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CORPUS CHRISTI St. Ann Catholic Church June 14, 2020

Welcome to St. Ann Catholic Church


The Light of Christ Academy Family Celebrates End-of-the-Year Events!

Friday, May 29, marked the last day of the 19-20 school year in a way that none of us ever would have expected as we commenced this journey together in August. Challenges were overcome throughout the school year, but none to the extent of remote school days during the closure. I believe all of us have a much more profound appreciation today, of the brick and mortar beauty of Light of Christ Acade-my, than ever before. We remain grateful for the gen-uine partnership between home and school that de-fines the family atmosphere so unique to LCA.

Much-needed closure to the school year was the inspi-ration for the End-of-Year Holy Mass with students-in-uniform and End-of-Year LCA Parade. Last Friday, June 5, our day commenced in the same manner as a regular school day, celebrating Holy Mass, in thanksgiving for Christ and for one another. The parade of family cars followed Mass with greet-ings, congratulations on a job well-done, and good-byes by the LCA faculty and staff. Virtue certificates, final report narratives, enrollment paperwork, supply lists, and a tentative 20-21 calendar were distributed. Finally, families were invited to "zoom" through the balloon tunnel, signifying the end of the school year gone-by and with sights set on the next! We will miss you all this summer, but be assured of our prayers for you, until we meet again.

Light of Christ Academy

A Good Shepherd Montessori School for Ages 3-6.

A classical school for grades K-8.

Contact Office Administrator Mary Memmott Phone: 269•203•6808 Email: [email protected]

Light of Christ Academy, in partnership with St Ann Parish welcomes all parents and students to visit our school to see what makes us unique.

No child will be denied the opportunity for this wonderful Catholic education due to financial need.

Dear friends of St. Ann,

June brings so many important moments, which in these unusual times it is all the more important to recog-nize. Our students and teachers at Light of Christ Acad-emy marked the end of the school year this past week with a morning Mass and parking lot greeting. We are very proud of the work done by our students, teachers, and parents in very different circumstances to continue to grow in understanding and the pursuit of wisdom and truth. Hackett Catholic Prep will celebrate an outdoor baccalaureate and gradu-ation this coming Tuesday to honor this year’s graduates. I would like to extend my congratulations to all this year’s graduates for their hard work. May God continue to guide them all on their path.

Next weekend we will celebrate First Holy Communions. Because of the need to distance, etc., the First Com-munion class will split up between the three Masses. Receiving the Body

and Blood of Our Lord is a special moment in the life of every Christian, and the occasion of First Holy Com-munions is a graced opportunity for the rest of us to reflect on our own appreciation for this great gift. In this regard, I am so proud to be pastor of a parish where Our Lord is adored constantly and the faithful may come before Him in prayer practically any time. As we move from this period of quarantine, I am happy to see our Eucharistic Adoration schedule expand. If you are interested in being a regular adorer, please contact our chapel coordinator, Brenda Sinkowitz.

As our summer progresses and we are refreshed and renewed in this beautiful Michigan season, please also continue to pray for the full restoration of peace and renewal of our society. Recent times remind us that there is much that is broken and wounded in this poor world of ours, and many who suffer unseen sorrows. Please keep one another in prayer before the Lord and ask His Grace and Mercy for all in need.

Rev. James Richardson

OUTDOOR MASS: 11:00 A.M.

In order to accommodate as many people as possible for Mass, we will be holding our 11:00 A.M. Masses outdoors (weather permit-ting). Please bring chairs and/or blankets and arrange them in the grass island in front of the church so that you are socially distanced from other families.

The parishioners of St. Ann Catholic Church want to congratulate all of our

2020 High School Seniors!

SUN I June 28 11:00 A.M.

Mass

We will be celebrating all of our High School Seniors and their families during the 11:00 A.M. outdoor Mass.

Seniors please wear your graduation cap and gown to Mass.

Please RSVP at 269·731·4721


EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Adoration is in the main church from noon until 9:00 pm daily. Posted on the doors are the required safety protocols for entering the church. Please limit the number of people in the church to 10 and observe social distancing and sanitary positions. You can sign up for needed spots by going to bit.ly/adoreET.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to fill one of the spots you can also contact Brenda at [email protected] or call her at 269•491•0377.

Parish Finance Council Members: Jeanne Blondia, Bill English, Todd Maddox, Martha Reid, Tom Zavitz

DAILY READINGS

MASS/SERVICE AND CONFESSION TIMES MASS INTENTIONS

SAT JUNE 13 VIGIL MASS 5:00 P.M. Special intention of Bill and Barbara Parfet (Wedding Anniversary)

SUN JUNE 14 CORPUS CHRISTI

9:00 A.M. The Parishioners of St. Ann Church 11:00 A.M. †Alice Skora

MON JUNE 15 WEEKDAY

9:00 A.M. Living and deceased members of the Kubiak family

TUE JUNE 16 WEEKDAY 9:00 A.M. Special intention of Roselyn and

Jerry Casey

WED JUNE 17 WEEKDAY

9:00 A.M. Special intention of Tracey Mersfelder (Birthday)

THU JUNE 18 WEEKDAY 9:00 A.M. Special intention of Father Marotti

FRI JUNE 19 MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS 9:00 A.M. †Richard and Kathryn Eddy

SAT JUNE 20 VIGIL MASS

5:00 P.M. Special intention of Julie LaBudda

SUN JUNE 21 12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 A.M. The Parishioners of St. Ann Church 11:00 A.M. Special intention of Katie Guthrie

For the foreseeable future, we will offer the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm each Tuesday and Thurs-day evening as well as from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm each Saturday afternoon until we are allowed to resume our regular schedule.

Mass intentions are a way to pray for the deceased or for a special intention. Contact the office to add a Mass inten-tion. The suggested (not mandatory) offering is $10.

MON 15 | 1 Kgs 21:1-16 | Mt 5:38-42

TUE 16 | 1 Kgs 21:17-29 | Mt 5:43-48

WED 17 | 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 | Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

THU 18 | Sir 48:1-14 | Mt 6:7-15

FRI 19 | Dt 7:6-11 | 1 Jn 4:7-16 Mt 11:25-30

SAT 20 | 2 Chr 24:17-25 | Lk 2:41-51

SUN 21 | Jer 20:10-13 | Rom 5:12-15 Mt 10:26-33

You can find a Magnificat in the church vestibule. It contains daily

readings, information

about saints and other interesting insights about

faith.

REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT The Diocese of Kalamazoo has and will continue to cooperate with the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation and encour-ages anyone with information related to misconduct to call the reporting number set-up by the Michigan Attorney General’s office at: 844.324.3374 The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops and to relay those reports to proper Church authori-ties for investigation. To make a report, visit ReportBishopAbuse.org or phone (800) 276-1562. When a report includes a crime, such as the sexual abuse of a minor, it will also be reported to civil authorities. Otherwise, reports will be kept confidential. Safe Envir. Coordinator | Bobby Kinkela | [email protected]

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY St. Ann Parish Conference Est. 2003

Thank you so much for those who have remembered the poor with food and monetary dona-tions. May God bless you in your kindness.

The food pantry needs:

• Canned GREEN vegetables (no corn)

• pancake mix (no syrup)

• toilet paper!

Committee Meetings WED | 1:00 pm (except 1st WED) THUR | 7:00 pm (1st THUR)

Hours TUE/WED | 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Contact: PHONE | 269•389•0370 WEBSITE | svdpstannaugustam.com EMAIL | [email protected]

Prayer Requests

If you would like to request that someone be put in the bulletin or on the prayer chain, please go to stannaugusta.org/prayer-chain and complete the form.

~Doree Boyle ~Jenni Carl ~Lorraine Chavez ~Vince Continenza ~deVere Family ~Tom English ~Matt Fifelski ~Alice Fish ~Hans Geisler ~Deb Helton ~Lisa and Dave Iselli ~Robert Jensen ~Kalisz Family ~Jerry Kalkowski ~William Kudrick ~Dick Laur ~Kenny Levingston ~Fr. Marotti ~Tom Millard ~John Mursch ~Benni Nazarians

~Scott Oomen ~Robert Pennock ~Shane and Abigail Peterson ~Dan Reid ~Myles Parker Scharfenberger ~William Seppala ~John Spagnolo ~Ally Szwmanski ~Deanna Lunardini and Tom Theisen

Note: Names will be kept on the list for 30 days. If you would like to request a prayer intention, please go to the parish website at stannaugusta.org and fill out the form.

THE POPE'S JUNE INTENTION: The Way of the Heart

We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing them-selves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES

If you have a true sacramental emergency, please call Deacon Mike Carl at 269•207•7365 or email him at [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Hours: 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

12648 East D Ave•Augusta•49012 Fax: 269•731•4147 Email: [email protected] Website: stannaugusta.org Facebook.com/SaintAnnChurch

Clergy Pastor Fr. James Richardson | 269•731•4721 [email protected]

Deacon Mike Carl | 269•207•7365 [email protected]

Parish Secretary Pat Lawrence | 269•731•4721 [email protected]

Religious Education | 269•731•0295 Director | Pat Vanderpool [email protected]

Associate Director/ Safe Envir. Coordinator | Bobby Kinkela [email protected]

Parish Communications Michelle Guthrie | 269•998•0587 [email protected]

Bookkeeper Martha Reid | 269•731•4721 [email protected]

Music Minister Martha Reid | 269•629•7228 [email protected]

Maintenance | 269•731•4721

A GENTLE REMINDER

We are now able to take online donations using debit and credit cards. All of the day-to-day func-tions of our parish still continue including maintaining the facility, paying the utilities and covering the general daily expenses. Please consider sending your tithe through the mail or online.

Address: 12648 East D Ave, Augusta, MI 49012

Online Giving: stannaugusta.org/donate-online


Congratulations to parishioner David Pinto being ordained a deacon on Saturday, June 6th!

Deacon David has been recording short 5 minute “Holy Moments” for us to consider. He has recorded 14 of these and they will be posted daily on the St. Ann Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SaintAnnChurch or on our website at stannaugusta.org/homilies. There are many different topics including Holy Moment, Kerygma A, Kerygma B, Mystagogy, Sign of the Cross, Grace Before Meals, and Holy Water.

https://stannaugusta.org/homilies


June 3, 2020: Whole Family Catechesis Life of Virtue

Thank you for those who joined us for VIRTUAL Whole Family Catechesis on the topic of Virtue! On Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 pm Pat Vanderpool,

Bobby Kinkela and Deacon David Pinto (before he was or-dained) led a conversation on virtues, especially the cardinal and theological virtues. The playback for the talk is available here: bit.ly/2z1e1ZP

If you’d like to see the June guide, it is available at stannaugusta.org/family-resources

Zooming to the end of the year!

Meet Theo (short for Theophilus). He is Father James’ 11 year-old terrier mix.

PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASS UPDATES

You can update your information or register to receive emails by going to the St. Ann website at stannaugusta.org.

You can find the most up-to-date information by going to the St. Ann website. Also, if you have not signed up for the MyParish App, please consider downloading it by searching for MYPARISH in the App Store or Google Play or Text App to 88202.

Guidelines for the faithful and frequently asked questions can also be found on the Diocese website at www.diokzoo.org/public-return-to-mass. The dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass is granted to all the faithful through September 6, 2020.

If you have an iPhone or Android, you can download Give+ Church for free from the App Store. Simply search for “give plus church” to quickly find and start using the app. It’s easy to make one-time or recurring donations to multiple funds with your credit or debit card.

You can also choose whether to donate as a guest or set up an account that allows you to securely and conveniently manage, schedule and review donations using Touch ID, PIN or password.

We hope you enjoy this new way to contribute to St. Ann, and thank you for your support.


RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION

Holy Communion will be distributed only under the Species of the Sacred Host. You may receive either on the tongue or in the hand. Please remove any masks and gloves as you approach the minister.

Pause at the mark on the floor, the reverence and the verbal exchange should take place 6 feet away: Bow – “The Body of Christ” – “Amen” – then step forward to receive.

If you receive in the hand, please approach the priest (or deacon or EMHC), place your right hand under your left hand creating a sort of throne upon which to receive the Lord. After receiving Jesus in your hand, step to the side, and place the Sacred Host gently in your mouth, making sure to consume the Sacred Host before stepping away. Then, simply replace your mask and return prayerfully to your seat.

If you choose to receive on the tongue please remove your mask before approaching. Bow slightly or kneel as the priest or minister elevates the Sacred Host and says “The Body of Christ.” Respond “Amen.” Then extend your tongue so that the tip of your tongue is past your bottom lip and hold it steadily there as the Sacred Host is placed on your tongue. If done while not moving one’s head or tongue while receiving, the risk of direct contact is minimized. In addition to the reverence given, kneeling also presents a more ad-vantageous angle for the priest or minister to place the Sacred Host on your tongue without contact. After receiving, replace your mask and return prayerfully to your pew.

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