THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 23, 2016

SAINT

JOSEPH

CATHOLIC

CHURCH

FAMILY MINISTRIES:

Marriage Preparation ~ Fr. Michael Williams Baptism ~ Nancy Joseph St. Joseph School ~ Chris Wells Religious Education ~ Michelle Parker Confirmation ~ Michelle Parker Youth Group ~ Nancy Poff Adult Faith Formation ~ Nancy Joseph Evangelization ~ Nancy Joseph Please call the parish office for more information on our Family Ministries

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION:

Saturday: 4:00 PM & Tuesday: 6:30 PM

WORSHIP:

Music ~ Jeff Richards

MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 NOON Holy Days: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM

PARISH LIFE:

Parish Council ~ Dick Weller Finance Council ~ Scott Dzurka Parish Secretary ~ Anna Biewer Business Manager ~ Susan Mahoney Maintenance ~ Tom Karek

PASTORAL CARE:

Fr. Michael Williams Deacon Marv Robertson Deacon Jerry Fust

ALL ARE WELCOME!

St. Joseph is a place of refreshment, peace and love, a place of ministry and renewal. We welcome you to be part of our faith community where the Word of God is proclaimed, friendship is offered and the Sacraments are celebrated.

St. Joseph Catholic Church stjosephchurchstjohns@gmail.com 109 Linden Street www.stjoecatholic.com Saint Johns, Michigan 48879-1837

Parish Office Phone: (989) 224-8994 Fax: (989) 224-3475 St. Joseph School: (989) 224-2421 Religious Education Office: (989) 224-8537 Medical Emergencies requiring an Anointing of the Sick: (989) 227-1244

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN

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MONDAY: October 24 ( St. Anthony Mary Claret) Readings: Eph:4:32-5:8 | Lk 13:10-17 No Mass

TUESDAY: October 25 Readings: Eph 5:21-33 | Lk 13:18-21 6:30 PM Reconciliation

7:00 PM Mass † Tootie Weber—Joan Miller WEDNESDAY: October 26 Readings: Eph 6:1-9 | Lk 13:22-30

12:05 PM Mass † Kathleen Simmon—Mr. & Mrs Lewis Kramer THURSDAY: October 27 Readings: Eph 6:10-20 | Lk 13:31-35

8:30 AM Mass † Ruben Tamez—Friends FRIDAY: October 28 (St. Simon & St. Jude) Readings: Eph 2:19-22 | Lk 6:12-16

8:30 AM Mass † Jeff Barnett—Family SATURDAY: October 29 Readings: Phil 1:18b-26 | Lk 14:1,7-11 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass— For the People of the Parish

THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME: October 30 Readings: Wis 11:22—12:2 | 2 Thes 1:11—2:2 | Lk 19:1-10

8:00 AM Mass † Paul, Ron & David Minarik—Barbara & Family 10:00 AM Mass † Joan Rennells—Kate & Mike Mullen 12:00 PM Mass † Dorothy Rademacher- Mary Simon

The SANCTUARY LAMP will burn from October 22nd–28th in honor of

Charles and Linda Biewer’sCharles and Linda Biewer’sCharles and Linda Biewer’sCharles and Linda Biewer’s 25th Wedding Anniversary 25th Wedding Anniversary 25th Wedding Anniversary 25th Wedding Anniversary

COUNTING COLLECTION: October 24—Group 3

SANCTUARY CLEANERS: October 29— Millie Wassa & Jennifer Ott

LOW LEADERS: October 30- Team 5

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEKVOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEKVOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEKVOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK

THIS WEEK’S LITURGIESTHIS WEEK’S LITURGIESTHIS WEEK’S LITURGIESTHIS WEEK’S LITURGIES OUR WEEKLY GIVINGOUR WEEKLY GIVINGOUR WEEKLY GIVINGOUR WEEKLY GIVING

LITURGICAL MINISTERSLITURGICAL MINISTERSLITURGICAL MINISTERSLITURGICAL MINISTERS

Other Important Phone Numbers: Prayer Tree: Susie Schroeder, 989-224-7880 To Bring Up The Gifts: Parish Office, 989-224-8994

NEXT WEEKEND (October 29/30)

ALTAR SERVERS: 5 PM: Bailee Thelen & Charley Russell

8 AM: Emily Thelen & Makenna Schneider 10 AM: Morgan & Abigail Warnke

12 PM: William & Charles St. George

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

5 PM: Colleen Sutherland, Millie Wassa, Peg Zink, Julie VeCasey, Mary Empie, Marie Thelen. 8 AM: Linda

Karek, Bob Puralewski, John/Judi Thelen, Pam Walsh, Dick Weller

10 AM: Joyce Crosby, Jean Eldridge, Eric Elstro, Mary Beth Elstro, Janet McKeown, Doug Nurenberg

12 PM: Myra Fleming, Millie Fox, Dan Snyder, Debbie Thiede, Bob Zuker—VOLUNTEER NEEDED

LECTORS: 5 PM: Charlotte Voisin 8 AM: Karen Densmore

10 AM: Children’s Mass 12 PM: Sheldon Parker, Sr. USHERS:

5 PM: Kevin Burns and 5B 8 AM: Bill Fox and 8E 10 AM: Robert Jansen and 10E and Children for Children’s

Mass. 12 PM: Mike Stoddard and 12A

Full schedules are available at www.stjoecatholic.com/schedules

Parish Office Hours until November

Mon./Wed./Thurs/Fri.: 9:00 AM - NOON; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - NOON; 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM

SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSPONSOR OF THE WEEKSPONSOR OF THE WEEKSPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Offering for the Week Ending with Sunday October 15/16 Adults (270 envelopes/gifts) $15,064.00 (including automated debits and online giving) Loose cash $549.00 TOTAL $15,613.00

Budgeted Weekly $16,800.00 Our weekly average since July 1, 2016 is $16,922.15 if we continue to keep this average, we will meet our annual tithing goal.

Other Envelopes Received

Education Trust Fund $225.00 Building Fund $310.00 Debt Reduction $170.00 Tuition Scholarship Fund $3.00

Debt Balance as of 6/30/2016 $178,244.00 Donations received for debt reduction $2597.00

*The debt is comprised of money loaned to the parish by the Diocese to purchase the Townsend Road property

The Children’s Collection for October will be donated to:

of Clinton County, MI October 15/16 Children’s Collection: $13.90

Total October donation to date: $56.48

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 23, 2016

Tuesday October 25 9:30 AM –Bible Study (Library) 5:40 PM Rosary Group (Church) 6:45 PM Devotions (Church)

7:00 PM MASS Wednesday October 26 10:00AM Bible Study (Library)

12:05 PM Mass After 12:05 PM Mass– Divine Mercy Chaplet

5:15 PM Bible Study (Library) 6:30 PM Alpha Class (Coffee &

donuts room ) Thursday October 27

8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Choir Practice (Choir loft) Friday October 28

8:30 AM Mass After 8:30 AM Mass to 7pm Adoration (Church)

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Mondays at 12:00 Noon for the following weekend. Send to stjosephchurchstjohns@gmail.com

Please pray for our parishioners

Rich Bakita Joan Bozung

Don Donna Eisler Dorris Frace

Jennifer Hufnagel James Judy

Marian Kiel Mike Trebesh Jason Wieber

William

Susan Bertram Jim Price

Bill McCann Pam Martinez Steve Nunham Janice Parker

Sandy Sharon

Alyssa Simon Stan Wassa Carol Fink

Please pray for parishioners in the Armed Services, especially:

PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER INTENTIONSINTENTIONSINTENTIONSINTENTIONS

THIS WEEK’S EVENTSTHIS WEEK’S EVENTSTHIS WEEK’S EVENTSTHIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Air Force

Matthew Dainton Eric Martin

Jessica Mitchell David Seperic

Marines Ken Goldman Jake Hoskins

Alex Rojas Army

Bryce Bongard Alex Detloff

Jacob Longoria Adam Novak Noel Smith II

To add or remove a name from the bulletin prayer list, please call: 989-224-8994 or email stjosephchurchstjohns@gmail.com

*Please note: only immediate family members may add names to the bulletin prayer lists.

For the confidential Prayer Tree, please call Susie Schroeder at 989-224-7880

Please pray for vocations, especially: Dominic DeLiso

Seminarian Eric Elstro Diaconate

Our prayers and sympathies to the family and friends of

Kathleen Simmon and Kathleen Simmon and Kathleen Simmon and Kathleen Simmon and Richard J. Halfmann Richard J. Halfmann Richard J. Halfmann Richard J. Halfmann

Make plans now to attend our St. Joseph School Carnival Make plans now to attend our St. Joseph School Carnival Make plans now to attend our St. Joseph School Carnival Make plans now to attend our St. Joseph School Carnival November 5! From 11:30 AM November 5! From 11:30 AM November 5! From 11:30 AM November 5! From 11:30 AM ----3:30 PM3:30 PM3:30 PM3:30 PM

Lots of your favorite games will be there with a few new ones as well.

Mark you calendars so you don't miss out on this fun, family friendly event!

Don't forget to invite your friends. Students will be selling raffle tickets for the carnival outside after all Masses this Students will be selling raffle tickets for the carnival outside after all Masses this Students will be selling raffle tickets for the carnival outside after all Masses this Students will be selling raffle tickets for the carnival outside after all Masses this

weekend. Tickets are $5 each and help to support our school. weekend. Tickets are $5 each and help to support our school. weekend. Tickets are $5 each and help to support our school. weekend. Tickets are $5 each and help to support our school.

ADORATION OF ADORATION OF ADORATION OF ADORATION OF

OUR LORDOUR LORDOUR LORDOUR LORD "Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:6-7 Come pray and place your anxieties,

prayers, and petitions into God's hands.

Join our parish in praying on November 4 before Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament. Come at any time that works best for you, but if you are able

to come at one of these times:

Friday: 2 p.m., 7 p.m.

Saturday: 12 a.m., 2 a.m., or 3 a.m., please call/text 989-292-2072.

This is helpful since it is necessary to have at least one person present when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the monstrance present in the monstrance

on the altar.

Please call/ text: Rebecca 989-292-2072 if you are able to help at one of

these hours this month.

May Jesus bless your time with Him!

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUSCHOOL LUNCH MENUSCHOOL LUNCH MENUSCHOOL LUNCH MENU: : : : Week of October 24th Monday: Tortilla chips w/cheese and meat sauce, refried beans, mandarin oranges & milk. Tuesday: Tacos, lettuce salad, pears, bread & milk. Wednesday: Ziti, bread sticks, carrots, mixed fruit & milk. Thursday: Hot dog on a bun, french fries, warm apples w/cinn, & milk. Friday: Homemade loaded bake potatoe soup w/crackers, grilled cheese sand-wich, peaches & milk.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50 Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50 Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50 Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50

(The price for milk cannot be deducted from the lunch price)

Congratulations to our newly Congratulations to our newly Congratulations to our newly Congratulations to our newly marriedmarriedmarriedmarried: : : :

Mr. and Mrs. CJ and Mr. and Mrs. CJ and Mr. and Mrs. CJ and Mr. and Mrs. CJ and Baily (Mageli) JoraeBaily (Mageli) JoraeBaily (Mageli) JoraeBaily (Mageli) Jorae

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOLST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOLST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOLST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Lauren Marceline Dagenais, daughter of Richard Dagenais

and Staci Thelen.

Camden Michael Walker, son of Christopher and Ashley Walker

PARISH OFFICE

HOURS CHANGES:

Starting in November Starting in November Starting in November Starting in November the Parish Office Hours the Parish Office Hours the Parish Office Hours the Parish Office Hours on Friday will change on Friday will change on Friday will change on Friday will change

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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN

Feeling uncomfortable about the

upcoming election? What is my role as a

Catholic voter?

How does the Church help me to speak

about political and social questions?

“Catholics have a moral obligation to promote

the common good through the exercise of

their voting

Privileges” (CCC 2240).

“It is not just civil authorities who have

responsibility for a country. Service of the

common good requires citizens to fulfill their

roles in the life of the political

community.” (CCC 2239).

This means citizens should participate

in the political process at the ballot box. The

Church equips its members to address and

social questions by helping them to

develop a well-formed conscience. Catholics

have a serious and lifelong obligation to form

their consciences in accord with human

reason and the teaching of the Church.

As stated in the Catechism of the

Catholic Church, "Conscience is a judgment of

reason whereby the human person recognizes

the moral quality of a concrete act that he is

going to perform, is in the process of

performing, or has already completed. In all

he says and does, man is obliged to follow

faithfully what he knows to be just and

right" (CCC 1778).

A well formed conscience

always starts and ends with prayer. Spending

time in front of the Blessed Sacrament, asking

Christ to guide your voting decision, will bring

the peace you seek.

To prepare for the November 8th

Election, consider:

• Getting to Mass 10 minutes early or

staying 10 minutes after Mass to pray; drop

in anytime the Church is open to pray in

quiet.

• Add a weekday Mass either at St. Joseph’s

or closer to your workplace.

• Fasting from a hour of electronics and

pray, think and listen.

For more information on forming your

conscience in preparation for the 2016

Elections check out the articles by Bishop Paul

(Bishop of Arlington Virginia) at:

http://catholicherald.com/

categorybishopscolumns/

WE ARE ALL EVANGELIZERS By the t ime you are reading th is , 30 S t . Joe par i sh ioners and s taf f members wi l l be digest ing a lmost two days worth of informat ion f rom B i shop Boyea on f ind ing the los t sheep in our par i sh and br inging them back into the fo ld . The jus t -completed “Ca l led by Name” Diocesan Assembly marked the beginning o f the second phase of a three-phase p lan to s t rengthen and grow our Lans ing D iocese par i shes . The f i r s t phase was des igned to renew those of us s t i l l a t tending Mass regular ly and i t s v is ib le s igns were the creat ion of th i s evangel izat ion team, the implementat ion of th i s co lumn and the success fu l smal l -group ser ies ALPHA, now in i t s th i rd sess ion at St Joe ’s . How v i s ib le th is second-s tage wi l l be remains to be seen. Perhaps a better way of say ing that i s that the form of that v i s ib i l i ty remains to be seen. In las t month’s (Sept ‘06) Fa i th magaz ine , D iocesan New Evangel i zat ion Di rector Cra ig Pohl sa id the goal of the conference would be to “mot ivate, inspire and equip act ive Cathol ics wi th the words and act ions they need to reach out to those who have le f t . ” The St . Joe at tendees , a long wi th about three thousand others f rom the d iocese , came away wi th a workbook which Pohl promised would be an “ ind iv idual master p lan to use to evangel ize . ” You wi l l a l l be informed, in th is co lumn and e l sewhere , in upcoming weeks about the nuts and bol ts of the conference ’s resu l t s . I t wi l l not be about door - to -door or s t reet -corner evangel izat ion. Nor wi l l i t be about handing out leaf le ts at the mal l or h igh-pressure se l l ing of the fa i th . What i t wi l l be i s the r ight way to speak about fa i th to a loved one wi thout turning them of f , us ing your unique gi f t s to share your re lat ionship with God and us ing tools to ta lk about God and fa i th in a way natura l to you - not a “one s ize f i t s a l l ” approach. Las t month’s Fa i th is sue al so had a s tory of a woman who had been away f rom her Cathol ic fa i th for 48 years before be ing ca l led back . Marsha sa id i t was a wonderfu l fee l ing be ing accepted af ter a lmost f ive decades of s inning. She sa id “ the Church looked at my past and showed grace . ” That ’s a point we should a l l remember when talk ing to someone who has fa l len away. The Lord i s a lways open to welcoming back los t sheep l i ke Marsha. There undoubtedly are other “Marshas” wi th our par i sh . Let ’ s f ind them. ———— By the Evangel izat ion TeamBy the Evangel izat ion TeamBy the Evangel izat ion TeamBy the Evangel izat ion Team

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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 23, 2016

If St Joseph School is closed for inclement weather, the parish

office will be closed and all school and parish events will be

canceled. Any Masses scheduled for the day will occur, but please

consider the risks of driving in unsafe weather conditions before

traveling. St. Joseph School closes with the St. Johns Public School

System. For the most up to date information please call the office to

check the answering message or visit our Facebook page “St. Joseph

Church, St. Johns, Michigan”

Are you interested in joining the Adult Choir? Are you interested in joining the Adult Choir? Are you interested in joining the Adult Choir? Are you interested in joining the Adult Choir? New members are always welcome! We practice Thursday at 7PM in the Choir Loft. We usually

sing Sundays at 10AM Mass. If you have any questions feel free to contact

Jeff at musicdirector.stjoseph@gmail.com

Every suicide is tragic We believe in the respect for God’s gift of life from conception to natural death. One of the major issues threatening life at it vulnerable end is the reality of doctor assisted suicide. In four

states and several countries around the world, it is a legal and accepted medical practice. I’m not pro-abortion – I’m pro choice. I’m not for doctor assisted suicide – I support death with dignity. I would never have an abortion, but I can’t tell someone else what to do. I would never consider assisted suicide but who am I to tell others how to die. It’s my body so I am in control of it. It’s my body so I am in control of it. Sound familiar? Legislation in the Michigan House introduced earlier this month would allow physicians to perform assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. The Death with Dignity Act in the Michigan House of Representatives was introduced “to help get the conversation started”. “It's something I think every individual should have the right to deal with their own medical issues and have all the options on the table," said the House Democratic Floor Leader. This assisted suicide legislation will be discussed during a new session in the house in January. Proponents of doctor-assisted suicide try to draw a sharp distinction between those with a men-tal illness who want to end their lives and those with a terminal illness who express the same wish. They even insist we should not call the latter “suicide”, contrary to the plain meaning of the word. This is a tragically false distinction with far-reaching consequences. Suicidal individuals—with or without a terminal illness—typically do not want to die; they want to escape what they perceive to be an intolerable situation, and they inaccurately believe that suicide is their only way out. The patient, especially the elderly, requesting assisted suicide is often asking, "Does anyone want me to be alive, or care enough to talk me out of this request and support me through this difficult time?" Our laws shape cultural attitudes toward certain behaviors and influence social norms. Laws permitting assisted suicide culture communicate the message that, under especially difficult circum-stances, some lives are not worth living. This tragically false message will be heard not only be those with a terminal illness, but be person struggling with the temptation to end his or her life. Every sui-cide is tragic. The Catholic Church holds as sacred both the dignity of each individual person and the gift of life. Following are excerpts from the main references from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which summarize these teachings about the end of life: • 2276 “Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible.”

• 2277 “Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable. Thus an act or omission which, of

itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering constitutes a murder…” • 2278 “Discontinuing medical procedures that are burdensome, dangerous, extraordinary, or disproportionate to the expected outcome can be legitimate; it is the refusal of “over-zealous” treatment. Here one does not will to cause death; one’s inability to impede it is merely accepted….” • 2279 “Even if death is thought imminent, the ordinary care owed to a sick person cannot be legitimately interrupted…” Each of us needs to educate ourselves about how this issue fits with Christ’s plan for life. A starting place is USCCB.org/suicideistragic and in the CCC(available on-line and in our library).

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: A Journey for Healing After Abortion. Oct 28-30 (Petoskey), Nov 11-13 (Saginaw), Nov 18-20 (Ann Arbor) , Feb 17-19, 2017 & Aug 11-13, 2017 (Lansing) For more information call 517-993-0281 or 888-456-HOPE. For more events throughout the Diocese of Lansing please visit: www.dioceseoflansing.org/events Have You Been Thinking About Becoming a Foster Parent? Clinton County DHHS is hosting a foster parent Orientation on Tuesday, October 25th. This will be held at Clinton County DHHS; 105 W. Tolles Dr. St. Johns, MI 48879. Orientation will begin at 1:00pm. If you are unable to attend this orientation, and would like to schedule a different time call (989)224-5500 "Becoming a Saint: Our Deepest Calling" is the title of a new retreat offered by Tony Sperendi at St. Francis Retreat Center, Wednesday, November 9 from9:30am-3:30pm. All saints had a past, and all sinners have a future. Come see how you too can become a saint through the mercy and love of Christ. The cost is $30 and

includes morning coffee and snacks, Mass, lunch, and materials. Contact the retreat center for more information at www.stfrancis.ws or 517-669-8321. 8th Annual Christmas Bazaar Cristo Rey Church 201 W. Miller Rd. Lansing, Michigan November 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the San Martin de Porres Hall. May handcrafted items and baked goods. Get your unique gifts before the Christmas rush. Breakfast, lunch and tamales for sale. Tamales by the dozen can be ordered ahead of time by calling Chris Hall at 517-862-2797 or Nena Moreno at 517-882-7758. CRAFTERS: There is still spaces available. Interested? Call Mary Delgado at 517-646-6456. Space is limited. A Mother/Daughter Conference for Moms and their daughters (ages 9-13) is scheduled for Friday evening, November 4 from 6:30 – 9:15 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in East Lansing. The purpose of the God’s Plan for Growing Up program is to establish a foundation for communication between mothers and daughters on

topics such as the physical changes in a girl’s body as it prepares for eventual motherhood, emotional changes, and the importance of modesty, responsibility and purity. Call or email with questions and to register. (517) 351-5460 akitching@elcatholics.org Clinton County Boy Scouts & Girls Scouts will benefit from the Annual Wine & Cheese Brown Bag Auction Fundraiser scheduled for Friday November 11th at the Columbian Hall 1108 N. US-27 in St. Johns. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. You must be age 21 to enter. There is no cover charge. Please bring a bottle of wine or 2 liter bottle of pop to share along with a gift valued at $20 or more. The gifts should be disguised in a brown bag or Christmas bag to be auctioned off. Other local sponsored gift bags and door prizes provided as well. Summer sausage, cheese & crackers, fruit and snacks provided by the Knights of Columbus. Council # 3281. This year, Oh MI Organic chocolates will also be available for sampling. The goal is to raise over $3000 so bring your friends and family for a great night of fun! Questions or concerns call Dean at (989) 640-9762

UPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTSUPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTSUPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTSUPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTS

Please join us on our TRIP TO FATIMA in October 2017 for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Mary’s last apparition. We need 25 people for this trip to go. Please contact Tanya Thelen at 517-204-5706 or tanya@classictravelusa.com for further information

Please join us this weekend Please join us this weekend Please join us this weekend Please join us this weekend October 23rd as we say the as we say the as we say the as we say the Divine Mercy prayers and Divine Mercy prayers and Divine Mercy prayers and Divine Mercy prayers and chaplet at 9:10 am, before chaplet at 9:10 am, before chaplet at 9:10 am, before chaplet at 9:10 am, before

10:00 am Mass. Next time it will be: 10:00 am Mass. Next time it will be: 10:00 am Mass. Next time it will be: 10:00 am Mass. Next time it will be: November 6th. Also join us every Also join us every Also join us every Also join us every Wednesday after 12:05 pm Mass! Wednesday after 12:05 pm Mass! Wednesday after 12:05 pm Mass! Wednesday after 12:05 pm Mass! If you have any questions? Contact Anne at Contact Anne at Contact Anne at Contact Anne at trustfuljourney@gmail.com or trustfuljourney@gmail.com or trustfuljourney@gmail.com or trustfuljourney@gmail.com or 989989989989----640640640640----1874 1874 1874 1874

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Election Day November 8 Eucharistic Adoration

The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for private Adoration on November 8. Exposition 9 a.m. with Adoration following throughout the day. Benediction prior to 7 p.m. Mass. Please join in praying for our nation; come pray before you go to vote or at anytime throughout the day. Call or text Rebecca 989-292-

2072 if you plan to pray during a specific hour, so we can be sure that the Blessed Sacrament will be attended at all times. There is also a sign up sheet in the back of

church.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 23, 2016

REMINDER: All parish or school groups MUST contact the parish office to schedule times for fundraising before or after weekend Masses.

The Dresser Ministry:

During October, Respect Life month, you can help fill a

dresser in the back of church for babies and their moms who need

our help.

All donations will be given to Shared Pregnancy in Lansing.

Some suggested items: � Baby wipes � Diapers (sizes 3-6)

� Baby wash � Rash Ointment

� Mittens and gloves (12 mo-2T)

� Winter hats (18 mo-2T)

� Coats or snow suits (12 mo-2T)

� Bottle Brush � Breast Pump

� Diaper Bags � Car Seat Covers

� Board or Soft Books � Towels

St. Vincent de Paul (St. Johns)

Job Posting

If you (or someone you may know) is

interested in the position below, please

send resume and cover letter to:

StVincentStJohnsMI@gmail.com

Processing Manager

(30-35 hours/week) This position is

responsible for receiving and processing

donated merchandise. In addition to

processing, individual will supervise/lead/

train intake volunteers who receive, sort,

price, and display donated

merchandise. Position will also cover for

the Retail Manager, when

necessary. Position involves some lifting

and the work days would require

Monday-Saturday availability. This is a

hourly position, with paid time off.

Help Needed - In-home

Care

We are looking for someone

to provide in-home care for

our mother. Home location is

St. Johns. Female care giver

preferred. Medical student or

medical training/experience

preferred. Care needed daily,

some weekends. Hours and

rate to be discussed. Please

call(517) 214-0151, ask for

Scot