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ST. MARTHA PARISH APRIL 28/29, 2019

1100 W. GRAND RIVER AVENUE, OKEMOS MI 48864 517-349-1763 WWW.ST-MARTHA.ORG

V. 32 No. 17 April 28/29, 2019 Sunday of Divine Mercy

St. Martha Parish 1100 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos MI 48864 517-349-1763 www.st-martha.org

General Parish Information Registrations and Information Updates can be done anytime via our website, or in person in the Office on Sundays between 8 and 10 am Masses, and during weekday business hours.

Religious Education instills in your children a sense of awe and wonder, and a knowledge and deep commitment to the love of God in Christ Jesus. We seek to teach as Jesus taught and nurture the Faith that parents as the primary educators are instilling in their children. Classes are provided for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grades. To register, please contact Jackie.

Prayer Corner individuals remain on the list for 8 weeks; contact the Office to be added to the prayer chain and bulletin list, and to continue beyond 8 weeks.

Military Individuals for Prayer remain on the list until we are notified of their return home.

Bulletin Articles must be submitted in writing by 12 Noon on the previous Thursday, via email to IvyLynn.

Parish Staff Father Mike Murray, Pastor [email protected]

Father David Hudgins, in Residence [email protected]

Deacon Carl Boehlert [email protected]

Deacon John Finn [email protected]

Don Morgan, Director of Operations [email protected]

IvyLynn Olson, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Jackie Rosalez, Faith Formation Director [email protected]

Jarrid Thelen, Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director [email protected]

Mitchell Owens, Music Director [email protected]

Sister Pat Newhouse, S.C., Seniors Ministry [email protected]

Sister Anita Parks, S.C., Service Ministry [email protected]

Ministry Leaders Knights of Columbus Doug Hunter, Grand Knight

St. Vincent de Paul Al Kearney, President

Council of Catholic Women Beth Buiocchi, President

Parish Pastoral Council Jim Collom, Chair

Finance Council Mary Doster, Chair

Evangelization Committee Anne Readett, Chair

Education Commission Jackie Rosalez

Sacramental Information Mass and Reconciliation schedules are on the back cover and the Calendar page of this bulletin, and on our website’s Calendar.

Baptisms are celebrated the 2nd Sunday monthly after the 10 am Mass. Call the Office to register for Baptism Preparation Class on the 2nd Monday monthly at 7 pm.

Anointing of the Sick is available by contacting the Office.

Communion to Shut Ins can be arranged through the Office.

Marriages must begin to be arranged with the Priest or Deacon at least 9 months ahead of your desired date. Contact the Office to begin arrangements, and for a copy of our Wedding Handbook.

The Adult Sacrament of Initiation (RCIA) is for anyone considering becoming Catholic or who has questions about our Catholic faith. Please contact Deacon Carl Boehlert for more information.



Masses, Daily Readings, and Feast Days April 29 - May 5

Monday, April 29 - Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Readings: Acts 4:23-31 / John 3:1-8

8:30 am Mass +Bryan Smith (Father Mike)

Tuesday, April 30 - Easter Weekday

Saint Pius V, Pope Readings: Acts 4:32-37 / John 3:7b-15

8:30 am Mass +Timothy E. Vertrees, II (Father Mike)

Wednesday, May 1 - Easter Weekday

Saint Joseph the Worker Readings: Genesis 1:26 - 2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24 /

Matthew 13:54-58

6 pm Mass Special Birthday Intentions of Scott Olson (Father Mike)

Thursday, May 2 - Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Readings: Acts 5:27-33 / John 3:31-36

8:30 am Mass +Wayne Berger (Father Mike)

Friday, May 3 - Saint Philip and James, Apostles Readings: I Corinthians 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14

8:30 am Mass +Joseph F. Ralph, Jr. (Father Mike)

Saturday, May 4 - Third Sunday of Easter Vigil Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 / Revelation 5:11-14 / John 21:1-19

5 pm Mass +Martha P. Patchan (Father David)

Sunday, May 5 - Third Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 / Revelation 5:11-14 / John 21:1-19

8 am Mass People of Saint Martha Parish (Father Mike) 10 am Mass +Don Kagey (Father Mike) 5 pm Mass +Doctor Peter Fugazzi (Father David)

Altar Flowers

May 4/5 First Communion Sunday

Happy 70th, Mike Bobinski! love, Nancy

May God bless our daughter on her First Holy Communion! from Jim and Lynn Collom

May 11/12 Mother’s Day

In Loving Memory of Jane Frank, from Dan Frank

In Loving Memory of Lilia Elsa Ballesteros, Love your children and grandchildren

If you are interested in sponsoring Altar Flowers, please contact the Parish Office during weekdays. Your thoughtful gift helps offset the cost to the Parish of these beautiful weekly arrangements.

Meet the Saints - next week’s feasts/memorials:

Catherine of Siena: 3/25/1347 - 4/29/1380; Canonized 6/29/1461; Patron against fire and bodily ills, miscarriages, sexual temptation, people ridiculed for their piety, nurses

Pope Pius V: 1/7/1566 - 5/1/1572; Canonized 5/22/1712

Joseph the Worker: legal father of Jesus; Patron Catholic Church, unborn children, fathers, workers, employment, realtors, immigrants, explorers, pilgrims, travelers

Athanasius of Alexandria: 296 - 298; Attributes Bishop arguing with a pagan, bishop holding an open book, bishop standing over a defeated heretic

Philip and James: Died Philip 80 AD, James 44 AD; Patron Philip pastry chefs; James veterinarians, equestrians, furriers, tanners, pharmacists, oyster fishers, woodcarvers

Communion to Homebound May 4/5

ICMCF F. and B. Sorber, A. Rosalez

Brookdale Wynwood, Medilodge M. Ferrigan

Homebound and Bickford Sister Pat

Homebound, Brookdale Memory Care, Home Sweet Home, Willows of Okemos Sister Anita

Liturgical Servers May 4/5

Saturday 5 pm Sacristans: M. & S. Siminski Lectors: L. Blatnik, R. Kostrzewa, S. Wise Altar Servers: K. Elias, J. O’Leary, D. DeOcampo

Sunday 8 am Sacristans: T. & S. O’Dea Lectors: S. Zayko, M. Fletcher, C. Wilkins Altar Servers: B. Wilkins, E. and M. Elias

Sunday 10 am Sacristans: T. & J. Smelser Lectors: I. Stines, R. Styka, D. Herring Altar Servers: A. Collom. S. & C. Smelser, M. McKeon

Sunday 5 pm Sacristans: D. Hunter Lectors: C. Patton. D. McAlvey, Sub Altar Servers: J. McCurtis, J. & N. Warren



Other Offerings - April 29 through May 12 - please visit www.st-martha.org to view more 04/29

After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am International Rosary

11:30 am 50-Up Club Lunch at Asian Buffet

7 pm Confirmation w/ St. Therese and St. Mary

Catherine of Siena,

Pray for Us

04/30 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am Holy Hour of Reparation Rosary

9:30 am Bible Study - FINAL

6 pm Grief Support

Pope Pius V,

Pray for Us

05/01 4:30 and 6 pm FF: 1 - 6 - FINAL

5:30 pm Rosary then 5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

6:30 pm Adoration Until 7:30 pm Benediction

6:45 - 7:15 pm Reconciliation (Father Mike)

Joseph

the Worker, Pray for Us

05/02 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike, Father David)

9 am Rosary

7 pm Choir Rehearsal

Athanasius,

Pray for Us

05/03 SMS: V.I.P.

Grandparent’s Day

After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am Rosary

First Friday Coffee and Donuts

Philip and

James, Pray for Us

05/04 7:30 am Upper Room Men’s Prayer Group

9 am First Communion Practice

3:30 - 4:30 pm Reconciliation (Father David)

05/05 First

Communion Sunday

6 am Donuts: Team 5

9 am Coffee and Donuts

First Communion Students Report, and Pictures

at 10 am Mass First Communion

11 am Pickup Basketball

St. Vincent de Paul Open Meeting

Called and Gifted Small Group Meetings

6 pm H.S. Youth Group

05/06

SMS: Virtue of the Month:

Generosity

After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father David)

9 am International Rosary

12:30 pm SMS Spring Concert Rehearsal

6:30 pm Evangelization Committee Meeting

05/07 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Monsignor Reilly)

9 am Holy Hour of Reparation Rosary

6:30 pm SMS Kindergarten Orientation

05/08 9:30 am Fruits of the Holy Spirit Mom’s Group


5:30 pm Rosary then 5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

6:30 pm Adoration Until 7:30 pm Benediction

6:45 - 7:15 pm Reconciliation (Father David)

7 pm K of C General Membership Meeting

05/09 After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am Rosary


6:30 pm SMS Spring Concert

7 pm Choir Rehearsal

8 pm SMS Spring Concert Reception

05/10 SMS: First

Communion Mass, Brunch; 6-8 Swimming at Williamston After Mass Reconciliation Until all are heard (Father Mike)

9 am Rosary

Breaking Open the Word

12:30 pm Daddy Daughter Dance

05/11 7:30 am Upper Room Men’s Prayer Group

3:30 - 4:30 pm Reconciliation (Father Mike)

05/12 Mother’s Day

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

11 am Pickup Basketball

Called and Gifted Small Group Meetings

6 pm H.S. Youth Group

SMS: 7 - 8 Chicago Trip - Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5 Please pray for their safety, and for a wonderful time together!

Damien de Veuster, Pray for Us

Vocations: what can the Holy

Family teach us? Their Faith to

say YES to God is what made them Mother, Father, Savior.



From Father Mike’s Desk

On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we give thanks to our wondrous God that, while He loves justice, He loves mercy more. Imagine if it were otherwise! Of course, as we are reminded with every recitation of the Lord's Prayer, this mercy that we so cherish for ourselves must be generously provided to others as well. Extending mercy to our brothers and sisters is just another way of being Christ to those we meet today.

Tomorrow night (Monday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m.), Bishop Boyea will be at our parish for the Confirmation of our students, along with those of Saint Mary in Williamston and Saint Therese of Lisieux in Lansing. Please pray for our students, and those being confirmed with them. There are always some mistaken folk who see Confirmation as the end of Catholic formation, but we know that, instead, it is the doorway to full participation in the Church. These young people are now ready to step forward and fill such roles as Lector and Eucharistic Minister, and we look forward to welcoming them into these adult ministries.

Please pray also for the seventh and eighth graders who are leaving at the end of this week on a class trip to America's great city, Chicago. There is so much to see and do and learn there! Please ask the Lord to keep them safe and to open their minds and hearts to all that they will encounter during their days away.

Finally, it would be good to follow the request of Pope Francis and resume the venerable practice of saying the Saint Michael prayer at the conclusion of Mass. In a week or so, we'll start saying it after our daily Masses. You'll find it in the back of all the hymnals, though it is quickly learned by those who are new to this powerful request for intercession --

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Offertory Contributions

4-Week Average

$20,907.18

Online Giving

March $20,969.00

April TD $19,979.00

03/31

Sunday $8,799.55

Maintenance $431.00

04/07

Sunday $14,480.00

Maintenance $507.00

04/14

Sunday $16924.00

Maintenance $431.00

04/21

Sunday $21,340.16

Maintenance $340.00

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www.st-martha.org for convenient and easy online giving

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Thank You for your continued, faithful support

of our Parish!

"Those who sincerely say ‘Jesus, I trust in You’

will find comfort in all their anxieties and fears …

There is nothing more man needs than Divine Mercy - that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate,

which raises man above his weakness to the infinite heights to the holiness of God."

- Saint John Paul II, Pope -

at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Cracow, Poland on June 7, 1997



Sister Anita’s Corner Second Sunday after Easter: Mercy flowing as we are formed into being Easter people. From the empty tomb - neither death nor life is found in the tomb -- to the encounters with a disciples who find her name being called … to freeing conversations with confused disciples … to each who had to hurry and tell of their real experience of being in the presence of the risen Jesus -– we are formed anew! Hearts are changed … lives are changed … souls are changed. Using the image of the new Easter fire, what if we put at Jesus’ disposal all our Lenten self-disciplines without trying to allow regret to have its way “it was so little”. All of our self-disciplines, combined to be set on fire as we place our offerings together within the Easter flame, change us as we go forward. Some of self-disciplines might now become continuously woven into our lives with our focus, choices and living: Be God’s light! A flame which grows as it is both provided a source to be its transforming energy and divided to be spread out is our symbol of Easter light; lighting up the darkness where fear and selfishness are being replaced with love and mercy.

“Peace be with you” is the greeting we are given rather than judgement or shame. We are asked why we are troubled? We are shown wounds that no longer hold pain and terror for Jesus, yet he is willing to hold our pain. We need to place our open hands into the hands of Jesus that were once so wounded. We have within us the power and the peace of the resurrection: Be God’s hope! Mercy flows from Christ’s wounds, not a tidy grace but a rich, unruly grace flowing out to us; touching our wounds as we then touch others. We have both been invited and directed to go out to others; to the wounded still present in the body of Christ: Be God’s Mercy! If you want to know me, says Christ, … as you are daily drawing close to me; as you are in this new time and space;

… as you are on a living journey because you have allowed your heart to be rent - broken-open … because of accepting grace connecting to grace - touch me; be touched by me. Receive my joy! Receive my peace! Grasp each other, that each of you might grow in your realization that it is I in whom we live and move and have our being. Be God’s peace!

God of extravagant, creative love, you are making us your own. Increase in us the grace flowing into our hearts and hands, voice, energy and hope to rightly live as resurrection people who know we must hurry to live and spread this Good News. Be God’s vision!

Intercessory Prayers: We Pray For All Who Are ...

We humbly offer these prayers in the name of Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Please notify us if you have lost a loved one so that we can add their soul, and your family, to our Prayer list.

Sick, Especially: Michelle Allen

Peter Allen Thomas R. Arrington

Jan Asmann Charles Bethke

Dennis Bill Sarah Blackburn

Matthew Boersma Marian Bolus Rod Burch, Sr. Kyler Burnham

Joe Burzych Pat Calore Bommarito

Marie Carrion Steven Carrion

Bill Cleary Mark Cook Jan Cupry

Anne Curtin

Adam Dec Maria DeWitt

Sister Judy Dowd Susan Dunham Robby Duniec Jean Eggleston

Gilbert Elias John Paul Erford

Frances Evans Rosemary Evolino Judy Fehrenbach

Joseph Fink Jim Gregg

Carol Giacin Tammy Giddings

Marisol Gonzales-Valdes Sister Cheryl Grenier, SC

Howard Grider Valerie Grondin

Bill Hagan

David Hammond Phyllis Harless Milton Hartig Ralph Hepp

Grace Hoffer Rebecca Johnson

Lynn Jones JoEllen Kazmierski

John Kimball Mary Lou Klingshirn

Mary Krohn Deacon Kenton Kurth

Todd Lamb Ed and Marge Larson

Linda Logue Amanda Lyons

Jeannette Macdonald Madeline Mahoney

Patricia Marrack Luke Martin

Kathryn Mason Ben Mazur

Gilbert McCaughna Robert McNeely

Mary McPhee Terry Meece Isiah Mimms

Lorah Mowatt Sister Pat Newhouse

Leonardo Novis Derick Nusbaum Steve R. O’Brien

Tom Parker Bob Pero

Bob Pendergast Cindy Pendergast Bob & Pat Pichey

Kevin Pixley Barb Poole Kay Pratt

Judy Pressick Rich Przystas Jim Ralph, Jr. Jim Ralph, Sr.

Tom Ralph Sarah Richards

Jamie Riley Cecilia Roccos Jeffrey Rostek Joanne Roth

Carol Jeanne Schaberg Leanne Seguin

Joe Shank Inga Smith Ray Steele

Sharon Strus Kathy Talsma

Sue Thelen Wayne Thelen

Sharon Theroux

Gene Tilmann Don Treltel

Mary Ann Vargas Buddy Ward

Geraldine Watt Lisa Wheeler Gisela Yasson Jean Zubiena

Serving in our Armed Forces,

Especially: PFC Perry Edgell,

Sasebo, Japan

Marine L.Cpl. Christopher LaViolette

Kuwait

Marine Cpl. Jeremy Ricketts, Okinawa, Japan



Faith Formation

“As the Family goes, so goes the Nation and the Whole World in which we live.” Saint John Paul the Great

We still have Eight Spots left for the Steubenville conference this summer from June 28 through 30! We will be taking a bus from Lansing Catholic with other youth groups to travel to the conference. Steubenville has been a major life changing moment for countless High School teens with over 25 conferences and 50,000 participants expected this year alone.

The theme is Belong: what it means to have authentic relationships beyond the isolation we feel when we don't have the necessary meaningful relationships. You can check out the official website for more information and to see the weekend’s awesome speakers and music, and to watch videos of past conference’s powerful speakers at https://bit.ly/2InPkea.

To reserve your spot: email, call, or stop by and talk to Jarrid!

Child and Family Ministries Jackie Rosalez, Director

[email protected]

Youth and Young Adult Ministries Jarrid Thelen, Director

[email protected]

Confirmed in the Spirit The following students will be Confirmed on Monday, April 29th at 7 PM

Please keep them in your prayers as they receive this awesome Sacrament!!

Abigail Bartley Natalie Buckwalter Lauren Cooper Aurora Dardas Lucy Fortier Elena Garbaccio Gunnar Gresens Michael Hughes Jack Jacobs Abigail Jager James Kwiatkowski Hannah Letzer Samuel Matias Preston Matson Alexander Murray Rachel Olsen Blake Olson Isaac Pavona Juliana Porco Bleona Prenaj Tomas Rampe Zachary Sieloff Carter Smelser Graham Thiel Leah VanBuskirk Juan Carlos Vasquez Zackary Wagner Noelle Whorf Elizabeth Williams

https://bit.ly/2InPkea



Andrea Patton, School Principal 517-349-3322 Contact Us

[email protected] Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Office Hours

Lynn Collom, School Secretary Monday - Friday, 8 -11:30 am 1/2 Day PreK [email protected] Monday - Friday, 8 am - 3:30 pm Full Day PreK & K - 8

In a loving, nurturing, Christ-like environment, Saint Martha School guides each student

to develop his or her unique ability and potential through prayer, study, and service.

7th ANNUAL

Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28

Open to Students in Grades 3-8

9 am to 3 pm (before/aftercare available)

at Chippewa Middle School

Cost: $195 ($75 due at registration)

Camp instruction provided by Mrs. Carolyn Hall and her family of certified educators

Hands on Math and Science Camp teaches engineering, mathematics and physics while having fun!

Call or email Carolyn Hall to Register 517-862-8657

[email protected]



Our Parish and Ministry Events and Offerings

Sister Maria Goretti Scholarship Donors: We are seeking 5 individual donors who can make a 4-year commitment to provide $100 a year, to sponsor an 8th grader to attend Lansing Catholic High School. These 5 individual donations combined will provide 1 total $500 Saint Maria Goretti Scholarship to be awarded at 8th Grade graduation, renewable each year the student attends LCHS. The student is chosen by the Saint Martha School Staff for his/her conduct, grades, overall Christian behavior and display of virtues expected at a Catholic School. Please contact the school office at 517-349-3322 if you are able to financially assist a young student with their Catholic Education. Update: As of Thursday, April 18, we have secured 2 of the necessary donors to make this a reality- please prayerfully consider being one of the other 3 donors!

Parish DSA Goal: $95,810 To Date: $63,15926 (66%)

Thank you to all who have made a gift or pledge! If you have not given yet, envelopes are in the pews and at the entrances. You can also easily and quickly donate online at www.dioceseoflansing.org/dsa.

50-Up Club Fun: THIS Monday, April 29

11:30 am to 1 pm Asian Buffet, 4920 Marsh Road

ALL 50-Up’s are invited for the food, fun, and fellowship! To attend, RSVP Sister Pat today at 517-927-8575.

Parish Pastoral Council Vacancies Are you interested in becoming more involved in Saint Martha Parish or do you know a fellow parishioner that would be? The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) will have two upcoming vacancies soon. Active, participating members of Saint Martha Parish are urged to prayerfully consider serving the parish in this volunteer role. One new member of the PPC would fill an open partial-term vacancy that expires in June 2021. The person filing this role would generally be asked to serve a second term of 3 years with a second term expiration of June 2024. The other new member of the PPC would fill an open full-term vacancy that would expire in June 2022, with an expected additional 3 year term to expire in 2025. The PPC meets bi-monthly for approximately 2 hours and advises the Pastor on items pertinent to the parish. This is an advisory committee. Persons considering this position should be collaborative, outgoing, and willing to engage their fellow members in productive conversation that will lead to a more Christ-centered community. The new members will be drawn by lot of all interested parties in keeping with Diocese of Lansing norms and the new member would be expected to attend the August 2019 meeting. Persons wishing to be considered for this role should contact Jim Collom at 517-381-1769 or [email protected] prior to Sunday, May 19.

New Procedure: The North Parking Lot will be Closed

from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm Monday through Friday.

No cars are allowed to be in the parking lot during that time. School students use that area during the day for a variety of activities. Anyone arriving during that time frame has to park in the south lot and walk a little way to the school entrance. This is for the safety of our students. After 3:15 pm, parents are again allowed and should park in the north lot to pick up their children. If you must use that parking lot, make arrangements with Don Morgan, Director of Operations.

THIS Tuesday, April 30

6:30 to 8:30 pm in our Conference Room Are you an adult experiencing grief and sadness following the death of someone close? If so, our Grief Ministry invites you to attend the 2nd of 5 evenings of healing, hope, and comfort. Our March topic is “The Journey of Grief”, facilitated by the Grief Ministry Leadership Team featuring a video, discussion, and fellowship. Questions? 517.449.3485 or [email protected]

Saint Martha Grief Support

“We know it hurts, and we want to help.”

mailto:[email protected]



Daddy Daughter Dance NEXT Friday, May 10 6 to 9 pm in our Hall

Dads (or Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers etc.), come and create magical

memories with your special little ladies. Enjoy a pizza buffet dinner, dancing, laughter and fun, with a corsage and photo to commemorate your special evening. All ages welcome! Tickets: $30 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter ($40 / $10 at the door). Please contact Katina Miller at [email protected] with questions. Registration forms are available at the Church entrances, in the Offices, and on our website.

Learn how to master budgeting, pay off debt, build wealth, and give generously Never worry about money again with Financial Peace University (FPU), the nine-lesson course that gives you the proven plan to master budgeting, pay off debt, build wealth, and give generously. The course centers around lessons taught by Dave Ramsey, Chris Hogan, and Rachel Cruze, followed by small group discussions. FPU includes your member workbook as well as one year of free access to Financial Peace Membership, where you’ll find tons of online resources to help you start winning with money. With questions and for more information, please contact session leader Kyle Leemon at [email protected] or Jackie at [email protected].

Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, May 11

10 am to 4 pm in our Conference Room Donate blood to help others at this drive sponsored by our Knights. Register ahead using our sponsor code StMarthaOkemos at http://www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Walk-ins welcome.

Pilgrimage to St. Luke’s N.E.W. LIFE Center NEXT Monday, May 6

after 8:30 am Morning Mass 9:15 am Blessing of our pilgrimage

make use of carpooling; return early afternoon Join us to see hope in action … lives changed - connecting to the Light of Christ in a very visible way. What are they doing at this Center, and someday how might we be involved? Please email Sister Anita at [email protected] if you have an interest in going, as a driver or passenger.

Me, Be A Saint? Really! Tuesday, May 14 at 7 pm

in our Conference Room, with refreshments after Our Holy Family of Bethany Speaker Series presents a free evening with Ralph Martin. President of Renewal Ministries, Director of Graduate Theology Programs in Evangelization and Professor of Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, he holds a doctorate in theology from the Angelicum University in Rome, and is the best-selling author of many books on spirituality and evangelization and articles in scholarly and popular publications. He and his wife Anne reside in Ann Arbor and are the parents of 6 and grandparents of 17.

All Women are Invited! Bring your appetite to the May 13 pizza-rific CCW Meeting!

6 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Social Time and Pizza!!

7 pm Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Because we appreciate you, there’s a pizza-tastic meeting planned for May 13 when the CCW gathers for the last meeting of the year. Everyone is invited to join us for a pizza-licious dinner. This will be followed by recognition of our awesome volunteers and the volunteer of the year. CCW members give so much as Mass Greeters, Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, and Sacristans; volunteers who keep up the gardens, keep our sanctuary sparkling, decorate the sanctuary, support food drives, the giving tree, provide meals … the list could go on and on! Then, we’ll conduct board elections. As always, child care will be provided.

visit us online at www.st-martha.org for more great Parish events and offerings!



Morning Offering to the Sacred Heart: On each of the mornings that our Rosary group meets to pray, they begin with this powerful prayer: O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered throughout the world, in reparation for all my sins, for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, and in particular for the intentions of our Holy Father. Amen. You are encouraged to add this to your own morning prayers.

Across the Diocese

A Time To Heal NEXT Friday, May 10 through Saturday, May 11

St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt Facilitated by mental health professionals, this retreat is specifically for survivors of any abuse by clergy. This Jesus-centered environment of openness, peacefulness, and comfort promotes healing by affirming the impact of abuse on the victims, their family members, other believers, and those working in institutional Church settings. To register, please call 517-663-8321 or email [email protected].

Join the Be Love Revolution! THIS Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Resurrection Parish’s Saint John Paul II room

Be Love Revolution, an initiative for High School age girls started in the Ann Arbor area, is coming to Lansing! BLR is a ministry that helps young women to truly know the personal and transformative love of Jesus, and empowers them to BE God’s love in the world today. This first Lansing Beloved night includes a talk, praise and worship, and fellowship, and is open to all High School age girls. With questions, please contact Mary Gates at [email protected].

Saint Casimir Annual Card Party Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm

Saint Casimir Holy Family Center All are invited to come play cards, board games, visit, and enjoy lots of desserts and beverages. Door prizes and raffles will be given away, with a top prize of $500. Tickets are available in advance by calling Saint Casimir’s Office at 517-482-1346, and at the door on that night.

Did you Know: Mass Intentions provide a more powerful prayer offering for those souls, and, “contribute to the good of the Church and by that offering share its concern to support its ministers and works” (CCC 945 §2). To schedule Mass Intentions, visit the Parish Office on weekdays or Sundays between the morning Masses.

Ninth Annual K of C Living Rosary NEXT Saturday, May 11 at 11 am

on the Grounds of Michigan State Capital Building All are invited to come pray with us at this peaceful and prayerful way to put our Faith in Action. Sir Knights from Michigan’s Fourth Degree Districts One and Two, in Color Corps uniform or regalia, will muster at Saint Mary Cathedral Hall and walk to the Capital building, where members of the K of C will form a living rosary and lead us through the five decades of this powerful prayer. Annual Ox Roast Festival and Carnival

Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19 Saint Peter Church, Eaton Rapids

The weekend includes live bands; garage sale; item and cash prize raffles; adult beverages; Carnival rides and Midway provided by Anderson Midways; festival food favorites on Friday and Saturday like roast beef and sloppy joe sandwiches; a special Mexican menu on Thursday night; and much more. For full information and discount pre-sale carnival ride bands, email [email protected], call 517-663-4735, or visit their website, www.spceatonrapids.org.

Diocesan Diaconal Ordination Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 am

Saint Thomas Aquinas, East Lansing Most Reverend Bishop Earl Boyea invites each of us to attend this beautiful Ordination Mass, where 10 men in our Diocese’ Diaconal Formation Class will be ordained as Deacons, and 2 Seminarians from our Diocese will be ordained as transitional Deacons. Light refreshments will follow in their Parish Hall.



Are you interested in summer camp for your antsy offspring this summer break? Here are 3 great Catholic Camps to consider!

Camp Sancta Maria - Gaylord, MI campsanctamaria.org Catholic Youth Summer Camp - Centerburg, OH csyc.com

Our Lady of the Fields Camp and Retreat Center - Brighton, MI ourladyofthefieldscamp.org

2019 Diocese of Lansing Men’s Retreat Weekend

Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 De Sales Center, Brooklyn

Join other Catholic men for this overnight retreat focusing on the four foundational relationships every man is called to have in his life, whether he is married, single, or called to celibacy. You will be able to relax and prayerfully reflect on what it means to be a son, brother, husband, and father - physically and spiritually - and leave refreshed with a new awareness of the man God calls you to fully be, and with new faith-filled relationships with the other men in attendance. Space is limited; register at www.dioceseoflansing.org/mens-retreat for just $95 per attendee.

Lansing Ignite Faith & Community Night Saturday, June 22 at 7 pm

Cooley Law School Stadium (Lugnut Stadium) Do you love soccer? You’re invited to welcome Lansing’s new professional soccer team, Ignite, at this fun faith night! Connect with people all different faiths in our community on this fun, family-friendly evening. Tickets are available now at www.lansingignite.com.

Featuring 2+One

Luke Cyrus Jason Gray Joe Guerra

Trevor Heyd I Am Spartacus Doug Johnson Matt Maher

Nathan Sheridan Tenth Avenue North

Turnaround Brothers Walker

JJ Weeks

Mass with Bishop Earl Boyea

The Servant’s Way Youth Volunteer

Program

Special Kids Area visit www.faithfest.com for full information and to get tickets including on-site camping

Save The Date: Silent Ignatian Retreat Sunday, July 14 through Saturday, July 20

St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt Built around the elements of Lectio Divina and Saint Ignatius’ Examen of Prayer, this retreat includes daily Morning Prayer, Mass, and Evening Prayer during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. To register and for more information, visit www.stfrancis.ws.



If you shop with Amazon, You can help support our School by visiting our website and clicking on the Amazon picture. Then shop as normal - our code is in the link, and automatically gives us a rebate! Our Local Pregnancy Resource Centers are in need of the following baby items: All Sizes of Diapers Wipes 18-Month to 2T Socks Diaper Rash Ointment Baby Wash Baby Powder

Baby Shampoo Single and Double Strollers Pack ‘N Plays preferably with Detachable Bassinet

As always, new and gently used baby items are welcome! There are bins at both Church entrances for your donations. For help with delivery of items to the Church, call Liz Carls, 517-281-1451 or Soraya Nowland, 517-755-6909. Blessings!

Martha's Meals: Do you know anyone in need

of temporary meals due to the arrival of a new baby, injury or surgery, etc.? To set up a meal schedule for one of our wonderful cooks to help your family, please contact Laura Elias at 517-230-5218 or [email protected].

Did You Know - Information to Help your Spirit and your Life

Do You have Questions about the Catholic Faith? Are you contemplating eternity? The Rite of

Christian Initiation for Adults, RCIA, is for anyone seeking baptism, entry into the Catholic Church, and for adult Catholics who haven’t received First Communion or Confirmation. If you were baptized in another faith, or were baptized Catholic and did not receive First Communion and or Confirmation, you are encouraged to join us! There are no commitments or obligations - this is simply the opportunity to find out what you need and want to know about the Catholic Faith so you can make an informed decision! One of the greatest things about our Faith is that we are all the same in God’s eyes - regardless of your history, we welcome you to the Catholic Church! Whether you’ve been Catholic your entire life, came into the church as an adult, or have yet to join the Church, we are all on a journey of faith, so let’s walk that journey together! Sessions began in October and continue past Easter; for more information and to attend, please contact Deacon Carl Boehlert at [email protected].

If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church,

Please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every diocese in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for the Diocese of Lansing is: Cheryl Williams -Hecksel – 1.888.308.6252 or [email protected]. In addition, you may also report through the law enforcement toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324 -3374 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email at [email protected].

School Scrip is now cashless! Sign up online

at www.shopwithscrip.com using enrollment code EF575C412L1, then place orders and pay online. Orders are still available for pickup on Thursdays in the School Office, or order instant scrip and start shopping right away! For assistance, please call the School Office.

Did You Know We Have A Library filled with

books, CDs, & DVDs to help build your Faith? It is within our Parish, so please call ahead on weekdays to make sure it is available, or check it out on Sundays between the 8 am and 10 am Masses. Come browse, and sign out items you’d like to borrow in the Borrowing Log Book.

Free Catholic content available for all ages:

movies for entertainment series to learn more about our Catholic Faith recordings to grow your Faith short presentations on the Sacraments

Visit www.stmartha.formed.org, click on REGISTER NOW, and enjoy the many free ways to grow in your Faith!

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Parish Mission Statement

Called by a loving God to be a Holy, Catholic people, and guided by the Holy Spirit, we work to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We worship, celebrate, teach, and offer support to our Parish Family with our talents and resources. Through charity and justice, we aspire to serve our community and world.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Sunday between 8 am and 10 am Masses

Mass Opportunities

Saturday 5 pm

Sunday 8 am, 10 am, 5 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am

Wednesday 6 pm

Reconciliation Opportunities

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday after 8:30 am Mass until all are heard

Wednesday 6:45 to 7:15 pm

Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Other times By Appointment

Lent & Advent Announced as Scheduled

Prayer Opportunities

Monday 9 am International Rosary

Tuesday 9 am Holy Hour of Reparation Rosary

Wednesday 5:30 pm Rosary

5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions following 6:30 pm Mass - Adoration

until 7:30 pm Benediction

Thursday, Friday 9 am Rosary

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