Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you just

Be glad in the Lord
and rejoice, you just;
exult, all you upright of heart.
Psalm 32:11
Wednesday, June 15,
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Center
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Events for the Week
Monday, June 13,
10:00 a.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
4:00-7:00p.m.
Attic Treasures Collection
Conference Room
7:00 p.m.
Men’s “CRHP” - Gospel Room
Tuesday, June 14,
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 (SMR)
10:00 a.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Conference Room
12:00 p.m.
2nd Tuesday, 55 & Up Luncheon
Activity Center
7:00 p.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Grand Hall Kitchen
Half
AA Meeting - A Room
Open Gate Garden Club - Activity
Women’s “CRHP” - Founder’s Hall
ENDOW-Varner - Small Meeting Room
Charismatic Intercessory Prayer Group
Chapel
Venture Crew 212 - A Room
Summer Youth Group - Youth Room
Thursday, June 16,
10:00 a.m. & 7:00p.m. AA Meeting - A Room
10:00a.m.
Bible Study - Conference Room
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Founder’s Hall
Knights of Columbus Assembly
St John Knights Hall
7:00 p.m.
Pilgrim’s Way - Gospel Room
Friday, June 17,
10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
10:00 a.m.
Bible Study - Conference Room
6:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Bingo
St John Knights Hall
Saturday, June 18,
9:00 a.m.
Prayer Shawl & Quilt Ministry
St John Knights Hall
Sunday, June 19,
Father’s Day
NO coffee & donuts
11:15 a.m.
Knights of Columbus breakfast following
10:00a.m. Mass for Fr. Riley
- Grand Hall
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Some Notes from Fr. Dwight’s Desk…….
Thank you!
As I bring my time of service here at St. John to its conclusion, I am very grateful for your prayers and
support over the last three years. With God’s help, together we have accomplished much in a short span of time.
With the assistance and support of staff, volunteers and parishioners, and building on a strong foundation, we have
been able to expand the variety of offerings that are available for adult faith formation and developed an elementary
religious formation program for students with differing learning styles and abilities. The Welcome Desk in the
gathering space, a very generous gift from our parish Knights of Columbus, helps to ensure that visitors to our parish
community are greeted warmly and have a central source for information about the parish. The Christ Renews His
Parish (CRHP) program continues to be a strength for our parish, while the RCIA—the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults—is now a year-round process for welcoming adults into the life of the Church. Small faith-sharing groups for
men and women have been formed. Covenant of Love is helping to strengthen marriages and we have developed better
support for women and men who have experienced divorce. Eucharistic Adoration is now available in the chapel every
Friday, providing an opportunity to spend time with the Lord in a beautiful and quiet setting.
St. John School continues to provide education in faith. One of the beauties of our school is that we are able to care
for students in a manner that unites the world of academics and the world of faith. Our dedicated faculty and staff
continue to do amazing things to shape and form young people who are both the present as well as the future of the
Church. The sacrifice and prayers of so many continue to make this vital ministry a reality and an asset to our parish
community.
Based upon this past Thursday’s meeting, Applefest is on track to have another successful year. Applefest will
continue to be a great opportunity to involve many people in the life of the parish and provides a wonderful way to
celebrate the beauty of autumn and bounty of local orchards.
I am also pleased with the new paradigm that is being used in our parish Outreach program. Building on an already
strong foundation, there are now partnerships with area churches and congregations as well as area social service
agencies. Soon, there will be even greater synergy among our own parish Christian service ministries, including Gabriel
Project (for expectant moms) and our St. Vincent De Paul food pantry.
We have increased the energy efficiency of many of our parish buildings through the installation of much more
efficient lighting. The new boilers which heat the church have already realized a substantial savings in utilities costs and
have dramatically reduced the amount of natural gas that is used to do so. These savings will offset the cost of the
boilers in about 5 years. Our computer network and telephone systems have been upgraded and provide much more
functionality while also reducing our costs. Offices of parish staff have been relocated to the former convent and have
been arranged in such a manner as to better encourage collaboration and communication among staff. Much of the work
in updating those offices was accomplished through the hard work of our parish maintenance staff as well as other staff
members, and the generosity of contractors and others who made substantial donations helped minimize the cost of this
project.
All of this is about what we have been able to accomplish with God’s help. All of this is possible through the
prayers, support and hard work of our parish community. I am deeply grateful for everyone’s prayers, sacrifice and hard
work. As you prepare to welcome Fr. Robert, please continue to respond to God’s call to build the Kingdom here in
Fenton. If I have hurt or offended in any way, please accept my most sincere apologies. I ask for your prayers as I
continue the journey of priesthood. As I make my way to the Catholic Community of St. Mary and St. Ann in Charlotte
and Bellevue, please be assured of my gratitude and prayers. May God bless each of you!
My new address
Fr. Dwight Ezop
The Catholic Community of St. Mary and St. Ann
807 St. Mary's Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: 517-543-4319
E-mail: [email protected]
St. Mary in Charlotte is located just off of I-69. If you happen to be on your way to Chicago or other points south or
west, you will pass right by the parish. Please stop by if you happen to be in the neighborhood!
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, June 13,
Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church
1 Kgs 21: 1-16/Mt 5: 38-42
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Special intentions of Marie Martorana Philip, Lisa, & John
Tuesday, June 14,
Weekday-1 Kgs 21: 17-29 Mt 5: 43-48
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
John & Cecilia Taucher
Cavanagh Family
7-8:00 p.m.
Confessions - Church
Wednesday, June 15,
Weekday-2 Kgs 2: 1, 6-14 Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Tony Winiecke, 21st anniversary of
death Joyce & Al Churchill
Thursday, June 16,
Weekday-Sir 48:1-14 Mt 6: 7-15
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Rose Freeman - daughter, Nancy
Menzies
Friday, June 17,
Weekday-2 Kgs 11: 1-4, 9-18, 20 Mt 6: 19-23
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Don Churchill, 11th anniversary of
death Joyce & Al Churchill
2:0 p.m.
Mass at Caretel - Peggy Anderson
her Family
Adoration to follow Mass until 8:45p.m. in the Chapel
Saturday, June 18,
Weekday-2 Chr 24: 17-25 Mt 6: 24-34
3:30 p.m.
Confessions - Church
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Zec 12: 10-11, 13: 1 Gal 3: 26-29 Lk 9: 18-24
5:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
Sunday, June 19,
8:00 a.m.
Don Morgan - “CRHP” Family
10:00 a.m
Maureen Corrigan - Dave Domas
12:00 p.m.
Deceased members of the Dery,
Gould, & Hitchcock Families - Dery
Family
6:00 p.m.
Special intentions of J. Chris
Champlin - Christine Champlin
The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this
week in thanksgiving of Vince & Irene Dimaria.
The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Chapel this
week in memory of Don Morgan.
June 18 & 19
Mass
Lectors
E. M.
Usher
Servers
Verhelle,
M.(1)
Gage, P. (2)
Balmer, P.
Eisenbeis, D.
Gage, R.
Husse, J.
Jensen, K.
LaGuire-Quinn,
D.
Luther, M.
Varner, J.
Balmer, F.
Claxton, K.
Herrman, D.
Lueck, J.
Nitoski, D.
Michael
Meyer,
Matthew &
Julie Celini
8:00
am
Sun.
6-19
McCrate,
D.(1)
Koenigsknect
,P.(2)
Archmbault, C.
Briggs, J.
Cornillie, C.
Koenigsknecht,
M.
Nagel, E.
Novak, J.
Roths, A.
Turczyn, T.
Bastian,
Gifford, K.
Nagy, S.
Patthanacharo
enphon, O.
Porritt, J.
Maria,
Amelia,
Gabriella
Gavulic
10:00
Pendell, J. (1) Bradburn, K.
Medich,
Carpenter, L.
D.(2)
Erber, A.
Erber, J.
Kenney, D.
Kenney, M.
McKee, T.
Spelman, J.
Draeger, T.
Faricy, L.
Hnilica, C.
VanGilder, N.
Learman, K.
Redden, B.
Rothley, R.
Rothley, W.
Tatro, R.
Wagner, D.
Emily Fay,
Cameron
Cislo,
Libby
Carpenter
12:00
pm
Sun
6-19
Howd, P. (1)
Pobocik, L.
(2)
Dziadzio, J.
Kelly, C.
LeVasseur, J.
Miller, T.
Monahan, R.
Schneider, M.
Taylor, A.
Wolf, L.
Gonzalez, C.
Langeway, C.
McDonald, S.
Niec, M.
Rheingans, J.
Thomas, J.
Joseph &
James
McCarthy,
Andrew
Wallace
6:00
pm
Sun
6-19
Kalfs, T. (1)
Kalfs, E. (2)
Champlin, C.
Haiss, A.
Jankowski, L.
Kunkel, L.
Moore, K.
Moore, A.
Sharp, R.
Sloan, J.
Farleo, M.
Gilbert, M.
Hermsen, A.
Strickert, J.
Strickert, K.
Joey, Mary
& Wyatt
Haiss
5:00
Pm
Sat.
6-18
am
Sun.
6-19
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Worship
from Fr. Jim ….
Tim Garbach ..…
Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, when the Holy
Spirit was given to the apostles. While this event happened one time in
history, the gift of the Holy Spirit is one that keeps on giving and is
available to us today. The same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the
dead, the same Holy Spirit that enabled the apostles to overcome their fear
and evangelize the world, the same Holy Spirit that has raised up and
formed saints in every time and place is available to us today. I’ll take a
few weeks to write a bulletin series in order to help us understand who the
Holy Spirit is and the impact that He can have on our lives.
Today we’re trying to answer the question: Who is the Holy Spirit? First
and foremost the Holy Spirit is God, the third Person of the Trinity. Peter
Kreeft writes: “The Spirit is the very love of God, the love that eternally
circulates, like divine electricity, between the Father and the Son. ‘God is
love’ (1 John 4:8). God is made of love as the sun is made of sunlight.”
The Holy Spirit is God’s love poured out into the world and into our hearts.
We must also remember that because the Holy Spirit is a Person we are
able to enter into a personal relationship with Him. This relationship can
be nurtured, developed, or broken off like any other relationship.
The name that Jesus used of the Holy Spirit was Paraclete (which literally
means he who is called to one’s side), referring to the fact that the Holy
Spirit is one who is always with us, by our side and dwelling within us to
give us grace and strength. The Holy Spirit is God’s gift of Himself to us.
If we think about salvation history we see that God first revealed Himself
as Father, one who loved us with a boundless love but spoke to us through
prophets. The God revealed Himself as Son in the person of Jesus Christ,
to dwell with us. Finally, God has revealed Himself as Holy Spirit, the one
who dwells within us to divinize us and transform us into saints from the
inside out.
Over the next few weeks we’ll take
some time to reflect on what difference
the Holy Spirit can make in my life,
how I can receive the Holy Spirit, and
how I can live my life in the power of
the Holy Spirit.
God's love has been poured
out into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit,
who has been given to us.
Romans 5:5
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Lord, forgive the wrong I
have done.”
Psalm 32
Thanks to our Contemporary
Choir, who play at the 6:00 p.m.
liturgy Sunday evening. After a
summer break, they will return
in September.
Do you come to be fed at the
table of the Word?
Do you have respect for Jesus
and the Eucharist?
Do you have an important role in
our Liturgy such as Lector,
Eucharistic Minister, Usher,
or Minister of Hospitality?
Dress appropriately for the
Liturgy!
God deserves our best!
Pax Christi!
Timothy J. Garback
Director of Music Ministries/
Liturgy
[email protected]
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Coordinator of
Youth Ministry
Kyle Ulrich ……
Director of Religious Education
Helene Paulik ……
Father Dwight,
Thankyou
Besides being a major fundraiser for
the St. John Youth Group, the
proceeds from NFM Golf Outing
provide two scholarships open to any
6th, 7th and 8th grade St. John school
or Religious Ed students.
This year the recipients of the 2016
Nick French Memorial Scholarships:
7th Grade, Nathan Stilson
8th Grade, Emily Gilsdorf
Congratulations!
There are still a few holes on the
course that need sponsors! If you are
interested, please contact Kyle at 6291850 or the Parish office at 629-2251
Always check our facebook page
for updates
www.facebook.com/
YouthGroupStJohntheEvangelist
SUMMER YOUTH GROUP
WEDNESDAYS
AT
7PM
PICK UP A SCHEDULE ONLINE
OR AT THE WELCOME DESK
for your priestly ministry to St.
John Parish. May God bless you!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sign up NOW for Fall Classes!
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 1ST!
Take advantage of early sign-up incen ves.
Registering early assists us to plan accurately for classes. We can
also take advantage of lower costs for textbooks and supplies.
REGULAR REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
AFTER SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 A LATE FEE OF $30 will be applied to
registra ons.
Classes Begin the
Week of September 18th, 2016!
Sponsors Needed for St. John Religious Ed. Program
Teachers
The Diocese is offering a terrific certification opportunity for
catechists (volunteer religion teachers) in August. The cost to
sponsor a volunteer’s certification is $50. That covers five twohour classes. Any donation amount is appreciated. If you are
unable to teach, sponsor someone who can!
Please send donations to the REP office and write “Sponsor a
Catechist” in the memo line of your check.
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Director of Adult Education
Dan Medich ……
The power of extravagant
love and gratitude
Why did a woman with a bad reputation
approach Jesus and anoint him with her
tears and costly perfume at the risk of
ridicule and abuse by others? The
woman's action was motivated by one
thing, and one thing only, namely, her love for Jesus - she loved
greatly out of gratitude for the kindness and forgiveness she had
received from Jesus. She did something a Jewish woman would never
do in public. She loosened her hair and anointed Jesus with her tears.
It was customary for a woman on her wedding day to bind her hair.
For a married woman to loosen her hair in public was a sign of grave
immodesty. This woman was oblivious to all around her, except for
Jesus. She also did something which only love can do. She took the
most precious thing she had and spent it all on Jesus. Her love was
not calculated but extravagant. In a spirit of humility and heart-felt
repentance, she lavishly served the one who showed her the mercy
and kindness of God. Jesus, in his customary fashion, never lost the
opportunity to draw a lesson from such a deed.
Dan Medich Jr 248.982.5355 [email protected]
Live Third.
Jesus, Others, and then Yourself!
Outreach Corner
Deacon Terry . . . . . .
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PANTRY
St. Vincent de Paul Pantry is always in
need of donations, and we thank you
for your past support. For the first five
months of 2016, we have provided
food and assistance to 438 individuals.
We will be accepting donations on the
third Saturday of the month,
JUNE 18TH, 11:00A.M-1:00 PM.
Items in need are toothpaste, bathroom
tissue, Manwich or items of your
choice.
Fenton School District area student
artists set a new record for raising
funds for St. Vincent de Paul Food
Pantry. A record breaking amount of
$1,536.18 was collected to feed the
needy in the Fenton area during the
Fenton Area School District Art Show
that was held on May 12th, at the AGS
Middle School. Noted as the “15th
Annual Empty Bowl Event”, students
designed and sold ceramic bowls with
the option to fill them with ice cream.
Through the generous donations made
by visitors to the art fair, it was possible to reach the record breaking total.
Thanks to everyone who supported the
Fenton Art Show and St. Vincent’s
Pantry.
God Bless.
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St. John School Xwâvtà|ÉÇ |Ç Yt|à{ ‹AAA
Congratulations
St. John School
Class of 2016
St. John School
Openings for the 2016-2017 School Year
 3 Year old Preschool (PM Session)
 4 Year Old Preschool (PM Session)

Junior Kindergarten PM Session
Half day AM Kindergarten
 1st-8th Grade

Visit our website to register: stjohnfenton.com
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Our Parish Life Together …...
OFFERTORY OBSERVATION
Offertory Observation…
Weekly Offering May 23—May 29, 2016
$16,277.96
Like Nathan in today’s first reading, we sin
Online
$3,400.00
when we begin to feel entitled and act as if
Outreach
$1,280.00
what we have is ours by right, when we forget
Sunday/Holy Day
School Founda on
$925.00
St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
$127.00
Boiler Fund
Total
$55.00
$22,064.96
Envelopes used:
E- thers:
Total donors:
436
87
523
that everything we have is an unmerited gift
from God. But God is gracious and forgivingeven when we use His gifts wrongly or
squander them thoughtlessly if, like Nathan,
we confess our guilt and ask His pardon.
Vocation Views…
Love abounds when forgiveness is experienced.
Forgiveness frees one to follow Jesus. Rededicate your
FROM DANIELLE SPHAR, PARISH ACCOUNTANT
life to Jesus.
There is a reason we call our priest “Father”. It serves as
a reminder to us of the honor given them by their call
and it reminds them of their responsibility to care for us
spiritually and physically.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR HOMEBOUND
Father Dwight represents the best qualities of a father. In
the three years he served us, he showed strength and integrity when faced with difficult choices. Recently, in
this column he trusted us with more transparency in our
financial reporting. He had faith we would do the right
thing and come together instead of letting it divide us.
And we did come together. As a staff, we worked with
parish volunteers and donors to gather under one roof to
help us communicate and work with each other better
going forward. As a parish, we came together to purchase and install a new boiler that will help us worship
comfortably for years ahead. Our new outreach center is
bringing not only our own parish organizations but other
community groups together to help even more of those
in need.
Father Dwight laughed with us and cried with us as he
married, buried, baptized and blessed us. He set an example of Christian living by sharing his own personal
joys, sorrows, and memories with us. I know he did all
this with a heart full of love.
What more can we ask of any Father than strength, integrity, trust, faith, example, sharing, and love?
As we celebrate Father’s Day next weekend, I would
like to wish my boss, spiritual mentor, friend, and Father
a happy, happy Father’s Day and many blessings in his
new ministry and as his “journey in FAITH continues”.
Danielle Sphar
Karen
Apelbacher
Patricia Avery
Sharon Ball
Mamie Berta
Mary Boan
Robert Boyd
JoAnn Boyden
Patrick Carmody
Virginia
Carmody
Rosemary
Cashin
John Cislo
Charlie Cole
Christine Cole
Carol Cornillie
Rick Coscia
Elizabeth Clark
Pamela Daoust
Phyllis Davis
Lori Delecki
Mary Douglas
Joshua Dybata
Phillip Frederick
George Gardner
Beth Grahl
Lillian Green
Amanda Guy
Rachel Hagan
Lou Hanks
John Engle
Victoria Hawley
David
Hollenbeck jr.
Lee Johnson
Michelle Joseph
Mark Kelley
Jackie Kepsel
Terry Kruse
Linda Lach
Claudia Losh
Catherine Lord
Jane LeBlanc
Dan O’Rourke
Nicolas Novak
Jim Perczak
Renee Polidan
Christopher Polly
James Rausch
Linda Lach
Claudia Losh
Catherine Lord
Jane LeBlanc
Shirley Morgan
Dan O’Rourke
Nicolas Novak
Jim Perczak
Renee Polidan
Christopher Polly
James Rausch
Jim Roan
Doris Rohen
Daisy Romano
Joe Salfi
Rose Sekulich
Pat Shaw
Jim Simota
Russel Stidham
Helen Sturgeon
Robert Stewart
Pat Sweeney
Edward Tatro
Orpha Verhelle
Gary Wagner
Virginia Westfall
Carol Ann Wenta
- Rhoades
Eloise Wild
Maureen Williams
Pat Zacharska
And he told
them a parable
to show them
that they ought
always to pray
and not
lose heart .
Luke 18:1
WELCOME DESK
At the Desk: DEEPEN YOUR FAITH - Come and visit the
kiosk full of inspirational and educational materials for
your listening and reading pleasure, located next to the
desk. There is also a basket of various free religious
items located at the desk. Come and visit us!
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for men,
since you know that you will receive an inheritance
from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
~Colossians 3:23-24 niv
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JUNE WEEKEND ROSARY
APPLEFEST 2016
During the month of June we will praying the Luminous
Mysteries of the Rosary one half hour before the 5:00
p.m., 8:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. weekend masses. Our
intention for June will be for all priests, especially Fr.
Dwight as he transitions to a new parish, for Deacon
Ryan as he prepares for his ordination and begins his
ministry, for Fr. Jim that he will always be "on fire" in
his vocation and for Fr. Robert Copeland as he prepares
to lead our parish family.
ATTIC TREASURES:
Come join your fellow parishioners and start the week
off with your Mother Mary. As always your personal
intentions are included.
Collections begin June 13th
Donations will be accepted Mondays at 4pm-7pm
Unsold garage sale items make good donations! Please,
no televisions, computers or clothing.
Chairpersons Are Still Needed for:
- Spaghetti Dinner (Sunday afternoon)
- Farmer's Market (we would love to bring this back)
- Big Fun (our newest event for boys and girls to
win prizes)
- Parking (a group would be great for this)
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN NEWS
LABOR TRAFFICKING
My thanks to all who attended our spring luncheon
and especially Syliva, Valerie & Elaine for baking our
desserts.
I recently had the privilege of attending an Anti-Human
Trafficking retreat. The weekend was filled with
sharing. We were honored to have State Senator Judy
Emmons from the 33 District as one of our speakers.
She shared with us the efforts currently being made to
pass legislation relative to apprehending predators and
helping survivors.
July 13, is our “Resale Fashion Evening”. Everyone is
asked to shop garage sales, or resale and put together an
outfit. You can dress casual or dress up. Your
choice. Keep track of your cost per item.
The committee has six categories for prizes.
Deanna, Cheryl, Nancy, Shirley, Bunnie and Jill are
making plans for this evening. They will serve a
summer supper of hot dogs and all the picnic fixings.
Please call Deanna for reservations 629-5440. A
donation of $5.00 is payable at the door. Invite a
neighbor or friend to join us.
Plans for a visit to the Applewood Estate in August with
house and garden tours and a boxed lunch are on the
agenda.
It is the 100 Anniversary of the Mott
Estate. More information will be in coming bulletins.
Please keep our members and their special intentions in
your prayers. Remember to thank God daily for our
faith and the freedom to practice it. Pray for world
peace and those working to make it happen.
Sandy Tryles, President
She also shared that, just hours before leaving home to
join us, a young girl had been found huddled on the
floor in a public restroom. An observant bystander
recognized the signs of Trafficking and offered help.
Before our meeting concluded Senator Judy had
received a call telling her that this child's parents had
been contacted and that she was on her way home to
them. Due to the pending apprehension of the
perpetrator, Senator Judy was unable to share any more
of the details; but this one victim is now safe due to
someone recognizing the signs of Trafficking and
stepping forward to help.
This could be one of our children! Learn the signs!
Pray to end all forms of Human Trafficking. Call the
hotline: 888-3737-888.
Please pray to end all forms of Human Trafficking.
Connie Ozanich
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We offer these NEW MEMBERS
a warm welcome
to the Community
of St. John:
ENVELOPE
PACKETS
ARRIVING
SOON
Angela Jackson of Holly
David & Lisa Mika of Fenton
Gail Dawson of Grand Blanc
Patrick Shaun of Fenton
Aldean Wiltse of Fenton
Kathleen McGee of Fenton
Jacob & Asia Mounger of Linden
John & Donna Belczak of Fenton
We are glad you’re here!
The July, August and September Offertory
Envelope Packets will be arriving in the mail
soon. We have had several parishioners call
recently saying they did not receive their packets.
We apologize for this, but ask that you keep in
mind that the packets are much thinner, since
they are now sent quarterly, and can easily be
tossed as junk mail.
To help us save on the cost of replacing any sets
of envelopes, please be careful when sorting
your mail.
Thank you.
FATIMA - 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE
Are you new to the Neighborhood? Registering as a St.
John parishioner really is simple….just visit the Parish
Office in the stone chapel building or the Welcome Desk
in the church gathering space, introduce yourself and fill
out a short registration form. Easy!
Catholic Charities' Community Closet
Please remember Catholic Charities' Community
Closet. We are in need of new or gently used towels,
sheets, and comforters, as well as toiletries and other
personal needs items. Monetary gifts are always
welcome and are tax-deductible.
The Community Closet is located at
517 E. Fifth Ave., in downtown Flint.
For more information, contact Catholic Charities of
Shiawassee and Genesee Counties, 810-265-7025.
SAVE THE DATE! St. John School Educational
Foundation Annual Event Angels Among Us
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Coyote Preserve Golf Club,$50 per person
Dinner, dessert & entertainment Proceeds to benefit St.
John School
Join Fr. Gordon P. Reigle, Pastor of St. Robert/Good
Shepherd Parishes, on a pilgrimage through Spain and
Portugal. Visiting Fatima, Garabandal, Santiago de
Compostela and Santarem on April 24th to May 2nd 2017;
cost $3439.00. Receive an Early Bird Discount of $200 if
booked by September 30th 2016. To learn about our
destinations click the following links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdU_KzGjj_s; https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji0_7e9Bz-c ; https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=45fNNo77WUU https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCHZl7lwlUA; For details
contact Suzanne Krisak at 248-931-0194 or
[email protected]
CATHOLIC LAWYERS and LAW STUDENTS:
Bishop Boyea has a special message for you
at www.lansingcatholiclawyersguild.com/
news Please find a moment to read his
letter. Thank you.
Diane Arzberger
Department of Evangelization and Lay Formation
Diocese of Lansing
228 N. Walnut St.
Lansing MI 48933
517-342-2465
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SUMMER SCRIPTURE DAYS 2016
Fr. David Rosenberg will be presenting “Diversity
of Gifts”. May we learn to utilize our own special
gifts to promote the Love of Christ.
AUGUST 9 – 11 AT
ST. FRANCIS RETREAT CENTER, DEWITT.
Registration is open until July 29, 2016. Space is
limited. contact Diane at 517-342-2465
[email protected] and she will
email or send the brochure to you.
A R ETREAT
FOR
M ARRIED C OUPLES
Marriage in the Year of Mercy, July 29-31, 2016,
St Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt. Throughout the
weekend our facilitating couples will reflect on
scripture, Church teachings and God's presence in
their marriages. There will be time for connecting
with your spouse, sharing with other couples,
prayer, music, sacraments, enjoying the grounds,
personal reflection, visiting the Chapel, private time
and socializing with the other couples over meals
and refreshments. Facilitated by Catholic couples
from throughout the diocese, this retreat will
support participants in recognizing their marriage
as a living sign of God's love. The weekend will
encourage couples to build a brighter future by
bringing the tenderness of mercy and the goodness
of God more fully into their marriage. $250 per
couple. A non-refundable $50 deposit is due with
registration by July 22nd, 2016.
It’s time for the 7th Annual St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church car
show! Join us
Saturday, July 16th
for a fun day filled with great cars,
a fantastic Silent Auction, 50/50
raffles, and bake sale, all held on
the beautiful parish grounds! 2099 N. Hacker Rd, Howell, MI 48855 (Corner of M-59 & Hacker Rd).
Show Car entrance fee is $20
Spectator General Admission $2 per Car.
LIVE MUSIC by the Fast Eddie Band & new award
categories!
Awards given in categories ranging from 1900-2016,
as well as Best Corvette, Best Mustang, Best Camaro,
Best Truck, Best Rat Ride, & Best in Show. Show car
entrants will be entered in a raffle with five winners of
$100.
If you have any questions about this event contact St.
John Church at [email protected] or 517546-7200.
SPECIAL NEEDS MASS
Holy Redeemer in Burton hosts a special
needs Mass, the 4th Sunday, of each month at
1:00p.m. We attempt to focus this service on
the special needs families.
This Mass has a homily and music that is tailored to
those with Special needs. The Mass enables children
and adults with special needs to serve, to read, to usher
and to participate in what ever else that they feel
comfortable doing. It allows them to be themselves.
The next mass will be on June 26, 2016
1:00p.m.Holy Redeemer .
June 26, 2016—1:00p.m.
July 24, 2016—1:00p.m.
Outreach Hours:
Monday -Wednesday
10:00am-2:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm-7:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul
collection days
are the third Saturday of every month,
11:00a.m-1:00 pm.
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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Ladies Auxiliary
P A N C A K E B R E A K FA S T
Following
Father Ryan Riley’s
Mass of Thanksgiving
Sunday, June 19th, in the Activity Center
following 10:00am Mass
-There is no charge for this event-
WE HONOR FR. DWIGHT
JUNE 12TH 1:00PM
St. John ACTIVITY CENTER
and give thanks for these three
years of his spiritual leadership!
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The ladies of the
Council of Catholic Women
would like to say their farewell to Fr. Dwight.
Thank you for your years of service,
And may God watch over you
and Bless you in your new home!
Knights of Columbus Council 7418
would like to thank our
Sir Knight Chaplain and
Assembly 2031Friar
Dwight Ezop
for his service and support these past three
years. May God continue to Bless him.
On behalf of the students and staff
of St. John School, we want to thank
you (Fr. Dwight) for your dedicated
service to our parish and school.
May God continue to bless you and
grant you peace now and always.
DENISE R. KETCHMARK
Attorney at Law
Parish Member Since 1971
611 W. Court Street, Suite 203, Flint
810-232-6096
By Mentioning This Ad, 10% of all
Monies Collected From Client for
Legal Services Will be Donated to the
St John GIFT Campaign, Phase II
You’re a Neighbor, Not a Number.
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SERVICES WE PROVIDE:
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Funeral, Memorial & Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements, Monuments, Grave Markers & Urns
(810) 600-4372
Kenneth & Becca Temrowski
(810) 629-2533
500 Main Stteet
Fenton, MI 48430
www.temrowskifamilyfuneralhome.com
www.phplumbingheating.com
Dr. Jeffrey T. Pinkston
Parishioner
Dr. Dennis B. Pinkston
Dr. Carole A. Cocagne
Dr. Krista L. Kline
Dr. Nicole L. Stilson
Parishioner
10010 Miller Rd.
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Phone: 810-635-4015
Fax: 810-635-4017
HOURS
Mon.-Fri. 9-12, 2-5:30
Sat. 9-12
www.swartzcreekvet.com
• New Work
• Repairs
• Modernization
3460 N. Genesee
736-3830
Di Natale Accounting
& Tax Service
Albert Di Natale,
Enrolled Agent & Tax Accountant
Personal, Sm. Business,
Real Estate
14165 Fenton Rd., Ste. 104 G
810-714-4302
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TALK
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Highland Office
2997 East Highland Rd.
Highland, MI 48356
P/248.887.3729
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Irrigation Services
Landscaping • Fertilization
Lawn & Bed Maintenance
www.chaselawn.com
Thank you for advertising in
our church bulletin.
I am patronizing your business
because of it!
1-800-248-0280
www.duro-last.com
Jeff Gottron, Parishioner
391100 St John Church (B)
www.jspaluch.com
• Free consultations.
• Open every Saturday.
• Low down payment options.
• Interest free financing.
No referral needed.
Just give us a call.
Downtown Linden WaxOrtho.com
810.458.6188
Doug Mercer, Agent
2813 Silver Lake Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Bus: 810-714-0370
See why State Farm® insures
more drivers than GEICO
and Progressive combined.
Great service, plus discounts
of up to 40 percent.*
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.®
CALL FOR QUOTE 24/7.
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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
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For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
“Your Hometown Dealer”. See Our Website For Specials
Tim and Jennifer Hall
Parishioner
15123 North Road • 810-714-3300
1-800-714-9505 •
www.hallfenton.com
EASY TO FIND - US23 at EXIT 80
QUALITY EYE CARE AT A GREAT VALUE
Designer
Contacts
Frames
Eye Exams
3140 Silver Lake Rd. at US 23 • 810-593-1000
www.genopt.com
Family Owned
1225 W. Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507
ASSOCIATED FOOT CLINIC
New Location
(810) 235-2345
(810) 750-8300
*Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fenton House Restaurant
• Game Room For Customers Only
• Non-Smoking • Alcohol Free • Great For Families
• Separate Room for Private Get-Togethers
• Dine In • Take Out
FREE BREAD
Physicians and Surgeons of the foot
102 N. Adelaide • Fenton, MI 48430
www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
WITH $5 PURCHASE
CARRY OUT ONLY
Jeffrey C. Noroyan, D.P.M.*
Tim Snyder, D.P.M.*
Allan Kalmus, D.P.M.*
Brian or Sally, coordinators
860.399.1785
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com
BUY 1 MEAL AT FULL PRICE
GET SECOND AT 1/2 PRICE
413 S. LEROY • DIBBLEVILLE
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
JOHN’S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
810-629-506 0
1492 LeRoy
NEW BANQUET ROOM
Book Your Parties Now! Large and Small, We Can Handle Them All
Catering for All Occasions
Serving Genesee Cty. for Over 40 Years
Kenneth & Shannon Brant
17460 Silver Parkway • Fenton, MI 48430
Ken: 810-853-8440 • Shannon: 810-853-8444
Office: 810-373-5073
AGA Gymnastics
Competitive, recreational
& Cheer Tumbling year round!
810-234-9900 for details
Creative Learning Academy
Child Care Center
www.brantsrealestate.com
Infant, toddler,
pre-school and Kindergarten
programs year round.
810-234-8448 for details
Both Voted Number 1 in Genesee County!
(810) 733-7090
www.jposullivan.com
Register for AYSO by 7/31
for 16 weeks $95.00 after $115.00
We also have travel with FC Bolton
and Little Kritters for 2 & 3 year olds
all at Deer Run
Questions call 586-907-1726
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265 N. Alloy, Ste. 100 • Fenton, MI 48430
HOLLY: (248) 634-7731 • FENTON: (810) 629-1504
www.doescheradvisors.com
248.701.5235
Serving business owners & executives
in the Fenton community.
607 N. Saginaw, Holly, MI
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
Pastoral Team
REV. DWIGHT EZOP, Pastor:
810-629-2251 ([email protected])
Mass Schedule
REV. JIM ROLPH, Parochial Vicar:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
810-629-2251 - ([email protected])
Sundays: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
12:00 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.
TIMOTHY GARBACK, Minister of Music:
810-629-2251 ([email protected])
DEACON TERRY & MARY CARSTEN, Baptismal Prep.:
810-397-8703 ([email protected])
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel
Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin or website
Confessions in the Church
Saturdays: 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
RYAN RILEY, Transitional Deacon:
810-629-2251 ( [email protected])
DEACON TERRY CARSTEN, OUTREACH COORDINATOR
810-629-1817
Parish Support Staff
DANIELLE SPHAR, Parish Accountant
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, confession is often
available in the Reconciliation Room,
(stone chapel building) 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Adoration: each Friday 9:45 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
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
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.
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
KIT WHITE, St. John School Principal:
([email protected])
ANGIE HAISS, School Office Manager:
([email protected])
ANDREA KEHOE, School Secretary:
([email protected])
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