Entrance Antiphon for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, Feb. 8th, 2015 for he is the Lord our God.” Psalm 95(94):6-7

Mass Readings Winter Carnival RESULTS!! Monday Feb. 9 FIRST PLACE: All-Nighter Statue, Weekday Cross-Country Skiing, Yooper Sprint Gn 1:1–19 nd Mk 6:53–56 2 Place: (Student Org.) rd Tuesday Feb. 10 3 Place: Snow , Speed-Skating, Tug O War St. Scholastica, Participants: Parade of Flags, , Ice Virgin Results pending: Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding Gn 1:20—2:4a Queen Competition, Mk 7:1–13 Wednesday Feb. 11 Finalist Ellen Nightingale Weekday Gn 2:4b–9, 15–17 Mk 7:14–23 Thursday Feb. 12 Weekday Gn 2:18–25 Mk 7:24–30 Friday Feb. 13 Weekday Save the Dates! Eucharistic Gn 3:1–8 Spring Break Mission Trips: March 8-13 Mk 7:31–37 Spring Campus Ministry Retreat: March 20-22 Saturday Feb. 14 Adoration Sts. Cyril, Monk, & What are you doing for Spring Break? Solemn Exposition Methodius, Bishop Join St. Al’s for a Spring Break Mission Trip! & Benediction: Gn 3:9–24 One group goes to St. Martin de Porres House of Hope in Chicago, Tues., 8-9 pm Mk 8:1–10 where women fight their way out of addiction and poverty. Sunday Feb. 15 Simple Exposition: Sixth Sunday in One group goes to Bay Cliff Health Camp near Marquette, Tues. - Fri. Ordinary Time where children and youth with severe disabilities learn and grow. 7:45 am to 8:45 am

Lv 13:1–2, 44–46 Nothing will fill your heart with more joy than to serve! Come pray with us 1 Cor 10:31—11:1 Meet after the 11 am and 7 pm Masses THIS Sunday to learn more, before our Mk 1:40–45 sign up, and get your fundraising packets. Eucharistic Lord! Pastor: Fr. Ben Hasse + 906-482-5530 + cell (906)290-2434 + [email protected] + blog: snowshoetracks.blogspot.com Pastoral Associate: Sr. Ellen Enright, IBVM + (906)523-4912 + cell (630) 542-9938 + [email protected] Office Phone: (906)482-5530 Office Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Tues - Fri, 9 am - 4 pm (NEW) Mass Times: Sunday 11:00 am & 7:00 pm// Weds. 9:00 pm & Fri. 5:30 pm St. Anne’s Masses

Confessions: Tues. 8:15 pm, Weds. 8:00 pm & Fri. 4:30 pm // by appointment Sunday: 9:00 am Baptisms: Please make arrangements with pastor at least one month in advance. Tuesday: 5:30 pm Confirmation & First Communion: Please notify the parish office of your need ASAP. Thursday: 9:00 am Marriages: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding. Saturday: 5:30 pm Anointing of the Sick: Upon request when suffering from serious illness or before surgery.

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8th, 2015 Mass Mass Intentions Sun. Feb. 08 11 am For the People of St. Al’s & St. Anne’s By the Parish Sun. Feb. 08 7 pm For the Intentions of All Our Alumni By the Parish Weds. Feb. 11 9:00 pm † Irene Schnotala Offered on Behalf of St. Joseph’s - Lake Linden Fri. Feb. 13 5:30 pm † Patricia Weston By the Parish Sun. Feb. 15 11 am † Joyce Bonen By Louis & Bobbie Fredanelli † Julie Schorr By Chris Bryan

Sun. Feb. 15 7 pm

Mass Usher Altar Server Lector EMHC LiturgicalMinisters 9:00 pm Weds. Feb. 11 Alyssa Strebel Greg Filpus Dan Killick 5:30 pm Fri. Feb. 13 Helen Rau Josh Hallfrisch Paul Shelcusky Tyler Arends Christopher Matetich Jared Bender Rafael Gil-Figueroa 11 am Sun. Feb. 15 Alexis Dani Abigail Steinbrecher Miranda Sauter Matt Johnson Husam Sweidan Michael Kostick Samuel Marek Ryan Carli Ken Arndt Helen Amiri

7 pm Sun. Feb. 15 Michael Paling Edward Glowacki Andrew Summers Mary Wachuta Tom Stroup PARISH EVENTS Friday Night Fireside Fellowship New FOCUS Bible Studies are being formed… contact Our Regular Weekly Hotspot Matt Koczur ([email protected]), or one of the 4:30 pm Conf., 5:30 pm Mass, other FOCUS missionaries if you’re interested! dinner, program to follow. Theology of the Body Study Group beginning this

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Please email Fr. Ben Feb 13 Intentional Discipleship (Fr. Ben) if you’re interested: [email protected] Feb 14 FNFF BONUS - SATURDAY NIGHT: Prayer Shawl Squares - Sister Ellen would like to thank Broomball at the Dee Ice Arena 8:15 - 9:45 everyone who donated squares for the prayer shawls. COMMUNITY EVENTS Feb 20 Holy Vows: What is the Consecrated Life? (Sr. Ellen) Scholarships Available: Looking for financial assis- tance with your college education? Applications are now Feb 27 Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity - Welcome being accepted for the 2015 Bibianne Bessette Scholarship. them, during this Year of the Consecrated Life! The scholarships aid graduating seniors who are pursuing a Learn about their life and Franciscan Charism. college or vocational education at an accredited degree Feb 28 FNFF BONUS - SATURDAY NIGHT: granting institution. Consideration is based on academic Dance (tentative) achievement. Applicants must complete the on-line appli- cation found at http://www.dioceseofmarquette.org/ March 5 FNFF BONUS - THURSDAY NIGHT: Visit Carmel bbscholarshiplink and mail an Official Transcript and of the Holy Cross, the Discalced Carmelite Monas- ACT/SAT scores (via postal mail) to: Bessette Scholar- tery in Iron Mountain. Depart St. Al’s at 4 pm, Mass with the nuns, visitation, pizza ship Fund, Diocese of Marquette, 1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855. Application must be received no March 6 Spring Break Begins later than March 15, 2015. Christian Women’s Brunch - Thurs., Feb. 12th, 9:15 am at Zion Lutheran Church-Hancock. Speaker: Darnishia Slade, Dir. Of International Programs & Services at Michi- gan Tech. For reservations call 482-3426. Donation: $8.

Words of Wisdom from Bishop Frederic Baraga

To preach is easy, the conversion is difficult.

Local Nursing Home Mass Schedule Ho. Cty. Med. Care Cypress Manor Portage Pointe Thurs., 2 pm Fri., 10:30 am Thurs., 11:00 am Feb. 12, Fr. William Feb. 13,Fr. William Feb. 26, Fr. John Mar. 12, Fr. John Mar. 13, Fr. Ben Mar. 26, Fr. William Apr. 9, Fr. William Apr. 10,Fr. William Apr. 23, Fr. John From the desk of Fr. Ben… 8 February 2015 riage blessed. Come to us, bring us your friends, and we will do As I mentioned last weekend, I received all that we can to help! sad news of my friend and seminary class- This coming Friday I’m going to lead a program on Inten- mate’s death by suicide. Perry (1981- tional Discipleship for Fireside. What happens when you 2015) had been ordained a deacon, but knowingly choose to say yes to God? Then on Saturday, for fun, then later dispensed from his vows. I we have rented out the Dee Stadium for broomball from 8:15 thought he was doing well, but it seems -9:45 pm. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran, or have never that he must have been struggling. It was played, here’s your chance to get on the ice! truly a blessing to be at his funeral, and to Sign up soon for the Spring Break Missionary Trips! And… be there with his family and several of my brother priests, put the spring retreat on your calendar, March 20-22nd! Get in- among them several seminary classmates. Please continue to volved at St. Al’s! God Bless, Fr. Ben pray for Perry’s eternal repose, and for healing for his family and community. My thanks to many who have Do you or does someone you love expressed their concern and support for me. struggle with addiction? Along with prayer, Confession, Eucharist, We have had a GREAT Winter Carnival at St. Al’s and spiritual counsel, our faith encourages this year, with many wins in special events, Ellen Nightin- nd us to seek tested healing resources, among gale as our Queen Candidate, 2 place for our Broomball them many good 12-step programs. Several such groups meet Team, and FIRST PLACE in the All-Nighter Snow Statue regularly at St. Al’s; to be referred to one that might be a good fit competition! While I’m excited about our victories, I’m for you or your loved one, call 906-482-7778, or talk to Fr. Ben. even more pumped up by the high level of participation… it has been wonderful to see so many of you involved and hav- Are you or a loved one experiencing ing fun together! I am very grateful to the many students homosexual attractions and looking who not only participated, but stepped up to take leader- for answers? ship for various events! I trust we are laying the founda- tion for even greater things in the years ahead! Courage, an apostolate of the Catholic Church, ministers to persons with same-sex attractions As you read this, the P2K (Priest Prophet King) High and their loved ones. It also has an outreach called EnCourage School Youth Rally will have taken place in Marquette. I which ministers to relatives, spouses, and friends of persons hope our young people who participate will be blessed and with same-sex attractions. strengthened by the experience… it is AWESOME how many good opportunities they are being given to grow Visit http://www.couragerc.net for more information. throughout the year! Please pray for God to guide them… and reach out to families you know whose children aren’t Life Outreach Center involved yet! www.houghtonpregnancy.org 906-482-8681 I’ve been posting information in the bulletin about the [email protected]

Year For Marriage that the Michigan bishops have initi- Think you’re pregnant? Not sure what to do? ated this year. I hope to preach about it this weekend. The We listen. We care. We can help. There is hope. family is the fundamental building block of society, and 222 Shelden Ave. #1 Houghton, MI 49931 marriage is what knits families together in stability and above The Print Shop in Downtown Houghton. love. Marriage is much attacked and faces great challeng- Hours of Operation: (or by appointment) es in our society… and families likewise. As the family Mon. 11 am - 5 pm //Weds. noon - 8 pm //Thurs. noon - 8 pm goes, so goes the rest of our society, and so it is very im- portant for us to invest in marriage, to understand it well, Upcoming National & Diocesan Collection and to live it faithfully, both personally, but also by sup- Feb. 18 - Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa porting our married friends and family members. It is also very important to remember that God always calls us CONTRIBUTIONS forward into healing, and always offers us grace and help. February 1st, 2015 Year to Date Many of us have been impacted by family division and di- Envelopes $760.00 $19,720.00 vorce, whether personally or in our circle of friends. As our Loose $180.00 $11,078.21 Church calls us to the ideal, She also calls us to healing and support for those who have experienced division, separation, Holy Day $0.00 $3,345.00 or divorce. It is often very difficult to navigate that path, and Fuel $0.00 $279.00 we are all called to walk together, and to encourage each oth- Total $940.00 $34,422.21 er. Budgeted $1,048.08 $32,490.48 As I have often said before, Sr. Ellen and I are both Overage/ (shortfall) -$108.08 +$1,931.73 willing to do whatever we can to help you in your mar- riages, to help you heal or grieve a divorce or separation, or Black & Indian Missions -$5-Marquette Schools-$50-UP Catholic-$20 to help you seek an annulment, or prepare to have your mar- 10 % of our parish income is tithed to charities and ministries that directly assist the poor and the needy. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process where people can investigate Catholicism. We welcome anyone who wants to explore the teachings of the Church. If you know anyone who is interested or wishes to be on the RCIA team, have them contact Sister Ellen: 906-523-4912 [email protected]

Richard Fitzpatrick St. Albert the Great University Parish [email protected] Pastoral Council 2014/2015

Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Nathan Dills, President Nathan Dills, President Carly Joseph, Vice President Michael Best, Vice President Amy Surmont Rachelle Wiegand, Secretary Rachelle Wiegand, Secretary [email protected] Maria Rausch Peter Hoch Miranda Sauter [email protected] Caroline Spezia Devon VanOrder

Matt Koczur Mary Wachuta Mary Wachuta [email protected] Faculty Adviser: Dr. Martin Thompson Year Round Parishioner: Jack Dueweke 2014-15 Ministry Leaders

Altar Server Matthew Johnson ([email protected])

Apologetics Josh Hallfrisch ([email protected])

Bible Study Matt Johnson ([email protected])

What’s Happening at St. Al’s? (Weekly Schedule) Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Sunday 11:00 am Mass + social Dan Killick ([email protected])

12:30 pm RCIA/Fireplace Area Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm Mass + social Ellen Nightingale ([email protected])

Intramural Michael Best ([email protected]) Tuesday 7:45 am Holy Hour in Chapel, Simple Exposition 8:30 am Morning Prayer, McNair Fireplace Friday Night Fireside 8:00 pm Adoration in Chapel Solemn Exposition Josh Hallfrisch ([email protected])

(Ellen Nightingale [email protected]) Friday Night Fireside Music Confession during Adoration Merwyn Cheruvathur ([email protected]) 8:30 pm Rosary, Chapel, during Adoration Tom Webb ([email protected]) 8:55 pm Solemn Benediction Sylvia Ferragut ([email protected]) Wednesday 7:45 am Holy Hour in Chapel, Simple Exposition Lectors Miranda Sauter ([email protected]) 4:30 pm Theology of the Body Study Group (Fr. Ben, [email protected]) Morning Prayer volunteer needed

7:00 pm Knitting and Crocheting w/ Sr. Ellen Music Ministry 8:00 pm Confession Helen Rau ([email protected]) 8:30 pm Rosary New Student Outreach 9:00 pm Mass Ellen Nightingale ([email protected]) Thursday 7:45 am Holy Hour in Chapel, Simple Exposition Peace & Social Justice volunteer needed 8:30 am Morning Prayer, McNair Fireplace 9:30 pm Rosary, Wadsworth Lobby Respect Life volunteer needed

(Alex Gill [email protected]) Rosary Alex Gill ([email protected]) Friday 7:45 am Holy Hour in Chapel, Simple Exposition Youth Ministry Retreat Team volunteer needed 4:30 pm Confession 5:30 pm Mass Ushers/Greeters Andrew Conley ([email protected])

6:15 pm FNFF - Intentional Discipleship! Visiting The Elderly & Odd Jobs for the Elderly volunteer needed CHAPEL RAT Student Residents: Spring 2015 To get involved, contact the leaders to get more infor- Tom Webb (Head Rat) Keagan Fortier mation, or talk with Fr. Ben or Sister Ellen Joshua Hallfrisch Dan Killick Michael Kostick