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BERNA,RD
PARISH
B ENTON HARBOR, M ICHIGAN
925-2425
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT "To grow as a Catholic community, united by th e Ho~ Spirit , living our faith in lesus Christ and sharing God's truth and love with all people," WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5:00 pm (St. Bernard's) Sunday 9:00 am (St. lohn's) Sunday I I :00 am (St. Bernard's) (Sunday radi o broadcast WHFB, AM I 060, at 10:3 0 am) ADORATION TIMES Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (St. Bernard's) Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (St. lohn's) New parishioners, please register by calling th e rectory or visiting the office ST. IOHN CHURCH 600 Columbus Avenue ST. BERNARD CHURCH 555 East DelaIVare Avenu e PARISH OFFICE IAdjacent to St. lohn 's Church) All Parish Mail: 600 Columbus Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 925 -2425 Fax 269-925-4678 Pa,tor - Fr. Bi lilacobs. ext. 12
wmjacobs jr@ya hoo.com
Assistant - Fr. Michael Rejent, ext. 13
[email protected]
Secretary - Marcia Grover, ext. 10
[email protected]
Omce Asst. . Pam Blakeman, eXl . II
ss [email protected]
Maintenance - Bill Grover 876-2559
wmgrover@kofc I I 20.org
Deacon Couple - AI & Rocki Lazaga
926-2822 IH) 269-86 1-00 19 IC)
alazaga@earthl ink.net
Pari sh Nurse - Kalrina Ogata 926-8770
kaogata @lakelandregional.org
Sisters' COllvent - 926 -648 3
SI. Bernard's Hall - 92 5-9644
St. John's Hall - 925 ·9037
SSe JOHN & BERNARD PARISH
From the Desk of the Pastor:
My Dear Friends in Christl
Today we continue our journey in Ordinary Time, as last week was
actually the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. We will walk and pray some
thirty-plus weeks of experiencing the Minisb'y of Christ as teacher and
miracle worker. The Christmas Season with all its wonder and awe has
come to a close. Our decorations except for the beautiful poinsettias
have come down. I pray that it was a special season for you and yours. I
also pray thal as we took down all the decorations from our churches,
homes and elsewhere, that. we will be able to retain those special
decorations that so lit up each of our hearts during that special time.
The Gospel theme for today: "The Word of God", proclaimed in
Scripture, comes from the voice of the prophet. Christ's message of
freedom makes u.c; His body and brings us to His banquet. rn both the
First Reading and the Gospel, we hear how the people were attentive to
the Word of God, how they listened, how they welcomed the chance 10
hear the InIth. "All the people listened attentively," says the Book of
Nehemiah . "The eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at Chris""
says the ,,,,,pel of Luke. Well, it's 1nJe. Today, this Script= is fulfilled
as we hear it!
We are told, "Go out to all the world and tell the Good Newsl" Jesus
spoke thal message to His Disciples 2.000 years ago, but that message
rings through to you end me this very day.~ As (stated last week. you
and I listen today; and we know His voice, here in our hearts. Now,
Christ sends us out to do His will, to make the world anew, to bring
peace on earth. Christ is the light to the nations, who makes us a light to
the world. With him in our midst, we are a holy people, the new Israel .
"The Word of God", proclaimed in Scripture, comes from the voiee of
the prophet As we discussed on the Feast of the Epiphany, the "flute
Wise Men were directed by an Angel to return by another way • SO are
we asked to return to Ordinary or Ordered Time by another way - a
healthier, holier way. Now is the time to ponder the mystery of God and
His demand to practice men..-y and forgiveness toward all . To effectively
spread the Word of God, we are to spread the Good News by word and
example. Might we capture something good that we accomplished over
the Christmas Season, and put that in action the whole year through?
III Reading; Hear now how God's people listened to His Word, with
respect., with hwnility, and m~ of all, with obedience. We who believe
in His Word are still the same; we welcome the Word. 2nd Reading:
Because we are the Body of Christ, we need each other. We work
together. We prosper together. We Pray together. We are enriched
together.
Sometimes the Gospel can be upsetting. Jesus made clear that if we are
going to follow Him, how we conduct owselves is going to bave to be
different from the rest of culture, and vengeance has no place in a
Christian heart. A Christian heart must try to the best of its ability to be
warm and inviting,just as Christ was warm and inviting. Jesus ' listeners
needed a word of hope and Jesus turned ancient words into hope for the
present. His listeners loved it., at least until the instruction became too
challenging. lbat's where God's Grace and our warm and inviting
hearts come into play ...
WEEKLY PRAYER: "0 God, Maker ofai/that is good, we thank you
for the wonder 0/ your ena/ion. Listen /0 our Prayers and help us
bring all people bock 10 you. We ask this through Christ our Lord,
Amen. ..
BENTON HARBOR MI CHURCH SIGN: "'T7Ie besl year round temperature ;S
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warm heart
and a cool head! "
REMiNDERS:
# I. HEATING ASSISTANCE:
A number of you had asked if you can still give to the "Heating
Assistance Driver' lbe answer is "'yes." You may give by either using
the "green heating assistance envelopes" fOWld at all entrances to OUT
two Churches, or by simply putting a donation in the collection basket­
labeled "'heaLing assistance." This is quite obviously a challenging
winter for many of our needy families - thus any help you can give will
be greatly appreciated.
#2. SPAGHETIl DINNER:
A huge thank you goes out to our wonderful Parish Family! Your
tum~ut for the Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Heating Assistance was
again heart-wanning.. Profit totaled over $700.00 which will be given
directly to Sis.... Rita and Sister Mary to help oor needy through this
difficult winter. Special thanks to Bill Grover and his fellow Knights for
organizing. hosting and serving this special gathering.
#3. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW:
Please marlc. yoor calendars for all the Fridays of the coming Lenten
Season. We will be having Stations of the Cross following alternating
Lenten Meals and Lenten Fish Fries every Friday evening during Lent
You are cordially invited to participate in the powerful Stations of the
Cross, after joining us for food & fellowship with your Parish Family.
As always. all proceeds will go to the Catholic Community Center &
Readiness Center. These activities are sponsored by your Immaculate
Heart of Mary Council of the Knights of Colwnbus and Women's
Ministry. ASH WEDNESDAY is FebMa..ll!
#4 . OUR SICK LIST:
Pleasc find a little time eaeh week 10 remember the sick of our
Parish. Each weekend we share a " read list" at alt the Masses, plus an
Ildditiomsllist in the bulletin of the less critical. AU are certainly in need
of our prayers.
#5 . HAm COLLECfION:
Our ir14 collection this weekend is for the Catholic Relief Services
to assist our " Brothers & Sisters" in this battered and tom land. If you
were unable to give today. please feel free to put your conbibution in
the collection basket (marked "'Haiti"), or place it in the basket located
in front of the Ambo at both ChlD"Ches. Thanks in advance for your
continual generosity.
#6. YEAR-END STATEMENTS;
Statements were mailed to all Parishioners during this past week.. If
you did not receive youn, or found your stutement in error, please
eontact our office at your earliest convenience.
JESUS IS TRULY THE REASON FOR OUR ruST COMPLETED
SEASON, AS WELL AS FOR OUR JOURNEY THROUGH
ORDINARY TIME'!!
Truly yours in Christ!
Your Pastor
Fr. Bill Jacobs
SACRAMENTS
ConfessIons
Saturday. St. Bernard's
3: I 5-4:45 pm or by reQuest
Sacraments for the Sick
Notify the pastor of those who are in
the hospital or homebound. so they
may receive the Sacraments
lAKE MICHIGAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
www.lmclakers.com
Mlddle/High School & Business Office
9 I 5 Pleasant Street
Saint loseph . MI 49085
983-25 II
Baptisms
Arrange with the pastor
Elementary School
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint loseph. MI 49085
429-0227
Marriages
Meet with the pastor at least
6 months before the wedding date
Executive Director.
Middle/High School Principal
lohn Berlin
REQUEST PRAYERS
927 -1810. 983 -7865 or 983-2930
Middle/High School Assistant Principal.
Athletics Director
Gerald Heath
MUSIC MINISTRY
Ruth Shuler
927-1826
WOMENS' MINISTRY
Karen Heyn
849-0 I 54
YOUTH MINISTRY
luanlta Grover
556-9388
CATHOUCCOMMUNITYC~
Sr. Rita & Sr. Mary
346 Catalpa Street
Benton Harbor. MI 49022
926-6424 (mail to 630 Columbus)
READINESS CENTER
Sr. Paulita & Sr. Sharon
347 Catalpa Street
Benton Harbor. MI 49022
926-4084 (mail to 347 Catalpa)
FORMER ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL Sr. Mary 10 Holmes 580 Columbus Avenue Benton Harbor. MI 49022 925-5858 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS lack Holbert 926-8346 TO BRING UP OFFERTORY GIFTS Shirley Vorres 926-8602 SS.JOHN&
Director. Business ServiCes
Cin<!y Payovlch
Elementary School Principal
lody Maher
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Morlock Center
2 I I Church Street
Saint loseph . MI 49085
983- 1575 ext 10
Secretary
laura Tarnowski
R.C.LA.
Call the Rectory
925 -2425
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY EDUCAnON
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Rev. William lacobs. Dave 6oelcke. Gary Bruce. Rusty Cutter. Frank DeFrancesco. William Grover. Orla Mileski. Carol Oehlhaffen PARISH COUNCIL
Sara Duris. lohn Grover.
Mary Ann Hinz. Nancy lohns.
lim O·Malley. Bill Shine.
Allen Zencka
FINANCE COUNCIL
Sara Duris. Dick Garlanger. Ed Nickel .
lack O·Brlen. Frances Piggott.
Dave Simaz. lim Visin
BERNARD PARISH BENTON
HARBoR.
M ICHIGAN
925-2425
SSJOHN & BERNARD PARISH, BENTON HARBOR, MI. LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK: Sat., 1/23
Sun., 1/24
Paul Sorce, Jr. 'll" by Butch and Mary Ellen Mammina
5:00 pm (B)
9:00 am (J)
Helen Poplowski 'll" by Mark Schultz
Our Parish Family
11:00 am (B)
Youth Mass 6:00 pm (B)
John Gagliardo'll" by Terry and Gwen Heinz
Mon.I/25 5:30 pm(J)
Phil Nuccio 'll"* by Margaret Nuccio
Helen Poplowski 'll"* by Blousky Family
Tue.1 /26
8:00 am (J)
9:30 am (LMCE) Doris Vannesst 'll" by Family
Carmen Gargano'll" by Rosalie Wright
Wed. I 127 5:30 pm (B)
Thu., I /28 9:00 am (B)
Clotilde Ray ~ by Carol Baratta
Fri., 1/29 8:00 am (J)
Lee & Judith Rodak'll" by Lee Rodak, Sr.
11 :00 am (High Rise) Barbara O'Brien ~ by Dolores Robinson
Fred Sineni .... by Toni Ferguson
Sat., 1/30 8:00 am(B)
5:00 pm(B)
Lou LaMantia ... by Joe and Chris Visin
Adelaide Banyon ~ by Leona Kibler
Sun. I /31 9:00 am (1)
Frank Martino ~ by the Moen Family
11:00 am (B)
Eucharistic Adoration Mon., 8 am - 4:30 pm (B)
.. ::: Death Anniversary
Eucharistic Adoration Fri., 8:30 am - 6 pm. (J)
... == Deceased
READINGS for Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Nehemiah 8: 2-4,5-6,8-10; 1 Cor. 12: 12-30; Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21.
Our Offering of Thanks to God last weekend:
Adult envelopes:
Student envelopes:
Loose offering
S17,851.27
7.60
W..lQ
S18,755.97
Week #29- New fiscal year average: S17,039.63
Needed to make weekly budget: SI5,75O.00
OVER budget to dale: $37,399.37
Liturgical Ministers Schedule for JIB. 30 & 31. 2010
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COmmentator
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A. Christian
B. Richards
1... Vis in, N. Visin
A. Orotos
9..I!n S. Gaundcr
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J. O'Malley
K. Golden, O. Clancy
P. Nuter
8 . Klein
K. Edwards
P. Damico, A. Duris
M. Milanowski
Extraordinary Ministea of Communion'
1.Jml;. 0 Mileski 1. Branham G. Waning. R. Fish R. Shaffer, M Pater, Joan Polaskey, N . Almus, Jack;e Polaskey ..2..Jrr[ B Williams C Njckel S pantelleria. G. 1. Gaunder, M. Sullivan, M. Piraino. L Lucker, L Brunner, K. Piraino
!Lam: 1. TaylQr C. Gember C. pjaskgwski
K Bush. B. Rotter, S.
Thompson, S. Siriano, S. PupJis, M. Jennings
Greete" J'g, 31 ;
V. Woodley &. J. Fitzgerald
Nursery Volunteers fur J. n. ] J ;
9:00 1m - Madelyn Huelsberg &. Sinie Bass
111m - Cindy~irt &. An ie Panteleo
YOUTH NEWS
Youth Group meets Wednesdays, 6:30·8 pm, Sl Bernard's social
hall, Feb. 10 & 24.
Youth Mass on Sundays, 6 pm, St. Bernard's, fellowship follows in
the social hall until 8:30 pm, Jan. Z4 & Feb. 14 See you there!
l_. _______ . _____________________________ ._. ___ ._ . _______ ._ . _______ •
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK;. Mary Almus, Dennis
Bakken, Nicholas Bazan, Dianne Broeder, Nancy Campau,
Rosemary Capaccio, Mary Champion, luan Cox, Sarah
DiPaolo, Raquel DeVerona, Betty Dodge, lim Ford,
Stephanie Francis, Grace Guardino, Shirley Hanley, lack
1mbordino, Mary Lou lacobs, Leo lohnson, Mike Kiewel,
Lucinda Kuykendall, Patty Lange, Rocki Lamga, lerry
Mallory, Michael Marsala, Emmlie Martinic, Ian Matthews,
lackie McAllister, Anita McConnick, Harold McNamara,
Chuck and Connie Murphy, Howard Nahikian, lanice
Nelson, Jack O'Brien, Sam Pantelleria, Ed Phelan, Frances
Piggott, Dawn Piraino, Joan Pollard, Mary Ann Puchinsky,
ludy Rice, Bob Rohdy, Harlan Rohm, Albert Romeo,
Belinda Ruiz, Virginia Sansone, Bill Sansone, Martha
Shuler, Roland Shuler, Diane Sink, Judy Steed, Nathan
Story, Laura Taylor, Marie Taylor, Linda Wallenfang and
Rickey Williams.
Please let us know when someone is in oarticylaf need Qf
prayers and also when they are recovered.
Janua
23 & 24 2010
PARISH:
B£!A Sundays, 6:30 On
JIG.
8 pm, al SI. Bernonl's. JI Fr. Bill will give 8 pre-sentation on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Please keep out Candidates and Catechumens in your prayers as they
prepare for Baptism. First Eucharist and Confirmatioo on April 3. GIRL SCOUTS from OUt parish will sell cook.ies after the Masses the weekend of Jan. 30-31. CATIlOUC COMMUNITY CENTER: As your offering this ooming weekend, please bring canned fruit . Thank you. NEW PHONE NUMBERS for Deacon AI Lazaga: Home, 269-462-9125 and Ceil, 26£-416-8547. K of C CORNER: Feb. I Regular business met:t:ing at 7 pm. Officers & Directors meeting 816 pm. Feb. 14 Pancake Breakia<;t after 9 am mass to benefit the Readiness Center. Feb. 26 Advent Fish Dinners begin. FfNANCIAL PEACE IN THE NEW YEAR Classes start on Wed-, Jon. 27 III 6:30 pm, at St. Bernard's. For more info, contact Emily Lah at 926-0597 or [email protected]. YOUTH GROUP Our parish Youth group is in need of geoerous folks who would like to provide food for IS to 30 teens. If this interests you, please contact Juanita Grover at 556-9388. Youth Group meets on ," and 3111 Wednesdays after 5:30 pm Mass for Scripture Study and on 21101 and 4 111 Sundays for Mass at 6 pm and activities afterward. Both are at Sl. Bernard's. All teens oflhe parish are welcome and encouraged to attend.. DIOCESE:
CongrH5 continues to debate heaJth care refonn. While the House
passed a health care bill that prevents the federal government from
funding elective abortions, and ineludes provisions making health care
affordable and accessible for all, the Senate rejected this and passed a bill
that requires federal funds to help subsidize and promote health care
p ~ans that cover elective abortions, while forcing purchasers to pay
directly for other people's abortions. These two biUs must now be
combined into one bill that both the House and Senate will vote on in
final form. 10e U.S. bishops continue to strongly oppose abortion
funding. while calling for critical improvements in conscience protection
affomability for the poor and vulnerable and access to health care f~
immigrants.
In your bulletin today, you'll find a flier from the U.S. Bishops
Conference asking you to please contact your congressional
representatives and urge them to address these moral issues. The insert
includes the web address that allows you to send an e-mail to congress
with a click of a button. The bishops have aqked for our swift. action and
our prayers. Thank you for your help. We can help make sure that health
care reform will protect the lives, dignity, conscience and health of all.
Health care should be about saving lives, not destroying them.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE The bondage of a stressful schedule and the
time-devouring demands of multi-tasking can " blind.'" you to the needs of
your loved ones. Jesus tells us in the G('tSpel: " Today the scripture had
been fulfilled in your hearing." Perhaps you are "the captive who needs
to be set free." Come, lord Jesus, set us free!
HEALTHY I OYE' an introduction to Natural Family Planning which
includes the scientific basis for NFP and Catholic Church teaching about
NFP, married love and responsible parenthood will be held Thursday.
Third Sunda in Ordina
Time Feb. 4, 7 pm, St. Ann's, )2648 East Ave., Augusta. This program is
designed for engaged couples or for anyone interested in general
information about NFP. Pre-registration is required two business days
before the session. A registration form can be downloaded from
www.dioceseotkalamazoo.org. $30 fee. For more info call 269-349­
8714x 114/ 110. Couples who attend this prognun and wish to receive
complete instruction in the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP can attend
the series of classes for a fee ofS30 more.
THE OFFlCE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRY is offering a
diocesan sponsored three-class series in the Sympto-thermal Method of
Natural Family PIBMing beginning Sun., J.n. 24, 4 pm. TIle next two
classes wilt be held on Sun.. Feb. 7 & Sun.• M.r. 7, 4 pm.
All sessions arc held at the Lawrence Education Center at 80rgess
HospitaJ, 1521 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo. Pre-registration is required one
week. before the beginning of the series. Registration fonn CWl be
downloaded (see aboye) . $60 fee. For info call same as aboye.
Now you are Christ's body and individually pans of it (lCor 12:27). As
Sacraments of the Church and part of Christ's body, 'We need to take care
of relationships. World Wide Marmee Encouater can help you
strengthen your marriage/holy orders. The next weekend is March 5-7.
For info, contact Bob & Jean Ann McCann aI616-847-0582.
LENTEN REFLECTION SERIES with Fr. John Fleckenstein 00 the
Tbursdays after Ash Wednesd.y. 7-8:30 pm at Sl Catherine of Siena
Church. Certification points available from Office of ECI. See the
bulletin boards for topics and details.
MOTHERIDAUGHTER PROGRAM explores God's special gift of
human fertility and the beauty and wonder of growing up and beOOUling a
woman, for 9-12 year old girls and their mothers (or significant female).
SaL, Feb. 20, 1-4 pm, St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Portage.
S30/family.
to
Reservation
deadline is
Feb.
16. Go
www.dioceseofkalamazoo.org/nfp to fill out a form online.
MUSIC MIN1STRY MINI-RETREATS Fri., March 5, 3-5 and 7-9pm
and Sal, Marcb 6. 9-nooo, at FontboMe Auditorium. Nazareth, with
Rev. Robert Hutmacher, OFM, composer and music director at Sl Peter
in the Loop, Chicago. Come for one session or all three. These sessions
are offered for musicians, singers, clergy and laity who want to grow in
their love of sacred musie and Liturgy, For info contact the Office of
Chrislian Worship 269-349-8714 x 245 .
OFFICE OF CATECHESIS AND INITIATION:
21 I Church SI. , SI. Joseph, 983-1575
CCD CLAS~ If it becomes necessary to cancel classes because of
illness, weather, etc., all families will be notified by email. It will also
he posted on the WND U.com web site and will run on WNDU TV. If
LMC cancels school, we will automatically cancel CCD that evening.
SCRIPTURE STUDY IN lllE CA THOUC TRADITION' We will be
!\tudying P..... bles of the Kingdom : part Twn, which explores the
teachings of Jesus delivered as parables in Matthew and Luke to
complete the synoptic tradition. The Monday evening session will begin
Feb. I and continue to March 8, 7-8:45 pm at the Rose Center on Wayne
Sl in Saint Joseph . Tuesday afternoon sessions will be Feb. 2 to March
9, 12:15 -2:15 pm at St. Bemard 's on Delaware in 8enton Harbor.
Childcare is available dwing the Tuesday sessions. To register please
call Laura at 983-1575 x IS or [email protected].
OTHER:
PROSRl'CT!VE BIRTHRIGHT YOLUNTEERS' There will be an
infonnational meeting from 10 - 11 :30 am. Sat., Jan 30, at 8irthright,
2700 Niles Ave., Saint Joseph. Both men and women are welcome.
This is an opportunity to find out what Birthright is and what we do
before deciding on a commitment to serve.
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Ensure Affordable Health Coverage
Allow Immigrants to Purchase Private Health Insurance
As long-time advocates of health care reform, the U.S. Catholic bishops continue to make the moral
case that genuine health care reform must protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of all,
especially the poor and vulnerable. Health care reform should not advance a pro-abortion agenda in
our country.
On November 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed major health care reform that
reafftrms the essential, longstanding and widely supported policy against using federal funds
for elective abortions and includes positive measures on affordability and immigrants.
On December 24, the U.S. Senate rejected this policy and passed health care reform that
requires federal funds to help subsidize and promote health plans that cover elective
abortions. All purchasers of such plans will be required to pay for other people's abortions
through a separate payment solely to pay for abortion.
Outside the abortion context, neither bill has adequate conscience protection for health care
providers, plans or employers.
These two bills must now be combined into one bill that both the House and Senate will vote
on in ftnal form . Provisions against abortion funding and in favor of conscience protection,
affordability, and immigrants' access to health care must be part of a fair and just health care
reform bill, or the ftnal bill must be opposed.
ACTION: Contact your Representative and Senators today bye-mail, phone or FAX.
• To send a pre-written, instant e-mail to Congress go to www.usccb.org/action.
• Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at: 202-224-312 I, or caB your Members' local offices.
Contact info can be found on Members' web sites at www.house.gov & www.senate.gov.
MESSAGE-HOUSE:
"[ am pleased that the House hcalth care bill maintains the longstanding policy against
federal funding of abortion. I urge you to work to uphold essential provisions against
abortion funding, to include full conscience protection and to assure that health care is
accessible and affordable for all. Until and unless these criteria are met, [ urge you to oppose
the fmal bill."
MESSAGE-SENATE:
"I am deeply disappointed that the Senate health care bill fails to maintain the longstanding
policy against federal funding of abortion and does not include adequate protection for
conscience. I urge you to support essential provisions against abortion funding, similar to
those in the House bill. Include full conscience protection and assure that health care is
accessible and affordable for all. Until and unless these criteria are met, I urge you to oppose
the fmal bill."
WHEN: Votes in the House and Senate on the fmal bill are expected in January.
Act today! Thank Yon!
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Urgent Memorandum
Date: January 7, 2010
From: Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, Secretariat of Pro-Life
Activities, Office of Migration and Refugee Policy, Office of the Secretary of
Communications
To: Pa,tors, Diocesan Pro-Life Directors, Diocesan Social Development Directors,
Diocesan Communications Directors, State Catholic Conference Directors
Re: Nationwide USCCB Bulletin Insert on Health Care
During October and November, diocesan and parish leaders were asked by the U.S. Bishops'
Conference to distribute two consecutive Nationwide Bulletin Inserts on health care reform.
Thank you for your great cooperation in that effort. Since that time the following has occurred:
• The U.S. House passed health care reform that reaffirms the essential, longstanding and
widely supported policy against using federal funds for elective abortion coverage.
• The U.S. Senate has rejected this policy and passed health care reform that requires
federal funds to help subsidize and promote health plans that cover elective abortions.
All purchasers of such plans will be required to pay for other people's abortions through '
a separate payment solely to pay for abortion.
• 111ese two bills are being combined into one bill that both the House and Senate will vote
on in final form.
Catholics need to make their voices heard insisting that health care reform protect the lives,
dignity, consciences and health of all. Provisions against abortion funding and in favor of
conscience protection, affordability, and immigrants' access to health care must be part of a fair
and just health care reform bill. Unless and until these criteria are met, the final bill must be
opposed.
The U.S. bishops have asked that the attached usccn Nationwide BlIlletin Insert (Span ish
Insert) on health care reform be printed or hand-stuffed in every parish bulletin andlor
distributed in pews or at church entrances as soon as possible. Final House and Senate votes
may take place soon. If your Archfbishop approved disseminating the earlier bulleti~n inserts,
consider this an npdate.
Also inclnded are suggested Pulpit Announcements and a Prayer Petition (Spanish
Announcements and Prayer). Please encourage parishioners to pray for this effort as well. More
information can be found at www.usccb.orglhcalthcare.
111ank you for your urgent actions and prayers on behalf ofthis nationwide effort!
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Dear Friends:
As you probably have heard from our students and others, the annual observance of Catholic Schools
Week starts in one week. Many students look forward to the week each year because it incl udes
enjoyable events and special treats. But it's also a time for us to celebrate the enduring value of
Catholic education and focus on the gift that it provides to America's young people. During Catholic
Schools Week, wc reach out to the community to build awareness of what our school offers. We thank
all those who work hard every day to make our school excellent: students, families , faculty, staff,
volunteers, community supporters, local and national leaders and especially our parishioners.
One of the most important roles of families is preparing young people for fulfilling lives of love and
service to their families, their communities and the Lord. That is why the 2010 Catholic School's
Week theme is particularly fitting. "Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life" underscores the long­
standing tradition of Catholic cducation to instill in students the faith, knowledge, morals and
discipline that will enable them to fulfill their future roles in life. Now, more than ever, a Catholic
education is truly an investment in the future that is worth the consideration of every family.
Check the attached schedule of events to see what we' ve planned for the week. Please join in the
celebration, and encourage your friends and neighbors to participate also, particularly those who may
be considering Catholic education for their own children. I think they will be impressed by the attitude,
behavior and accomplishments ofthe studcnts they observe.
Also, please join me in saying thank you to our teachers, staff, administrators, CCEC members,
volunteers and everyone else involved in running Lake Michigan Catholic Schools. Through their
dedication and commitment, they make our school an excellent example of how Catholic schools
provide "dividends for life."
God Bless,
John Berlin
Executive Director
NOURI5HING Tlfli" HUMAN SPJRJr - MIND. BODY AND 50(11 - fflROtJGH JESUS CHRfgr
Scripture Study in the Catholic Tradition PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM: Part Two Monday Evening Adult Session
Dates: February 1 through March 8, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Place: St. Joseph's Rose Center
Wayne at Pleasant St., St. Joseph, MI
Tuesday Afternoon Adult Session
Dates: February 2 through March 9, 2010
Time: 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Place: st. Bernard's Catholic Church Hall
555 East Delaware, Benton Harbor, MI
Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as
parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This
study explores these parables in Matthew and Luke to complete the
synoptic tradition.
Tuesday Child Care for Children
Child care will be offered for children:
0-36
mo. Old-nursery
ages 3-5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Contact Office of Catechesis & Initiation (983-1575, ext. 15) or
rciaandfa [email protected] by noon on January 26
Scripture Study in the Catholic Tradition PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM: Part Two Designed for:
• People who have never
studied scripture
• People who have studied
scripture and want to learn
more
• People who want to
strengthen their prayer life
• Catholics and non-Catholics
who want to learn about
scripture in the Catholic
Tradition
Benef'lts:
• a deeper understanding of
the Journey of Faith from
ancient to modern times
• help in forming a stronger
prayer life
• a better understanding of
the Bible and how to apply it
to your own life
• having others with whom
to pray, share and study
Please "Come and See"
All are Welcome!
Program Outline:
• Prayer
• Meeting in small discussion
groups
• Large group lecture and
discussion with trained
scripture teacher
• Home study and prayer
Book and Materials:
This study uses the Little Rock
Scripture Study commentary,
Parables of the Kingdom, along
with Parables of the Kingdom
Study Guide for Part Two.
Materials are now available at the
Office of Catechesis and Initiation
in the Morlock Center, Church
Street, St. Joseph, between 9:00
AM-2:00 PM. They will also be
available at the first session and
donations can be made at that
time.