12th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church June 21, 2020

Welcome to St. Ann Catholic Church

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church June 21, 2020

SHARE YOUR SUMMER WITH US!

We want to see the places your family attends Mass this summer. Email a picture of you and your family to michelleg@stannaugusta.org. Include where it was and something amazing you experienced at that parish. They will be posted online and in the bulletin as space allows.

Remember, when planning your family vacation, it is important to plan at which church you will attend Mass.

It can be a fun family tradition to keep a photo album of the different church-es you visit over the years. Capture the beauty you experience in your pictures. As a family you can journal about the interesting similarities and differences you experience at the various parishes.

To find Mass locations, visit the website discovermass.com or click on the Discover Mass button on the My-Parish App. Through the app you can also keep up on St. Ann parish hap-penings while you are away. You can find the bulletin, daily readings, parish announcements and more. Search for MYPARISH in the App Store or Google Play or Text App to 88202.

Light of Christ Academy

A Good Shepherd Montessori School for Ages 3-6.

A classical school for grades K-8.

Contact Office Administrator Mary Memmott Phone: 269•203•6808 Email: office@lightofchristacademy.org

Light of Christ Academy, in partnership with St Ann Parish welcomes all parents and students to visit our school to see what makes us unique.

No child will be denied the opportunity for this wonderful Catholic education due to financial need.

YOU CAN STILL VIEW A LIVESTREAM OF DAILY MASS WITH FR. JAMES!

Each morning Father James will offer Mass at 9:00 am through Facebook Live. You can find it on the St. Ann website at stannaugusta.org or view it directly on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SaintAnnChurch. It is also recorded so you can view it at a later date!

Dear friends of St. Ann,

This weekend our parish celebrates one of the events that is often one of the brightest points of the year. A num-ber of the children of our parish will make their First Holy Com-munion this weekend. Because of the limits on the number of people in the church at once, the First Commun-ions will be spread out through the Saturday anticipated Mass and Sun-day Masses. This is a good oppor-

tunity to remember your own First Holy Communion. Were you excited, nervous, proud? What family tradi-tions do you remember at your First Communion? A special breakfast or lunch? A special gift? A new rosary; investiture with the scapular? Did you wear special clothes or join in special processions or liturgies in your First Communion year? In all these ways, we recognize just how special this day is for those who receive Jesus for the first time in Holy Communion. What will you do now to renew that joy and awe in His presence?

Rev. James Richardson

OUTDOOR MASS: 11:00 A.M.

In order to accommodate as many people as possible for Mass, we will be holding our 11:00 A.M. Masses outdoors (weather permit-ting). Please bring chairs and/or blankets and arrange them in the grass island in front of the church so that you are socially distanced from other families.

The parishioners of St. Ann Catholic Church want to congratulate all of our

2020 High School Seniors!

SUN I June 28 11:00 A.M.

Mass

We will be celebrating all of our High School Seniors and their families during the 11:00 A.M. outdoor Mass.

Seniors please wear your graduation cap and gown to Mass.

Please RSVP at 269·731·4721

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SAINT VINCENT de PAUL NEEDS A message from Mary Flemming

Our food pantry is full up right now. Thank you so much for all your generous donations! What we really need right now are people to serve through our ministry. If you or anyone you know needs food, call 269·389·0370 and leave a message. Someone will get back to them and set up an appointment for curbside pick-up the next day. The food pantry is open Monday-Friday.

Evictions and shut-offs resume when the Governor’s Emergency Order ends (currently June 30th). We are expecting lots of people to start calling. A special thank you to all who donated money in anticipation of this. As always, we keep all our benefactors in prayer.

Again, on behalf of our neighbors in need, thank you and God bless you and your families!

SVDP Sponsored Racial Wealth Gap Simulation

In order to learn more about systemic racism in Ameri-can society, the St. Ann conference of the Society of the St. Vincent de Paul Au-gusta, Michigan is hosting a Racial Wealth-Gap Simulation. During this simula-tion, we will see how American laws in place over the last 200 years have created a system that bene-fits one race more than another and created food insecurity for African Americans. At St Vincent de Paul, we see this lived out in the people we serve.

We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about these issues to join us via Skype. This simula-tion will be facilitated by St. Ann parishioner and SVdP Voice of the Poor leader Bobby Kinkela.

THURS I June 25 I 7:00 P.M. Register to join at https://tinyurl.com/y9numvdx

If you register after June 24th, you may not receive an invite.

Deacon David has been recording short 5 minute “Holy Moments” for listeners to consider. There are many topics including Holy Water at Home, Indulgences, Intentional Disciple Qualities, and Prayer and Theological Terms. You can find in one of two places:

St. Ann Facebook page www.facebook.com/SaintAnnChurch St. Ann website www.stannaugusta.org/homilies

PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS UPDATES

You can update your information or register to receive emails by going to the St. Ann website at stannaugusta.org.

You can find the most up-to-date information by going to the St. Ann website. Also, if you have not signed up for the MyParish App, please consider downloading it by searching for MYPARISH in the App Store or Google Play or Text App to 88202.

Guidelines for the faithful and frequently asked questions can also be found on the Diocese website at www.diokzoo.org/public-return-to-mass. The dis-pensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass is granted to all the faithful through September 6, 2020.

If you have an iPhone or Android, you can download Give+ Church for free from the App Store. Simply search for “give plus church” to quickly find and start using the app. It’s easy to make one-time or recurring donations to multiple funds with your credit or debit card.

You can also choose whether to donate as a guest or set up an account that allows you to securely and conveniently manage, schedule and review donations using Touch ID, PIN or password.

We hope you enjoy this new way to contribute to St. Ann, and thank you for your support.

"Every Holy Hour we make so pleases the Heart of Jesus that it is recorded in Heaven and retold for all eternity!" -St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

EXPANDED ADORATION HOURS

• Adoration continues in the church, rather than the chapel.

• Entry for Adoration is through the main doors 8 A.M.-5 P.M. and through the chapel door at all other hours.

• More adorers are needed to adopt weekly hours (see the link below)

• Substitutes are needed for upcoming hours (see link below)

• Adoration is available all day, every day with the exceptions of:

Masses

Cleaning hours: Fridays 9:30 A.M.-Noon

Saturdays 8 A.M. -5 P.M. (more adorers needed to add these hours)

You can sign up for needed adorer or substitute spots by going to bit.ly/stannadoration

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to fill one of the spots you can also contact Brenda at adoration@stannaugusta.org or call her at 269•491•0377.

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Parish Finance Council Members: Jeanne Blondia, Bill English, Todd Maddox, Martha Reid, Tom Zavitz

DAILY READINGS

MASS/SERVICE AND CONFESSION TIMES MASS INTENTIONS

SAT JUNE 20 VIGIL MASS 5:00 P.M. Special intention of Julie LaBudda

SUN JUNE 21 12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 A.M. The Parishioners of St. Ann Church 11:00 A.M. Special intention of Katie Guthrie

MON JUNE 22 WEEKDAY

9:00 A.M. Special intention of Pamela Novak (Birthday)

TUE JUNE 23 WEEKDAY 9:00 A.M. †Dorothy Geisler

WED JUNE 24 THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

9:00 A.M. †Kiley Johnson

THU JUNE 25 WEEKDAY 9:00 A.M. Special intention of Stephanie Oram

FRI JUNE 26 WEEKDAY 9:00 A.M. †Leo Welling

SAT JUNE 27 VIGIL MASS

5:00 P.M. †Dick Sherman

SUN JUNE 28 13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 A.M. The Parishioners of St. Ann Church 11:00 A.M. The special intention of the Graduating Class of 2020

For the foreseeable future, we will offer the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm each Tuesday and Thurs-day evening as well as from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm each Saturday afternoon until we are allowed to resume our regular schedule.

Mass intentions are a way to pray for the deceased or for a special intention. Con-tact the office to add a Mass intention. The suggested (not manda-tory) offering is $10.

MON 22 | 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 | Mt 7:1-5

TUE 23 | 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 Mt 7:6, 12-14 WED 24 | Is 49:1-6 | Acts 13:22-26

Lk 1:57-66, 80 THU 25 | 2 Kgs 24:8-17 | Mt 7:21-29

FRI 26 | 2 Kgs 25:1-12 | Mt 8:1-4

SAT 27 | Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 Mt 8:5-17

SUN 28 | 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 | Mt 10:37-42

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Adoration is available all day, every day with the exceptions of:

• Masses

• Cleaning hours: Fridays 9:30 A.M.-

Noon

• Saturdays 8 A.M. -5 P.M. (more ador-ers needed to add these hours)

You can sign up for needed adorer or substitute spots by going to bit.ly/stannadoration

If you would like to volunteer to fill one of the spots you can also contact Brenda at 269•491•0377 adoration@stannaugusta.org.

You can find a Magnificat in the church vestibule. It contains daily

readings, information

about saints and other interesting insights about

faith.

REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT The Diocese of Kalamazoo has and will continue to cooperate with the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation and encour-ages anyone with information related to misconduct to call the reporting number set-up by the Michigan Attorney General’s office at: 844.324.3374 The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops and to relay those reports to proper Church authori-ties for investigation. To make a report, visit ReportBishopAbuse.org or phone (800) 276-1562. When a report includes a crime, such as the sexual abuse of a minor, it will also be reported to civil authorities. Otherwise, reports will be kept confidential. Safe Envir. Coordinator | Bobby Kinkela | bobbyk@stannaugusta.org

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY St. Ann Parish Conference Est. 2003

Thank you so much for those who have remembered the poor with food and monetary dona-tions. May God bless you in your kindness.

The food pantry needs:

• Canned GREEN vegetables (no corn)

• pancake mix (no syrup)

• toilet paper!

Committee Meetings WED | 1:00 pm (except 1st WED) THUR | 7:00 pm (1st THUR)

Hours TUE/WED | 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Contact: PHONE | 269•389•0370 WEBSITE | svdpstannaugustam.com EMAIL | stannsvdp1@gmail.com

Prayer Requests

If you would like to request that someone be put in the bulletin or on the prayer chain, please go to stannaugusta.org/prayer-chain and complete the form.

~Doree Boyle ~Jenni Carl ~Lorraine Chavez ~Vince Continenza ~deVere Family ~Tom English ~Matt Fifelski ~Alice Fish ~Hans Geisler ~Tom & Jan Godde ~Deb Helton ~Lisa and Dave Iselli ~Robert Jensen ~Kalisz Family ~Jerry Kalkowski ~William Kudrick ~Dick Laur ~Kenny Levingston ~Fr. Marotti ~Tom Millard ~John Mursch

~Benni Nazarians ~Scott Oomen ~Robert Pennock ~Shane and Abigail Peterson ~Dan Reid ~Myles Parker Scharfenberger ~William Seppala ~John Spagnolo ~Ally Szwmanski ~Deanna Lunardini and Tom Theisen

Note: Names will be kept on the list for 30 days.

If you would like to request a prayer intention, please go to the parish website at stannaugusta.org and fill out the form.

THE POPE'S JUNE INTENTION: The Way of the Heart

We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing them-selves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES

If you have a true sacramental emergency, please call Deacon Mike Carl at 269•207•7365 or email him at deaconmike@stannaugusta.org

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Hours: 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

12648 East D Ave•Augusta•49012 Fax: 269•731•4147 Email: stannkazoo@gmail.com Website: stannaugusta.org Facebook.com/SaintAnnChurch

Clergy Pastor Fr. James Richardson | 269•731•4721 FrJames@stannaugusta.org

Deacon Mike Carl | 269•207•7365 deaconmike@stannaugusta.org

Parish Secretary Pat Lawrence | 269•731•4721 patl@stannaugusta.org

Religious Education | 269•731•0295 Director | Pat Vanderpool patv@stannaugusta.org

Associate Director/ Safe Envir. Coordinator | Bobby Kinkela bobbyk@stannaugusta.org

Parish Communications Michelle Guthrie | 269•998•0587 michelleg@stannaugusta.org

Bookkeeper Martha Reid | 269•731•4721 bookkeeper@stannaugusta.org

Music Minister Martha Reid | 269•629•7228 mreid@gull-lake.net

Maintenance | 269•731•4721

A GENTLE REMINDER

We are now able to take online donations using debit and credit cards. All of the day-to-day func-tions of our parish still continue including maintaining the facility, paying the utilities and covering the general daily expenses. Please consider sending your tithe through the mail or online.

Address: 12648 East D Ave, Augusta, MI 49012

Online Giving: stannaugusta.org/donate-online

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ST. ANN WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH A message from Pat Vanderpool

On Sunday, June 14, St. Ann parish was very blessed to welcome those who had been preparing through the RCIA process into the fullness of our faith. Please greet all these newcomers at Mass when you see them and make them feel welcome to our St. Ann parish family. This joyful celebration should also serve as a reminder that an important function of our parish, and of each one of us individually, is to draw others to Jesus in the Church. If you know anyone who is searching in his/her spiritual life or has asked questions about the Catholic faith, please contact Pat Vanderpool at 269•967•7493 or give Pat that person’s contact information and she would be pleased to reach out to see if we can support that individual in coming to know Jesus through the Catholic Church.

Christina LaViolette was baptized. She was sponsored by a friend from Battle Creek, Andrea Perry.

Ken Shorter, was also baptized and was sponsored by Dan Kaczanowski.

If you would like to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation, you can find information on the St. Ann website at stannaugusta.org/becoming-roman-catholic-rcia or you can read more on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website at www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults. If you are interested in talking to someone about Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, becoming Catholic (RCIA), religious

education for children, or Adult Faith formation, contact Pat Vanderpool at patv@stannaugusta.org or 269•731•0295.

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WHAT IS RCIA?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is an ongoing process of inquiry, discovery, and prayer that helps one discern the voice of God.

RCIA is for those adults seeking full communion in the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism Confirmation and Eucharist. The individual soul

• is immersed into the waters of New Life

• becomes anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit

• joins the assembly at the Eucharistic Table

Each conversion journey is unique so the RCIA is considered very much a process and not a program. While classes are prepared and presented in a way to completely, systematical-ly, and cohesively share the doctrines of the faith an individual soul will receive, accept, and adhere to Church teachings as their personal conversion journey permits. Participation in the RCIA process is one of the most joyful and exciting aspects of the catechetical process offered through the Church. All are welcome and invited to participate. Contact Pat Vanderpool at 269•967•7493

Dan Gonzales, who was sponsored by Mike Marino, made a profession of faith and was

welcomed into full communion.

Also making a profession of faith and being welcomed into full communion, was Derek Alton. He was

sponsored by Robert Hynes. Also celebrating was Molly Alton, Derek’s wife, who was Confirmed and

sponsored by her mother, Regina Hynes.

Left: Tonya Downs, who was sponsored by Melon Lasich, made a profession of faith and was welcomed into full communion. Selah Balkema, Tonya’s granddaughter and our youngest participant, made a profession of faith and received her First Holy Communion.

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RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION

Holy Communion will be distributed only under the Species of the Sacred Host. You may receive either on the tongue or in the hand. Please remove any masks and gloves as you approach the minister.

Pause at the mark on the floor, the reverence and the verbal exchange should take place 6 feet away: Bow – “The Body of Christ” – “Amen” – then step forward to receive.

If you receive in the hand, please approach the priest (or deacon or EMHC), place your right hand under your left hand creating a sort of throne upon which to receive the Lord. After receiving Jesus in your hand, step to the side, and place the Sacred Host gently in your mouth, making sure to consume the Sacred Host before stepping away. Then, simply replace your mask and return prayerfully to your seat.

If you choose to receive on the tongue please remove your mask before approaching. Bow slightly or kneel as the priest or minister elevates the Sacred Host and says “The Body of Christ.” Respond “Amen.” Then extend your tongue so that the tip of your tongue is past your bottom lip and hold it steadily there as the Sacred Host is placed on your tongue. If done while not moving one’s head or tongue while receiving, the risk of direct contact is minimized. In addition to the reverence given, kneeling also presents a more ad-vantageous angle for the priest or minister to place the Sacred Host on your tongue without contact. After receiving, replace your mask and return prayerfully to your pew.