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Events for the Week
Monday, November 12, 8:45 a.m. Confessions - Church 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The DEEP 4:00 p.m. Youth Choir Practice - Choir Loft 7:00 p.m. Corinthians Study - Activity Center
Tuesday, November 13, 8:45 a.m. Novena - Church 9:00 a.m. Endow - Small Meeting Room 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Called & Gifted - Church 3:30 p.m. Bible Study - Library 6:00 p.m. Walking With Purpose - Library
Wednesday, November 14, 9:30 a.m. MMP Cenacle - Gospel Room 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 p.m. Corinthians Study - Activity Center 5:00 p.m. Open Gate Garden Club - Grand Hall 5:30 p.m. Confessions - Church 6:00 p.m. Women’s Welcome - Gospel Room 6:00 p.m. 175th planning Meeting Office Conference Room
November 11, 2018
Praise the Lord, my soul!
The fatherless and the
widow he sustains
Thursday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Library 6:00 p.m. Hand Bell Choir Practice - Choir Loft 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice - Choir Loft 7:00 p.m. Surviving Divorce - Gospel Room 7:00 p.m. 12 Steps to Freedom - Library 7:00 p.m. K of C Assembly-Knights Hall
Friday, November 16, 9:00 – 9:30a.m. Confessions - Church 9:45 a.m. Bible Study - Library 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 6:30 p.m. K of C Bingo - Knights Hall
Saturday, November 17, 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl & Quilt Ministry KC Hall 3:00 p.m. Confessions - Church
Sunday, November 18, 8:30 & 10 a.m. Knights Country Breakfast following these Masses Grand Hall Kitchen Half 9:30 a.m. Baptism Prep Class - Gospel Room 9:30 a.m. EDGE - Deep 9:30 a.m. RCIA - Founder’s Hall 10:00 a.m. REP - School 6:00 p.m. Life Teen - Deep
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Whatever . . . from Fr. Robert
THE FAMILY FULLY ALIVE Gospel Reading November 11, 2018 Mark 12:38-44
In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds, "Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation."
He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, "Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood."
Reflecting on the Word In last week’s gospel Jesus gave credit to one of the scribes for his understanding of the commandments; this week he points out others as ‘show-offs.’ These scribes loved the attention and power their position gave them. They liked to feel important - above the Jewish people who needed the law interpreted for them. Don’t be like that, Jesus tells his followers. The leaders should be taking care of the widows and orphans, instead, from their greed, it appears they still expect a tithe from the them. Jesus then watches as a poor widow puts her coins into the treasury. It’s just a small amount - but a sacrificial amount. It is this generous woman who impresses Jesus.
On the way home from Mass How can the few cents of the widow be worth more than the large sums of the rich?
Living the Word There were no insurance policies in Jesus’ time. No government program to aid a woman who lost her husband and source of livelihood, or to care for children left alone. Even in our day and age, some people go without a safe place to live or enough to eat. Can your family think of some sacrifice to make that would help someone else?
Fr. Robert gave up his bulletin article space for me this week. So, I will try to make reading this week’s article worth your while. In our Gospel this week Jesus tells us to beware. He’s right. We should beware of a lot of things. At the same time we should be aware of a lot of things as well. St. Ignatius of Loyola, one of the greatest spiritual masters, used three maxims to guide him in living a discerning life: 1) be aware of what is stirring up within us, 2) understand where these movements of the heart are coming from, and 3) take action by either accepting them or rejecting them. To beware implies impending danger. We can, however, avoid spiritual danger altogether by becoming more aware of our own interior movements; our thoughts, feelings, and desires.
The scribes in today’s Gospel were motivated primarily by their own status, their reputation, and their prestige within the community. In contrast, the poor widow was motivated primarily out of love for the Lord. She gave all she had because she was aware of whom she was before God – someone in need and totally dependent on God. Jesus says that she gave from her poverty.
Bishop Boyea has called for a year of prayer. While I cannot give a detailed lesson on prayer in a simple bulletin article I want to give you an acronym to help guide your personal prayer, to help you become more aware of what is going on in the depths of your hearts, and to make your prayer more relational – A.R.R.R. (please don’t start with the cheesy pirate jokes…).
Acknowledge: acknowledge your thoughts, feelings, and desires before God.
Relate: tell the Father all about them as he longs to know you intimately just as you are right now (not yesterday and not tomorrow).
Receive: acknowledging and relating what we find in our hearts to the Father puts us in a disposition to receive so much grace from Him. What is He trying to give you in this time of prayer? Keep in mind that receptivity is 99% of our relationship with God. Our very existence is a gift from the Father.
Respond: When we receive from God we are invited to respond to Him. Our response is inspired from what we have received. Will we respond to God like the poor widow or like the pious scribes?
Be Loved and Stay Awesome! -Fr. Ryan Riley
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Sat Nov.
17 5:00 PM
Kline, M. (1) Champlin, C. (2)
Balmer, P. Fay, K. Herrman, G. Holsinger, I. Jankowski, C. Tryles, S. Varner, J. Verhelle, C.
Balmer, F. Claxton, K. Herrman, D. Lueck, J. Phillips, D.
Michael &
Ava
Meyers,
Julie
Varner
Sun Nov.
18 8:30 AM
Arthur, T. (1) OstranderT. (2)
Archmbault, C. Dembny, J. Dixon, M. Knight, M. Kozak, D. Kunkel, L. Learman, K. Roths, A.
Nagy, S. Pa hanacharoenphon, O. Porri , J. Redden, B.
Anna
Heim,
Joe LeDuc,
Connor
Chris an
Sun Nov. 18
10:00 AM
S verson, W. (1) CarpenterJ. (2)
Bade, J. Bieling, B. Bradburn, K. Carpenter, L. Clements, D. Faricy, L. Frakes, J. Kenney, D. Kenney, M. Kleinedler, R. Spelman, J. Unterborn, R.
Cor s, C. Herstein, R. Mathis, B. Rothley, W. Rothley, R. Tatro, R.
Jack
Carpenter,
James
Moose,
Ryan
Hamblin
Sun Nov 18
11:30 PM
Sulfaro, L. (1) Sulfaro, S. (2)
Alcantara-Fader, J. Cavness, J. Fader, D. LeVasseur, J. Lockwood, P. Monahan, R. VanGilder, N. Walstrom, B
Carnell, J. Dobias, D. Dziadzio, S. Glinke, T. Milowe, C. Walters, L.
Andrew
Wallace,
Gracie
Spezia
Sun Nov.
18 5:00 PM
McDunnough, C. (1) Cusson, D. (2)
Bundy, T. Carino, K. Carino, F. Haiss, A. Sloan, J. S lson, N.
Gilbert, M. Hermsen, A. Ke erer, A. Strickert, K. Strickert, J.
Nathan &
Jacob
Keeley,
Mathew
Strickert
CANTOR SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:00 PM, Williamson, V.
Sunday: 8:30 AM, Wagener, P
10:00 AM, Hubert, J
11:30 AM, Benson, M.
Come pray the Rosary a half hour before Mass, Monday - Friday.
Monday, November 12, Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr - Ti 1: 1-9 Lk 17: 1-6 8:20 a.m. Mary Lou Lantzy - Paul & Marie Cavanagh 2:30 p.m. Mass @ Crestmont Mary Jo Ancick - her Family
Tuesday, November 13, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Ti 2: 1-8, 11-14 Lk 17: 7-10 8:20 a.m. Mary Gorzenski - Joe & Carolyn Wiherow
Wednesday, November 14, Weekday-Ti 3: 1-7 Lk 17: 11-19 8:20 a.m. Carolyn Izzo - Blanco Family
6:30 p.m. Betty Ryan - Edward Goggins
Thursday, November 15, Weekday-Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church - Phlm 7-20 Lk 17: 20-25 8:20 a.m. Jim Rowan - Rich & Mary Dixon
Friday, November 16, Weekday-Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin - 2 Jn 4-9 Lk 17: 26-37 8:20 a.m. Joseph Sciturro - his Family
Adoration will follow Mass until 8:00 p.m. in the cry room.
Saturday, November 17, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious-3 Jn 5-8 Lk 18: 1-8
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12: 1-3 Heb 10: 11-14, 18 Mk 13: 24-32
5:00 p.m. Maggie Constable - Cavanagh Family Sunday, November 18, 8:30 a.m Mamie Berta - Ed & Mary Powell 10:00 a.m. Camille Liczko, 7th anniversary of death - Mitch & Family 11:30 a.m. Deceased members of the Martin Family - their Family 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this week in memory of Elmer & Mamie Berta.
Mass Schedule & Intentions Lector E. M. Usher Servers
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, Sandy Shaker
Director of Formation, Deacon Dan Medich Jr. . . . .
After learning about the two Great
Commandments in RCIA (to love God and to
love our neighbor), the group has decided to take
Christ's words and put them into action. Our plan
of action is , collecting non-perishable food items
for two weeks and then donate them to St.
Vincent de Paul for Thanksgiving sharing.
Barbara Norris led our class discussion last
week , our topic was Mary and the Saints. I
would like to share some of the highlights of our
discussion.
Mary is our new Eve. Her "Yes" to God was in
opposition to Eve's "No" (disobedience.)
Mary was born without Original Sin and
remained free from sin throughout her life. We
celebrate this, on December 8th, the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception. (Pope Pius IX declared
in 1854)
Catholics do not
worship Mary,
we venerate
her. Mary leads
us to her Son,
Jesus.
Mary's Faith
Statement, "Do
whatever he tells
you." John 2:5
Jesus gave us
His Mother Mary just before He died. "Behold
your mother." John 19: 27
Mary was assumed into heaven and we celebrate
this Feast Day on August 15th.
As we continue to study the lives of the saints ,
hopefully we will learn from them, and ask them
to intercede for us as we all make our journey to
the Father.
Peace & Joy,
Sandy Shaker
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Coordinator Religious Education, Annie Kitching . . . .
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Follow us @StJohnFentonYouth
StJohnFenton.org/Youth
Join us for:
“Oxygen” Vows and Consecrations
SUNDAY, Nov. 11th
@ 9:30am in THE DEEP
Grades 6th—8th
Coming up next week:
Flamethrower
The Communion of Saints
Come join us for a series on
Mind, Body & Soul
SUNDAY after 5pm Mass
In THE DEEP
All High School grades welcome
This week will be Root Beer Floats
and small group discussion
BIBLE EXPLORATIONS in Fourth Grade
Children are often presented with the story of Noah’s Ark,
probably because it features animals, and the vision of an array of
animals, birds and such, in sets of two offers enticement to just
about any artist. But, the story of Noah’s Ark is not intended to
be just charming. While there seems to be historical truth in the
idea of a great, universal flood, the details which are presented in
Genesis don’t necessarily make sense. But that does not matter
because the point of the story is in its many layers of meaning.
As Joe Paprocki writes, “Something can be true without being
factual.” Because of children’s familiarity with the story, and the
fact that many fourth graders are beginning to wonder how it
could be literally “true” in every detail - it is a great story to use
to help children understand that the greatest value of the Bible is
not as a history or science book, but in the truth it communicates
to us now.
And for that, we look at the ark as a symbol. God tells Noah to
make a Tebah, a word meaning chest, box, or container. (Our
fifth graders just learned that the “basket” baby Moses was
discovered in was also called a Tebah.) In any case, the Ark
represents the Church (a place to go to be saved). As we see God
washing away the world’s sinfulness with the waters of the
flood, we can see an image of Baptism. That one door of the Ark,
is an image of the “one Way” to God - Jesus (John 10:9). The
one, main entrance we see in many churches (including our own),
leading directly to the Tabernacle, communicates this same idea.
Those animals? They remind us that God provides everything we
need. The little art project helped underline some of these ideas.
The glorious Mystery of the Scriptures is how it communicates
truth on so many levels at once. Obviously, we don’t explore all
of these in fourth grade.
But the flood, the forty
days and nights, the
washing away of sin – all
relate to the transformation
each of us must undergo as
we strive for holiness.
And where can we turn?
To Jesus and His Church.
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Deacon Terry Carsten. . . .
Need a Heart
I wrote earlier of a Mother whose son came home for Christmas feeling worn out. He became very sick and his organs
began to shut down. Later his heart failed and he needed assistance from a fancy pump made to circulate his blood. His mother
quit working to care for her adult son. After using up all of her savings she was forced to leave her son home as she went back
to work. They were about to have their power shut off, and lose the home they rented when our Outreach family stepped in.
We paid her utility bill and kept the power on. One very special donor contacted me and by herself gave a $1000.00 as a
onetime gift and caught this family back up on their rent. This mother cried with joy as she was told everything was caught up.
This mother and her very sick son will stay in their home with all of the special accommodations for her son.
You might believe the owner of the home was a heartless person. You would be wrong. He has installed extra wall plugs to
allow this young man to plug in all of the medical equipment that’s needed to keep himself alive. He has turned his house into
a hospital room for this family. He has tried to be as flexible as he could with rent. He is a good man and I pray the Lord
blesses him.
I would like to thank all of you for helping this family through this period of crisis. I am sure they will need help in the
future. I know St. John parishioners will be there if needed again to keep this young man alive. May Jesus bless you all for
your generosity!
The St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St John’s helps
to feed approximately 80 families each month. This is
made possible by the kindness and generosity of our
parishioners and members of our community. For
those unable to participate in the 3rd Saturday Food
Collection, there are also collection boxes by each door
in the gathering space. We encourage you to
contribute to this important work by bringing a canned/
boxed food item when you come to Mass. Your
neighbors need your help.
One in three women has been touched by abortion by
age 45. If you are thinking of reaching out for help, but
you are afraid, listen to this story of hope and healing:
https://dioceseoflansing.org/vocations/healing-after-abortion
517-993-0291
Call our Project Rachel Helpline 517-993-0291, for confidential information about our eight-week post-abortion recovery programs offered in the Diocese of Lansing, Rachel's Vineyard weekends, and other options to heal from the emotional and spiritual wounds of abortion or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Your Project Rachel calls and emails are confidential.
Community Conversation on Homelessness Fenton First Presbyterian Church, 503 S. Leroy, Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to raise awareness of the definitions, causes, exacerbating factors, prevalence and potential solutions to homelessness in our tri-county area. As a first step, donations of Socks are being collected.
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An Education in Faith
All About Mrs. Ratke I would like to take this opportunity to share a little about myself and why I am blessed to be at St. John
School. I have been teaching for twelve years and I am happy to be able to share my faith on a daily basis with my
students. Not only do I get to share my faith, but my family is all under one roof. My husband is a teacher at St.
John and our three children attend school there as well. I love that I live, work, and worship right here in Fenton.
Life in Preschool Our preschool program is a fun learning environment that gets children prepared for kindergarten. Preschool
three is getting to know each other and how school works. Preschool four is hustle and bustle with learning and
things are easier now that they know the routine. We work on letter recognition, letter sounds, and number sense.
We use centers, small groups, and shelf jobs which allow the students to have a choice within their learning. We
also make sure to focus on fine motor skills with cutting, gluing, and sorting. In preschool we have a good mix of
social interaction and academics. Students also get the opportunity to experience specials such as library, music, and
gym.
Faith in Our Classroom In preschool we always begin the morning with gathering around our prayer wall. Each month we learn
about a new saint, a new prayer, and the virtue. I believe it is important to teach at a young age how much Jesus
loves each of us and how important prayer is. I explain to the students that Jesus loves to hear our routine prayers,
but he likes to hear us talk to him just as we would a friend. Our preschool three students have been working on
their God gave us senses book. Each week we would discuss a new sense and how lucky we are to have each one. In
preschool four we have been working on the creation and created a project to help us remember each day as well as
a song that helps us.
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Our Parish Life Together . . . . .
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Ed Adams Mary Boan Sally Burek Helen Bugis John Cislo Ed Collin Charles Connelly Rosemary Coon Zoe Cossin Bill Cowan Delcie (Polidan) Davis Phyllis Davis Mary Dott Lori Delecki Teresa Engstrom Kristie Fader Lori Feamster-Ferguson Phillip Frederick Laura Foy Carol Green Lillian Green
Randal Hoover Margaret Horan Rick Howd Peggy Keck Peter Keller Jackie Kepsel Leo Macksood Craig Morris Bill Nagy Neil O’Brien Dave Osborn Delaney Polidan Renee Polidan Patricia Poole Christopher Rash Joyce Rolston Leona Rykulski Gloria Sandborn Ray Shegos Jennifer Smiljanich Marian Smith
Rod Stilgenbauer Steve Sulfaro Colette Turkowski Nancy Wade Carol Ann Wenta- Rhoades Clara Wenta Eloise Wild Cohon Witten Wanda Wisniewski
NUTS AND BOLTS
Mission Statement: As disciples of Jesus Christ at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, we are called to work for the salvation of all, sharing the Good News of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, while serving one another.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
And he told them a parable to show them
that they ought always to pray and not lose
heart. - Luke 18:1
Please call the Parish Office at 810-629-2251 if you or a family member is in need of prayers. Names will be removed after 6 weeks, but can be renewed with a phone call.
I had several people email and even talk to me at mass about the hearing loop! I am very excited about the response we have received and appreciate all the feedback. If you have not talked to me or emailed me about your experience with the hearing loop please do. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for all their hard work behind the school. Thank you for moving all the stones and building up the beds around our trees. It is much safer and looks beautiful.
Weekly Offering October 29 - November 4, 2018
Month to Date- November
Sunday/Holy Day $29,207.71 $29,207.71
Weekly Goal $32,000.00 $32,000.00
Over/(Short) ($2,792.29) ($2,792.29)
Adult Forma on
Evangeliza on $10.00 $10.00
U li es $55.00 $55.00
Gabriel Project $55.00 $55.00
Capital Campaign
Outreach $565.00 $565.00
Parish Improvements $1,705.00 $1,705.00
Respect Life $20.00 $20.00
Scholarship Fund
St. John Ed Founda on $25.00 $25.00
St Vincent Food Pantry $410.00 $410.00
CCW $60.00 $60.00
Campaign For Human Dev $130.00 $130.00
Catholic Relief Services
Genesee United Appeal
Help Spread the Faith $50.00 $50.00
Home Mission
Military Collec on
Peter's Pence
Re red Religious
Summer Mission
World Mission $5.00 $5.00
Am Evangeliza on
Total $32,297.71 $32,297.71
Offertory Observation… Both widows in today’s readings gave all they had to the work of the Lord, one using all her remaining food to feed Elijah and the other offering her two copper coins to the temple treasury. Faithful stewards give all that is asked and trust the Lord to be faithful to His promises. Vocation Views... If we dare to trust God with our lives, great things happen. Give God your total self.
When you are harvesting in your field and you
overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for
the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that
the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of
your hands. (Deuteronomy 24:19).
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NOVEMBER WEEKEND ROSARY
Please consider joining your fellow parishioners who pray
the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary one half hour before
the 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and the 8:30 a.m., and 11:30
a.m. Sunday masses.
During November our intention will be for our veterans
and their needs and concerns, and for the souls in
purgatory—-especially our loved ones, that the time for
them to see the face of God will be hastened. Your
personal intentions are always included.
the DOMESTIC CHURCH CCW- COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN NEWS...
The seasons are hurrying by. Last week it was Halloween, next comes Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas. I hope we all can take some time to enjoy these special seasons. Time to share with family and friends at home and at Church. We are blessed to be able to have these opportunities to celebrate.
Please remember Mary Beth Fravel, better known to each of us as "Betsy". She was laid to rest at St. John Cemetery on October 28 . For most of her life she was involved in the many groups and ministries at St. John. She and her mom, Marcella lived across the street from the church and took an active part in CCW.
Please Note..... A Big Change for our November 14, meeting. Many of our members are out of town touring Italy and I am unable to attend and lend a hand for our craft night. Jean Carindoff is chairing this evening along with Deanna and Cheryl . They have worked and planned for this evening so we are rescheduling it for Wednesday Nov. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the kitchen half of the Activity Center. Please remember your glue guns and scissors . A light snack will be provided. Call Shirley at 810-629-4775 to let her know you will be there.
On December 12, at 11:30 we will have a Christmas Luncheon at the Villager Restaurant at Grange Hall Rd on South Saginaw St. Next week's bulletin will have more information.
We are planning a CCW Jewelry Sale Fund Raiser for late January. See page 11 of this bulletin. Please remember to thank God for your faith and the freedom to practice it. Pray for our parish and our priests. Ask God for vocations to the priesthood. Pray for our countries leaders and the choices they have to make for us all. Don't forget those who put their lives on the line for peace and safety in our nation and the world. Many are making big sacrifices for world peace. Have a Blessed week. Sandy Tryles
Halloween is over and now the stores are filled with all things Christmas. It is really easy to get carried away with the commercialism of the holidays, and forget about the holy days of the Christmas season. I do not think that I am alone in saying that Christmas is a very stressful time for me and it is coming fast. There is always a battle within me to concentrate more on decorations, gifts, family dynamics, money, cookies, etc. than to think about what we are celebrating. This battle requires prayer and support. The Knights of Columbus is here to fight the good fight with us. Keep Christ in Christmas is a K of C program that puts our faith into action.
The first Sunday of Advent is three weeks away on December 2nd. That also marks the beginning of a new liturgical church year. May it be the beginning of a spirit-filled Advent and Christmas for the Domestic Church in our home. Let’s gather our family members and pray together to the Holy Spirit for guidance in keeping Jesus at the center of our Christmas preparations, as we not just celebrate His birth into our world but also anticipate His return!
The Advent wreath is a great way to help prepare our hearts for Jesus’ coming. If you do not already have an Advent wreath for your home, making one is easy, inexpensive and a good family activity. There are lots of websites online with step by step instructions.
The Knights of Columbus will have sets of traditional 10” taper candles available for a suggested donation of $5 at their Country Breakfast being held next Sunday, November 18. These candles will also be available for anyone the following weekend of November 24 and 25 in the gathering space.
Then there will be a blessing of all Advent candles at all the Masses that weekend of November 24 and 25. Whatever candles you plan to use in your Advent wreath at home - whether tapers, pillars, tea lights or another kind - bring them to Mass the weekend of November 24 and 25, so they can be blessed.
This column each Sunday of Advent will provide a prayer and meditation we can use when lighting the wreath each day throughout the week. Let’s pray for one another’s family and keep Christ in Christmas.
Linda Tedrick
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MASS TO CELEBRATE
175 YEARS OF ST. JOHN PARISH Saturday, December 1st, 5:00pm
175 A M with
Bishop Earl Boyea, present and past
clergy. Please join us!
A M
in the Ac vity Center. Cocktail a re
is suggested. Tickets are $15.00 and
will be available beginning this weekend
at all Masses. There will be a limited
number of ckets. This evening will mark
the close of our year long anniversary
celebra on.
175 M :
Visit the Welcome Desk to purchase
the Coffee Mugs, Decals, Water bo les
and koozies. Order your shirts, jackets,
polos, hats, sweatshirts on line at:
h ps:stjohnfentonspiritwear.itemorder.
com/sale
2019 MISSALS ARE HERE The Saint Joseph Sunday Missals for 2019
are at the Welcome Desk and in the
Parish Office for a suggested dona on of
$5.00.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER UPDATE
All current EM’s intending to be
recommissioned need to fill out the form
that can be found in the sacristy.
Approximately 60 EM’s have not done so!
Commissioning of Eucharis c Ministers
will take place November 24 & 25 and on
December 2 at all Masses.
THE CUPBOARDS ARE BARE ! Catholic Chari es is in dire need of bars of
soap, dish soap, shampoo and
deodorant. Collec on boxes are at the
entrances of the church or can be taken
to the Center for Hope 9:30 am—3:30 pm
at 812 Root St. Flint, MI
Mary Beth Fravel died Thursday, October 25, 2018. Interment took place in St. John Cemetery October 28, 2018.
Sandra Jean Flint died Wednesday, October 31, 2018. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated here on November 7, 2018.
Virginia Ann Blanck died Sunday, November 4, 2018. A Mass of Christian burial was here on November 8, 2018.
Stella Grace Ostrander died Thursday, November 1, 2018. A service was held at Sharp Funeral Home November 5, 2018.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace
This made our day,
thank you Katy!
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CCW JEWELRY SALE
FUNDRAISER Council of Catholic Women needs your help! We will be holding a gently used jewelry & handbag sale on January 25 & 26, 2019. We would love any dona ons you can make to our sale, good excuse to clean those jewelry boxes and closets. Beginning the weekend of December 8th, we will have decorated boxes at all entrances into church for your treasures...and will con nue with collec on to second weekend of January! We have not had a fundraiser in several years, and so hope to raise funds to help wherever the need might be in our parish...thanking you in advance, any ques ons, please call Kathy Williams at 629-1173.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
You are invited to bring your children and grandchildren to see Santa at the Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, December 9th, 2018 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Ac vity Center Grand Hall - Stage side. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Entertainment! Presents! Treats and Fun!
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON with Deacon Larry Oney. Enjoy lunch with women from around the Diocese and Deacon Larry who will give an inspiring talk on “Divine Mission: Discovering Your Hope & Purpose!”
Thursday November 15th, 12:00pm--2:00pm
St. Patrick Church, McCann Hall 711 Ricke Rd, Brighton MI 48116 For more informa on:: Rory Clark (810) 333-2746 [email protected]
HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE US At the Sept. 22 Diocesan Assembly, Bishop Boyea announced a Year of Prayer for the diocese calling each parish to form its members as a community of missionary disciples. The Year of Prayer will end November 24, 2019
November 24 & 25 at all weekend masses
(Advent begins December 1st.)
Bring the candles from your advent wreath to be blessed during mass !
Sets of traditional 10” tapers will be available for a suggested donation of $5 at the Knights Country Breakfast on November 18, or in the Gathering Space November 24 & 25, while supplies last.
And be sure to check out the Weekly Advent prayers published in the Domestic Church column of the bulletin beginning in December.
Prepare your hearts! Keep Christ in Christmas!
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Following 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Masses
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All proceeds go to the church!
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I would like to enroll the following intention (s) for the 2019 Memorial Masses to be offered the first Friday and Saturday of each month. In Memory of: Offered by: Phone number:
You may add your deceased loved ones to this list through December 12 at the Parish Office, or by filling out this form and placing in the Sunday Collection basket. Mass intentions for the St. John Memorial Association will be offered the first Friday and first Saturday of each month of 2019. The names will be displayed in the church and published in the January bulletin. There is a donation of $60 requested for these 24 Masses.
New Traffic Pattern to avoid congestion between Masses
ORDER HOLIDAY GREENS Holy Family Boy Scout Troop 238 will be here at masses on November 11th taking pre-orders for greens. They are selling poinse as, grave blankets, hanging wreaths, and garland. Please stop in to complete an order form. All greens will be delivered on December 2nd. Please contact Suzanne Perkins at [email protected] to place your order. Thank you.
DAMAGED If anyone witnessed a parked car in the church parking lot ge ng hit on Sunday, November 4th, please call the church office.
RESPECT LIFE CHRISTMAS CARDS
Beginning Nov. 17 Respect Life Christmas cards will be available at the Welcome Desk. Simply take your selec on (s) home and return your payment in the accompanying envelope in the next week's collec on. There will be a "Sign Out" sheet to record your purchase
HELP ST. JOHN SCHOOL! This holiday season, when you are shopping black Friday deals on Amazon or purchasing last-minute gi s using your Amazon Prime account, be sure to shop on smile.amazon.com to support St. John Parish and School. AmazonSmile is a simple and automa c way for you to support St. John School every me you shop, at no cost to you. Upon your first visit to smile.amazon.com, select St. John Parish and then begin shopping. You'll find the exact same low prices, vast selec on and convenient shopping experience CHESTERTON IN MICHIGAN
TOUR STOPS HERE! NOV 13, 7:00pm, G.K. Chesterton, A Prophet of Our Time, St. John the Evangelist Church, 600 N. Adelaide St, Fenton. [email protected]
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NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK
Na onal Voca on Awareness Week was celebrated November 4-10, 2018. For anyone interested in discerning a call to the consecrated religious life, here are several opportuni es to get connected.
NUN RUN NOVEMBER 17 This Nun Run is convent visi ng- not an actual run...no worries, ladies! We visit convents of various religious orders in the Lansing area.
Servants of God's Love, Dominican
Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist
Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma
SOLT Sisters in Detroit
and a home of a Consecrated Virgin.
Women, ages 16-40 who are in discernment and explora on of voca on are welcome to join us for the day. Please bring a water bo le and bit of cash with you in case we stop for a snack along the way. To apply for this event, contact Dawn Hausmann: [email protected] or call 517-342-2506.
SEMINARY VISIT St. John Vianney Seminary in Minnesota will have a “Come and See” weekend November 15-17, 2018 and February 14 - 16, 2019. Check out the website: www.dioceseoflansing.org/voca ons/am-i-called If interested please contact Fr. John Linden: 517-34202507 or [email protected] HIGH SCHOOL PRIESTHOOD
DISCERNMENT J 1:7-You don’t have to be convinced that God is calling you to the priesthood and you don’t have to be at a certain level of discernment. We have pizza a er the mee ngs. Mee ngs will take place THURSDAYS from 7:00-8:15 p.m. at Church of the Holy Family, 11804 S Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. Visit our Facebook page to learn more! www.facebook.com/LansingJeremiah17
Sign-up begins: in the Gathering Space of the Church following 8:30, 10 and 11:30 masses
the weekend of November 11th.
This is an opportunity for women of all ages to set aside the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season preparations and focus on the birth
of Christ. All women of St. John are invited and encouraged to invite their friends.
There is no charge for this event. Seating is limited. If you do not wish to host a table of 8, but would like to be included
as a guest, please contact Monica.
Monica Kenney at 810-444-0949
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish
600 North Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan 48430
Phone: 810-629-2251 Fax: 810-629-2302
Website: www.stjohnfenton.org
Clergy REV. ROBERT COPELAND Pastor: 810-629-2251 ([email protected]) Rev. Ryan Riley, Associate Pastor: ([email protected])
DEACON TERRY CARSTEN, Outreach Coordinator: 810-373-0691 ([email protected]) DEACON DAN MEDICH JR, Director of Formation : 810-373-0685 ([email protected])
Parish Staff SISTER MARY ANN MCCARRON CSJ Pastoral Associate 810-373-0692 FREEMAN TUCKER: Music Ministry 810-373-0688 ([email protected]) SANDY SHAKER Pastoral Associate/ Wedding Coordinator 810-629-2251 ([email protected])
SHAUNA MEYERS, Operations Manager ([email protected]) ALAN DAY, Young Adult & Youth Ministry 810-629-2251 ([email protected]) ANNIE KITCHING, Religious Education Coordinator: ([email protected]) CAROL BECK, Finance Assistant: ([email protected]) Parish Office: 810-629-2251 TRICIA JORGENSEN, Parish Secretary: ([email protected])
MELANIE FRENCH, Parish Secretary, bulletin: ([email protected]) Religious Ed. Office: 810-629-1850 Amanda Lupu, Formation Secretary: ([email protected] )
St. John School: 810-629-6551 WWW.STJOHNFENTON.COM ROSANNE JODWAY, St. John School Principal: ([email protected])
ANGIE HAISS, School Office Manager: ([email protected])
CARLY STONEHOUSE, School Secretary: ([email protected]) Educational Foundation /Legacy: 248-250-2036 BARB WALSTROM/RACHEL PEABODY
Beginning Sept. 23, Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 am., & 5:00 p.m.
Daily Mass
Monday-Friday: 8:20 am First Saturday of the month: 8:20 a.m.
Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin or website
Confession Saturdays: 3:00 p.m.— 4:00 p.m.
Monday & Friday following morning Mass-9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
Adoration: each Friday 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
In the church cry-room
Baptism Baptism Preparation classes are scheduled the last weekend of the month. Parents should call as soon as possible after their child is born to register for this class at 810-629-2251.
Marriage Please contact Sandy Shaker 810-373-0711 at least nine months prior to wedding date, if possible.
Anointing of the Sick This sacrament offers the Lord’s healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill or hospitalized. Please call the parish office if you wish to have someone receive this sacrament.
Rite of Christian Initiation RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is for anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or for any adult who has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist. Please call 810-629-2251.
Facilities PARISH OFFICE—810-629-2251 ST. JOHN SCHOOL—810-629-6551 RFP OFFICE—810-629-1850 POWERS HIGH SCHOOL—810-591-4741 OUTREACH OFFICE—810-629-1817 ACTIVITY CENTER—810-629-3560 ST. JOHN KNIGHTS HALL—810-373-0694
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