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February 14, 2016
This weekend begins our Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA). Our DSA theme “See That You Also Excel in This Grace of Giving”, taken from II Corinthians 8:7, reminds us that growing in Christ includes growing in the grace of giving.
Next weekend our parish, and all parishes throughout our diocese, will conduct Commitment Weekend for our Diocesan Services Appeal. This is when we will be asking each member of St. Mary Parish to consider, prayerfully, a generous gift to DSA. Our parish goal is $58,463, we can reach this if each one of us shares a portion of the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. Please prayerfully consider how you or your family will respond to this call to carry on Christ’s work in our community.
The Diocese of Lansing is accepting applications for the Director of Formation for Primary Grades. To read more about the position and how to apply go to www.dioceseoflansing.org/employment
Open House Opportunities for St. Mary Catholic School St. Mary Catholic School will be hosting an Open House on each Thursday from 1:30-2:30 for the rest of the school year. Please let parents who are looking for a traditional education enriched with Catholic values and a family atmosphere know they are encouraged to come and witness the difference at St. Mary in Pinckney. During the open house, potential families will view students learning through the use of interactive white boards, working with Chrome computers in the classroom, and working and learning together through group and individual work. All are welcome to come and Witness the Difference at St. Mary in Pinckney. By calling the school office at 734-878-5616, parents can request additional times for tours for their students in grades preschool to 8th grade.
Kindergarten Round Up at St. Mary Catholic School Kindergarten Round Up Parent Informational meeting will be on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:00 in the Kindergarten room. This meeting is for anyone interested in our kindergarten program. We will have a short presentation and a time for questions and answers. Kindergarten Screening will take place on Monday February 29th during the school day. Parents will have the opportunity to sign up to have their child screened at the parent meeting or by calling the school office.
Special Thank You!!! Thank you to Mr. Jim Wallace and his wife, Linda for coming into the school to teach our seventh and eighth grade students about the history and care of the United States flag. The students enjoyed your very informative presentation, learning how to raise and lower the flag, and the appropriate way to fold the flag while being showing respect for this very important symbol of our country. Your example of the virtue of Patriotism was very valuable to our students as we continue to become disciples of Christ’s virtues.
What is the cost of educating your child at St. Mary Catholic School? For a family with one student the cost per day is $27.45; two students $21.38 each; three students $18.60 each. Let’s think about it another way. I hear the going rate for a babysitter is $10.00/hr. or more. At St. Mary this year, we will be in school for 1271.5 hours (only need 1098). Parents pay $3.66/hr. for one student $2.85/hr. for two students and $2.48/hr. for three students. How much is one Happy Meal or that coffee at Star Bucks? We have scholarships available. Parents can make payments. If you want your child to have a Catholic education but think that you can’t afford it, please come and talk to Mrs. Kinsey, the school principal, or Father Bill. All conversations are confidential. Make that call today, the value of a Catholic education is priceless and you won’t regret it. Mrs. Kinsey can be reached at 734-878-5616.
MARRIAGE RENEWAL
OF VOWS Sunday, February 21, 2016
9:00am Mass
On Sunday, February 21st , in accordance of
World Marriage Day we will honor this holy
covenant at the 9:00am Mass by inviting St.
Mary couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th,
40th, 45th, and 50th plus wedding anniversaries in
2016 to attend this Mass.
These representatives of all married couples will
renew their marriage vows during this Mass with a
reception following.
DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 15th
Please call the office 734-878-3161 to let us
know if you will be celebrating with us.
We need your…
Wedding Date
Location of Ceremony (Church Name &
City/State)
Wedding picture to display with your
name on the back
February 14, 2016
St. Mary Parish Men’s Club Presents
FRIDAY FISH DINNERS
Serving From 4:00-7:00 PM
Dinner Includes: Baked or Beer Battered Fried Fish, Choice of Potato
(French Fries, Scalloped, or Baked) Beets, Cole Slaw,
Macaroni & Cheese, Cut Veggies, Homemade Rolls,
Homemade Desserts, Jell-O, Milk, Coffee, Tea, &
Punch
NEW: For our younger guests individual size cheese pizza
Join us each Friday during Lent
February 12, 19 & 26
March 4, 11 & 18
Adults $10.00 Seniors $9.00
Children $5.00 (Under Age 12)
Family $35.00 (Immediate Family Only)
Take-outs Available!
WE NOW ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, & AMERICAN EXPRESS!
Father Gabriel Richard High School 32nd Annual Dinner Auction
Saturday February 27th, 2016 Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building 5:30 Open Bar & Silent Auction
Dinner and Live Auction to follow For more information or to RSVP
call 734-662-0496 ext 259 or visit www.fgrhs.org
COME AS YOU ARE No time to get involved but wishing for spiritual
growth or a way to be more involved in our parish family?
Our loving God gives us all the time we need.
Each Sunday you're invited to participate in a spiritual,
holy and powerful way to share your faith with God and our
parish: bringing the gifts to the altar.
It's easy and fast: Tell the ushers you want to present the
gifts when you get to church. If it's your first time, they will
help you. At the Offertory, you literally walk up to Father
and he takes it from there.
As a “come as you are” parish, you don't even need to
worry about what to wear. After all, Jesus walked in the dust
in sandals and only saw what was in the people's hearts.
Saturday Mornings from 7-8:30am in the Church February 20, 2016
Session 20: A Descent into the Isolation of Self
Prayer is Essential
The Plan of God vs. the Plan of Satan
Joy of Communion
Isolation of Self
Union with God is Your Destiny
It is not Good for Man to be Alone
Contact Info: Doug Schultz [email protected]
Mary's Helping Hands Peer to Peer Ministry
Mission Statement A ministry where families with individuals with special needs will meet to form friendships,
play games, and enjoy a friendly & safe time together. Parents also meet with other parents who understand your
special life.
Prayer Bless us Father for all who gather here Help our many hands to love and share. Guide our ways in which we understand our peer to peer people as they lend their hands in helping others To feel welcomed here. In Jesus’ name. Amen. For more information contact: Mel Erickson Email: [email protected] 734-878-2217 ext. 218
40 Days for Life Spring Campaign Please come and pray for Mothers and Babies at the Brighton Planned Parenthood 7900 W. Grand River from February 10
th
through March 20th. There will be a sign up sheet in the Gathering Space. St. Mary is committed to pray on Tuesday, Feb. 16 & Wed. Feb 17
th. Come and pray anytime between
8am & 8pm. Park at the Medical Building east of Planned
Parenthood. Questions contact Peggy White 517.294.6580
ST. MARY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER FORM
Consider an automatic withdrawal for your Sunday Contributions, Ring the Bell, or Debt Campaign!
Check out the link below to download the Electronic Transfer Form Today!
http://storage.cloversites.com/stmarychurch/documents/EFT%20Form_3.pdf
Or contact the parish office to request a form.
February 14, 2016
St. Mary Parish Men’s Club Presents
MARCH BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 6, 2016 From 8:30am to 11:00am FREE WILL DONATION
Proceeds to Support
New Parish Parking Lot Lighting
Musical Guest: Patrick Rutkowski
AREA’S BEST MENU! Eggs - Scrambled or Fried, Hash Brown Potatoes, Homemade Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Quiche, Pancakes, French Toast, Raisin French Toast, Ham, Pork Sausage Links, Toast-Regular & Raisin, Coffee, Tea, Milk, & Orange Juice. And of Course the Waffle Station!
50/50 Raffle 1st Prize: ½ the pot 2nd Prize: Pass for 2 to St. Mary Lenten Fish Dinner 3rd Prize: Gift Card to Pinckney Auto Wash
REFLECT: Catholic Singles Retreat Many never-married, divorced, or widowed people in mid-life (mid-30s to 50s) feel alone, out-of-place, and wondering what this phase of life means for them. That’s where the REFLECT Catholic Singles Retreat comes in! Our retreats have offered mid-life singles the chance to experience healing, a sense of belonging, and a renewed relationship with the Lord through planned talks, a reconciliation service, Holy Masses, and caring fellowship. Our next retreat is set for the weekend of February 19-21, 2016 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, MI. Cost is just $165 for meals, lodging, and materials. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Call(989) 450-0993 e-mail [email protected] or visit www.ReflectRetreat.com for details.
BEYOND RCIA If you want to understand the Catholic Faith better
and/or strengthen your relationship with God, please join us!
02/17: Session 10: The Last Things 02/24: Session 11: The Sacraments *Note Change of Schedule: NO RETREAT on 03/12. Class moved to 03/16. 03/16: Session 12: The Eucharist
All sessions will be held from 7-8:30pm in the multi-use room unless otherwise indicated.
If St. Mary School is cancelled due to bad weather (not holidays) we will NOT meet.
Salute to the Stars! Tickets On Sale!
Tickets are on sale for Livingston County
Catholic Charities annual Salute to the Stars
and Celebrity Dance Competition.
Our 2016 celebrity dance teams are:
Kate & Terry Braciszewski (Owners - Terry B’s
Restaurant) – coach, Karen Wright of Arthur
Murray Dance Studio.
Karen Perez & Carlos Garza (Perez-Garza Family &
General Motors) – coach, Marcie & Sara Fergus of
Spotlight Dance Studio.
Crystal Wietecha & Jim Metz (LOC Federal Credit
Union & Law Offices of James Metz II) – coach,
Karen Assenmacher of Karen’s Dance Academy.
Amanda & Ethan Whitesell (Lansing State Journal,
Michigan.com & MBS Envision, Inc.) – coach,
Michelle Marzejon of Michelle’s Academy of
Dance & Performing Arts Center.
Date: March 12, 2016
Place: Crystal Gardens, Howell
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $60/pp or $440/table of 8
*Ticket deadline is March 1, 2016.
Includes: Strolling Hors D’oeuvres, Cash Bar, Mini Auction,
Honoree Presentation & Dance Competition
On-line voting for your favorite dance team opens February
15, 2016. The team with the most votes on-line and at the
event combined win the Community Favorite award! Votes
are $5/vote (can vote in increments of $5.00 for multiple
votes).
For more information, to sponsor the event or to purchase
your tickets, contact Julie Amman at 517-545-5944.
Individual tickets can also be purchased on-line through
Eventbrite at www.livingstoncatholiccharities.org. Table
tickets must be purchased through LCCC offices.
LIVINGSTON YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Events & Connections for those 18-39
www.livingstonyam.com ADORATION & GAME NIGHT WITH A TWIST GUEST SPEAKER: Deacon Peter Lawrence Friday, February 18th from 6:30-9:00pm St. Mary Magdalen, Brighton DATE NIGHT – YOUNG ADULT COUPLES – MARRIED & ENGAGED Sunday, February 21st from 5:30-7:30pm Location provided upon RSVP Questions: Contact Shannon (810-588-7665 or [email protected]
February 14, 2016
From the desk of Financial Secretary Rod Forman:
Brothers a quick update. As of this posting 60% of the
members have paid their 2016 membership dues . I will be
mailing your cards the week of February 14th. If you did
receive your initial statement or have questions please
contact Rod Forman at 517.548.4659. Also any
organizations requesting manpower or monetary assistance
please contact Grand Knight Dave Iwanski . All contact
information is listed on our website at pinckneyknights.org
KANS FOR KIDS UPDATE: One of our kids in the Kans for Kids program, Meylin, is
leaving the program. She is going to graduate shortly
as an accountant and is moving forwards to achieve her life's
goals. She says good bye, with a kiss and hug, and wishes
to thank everyone who helped and supported her in the Kans
for Kids program.
We also just received a letter from the mother of our newest
child, Andres, who is just 5 years old. One of the benefits
she has received is a new mattress for his bed which allows
him to sleep comfortably and dream of great things,
instead sleeping on the floor. His family is grateful of the
support they are getting from the Kans for Kids program.
2 lives have been changed because we all enjoy
beverages. Knights of Columbus, making a difference.
www.stmarypinckney.org
Religious Education
http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/faith-formation/formation-prek-12-grade
Sunday Faith Formation K-8 Schedule 10:15am-11:20am Which includes 8
th Grade Confirmation Preparation
02/07: K-8 Formation 02/07: First Eucharist Parent Meeting at 10:15am 02/14: K-8 Formation 02/21: K-8 Formation 02/28: K-8 Formation
Confirmation Schedule: 9th
Grade Students 02/14: Confirmation Session 9am Mass 03/13: Confirmation Session 9am Mass
Middle School Youth Group Monday’s 7-8:30pm 02/15 Youth Group 02/22 Youth Group 02/29 Youth Group
High School Youth Group Wednesday’s 7-9pm 02/15 Ladies Book Club 6-7pm 02/17 Youth Group 02/22 Ladies Book Club 6-7pm 02/24 Youth Group 02/29 Ladies Book Club 6-7pm
SPECIAL COLLECTION This weekend, our parish will take up the 131st annual National Black & Indian Mission Church Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Report for February 8, 2016 Parishioner Donations - Giving Back To The Lord
YTD 07/01/15 – 02/08/16 Weekly YTD Offertory $ 13,221.10 $ 517,255.90 Operating Budget Reqmnt. $ 15,620.00 $ 499,840.90 Variance $ (2,398.90) $ 17,415.00
Debt Reduction/FaithQuest Collected $ 52,257.65 Ring the Bell Campaign $ 34,868.13 $81,866 needed to reach goal
Mortgage Payment Requirement $ 262,605.00 Mortgage Amount Paid $ 140,000.00 Shortfall $ (122,605.00)
February 14, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, February 14th
9:00am: In Memory of Bob Bensinger by Bensinger family
11:30am: For Our Parish
Monday, February 15th
9:00am: Communion Service
Tuesday, February 16th
9:00am: Communion Service
5:00pm: In Memory of Virginia Nowicki by Salowitz family
Wednesday, February 17th
9:00am: In Memory of Ray Wegher by Katie Hoard
Thursday, February 18th
5:00pm: In Honor of Ali Rose by Gary & MaryJo Nicholas
Friday, February 19
th
9:00am: In Memory of Therese Trierweiller by Famiy
Saturday, February 20th
5:00pm: For Our Parish
Sunday, February 21st
9:00am: In Memory of Glen Kinsey by Fran Kinsey
11:30am: In Memory of Nathaniel Wylie by Ann Acker
WEEKLY READINGS February 14-20:
Sunday: First Sunday of Lent
Dt 26:4-10; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13
Monday: Lenten Weekday
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday: Lenten Weekday Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: The Seven Holy Founders of the
Servite Order
Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Lenten Weekday
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12
Friday: Lenten Weekday
Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Lenten Weekday
Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48
Dear Lord, during this Lenten Season hear the prayers of our
church community. Help our hearts to be open to you and let
your light shine upon those that need hope and strength. You
are the Great Physician and Healer, look upon those that need
your healing of mind, body or spirit. Protect those who are
serving our Country overseas and we ask for prayers of peace
in lands stricken by war and violence. Hear the prayers of the
faithful and help us to draw closer to you, Amen.
LAY MINISTERS: February 20-21 Communion Service Leaders
Feb. 15: L. Lichwala Feb. 16: R. Boos
Feb. 22: D. Hall Feb. 23: T. Burke
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
5:00pm 9:00am 11:30am
*Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.
*Sign-Up In Meeting Room A.
Altar Servers:
5:00pm: G. Liddy, J. Hummel, G. Wlodyga
9:00am: J. Stephens, L. Flickema, L. Cross
11:30am: B. Burke, J. Burke, E. Flaherty
Proclaimers of the Word
5:00pm: L. Mable, G. Mable
9:00am: D. Leonard, A. Shmina
11:30am: J. Eggenberger, J. Eggenberger
Greeters
5:00pm: Jones family
9:00am: D&C Letzring
11:30am: H&J Jarvis
Offertory Gifts
*Please sign up if you’re available.
Home Chalice Program *Please sign up if you’re available.
Linens:
February: F. Kinsey, L. Lavey
Cleaning the Altar
S. Katon
Collection Counters:
Feb. 15: R. Miller, K. Reske, B. Zelinski,
J. O’Callaghan
Feb. 22: L. Wallace, N. Rickelmann, C. Hazel,
C. Hoard
ALTAR CANDLE
WEEK OF JANUARY 24, 2016
In Honor of Jerry Wideman by Knittle In Honor of Deacon Dan Hall and family
by Jasinski family
