Mon., Tues., Thu 8:30am – 2:30 Fri. 8:30am – 3:30 ST. MICHAEL – BRUNSWICK 6382

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 5, 2017

St. Michael 6382 S. Maple Island Rd.

Fremont, MI 49412

Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Friday

9:00am Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 11:00am

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:00pm

Christ the King 263 Elm Street

Hesperia, MI 49421

Mass Schedule

Wednesday 10:30am

Sunday 9:00am

Reconciliation

Sunday 8:00am

MISSION

STATEMENT:

“We,

the Catholic Communities

of

St. Michael~Christ the King,

acknowledge God’s gifts

within us; using those gifts

in promoting peace, love,

and fellowship to realize the

kingdom that Jesus

proclaimed.”

St. Michael ~ Christ the King

6382 S. Maple Island Road

Fremont, MI 49412

Rev. Peter C. Schafer Pastor

Jennifer Reagan

Business Manager, Pastoral Associate

Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm

PH: 231-924-3389 FAX: 231-924-0402 EMAIL: stmctk@ncats.net

WEB: www.stmctk.org

Ministry Schedule

STM-

Feb. 11th

@ 5:00pm

CTK- Feb. 12th

@ 9:00am

STM- Feb. 12th

@ 11:00am

Lector Maurice

Van Nevel Cheri Miller Colleen Myers

Altar Server Volunteer Cole Hamilton Joey &

Jeanelle Scharphorn

E.M.E.

Dave Plamondon(B), Dale Korson,

Mike Kittle

Todd Hamilton(B),

Mary Jo Uhen, Steve Uhen

Sam Chansler(B), Roger Dore,

Charlene Chansler

Usher Richard Kokx Leslie

Hamilton, Barbara Wright

Bill Slater

Musician Bonnie Kathy Bonnie

Cantor Shirley &

Group B. Speaks

Sammi, Vicki & Group

7 Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-8:00pm at STM 10 NMCF Nursing Home Mass at 10:45am, followed by THS Mass 12 Religious Ed. Class 9:30-10:45am

CATHOLIC SERVICES

APPEAL 2016 Over the past week, we have collected

$330.00 to go toward our $4559.00

shortfall. THANK YOU to those who gave! We still

have $4229.00 to go. If you have not yet made a pledge

for the 2016 Campaign, please consider helping to reach

our goal. With everyone’s participation, we can make up

our Please fill out the pledge envelope in the pews and

place in the collection basket or turn into the parish

office.

The 2016 Contribution Statements have been mailed. You should receive yours soon. If you have not received a statement or have any questions,

please feel free to call the parish office. Thank You.

February 6th – 12th

Monday, February 6th: St. Paul Miki Gn 1:1-19; Mk 6:53-56

STM-9:00am – Kay DeMars By Dick & Lorraine Hawkins

Tuesday, February 7th: Gn 1:20 – 2:4; Mk 7:1-13 STM-9:00am – Parish Family

Wednesday, February 8th: St. Jerome Emiliani, St. Josephine Bakhita Gn 2:4-9, 15-17; Mk 7:14-23

CTK-10:30am – Margaret Finch By Jerry & Kathy Stratton

Thursday, February 9th: Gn 2:18-25; Mk 7:24-30

Friday, February 10th: St. Scholastica Gn 3:1-8; Mk7:31-37

STM-9:00am – John Gazda By Gazda Family

Saturday, February 11th: Our Lady of Lourdes

STM-5:00pm – Irene Freudenstein By Ruth Monette

Sunday, February 12th: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 15:15-20; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37

CTK-9:00am – Donald Eck By Bill and Sandy Hunt

STM-11:00am – Wesley L. Zerlaut By Joyce Greiner

Beginning Tuesday, February 7th, we will have Eucharistic Adoration from 4:00-8:00pm on the First Tuesday of every Month at

St. Michael. Make use of this spritually rich time to deepen your relationship with Our Lord.

A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar: Today’s gospel challenges us to be a ‘light’ to our family. Parents shine their guiding light, not in front but behind them, inviting their children to follow their ‘good deeds.’

February 8: International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking - Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or participate in prayer services to create greater

awareness about human trafficking. Through prayer, we not only reflect on the experiences of those that have suffered through this affront to human dignity, but also comfort, strengthen, and help empower survivors. February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a Canossian nun and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was declared a Saint in 2000.

Dear Parishioners, Project Rachel is in need of Prayer Shawls for the participants of the next retreat that is taking place the weekend of February 24th. If you or someone you know would like to make a

Prayer Shawl for the retreat you or if you have any questions, contact Bobbi Stratton at 231-854-2714 (home), 231-638-3433 or blstratton@frontier.com.

Post Abortion Healing - If you are struggling because of a past abortion or abortions, Project Rachel can help. Project Rachel, a program of Catholic Charities West Michigan, offers referrals to priests and counselors

specially training to help those who have experienced abortion. We also offer Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats. The retreat offers an opportunity to step away for a while and focus on healing, grieving and reconnecting with God. The retreats are open to both women and men. All calls and emails are kept in the strictest confidence. For more information contact Maggie at (800)-800-8284 (MI only) or 616-340-1824 or email mwalsh@ccwestmi.org.

Retrouvaille, The Other Alternative to Divorce. Have you thought about separation or divorce? Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are

you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Does talking only make it worse? There are alternatives. Rediscover healing and love and find hope by attending Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i). The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is Feb. 24-26, 2017. For more information, call 616.752.7004, email retrograndrapids@gmail.com or visit retrouvaille.org.

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Potluck Dinner Feb. 28th 6:00pm St. Michael’s Hall

Watch the bulletin for details.

An Evening for Women sponsored by Kepha Building a Legacy, Featuring speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley. Join us on Friday, March 10th 7:30-9:00p, at

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1935 Plymouth Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Tickets $10. For more information and to register, visit www.catholic-women-2017.eventbrite.com.

ATTENTION MEN! Looking for a way to actively live a bolder, more authentic life? Join us for the 12th

annual Building a Legacy Catholic Men’s Conference on March 11, 2017 at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. This is a dynamic day of spiritual development and fellowship featuring an awesome line up of speakers, including Fr. Larry Richards, Fr. Dave Pivonka, and Fr. Michael Gaitley, with Mass celebrated by Bishop David Walkowiak. For more information go to www.buildingalegacy.org or call Robert at 616-258-8530.

St. Michael~Christ the King Pastoral Council Nominations for two new members, one from CTK and one from STM, will be taking place. Please find the ballots in the pews. Fill out and either place in the collection basket or return to the parish office. Once the nominees are submitted, the new members will be drawn randomly. The Pastoral Council, through prayer and

consensus strives to identify the needs of the faith community. Decisions by the parish council are then made as a recommendation to the Pastor to assist him in reaching a final decision for the benefit of all. Membership on the Pastoral Council is voluntary. Qualifications include being actively involved in the life of the parish community.

St. Michael Stewardship – January 28th & 29th Adults 1696.00 Loose 180.00 Children 11.00

Total: $1887.00 No. of Envelopes Used: Adults 73; Children 18 Expenses: Jan. 30th – Feb. 4th, 2017:$2791.60

Thursday, March 16, 2017

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Pilgrimage Travel Opportunities: Pilgrimage of Northern Poland, May 9 - 20, 2017. Pilgrimage Tour for the 100th Anniversary of The Apparitions of Fatima. All tours include round trip airfare from Chicago, lodging at luxury class hotels, ground transportation in a deluxe motor

coach, two daily meals, tour guide fees, entrance fees into all sites, along with tips, taxes, and gratuity. For more details and a packet of information please contact Erika Piotrowski at (231)720-8378 or email at erikap.euro@hotmail.com.

Christ the King Stewardship – January 29th Adults 1265.00 Loose 124.00 Children 7.00

Total: $1396.00 No. of Envelopes Used: Adults 36; Children 4 Expenses: Jan. 30th – Feb. 4th, 2017:$858.75

2/8 Richard Gerdes, 2/9 Maureen Witner, 2/10 Casey Bringedahl, 2/10 David Gowin, 2/10 Maria Halasinski, 2/10 Kasey Jackson,

2/10 Ryleigh Reagan. If your name is not listed, please call the office.

Please Pray For: Nursing Homes: Rosemary Leonard, Gene Anderson, Joyce Conley. Those who have asked for our prayers:

Lorie Bolker, Emma Jean Murphy, Darryl Mast, Jon McKinley Jr., Cara Choap, Karen Cross, Mike Razynski, Trisha Cygeirt, Jason Stein, Betty Hawling, Kacy Hall, Sue Schmitt, Cindy Workman, Marcia Stratton, Terry, Don Cross, Wes Hudson, Josh Young, Cheryl Powell, Charlene Martin, Joyce Muston, Doreen Bunnell, Betty Geerling, Kayla McKully, Niki Stone, Rosemary Bellinger, Tim Bellinger, Easton Klemundt, Marie Schmitt, Kevin Link, Kim Slayton, Ron Maka, Jennifer Deweese, Bobby Harder, Flora Pastotnik, Dominic Pastotnik, Joan Romanowski, Maria Garza, Vicki Slovinski, Susan LaVigne, Jennifer LaVigne, Mike Pawlowski, Justin Wierenga, Tammi Campbell, Roger Kraus, Eleanor Schmitt, Jessica Farber, Scott Lyerly, Lynn Scott, Vincent Maglaya, Miric Richardson, Kit O’Brien, Wayne Gibbs, Bonnie Heckathorn, Adam Bellinger. Military: David Fohlbrook, Scott Moreen, Rich Vokes, Anthony Anderson, Donnie Ortquist, Curtis Glassner, AJ Keech, Jon Schaffer, Casey Sowa, Christopher Liegeois, Michael Garza, Richard Workman, Michael Gerlach, Ryan Slater, Brad Nelson, Cory Evanauski, CJ Pritchett. Wounded Military: Tom Wilkes.

STM/CTK Other Funds - January 2017 Religious Ed. = $306.00; Candles = $21.00

Year to Date: July 1, 2016 – January 31, 2017 Total Income = $165,323.60

Total Expenses = $119,341.06

In the coming weeks, we will be moving forward to combine our parish stewardship report.

Loving God, Raise up dedicated leaders who will shepherd your people and guide them to your Son. Give generous and willing hearts to the seminarians of our Diocese who have heard your call to live a life of service to the Church. Help us to encourage and support them as they strive to become priests who are models of discipleship, possessors of wisdom and on fire with love for your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

BISHOP DAVID J. WALKOWIAK ASKS US TO

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS

We especially pray for:

Michael J. Goodwin

University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary 1000 East Maple Ave.

Mundelein, IL 60060