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January 1, 2017
ST. MARY SCHOOL NEWS St. Mary Catholic School recently held its annual Christmas concert. Students
performed the songs from the play Sheep in Heavenly Peace. It was a wonderful
night with wonderful singing, great acting from our 8th grade students, and what! Sheep gone wild?! Thank you to everyone who came out to witness our student’s faith in action.
The Raffle Drawing was held on December 15th during our Christmas
program. The winners were: $1000.00: Bob Anderson, Suzie Perkins (LeVasseur), Dan Haberl, and Lindsay Green;
$2000.00: Chris Hoard, and David Elgas; $3000.00: Steven Tarske; and the grand prize winner of $5000.00 was Pam
Meisner. Thank you to everyone who sold tickets and especially to everyone who
bought them! The Knights of Columbus recently sponsored a Christmas Poster Contest for
grades K-8. The theme was Keep Christ in Christmas. There were three categories:
K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The judging was completed by two Knights and our Principal, Mrs. Kinsey. The winners each
received a $25.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble Book Store. Congratulations to Dannielle Martyka in 1st grade, Patrick
Burke in 4th grade, and Savannah Wing in 8th grade. Thank you to the continued
support from the Knights of Columbus! On January 7th the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Free Throw Contest at
St. Mary’s gym from 10:00-12:00. Boys and Girls ages 9-14 are encouraged to
participate in this fun event. Come and see if you can shoot the most hoops! Be sure to bring your gym shoes and your
best shot!
IT’S DATE NIGHT At St. Mary Magdalen, Brighton on Friday evenings!
8 Great Dates starting January 13th
.
Come and enjoy a delicious catered meal at a table for two.
Limited space – sign up now! Babysitting provided. To
register please contact Sandi Phillips at 810-229-8624 or
THANK YOU With the Christmas season coming to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity
to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that was able to help us with the 2016 Giving Tree and Christmas Basket programs. Our parish helped 32 families that needed food assistance and 24 families that needed help with gifts and necessities. In total, we were able to help families from our parish, Pinckney Schools, our local community, as well as 3 agencies. None of it would have been possible without the amazing generosity of our parish, school and faith formation communities. Every need and request was met and our food collection was extremely abundant. Extra thanks goes to the Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus, Trish Liebert and the Faith Formation classes, Mike and Mary our custodial staff, Bob and Cathy Phipps, Dick and Sue Cowdrey, Dennis and Chris Wysocki and Judy Jentzen. Last, but not least, Heather Shamp and Kim Hogan for all the extra time and effort they put in to help make these programs work. Our parish, may be smaller in size, but we are mighty and strong. Together, we really were the body of Christ to those in need. May each and every one of you be blessed in the coming New Year. Thank you very, very much!
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
MEETING REMINDER
Rosary Altar Society Meeting Thursday, January 5th at 7pm
COME, PRAY THE ROSARY
01/07/17
The Rosary Altar Society invites all parishioners to join us the first Saturday of each month to pray the rosary as a parish community. Please join us Saturday at 4:30pm prior to the 5pm Mass.
St. Mary Parish Men’s Club Presents
COUNTRY BREAKFAST *Sunday, January 8, 2017
*Note: Breakfast moved due to Holy Day
From 8:30am to 11:00am FREE WILL DONATION
AREA’S BEST MENU! Eggs - Scrambled or Fried, Hash Brown Potatoes, Homemade Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Quiche, Pancakes, French Toast, Raisin French Toast, Regular Toast, Ham, Pork Sausage Links, Coffee, Tea, Milk, & Orange Juice. And of Course the Waffle Station!
January 1, 2017
Blessing of the Home on Epiphany
The Blessing of the home and inscription of initials of
the three Magi above each door can be performed by
either a priest or the head of the family.
The feast of manifestation, or Epiphany, is traditionally
celebrated on the 12th day after Christmas, January 6th.
In the dioceses of the United States this feast has been
moved to the Sunday between January 2nd & January
8th.
On entering the home:
Leader: (Priest if present, or head of the family)
Peace be to this house.
Leader: And to all who dwell herein.
All: From the east came the Magi to Bethlehem to
adore the Lord; and opening their treasures they
offered precious gifts: gold for the great King, incense
for the true God, and myrrh in symbol of His burial.
Leader: Our Father…And lead us not into
temptation.
All: But deliver us from evil.
Leader: All they from Sheba shall come.
All: Bringing gold & frankincense.
Leader: O, Lord, hear my prayer.
All: And let my cry come to You.
Leader: Let us pray. O God, who by the guidance of
a start didst on this day manifest Thine only begotten
Son to the Gentiles, mercifully grant that we who
know Thee by faith may also attain the vision of Thy
glorious majesty. Through Christ Our Lord.
All: Amen.
Leader: Be enlightened, be enlightened, O Jerusalem,
for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen
upon thee – Jesus Christ born of the Virgin Mary.
All: And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light and kings
in the splendor of thy rising, and the glory of the Lord
has risen upon thee.
Leader: Let us pray. Bless, O Lord God almighty,
this home, that in it there may be health, purity, the
strength of victor, humility, goodness, & mercy, the
fulfillment of Thy law, the thanksgiving to God the
Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. And may
this blessing remain upon this home and upon all who
dwell herein. Through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
After the prayers of the blessing are recited, the initials
of the Magi & year are inscribed upon the doors with
the blessed chalk. (The initials C, M, B, can also be
interpreted as the Latin phrase “Christus mansionen
benedicat” which means Christ Bless this house.)
Example: 20+C+M+B+17
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising (Isaiah 60:3) “Jesus was born in the darkness of a stable without any fanfare. Only a few recognized him. Among these ‘few’ were the wise men who were led to Jesus by God’s revelation. These emissaries from the East stand in Scripture as representatives of the “nations” who would at last come to the light of God. ‘Epiphany’ is a Greek word meaning ‘manifestation’. The wise men knew that they were somehow included in the promise of this one who was ‘born king of the Jews’ (Matthew 2:2). These wise men were Gentile, not Jewish. They were the first fulfillment of what was proclaimed in the letter to the Ephesians: With the coming of Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, God was inviting the Gentiles to be part of his people (Ephesians 3:5-6).
The Book of Isaiah continues to realize its fulfillment as the church is called to ‘arise’ and ‘shine’ (Isaiah 60:1), drawing everyone from all nations to Christ”.
(Feast Days of the Church by Patricia Mitchell)
Mark Your Calendar! March 5, 6, 7
Livingston Vicariate Lenten Mission 2017
With Fr. Ron Richards, J.C.L.
OFFERTORY GIFTS All families, friends, teams, & ministries are
encouraged to sign-up for the offertory gifts at our weekend Masses. A binder is located on the table
in the gathering space.
January 1, 2017
VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM
The Chalice program allows any parish member or family the opportunity to take home a sacred Chalice for one month. The Chalice is accompanied by a binder of individual prayers dealing with vocations to the priesthood, religious life, lay ministry, marriage, and the single life. Each family or individual is given the
Chalice at one of the weekend Masses. They take the Chalice home and display it in a prominent place. Throughout the month, the individual or family is asked to spend time praying for those in our own parish community who are contemplating vocations, entering into religious study, or who may be discerning a call from the Lord. Comments from the host family are written down in a “Reflection” section of the binder for others to read and contemplate. A binder to sign-up is located in the gathering space. For more details please contact Remy Young at 734-954-0403 or via email at [email protected]
HOST FAMILY 2017 January: A. Michael & Remy Young Family February: Tom & Joyce Wilson March: Rick & Rosemary Gass April: Charlie & Sue Domen Family
January 1, 2017
LIVINGSTON YAM YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS FOR THOSE 18-35
i.d. 9:16 LIVINGSTON DISCIPLES' NIGHT
with Tom & Jeanne Stevenson Living in Love: Marriage
Thursday, January 5 St. Joseph Howell
6:30pm Mass with Fr. Dave Speicher followed by Dinner
7:45pm Livestream Talk & Discussion Please visit www.livingstonyam.com for more info or find us
on facebook at "Livingston YAM" ***
ADORATION & GAME NIGHT Friday, January 13
6:30 Holy Hour in the Chapel 7:30-9 Games in the Youth Room
St. Mary, Pinckney ***
YA COUPLES' DATE NIGHT Sunday, January 15, 5:30-7:30pm
Child Care Provided - Adult Conversation & Fellowship Guaranteed!
RSVP to Shannon for location ***
MONTHLY MASS & DINNER Sunday, January 29
5pm Mass @ St. Joseph, Howell 6:30pm Dinner @ Block Brewing Company
Questions? Contact Shannon 810-588-
7665 or [email protected]
RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS
Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming
Catholic? Have you ever invited another to explore the
Catholic faith? Please join us for our upcoming meetings.
All are welcome to join us for any
subject class listed below!
01/01: No Meetings
01/08: (Sun) Mtg #13 Confirmation 11:30am Mass
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Monday’s 7-8:30pm
No Youth Group December 26 – Jan. 11
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Wednesday’s 7-9pm
No Youth Group December 26–Jan. 11
Sunday K-8 Faith Formation Schedule Sundays: 10:15am-11:20am
*12/25 & 01/01: NO CLASS 01/08: K-8 Formation: Welcome Back
WOMEN OF GRACE Grace Filled Moments is held on Sunday morning’s between the masses in the multi-purpose room. We start right after 9:00 a.m. mass (about 10:15 am). As promised, this is an ongoing women’s group, you can come and go as you desire and your schedule permits. We are working from Johnnette S. Benkovic’s book “Grace-Filled Moments” available www.womenofgrace.com. 12/25 & 01/01: No Group Meeting 01/08: Know Thyself: The Particular Examine
THAT MAN IS YOU!
Saturday’s 7am-8:30am Worship Space
Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God?
Be a better husband? Become a more loving father?
Build friendships with other like-minded men?
And seek to be the best man you can be?
Then Come Join…That Man is You!
Saturday Mornings: From 7-8:30am
Our next session will be held in January 2017
Contact Info: Doug Schultz [email protected]
Called and Gifted Workshop God is calling you to a unique purpose in life, a work of love that only you can do. The Called and Gifted Workshop will teach participants about the charisms given to you by the Holy Spirit at Baptism and start you on a process of lifelong discernment. The 10 hour workshop is offered on Friday evening (7:00 pm – 9:30 pm) and Saturday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) at the following locations:
January 13-14 – Most Holy Trinity, Fowler January 20-21 - St John the Evangelist, Fenton
January 27-28 – Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lansing
February 3-4 - St John the Evangelist, Jackson
February 10-11 - St Thomas the Apostle, Ann Arbor See http://www.dioceseoflansing.org/evangelization-lay-formation for specific details and for more information.
Parishioner Donations - Giving Back To The Lord The report will not be listed in this week’s bulletin due to the printer deadline. Next week we will resume with the donations list. Thank you for your understanding!
January 1, 2017
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, January 1st
9:00am: In Memory of Denise Day by David Day
11:30am: For Our Parish
Monday, January 2nd
9:00am: No Communion Service
Tuesday, January 3rd
9:00am: Communion Service
5:00pm: No Mass
Wednesday, January 4th
8:30am: No Mass
Thursday, January 5th
5:00pm: No Mass
Friday, January 6th
8:30am: No Mass
Saturday, January 7th
5:00pm: For Our Parish
Sunday, January 8th
9:00am: In Memory of John Richard by Mother Rosa 11:30am: In Memory of Raymond Avery by Debrincat family
WEEKLY READINGS: January 1-7
Sunday: Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21
Monday: Sts. Basil, The Great and Gregory
Nazianzen, Bishops & Drs. of The Church
1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28
Tuesday: The Mostly Holy Name of Jesus
1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34
Wednesday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious
1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42
Thursday: St. John Neumann, Bishop
1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51
Friday: St. André Bessette, Religious
1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11
Saturday: St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest
1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 2:1-11
Most Loving God, hear the prayers of this
faith community. May your healing hand
heal those who are sick and broken –
hearted. Bring healing to those who need
lifted in spirit, mind and body. Fill us with
faith, hope and love.
We ask for your shield of protection for those serving
in the Armed Forces and all those that protect our
freedom and safety each day. We ask all these things
in your name, Amen
LAY MINISTERS: Jan.7-8:
Communion Service Leaders
Jan. 2: No Communion Service Jan. 3: G. Wizgird
Jan. 9: H. Kelley Jan. 10: T. Burke
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: L., T., and Z. deBeauclair,
9:00am: B. Barba, D. Wysocki, D. Langford 11:30am: M. Tarske, C. Aten, P. Aten
Proclaimers of the Word
5:00pm: B. Corwin, S. Jasinski
9:00am: P. Candy, K. Westfall 11:30am: A. Shmina, L. Lichwala
Greeters 5:00pm: Jones family
9:00am: D & C. Letzring 11:30am: R. Hall & L. Read
Offertory Gifts *Please sign up if you’re available
Home Chalice Program
*Please sign up if you’re available.
Linens
January: S. Katon & J. Hertz
Cleaning the Altar: S. Katon
Collection Counter
*Jan. 3: (Tuesday) B. Olst, D. Eggleston, S. Katon
Jan. 9: P. Sullivan, P. Kolasinski, S. Katon, L. Hazel
Prayer for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God
Father, Source of Light in every age, the Virgin
conceived bore Your Son who is called Wonderful
God, Prince of Peace. May her prayer, the gift of a
mother’s love, be Your people’s joy through all ages.
May her response, born of a humble heart, draw Your
Spirit to rest on Your people. Grant this through Christ,
Our Lord. Amen
