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ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ Visit our website at stagnesmi.weconnect.com

St. Agnes Parish 855 E Grand River Ave Fowlerville, MI 48836

517-223-8684 Fax 517-223-0813

Fr. Nathaniel Sokol, Pastor Ext. 302, [email protected] Deacon Pete Gudaitis [email protected] Deacon Roger Cahaney, RCIA Director Ext. 301, [email protected] Marie Sheridan, Faith Formation Ext. 309, [email protected] Iris Winiarski, Elementary Coordinator Ext. 309, [email protected] Emily Crockett, Youth Group Coordinator Shannon Scherba, Livingston Vicariate Young Adult Minister [email protected] Liz Heslip, Stewardship & Events Ext. 313, [email protected] Linda Burke, Music Coordinator Elaine Yanz, Accompanist/Choir Director Ext. 308, [email protected] Colleen Pryslak, Welcome Table [email protected] Mariann Brown, Christian Service Ext. 312, [email protected] Allison Showerman, Finance Manager Ext. 303, [email protected] Liz Childs, Parish Secretary Ext. 300, [email protected] Mary McFadden, Housekeeping Pastoral Council Fr. Nathaniel Sokol-President Frank Wedesky-Chairman Connie Conte-Vice Chairman Barb Hibbard-Vicariate Representative Daniel Kurylo-Recording Secretary Liz Heslip-Ex Officio Members at Large Todd Conte, Jerry Corbat, Ralph Maresco, Ken Michael, Sharon Rogers Finance Council Fr. Nathaniel Sokol-President Erik Frazier-Chairman John Backhuus-Vice Chairman Allison Showerman-Ex Officio Members at Large Dana Carignan, Debbie Collins, Nelson Cypher, Darcyne Foldenauer, David Kuehn

Welcome to

St. Agnes Catholic Church

April 1, 2018

ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH — Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord– April 1, 2018

Preparing for Next Week’s Worship

2nd Sunday of Easter

He is Risen! "#$%#'()*+ -9 C%:)"# N**+:+ (!"!#$%"), from Together We Share,

Grow and Rejoice! Scripture – “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.” Matthew 28:5-6.

Reflection - Resucito! He is risen! With songs of joy, the Alleluia and Gloria return to our lips. Recalling Gabriel’s annunciation of Jesus’ birth, the angels appears to Mary of Magdala with the message, “Do not be afraid.” The women are sent out to announce the good news, sent with a promise that the risen Lord will be seen in Galilee. As Megan McKenna writes, “Go! Go back to your homes and work. Go back to your families and relatives and friends and neighbors and enemies. Seek out the poor, and those who search for God and go looking with them. That’s where he was before. That’s where he is now.” We, the Disciples of Jesus, in Baptism have been entrusted with a Divine Mission, a Divine Vocation to bring other people to Jesus. Jesus offers love, mercy, reconciliation, joy, hope and purpose. Our joy is a sign of our faith and we rejoice that our risen Lord is not far from us. We are called to receive our Risen Savior every Sunday in the Eucharist as every Sunday is a celebration of the Resurrection, the promise of our resurrection. What a gift to be cherished. What more could God do for us? Meditation - Just as you accompanied Jesus through his passion, now imagine yourselves at the resurrection. Choose one gospel account of the resurrection. As you reflect upon it, imagine you are there. What do you see, hear, touch? How do you feel? Talk with Jesus about what it is like for you to be a witness to the resurrection. Easter Action - Sing joyfully at Mass. Be hopeful and filled with Good News for one another! ~ Fr. Nate P.S. – Reminder: The Parish Office is open Monday.

Should we be a little easier on Thomas? The last few days have been a whirlwind. On Thursday, a Passover celebration went horribly awry as Jesus was betrayed and taken into custody for unstated crimes. Less than 24 hours later, the simple arrest has turned into a death sentence to be carried out that very afternoon. Most of the disciples fled, including Thomas. He would have heard of the events of Good Friday secondhand, in shock over the death of his Lord and Master. Then Sunday morning arrives with joy from a few disciples-Jesus is risen! But there is no persistent sight of him, only Mary Magdalene's quick moment in the garden and an empty tomb. Another day passes. The Apostles are gathered that Monday night, but Thomas is absent. He returns to a jubilant report of the risen Lord. Again, Thomas has seen nothing. The experience must have been surreal. Did Jesus really appear raised from the dead? Did he really suffer and die? Has all of this been some strange hoax? Desperate for an answer, Thomas insists, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." After his resurrection, Jesus' body--mangled and bloody from the crucifixion--is restored. Did it need the scars? A perfected body would have taught us one lesson: everything is renewed as it once was, the past erased. Jesus chooses another lesson, however. He retains his scars that we might know him. In the whirlwind of our lives, we make our own mistakes, our own betrayals and compromises. In the resurrected Jesus, we see a God who does not forget his own sorrow. We are invited to meet him--wound for wound--and place our hand on his own nail-scarred palm, the eternal sign of his everlasting mercy.


~March 25th~

Sunday Offering: Envelopes Used (122) ....... $2,955.25 Loose Cash/Checks ........... $1,217.00 Electric Deposits (26) ....... $1,075.00 Total Offering .................. $ 5,247.25

Special Collections: Christian Service ................... $ 55.00 Building & Grounds .............. $ 150.00 Easter Appeal ........................ $ 1,055.00 Easter Flowers ...................... $ 30.00 Catholic Relief Services ........ $ 751.00 Kid’s Coins ........................... $ 61.52

In It To Finish It Update

Balance Due On Loan: $243,596.56

Project Payoff Date: July 2021

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Counters for this week: Team 1

Counters for next week: Team 2

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Christian Service

Son Rise

Lord, open up eyes and hearts, too.

So others may today, come to know You.

Open up minds, let Your love sink in

So others may today, be forgiven of their sin.

Open up ears, let them really hear

The reason Your Father even sent You here.

Open up souls to Your eternal Grace.

So others may today, Your life in theirs embrace.

Father, open up souls, hearts, and eyes

So others may today, see Your glorious Son rise!

By Deborah Ann Belka - 2017

Our Lenten Journey: Complete! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiIlN3uoj9s Jesus said, “I am the resurrection & the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; & whoever lives & believes in Me will never die.” John 11:25 Mariann Brown The Christian Service office is closed Easter Week. Regular hours resume Tuesday, April 10.

Upcoming Events

Maximilian Saint of Auschwitz: We have approximately 30 tickets left for the April 13, 7:30pm event at Brighton Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $10 each and available in the Parish Office. Spring Grounds Cleanup: Mark your calendar s for Apr il 21, at 9am and plan to come and join us for this annual event. More details to follow in next week’s bulletin. DSA (Diocesan Services Appeal): This year ’s DSA theme “Go and Announce the Gospel of Lord” announcement weekend will be April 14 & 15 with Commitment weekend following April 21 & 22. Our DSA goal for 2018 is $35,784. You may recall there was no DSA last year due to the “Witness to Hope” diocesan campaign. In 2016 our goal was $37,250. Casino Day Trip: Our next outing is scheduled for May 15, traveling to Firekeepers casino in Battle Creek. Cost for the trip is $35 and tickets are now available in the Parish Office. Sign up sheet is in the gathering space with details. St. Agnes Golf League: We have begun preparations for the 2018 golf season. Those interested in participating or acting as a sub may call the parish office at 223-8684 ext. 313 for more information. We are planning to start mid May, golfing every other Friday evening and ending prior to Labor Day. Happy Easter, Liz Heslip


FAITH FORMATION Catholic Adult

Formation & Education

FORMED Subscription Free For AllFORMED is like a Catholic Netflix! This online source includes movies, books, talks and study programs.

Grow deeper in your Catholic faith while at home or in your car! Many children’s movies as well! To register go to www.formed.org—go to register, create a user name

and password and enter our parish code—6M6H77

Share with your family wherever they live! Living our faith by traveling with Jesus during Holy Week!

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¬Learning about the city of Jerusalem

where Jesus was convicted and died

Experiencing the Last Supper ®

¬Celebrating Jesus coming into

Jerusalem on Palm Sunday

¬Remembering

the most glorious story of

Jesus’ resurrection!!

Wishing all of

our parish families a

blessed celebration of Easter with their families and friends!

St. Agnes Youth Group Our Youth Group theme for 2017-2018—Hanging With Jesus!

All high school students are invited to our youth group gatherings—bring a friend! Next Youth Group—April 15—Growing faith seeds!

Looking ahead to summer—Cedar Point in June, Steubenville in July and more!

‘CCD for adults’ Will resume after Easter on

April 4 & 5 Come join us...

Wed. mornings—10:30-12 noon or Thurs. evenings—7-8:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Roundup We are reaching out to all families who have a child, or know of a child, who will be entering kindergarten in the Fall. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd process, that we now use, begins introductory lessons for sacramental preparation in Level 1 for 3, 4 & 5 year olds. Level 2 is for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders and includes the reception of sacraments for those who are ready. For children to be ready for sacraments they will need to complete at least one year of the Level 1 process. Please watch for registration in the summer and feel free to contact Iris Winiarski or myself if you have questions.

Expecting a baby??? Have a baby???

Our next sessions for baptism preparation are on April 12 and 19, 2018. If you desire to have your child baptized, both parents must attend these sessions. Baptism will be scheduled once commitment to the classes is done. We have a new baptism process so,

even if you have taken classes in the past, you still need to go through this process, called Belonging. We desire to assist parents with understanding that belonging and participating in a parish community is the best way to fulfill the commitment you make to raise your child in the faith of the Church. We only offer these session five times a year so take them early if you can.

Save the Date—

Vacation Bible School June 25-29, 2018

Children 4 years old through 5th grade are invited to come join us for this fun week

as we celebrate being “Rescued by Jesus” during our

Shipwrecked Adventure!!


Please pray for our sick and shut-ins…

Sue Bigos, Tim Bovee,

Patricia Cole, Regina Frankowiak, Christine Karaba,

Mike Kohls, Neva Plourde,

Bill & Bob Polley, Jo Sartor,

Louie & Mary Schneider,

Mary Ann & Roger White,

Roy Witt and all of those unknown to us.

May God heal

them in Body and Spirit.

Please call the Parish Office if you

would like to be added to our prayer list or homebound visit.

Parish Office Hours: M-Th: 8:00am-4:00pm

F: 8:00am-12:00pm 517-223-8684

Fax 517-223-0813

Parish Membership

Welcome! Those who actively participate with us are encouraged to register by contacting the parish office. Those who move, marry and remain in our parish, have a seasonal address, or change of address, please notify our parish office.

Sacrament of Marriage In an effort to strengthen married life, the seven dioceses of Michigan have adopted a policy for wedding preparation which includes making arrangements at least nine months in advance. Please call the parish office to schedule an appointment with our pastor.

Infant Baptism In preparation for infant baptism, parents are expected to be practicing Catholics and registered active members of our parish. Participation in a Baptism Preparation Process is also required prior to receiving the Sacrament. Information about the process and dates scheduled for baptism may be obtained at the parish office.

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This week in our Parish

Monday, April 2 Scripture: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15 9:00am - Communion Service Chapel 6:30pm - Adoration Chapel 7:00pm - Fit Club LPC-A/B Tuesday, April 3 Scripture: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [5b]/Jn 20:11-18 9:00am - Communion Service Chapel 3:15pm - Religious Education - 6th grade LPC 4:15pm - Religious Education - Pre K - 5th grades RE 6:00pm - Adoration Chapel 7:30pm - Prayer Group RE-6 7:30pm - Fit Club LPC-A/B Wednesday, April 4 Scripture: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-35 10:30am - Adult CCD LPC-A/B 4:15pm - Religious Education - Level II Good Shepherd RE 6:30pm - Mass - †Bev Kelley Church 7:00pm - Reconciliation 7:00pm - Adoration 7:30pm - Knights of Columbus Planning Meeting LPC-A/B Thursday, April 5 Scripture: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-48 8:00am - Mass - †Ed Schings Church 10:00am - Rosary Warriors Chapel 4:15pm - Religious Education Pre K -5th grades RE 6:00pm - Welcome Table LPC-gym Cook: The Parker Family and Janet Rutkowski Setup/Serve: Grace Damerow, Volunteers Dishes: Dallas Fowler Cleanup: Tim Dudek, Meg Foley, Volunteers 7:00pm - Adult CCD LPC-A/B First Friday, April 6 Scripture: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 [22]/Jn 21:1-14 8:00am - Mass - †Don Sokol Church 8:30am - Adoration Church 8:30am - Reconciliation Saturday, April 7 Scripture: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9-15 3:00pm - Reconciliation 4:30pm - Mass - †Joann Schings Church Lector: Barb Butler LEM: Volunteer Altar Server: K. Thomas, S. Nothnagel Ushers: J. LaFleur, Z. LaFleur, Volunteer Sunday, April 8 - Second Sunday of Easter Scripture: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31 8:30am - Mass - The People of St. Agnes Parish Church Lector: Lisa Arszulowicz LEM: Joe Parker Altar Server: C. Reighard, L. Ashley Ushers: C/J Corbat, D. Nickolenko, N. Cypher Hospitality: Cindy & Jerry Corbat Homebound: B. Kenney, P. Fowler 9:40am - Religious Education Pre K - 6th grade 11:00am - Mass - †Tom Smyezynski Church Lector: Chris Wedeksy LEM: David Kuehn Altar Server: K/J Arbenowske Ushers: L. Sheridan, S. Sheldon, E. Chacon, J. Foster Hospitality: Cindy & Jerry Corbat 12:30pm - Tea & Cards Fundraiser RE-7/8 5:30pm - Youth Group Core Meeting LPC-Yth 6:00pm - Religious Education 7th (with parent) & 8th grades


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their understanding of the Gift of the Resurrection.

Who Are Those Men Called Knights? And, what do we do? The Knights are a fraternal organization whose original purpose was to take care of widows and orphans. This was the seed for the Knights insurance program. The evolution that followed was profound. We have become one of the largest charitable organizations in the world. Last year, our council donated $9,406 to charity and over $6,000 to St. Agnes for badly needed repairs and replacements. Our Knights donated just over 8.000 service hours last year. Think of it, that’s about equal to 4 men working full time @ 40hrs/week. Worldwide, the Knights donated over $177 million and 75 million service hours. We can’t do this alone. Our council numbers are declining. Mostly due to those called home to the Lord and transfers of those who moved away. We are in serious need of new members. Our work is not that difficult and it’s certainly rewarding. Our dues are only $33 per year but that does not pay the bills. Our fundraisers help us to continue our work for the Lord, our parish, our community, and most important; the needy. So, I ask of you…...will you please help us? Please consider joining our council. See Brother John Backhuus, our membership director for more information on what we do and how you can join us. If you are available to help with yard maintenance this year, please see me or give me a call at the number at the very bottom. Also, coming soon is our spring cleanup on April 21st. This is a great time to involve the whole family, so bring them along!!!!

Knight of the Month- Ron Foldenauer Family of the Month- John and Judy La Fleur

Calendar of Events- April 4th Planning meeting 7:30pm-8:30pn, LPC April 7th, 8th Membership Drive After all 3 masses April 21st Spring yard cleanup 9am-1:00pm April 25th Audit review for Trustees 7:30pm in the LPC April 29th Last Sunday of the Month Rosary 9:45am Vivat Jesus, Rick Collins, GK8605 [email protected], 517-304-3213

Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz The moving, live production performed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Brighton Center for the Performing Arts in Brighton on Friday, April 13 at 7:30pm. Experience firsthand the story of this heroic priest, Fr. Maximilian Kolbe, who courageously fought the forces of evil, and offered his life for a family man in the concentration camp of Auschwitz during World War II. The program is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suitable for ages 10 and up. Admission will be $10 each. For additional information, contact Shannon Scherba at (810) 588-7665. Tickets are available in the parish office or www.livingstoncatholic.com

Pregnancy Help Clinic Celebration of Life April 12, 2018

5:30-7:30pm: Buffet and Browsing 7:30-9:15pm: Program Pregnancy Help Clinic’s Celebration of Life annual fundraiser will fea-ture Internationally acclaimed speaker and author Patricia Sandoval. She has a life story that is saving lives and healing souls around the globe. Fr. Don Calloway reviews her testimony as “This story is made for the big screen. It's that incredible…it is about as raw, real, and rivet-ing as a story can get. Filled with heartache, pain, loss, forgiveness, tears, reconciliation, and joy, it is a story of God romancing a soul.” Tickets are $20 and include appetizer and dessert buffet, theme basket and specialty item drawings, client testimony, and more!

www.PregnancyHelpClinic.com/celebration or call 810.494.5433 Held at The NAZ, 7669 Brighton Rd. Brighton, MI 48114

Winter grave blankets and evergreen wreaths will be removed from grave sites the week of April 1. Please remove any additional winter decorations during that week as well so the cemetery will be prepped for mow-ing when that time arrives. Also, do you know there are burial sites available for purchase? Please call the Parish Office for details; they will make you a heavenly deal!

Join Catholics from across the Diocese of Lansing as we embrace and celebrate our faith and unite in prayer, wit-ness and worship. Save September 22, 2018 on your calendar for the Assembly Gathering at the Breslin Cen-ter on Michigan State University’s campus in E.Lansing. There is no cost but you must register for this event. More information to follow.

Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative Time to Save Lives Raffle

Drawing April 14

First Prize: Cub Cadet Second Prize: $1000 shopping spree at F.A.O. Jewelers

$5.00/ticket or 5 Tickets for $20 Tickets are available in the St. Agnes Parish Office

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