Army, Reserves & National Guard

Nick Harris, Austin Montgomery,

Andrew Gyomory, Jessie Jacklyn,

Christopher Chyba, Erich Gutman

Marines & Reserves

Zachariah Korte, Willis Gepfrey, II

Marshals’/Secret Service

Navy

Peyton Bailey, Hunter Daniel Gajda

Coast Guard

Joel Gyomory

Below are just some of the ministries that are

available at Immaculate Conception Parish

that may interest you.

Regular Activities at

Immaculate Conception

Church

Adult Social Club meets every

Wednesday at 1 p.m @ the Lapeer

Senior Center. Call Marlys at 664-6461 for

information.

Ambassadors for Christ Meetings will

2nd Wednesday of each month BKS

Room 303 7:30 to 9:00 pm. All men 18

years and older are invited

Angels of Mercy for elderly and

homebound of the parish interested in

receiving a visit from our Angels of Mercy.

Call Bea at 810-813-4069 or 810-664-5878,

or Clemencia Urcos-Paul at 714-231-9858.

Bible Study The ICC Scripture Insights

Group is held in the rectory every Thursday

morning at 9:45 a.m, except June, July &

August when it’s the 2nd & 4th.

Broken Rosaries Repaired: Bring your

broken rosaries (or any extra rosary pieces

to be used for other’s repairs) to the

rectory to be repaired. FREE! Please drop

off your requests in a plain envelope

marked with your name, phone number

and if it is a repair or donation.

Ladies League meets at 6:30pm on the

last Tuesday of the month. All adult ladies

of the parish are welcome. (LL will be

cancelled if BKS is cancelled due to

inclement weather.)No mtg Jun, Jul, Dec.

Parish Council meets the 4th Monday of

the month. No Jul or Aug.

St. Vincent de Paul meets once a month

in the rectory.

Word of Life Prayer Group meets on

Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Fr. Goentges

Room upstairs in Bishop Kelley Catholic

School.

Worship Commission Meetings to be

announced.

Youth Group see bulletin (pg. 9) for

updates

Youth Ministry Student Mass is 1st

Sunday of each month at the 10

a.m. Mass.

FAMILY ROSARY Come join us in prayer monthly at 2 p.m here at Immaculate Conception this month will be held on October 15th asking Our Lady’s intercession for an end to division amongst the people especially the family, For our Pope and our President to be led by the Holy Spirit, for our Blessed Mother’s and St. Michael’s protection for our families and the church, for an end to abortion and this culture of death and to bring back to people’s hearts the value of life, morality and human dignity, for all those affected by the natural disasters, for an end to human trafficking, for all those struggling with addiction and mental illness, for our wayward family and friends to have a true conversion and for the conversion of people everywhere especially in our nation, all these needs and so much more plus each and every persons individual intentions we will offer them all up to Our sweet Heavenly Mother in front of the Blessed Sacrament together! There is strength in numbers and remember the family that prays together stays together! Bring the children, bring the babies this is a Family Rosary all little ones are not only welcome but so very pleasing to God. Please come and join us once a month as we come together in His name and ask Our sweet Heavenly Mother’s help. She is the dispenser of grace and will guide us to Our Holy Fathers will. If you have any q u e s t i o n s c o n t a c t m e a t [email protected] or (810)272-0196

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY

MOMENTS

Art Buchwald, the longtime humorist

for the “Washington Post” who died in

2007 is credited with saying, "The best

things in life aren't things." As

Christians, we know this statement to

be true. Certainly the best things in our

lives are not those items that money

can buy or things we can create in the

material world. Faith, hope, and love

are more precious than anything we

can see with our eyes. Yet, as humans

we often find ourselves longing for the

very things that we claim are not nearly

as valuable. We lose sight of what is

real and true.

Paul wrote in the fourth chapter of his

Letter to the Philippians that he has

experienced both living with

abundance and then with very little.

Regardless of what we have in terms of

worldly goods, Paul reminds us that

God provides for all our needs. God

may not provide for our wants, but he

does give us what we need.

The flesh seeks what it wants, but the

spirit seeks what it needs. In a

stewardship way of life, we must

always remind ourselves that true

wealth never comes from material

possessions and money. True wealth

comes from the love we share, the faith

we develop, and the hope we bring to

others. The best things in life aren't free,

though. They require work,

commitment, and fortitude. We need to

cultivate these things daily. If we are

serious about living life in this way, we

will find that when our days on this

earth are through, we really had it all.

-Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS


DAY DATE TIME INTENTION REQUESTED BY FEAST DAY

mass intentions

Sunday Collection-October 8, 2017 Envelopes(362) Loose Cks(25) +Dir. Dep (35)=(422)

Envelope amount $ 14,290.00 Loose $ 1,298.00 Direct Deposit $ 1,432.50 Children’s env.(1) $ 0.75 Total Collection $ 17,020.50

Thank you for your continued generosity to your Parish and School!

Bishop Kelley Catholic School : $797.50

WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC

TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question: Who is Ignatius of Antioch and what example does he

offer us in Christian living as we celebrate his feast day

on October 17?

Answer:

As Bishop of Antioch (the modern day city of

Antakya, Turkey), Ignatius witnessed to the faith

during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98

-117. Persecution of the Christians broke out in

Antioch, and Ignatius was captured and taken to Rome

for martyrdom in the arena.

On his journey to Rome over land and sea, Ignatius

writes seven letters to various churches. These letters

give powerful glimpses into the theology and practice

of the early church, along with insights into the role of

a bishop as pastoral leader. Ignatius is the first to use

the term "Catholic Church" to refer to the various

Christian communities of the Roman Empire. The best

known of his letters is the one he wrote to the Romans.

Ignatius addresses influential Christians who might be

tempted to intercede on his behalf, thus sparing him

from martyrdom. As Christ willingly offered himself

as witness to God's total love, Ignatius, too, desired to

be "food for the wild beasts," so that he could become

"the pure bread of Christ." Eucharistic living was so

crucial to Ignatius that he was willing to die in order to

model himself on the Lord who willingly offered all.

WEDDING BANNS

I Mark Es telle & Rachel Pelto

Readings for the Week of October 15, 2017

Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1-4/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-6ab/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-9, 42-43/Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

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Prayer Thank you for inviting me to heaven, God. I

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Something to Draw Draw a picture of yourself at a party in heaven

with God.

Mission for the Week As a family, plan a special party. Let each person make their favorite foods and play their favorite

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