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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ~ Sunday, August 9, 2020

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Mass Intentions : August 8th ~ Agust 16th

SCRIP is available in the Parish Office during regular office hours. Confessions by appointment only.

Sat. 5:00 PM † Theresa Nault by Nancy Robinette Sun. 8:00 AM ProPopulo 10:00 AM † Shirley Wendrick by Gregg & Joanne Johnson Mon. Tues. 8:00 AM † Theresa Nault by Chris & Pam Wentland Wed. 8:00 AM † Shirley Wendrick by Jerry & Darlene Vandermissen Fatima Rosary and Prayers after Mass Thurs. 8:00 AM † Frank Pokladowski, Jr. (A) by The Family Fri. 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving by Jerry & Darlene Vandermissen

Sat. 5:00 PM Jim & Betty Vandermissens 57th Wedding Anniversary By Jim & Renee Vandermissen

Sun. 8:00 AM † Richard Webber by John & Irene Jorasz 10:00 AM ProPopulo

Our Father…… God of glory and power, you sent you Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem us from the waters of chaos and death. Grant us the wisdom and courage to turn to him in prayerful confidence when the forces of sin and destruction threaten our peace and the peace of those around us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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CHOOSE LIFE: SUCH is the complete confi- Who Were Fathers dence in God that we have through Christ . . . . Our competence comes from God Who has empowered us . . . —2 Cor 3:4-6 Blessed Nikolaus Gross REFLECTION: The same Holy Spirit who created the universe, descended upon the womb of Mary, Nikolaus was born the son of a came as tongues of fire at Pentecost, and leads the blacksmith in Niederwenigern, Church on her mission is the One Who calls and near , Germany. He went to equips us for our pro-life work. school until fourteen, then worked manual labor jobs—including five years in the coal mines. PRAYER: Come, Holy Spirit, and equip us, just In his free time, he continued his studies. At as You equipped disciples of every century to twenty-one, Nikolaus joined the Catholic advance the Gospel of Life. Amen. miners’ union, and soon began to serve as its secretary. He married a local girl, Elizabeth Phil Arnt, Gladys Bittner, Maryann Brayak, Ben Cappaert, Jerry Cappaert, Eric Castor, Cheryl Clifford, , Donald Crawford, JoAnn Knoch, and together they took great care in Davis, Gene Draze, Marilee DeMars, Carol Derocher, Kathy raising their seven children. Derocher, Rick DeSalvo, Terry & Debby Frossard, Terri Fulton, Abe Getzloff, Sue(Smith)Gorzinski, Mandi Guenette, Barbara Jean Hodgins, Jerilyn Houle, Dan Johnson, Pat Johnson, Patti Eventually, Nikolaus was named editor-in-chief Johnson, Henry Kleiman, Ev Kleiman, Lily Kwarciany, Bill Labadie, Mike Labadie, Dan LaFave, Kevin LeBoeuf, Audrey Maule, of the Catholic miners’ influential newspaper. Gary Meshigaud, Clara Meyers, Gwen Meyers, Sharon Melin, Bobby Mileski, From 1930, he consistently and repeatedly Kim Mileski-Niquette, Liz Miller, Betty (McNaughtan) Morris, Rick Nelson, Tom Neuens, Terry Otradovec, Caz Palmgren, Bonnie Peterson, Janet Pirlot, denounced the threat that posed for the Cindy Poehlman, Nancy Robinette, Greg Rouse, John Sheski, Jerry Shiverski, Brock Smith, Joan Stevenson, John Strahl, Heather Teal , Bill Themel, Catholic workers. When the Nazis shut the Kelly Sue Tourangeau, Katie Correll-Vandermissen, Mark & Kyle VanEnkevort, paper down in 1938, Nikolaus joined the Frank Wandahsega, Ethan Whitney, and Pamela Zell. New names will be in BOLD! resistance movement. A childless colleague PRAY FOR THOSE IN NURSING HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING: warned him that a man with a wife and family Betty Arvan, JoAnn Good & Ray Mott should avoid such risks. Nikolaus replied, “If we do not risk our life today, how do we PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN The following parishioners’ family members are serving Our Nation in the Armed then want one day to justify ourselves before Forces: Nathan Anzalone, Paul Cappaert, Josh Chaney, Nick God and our People?” Cox, Tommy Fitzpatrick, John Gendron, Gereau, Dustin Hall, Shawna Johnson, Kleikamp, Alan Luchay, Terry Mercier, Hunter Messersmith, Dave Mott, Jacqueline Mott, Rachel Mott, Travis Mott, Kadin Mustafa, Chelsi In August 1944, Nikolaus was arrested for Peterson, Adam Rausch, Nicholas Sagataw, Jerry Stinnett, treason and imprisoned. He was tortured, but Joshua Strahl, McKenna Thibeault, Brady & Casey Tighe, Andy Vandermissen, Jordan & Dallas VanEnkevort. clung to Christ in prayer. On January 23, 1945, Pray for the souls of the 4,815 U.S. & Coalition Troops and he was led out to be hanged. The prison the 186,957+ total Iraqi deaths since Mar. ‘03. chaplain who attended him later said that his “face already seemed illuminated by the glory On The Lighter into which he was getting ready to enter.” Side At Sunday School they Nikolaus was beatified by John Paul II in 2001. were teaching how God created everything, Merciful Father, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when through the intercession of they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs.

Blessed Nikolaus Gross, Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, help me to live in anticipation of Your glory. ‘Johnny, what is the matter?’

Little Johnny responded, ‘I have pain in my side. I think I’m going to have a wife.’

Two Simple Ways to Overcome Your Impossible Obstacles by Laura Phelps St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church August 4th is the memorial of Saint John Vianney, and I only had to P.O. Box 187 read one line about the character of this saintly priest to become utterly and completely hooked: “A man with vision overcomes obstacles and Bark River, MI 49807 performs deeds that seem impossible.” Saint John Vianney, born in Dardilly, France, in 1786, had the Rev. Darryl J. Pepin, Pastor desire to become a priest from a young age. But because of his meager formal schooling, he wasn’t exactly cut out for seminary studies. [email protected] Apparently, Vianney was at good at Latin as I was at biology (fun fact: www.dioceseofmarquette.org/stelizabethbarkriver I failed biology). This, however, didn’t keep him from pursuing his dream. In fact, as his story goes, despite encountering one obstacle after the next, he pressed on, and so here we are to day, celebrating his sainthood; recognizing his assistance to the poor, his fervent celebration of the Eucharist, and his incredible gift of leading parishioners to the Sacrament of Penance. As for me? Well, I didn’t pursue biology after the 8th grade. Not because I was a quitter, but biology was never my dream. Nor was it God’s vision for me. Do you have a God-given vision you’ve given up on because you do not feel qualified? Do you look around at what everyone else is doing, and worry that you don’t measure up? Has God handed you a cross that you have been trying to hand back because you are convinced it is nothing more than an impossible obstacle keeping you Cynthia DeFiore ~ Parish Secretary from performing good works and deeds? If you answered “Yes” to any of these, listen up. Bonnie Cowell ~ Bookkeeper That vision you are unqualified for? That’s actually not for you to decide. Vision, Kelley VanLanen ~ Religious Ed. Ray Viau ~ Maintenance by definition is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. Call the Parish Office at 906-466-9938 And the last time I checked, wisdom, along with common sense and understanding, comes from God (Proverbs 2:6-8) -our God whose hallmark is seeking out and calling the Colleen Knauf ~ Organist ~ 466-2872 Ruth VanEnkevort ~ Musician ~ 280-1422 completely ill equipped and equipping them. Don’t believe me? Look at His apostles. The worry you feel when you look around and are convinced that everyone and St. Elizabeth r Ann Seton their mother is doing way more that matters than you could? That’s a lie. Saint John St. Vincent de Paul Conference: Vianney will tell you that “it is not the size and greatness of deeds which give them merit, 906-466-9050 but the pure intention with which they are undertaken.” FAX 906-466-0194 And how about that cross– that obstacle in your life that if God only removed, you’d be able to accomplish so much more for His Kingdom? Another lie. In fact, that PARISH MEMBERSHIP obstacle is your invitation. These crosses we try so hard to lose? These, my friends, are Parishioners should be registered, as our pathway to heaven. Resist the urge to kick your cross, and embrace it instead. this is the usual means to certify that You might know all of this in your head, but do you believe it in your heart? I one is a member of the Parish struggled, myself, with each of these lies for a long time. Despite knowing they were when seeking sponsor certificates untrue, it was not until I put into practice two specific things that I began to live out my for , Confirmation, true identity, feeling wholly capable to withstand any obstacle or battle I faced. and Marriage. Curious what they are? I’ll tell you: Receiving the Eucharist as often as I can and frequenting the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It took removing the sacraments from my life during quarantine to recognize how badly I needed them; how they are the exact remedy to all that ails me, and the necessary source of strength that keeps me persevering in the race. And it was in return- ing to these with new appreciation that I was able to see how dull and weary I had

grown. It also became clear to me how delighted the enemy was at my inability to con- fess my sins to a priest or to receive the actual body and blood of Christ; how hard at work he was behind the scenes, doing all that he could to disturb, confuse, frighten, and frustrate me, all in the name of preventing me from approaching this fountain of grace. Sunday, August 2, 2020 On this memorial of Saint John Vianney, patron saint of priests, I am so grateful Sunday Offering …………… 2,285.00 for the good and holy priests in this world who stand in the person of Christ and offer us Loose……………………….. 84.00 all that we need: the hope, peace, strength, remedy, and redemption we long for. Let us Children’s Offering ………… 11.50 pray for all priests. Let us mirror the praise of Thomas A Kempis when he writes, “How Candles……………………… 8.25 great and honorable is the office of priests, who have been empowered to consecrate Stipends……………………… 180.00 with sacred words the Lord of all majesty, to bless Him with their lips, to hold Him in Diocese Grants……………… 1,250.00 their hands, to receive Him with their mouth, and to administer Him to others?!” Diocesan Collection…………. 10.00 As we hurdle our impossible obstacles, fueled by the sacraments, may we never Literature……………………. 15.00 give up on our vision. Let us pray in a special way, through the intercession of the great Donation to SEAS…………… 1,000.00 St. John Vianney, “a man on a journey, with his goal before him at all times.” Amen. Utilities……………………… 495.00 Total 4,843.75 AS OF THIS WEEK at SEAS…..  Gatherings in the Parish Hall are still on hold.  The Sunday Social for August, 16th is cancelled.  Confession is available; please call Father Darryl for an appointment.  SCRIP is available in the Parish Office.

Rosary is St. Mission Church prayed every W2332 Cemetery Rd. Hwy. M-69 Sunday at Foster City, Michigan 49834 10:35am! Rev. Darryl J. Pepin, Pastor Mass Schedule: Sunday, 11:00 AM CT Pastoral Council: Nancy Basile, Bonnie Dennocenzo & 1-906-282-0740 Alex Graham Finance Council: Terry Murray, Carl Steinbrecher, Pray for the Sick: New Names will be in BOLD. Dan Steinbrecher, Joe Depotie Nancy Broeders, Ted Broeders, Jr., Tara Cajacob, Ruth Depotie, Karen Dias, Dale and Debbie Dixon, Bryant Gagnon, Keith Gagnon, Tiffany Galik, Cory Groeneveld, Faye Heimerl, Rita Johnson, An- 11 AM Sunday Mass Intention, August 9th: drea Lubejko (Bianco), Mattson, Toots Miller, Pat Milligan, Dan Murray Sr., Jean Murray, Dan Nurmi, Sawyer Roell, Erin † Gunhild Steinbrecher by Caryn Carlson (Connor) Schmidt, Shirley Skogman, Stewart Sundholm, Vicky Webb, Alice Webber, Michael Welnitz, & Rod Woodward. Pray for our Nursing Home Parishioners: 11 AM Sunday Mass Intention, August 16th : Athena Agasi, Alice Charlevoix, Jim Cousineau, Melvin Cousineau,

† Gunhild Steinbrecher by Nancy Basile

“A Minute in the Church” Teaching The Offertory Church Signs WHEN GOD GIVES YOU The second part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, begins with the offertory. This is the time MORE THAN YOU CAN STAND when we get to exercise our “generosity muscles.” There are many different ways now to participate in . . . . KNEEL

the offertory. Some people put cash in the basket, others write a check, some use the parish envelopes Our August Church Cleaners will be: while many now will make their donation through Marie James and Bonnie Dennocenzo EFT—Electronic Fund Transfer. Many parishes offer this option now for greater convenience. Whatever manner we choose to use, we should Don’t forget to visit our Church always hear the words of St. Paul echo in ours ears Library located in the lower level that “God loves a cheerful giver.” We give next to our Conference Room! generously out of gratitude to God, who is so loving and generous to us. Our gift at Mass will help with the needs of the parish and support those in need. After the collection we bring our gifts of bread and Contact Lynn Oman at: 906-246-3286 or 906-239-9984 wine to the altar. This brings to mind an ancient scene from Genesis 14 where the priest-king Melcizedek offers gifts of bread and wine and Abram offers the priest a tenth of everything. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in paragraph 1350 says this: “The presentation of the offerings at Sunday August 2, 2020 the altar takes up the gesture of and Offering…………….. 620.00 commits the Creator’s gifts into the hands of Christ Loose………………… 87.00 who, in his sacrifice. Brings to perfection all human Stipends……………… 10.00 attempts to offer sacrifice.” Total 717.00

From: Gus Lloyd’s “THE MASS”

From Scripture ~ MATT 14:28-33 ~Trust in Times of Stress ~ Sunday, August 9, 2020 A Lectionary Resource for Catholics www.word-sunday.com

28 Having answered, Peter said to him, "LORD, if you are (there), command me to come to you on the water." 29 (JESUS) said, "Come!"Having gotten out of the boat, Peter walked about on the water and came toward JESUS. 30 But, seeing the [strong] wind, he was afraid, and, beginning to sink, he shouted, saying, "LORD, save me!" 31 Immediately, JESUS, having stretched out (his hand), took him and said to him, "One lacking faith, why did you doubt?" 32 When they got into the boat, the wind died down. 33 But the (disciples) in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God!"

Many have commented on the symbolism of the passage. The boat has been a traditional symbol for the Church. The night storm represented persecution, when the presence of Christ seemed so distant and the presence of evil so close. In the midst of persecution, evangelists (symbolized by Peter) attempt missionary efforts, only to falter with the many pressing concerns. Then the Lord comes to comfort, to strengthen, and to be present to the congregation and its leadership. The response to the Lord was worship of the Church. How have you responded to God's presence? What is the quality of your prayer or worship? Catechism Themes: Only One Faith (CCC 166-175) Matthew's passages on the disciples in the storm remind us that faith remains a relationship between God and us, his people. In spite of trouble, God will always be present. Together, we need only realize that fact and act upon it.

This insight raises three points. First, faith is a relationship between God and his people, the Church. While the faith choice has always been and always will be a personal act of the individual, the content and context of faith is mediated through people. The individual receives it from others, and has the responsibil- ity to pass it on to others. As individuals, we cannot be evangelized and evangelize others outside the influence of God's people. The social context of this post-Christian era in America should drive that point home. No one can believe or evangelize outside what the Church teaches. Imagine the difficulty you would encounter evangelizing when culture remains ignorant of and indifferent to Christian faith.

Second, God is always present to his people. Faith gives us the means to say "YES!" to his presence. While creeds (i.e., the Apostle and Nicene) give us the content of faith, they do not replace faith. As paragraph 170 states: "We do not believe in formulas, but in the realities they express, which faith allows us to touch." Church doctrine is the means that helps facilitate the faith relationship, not the end of faith. However, since God always guides the Church and her teaching, those means are sure.

Third. Faith comes in and through the Church. And the Church, under God's direction, provides a sure means to the divine. In light of the two previous points, our final one is clear: we only need to realize God's presence (in the Church) and act upon it.

Have you ever prayed for strength in the face of doubt or stress? How has God answered that prayer? Did God work through other Christians to help you?

Again a simple gospel passage presents us with so many levels of meaning. The boat, the storm on the lake, the power of Christ in the midst of chaos, and the response of the disciples, all make this passage so accessible, yet so deep. Accessible in the emotions of the moment: stress, fear, doubt. Deep in the mysterious yet powerful ways God responds to that moment.

Let us praise God for his love and guidance through times of stress. For, he truly controls that which we cannot, and is present to us in ways we will never understand.

Take a moment and reflect on the moments of stress you endured this week. How was God in control of the situation? How was God present to you in those moments? How did you respond to him? Thank him for the opportunity to say "yes" to him, even when the situation made him seem so distant.

SEAS ~ SUNDAY MORNING KID’S CORNER Psalm 23 Psalm 23 Crossword The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Puzzle He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Color By Number Jesus Walks on Water ~ Matthew 14:22-33 1— Grey 5—Red 2—Brown 6—Dark Blue 3—Black 7—Orange 4— Skin Tone 8—Purple 9—Green

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2 5 This is a favorite refreshing summer time desert, and it’s so easy !

3 Ingredients 3 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 large whipped topping (like Cool Whip) thawed.

8 1 pkg unsweetened drink mix (like Kool Aid) strawberry or lemon are recommended. 1 graham cracker pie crust Mix together well, sweetened condensed milk, drink mix and whipped topping . Pour into graham cracker pie crust. Refrigerate for a least two hours.

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