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Volume 28
No. 39
March 27, 2016
Saint Martha Parish Liturgies
Saturday, March 26 EASTER VIGIL
Acts 10:34a,37-43
Col 3:1-4
Jn 20:1-9
ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC CHURCH
1100 W. Grand River Avenue
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-1763 * www. St-Martha.org
7:00 p.m.

The Cvengros Family,
Lee Swasey, Mike & Jerry Cvengros
Sunday, March 27
Acts 10:34a,37-43
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 N
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EASTER SUNDAY
Col 3:1-4
Jn 20:1-9
Renzo Buratti
Fernando Rivera
For the People of the Parish
Monday, March 28
Acts 2:14,22-23 Mt 28:8-15
8:30 a.m.
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In Loving Memory of
Gus & Jack McKearney
Sponsored by
The McKearney Family
Patricia Crippen
Tuesday, March 29
Acts 2:36-416
Jn 20:11-18
8:30 a.m.

Helen Czap
In Loving Memory of
Catherine J. Ralph
Wednesday, March 30
Acts 3:1-10
Lk 24:13-35
6:00 pm
Sponsored by
The Ralph Family
No Mass
Thursday, March 31
Acts 3:11-26
Lk 24:35-48
8:30 a.m.. Tricia Berger 
Friday, April 1
Acts 41-12
8:30 a.m.
Thomas Cox
Saturday, April 2
Acts 5:12-16
Rv 1:9-13, 17-19
5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by
The Ralph Family
Jn 21:1-14
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Jn 20:19-31
Neva Fizzell
Sunday, April 3 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Acts 5:12-16
Rv 1:9-13, 17-19
Jn 20:19-31
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
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In Loving Memory of
Joseph F. Ralph, Sr.
For the People of the Parish
Anne Finn
Vince Guarnaccia
This published list is the official intention of these scheduled
Masses. We try, as a courtesy, to mention these intentions
by name. For various reasons, this is not always possible.
We will only reschedule published Masses if we need to cancel a Mass.
In Loving Memory of
Gerri Armstrong
Sponsored by
The Armstrong Family
Flowers By
Al-Lin’s Floral
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION NEWS AND INFORMATION
In a loving, nurturing environment, St. Martha Religious Education Program guides each student to develop his
or her unique ability and potential through prayer, study, and service.
Save the Date
Vacation Bible
School
Mon-Fri, June 20-24
9 am -Noon
I am always looking for adults and teens to
help out with this, so please call Jackie at
349-1763 if you are interested. It is a lot of
fun, very rewarding, and easy to do!!
Religious Education Calendar
Sunday AM REP ~ No class March 27
and April 3. Our last 3 classes are
April 10, 17 and 24.
Wednesday 4:30 and 6:30 REP
~March 30. No class April 6th and our
last 3 classes are April 13, 20 (whole family), and
27.
Grade 6-12, Sunday, 6-8 PM REP ~
Our last class is April 17
High School and Middle School Youth Group
April 10 and 24
Middle School
Rally at Holy
Family in
Grand Blanc!!
In a loving, nurturing, Christ-like environment, St. Martha School guides each student to develop his or
her unique ability and potential through prayer, study, and service. 
(517) 349-3322
The second and third grade students are active participants in their learning this year and are
keeping busy in all subjects.
A trip to Impression Five Museum was a must for the class as they learned about force and motion.
Students were able to enjoy the interactive displays at the
museum and also attended a Force and Motion Workshop.
Small groups were faced with the task of creating a ramp
that created a lot of friction and then see which group’s
marble took the longest to make it down the ramp. It
proved to be a fun challenge and allowed the students to
use their critical thinking skills to problem solve.
The students are excited about Animal Research Reports that they recently completed.
The second and third graders put in a lot of time and effort in these reports. This project was completed over four
weeks in several steps. The students learned to research using books and the
computer. They took notes using graphic organizers, wrote rough drafts,
proofread, edited, and finally created a polished final product. The students
shared their reports with fellow classmates
and their families. They were very proud of
their accomplishment!
Second and third graders spend time each
week perfecting cursive handwriting.
Cursive is introduced early in second grade and practice continues through the
grades. Learning cursive has been a much-debated topic. Research shows that
there are many benefits to cognitive development using cursive. It allows the
brain to integrate visual and tactile information. This leads to increased
comprehension, improved memory, and good work habits. The second graders
look forward to the day they begin cursive handwriting and each new letter and
word learned is as exciting as the first one!
Counting down the days of Lent, time in
prayer, creating art projects, and
donating to the Lingap Center in Toledo
City, Cebu, Philippines are a few of the ways the
students followed Jesus on their Lenten journey.
The school children were able to participate in
Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent.
Together with members of the Parish, students
recalled and reflected on the events of Christ’s
last days. We joined together to remember the
tremendous love of Jesus Christ as He suffered
and died for our salvation and looked forward to
the miracle of His resurrection this Easter
Sunday.
CD OF
THE WEEK
The following dates are available for purchasing
altar flowers for the upcoming year:
April: 9-10
Apr 30/ May 1 First Communion,
June: 4-5
July: 9-10, 30-31
Oct:
15-16
The cost is $60 each and you may reserve a date by
stopping in, or calling the St. Martha School office @
(517) 349-3322. An altar flower sponsor and an
intention will be printed in the bulletin on the
corresponding weekend.
The Saving Power of Divine Mercy
Pope John Paul II said that Divine Mercy is THE
message for the third millennium and God's gift to our
time. There is nothing that mankind needs more than
Christ's Divine Mercy. To help us avail ourselves of that
loving mercy, Fr. Brooks focuses on what we know of
God's Mercy, our response to His Love, how we can
become merciful to others, and how to become apostles
of mercy.
$3 each
St. Vincent de Paul store
would love your donations.
We are in particular need of clean and usable
upholstered furniture, working appliances and
household items. Clothing, electronics and misc.
items are also needed. Items can be dropped off at
1020 S. Washington, Monday thru Friday fro 10 am 5:30 pm or Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. Pick-ups
can be scheduled
by calling 484-5395 ext. 10.
All profits are used to assist
people in the Lansing area.
Thank for helping us help others.
Altar Server Bowling
Appreciation Party
Saturday, April 30th
City Limits Bowling Ally
2120 E Saginaw Hwy, East
Lansing, MI 48823
7:00-8:00 PM
All Altar Servers are invited!! You do a lot for the
parish and Father Jon, so the Knights of Columbus
would like to show their appreciation by treating you
to a night out. All you need to do is RSVP to Mrs.
Rosalez (349-1763 or [email protected]) by
Thursday, April 28th so we know you are coming.
One-Day, 9:30am-3:30pm Retreat
at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt
directed by Tony Sperendi. Info and Registration:
517-669-8321 or http://www.stfrancis.ws/.
Wednesday, April 13 - “Easter Reflections: The Joy of
the Risen Lord.” Jesus brings life even out of death! He
meets us where we’re at and wants to share his Easter joy
with us. We will reflect on the Easter themes and enter
into the new life of the Holy Spirit he offers each of us.
Women’s Morning Group
All women are invited to join us on Thursdays, at 9:30
am in the Bride’s Room for a time of faith and friendship.
We are going through the Alpha Course at this time- it is
a very powerful and spiritual program!!
Babysitting is offered, but a donation is requested.
High School Youth Group Meeting
is April 10th!!
St. Martha Parish
Women’s Retreat
at the St. Francis Retreat Center
April 22-24, 2016
Theme for the Retreat:
“Christ Is Counting On You:
Deepening Your Relationship with Christ”
Retreatants may register by calling Patrice
Burns at (517) 339-2549, the Retreat Centar
at (517) 669-8321, or toll free at
(866) 669-8321.
They may also register by visiting the web
site www.stfrancis.ws .
Suggested donation for the weekend is $145.00.
A discount coupon is given to each retreatant for
use in the St. Francis Retreat Gift & Bookstore.
Annual Day of Reflection
for Senior Parishioners
Join us Wednesday, April 20
from 9am to 2:30pm
at Bethany House on the Campus of St.
Francis Retreat Center,
703 East Main St., DeWitt.
Enjoy a Faith filled Day with Fr. Doug
Osborn. Tickets are available through Sr.
Pat Newhouse at 517-927-8575. $10
includes lunch. Limited space is
available. Make checks payable to St.
Francis Retreat Center. Ticket purchase
deadline is April 8th.
Come join us for high school youth group and grow
in faith and community at St Martha’s! We always
welcome new teens, even if you’ve never been to a
meeting before, so come check it out! We’d
especially love to have as many as possible come for
April’s meetings when we discuss Pope John Paul
II’s “Theology of the Body”, and invite guest
speakers to help us better understand God’s perfect
and fulfilling plan for our lives. Meetings are held in
the parish hall from 6-8 pm with pizza provided. We
look forward to seeing you!
James VanSteel and Brittany Salyers - Youth group
coordinators
Calendar of Events
March 27th Easter!
April 10th ~Youth Group Meeting
Theology of the Body Session 1
Introduction and Q&A
April 17~ Youth Mass – 5 pm
Contact Jackie Rosalez to volunteer!
[email protected]
April 24th ~Youth Group Meeting
Theology of the Body Session 2
Guest Speakers: Dawn Hausmann and Fr. John
Linden
DONUT WORKER SCHEDULE
For April 10 Team #1
Early Shift: John Harrison,
Ben & Katie Clark, Jared White,
Griffin Wanbaugh
Adult Supervisor: Mark Clark
Late Shift: Cameron & Olivia Lemon,
Andrew & Jonny Fata
Adult : Laurie Fata
Please join us for donuts after the 8 & 10 a.m.
Masses. The cost is only 60 cents per item.
Sister Anita’s Corner
Christian Service Coordinator
Contact info: home phone: 349-5703
or cell phone: 242-3352
[email protected]
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Easter Week
Alleluia!
Together we been on a special journey from Lent to
Easter combining our communal understanding of
Lenten practices with our own chosen ones to help us
repent, allowing God’s grace to grow within us. We collectively and individually are not in the same
space that we were when we began this journey.
The celebration of Easter is most especially a community experience. We come with transformed
hearts and minds to a beautiful worship space to interact with the message of the resurrection of
Jesus. “Today is an experience of our community’s worship with all its external symbols to open our
hearts and minds collectively to live in this reality of being Easter people.” (Pope Francis)
During this Easter week we have the opportunity to hear from each gospel writer a resurrection
account to gain a fuller perspective on the encounters with the risen Jesus. Each gospel gives us an
additional understanding of the importance of Jesus’ new presence of who he is, not as a moment in
history, but for us today.
Sunday’s gospel from John (20:1-9) asks us to take a risk, to not be afraid, to let go of confusion
and sorrow and to go through the darkness to the new light; a small flame representing hope
growing in our hearts. “From that flame I can light a fire for today and every day and bring heat and
light to my brothers and sisters. The flame ignites a humble joy, a joy which sorrow and distress
cannot dismay, a good, gentle joy,” (Pope Francis)
Monday’s gospel reading from Matthew (28:8-15) tells us that the women “went away quickly
from the tomb (of fear and lifelessness)…and ran to announce the news to Jesus’ disciples. There is
action and energy within this one powerful statement. We can claim this as part of our being Easter
people.
Tuesday’s gospel continues from John (20:11-18) with the wonderful personal encounter with
Mary not realizing she is talking to the risen Jesus until he calls her name “Mary” and she
embraces him with such mixed feelings and with the wholeness of her being. But now is not the time
for holding on to rather for announcing. “I have seen the Lord…”
Wednesday’s gospel from Luke (24:13-35) is a longer encounter with Jesus involving two others
on their journey with conversation, probing, breaking open
scripture then seeming to culminate in a meal in which Jesus
blesses the bread, broke it and gave it to them. Yet once
again we have the going forth, “Were not our hearts
burning within us while he spoke to us…”
Thursday’s gospel from Luke (24: 35-48) is the next part
of the collective encounter with the risen Jesus. While the two
from Emmaus return to the apostles, Jesus comes into their
midst, offering them a most precious gift full of love and
acceptance “Peace be with you.”
Let us all take the time to be with the risen Lord, realizing that
Lent was for this purpose to bring us together as a faith filled community. Using the bible or daily
readings or electronic device may you have a prayerful time this week with the risen Lord. Listen as
he calls your name and sets your heart on fire. Claim the words “Peace be with you.”
St. Martha CCW Women’s Spring Brunch
Sunday, April 17, 2016
St. Martha Parish Hall
Featured Speaker: Julie A. McMurtry
Author of My Good Women: Lessons of Love and Faith
Experience “APRIL IN PARIS”
11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. -12:45 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Registration, Music, Drawing
Brunch
Speaker
Prize Drawings & Closing Prayers
Tickets for the drawings are $1 each; $5 for 6 tickets;
$10 for 12 tickets; $20 for 25 tickets
The Brunch includes vegetable quiche, breakfast meats,
fruit, croissants, and desserts.
The Brunch is served by the St. Martha Knights of Columbus.
Drawing by Francis Mbonu
St. Martha School 8th Grade Student
Checks should be made payable to St. Martha CCW.
Place the registration form and payment in the St. Martha Parish collection basket
or mail to: St. Martha CCW, 1100 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos, MI 48864
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, APRIL 11
------------Cut here-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name ____________________________________________ Phone No. ___________________
E-mail ___________________________________________
# Adults: _____________ ($12)
# Children (12 or under) ____________($8)
Open seating for guests, but table reservations for 8 are welcome. Attach list of guests at the table for 8.
Childcare activity is available. Names and ages of children:
_____________________________________________________________________________
------------Cut here--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Questions? Call Beth Hall at (517) 337-8254 or e-mail to [email protected].
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: Opportunities for sponsorship are available for the 2016 Spring
Brunch. Sponsorship is a great way to show support for our community and promotes your company.
Proceeds from this event help the Council of Catholic Women provide food, gifts and support to those in our
Greater Lansing area. The following sponsorship levels are available:
Gold - $150 includes recognition in print and electronic media, 4 tickets to brunch
Silver - $100 includes recognition in print and electronic media, 2 tickets to brunch
Bronze - $50 includes recognition in program
Please mail your sponsorship check before April 2, payable to St. Martha CCW to St. Martha Parish, 1100 W.
Grand River Avenue, Okemos, MI 48864.
For any questions, contact Patty McPhee at (517) 285-9345 or [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
Lansing Catholic Class of 71 Reunion
Date: JULY 23, 2016
Mass at 4:00 at the school's chapel
Dinner @ 6:00 at Chalar Place,
4230 Charlar Dr. Holt, MI
Being Co-catered by
Leo Farhat and Charlar Place.
We NEED to find more classmates and teachers.
We have not been able to contact some.
If you have any information please contact:
Renee Acker 517-321-2508
MORE INFO @:
Email: lansing [email protected] or
Facebook: lansingcatholic71
RSVP: TODAY
Enrollment at LCHS
Lansing Catholic High School is now accepting
applications for the 2016-2017 school year.
Applications, tuition worksheets, and financial
aid forms are available on the school’s website:
www.lansingcatholic.org. Families who would
like more information should contact the
admissions office at 267-2102 or
[email protected] or tuition office
at 267-2107 or [email protected].
Blood Drive
At Cristo Rey Church
201 W. Miller Rd. Lansing. Thursday, March 31,
2016 from 2 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Sponsored by
Knights of Columbus San Juan Diego Council.
Easter Decoration Donation Memorials
In Memory of David & Cynthia Boyd
Donated by Tim & Jeanne Boyd
In Memory of Sophia & Michael Patrick
Donated by Gary Chambon
In Memory of Pauline & Jack Comar
Donated by Dick & Carol Comar
In Memory of Ginny & Vince Guarnaccia
Donated by Laura Cottrell
In Memory of Our Deceased Parents
Donated by Douglas & Anne Cruce
In Memory of the Patrick & Esio Families
Donated by Nathan & Geraldine Esio
In Memory of Lucille Quartucci & Lorraine Korsak Donated by Rosemary Evolino
In Memory of DeKoven & Amy King,
Edwin & Natalie Martyka, and Paul Martyka
Donated by Bill & Sue King
In Memory of Otto & Ruth Miller and
Jim & Ruby Lahey
Donated by Chuck & Terry Miller
In Memory of Raymond & Marion Warnock and
Thomas & Bernadine O’Dea
Donated by Thomas & Sharon O’Dea
In Memory of Joseph Ralph, Jr.
Donated by Tom & Vickie Ralph
In Memory of Fred Evolino and
Joyce & Bernard Ross
Donated by Richard & Grace Ross
In Memory of Dolores Piwowarski,
John Piwowarski and Stella Sitar
Donated by Joyce Simkin
In Memory of John & Alice Buchel
Donated by Janet Sipola
In Memory of Loretta Caldwell & Lester Caldwell Donated by Stecey Tadgerson
In Memory of the Hubbell & Vuchetich Families
Donated by Tom & Margo Vuchetich
In Memory of Frank Zaengle
Donated by Dennis & Karen Zaengle
Notice: New Order Form We are offering the ability to purchase gift cards through the St. Martha Scrip
Program. The funds that come back from the orders will be used to equip our new meeting room kitchen in
the addition. We have order forms available in the parish office. There are more businesses that are
available to order from; the list is on the web site: www.glscrip.com. The orders need to be made through
the parish office. There is no fee for ordering these cards. The orders must be in the office by Monday
morning with payment and then the cards will be delivered on Thursday for you to pick up. The orders
should be placed by 9 a.m. Mondays. Please call the office @ 349-1763 if you are interested.
We have so far accumulated
$5,127.36 for the new meeting room kitchen.
This fund part of the GIFT campaign.
32ndAnnual
Fr.MacScholarshipDinner
May9,2016
KeynoteSpeaker
Fr.JosephJKrupp,Pastor,SacredHeartCatholicChurch
Pastor,St.MaryontheLakeCatholicChurch
FormerLansingCatholicHighSchoolChaplain
CommunityServiceAwardRecipients
RayandBethRzepecki
Formoreinformation,contactColleenMurray
[email protected]
Franciscan Life Process Center
Lowell Campus – 11650 Downes St. NE
A Day with Father Vincent O’Malley
Father Vincent O’Malley, former director of St. Lazare
Retreat House, returns to West Michigan to lead a day long
retreat on Saturday, April 16 OR Sunday, April 17 from
10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Father will speak on “AntiChristian Persecution around the World: Its Extent
and our Response” in the morning and “Mercy and
Compassion” in the afternoon. The day will begin with
rosary and end with Mass. Attendees may attend the full
day ($60), the morning only ($35), or the afternoon only
($35). Lunch: $10To register, please go to www.
lifeprocesscenter.org.
Help defend the sanctity of life - join Lansing's spring
40 Days For Life campaign. 40 Days for Life is a
community-based campaign that takes a peaceful
and public approach to showing local communities
the importance of defending the innocent unborn.
This campaign has amazing results, but only with
your help can God work through us to achieve these
results. Sign up to pray at the site of the abortion
clinic (840 East Mount Hope, Lansing) at
40daysforlife.com/lansing, or email Mary Tombelli at
[email protected] with any questions.
TOTAL:
Parishioner in need of yarn for charity work.
No amount too large or too
small.
Please bring to the
parish office.
Many thanks!
LITURGICAL ROLES
April 2nd & 3rd
7:00 p.m.
Lector:
E. M.:
Servers:
Saturday, April 2nd
Jan Asmann
Mick Goldynia, John Matuszak, Bob Asmann, Ralph Shaheen, David flint, Clem Knola
Olivia & Cameron Lemon, (1) Volunteer
8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 3rd
Divine Mercy Sunday
Lector:
Margie McHenry
E.M.:
Larry Leece, Terry Miller, Doug Hunter, Marcy Ferrigan, Jim Kaczmarczyk, Betty Flood
Servers: Ryan Ferrigan, Aurora Dardas, (1) Volunteer
10:00 a.m.
Lector:
Rob Ottke
Commentator: Sharon O’Dea
E.M.:
Dave Herring, Robert McGowan, Helen Roffle, Jackie Fortier, Bob Selig
Lauri Adair, Barbara Risley , (1) Volunteer
Servers: Matthew McKeon, Samantha & Carter Smelser
12:00 Noon
Lector:
Lauren Van Steel
E.M.:
Jamie Riely, Peter Fugazzi, Rick Kostrzewa, Lloyd Kendall, Mary Ann Baer, Amy Ottke
Servers: Sumin, Jason & Bryan Joa
Ingham County Medical Care Facility:
Stephen Carey, Karen Frost
Brookdale (Wynwood) & Medilodge (Okemos Rehab): Kathleen Mills
Clare Bridge: S. Anita
Parish & Sacramental Information
St. Martha Mission Statement
Called by a loving God to be a holy, Catholic people and guided
by the Holy Spirit, we work to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. We
worship, celebrate, teach and offer support to our parish family
with our talents and resources. Through charity and justice, we
aspire to serve our community and world.
Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated the second Sunday of
each month following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents must be
registered, participating members of the parish. Call the
parish office to register for the Baptism Preparation Class,
which is held the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Parishioner:
Parishioners are defined as those who are
registered, participating and contributing members of St.
Martha Parish.
Reconciliation:
God’s gift of boundless Mercy - The
sacrament is offered on Saturday from 3-3:45 p.m. or by
appointment.
Registration: To become a registered member of St. Martha
Parish, please stop in or call the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to make
arrangements if you would like to celebrate this sacrament.
Religious Education: Religious Education at St. Martha Parish
provides a program which shares with your children our sense of
awe and wonder, our knowledge and our deep commitment to
the love of God in Christ Jesus. As family and church, we seek
to nurture the faith that parents as the primary
educators are instilling in their children by teaching as
Jesus taught. Classes are provided for pre-school
through 12th grade. If you wish to register please
contact the parish office or email
[email protected].
Shut Ins: If you are ill and unable to attend Mass, please call
the parish office.
Bulletin: Articles for the bulletin MUST be submitted in
writing by 12 Noon, Monday morning. For ease you
may deposit articles in the Sunday collection, drop off at
the parish office, fax to 347-3536, or email to:
[email protected].
Matrimony: If you are considering being married, please
contact Father at least nine months before your anticipated
wedding date. The bride, groom, or their family must
be registered at St. Martha and be a weekly
participant at St. Martha’s Masses.
Nine months
preparation time is a requirement of the Dioceses of
Michigan.
Adult Sacrament of Initiation: Adults interested in
exploring the Catholic Faith will be involved in the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The
process begins in the fall and concludes with the
Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. Register for RCIA
at the parish office.
PRAYER CHAIN CORNER
Please remember to pray for the following
people who are ill:
Georgia Adkins, Ellen Andary, Beverly Barron,
Kathy Barron Meyer, Wayne Berger, Sarah
Blackburn, Marian Boulus, John Bukovac, Joe
Burzych, Shannon Criss, Bruce Dahnke, Robby
Duniec, John Paul Erford, Rosemary Evolino,
Joseph Fink, Patricia Fountain, Peter Fugazzi,
David Geddeis Jr., Sung See Hahn, David
Hammond, Patricia Hansen, Jeremy Harrison,
Ralph Hepp, Grace Hoffer, Marcia Horton, Lynn
Jones, Tod Lamb, Ed Larson, Paul Loconto,
Kathryn Mason, Ann McAuliffe, Dorothea Milbrandt,
Steve R. O’Brien, Pat Pichey, Barb Poole, John
Rasmussen, William Roccos, Jeffrey Rostek, Lucie
Speicher, Florence Stanley, Cathy Strand, Sue
Thelen, Steve Werner, The Winninger Family,
John Ziemba.
Persons will remain on the prayer chain for 8
weeks. Please call the office if you wish to remain
on the list.
SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
OVERSEAS PRAYER CORNER
Please pray for the safety of our family members in the
military serving in dangerous locations.
Chris Gonzalez in Afghanistan
STS3SS Thomas Ralph Jr. On Patrol in the Pacific On
Board USS San Francisco SSN 711
PFC Taylor Beck, Vilseck, Germany
CW2 Marcus Cairns, South Korea
PFC Perry Edgell, Sasebo, Japan
If you have a family member serving overseas that you
would like remembered in our prayers please notify the
parish office 349-1763.
St. Martha Parking Lot
Repair Fund
Help us reach our goal
to fix the potholes
in the Church lot.
Goal: $450,000.00
Pledges:
93
Pledge Total:
$61,162.00
Amt. Pd. to date: $42,557.00
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St. Martha Weekly Contributions
Date
03-13-16
03-06-16
02-28-16
02-21-16
2-25-16
Sunday
Maintenance
$ 9,266.89
$
456.00
$12,146.84
$
525.00
$11,678.41
$
44.00
$17,972.00
$
260.00
Direct Deposit/Visa/MC
$32,460.00
$ 100.00
PREVIOUS 4 WEEK TOTAL AVERAGE
$20,881.04
The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds
us that “Easter is not simply one feast among
others, but the ‘Feast of feasts,’ the ‘Solemnity of
solemnities,’ just as the Eucharist is the ‘Sacrament
of sacraments.’ The mystery of the Resurrection, in
which Christ crushed death, permeates with its
powerful energy our old time, until all is subjected to
Him.” (#1169)
It is difficult for us to fully comprehend the
importance of this day and its meaning for us, its
fulfillment of hope for us. We consider this to be the
most important day on our Church calendar. If we
have properly approached the Lenten period, this
day comes at the end of a period of prayer and
fasting and almsgiving. We should have been
prepared to spiritually die with Christ, and to rise as
He did on this day to the promise of new life both in
this world and the next.
Christ has saved us, and that alone is reason for
our joyous celebration. By receiving the Eucharist
(communion) on this day, we make a visible sign of
our faith and our participation in the Kingdom of
God.
Some are here today who may only come to
church once a year, but this is the day to come to be
sure. We welcome you with the love of Christ, and
as good stewards, we invite you to become a more
intimate part of our faith community, so that you,
too, can realize that “God is good — all the time.”
Stewardship Bulletin Reflections
March/April
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Easter Sunday
Masses:
8 & 10 a.m. and
12 N
Wednesday
Thursday
30
31
K of C Officer’s
Meeting
7 pm Adult Choir
Practice
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
School Play
School Book
Fair
REP Gr 1-6
4:30/6:30 pm
& 1st Communion
Parent Meeting
3
4
5
6
Divine Mercy
Sunday
7
7 pm Adult Choir
Practice
6 pm Unlocking
the Mysteries of
the Bible
Spring Break
Week
10 Donuts
11
12
13
9 am Gr 1-6 REP
10 am Prek-1
14
7 pm Adult Choir
Practice
11 am Baptisms
REP Gr 1-6
4:30/6:30 pm
6 pm Unlocking
the Mysteries of
the Bible
6 pm MS & HS
Youth Group
17 Donuts
9 am Gr 1-6 REP
10 am Prek-1
SVdP Candle Sale
11 am Spring
Brunch
6 pm Unlocking
the Mysteries of
the Bible
6 pm REP Gr 6-12
18
19
20
21
REP Gr 1-6
4:30/6:30 pm
Whole Family
7 pm Adult Choir
Practice
School Play
PARISH STAFF
WEEKEND LITURGIES
PASTOR: Fr. Jonathan W. Wehrle
DEACON: Carl Boehlert
Administrative Assistant: Christine Korpela
D.R.E. Grades Toddler—12: Jackie Rosalez
Renee Salyers, REP Assistant
H.S. Youth Ministry: James VanSteel, Brittany Salyers
MS Youth Ministry: Virginia White
Senior Citizens: S. Pat Newhouse
Service Ministry: Sr. Anita Parks
Music Director: Kris Schave
WEBSITE: www.St-martha.org Phone: 349-1763
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
ST. MARTHA SCHOOL
Phone: (517) 349-3322 Principal: Monica Dowell
Secretary: Nora McMullen
St. Martha Preschool Phone: (517) 349-3322
DAILY LITURGY
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.
(Followed by the Rosary)
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions/No Mass
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m.
PARISH HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-3 p.m.
We extend a warm WELCOME to all new families moving into
St. Martha Parish. Please register as soon as possible at the parish
office. For families who plan to move from our parish, or have a
change of address, please inform us at 349-1763.Thank you!