St. Mary Catholic Church

Msgr. George C. Michalek

509 N. Main St., P.O. Box 310 Morrice, MI 48857

517-625-4260

www.stmarymorrice.org

Cindy Garrison, Secretary cgarrison@catholicweb.com

Lisa Nebo, Bookkeeper lnebo@catholicweb.com

Susan Baldwin, DRE sbaldwin@catholicweb.com

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm

Parish Devotions and Sacraments

Rosary– 20 minutes before each weekday Mass (Mon., Tues., Fri.)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament– every Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm

Confession—Saturdays 3:00—4:00 pm or by appointment

First Holy Communion & Reconciliation— for 2nd graders

Confirmation—2 year preparation starting in 7th grade

Baptism and Anointing of the Sick– Contact Msgr. George

Marriages– Contact Msgr. George 9 months in advance

Mission Statement

We, the People of God of St. Mary Parish, Morrice, seek to grow as a community united in Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church. Being rooted in the tradition of our ancestors, we are committed to: † Pass on the Faith to future generations and † Build God’s kingdom by: fostering love for prayer and liturgy; evangelizing ourselves, and reach out to the alienated and un-churched; educating ourselves in Sacred Scripture in the Catholic Tradi-tion; accepting the responsibility to be servant people aware of the needs of our parish, community and world.

Parish Council

Mrs. Jerry McDevitt, President 655-6745

Finance Council

Mike Eckert, President 625-7045 Steve London, Secretary 625-6545

RCIA Marie Lewis 989-274-1457

Director of Liturgy Susan Baldwin 468-3801

Altar Society Jeanine Stack 625-5194 Funeral Luncheons Sandy Michalek 625-3576

Men’s Club Joe Pokorney 625-5355

Right to Life Jack Karr 517- 651-7029 Elizabeth Poe 989-245-1878

Over 50 Group Elaine Movalson 517-294-5651

Council on Aging Elizabeth Poe 989-245-1878

Knights of Columbus Ross Demerly 517-881-4050

St. Vincent DePaul Society Jim Nutter 675-7320

The First Sunday of Lent

Mon., Mar. 2nd 8:30 a.m.—for the repose of the soul of Betty Szedlak, 33rd Annv. req. by Ken & Nancy O’Donnell

Tues., Mar. 3rd– St. Katharine Drexel 8:30 a.m.—for the repose of the soul of Dr. James Morgan, Birthday Remembrance, req. by his friends

Wed., Mar. 4th– St. Casimir 5:30pm—Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 p.m.—for the repose of the soul of Rachel Bacik 7:00 p.m.—Stations of the Cross

Thurs., Mar. 5th—No Mass

Fri., Mar. 6th 8:30 a.m.—for the repose of the soul of Frank Szedlak, Birthday Rem. req. by Ken & Nancy O’Donnell

Sat. Mar. 7th– Ss. Perpetua and Felicity 4:30 p.m.—for the repose of the soul of Anna Pavlica, 8th Annv. req. by her children

Sun. Mar. 8th—Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m.—for the repose of the soul of Florence Hoose req. by the family

10:30 a.m.—for the People of the Parish

The First Sunday of Lent March 1, 2020

Mass Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle is: in loving memory of Mary Ryan & in honor of Jim & Joanne Pavlica, by Tom & Pam Ryan

Adult Envelopes Sunday & Holy Days $ 2,601.00 Loose Money 62.75

Student Envelopes 0.00 ConnectNow Giving online Donations 200.00

All Other Income / Donations 482.51 Total 3,346.26

Special Collections: SCRIP 200.00

Adult Sunday Envelope count includes make-up Envelopes. Your generosity and support in giving what you can, including sending in missed weeks envelopes, is greatly appreciated!

Online Giving: You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday offerto-ry donations online using ConnectNow Giving. Please go to our website at: www.stmarymorrice.org in the upper right hand box that says “Online Giving” click on the ConnectNow Giving link to make your pay-ment and follow the directions on the page. We thank you for your sup-port!

St. Vincent De Paul Society: Help our less fortunate neighbors by do-nating to St. Vincent’s. We work with other local groups to help with rent, utilities, prescriptions and other needs. Envelopes are in the church vestibule. Make checks payable to: St. Vincent de Paul. New Members are welcome!

Food Bank Collection: the first weekend of every month non perishable food, supplies and monetary donations which help with gas & electric bills, are collected for our area Food Bank. Please bring your donations to the church vestibule. Make checks payable to: Perry/Morrice/Shaftsburg Food Bank.

If you would like to have a candle for a loved one or special intention, the Sanctuary Candle is for 2 weeks for $7.00, the Vigil candle is $5.00 for one week.

Dear Parish Family, I write this letter to invite you join me in support of the 2020 Diocesan Services Appeal – “Happy the one who trusts in the Lord!” This scripture text from the Book of Proverbs affirms a fundamental teaching of the Catholic Church – only in God will we find the truth and happi-ness that we seek, the happiness that we were made for. Our annual DSA is an opportunity to participate person-ally in the service and care provided through the many good works of the Catholic Church. Our contributions are put to work, right away, in a multitude of ministries to offer direct assistance to individuals and families and to parishes, Catholic schools, and Catholic Charities agen-cies. Vitally important is the impact these efforts have in our parishes, where so much of the Church’s work occurs in the activities of everyday life. Please prayerfully consider making a DSA contribution this year. The special DSA edition of FAITH magazine and a DSA video message from Bishop Boyea are availa-ble online at www.dioceseoflansing.org/dsa. You may also use this link to make a DSA gift via credit card or electronic funds transfer from a bank account. Pledge forms will also be provided at liturgies on DSA Commit-ment Weekend, March 7 & 8. Our DSA parish goal for 2020 is $18,559.00 and with your help, I am confident we can reach that goal. Once we reach our goal, 50% of any contributions received, over and above our parish goal, will be returned to our local parish. Thank you for your generosity. Be assured of my prayers for you and your loved ones.

Prayerfully yours, Msgr. George Michalek

Did You Know: Mass Intentions provide a more powerful prayer offering for those souls, and they “contribute to the good of the Church and by that offering share its concern to support its minis-ters and works” (CCC945, 2) If you would like schedule a Mass for your loved one, please contact the Parish office. Cost is: $10.

Pray for: Hailey Scott, Russ Scripter, Greg, Kim & Larry St. Onge, Suzy Lucas, Laura Crawford, Jeff Michalek, Julie Finu-cane, Mary Roll, Joan Labelle, Victorya Babcock, Doreen Sinn, Myrna Harlacher, Shirley Brooks, Scott Coleman, Steve Wesley, Cari Militello, Brian Mills, Leslie Baley, Mary Ann McAlear. Please call the Parish office to add or remove names. Thank you!

Thank you for your support:

St. Mary Altar Society Meets the second Tuesday of each month October

through May at 7:00 p.m. Join us!

Catholic Charities box in the vestibule: we will now be collecting personal care items like: razors, nail files, nail clippers, feminine products, soaps (hotel size are accepted too.), clothing, blankets, sheets, towels. Thank you for your generosity!

Special Events, Activities and Meetings

Over 50 Mass & Potluck: Mon., Mar. 9th with Mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by a potluck in the Parish Center. Please bring a dish to pass and join us!

Altar Society Meeting: Tues., Mar. 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Par-ish Center. All ladies of the parish are considered members of the Altar Society and you are welcome to attend or help with upcoming projects.

Men’s Club Meeting: Thurs., Mar. 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Par-ish Center.

Finance Council Meeting: Mon. Mar. 16th At 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Men’s Club Newspaper Drive: the weekend of March 14th & 15th. Please bring your bundled papers to the truck behind the Parish Center. No glossy magazines or shredded paper, please.

K of C Council #8735 meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Our next meeting is: Wednesday, Mar. 18th Grand Knight: Ross Demerly

Knight of the Month: Fr. James Lothamer Family of the Month: Rick & Rose Spickard Family of the Year: Jerry & Barb Martz Knight of the Year: Jaime Pavlica

Pancake Breakfast This weekend Mar. 1st, Apr. 5th, May 3rd 9:00 a.m. –12:00 noon

Menu: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit and of course world famous cheesy hashbrowns. Contact Pat Grennell at 517-648-9500 to volunteer.

News from the St. Joseph Center……..

Scripture Study: Acts Ch. 28; Wednesday, Mar. 4th at 2pm at the home of Valli Sinn-Paskett. Everyone is welcome! Now is a great time to join us! We will be starting the Book of Revela-tions next. Questions: please call Holly Socia at: 517-599-5335.

Religious Education First Reconciliation for the 2nd & 3rd grade will take place on March 15th. Please be aware a student must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before they can receive their First Communion. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the path that leads to a relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. If you would like to know more call Jerry at 989-277-0779. We meet on Sundays, at 9:00 a.m. in the Faith Formation Center.

Please see the back of the bulletin for sign in information.

Designer Bag Bingo

Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Tickets: $15 per person ($20 at the door) only 200 tickets avail-able

St. Mary Altar Society is sponsoring the 3rd annual Designer Bag bingo. Come for a chance to win beautiful designer bags. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing and concessions are also available. Tickets are available at the SCRIP table or the Parish office.

Lenten Opportunities

Stations of the Cross Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Adoration at 5:30 p.m. Mass at 6:30 p.m.

Penance Services Regional - at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, East Lansing

Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

Parish - St. Mary, Morrice Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00 p.m.

Faith Formation Study Group—Symbolon from Formed.org Mondays at 7:00—8:30 p.m. in the Faith Formation Center

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Easter Choir will hold practices for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm following the Stations of the Cross. Practices are scheduled for March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, and 8. We will try to keep practices to an hour in length. It is okay if you are unable to attend all ser-

vices. Your voices are needed so please join us in preparing for this beautiful and sacred liturgy. If you have any questions, please con-tact Denise Forro at 517-256-2421 or forropda@gmail.com. Bless you and Thank you!

Lansing Catholic High School is taking applications for the position of principal. Contact Lisa Kutas, Director of Hu-man Resources at: lkutas@dioceseoflansing.org for more information. Deadline for submitting applications is March 9th.

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St. Mary Altar Society For all Ladies of the Parish

Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month October—May Please consider joining us

Our mission - to promote devotion to Mary and assist in providing for needs

on the altar and within our church