Polka Dance FUN Raiser

Sunday, February 10, 2019 From 2 to 5

Knights of Columbus 326 N Water St, Pinconning

Light snacks Featuring

Holy Trinity Parish Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 3, 2019

Cool

Proceeds to benefit Holy Trinity Parish and St. Michael School

$5 Adults Children 12 and under free

Cash Bar

Beer and Wine

Games for Children

Masses for the Week Liturgical Ministers

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Saturday, February 2, 2019 4:00 p.m. Mass Isabelle Byrne by Albert & Barb Pickvet Arnie Nickel by Karen LaClair Sunday, February 3, 2019 8:30 a.m. Mass Jerry Miller by Family Milly Collier by Barb Schemanski Joe Filipeck by Family Sunday, February 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. Mass Monday, February 4, 2019 8:45 a.m. Word & Communion Tuesday, February 5, 2019 8:45 a.m. School Mass with Fr. Coffaro Thursday, February 7, 2019 8:45 a.m. Word & Communion 12:00 p.m. Adoration Friday, February 8, 2019 8:45 a.m. Word & Communion Saturday, February 9, 2019 4:00 p.m. Mass Alex & Esther Sanak by D & T Reeves Raymond Bishop by Jim & Carla Sobieray Sunday, February 10, 2019 8:30 a.m. Mass Don Sr., Don Jr. & Kendall Stempek by Meyette Families Milly Collier by Bernice Carstens Sunday, February 10, 2019 10:30 a.m. Mass

SERVERS

Saturday, February 9, 2019

4:00 p.m.

Kinsie Jacques

William Fenwick

Isaac Jacques

Sunday, February 10, 2019

8:30 a.m.

Calvin Holland

Emmalee Holland

Hunter Buczek

10:30 a.m.

Zachary Bishop

Maria Harrow

Sarah Yaros

KayLyn King

MINISTERS OF THE WORD/

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Saturday, February 9, 2019

4:00 p.m. Youth Mass

(MW 1) Chandler Grier

(MW 2) Logan Wilczynski

(EM) Norma Vallad

(2) Nicole Rosekrans

(3) Deacon Gary

(4) Love Leavitt

(5) Robert Rosekrans

(6) Sue Wackerle

(7) Carla Marut

Sunday, February 10, 2019

8:30 a.m.

(MW 1) Carole Haskell

(MW 2) Kim Hartley

(EM) Deb Mayer

(2) Martha Ruppel

(3) Deacon Gary

(4) Barb Schemanski

(5) Alice Rodak

(6) John Duley

(7) Theresa Helm

10:30 a.m.

(MW-1) Nick Niedzwiecki

(MW-2) Mallorie Bender

(1) Gayla King

(3) Deacon Gary

(5) Sherri Leppek

USHERS

Saturday, February 9, 2019

4:00 p.m.

Sam Bishop

Theresa Cramer

Richard Koth

Lee St. Martin

Tom Szyperski

Sunday, February 10, 2019

8:30 a.m.

Dan Helm

Ray Gehlmann

Gary & Sherry Lightner

Sunday, February 10, 2019

10:30 a.m.

Volunteers

SMALL ALTAR LINEN

February 8, 2019

Theresa Lahar

ALTAR & SACRISTY CARE

February 8, 2019

Theresa Helm

MONEY COUNTERS

February 10, 2019

Dennie & Karen Tremble

Shirley Latuszek

Sharon Skrabut

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

February 10, 2019

8:30 a.m.

Sue Cochran

Betty Kraska

February 10, 2019

10:30 a.m.

Maggie Niedzwiecki

Candi Klemm

GREETERS

Sunday, February 10, 2019

10:30 a.m.

King Family

Readings for the Week of February 3, 2019 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-

17 [cf. 15ab]/1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13

Lk 4:21-30

Monday: Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31:20, 21, 23, 24 [25]

Mk 5:1-20

Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30,

31-32 [cf. 27b]/Mk 5:21-43

Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Ps 103:1-2, 13-

14, 17-18a [cf. 17]/Mk 6:1-6

Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-

4, 9, 10-11 [cf. 10]/Mk 6:7-13

Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc [1a]/Mk

6:14-29

Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4,

5, 6 [1]/Mk 6:30-34

PRAYERFUL OPPORTUNITIES

The Rosary after the weekday communion service.

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

First Thursday of the month Adoration is 12:00-3:00 p.m.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy before Saturday Mass

HOLY TRINITY NEWS

HOLY TRINITY PARISH GIVING

January 27, 2019

Envelopes $6,091.00

Children $34.86

Loose Offering $537.00

Online Giving $335.00

Total $6,667.86

Capital Improvement $60.00

School Endowment $10.00

Support A Child $215.00

Votive $72.00

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HAPPENINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, February 4 thru Sunday, February 10, 2019

Tue: 9:45 a.m. Scripture Sharing

5:45 p.m. Faith Formation @ HTP St. Mary

Wed: 6:30 p.m. RCIA

Sat: 4:00 p.m. Mass

Sun: 8:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

10:30 a.m. Mass

SCRIPTURE SHARING

Everyone is welcome to join us Tuesdays at 9:45

a.m. after the 8:45 a.m. Mass for Scripture

Sharing on the upcoming Sunday

readings.

Sessions will be held in the

rectory. Bring your bible.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you feel strongly about something, you might want

to share your thoughts and feelings with others.

When that something has to do with things such as

food, art, or travel, others might show an interest, so

the conversation is enjoyable. However, when that

something is politics or religion, watch out! The

conversation can quickly turn to debate and then to

anger. That can be anything but enjoyable.

The Gospel does not always lead to

joy when initially presented.

Sometimes, it convicts us and makes

us see the error of our ways. Other

times, it seems what is asked of us is

too hard and requires us to step out of our comfort

zone. When Jesus spoke the truth about the

Kingdom of God, not everyone cheered. That was

never a reason to be silent.

Stewardship living allows us to give witness to the

Gospel with few words. Our actions speak very

loudly. However, no one should ever be left to

wonder why you and I would choose to do the

things we do. What a shame it would be if you

passed away and at your funeral people

commented on how great a person you were, but

they had no idea you were a Christian. People

need to understand the “why” of what we do. The

truth is that there is great joy in being a disciple of

Jesus Christ. Don’t rob others of the chance to

know that joy for themselves.

Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

Saint Blaise was the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia

during the fourth century. Very little is known

about his life. According to various

accounts he was a physician before

becoming a bishop. His religion spread

throughout the entire Church in the

Middle Ages because he was reputed to

have miraculously cured a little boy who nearly

died because of a fishbone in his throat. From the

eighth century he has been invoked on behalf of

the sick, especially those afflicted with illnesses of

the throat. We will have Blessings of Throats at

all Masses this weekend.

HOLY TRINITY NEWS

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In your kindness and prayers

please remember the soul of

Betty Jane LaPan

May she enjoy the great blessing of

eternal life.

CEMETERY MOWING

Holy Trinity Parish is seeking bids to mow the St.

Michael/St Agnes Cemetery

beginning this spring. If you are

interested, please contact Deacon

Gary directly.

Prayer for a New Bishop

Almighty God, Eternal shepherd and

guide, in your love for us, grant to the

Catholic Diocese of Saginaw a

shepherd who will guide us to be

Christ's heart of mercy, voice of

hope, and hands of justice.

Help him to fill our hearts and

minds with the truth of the

Gospel, the power of the

sacraments and the desire to build up your

holy church.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

LAY MINISTRY

The Diocese of Saginaw is accepting applications

for Lay Ministry between now and May 15. Our

parish has many lay ministers who contribute

greatly to the spiritual life of Pinconning. For more

information contact Kellie Deming, 989-797-6609

or email kdeming@dioceseofsaginaw.org or

contact Deacon Gary. POLKA DANCE FUN RAISER

By popular demand we will have a Polka Dance

featuring the Bay City Polka Panic on

Sunday, February 10th from 2:00

p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pinconning

K. of C. Hall. Tickets are $5 for

adults; Children 12 and under are

free. There will be wine coolers and

beer, light snacks and games for the

children. Come out with us and have a lot of

fun. Tickets are on sale this weekend.!!!!

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD The Presentation of the Lord is described in the Gospel of Luke. According to the gospel, Mary and

Joseph took the Infant Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem forty days after his birth to perform the

redemption of the firstborn son, in obedience to the Torah. Luke explicitly says that Joseph and Mary take

the option provided for poor people sacrificing "a pair of turtledoves, or two young

pigeons. Leviticus 12:1–4 indicates that this event should take place forty days after

birth for a male child, hence the Presentation is celebrated forty days (February 2)

after Christmas.

Upon bringing Jesus into the temple, they encountered Simeon. The Gospel records

that Simeon had been promised that "he should not see death before he had seen

the Lord's Christ". Simeon then uttered the prayer that would become known as the

Canticle of Simeon, which prophesied the redemption of the world by Jesus:

“Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation

which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory

to your people Israel.”

Simeon then prophesied to Mary: "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a

sign that is spoken against (and you yourself a sword will pierce), that thoughts of many hearts may be

revealed. (Luke 2:34–35).

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St. Michael School News 989-879-3063

Mission Statement Our mission is to educate through Catholic values the mind, body and spirit of our students guiding

them to achieve their full potential. 310 East Second Street

989-879-3063 Mrs. Ashley Kanuszewski, Principal

Mrs. Norma Vallad, Assistant Administrator www.stmichaelsschoolpinconning.com

HOLY TRINITY NEWS

Sacrament of Confirmation: On Saturday,

February, 23rd a Sacrament of Confirmation

Retreat will be held at HTP St. Mary Church,

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parent(s) and child need

to attend this meeting.

Annette and Staff

WINE & STEINS FUNDRAISER Want to beat the winter blues? Need a night

out? Looking for a Valentine’s Day idea? Join us

for Wines and Steins on Saturday, February 9th at

7:00 p.m.! Not only is it a fun evening in Freeland,

but you’ll be supporting two great causes! Profits

support our own St. Agnes Food Pantry

and Love for Lukulu: Mother’s Milk,

providing formula for hungry babies in

Zambia. You don’t need to be a

connoisseur of fine wines and

beers. Try new drinks, eat good food, and listen

to great music in a relaxing environment. Tickets

are $20.00 each and can be purchased in the

parish office or after our weekend masses. For

more information, please contact St. Agnes Parish

989-695-5652.

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE. Come and meet EWTN-TV personality Doug

Barry. For men and women alike, Doug goes

deeper into the question of what it means to be

the first line of defense for your family, especially

as a man and a father figure. Based on the

challenge Doug received as a young husband and

father, he breaks down what it looks like to be the

first responder when those in your care are in

danger and offers tools on how to be that first line

of defense, spiritually and physically. Feb. 23,

2:30-8:15pm. Tickets required. (989) 426-7154.

Sacred Heart Parish, 300 N Silverleaf St, Gladwin.

MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION

If you, or someone you know, reside in Bay,

Gladwin or Midland county and

need assistance with heating,

food, employment and other

various programs, please

contact Mid Michigan Community Action. There

is a flyer posted in all the entrances of church for

county phone numbers. Or visit www.mmcaa.org

for more information on programs.

HOLY TRINITY YOUTH GROUP

The Saturday, February 9th 4:00 p.m. Mass will be

our Youth Mass. Following the Mass we will have

our Youth Group Meeting in the rectory basement.

If any of our youth are interested in participating at

Mass or have questions, please contact Nicole

Rosekrans at dictatormommy.gmail.com or 989-

359-9911.

THANK YOU: Thank you to all who attended and

celebrated the kick-off to Catholic Schools Week

with us at the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Also, to those who

came over for the CSW Reception at school!!

We will be rescheduling some of our activities as a

result of inclement weather.

Blessings for a great week!

St Michaels Staff & Students

AREA MASS TIMES Saturday Evening

4:00 p.m. Holy Trinity-Pinconning

4:15 p.m. Prince of Peace-Linwood

4:30 p.m. Resurrection of the Lord-Standish

5:00 p.m. St. Mark-AuGres

Sunday Morning

8:15 a.m. Sacred Heart Campus

8:30 a.m. St. Joseph –Alger

8:30 a.m. Holy Trinity-Pinconning

10:00 a.m. St. Mark-AuGres

10:15 a.m. Prince of Peace-Linwood

10:30 a.m. Holy Trinity-Pinconning

10:30 a.m. Resurrection of the Lord-Standish

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA #925

As a reminder the D. of I. will not be meeting in

FEBRUARY. Our next meeting will be Tuesday,

March 12th. Audit at 5:30 p.m. followed by a

potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting at

7:00 p.m.

We will have our Corporate Communion at St.

Mark’s Church in AuGres on Sunday, March 17th.

If you have any questions, please contact me

Melanie Sobieray, 989-846-3644 (w), 989-846-

6096 (h).

Joan Koth Kaczmarek & Krol Families

Eva Miller Stella Miller

Michael Bergeron Francis & Josephine LaBean

Larry Collier Archie Collier Family Joseph Talbot Family

Holysko & Wielgos Families Clarence Sobieray Family

Joseph Skrabut Family Bernard Van Wert Family

Ray & Sharon Skrabut Family Bev Keith

Szymczak & Gerhardt Families Nicholas Jarvie

Talicska & Turmell Families Helen & Floyd Krawczyk Bertha & Floyd Higgins

Adcock & LaBarge Families Augustyniak & Holysko Families

Fenwick & Ancel Families Gloria Drouse

Michael Drouse Robert W. Drouse Sr.

Pawlowski & Turmell Families Stanley Kryszak Family

Arnie Nickel Family Krawczyk & Tarkowski Families

Frank Lorence Jr. Family Alex & Esther Sanak Augustyniak Family Gornowicz Family

Mary Ellery & Family Elizabeth Bishop Haranda Family Dubay Family

Beauchamp & Jacobs Families Bishop & Monson Family

The Stempek Family Leroy Valley Milly Collier

FIRST SUNDAY MEMORIAL MASS ASSOCIATION

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HOLY TRINITY NEWS

PRO-LIFE CORNER

The real war on women: 44% increased risk of

breast cancer after abortion, 60% increased risk of

miscarriage in future pregnancies after abortion, 6

times greater risk of suicide after abortion,

and 65% increased risk of long-term clinical

depression after abortion. Stop the war on women

now, end abortion.

WOMEN’S DAY OF RECOLLECTION: THE

MARTHA MARY BALANCE OF DAILY LIFE

The Martha and Mary story illustrates the tension

we often face between attending to God, as well

as the worldly things that still must be

accomplished. Join us Thursday, February 23rd,

9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Center for Ministry,

Saginaw for this day of recollection utilizing many

forms of prayer, including Ignatian reflective

prayer, journaling, Lectio Divina, music, and

movement prayer, to clarify God’s unique plan for

your own balance between prayer and service.

Presenter, Janene Ternes, is a spiritual director,

retreat director, a supervisor for the Ignatian

Spirituality program at Manresa Jesuit Retreat

House, and founder of Prayer in Motion, LLC.

Registration deadline is Thursday, February 14th.

Contact (989) 797-6607 for more information or

registration.

MISSION STATEMENT With the divine guidance of the Holy Trinity, we continue Christ’s ministry of welcoming, teaching,

caring and supporting each other through prayer and action.

Deacon Gary Patelski Pastoral Administrator

email—deacongary@holytrinitypinconning.org

Rev. Fr. James Carlson Sacramental Minister

Denise Podsiadlik Adm/Bookkeeper

email—denise@holytrinitypinconning.org

Terri Wilson Secretarial Associate

email—twilson@holytrinitypinconning.org

Lorie Szyperski, Liturgist

Perry Tremble-Head Custodian

Lucas Lee, Custodian

LouAnn Shorkey-Custodian

Francis Sequin-Maintenance

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Annette Szyperski, CRE Grades K-8

Terry Stevens, Adult Faith Formation

email—tstevens@holytrinitypinconning.org

Karen Tremble, RCIA Coordinator

Sue Wackerle RCIA Coordinator

YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister Coordinator

Nicole Rosekrans

COMMISSIONED LAY MINISTERS Tracy Albrecht Terry Stevens

Kathy Bersano Karen Tremble

Kim Hartley Sue Wackerle

Sandra LaBo Larry Wilson

Arlene Patelski

CEMETERY STAFF St. Agnes/St. Michael Cemeteries

Jim Szyperski 989-274-1384

Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Don Galloner 989-879-4126

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL Ashley Kanuszewski-Principal

Norma Vallad-Assistant Administrator

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

See inside bulletin for the weekday

schedule of worship services

RECONCILIATION

3:15 p.m. Saturday

Sunday 8:15 a.m. before Mass

and after 10:30 a.m. Mass

HOW TO CONTACT US Web site: holytrinitypinconning.org

Facebook: facebook.com/

Holytrinitypinconning

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

225 S. Jennings

Pinconning MI 48650

Phone: (989) 879-2141

Fax: (989) 879-6633

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HOLY TRINITY STAFF