St.Michael the Archangel

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Consecrated to the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary

MAY 23, 2021 • PENTECOST SUNDAY Special congratulations and many blessings to our newly confirmed. We pray that you may be inspired by the Holy Spirit and actively participate in the Church. I would also like to thank our Director of Faith Formation, Leslee Smith, and all the catechists, sponsors, parents and godparents who played a large role in preparation for this great sacrament.

First Holy Communion: On this Pentecost Sunday, during a special celebration of the Mass, the second grade children will complete part of their Christian initiation and receive Holy Communion for the first time. Some of these children have been preparing for this special day for the last two years and are very excited! Kindly keep them in your prayers.

The Solemnity of The Pentecost Happy Feast of the Pentecost We come to the end of the Easter Season with the God bless you celebration of the Coming of The Holy Spirit. Pentecost Stay Safe highlights the importance of the role of the Holy Spirit Fr. Kishore Babu Battu SAC in the life of the Church and the life of each individual faithful. The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples gave them gifts of tongues and transformed School Renovation Update them from frightened people in hiding to courageous The renovation of our school building is nearing preachers in the open. On this Solemnity I would like completion! The classroom is nearly ready for new congratulate our students who were confirmed last preschool students, with walls painted, carpet Sunday by our Bishop, Most Reverend Gerard W. installed, and windows added on the front of the Battersby. The following received the gift of the Holy building. A new storage area is complete and the Spirit: childcare director’s office only needs ceiling tiles and Emily Bellino Alexis McMahon furnishing before Mrs. Reynolds can move in! Matteo Biundo Brooke Mossburg Kitchen cabinets have been installed, flooring and painting are done, and appliances have arrived. All Vito Bray Martin Nguyen the fixtures and stainless-steel countertops will be Hailey Burt Ana Perna installed in the next few weeks. The gym has a fresh Robert Dobberstein Heidi Reed coat of paint and some more new upgrades planned! Jonathan Geiger Sophia Sorg The whole project is on schedule and should be Andrew Harris Rowan Westerlund finished by early June. We can’t wait for the spaces to be used by our community. Jon-Marc LaVanway Alexandra Wickenheiser Phoebe Lietaert Alaina Wille Kyle Kubik, Executive Principal Javier Lucio Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP WHY DO WE DO THAT? You Don’t Have What It Takes — but You Will

Why are Catholic and Protestant Those of us in ministry love this saying: God doesn’t call the equipped. Bibles different? He equips the called. Since the earliest days of the Church, We all know that sort of queasy feeling we get in the pit of our stomachs Christians used a Greek translation of when it becomes clear what we’re supposed to do, in any situation. It’s the Old Testament known as the that feeling of: Oh, no. Not me. Not now. I can’t. Septuagint. This collection of the texts of We’ve all got our list of reasons why not, don’t we? We do it for the Hebrew Scriptures included 46 everything, from big life problems to small everyday choices. I’m not books. At the time of the Protestant going to invite my neighbor to church because I don’t want to come Reformation in the 1500s, the Protestant across as pushy. I’m not going to make amends with my cousin reformers began to create their own because she’ll just walk all over me again. I’m not going to say a Rosary translations of the Bible (into local tonight because I’m tired and it’ll just stress me out. languages) and some began to question why the Jewish Scriptures would have However, even if we all put our lists of “reasons why we can’t” together, included texts that were written in I don’t think any of us have reasons quite as valid as the apostles. Their Greek, because, they assumed, the only job was to convert the nations — and here they are, a bunch of valid Jewish Scriptures would have fishermen who haven’t been out of Judea, who speak only their own been written in Hebrew. And so, they languages. Were they supposed to preach the Gospel via a particularly decided to remove seven books from compelling game of charades? the Old Testament: Baruch, Sirach, 1 But even that big, giant, stop-you-dead-in-your tracks Reason Why We and 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith and Can’t was nothing, because God had a plan. He didn’t call a bunch of Wisdom (as well as portions of the equipped men. He called them, and He equipped them. Cue the Books of Daniel and Esther). This tongues of fire! means that the Protestant Old God doesn’t call us to do His will because we have what it takes. He Testament only includes 39 books, while calls us because He’s ready to give us what it takes. Being a good Catholic Bibles continue to include those steward is to answer the call of Christ knowing he will provide. original 46 books. Both Catholic and Protestant Bibles include 27 books and Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS letters in the New Testament. ©LPi ©LPi GOSPEL MEDITATION Begin by taking a moment to calm yourself, focus on your breathing and become aware of the life force that flows through your veins. Center yourself in the words and affections of St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit, “Breath in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts th may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, Mass Sunday, June 13 to honor ALL High School too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I & College Graduates love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to Please join us for 10:30 Mass on June 13th. Wear your defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, cap and gown and take part in the procession, arriving that I may always be holy.” Sanctifying, bringing things at 10:15 am. Seating will be reserved for you. to wholeness, blessing, restoring and creating are just If you are able to attend, please call or email the some of the fruits of the presence of the Holy Spirit. parish office so that the correct seating may be Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not always about reserved, [email protected]. proclaiming loud cries of praise or singing alleluia from Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions as well as a roof top. It is about unfolding and encountering the the construction in our school building, we are not able ordinary in an extraordinary way. Being filled with the to hold a reception. Holy Spirit means being filled with the fullness of God’s life and in touch with the power and wonder of We would also like to honor graduates in our bulletin. God’s presence. It’s about becoming holy. Please send the graduate’s name, school attended, degree attained/next steps, etc. and a picture to the th It is not just for saints or people who have a religious office no later than June 6 , preferably by email. vocation. Holiness is for the ordinary, simple run- of- the-mill person who desires to love God, others, and all of creation. When an ordinary, humble person becomes connected with life and the wondrous power of God’s love, they begin to live life more deeply, a bit more reverently, desire a simple fare and find them- selves relishing in ordinary beauty. Their senses become attuned to the Author of life and they realize that they are not alone. The Holy Spirit connects all of the dots of human experience and existence, bringing everyone to center on the Divine Presence. The Holy Spirit does not just breathe “on me” but “in me” and is the force behind every breath I take. Take a moment to soak that thought in. There is the Divine Presence of the Holy Spirit in me, right now. When a person becomes in touch with truth, they know that when inspired by the Holy Spirit, his or her actions are not solely their own. They realize that they are moved by Divine Grace and drawn to things not found in secular affairs. We live in a world where it is hard to discover truth. Real truth is veiled by so many imposters that it is hard to find, especially for those who are young. It is easy to get fooled and duped and often, without full con- scious awareness of doing so, we choose to walk down a path of self-absorption and destruction. It is only the Holy Spirit, through the ministry of the church Live the Gospel! most especially, who guides us to truth and shows us St. Mary Christian service the way to be the graced and holy human beings God commission is organizing made us to be. The wonders and inspirations of to- a Habitat build open to day’s Feast of Pentecost are necessary to share with members of our family both those we love and those who only casually cross parishes. our paths. The first disciples, touched by the Holy Spir- th it, brought the Gospel to the ends of the earth one step Saturday, May 29 Time: 8 am - 3:30 pm at a time. Is it unrealistic to ask that we assist in that Construction site: Woodland Beach same mission by helping people understand who they Lunch, hard hats, and safety glasses will be provided. are and who God is one at a time? Ask the Holy Spirit Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. If under to alleviate the fear in your heart that prevents you 18, a waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. from doing so. If interested, please contact Fred Fedorowicz: ©LPi [email protected], or 734-755-4705. Monroe Vicariate & St. Anthony Parish present... Abby Johnson Former Director of Planned Parenthood Clinic; Author of the book, "Unplanned" Monday, June 14, 2021

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REFLECT AND RESPOND

First Reading: Second Reading: Gospel: The descent of the Holy Spirit onto Paul speaks to the Galatians about Jesus assured his disciples that his the disciples, which marked the our universal struggle between the Father would send the “Spirit of beginning of the Church, was a Spirit and the flesh. Paul even lists truth” to believers offering guidance transformative experience for the examples of the “works of the flesh” and divine gifts. Where do you see followers of Jesus. What have been and the “fruits of the Spirit.” How the Holy Spirit active in your life? some transformative experiences would you measure you own for you in your faith journey? success in this spiritual battle? ©LPi Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools

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Now Enrolling for the 2021-2022 School Year! Spaces in Preschool are filling fast!

Seeking Substitute Teachers! Seeking an Assistant Principal

Pay Rate: $80/day for Academic & Student Affairs 7:45 am - 2:45 pm The assistant principal serves as a direct support to the principal and serves on the MCES Leadership Requirements: Team. The assistant principal reports to the principal and - 90 College Credits assists in all aspects of the school as a Catholic institu- tion, is responsible for supporting the policies, regulations, - Organized and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised - Interested in working with students in a safe and orderly Catholic learning environment that - Maintain a safe environment meets the approved curriculum and mission of Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools. - Background Check/Fingerprinting - Protecting God’s Children Workshop Achieving academic excellence requires that the assistant principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture all Call Julie White at 734-241-3923, if you’re members of the school staff and to communicate effec- interested! tively with families. Inherent in the position are the re- sponsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, ex- tracurricular activities, personnel management, emergen- cy procedures, and facility operations.

Qualifications include: a Masters' or Advanced Degree in School Administration; experience in a school setting as teacher or administrator; and a willingness to be part of a leadership team. NOW ENROLLING! Schedule an Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. in-person visit during non- Please submit a cover letter that outlines your vision for the position of assistant principal and outlook on Catholic school hours with our principal, education, resume, and 3 references. For more information, please contact Julie White at Mr. Kubik! Call 734-241-3923 or [email protected]. visit mcesmonroe.com. A full job description can be found at www.aod.org. Diane Mennell THIS WEEK ~ MAY 24 - 30

Pray for: Bill Dempsey June Neph MONDAY, MAY 24 Rita Getchey Pat Orr Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Rebecca Alexander Veronica Leigh Ann Parrack Mass 8:15 am - church Theresa Balk Greenawalt Donna Perez Holy Hour 9 am - church Javier Barrios Sean Griffin Mary Ray James Barron Noreen Head Parker Reau TUESDAY, MAY 25 Monica Beeson Kate Herr-Maletich Mary Ann Soleau St. Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church Carolyn Bellino Rose Kavanagh Betty Steffes St. Gregory VII, Pope Lynda Billock Edna Kinsey Wilbur Stotz St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi, Virgin Philip Bloom Lois Knegendorf Bob Vajcner Michael’s Men Meeting 7 pm - SMCC Chapel

Addie Bressler Alice LaPrad Alex Vanisacker WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 AJ Bressler Donna Leask Alice Villarreal St. Philip Neri, Priest Fr Daniel Complo Madeline Lemerand Arlene Walsh Keith Dean Dorothy Louwsma Cody Wood THURSDAY, MAY 27 Kathy DeFigueiredo Stella Mannausa Mary Zubkoff St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible 7 pm - Archangel

FRIDAY, MAY 28 Mass 8:15 am - church PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: Major Matthew Aubry Staff Sgt. Angelo Marino SATURDAY, MAY 29 Brett Bennett Staff Sgt. Emily Marino St. Paul VI, Pope; BVM Tracy (Scobel) Bennett Airman 2 Drew McLaughlin Confession 3:30 pm - church Pvt. Adrien Boudreault Sgt. William McGowan Mass 5:00 pm - church

Major Zachery Briscoe S. Sgt. Jill (Hoffman) Miles SUNDAY, MAY 30 CWO3 Ricky Brown AB Tannar Osborne The Most Holy Trinity Cpt. Kyle Burkardt, DDS Major Tim Payment Mass 8:30 am - church Cpt. Patrick Burkardt, DDS Alan Scobel Mass 10:30 am - church 1st Sgt. Robert C. Cebina Major Marcus Sitterly LCPL Chase E. Collingsworth Gregory Smith Spc. Skylar Cooper M/Sgt. Marian Olmsted Smith SMS. Wayne Fetty Spc. Travis Weber Cpl. Jacob Luthy Cpt. Brian Worley, USMC Sgt. Michael Makela LCPL Justin Zukowski

Readings for the Week of May 23, 2021 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37- 39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 52, 53, 55, 56 or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7,8-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, LITURGY SCHEDULE MAY 24 - 30 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 DAY & TIME INTENTIONS Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7/Jn Monday 8:15 am  Pietro Vitale 19:25-34  John Gabriel Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-6, 7-8, 14 and 23 [23b]/Mk 10:28-31 Friday 8:15 am  Dorothy Wannemacher 1 year Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [Sir 36:1b]/  Gloria Collingsworth Mk 10:32-45 Saturday 5:00 pm  Clayton Charron Thursday: Sir 42:15-25/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [6a]/Mk 10:46-52  Waldon & Dorothy Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Mk 11:11 Wannemacher -26 Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20/Ps 19:8, 9, 19, 11 [9ab]/Mk 11:27-33 Sunday 8:30 am  Anna May & Eddie Wojcik Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b]/  Eleanor Manard Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 10:30 am  The People of St Michael 2021 CSA STATUS 77% LIVE THE LITURGY

66 families have pledged $52,175 of $67,793 The phrase “being filled with the Holy Spirit” may summon forth images that are a bit too intense for Online giving is EASY! Make your CSA pledge now some folks. They may conclude that when one is filled and set up automated payments on behalf of St with the Holy Spirit that they immediately begin Michael at sma.aodcsa.org. speaking in tongues, loudly praise God, sing alleluia If you have any questions or need help, call DeeDee from roof tops, and do other demonstrative things. In at the parish office: 734-241-8645. reality, being filled with the Holy Spirit means being filled with the fullness of God’s life and in touch with the power and wonder of God’s presence. It is the Holy Spirit that draws us together as a community of faith, inspires us with wisdom and right judgment, and turns us from the darkness of sin to the virtues that bring life. We live in a world where it is hard to discover truth. The Holy Spirit, through the ministry of the church, guides us to truth and shows us the way to be the graced human beings God made us to be. Come, Holy Spirit, and fill our hearts! ©LPi

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