Chicken Dinner

Sunday

11:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cost: $8.00 Adults,

$5.00 kids 12 and under

5K Race Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Parade Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

RAFFLE

1st Prize—$1000.00

2nd Prize-$500.00

3rd Prize– $250.00

4th Prize-$200.00

5th Prize- $100.00

6th Prize- $100.00

Kids Games Saturday &

Sunday

11:30 a.m.—4 pm

Saturday

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

FARMERS MARKET

CONCESSION

ARTS & CRAFTS

BOOK NOOK

Spaghe1 Dinner

Friday: 4:30—7:00 pm

$5—Adults $3-Kids (2 &

under free) $20 family

BINGO

Feather Bingo Saturday– 5:45 p.m.

Doors open at 4:45 p.m.

Regular Bingo

Sunday at 12 noon

SILENT AUCTION closes at

2:00 p.m. Sunday

EUCHRE

TOURNAMENT

Friday—7:00 pm

Doors open at 6:00 pm

Warm up walk for people of

all ages with Fr. John!

9:00 a.m. Saturday Free will donaBon—

All proceeds donated to St. Judes!

Mass Intentions Mass Intentions Mass Intentions Mass Intentions

Twenty First Sunday of Ordinary TimeTwenty First Sunday of Ordinary TimeTwenty First Sunday of Ordinary TimeTwenty First Sunday of Ordinary Time

Mon. Aug. 22ndMon. Aug. 22ndMon. Aug. 22ndMon. Aug. 22nd————The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 p.m. -for the repose of the soul of Bill Lyons

Tues., Aug. 23rdTues., Aug. 23rdTues., Aug. 23rdTues., Aug. 23rd————St. Rose of LimaSt. Rose of LimaSt. Rose of LimaSt. Rose of Lima 8:30 a.m. —for the repose of the soul of Anna Austin, Birthday Remembrance, req. by Jerry & Jerry McDevitt

Wed., Aug. 24thWed., Aug. 24thWed., Aug. 24thWed., Aug. 24th————St. BartholomewSt. BartholomewSt. BartholomewSt. Bartholomew 8:30 a.m. - for the repose of the soul of Brian O’Donnell, Birth-day Remembrance, req. by his parents Ken & Nancy O’Donnell Thurs., Aug. 25thThurs., Aug. 25thThurs., Aug. 25thThurs., Aug. 25th————St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis 6:00 p.m. —Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 p.m.—for the repose of the soul of Mother Angelica req. by Ron & Barb Horvath

Fri., Aug. 26thFri., Aug. 26thFri., Aug. 26thFri., Aug. 26th 8:30 a.m.—for repose of the soul of Joseph McDevitt, Birthday Remembrance, req. by Jerry & Jerry McDevitt

Sat., Aug. 27thSat., Aug. 27thSat., Aug. 27thSat., Aug. 27th————St. MonicaSt. MonicaSt. MonicaSt. Monica 8:30 a.m.—for the repose of the soul of Cindy Haynes

4:30 p.m.—for the repose of the soul of John Pavlica, Birthday Remembrance, req. by Carol & Becky Pavlica

Sunday, Aug. 28thSunday, Aug. 28thSunday, Aug. 28thSunday, Aug. 28th————22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m.—for the People of the Parish 10:30 a.m.—for the repose of the souls of Clare & Betty Bressette Req. by Marie Lewis

The Sanctuary Candle is: The Sanctuary Candle is: The Sanctuary Candle is: The Sanctuary Candle is: in remembrance of the wedding anni-versaries of John & Leona Pavlica and Louis & Betty Toma

Adult Envelopes Sunday & Holy Days $ 2,547.00 Loose Money 91.00 Student Envelopes 0.00 PayPal Donations 300.00 All Other Income 358.00 TotalTotalTotalTotal: 3,296.00 Special Collections:Special Collections:Special Collections:Special Collections: SCRIP: 0.00

Adult Sunday Envelope count includes make-up Envelopes. Your generosity and support in giving what you can, including sending in missed weeks

envelopes, is greatly appreciated. . . . Online Giving: Online Giving: Online Giving: Online Giving: You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday You may now make your weekly/monthly Sunday offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online offertory and Faith Formation Building Fund donations online using PayPal. Please go to our website at: using PayPal. Please go to our website at: using PayPal. Please go to our website at: using PayPal. Please go to our website at: stmarymorrice.orgstmarymorrice.orgstmarymorrice.orgstmarymorrice.org, in the upper right hand box that says “Online , in the upper right hand box that says “Online , in the upper right hand box that says “Online , in the upper right hand box that says “Online Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to Giving” click on the account you’d like to make your payment to and follow and follow and follow and follow the directions on the page. We thank you for your the directions on the page. We thank you for your the directions on the page. We thank you for your the directions on the page. We thank you for your support!support!support!support! St. Vincent de Paul Society: St. Vincent de Paul Society: St. Vincent de Paul Society: St. Vincent de Paul Society: Help our less fortunate neighbors by donat-ing to St. Vincent’s. We work with other local groups to help with rent, utilities, prescriptions and other needs. Envelopes are in the church entrance. Make checks payable to: St. Vincent de Paul. Food Bank Collection: Food Bank Collection: Food Bank Collection: Food Bank Collection: the first weekend of every month non per-ishable food, supplies and monetary donations which help with gas & electric bills, are collected for our area Food bank. Please bring your donations to the church vestibule. Make checks paya-ble to: Perry/Morrice/Shaftsburg Food Bank.

“Lord, will only a few people be saved?”“Lord, will only a few people be saved?”“Lord, will only a few people be saved?”“Lord, will only a few people be saved?” This Sunday’s Gospel gives us the opportunity to think about things which are important to eternal life. The world is upside down. Things are moving away from the vision of God and his creative plan. Man seems to think that he can do better than God. So man goes on redefining everything God has put in motion in this world of ours. It is sad, but people do not under-stand what is really going on. I am not only speaking about people in general, but I am speaking also about Catholics and other Christians. Some of them are Church going people. This is what makes everything hard to understand. It is as if we have forgotten our life’s destiny. We have forgotten to whom we belong. We have forgotten that we are people who are on journey. The Gospel opens up with a story which is narrated by Luke the Evangelist. It says someone from the crowd asked Jesus, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” If you look at the next line in the Gospel, our Lord is not responding directly to the question. He is inviting the crowd to think a bit about the ques-tion which was put to him. When you read the bible, you come across this pattern of conversation. He always gives time for the people to reflect on what matters to life. He invites us not just live for this life, live for life eternal. Jesus invites us to store up treasures which are not stolen. He invites us also to be rich in what matters to God. Let us turn to the response which Jesus gave to the one, who asked, “Lord, will only few people be saved?” This is how Lord Jesus answered, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.” This response is to invite us to think about our willingness and atti-tude about our faith lives. Are we willing to take up our crosses and follow Jesus? Are we going to give up our faith when life’s burdens become harder? Our Lord taught us that, “Unless you take up your cross daily and follow me, you cannot be my disci-ples.” A Christian cannot avoid crosses in life. There is no life without a cross. If we are looking for a life without a cross, we are living in a fantasy world. This will reflect on the next state-ment our Lord makes. This is what our Lord Jesus said to the person, who asked, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” The Lord responded, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.” Then immediately he adds, “For many, I tell you, will attempt to enter, but will not be strong enough.” This is what the Lord says that people will try, but they have no strength to persevere. What does this mean? This means that when earthly problems come our way, we for-get to listen to Jesus, but we are happy to listen to the world. But we still think that we are the disciples of Jesus. We have a right to eternal life. Let us look at the closing part of the Gospel. The author Luke concludes the Gospel with this statement. It reads, “After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then will you stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ He will say in reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ “And you will say, we ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets. Then he will say to you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evil doers!” The last and closing part of the Gospel is very sad. It means that people, who started well with a new life with God, just gave it all up for something worldly. Material things preoccupied their lives, they just forgot they belong to God and heaven; instead they are very much happy with this world’s offering. It does not need to be that way. God has already shown us the way. We need to look again for the way, which Jesus shown to us, this is what Jesus said to us over and over again, “Set your hearts on higher things.” May God’s richness of love surround us! Fr. JohnFr. JohnFr. JohnFr. John

We would like to have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during our Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10th throughout the day. A sign up sheet is in the vestibule for your convenience.

K of C Council #8735 K of C Council #8735 K of C Council #8735 K of C Council #8735 meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Our next meeting is: Wednesday, September 21stWednesday, September 21stWednesday, September 21stWednesday, September 21st

Grand Knight, Ross DemerlyGrand Knight, Ross DemerlyGrand Knight, Ross DemerlyGrand Knight, Ross Demerly

Knight of the Month: Knight of the Month: Knight of the Month: Knight of the Month: Larry Dion Family of the Month: Family of the Month: Family of the Month: Family of the Month: Jack & Mary Sergent Family of the Year: Family of the Year: Family of the Year: Family of the Year: Jerry & Jerry McDevitt Knight of the Year: Knight of the Year: Knight of the Year: Knight of the Year: Jim Spencer

FESTIVAL NEEDSFESTIVAL NEEDSFESTIVAL NEEDSFESTIVAL NEEDS Our Festival will be here before we know it. Below are some sug-gestions of ways you can help: † Donate items for the Silent Auction. These can be items, gift

cards, services provided etc. Call Sandy at: 625-3576 † Our Farmers Market will need your produce, plants, canned

and baked goods. † Sign up to be in our Parade and/or 5K race! † Donate Children’s games prizes, like Silly Putty, Back to School

items, Summer Clearance toys, playing cards or card games, mini rubber balls. No Beany Babies or Kites, please.

† Donations of regular & diet pop and bottles of water are needed.

† Donations of your homemade crafts for our Arts & Crafts booth.

† Donate Books for our Book Nook. Drop off times will be announced in the near future. † We will need donations of desserts for our Spaghetti Dinner,

Feather Bingo & Chicken Dinner. There will be a sign up sheet soon!

† Sponsor the 5k race and have your logo printed on the t-shirt! † Buy or Sell your Raffle Tickets! † Donate money towards our Raffle prizes! Any amount helps! If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all If you would like more Raffle tickets, they will be available after all weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at weekend Masses until the Festival and you may also get them at the Parish office. Thank you!the Parish office. Thank you!the Parish office. Thank you!the Parish office. Thank you! The next Early Bird Drawing is: Monday, August 22nd! The next Early Bird Drawing is: Monday, August 22nd! The next Early Bird Drawing is: Monday, August 22nd! The next Early Bird Drawing is: Monday, August 22nd!

PRAY FOR:PRAY FOR:PRAY FOR:PRAY FOR: Haily Scott, Greg & Lawrence St. Onge, Ger-ald Czajkowski, Al Smakal, Marianne Cleary, Sid Grinnell, Jim Nanasy, Virginia Freed, Mary Roll, Larry & Brenda Wilson, Fr. Stan Czarnota, Ruby Benard, Betty Toma, Allen Woodbury, Marie Miller, Raymond Brandt II & Mary

Fredell Brandt, Brian Mills, Mark Hepper, Catherine Bacik, Kimberly St. Onge, Jadyn Baley, Robert Finger, Conrad Ladoucer, Garry Adams, Bob Sanoski, Joe Wesley, Jr., Jerry Stehlik, Mike Miller, Lar-rie & Joan LaBelle, Victorya Babcock, David Guiles, Lori Lugo, Laura Crawford, Tom Bishop, Jr., Cindy Berg, Leo McArdle, Chase Bressette. Pray for their caregivers as well. . . . Please contact the Parish Please contact the Parish Please contact the Parish Please contact the Parish office to add or remove names. office to add or remove names. office to add or remove names. office to add or remove names. Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!

Special Events, Activities and MeetingsSpecial Events, Activities and MeetingsSpecial Events, Activities and MeetingsSpecial Events, Activities and Meetings

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Scripture StudyScripture StudyScripture StudyScripture Study: : : : The 2nd Chapter of Luke on August 30th at 2:00 pm. 2:00 pm. 2:00 pm. 2:00 pm. Call Marie at (989) 274-1457 for more info. All are welcome to join us!

Flowers for the AltarFlowers for the AltarFlowers for the AltarFlowers for the Altar You may donate flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one. You may also bring flowers from your homes, gardens or shops and drop them off on Fridays at the Parish office or Saturday mornings following the 8:30

a.m. Mass at the church. If you have any questions, please con-tact the Parish office or Sue Grennell at: 517-625-7145.

Altar Flowers are: Altar Flowers are: Altar Flowers are: Altar Flowers are: In memory of Glenn Heck & Carole Heck– Lyons,

by Di Koller & family

Purchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower ProjectPurchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower ProjectPurchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower ProjectPurchasing Bricks for the Bell Tower Project

Our Contractor is placing the order for the bricks for our Bell Tower Project. As you know, the paver bricks will have to be sent out to have the etching done on them. If you were con-sidering a purchase of a paver brick, we would kindly suggest that you place your order for it soon, so we can send all bricks out to be etched at the same time. You may also still purchase structure bricks as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Parish office. Order forms are in the church Order forms are in the church Order forms are in the church Order forms are in the church vestibule or Confessional entrance.vestibule or Confessional entrance.vestibule or Confessional entrance.vestibule or Confessional entrance.

Raffle Prize Money:Raffle Prize Money:Raffle Prize Money:Raffle Prize Money: 1st Prize: $1000.00–––– Donated Donated Donated Donated 4th Prize: $200.00 2nd Prize: $500.00 –Donated Donated Donated Donated 5th Prize: $100.00–––– DonatedDonatedDonatedDonated 3rd Prize: $250.00 - DonatedDonatedDonatedDonated 6th Prize: $100.00————DonatedDonatedDonatedDonated Any amount you would like to donate towards our Prize mon-ey, helps increase our Festival profits. Thank you!

We are in need of some people who can help Everett Held with Festival set up on a weekday morning of your choice. Please call the office and let us know what day works best for you. Thank you!

Appreciation Dinner Appreciation Dinner Appreciation Dinner Appreciation Dinner Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 2:00 p.m.

For all adult Ministry volunteers and their spouses. This would include: Eucharistic Minsters, Lectors, Ush-

ers, Choirs, Religious Ed. teachers and RCIA team members. If you can attend, please RSVP to the Parish office by Sept. 25th.Sept. 25th.Sept. 25th.Sept. 25th.

The new school year is upon us. Our classes are set to begin

Sun., Sept. 25th IN THE NEW FAITH FORMATION BUILDING! How exciting! Registration packets have been mailed out to families which include the registration form and the schedule of the school year. You may drop registration with tuition in the offertory in a separate envelop, or drop off at the Parish Office. Our program is open for K-12 with opportunity for Adult Education too, please share with friends and family—all are welcome! We would like to give a blessing to all of our Catechists for Adult & Youth Education on Sun., Sept. 18th during both of the Sunday Mass-es. Any questions, call Rose Spencer at: 517-256-9479.

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