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32Nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2020 St. Christopher, Marysville Page 1 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2020 Pope Francis’ Mission Statement: To Become a Band of Joyful Missionary Disciples. Archdiocese of Detroit’s Mission Statement: To Unleash the Gospel. Saint Christopher’s Parish Mission Statement: Transform Lives in Jesus Christ Through the Power and Freedom of the Gospel. Parish Vision Statement: Foster a Personal Encounter with Jesus. Pastor’s Points of Perspective. Greetings and the Father’s Blessing be upon you, my dear spiritual children. What happened to the Sign of Peace at the Mass? As you may recall the Sign of Peace at the Mass was ordered deleted for this time of great fear surrounding the corona virus. Even before the corona virus, parishioners were concerned about the possible exchange of germs between people through the Sign of Peace, which we addressed previously. You may recall that we informed everyone that at the Sign of Peace eye contact and a head nod along with the statement “Peace be with you” would be a sufficient way to exchange the Sign of Peace if one did not want to shake someone’s hand. Recall that the Sign of Peace was based on a “cultural norm,” which commonly, was a handshake. Now we are developing a new and acceptable “cultural norm” of an exchange of a Sign of Peace without any physical con- tact. The Leadership Team and Worship Commission believe it is time to restore some Sign of Peace to the Mass that is culturally acceptable just like the one mentioned above. Therefore, for our cultural standard of today, we will begin restoring the Sign of Peace with eye contact and a head nod along with the statement “Peace be with you” as this is most relevant for our time and circumstances. Reminder: New Shift in Financial Strategy for your Contributions (this year only). Our financial strategy (for this year only) is to direct your “larger” donations that you would normally have given to the CSA to the Christmas 2020 collection. The best time to make your Christmas contribution is December 11, 2020 – January 8, 2021. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call upon me. I will be happy to speak with you. Reducing and Overcoming Fear (because I care about the Flock of Christ whom you are). “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me” … unless you believe them. You’ve heard me say time and again, if a person keeps hearing the same thing over and over again repeatedly several times each day, then the person begins to believe it. For instance, a person who is told ten times per day “You’re stupid,” or “You’re a failure,” will, after a certain amount of time, begin to believe that. Perhaps names can hurt us, but only if we believe them. What about fear? Where do fears come from? They come from being told scary or dangerous things over and over again, and then we begin to believe them – even if they’re not true. Ever think about the (Continued on page 2) Page 2 St. Christopher, Marysville (Continued from page 1) fear of heights? A person with the fear of heights was likely told often “If you get too close to the edge, then you’ll fall off” (or something similar). Ultimately, (irrational) fear (not rooted in truth) is a lie that is believed. How do you suppose fear affects us? What do you believe about life and health hearing so many times per day the number of increasing infections of covid-19 and the number of reported deaths? After hearing the same information so many times daily, what does that cause you to believe about your safety and health? Is it true? In an effort to alleviate the vast amount of fear surrounding covid-19 that we, as individuals, a culture, and a parish family, are experiencing, I wish to share some things I have discovered that help me live more fearlessly and feel safer, and hope you will too. To deal with fear, we need to discover the truth. With so much conflicting information about covid-19 and mask wearing, what are we left to believe among so much confusion, and where is the truth to be found that sets us free? Have you ever picked up a box of masks and read the product information? Did you know that typewritten on the side of the box of those commonly worn surgical masks (not an N-95) we can read, “WARNING This mask is not a respirator. This product is intended for infection control practices. When properly worn, it reduces potential contact by the wearer to blood and bodily fluids but DOES NOT eliminate the risk of contracting any disease or infection. Change mask immediately if splashed with blood or bodily fluid” or, on a different brand, “NOT FOR MEDICAL USE. INTENDED FOR SINGLE USE ONLY – DISCARD AFTER USE. THIS GENERAL USE MASK CANNOT ELIMINATE THE RISK OF CONTRACTING AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE.” With this simple fact in mind, from two different manufacturers, I can breathe easier – literally – because I need not wear a mask since it makes no difference as to whether or not I contract or spread an infectious disease. Plus, I no longer have a sense of false security wearing the mask around known infected people thinking “I’m protected and can be exposed to someone with covid-19 because I’m wearing a mask,” and you can see me smile. Secondly, I have learned that the pandemic ended June 1, 2020 in the state of Michigan since the number of deaths related to covid-19 are less than 7.5% (the threshold for an outbreak to be a pandemic, by definition (see https://www.michigancharts.com/October-2020/i-ps8gkrV/A and www.michigancharts.com). Thirdly, I have discovered two large groups of medical doctors with vast experience that hold differing opinions then the typical mainstream, namely, the World Doctors Alliance (https://worlddoctorsalliance.com) and America’s Frontline Doctors (see https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/group-of-doctors-masks-are-completely- irrelevant-to-blocking-covid-19?utm_source=LifeSiteNews.com&utm_campaign=59f01521ad-Daily% 2520Headlines%2520-%2520Canada_COPY_887&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_12387f0e3e-59f01521ad -402311701. The World Doctors Alliance disagreed with the lockdown measures due to the negative mental health effects suffered by all. Moreover, they stated that “asymptomatic cases have never in the history of respiratory disease been the driver for spread of infection. Rather it is symptomatic people who spread respiratory infections – not asymptomatic people.” They’ve also confirmed the pandemic ended in June 2020. I have found these two different groups of medical professionals to be much more believable than anyone in government or politics. Listening to and reading what they have to say allowed me to feel safer, gives me inner peace and hope for the future. My dear spiritual children, common sense, common courtesy and love your neighbor as yourself teaches us that if you feel ill or are exhibiting symptoms of illness, then stay home and convalesce to good health. In the mean- time, I have shared some of my experience hoping it will help you feel safer, be safer, and alleviate any fear you may be experiencing. For me, these newly discovered truths help me see covid-19 as any other usual flu strain. In the end, everyone will have to make their own decision, and no one can force anyone’s will upon another. These few truths I’ve discovered have eased my mind and allowed me to live life more normally. I hope they help you too. Finally, if anyone is wondering why I do not wear a mask it is due to a health condition. (Continued on page 3) St. Christopher, Marysville Page 3 (Continued from page 2) WEEKLY Event Planners Needed (one to four) for planning a Scholarship SCHEDULE Dinner to benefit Blue Water Vicariate Catholic school students by raising money as tuition subsidies for students attending or Sunday, November 8 seeking enrollment in any Blue Water Vicariate Catholic School. 8:00 am Mass The funds raised from the dinner would be equally divided by six 9:30 am RCIA and distributed to each school for the purpose of tuition subsidies 11:00 am Mass for students. The expectations of those who serve would be 11:00 am Children’s Church/Babysitting approximately two meetings and they are looking for volunteers 12:30 Rake & Run before Thanksgiving (or sooner) so that the Dinner could occur in 4:00 pm Confession May of 2021. In addition, the hope is that they could find a 5:30 pm Mass publicized person who could attract a large crowd and most Monday, November 9 parishioners from each parish community. If anyone knows and 9:00 am Mass has some connections to any retired popes, or active Cardinals or † Marvin DiLaura Arch/Bishops, master theologians, or senators or representatives by Mid’s Kids or Hollywood actors or the like – anyone who would draw a Tuesday, November 10 crowd – then please let Dan Kilian know. Anyone who is 9:00 am Mass interested in serving in this capacity to help plan such an event, † Bernice & Eugene Melczarczyk please contact Dan Kilian directly at 810-765-8825, extension by Michael & Mary Byington 16, or [email protected]. Thank you so much. 5:30 pm Youth Choir Practice Wednesday, November 11 5:30 pm Small Church Community 3 Fraternally, 7:00 pm Small Church Community 12 & Fr. James 16 Thursday, November 12 12:00 pm Mass † Parents, Stepparents & Maria by Julia & John Szczygiel 5:00 pm Adult choir practice Friday, November 13 6:00 am That Man Is You 9:00 am Mass † Kurt Meyers by Karla Meyers Saturday, November 14 Sunday, November 15 8:00 am Mass 9:30 am RCIA 9:30 am RE Classes 11:00 am Mass 11:00 am Children’s Church /Babysitting 4:00 pm Confession 5:30 pm Mass Page 4 St.
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