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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

and Catholics on Campus Student Ministry

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411 Florence St.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

734.483.3360

www.ypsilanticatholic.com

Catholics on Campus

Student Ministry EMU & WCC

www.catholicsoncampus.com

Pastor

Fr. Daniel Westermann

[email protected]

Deacons

Dcn. Wayne Charlton

[email protected]

Dcn. Mark Millage

[email protected]

Dcn. Curtis Scholl

[email protected]

Dcn. Steve Thomashefski

[email protected]

Office Staff

Business Manager

John Recznik

[email protected]

Office Manager

Laura Giles

[email protected]

Director of Discipleship

Jessica Jenkins

[email protected]

Director of Worship

Adam Plomaritas

[email protected]

Director of Food Pantry &

Youth Discipleship

Caroline Wright

[email protected]

Director of Campus Ministry

Sr. Lisa Zelfa

[email protected]

Facilities Maintenance

Van Vandagriff

Eleonor Welker

Ernie Angove

FOCUS Missionaries

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

RCIA

[email protected]

August 30, 2020

Summer Mass Times�

Monday, No Mass / Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. with confessions 6:30�7:30 p.m. / �

Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. / Thursday at 8:00 a.m. / Friday at 12:15 p.m. with confessions

11:00�11:45 a.m. / Saturday at 8:00 a.m. with confessions 3:30�4:30 p.m. / �

Saturday Vigil is at 5:00 p.m. / Sunday Mass Times at 9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 5:00 p.m.�

Please note that the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays is livestreamed on our YouTube page�

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Catholics on Campus Student Ministry

From Our Pastor�

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,�

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St. Paul urges us this Sunday to “be transformed by

the renewal of your mind”. As we actually come to

knowledge of the truth it can change and shape the

way we see reality. As St. Paul writes this, it is an

invitation to more and more see reality as it is actually

intended to be. This renewal of the mind takes place

as we come to know the truth of who God is and who

we are. We are made in His image and likeness. As

our minds are renewed we begin to love as Christ

loves, transformed into who we were created to be.

As a parish, I invite us to be pleading with the Lord for

deeper knowledge in this regard.��

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Financial Update� One of the key areas for growth

that came up from the Disciple Maker Index Survey

back in February was financial transparency with the

parish. As a staff, we definitely want to foster greater

transparency and accountability in this regard. A key

piece of this is sharing our year end financial infor-

mation with all of you. We are in the process of pre-

paring this, and we look forward to sharing it with you

later in September.��

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JPII Healing Center� I write this from the conference

I am currently attending with the healing center for

further training in healing prayer. It is only Tuesday

but it has already been an incredibly blessed week. I

look forward to sharing these graces with all of you. �

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In Christ,�

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Fr. Dan�

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Parish Office�

Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30

p.m. Closed for lunch 12�1 p.m.�

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Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesdays from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m.

Entrance will be on the south side of the building

near office entrance. Door will remain open for

adorers during this time. If you are able to commit

to a weekly time, please see our sign up genius

link on our website and Facebook.

Re�ita�i� � � � ros�� i� �l� � � �

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Rite of Christian Initiation

for Adults

(RCIA Program)�

Are you thinking about be-

coming Catholic? Are you

still unsure, but interested

in learning more? Are you

Catholic and looking to re-

ceive all your sacraments? �

At St. John the Baptist, we want to walk with you as

you learn more, discover the gospel and pursue the

fullness of the gift that Jesus offers in the Catholic

Church. If you would like more information,�please

contact Jess Jenkins at�[email protected].��

We look forward to hearing from you!�

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All men of the parish are invited to become a

Knight. For more information, �

contact Ray Bayham, Grand Knight, �

at 734�482�0590 or [email protected]�

www.kofc.org�

MONDAY: No Mass �

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TUESDAY, September 1�

Mass for the Int. of Ray Zakrzewski�

Req. by a parishioner�

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WEDNESDAY, September 2�

† Mass for Holy Souls in Purgatory�

Req. by Kathleen Fromm�

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THURSDAY, September 3�

† Mass for Albert Fromm�

Req. by Kathleen Fromm�

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FRIDAY, September 4�

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SATURDAY, September 5�

8:00 a.m.�

� † Mass for Martha Wideman�

Req. by Judith LaBreche�

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5:00 p.m.�

† Mass for Cece Philbin�

Req. by Joseph Olivares�

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SUNDAY, September 6�

9:00 a.m.� � � �

� † Mass for Rose Parker�

Req. by Tim & Linda Willibey�

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11:00 a.m�

� Mass for the People of the Parish�

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5:00 p.m.� � � �

� † Mass for Margaret Smith�

Req. by Debbie Brown�

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PROJECT RACHEL

HOPE AFTER ABORTION

One in three women has been touched

by abortion by age 45. If you are

thinking of reaching out for help, but

you are afraid, listen to this story of hope and healing at:

https://dioceseoflansing.org/vocations/healing�after�

abortion. Call our Project Rachel Helpline

517�993�0291,�for confidential information about our

eight�week post�abortion recovery programs offered in

the Diocese of Lansing, Rachel's Vineyard weekends, and

other options to heal from the emotional and spiritual

wounds of abortion or send an email

to�[email protected]. Your Project Rachel calls

and emails are confidential.�

St. John’s Food Pantry �

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St. John's Food Pantry is open! We will be handing out

groceries from 6:30 pm � 7:30 pm at the west end of the

Parish building on Thursdays. Please consider donating

pantry items in our barrels located in the gathering space

and the front of the church. If you have any questions

please contact

[email protected]

The Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life

The Spiritual Exercises, developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola,

offer a way to grow in prayer; to develop a real and personal

relationship with God; to see more clearly God’s presence in

creation, your personal life story and current life circumstances;

and to know Jesus more intimately, love Him more deeply and

follow Him more closely. The opportunity to pray and reflect on

the Spiritual Exercises in the midst of daily life requires a com-

mitment to pray daily for an hour on specific scriptures and

meditations, and meet weekly with a spiritual director for a

period of 9�10 months. It is preferred to begin the

Exercises in September, which then follow closely

with the Liturgical year. If you are interested,

contact Nancy Rolph for more information at

[email protected] or phone 734�649�4657�

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Discipleship Group Launch Meetings

Get connected to a small group of disciples

from our parish!

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Join us for our Discipleship Group Launch Meetings

to learn more.

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First Option: Sundays 12:30�2:00p.m., �

September 13, 20, 27�Downstairs in the parish

hall, in person meetings�

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Second Option: Wednesdays 7:00�8:30p.m., �

September 16, 23, 30�Online via Zoom�

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Find more details and the link to register on our

website www.ypsilanticatholic.com

Contact Jess Jenkins at [email protected]

with questions


Welcome

We extend a warm welcome to all new

individuals and families! Please register

as soon as possible at the parish office.

Registration forms are on our website,

www.ypsilanticatholic.com

Change of Address

Please visit the link on our parish

website

Parent Pre-Baptism Class

Parents are required to attend a

preparation session and must be

registered parishioners for at least 3

months. Pre-registration for this

preparation class is required. Please call

the parish office for more information.

Baptisms

To arrange a baptism and to begin the

preparation, please contact the

parish office, three months in advance,

at 483-3360.

Bulletin Deadline

All bulletin announcements must be

into the parish office by noon on

Friday one week before the desired

publication date. Submissions should

be in electronic format and emailed to:

[email protected]

Matrimony

Couples should contact the parish wedding

coordinator by email at:

[email protected]

nine months in advance to begin preparation

Blessing of Expectant

Mothers

On the third Sunday of every month

after the 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses

Currently not happening until

restrictions are lifted

Anointing of the Sick

On the first Sunday of every month

after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday and

after the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday

Currently not happening until

restrictions are lifted

Lay Minister Information

If you are interested in serving as a

Liturgical Minister or wish to update

your schedule preferences, please

submit your request by email to

[email protected]

Requesting Mass

Intentions

Call or come by the parish office to ask

for a special day. Weekday and

weekend Masses are available. The

stipend for a Mass intention is $10.

Mass cards are also available at the

Parish office.

Your Financial Support�

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Thank you for your continued donations to St. John the Baptist!

There are three easy ways to donate, please visit

www.ypsilanticatholic.com and click on the

Online Giving tab for more information!�

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�� Online Giving �

�� PayPal (new!)�

�� Mail your pledge envelopes to our address

at 411 Florence Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197�

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Thank you to our Cemetery Preservation GOLD

Sponsors of �

St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery�

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Knights of Columbus Council 3230

Pat Walters & Sons

Patten Monument Company

Sanborn Monument Sales

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Pledge Envelopes

During a weekend Mass, pledge envelopes can be

dropped in the collection box located by the

railing at the front of the church (near the statue

of Mary). Ushers can also show you where this

box is located. Thank you!�

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Commission on Catholic Social Teaching�

On May 6, Bishop Earl Boyea re�established a Diocesan

Commission for Catholic Social Teaching.� The Commission

exists to assist him in his ministry to catechize all the

baptized in the Diocese of Lansing on the principles of

Catholic Social Teaching, advance the dignity of the

human person and to promote the common good of

society.� If you are passionate about making Catholic

Social Teaching more of a driving force in our Diocese,

please call Deacon Dave Borzenski at (517) 331�5765.� �

WE REALLY NEED YOU!� �

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Needing someone to talk to or �

to pray with you?�

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Deacon Steve is available to meet with you. �

Please call the parish office to schedule a

time. 734�483�3360�


Readings of the Week

SUNDAY’S READINGS

August 30

First Reading:�

Whenever I speak, I must cry out, violence and �

outrage is my message; the word of the LORD has

brought me derision and reproach all the day. �

(Jer 20:8)�

Psalm:�

My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. (Ps 63)�

Second Reading:�

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of

God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,�

holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.

(Rom 12:1)�

Gospel:�

Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come

after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and

follow me.” (Mt 16:24)�

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Joe McCadden� � Mike Rudisill�

Theresa Nestorak� Sally Lattuca� �

Rebecca MacKenzie� Craig Ramirez�

Claudia Dumas� � Andrea Oetjens�

Cheryl Berteel� Robert Zukowski�

Bruce Ridley� � Jane Turpen� �

Gladys Cervetto� � Katie O’Toole�

� � � Tim Green�

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT OUR PRAYER LIST�

The names of the sick, homebound, and �

military personnel will run in this column for 3 months, at

which time they will be removed. To add a name, re�list a

name, or remove a name, please call the parish office at

734.483.3360. �

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Please Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel:�

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Staff Sgt. James Eberts, Jr.�

Capt. Robert Eberts, IV�

MKC Ian Gable, USCG�

CMO Mary Gable, USCG�

Capt. Kristin Mixon �

Capt. Russ Mixon�

Staff Sgt. Stacey Moore�

MAJ William Muraski �

Cayce Whitcomb, USMC 3rd Battalion 5�

Cpl.Hailey Ann Roof�

S. Sgt. Ashley Rager�

Tech. Sgt. Jay Russell�

Chief Petty Officer, Jacob Meyer�

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Ordo 2020

Book 14

Follow the Lord with nothing less than the cross: offering ourselves

with Jesus as a living sacrifice and not conforming ourselves to this

world. Following him will entail derision and scorn, yet

the Lord is our help.

St. John the Baptist is on

Facebook: @Ypsilanti.catholic

and

Instagram: sjbypsilanti

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Readings for the week of August 30, 2020�

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Sunday: Jer 20:7�9/Ps 63:2, 3�4, 5�6, 8�9 [2b]/

Rom 12:1�2/Mt 16:21�27�

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Monday: 1 Cor 2:1�5/Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101,

102 [97]/Lk 4:16�30�

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Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b�16/Ps 145:8�9, 10�11, 12�

13ab, 13cd�14 [17]/Lk 4:31�37�

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Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1�9/Ps 33:12�13, 14�15, 20�21

[12]/Lk 4:38�44�

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Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18�23/Ps 24:1bc�2, 3�4ab, 5�6

[1]/Lk 5:1�11�

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Friday: 1 Cor 4:1�5/Ps 37:3�4, 5�6, 27�28, 39�40

[39a]/Lk 5:33�39�

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Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b�15/Ps 145:17�18, 19�20, 21

[18]/Lk 6:1�5�

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Next Sunday:�Ez 33:7�9/Ps 95:1�2, 6�7, 8�9 [8]/Rom

13:8�10/Mt 18:15�20�


Lay Ministry Teams for the Weekend of

September 5th and 6th

��

Lector� Usher� Sacristan�

Saturday�

5:00 PM�

John Zielinski�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Jeff Decker�

Ron Kryc�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Olivia Mayoros�

Sunday�

9:00 AM�

Jack Lynch�

Maralee Meyer�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Jan Rudisill�

Sunday�

11:00 AM�

Marcy Muczynski�

Kelly Wright�

Erin Maierhauser�

John Urbanic�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Katie Gradillas�

Sunday�

5:00 PM�

Jenna Dekeyzer�

Hannah Wohlfert�

Cole Hopper�

Andrew Hopper�

Amanda Roche�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Nancy Rolph�

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies�

Saturday, September 12, 2020�

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On Saturday, September 12, 2020,� Citizens for a Pro�Life

Society,� Priests for Life� and the� Pro�Life Action League� will

co�sponsor the 8th annual National Day of Remembrance for

Aborted Children, calling on pro�life Americans to honor the

gravesites of our aborted brothers and sisters.�

Solemn prayer vigils will be conducted at

gravesites of which there are 54 across the United

States, as well as at dozens of other sites

dedicated in memory of aborted children.�

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Please visit www.abortionmemorials.com to see

the locations for prayer vigils near you. �

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