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Baptism
of the
Lord
January
11,
2015 !!
This is what !
John the Bap�st
proclaimed: !
"One migh�er !
than I is coming
a�er me. I am !
not worthy to
stoop and loosen
the thongs of his
sandals. I have
bap�zed you with
water; he will
bap�ze you with
the Holy Spirit." !
� Mk 1:7�8 !
Northern Lights Catholic CommunityNorthern Lights Catholic Community St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord ~ St. Thomas Aquinas, Elmira ~ Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt!
St. Mary Cathedral School
For more informa�on,
contact Kim Smith
at 989!732!5801�
License No. R27204!
Come One, Come All To
The Greatest FUNd Fest on Earth!
“UNDER THE BIG TOP”
Saturday, January 31, 2015 St. Mary Cathedral School
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Dinner ~ Live Auction ~ Silent Auction ~ Games ~ Raffles ~ Fun
Ticket = $65.00 Admission includes
Dinner, desserts, late night snack & beverages
Baptism of the Lord Page 2 January 11, 2015
Food for Thought ~ Fr. James Bearss, Pastor Peace and Happy New Year to
the Northern Lights Catholic
Community. On behalf of the
parish staff, we welcome this
new year with glad tidings like
the angels who announced the birth of the child
Jesus (Luke 2:10). Some among us may have
made new years resolutions for 2015. I pray
that I might encourage you to consider
participating in Eucharistic Adoration, That
Man Is You, Cursillo, Teams of Our Lady,
Knights of Columbus, Daughters of Isabella,
Altar Rosary Society, Secular Franciscans or
Parish Council of Catholic Women. If you
would like more information on these and other
groups in our parish, please check out our
parish website at www.stmarycathedral.org.
Knowing that the weather is always a factor, I
would invite the Northern Lights Catholic
Community to consider participating in daily
Masses. The Cathedral celebrates a daily Mass
beginning with Morning Prayer at 6:30am.
Elmira celebrates a daily Mass once a week on
Tuesday at 5pm, and every First Friday at the
same time. These are great opportunities to
enter into the rhythm of the local Church as she
breathes and prays along with millions of our
brothers and sisters in the Universal Church.
My appreciation to all the those who took part
in this year’s liturgical celebration of
Christmas and New Year. The music was
magnificently executed with a variety of voices
and instrumentals throughout each Mass. I
thought the decorations this year were
exceptional, and appreciated the trees having
bows and bulbs to reflect a thousand lights into
the darkness. The bottoms of the trees were
nicely covered with poinsettias and draped with
green and gold. Thank you to all the liturgical
servers who graciously offered their
stewardship to cover the many liturgical needs
of each Mass. Now all the extras have been
removed as we briefly settle into Ordinary
Time with the liturgical color of green.
Ordinary Time means that we are in normal
time with little fanfare until the season of Lent
begins. We are always seeking new disciples to
enter into our parish vineyard as lectors, ushers,
altar servers and Extra Ordinary Ministers of
the Eucharist. If you feels so moved, please
contact the parish office and speak with Jeff
Crane.
If you haven’t yet obtained a 2015 liturgical
calendar, please do so at most entrances of our
parishes. These calendars were graciously
supplied by Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Inc. free of charge for parish expenses.
The calendars carry the liturgical feast days and
other special Church events not found in store
calendars. Please pick up one of these calendars
and display it in a prominent location for your
whole family to review. Stay in tune and in
rhythm with your Catholic faith and the
Universal Church.
In two more weeks, our parish and the Diocese
of Gaylord will be recognizing the unfortunate
anniversary of Roe vs Wade. I would
encourage you to consider participating in our
5th Annual March for Life in Gaylord
beginning on Friday evening at 7pm followed
by an all-night vigil. The following day we
close with Morning Prayer at 7:30am followed
by Daily Mass at 8am. We will end the whole
event beginning at 1pm in the parish hall,
followed by our grand march to City Hall from
the Cathedral at 2pm. Bus transportation will be
available back to the Cathedral from City Hall.
I welcome you to consider participating in this
silent demonstration of public outrage to a
nation that aborts millions of our brothers and
sisters yearly. If you are not able to participate,
I ask for your prayers and if you see us on the
sidewalk, please honk in support.
Pax Vobiscum,
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Office Hours: Monday!Friday: 8:00am!4:30pm!
Telephone Directory:�
Cathedral Office: � � (989) 732!5448 � �
Cathedral Fax:� � (989) 705!3585�
St. Mary School:� � (989) 732!5801 �
Parish Hall:� �(989) 705!3577�
E!mail Address: [email protected]!
Cathedral Website: www.stmarycathedral.org!
St. Mary School Website: www.gaylordstmary.org!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Pastor & Rector: Fr. James M. Bearss!
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter Wigton!
Deacon: Deacon Ron Rowe!
Pastoral Associate: Jeff Crane!
Cateche1cal Leader: Marie Hahnenberg!
Director of Music: Dr. Wayne Wyrembelski!
Business Manager: Mari Anna Wahr!
Development Coordinator: Tina Makarewicz!
Parish Bookkeeper: Melissa Switalski!
Parish Secretary: Janice Reynolds!
Recep1onist: Judy Schmi(�
School Principal: Nicole Hatch!
Maintenance Supervisor: Brian Wojtkowiak!Parish Pastoral Council: Bea Kelly (chair), Mike Castle,
Gerry David, Bob Gurchiek, Doug Kusiak, Rosalie
Makarewicz, Mike Rola!
Finance Council: Tom Marben (chair), Jean Corpe,
Buzz DeHooghe, Jane Lamerson, Anita Lawnichak, Jim
Myler, Cherie Nu(er, Jackie Warren!
Sacramental Minister: Fr. David P. Dupuis!
Vanderbilt Pastoral Council: Alice Firman, Michael
Switalski, Jim Grant, Theresa Crawfis!
Vanderbilt Finance Council: Bernice Holborn, Roger
Markham, Vernon Kassuba, Jan Peterson!
Elmira Pastoral Council: Elaine Bisson, Mary
Essenmacher, Kathy Franckowiak, Joanne Gee, Mary
Kucharek, Sandy Metzger, Deborah Sparks!
Elmira Finance Council: Jerome Dobrzelewski, Carl
Essenmacher, Robert Kucharek, Mike Obrigewitsch!
Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral�
606 N. Ohio Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735�
Office located in the Diocesan Pastoral Building!
Vanderbilt Holy Redeemer�
8075 Lincoln Ave., Vanderbilt, MI 49795�
Contact the Cathedral office for informa7on!
Elmira St. Thomas Aquinas�
2567 Buell Rd., Elmira, MI 49730�
Contact the Cathedral office for informa7on!
Cathedral: Saturday: 5pm;!Sunday: 9am, 11am, and!
! ! ! ! 3pm EF La7n Mass!
! ! ! ! Weekdays: Mon�Fri 7am; Sat 8am!
St. Thomas, Elmira: Saturday 7pm;! !
! ! ! ! Weekdays: Tuesday and First Friday 5pm!
Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt: Sunday 10am!
!
RECONCILIATION: Other 7mes by appointment!
Cathedral: Friday 12pm & 7pm; Saturday 3:30pm !
St. Thomas, Elmira: Saturday’s 6pm�6:30pm!
Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt: By appointment only!
MASS & RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Readings for the Week of January 11, 2015!!
Sunday: ! ! ! Is 55:1�11 or Is 42:1�4, 6�7/1 Jn 5:1�9 !
! ! ! ! ! or Acts 10:34�38/Mk 1:7�11!
Monday: ! ! Heb 1:1�6/Mk 1:14�20!
Tuesday: ! ! Heb 2:5�12/Mk 1:21�28!
Wednesday: ! Heb 2:14�18/Mk 1:29�39!
Thursday: ! ! Heb 3:7�14/Mk 1:40�45!
Friday: ! ! ! Heb 4:1�5, 11/Mk 2:1�12!
Saturday: ! ! Heb 4:12�16/Mk 2:13�17!
Next Sunday: ! 1 Sm 3:3b�10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c�15a, !!
! ! ! ! ! 17�20/Jn 1:35�42!!
©Liturgical Publica7ons Inc !
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Family Faith Forma1on & Sacramental Prepara1on:
Catechesis for the en7re family is offered on Sundays.
Contact Jeff at the Cathedral office at 989�705�3573.!!
Bap1sm: Contact the Cathedral Office. Prepara7on
classes are by appointment only. !!
Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least six
months in advance for prepara7on and arrangements.!!
Anoin1ng of the Sick, Communion Calls: For those
who are seriously ill, facing surgery, cannot par7cipate
in Mass on Sundays, seeking Holy Communion or
Anoin7ng of the Sick, please call the Parish Office to
arrange for home, or hospital visits.!!
Parishioner Registra1on: To register, stop by the Parish
Office. New families are always welcome! !!
Perpetual Adoration, Cathedral: Starts after 7am Mass
on Mondays, ends Saturday before 8am Mass. Cancelled
when school is closed for inclement weather.!
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Baptism of the Lord Page 4 January 11, 2015
St. Mary Cathedral � Gaylord!MONDAY, JANUARY 12�7:00am Jim Moore by Vic & Michele Kobylinski!
10:00am Brook: Maryrita Ackerman by D of I!!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13�7:00am Marion Asta by Craig & Maryanne Hall�!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14�7:00am Be(y Kozlowski by Larry & Debbie Davis!
9:00am School: William & Michael Lavelle !
! by J & J Schmi(!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15�7:00am Alice Kula by Family & Friends!!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16�7:00am Frank & Mary Samkowiak by the Family!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17�8:00am Poor Souls in Purgatory!
5:00pm Emily Vinicki by the Family!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18�9:00am Maryrita Ackerman by the Breakfast Club!
11:00am Ben & Carrie Lewandowski !
! by Craig & Berni Seidell!
3:00pm EF La1n: Analiese Puzon by Mom & Dad!!
Holy Redeemer � Vanderbilt!SUNDAY, JANUARY 18�10:00am Kenny Skowronek by Paul & Chris Liss!!
St. Thomas Aquinas � Elmira!TUESDAY, JANUARY 13�5:00pm Pour Souls in Purgatory!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17�7:00pm For Members of the NLCC!
Gaylord�Elmira�Vanderbilt!MONDAY, JANUARY 12�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
9:00am Parents in Christ (CMR AB)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
6:30pm RCIA (CMR A)!
6:45pm! Bingo (Hall)!!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
1:00pm Franciscan Seculars Forma7on Class (CMR AB)!
2:00pm Rosary Hour of Prayer (Chapel)!
4:00pm Adult Faith Forma7on�Fr. Peter (CMR A)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
6:30pm Sacramental Prep Parent Mtg (Hall)!
7:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (CMR A)!
8:00pm K of C Council Mtg (K of C Hall)!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
1:00pm Bereavement Ministry Mtg (CMR A)!
4:00pm Adult Faith Forma7on�Fr. James (CMR A)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
7:00pm K of C Bingo (K of C Hall)!!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
12:00pm Reconcilia7on (Cathedral)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
7:00pm Reconcilia7on (Cathedral)!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17�FUNd Fest Ticket Sales�6:30am That Man is You (Hall)!
7:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
3:30pm Reconcilia7on (Cathedral)!
6:00pm! Recep7on for Bishop Zielinski (Hall)!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18�FUNd Fest Ticket Sales�12:30pm Franciscan Seculars Mtg (CMR B)!
With Deepest SYMPATHY
We keep in our prayers, the soul of:
Elaine Kenny
May the Angels lead her into Paradise.
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE & OFFERING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
St. Mary Cathedral Presents the 8th Annual
Marriage Enrichment Evening
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Mass Celebrated at 5:00pm
Evening Program at 6:30pm
St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall
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VABCDEFGHI LGIJEKGLAH MGBGMIEN�Lectors: 1/18! ! J. Steffel, R. Smolarz!EM’s:� � 1/18! ! B. Holborn, M. Anderson, J. Grant!! ! ! ! ! ! T. Parkman, J. Hood!Servers:! 1/18! ! Ed, Mae!Ushers:� 1/18! ! L. Wescoat, P. Harkins!
EHPGEA LGIJEKGLAH MGBGMIEN�Lectors: 1/17! ! M. Obrigewitsch!EM’s:�� 1/17! ! G. Obrigewitsch, M. Obrigewitsch!Ushers:� 1/17! ! F. Figiel, J. Dobrzelewski! !!
Cathedral Ministry is located on page 8�
St. Thomas Aquinas Elmira
St. Mary Cathedral Gaylord
Holy Redeemer Vanderbilt
Parishioner Gifts Online Giving Gifts Credit Card/ACH
$704.00
Gifts 23
$12,041.35 $3,802.00
$30.00
Gifts 289 69 1
$829.00
$
Gifts 36
Visitor Gifts $156.00 $1,335.76 $190.00
TOTALS $860.00 $17,209.11 $1,019.00
Debt Reduction $ Monthly with Beginning Anew $
Special
Earmarked
Collections
$1,131.00 $ $
$96.00 $100.00
Christmas Day
Cemetery
Maintenance
Food Pantry
Retired Religious
$16,939.86 $10.00 $30.00
$1,698.00 $125.00 $585.13
Christmas Day
Fuel
School/Youth
Food Pantry
Matagalpa
Misc.
$1,602.00 $54.50
$ $
$4.00 $90.00
Christmas Day
Coffee/Donuts
Food Pantry
Maintenance
Utility Fund
Retired Religious
Stewardship of Treasure ~ Weekend of December 27/28 and Christmas
St. Thomas Aquinas Elmira
St. Mary Cathedral Gaylord
Holy Redeemer Vanderbilt
Parishioner Gifts Online Giving Gifts Credit Card/ACH
$834.00
Gifts 50
$15,454.90 $4,136.00
$90.00
Gifts 443 81 2
$1,354.00 $100.00
Gifts 74 1
Visitor Gifts $421.00 $1,820.98 $110.00
TOTALS $1,255.00 $21,501.88 $1,564.00
Debt Reduction $ Monthly with Beginning Anew $
Special
Earmarked
Collections
$105.00 $
$10.00 $
$69.00
Fuel
Cemetery
Maintenance
Food Pantry
First Offering
$11.00 $30.00 $5.00
$296.00 $21.00
$229.02
Fuel
Cemetery
School/Youth
Food Pantry
Matagalpa
Misc.
$95.00 $
$184.74 $
$175.00 $
First Offering
Coffee/Donuts
Food Pantry
Maintenance
Utility Fund
Misc
Stewardship of Treasure ~ Weekend of January 3/4
Baptism of the Lord Page 6 January 11, 2015
A New Year In the Holy Spirit
Did you have any new year’s resolutions for 2015?
Rather than resolving to make changes that WE think
we need to make, what would it look like if we ask the
Holy Spirit to present opportunities to conform our
lives more closely to the will of God? As Catholics,
we desire to follow the will of God, but just how do we
receive the direction we need to KNOW the will of
God?
Here are some thoughts to point us in the right
direction. Physical needs should point us to spiritual
needs. In prayer, don’t just recount the material or
physical deficits which are presented to you. Surely
ask for guidance in addressing such needs, but know
that Jesus always uses things like miracles, feeding the
hungry and the like to open hearts for conversion and
remedies for the soul. Desire the personal changes in
yourself which affect the spiritual well-being of others.
Anxieties are a good indicator that our relationship
with God is in need of renewed effort. We can get
caught up in all the needs of ourselves and others and
begin to think that “God needs me to do this and do
that”. This kind of thinking leads to worry. In prayer,
ask God to empower you with His grace to extend
yourself only within His limits which will leave you
with calm and peace. Biblically, Jesus often asks
others to wait, and out of that waiting the grace of God
is able to be effective. If you’re experiencing anxiety
over something sometimes God’s direction is to simply
wait; a difficult course to take, for sure, but a necessary
one if we are to let the Spirit work it out and not our
limited self-will.
In looking for personal change and new beginnings
it is prudent to look to the past. God has designed our
personal story up to this point in history in order to
move us into the future under his guidance. In
hindsight, we all can look and see how God has shaped
our experiences in bringing us to the present moment.
We all have had “A Ha” moments of self-
understanding from the past which forms an
appreciation and assurance that God is watching over
us. As you seek God in moving into the future, know
his method in your past. If you journal, this is an
excellent way of reviewing the past to prepare for the
future. All of this will make you more malleable for
God to effect the changes that you need to make.
Jeff Crane!Pastoral Associate!
Nicole Hatch!School Principal!
ST. MARY CATHEDRAL
SUPER SPELLER FINALISTS!
The St. Mary Top spellers from the Council Level
Spelling Bee were: (Grades 7!9)�!
First place: ! ! Domenico Rosser!Second place: ! Brendan Delaney!Third place: ! Patrick Dorrance!!
All three students con7nue to the Regional Spelling
Bee in January. !!
Top spellers from the Council Level �
Spelling Bee were (Grades 4!6)�
First place: ! ! Marilyn Harbin!Second place: ! Therese Wisniewski !Third place: !! Daniel Dorrance!!
These students will con7nue in the Regional Spelling
Bee in January.!
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“Stepping on the Cracks”
The earthly life of Jesus is marked by a radical
simplicity. As such, he stood as a contradiction (and
irritation) to the establishment of his time—and
continues to do so. Today!
If Jesus’ life was the epitome of simplicity, how
can we explain our attraction and propensity for
complication? Is it not, perhaps, a weakness of faith?
A shallow belief? A lack of trust in the simple,
powerful, rich promises of Jesus?
A reflection on Jesus as Light can bring some
illumination: and with it, joy and direction and peace
to our walk on the path of life.
John the Baptist prophesied that “the real Light…
was coming into the world … yet his own did not
accept Him” (1 Jn 10-11). What about times when
we turn away from the Light (Jesus)? When we
prefer the comfort of the shadows? Or create
complicated structures, distractions, entertainments
and laws in which we can hide? Or times when we
look away from the very Light that can bring us
peace and tranquility. “The Lord is my Light…of
whom shall I be afraid?” (Ps. 27).
At the very center of things, it comes down to
everyday choices. Most of them are very small
(which, in turn, give us direction and courage and
prepare us to take on the real big challenges).
Ever notice that when we walk in the Light of the
Lord, there is joy and peace and freedom in our
lives? Fulfillment? You might observe this in the
lives of some of the saintly persons you know. Or in
your own life?
Ever notice that when we walk, trying “not to
step on the cracks”, there is stiffness and fatigue?
Emptiness? You might observe this in the lifestyles
of some persons around you. Or in your own life-
walk?
If we keep our feet on the path of life in the Light
of the Lord, we have direction and purpose and
confidence. We know “where we came from and
where we are going! (Jn 8:14) .
Most of all, in our journey, we have
companionship and friendship with the Lord.
For in His light, we see LIGHT! (Ps. 36:9)
Wayne Wyrembelski!Director of Music!
Marie Hahnenberg, !Cateche�cal Leader!
Middle School Youth Group Party
Sunday, January 11 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, all
middle school students are welcome to join us for our
Middle School Party! We’ll be meeting from 12:15 –
2:00 p.m. in the St. John Paul II Evangelization Center
at St. Mary Cathedral School. Contact Marie
Hahnenberg for more details.
St. Thomas Aquinas
Elmira, MI
Rosary
The rosary is being prayed for the members of the St.
Thomas Aquinas parish family and for other intentions
on January 19th beginning at 1:00 pm.
Ladies Group Meeting
The Ladies Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
January 22nd at 6:30 pm. All women of the parish are
invited.
Feast Day Celebration
To celebrate the Feast Day of our patron saint, St.
Thomas Aquinas, there will be refreshments served
after Mass on Saturday, January 24th. All parishioners
and visitors are welcome to celebrate with us.
Henry Michael Prusakiewicz Child of Michael & Kate Prusakiewicz
Baptized on December 28, 2014
Baptism of the Lord Page 8 January 11, 2015
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULES
SI. MAEN CAIRDCEAH LGIJEKGLAH MGBGMIEN�Lectors:! 1/17! ! 5:00pm! ! M. Samalik, P. Mason!! ! ! 1/18! ! 9:00am! ! P. Oliver, K. Kelly!! ! ! 1/18! ! 11:00am!! T. Renkiewicz, M. Koske!!
EM’s:!! 1/17! ! 5:00pm! ! C. Fronczak, J. Fronczak, B. Meisner, A. Hale, D. Witkop !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! S. Samkowiak, N. Lenartowicz, T. Dzwik, D. Zaremba!! ! ! 1/18! ! 9:00am! ! D. Murrell, Sub Needed, J. Rooyakker, C. Lammers, P. Turley,!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! K. Nowicki, B. Wojtkowiak, M. Smolarz, S. Gougeon, L. Amborski, !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! L. Amborski, D. Tomaski, C. Smith, J. Hofmann!! ! ! 1/18! ! 11:00am!! R. Sitkiewicz, J. Schmi(, T. Zielinski, C. Nu(er, M. Paukert, K. Fortune,!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! R. Simeck, K. Westphal, J. Duhoski, J. Mar7nek, T. Mar7nek!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Servers:! 1/17! ! 5:00pm! ! R. Meisner, K. Meisner, J. Coyne!! ! ! 1/18! ! 9:00am! ! D. Rosser, E. Handley, B. Handley!! ! ! 1/18! ! 11:00am!! E. Cherry, E. Bonamie!
BECOMING A MAN AFTER
GOD’S OWN HEART
The Spring Semester of "That Man Is You" will be starting on
Saturday, January 17th and will go for 13 weeks. During the Fall Semester we learned the four leadership roles of men and the consequences of failed male leadership. We identified the five personal traits necessary to fulfill authentic male leadership. We identified Satan’s enduring attack on authentic leadership. And we learned how Christ perfectly fulfilled the four leadership roles of man and offers every man the opportunity to do so. This Spring Semester we will: identify the three
fundamental orientations of each person in the spiritual life; identify the three fundamental temptations in the spiritual life and the means for overcoming them; identify the three practices by which a person can live a life immersed in God; complete three exercises to help men objectively evaluate the current state of their spiritual life; develop a spiritual plan of life. This FREE - No Obligation program will be held
on Saturday mornings in the parish hall at 6:30 am - 8:00 am starting January 17th. It will start with coffee and a light breakfast, watch a presentation, then break into small groups for discussions. For more information and to register you may go to www.thatmanisyou.org and search events for Gaylord, MI. There will also be registration tables after all Masses on January 10th and 11th. For questions, email Chad Fate [email protected].
Masses of Thanksgiving
Bishop Chad Zielinski, who was ordained the Bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska, on December 15, will be celebrating Masses of Thanksgiving in the Diocese of Gaylord. Bishop
Zielinski grew up in Alpena and attended St. Bernard Parish. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Gaylord in 1996 by the Most Rev. Patrick R. Cooney. He has since served at parishes throughout the diocese, including Immaculate Conception, Traverse City, St. Philip Neri, Empire, and St. Rita-St. Joseph, Maple City. Most recently, Bishop Zielinski had been serving in the Archdiocese for the Military Services as Chaplain, which included three tours of duty in war zones, including in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Each Mass of Thanksgiving will be followed by a reception. All are invited to attend, though any clergy planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Candace Neff at [email protected] or 989.732.5147.
The Masses are as follows:
• Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Philip Neri, Empire, MI
• Saturday, January 17 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord, MI
• Sunday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernard, Alpena
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Holy Redeemer
Vanderbilt, MI
Holy Redeemer Events
Children from
Holy Redeemer
Parish made get
well cards for
Fr . Dupuis .
Pictured is Jason
Peterson and
Mickey Wilde.
Kyle Wilde
and
Jason Peterson
played two Kings
who presented
gifts to
Baby Jesus.
Citizens of the Year 2014 On January 3, 2015, Jerry Coger from Holy Redeemer Parish, and Frank Rock from First Uni ted Methodis t Church,were recognized by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 175 (Gaylord) as Citizens of the Year for 2014. Both men volunteer 5 days each week at the Otsego County Food Pantry, managing that program. They also brought to Otsego County the Backpack Program, a weekend nutrition program through the Food Pantry that provides food to school age students that are classified food deprived, in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Through these programs, over 2,000 families living in Otsego County (6,300 people) were served in 2014, and 200 children are currently participating in the Backpack Program during this school year. Congratulations Jerry and Frank.
The youth group from Holy Redeemer Parish in
Vanderbilt rang the bells for Salvation Army at
WalMart over the Christmas season.
Refuge Training! We welcome all who would like to learn more about volunteering for the Refuge or just a refresher update! We need more
volunteers so thank you for sharing with your family, friends, and social groups.
Thursday, January 15th 2015
2:00~3:30 PM or 6:30~8 PM St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall, Gaylord
We will be having a drawing for an “I am a Refugee” T-Shirt or Mug! For questions contact Shirley at the R e f u g e O f f i c e 6 1 9 - 1 1 7 2 o r e m a i l [email protected].
Laundry Coordinator Needed: I also wanted to mention we are looking for a Laundry Coordinator which is a person to help do the coordinating of making sure the laundry gets done every Saturday morning. The NHS students from St. Mary have committed to one Saturday a month so it is just a matter of helping us find a few more groups or individuals who would enjoy that ministry and then simply coordinating the pick ups and drop offs.
Donations Needed: As far as donations go I know we are getting low on hand/foot warmers, bus tokens, bottled water and healthy snacks like nuts, jerky, protein bars etc.. Our greatest need however is really more volunteers. Thank you for sharing this idea with friends and maybe even offer to do it with them:) This is a really nice way to connect with family and friends and to help the community at the same time! We are also looking for quotes from anyone willing to share about their experience at the Refuge that we could post on our new website and always always....more than anything...your beautiful prayers! Donation may be dropped off at St. Mary Cathedral Office.
Baptism of the Lord Page 10 January 11, 2015
Bulletin SPONSORs OF THE WEEK
SUGAR BOWL RESTAURANT
MERCY HOME CARE/MERCY HOSPICE Thank you to our bulle7n sponsors for all their
support and generosity. Please support them as they make our bulle7n possible. !
Cathedral Bingo Schedule Monday, January 12, 2015
Chair: Colleen Bright Co-Chari: Brad Williams Team #5: Elizabeth VanPate, Richard Diebold, Pat & Jerry Moran, Samantha Taylor
Jackpot $700.00 Pickle Jar $202.00
(License #A00464)
St. Mary Cathedral: !Janice Hendrickson!
Sharon Melow!Earlene Hager!
Jean Stevenson!Peter Thompson!
Becca Prange!Doris Proulx!Beth Moore!Erika Dwyer!
Carolyn Borowiak !Susan Stelver!Emily Pickett!
Patricia Cherry!Bernadette Russo!
Elaine Kenny!Christ Hatch!
Marion Byrne!Bruce Young!
Deb Robinson!Kathy Krawczak!
Vera Jean Hickerson!Tom Martinek!
Ron Peck!Mike Samkowiak!
Marlene Bindschatel!Sr. Donna Marie!
Koenigsknecht, OP!Amber Myers Gilbert!
Joan Noble!Fr. David Dupuis!
Julie Hansen!Jim Godlewski!
Joyce Hatch!Dennis Brady!
Mary L. Jelinek!
Betty Pasel!!!
St. Thomas:�Catherine Noel!
Steve McDougall!Rochelle Biery!Alex Pancake!Tom Urban!
Charles Proulx!Claudette Proulx!Mary Kucharek!
!!
Holy Redeemer:�
Carl Schaub!Janet Berry!
Donald Wescoat, Jr.!Becky Smith!
Marguerite Carter!Fr. David Dupuis!Lloyd Eisenhart!
Treyor Warzynski!Rita Bunker!
Barbara Harrington!Markita Hardy!Sandy Grant! Jim Grant Jr.!
!!
Military personnel !and their families,!
those in foster care, !medical facilities,!the homebound,!
those with ongoing health
issues, and all caregivers.!!
(Names will be put on the
list for two months.)!
St. Mary Cathedral School
FUNd Fest Car Raffle Win a 2014 Chevrolet Spark 1LT CVT!Retail Value: $15,820! Raffle License# R27204!
!
Tickets available at the School !or the Parish Office!$20/each or 6/$100!
Drawing will be Saturday, January 31, 2015
Fifth Annual March
for Life - Gaylord
Saturday, January 24, 2015�
Teen Conference: 10:00am�
Cooney Conference Center�
Rally for Life: 1:00pm ! St. Mary Cathedral�
March to City Hall: 2:00pm �!
Contact Marie at [email protected]
or 989!732!5147�
Gaylord Right to Life: 42nd Annual
March for Life, Washington DC
Thursday, January 22, 2015 at
12:00 Noon on the Mall • Join other pro-lifers on the Red Eye Bus Trip to
Washington DC. The bus will leave Gaylord approximately 2:30pm in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 21st from Calvary Baptist Church north parking lot.
• Arrive in Washington, DC on Thursday morning for a day at our Nation’s Capital.
• Depart Washington, DC on Thursday evening and arrive in Gaylord on Friday morning, January 23rd.
• Cost is $125. There are still about 10 seats available.
• Contact Barbi at 989-731-4756 or Sherry at 989-619-9040 or go to www.gaylordrighttolife.com for reservations and more information.
Ternes Elder Law Firm
• Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Nursing Home Plans • Medicaid • Pet Trusts • Family Cottage Preservation
1101 North US-31 • Petoskey • 231-347-7777
JANET M. ALLEN“Your 46th Circuit Court Judge”
Serving the Citizens of
Crawford, Kalkaska & Otsego Counties
Otsego County
Habitat for Humanity®
ReSt reDon’t Dump It - Donate & Deduct It!1384 W. Main St. • Gaylord, MI 49735
989-731-4506(Located behind Little Caesar’s)
Portable Toilet Rentals
S PA R TA NSewer & Septic Tank Service, LLC
5574 McCoy Rd., GaylordJoe & Bob Burgdorf
989-732-5766 • 989-732-3288
CHUCK’S ELECTRICof Gaylord, Inc.
Licensed Electrical Contractor CHUCK KLEE BOB KLEE 989-732-3396 989-350-7588
Residential and Commercial224 Marquardt Road • Gaylord, MI 49735
Serving Otsego County since 1974
Family Thrift Store Donations Always Accepted!
Store Hours: 10am-7pm Mon-Sat919 S. Otsego Ave. • Gaylord
(989) 448-2357
800 Livingston Blvd. Ste 3-D • Gaylord
(989) 731-7433
Michael A. RolaOtsego County Prosecuting Attorney
NELSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, INC.
Funerals, Cremations, Pre-Arrangement & Monument Service
(989) 732-1770 phone • (989) 732-6160 Obituary [email protected] • www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com
500 N. James St. Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 348-2000Michele RPh & Jeff Steffey RPhSt. Mary - Grayling Parishioners
Dan Smith, CPA114 N. Court Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735
989-732-1441
BJ’s RestaurantRental & Catering
Breakfast Bu#et Saturday & SundayLunch & Dinner Bu#et Daily
(989) 732-4010 • bjscatering.com990 North Center St. • Gaylord
Century 21Dunn & Associates
134 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord
(989) 731-4221www.century21gaylord.com
2583 S. Old 27 989-732-4431
Gaylord, MI NEW - Broasted Chicken
Mama Leone’sExcellent Italian and American Cuisine
PIZZA • CARRRY OUTS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
Rick Sehl’s Carpet Cleaning“Let Experience Work for You”
Carpet Cleaning Water Restoration Furniture Vehicle Cleaning Insured Free Estimates
989-731-1273
GAYLORDREFRIGERATIONP.O. Box 1397, Gaylord, MI 49734
732-4511
Build & Remodel LLCHal LaForest, owner
989-705-2366989-390-0412
Lead Safe RenovatingLicensed & Insured
Lic #2102177662
Mark Williamson • (989) 732-5654
324 W. Main • Gaylord, MI 49735
CHET’SEXCAVATING, INC.
• Top Dirt • Basements • Lot Clearing• Fill & Gravel • Septic Tank Installation
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Ben Kozlowski 732-1039
BOB FATEBUILDER, INC.
Bob Fate, CAPS, CGP
Providing Quality, Excellence& Creativity in Every Project
(231) 838-6165www.bobfatebuilder.com
249 S. Wisconsin • Gaylord(989) 732-5577
(989) 731-2003 2234 M-32 West, Gaylord www.hickersonfloor.com
QUALITY • EXPERIENCE • EXCELLENCE
Rita L. Johnson - Manager
114 E. Main St. • Gaylord
(989) [email protected]
Wolf BuildersA Family Business Serving the Gaylord Area Since 1950’s• New Construction • Shingled & Steel Roo"ng • Garages & Pole Barns
• Custom Decks • Vinyl & Wood Siding • Windows/Flooring & Additions• Kitchen & Bath Remodels • No Job Too Small • Licensed & Insured
David Murrell989-731-2073 | 989-370-1419
GLASSER INSURANCE
Joe Koprowicz, Agent
147 West Main, Gaylord
732-7551
DUNN’S BUSINESS
SOLUTIONS
134 S. Otsego Ave.
(989) 732-3901www.dunnsonline.com
GAYLORD EYE CARE CENTERRonald L. Mead, O.D. • Robert Slezak, O.D. • Peter Opperman, O.D. • Nate Slezak, O.D.
Alpine Plaza 989-732-6261www.visionsource-GaylordEyeCareCenter.com
Compliments of
SUGAR BOWL
RESTAURANT
ALPINE LOCKSMITH“Your Local Locksmith”
Serving Gaylord & Surrounding AreasBonded & Insured
104 Brandywine • Gaylord, MI 49735(231) 546-7604 • alpinelocksmithmi.com
Free Estimates Licensed
Northern MichiganWell Services, Inc.
989-732-5662 Andy Kujawa
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OPEN Monday - Sunday5AM to 3PM
• Top Dir
Gay d,
al and Co
LARGE PIZZA
HOT-N-READY
1390 Main St. West
989-732-8200
Hickerson Floor &
Tile Haus
4545th
Donate online toSt. Mary Cathedral Parishstmarycathedralnlcc.weshareonline.org
Joe Messenger Owner/Manager
www.gaylordfuneralhome.com
989-732-2230
Information line 989-732-2238850 N. Center Ave, P.O. Box 249
Mike Koronka Parishoner
Knights ofColumbus
Newly Remodeled Hall For Your Special Occasions
Bingo Thursdays Doors Open 5:30 pm Bingo Starts 7:00 pm
(989) 705-2786www.gaylordkofc.com
Susan Hall, DVM (989) 731-6208
314 N. Center Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735
Jeff & Michelle Hunter
989-731-2963www.maidpro.com
McNAMARAINSURANCEAUTO OWNERS • CITIZENS
Bob McNamara, Agent114 N. Court 732-6471
OTSEGO COUNTYABSTRACT COMPANYServing Otsego County Since 1939Ph: 732-5765 • Fax 732-7288
Rick & Mary Ann LaRouche
JP HEATINGOF NORTHERN
MICHIGAN24 Hour Heating Service
Phone: (989) 732-7571Dickerson Rd., Gaylord
SCHEERMOTORS
REAL ESTATE ONE GAYLORD
236 West Main St. • Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-8284www.REOGaylord.com • [email protected]
Come enjoy a round of golf at !e Loon or !e Lakes golf course in Gaylord MI.
Please call for Tee times989-732-4454
Also enjoy dinner and a draft beer on ourdeck, live entertainment every weekend!
BRIAN M HOYNER, DDS732-6271 • WWW.MAINOAK.COM
219 EAST MAIN • GAYLORD
Richard J Shavinski CSA LUTCF
FINANCIAL • INSURANCE • SERVICES
Email: [email protected]
(989) 732-5423 • (800) 228-1351 • 111 West Mitchell Street • GaylordIndividual Life Insurance • Home • Auto • Annuities • Retirement Plans
Senior Consulting • Low Cost Term Insurance • 50 Term Companies Estate Planning Trust Investment Services
Ask How We Can Save You Money Today!
GAYLORD OFFICE:1496 W. Main St. • Gaylord
(989) 732-1500 • www.awakonfcu.net
GERTA’S DRAPERIES“Everything in Window Treatments”
Serving Michigan Since 19582281 S. Otsego • Gaylord
(989) 732-3340Christa Bono • [email protected]
BOYNE COUNTRYHEATING & COOLING
We’ll keep you running • Service All Brands • Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • 24 Hour Emergency Service • Heating, Cooling & Plumbing • Geo-Thermal Systems • Hot Water Heaters
231-549-HEAT
Dr. Brian OliverDr. Renee Elias
www.OliverChiropracticClinic.com
Hon. George J. MertzServing Our Community as
46th Circuit Court JudgeCrawford, Kalkaska and
Otsego Counties
ROBERT T. WESTERMAN II, P.L.C.“Serving Parishioners Since 1979”
Disability • Wills & Trusts • Real Estate • Business ATTORNEY AT LAW
117 West First Street, Gaylord, MI 49735Phone: (989) 732-2400 • Fax: (989) 732-6723
DerMiner’sParkside Market 989-705-7051
Delicious Papa “D” Pizza, Sandwiches, Wings, Brats & MoreDeli Meat & Cheese by the Lb., Live Bait, Lottery, Ice & Firewood, Full Line of Beer, Wine & Spirits
7131 Old 27 S. • GaylordAdjacent to the State Park Entrance
Treat someone
to our
Sundae BestJoin us after mass, for greatchicken dinners and dessert
1397 W. Main St. • 989-448-8300
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(989) 731-9929West Main St. & I-75
Gaylord
ANY LARGE PIZZA $12.99
(989) 731-1555
1-800-424-1457
989-348-4383
GRAYLING
989-731-4050
$79 FURNACE CHECK & CLEAN
MainOak
Family Dentistry, PLC
10k and 5k run/walk in honor of the Mary Kay (Smith) Sklarczyk Fund
On July 4th proceeds going to the educational fund at Louis GroenNature Preserve, Johannesburg
2013 Race Photos & Results: www.smilethroughthemiles.com
For Advertising Informationcall Yvette Beausoleil today!
1.800.477.4574 ext. [email protected]
Open Sunday at 11AM
Little Amigos eat for
$1.99 every Sunday!
Fabulous Fajitas!737 W. Main
732-1771
Gaylord, MI
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