F S IN A N 25/29, 2020
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENTNOVEMBER 25/29, 2020
PARISH STAFFINTERCESSORY PRAYERS: WE PRAY FOR ALL WHO .FATHER MIKE MURRAY, PASTORARE SICK, ESPECIALLY:frmike@st-martha.orgDon AllenMichelle AllenPeter AllenMaryAnn BaerPat BaileyRobert S. BermanPaula BjornstadMatthew BoersmaCarol BuiocchiChuck BuiocchiMarlene BullChristine CampbellDayna CarpenterBill ClearyFrank DistelBrian M. DoakGilbert EliasMichael EliasRoberta FugazziCarol GiacinJim GreggRaul Iznaga-PonceLynn JonesMary KayserBill KingBrad KrohnKristin KubishJohn LlewellynDEACON CARL BOEHLERTdcncarl@st-martha.orgDEACON JOHN FINNdcnjohn@st-martha.orgDON MORGAN, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSdmorgan@st-martha.orgIVYLYNN OLSON, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTilolson@st-martha.orgJACKIE ROSALEZ, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTORjrosalez@st-martha.orgJARRID THELEN, DIRECTORADULT HELL OWENS, MUSIC AND LITURGY DIRECTORmowens@st-martha.orgSISTER PAT NEWHOUSE, S.C., SENIOR MINISTRYs pat99@yahoo.comMINISTRY LEADERSPARISH PASTORAL COUNCILJean Jorgensen, ChairFINANCE COUNCILMary Doster, ChairCOMMUNICATION COMMITTEETHOSE SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES, ESPECIALLY:Judi Smelser and Dave Maluchnik, Chairscommunication@st-martha.orgSpecialist Steve Cusineau, Middle EastSergeant Casey Wesley Mossholder, Middle EastArmando Salinas, AfghanistanEDUCATION COMMISSIONAnna Laird and Mark Faroneeducationcommission@st-martha.orgPaul LocontoTom LorenzJoseph MartykaAlice McGowanDave NicholsPeter NobleMary Ellen O’DohertyRonnie PatoprstySteve PatoprstySister Marie PaulineBob PicheyPat PicheySusan PiggKevin PixleyJudi PressickFather George PuthenpeedikaAlyn RynbrandtLeanne SeguinStephen A. Shelden, Sr.Ted SpagnuoloSharon StrusWayne ThelenDan UrbaneGregory VanSteelRichard WhaleyRob WilcoxTeresa Marie WyattTHOSE SERVING IN HEALTHCARE, ESPECIALLY:EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEEHeidi Burkhardt and Mike Siminski, ChairsKrista Finkbeiner Rogers, Nurse Anesthetist in Grand RapidsMarisa Novello, Nurse Anesthetist in DetroitKelly Gartland, RN in Ann ArborST. VINCENT DE PAULAND FOR THE REPOSE OF THE †SOULS OF:Al Kearney, President†All those in our Book of RemembranceKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSWE HUMBLY OFFER THESE PRAYERSJim Ault, Grand Knightin the name of Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMENAnne Readett, Presidentstmarthaccw@gmail.comPLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOU HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE SO THATwe can add their soul and your family to our Prayer lists.PRAYER QUILT MINISTRYMary Hall, Coordinatorkmmhall@aol.comVISIT FORMED.ORG TODAYto access free books, videos, podcasts, movies,devotions, and many other resources for all agesto help build your and your family’s Faith!DID YOU KNOW: MASS INTENTIONSprovide a more prayerful offering for souls, and “contributeto the good of the Church and by that offering share its concern tosupport its ministers and works”. (CCC 945 §2).TO SCHEDULE MASSES,visit the Parish Office during weekday business hours.MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING.V. 34 NO. 48NOVEMBER 28/29, 2020FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
NOVEMBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2934TH (LAST) WEEK IN ORDINARY TIMEFEAST DAYS, MASS READINGS, AND INTENTIONSOTHER OFFERINGSMONDAY, NOVEMBER 30MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - SAINT ANDREW, APOSTLEReadings: Romans 10:9-18/ Matthew 4:18-228:30 AM MASS †Vic DeRose - from J. Fuller8 AM - 3:30 PM SMS PreK-89 AM Reconciliation Fr. MikeTUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 - ADVENT WEEKDAYTUESDAY, DECEMBER 1Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 / Luke 10:21-248:30 AM MASS †JoAnn Smith - from T. SmithWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 - ADVENT WEEKDAY8 AM - 3:30 PM SMS PreK-89 AM Reconciliation Fr. Mike9:15 AM VIRTUAL Bible StudyReadings: Isaiah 25:6-10a / Matthew 15:29-37WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 PM MASS †Robert and †Helen Kraushaar - from D. and MB. Anderson8 AM - 3:30 PM SMS PreK-84:30, 6 PM FF: 1-66:30 PM Eucharistic AdorationUNTIL 7:30 PM Benediction6:45 PM Reconciliation Fr. MikeTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 - SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER, PRIESTReadings: Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:21, 24-278:30 AM MASS †John Wills - from T. BossardFRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 - ADVENT WEEKDAY / SAINT JOHN DAMASCENE, PRIEST AND DOCTOROF THE CHURCHReadings: Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 7:21, 24-278:30 AM MASS †JoAnn Smith - from T. SmithTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 3SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 - ADVENT WEEKDAY (DAY) / SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT VIGILFRIDAY, DECEMBER 4(EVE)Day Readings: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 / Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 5a, 6-8Eve Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 / II Peter 3:8-14 / Mark 1:1-85 PM MASS †Abimbola Adbul - from the Obinwanne Family8 AM - 3:30 PM SMS PreK-89 AM Reconciliation Fr. Mike8 AM - 3:30 PM SMS PreK-89 AM Reconciliation Fr. MikeSATURDAY, DECEMBER 5SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT / FEAST OF SAINT NICHOLAS, BISHOPReadings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 / II Peter 3:8-14 / Mark 1:1-87:30 AM Upper Room Men3:30 PM Reconciliation Fr. MikeSUNDAY, DECEMBER 68 AM MASS All People of Saint Martha Parish10 AM MASS †Nieves Rosalez - from M. and S. Siminski5 PM MASS †Mary S. Brooks - from J. CantelonMEET THIS WEEK’S SAINTSVISIT CATHOLICSAINTS.INFO AND FORMED.ORGANDREW: 5-10 - 60 ; CANONIZED pre-congregation; PATRONAGE butchers, farmworkers, fishermen, fishmongers, miners, pregnant women, rope makers, singers, textile workers; protection against convulsions, fever, sore throats, andwhooping cough; multiple cities, countries, and DioceseFRANCIS XAVIER: 04/07/1506 - 12/03/1552; CANONIZED 03/12/1622; PATRONAGEAfrican missions, Apostleship of Prayer, Fathers of the Precious Blood, foreignmissions, missionaries, Missioners of the Precious Blood, navigators, parishmissions, plague epidemics, Propagation of the Faith; multiple cities, countries,and universitiesJOHN DAMASCENE ( OF D AMASCUS ): 675-676 - 12/04/749; CANONIZEDpre-congregation; PATRONAGE icon painters, Pharmacists, theology studentsNICHOLAS: 03/15/270 - 12/06/343; CANONIZED pre-congregation; PATRONAGEarchers, broadcasters, brewers, children, coopers, falsely accused, fisherman,Hellenic Navy, merchants, pawnbrokers, Pharmacists, repentant thieves, RoyalSchool of Church Music, sailors, students in various cities and countries aroundEurope; unmarried people; multiple cities and countries9 AM FF: 1-610 AM FF: PREK-K11 AM RCIA12 - 4 PM Church closed for Wedding6 PM FF:HSYGLITURGICAL SERVERS(P URPLE)SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 - 5 PMS. D. HunterL. D. McAlvey, P. Kostrzewa, A. ReadettSUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 - 8 AMS. J. and L. CollomL. S. Kostaroff, S. O’Dea, B. MartellSUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 - 10 AMS. K. and N. LeemonL. T. Muncie, M. Hakim, D. HerringSUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 - 5 PMS. T., F., and A. BartleyL. J. Thelen, L. Canfield, VolunteerALTAR FLOWERS THIS WEEKEND:IN MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS †EDWIN AND †NATALIE MARTYKA, AND †DEKOVEN AND AMY KING, from William and Susan King12/05-06: 2 ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE - TO SPONSOR, visit the Parish Office during weekday business hours.MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING.SAINT MARTHA PARISH, 1100 WEST GRAND RIVER, OKEMOS, MI 48864517-349-1763WWW.ST-MARTHA.ORG
OTHERS WAYS TO SUPPORT US:OFFERTORYCONTRIBUTIONSSCRIP: VISITWWW.SHOPWITHSCRIP.COM to place orders and pay using enrollmentcode EF575C412L1. Please contact the School Office with questions.4-WEEK AVERAGEDO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? THEN YOU CAN HELP OUR SCHOOL! Access Amazon byclicking the Amazon picture on our website’s School page, and we will receive a rebate! 16,063.25ONLINE GIVINGOCTOBER: 42,596.45NOVEMBER: 37,392IN PERSON GIVINGNOVEMBER 1 7,368MAINTENANCE 80NOVEMBER 8 5,757MAINTENANCE 142NOVEMBER 15 5,847MAINTENANCE 8NOVEMBER 22 7,889MAINTENANCE 50EASY ONLINE GIVING ATST-MARTHA.ORGYOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: HELP OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS by setting up yourrecurring Sunday donation online - just visit the Stewardship page on our website!IF YOU HAVE A KROGER CARD, YOU CAN HELP JUST BY LINKING IT TO OUR SCHOOL!Log in to your Kroger Plus account, search for Community Rewards, find Saint MarthaSchool, and click the link to give us 1%. Call Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS with questions.THE PREGNANCY CENTERS AND HANNAH’S HOUSE ARE IN NEED OF: size 5 and 6diapers, wipes, 18 month to 2T clothes, thermometers, formula; paper towel, toilet paper,laundry soap; shampoo, hand soap, deodorant. There are donation bins at both entrances.For larger items or help with delivery, call Liz at 517-281-1451 or Soraya at 517-755-6909.FROM FATHER MIKE’S DESK: CURRENTLY the bulletin column is suspended.Communication from the Parish will continue during this time, using all the customaryelectronic means. May God bless you and your family. Saint Martha, pray for us!PARISH NEED TO KNOWS:RCIA: ARE YOU INTERESTEDIN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR FAITH? JOIN US ON SUNDAYS AT 11 AM IN OUR SAINTTHERESA ROOM! We are ready to guide you with stories of how and why your leaders entered the Church, to explore theteachings of Scriptures, and to show you the Bible’s continued relevance and the amazing gift our Catholic Sacraments andTraditions are! With questions, contact Deacon Carl Boehlert at dcncarl@st-martha.org.MARTHA'S MEALS: DO YOU KNOW ANYONE IN NEED OF MEALS? To set up a schedule for meals made by Parishioners,contact Laura Elias at 517-230-5218 or lrelias@att.net.OUR PARISH LIBRARY INOUR SAINT TERESA ROOM has books, CDs, and DVDs to help build your Faith! Browse andsign out items in the Borrowing Log Book on Sundays between the 8 am and 10 am Masses and on weekdays.THE UPPER ROOM MEN’S PRAYER GROUPMEETS EVERY SATURDAY AT 7:30 AM IN OUR BLESSED SOLANUSCONFERENCE ROOM: All men are invited to this hour of prayer and reflection on the Word of God in the daily readings. Forindividual prayer needs, email Attention Frank Fortier / Mike Siminski to ilolson@st-martha.org.NEED A RIDE TO MASSES AND PARISH EVENTS? CATACAN HELP! Call 517-394-2282 for Curb-to-Curb services.Discounts available for 62 and current ADA card holders.I F YOU HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR VICTIMIZED by anyone representing the Catholic Church, please comeforward and speak out. Every Diocese has a Victim Assistance Coordinator available to obtain support for your needs, helpmake a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, and arrange personal meetings with the bishop or his representative; oursis Cheryl Williams-Hecksel. Contact her at cwilliamshecksel@dioceseoflansing.org or 888-308-6255, or report through theMichigan Law Enforcement Hotline at 844-324-3374 or aginvestigations@michigan.gov.INSIDE OUR DOORS:Due to COVID-19, we are limited in the number of physical tags that we can put on our GIVING TREE, so we also have anONLINE SIGN-UP WITH VARIOUS GIFT CARDS TO SEVERAL CHARITIES. Visit www.st-martha.org/2020-Giving-Tree to seewhat those needs are. Prayerfully consider taking a tag or two, or signing up for gift cards. This is a wonderful Lenten givingactivity for families; children especially seem to love helping to shop for others! Return gifts to the Giving Tree and GiftCards to the Parish Office no later than Sunday, December 6, and contact Somaya Siminski at somayasiminski@gmail.comwith questions. Thank you for your generosity in caring for those less fortunately this Christmas!2021 ALTAR FLOWER INTENTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. Please visit the Parish Office during weekdaybusiness hours to reserve your dates for 80 per arrangement.MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING.V. 34 NO. 48NOVEMBER 28/29, 2020FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
INSIDE OUR DOORS CONTINUED:GIVING TREE FOR SHARED PREGNANCY: Due to our prayers, young women are choosing life. Praise God! And now thismeans that Shared Pregnancy is experiencing a greater need for DONATIONS OF NEW AND GENTLY USED ITEMS, including:High ChairsStrollers (Single and Double)SwingsPack-N-PlaysCribs (manufactured after June 28, 2011)DressersInfant, Toddler, and Convertible Cars Seats with 5-Point Harnesses (manufactured after January 1, 2016)If you are able to help with any of these, contact Mary Beth Anderson at mbanders3557@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-4172.Thank you for your generosity and MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU!ACROSS THE DIOCESE:BISHOP BOYEA’S YEAR OF THE BIBLE (BYOB)BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29Each day, Bishop Boyea will text directly to your phone achapter of Sacred Scripture for you to read and meditateon. Over the weeks, he will also text you invitations toevents, share video reflections, and let you know aboutother important Year of the Bible Updates. To sign up,simply text BYOB (for Bishop’s Year of the Bible) to 84576.BYOB YOUNG ADULT ADVENT TUESDAYS BEGINTHIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 FROM 8 TO 9 PMYoung adults 18 and over are invited to join this weeklyZoom call on the Tuesdays of Advent to explore throughconversation and community what God’s Word is saying toyou during this unique Advent season. To register for free,visit www.dioceseoflansing.org/byob.LANSING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IS ACCEPTING9TH THROUGH 11TH GRADE TRANSFER APPLICATIONSFOR THE SECOND SEMESTER OF THIS SCHOOL YEARFor more information and a packet, contact the AdmissionsOffice at admissions@lansingcatholic.org or 517-267-2102.IHM’S HOLY SPIRIT ORATORY IS AGAIN OPEN withmany hours open for people to sign-up and spend an hourwith Jesus. There is a limit of 6 adorers per given hour, andall COVID protocols are strictly adhered to including socialdistancing and masking. To sign up for a time, contact JackChan at 517-896-3698 or japarama15@aol.com.SAINTJOSEPHCEMETERYWREATH ORDERSENDGRAVE BLANKET ANDTHIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1.To order items, call 517-484-2500 on weekdays.DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT:A WEKEND FOR MARRIED COUPLESTHIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6AT SAINT FRANCIS RETREAT CENTER IN DEWITTYou are invited to spend time away from the frenzied stateof the world and reconnect with your spouse and the Lordat this weekend facilitated by Fathers David Hudgins,Father David Rosenberg, Lisa Kutas, and Bert Schomberger.Attendance is limited so as to follow COVID protocols, soregister today at www.stfrancis.ws for 300 per couplethat includes all meals and lodging, fun cocktail receptions,time to unwind, inspiring presentations, Vow RenewalCeremony, Wedding Ring Blessing, and Vigil Mass.BEHIND THE VEIL #2: VIRTUAL CONVENT LIFE TOURSATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 from 1 to 6 pmThis is a wonderful opportunity not only for women indiscernment, bur for youth groups, families, and otherscurious about convent life and the experiences of thevarious religious sisters living it. The virtual tour includes aday behind the scenes of convents in Corpus Christi TX,Alma and Ann Arbor MI, Mishawaka IN, and St. Louis MO,and a special hour for discerners only. To register for just 5, visit www.dioceseoflansing.org/events.MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A VIRTUALWORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND!Add a little spark to your marriage by visiting wwme.org tosee the different dates this unique opportunity will beoffered and to apply to attend a weekend. With questions,contact Chris and Darla Vinton at 269-953-8287.MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING.SAINT MARTHA PARISH, 1100 WEST GRAND RIVER, OKEMOS, MI 48864517-349-1763WWW.ST-MARTHA.ORG
PARISH MISSION STATEMENTWalking together in Word and Sacrament, the CatholicCommunity of Saint Martha shares the redeeming loveof Christ through acts of faith, hope, and charity.SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS UPDATES ATWWW. ST-MARTHA.ORGMASS OPPORTUNITIESOFFICE HOURSMONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9 am to 5 pmSUNDAY Currently SuspendedSATURDAY5 pmSUNDAY8 am, 10 am, 5 pmGENERAL PARISH INFORMATIONMONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAYREGISTRATIONS AND INFORMATION UPDATES can be doneonline by following the link on our website to My OwnChurch, or in person at the Parish Office.8:30 amWEDNESDAY6 pmSATURDAY 9 am - at Saint Mary Church157 High Street, WilliamstonFAITH FORMATION instills in your children a sense of aweand wonder, and a knowledge and deep commitment to thelove of God in Christ Jesus. We seek to teach as Jesus taughtand nurture the Faith that parents as the primary educatorsare instilling in their children. Classes are provided for Pre-Kthrough 12th grades. To register, contact Jackie Rosalez.RECONCILIATION OPPORTUNITIESPRAYER CORNER individuals remain on the list until theOffice is notified otherwise. Contact the Office to be added tothe prayer corner/chain and to update names.6:45 to 7:15 pmMILITARY INDIVIDUALS FOR PRAYER remain on the list untilwe are notified of their return home.MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAYafter 8:30 am Mass until all are heardWEDNESDAYSATURDAY3:30 to 4:30 pmOTHER TIMESBy AppointmentBULLETIN ARTICLES MUST BE EMAILED to IvyLynn BY NOONON THURSDAY 2 WEEKS PRIOR to the date you want thempublished.Announced as ScheduledSACRAMENTAL INFORMATIONPRAYER OPPORTUNITIESndBAPTISMS are celebrated the 2 Sundays each month after10 am Mass. Preparation classes are held the 2nd Mondaysmonthly at 7 pm. Contact the Parish Office to register.ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND COMMUNION TO SHUT INS areavailable by contacting the Parish Office.MARRIAGES must begin to be arranged with the Priest atleast 9 months ahead. Contact the Parish Office and speakwith the Pastor to begin arrangements.THE ADULT SACRAMENT OF INITIATION (RCIA) is for anyolder teen or adult who is considering becoming Catholic orwho has questions about our Catholic faith. Contact JackieRosalez for more information.LENT AND ADVENTMONDAYafter 8:30 am Mass International RosaryTUESDAYafter 8:30 am Mass Holy Hour of Reparation RosaryWEDNESDAY5:30 pm Rosary5:45 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotionsafter 6:30 pm Mass - Adorationuntil 7:30 pm BenedictionFRIDAYafter 8:30 am Mass RosaryNO RECONCILIATION OR ROSARY ON THURSDAYSduring the School Year
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