August 21, 2016 - St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

August 21, 2016
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The time for Daily Mass
will change
From 9:00 am to 8:45 a.m.
beginning August 29th.
Offertory Observation…
Today’s reading from Isaiah describes the
Israelites bringing their offering to the Lord “in
clean vessels.” The gift of myself-my patient
endurance and fidelity to the will of God is as
important as the monetary gift I offer.
Vocation Views…
Will you help gather people to be a part of the
reign of God? Pray to be open if God calls you to
serve as priest, deacon, brother, or sister.
Events for the Week
Monday, August 22,
10:00 a.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
4:00-7:00 p.m. Attic Treasures Collection-Library
7:00 p.m.
Men’s “CRHP” - Gospel Room
Tuesday, August 23,
8:30 a.m.
Rosary - Chapel
9:40 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Novena - Chapel
AA Meeting - A Room
10:00 a.m.
ENDOW-Sciturro – Small Meeting Room
10:00 a.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Library
6:00 p.m.
Women’s “CRHP” - Founder’s Hall
7:00 p.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Activity Center
7:00 p.m.
Venture Crew 212 - A Room
Wednesday, August 24,
Altar Server Outing - Away all day!
9:30 a.m. Marian Movement - Small Meeting Room
10:00 a.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
6:30 p.m. Applefest General Meeting - Activity Center
7:00 p.m.
Prayer Group Rosary - Chapel
Thursday, August 25,
10:00 a.m. & 7:00p.m. AA Meeting - A Room
10:00 a.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Founder’s Hall
7:00 p.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Library
Friday, August 26,
10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
10:00 a.m.
Bible Study - Library
6:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Bingo
St John Knights Hall
Saturday, August 27,
8:30 a.m.
VIRTUS - Founder’s Hall
3:30 a.m.
Confessions - Church
Sunday, August 28,
NO coffee & donuts
Marriage Banns
I
Ryan Strom & Lindsey Selves
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Whatever . . . . . from Fr. Robert
Monday we had my first parish council meeting. What a wonderful group of people, they truly love our parish and
their hearts are on fire with the love of Christ. We discussed the parish picnic, Faith in Flint, Outreach, the rectory
and many other things. The consensus was that moving the picnic to the parking lot was better for our seniors and
gave good access to the bathrooms. There was some concern over not having enough food, though most believed there was
more than enough. There was a suggestion to advertise serving times so that people know when to show up. I never have that
problem since I make sure I am always near the front of the line (I am not a runner, but in the Seminary I almost always made it
to the lunch line first after Mass).
We are coming up with a list of possible volunteer opportunities in Flint. A few of us will take a tour of Catholic Charities and
St. Luke's N.E.W. Life Center (It is my opinion that these two ministries are the best outreach the Catholic Church has going in
Flint. We also discussed our Youth Ministry, their mission trip, and also the implications of the new government pay rule for
salary vs hourly, and how it effects our future plans. We also discussed the new plan method for our Outreach and how we are
able to stretch $1,500 a week (this is the budgeted amount based on how much was brought in by donations expressly given to
this ministry) by working with other churches. Outreach will continue to explain in the bulletin how they work with others in
our area to stretch that amount to $3,000 and more each week. They put in a lot of time to make sure they are good stewards of
the money entrusted to them. Deacon Terry is our leader in the Outreach efforts. This is not only a practical extension of his
ministry, but is exactly the way the Holy Spirit lead the Apostles to institute the Order of Deacons, as
explained in scripture in the Acts of the Apostles.
As you can see from the picture, we are trying to fix a number of issues with the rectory. First, is some
mold or mildew issues caused by a leaky roof over the front door and a number of windows throughout
the house. With a donation of half the money needed from a generous parishioner we are well on our
way to replacing the windows. We need about $7,500 more. Some have asked the cost of each window,
and the average is about $575. These are very large windows that in many cases are replacing up to six
smaller windows. This will save the parish a lot in energy costs. A parishioner has approached Dee
Cramer (which is run by active parishioners who take good care of our entire campus’ heating and cooling needs) to work on a
plan to remove the old boiler (which is on its last legs) and install a forced air system that will do both heat and A/C. With
generous contributions from parishioners, and even some frequent Sunday Mass guests, this should cost our parish very little.
The CCW and K of C are working on projects to help raise money for this and other rectory projects. I am so grateful to all of
you for the care you have for your priests.
Many have asked how my dogs are adjusting to their new home, they are adjusting better than Fr. Jim is to them, I believe.
Don't listen to a word Fr. Jim says about his experience. It's all probably true, just don't listen.
from Fr. Jim . . . . .
Every year I spend a good amount of time meeting with the 8th graders in the school. Most of our time is spent
with the “Ask Fr. Jim Question Box.” As we were talking about heaven, hell, and judgment (it was an
interesting conversation) I asked the kids to complete this sentence: the gate is wide and the way is easy that
leads to ________. They all yelled, HEAVEN! (The actual quote from Jesus reads: the gate is wide and the
way is easy that leads to destruction [Mt 7:13]). This is very much the mindset of our contemporary culture: as long as I can
be considered a “good person” I’ll go to heaven. Or even: God is merciful and loving, so it doesn’t really matter what I do.
But Jesus says something very different: Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but
will not be strong enough.
Every single week in the creed we profess, “[Jesus] will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.” Just as none of
us can escape or cheat death, so too no one will escape judgment. This is something that may rub us the wrong way,
especially in our politically correct society where we are constantly being told not to “judge” others. We must recognize that
everything we have is pure gift – we did not ask to be created nor did God ask us if we wanted to be created. Life itself is pure
gift, every single one of us is a miracle of love. Yet we are not our own, as St. Paul says, “For if we live, we live for the
Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s” (Romans 14:8). Since our life is a
gift, we are a steward of that gift and make choices everyday whether to use that gift properly (striving for holiness, virtue,
deeper relationship with God, etc.) or improperly (vice, sin, etc.). In the end we will be judged based on our faith (do I believe
in God?), our relationship with God (do I just know about Him, but do I actually know Him?), and our actions (have I done
good and avoided evil?). The fact that God truly knows our heart should either fill us with great hope or great fear, depending
on whether or not we are daily striving for deeper faith, an active relationship with God, and to do good and avoid evil.
Jesus has come to be our Savior, and He truly does love us, but He will never force that love upon us. Take some time to ask:
am I coasting on the way that is easy towards the gate that leads to destruction? Or am I daily striving to enter through the
narrow gate?
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, August 22,
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2 Thes 1: 1-5, 11-12 Mt 23: 13-22
9:00 a.m.
Shirley Porritt - Limmer Family
2:00 p.m.
Mass at Dauner Haus
Carol Stackpoole - Council of Catholic Women
Tuesday, August 23,
Weekday-Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin
2 Thes 2: 1-3a, 14-17 Mt 23: 23-26
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Church
Bruce McNutt, 1st anniversary of death
Rick & Char Sobanski
7-8:00 p.m. Confessions - Chapel Reconciliation Room
Wednesday, August 24,
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle-Rv 21: 9b-14 Jn 1: 45-51
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Bob Hamilla - his wife Jackie
Thursday, August 25,
Weekday-Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest
1 Cor 1: 1-9 Mt 24: Mt 24: 42-51
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m
Reginald McKerracher
Mary & Steve Lucky
Friday, August 26,
Weekday-1 Cor 1: 17-25 Mt 25: 1-13
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Ann (Brandt) Adams - her Family
Aug. 27th & 28th
Mass
Servers
Joe &
Emily Fay,
Mayson
Kelly
8:00
am
Sun.
8-28
Koenigskn
ect, P.(1)
Murphy,
T.(2)
Archmbault, C.
Briggs, J.
Cornillie, C.
Frantz, S.
Koenigsknecht,
M.
Nagel, E.
Novak, J.
Olkowski, D.
Bastian, B.
Gifford, K.
Nagy, S.
Patthanacharo
enphon, O.
Porritt, J.
Monica &
Joe LeDuc,
Jon
Topolinski
10:00
Faricy, T.
(1)
Faricy,
L.(2)
Bade, J.
Bradburn, K.
Frakes, J.
Frederick, T.
Frederick, G.
Learman, R.
Smith, A.
Spelman, J.
Bieling, B.
Draeger, T.
Latham, B.
Unterborn, R.
Learman, K.
Redden, B.
Rothley, R.
Rothley, W.
Tatro, R.
Wagner, D.
Libby
Carpenter,
Cameron
Cislo,
Chelsea
Bujak
Howd,
P.(1)
Pobocik,
L.(2)
Dziadzio, J.
Hansen, J.
Kelly, C.
LeVasseur, J.
Lockwood, P.
Sciturro, R.
Taylor, A.
Wolf, N.
Dziadzio, S.
Langeway, C.
McDonald, S.
Niec, M.
Rheingans, J.
Walters, L.
Andrew
Wallace,
Joe &
James
McCarthy
Haiss, V.
(1)
McDunnou
gh, C.(2)
Carino, Kristie
Carino, F.
Haiss, A.
Jankowski, L.
Sharp, R.
Sloan, J.
Ulrich, L
Wolf, L.
Beste,
Margaret
Farleo, M.
Gilbert, M.
Strickert, J.
Strickert, K.
Joey,
Wyatt, &
Mary
Haiss
am
Sun.
8-28
5:00 p.m.
The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Chapel this
week in memory of Margaret Constable.
Usher
Alger, T.
Balmer, F.
Claxton, K.
Herrman, D.
Lueck, J.
12:00
pm
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sun
Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a Lk 14:1, 7-14 8-28
The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this
week in memory of Jack Roche.
E. M.
Elton, D.
Luther,
Fay, K.
M.(1)
Gage, P. (2) Gage, R.
Herrman, G.
Jensen, K.
LaGuire-Quinn,
D.
Tryles, S.
Varner, J.
Verhelle, C.
Verhelle, M.
5:00
pm
Sat.
8-27
Adoration to follow Mass until 8:45p.m. in the Chapel
Saturday, August 27,
Saint Monica-1 Cor 1: 26-31 Mt 25: 14-30
9:00 a.m.
St John Parish & School - Chapel
3:30 p.m.
Confessions - Church
Eileen Clare Paulik, 1st anniversary of death
Rich & Mary Ann Dixon
Sunday, August 28,
8:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:00 a.m
Ann Adams - Mark & Dianne Trudell
12:00 p.m.
Deceased members of the Dowling
Family - Dery Family
6:00 p.m.
Jackie Macksood - Stilson Family
Lectors
6:00
pm
Sun
8-28
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Director of Adult Education
Dan Medich ……
Come Be A Part of a New Opportunity
The Church will be open to all attending Applefest!
For four days, Parish Happenings will be in the Gathering Space.
Adoration and confession will be in the main body of the Church. There will be church
tours and faith sharing groups on the grounds too!
We are looking for YOU to be a part of this.
JOIN US for a meeting facilitated by
St. Paul Street Evangelization
August 29th at 6:30pm in the Activity Center.
Also see the Ad in the bulletin
Any questions contact Dan Medich Jr. 248-982-5355 or [email protected]
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Director of Religious Education
Diane Pierce ……
Dear people of St. John
Parish,
I would like to introduce myself to you.
My name is Diane Pierce and I am excited
in joining you and becoming part of your
parish family by becoming your new
Music Minister. On a personal note, my
husband, Tom and I will have been
married 36 years this coming October.
(And never had a fight!) We have 2 sons
who we are very proud of. Todd is 34 and
Scott is 33. We just rescued a little
puppy, Rosie, this summer and she has
added some excitement to our lives!
I am coming from a wonderful parish, St.
Pius X in Flint, and will miss them very
much. In fact, I had to tell the staff about
my leaving after 30+ years and I was so
nervous that I stopped by McDonalds to
grab a quick breakfast sandwich, paid for
it and realized when I got on the
expressway that I forgot to pick up my
sandwich at the window!
After much praying about this I know that
God is leading me in a new direction.
And yes, I worked with Fr. Robert at St.
Pius X for 10 years. One of my main
goals right now is to restart and ‘renew’
an adult choir here at St. John. That has
always been my passion and some of you
might remember me from directing some
combined choirs at other churches or
maybe the Missions at Whiting in 2000
and 2004 bringing 150 people together to
form a choir from our neighboring
parishes in the Diocese. Singing to God is
another way of praying to God.
It will take awhile to meet all of you and
remember your names, but please, think
about helping me get this choir going.
Watch the bulletin for more information.
Musically Yours,
Diane Pierce
Helene Paulik ……
A Catechist is
A teacher
A faith mentor
A role model
Do you feel called to serve as a teacher or aide in our
parish Religious Education program?
We are still short of teachers and aides for this year’s classes. One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching a religious education class is the opportunity to grow in your own
faith and prayer life. You will become part of a joyful microcommunity in our parish: children, parents & teachers learning together to be better disciples of Jesus.
Training is ongoing, and full support will be available for all
catechists… Please call Helene!
REGISTRATION OFFICE HOURS
The Religious Formation Program Office is located at the east
end of the parish office building.
Office Registration Hours:
Monday
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00-11:00 AM & 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
9:00-11:00 AM & 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Online (on the Religious Education page):
http://stjohnfenton.org/how-to-register-for-classes
RFP REGISTRATION WEEKEND AT CHUCH
August 27th and 28th after all the masses
(We can only accept cash and check payments at that time)
For information about Adaptive Learning options for your child,
please contact Rosanne Burrows
(810) 730-1296
PARENTS, CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 20TH
PLEASE REGISTER SOON!
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Youth Ministry
Kyle Ulrich ……
Mission Trip
2016
Outreach Corner
Deacon Terry . . . . . .
Shared Need, Shared Mission, Shared Joy
Many area churches partner with St. John Outreach to help
those in need. We are grateful for their help, their
encouragement and their friendship.
Our 'partners in care' are...
Fenton United Methodist Church
The Rock
Linden Presbyterian Church
Calvary United Methodist Church
The Freedom Center
St. Patrick Catholic Church
St.Rita Catholic Church.
Holy Family Catholic Church
St.Augustine Church
Flint Jewish Federation
Friends—
Thank you so very much for your hard
work and dedication and for helping
to clean up our playground. Your
St.Matthew Catholic Church
St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church
kindness, time and energy is greatly
appreciated. Thank you for doing
God’s work and for helping others.
God Bless you all.
Your Friends at
The Salvation ArmyOwensboro, Kentucky
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in unity."
Psalm 133:1
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Education in Faith
St. John School office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
School begins
Monday, August 29th.
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Our Parish Life Together …...
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Weekly Offering Aug 1 - Aug 7, 2016
Sunday/Holy Day
$22,280.18
Online
$3,625.00
GIFT Campaign
$2,462.00
$ 159,395.89 $ 2,231,376.75
Chris Allen
Karen Apelbacher
Tim Arthur
Sharon Ball
Mary Boan
Robert Boyd
JoAnn Boyden
Lisa Branham
Patrick Carmody
Virginia Carmody
Rosemary Cashin
John Cislo
Charlie Cole
Christine Cole
Carol Cornillie
Elizabeth Clark
Pamela Daoust
Phyllis Davis
Lori Delecki
Mary Douglas
Joshua Dybata
Phillip Frederick
George Gardner
Beth Grahl
Lillian Green
Amanda Guy
Steve Iamarino
Harold Jean
$
AUGUST WEEKEND ROSARY
Outreach
$695.00
School Founda on
$326.00
St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
$205.00
Other/Boiler
$10.00
Other/Capital Improvements
$7,500.00
Other/Catechist Training
$50.00
Other/CCW
$34.00
Other/Music
$20.00
Peter's Pence
$45.00
Subtotal
$37,252.18
Monthly online giving
$14,237.17
Total
$51,489.35
Envelopes used:
497
E- thers:
186
Total donors:
683
JUNE & YEAR TO DATE
June 2016 Income/Expense Report
(Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016)
June Actual
Income
Church Totals:
Faith Forma on
Totals:
Elementary School
Totals:
Child Care Totals:
Income Totals:
Expense
Church Totals:
Faith Forma on
Totals:
Elementary School
Totals:
Child Care Totals:
Expense Totals:
Please call the Parish Office at 810-629-2251 if
you have a family member or friend in need of
our prayers. Names will be removed after 6
weeks, but can be renewed with a phone call.
Year-to-date Actual
- $
45,162.53
$ 91,726.02 $ 1,288,085.46
$ 5,646.00 $
33,987.44
$ 256,767.91 $ 3,598,612.18
$ 94,419.88 $ 1,570,576.72
$ 24,281.31 $
271,824.39
$ 176,097.67 $ 1,870,895.62
$ 1,910.84 $
23,898.42
$ 296,709.70 $ 3,737,195.15
Income - Expense: $ (39,941.79) $ (138,582.97)
Larry Johnson
Lee Johnson
Michelle Joseph
Mark Kelley
Jackie Kepsel
Terry Kruse
Linda Lach
Claudia Losh
Catherine Lord
Jane LeBlanc
Margaret Lundwall
Erica Neuens
Dolores Matta
Shirley Morgan
Nicolas Novak
Jim Perczak
Renee Polidan
Christopher Polly
James Rausch
Jim Roan
Doris Rohen
Daisy Romano
Leona Rykulski
Joe Salfi
Rose Sekulich
Pat Shaw
Howard Shrock
Jim Simota
Russel Stidham
Helen Sturgeon
Pat Sweeney
Edward Tatro
Orpha Verhelle
Gary Wagner
Virginia Westfall
Carol Ann WentaRhoades
Eloise Wild
Pat Zacharska
And he told
them a parable
to show them
that they ought
always to pray
and not
lose heart .
Luke 18:1
Come a little early and unwind in our cool, --but
definitely not chilly--air conditioned church.
Join us in praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
one half hour before the 5:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m., and 10:00
a.m weekend masses. It's a great way to bring your cares
and concerns to our Mother Mary. Our intention for
August will be for all those who serve us as first
responders, and their families. Your personal intentions
are always included.
If you enter the church while the rosary is in progress,
please feel free to join in at any point; we appreciate
your added voices!
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RESPECT LIFE
Fenton Area Right to Life Golf Scramble
Saturday, September 24th
Registration and Lunch 11:30 a.m.
Dinner Banquet to follow
Tyrone Hills Golf Club
$90 per player/$360 per team
(includes lunch, golf, cart, dinner banquet, games &
prizes)
For more information email [email protected]
To Register: www.http//righttolife.eventbrite.com
Proceeds support Fenton Area Right to Life
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN NEWS
Thanks to all who had time to attend the last minute
picnic at my house., August 19th. You ladies all are
such good cooks and bakers. It was a fun afternoon at
the lake.
I am sorry I forgot to take the August meeting date out
of the church calendar. Thanks for coming the meeting
that was canceled due to our expected trip to Applewood
Estate. I will double check the calendar from now on.
Our September plans have changed. Sharon agreed to
cancel the September Salad luncheon at her home. At
the same time it came to my attention that along with the
repairs to the rectory conducted by Fr. Robert, there
were many needs in the rectory home. On Wed,
September 7, at 6:30 in the Kitchen Half Grand Hall,
the CCW will sponsor a household shower for the
Rectory. It has been over 20 years since we last did this
and many things have worn out. I hope to have a list of
items the priests are in need of in the rectory to pass out
prior to the event.
Some ladies may want to go together to purchase a
gift. Please bring your unwrapped gift and a card or
note with your name or names. The shower is open to
all parishioners who care to attend.
Light snacks will be served. Please call Kathy 629-1173
or Sandy 629-3994 with questions or suggestions for
this evening.
Remember to thank God daily for your faith and the
freedom to practice it. Pray for world peace and those
working to make it work.
Sandy Tryles, President
APPLEFEST 2016
THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS
WED., AUGUST 24TH 6:30 p.m. Activity Center
CONGRATULATIONS
EARLY BIRD WINNERS:
Carolyn A. Witherow, Thomas Gaulin &
William Hardimon
FAITH IN FLINT
INTERCESSORY PRAYER AND PRAISE VIGIL
Friday, Sept. 16 at St. John Vianney, 2415 Bagley
St., Flint MI 48504. Begins with Mass at 8 pm –
ends with 8 am Mass Saturday morning. Focus: healing
and mercy for the city of Flint; its people and families
and all families in Lansing diocese; for success of Bishop
Boyea’s evangelization goals at Called by Name
Assembly. Bring your family for the opening Mass.
Everyone is welcome to join us for the vigil. For more
info. please contact Maureen at 517-420-2214
TRAFFICKING: Black Market for Human Organs
How many of you picked up on the term "organ
trafficking" from last week's article? This term drove
my research. What is organ trafficking? Organ
trafficking is when organs are taken from a person and
sold for use in another. The taking of the organs is
through unfulfilled promises of education, jobs, or
money; and in some countries, the organs are taken by
force - even removing hearts from living victims.
What are some of the organs being trafficked? They
include blood, limbs, eyes, coronary arteries, intestines,
hearts, kidneys, livers, skin, and bone marrow. Kidneys
make up 75% of this illegal trade. In many cases, the
donor dies from infections caused from unclean
facilities where these surgeries take place.
In the United States, a database of waiting recipients and
their medical information helps in the delivery of
donated organs. This does not mean that we are free
from the black market trade, but our laws and
procedures make it more difficult for this trade to
flourish.
It is thought that many of the missing young people
(teens through twenties) are fatal victims of organ
trafficking.
Please pray to end all forms of Human Trafficking and
call the hotline to report any suspicious activity - 8883737-888.
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Healing Prayer Workshop
When: August 24, 2016; 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish;
3815 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48910; 517-393-3030
Celebrate God’s Mercy With Us
On August 21st, twenty years ago,
while tearfully praying before the
traumatically injured body of my
sister Regina, I pleaded with God
not to take her from me. In His
mercy He answered my prayer in
such a positive way that it has
changed my life. In Thanks giving
to God, we would like to invite
everyone to celebrate with us
following the 8 am and 10 am
Masses with coffee and donuts,
which we will donate for this
celebration.
Do you feel a strong desire to pray for others? You may be called by
God to the Ministry of Healing Prayer. This workshop is to help form
those who feel called to this Ministry, with guidelines and an
understanding of the spiritual gifts often used. Cost:$15
RSVP to St. Francis Prayer Center
810-787-5330 or [email protected]
Christ is Counting on You
Deepening Your Relationship with Christ
Women’s Annual Retreat St. Francis Retreat Center
October 7-9, 2016
register by calling Carolyn Witherow at 810-714-2244 or Debbie Nichol at
810-629-0145. You may also register via the website
www.stfrancis.ws.Suggested donation for the weekend is $145which
includes a discount coupon for the Gift and Bookstore.
Christ Renews His Parish
Women’s Retreat
“I stand at the door and knock”
Rev 3:20
-Rich
& Regina Stoolmaker
Registration Form Women’s CRHP 27 Retreat
October 15-16, 2016
St. John the Evangelist in Fenton, MI
Name _________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
City___________________ Zip Code _______________
Phone ____________________
E-mail ________________________________________
Spouse/Significant Other:
Name _________________________________________
October 15, 8:00 a.m. thru
October 16, 4:00 p.m.
Phone _____________________
E-mail ________________________________________
In Case of Emergency – Nearest relative or friend
Christ Renews His Parish is a dynamic faith-based program
centered on Christ. The weekend offers you an opportunity
to reflect on where you are now and where you are going in
your relationship with God and others.
There is no charge for the weekend.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by September 11.
Jackie Hamilla (313) 549-7571 or
Rosemary Waligora (810) 444-8764
other than spouse:
Name ________________________________________
Phone _____________________
E-mail ________________________________________
Relationship ___________________________________
Special Medical/Dietary Needs (i.e. diabetes, heart disease,
nut allergy) ____________________________________
Please return the registration form to the church office. If you have any questions, contact
Jackie Hamilla (313) 549-7571 or Rosemary Waligora (810) 444-8764
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All Preparation, Cooking
and Cooling will take
place in the Activity
Center Kitchen.
VOLUNTEER!
Each year we need more than 1,000 volunteers to make
Applefest run smoothly! It’s an action filled 4 days, and
we’d love you to help us make this year another success.
SIGN UP ONLINE
www.stjohnfenton.org under the Applefest tab
Some of the Many Opportunities…..
Announcements
Apple Pie Baking
Apple Tree
Applefest Grill & Sausage Stand
Attic Treasures
Big Six
Bingo
Bounce House
Cake Walk
Carnival Rides (tickets)
Chicken Dinner
Coffee Shop
Dirt Patrol
Elephant Ears
Entertainment Tent
Face Painting
Fish Dinner
French Fries
Happy Apple (pie selling)
Hospitality Room
Kiddie Games
Nite In Reno
Padre’s Chili
Pancake Breakfast
Parking
Pizza / Ice Cream
Raffle Ticket Sales
Road Race
Security
Setup (weekend of 9/12)
Tommie’s Tacos
The corrected list of bands performing for Applefest:
TUESDAY,
September 6 - beginning 9:30 am
Scald, peel, cook and cool about 20
bushels of tomatoes. Cooling will begin
around 12:30.
FRIDAY, September 9 - 9:30 am
Chili Making (12 BATCHES) Fry
meat, chop onions and peppers. Cook
and cool the chili.
MONDAY, September 12 – 9:30 am
Chili Making (20 BATCHES)
Fry meat, chop onions and peppers.
Mix, cook and cool the remaining 20
batches of chili. (Cooking and cooling
will take place both in the Activity
Center and KofC kitchens on this
day.)
Many willing hands are needed and
appreciated. If you cannot be present
for an extended time, relief help is
always appreciated for as long as you
can server.
Questions: Call Fr. Harvey
(810) 869-1335
Thurs.– BonDion, Fri.– Westfall, Sat.—Rook
The Official Applefest Shout Out !
W ORKERS
NEEDED !
APPLE PIE TENT
Call Gloria at 810-354-8271
OPERATION PADRE’S CHILI
See next column this page
NITE IN RENO
Call Liz at 810-750-7378
Eucharistic Adoration
is in the Chapel every
Friday following the
9:00 a.m. Mass until
9:00 p.m. Come spend
some time in the
presence of Our Lord
in the Most Holy
Eucharist.
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14165 Fenton Rd., Ste. 104 G
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1-800-714-9505 •
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Designer
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Frames
Eye Exams
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Flint, MI 48507
ASSOCIATED FOOT CLINIC
New Location
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• Separate Room for Private Get-Togethers
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810-629-0661
Law Offices of K.C. Baran, P.C.
Attorney & Counselor
Serving Linden & Fenton Area
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcies • Wills
• Trusts, Estates • Family Law
• Custody Support
• DUI / Criminal Defense
Parish Member, K of C Member
810-936-5211
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810-629-506 0
1492 LeRoy
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Office: 810-373-5073
AGA Gymnastics
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Creative Learning Academy
Child Care Center
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248.701.5235
Serving business owners & executives
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Active Parish Member
391100 St John Church (A)
248-634-4671
Tom & Barbara Doescher,
new parishioners of St. John Parish
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
600 North Adelaide Street
Fenton, Michigan 48430
Phone: 810-629-2251
Fax: 810-629-2302
Website: www.stjohnfenton.org
School Phone: 810-629-6551
Pastoral Team
REV. ROBERT COPELAND Pastor:
Mass Schedule
810-629-2251 ([email protected])
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
REV. JIM ROLPH, Parochial Vicar:
Sundays: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
12:00 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.
810-629-2251 - ([email protected])
DEACON TERRY & MARY CARSTEN, Baptismal Prep.:
810-397-8703 ([email protected])
Monday—Friday 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin or website
DEACON TERRY CARSTEN, OUTREACH COORDINATOR
810-629-1817
SISTER MARY ANN Pastoral Associate
DIANE PIERCE Music Minister
Parish Support Staff
Confessions
Saturdays: 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Main Church
Mondays 8:00 a.m.— 8:45 a.m., Tuesday 7:00—8:00
p.m., Friday 8:00—8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Room
(Stone Chapel building)
Adoration: each Friday 9:45 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
DANIELLE SPHAR, Parish Accountant
810-629-1850
SHAUNA MEYERS, Bookkeeper
PARISH OFFICE: 810-629-2251
TRICIA JORGENSEN, Parish Secretary
([email protected])
MELANIE FRENCH, Parish Secretary
([email protected])
Religious Education
DAN MEDICH, Coordinator of Adult Formation:
248-982-5355 ([email protected])
KYLE ULRICH, Coordinator of Youth Ministry:
810-938-9411 ([email protected])
HELENE PAULIK, Director of Religious Formation:
810-629-1850 ([email protected])
RFP OFFICE: 810-629-1850
CAROL BECK, REP Secretary:
([email protected])
St. John School
SCHOOL OFFICE: 810-629-6551
ROSANNEJODWAY, St. John School Principal:
([email protected])
ANGIE HAISS, School Office Manager:
([email protected])
ANDREA KEHOE, School Secretary:
([email protected])
Baptism
Baptism is usually celebrated on the third Sunday of the month.
Parents must call Deacon Terry and Mary Carsten to register
their child before the last day of the month prior to their
selected date at 810-397-8703.
Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office at least nine months prior to
wedding date, if possible.
Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament offers the Lord’s healing strength and peace to
anyone who is seriously or chronically ill or hospitalized. Please
call the parish office if you wish to have someone receive this
sacrament.
Rite of Christian Initiation
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is for anyone interested in
joining the Catholic Church or for any adult who has not
received the Sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist. Please
call 810-629-1850.
Facilities
P ARISH O FFICE —810-629-2251
S T . J OHN S CHOOL —810-629-6551
RFP O FFICE —810-629-1850
P OWERS H IGH S CHOOL —810-591-4741
O UTREACH O FFICE —810-629-1817
A CTIVITY C ENTER —810-629-3560
S T . J OHN K NIGHTS H ALL —810-629-3560
S T . V INCENT DE P AUL F OOD P ANTRY -810-750-0469