St. Mary Catholic Parish – Happy 50th Birthday Fr. Bill - October 6, 2013

50 CONTINUOUS HOURS OF ADORATION TO HONOR FR. BILL

Dear St. Mary Parishioners, Please consider taking a one-time only holy hour from the ADORATION HOURS NEEDED list on one of the days from October 6 -8. Father Bill's birthday is actually October 6. As part of our parish's Father Bill birthday celebrations we hope to have 50 continuous hours with adorers in the Blessed Sacrament chapel. No sign up is needed - just show up and give your spiritual support to Father Bill with your adoration prayers. If you have any questions please email stmarypinckneyadoration@gmail.com. Thank you!

ADORATION HOURS NEEDED

Adoration Hours needed! Please prayerfully consider committing to one hour a week with our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration.

Hours needed: Sun: 2pm, 4pm, 11pm Mon: 12am, 1am, 7am, 5pm, 11pm Tue: 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am, 3pm Wed: 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am, 11am, 12pm, 5pm, 11pm Thu: 12am, 1am, 6am, 9am, 12pm, 7pm Fri: 12am, 4am, 5am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm Please contact: stmarypinckneyadoration@gmail.com

OFFERING OF A HOLY HOUR My most kind Jesus, I desire during this hour to ‘watch’ with Thee, and by the love of my poor heart to console Thee for the bitter sorrow which overwhelmed Thee in the Garden of Gethsemane. I desire to forget myself and all that concerns me excepting my sins, the foresight of which caused Thee so much suffering in Thine agony, and as I was the cause of sorrow to Thee then, so now I desire to be to Thee a consolation….I offer Thee, moreover, this hour of prayer and reparation for the triumph of the Church, for the conversion of souls and nations, and for every other intention for which Thou didst pray, sweat blood, endure Thine agony, and accept Thy bitter passion and death. Angel of the agony, help me so to pass this Holy Hour that I may console the Heart of my Jesus to promote His interests throughout the world.

BELLS became popular in churches around the

sixth century A.D. It was the beginning of a new age in Europe, and church buildings began to be the central gathering place of a city or village. Since people did not have clocks or watches, bells rang out the time of day. As bells increased in size, bell towers were constructed to hold them and for their sound to reach out to the countryside. Bells are like evangelists… they ring out the good news of salvation, and call Christian people to prayer three times a day: morning, noon, and evening. Having such an honored role in church life, bells are consecrated only by a bishop in a ceremony similar to baptism, and are even given a Christian “name.” Recently the Cathedral of Paris – Notre Dame – got a whole new set of bells to replace those destroyed by the French Revolution. You can go on line to discover more about this wonderful celebration. Our bell was consecrated in 1867, and has been silent for far too long. As we get the bell out, we will be seeking to find its “name.” It’s time for it to sing again and call us to prayer. Help us “Ring the Bell!”

Happy 50th Birthday Fr. Bill

St. Mary Catholic Parish – Happy 50th Birthday Fr. Bill - October 6, 2013

RING THE BELL CAMPAIGN The goal of this campaign is to reduce our debt and build

a bell tower. The bell from our old church is displayed in the

gathering space. This project will take over $300,000 and the

tower will not be raised until the first $250,000 has been met.

Fr. Bill turns 50 this weekend, and your “present” to him

would be to make a pledge to the “Ring the Bill Campaign”.

Through the grace of God, and a sacrifice on your part, we

can achieve our goal. All contributions, from the smallest to

the largest, will be greatly appreciated. Your decision is a

personal one. Please pray about how you can best support

the campaign. Pledge cards are available at the back of

church. In addition to the pledge drive we will have a box in

the gathering space each weekend for weekly “pocket

change”. This is God’s parish, and all of us are called to do

our share.

If you are relatively new to St. Mary, consider joining

your fellow parishioners with a pledge to the Ring the Bell

Campaign. New donors to St. Mary Catholic Parish Capital

Campaign will have the opportunity to have your name(s)

placed on the recognition plaque in the gathering space. May

we place our trust in God knowing all things are possible

with Him.

Dear Parishioners, As a new year is under way, it is time for us to start up the

Parish Pastoral Council once again. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. I would

ask that all parish groups have an official representative there. I am also looking for any “member-at-large” volunteers who believe they can represent the broader parish needs to the council and who have the time to make a monthly third Wednesday meeting. If you believe that you feel called to this, please contact Fr. Bill through the parish office. It’s good to have the school year started again and to see our many activities under way. Have a blessed week. Fr. Bill

LIFE CHAIN 2013 WHEN: Sunday, October 6, 2013

WHERE: Pinckney Town Square along M-36

CONTACT: Dale Pepper at 734-878-9454

Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal, family friendly, nationwide PRO-LIFE demonstration! Members of communities throughout the nation will be forming a virtual life chain across the country on this day in support of life. Friendly signs will be available at the gazebo in town square. Feel free to bring folding chairs. Come rain or shine and bring a friend! Please do not park on Main Street. Donations are welcome – to cover the costs of the signs! Together with Christ, we can make a difference! “Do not be afraid.” Mt 14:27

EUCHRE PARTY Calling all euchre players! Please join us on November 2

nd in

the multi-purpose room for a night of fun, friendly faces and

of course – EUCHRE! The $12 buy-in will include drinks

(beer, wine & pop), table snacks and plenty of euchre. Sign

in begins at 6:15pm, with play to start at 7pm. Feel free to

bring an appetizer or sweet treat to share if you’d like. Hope

to see you there!

ROSARY RALLY Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 12:00 Noon Pope Francis plans to consecrate the whole world to Mother Mary on October 13, 2013; 96 years after the Fatima “Miracle of the Sun.” We will also be commemorating that great event as just one of the 10,000 Rosary Rallies across our country on October 12

th. Please join us again this year at the

BRIGHTON MILL POND October 12th at 12

Noon. Pray for Peace.

A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip!

St. Mary Catholic Parish – Happy 50th Birthday Fr. Bill - October 6, 2013

St. Mary Annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10am – 4pm Looking for crafters and vendors! Join us! Table rental is $40.00. Contact Mary 734-878-6563 Sponsored by the St. Mary’s Rosary Altar Society

SPANISH MASS IN HOWELL The month of October marks the 12

th Anniversary of

the Spanish Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Howell which began in 2001. Spanish Mass is celebrated by rotating priests in our diocese every Sunday at 2 p.m. In our vicariate, Fr. Prabhu Lakra, Fr. Karl Pung and Fr. John Rocus ALL celebrate Mass in Spanish. Everyone is invited to attend Spanish Mass whether you speak Spanish or not!

CHILI TASTING & SILENT AUCTION AT HOLY SPIRIT

Holy Spirit School would like to invite you to attend their 1

st Annual Chili Tasting and Silent Auction. Proceeds

from this event will help fund advertising and computer enhancements for the school. The event is being held on October 12

th from 5:30-8:30pm at Holy Spirit School

in the activity center. We have lots of great items to bid on and many different chili’s to sample. Additional food is also available for purchase. Come and join a fun evening. Tickets are $10.00 per person and available for purchase before and after all masses at Holy Spirit or at the door the day of the event. Advance ticket sales will be put into a drawing for a free basket the night of the event. Holy Spirit Catholic School is located at 9565 Musch Rd., Brighton. Please contact Tara Masson at 248-249-1927 with any questions.

5TH

ANNUAL TURKEY BOWL 2013

5-on-5 Flag Football Tournament New this year – 2 day tournament

November 2 & 3, Pinckney, MI

Registration open: October 1 – 18

Limited Space Available

Team registration fees provide Thanksgiving meals to local

families in need and delivered by Peoples Church of

Pinckney & St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hamburg.

To register, volunteer, or more information, go to:

www.leadmrspt.weebly.com

Hosted by: L.E.A.D. Foundation & Michigan Rehabilitation

Specialists

SAVE THE DATE

DECEMBER 2, 2013 WOMEN’S ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

Contact: Lori Hall at 734-395-3589 or Email: lousy123@aol.com

St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI together with

Trillium Heart Productions presents… “Caring for You, Caring for Others, Partnering

Together” on Friday, November 1, 2013, from 8am-4pm

We have a full day of exclusive events designed for care partners and those identifying themselves as a “caregiver”. We will focus on “your” healthy self-care while you are caring for others. Come dressed comfortably casual for some light and healthy moving. Engage in expert presentations on health and well-being, and browse the resource vendors who support self-care and care partnering. All information and registration is through Trillium Heart Productions, Farmington, MI. Full day only $30, which includes continental breakfast and lunch! Don’t miss out, register today as space is limited. For more information, please contact Lisa at 517-316-1203 or Natalie 517-582-0273

“Beyond Survival” November 22-24, 2013 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt. A retreat of healing for women who have experienced sexual abuse; an opportunity to focus on finding inner healing and peace with God. This retreat is facilitated by Rosie Spagnuolo Bickert, LMSW and Fr. Larry Delaney, Director of St. Francis Retreat Center. A suggested donation of $135/person will be asked for during the retreat and includes lodging, meals and programming. Pre-registration is required and must be received by Friday, November 15. You can register online at www.stfrancis.ws or by calling St. Francis Retreat Center at 866-669-8321.

Medicare Part D Annual Fall Open Enrollment

Medicare's Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) open enrollment

starts October 15, 2013 – December 7, 2013 with coverage

starting January 1, 2014. It is important to research the different

plans, even if you are currently enrolled in 2013, as the plans

change or your medication needs may have changed. In addition,

you may qualify for extra help with the monthly premiums, lower co-

pay, and you may even be covered through the coverage gap.

For assistance with selecting a plan and filling out the application or

for more information, please contact Linda or Penny,

Medicaid/Medicare Specialists, at Livingston County Catholic

Charities at 800-489-6107. In addition you may apply on-line

at www.socialsecurity.gov or call Social Security at 800-772-1213.

We encourage you to call by early October to schedule your

appointment, in home or at our office. Services are provided at no

cost by unbiased MMAP counselors.

In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.

–Psalm 33:21

St. Mary Catholic Parish – Happy 50th Birthday Fr. Bill - October 6, 2013

RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Do you know someone who may be interested in

becoming Catholic?

Have you ever invited another to explore

the Catholic Faith?

Please join us for our upcoming meetings:

October 6 (Sun) Mary/Rosary 12:45-1:45

October 12 (Sat) Prayer/Litanies 6:15-7:15

October 20 (Sun) Devotions/Sacramentals 12:45-1:45

FALL GATHERING 2pm - MUR

October 27 (Sun) Saints 10:15-11:15

November 2/3 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS-

Turn Clocks BACK One Hour

November 3 (Sun) Bible 12:45-1:45

www.stmarypinckney.org

Announcements: If you haven’t registered please do so in the parish office ASAP!

Schedules:

Religious Education K-8 & 2nd Grade Sacrament Prep 10/06 10:15-11:20am Class (K-8) 10/13 10:15-11:20am Class (K-8) 10/20 10:15-11:20am Class (K-8) 10/27 NO Class for Students Teachers Meeting 10-11:20am

Confirmation

10/07 Entrance Interviews begin Please begin checking www.stmarypinckney.org after September 15th to sign up for interviews and so forth. Schedule is available now. Contact Rebecca at rkeiser@stmarypinckney.org or

734-878-2217 ext. 203

Website: http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/youth/ Date: Time: Event: 10/06 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 10/08 7-8:30pm Youth Night 10/13 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 10/15 7-8:30pm Youth Night 10/20 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord”

If you have any questions please call 734-878-3161 ext. 215

or email jgrima@stmarypinckney.org

Website: http://www.stmarypinckney.org/#/youth/ Date: Time: Event

10/06 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 10/09 7-9pm Youth Night 10/13 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord” 10/16 7-9pm Youth Night 10/20 7-8pm Adoration “Here I am Lord”

If you have any questions please call 734-878-3161 ext. 215

or email jgrima@stmarypinckney.org

Report for September 30, 2013 Parishioner Donations - Giving Back To The Lord

Weekly YTD 07/01/13 – 09/30/13

Offertory $ 14,423.12 $ 193,799.29 Operating Budget Reqmnt. $ 14,002.00 $ 196,028.00 Variance $ 421.12 $ (2,228.71) Debt Reduction/FaithQuest $ 2,241.00 $ 26,634.66 Collected Mortgage Payment Reqmnt. $ 112,545.00 Mortgage Amount Paid $ 36,000.00 Shortfall $ (76,545.00)

OUR LADY

OF THE

ROSARY

The word rosary comes from the Latin word rosarium, which means "a garden of roses," and this derivation helps explain the origins of this Marian prayer. In the 13th century nobles customarily crowned their beloved with a garland of roses. At the same time, one of the customs of chivalry was for knights to pledge their honor to the Blessed Virgin Mary. From these two customs developed the practice of "crowning" the Blessed Mother, either by placing a wreath of roses upon one of her images or by offering a spiritual "garland of roses" to her through the rosary prayer. During this period Domingo de Guzman, who became known as St. Dominic, came to southern France to preach. While he was praying in a chapel in 1208, Our Lady appeared and taught him the complete rosary prayer, urging him to preach it to the rest of the world as a remedy against heresy and sin. The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in the 20th century extended the devotions. On October 13, 1917, Our Lady of Fatima told the children, "I am the Lady of the Rosary. I have come to warn the faithful to amend their lives and to ask pardon for their sins….People must say the rosary. Let them continue to say it every day."

St. Mary Catholic Parish – Happy 50th Birthday Fr. Bill - October 6, 2013

MASS INTENTIONS

WEEKLY READINGS

October 6 - 13:

October 6: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10

9:00am: For Our Parish

11:30am: In Memory of Maxine Torongo by Maryanne

Wick

Monday, October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary

Jon 1:1-2:2, 11/Ps: Jon 2/Lk 10:25-37

9:00am: Communion Service

Tuesday, October 8

Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130/Lk 10:38-42

9:00am: Communion Service

5:00pm: In Memory of Bill Kangas by the Sacred Heart

Devotion Group

Wednesday, October 9: St. Denis and Companions & St.

John Leonardi

Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86/Lk 11:1-4

8:45am: In Memory of Gordon Meldrum by the Meldrum

Family

Thursday, October 10

Mal 3:13-20/Ps 1/Lk 11:5-13

9:00am: In Honor of Sarah Grundy by the Nicholas Family

Friday, October 11

Jl 1:16-15, 2:1-2/Ps 9/Lk 11:15-26

9:00am: In Memory of Thomas Doupé by the Meldrum

Family

Saturday, October 12

Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97/Lk 11:27-28

5:00pm: For Our Parish

October 13: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

9:00am: In Memory of Theresa Keiser by John Dinkel

11:30am: In Memory of Joe Pitrone by Ann Pacitti

COMMUNION SERVICE LEADERS Oct. 7: D. Hall, Oct. 8: L. Lichwala

Oct. 14: J. Wilson, Oct. 15.:T. Burke

OUR PRAYER LIST May God’s healing hand reach out and hold you:

Sharon Albaugh, Mavis Basydlo, Mary Begley, Duane Bordine,

Alan Budzinski, Rob Campbell, Cheryl D’Angelo, Margaret

Doherty, Irene Dudek, John Eddy, Jr., Kris French,Tiana Gass and

unborn Brendan Gass, Judy Grobnagger, Sarah Grundy, Mike

Gurecki, Kenneth Haliverton, Mary Hoeft, Roy Hoeft, John

Holmberg, Mark Howell, Lawrence Hurtubise, John Jenkins, Ray

Kroenert, Michael Kroll, Fran Kruszewski, Dave Martinus, Marie

Marle, Lois Mayfield, Catherine Muller, Kolbe Noch, Violet Relitz,

Regina Rose, Hannah Rost, Kevin Spaulding, Brian Storemski, Ann

Toner, Henry Tritsch, Kitty Walsh, Reneé Woody

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesday at 12noon

LAY MINISTERS – October 12-13:

Eucharistic Ministers You have 3 self-scheduling sign-up options. The Lay Minister Sign-up

Notebook has dated sign-up sheets and is located in Meeting Room A.

1)Sign-up to serve as you arrive to attend a weekend liturgy.

2)Sign-up for the liturgy you know you will be attending next weekend as

you leave a weekend liturgy (the week before). 3)Sign-up 3 times a year when the Lay Minister Schedule come out. Bring

your personal calendar and sign-up for once or twice a month during the

current 4 month period and put these self-selected dates on your personal calendar.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

5:00pm: Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.

9:00am: Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.

11:30am: Self-Scheduling by Sign-Up.

Altar Servers

5:00pm: G. Burton, J. Burton, M. Haynes

9:00am: Z. LeVasseur, K. Hayner, V. LeVasseur

11:30am: J. Malcolm, N. Malcolm, G. Bylski

Proclaimers of the Word

5:00pm: B. Corwin, J. Helmboldt

9:00am: P. Candy, P. White

11:30am: A. Shmina, L. Read

Greeters

5:00pm: J. & L. Wallace

9:00am: D. Magier

11:30am: B. Olst, K. Olst

Ushers

5:00pm: Self-Scheduling by Attendance.

9:00am: Self-Scheduling by Attendance.

11:30am: Self-Scheduling by Attendance.

Offertory Gifts

5:00pm: Please sign up if you’re available.

9:00am: Please sign up if you’re available.

11:30am: Please sign up if you’re available.

Home Chalice Program

Please sign up if you’re available.

Linens – October: F. McLaughlin, D. Pigula

Cleaning the Altar – October: J. Helmboldt

Collection Counters October 7: P. Sullivan, S. Kronk

October 14: B. Olst, D. Eggleston, S. Katon

Please pray for those who are serving

in the Armed Forces, especially: Nick Adam, William V. Backlund III, Lora Begley, Tim

Begley, Erik Brownell, Gabe Campbell, Jason Cecchetti, James Chapin, Jr., Robert Cox, Fred Dehn, Matt

Ducummon, Bob Elia, Jeff Gabel, Michael Ganzak, Erik

Hennigan, Tielur Allan Hoard, Mark Huck, Eric Jacobs, Matthew Dennis Jacobs, Michael A. Kroll, Kevin Martin,

Michael McInerney, Michael Miller, Alex Rickelmann,

Sean Rooker, Anthony Sparks, Jonathon Stepp, Kenneth Streu, Jesse Sutton, Kyle Waitz, Kurt Whitlow, Steven Whoolery, Gavin Woody