FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 12, 2020
BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR BOTH PARISHES: 3 pm on Monday submit to [email protected]
Welcome Visitors & New Parishioners
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Community
24832 US Highway 12 East Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Website: www.ourladyedwardsburg.org Rectory and Parish Office:
269-699-5870 Reaching up to God,
reaching out to one another, through prayer, service and friendship.
Mass Times at Our Lady: Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am and 11:00 am Daily Masses:
6:30 pm - Tuesday 9:30 am - Wednesday & Friday
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 pm
or by appointment
St. Ann Parish Community 421 N. Broadway St.
PO Box 247 Cassopolis, MI 49031
Website: www.stanncass.com Parish Office: 269-445-3000
Mass Times at St. Ann: Sunday and Thursday 9:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation
by appointment
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Community Page 2 St. Ann Parish Community
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Mass Schedule
St. Ann
Sunday, July 12 9:30 am James Birkey Kay Richard Thursday, July 16 9:30 am Communion Prayer Service
Sunday, July 19 9:30 am Tom & Anna Katovsich
Our Lady of the Lake
Saturday, July 11 5:00 pm For the Parish Sunday, July 12 8:00 am For the Parish 11:00 am Brian Vogel (L) Tuesday, July 14 6:30 pm Communion Prayer Service Wednesday, July 15 9:30 am No Mass Friday, July 17 9:30 am No Mass Saturday, July 18 5:00 pm Jan Kairis Emery G. Molnar Edmund Monette Sunday, July 19 8:00 am 11:00 am For the Parish
St. Ann Parish Finances
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020 Budgeted Weekly Amount……..$1,950.00
Collection for July 5th….............$3,442.00
Budgeted Weekly YTD…………....$1,950.00
Total Actual Year To Date…….…$3,442.00
St. Ann PO Box 247 Cassopolis, MI 49031
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Finances
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020 Budgeted Weekly Amount…….. $7,040.00
Collection for July 5th……....…...$8,368.50
Budgeted Weekly YTD………...….$7,040.00
Total Actual Year To Date……....$8,368.50
(WeShare –weekly online giving is reported
in budgeted and actual amounts)
Communion Prayer Services Offered
Padre thanks everyone for their continued prayers. The surgery went well. While Padre continues to recover from surgery, we will have a Communion Prayer Service at Our Lady on Tues., July 14 at 6:30 pm and at St. Ann on Thurs., July 16 at 9:30 am. Weekday Masses are canceled this week. Please keep Fr. Bob in prayer.
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
Using the best seeds doesn’t always guarantee the best plants. An older Italian
gentleman straight from Italy gave me these amazing tomato seeds that he
claimed produced the best tomatoes ever grown. Without doubt, the fruit he
shared with me was a testament to that fact. These tomatoes were amazing! I
couldn’t wait until the next growing season to plant these seeds and harvest my
own tomatoes. The whole experiment ended up a failure. I did everything the
gentleman said, but my fruit didn’t even come close. What happened? At first I
was perplexed, then some years later the light dawned. The problem wasn’t the
seeds, it was the soil!
You cannot sow seeds in any old place and in a haphazard way and expect them
to be at their best. It doesn’t work that way. Planting the seeds is the easiest
part. Preparing the soil is the challenge. Tilling, mulching, enriching, and building
up the nutrients are all required for good fruit. Then after the seeds are planted,
more care is required in order to maintain that healthy, nutrient rich
environment for those seeds to sprout, grow, and flourish. God happily sows the
seeds of his Word. What do we do with them?
If we expect to be a passive bystander and have good fruit magically grow, we
are mistaken. Bearing the good fruit of God’s Word requires preparation and
work. We have to cultivate the soil of our lives so that those seeds can find a
proper home. This one thing alone takes a great deal of patience, time, and
effort. What kind of preparation have we put into our lives so that we can be a
recipient of God’s seed? It takes a great deal of soul-searching and ego-checking
to properly prepare. God is the ever faithful and persistent sower. If the seeds
do not bear fruit the first time, God will come back time and time again, giving it
another try.
If we have created suitable beds for sowing, then once the seed is sown, we
must properly maintain them. What is our maintenance plan for the seeds of
God’s Word? We need not only a source for water but a watering schedule. We
need to weed, aerate the soil, nurture the young plants, protect them, and
provide proper nutrients. What does our spiritual maintenance plan look like? If
we have done all things well, imagine what the seeds of God’s Word could
produce in us!
©LPi
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Mass Reminders
Communion At Our Lady, stay in the pew and a minister will come
to you.
At St. Ann, exit pew on the window side and return down the center aisle.
Dismissal Ushers will dismiss each pew, starting in the back.
Our Lady Weekday Mass The church side doors will be locked. Enter through the Main Entrance (Narthex) from the east parking lot. A complete set of guidelines for each parish can be found at:
www.ourladyedwardsburg.org www.stanncass.com
Respond to the
2020 Census Online
The 2020 census is here and it’s your
chance to shape your community’s
future. You can respond online using a mobile phone,
tablet or computer - even if you haven’t received your
census invitation. Responding is as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Visit 2020 CENSUS.GOV and click on respond.
2. Complete the online form. Be sure to include who lives
in your household.
3. You’re done!
Civilize It
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched a campaign inviting Catholics to model civility and love for neighbor throughout the year. Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate will ask Catholics to pledge civility, clarity, and compassion in their families, communities, and parishes, and call on others to do so as well. Find out more information and resources to share with your community at CivilizeIt.org.
Tips for Engaging in Civil Dialogue:
1. Listen first and seek to understand the whole picture.
2. Ask questions for clarification.
3. Use ‘I’ statements; pay attention to body language.
4. Listen to what feelings are present and pay attention to how you respond.
5. Summarize what you’ve heard and ask for feedback.
As Catholics, our strong tradition of social teaching compels us to be actively engaged in the building up of our communities. What is needed is good, honest, civil dialogue. Engaging in civil dialogue can help our faith communities create a new space to model love for our neighbors and respect for the dignity of all.
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Our Lady of the Lake Parish Community Page 4 St. Ann Parish Community
Edwardsburg, Michigan Cassopolis, Michigan
Scripture Readings for the Week of July 12, 2020 Sunday Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 or Mt 13:1-9 Monday Saint Henry Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23; Mt 10:34—11:1 Tuesday Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10, 11, 12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 or Mt 13:24-30
REFLECT ON READINGS FOR JULY 12
FIRST READING
The prophet Isaiah assured the captive Israelites exiled in
Babylon that God’s word is reliable and purposeful. Does
this bring you comfort or distress?
SECOND READING
Paul speaks of a spiritual connection and yearning for
freedom (redemption) shared between us and creation
itself. What do you think a redeemed creation looks like?
GOSPEL READING
Why do you think Jesus explains the parable of the sower
to his disciples but not to the crowds?
SACRED HEART
FIRST FRIDAY MEMORIAL
We are now receiving requests for the “Sacred Heart First
Friday Memorial” program for next year beginning August
7th. Parishioners and friends are invited to enroll their
beloved dead to have them remembered in prayer in a
special way. The deceased who are enrolled will be listed
monthly in the parish bulletin throughout the year from
August - July. They will also be remembered in the Mass
intention of the First Friday of each month at Our Lady.
Parishioners of St. Ann and Our Lady may enroll deceased
individuals or deceased families. Prayer envelopes are
available at the doors.
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word but then the cares of the world and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit.” - Matthew 13:22
Does the lure of riches and material goods choke God out
of your life? Are you so caught up in earthly activities that
you have no time for God? Gratitude and generosity are
virtues that we should strive to live out on a daily basis.
Every decision we make either takes us one step closer to
God or one step further away. What we receive at Mass
every Sunday should be shared with others all the other
days of the week as well.
49th Anniversary and Jubilee Celebration Mass
Tuesday, July 21, 4 pm St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage
The Diocese of Kalamazoo celebrates the 49th Anniversary of establishment
as a diocese on July 21, 2020, marking the beginning of our 50th Jubilee Year which will be celebrated on July 21, 2021. To celebrate both the 49th Anniversary and our Priest’s Jubilee a Celebration Mass will be hosted at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage. At this special Celebration Mass the Holy Oils, which were blessed at the Chrism Mass in April, will be distributed to each Parish. Registration for this Mass will be required, details for registering will be forthcoming.
In Memoriam Bishop Emeritus James A. Murray
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop Emeritus James A. Murray who was laid to rest on June 11. A
Memorial Mass for Bishop Murray is being planned for August 2, 2020 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage. Registration for this Mass will be required, details for registering will be forthcoming.
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Our Lady of the Lake Parish Community
Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm In addition, appointments anytime
Monday - Friday 269-699-5870
Pastor Fr. Bob Flickinger [email protected] Ext 124 Finance Officer Doug Keeslar [email protected] Ext 122 Administrative Assistant Cindy Antos [email protected] Ext 121 Safe Environment Coordinator/ Receptionist/Office Assistant Margaret Evans [email protected] Ext 126 Receptionist Teri Hassinger Faith Formation Coordinators Sylvia Dillon [email protected] Ext 135 John Dillon Ext 134 Religious Education Coordinator Karen Ronnebaum [email protected] Ext. 132 Facilities Maintenance Manager Marc Breden [email protected] Ext. 133 Stephen Ministry Coordinator Carol Swope [email protected] (269) 445-7425 Music Ministry Coordinator Caleb Wenzel [email protected]
St. Ann Parish Community Parish Office Hours
Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 269-445-3000
Pastor Fr. Bob Flickinger
[email protected] 269-699-5870 Ext 124
Parish Lay Administrator Margaret Evans [email protected]
Our Lady of the Lake & St. Ann Parish Directory
Pray for those who suffer from illness of any sort and for their families
St. Ann: Tony Brooks, Kayla Churchill, Kay Diehl, Nick Dupuis, Kim Fitzgerald,
Cornell & Juana James, Frank & Vickie Kalina, Dennis Kuemin, Carla Novotny, Mike Petersen, Tim Richard, Tony Rosser, Scalise Family, Bob Smith, Jackie Smith, Marcia Stratton, Larry Van Lue
Our Lady: Tim Ackerson, Vicenta Baker, Bud Bartlett, Rosie Burke, Rich Chakan, Marilyn Cobb, Grace deBest, Mary Ann Dobransky, Rich Durecki, Fr. Bob Flickinger, Dave Garwood, LaVonne Guentert, Kim Hartman, Jack & Carol Hayes, David Keck, Bill LaBre, Rocky Lozano, Melvin Monette, Jamie North, Glena Rodgers, Bud Rose, Butch Seidner, Marilyn Schumacher, Andrew Shannon, Myla Snider, Lora Spaulding, Carter Streeter, Chris Watkins, Ann Ziegert, Todd Ziegert
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Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in
their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food,
fellowship, and faith!
We will be holding this series outdoors in order to spread
out per social distancing guidelines. Each night will include
musical entertainment by talented local young adults, a
food truck serving street tacos, and an engaging talk
followed by discussion. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for
seating and your favorite summer beverage!
Series Theme: Sanctifying Everyday Life
July 14
Finding God in All Things Talk: Fr. Sam Conedera, SJ
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July 21
Sanctify Your Spending Talk: Bob Kloska
Music: TBD Food Truck: Tattoo Taco
July 28
Sanctify Your Body Talk: Sam Martinez
Music: TBD Food Truck: ParmaJacos
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