ST. MARY CATHEDRAL LANSING, MICHIGAN

BULLETIN ADS: DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS THIS week, Greg Pope, a representative from our bulle-tin publisher, Diocesan Publications, will be seeking new and renewing present parish bulletin ads. If you are inter-ested in advertising please call the parish office for con-tact information. We feel this is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to increase their visibility in the com-munity. Advertising in the bulletin allows this publication to be printed each week at no cost to the parish.

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We are coming to the close of another liturgical year. This past year we have been hearing a great deal from St. Matthews Gospel. We are coming to the end of St. Mat-thews Gospel and we hear Jesus telling parables to his dis-ciples about what the kingdom of heaven will be like. He uses several different images because he wants to put before the people whatever picture will help them to appreciate the readiness factor that always applies. This part of Matthews Gospel focuses on the last things, particularly Gods final judgment, which will mean con-demnation for the wicked and salvation for the justIn this part of his long address, Jesus uses parables that explain how believers should live in the present age as they await the parousia (second coming). (Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers and Proclaimers of the Word, 2017, p. 280)

While the first reading praised Wisdom and all those who seek her, Jesus gives us the parable contrasting the foolish and the wise wanting us to consider who is who, both then and now. The difference between foolishness and wisdom, here and elsewhere in Matthews Gospel, is that the wise hear the word and put it into practice. CCHD-Catholic Campaign for Human Development Next weekend is the one designated for the annual Catho-lic Campaign for Human Development appeal. Over 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to lift themselves out of poverty. By supporting this collection you give people a hand up, not a hand out. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection . Please prayerfully consider what you might be able to give to this years appeal. Thank you for your generosity. CHILI SUPPER THIS COMING FRIDAY Ive written about it twice before. Suffice it to say therell be a variety of chilis to sample in the Parish hall from about 5:00pm to 6:00pm. You can then head over to the Silver Bells in the City parade, or turn around and go home. Because parking is always an issue that night, we put vol-unteer guards at our entrances and anyone who has put their Church Envelope on their dashboard, will be able to use one of the available parking places. Barring a repeat of those torrential rains that came either in 2016 or 2015 there will be some pretty nifty fireworks behind and above the Capitol building at the end of the pa-rade. Come one, come all. ~Fr. B ST. VINCENT CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Many of our families struggle to provide basic needs for their family. Our Holiday Giving programs provide local families with joy on Christmas. Our Adopt-A-Family cam-paign provides Wish Lists for a sibling group and items that will benefit an entire household. For more infor-mation on this program or others, please call Rhonda Abood at (517) 323-4734 ext. 1205.

POTLUCK & FAMILY ADORATION NEWS Our final potluck for 2017 will be Wednesday, November 15 at 6pm in the parish hall. Bring $2 for the main dish and a dish to pass and enjoy good food and fellowship. Watch the bulletin in 2018 for our restart date. Family Adoration half hour will also not be held in December. (These are held on 1st Friday evenings and followed by a potluck and game night.) Wishing all parishioners blessings this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Make a New Years Resolution to attend one or both of these gatherings in 2018.

KofC CHRISTMAS CARDS The Knights of Columbus will be selling Christmas cards and some related items again this year. They will be selling cards after weekend Masses in November, in the church lobby.

WOMENS SILENT RETREAT St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt is offering a silent retreat version of its Entering the Heart of God week-end on November, 17-19, 2017. This weekend is based upon Fr. Charlie Irvins book by the same title, and takes the Our Father and breaks it open to expose the richness that lies within the prayer our Lord gave us. The week-end offers ample time for contemplation and individual reflection, and spiritual direction for those seeking that opportunity. Please go to www.stfrancis.ws for more de-tails and to register.

32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 12, 2017

Monday, November 13 12:05 All Souls Novena Tuesday, November 14 8:00 All Souls Novena 12:05 +Charles & Sharon Dion by Family 5:15 +M.A. Kromenaker & Family Wednesday, November 15 8:00 +Agatha Epkey by Libiran Family 12:05 +Isabel Cushman by Family Thursday, November 16 8:00 +Raymond Ansorge by DeClarke Family 12:05 Memorial Mass Association Friday, November 17 12:05 +Nancy Gamet by Family Saturday, November 18 8:00 All Souls Novena 4:00 People of the Parish Sunday, November 19 8:30 +John Zipple by Greg Morey 11:00 +Juliana Archer by Charles & Judith Filice

MINISTRY FOR disABILITIES All Faith Ministry for disABILITIES, a non-denominational and ecumenical disability ministry is hosting a Special Needs Mass on November 19 at 2 p.m. at the St. Fran-cis Retreat Center Chapel located at 703 E. Main Street in DeWitt. Light Refreshments follow the Mass. Please RSVP to Cathy Blatnik, Program Director by November 15 at 517-381-1410 or at lcblatnik@juno.com.

GRAVE BLANKET & WREATHS St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery has begun taking orders for grave blankets, infant pillows, wreaths and cross wreaths. The first order is expected to arrive the week of Thanksgiving, November 20, with orders being taken through December 1. Grave blankets are $75, infant pillows $50, wreaths $40 and cross wreaths $50. Prices include tax, placement and removal. For more info or to place an order, contact the cemetery at 517-484-2500, M-F, 8-4:30pm.

November 19, 2017 +33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31

1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6

Matthew 25: 14-30

The Sanctuary candle burns this week in church

In Memory of Nancy Gamet

OUR WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Weekend of 11/05

Envelopes $10,388.04

E-Giving $572.00

Non Envelopes $1,189.90

Candle $142.70

Youth $5.00

Total $12,297.64

Capital Improvements $520.15

A EUCHARISTIC ADVENT RETREAT will be given Dec. 8th at St Francis Retreat Center from 9:00am-3:30pm. It will be co-directed by Louise Pare and Tony Sperendi. Louise brings a wealth of professional experience from her many years in Catholic Publishing and her unique vocation as a Consecrated Virgin in the Diocese of Lansing. This retreat promises to inspire and deliver practical ways to make this Advent memorable to you! Contact the retreat center for more information at: stfrancis.ws or 517-669-8321.

OPEN DOORS TUTORING PROGRAM St. Therese Parish (on Lansings north side) is home to Open Doors, a free tutoring center for children in grades K-6. Children from all over the city are being helped with reading and math skills by volunteer tutors on Mondays and Wednesday from 4:00 6:00 pm. We are looking for more people who would like to be part of this rewarding ministry. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please call the St. Therese Parish Office at 487-3749, or stop by the tutoring center for a visit any Mon-day or Wednesday. There are only two requirements: Take the Virtus Training (www.virtusonline.org) Have a criminal background check (Through Sue

Benjamin at the St. Therese Parish Office). We would love for you to join us!

BOOK OF LIFE As is custom during the month of November, the Book of Life is on display near the chapel area of Church. Be sure to write the names of deceased friends and relatives whom you would like to have us remember in prayer during November, the month of Poor Souls.

Holy Days

All Saints $2,027.71

All Souls $317.97

Total $2,345.68

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