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JUNE 27, 2021 • THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Grateful to God for University of Michigan, achieving a Master of Music and Doctor of Dr. Ray Irvin McLellan: Musical Arts in 1992 and 1994, respectively. May his Soul Rest in Peace He remained a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for over 40 years, becoming an integral part of the Ann Arbor, Monroe, and Lansing communities. After many years of training at the University of Michigan, Ray was made the University Carillonneur at Michigan State University in 1997, playing the set of 49 bells inside Beaumont Tower on campus in weekly concerts, the melodious peals of which could be heard across campus and beyond. Ray also traveled many times to perform carillon concerts in places such as Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and . He was also the organist and music director at the parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Monroe, Michigan, for 36 years, and the organist and pianist at the Temple Beth Emeth in Ann Arbor for 28 years, playing weekly services and special events, such as weddings. Ray was a kind, well-loved friend to all, and a beloved baby brother to his three siblings. He had a profound, lifelong love for music of all forms, and he cherished sharing his talent and passion with audiences around the world. He enjoyed traveling, as well as making frequent visits to his family in Florida. Ray was also a cat lover and a lover of animals. He had a deep fondness for Ann Arbor and the Universities of Dr. Ray Irvin McLellan, 62, died Friday, Michigan and Michigan State, and never wanted to live anywhere April 30, 2021, in his home. On June 19, else. 2021, our parish community celebrated his life in thanks for the blessing of him to our Ray is survived by his three siblings, Shirley Huggins of Port St. Joe parish. On this weekend I would like to Beach, Florida; Richard McLellan of Tallahassee, Florida; and bring to you his amazing life story and ask Joanie (Kim) Joyner of Lakeland, Florida. He is also survived by you remember him and his siblings in your many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He prayers. was preceded in death by his parents, Albert McLellan and Lenore McLellan Winebarger. Dr. Ray was a native of Zephyrhills, Florida and graduated from Zephyrhills I am grateful to God for knowing Dr. Ray and working with him for a High in 1976. He began his long career in year. I would like to express my heartfelt condolence to family music as a teenager for the First United members and thank the choir for organizing memorial service and Methodist Church in town as organist. wonderful singing tribute. He attended Florida Southern College, in Have a great Sunday Lakeland, Florida, receiving his Bachelor God bless you of Arts in music in 1980 and then the Fr. Kishore Babu Battu SAC CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP Touching the Cloak of Christ Look to today’s Gospel and you’ll find one of the most arresting images in all of Scripture. Christ in a crowd, everyone clamoring for his atten- tion, pressing against him. Several feet away, is a chronically ill woman, weak and desperate for help. She knows she doesn’t have a chance of getting his attention. She has no connections. She has no strength. All she can do is lift up her hand. So that’s what she does. She reaches out. There comes a time, or maybe several times, in each of our lives when we become this woman. We’re tired and we’re sick. Is it with sin? With fear? With anger? It doesn’t matter. Whatever it is, it’s made us weak, and we feel like we’ve run out of options. We’ve looked for help and WHY DO WE DO THAT? come up empty. We’ve consulted friends and gotten nowhere. We’re

lost in the crowd of life, unable to stick our heads above the pressing What is the “Miraculous Medal” throng to wave for help. and why is it called that? And there is Christ, always passing by us. The hem of his cloak is never far from our grasp. We have no hope of a big like the syna- The medal of the gogue leader. We don’t even bother asking for that. But that cloak ... we that has come to be called simply the can touch that cloak. That’s something we can do. “Miraculous Medal” dates back to an Do we do it, though? Do we have the confidence of that sick, beaten- apparition of Mary to Catherine down woman who knew so totally that healing was there for the taking? Laboure, who was then a novice sister Or do we retreat back into the crowd, stumbling back home with our with the Daughters of Charity. On pain and our sinfulness? Reach out, friends. However, whatever, when- , 1830, Our Lady appeared ever — reach out. Christ will not fail you. to her standing on a globe, with shafts of — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS light streaming from her hands and the ©LPi words, “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee,” surrounding the image. In the same , Catherine saw a capital “M” with a cross above it and below two hearts. Catherine seemed to hear a voice telling her to have what she saw struck as a medal and a promise that those who wore the medal would have the protection and intercession of the Mother of God. The first 1,500 of medals were distributed in 1832. Many miraculous favors were attributed to the use of the medal. Saint Catherine’s “Miraculous Medal” is among the recognizable and popular symbols of modern Catholicism. Reflecting on its widespread use, the 2001 Vatican document, “Directory on and Liturgy,” observes that the medal “recalls the mystery of Redemption, the love of the of Jesus and of the Sorrowful Heart of Mary. It signifies the mediatory role of the Blessed Mary, the mystery of the Church, the relationship between Heaven and earth, this life and eternal life.” ©LPi Before You Volunteer... GOSPEL MEDITATION For the safety of all, it is a general requirement from the The author of The Cloud of Unknowing prays, “That Archdiocese of Detroit, as well as the parish of St. Michael which I am and the way that I am, with all my gifts of the Archangel, that anyone wishing to volunteer must be nature and grace, you have given to me, O Lord, and willing to take part in a Criminal Background Check that you are all this. I offer it all to you, principally to praise would be processed and stay on file at St. Michael. you and to help my fellow Christians and myself.” The form is available on our website and in the office. Knowing that God sustains us in being is the key to Please complete and return it to the parish office. faith. All that we need to do is to love God as God is and the rest will begin to fall into place. God made us in Protecting God's Children His image and desires that we have life. God also The Archdiocese of Detroit offers the Protecting God's desires that we be healed of all of our wounds, Children (PGC) workshop for ALL parents, guardians, and especially those caused by sin, and know his loving volunteers. To chaperone a school event, coach a team, touch. Being weighed down by negativity, or even help coach a sporting event, attendance is imperfections, the cares of the world, and weakness is mandatory. Volunteers who may have interaction with not something that God desires. children or the elderly are also required to take a PGC workshop. Faith can profoundly change how we see God, ourselves, and one another. It gives a clearer lens COVID-19 has created a unique opportunity to take the through which to see life and connects us with the Protecting God's Children Workshop online until July 31, powerful virtues of love and hope. Three friends 2021! For information on the next available workshop journeying with us through all that we encounter, faith, and to register online, visit www.Virtus.org. hope, and love, help us experience God’s embrace and heal us. All we have to do is let God be who God is and If you have any questions or need assistance, please call not foolishly try to make Him into what we need or want the parish office at 734-241-8645. Him to be. Without God we cease to be. It’s that simple. The very blood that flows through my veins and the life that I have come directly from Divine origins. With this knowledge of who God is and who I am, I can Visit Aquinas College this summer! open my ears and hear the powerful words Jesus speaks, “Do not be afraid, just have faith.” Trust Aquinas College welcomes high school students to our begins. campus this summer to experience firsthand what it means to be a Saint! Visit opportunities include Personal When we are struggling, we naturally reach out for God Visits, Information Sessions and Twilight Tours. Come dis- because we know that a divine remedy is the only cover why small is mighty! Details and registration can be remedy. But, in doing so we wrestle with letting God found at aquinas.edu/visit. take charge. We want something more miraculous and visible than the obvious and have difficulty in finding consolation simply resting in God’s presence. Our naked being, stripped of any pretense or self-serving agenda, is being called to rest in and love the uncreated Presence of God. Reach out in love to God. Ask God to heal you from all that separates you from Him. Put aside any ideas of God that create barriers between you and God’s tender and endearing presence. The Cloud of Unknowing leaves us with wisdom, “think of yourself and of him in the same way, that is, with the simple awareness that he is as he is and that you are as you are.” This is a meeting of two Live the Gospel! friends who desire nothing more than to share life St. Mary Christian service commission has organized a together. Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunity open to all ©LPi members of parishes in our family. The construction site is 3462 Lawndale St. in Woodland Beach. The rescheduled date is Saturday, July 17th. The workday runs from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch, hard hats, and safety glasses will be provided. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. If under 18, a waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. If interested, please contact Fred Fedorowicz 734-755-4705 or [email protected]. ANOTHER GRADUATE... REFLECT Chancey Boyce, son of Steven and AND Marcie Boyce, graduated from Monroe High School. RESPOND

Chancey will attend Adrian College on a full tuition scholarship to study law. First Reading: We learn from the Jewish CONGRATULATIONS! Wisdom writer that God did not create death; ra- ther, death entered the world because of the envy of the devil. How does this insight shape your understanding of death?

Second Reading: Paul encourages the wealthier believers in Corinth to share their surplus wealth with those in need in the church in Jerusalem. What do you find interesting in Paul’s appeal?

Gospel: In these two separate miracle stories, Jesus heals Jairus’ daughter and the hemorrhaging woman because of their faith in Jesus. How does your faith in Jesus bring about healing in your life? ©LPi

Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the work of the Universal Church, including the work of the and the charitable works of Francis. Please take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. Visit www.peterspence.va/en.html for more information.

USHERS CORNER We need ushers. Men and women are welcome. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact the parish office (734-241-8645) or Cliff Venier (734-735-5049). Thank you! Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools www.mcesmonroe.com 734-241-6335

Now Enrolling for the 2021-2022 School Year!

Visit www.mcesmonroe.com to request more information or call 734-241-3923 and speak with Julie White, our Enrollment Manager!

Congratulations to the 2021-22 recipients of the Friends of MCES Scholarship! The following families will receive a $500 scholarship for the 2021-22 school year: • The Donnelly Family • The McLaughlin Family • The Sloan Family • The Southworth Family • The Stibbe Family • The Westerlund Family The Friends of MCES Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 at the generosity of the Sunderland Family to provide scholarships MCES Preschool spaces for MCES Students. As the fund grows, MCES will be able to provide even more scholarships of varying amounts annually to are filling fast! both those who excel academically, those who work for MCES, Contact us for a tour: and those who demonstrate financial need. If you would like to support the Friends of MCES Scholarship www.mcesmonroe.com Fund, you can donate using this form or by contacting our 734-241-3378 Finance Director, Courtney Phillips, at 734-241-6335 ext 1.

Kim Reynolds, Director of Early Childhood Friends of MCES Scholarship Support Education Please mail this form with check. 3 year / 4 year old Preschool Options 5 days - full day ______Name 3 days - full day

5 days - half day ______Latchkey is available Address

Students participate in daily activities in ______the areas of language/literacy, Phone social-emotional development, physical development, creativity, health/safety, Amount: $______and early learning in math, science, social studies and technology. Please make check payable to “MCES” and mail to: MCES 151 N. Monroe St. Monroe, MI 48162 THIS WEEK ~ JUNE 28 - JULY 4

Pray for: Kathy DeFigueiredo Diane Mennell MONDAY, JUNE 28 Bill Dempsey June Neph St. , Bishop and Martyr Rebecca Alexander Rita Getchey Pat Orr Mass 8:15 am - church Theresa Balk J Giarmo Jr Leigh Ann Parrack Devotions 9 am - church Javier Barrios Veronica Donna Perez James Barron Greenawalt Mary Ray TUESDAY, JUNE 29 Monica Beeson Sean Griffin Parker Reau Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles

Carolyn Bellino Kate Herr-Maletich Mary Ann Soleau WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 Lynda Billock Rose Kavanagh Betty Steffes The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church

Philip Bloom Edna Kinsey Wilbur Stotz THURSDAY, JULY 1 Addie Bressler Lois Knegendorf Bob Vajcner St. Junipero Serra, AJ Bressler Alice LaPrad Alex Vanisacker Carol Carle Donna Leask Alice Villarreal FRIDAY, JULY 2 Fr Daniel Complo Madeline Lemerand Cody Wood Mass 8:15 am - church

Keith Dean Dorothy Louwsma Mary Zubkoff SATURDAY, JULY 3 St. Thomas, Apostle Confession 3:30 pm - church Mass 5:00 pm - church

SUNDAY, JULY 4 PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Independence Day Major Matthew Aubry Staff Sgt. Angelo Marino Mass 8:30 am - church Brett Bennett Staff Sgt. Emily Marino Mass 10:30 am - church Tracy (Scobel) Bennett Airman 2 Drew McLaughlin Pvt. Adrien Boudreault Sgt. William McGowan Major Zachery Briscoe S. Sgt. Jill (Hoffman) Miles CWO3 Ricky Brown AB Tannar Osborne Cpt. Kyle Burkardt, DDS Major Tim Payment Cpt. Patrick Burkardt, DDS Alan Scobel 1st Sgt. Robert C. Cebina Lt Col Marcus Sitterly Cpl Chase E. Collingsworth Gregory Smith Spc. Skylar Cooper M/Sgt. Marian Olmsted Smith SMS. Wayne Fetty Spc. Travis Weber Cpl Luthy Cpt. Brian Worley, USMC Sgt. Michael Makela LCPL Justin Zukowski

Readings for the Week of June 27, 2021 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 LITURGY SCHEDULE JUNE 28 – JULY 4 Monday: Gn 18:16-33/Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 8-9, 10-11 [8a]/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15 DAY & TIME INTENTIONS -19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17- Monday 8:15 am  Margaret Tierney 18/Mt 16:13-19  Mary Sue Terrasi Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Ps 34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [7a]/Mt 8:28- Friday 8:15 am  Frank Liparoto 34  Frank & MaryRose Rohr Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 [1b]/ Saturday 5:00 pm  The People of St Michael Mt 9:9-13 Sunday 8:30 am  Mike & Bill Elya Saturday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29  Lynda Ralston and Victor DuBay Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 10:30 am  James & Darlene Osment 6:1-6a  Gloria Collingsworth 2021 CSA STATUS - 120 % LIVE THE LITURGY 123 families have pledged $81,620 of $67,793 “Do not be afraid, just have faith.” God does not rejoice in our demise or our destruction. Rather, He made us in his image and desires that we have life. Online giving is EASY! Make your CSA pledge now He also desires that we be healed and know His and set up automated payments on behalf of St loving touch. There is great power in an embrace Michael at sma.aodcsa.org. offered in love. The touch of another can heal wounds If you have any questions or need help, call DeeDee and restore life. There is also power in faith. Faith can at the parish office: 734-241-8645. turn us toward the truth and turn us toward God. Both love and faith can lead us to hope that no matter what we encounter, God will continue to sustain us in being. He will not allow us to perish. God can profoundly change how we see Him, ourselves, and one another. God desires that we turn toward Him and be healed of all that wounds and binds us so that we can be free and enjoy the fullness of life. We are asked to arise and walk proudly with this life-giving faith. Reach out and share this faith with someone this week so that they too can receive God’s life changing embrace and heed His call to wholeness. There are many in our world wandering around aimlessly without hope. Bring it to them.

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH ~ 734-241-8645 June Top Hat Collection: $1026 Jesus Christ, The Eternal High Priest

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Fr. Kishore Battu x12 [email protected] In today’s Gospel we see how in faith, Jarius asked DeeDee Perkins, Office Manager x14 Jesus to heal his daughter and how Jesus then Leslee Smith, Faith Formation Director 734-241-6097

answered his prayer. In prayer we also come to know that we are loved by God, and in that trust we ask for Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools (MCES) healing for ourselves, our loved ones and all those Mr. Kyle Kubik, Executive Principal who are suffering. www.mcesmonroe.com ~ 734-241-6335

This week, please join with the Society of St. in ST. MICHAEL CAMPUS ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY praying for the healing of all 734-241-3923 734-241-1411 those who are ill and especially those who have no one to pray SMCC HIGH SCHOOL ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 734-241-7622 734-241-8645 x42 for them.

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