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5376 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603
989-799-2460 www.stasaginaw.org
Easter Sunday Page 2 April 4, 2021
Monday, April 5 Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday, April 6 NO 8:30 AM MASS Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday, April 7 Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:13-35 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, April 8 Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:35-48
Friday, April 9 Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday, April 10 Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18,19-21; Mk 16:9-15 4:00 PM Mass
Sunday, April 11 Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
8:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass Week Day Mass in the Church on Tuesday, Wednesday and First Friday 8:30 AM. In the event of a funeral, morning Mass will be cancelled. Adoration will be also cancelled on Wednesday in the event of a funeral.
Please pray for all who have been commended to our prayer that they will respond to God’s healing will, especially:
Dave Brzezinski; Patrick; Jackie; Joe; Rick; Patricia; Sr. Mary Elizabeth; Ken Eigner; Dick; Amiee H.; Ron Brasseur; Tom Brasseur; Al V.; Cathy R.; Tim Novak; Sheila Krawczyk; Jean B.; David B.; E.H.; M.H.; Larry S.; Amy LaPain; Tom P.; Rachel L.; John; Bill P.; Jeanne; Jim & Pat D.; Cooper; Tiffany A.; Todd J.; Fred; Darlene; David B.; Art R.; Matthew, and those who are homebound and in assisted/nursing facilities.
We are happy to list names of those who request prayers for one month. The list will be purged again on March 28. Please remember to contact the office 799-2460 ext. 1 when a loved one’s name no longer needs inclusion on the prayer list.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and wherever we can.
March 27/28, 2021
Envelopes $ 10,290.00 Loose $ 666.00 Electronic (ACH) $ 488.00 Catholic Relief Services$ 200.00 Easter Flowers $ 193.00 Total: $ 11,837.00
Please remember St. Thomas Aquinas in your estate planning.
PRAYER LINE If you or a loved one is in need of immediate prayer, please call the Parish Office 799-2460, ext.1
NO MASK NO MASS
Masks/face coverings must be worn at ALL TIMES in the Church building.
Please sanitize your hands before entering the Church. Use your own or that which is provided in the narthex. Thank you.
Be sure to patronize all of our businesses as their generosity allows us to provide the bulletin to you at no cost to the Parish.
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Father Rick’s Reflections . . . We made it! We finally got to the celebration of Easter! We never got here last year because of the pandemic and quarantining. But this year we got to Easter. We are greeted with a wonderful story about Mary Magdalene and other women are the first
witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. Now, that is quite a story! Keep in mind that in the time of Jesus in Middle Eastern society, women were not regarded as reliable witnesses – a woman’s testimony in court was heavily discounted. It did not help that the story of Mary Magdalene being possessed by demons would not have helped her credibility. So, why was this story told? Because it was a powerful, consistent oral tradition among the earliest disciples. This was an autobiographical memory in which stories of personal experience are passed on, often colored by the emotional interpretation of those who experienced the events which shapes the details recalled in the passing of the account. The absence of Jesus’ body does not necessarily mean that Jesus was raised. There are more ordinary explanations that come to mind – the disciples went to the wrong tomb, or the body was somewhere else, they lied about the missing body, or someone stole the body and hid it. If Jesus’ body had been available, it makes sense that those who opposed the teaching of Jesus’ resurrection would have found it or produced it had they stolen it. If the disciples had taken the body, sooner or later the body would have come to light and the location of his dead body would have put an end to the claims of resurrection. However, in our gospel today, Mary Magdalene reports the empty tomb to Peter and the other disciple. The two of them run to the tomb. “Then, the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.” There is the confusion of the empty tomb, Peter and Mary Magdalene not “yet understanding the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead” and the Beloved Disciple who “saw and believed.” The Beloved Disciple alone initially recognizes the spiritual meaning of the empty tomb, but his understanding will soon the be the foundation of the whole church, spurred by the later encounters with the risen Lord. It truly became the central message of this new community of disciples. We not only discover an empty tomb, but we encounter the risen Lord each and every time we gather at the table of the Lord. He is truly risen! ALLELUIA!
As I write these few words early in Holy Week, we are in preparation for the events of Triduum. Even though we are back in the Church, there is still not the complete celebration of these days because of the pandemic. But, there is always next year. There are some things that people are missing – the sign of peace, receiving Communion under both species of bread and wine, coming to church without masks just to name a few. I continue to encourage us to be hopeful for all those things to happen in the coming months, but we are not there yet. Please continue to practice good COVID protocols and keep safe. We cannot let our guard down for a minute. I want to express my thanks to everyone who helped to make our celebrations during Holy Week so memorable. To Sr Ann and the art & environment committee for their transforming the church each of the days of Triduum. My thanks to the lectors who stepped up for extra duty this past week with the Passion readings on Palm Sunday and Good Friday as well as the extra readings at the Easter Vigil. A special thanks to the ushers who not only helped with the people coming to celebrate, some who have not been in church in a year, but also for those who helped with the Chrism Mass last Tuesday. I hear only great accolades from the diocese for our kindness and welcome to come to St Thomas Aquinas. On behalf on the entire staff, I want to wish everyone a blessed and happy Easter. This is truly the season of new life. May we let Jesus’ light shine always in our lives!
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Easter Sunday Page 4 April 4, 2021
Strong in faith True to our mission
Alive!
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FINDING the LENTEN CROSS…
Can you find the crosshidden in our bulletin?
The cross was in the cookie clip on page 5.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
St. Thomas Aquinas has resumed. We ask you to enter the church and stay in place following COVID protocols. Please place the colored laminated sheet in your seating area when you exit the church.
EASTER SUNDAY
HAPPY EASTERWe prayed, fasted and gave alms - and now we rejoice because Chirst is risen! Our Lenten journey with CRS rice Bowl challenges us as we begin the Easter season to share the joy of having a loving God that is alive and accompanies us always. Let’s do the same by being present to our global family by caring for their material and spiritual needs. Visit crsricebowl.o to learn more.
Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowls or donate online at crsriceslow.org/give.. You may also drop them off to the Parish Office. THANK YOU!
Welcome Visitors & Friends
If you are worshipping with us for the first time or have visited before, We Welcome You! If you are looking for a church home in this community, we invite you to consider St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. Contact the Parish Office for more information on becoming a member.
Interested in becoming Catholic by receiving the sacraments of the Church? Please call the Parish Office for more information.
St. Thomas Aquinas offers instruction for adults who are interested in learning about the Catholic Church and anyone who is a baptized Catholic and has not received all of his/her sacraments.
There is also instruction for children/youth who are not baptized and are over seven years of age.
Parent Baptism Preparation Class
The next preparation class will be Monday, April 12 at 7:00 PM. Please contact the Parish Office to register.
Parents are required to attend the preparation session and should be registered St. Thomas Aquinas parishioners attending Mass regularly.
Thank you to all who donated to the Church Enhancements. A complete listing will be in the next few week’s bulletin.
Please do not water the lilies. We have a team of volunteers who maintains and waters all plants. Thank you!
In RemembranceRonald Gorney
Husband of: Marge
May his family and friends experience God’s consoling presence during this time of loss. Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
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Upcoming Lay Ministry Virtual Information Meetings
Is God calling you to do more? To let His light shine through you in service to others? To become a Commissioned/Missioned Lay Minister? We currently have two virtual information sessions scheduled where you can learn more about Lay Ministry Formation:
Tuesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m.
From now until May 15, the Office of Lay Ministry will be accepting applications for those who wish to begin the program in September of 2021. It is a four-year formation experience designed for lay people who wish to expand their knowledge of Scripture and Catholic theology, deepen their relationship with God, and fulfill their baptismal call by serving others. This meeting is not only for those interested in applying to Lay Ministry, but also for anyone wishing to learn about the Lay Ministry Formation Program
Since these are virtual meetings, registration is required. Please email Kellie Deming at [email protected] or call her at 989.797.6609. She will send the link to join the meeting.
Eucharistic Liturgies
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 AM
First Friday 8:30 AM
In the event of a funeral on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or First Friday,
morning Mass will be cancelled.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
2nd & 4th Saturday
9:00-10:00 AM or by appointment
Parish Staff
Fr. Richard Bokinskie Pastor
Sr. Ann deGuise, OSF
Pastoral Associate
Dawn Drago Parish Secretary
Pat Messing Bookkeeper
Deborah Kraklow
Director of Liturgy and Music
Karen Bartels
RCIA Director
Baptism & Funeral Coordinator
BROWN BAG CHALLENGEMonth of April
Are you up to another CHALLENGE? We are in need of store bought packaged cookies ie: sandwich type, chocolate chip,
oatmeal etc. Every lunch receives a snack bag of a few cookies.
We will still collect the regular items as well: juice drink boxes/bags, packaged cookies, strawberry and grape jelly/jam;
peanut butter, mayonnaise, lunchmeat, sandwich and snack size zip-top bags, snacks, pretzels, and individually wrapped snack cakes.
Remember that we pack 40 sack lunches three times a week, for a total of 120 lunches.
Monetary donations are gladly accepted. Please drop in the collection marked ‘Brown Bag’.
Collection: April 10/11 Brown Bag Bunch April 17/18 East Side Soup KitchenApril 24/25 Brown Bag Bunch
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Easter Sunday April 4, 2021
Family Perspective-by Bud Ozar
That first Easter morning was confusing. Jesus was missing and Mary Magdalene, Peter and John “did not know” what to do. In family life there are confusing moments when “we don’t know” what to do. Like the apostles we are Easter people when we believe and trust in each other even when all seems lost.
Stewardship Reflections
“Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.” Colossians 3:2
On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died, rose and opened the gates of heaven for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for how God is calling each of us to joyfully use our gifts to fulfill His salvation plan.
Individual Rite of Penance (aka “confessions”)
9:00 AM Second and Forth Saturdays
of the month
April 10 & 24
Following COVID-19 guidelines: masks worn at all times and social distancing.
A reconciliation room is setup in the church narthex, with one priest available to celebrate the sacrament.
While waiting to celebrate the sacrament, you may either wait in your vehicles or stand outside practicing social distancing.
The Journey Within
I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.
Sinning is a lot like being lost. When one is lost, one often
cannot find the way out. Jesus reminds us that when we
are lost in the world of sin, he is there to remove our blindness so that we can see our way out.
Let today be the day that we find our way out.
St. Thomas Aquinas wishes you a Blessed Easter Season
Easter Sunday April 4, 2021
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