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What’s happening at St. Mark this week MONDAY, May 11 7:00 p.m.—Faith Chat Conference Call TUESDAY, May 12 6:30 p.m.—Live Stream Mass—+Jean Toursignant/Jim and Nancy Ellis WEDNESDAY, May 13—No Parish Activities THURSDAY, May 14 7:00 p.m.—Faith Chat Conference Call FRIDAY, May 15 8:30 a.m.—Live Stream Mass—+Lillian Carter/George and Pat Paul SATURDAY, May 16 4:30 –5:00 p.m.—Confessions SUNDAY, May 17 9:30 a.m.—Live Stream Mass—+Serafino Salvati/Frank & Joanne Salvati 10:45-11:15—Drive Up Communion Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity: For all who have contracted corona-virus, We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnera-ble, We pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxie-ty, We pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected families who are fac-ing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, We pray for policies that recognize their plight. For those who do not have adequate health insurance, We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone. For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all. For our brothers and sisters around the world, We pray for shared solidarity. For public officials and decision makers, We pray for wisdom and guidance. Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen
PARISH PASTORAL MINISTERS:
Administrative Pastor, Rev. Joseph Krupp [email protected] Parochial Vicar, Rev. Peter Lawrence [email protected] Sacramental Minister Rev. David Howell [email protected]
Pastoral Associate, Deacon Ronald Kenney [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry, Michael Goetz [email protected]
PARISH SUPPORT STAFF: Administrative Assistant, Joanne Salvati [email protected]
Business Manager, Sue Griffith [email protected]
Stewardship Coordinator, Sharon Roberts [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Parish Office will be closed until further notice.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Individuals who actively participate with us are asked to register by contacting the Parish Office.
BAPTISM, MATRIMONY, ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please contact the Parish Office.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community Address: 7296 Gale Rd. – Grand Blanc, MI 48439 – Parish Office phone: (810) 636-2216
Website: http://www.stmarkgoodrich.org – Facebook: Goodrich Saint Mark
Our mission: St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community is a growing community of faith which strives to help its members follow Christ’s commandment: “Love one another, as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community – May 10, 2020 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community – May 10, 2020
DSA Update Thank you to everyone who has made a gift or pledge to DSA. We surpassed our goal of $31,147.00. Now that we have reached our goal, one-half of all additional contributions received will be returned to St. Mark parish for our use. You may submit your gift online at www.dioceseoflansing,org/dsa or with a pledge envelope to the parish office. Livestream Masses St. Mark Masses are livestreamed Tuesday at 6:30 pm, Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.. You may bring up the livestreams at those times either on our website stmarkgoodrich.org or our Facebook page by searching for StMarkGoodrichCatholicChurch. Our website livestream has been broadcasted in 14 states and 68 cities.
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION For Our Deacons: We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church. Heavenly Father, since the time of the Apostles you have inspired the Church to commission
certain members to assist in a special way in the pastoral mission of Christ. Bless the deacons and all other ordained and non-ordained ministers that they may be humble and faith-inspired in their service. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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AFTERWORD….Fr. Dave Howell
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! I want to wish all of our mothers, step mothers and grandmothers a very happy Mother’s Day. I truly hope that the love and affection shone to you this weekend will last well into the weeks and months ahead! I am grateful for all my mother and grandmother gave and taught me. But I am also grateful for a group of mothers young & old who met each Wednesday in the community from which I retired . It was called the MOMS Group (moms meant: ministry of moms sharing). As the name implies, Motherhood is far more than a role, it is a genuine ministry – perhaps one of the most important ministries anyone can undertake. It is a ministry that imitates the Holy Spirit, whom we believe is the giver of life, like our mothers. Moms nurture that life through the care and concern, the love, sacrifice and service she offers to her child(ren). All of which is a real reflection of God’s love. In so many ways, the ministry of a mother is one of the most important revelations of God’s love to her child(ren), to others and to us all. There is good reason why some of the Bible’s most touching passages telling us of God’s care and compassion are written describing God in maternal terminology! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms among us! Keep up the great ministry – it is one of the best catechisms we have! LOOKING FORWARD During these days of isolation I find that except for an occasional phone call, the only ones I speak to each day are the dogs: Rusty & Jani. (Even there the conversation is one way and is often limited to a phrase or single word – Go out? Treat? etc.) As a result, I find myself really looking forward to our Monday & Thursday conference calls called Faith Chat, the Men’s fellowship on Saturday and the Tuesday & Friday Liturgies. But most of all, I look forward to the Sunday Liturgy. Most of the staff and their spouses, so we have “a crowd” of ten, but afterward, we have our “Communion line” of cars. Even though I don’t have much interaction with the people (good morning, Body of Christ, you’re welcome, etc.) I find I enjoy it and look forward to it. It actually is the highlight of my week. Again, I want to thank all the people that make it possible for us to keep in contact with you. I really appreciate the efforts of our deacon, Ron Kenney and all those who have set up the technology that keeps us in contact and those who come each week to help us give Communion to some 500 folks each weekend. Thank you!
Fr. Dave Howell
——————————————————————-- MARY OUR MOTHER What a joy to remember that Mary is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?—Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
LET US PRAY:
For Peace; for Women/Men in the Military Service: SSG J Gillett; Maj. S Halleaux; Maj. C Kaighen; SSG T Kenney-Wasliewski; S/Sgt. D Kendall; Cpl Greg Misiak, ATAN Daniel P. Wood
For Our Sick: Those who are homebound, or in the hospital or another healthcare facility.
For Prayer Ministry requests: Contact Joan Turner at [email protected] or 248-410-2286.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE May 3, 2020
Weekly Collection…………………………………………..$6,321.05 Online Giving……….…………………………………………$6,604.00
Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of your treasure, time and talent.
Ron’s Thoughts…
As the Pandemic restrictions are eased, please keep an eye on our website and other parish communications for our plan to begin public Masses and Gatherings. Please continue to pray and trust that God will guide us through this time of continued uncertainty. If you have any concerns please feel free to contact me. D-Ron Ron’s Thoughts… I have served in the church as a fulltime lay minister for over 35 years, the last 15 as a permanent deacon. The majority of my ministry has been in the area of Faith Formation, as a Youth Minister and Director of Religious Education. I have to say that God has truly blessed me with serving in such faith-filled communities and I couldn’t be any more blessed since coming to St. Mark. At no time during these years have I ever looked at what I do, as a job. I remember one time being told by a priest, “Ron, God needs you to work with his children.” I never fully understood what that meant but I decided back in 1984 that I would give it a shot. Well, here I am many years later. It has never been without its sacrifices and trials. My life has fallen and risen in many different ways. But each day is a good day, because it’s a GOD DAY in my life. I was asked sometime early on in my ministry why I do what I do and I said, “I love Christ, I love people and I love bringing the two together.” And that is what drives me each day, I get the chance to serve the people of God. Today in the Acts of the Apostles it is written of Stephen (Incidentally the first Deacon in the church), that he was filled with FAITH and the HOLY SPIRIT. I was hungry for Jesus 35 years ago and I can tell you, that is what keeps me going today. I think that Stephen was hungry and filled with FAITH and the HOLY SPIRIT, because he knew firsthand the power of Jesus. Believe me, every day is a struggle because, just like you, I am surrounded with the ways of the world. Sometimes I do fail and fall flat on my face. But then I once again remind myself, I am not in this alone, GOD IS AT MY SIDE! I thank God for you, the people of God for giving me the chance to serve you. My prayer each day for you and me, BE FILLED WITH FAITH AND THE HOLY SPIRIT! And see where you go! Our Easter journey continues … Walk the talk. Be Peace! D-Ron ([email protected])
Weekly Readings: May 11– May 17 Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a
Faith Formation at Home ideas for week of May 10th
Children’s Video on John 14:1-12, Jesus the way, the truth and the life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmZ8qqNjfwY
Learn about Saint Mother Theresa one who followed the Way, truth and Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEZGjL1akt0
Coloring Sheets on Mother Theresa sayings: https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2016/07/mother-teresa-quote-coloring-pages.html
Worksheet on Saint Mother Theresa: https://www.really-learn-english.com/support-files/worksheet_mother_teresa.pdf
Bishop Barron on Personal Relationship with Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2KZDQSxwF4
VOCATION Roman Catholics in the United States spend a good deal of time speaking of “vocation” and the manner in which each of us discerns our vocation for life. In today’s apostolic letter, however, Peter gives us the “cornerstone” of our vocation, the description of what each of us is called to first and foremost by our baptism. He describes our vocation as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of [God’s] own, so that you may announce the praises” of Christ, who called us out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:9). All of us, no matter what path our life’s vocation may take us down, have been chosen by God, made holy, and anointed as priests in the high priesthood of Christ through baptism. All of this, so that we may announce the praises of Christ. Vocation is given for proclamation at home, in the workplace—wherever life takes us—in service, in word, and in sacrament.
ST MARK FAITH CHAT CALL—ALL ARE WELCOME! Join Fr. Dave and Dcn. Ron and other parishioners connecting and talking about Faith and Life. This call takes place on Monday’s and Thursday’s . At 6:50 pm dial from any phone 1-971-224-6612 and enter the code 452784 and announce yourself in. “Since prayer is a universal value, I welcome the proposal of the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity that believers of all religions should unite spiritually on 14 of May for a day of prayer and fasting and works of charity, to implore God to help humanity overcome the coronavirus pandemic. Remember: on May 14, all believers together, believers of different traditions, to pray, fast, and perform works of charity.” Pope Francis
