Catholic Church - Diocese of Marquette

Saint Anne
First Sunday of Lent ~ February 14, 2016
Catholic Church
Since 1888
817 So. Lincoln Rd. Escanaba, MI 49829
Parish Office
Hours: M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-4:00 pm • Phone: 906.786.1421
Email: [email protected] - Website: www.dioceseofmarquette.org/stanneescanaba
Dear Parish Family,
On this first Sunday of
Lent, we hear in Luke’s
Gospel that Jesus was led
by the Spirit of God into the
desert where He spent forty
days fasting and praying but was also
tempted there by the devil. The devil
tempted Jesus three times in efforts to
get Him to misuse His powers for
personal glory rather than for the glory of
God. Each temptation that Jesus faced
and overcame offers us insight into the
spirituality we hope to develop as we
pray and fast and seek to grow closer to
God and His will for us during these forty
days of Lent.
What Luke is highlighting for us in his
Gospel by making us aware of Jesus’
temptations is that we all face the temptations to want to put our needs and
wants before God’s will and plans for us.
Like the devil, we don’t always want to
be dependent upon God for all that we
have and all that we are. We like the
freedom God has given us to chase after
and fulfill our own desires. Yet, what
Jesus is teaching us in today’s Gospel is
that anything that leads us to reject our
dependency on God or to distrust His
sufficiency is a temptation from the
devil.
Jesus' responses to the temptations of
the devil are teaching us how we must
respond to temptations. Through these
Lenten days of prayer and fasting, let us
adopt the same confidence and trust in
God that Jesus had when He was faced
with temptations. Let us pray for the
wisdom to know God’s will, for the grace
to reject what is not of God’s will and for
the strength to accept and follow God’s
will all the days of our life.
Fr. Fran
OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONS
Mission Statement
St. Anne Parish is a Catholic Family committed to proclaiming Jesus
is Lord, celebrating His presence and serving others in His name.
HOLY NAME
Mark your calendar:
2/17: Spring Pictures
Council Meeting at 6:30 pm
2/18: Sister Marivic visits
2/20: Science Olympiad
2/26: Full day of school but no bussing, parent
transport after school
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Thrift Store: 786-2808
Client Services Office: 115 No. 8th St. - 789-1434
(M-W-F) Closed on Holidays
10:00 am — 12:15 pm & 12:45 pm — 2:00 pm
Warehouse: 815 1st Ave. No. - 789-1281
Pick up and donations accepted M-F 9 am—4 pm
Saturday 12 pm-4 pm, Drop off only
St. Anne Conference meets every other Tuesday
at 3:00 pm in the Client Services Office.
Lunch Served:
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Sponsor a Day
February 15: In memory of Herman, Cecile and Bill
Fillion from Bob & Mary Fillion
February 17: In memory of Louis Diedrich from
Louise Diedrich
February 19: In memory of Robert Tousignant from
Patricia Ohman
February 23: In honor of Jane Thomas from
Thomas Thomas
In memory of Harold Marenger from
Tom & Karen Charon
February 24: In memory of William J. Perron from
William & Donna Perron
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8:45 AM
“The Prophets, Messengers of God’s Mercy” is the title of
the bible study program led by Charlene Carlson. The group
meets in the Parish Center. Session 3 will cover ‘Jonah:
God’s Reluctant Messenger’. Please bring your bible and
catechism.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Flexible Days and Hours
No Commitment Necessary
Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time and
talents at the St. Vincent De Paul warehouse. We are in
need of volunteers to sort clothing, miscellaneous and
help with maintenance. If interested, please call
789-1281.
St. Vincent de Paul Wed. 11:30 am-1 pm
Salvation Army Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 12-1 pm
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In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to overcome the
temptation of thinking only of ourselves and to begin
thinking of how God might be calling us to serve Him by
serving others with our time, talents and treasures.
When we give to the poor, we are serving God by serving
others. As we begin this Lenten season, let us look for
more ways in which we can serve the needs of the poor.
Thank you for your generosity.
40 CANS FOR LENT
Knights of Columbus Council 640
Because hunger has no season…I
can, you can, we can help someone
who needs food. Remember to
bring in your cans each week during Lent which will
help us fill St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry shelves.
The Knights of Columbus goal is to collect 1000
pounds or more. We thank you for your support this
Lenten season. Please use the containers marked for
the Knight of Columbus. Looking forward to seeing
you this Sunday night at the Sweethearts Dinner.
Cocktails at 5:00 pm with dinner served at 6:30 pm.
Pastoral Council Members
Matt Shepard, Chairperson
Holly Thomma
Brad Mantela
Dennis Dyszel
Dorothy Kollmann
Karen Wigand
Sandy Beauchamp
Finance Council Members
Deacon Lew Vailliencourt
Mary Lu Gaudette
John Torreano
Dale Ford
Jim Bugay 2
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
CALENDAR & FINANCIALS
I wait for You!
Monday, February 15
8:45 am
Women’s Scripture Study - Parish Center
Tuesday, February 16
4:00 pm
CCD Grades K-2
New Altar Servers Training
6:00 pm
Finance Council
Prayer Partners are needed. Please note: Most times
already have at least one adorer. Partners are needed
as we desire to have at least two adorers per hour.
Sunday: 1 pm, 4 pm, Monday: 2 pm, 6 pm
Thursday: 7 pm, Friday: 7 am
Saturday: 1 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 9 pm
To sign up for one of these hours or ANY OTHER
HOUR, please call Jim or Jean Simon at 786-1450.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
St. Francis Hospital Chapel
Wednesday, February 17
4:00 pm
CCD Grades 3-5
5:30 pm
Youth Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm
Adult Choir Rehearsal
CCD Grades 6-9 & 10th Grade
Confirmation Class
Thursday, February 18
6:15 pm
RCIA, Parish Center Library
Saturday, February 20
8:45 am
Men’s Ministry
2:30 pm
Lunch & Movie “Risen” Parish Event
3:00 pm
Confessions
Sunday, February 21
7:30 pm
Youth Group
SILENT NO MORE
Sponsored by Ushers Uniting for Life
Dear children, keep away from idols. ~ 1 Jn. 5:21
REFLECTION: Ginette Paris wrote a book called “The
Sacrament of Abortion.” She claims that abortion is a
sacred ritual sacrifice to the goddess Artemis. As patroness
of animals and of hunters, Artemis represents the ability to
both protect and kill. The so-called right to abortion means
that the mother can give either life or death to her child.
PRAYER: Lord, free Your people from the deception of
idolatry, witchcraft, and false worship. Preserve us in true
worship and effective justice.
COLLECTION FOR…...2/7/16
239 ADULT ENVELOPES ..............
34 MONTHLY ACH ......................
9 WEEKLY ACH ............................
LOOSE .........................................
STUDENT .....................................
282 FAMILIES
$ 7,196.00
$ 1,074.00
$
272.00
$
359.43
$
16.00
$ 8,917.43
BLACK/NATIVE AMERICAN .......... . $
779.00
THANK YOU FOR CARING AND SHARING!
It Is In Giving That We Receive.
Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day ~ Fr. Frank Pavone
PLEASE REMEMBER ST. ANNE’S CHURCH
IN YOUR ESTATE PLANNING AND/OR YOUR WILL.
FASTING & ABSTINENCE
DURING LENT
HOPE AT THE INN - HOMELESS SHELTER
According to Church law, Catholics older than
the age of 14 are required to abstain from meat
on all the Friday’s of Lent. In addition, those
between the ages of 18 and 59, not including
pregnant or nursing mothers, should fast by
eating only one full meal. Smaller amounts of
food, but not as much as a full meal, may be
eaten in the morning and either at lunchtime or
dinner, depending on when you eat your full
meal.
There is more need for volunteers than just taking in the
homeless and giving them a place to sleep for a night.
We also need people to help them by making and
providing meals and helping them with laundry.
You don't need to be trained to offer your services for
these two positions. So, if you are able, please give us a
hand with these special needs.
http://www.hopeattheinn.org is the website.
Hope At The Inn also has a face book page.
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Check us out.
Thank you.
--- We need your help ---
FAITH FORMATION
NEWS & NOTES
Matt Buchmiller, Grades 6-12 Coordinator
Nicolas Moreno, K-5 Coordinator
Email: [email protected] &
[email protected]
Phone 786-6202
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Fridays
Upcoming Events
What: Lunch and a movie!
Where: St. Anne’s Parish Hall for lunch
and Willow Creek Cinema for the movie
When: Saturday, February 20
Time: 2:30 pm
SEVERAL MEMBERS OF OUR PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Front row: Sharyn Duell, Marie Anderson, Corky Pepin, Sandy
Sarasin, Middle row: Barb Van Ermen, Vicky Elie, Doris Lewis,
Mary Pepin, Back row: Karen Wigand, Cheryl Kobasic, Karen
Orzel, Sally Majestic, Jane Pryal
The Faith Formation Team will be hosting a whole parish
event of lunch followed by going to see the movie
“Risen”. The movie is rated PG-13 and is centered on
the events following the resurrection of Christ through
the eyes of a non-believer. Tickets for the event are
$10.00 per person, which will get you lunch in the parish
hall and a Willow Creek movie pass. Please RSVP with
the Faith Formation Office.
The members of our Prayer Shawl Ministry
have been busy knitting and crocheting
beautiful shawls. There is one ready for you,
a friend, neighbor or relative. If you or
someone you know has a serious illness,
anticipating a medical procedure, are home-bound, in a
nursing home or assisted living facility, and hasn’t
already received a prayer shawl, please give us a call.
Also, we would like to give a prayer shawl to any senior in
our parish upon request. Our prayer shawls are handmade with care and each one is a unique work of art.
Contact Sue (233-9726), Karen (786-1399) or Doris
(786-6387). Since the ministry began in 2006, 1350
shawls have been made by talented hands, each blessed
by Fr. Fran and given to others with love. Thank you to
the women who gather together in Jesus’ name and
create lovely gifts of comfort.
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Attention Holy Name Parents
If you have a 2nd or 3rd grade child that attends
Holy Name and belongs to the parish, they will
need to receive their sacraments with us. If you
have not turned in a registration form yet, please
do so at the Faith Formation Office.
ENDEAVORS
The Faith Formation Office is accepting
prayer requests to use during CCD prayer
times. You may drop off your requests at the
Faith Office during regular hours. Thank you
and God Bless!
BEAUTIFUL PRAYER SHAWLS AVAILABLE
CONGRATULATIONS
ROSE & TOM FISHER ON YOUR 50TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FEBRUARY 20!
CAN TABS FOR OSF HEALTH WATCH
We continue to collect can tabs for OSF Lifeline.
The tabs can be dropped off at the Faith Formation Office or leave them in the greeting space.
Please indicate that they are for CCD.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
EVERY FRIDAY AT 5:15 PM.
RECONCILIATION AVAILABLE.
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NEWS, NOTES & UPCOMING EVENTS
AREA LENTEN
RECONCILIATION
SERVICES
St. Anne’s
Saturdays of Lent ………….. 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Fridays of Lent ………….……. 5:30 to 6:30 pm
(beginning March 4)
Before and after Saturday & Sunday evening Masses
(beginning March 5)
All Saints, Gladstone
Monday, March 14 ………… 7:00 pm
St. Joseph/St. Patrick * City-Wide
Tuesday, March 15 ……….… 6:30 pm
Welcome to the Family of God,
Sophia Marie-Gianna Germain
Sophia was baptized
at St. Anne’s Church
on February 6th.
She is the daughter
of Kyle and Rebecca
(Wiegand) Germain.
May the blessings of
the Lord be upon
Sophia and her family
as she grows closer to Him throughout her life.
BULLETIN ADVERTISING
SPACE AVAILABLE
St. Anne’s began printing our own bulletins this past December
which means that we have to acquire our own ads for the bulletin. The good news about doing this is that all the ad revenue
will stay in our parish and not go to an outside publisher.
Money received from the advertisements will cover the cost of
our color copier which will be used to print full-color bulletins
including the ads which are printed in various sizes. Ads can be
put in our bulletin to advertise a business, to offer a memoriam, or to give recognition to a local organization. You can create and submit your own ad, or we can create one for you.
Since ad spaces are filling up, you need to act now by calling
the parish office or contact Karen Wigand at 786-1399 or
email her at: [email protected].
LENTEN MISSION
Presented by Matthew Hill
ST. ANNE’S CHURCH
Worship Area
MONDAY, FEB. 22
TUESDAY, FEB. 23
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
ALL ARE WELCOME!
As many of you may already know, Bishop
John Doerfler has assigned to our parish a
seminarian - candidate, Matthew Hill. He will
be staying with us for several months with the
intentions of entering the seminary for our
diocese this fall. Matthew grew up in suburban
Detroit and has spent the last twenty years
teaching theology in several Catholic high
schools. He completed his undergraduate
degree at the University of Notre Dame, earned
his Master’s degree at the University of St.
Thomas Aquinas in Rome, and is currently
working on a second graduate degree through
Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.
Matthew will be presenting this year’s Lenten
Mission on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22-23,
reflecting on the Spiritual and Corporal Works
of Mercy. At our first evening we will examine
the relationship between the Corporal and the
Spiritual (Body and Soul) in order to find out
how they relate to the traditional Works of
Mercy. On the second evening we will take a
more detailed look at the Corporal and
Spiritual Works of Mercy. We will examine
what they have meant historically and how we
can live them out in practical ways today. Our
mission will conclude with a look at the bigger
picture of the human person fully alive in both
Body and Soul.
Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the hungry,
give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter
the homeless, care for the sick, visit the imprisoned
and bury the dead.
Spiritual Works of Mercy: Convert sinners,
instruct the ignorant, advise the doubtful, comfort
the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive injuries
and pray for the living and the dead.
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PARISH DIRECTORY
MASS INTENTIONS
Parish Staff
Pastor, Fr. Francis DeGroot .....................................................786-1426
.......................................................................... [email protected]
Secretary, Lori Gerard .............................................................786-1421
[email protected]
Deacon, Terry Saunders........................................................... 786-0727
Deacon, Lewis (Lew) Vailliencourt ..........................................786-4148
[email protected]
Bookkeeper, Lynn Wulf ...........................................................786-1421
[email protected]
Coordinator of Faith Formation, Gr. K-5, Nick Moreno .......786-6202
[email protected]
Coordinator of Faith Formation, Gr. 6-12, Matt Buchmiller 786-6202
[email protected]
Director of Choirs/Music, Travis Dubord ..............................241-7321
[email protected]
Pastoral Care & Bereavement
Counselor & Spiritual Director, Charlene Carlson …………. 241-6635
[email protected]
Monday, February 15
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am † SANDY BOUCHER
Buildings and Grounds, Tom Harris ............................................. 399-6436
Natural Family Planning, Mark & Virginia Hallfrisch ................... 789-0348
Prison Ministry, Mary Lu and Matt Gaudette.............................. 428-3575
Loren and Linda Anderson……………………........ .789-1192
Pamela and Gregory Mitchell……………….......... .786-8484
Prayer Chain, Barb Nelson... .................................................... 786-6188
St. Anne Conference President/St. Vincent de Paul / Mary Lu Gaudette
428-3575
Catholics Returning Home, George Rusch……………………………. 233-9726
Altar Servers Coordinators: Barbara Van Ermen ........................786-8957
Debbie Warren ............................. ..786-7259
Extraordinary Ministers, Pauline Marmalick................................ 789-9219
Ushers, Gregory Mitchell................................................................. 786-8484
Lectors, Lori Kleiman ..................................................................... 786-1136
Holy Name Catholic School Principal, Joseph Carlson. ............. 786-7550
[email protected]
Office ~ [email protected]
Friday, February 19
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am † WAYNE ST. PIERRE
One does not live on bread alone, but on every
word that comes from the mouth of God.
Mass Schedule
Weekend
Saturday 4:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am and 6:30 pm
Weekday
Monday-Saturday 8:00 am; 12:10 pm on Wednesday
Perpetual Adoration at OSF Hospital Chapel
Perpetual Adoration contacts: Jim and Jean Simon 786-1450
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Anne’s
Holy Hour and Confession on the First Friday of the month after the
8 am Mass.
Sacraments
Baptism
Please contact Fr. Fran at 786-1426 for baptismal preparation. For
adults RCIA is required. In the case of infants, at least one parent
should be a practicing Catholic.
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:00-4:00 pm and after 8:00 am weekday Masses or
anytime by appointment.
Marriage
Please contact Fr. Fran at 786-1426 for marriage preparations.
Diocesan regulations require that preparations begin with initial
interview six months in advance of a tentative date.
Anointing
Please contact the Parish Office if you or someone you know has
any continuing or serious illness, or is in the hospital, and would
like to celebrate this healing sacrament.
Tuesday, February 16
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am † RANDI VAN ERMEN
Wednesday, February 17
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am † IRVIN & DYMPNA CASHIN
12:10 pm † DOROTHY J. KOTH
Thursday, February 18
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am
BISHOP DOERFLER & LIVING MEMBERS OF
THE PRESBYTERATE
Saturday, February 20
8:00 am † IRENE SLAWINSKI
4:30 pm
PEOPLE OF ST. ANNE’S CHURCH
Sunday, February 21
8:30 am
FOR THE LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF
THE MILKIEWICZ FAMILY
10:30 am †
MARY ROSE ELIE
6:30 pm
FERN FRANCIS & BEVERLY JULIA WALKER DUPEY
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Looking for financial assistance with
your college education? Applications
are now being accepted for the 2016
Bibianne Bessette Scholarship Fund.
The scholarships aid graduating seniors who are
pursuing a college or vocational education at an
accredited degree granting institution.
Consideration is based on academic achievement.
Applicants must complete the on-line application
found at http://www.dioceseofmarquette.org/
bbscholarshiplink and mail an Official Transcript and
ACT/SAT scores (via postal mail) to: Bessette
Scholarship Fund, Diocese of Marquette, 1004
Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855. Application
must be received no later than March 15, 2016.
THE BLUE ARMY ROSARY HOUR
The Rosary Hour benefits our homebound
parishioners and nursing home residents.
Donations are needed. To keep this
worthwhile program on the air, please send
a contribution to: The Blue Army,
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P.O. Box 895, Escanaba, MI 49829
The Stonehouse
Casual Dining at Its Finest!
2223 Ludington  Escanaba  (906)786-5003
Tracy Mayville Ÿ- Parish Member
906-233-1646
518 So. 7th Street  Escanaba
[email protected]
MEMORIALS
DEGROOT
FARMS
For information on Memorials,
call Karen at 786-1399
Or the Parish Office
at 786-1421
In Memory of
Fr. Fran’s
Brothers
Richard
and
Norbert