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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 22, 2019
Our Lady of the Lake & St. Ann Parish Collaborative
Pastor: Fr. Bob Flickinger
Our Lady of the Lake
Parish Community
24832 US Highway 12 East
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Website: www.ourladyedwardsburg.org
Rectory and Parish Office:
269-699-5870
Reaching up to God,
reaching out to one another,
through prayer, service and friendship.
Mass Times at Our Lady: Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am and 11:00 am
Daily Masses: 6:30 pm - Tuesday
9:30 am - Wednesday & Friday
Sacrament of Reconciliation Our Lady Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Or by appointment
St. Ann Parish Community 421 N. Broadway St.
PO Box 247 Cassopolis, MI 49031
Website: stanncass.com
Parish Office: 269-445-3000
Mass Times at St. Ann: Sunday and Thursday 9:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation By appointment
BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR BOTH PARISHES: 3 pm on Monday
submit to [email protected]
Welcome Visitors & New Parishioners
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Community Page 2 St. Ann Parish Community
Edwardsburg, Michigan Cassopolis, Michigan
Mass Schedule
St. Ann
Sunday, December 22 9:30 am Garry Asmus Tuesday, December 24 6:00 pm Christmas Flower List Thursday, December 26 9:30 am NO MASS
Sunday, December 29 9:30 am Prayer Group’s Prayer List (L)
Our Lady of the Lake
Saturday, December 21 4:00 pm Bob Chew Vincent & Irene Ciesielski Buck Gerou Carol Knoll Melvine Nagy Sunday, December 22 8:00 am For the Parish 11:00 am For the Parish Tuesday, December 24 4:00 pm Jim & Marcia Ake Chuck & Mary Cripe Richard & Arlene DeSchepper
Robert DeSchepper, Sr. 10:00 pm Doug Weber Wednesday, December 25 9:30 am Christmas Flower List Friday, December 27 9:30 am NO MASS
Saturday, December 28 4:00 pm For the Parish Sunday, December 29 8:00 am Robert Dunn (L) Dale & Dorothy Fancher 11:00 am Edward Fredlake Jack Myers J. T. Sullivan
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Finances
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020 Budgeted Weekly Amount…….. $7,615.00
Collection for December 15th...$8,579.32
Budgeted Weekly YTD…….….$190,375.00
Total Actual Year To Date.....$199,624.78
(WeShare now included in weekly reporting
in budget and actual)
St. Ann Parish Finances
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020 Budgeted Weekly Amount……..$2,095.00
Collection for December 15th....$1,436.00
Budgeted Weekly YTD ……..…..$52,375.00
Total Actual Year To Date……..$63,567.92
Prayer Around the Advent Wreath
(Fourth Week of Advent)
O Wisdom, Holy Word of God,
Jesus Christ, all things are in
your hands,
Come and show us the way to
salvation!
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
For the Collaborative
Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve
4:00 pm at Our Lady (Kids Choir)
6:00 pm at St. Ann (Choir)
10:00 pm Candlelight Mass at Our Lady (Adult Choir)
Wednesday, December 25th
Christmas Day
9:30 am Mass at Our Lady
Wanted - Part-Time Parish Bookkeeper/
Finance Officer
The collaborative parishes of Our
Lady of the Lake and St. Ann are
seeking to fill an immediate opening
for a part-time bookkeeper/finance
officer (approx. 15 hrs/wk). Open to
flexible schedule with an occasional
evening meeting. Qualifications:
Active Catholic or very
knowledgeable of Catholic parish life;
minimum of 3 years experience in
bookkeeping; computer proficient.
Salary commensurate with
background/experience. Email your
resume to: [email protected]; or
apply at Our Lady’s office, 24832 US-
12, Edwardsburg, MI 49112.
Decorating
the Church
for Christmas
Volunteers are needed
to help decorate the
churches after Masses this Sunday
the 22nd. St. Ann will decorate for
Christmas after the 9:30 am Mass
and reception for Joe Loof and Our
Lady will decorate after the 11 am
Mass. Come and join in the fun.
Many hands make light work!
End-of-Year Contributions
Please remember how
important end of the
year contributions are
to the health of our
parish budgets. Consistent contribu-
tions throughout the year allow us to
meet our ongoing commitments. In
order for your contribution to
deducted on your 2019 tax return,
checks must be dated in 2019 and
reach the parish office by Dec. 31,
2019. If the donation is mailed, it
must be postmarked on or before
December 31, 2019.
Let the Lord Enter;
He is the King of Glory
Fourth Sunday Of Advent Page 3 December 22, 2019
This Week at our Parishes
St. Ann
Sunday, December 22 FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT After Mass Fellowship & Refreshments Fellowship Hall After Mass Reception for Joe Loof Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 11:00 am Decorate for Christmas Back of Church Thursday, December 26 Office Closed Sunday, December 29 After Mass Fellowship & Refreshments Fellowship Hall After Mass December Birthday Celebrations Fellowship Hall
Our Lady of the Lake
Sunday, December 22 FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT After Masses Coffee & Donuts Social Hall 10:00 am Choir Rehearsal Committee Room December 24 - 27 Office Closed Saturday, December 28 8:00 am Knights of Columbus Officer Meeting Social Hall Alcove 3:00 - 3:30 pm Confession Reconciliation Room Sunday, December 29 After Masses Sweets and Treats Social Hall 10:00 am Choir Rehearsal Committee Room
Stewardship Around the Parish
The Stephen Ministry has put together “Sunshine Bags” filled with activities and “goodies” to share with our homebound parishioners during Advent. May they too feel the love of Christ this holy season!
St. Ann Giving Tree
Thank you to everyone
who participated in St. Ann’s Giving
Tree project. With the generosity of
so many people, we were able to send
blessings and Christmas cheer to over
35 residents at the Cass County
Medical Facility. To share the Love of
Christ brings Joy to many!
Birthday Blessings
On the last Sunday of each month, St.
Ann Parish community celebrates birthdays from
that month! Next week, on December 29, we will
invite all those who celebrate a birthday during the
month of December to stand for a special blessing.
The Hospitality Ministry provides fellowship and
serves refreshments, including cake for everyone to
enjoy after Mass. Be sure we have your birth date
correct so we can add your name to our Big Birthday
Board. Check the birthday board for your name and
add it if necessary.
YOUR GENEROSITY
AND KINDNESS
ARE OVERWHELMING!
The Edwardsburg Food Pantry
Christmas Basket give-away was a
huge success! Thanks to all the
volunteers who helped pack over
540 bags of groceries for the
Christmas Basket Give-away and
parishioners who donated gifts. The
families helped by the pantry came
and received 3 bags of groceries,
gifts, blankets, hats and mittens. In
addition to your generosity, a
special thanks to Toys For Tots of
Cass County for the donations of
toys.
You Have Really Been Christ
to Those in Need!
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Community Page 4 St. Ann Parish Community
Edwardsburg, Michigan Cassopolis, Michigan
Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of December 28th and 29th (names subject to change)
Saturday, December 28 4:00 pm (Our Lady)
Sunday, December 29 8:00 am (Our Lady)
Sunday, December 29 9:30 am (St. Ann)
Sunday, December 29 11:00 am (Our Lady)
Date
Presider Fr. Bob Flickinger Fr. Bob Flickinger Fr. Bob Flickinger Fr. Neil Wack
Sacristan Debbie Kruyer Sandy Kraus Theresa Slaski Roweana & Lois
Lectors April Chew Sharon Rose
John Braniff Sonja Wood
Carla Near Jon Biek
Mark Shirripa Susan Sullivan
Eucharistic Ministers
Nancy Egierski Bud Rose Tina Joy
Margot Kessler-Rutter Mickey Wesoloski
Jim Schenk Beth Chew
Judy Cassady Maddie Moen Theresa Priebe
Brian Moen Michelle Moen
Rich Durecki
Judy Claussen Marcia Stratton
Tom Rose
Anita Blume Kam Carroll
Bill Drury Colleen Hoover Lora Spaulding Alyce Pittman Mary Deditch
Altar Servers
James Wickens Allison Lauri Erica Boulanger
Theresa Slaski Stephen Linton Bryce Linton
Welcome Center Marilyn Schumacher Erica Boulanger Margaret Evans Marilyn Mahon
Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Our Lady: Tues., Dec. 31 - 6:30 pm St. Ann: Wed., Jan. 1 - 9:30 am
Sweets and Treats
Next Sunday!
Next Sunday, December 29, Our Lady
parish members are invited to bring
some Christmas sweets to church to
share with others at the normal
“Coffee and Donuts” time. You may
drop off your Christmas goodies, gifts
of food, and leftovers in the Social
Hall before Mass on Sunday. We will
not have donuts due to the holiday
weekend.
ENCOUNTERING CHRIST: JOYFULLY UNLEASHING
YOUR GIFTS
On Saturday, January 18th, the
Diocese of Kalamazoo’s Office of
Stewardship and Development will be
sponsoring the third of six retreats for
the purpose of creating a better
understanding of the true meaning of
the concept of Christian stewardship.
Hosted by St. Joseph Mission Parish
in White Pigeon, the day promises to
be one of prayer and reflection, along
with discussion on our own journey
as Apostles of Christ. Bishop Bradley
will begin the day with Mass at 8:30
am, with special music and later
testimony from Grammy-nominated
Vince Ambrosetti, and the day will
end at approximately 4:00 pm. Lunch
and childcare will be provided, and
the event is being offered at no cost
with the exception of a free-will lunch
donation. For more information and
to register, please go to:
www.imdisciple.com/
encounteringChrist
4th Sunday of Advent
“When Joseph awoke, he
did as the angel of the Lord had
commanded him and took his wife into
his home.” MATTHEW 1:24
We try to put our complete trust in
the Lord without expecting anything
in return. We try to strive to put God
first in all things and follow Him
wherever He may lead us. As we
prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray
for the strength and courage to be a
model of discipleship, just as Joseph
was.
AN ADVENT PRAYER
Lord God, during this time of Advent may your
Word illuminate all darkness in my life. May one flame serve as a spark to ignite in me a fire of desire for you. May a second flame light a lamp by which I may find my way to you. May a third flame warm my heart so I may love as you love. And may a fourth flame shine so brightly that the world may see your Word in me. Come, Lord Jesus. Come, Emmanuel. Use me to shine forth Your Word to a world seeking light in the darkness.
Amen.
Fourth Sunday Of Advent Page 5 December 22, 2019
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Community
Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm In addition, appointments anytime
Monday - Friday 269-699-5870
Pastor Fr. Bob Flickinger [email protected] Ext 124 Finance Officer Kathleen Murphy [email protected] Ext 122 Administrative Assistant Cindy Antos [email protected] Ext 121 Safe Environment Coordinator/ Receptionist/Office Assistant Margaret Evans [email protected] Ext 126 Receptionist Teri Hassinger Faith Formation Coordinators Sylvia Dillon [email protected] Ext 135 John Dillon Ext 134 Religious Education Coordinator Karen Ronnebaum [email protected] Ext. 132 Facilities Maintenance Manager Marc Breden [email protected] Ext. 133 Stephen Ministry Coordinator Carol Swope [email protected] (269) 445-7425 Music Ministry Coordinator Caleb Wenzel [email protected]
St. Ann Parish Community
Parish Office Hours Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
269-445-3000 Pastor Fr. Bob Flickinger
Parish Lay Administrator Margaret Evans [email protected] Music Minister Joe Loof
Bulletin Deadline for Both Parishes 3 pm on Monday
Submit to [email protected]
Our Lady of the Lake & St. Ann Parish Directory
Advertiser of the Week
Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Inc.
THANK YOU: The advertisements that appear in this bulletin
completely defray all publishing costs which the church would
otherwise incur. Please patronize the sponsors on the back of
this bulletin and thank them for their kind generosity.
Pray for those who suffer from illness of any sort and for their families.
St. Ann: Tony Brooks, Kayla Churchill, Cornell & Juana James, Kim Fitzgerald, Frank and Vickie
Kalina, Dennis Kuemin, Dale Lyons, Chuck Morton, Carla Novotny, Julie Pagel, Mike Petersen, Darrell Pointer, Tony Rosser, Bob Smith, Jackie Smith, Marcia Stratton, Larry Van Lue
Our Lady: Tim Ackerson, Jessi Baker, Vicenta Baker, Bud Bartlett, Marilyn Cobb, John Davis, Grace deBest, Mary Ann Dobransky, Dolores Doyle, Dave Garwood, Kim Hartman, Jack and Carol Hayes, Laura Kolo, Rachel Marvin, Rita Moore, Jamie North, Nancy O’Conner, Jessi Prugh, Michelle Quimby, Ed Richart, Glena Rodgers, Butch Seidner, Myla Snider, Carter Streeter, Kenneth Voyles, Ann Zeigert
This
Christmas
end a quarrel.
Seek out a forgotten
friend. Dismiss suspicion
and replace it with trust.
Write a letter. Give a soft answer.
Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty
in word and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo
a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to
understand. Examine your demands on others.
Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh
a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stranger.
Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty
and wonder of the earth.
Speak your love, and
Then speak it again.
Howard W. Hunter Mindfulchristianity.com
Collaborative Christmas Party
The Christmas Party was a wonderful event
for people from both parishes to gather for
fellowship and fun! The pot-luck meal was delicious and
plentiful. Santa and Mrs. Claus closed the event with their
jolly smiles and Christmas Joy. Thank you to all the student
and adult volunteers … we couldn’t have put it together
without you.
