November 22, 2015 - St. Mary Catholic Church

CHRIST THE KING
ST. MARY CHURCH
WILLIAMSTON, MICHIGAN
November 22, 2015
The Parish Office will be closed Thursday and
Friday, November 26 & 27th for Thanksgiving. Please have any Mass announcements for
Sunday, November 29th submitted by Wednesday, November 25th.
Monday, November 23rd
8:05 a.m.
+John Pitlanish-Req. Mary Erbele
Tuesday, November 24th
6:30 p.m.
+Michael Ashby-Req. The Venema Family
Wednesday, November 25th
8:05 a.m.
+Ann Glynn-Req. George & Lynne Raffo
Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving)
9:00 a.m.
Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
Friday, November 27th
8:05 a.m.
Special Intentions of Anthony Edwards
Req. Mrs. Mourey
Saturday, November 28th
9:00 a.m..
+Tony Gentilozzi-Req. Lupine Family
4:30 p.m.
Members of the Parish
Sunday, November 29th
8:30 a.m.
+Keith Shear-Req. Family
11:30 a.m.
+Leonard Eisele-Req. Maggie Jacobs
In Loving Memory of
Amy Ann
The 4th Sunday of every month there will be a collection for Capital Campaign for anyone desiring to contribute at that time. Please
use the blue lined envelopes. Thank you for your generosity!
NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS
Corporate Communion next Sunday, November
29 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass for Knights, their families and widows of the Knights. Please sit together in the reserved section.
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Members of the Knights of Columbus are once again collecting
sweatshirts for Boysville. They are not to be gift wrapped, only
labeled whether for a Boy or Girl and the size. Greatest need is
for sizes Large and X-Large. Please place your contribution in
the box located in the Narthex. The last day for contributions is
November 29. Thank you for your generosity!
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The Knights of Columbus and Lion’s Club will be
sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December
2nd from 1:00-6:45 PM in St. Joseph Hall. Give
Blood, Save a Life.
Sponsored by
John & Aida Hill and Family
Flowers by Williamston Florist & Greenhouse
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Donations (Envelopes Not Used)
147 Adult Envelopes Used
WeShare (11/9-11/15)
4 Children’s Envelopes
Weekly Total
Weekly Operating Expenses Goal
Weekly Over/Under Goal
Monthly Second Collection for Capital Campaign
816.00
6,175.00
1,625.00
4.45
8,620.45
9,230.00
-609.55
CHRIST THE KING
Today’s second reading reminds us that the sacrifices of Christ free us
from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the service of God.
How am I using my gifts to serve God and others?
Thank you for your generosity to Fr. Louis Ekka
last weekend. Our parish raised $3,369.80 for the
Diocese of Gumla in India. God Bless you!
The St. Vincent DePaul Society has been given
four gift cards to Meijer for needy families in
the parish to help with a Thanksgiving meal. If
you know of a family in need please contact
Deacon Steve at [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 28th, 4:30 PM
Reader Ann Morse
Servers Matthew Jones, Dave Berger & Zachary Wagner
E.M.
Sarah Spangler**, Tom Spangler*, Doug Bengel, Larry
Tharnish, Celeste Sura & Matt Morse
Sunday, November 29th, 8:30 AM
Reader Bernie Kazyak
Servers Jack Edwards, Max Hilker, Max, Dominic & Duane Hoeppner
E.M.
Roger Drobney**, Steve Kennedy**, Tom Chernick, Prox
Kazyak, Suzette Burkitt-Wesolek, Zachary McAllister, Mary
Benjamin & Deacon Hilker
Sunday, November 29th, 11:30 AM
Reader Dan Dailey
Servers Juliana Porco, Savannah Twichell, Caleb & Carter Mattoon
E.M.
Sandie Distel **, Frank Distel**, Adelita Theis, Bernadette
Moline, Ann Noelle Schuler, & James Anthony
ST. MARY CHURCH
WILLIAMSTON, MICHIGAN
In Memoriam
Parishioner, Carol Erickson, passed away on November 14th. Carol is survived by her husband of 51 years
Gene Erickson of Haslett and their children, Brian
(Lawna) Erickson of Kendallville, Indiana; Dr. Lisa
Erickson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and their ‘baby
girl’ – Patches, a Jack Russell Terrier. She always held
onto her deep Catholic faith – saying anywhere from 5
to 10 rosaries per day for others while exercising on
her Gazelle or at bedtime. A funeral Mass was held Saturday, November 21st. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon
her.
It’s Giving Tree time again! Take one or two
candles with you while out Christmas shopping. The tree is covered with gift suggestions
for the Shared Pregnancy Center and the Williamston/Webberville Christmas Clearing
House. Addresses are on candles for monetary
donations to the Williamston Food Bank and
Pyper’s Diapers (if donating to Pyper’s Diapers, please make
donations to Sandy Whelton). Remember-leave gifts unwrapped
and put them under the Giving Tree.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
on Fridays, following the 8:05 a.m. Mass until 7:00 p.m.
Sign up for an hour or stop in to spend some time with
the Lord.
KITCHEN CLEANING
The kitchen in St. Joseph Hall is going to undergo a
deep cleaning soon. Each ministry needs to organize
their cupboards and items. Please take the time to
throw away things you are not using. We appreciate
your help!
November 22, 2015
St. Paul Evangelization Ministries Presents:
Basic Evangelization Training
St. Mary Catholic Church
Williamston, Michigan
No Experience Needed!
Saturday • December 5, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Basic Training
Starting at 5:30 PM | Light Parade Booth
Join the national leadership (Fr. Mark Rutherford, Adam
Janke & Nancy Duey) of St. Paul Evangelization Ministries
to learn how to evangelize in your everyday life in easy and
fun ways.
Cost:
$10.00 Per Person (St. Mary Parishioners)
$20.00 Per Person (Non-Parishioners)
$25.00 Per Person (At the Door)
Register Online: http://bet-lansing.eventbrite.com/
Additional Discounts:
FREE: 5 Full Scholarships
Only use this scholarship if you cannot afford the cost.
Includes:
1 Day Workshop Based Evangelization Training
Morning Hospitality & Lunch
Evangelization Materials
For more information:
Adam Janke (517) 455-5592 or [email protected]
ATTENTION READERS, ALTAR SERVERS
& EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Please take the time to sign up for Masses on Thanksgiving, the
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th), Christmas Eve,
Christmas, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. There is a binder in
the gathering area with sheets for each Mass. Thank you for your
help in making sure we have all the necessary assistance at these
Masses.
Inviting all women of the parish to a Ladies Night Out:
The Letters, The Beautiful Story of Mother Teresa
at NCG Cinemas, Eastwood Town Centre
Sunday, December 6th
Time: Forthcoming
The Letters is a drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa
through letters she wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, Father Celeste van Exem, over a nearly 50-year period.
Our Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser begins at Advent! Baby
bottles will be available in a basket located in the gathering area
starting November 28th. Please take a bottle, fill it with change,
cash or checks during the Advent season and then return to basket
or parish office by January 1st! All money collected will be
given directly to our local pregnancy centers! Thank you for your
support. “Your change changes Lives”
ST. MARY CHURCH
WILLIAMSTON, MICHIGAN
November 22, 2015
Monday, November 23rd
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Tae Kwon Do
Children’s Choir
Gym
Music Room
Tuesday, November 24th
7:00 p.m.
K of C Officers Mtg..
St. Joseph
Wednesday, November 25th
6 00 p.m.
Tae Kwon Do
6:00 p.m.
R.C.I.A.
7:30 p.m.
Teen Music Group
Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 27th
9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Gym
St. Mary Rm
Music Room
No events scheduled
Eucharistic Adoration
Church
Dan Brannan, Cameron Lewis, Michael
Dyer, Kyle O’Connor, Karen Diehl,
Mary Elam, Megan Spaller, Amanda
Kuch, Sue Maus, George Mabry, Chris
Blaxton, Stephanie Dunckel-Harrist,
Joseph Raab, Cathy Anthony, Emma Thompson, Mike Rodgers,
John & Carole Kennedy, Jim Bohnett, Janet Ingles, Norma
Spangler, Jim Coscarelli, Travis Kenton, Kailynn Schneider,
Jayde Wilmes, Chuck Lutz, Olivia Talia, Lida Zaitora, Patti
Owens, Jerry Smith, Linda McNeil, Rosemary Elliott, Toni Porciello, Marlene McKinney, Richard & Audrey Robinson, Dick
Maurer, Dottie Pratt, Roxanne Hubble, Barbara Palkowski, Matt
Davis, Barb Catton, Angeline Stillman, Paula McAllister, Carissa
Rahl, Pamela Gragg, Annie Scholten, Trisha Rogers, Steve
Brannan, Donia Leon, Joe Blair, Alice Lott, Carol McGuire,
Agnes Dexter, George & Rosa Zimmer.
If you have someone listed here who has recovered, please call Mary
Ann at the parish office 655-2620 so their name can be removed.
Saturday, November 28th No events scheduled
Sunday, November 29th
No events scheduled
Readings for the week of November 22, 2015
Sunday
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
Monday
Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr; Saint
Columban, Abbot; Blessed Miguel
Agustín Pro, Priest and Martyr
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3; Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday
Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc, Priest,
and Companions, Martyrs
Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday Saint Catherine of Alexandria,
Virgin and Martyr
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28;
Dn 3; Lk 21:12-19
Thursday
Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3; Lk 21:20-28
Friday
Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday
Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday
First Sunday of Advent
Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25;
1 Thes 3:12—4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE ON ACTIVE
MILITARY DUTY FROM OUR PARISH
Tim Anderson Army
Capt. Levi Floeter
Major Steve Hedden
Capt. Rachelle Thomas
Zac Guthrie USMC
LtJG Jeanne Van Gilder USN
HM3 Hilary Holland
Lt. Daniel Nix
Daniel Call USN
PFC Eric Glynn
Capt. Ed Thomas
Lt. Helena Van Gilder USN
Patrick Glynn USN
Pvt. Noah Hoeppner
HM2 Cesar Laragaibort
Please call the parish office at 655-2620 if you would like to add or remove a family member.
CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesday 10:00 AM
Adelita Theis
517-282-9636
Studying: the Book of Acts
St.Mary
Church
Rm.
Wednesday 9:30 AM
St. Francis Rm.
Church
Mary Zalewski
655-2016
Saturday 7:30 AM
St. Francis Rm.
Church
Dan Dailey
614-0271
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Joyce M. McKenna, LMSW, ACSW, PLLC
A big thank you to Williamston Florist and
Greenhouse for their continued generosity to
the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.
The children enjoy arranging the donated
flowers that help make the Atrium even more
beautiful, and then giving the flowers to their loved ones. Please
consider patronizing Williamston Florist for your floral needs.
~Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Team
Our sponsors bring us this bulletin cost-free each week. Please consider
them when in need of goods and services. Tell them you saw their ad at
St. Mary Church.
ST. MARY CHURCH
WILLIAMSTON, MICHIGAN
November 22, 2015
“We Learn to Love; We Love to Learn”
St. Mary School shares with the Church in the mission of Jesus Christ. In a faith-filled academic environment, children grow in their relationship with
God, the Catholic Church, and the community.
SCHOOL NEWS
The students, teachers, and staff would like to take this
opportunity to again thank the parent and parish volunteers who
made the Fall Rummage Sale such as success. This year’s sale
earned $7,500.00 for the school’s general operating fund! That is
a huge increase over last year’s sale, and we are so grateful for
the hard work and great donations that made such earnings possible. We are so very blessed to have your time, talent, and treasures. God bless you all.
The students and teachers, through the wonderful baking
talents of our St. Mary Parents, have been working on a service
project to raise money for “Trees for Troops,” an organization
which provides Christmas trees for military personnel and their
families. The students from grades PK/DK, K/1, and 2/3 have
each sponsored a bake sale at lunchtime. Grades 4/5 will sponsor
their bake sale on Monday, November 23, at lunchtime. Thus far
the students have raised 214.03, which will purchase 8 Christmas
trees. Once the last bake sale is completed the funds will be forwarded to “Trees for Troops” and the Christmas trees will be
delivered to military personnel and their families before Christmas. We have been averaging enough money for 2 trees per bake
sale so we anticipate that 10 military families will have a Christmas tree from the students at St. Mary School. A huge thank you
goes out to all of our St. Mary School parents who have baked
treats for these bake sales!
As we look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday week,
St. Mary School students, faculty and staff would like to wish our
entire St. Mary parish family a blessed Thanksgiving Day. May
the Lord bless you all with the gifts of peace and prosperity.
Yours in Christ,
Sue Penn, Principal
16th Annual Quintessential Pro-Life Thanksgiving Drive -- 750 Turkey Baskets to Lansing and
Pontiac -- including clients of five Crisis Pregnancy
Centers serving seven counties! "Give to those who
have not: that they may have a Happy Thanksgiving Day.”
To Donate: Daily Apostle, P.O. Box 135 Williamston, MI
48895 "What we do, we do for Jesus Christ, for the honor and
glory of God."
Help Assemble 340 Turkey Baskets on Wednesday, November
25th from 9am-12pm Church of the Resurrection Social Hall
127 Rumsey Ave, Lansing 48912. http://www.dailyapostle.org/
Thanksgiving2015 or email [email protected]
155 Thanksgiving Baskets will be provided to clients of Shared
Pregnancy.
There will NOT be Religious Education classes,
Confirmation class, or Youth Group Sunday,
November 29th. Have a Blessed & Joyful
Thanksgiving weekend with your family!
Light Parade Float Building
The Williamston Light Parade is December 5th. We are excited
about our parish sponsoring a float in the parade and sharing the
message of Christmas!
Float Funday Parish Workday for our light parade float is
Sunday, November 22nd from 1-5 pm at 2044 Meech Road
off Holt Road. A time of fun, working together, and sharing
God's love with our community.
Adult Recreation Volleyball
Come join us for some fellowship, fun and
exercise. We will be playing on Sundays from
January-March. There will be two sessions at
12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Call or email Roger to sign-up or with your
questions: 517-896-3809 or [email protected].