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 Rick Stone 517-755-8570

St. Vincent DePaul Society Jim Nutter 675-7320

The 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Mon., July 6th 8:30 a.m. -for the repose of the soul of Fr. John Grathwohl, Birthday Remembrance, req. by Jerry & Jerry McDevitt

Tues., July 7th 8:30 a.m. for the repose of the soul of Joseph Oszvart Req. by John & Joanne Ricci

Wed., July 8th 5:30 p.m.—Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 p.m. -for the spiritual & material well being of Joseph & Cathleen Tallman, req. by Rick & Sue Baldwin

Thurs., July 9th -NO MASS

Fri., July 10th 8:30 a.m. –for the repose of the soul of Peter Bacik req. by his parents, Bill & Marian Bacik

Sat. July 11th 4:30 p.m. –for the repose of the soul of Fr. John M. Bosco req. by his family

Sun. July 12th– 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m.—for the People of the Parish

10:30 a.m.—for the repose of the souls of Roger Latunski & our parents, req. by Pat Latunski

The 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time July 5, 2020

Mass Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle is: in loving memory of Frank & Elizabeth Michalek, req. by Sandy Michalek The Vigil Candle is: in loving memory of Dick McDevitt, req. by Jerry & Jerry McDevitt

Adult Envelopes Sunday & Holy Days $ 3,095.00 Loose Money 75.00

Student Envelopes 0.00 ConnectNow Giving online Donations 130.00

All Other Income / Donations 101.00 Total 3,401.00

Special Collections: SCRIP 0.00 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 your monthly donation packets. 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.

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!

The Fourth of July marks the 65th anniversary of my grandfather Michalek’s passing into eternal life. Because my grandpa was the first funeral from the new church it reminded me that meant it was the 65 years ago that our church was dedicated. I had to look up the actual day (May 1st) because I could only remember it was in May. The anniver-sary went unnoticed because May 1st is the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker. The present church was dedicated 80 year after the first church in Antrim Township was dedicated in October 1875. Our re-calling this year as our 145 anniversary got lost in the pandemic and continues to be overlooked now that we no longer have hymnals with the 145 anniversary prayer on cards in the inside cover. May we meditate on the words of the Preface for the Common of the Dedication of a church: “For in this visible house that you have let us build and where you never cease to show favor to the family on pilgrimage to you in this place, you wonderfully manifest and accomplish the mystery of your communion with us. Here you build up for yourself the temple that we are and cause your Church, spread throughout the world, to grow ever more and more as the Lord’s own Body, till she reaches her fullness in the vision of peace, the heavenly city of Jerusalem. And so, with the countless ranks of blessed, in the temple of your glory we praise you, we bless you and proclaim your greatness.”

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 ministers and works” (CCC945, 2) If you would like schedule a Mass for your loved one, please contact the Parish office. Cost is: $10.

St. Mary DSA Goal: $18,559.00

Amount Pledged to date: $17,918.00

Please prayerfully consider a gift. Our Ushers have DSA enve-lopes for your convenience. You may drop them in the collec-tion basket or return them to the Parish office.

Pray for: Hailey Scott, Russ Scripter, Suzy Lucas, Laura Craw-ford, Jeff Michalek, Julie Finucane, Mary Roll, Joan Labelle, Victorya Babcock, Doreen Sinn, Myrna Harlacher, Shirley Brooks, Scott Coleman, Steve Wesley, Cari Militello, Julie Stoner, Jennifer Moses, Mary Ann McAlear, Barb Martz. Please call the Parish office to add or remove names. Thank you!

Special Events, Activities and Meetings

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, July 15th Grand Knight: Rick Stone

Knight of the Month: Msgr. George Michalek Family of the Month: Andy & Jeanine Stack Family of the Year: Jerry & Barb Martz Knight of the Year: Jaime Pavlica

Please see the back of the bulletin for sign in information. FORMED.org is a great Catholic resource for all to use. We encourage you to sign up/sign in, and see what they have to offer.

Designer Bag Bingo

Thursday, Sept. 10th at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Tickets: $15 per person ($20 at the door) only 200 tickets available

Men’s Club Raffle July 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Raffle items include: Ruger 450 Bushmaster rifle, Samsung Chrome Book 3, Muddy LR 450 Laser find-er, Mr. Heater Portable Buddy & $50 cash. Tickets are available from a Men’s Club member or the Par-ish Office. $5 each or 5 for $20.

Thank you to everyone who has consistently sent in their weekly offering. Your financial support is greatly appreci-ated at this time and always. If you are not returning to Mass yet, you may send your envelopes or DSA pledges to the Parish office or drop them off.

Masses & Parish office hours We ask that while inside the church you wear a face mask (if you are medically able) and bring your own hand sanitizer or wipes to sanitize your hands before you receive Holy Com-munion. We also ask that you practice social distancing and that you enter and exit the church directly and do not stop and gather in the vestibule or under the porch. You are wel-come and encouraged to visit with fellow parishioners outside on the church lawns. Please note that the Bishop has extend-ed his dispensation from Sunday Mass until Sept. 6, 2020. So if you do not feel comfortable attending public Mass, we in-vite you to continue to watch it on TV or online. We will continue to email the bulletin until the dispensation expires.

Parish Office Cindy & Lisa are back in the Parish office on their normal days and times (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.). You are

welcome to come to the office to do business. We ask at this time that you do not enter the parish office itself. Cindy or

Lisa will happily assist you at a table in the Parish Center, out-side of their work station office. This will allow for safe social

distancing. Please wear a face mask (if you are able) while inside the Parish Center. Thank you!

Mary Jennings would like to retire from playing the organ at the Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass. We thank her for her many years of service to St. Mary, Morrice and the music ministry. If anyone is interested in playing the organ or clavinova for the Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass, please contact

the Parish office at: 517-625-4260.

St. Mary Fall Festival Raffle Tickets are now available! If you would like to donate towards the prize money, we will happily accept your donations. Prizes are:

1st—$1000 2nd—$500 3rd—$250 4th—$200 5th—$100 6th—$100

ALTAR SOCIETY RAFFLE PRIZES: 1st -Made in Michigan Basket of goodies

2nd—handmade afghan 3rd—handmade rag rug

4th—handmade baby quilt 5th—Hippo floor pillow

We will also be having a Silent Auction and are now ac-cepting items for it. Contact Sandy Michalek for more

information at: 517-625-3576 or the Parish office. We will have a Farmers Market run by the Finucane’s. Please consider donations of goods to help make that a

success!

Men’s Club Meeting: Thurs., July 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Bell Tower Brick order form

Donors Name _______________________ Phone ______________

Message: _______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Cost $150– your intention will be laser etched on the brick with these specifications: 2 lines per brick. Maximum of 20 characters per line including spacing & punctuation. The & symbol will be substituted for the word and unless specified. Total amount enclosed $________ Please return to Parish office by August 3, 2020.

Pray for the repose of the souls of: Flint Stuart, father of Sue (Pat) Grennell & Julius Remenar, Jr. brother in law of Rose (Jim) Spencer, who recently passed away.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8735

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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