April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 1 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Forum
Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016
Welcome our Children to the Table of the Lord The Celebration of First Holy Communion
WELCOME! Olushola Nicole Bailey Nicholas Hinterleiter Lauren Nicole Palkowski Katherine Elise Batteh Abigail Hood Carmen Josephine Maudlin We, the people of God Dean Henry Bezold Katherine Margaret Huntzicker Pangilinan of St. Francis of Assisi Laura Black Nicholas Huston Gabriel Charles Pecoraro Catholic Parish, guided Lillian Black Josephine Rose Johnson Callahan N. Peterson
by the Holy Spirit are Alexander Bolanos Celine Pham called to continue the Anna Elizabeth Bonner As part of the preparation, the Brennan Pollock mission of Jesus Christ. Aiden Matthew Burmann children thought about why they Rory Patrick Whether you come to Alison Elizabeth May wanted to receive Communion. Pommerich us from across the Busch Some of the reasons the First Vincent Prezecki street or from across Nathan Cameron Communion children wrote are: Arianna Prezecki the country, we are Cackowski Aaron Jacob M. Puno honored that you have Jake Carnell “I want to receive Holy Adam Phillip Repp chosen to spend part of Olivia Andrea Castillo Communion because I care for Alex Romero-Esquivel your Sunday with us. Joselyn Contreras-Olarte Jesus and I love him very much. I Nancy Romero Grace Lucia Margaret am thankful that Jesus died and rose again Esquivel Corpodean for me because I am saved by love of God. I Paloma Rosania Sarah Corrigan want to receive his love and life into my life.” Dereck Langona Russel Julia Elizabeth Lima “I want to be close to Jesus and to the church. Cross I want God to be with me and help me during Connor Rzeszut Dominic DeFeo my entire life. I want to follow his footsteps. I Margaret Sansburn Cecilia DeGuzman want to receive holy communion because I Elena Schmidt Thomas Andres DeJesus want to receive God’s mercy and live a holy Alejandra V. Sfeir Kalman Demeester life.” Ramirez Ian Deyer Jacob Sievert Jasmine Dinh Please keep our First Communion children in your Alexander Smith Issue Highlights: Anthony Adriano DiPonio prayers. Jesus Alfredo Sosa Giovanni Carlo DiPonio Benjamin Truong Madison Duniec Nathan Kaji Sara Tunison • P.3 School of Discipleship, Henry Ellis Cecilia Rose Kempton Jack Joseph Vespremi Mother’s Day mass cards Nathan Holaly Ezin Grace Madison Klein Ryder Victory • P.5 Become Catholic! Nathaniel John N. Fabriga Natalia Maria Kozbial Daniel Justin Villano Katherine Grace Fencyk Thomas Patrick Kratochwill Danny Vu • P.5 Parish Business Keirsten Ferris Jacob Karl Lafferty Kennedy Paige Wassef Manager Job Posting Samuel Frost Neo Rafael Magdamo Gabriel Weintraub Nayeli Carolina García Marcela Mia Mantle Reece Caroline Welliver • P.6 Pilgrimages!!! Aubrey Gargan Eliana Marie Marchetti Henry Westfall Dayton Goering Michael Markley Connor Wilcox • P.7 Hispanic Ministry Olivia MacKenzie Grant Ana Simone Marquis Margaret Anne Williams • P. 14-15 Outreach, Service Kaylin Grant Mario Martinez-Lozoya Benjamin Paul Worden & Justice Thomas Kyle Gunnerson James Alexander Milanovich Noah Zahuranec Valerie Ann Habib Jack Miller Lydia Rae Zajchowski Madysen Jeanne Haus Timothy O'Connell Edwin Zishiri Ethan Hess Camilo Jose Ojeda Rudo Zishiri Page 2 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mission Statement Directory We, the people of God of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, guided by the Holy Spirit are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ. Parish Offices: (734) 821-2100 or We dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of this mission by proclaiming the Good News of the (734) 769-2550, Fax: (734) 821-2102 kingdom of God, by living in love and fellowship, by seeking nourishment in God’s Word and 2150 Frieze Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48104 in worship and prayer, and by dedicating ourselves to the service of others. Internet Web Page: Relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, we pledge ourselves to be living witnesses of God’s www.stfrancisa2.com presence to the world.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE PARISH TEAM Phone Name Email Address Weekend Mass: Saturday 5:00 p.m., Council, Commission & Ministry Chairpersons Sunday 7:00, 8:30, & 10:30 a.m., Pastor 821-2100 ... Fr. James [email protected] and 12:30 & 5:00 p.m. Pastoral Council, Bob Ferris ...... 734-528-0211 Knights of Columbus, John Mischley………… ...... 734-997-7135 Weekday Masses: 9:15 a.m. on Parochial Vicar 821-2100 ... Fr. Tom [email protected] Mon/ Tue/ Wed/ Friday in the Chapel Deacon 821-2171 ... Dcn Rich Badics ...... [email protected] downstairs. Thursday in Church. Parish Secretary 821-2100 ... Pam Smith……[email protected] Holy Hour: Thursdays after 9:15 a.m. Business Manager 821-2111 ... Dave Barera……[email protected] Mass, includes: Reconciliation on 1st Finance Council, David Ablauf Thurs. of month, Anointing of Sick on Stewardship & Development 821-2208 ... Colleen Pierce…...... [email protected] 3rd, with Eucharistic Adoration Development Committee, Chuck Stankovic continuing all Thurs. until 6:30 p.m. Educational Trust Fund, Patti Dobbs
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Bookkeeper 821-2112 ...Nunu Lysloff…………[email protected] Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. School Bookkeeper 821-2113 ...Gail O’Neill…………[email protected] Communications 821-2114 ... Jim Russo………...…[email protected]
Sunday Co-op Nursery: During 8:30 & Service & Justice 821-2121 ... Scott Wright ...... [email protected] 10:30 a.m. Masses, includes Toddlers and 2’s Christian Service SVdP, Linda Wiseman program (Jan-May) for children aged 1 to 3 years Peace & Justice, Kelly Gauthier & Dick Brown of age. Call Kelly Hernandez (734-904-3946). Senior Citizen Committee, Sharon Wright
Parish Health Ministry, Danaica Watson ………… .... 821-2115 Baptism: Every Sunday during 12:30 p.m. Music & Liturgy Ministry 821-2124 ... Tom Kean ...... [email protected] Mass. A pre-baptism class is required before the Worship Coordinator 821-2123 ... Susan Wawrzaszek ...... [email protected] baptism. For details and to register, contact Fr. Worship Committee, Ken Schmanske Tom Wasilewski at 821-2100 or see the Baptism Altar Society link at our website. Adult Faith Formation
Marriage Preparation: Please call the and RCIA Ministry 821-2125 ... Marty Lucas ...... [email protected] parish office to begin marriage preparation at least Adult Formation Committee, Karen Cole nine months before the proposed wedding date. Adult Faith Groups 821-2122 ... Kelly [email protected]
Young Adult and Spiritual Direction: Would you like to speak H.S. Youth Ministries 821-2126 ... Enzo Randazzo ...... [email protected] with a Spiritual Director? We have several Young Adult Ministry commissioned in our parish. To contact one, please call Janene Ternes at 734-436-1351. H.S. Youth Ministry Religious Ed. Director 821-2132 ... Ellen Ward ...... [email protected] Alcohol or Drug Addiction: Does that Religious Ed. Committee, Mary Foeller apply to you or a loved one? Help is available Religious Ed. Secretary 821-2130 ... Mary Tillotson ...... [email protected] through St. Francis. Leave a message in mailbox #1 of the Parish Health Ministry Voicemail, 821-2115. Priest In-Residence 821-2100 ... Fr. Terry Dumas ..... [email protected]
Health Ministry Voicemail: If you have School Principal 821-2200 ... Julie Pritzel ...... [email protected] health questions or concerns, please call our parish School Finance Committee, Richelle Babcock health professionals & leave a message at 821-2115. School Improvement, Merrit Gillilland
PTG, Marissa Green Parish Library: Open before & after weekend School Secretary 821-2200 ..... Kelly VanOirschot ...... [email protected] masses, in church gathering area. Extended School Pgm 821-2290 ... Diane Sheffrey………[email protected]
Are You Experiencing a Life-Changing Event and ESP Committee, Jackie Lapinski in Need of Temporary Assistance? Elizabeth Ministry volunteers serve parish members & Parish Registration: forms are at the church entrance. Complete the form and drop it into the collection basket or return to the parish office; or use the parish website www.stfrancisa2.com families experiencing difficult situations (serious illness, new baby, miscarriage, hospital recovery, Parish Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Thursday: 8am-8pm; Wed, Friday: 8am-6pm; and Saturday: 10am-2pm etc). We can offer temporary help in the form of a compassionate ear, prayers, meals, laundry help, transportation, etc. Call the parish office at 734-821-2100. April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 3 ive a Mass Remembrance Card CHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP— G MOTHER'S DAY is MAY 8 S Last Week!
We invite you to remember your We invite you to join this week and learn more about, mother, grandmother, or “On the Road to Emmaus: How the Godmother, either living or Resurrection is Recalled in the Gospels” deceased, at our Mother's Day Masses on May 7/8. Please take one Our pastor, Fr. James Conlon is teaching the course. of the cards at the entrances of the Church. Give the Mother's Day Dates: Tuesday, April 26 Card with the inner envelope to Time: 7:00 PM your mother, grandmother, or Place: School Music Room Godmother on Mother's Day. All mothers will be remembered at all the Masses on Mother's Day weekend, and their names will be printed in the Mother's Please let us know your are Day FORUM. coming so we can prepare materials for you! To Register Please fill out the outer envelope and return it, along or for more information, contact Marty Lucas at with your donation, to the collection basket or to the [email protected] or 734-821-2125. Parish Office no later than Monday, May 2.
ark your Calendar ... M Saturday, May 14th Vigil of Pentecost
Celebrating Universality & Community We invite you to join us on Saturday May 14th ould You Consider Proclaiming at 4:30pm in UM Hill Auditorium as we celebrate Confirmation Mass with our Bishop. God’s Word in W th Your Native Language? On Saturday, May 14 there will be NO Saturday Confessions, and “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit NO Saturday 5PM Mass!!! and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” – Acts 2:4
During the Pentecost Masses on Saturday/Sunday, Pray for our 2016 May 14/15, as we celebrate the birthday of the Church, let us celebrate its universality and diversity. Here at onfirmation Candidates
St. Francis, we are blessed with a faith community whose C Our Confirmation candidates were presented members come from many different countries. to the parish on March 13.
For those of you that come from other countries, please consider proclaiming God’s Word in your native If you took a card placed at the church language during one of the Pentecost liturgies: Saturday entrances, please pray for the youth listed on 4:30 p.m. (Hill Auditorium) – one Spanish speaker is the card. Then send a card by Saturday, needed to do either the 1st or 2nd reading, and Sunday April 30, 2016, mentioning your prayer and 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. encouragement in the weeks before – speakers of any native language are needed to do either Confirmation. Questions, please call 734- the 1st or 2nd reading. 821-2130. Please mail the card to:
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact (Name of Candidate) Sue Wawrzaszek at [email protected] or call 734- c/o St. Francis of Assisi Parish Confirmation Prayer 821-2123. 2150 Frieze Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48104 Page 4 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor April 24, 2016 This Week at St. Francis Scripture Readings April 25—May 1 April 25—May 1, 2016
Monday 1 Pt 5:5-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Tuesday Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13, 21; Jn 14:27-31 Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3,10; Jn 15:9-11 Monday Friday Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10,12; Jn 15:12-17 9:00 AM Preschool Enrichment 3 yrs old (nursery) Saturday Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1B-2, 3, 5 Jn 15:18-21 9:15 AM Mass: Intentions of Jim Conlon—K of C 8989 Sunday Acts 15:1-29; Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8; Rv 21:10-23; Jn 14:23-29
1:00 PM Small Group—parents of young children (nursery) 2:00 PM Spanish Preschool Enrichment (choir) Pray for the Sick 3:00 PM Strings Class (church) Please call the parish office to add a name to our prayer list. 4:00 PM Golf Outing meeting (POMR) Help us to keep our list current by letting us know when we 7:00 PM BSA Troop 27 (gym) may remove a name. Please remember in your prayers: 7:00 PM Divorced/Separated (s.library) Robert Iocca, Bob Bordeau, Anthony Fazzari, Kathryn Diana, Mary 7:00 PM Meditation (chapel) McKenzie, Dorothy Heath, Donna Johnston, Hugh McCann, Chris Soyer, 7:00 PM Adult Confirmation Preparation class (p.library) Nicholas Ferris, Gerald McCrate, Elizabeth Weber, Colleen Pfister, Harry 7:30 PM K of C officers (choir) Burke, Catherine Shields, Suzanne McBride, Rose Smith, Ernest Beaulieu, Jim Conlon, Ken Schmanske, Doug Hoek, Cletus Denoyer, Patrick Tuesday Carmody, Paula Savaglio, Julie Jackowski, Mark Derenthal, John Hiller, 9:00 AM Preschool Enrichment 4 yrs old (nursery) 9:15 AM Mass: +Gwen Gilbert—St. Francis Parish Family Phyllis Hiller, Rosalyn Smith, Debra Ruthven, Waneta Schummer, Brian 3:00 PM GS Daisy Troop - Juarez (s.library) Mullally, Steven Reynolds, Rosemary Korkowski, Katie Stepnitz, James 6:00 PM Assisi Ringers Rehearsal (church) Kimmet, Hilda Field, Richard Dorr, Aline Madison, Margaret Ross, John 7:00 PM ETF Trustees (POMR) Schwarz, Frank Visovatti, Libby Derenthal, Frances Anhut, Mary Weg, 7:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal (church) Deborah Johnson, Catherine Nolan, Mary Stoddard, Nemesia Publico, Gerri 7:00 PM clase de ingles y la fe (t.lounge) Sullivan, Dominic Bitondo, Leo Zarins, Mary Hayes, Evelyn Kromer, Luz/Mila 7:00 PM Christian Initiation—RCIA (p.library) Fernandez, Fr. Henry Hoerburger
7:00 pm School of Discipleship: The Resurrection (Music) 7:30 PM BSA Advisors’ Meeting (s.library) Baptized in Christ
Lizbeth Contreras-Olarte, daughter of Wednesday Hector Contreras & Maria Contreras-Olarte. 9:00 AM Preschool Enrichment 3 yrs old (nursery) Edward Justin Purakal, son of Justin Purakal & Cathryn Fabian.
9:15 AM Mass: +Richard Erickson—Roszczewski Family 10:00 AM Gospel Group (p.library) Married in Christ 3:00 PM String Program class (church) Nathan Kurple and Maria Valladares.
6:30 PM Religious Ed. for grades 1-8 (PAC) 7:00 PM Parish Choir rehearsal (church) Died in Christ 7:00 PM School Improvement Comm (s.library) Esther Lieja mother of Linda Kawka. Rita Conway, former parishioner. Thursday 9:00 AM Preschool Enrichment 4 yrs old (nursery) 9:15 AM Mass: +Don Heidt—Patricia Dening For the latest on parish current events, 10:00 AM Adoration until 6:30PM (church) 5:00 PM Parish Children's Choir (choir) classes & service see our website: 6:30 PM Evening Prayer & Dinner with Bishop (church, PAC) 7:00 PM Korean Bible Study (t.lounge) STFRANCISA2.COM 7:30 PM Sunday 5 rehearsal (church)
Like our Facebook Page, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Friday https://www.facebook.com/stfrancisa2/ 8:15 AM Mass: Intentions of Meghan Gunnerson—Her Family 9:15 AM Mass: +Elizabeth & Laurence Duignan & Family-Fr. James 10:00 AM Christian Initiation—RCIA (p.library) Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter
Enjoy coffee & donuts after 8:30 & 10:30 masses (PAC) Saturday 3:30 PM Confession (church) 7:00 AM Mass: +Dorothy Magioncalda—Kathleen Downer 5:00 PM Mass: +Vivian Stevens—Susanna Satchell 8:30 AM Mass: +Margaret McCarthy—Magagna Family 8:30 AM Nursery with Toddler's & 2s (nursery)
Continued next column —> 8:30 AM Children's Liturgy 8:30 a.m.& 10:30 a.m. (chapel) 10:20 AM Family Rel. Education (PAC, school) 10:30 AM Mass: +Catherine Schwarz—John Schwarz 12:30 PM Mass: +Don Canham—Eaton Family All masses during the Easter season 5:00 PM Mass: St. Francis Parish Family 3:00 PM Confirmation Meeting—7th grade (PAC) are held in the main church. 7:00 PM High School Youth Group (youth room) April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 5
t. Francis Parish JOB: OME and See! S PARISH BUSINESS MANAGER C Did you attend our Easter Vigil? Were you St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ann Arbor, is a moved by the liturgy and our worship space? Did you 3000 household parish with a vibrant parish life, find our parish community welcoming? growing parish school and an annual budget of $5.5 Are you not Catholic but find you are at peace million. Reporting directly to the pastor you will be or sense you are “at home” when you are in our joining a full-time Pastoral Team of 13. As business church? manager you will be responsible for all areas of Do you seek belonging to something larger financial management and reporting, formulating an than just yourself? annual budget, administration of payroll and accounts payable, human resources “Come and See” what being including benefits Catholic is all about! You take the administration, facilities first step; we’ll be there to walk you management including the rest of the way! capital improvements and managing maintenance staff. Have you: Working closely with the …never been baptized pastor you will oversee all …baptized into another faith non-sacramental operations of the Parish. …baptized and seeking more formation Preference will be give to those with proven …been interested in learning about the Catholic Faith experience in the financial and non-profit worlds. Employment begins July 2016. Our doors are open for you! For more information, or Salary is competitive, excellent benefits if you would like to speak to someone in private, through the Michigan Catholic Conference. For further contact Marty Lucas at [email protected] or 821- information on our parish: visit our website at 2125. StfrancisA2.com or contact Rev. Fr. James Conlon, pastor, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2150 Frieze Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48104 or [email protected]
od calls us into G personal relationship…
One way to know God more eltic Spirituality Part II personally, and to recognize C with Fr. James and Rosary God’s actions and presence in our lives, is through monthly Join the Women’s Faith and Fellowship group on spiritual direction. Guided by Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. in the PAC as we the Holy Spirit and learn about “Celtic Spirituality II,” which is companioned by a trained Marian in nature, from our Ireland native Pastor, Spiritual Director, you will look at your daily life with new eyes. Through discussion of your prayer, activities and Fr. James. Afterwards, in honor of our Blessed encounters with others, you will better recognize God’s active Mother Mary, we will pray the Rosary. presence in your life. This will help develop the gift of discernment, which enables you to be more attentive to how RSVP: stfrancisa2.org/sign-up God is leading and guiding you. To arrange an exploratory, forms. For more information, confidential visit with one of our experienced Spiritual contact Kelly Hernandez at: Directors, or for more information call Janene Ternes at 734- [email protected] or 436-1351. 734-821-2122. Page 6 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor April 24, 2016
Family Pilgrimage: Sat., June 18 oly Land Pilgrimage: A February 15-24, 2017 To the Toledo Cathedral Door of Mercy H With Fr James Conlon & Fr Francisco Molina with
Celebrating the Sacred Heart of Jesus Fr. James Conlon in this Jubilee Year of Mercy Fr. James will serve as the pastoral guide on “Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of this spiritually us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee Year of Mercy may be a year of enriching biblical grace from the Lord.” — Pope Francis adventure. The pilgrimage will be guided by expert The walk through the holy door is symbolic of guides Steve & Janet the pilgrim’s intent to leave behind the obstacles that keep us Ray, producers of the from knowing love, and to go forward into the presence of God. Footprints of God To walk through the holy door of mercy is a commitment to seek Father Celebrating Mass in Nazareth documentaries, Israel and encounter Christ. Fr. James Conlon, pastor will be leading us experts, international on our journey. We’ll travel by bus from St. Francis to Toledo, author and speaker. Ohio where we will celebrate Mass with Fr. Francisco Molina and our Hispanic brothers and sisters at St. Peter and Paul’s Travel arrangements will be made through Corporate Parish, and then continue onto Holy Rosary Cathedral to cross the Travel of Dearborn. Airline pricing will be available threshold of the designated Holy Door. Mid-morning snacks and May 1, 2016. See brochure in the Parish Office, or at lunch are included. Families with children are welcome. our parish website, on the Church Community tab, under "Quick Links" . Our Pilgrimage Schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our day consists of the celebration of Mass and fellowship with Fr. Francisco Molina and our Hispanic brothers and sisters. We’ll then continue on to Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo and walk through the Holy Door with prayers and blessings. Each participant will receive a Jubilee Year medal to enrich our journey together. Mid-morning snacks, and lunch are included. Our event accommodates and encourages children. oung Adult Ministry Y 8 a.m. Bus departs from the front of St. Francis church. 9 a.m. Arrival & Mass at St. Peter and Paul Church, Toledo Camino de Santiago: MAY 2017! 11 a.m. Bus departs for Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo 11:30 a.m. Tour of Cathedral and walk through Holy Door Take the famous “Way of of Mercy St. James” Pilgrimage in 3 p.m. Arrive back at St. Francis Spain WITH FATHER 3:30 p.m. An opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of JAMES! This will be a 9-day Reconciliation at St. Francis Church trip in May of 2017. All people willing to hike an Cost: $34/adult; $12/child (age 4 years to 17 years); Under 4 average of 12 miles a day are years free if held on lap (Payment includes all fees and lunch). welcome to come! Scholarships are available if financial aid is needed. Details coming soon. Questions, contact Enzo at [email protected] or 734-821-2126. Register online at www.stfrancisa2.com or pick up a form from the Parish or RE office. Please include payment at the Vespers & Dinner: May 19 time of registration. Registration is open to St. Francis Our next Young Adult Dinner after Vespers Parishioners until June 1st, after which time we will open is the third Thursday, May 19 with Vespers at registrations to members of other parishes. Questions: Scott 6:30 in church, and the dinner immediately Wright (at [email protected] or 734-821-2121), or Ellen following in the Rectory lower level. Guest speakers, Ward (at [email protected] or cell: 734-476-5640). Fr. John Linden and Dawn Hausmann will talk about Priesthood and the consecrated life. April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 7 Page 8 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor April 24, 2016 hildren’s Liturgy of the Word ~ C During 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Masses
In the Children’s Liturgy of the Word, children hear the scripture readings proclaimed and explained to them at an age appropriate level. During the 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Masses, at the time the scriptures are to be read, the priest invites the children in grades K-3 to come to the front of church for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Adult volunteers then lead the children to the Chapel, located in the basement of the church, where the children hear and participate in the Word of God at their own level. At the time of the collection, the children are led back upstairs and return to their parents for the Eucharistic prayers.
All children aged K-3 attending the day’s 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Mass are invited to participate. No pre- registration is required.
Adult, High School, and Middle School volunteers are needed during Mass to help lead, or assist in the Children’s Now Accepting 2016-2017 Registrations Liturgy of the Word. If you can help, please contact Melissa Milton-Pung at [email protected] or 517-230-6881.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School CAR RAFFLE - Emerald Anniversary!!!
Sponsored by Gene Butman Ford (www.butmanford.com)
The 20th annual St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Car Raffle is underway! Purchase tickets after Masses next weekend, April 30/ May 1 and May 21/22! Look for school families near the church doors. Also purchase tickets in the school or parish offices. At other times, if you are invited to support the raffle, please be generous. GRAND PRIZE: 2016 Ford Escape* or $5,000.00 *(Plus a $1,000 Gas Card; 2 Year Lease) First Prize: $4,000.00 Second Prize: $2,500.00 Third Prize: $1,000.00
Our Car Raffle proceeds are earmarked for facility improvements such as a new library circulation desk, library furniture, middle school restrooms, and classroom shelving in grades 5, 7 and 8. Tickets cost $5 each or $20 for a book of five. Our goal this year is $80,000. For more information, contact Colleen Pierce in the Development Office at [email protected] or 734.821.2208. The CAR RAFFLE drawing will be Friday, June 3, 2016 at the annual Ice Cream Social. Thank you to the Butman Family and Gene Butman Ford! Thank YOU for your prayers and support! We are blessed. April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 9 hank You for Celebrating reparation Meeting: May 1 & 4 with the St. Francis Community! T P for Confirmation 2017 Thank you especially to the parents, Candidates (7th grade—High School) grandparents, and godparents for their support and participation in their Youth, parents, and children’s lives, guiding and bringing them to this day. sponsors (if available), please plan on attending one of the Thank you to the catechists and following meetings in the Parish school teachers, Catherine Anderson, Activities Center (PAC): Jackie Bolanos, Michelle Corrunker, Christina Grant, Elizabeth Huff, Sylvia Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. OR Otero, Kayley Smith, Patricia Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Valdivieso, and Matt Zawistowski who helped to prepare the children for this day. Thank you to those The sponsor/mentor & candidates book who assisted with the Masses and helped out at will be handed out and reviewed, so that rehearsals and meetings. Confirmation work can begin over the summer. Thank you to Joan Desjarlais who coordinated the For information, please contact Ellen reception and to all those who provided treats, Ward at [email protected] or 734-821-2132. assisted with the reception, greeted and ushered for the Masses.
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for providing the Sunday morning breakfast. ear parishioners, Thank you to Sylvia Otero and Anne Stemmerich for the extra time and talent given to helping at the D meetings, rehearsals, and Masses.
Thanks to Julie Kanitz, Mary Tillotson and NuNu Lysloff for their work with the details accompanying the celebration.
Thanks too for our pastor Fr. James Conlon and for Fr. Tom Wasilewski, Dcn. Rich Badics, Julie Pritzel (Principal of the school), the Parish Pastoral Team and for all those who shared their gift of music, for all those who gave of themselves to provide for the Please join us for the Confirmation Mass with liturgical roles, for those who ushered, and for all Bishop Earl Boyea on the Vigil of Pentecost on those who supported in word or deed the work that Saturday, May 14 at 4:30 p.m. at University of enabled this day’s celebration. Michigan Hill Auditorium. God bless you—Ellen Ward, DRE Please note: on May 14, that there will be BANNER: One Body and One Spirit in Christ no Saturday 5PM Mass at St. Francis church, . The banner hanging in the sanctuary is made up of 2016 Confirmation Candidates & Sponsors are squares designed by the First to arrive at UM Hill on May 14 by 2:30 p.m. Communion children. Each Rehearsal for Confirmation is in St. Francis square includes the name of Church on Wed., May 11 at 6:30 p.m. the child who designed the square. We welcome each of For questions, please contact Ellen Ward at these children into the one Body of Christ. [email protected] or 734-821-2130. Page 10 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor April 24, 2016
Lent Ƈ Triduum Ƈ Easter 2016 Lent t. Francis Fish Dinner hank You ! S Thank You T It is only through the efforts of countless Another Year, More Wonderful! St. Francis Parishioners, creating an environment One of the good things about within the Church worthy of the Lent, Triduum, and getting older is that we eventually Easter Liturgies, that we were able to prayerfully learn what is important and focus our hearts and minds on this holiest of seasons. brightens our lives, and what is of
little concern. But no matter the Thank you to: wishes and dreams in our hearts, Fr. James, Fr. Tom, and Deacon Rich Badics, as well as the cantors and no matter the paths that we take, the many groups who led the weekly Stations of the Cross in English and Spanish. the best part is the people we care The priests who participated in our Jubilee of Mercy all-day confessions about most and the wonderful – Fr. William Ashbaugh, Fr. Terry Dumas, Fr. Brendan Walsh, Fr. Gerald difference they make! Gawronski, Fr. Todd Koenigsknecht, Fr. Richard Lobert, Fr. Bosco Padamattummal, Fr. Mike Petroski, Fr. Joseph Rinaldo, Fr. William Turner, So many thanks to all the people and Fr. Tom Wasilewski. Thank you also to Ellen Ward and Scott Wright for who made the Lenten Fish Dinners overseeing this day of mercy while Fr. James was out of the country and to come to life. We serve our parish all of the greeters, child care volunteers, and those who prepared and served and community and couldn’t do lunch on that day, as well as the greeters who helped out at our Sunday this without you. We consider afternoon confessions. ourselves so fortunate that you The musicians and vocalists who led the Taizé Evening Prayer Services have given your time and talents to and the Good Friday Tenebrae Service and all those who helped set up and take down the candles to create a unique, prayerful space. benefit St. Francis Catholic School. Enzo Randazzo and the talented Youth Group members who worked All the proceeds go to tuition for diligently on planning and presenting the Cross in the City on Good Friday the school children whose Parents afternoon. worked and the school’s Those who received the Holy Oils blessed by Bishop Boyea during the scholarship fund. God gives us Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday morning, those who brought our gifts special days like these to celebrate forward, and those who dressed our altar on Holy Thursday. those we love and more The nearly 200 liturgical ministers (Altar Assistants, Readers, importantly, God gives us special Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, Ushers, people like you to love all year Musicians, Choirs, and the participants for the Washing of the Feet) that were long! involved in the Triduum liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the
Easter Vigil, as well as the Easter Sunday Masses. The Altar Society’s Altar and Church Care Committee and Monday Much appreciated, Morning Housekeepers who faithfully cleaned the Church throughout the John and Cicie Miller, Lenten season. and Johnny and David The members and volunteers of Art and Design who carried down all the (student alumns) parts, assembled the magnificent fabric sculpture which graces our worship space, and arranged the flowers. Thank you to all who contributed towards the Easter decorations and to those who donated flowers to remember loved ones. Special thanks to Fr. James, Fr. Tom, and Deacon Rich who graciously led us throughout the Triduum liturgies and to all the staff members and the maintenance department who put in extra hours and effort. As a Parish family, we are truly blessed. May your Easter journey be filled with joy and gladness in the promise of new life. Thank you one and all! St. Francis Worship Commission April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 11 SA 2016: WRAP UP! ome Enjoy Dinner & Talks D C on Pope Francis’ latest writing, “Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family” 2016 DSA Parish Goal: $209,249.00. Monday and Tuesday, May 23 & 24 As of 04/17/2016, we have 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) received 363 gift pledges totaling $150,887 You are invited to a or 72.1% of our goal. Jubilee Year dinner, conversation, and talk on the We are doing well but we need the help of the Apostolic Exhortation, “On rest of our parish families to complete the Love in the Family.” In this appeal and to reach our goal. All gifts of any two-part series, we’ll be presenting a summary of size are needed and will help. the Pope’s writing along with practical suggestions, based on studies, of sharing and living the Faith within the family. Please Help Us Meet our Goal! We’ll highlight the first half of the My personal thanks go to all those who have Exhortation on Monday and complete our talks and participated in this year’s appeal. If you have not conversations on Tuesday. Each evening ends made your pledge to the DSA yet, you can still do around 8:30 p.m. Suggested donation at the buffet so. You will find a pledge envelope at one of the table: $10/person entrances to the church. Talks are given by Scott Wright (B.S.S.W., M.Div.) and Ellen Ward (B.S.E., M.Div. in Pastoral Fr. James Conlon Studies at Sacred Heart Seminary). Pastor Please help us plan and RSVP by signing up on-line at STFRANCISA2.COM or contact us at [email protected] or 734-821-2121, or Ellen Ward at [email protected] or 734-821-2130. rayers for those in Military Service P ill You Lend a Helping Hand? W
Please remember in your Do you have a few hours for God? The prayers the men and women Art & Design Committee is in need of of our parish and parish your help on the following days. Come families, who are serving in for all or part of the time. Enjoy working the military. May God in service alongside some of your fellow parishioners. bring peace to our world! Monday, May 9 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Put up red for If someone in your family is serving in the military Pentecost. in the USA or overseas, and you would like to have his/her name included in our prayer list, Tuesday, May 17 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. Take down Easter decorations. please email his/her name to:
Set aside the week of July 18-22 for Just For You! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
others Support Groups!!! What: Vacation Bible School M Date: Monday-Friday, July 18-22 M.O.M.S.—Ministry of Moms Sharing: Time: 9 a.m.-12 noon (longer on Friday for the Every 1st and 3rd Friday—May 6th picnic) 10AM in the Chapel & Nursery Who: For children entering Through prayer, presentations and shared experiences, we 2016-17 grades preK (4 yrs), help each other understand and nurture God's presence in our and grades K through grade 5! lives, our families and our homes. Connect with other active moms on a diverse range of topics, participate in service What: The VBS Adventure projects, book reviews and more. Share your intentions, for the summer of 2016 is experiences and ideas in a supportive environment and join us Jubilee Expedition World. for the occasional Moms Night Out! Childcare is available in We’ll be exploring God at the nursery. All are welcome. For details, please email: work in the lives of children [email protected] or find us on Facebook. around the world.
How: Watch for Sign Up Forms in late May! MOTHER/CHILD NETWORK— With: Adult, High School and Middle School A Fun Playgroup Volunteers! We’ll need your help! Please mark your We are a fun playgroup for moms and young calendars today! children. We meet for informal conversations while the kids play on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of Questions: stfrancisa2.com (click on Religious- each month from September through mid-June at 10AM in the Education, then Vacation Bible School) or contact church nursery. For details, please contact Tanya Sutton at Ellen Ward at [email protected] or 734-821- (734-395-6651) or [email protected] 2132.
enior Morning of Reflection: upport for Divorced or Separated S Tuesday, May 10 S Meets Every Monday The Washtenaw Catholic Council 7:00 pm in the School Library on Aging cordially invites you to - This is a difficult time in your life but there is Jubilee Year of Mercy: Senior comfort with others along the same journey. Looking for Morning of Reflection beginning with 9:15a.m. ways to move forward with your healing? Wondering Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church. After where God is in your life as you rebuild your life? Despite how you feel, you belong to the church and with mass, come to our Parish Activities Center God in these difficult and confusing times. (PAC) where Sister Ann Shields will speak on Come share your thoughts and feelings and get "New Life In Christ through the Offering of answers to many frequently asked questions. Members Suffering", and Lunch will follow. Lunch cost: of the group are in various stages of the process and can offer comfort and community. You might help yourself $10. and others as you discover you are not alone. We all Please RSVP by May 4th, so we plan have something to offer. No need to register, just come plenty for all. Contact Scott Wright at and check us out. Feel free to bring a friend. For [email protected] or (734-821-2121). questions, contact Jeff at 734-678-0995. Page 14 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor April 24, 2016 St. Francis Cares Through end a helping hand as STEPHEN MINISTRY ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS “Equip God’s people for the work of ministry, for building up L serve homeless families at the body of Christ,” Ephesians 4:12 IHN ALPHA HOUSE: May 23 - 29
Eat: Sit with the families and enjoy your meal. Cook: Plan, prepare and serve dinner or breakfast to the families. Play: Have fun playing games with kids or maybe doing arts and crafts. Sleep: Enjoy a quiet night’s sleep. Oops! In the event of an emergency, you will need to be able to drive to the ER. (We have not had this happen in the past five years of helping at On April 30, at the Saturday 5PM Mass, we Alpha House.) will commission Stephen Ministers to Sign up on the St. Francis website: stFrancisA2.com administer Christ’s care on behalf of our congregation. OR contact: Vicki Hatch at 734-646-6188 or After completing 50 hours of training over the past several months, our newest Stephen Ministers are equipped to offer one-to-one Christian care and SAVE THE DATE!!! empathetic support. lectronics Recycling at St. Francis The Stephen Ministry has been serving the St. Francis Community since 2005. This is a free ministry service E Saturday, June 18 for our parish members. (This is not professional counseling, nor is this Spiritual Direction.) According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate over 3.16 Million Tons of E-Waste annually, while only a mere 430,000 tons (13.6%) is The pain of grief, the fears of critical illness, difficult recycled. With a pollution problem of this magnitude, we relationships, and the stress of job loss are just a few of have to ask ourselves... “Am I part of the Problem?” life changing situations impacting our friends, family and Recycle Your E-Waste! neighbors every day. Our Stephen Ministers offer support Bring Your Electronics on Saturday, June 18 by listening, praying with their care receivers, and being present to provide trust and acceptance that God can The GreenTech Recyclers truck will accept donations at St. Francis Parish in front of the school on Saturday, bring the hope and healing. June 18, 2016, ~ Times to be announced soon.
We are proud and honored to commission our newest If it plugs in or runs on batteries, GreenTech can recycle class of Stephen Ministers. We pray for God’s blessing it! They also accept VCR tapes, audio tapes, DVDs, CDs, upon them, and their care receivers. We are also grateful chargers/cords/cables/wires, video games, car batteries, for the currently active Stephen Ministers & Leaders. phones, office equipment, metals and metal fixtures, Learn more: stfrancisa2.com/stephen/ power tools, etc. Note: All sensitive data your equipment may contain will be completely destroyed. All equipment is recycled according to EPA, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations.
GreenTech Recyclers website: greentechrecyclers.com Questions; Kelly Gauthier at (734) 769-0807 or [email protected] April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 15
OUTREACH, S ERVICE + JUSTICE April 24 Reflection: 734-821-2121 [email protected] JESUS TEACHES, HOW DO I RESPOND? Visit our parish website, “Sign Up Forms” link. Jesus tells us, , “As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me…” He shows us Do You Like or Want To Garden? how: Jesus healed the lowliest, washed the feet of his disciples, gave his life for us sinners. How do I respond ... St Francis of Assisi Garden Ministries seek to support those who need affordable housing, who are volunteers this season for: re-entering society from prison, who need help to live (1) Sustainable Vegetable Gardens: Grow and independently? Harvest Vegetables for Local Preschool. Contact to protect life and ensure that every human being is able Rose Sherry 734.657.0197 to live with dignity? [email protected] , or Erich Jensen [email protected] for details. Easter Greetings from Sr. Agnes & the (2) Gardening and Grounds Grooming Group children of the St. Joseph's Academy. (4G Network) Beautify and Maintain On-Site Progress on the needed Peace, Mary, Memorial Gardens, and More. dormitory is very exciting. As you Contact Karen Cole 734.994.7045 can see, we have walls, bathroom [email protected] or Erich Jensen space and nearing the time to build needed bunk beds and roofing. [email protected] for details. “Thank You St. Francis for being Angels of Love and Mercy (3) Seed/Plant Sale in our lives." on Sunday May 8 in On the weekend of May 14/15, St. front of the PAC Francis Parish will have Special before and after 8:30 Collection envelopes for the Sisters of and 10:30 Masses. Mary of Kakamega, Kenya, to help with the continued construction of St. Joseph Dormitory. Sign-up: http:// tiny.cc/Sustainable- See the map of Kenya and the dormitory Garden floor plans, and more information at: www.stfrancisa2.com/Kakamega-Kenya Thank you and God bless you, Any questions? Contact parish member, Erich Jensen (734.771.8511) & Mary Wakefield
oin Team to Help those Suffering Major Pro-Life Event: Friday, April 29 J Effects of Abortion!!! n Evening With David Daleiden— Would you like to become part of a team to bring hope and The Young Man Who healing to those suffering from the effects of abortion? Join A counselors, lay ministers, social workers, psychologists and Exposed Planned Parenthood! psychiatrists who are part of the the Rachel's Vineyard process. And Featuring the Music of Eric Genuis We will be hosting a training for new volunteers on Friday, May 6th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. At Christ the King Church, 4000 Ave Maria Dr, Ann Arbor. Doors Open 6:30 PM. General Admission: If you want to become a team member for those forming a local $35.00; Students: $25.00; Clergy & Religious: Free. Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat in Lansing, please contact the New Life Center - Project Rachel Ministry by email at Order tickets at: www.prolifesociety.com Or [email protected] or call our Project Rachel Help- send check payable to: Citizens for a Pro-life Society, line at 517-993-0291, ext 141, to reach Cecilia Tombelli, P.O. Box 5482, Plymouth, MI 48170. Please Help the Director of Project Rachel, Diocese of Lansing for more Work of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society. information. Page 16 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor April 24, 2016 hristian Meditation: hursday Holy Hour … C Meets Every Monday T Spend an Hour with Jesus!
Whether you are experienced or new to meditation, please join us in Our weekly Holy Hour begins immediately understanding the direction of the Psalmist: “Be still and after the 9:15a.m. Thursday morning Mass that is celebrated upstairs in the main Church. know that I am God.” Come when you can to this informal meditation group. Normal meeting time: every The Holy Hour: ( 9:45 to 10:45AM in the church) Monday at 7-8PM in the lower level Chapel. Contact Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed parishioner Paul Thompson at 734-646-5591 for more Sacrament information, or just show up. Silent Prayer time. On the 1st Thursday of each month, we offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation hat does the Sunday Gospel Mean? On the 3rd Thursday of each month, we offer the W Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Meets Wednesday Mornings Rosary Prayers for our school children, our community and The Gospel Group normally meets on Wednesday for the needs of the universal Church mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the parish Library. No prerequisites, drop in anytime. Eucharistic Adoration continues all day Thursday in Notes are posted on the parish website, on the the main church. You’re invited to spend an hour of Church Community page at “Sunday’s prayer in the presence of Christ in the Blessed Gospel”. Questions: Tricia at 734-369-2312. Sacrament—any time on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Happy Birthday to You!!! We hope that you will wish a “Happy Birthday” to those you know, and say a prayer for all those celebrating their birthday this week. Please call the Parish Office (769-2550) with corrections. Thank you!
4/25 Austin Klein Karen Kennard Julie Meloni Ying-Hsuan Lin Julie Kim Caitlin Concannon Riley Mason-Schickel Michael Kim Arnold Mensah-Brown Gigi Moawad Nicole Martini Shakara Henderson Isabel McEwen Rosaleen Kirk Elizabeth Muntean Sadeepa Munasinghe Hector Rios Marko Hermanson Andrew Nash Ashley London Keely Oliver Barbara Murray Evan Shambaugh Katherine Huetter Catherine Nolan Jamie Lutz Shane Pitcher Carley Oberdoerster Nicholas Sulfaro Sahil Kapila John Pham Lawrence McCombs Dayna Quinn Enzo Paulino Elizabeth Toplyn Simran Kapila Glenn Rous Sean Purcell Lori Riegger Janna Polgar Betty Zurawski Braden Kiersey April Stingo Isabella Rehrauer Alison Schumacher Leslie Portu Jaejung Kim Nicolas Teixeira John Schommer Randy Seitz Emily Robinson 5/1 Elise Liu Leticia Torres Ethan St. Pierre Ann Marie Smith Denise Rolph David Berdes Trevor McCullough Violet Twetten John Westendorf Carla Smith Julia Scarcella Alison Busch Martin Murau Gavin White Margaret Williams August Sturm Sara Sjoding Ashley Busch Elisabeth Murau Paula Wishart Kurt Zrull Eric Stepnitz Emilia Ciricola Quentin Riha John Stetz Tyson Hill Brooke Roelofs 4/27 4/28 4/29 James Swiney Thomas Honeycutt Jack Staunton Julie Daleiden Emily Aristacia Charles Beutler Ella Wasielewski William Johnston Samantha Weintraub Anthony Dornoff Suzanne Bixby Gil Borlaza Matthew Wishart Julie Loftus Vicky Dziubinski James Borders Reginald Ciokajlo Abigail Makowski 4/26 Bridget Ekquist Christopher Burke Katie Colella 4/30 Merin McDivitt Ysabel Bautista Katharine Fleszar Solomon Cornell Julie DeFilippo Pablo Alvarez Stefano Mengozzi Liana Bautista Daniel Griffor Martin Deegan Andy DeJesus Lisamarie Babik Connie Pines Amy Cell Katie Heddle Amelia Gronowski Tim Doyle Kaitlin Barrett-Huff Vanessa Pollock Richard Corkins Susan Horvath Nicholas Hinterleiter Meryl Freiman Olivia Bertin Diane Purcell Carrie Duerksen Don Howden Ryan Knierbein Aubrey Frye Dayton Emerson Polly Shaffran Thomas Erkkinen David Hrabosky Mary Langlois Oladele Gaba Mary Gay Zachary Shapiro Lurielyn Fernandez Eduardo Icaza Kathryn Lee Paul Hahn Chester Grala Lisa Sodano Brianne Johnson Eduardo Icaza Zachary Lewit Alex Hassan Joshua Green Jaime Tungol Lillian Kempton Michael Joynt Alison Medeiros Joselyn Haus Meghan Gunnerson April 24, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Forum, Ann Arbor Page 17
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t. Francis Catholic School JOB: S “Programming Instructor” Join the PARISH YOUTH
Part-Time- 3 hours/week - T/TH/F BAND & CHOIR 10:20-11:50AM. This position is responsible for teaching a middle- Open to all school programming elective course. instrumentalists and The course meets three days per week, for one singers in grades 6-12. hour each meeting. The instructor is responsible for designing projects for the students to Please see Ted Emch complete that teach/illustrate basic programming after concepts to students. 12:30 Mass, or contact To apply, please resume to: Julie Pritzel, Kelly Hernandez at principal St. Francis School: [email protected] [email protected].
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Can you help us????? O Sunday Collection:
St. Francis Parish now owns a house on We thank you for your generous support of our parish and its ministry! Tithing for April 17th Stadium Blvd, next to the Church. We plan to offer was $29,763 which includes Children’s good deeds it by June 1st to priests working in our region. But and 1 envelopes and $1.00. As of 4/17/16, the first we need to furnish it! Can you help us???? special collection for ArborWoman was $3,243. We are in need of “gently used / in good Our Parish Lenten project for the Diocese of Kottapuram, India totaled $18,306. condition” items including: Please be sure to mark your envelope Bed frames (No mattresses!) with the amount donated. This will ensure proper Dressers credit to your account. If you move, please let us Lamps know as soon as possible. End tables / side tables Thank You! Bookkeeping Department
Basic Pots & Pans Simple cooking utensils * FREE Direct Debit!!! Dishes, glasses, silverware Have your Sunday Contributions transferred electronically from your checking account, with no
fee charged to you! If interested, please call Dave If you can help, please call the Parish Office Barera at the parish office, 821-2111. at 734-821-2100.