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Volume 28
No. 40
April 3, 2016
Saint Martha Parish Liturgies
Saturday, April 2
Acts 5:12-16
Rv 1:9-13, 17-19
5:00 p.m.

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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For the People of the Parish
Anne Finn
Vince Guarnaccia
Monday, April 4 THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD
Is 7:10-14, 8:10 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38
8:30 a.m.
For the Intentions of
John & Ruthanne Finn
Tuesday, April 5
Acts 4:32-37
8:30 a.m.

Jn 3:16-21
Clarence, Doris
& Jim Ferrigan
Wednesday, April 6
Acts 5:17-26
Jn 3:16-21
6:00 pm
8:30 a.m.
Jn 3:31-36
Jn 6:1-15

Mary Elias
Saturday, April 9
Acts 5:27-32,40-41
Rv 5:11-14
5:00 p.m.
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Sunday, April 10
Acts 5:27-32,40-41
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
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Flowers By Al-Lin’s Floral
In Loving Memory of
James Gracheck
Sponsored by
The Stone Family
Flowers By Al-Lin’s Floral
The cost is $60 each and you may reserve a date by
stopping in, or calling the St. Martha School office @
(517) 349-3322.
GREAT BIG HUGE
THANK YOU
Jn 21:1-19
Robert J. Heath
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Rv 5:11-14
Sponsored by
John Finn
April: 30/ May 1 First Communion,
July: 9-10, 30-31
Oct:
15-16
8:30 a.m.. 
 For the Intentions of
Jeremy Harrison & Family
Friday, April 8
Acts 5:27-33
In Loving Memory of
Anne Finn
The following dates are available for purchasing
altar flowers for the upcoming year:
No Mass
Thursday, April 7
Acts 5:27-33
ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC CHURCH
1100 W. Grand River Avenue
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-1763 * www. St-Martha.org
Jn 21:1-19
Constance Gryczko
Edward Coulter
For the People of the Parish
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.
A great big huge heart felt thank you goes out
to all the parishioners that helped with the Fish
Fry this past Lent. It is a huge project and
good moneymaker for our parish that would
not be possible without you pitching in,
whether to setup, prep, fry, serve, cleanup and
or take the laundry. We would love to name
you all, but the Bulletin is not large enough!!
Due to your wonderful efforts
we made $9345 this year! WOOHOO!!
Thanks Again,
Lynn Jones and Somaya Siminski
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!!
Confirmation!!
Religious Education Calendar
Sunday AM REP ~ No class April 3.
Our last 3 classes are April 10, 17 and
24.
Wednesday 4:30 and 6:30 REP ~Our
last 3 classes are April 13, 20, 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
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
News from Kindergarten:
Oh what fun we are having! The students are enjoying the weather as it
warms up! They are also enjoying using the clock in math class. Kindergarten
students are using both analogue and digital clocks to tell time on the hour.
They will soon start simple addition problems. They will be acting out addition
problems in class and creating addition stories to act out as well. This is sure
to be a hit!
In reading, the kindergarten students are learning about short vowel sounds. They are
blending short vowel sounds with consonants to form short words. Many of
the students are able to read and write simple words. In addition to learning
to read, they are fully enjoying the Daily Five time they have each day. The
students become immersed in reading and writing during this valuable class
time.
News from First Grade:
The first graders have been studying about the Earth. They are learning
about the composition of the Earth, as well as its natural resources. The value of
recycling, reducing and reusing has been stressed throughout this unit. As Earth
Day approaches in April, the students are learning that Earth Day is every day,
not just one day a year.
The first graders are also learning to write short stories and about the writing process of
drafting, editing and publishing a story. They have relished composing their own stories and
listening to the stories of their peers as well. The imagination and creativity of this group is
outstanding. The first graders want to write and share more of their short stories every day—
what a wonderful gift to share with one another this spring!
CD OF
THE WEEK
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
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.
St. Martha School Drama Club presents
Friday, April 22nd @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 23rd @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 24th @ 2:00 pm
All performances will be held in the Parish Hall.
Tickets can be purchased in the school office for
$8 each or at the door prior to the performance
for $10 each. For additional ticket information
contact Tania Haraburda
at [email protected].
Do You Know a Family with a New Diagnosis of
Alzheimer’s or Dementia?
Helping Hands Respite Care and the Alzheimer’s
Association sponsor a monthly FREE event at the
Valley Court Community Building for individuals with
memory problems and their care partners. The event is
called Kate’s Memory Café and is a two hour social
event from 2pm to 4pm. It is designed to offer some
respite for care givers, resources, socialization, and
information. The Memory Café features LIVE MUSIC,
a nutritious meal, a brief activity and education on
educating and recruiting family care providers. To
attend, RSVP by the Thursday prior to the Second
Sunday with a call to the Host, Katie Donovan at 517242-7355.
ACTIVITY CENTER FOR SENIORS
Helping Hands Respite Care offers multiple programs to
fulfill its mission of “Caring for Those, Caring for
Others.” Senior programming includes an Adult Day
Services (ADS) program located in East Lansing at the
Valley Court Community Center. “Most families wait
too long before pursuing the opportunity to enroll their
loved one in our ADS program,” shares supervisor
Alison. We have a full day of enriching activity
planned which includes mental and physical stimulation.
Lunch and snacks are also served. And, our daily rate
includes door to door transportation service in Ingham,
Eaton, and Clinton Counties. To learn more about the
benefits
of
the
ADS
program
visit
www.helpinghandsrespite.care or call Alison at 517-372
-6671.
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.
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.
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 Center at (517) 6698321, 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.
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.
LANSING CATHOLIC SINGLES
invite all singles (mid 30s & up)
Apr. 8: Happy Hour at 5:30 pm at The Airport
Tavern in Lansing;
Apr. 23: Comedy show by Free Shrugs Improv
at the Doty Center on the campus of Great Lakes
Christian College, corner of Creyts Rd and Willow
Hwy, in Lansing. Meet at 6:30 pm at the front
doors of Doty enter. Tickets are $5 available at
the door. Show begins at 7 pm. RSVP by Apr.
22. For more information and to RSVP phone
(517)321-7886 or email
[email protected].
New members always welcome!
Easter Decoration Donation Memorials
In Memory of T.J. & Vernetta Armstrong
Donated by Terry & Dale Armstrong
In Memory of Skip & Evelyn Smith
Donated by Dorothy Barker
In Memory of Lottie Padczerviensky
Donated by Cory & Lori Blue
In Memory of The Day & Hawkins Family
Donated by Jeanne Day
In Memory of James A. Duda, Maralou Y. Searfoss, Andrew Duda
and in Honor of Margaret A. Duda
Donated by Andrew & Barbara Duda
In Memory of Jim Fletcher
Donated by Maribeth Fletcher
In Memory of Virginia Grider, loving mother. We miss you!
Donated by Mark & Linda Heston
In Memory of our Deceased Family Members
Donated by Greg & Jamie Ianni
In Memory of Dennis, Laura & Alicia Jurczak
Donated by Dianne Jurczak
In Memory of James Gallagher
Donated by Eric & Lauren VanSteel
In Memory of Tom Cox
Donated by Larry & Joanne Yerger
In Memory of Jerome Schultz,
Catherine Odom & Rosemary Plafchan Donated by Jim & Cathleen Schultz
In Memory of Robert Smith, Sr. & Thomas Legault Donated by Rob & Lisa Smith
In Memory of Donna Bowers
Donated by Bryan & Ingrid Smith
In Memory of Cheryl Martyn
Donated by Don Martyn
Sister Anita’s Corner
Christian Service Coordinator
Contact info: home phone: 349-5703
or cell phone: 242-3352
[email protected]
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Second Week of Easter
Let us pray, as Christians thirsting to have our belief in Jesus
strengthened, we turn toward our God of mercy and no longer look
for Jesus among the dead. Jesus is alive and has become the Lord of life. Loving Father, increase in our
minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of
life. Amen.
We knew that we had the “work of Lent” to do these past forty days yet now live the “work of Easter”, to
nourish and enliven our belief in the risen Lord, by saying yes to what we have
seen and experienced on our journey. If we consider the greening up world
right around us, we know there is work of preparing the soil, sowing the seeds
and fostering the growth of the food source in order to have a rich harvest. As
winter recedes and the sun warms earth, we trust in God’s plan and the gifts
given to us to be part on this new life.
Have we seen, heard and experience some of the depths of God’s mercy? It is
poured out to us so we might be able to see and be involved in bringing God’s
mercy to others.
Let us live as Easter people:
Christ, the glory of spring, is risen and present. Using our songs, prayers and daily life may we echo the
Alleluia of Easter, witnessing to this glory.
Alleluia, Jesus is indeed risen, our living companion on this journey of life!
As you, God delivered your people at Passover make us your people strong in every age to overcome
tyranny and bring oppression to an end. May we be Easter people who use our lives to shape a free and
peaceful world.
Alleluia, Jesus is indeed risen, our living companion on this journey of life!
Loving God, you gave us your Son, Jesus, who died our death, and you raised Jesus from the prison of
tomb. Bring us new life by the eternal strength which comes through our Redeemer. May we share the
fulfillment of all joy as we share God’s mercy with others.
Alleluia, Jesus is indeed risen, our living companion on this journey of life!
God, our Faithful and Loving Father, signs of your compassionate presence surround us here this day and
every day. We rejoice in the promise of your Spirit. Our hearts thrill to the ever ancient, ever new words:
Christ is risen! Indeed Jesus is risen and lives in our hearts and lives.
Alleluia Jesus is indeed risen, our living companion on this journey of life!
Loving God, send forth your nurturing Spirit. Kindle in us flames of understanding, patience, discernment and
compassionate concern for the powerless and the forgotten. May we us our talents and gifts in loving service
for the good of our brothers and sisters as their needs come into our vision and our hearts.
Alleluia Jesus is indeed risen, our living companion on this journey of life!
We desire to be your people of new life, of freedom, of renewed hope and truly be Resurrection people,
please give us the graces as needed to live fully into this desire.
Alleluia Jesus is indeed risen, our living companion on this journey of life!
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!
High School Youth Group Meeting
is April 10th!!
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
th
April 10 ~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]
th
April 24 ~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,
Ian & Alissa VanCamp
Adult : Christie Lemon and/or John VanCamp
Please join us for donuts after the 8 & 10 a.m.
Masses. The cost is only 60 cents per item.
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].
Aquinas College Visit Day – Friday, April 15th
Aquinas College in Grand Rapids is hosting an AQDay
for all high school juniors and seniors interested in
visiting their beautiful 117-acre campus. The Admissions
Office invites you to come and discover what life at AQ is
really all about. Get the inside scoop on academics,
athletics, scholarships, service learning, study abroad, and
more.
Please visit aquinas.edu/undergraduate for more details or
to register for the event on April 15th.
New to AQ: Starting this fall, Aquinas will offer the
only Bachelor of Science in Translation and
Interpretation in the state of Michigan.
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
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.
The Association of Catholic Women will have their
monthly meeting Saturday, April 9th,
12:00 noon, St. Mary Parish Hall, 219 Seymour St.,
Lansing, second floor, Seton Room.
The cost of the meal is $12.00.
The speaker will be Susy Khoury, from the Attorney
General's Office. The annual clothing drive will take place
at this meeting. A truck from Volunteers of
America will be available to take donated items. Please
contact Jeanette @ 627-5370
before Tuesday, April 5th if interested in attending.
Shared Pregnancy Women's Center is hosting its annual
Lifesavers Celebration and Fundraiser on Thursday, April
28th from 6:30-8:30pm
at the Grand Ledge Opera House.
Admission is free! There will be a silent auction
throughout the evening, children's crafts, face painting, ice
cream sundaes, and a short program at 7:15pm featuring a
client testimony and awards presentation. Join the fun and
help support Shared Pregnancy so we can continue helping
moms, babies, and families in the Lansing area.
Go to www.sharedpregnancy.org
for auction updates and all the details.
Spring Rummage Sale
Sponsored by St Mary Williamston
Holy Family Society
Dates: Friday, April 15: 10am-7pm
Saturday, April 16: 9am-4pm
Sunday, April 17: 10am-2pm
Location: St. Mary School, 220 N. Cedar St
All Items will be priced. There will be bag prices and
mark downs starting at 1 pm Saturday. Don’t miss
out on these great first of the season sale items!!


 Deceased 
Richard Milliman
Father of Dirk Milliman
May his soul and the souls of the
faithful departed rest in peace Amen
TOTAL:
LITURGICAL ROLES
April 9th & 10th
7:00 p.m.
Lector:
E. M.:
Servers:
Saturday, April 9th
Larry Blatnik
Bob & Jan Asmann, Karen Frost, Mick Goldynia, John Matuszak, David Flint
Jesse & Jack O’Leary, (1) Volunteer
8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 10th
Third Sunday of Easter
Lector:
Kevin Lavery
E.M.:
Maribeth Fletcher, Raeann Gagnon, Paula Audas, Kathleen Mills, Susan King, Marcy Ferrigan
Servers: Grand Porter, Jacob Ruh, Megan Lavery
10:00 a.m.
Lector:
Mark Hakim
Commentator: Dave Herring
E.M.:
Rob Ottke, Mary Jo Hirt, Cindy Aven, David Hallman, Dante Ianni, Joan Lenz,
Dirk Milliman, Pam Shelle
Servers: Matthew, Alaina & Andrew Phelps
12:00 Noon
Lector:
Ron Styka
E.M.:
Lauren Van Steel, Maureen Hirten, Anne Readett, Margo Vuchetich, Jamie Riley, Mary Ann Baer
Servers: Aspen Robart, Rylie & McKenna Arkell
Ingham County Medical Care Facility:
Maureen Hirten, Lisa Harron
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., Helen Grill, Sung See Hahn,
David Hammond, Patricia Hansen, Jeremy
Harrison, Ralph Hepp, Grace Hoffer, Marcia
Horton, Mary Houtekier, 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:
95
Pledge Total:
$61,512.00
Amt. Pd. to date: $43,007.00
Shop Amazon and help St. Martha School.
Go to St. Martha website at
http://www.st-martha.org/StMarthaSchool
This picture is on the website and it is
the link to Amazon. Click on the link
and shop as you normally would. Our
unique code is embedded in the link
and will automatically give us a
kickback.
It is that simple!
St. Martha Weekly Contributions
Date
03-27-16
03-20-16
03-13-16
03-06-16
2-25-16
Sunday
Maintenance
$22,368.00
$
270.00
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The purpose of Sacred Scripture is in part to teach
us about the faith, to provide to us what the Church
calls “divine revelation.” Our Second Reading from the
Book of Revelation provides insights of which we need
to be aware. The name of this Book – Revelation – is
derived from the very first words of the Book, which
are “The revelation of Jesus Christ…”
Written in Greek, the word translated as “revelation”
is apokalypsis, meaning “unveiling” or indeed
“revelation.” As indicated in today’s reading this book
is written by “John…on the island called Patmos.” Our
Catholic tradition tells us that this is John the Apostle,
although scholars sometimes disagree with that
assessment and conclusion. We do nonetheless know
what and where Patmos is.
The Island of Patmos was the Roman Empire’s
version of Alcatraz Island, a place where some were
exiled and forced to work in the marble quarries found
there. Ten miles long and six miles wide, Patmos has
been described as lonely and desolate. Yet for John,
the writer of this Book, it does not separate him from
God or from his fellow Christians. He describes in
today’s narrative the revelation which came to him
there, but to experience such a revelation he had to be
aware and open to the Words of the Lord.
We may at times feel just as exiled, just as lonely,
but if we remain open and conscious of God’s
presence, we, too may find solace and comfort and
instructions. That is what being a steward is all about
— being attentive to what God is saying to us.
Stewardship Bulletin Reflections
March/April
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Divine Mercy
Sunday
Thursday
7
Friday
Saturday
8
9
15
16
22
23
School Play
School Book
Fair
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
18
19
SVdP Candle Sale
20
21
REP Gr 1-6
4:30/6:30 pm
7 pm Adult Choir
Practice
School Play
11 am Spring
Brunch
6 pm Unlocking
the Mysteries of
the Bible
6 pm REP Gr 6-12
24 Donuts
9 am Gr 1-6 REP
10 am Prek-1
School Open
House & Book
Fair
6 pm Unlocking
the Mysteries of
the Bible
MS & HS Youth
Group 6 p.m.
25
26
27
28
REP Gr 1-6
4:30/6:30 pm
7 pm Adult Choir
Practice
K of C Officer’s
Meeting
29
30
1st Communion Practice
7 pm Altar
Server Bowling
Party
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!