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June 14, 2020 The Most Holy Body & Blood

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MISSION STATEMENT We are a people called together by God and empowered by the Spirit to continue the mission of on earth. We are a community of faith, hope and love, who strengthen and encourage one another and share a common mission of building the Kingdom of God.       Vision Statement Committed to growing in faith together, guided by the Holy Spirit, we will be the hands of Jesus, continuing His work in our parish, community and the world.

6400 McCarty Road │ Saginaw, MI 48603 │ 989-790-5086

MASS SCHEDULE: STAFF: CONNECT:   Music/ Sat: 5:00 pm Director of Parish Online: www.sjvsaginaw.org Life Director Sr. Janet Pewoski, Roberta Conley Facebook: St John Vianney

Sun: 10:00 am CSJ Email: [email protected] Parish Secretary/ Sacramental Bookkeeper Wed: TBD Minister Michelle Gombar Fax: (989) 790-1681 Fr. Richard Jozwiak & Fr. Bert Gohm Rectory: (989) 792-6582 

Page 2 St. John Vianney Church, Saginaw, Michigan Sister’s Corner (Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ): Today, we cele- brate and reverence the . Some parishes in days gone by would have elaborate out- door processions with the priest carrying the consecrated host in a and parishion- ers following along and returning to the Church . For those unable to be present with us today and for the homebound who have not been able to receive during the pandemic, we realize how difficult this time is. We remind you to take time to call to mind the Presence of God and invite the Lord into your heart and soul. He is with you through the Holy Spirit to comfort and strengthen and love you.  Graduates of 2020: I’m still waiting for your information as re- quested in the letter I sent to your home. Please respond by email- ing me at [email protected]. Also this is the corrected email to send Senior photos/ Cap & Gown photos to Roberta at Rob- [email protected]. I know of at least seven youth graduating from our parish, but there may be a few more, so please email me. I also need to know if you would like to celebrate on June 28 at the 10 a.m. , I need to know how many will attend.  Priests’ Retirement Collection will be on Father’s Day Weekend (June 20/21). Gruss has asked that we continue this annual collection on the usual date. There should be en- velopes in your packets for this purpose.  Difficult Times: Pandemic, Pandemonium Flood, and Prejudice. Life is hard enough just dealing with the unpredictable pandemic and unexpected flood, but prejudice is something we can all eliminate. Prejudice is learned. Be mindful or your words and actions when you are speaking or acting in front of your children or grandchildren. They catch your attitudes. Often ignorance of facts or fear of the unknown contribute to prejudice. Imagine if every time you stepped out of your house to walk along the sidewalk or drove in your car, you had to be fearful of any law enforcement approaching you, not to mention other people who seem deter- mined to beat you into submission or death. I wonder how it is that people cannot see the beauty of all God’s people. Let us remember the words of Jesus “to love one another as we love ourselves.” We are called to love every person of every color not just our own color. On this Feast of Corpus Christi, let us remember that we are One Body. All people of every color and race are loved by God. Every person is made in the image of God. God dwells within each and every person of every color.  Weekly Readings Old Testament:  New Testament:  :   Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16a 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17 John 6: 51-58 The events in today's reading take place The Jewish people believed that when they Countless theological debates over the as the Israelites are camped on the shore sacrificed an animal to God and then ate a course of Christian history have taken up of the Jordan River ready to enter the portion of the sacrifice themselves, they the meaning of this of Promised Land. In his farewell speech, were in with God to whom the Gospel of John. It is the basis of the Moses makes it clear that when they they had given the other portion. Applying theology of real presence and sacramental settle in their new land they never this to the Eucharist, Paul reminds us that realism. So the Fourth Gospel is unique for forget all the wonderful things God did when we receive Holy Com-munion, we the absence of a scene but it for them during their 40 years in the become one with the sacrifice of Jesus on has the presence of a weighty Eucharistic desert. the cross. theology. St. John Vianney Church, Saginaw, Michigan Page 3 Faith Formation Graduates of 2020: I am waiting for the information I requested from you regarding: Your Name______ Your High School______ Your Special Awards/Honors______ Your Future Plans (Name of College, Work, Military, other?______ Career Plans______ Email: [email protected] Send photos to [email protected]   I know we have at least 7 graduates. There may be more, so please send the above info. Would you like to celebrate at Mass on June 28 at 10 a.m. or wait till August 23?  Children’s Program: I am still waiting for feedback on the use of an online OSV program vs. sending scanned pages of our current program in the event that we are not able to hold on site classes in the fall. The wave of covid 19 is not over until we get a vaccine which is not expected till 2021 and how long it will take to get everyone vaccinated.   Sacraments for those who prepared last year: Bishop has sent letters of delegation to our priests. Confirmation & First Eucharist will be on Sunday Aug 9, at the 10:00 am Mass. I will be contacting you to set up a review and practice.  Project YM and youth Alpha: There does not seem to be any interest in this program from the youth that I have contacted, so I will not be registering St. John Vianney to participate. You may not sign up without being attached to an area parish. If you have friends that you want to be with, you will need to be signed up with them through their parish. The program is beginning June 14 or June 19 depending on which date the parish chose. 

Stewardship Message Prayer

The Heart of Stewardship Prayer for Christian Unity What else is there to give when one has already given away one’s Our Father, body and one’s life? What more can one say or do to demonstrate We seek you in so many ways and places in love for another when all one had has been given to another? This our life. total giving of self to loved ones cannot be trumped by flowery words We seek you for guidance and for comfort. or material gifts that are fleeting. This is the ultimate in love. This is But you have told us that when there is hun- the love Jesus had for us on the way to his Passion, at the institution ger, it is up to us to feed the hungry. of the Holy Eucharist. This is the love he has for us daily in the cele- We ask you to help us see you in other  bration of the Mass on in every church, in every city, in every and humbly ask you for strength in the search for what we nation on earth. No one can give more. No one can ask for more. This have in common. is the true heart of Christian stewardship. Bless our efforts to look at all the ways we are united in If you take the time to gaze upon your God in the simplest of forms faith, and grant us courage to change our hearts and minds and begin to reflect on what has actually taken place with bread and to realize your will. wine becoming the presence of the Divine, then you can begin to un- We ask all this through Christ our Lord and brother, derstand true humility, sacrifice, and love. And when you have the in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy privilege to take that Real Presence into your body at the meal where Spirit. you are an honored guest, you become one with the One who is the Amen. embodiment of stewardship.  Then, you must ask yourself, “How can I even begin to reflect the love that I have encountered at this feast?” The answer is you can On the Lighter Side begin with the simple actions of the day: where will you go, whom will you meet, and in what work will you partake? Jesus Christ has shown that the greatest gift ever given can be disguised in this world in a piece of bread. By joining your body to his, he can now trans- form human hearts, not by grand acts, but by everyday acts, by every- day people, practicing Everyday Stewardship.  N Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Readings Week of June 15M June 20, 2020 Mon: 1 Kgs 21:116/Ps 5:23ab, 4b67/Mt 5:3842 Tue: 1 Kgs 21:1729/Ps 51:34, 56ab, 11, 16/Mt 5:4348 Wed: 2 Kgs 2:1, 614/Ps 31:20, 21, 24/Mt 6:16, 1618 Thur: Sir 48:114/Ps 97:12, 34, 56, 7/Mt 6:715 Fri: Dt 7:611/Ps 103:18, 10/1 Jn 4:716/Mt 11:2530 Sat: 2 Chr 24:1725/Ps 1 Sm 2:1, 47, 8abcd/Lk 2:4151 Page 4 St. John Vianney Church, Saginaw, Michigan Bishop Gruss Bishop Gruss: ‘Now is a time for soul searching regarding our own prejudices and biases’  In this week following the death of George Floyd, and amidst a growing divide in our country, Bishop Robert Gruss is calling upon all the Faithful to examine our own hearts, “Now is a time for soul searching regarding our own prejudices and biases.” If we desire to remove the sin and crime of racism from our communities we must begin with “self,” he said. “For this to end, we must ‘fight the evil of racism by educating ourselves, reflecting on personal thoughts and actions, listening to those who have been affected by racism, and by developing and supporting programs that help repair the damages caused by racial discrimination.’ We need to educate ourselves and our communities about the value of cul- tural diversity within our society. “We must always condemn any and all forms of racism, racial injustice, bigotry, and every form of social or cultural discrimination. Racist acts are sinful because they violate justice. These forms of evil have no place in a “just” society. And a true “just” society will never exist until they are eradicated. “The peaceful protests we are seeing across our nation reflect the justified frustration and anger of millions of our brothers and sisters who even today find themselves affronted with racist attitudes and behaviors. Legitimate protests should not be exploited by persons who have taken advantage of this situation in order to disrupt and promote their own evil . Burning and looting buildings, destroying the livelihoods of people in their communities, as we have seen across the country, does not advance the cause of racial equality and human dignity. These actions too must be condemned. It could also be seen as its own form of racism. “Yes, society remains in need of healing. Perhaps in prayer, we ask Jesus to help us to see the ‘tarnished reflection of ourselves’ so that healing may take place in us first. He wants to reveal our true reflection, so that we can see who we really are M someone pre- cious, someone beautiful, someone for whom he was willing to die. If we do not see the true dignity in ourselves, it will always be difficult to see the true dignity in others. “I ask you to join me in praying for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon us, the world and all societies, so that the fruits of the Spirit M joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness M may break down evil and violence, destroying the walls of selfish- ness, intolerance and hatred, thus building a world we have never seen before M the true Kingdom of God.” Community Events Weekly Bible Study for Youth with Father Adam Maher Father Maher serves as parochial vicar at Holy Apostles Parish in Ruth and St. Isidore Parish in Paris- ville. Father Maher also serves as diocesan assistant vocation director and will soon serve as chaplain at Nouvel Catholic Central High School in Saginaw and Saginaw Valley State University.  Use the link to join the online meeting (Thursday's at 7PM) :         https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/797760221 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a onetouch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (872) 2403311  Onetouch: tel:+18722403311,,797760221# Access Code: 797760221 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:https://global.gotomeeting.com/ install/797760221  Status Update on the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Petition   The period to challenge the sample of signatures (to verify the petition to end dismemberment abortion) ended yester- day. As anticipated, Planned Parenthood has filed challenges to the signatures. It is my understanding that this is the first time Right to Life’s legislative petition signatures have ever been challenged.  Here is an update on the process, which also explains how RTL is working to “revive” as many signatures as possible with a counterchallenge:https://rtl.org/michiganvaluelifechallenge/. Urgent prayers are needed for a successful outcome. I will continue to update you as new information is received.  Experience Catholic Tradition through the Sacred Scriptures. How will God speak to you? Start your journey through the Bible this September with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan (CBSM)  CBSM brings the Scriptures to life with an indepth study of the entire Bible led by seminarylevel professors, so that you can listen and respond to God’s Word in your life. Our online class can be done completely online or with a local inperson group. Join us for an Info Night (No registration necessary) Friday, June 26  Virtual Video/TeleConference (89 pm) cbsmich.org/infonights CBSM classes are affordable for all, scholarships granted to all who ask. For more information contact us at [email protected], 586 4383085, or cbmich.org St. John Vianney Church, Saginaw, Michigan Page 5 Financial Stewardship Update Parish Support:  Thank you for continuing to  June 6/7, 2020  support your parish during  this time of uncertainty, your Collection…………. $ 6,967.00  faith, love and support is ACH ……………….. $ 2,105.00 greatly appreciated. Gospel Reflection The Most Holy Body and   It is no wonder that followers of Christ are called the . After all, sharing in the same spiritual food and sacred meal, they become what they eat and reveal the Divine Image. There is so much power for healing in the community of believers. Through the Eucharist, Christ becomes as present in those who have partaken of his Body and Blood as he has the elements themselves. The very presence of God touches the depths of the human soul and visits a part of us that no hu- man being can ever hope to explore. We are God’s. The sacred Eucharistic meal is a celebration of intimacy, the reunion of two loves in constant search of and longing for the other.  Music Ministry The community of believers receives the power and the presence to touch and heal in the name of the One they have welcomed CHANGES IN MUSIC FOR A WHILE within. It is now within their grasp to change the way life is lived I know that everyone has been reading many things about the and to more intentionally put into practice the Beatitudes that the effects of Covid19 and there are many differing opinions on a Divine Guest has revealed. We are asked to be like Christ and wide variety of topics. work to create a world of sufficiency, where the greed of some no While I was working at home, I attended many webinars on longer creates the want of others but where all of God’s children music (especially singing) and how the way in which Covid19 is can find a home and a place at the table of life. The One who spread, and what we should do in the liturgy. makes a home within calls us to live a life that transforms. We It is the opinion of many experts that when you speak, you expel are changed ourselves and now become agents of change for oth- aerosol droplets, which is why we are all wearing masks. When ers. We are the Body of Christ. God is with us. We have been you speak loudly, and especially when you sing out, you expel nourished. those droplets with much more force which sends them even fur-  ther into the air. AlsoNwhen you sing, you inhale much more Sadly, many are afraid to try. We know what we are called to do, deeply than just normal talking. The opinions of the experts but we struggle with feelings of doubt as to whether God really is (and I fully agree) is to extremely limit the amount of singing the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Do our systems have to change? (FOR NOW) That means no choir for a while, using only a Can- Is it possible that we somehow missed the mark when we put all tor and accompanist. Because we are leading in the liturgy, we of our social networks in place and established the business of will not wear a mask while we sing (so that we are better under- our lives? Perhaps we have to radically rethink our approach and stood) so, I have placed myself and the at least 25’ from that can scare us. We might have to give something up or change, the closest row of people.  and we don’t want to. As long as want, injustice, division, preju- The Congregation will keep their masks on and if you are to sing dice, and scarcity still exit, there is tremendous work for the Body a long with the cantorNplease do so softly and quietly so that of Christ.  we are careful not to spread the germs. 

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