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February 7, 2016
COME AS YOU ARE No time to get involved but wishing for spiritual
growth or a way to be more involved in our parish family?
Our loving God gives us all the time we need.
Each Sunday you're invited to participate in a spiritual,
holy and powerful way to share your faith with God and our
parish: bringing the gifts to the altar.
It's easy and fast: Tell the ushers you want to present the
gifts when you get to church. If it's your first time, they will
help you. At the Offertory, you literally walk up to Father
and he takes it from there.
As a “come as you are” parish, you don't even need to
worry about what to wear. After all, Jesus walked in the dust
in sandals and only saw what was in the people's hearts.
St. Mary Catholic School in Pinckney will host a weekly Open House every Thursday from 1:30-2:30pm throughout the school year. By calling the school office at 734-878-5616, parents can request additional times for tours for their students in grades preschool to 8th grade. Parents who are looking for a traditional education enriched with Catholic values and a family atmosphere are encouraged to come and witness the difference at St. Mary in Pinckney. Students are challenged to be their best in all learning and social activities. During the open house, guests will view students learning through the use of interactive white boards, working with Chrome computers in the classroom, and working and learning together through group and individual work. Please plan to gather at the school office anytime between 1:30 and 3:00 and Mrs. Kinsey, our school principal will be happy to answer any questions and take families around the school. You are all welcome to come and Witness the Difference at St. Mary in Pinckney.
SPELLING BEE WINNERS The Knights of Columbus sponsored a Spelling Bee contest at St. Mary last week. The winners are: grade
level 4-6, Chloe Connelly and grade level 7-9, Luke
deBeauclair. These school children will advance to the Lansing Diocesan finals on February 28th in Mason.
Congratulations to the winners & good luck.
ST. MARY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER FORM
Consider an automatic withdrawal for your Sunday Contributions, Ring the Bell, or Debt Campaign!
Check out the link below to download the Electronic Transfer Form Today!
http://storage.cloversites.com/stmarychurch/documents/EFT%20Form_3.pdf
Or contact the parish office to request a form.
MARRIAGE RENEWAL
OF VOWS Sunday, February 21, 2016
9:00am Mass
On Sunday, February 21st , in accordance of
World Marriage Day we will honor this holy
covenant at the 9:00am Mass by inviting St.
Mary couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th,
40th, 45th, and 50th plus wedding anniversaries in
2016 to attend this Mass.
These representatives of all married couples will
renew their marriage vows during this Mass
with a reception following. Participating
couples are also invited to bring a wedding
picture to display during the reception.
It is important to call the office 734-878-3161
by Monday, February 15th to let us know if you
will be celebrating with us. We need your…
Wedding Date
Location of Ceremony (Church Name &
City/State)
Wedding picture to display with your
name on the back
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRURAY 10, 2016 Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying,
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Mark 1:14-15
Ash Wednesday Masses will be held at 9am & 7pm.
February 7, 2016
Saturday Mornings from 7-8:30am in the Church
02/13: Session 19: A Heart Bound by the World
Finances and Your Faith
Our Culture and Money
Where Are the Desires of Your Heart
Work to Provide
Who Has the Highest Life Satisfaction
Can Someone be Addicted to Success?
Seven Steps to Financial Freedom
Contact Info: Doug Schultz [email protected]
KNIGHTS KORNER School Auction--Feb 6 General Business Meeting--Feb 9 Major Degree Exemplification--Feb 14 Coffee & Doughnuts--Feb 28 Kans for Kids--Feb 20-21 Officers Meeting--Feb 24 Jan Knight of the Month: Earl Blackburn Jan Family of the Month: Tom & Jo Ann Czubaj Visit us at pinckneyknights.org
THANK-YOU Doc Rudin & the Knights of Columbus wish to thank everyone who helped, participated and donated to the benefit dinner and/or fund. Because of your generosity, over $9,000.00 has been raised so far. Anyone still wanting to make a donation can do so at the church office or to a Knights of Columbus officer. LIVINGSTON YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Events & Connections for those 18-39 www.livingstonyam.com
ADORATION & GAME NIGHT WITH A TWIST GUEST SPEAKER: Deacon Peter Lawrence Friday, February 18th from 6:30-9:00pm St. Mary Magdalen, Brighton
DATE NIGHT – YOUNG ADULT COUPLES – MARRIED & ENGAGED Sunday, February 21st from 5:30-7:30pm Location provided upon RSVP Questions: Contact Shannon (810-588-7665 or [email protected]
St. Mary Parish Men’s Club Presents
FRIDAY FISH DINNERS
Serving From 4:00-7:00 PM
Dinner Includes: Baked or Beer Battered Fried Fish, Choice of Potato
(French Fries, Scalloped, or Baked) Beets, Cole Slaw,
Macaroni & Cheese, Cut Veggies, Homemade Rolls,
Homemade Desserts, Jell-O, Milk, Coffee, Tea, &
Punch
NEW: For our younger guests individual size cheese pizza
Join us each Friday during Lent
February 12, 19 & 26
March 4, 11 & 18
Adults $10.00 Seniors $9.00
Children $5.00 (Under Age 12)
Family $35.00 (Immediate Family Only)
Take-outs Available!
WE NOW ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, & AMERICAN EXPRESS!
LIVINGSTON REGION 50+
CCA LENTEN RETREAT WHEN: Thursday, February 18, 2016
WHERE: St. Joseph Parish
440 E. Washington St., Howell, MI 48843
TIME: Registration at 9:30am
RETREAT: 10am – 2pm
COST: $9.00 (lunch provided)
RESERVATIONS: Required by February 8, 2016
CONTACT: Lisa Stahl at 734-648-0445
“A Study of the Lord’s Prayer” Father Charles Irvin takes us through an exploration of the
prayer given to us by Jesus.
All community members over 50 years of age
are welcome to attend.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Looking for a way to increase the love and romance in your
marriage? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter to renew
and enrich your marriage--and your faith, too! An upcoming
getaway weekend is April 15-17, 2016 at St. Francis Retreat
Center in DeWitt, MI. For more information or to apply,
please visit www.wwme.org or contact Harry & Karen Porter
at (888) 628-7433.
February 7, 2016
Salute to the Stars! Tickets On
Sale!
Tickets are on sale for Livingston County
Catholic Charities annual Salute to the
Stars and Celebrity Dance Competition.
Our 2016 celebrity dance teams are:
Kate & Terry Braciszewski (Owners - Terry B’s
Restaurant) – coach, Karen Wright of Arthur
Murray Dance Studio.
Karen Perez & Carlos Garza (Perez-Garza Family &
General Motors) – coach, Marcie & Sara Fergus of
Spotlight Dance Studio.
Crystal Wietecha & Jim Metz (LOC Federal Credit
Union & Law Offices of James Metz II) – coach,
Karen Assenmacher of Karen’s Dance Academy.
Amanda & Ethan Whitesell (Lansing State Journal,
Michigan.com & MBS Envision, Inc.) – coach,
Michelle Marzejon of Michelle’s Academy of
Dance & Performing Arts Center.
Date: March 12, 2016
Place: Crystal Gardens, Howell
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $60/pp or $440/table of 8
*Ticket deadline is March 1, 2016.
Includes: Strolling Hors D’oeuvres, Cash Bar, Mini Auction,
Honoree Presentation & Dance Competition
On-line voting for your favorite dance team opens
February 15, 2016. The team with the most votes on-line and
at the event combined win the Community Favorite award!
Votes are $5/vote (can vote in increments of $5.00 for
multiple votes).
For more information, to sponsor the event or to purchase
your tickets, contact Julie Amman at 517-545-5944.
Individual tickets can also be purchased on-line through
Eventbrite at www.livingstoncatholiccharities.org. Table
tickets must be purchased through LCCC offices.
Captain Joes & CJ’s Bar Presents
A Comedy Show Fundraiser Event Supporting
Pinckney St. Patrick’s Parade
Featured Comedian: The Fryman
On Saturday, March 5, 2016
At Captain Joe’s Grill: 9901 N. Main St., Whitmore Lake
5pm Doors Open, 6:30pm Irish Dancer’s,
7pm Grand Marshall Introduction, 8:30pm Comedian
50/50 Raffles, Cash Bar, &
Full Menu Available
For More Information Call: Patsy Dible 810-599-5884
REFLECT: Catholic Singles Retreat Many never-married, divorced, or widowed people in mid-life (mid-30s to 50s) feel alone, out-of-place, and wondering what this phase of life means for them. That’s where the REFLECT Catholic Singles Retreat comes in! Our retreats have offered mid-life singles the chance to experience healing, a sense of belonging, and a renewed relationship with the Lord through planned talks, a reconciliation service, Holy Masses, and caring fellowship. Our next retreat is set for the weekend of February 19-21, 2016 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, MI. Cost is just $165 for meals, lodging, and materials. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Call(989) 450-0993 e-mail [email protected] or visit www.ReflectRetreat.com for details.
THE COUPLE PRAYER SERIES
A life-changing experience for couples
St. Mary Magdalen Marriage Ministry is excited to offer
The Couple Prayer Series February 15-March 21, 2016,
Monday evenings 7:30 – 9 pm. Childcare will be provided!
The Together with Jesus Couple Prayer Series for engaged
or married couples is a six-week experience in shared faith.
At The Couple Prayer Series, you’ll hear more about the
compelling case for Couple Prayer and experience first-hand
how you, too, can safely and peacefully share Couple Prayer
with your spouse in ways that will dramatically enhance your
faith, your marriage, and the faith and well-being of your
whole family. Sign up online at
www.saintmarymagdalen.org or St. Mary Magdalen office at
810-229-8624. Or email [email protected]
Father Gabriel Richard High School 32nd Annual Dinner Auction
Saturday February 27th, 2016 Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building 5:30 Open Bar & Silent Auction
Dinner and Live Auction to follow For more information or to RSVP
call 734-662-0496 ext 259 or visit www.fgrhs.org
GOOD NEWS! Janet Marie and Archibald with special guests Miz
Geeza and Shermant Ondamount will entertain and
teach us the stories of Jesus. With traditional hymns
and original songs; stories from Scripture and original
parables filled with love, humor and audience
participation they will share with us the Good News
and invite us to be good news to others! Join St. Mary
Magdalen Church in Brighton on Sunday, February
28th, Monday, February 29
th, & Tuesday, March 1
st
from 7-9pm. Join us for one of the best times you’ll
ever have in church!
February 7, 2016
BEYOND RCIA If you want to understand the Catholic Faith better
and/or strengthen your relationship with God, please join us!
02/17: Session 10: The Last Things 02/24: Session 11: The Sacraments *Note Change of Schedule: NO RETREAT on 03/12. Class moved to 03/16. 03/16: Session 12: The Eucharist
All sessions will be held from 7-8:30pm in the multi-use room unless otherwise indicated.
If St. Mary School is cancelled due to bad weather (not holidays) we will NOT meet.
www.stmarypinckney.org
Religious Education
http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/faith-formation/formation-prek-12-grade
Sunday Faith Formation K-8 Schedule 10:15am-11:20am Which includes 8
th Grade Confirmation Preparation
02/07: K-8 Formation 02/07: First Eucharist Parent Meeting at 10:15am 02/14: K-8 Formation 02/21: K-8 Formation 02/28: K-8 Formation
Confirmation Schedule: 9th
Grade Students 02/14: Confirmation Session 9am Mass 03/13: Confirmation Session 9am Mass (Parents required & Sponsor if available or in local area)
Middle School Youth Group Monday’s 7-8:30pm 02/08 Youth Group 02/15 Youth Group 02/22 Youth Group 02/29 Youth Group
High School Youth Group Wednesday’s 7-9pm 02/08 Ladies Book Club 6-7pm 02/10 Youth Group 02/15 Ladies Book Club 6-7pm 02/17 Youth Group 02/22 Ladies Book Club 6-7pm 02/24 Youth Group 02/29 Ladies Book Club 6-7pm
Source of Mercy The season of Lent during this Jubilee Year should also be lived more intensely as a privileged moment to celebrate and experience God’s mercy. How many pages of Sacred Scripture are appropriate for meditation during the weeks of Lent to help us rediscover the merciful face of the Father!
Misericordiaw Vultus, N. 17 O Lord, here I am again facing another season of Lent. I’m not sure I have made much progress in my spiritual life. I still struggle with negative thoughts and feelings about myself. I keep listening to that other voice in my mind that tells me “I am not good enough.” I feel trapped inside, alone and afraid. Lord, during this season of Lent, help me to hear your voice, experience your tender love in my heart and feel good enough to share your mercy with others. Amen.
Psalm 51:1-17
SPECIAL COLLECTION Next week, our parish will take up the 131st annual National Black & Indian Mission Church Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Report for February 1, 2016 Parishioner Donations - Giving Back To The Lord
YTD 07/01/15 – 02/01/16 Weekly YTD Offertory $ 14,048.10 $ 504,034.80 Operating Budget Reqmnt. $ 15,620.00 $ 484,220.90 Variance $ (1,571.90) $ 19,813.90
Debt Reduction/FaithQuest Collected $ 51,065.65 Ring the Bell Campaign $ 34,868.13 $81,866 needed to reach goal
Mortgage Payment Requirement $ 262,605.00 Mortgage Amount Paid $ 140,000.00 Shortfall $ (122,605.00)
February 7, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, February 7th
9:00am: For Our Parish
11:30am: In Memory of Irene Flegel by family
Monday, February 8th
9:00am: Communion Service
Tuesday, February 9th
9:00am: Communion Service
5:00pm: In Memory of Leonard Rypkowski by Bob & Ann
Knittle
Wednesday, February 10th
9:00am: In Honor of Dan Hall by Czubaj family
7:00pm: In Memory of John Richard by Barbara Richard
Thursday, February 11th
5:00pm: In Honor of Diane McMacken by Gary & MaryJo
Nicholas
Friday, February 12
th
9:00am: In Memory of Cindy Devoy by Gary & MaryJo
Nicholas
7:00pm: Stations of The Cross
Saturday, February 13th
5:00pm: In Memory of Mike Sheldon by Gary & MaryJo
Nicholas
Sunday, February 14th
9:00am: In Memory of Bob Bensinger by Bensinger family
11:30am: For Our Parish
WEEKLY READINGS February 7-13:
Sunday: Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11
Monday: St. Jerome Emiliani;
St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: Weekday 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Our Lady of Lourdes
Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32
Lord, hear the prayers of your faithful. Heal our sick and give them comfort in their time of need. We ask for your protection over our servicemen and women
serving overseas and bless their families. We ask you to pour your blessings onto our parish and community.
In your loving name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
LAY MINISTERS: February 13-14 Communion Service Leaders
Feb. 8: J. Wilson Feb 9: T. Burke
Feb. 15: L. Lichwala Feb. 16: R. Boos
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
5:00pm 9:00am 11:30am
*Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.
*Sign-Up In Meeting Room A.
Altar Servers:
5:00pm: T. deBeauclair, L. deBeauclair,
Z. deBeauclair
9:00am: V. LeVasseur, Z. LeVasseur, C. Simon
11:30am: A. Hall, S. Hall, M. Tarske
Proclaimers of the Word
5:00pm: K. Schang, J. Helmboldt
9:00am: P. White, J. Wilson
11:30am: L. Lichwala, L. Read
Greeters
5:00pm: T. Czubaj
9:00am: D. Magier
11:30am: Please Consider this Ministry
Offertory Gifts
*Please sign up if you’re available.
Home Chalice Program *Please sign up if you’re available.
Linens:
February: F. Kinsey, L. Lavey
Cleaning the Altar
S. Katon
Collection Counters:
Feb. 8: P. Sullivan, S. Kronk, P. Kolasinski,
L. Lichwala
Feb. 15: R. Miller, K. Reske, B. Zelinski,
J. O’Callaghan
