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FEBRUARY 3, 2019 • FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

502 WEST FRONT STREET • MONROE, MICHIGAN 48161 www.stmichaelmonroe.com • [email protected] • 734-241-8645 SUSAN’S CORNER Catholic Morality: Huh? The wonder of it all!Deacon Tracy M. Esper We are all called to be saints! This is what we are I had a friend who joined the military right out of high made for and this is the only way to happiness. Life in school. Every time he would come home on leave Christ, a life lived according to the will of , is the there was a family party. His family would get together only way to live out our dignity and to experience the and throw a little bash upon his return. This went on for freedom we so long for. In the next several articles we several years until his trips home became less hope to shed light on the glorious calling we have frequent. For one reason or another, my friend stopped received to become saints. A life of sin leads to death coming home and he went about building a home with and despair, a life of grace and moral uprightness his wife. I always found it interesting that whenever he leads to happiness. This is a simple truth that we must came home during those first few years, life, in his all discover and live. This is the perfect time to begin mind, in Monroe did not change. He would always ask this series before we enter into Lent. about people we went to high school with or used to Catholic morality reveals how we are called to live. It work with, you know, “the old gang.” The only problem reveals the effect of coming to believe all that is was life moved on without him at least in Monroe it did. contained in our Creed with a deep faith and This can be hard to understand especially when you surrendering to God through a life of prayer, worship are coming home, and you expect everything to be the and the Sacraments. The effect of faith and worship is same. This of course does not happen. I think that my a life lived in Christ. And a life lived in Christ is our life friend felt a little out of touch and that may have led to of morality. less trips home. Catholic morality is often seen in a negative way. We Sometimes we tend to freeze things in our minds, often think morality is about “what I can’t do.” It’s true whether places or people. We want things to stay the that Christ’s teachings on the moral life limit us from same ─ just as we remember it or the way we engaging in actions contrary to His will and contrary to experienced it. We don’t like to go back to places that our dignity. But morality is so much more than just a list have a very special meaning to us and find that the of restrictions. Morality is also about living in freedom! establishment is closed. It is easy to slip back to a time It’s about living in the freedom that our Triune God has when things were a little easier or the best vacation in store for us. Conversely, sin is a slavery. And when ever. Life has a way of marching on and things change. we give in to sin, especially serious and habitual sin, Nothing stays the same forever and to be honest it we lose our dignity and the freedom in which God shouldn’t. What doesn’t change is our expectations. wants us to live our lives. We want things to be just as we remember them, and not be disappointed. Morality is also about embracing a life of virtue. It’s all about what I’m called to do in a positive way. And the It is good to hang onto memories, but we should not “positive way” we are called to live is through a life of expect the memories to keep people or places from virtue. Virtues are spiritual habits that strengthen us to changing. It can be difficult to realize when a child has live good and morally upright lives. Just as sin can moved away and is now an adult and you may ask become a bad habit, so also virtue can become a good yourself, “how or when did that happen?” habit. In our today, Jesus returns to his native place Lastly, morality is about living even beyond virtue. It’s a and speaks in the as was his custom. He calling to live in beatitude. “Beatitude” is a supernatural runs into trouble with the hometown folks when he tries way of living that only makes sense in Christ. We need to explain to the people that even though prophets His wisdom and His grace to live holy lives embracing were not accepted in their native place, he gives a the Beatitudes He taught. couple of examples of how the prophets extended their help to those who were foreigners. This did not sit well To be continued with the locals, so they tried to take his life. The people https://mycatholic.life/the-my-catholic-life-series/my-catholic- were expecting one thing, a miracle of some sort but morals/introduction got something different, a lesson about how God’s love reaches out to all people. This was hard for them to grasp. Jesus was trying to get the people to understand that they cannot freeze the word of God into their own understanding; and the scriptures are meant to be living, breathing words. Scripture bring us new insight and the same goes for Jesus himself; we cannot keep him in a manger or on the cross, but we can keep him in our hearts. Peace be to you. Ordinary Time Ordinary Time is the season outside of the other major liturgical seasons. It runs immediately after the Christmas season, and then resumes again after Easter season. Its focus is on the entirety of Christ's person and deeds.

Lord Jesus I know that all human relations take time if they are to grow and deepen. This is also true of my relations with You, the Father, Son, and , which must grow over the course of my life. However, this growth is not automatic; time alone means nothing unless I add earnest efforts to it.

You have inspired Your Church to set aside special times when this growth can develop more intensely - the special seasons of the Church Year. Discovering Christ is coming to our parish! If I fail to move toward You during these times, I waste precious opportunities What exciting news! and endanger my spiritual life. Wednesdays, February 27 - April 17 Help me to take them seriously 6:30 pm and make a real attempt to use them well, so that I may grow into the person with our famous homemade soup & bread You want me to be. Amen. dinners! New Saint People's Prayer Book

Are you ready to do something for yourself? Will you ask a friend who is seeking more? There is no cost to attend, so mark your calendars now! The evenings will consist of dinner, friendship, music, short engaging videos, and conversations. It’s time to treat yourself for a few hours out with people from all walks of life. Place your reservation today: 734-241-8645 ext 35. Susan

The Monroe Vicariate Evangelization and Catechesis Committee is sponsoring a Healing Prayer Day on Saturday, February 16th from 1 - 3 pm at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2420 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe. Members of the prayer team stand with you, united in God’s love, to intercede for physical, emotional, spiritual and/or generational healing. All are welcome. FAITH FORMATION Holy Hour for Vocations and Have you ever moved away from where you lived and St. Mary Catholic Central High School returned to the old neighborhood years later? Or Infant of Prague Chapel maybe you have left a and came back to visit? Or Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 7 pm have you ever been part of a parish, then attended another one but came back years later? No matter how A Holy Hour for Vocations and Priests is held on the many great connections we make with people while we second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. The Holy are together, once we leave and make new Hours will be held at different locations in the vicariate connections, coming back is never the same. And the each month. people we knew only know the person we were, not the This month the Holy Hour is Thursday, February 14 person we have become. It can be a bit awkward. We at 7 pm in St. Mary Catholic Central High School carry these great memories with us and expect Infant of Prague Chapel. everyone to be just as you left them. But we all change The Holy Hour will include prayers, the rosary, spiritual and move on in our lives. This even happened to reading, intercessions, litany for priests, silent prayer Jesus. When he returned to his hometown, they and meditation. Come and join in praying for vocations remembered the little boy who lived there and did not to the priesthood, religious life and permanent recognize him as the person he had grown into – the diaconate and for our ordained priests. ! They wanted proof and He wanted Please park in the parking behind the school on acceptance. I wonder if you or I had lived in Nazareth Willow Street. Enter the building through the glass at that time, would we have recognized who Jesus doors off the parking lot. An elevator is available to was? It can sometimes be difficult to go against a reach the Chapel, which is located on the second crowd. Our public media is constantly trying to floor. persuade us to think certain ways about certain people. And most of the time they are wrong. Why do you think Holy Hour sponsored by Monroe Vicariate Vocation Committee celebrities and high profile people try to stay away from reporters? Mostly because they exaggerate things and get it wrong. This week, let’s try to pay attention to where we see Jesus in others and not jump on the “bandwagon” just because it’s the easy thing to do.

A special thank you to the St. Michael Catholic Christian Women and the Cuccia family for providing us with a wonderful meal for our confirmation sponsors and candidates. Thank you to Mr. Tom Clark and Deacon Mike Stewart for sharing your gifts and wisdom with our candidates. Thank you to the pastors and catechists who were present to support us. We pray that the evening brings our candidates and sponsors In your charity, please pray for the closer in spirit as they continue their journey to confirmation this spring. repose of the soul of Gregory T. James, REMINDER: This Sunday morning is our Donuts with 38, husband of Jennifer, son of William Deacons event during your child’s faith formation class. and Mary Sue Terrasi, father of Plan to stay! And Monday is our Pizza with the Pastors Thomas James and Jordan William James; during your child’s faith formation class. You will and brother to Ann (Lev) definitely want to stay for that! Gartman, Amy Catherine Terrasi, and NO CLASS FEBRUARY 17 & 18 - MID-WINTER BREAK Elizabeth Mary () Giarmo, Mary Quick Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And

let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

VISIT AQUINAS COLLEGE

Athletic AQDay: Saturday, February 9

Student-athletes interested in any of our 24 collegiate level sports (including men’s and women’s basketball, In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of soccer, hockey, bowling and more) are invited to visit Edeltraut J Vajcner, 89.

Aquinas on February 9. Chat with coaches, explore Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. And let perpetual light scholarship opportunities, and tour our beautiful 117- acre campus. Please visit aquinas.edu/ath-aqday to shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. register. News from Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools 1 School, 1 Faith, 1 Community Please join us for our Open House: Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools Sunday, February 24

Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools Provides:

• Faith development and weekly school Masses

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atriums at St. Michael & St. John campuses

• High quality curriculum, differentiated for th individualized learning PreK - 8 grade • Year-round licensed childcare and latchkey before and after school • Extended care available over Christmas and Easter breaks • Young Fives for students in need of an extra year of growth before Kindergarten

• Transportation for all families residing in Monroe county

• Garden School hands-on learning at our early Sunday, February 24 visit our campuses: elementary campus St. Mary, Middle School Campus • Technology classes K - Grade 8 Grades 5 - 8, 151 North Monroe Street • Middle school foreign language program in Open House: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm partnership with SMCC Pancake Breakfast: 8:15 - 11 am $5 per person • Physical education, art, music and instrumental benefits Grade 8 Washington, D.C. trip (St Mary PLC) th music opportunities K - 8 grades St. Michael the Archangel, Early Elementary • Quiz Bowl Teams Campus, Infant/Toddlers to Grade 1 • Middle School Choir, Student Government and 510 West Front Street Middle School Band Open House: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

• Competitive CYO athletics St. , Elementary Campus, • Summer camp programming available to provide Grades 2 - 4 summer care and enrichment 521 South Monroe Street Open House: 1 - 3 pm

Contact us: 734-241-6335 or www.mcesmonroe.com

Our Mission: Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools is a Christ-centered, Catholic learning community committed to the academic excellence and spiritual development of every student. www.mcesmonroe.com WEEK AT A GLANCE ~ FEBRUARY 4-10 Pray for: Lyle Curley Lynda Ralston MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Bill Dempsey Mary Ray Mass 8:15 am - church Douglas Anteau Tom Dusseau Clyde D Skinner Faith Formation classes 6 pm - St. Mary Loretta Aubry Jeffrey Eagle Betty Steffes Charlotte Grejtak Wilbur Stotz Boy Scout Meeting 7:30 pm - gym Jenny Bacarella Theresa Balk Marion Hass Frank T Sulfaro TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 James Barron Kate Herr-Maletich Mary Sue Terrasi St Agatha, Virgin & Martyr Monica Beeson Edna Kinsey Janelle Thursrud Sacred Heart Prayer group 6 pm - church Carolyn Bellino Alice LaPrad Donna Torres RCIA 7 pm - Archangel room Lynda Billock Donna Leask Bob Vajcner WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Mary K. Boylan Madeline Lemerand Alex Vanisacker St Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs Addie Bressler Dorothy Louwsma Sandy Vanisacker Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm - church AJ Bressler Stella Mannausa John Bernetta Brooks Alice Maurer VanSlambrouck THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Clarence Brooks Diane Mennell Maria Vitale Cub Scout Den 6 pm - Archangel, Lounge, Music

Jeremy Bruce June Neph Dorothy FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Marlene Campbell Joe Page Wannemacher St Josephine Bakhita, Virgin; St Jerome Emiliani Thomas Carpenter Donna Perez Bernice Windels Devotions 8 am - church Mass 8:15 am - church

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Major Matthew Aubry Staff Sgt. Emily Marino TOP HAT COLLECTION Brett Bennett Airman 2 Drew McLaughlin Confessions 3:30 pm - church Tracy (Scobel) Bennett Sgt. William McGowan Mass 5 pm - church Major Zachery Briscoe S. Sgt. Jill (Hoffman) Miles SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 CWO3 Ricky Brown Pvt. Sydney Ochs TOP HAT COLLECTION Cpt. Kyle Burkardt, DDS Major Tim Payment 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cpt. Patrick Burkardt, DDS Alan Scobel World Marriage Day 1st Sgt. Robert C. Cebina Major Marcus Sitterly Mass 8:30 am - church Pfc. Chase E. Collingsworth Gregory Smith Spc. Skylar Cooper M/Sgt. Marian Olmsted Smith Mass 10:30 am - church SMS. Wayne Fetty Cpt. Brian Strang Pfc. Patrick Fountain LCPL. Cameron Thomas Wade Cpl. Jacob Luthy Spc. Travis Weber Sgt. Michael Makela Cpt. Brian Worley, USMC Staff Sgt. Angelo Marino Pvt Justin Zukowski

Next weekend is the SECOND Sunday of the month. Please check your schedule. Thank you.

Readings for the Week of February 3, 2019 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 [cf. 15ab]/1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30 Monday: Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31:20, 21, 23, 24 [25]/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30, 31-32 [cf. 27b]/Mk 5:21-43 LITURGY SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 4-10 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a [cf. 17]/Mk 6:1-6 DAY & TIME INTENTIONS Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9, 10-11 [cf. 10]/ Monday 8:15 am  Fr Leonard Kostka C.PP.S. Mk 6:7-13 Friday 8:15 am  Ruth Kiebler Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc [1a]/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday 3:30 pm Confessions

Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 [1c]/1 Cor 15:1- 5:00 pm  Nina Mignano Lewis 11 or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11 Sunday 8:30 am  Barbara Schwab ©Liturgical Publications Inc 10:30 am  The People of St Michael ST. ANTHONY FR. JOHN A. KENNA COUNCIL EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP Knights of Columbus #11430 If you feel strongly about something, you might want to th share your thoughts and feelings with others. When that Presents the 16 Annual something has to do with things such as food, art, or A Prelude to St. Patrick’s Day travel, others might show an interest, so the Saturday, February 16, 2019 conversation is enjoyable. However, when that something is politics or religion, watch out! The 7 - 11 pm conversation can quickly turn to debate and then to Featuring: EXTRA STOUT anger. That can be anything but enjoyable. Irish, Country,& Classic Rock Band The Gospel does not always lead to joy when initially Admission: $8 (includes snacks). Cash Bar. presented. Sometimes, it convicts us and makes us see Sandwiches available for purchase. the error of our ways. Other times, it seems what is

asked of us is too hard and requires us to step out of St. Anthony Catholic Church’s Kenna Hall our comfort zone. When Jesus spoke the truth about the 4635 St. Anthony Road, Temperance, MI 48182 Kingdom of God, not everyone cheered. That was never a reason to be silent. For more information, please call or visit: Stewardship living allows us to give witness to the 734-888-1192 or 419-343-0579 Gospel with few words. Our actions speak very loudly. stanthonytemperance.org However, no one should ever be left to wonder why you and I would choose to do the things we do. What a shame it would be if you passed away and at your funeral people commented on how great a person you Feast of the Presentation of the Lord were, but they had no idea you were a Christian. People There is something about children that makes people need to understand the “why” of what we do. The truth smile. Their innocence, hopefulness, and amazing and is that there is great joy in being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Don’t rob others of the chance to know that joy amusing things they say and do bring out good for themselves. qualities in people. Bring a child into a nursing home and watch people light up. Or walk into a store with a 2 Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS -year-old and see people smile. Or watch when a dad carries a toddler on his shoulders and even people driving by smile. A Healing Prayer Day, sponsored by the Monroe must have smiled at Jesus. He saw more than Vicariate Evangelization and Catechesis Committee will be held on Saturday, March 2nd from 10 am - 12 pm at just an infant smiling and proud parents. He knew he St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2214 Manhattan St., Erie. looked upon the hope and promise of . He saw Members of the Prayer Team have been trained in Inner his "heir apparent," the , prophet and king who Healing prayer. They do not give counsel, but stand with would bring the message of salvation to the world. you, in prayer and in God’s desire to heal you. No Simeon no doubt smiled as he gazed upon the infant appointment is necessary and all are welcome. so many had longed to see. Joy is a very important part of faith. Knowing the Lord and sharing in His life should bring us a sense of ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH ~ (734) 241-8645 joyfulness and peace, if we really believe in the Jesus Christ, The Eternal High Priest promises of Jesus. Too often people leave Church the Fr. Philip Ching, Pastor x12 [email protected] same way they leave root canal!! We know and have seen for ourselves the great work of love and hope that Rev. Mr. Tracy Esper, Deacon [email protected] God has done. We are His heirs! Susan Lyke, Pastoral Associate x35 [email protected] Dr. Ray McLellan, Music Director x39 © 2003 Liturgical Publications Inc Mary Quick, Faith Formation 734-241-6097 Nancy Dietrich, Youth Ministry 734-735-0845

TOP HAT COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND! Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools (MCES) February 3: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary time Mrs. Alicia Marting, Executive Director www.mcesmonroe.com ~ 734-241-6335

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