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Most Rev. Chad W. Zielinski 6th of the Diocese of Fairbanks, 

2nd  Sunday in Ordained to the Ordinary Priesthood at  Time St. Mary Cathedral Diocese of Gaylord June 8, 1996 January  18,  Ordained 6th  2015   Bishop of the  Diocese of Fairbanks  John was standing at the  with two of  his disciples,  Carlson Center  and as he  Fairbanks, Alaska  watched   Jesus walk by,  December 15, 2014 he said,  "Behold, the  Lamb of God."  The two  disciples  heard what  he said and  followed Jesus.  R Jn 1:35R37  Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 2 January 18, 2015 Food for Thought Fr. James Bearss, Pastor We welcome to the Cathedral of The point I am making is that we are attacking the Diocese of Gaylord one of our virtue and disrespecting modesty in society and own priests, now bishop, Bishop especially within the Church. The human body is Chad Zielinski. Bishop Chad beautiful and is meant to be attractive, however, was selected as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of due to the disordered nature which Original Sin Fairbanks, Alaska by . I would left in man, the disorder of concupiscence, the solicitant from our community prayers for the delights in contemplating bodily beauty and needs of the Diocese of Fairbanks and their particularly of the feminine body can lead to bishop. Welcome Bishop Chad Zielinski to your temptation and sin. The body is good and home away from home. beautiful because it was created by God.

I would like to take the opportunity in the rest of I am not a fashion expert, however, clothes need my bulletin space to address the subject of to cover that which must be covered and make modesty here at the Cathedral and throughout the stand out that which can be emphasized. To cover Northern Lights Catholic Community. Winter a woman’s face, like Muslims do, shows well the might be the better time to write about modesty lack of equilibrium of a religion that does not considering it is rare for one to be wearing shorts, understand true human dignity. The face, the tank tops or other loose and revealing clothing. noblest part of the body because it more perfectly During this time of year there is a lull in the reflects the spiritual soul, is precisely the part that celebration of marriages and the revealing stands out the most in the traditional habits of shoulders that has become the norm in a nuns. woman’s wedding gown. Modesty of dress and the love of God will go a long way in defending This brief article is not an exhaustive work on the the dignity of one another and influencing the subject of modesty. However, I stand by the Christian Catholic culture. Cathedral policy on how married couples and their court are to be dressed when presenting Consider the religious habit of a monk or nun. themselves for marriage. I also encourage our The movies of yesterday and today get it right parents to view their children's clothes and when they stereotype them on the big screen or messages they have printed on them. Such attire television in traditional or modern habits. The might not have the proper respect for themselves women wear veils and flowing dresses and the or others. I am for challenging our culture on its men wear flowing garbs. They are instantly view of modesty and would encourage others to identifiable. Furthermore, it influences not only enter into the conversation. the way people look at them but the way they look at themselves. I believe there won’t be Pax Vobiscum many challengers who would deny that the loss of identity by many of our religious, due to the With Deepest SYMPATHY shedding of the traditional habit is major reason We keep in our prayers, the souls of: for the decrease in the ascetic lifestyle proper to the consecrated person. The habit adequately David Lawnichak expresses the spirit of poverty, chastity and Oliver Wyatt Williams obedience. The way that we dress cannot fail to Maria Cunningham influence our mentality in how we see ourselves May the Angels lead them into Paradise. and others. Northern Lights Catholic Community Page 3 989.732.5448

Most Rev. Chad W. Zielinski 6th Bishop of Fairbanks, AL

Bishop Chad W. Archdiocese for the Military Services. In 2002, he Zielinski, 50, was born began his chaplaincy at Grand Forks Air Force in Detroit, Michigan, in Base in North Dakota. From 2003 to 2005 he was 1964 and is the oldest in stationed in Suffolk, England, before returning to a family of five the U.S. and being assigned to HQ Air Force children. His parents, Recruiting Service at Randolph Air Force Base in Donald and Linda Zielinski, moved to Alpena, Schertz, Texas. In 2009, Bishop Zielinski was Michigan, in the mid 1960's, where the future appointed Roman Catholic Cadet Chaplain at the Bishop grew up on a 120-acre farm. The family U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, belonged to St. Bernard Parish where Chad Colorado. In 2012 he was called to Alaska to serve received the Sacrament of Confirmation in as Chaplain to the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson 1979. Air Force Base in Fairbanks, where he was recently contacted by the Apostolic Nuncio telling him of After graduating from Alpena High School in the Pope's decision that he serve as the Bishop of 1982, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and the Fairbanks diocese. while stationed in , attended Boise State College and Park College. At this time he felt a In the course of his military career, Bishop call to serve God as a priest. Having completed Zielinski served three tours of duty in war zones, his tour of duty in 1986, he entered Mount including Iraq and Afghanistan. "I guess the Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon where Church has prepared me for the military and the he earned a bachelor's degree with honors in military has prepared me for the Church," he wrote. Philosophy in 1989. He was accepted as a "We receive orders and we go, whether coming seminarian for the Diocese of Gaylord and from a general or the Pope." He has received entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit numerous military awards and decorations for his to complete his spiritual formation and service, and was promoted to the rank of Major in theological studies, receiving his Master of July of 2013. Divinity degree in 1996. He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at St. As an avid fisherman and an experienced Mary Cathedral in Gaylord on June 8, 1996. participant in aircraft maneuvers, Bishop Zielinski would seem to be a natural to head a diocese such Bishop Zielinski's first priestly assignment was as Fairbanks where the geographical spread is the as Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception largest in the U.S. and where activity in nature is parish in Traverse City. In 1998, he was just a snowball's throw away. Contemplating the appointed Pastor of St. Philip Neri in Empire future, he wrote "No human person could ever and St. Rita-St. Joseph in Maple City and was script something like this. I certainly would never elected to the diocesan Presbyteral Council in have thought in a thousand years this would ever 1999. In 2000, he was also named Pastor for happen to me, as I have never wanted something Administrative Affairs of the diocesan Mission like this... My simple approach to this call in life is to Hispanics. to love the Lord my God with all my heart, all my soul and all my mind, and serve my brothers and Following the terrorist attacks of 2001, future sisters in the diocese of Fairbanks. I say this fully Bishop Zielinski felt a special tug on his heart to knowing I need God's grace and their talents and serve God by ministering to the men and abilities to climb a very steep learning curve. We women who protect our country. Aware of the will walk together as sisters and brothers, disciples great need for Catholic military chaplains, of Christ, showing His kindness, mercy and Bishop Cooney released him to serve in the compassion as we share the joy of the Gospel." Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 4 January 18, 2015

Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral MASS & RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE 606 N. Ohio Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735 Office located in the Diocesan Pastoral Building Cathedral: Saturday: 5pm;Sunday: 9am, 11am, and  3pm EF Lan Mass Office Hours: MondayRFriday: 8:00amR4:30pm  Weekdays: MonRFri 7am; Sat 8am Telephone Directory: St. Thomas, Elmira: Saturday 7pm; Cathedral Office:  (989) 732R5448    Weekdays: Tuesday and First Friday 5pm Cathedral Fax: (989) 705R3585 Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt: Sunday 10am St. Mary School: (989) 732R5801   RECONCILIATION: Other mes by appointment Parish Hall: (989) 705R3577 Cathedral: Friday 12pm & 7pm; Saturday 3:30pm  ERmail Address: parishoffi[email protected] St. Thomas, Elmira: Saturday’s 6pmR6:30pm Cathedral Website: www.stmarycathedral.org  St. Mary School Website: www.gaylordstmary.org Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt: By appointment only   Pastor & Rector: Fr. James M. Bearss Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter Wigton SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION  Deacon: Deacon Ron Rowe Family Faith Formaon & Sacramental Preparaon:  Pastoral Associate: Jeff Crane Catechesis for the enre family is offered on Sundays.  Catechecal Leader: Marie Hahnenberg Contact Jeff at the Cathedral office at 989R705R3573. Director of Music: Dr. Wayne Wyrembelski  Business Manager: Mari Anna Wahr Bapsm: Contact the Cathedral Office. Preparaon classes are by appointment only.  Development Coordinator: Tina Makarewicz  Parish Bookkeeper: Melissa Switalski Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least six Parish Secretary: Janice Reynolds months in advance for preparaon and arrangements.  Receponist: Judy Schmi Anoinng of the Sick, Communion Calls: For those School Principal: Nicole Hatch who are seriously ill, facing surgery, cannot parcipate Maintenance Supervisor: Brian Wojtkowiak in Mass on Sundays, seeking Holy Communion or Parish Pastoral Council: Bea Kelly (chair), Mike Castle, Anoinng of the Sick, please call the Parish Office to Gerry David, Bob Gurchiek, Doug Kusiak, Rosalie arrange for home, or hospital visits. Makarewicz, Mike Rola  Parishioner Registraon: To register, stop by the Parish Finance Council: Tom Marben (chair), Jean Corpe, Office. New families are always welcome!  Buzz DeHooghe, Jane Lamerson, Anita Lawnichak, Jim  Myler, Cherie Nuer, Jackie Warren Perpetual Adoration, Cathedral: Starts after 7am Mass on Mondays, ends Saturday before 8am Mass. Cancelled Vanderbilt Holy Redeemer when school is closed for inclement weather. 8075 Lincoln Ave., Vanderbilt, MI 49795 Contact the Cathedral office for informaon READINGS OF THE WEEK Sacramental Minister: Fr. David P. Dupuis Readings for the Week of January 18, 2015 Vanderbilt Pastoral Council: Alice Firman, Michael  Switalski, Jim Grant, Theresa Crawfis Sunday:  1 Sm 3:3bR10, 19/1 Cor 6:13cR15a, 17R Vanderbilt Finance Council: Bernice Holborn, Roger   20/Jn 1:35R42 Markham, Vernon Kassuba, Jan Peterson Monday: Heb 5:1R10/Mk 2:18R22 Elmira St. Thomas Aquinas Tuesday: Heb 6:10R20/Mk 2:23R28 2567 Buell Rd., Elmira, MI 49730 Wednesday: Heb 7:1R3, 15R17/Mk 3:1R6 Contact the Cathedral office for informaon Thursday: Heb 7:25RR8:6/Mk 3:7R12 Elmira Pastoral Council: Elaine Bisson, Mary Friday: Heb 8:6R13/Mk 3:13R19 Essenmacher, Kathy Franckowiak, Joanne Gee, Mary Saturday: Heb 9:2R3, 11R14/Mk 3:20R21 Kucharek, Sandy Metzger, Deborah Sparks Next Sunday: Jon 3:1R5, 10/1 Cor 7:29R31/Mk 1:14R20  Elmira Finance Council: Jerome Dobrzelewski, Carl  Essenmacher, Robert Kucharek, Mike Obrigewitsch ©Liturgical Publicaons Inc  Northern Lights Catholic Community Page 5 989.732.5448

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE & OFFERING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

St. Mary Cathedral R Gaylord GaylordRElmiraRVanderbilt MONDAY, JANUARY 19 MONDAY, JANUARY 19 7:00am Russell Menne by Juanita Menne 6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)  9:00am Parents in Christ (CMR AB) TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel) 7:00am Barb Hoekstra by Laura Kreger  6:30pm RCIA (CMR A) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 6:45pm Bingo (Hall)   7:00am Agnes Skowronski TUESDAY, JANUARY 20   by Ernest & Dorothy Borowiak 6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)  9:00am School: Mary Nygard by Bill & Martha Burns 2:00pm Rosary Hour of Prayer (Chapel) 3:00pm McReynolds Hall: For all the Sick & Caregivers 4:00pm Adult Faith FormaonRFr. Peter (CMR A)  of the Gaylord Diocese   5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel) THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 6:00pm St. Thomas Council Mtg (St. Thomas, Elmira)  7:00am Theresa Jaruzel by the Family   WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 7:00am Daniel Gervais by Ben & Betty Wisniewski 5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)  7:00pm Cursillo Ultrea Mtg (CMR AB) 7:00pm March for Life   SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 8:00am Martha Gapinska by Kurt & Gert Miller 6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 5:00pm Web Wojnaroski by Anna Prevost 4:00pm Adult Faith FormaonRFr. James (CMR A)  5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)  SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 7:00pm K of C Bingo (K of C Hall) 9:00am For Members of the NLCC   11:00am Julia Prusakiewicz by Henry & Marie Smolarz FRIDAY, JANUARY 23  3:00pm EF Lan: The Most Forgoen Souls in 6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)   Purgatory by Karl Seidl 12:00pm Reconciliaon (Cathedral)  5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel) Holy Redeemer R Vanderbilt 7:00pm Reconciliaon (Cathedral)   SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 10:00am Members of Holy Redeemer Parish  Food Pantry Collecon St. Thomas Aquinas R Elmira FUNd Fest Ticket Sales TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 6:30am That Man is You (Hall) 5:00pm Theresa Slawinski by the Puzon Family 7:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)  1:00pm March for Life Rally (Hall) SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 3:30pm Reconciliaon (Cathedral) 7:00pm Leonard Franckowiak by Bernie & Denise    Gapinski SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 Food Pantry Collecon St. Mary Cathedral Presents the 8th Annual FUNd Fest Ticket Sales Catholic Schools Week: Sundaes on Sunday (Hall) Marriage Enrichment Evening 12:30pm Altar Server Mtg/Training (CMR B)

Saturday, February 14, 2015 Bulletin SPONSORs OF THE WEEK DAN SMITH, CPA Mass Celebrated at 5:00pm Evening Program at 6:30pm AWAKON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall Thank you to our bullen sponsors for all their Register at the Cathedral Office support and generosity. Please support them as they make our bullen possible.  Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 6 January 18, 2015 Stewardship of Treasure ~ Weekend of January 10/11

St. Thomas Aquinas St. Mary Cathedral Holy Redeemer Elmira Gaylord Vanderbilt

Gifts Gifts Gifts Parishioner Gifts $1,548.00 34 $15,501.50 396 $1,470.00 52 Online Giving Gifts $3,586.67 66 $230.00 Solemnity of Mary Credit Card/ACH $141.00 3

Visitor Gifts $115.00 $2,019.70 $223.25 TOTALS $1,663.00 $21,248.87 $1,923.25

Debt Reduction $ Monthly with Beginning Anew $

First Offering $20.00 Fuel $25.00 Fuel $14.00

Coffee/Donuts Special $ Cemetery $65.00 Cemetery $38.00

Food Pantry $20.00 Maintenance $ School/Youth $ Earmarked Maintenance $ Food Pantry $771.00 Food Pantry $

Collections Utility Fund $ Misc. $1,207.25 Matagalpa $5.00

$145.25 Misc. $ Misc

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULES

S. M 1 C G73 Y LJ BJ- Y MJ`J1 Lectors: 1/245:00pm M. Wahr, L. Jasinski   1/259:00am M. Lingenfelter, B. Coger   1/2511:00am P. Beachnau, T. O’Connor  EM’s: 1/245:00pmK. Wahr, C. Kwapis, B. Kelly, B. Collins, R. Kujawa     D. Zaremba, T. Dzwik, N. Lenartowicz, S. Samkowiak   1/25 9:00am B. Murrell, K. Tomaski, D. Smith, P. Smith, S. Castle, M. Dobrzelewski   R. Renkiewicz, S. Vanderveer, E. Nelson, C. Milan, S. Wolf,   Sub Needed, Sub Needed, M. Skibinski    1/25 11:00am H. Lawnichak, A. Lawnichak, T. Marnek, J. Marnek, J. Duhoski,   K. Westphal, R. Simeck, K. Fortune, M. Paukert, C. Nuer, T. Zielinski   Servers: 1/245:00pmN. Wahr, N. Wahr, M. Samalik   1/25 9:00amJ. Burkhardt, M. Kuznicki, M. Kuznicki   1/25 11:00amD. Blust, O. Beningo, L. Cherry

V `37,JY LJ BJ- Y MJ`J1 EY_J LJ BJ- Y MJ`J1 Lectors: 1/25 J. Anderson, A. Peterson Lectors:1/24 D. Dorrance EM’s:  1/25 A. Firman, R. Edel, J. Kassuba, EM’s:1/24 B. Kucharek, K. Franckowiak   V. Kassuba, S. GoffRHoogerhyde Ushers:1/24 M. Puroll, L. Sevenski Servers: 1/25 Dan, Judy  Ushers: 1/25 L. Nowak, M. Peterson 

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It’s Time St. Mary Cathedral School The recent movie “Unbroken” tells the story of CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Louie Zamperini’s amazing life of excellence and January 25 – February 1, 2015 survival as a prisoner of war during World War II. I recently viewed a video of Louie’s children who spoke Sunday January 25th: Represent St. Mary and show about how their dad was so traumatized by his your school pride by wearing a logo collared shirt or experiences that he was headed for ruin after the war school uniform to Mass. through drinking and psychological pain. The movie • Ice Cream Social - “Sundaes on Sunday” after the leaves out the defining moment of his life after the 11am Mass in the Parish Hall (sponsored by St. war. While reluctantly attending an evangelistic Mary School Families • St. Mary Elementary School Choir sings at the conference, he got up to walk out until he heard the 11am Mass evangelist say, “When you have no where else to turn, is the time when you turn to God”. The truth of that Monday, January 26th: statement landed in a deep place for Louie as he • Spirit Activity: St. Mary Blue & White/Jean Day stopped drinking and was able to forgive his captors • Assembly after Convocation in the Cafeteria 8- 8:45am (winter fun activities) for their unrelenting cruelty to him over the course of two and half years. Tuesday, January 27th: We don’t have to be in a prisoner of war camp to • Spirit Activity: PJ/Snow Day Attire internalize the great healing truth which healed the life • Read and feed 10:45-11:30am in the elementary wing of Louie Zamperini. There is a different kind of prison which we all share in. It’s a prison of our own making Wednesday, January 28th: but none the less: a prison. This place of detention and • Spirit Activity: “Dress-up” Day pain is one of our own creating. It is the imprisoned • All School Mass: 9am at St. Mary Cathedral self. The great gift of life and personhood is given by Church God to be a place of freedom and abundance. But we • St. Mary Middle and High School Choirs sing at Mass transform the self into a prison when we disregard God and build ourselves on our own flawed and broken Thursday, January 29th: design. Rather than attach ourselves to the gift giver, • Spirit Activity: Crazy Hair and Mismatched we attach ourselves to cheap substitutes which, when Clothes Day lived over time, transform the free flow of life into a • Winter competition plans 1:40-2:40pm thick walled bunker where pain simply accumulates Friday, January 30th: until we entomb ourselves within the stagnant confines • Spirit Activity: Jean Day/Team Sport Day of our ego and passions. • Winter Fun Competitions 12-2pm, hot chocolate So what substitutes for God have you attached and cookies yourself to? Is it: lies, secrets, booze, pills, your raging Saturday, January: 31st: “righteous” anger, sports, sex, work, electronics, • FUNd Fest Main Event: 5pm-1am entertainment, the “latest” this and that, food, lust, money? - just to name a few. With each inordinate Sunday, February 1st: • desire and act, we confine ourselves away from the St. Mary Cathedral High School Choir sings at the 11am Mass saving action of the living God. And when we finally realize that our self-created prison is incrementally The theme for National Catholic Schools Week is killing us, and that there is really nowhere else to turn “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, for change and healing, it is then that we can turn to Knowledge and Service.” The theme encompasses God. And in that cry for help we begin to learn trust, several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities— small we regain hope, and become transformed. families in their own right, but also members of the May the shackles of self-dependence be broken for larger community of home, church, city, and nation. each of us so that we find the inner peace for which we Faith, knowledge, and service are three measures by were made. which any Catholic school can and should be judged. Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 8 January 18, 2015

Fr. Peter Wigton St. Thomas Aquinas  Parochial Vicar Elmira, MI [email protected] Rosary Happy 2015!!! It’s amazing how time is flying. I The rosary is being prayed for the members guess it means that heaven is getting closer. Ah, that’s of the St. Thomas Aquinas parish family and for other a beautiful thought. Well I wanted to take this intentions on January 19th beginning at 1:00 pm. opportunity to share with you a little bit about what Ladies Group Meeting I’ve been up to. December was very full and sped by The Ladies Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, so fast. One of my main tasks was to prepare for my January 22nd at 6:30 pm. All women of the parish are new position at the school. As you may know, I have been given the reigns in the high school religion invited. classroom at St. Mary Cathedral School. I’ve only Feast Day Celebration been at it for a week now and I can already tell that To celebrate the Feast Day of our patron saint, St. God is going to do some beautiful things in my life. Thomas Aquinas, there will be refreshments served The students are great and already I know that I am after Mass on Saturday, January 24th. All parishioners going to love it. The newness of lesson plans and all and visitors are welcome to celebrate with us. will certainly add a good challenge as well, so please keep me in your prayers. Fifth Annual March I am very glad to accept the challenge because we will be studying some really great material. We are for Life - Gaylord using the Didache Series for our curriculum, published by Midwest Theological Forum, with Scott Hahn as March for Life in Your one of the key contributing authors. I have five class Hometown! Saturday, January 24 join periods, two of which are junior classes. The material others in our community as we come together that we are covering in the various classes is the and stand for LIFE! From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. teens will following. The freshmen and I are studying be gathering at the Cooney Conference Center for the Understanding the Scriptures, where we are going March for Life Teen Conference. We invite all of our through the content of the Word of God, with the hope parishioners and fellow brothers and sisters in Christ that a greater understanding of God’s written Word to attend our Rally at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. will deepen our love for what he has done for us. The We'll be having speakers including Bishop Raica! At sophomores are learning all about The History of the 2:00 p.m. we will begin the peaceful and prayerful Church. The intention is to see how the Holy Spirit march downtown Gaylord to City Hall. A bus will has continued to guide the people of God through time. bring people back to the Parish. For additional The juniors are diving into Our Moral Life in Christ, in information, contact our Parish Office. which right living and moral conduct lead us to greater freedom and happiness. With these we are more 2014/15 TUITION ANGEL RAFFLE disposed to the God’s grace, which in turn leads to a deeper relationship with Christ. The seniors are On behalf of the entire St. Mary Cathedral preparing themselves to face the world and its Parish and School family, we wish to thank challenges with The Mystery of Redemption and all those participating in this year’s raffle Christian Discipleship. and for supporting our Catholic school’s As always, you are all in my prayers and please tuition assistance program. continue to pray for the students and I as we take on this new endeavor. The ninth of twelve monthly drawings was held on January 5th at the parish office. Amy Kuznicki, St. Mary Cathedral parishioner was asked to draw this month’s winners. St. Mary Parishioners:

The Residents thoroughly enjoyed opening the CONGRATULATIONS to the following who each won 1,000 CASH! “Angle” gifts you provided for them. It was very thoughtful of everyone to remember us with such Ticket #28 - Frances Strzynski generosity and thoughtfulness. The gifts selected were Ticket #16 - Robert & Barbara Noirot so nice! God Bless you! Ticket #31 - Betty Jo Handy Activity Director, Theresa Wood Ticket #27 - Bob Johnson The Residents of McReynolds Hall Ticket #97 - Gene Skiba & Don Sklarczyk Northern Lights Catholic Community Page 9 989.732.5448

Holy Redeemer Laundry Coordinator Needed: We are looking for a Laundry Coordinator which is Vanderbilt, MI a person to help do the coordinating of making sure the laundry gets done every Piano Dedication Saturday morning. The NHS students from St. Mary

Holy Redeemer Parish celebrated the have committed to one Saturday a month so it is just a matter of helping us find a few more groups or dedication of there new piano on January 4th. Naomi individuals who would enjoy this ministry and then Arkison, the parish organist, shown playing the piano simply coordinating the pick ups and drop offs. with Jazlyn Wilde and Father Peter singing. Afterwards, there was a delicious pot luck brunch Donations Needed: I know we are getting low on supplied by the wonderful “Golden Grams” in the hand/foot warmers, bus tokens, bottled water and Parish Hall. healthy snacks like nuts, jerky, protein bars etc.. Our greatest need however is really more volunteers. Thank you for sharing this idea with friends and maybe even offering to do it with them:) This is a really nice way to connect with family and friends and to help the community at the same time! We are also looking for quotes from anyone willing to share about their experience at the Refuge that we could post on our new website and always always....more than anything...your beautiful prayers! Donation may be dropped off at St. Mary Cathedral Office.

Thank you from the St. Mary Cathedral School Band

St. Mary Cathedral School A special thanks to the men of the Disciples of Christ and other area business owners who so generously gave of their time during Christmas vacation to remodel the band room at St. Mary Come One, Come All to Cathedral School: Frank Jasinski, Hal LaForest, The Greatest FUNd Fest on Earth! Joseph Hickerson, Craig Hall, Tom Crawford, Ray Rivers, Leon Koscielniak, Todd Seidell, Miller Construction, Chuck's Electric, Brian Wojtkowiak, “UNDER THE BIG TOP” and Mike Koronka. The St. Mary Bands greatly appreciate their enhanced space! Dinner ~ Live Auction ~ Silent Auction Games ~ Raffles ~ Fun BEGINNING ANEW II Saturday, January 31, 2015 DEBT REDUCTION CAMPAIGN 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ST. MARY CATHEDRAL & SCHOOL Admission Ticket = $65.00 GAYLORD, MICHIGAN Includes Dinner, desserts, late night snack & beverages Campaign Update - January 5, 2015 For information, contact Kim Smith at 989-732-5801 License No. R27204 Balance on Loan as of 12/31/14: $528,369.52

Total Pledges: 355 Total Payments on pledges: $341,174.90 Total Debt Reduction Envelopes $ 29,681.28 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Page 10 January 18, 2015

Amber Myers Gilbert BECOMING A MAN AFTER Joan Noble GOD’S OWN HEART Fr. David Dupuis Julie Hansen The Spring Semester of "That Man Jim Godlewski Is You" started on Saturday, Janu- Joyce Hatch ary 17th and will go for 13 weeks. This Spring Se- St. Mary Cathedral:  Dennis Brady mester we will Identify the three fundamental orienta- Alyne McCann Mary L. Jelinek tions of each person in the spiritual life. Identify the three fundamental temptations in the spiritual life James Maddix Betty Pasel   and the means for overcoming them. Identify the Heather    three practices by which a person can live a life im- Howard Wood St. Thomas: mersed in God. Complete three exercises to help Marion Byrne Catherine Noel  men objectively evaluate the current state of their spir- Bruce Youngs Steve McDougall itual life. Develop a spiritual plan of life.  James Robb Rochelle Biery This FREE - No Obligation program will be held Mike Blanzy Alex Pancake on Saturday mornings in the parish hall at 6:30 am - Larry Lindbert Tom Urban 8:00 am starting January 17th. It will start with coffee Ava Anne White Charles Proulx and a light breakfast, watch a presentation, then break Janice Hendrickson Claudette Proulx into small groups for discussions. For more infor- Sharon Melow Mary Kucharek mation and to register you may go to   Earlene Hager  www.thatmanisyou.org and search events for Gaylord, Jean Stevenson Holy Redeemer: MI. There will also be registration tables after all Peter Thompson Carl Schaub Masses on January 10th and 11th. For questions, e- Becca Prange Janet Berry mail Chad Fate [email protected]. Doris Proulx Donald Wescoat, Jr. Beth Moore Becky Smith Catholic Medical Association  Erika Dwyer Marguerite Carter Carolyn Borowiak  Fr. David Dupuis President Dr. Michael Samalik of the Diocese of Susan Stelver Lloyd Eisenhart Gaylord and Sts. Cosmas and Damian Guild of the Emily Pickett Treyor Warzynski Catholic Medical Association invites you to an Patricia Cherry Rita Bunker upcoming event open to ALL! We hope everyone will Bernadette Russo Barbara Harrington join us Sunday, February 1st, at 4pm at St. Mary Elaine Kenny Markita Hardy Cathedral Parish Hall for a heart-rendering talk by Fr. Chris Hatch Sandy Grant Polycarp discussing his experiences in Nigeria. Please Deb Robinson Jim Grant Jr. encourage all Health Care Professionals to join us for   fellowship! Call Jackie with any questions at (231) Kathy Krawczak  633-2146 or [email protected] Vera Jean Hickerson Military personnel  Tom Martinek and their families, Ron Peck those in foster care,  St. Mary Cathedral School Mike Samkowiak medical facilities, Marlene Bindschatel the homebound, FUNd Fest Raffles Sr. Donna Marie those with ongoing health Koenigsknecht, OP issues, and all caregivers. Drawing on Saturday, January 31, 2015

Car R 2014 Chevrolet Spark 1LT CVT Cathedral Bingo Schedule $20 each or 6 for $100 (Retail Value: $15,820) Monday, January 19, 2015  17” TV Raffle (Retail Value: $700) Chair: Colleen Bright $10 each or 3 for $25 Co-Chari: Laura Cherry  Team #6: Brad Williams, Joe Makarewicz, “Greatest School on Earth” Cash Raffle  Kathy Williams, Dan & Wanda Rickabus $50 each or 3 for $100

GRAND Prize: $2500 ~ (2) $1000 ~ (1) $500 Jackpot is over $800.00  Pickle Jar is over $242.00 Tickets available at the School. Contact Kim Smith at R R (License #A00464) 989 732 5801. (Raffle License # R27204)