Friday, June 14, Weekday Nick French Memorial Golf Ou ng - Tyrone Hills

8:20 a.m. Mass † Rosemary Huston - Margaret Rough

9:00 a.m. Confessions - Church 9:45 a.m. Bible Study - Library 6:00 p.m. Young Family Fun Night - Gym 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Bingo

St John Knights Hall

Saturday, June 15, Weekday 9:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl & Quilt Ministry St John Knights Hall 3:00 p.m. Confessions - Church The Most Holy Trinity

5:00 p.m. Mass † Suzanne Popovich, 4th anniversary of death - George Popovich

Sunday, June 16, Father’s Day Coffee & donuts a er 8:30 & 10am Masses - Ac vity Center

8:30 a.m. Mass People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. EDGE-Deep 10:00 a.m. Mass People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Mass People of the Parish 5:00 p.m. Mass People of the Parish

The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this week in memory of Jack Foley.

Liturgy and Events Schedule for the Week † Intention for deceased ◊Special intention

Monday, June 10, Weekday

8:20 a.m. Mass † Joann Boyden 9:00 a.m. Confessions - Church 2:00 p.m. Mass @ Lockwood

† Mary Jo Ancick - her Family 7:00 p.m. Men’s Welcome - Gospel Room Tuesday, June 11, Saint Barnabas, Apostle

8:20 a.m. Mass † For the poor souls in purgatory 8:45 a.m. Novena - Church 6:00 p.m. Women’s Welcome - Gospel Room 6:00 p.m. Walking With Purpose - Library Wednesday, June 12, Weekday

8:20 a.m. Mass † Gary Wagner - Pamela 5:30 p.m. Confessions - Church

6:30 p.m. Mass † Helen Gazarek - Alan & Tonya Lach Thursday, June 13, Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church

8:20 a.m. Mass † Joseph Mariniello - his Family 1:00 p.m. Low Vision Support Group - Library 7:00 p.m. 12 Steps to Freedom - Library

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Whatever . . . from Fr. Robert

THE FAMILY FULLY ALIVE

Gospel Reading June 9, 2019

John 14:13-16, 23b-26

Jesus said to his disciples: "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give

you another Advocate to be with you always.

"Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with

him. Those who do not love me do not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me.

"I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach

you everything and remind you of all that I told you."

Summer has arrived! I hope you all have a great one.

Reflecting on the Word “...and I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate” (John 14:15); “...I am sending the promise of the Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high” (Luke 24:49); The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name…” (Jn14:26); “...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be my witnesses…” (Acts 1: 8), and so on. We’ve been hearing a lot about Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit in recent weeks, and now the day is here! In a very dramatic way—fire, wind, a new boldness—the Holy Spirit descends on the Apostles. CCC 120 From this hour onward, the mission of Christ and the Spirit becomes the mission of the Church: “As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” The Feast of Pentecost has often been referred to as the birthday of the Church. The word Pentecost is Greek and it means "50th day." Fifty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers. From the Catechism we read: CCC 731 On the day of Pentecost when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end, Christ's Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, manifested, given, and communicated as a divine person: of his fullness, Christ, the Lord, pours out the Spirit in abundance.

We can ask for this Spirit. We can ask for the gifts of the Spirit - and we can ask for this “fire” and boldness to proclaim the truth of our faith.

On the way home… In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus promises that if we keep His commandments he will ask the Father to give us another Advocate to be with us always. Name as many of the Commandments you can remember. Do you remember all ten?

Living the Word… Saint Augustine wrote a prayer to the Holy Spirit; it has been printed on page 13. Easy to memorize, it can be of benefit to repeat each morning before facing the day.

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Sat.

June

15

5:00

PM

Guilbault, M.(1) Guilbault, R.(2)

Alcantara-Fader, J. Balmer, P. Champlin, C. Fader, D. Fay, E. Fay, K. Herrman, G.

Meyers, S. Shepherd, L Varner, J. Verhelle,C. Verhelle, M.

Claxton, K. Herrman, D. Husse, D. Husse, J. Lueck, J.

Logan & Colin Johnson, Michael Meyers

Sun.

June

16

8:30

AM

Arthur, T.(1) OstranderT.(2)

Archmbault C. Bade, J. Bas an, J. Dembny, J. Dixon, M. Frantz, S Learman, K.

Menzies, N. Novak, J. Roths, A. Topolinski, Jack Turczyn, T.

Bas an, B. Carnell, J. Nagy,S. Pa hanacharoenphon, O. Redden, B.

Caleb, Nick & Sarah Learman

Sun.

June

16

10:00

AM

Faricy, L.(1) S verson, W.(2)

Bradburn, K. Brant, S. Clements, D. Erber, A. Erber, J. Fenton, S.

Frakes, J. Gartland, S. Kane, A. Kleinedler, R. Laue, K. Spelman, J.

Cannazzaro M. Herstein, R. Rothley, R. Rothley, W. Tatro, R. Wagner, D.

Kiera Boike, James Moose, Louisa Gartland

Sun.

June

16

11:30

AM

Hagerman

A.(1)

McDonald

C.(2)

Carney, M. Dangcil, S. Drewek, M. Kozak, D. Lockwood, P. Monahan, R.

Sciturro, R. Stachak, S. Taylor, A. VanGilder, N. Walstrom, B.

Dziadzio, S.

Glinke, T.

Milowe, C.

Rheingans,

J.

Thomas, J.

Walters, L.

Emma

Roberts,

Carter

LaFontaine,

Miles

Sterling

Sun.

June

16

5:00

PM

Kalfs, T.(1)

Kalfs, E.(2)

For the most up-to-date schedule or to request a subs tute, login to your profile

at www.rotundaso ware.com/ministry/StJohnFenton

Barcome, D. Haiss, A. Sloan, J.

Bujak II, J.

Gilbert, M.

Ke erer, A.

Strickert J.

Strickert, K.

Jacob &

Nathan

Keeley,

Nick

Mammel

DATE LECTOR E. M. USHER SERVER

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15 — 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15

Music and Liturgy. . . Freeman Tucker

T Y !

As my first choir season here has now come to a close, I would like to take a couple minutes to thank everyone for their support of the Music Ministry programs here at St. John.

To Fr. Robert, Fr. Ryan, and my fellow staff members, thank you for your encouragement, support, and counsel as I continue to grow into my position here and as I grow the music programs!

To David, Cheryl, Tom, and Mike, thank you for your willingness to jump in and help!

To the members of the Adult Choir, thank you for your voices, flexibility, encouragement, and especially your patience with your new Music Minister!

To the members of the Handbell Choir, thank you for sticking it out, even when it means ringing more bells than should be humanly possible!

To the members of the Youth Choir, thanks for your attention and your time as you gave up your Monday afternoons to learn more about music!

To the parents of the Youth Choir, thanks for your support and your encouragement of your children as they explore the wonderful world of music!

To the Watchers of the Dawn, thank you for your time and joyful music makings as we explore different ways to express our praise!

To all others who have helped throughout the year, thank you, I couldn’t have made it here without you!

And to all the parishioners, thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and feedback, you help us to truly thrive!

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Sandy Shaker . . . .

Director of Formation, Deacon Dan Medich Jr. . . . .

Today we Celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the birthday

of the church! Jesus promised his apostles, "I will not

leave you orphans: I will come to you. (John 14:18)

" The Advocate, (another name for the Holy Spirit) that

the Father will send in my name, he will teach you

everything and remind you of all that I (meaning Jesus)

taught you." John 14:26

I love this scripture verse and find great comfort in the

words of Jesus. We are not alone, the Holy Spirit is with

us, guiding us and equip-ting us with Gifts,( tools) for

our journey on earth.

Monica Kline joined us last Sunday in RCIA, sharing

with the class how the Holy Spirit works in her life and

her gifts of Mercy and Handwriting.

Amanda Lupu also joined us, sharing her gifts of

Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Writing with the class.

Both of these ladies haven taken the Called and Gifted

course and now are aware of the gifts they have received

from the Holy Spirit. The beauty in all of this is now

they are taking these Gifts and sharing them with

others; touching, lives, just as Jesus has asked us to do.

When we share our gifts, we are bringing Jesus into this

world.

What are your gifts? If you want to learn more about the

Holy Spirit and the gifts you have received from

God, you are invited to attend our next Called and

Gifted Class, which will start on Thursday, September

26th, 6:30 pm till 8 pm. The class is 10 weeks long. We

will meet for 5 weeks, have a 1 week break, (Interviews

take place during the week off. I meet with each person

for 1 hour and we chat, nothing to stress about), and

classes then resume for 5 more weeks.

I am giving all of you plenty of time to think about

taking this class. If you have questions, we have a

number of parishioners who have been through the class

and would love to share with you not only their take of

the class, but how God has enriched their lives with His

Gifts.

Peace & Joy,

Sandy

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Coordinator Religious Education, Annie Kitching . . . .

Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Alan Day . . . .

THE MARVELOUS MYSTERY will be

held the week of July 22-26

from 6:15 - 8:30 p.m. during

this year’s exciting VBS.

Children will

the greatest

mystery on

earth as they spend a week

learning about the incredible

treasure of the Mass.

Kids will develop a new appreciation for the Catholic

Mass and will deepen their love for Jesus in the Eucha-

rist through faith teachings, catchy music, fun games,

crafts, and more!

REGISTER NOW on the parish website. Go to

stjohnfenton.org; scroll down and click on VBS, Mar-

velous Mystery, The registration form is right there!

We’re Searching for Volunteers! Lots of help is

needed to run a successful VBS - but the good news is,

it is a LOT of fun!!!

Help is needed running the various ac-

tivity stations - craft, music, games,

snack and faith focus. We also need

volunteers to travel with each small

group of participants.

All adults are welcome; this is a great opportunity for

everyone from seniors to young adults to get involved.

We also need Junior Volunteers to help out as well.

That would include anyone graduating from 6th grade

and older. Contact Annie - annie@stjohnfenton.org or

call 517-763-4954 to find out more.

Youth Night at the Ninja Gym

This past weekend our youth went to the Tri County Ninja gym for an evening of fun, fellowship, and empowerment. We all had a blast running through the different obstacles. The staff at the gym was awesome at teaching everyone the different techniques and empowering us to try our best. We were also blessed to have several parents and volunteers participate alongside the youth. I was personally inspired by everyone’s dedication, perseverance, and willingness to try new and difficult things. After spending a majority of our time learning and having fun on the various obstacles, the staff set up a competition course for us to race against the clock. At the end of the day we all had a lot of good-spirited fun, challenged ourselves and each other to grow and be bold in new ways, and brought glory to God through our effort and determination.

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Director Deacon Terry Carsten. . . .

Our monthly collection takes place every third Saturday of the month. The St. Vincent de Paul Ministry is located behind the school, next to the Knight’s Hall. Contributions of non-perishables are always welcome.

Thank you for your support!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY MONTHLY COLLECTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 11AM—1PM

St. John Social Ministries

Camping How would you like to go camping? Sounds like fun, right? For many

people around us it is not fun; it is how they live. They have no

transportation other than MTA. They have no home, no shower, other

than a creek that flows through the city. For many Americans that is the

reality of life. They are former employees of area businesses. They are

the brothers and sisters of parishioners. Maybe they attend our church or

one of the other churches in town.

You see them while you are traveling around the area, but you do not

recognize their plight. There is no gate to sit by, like in Jesus’ day. They

simply move about, often wearing a back pack with all of their

possessions in it. They go to the area churches for food and clothing.

They live behind the stores in wood lots, or, if fortunate, in tents. One

person I know is in a wheel chair. Another is just a youth. They all have

a story as to how they came to this point.

We helped someone find a place to live; not an apartment but just a

bedroom. We try to assist him in getting to work. As he becomes able,

we hope he can get an apartment, then build from that point.

This is not as uncommon as most think. Your neighbors are both

homeless and wealthy, well fed and hungry, sleeping in the woods and

between sheets. You would never guess who has and who has not.

Top 10 Abortion Myths: #9: Abortion is a small part of Planned Parenthood’s services

#9: Abortion is a small part of Planned

Parenthood’s services

The Bottom Line: Planned Parenthood is the

number three cause of death in America—if

abortions were counted that way.

This myth is always relevant because of Planned

Parenthood’s situation as the de facto leader of

the abortion movement and the recipient of more

than half a billion taxpayer dollars annually.

https://rtl.org/top-ten-myths-10/

So much of the abortion debate is based on myths, bad assumptions, bad logic, or outright

gas lighting through deception.

Paper products

Toilet tissue etc. are desperately needed for Catholic Charities. Please place donations in the Hope in a Box bins in the gathering space near the

Church entrances. Thank you!

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An Education in Faith

8th Graders at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC

Congratulations to our Graduating Class of 2019!

Elly Affrica Mary Grace Ameel Dylan Antia Abi Baran Payton Burnett Kennedy Connors Adem Dedivanaj Greg Feamster Lauren Gadola Gabby Gavulic Sarah Gilsdorf Andelina Grossi Libby Hagan Lauren Harrold Nathan Keeley Robby Landaal Allie MacDonald Matthew Manley James McCarthy Michael Meyers Melanie Moose Billy Ostrander Sydney Patt Emilie Poirier Aaron Romzek Carter Sass Catherine Siwik Olivia Tremaine

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Nuts and Bolts . . . .

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Our Parish Life Together . . . . .

Please Pray for our Sick and Homebound

Mission Statement: As disciples of Jesus Christ at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, we are called to work for the salvation of all, sharing the Good News of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, while serving one another.

Tim Alger Mary Boan Joann Bourdeau June Brancheau Amber Brundel Sally Burek Helen Bugis Daniel Cartwright John Cislo Ed Collins Charles Connelly Pat Coscia Zoe Cossin Bill Cowan Suzanne Davis Phyllis Davis Mary Dott Lori Delecki Judy Ewald Kristie Fader

Ed Farrell Lori Feamster-Ferguson Gary Florkowski Phillip Frederick Carol Green Lillian Green Aubrey Guilbault Walt Henry Randal Hoover Margaret Horan Mike Jewell Leroy Johnson Tom Jordan Peggy Keck Jackie Kepsel Dick Lynch Larry Martin Craig Morris Bill Nagy

Neil O’Brien Dave Osborn Kathleen Page Delaney Polidan Patricia Poole Deborah Prater Barbara Rogers Joyce Rolston Tammy Ross Rod Stilgenbauer Deborah Stroud Steve Sulfaro Colette Turkowski Linda Mishall Vanston Albert Vorachek Nancy Wade Eloise Wild Jacob Wilson Cohen Witten

School is officially out for St. John students!!! Now the

summer work begins to get the school ready for the next

year. Even though school is out, this is the time we are

able to get some projects done at the school. Teachers will

be packing up their classrooms and getting things put

away so their classrooms can get a deep cleaning, and the

floors can get a fresh polish!

We are bringing back our summertime work program for

students. We had a great turn out and have filled all the

available slots. These students work with our various

groups to complete projects around the campus. We

always look forward to this time, because we are able to

get so much done. Thank you for your continued support

of our school and church!

Stewardship Corner

Offertory Observation...

One miracle of Pentecost was that, despite their diversity,

each listener heard God’s word in his or her own language.

The meaning for stewardship is that, by sharing the gifts

poured out on us by the Holy Spirit, we will be

empowered to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters,

whatever they may be.

Vocation Views…

The disciples of Jesus made bold proclamations through

the promptings of the Spirit. What is the Spirit prompting

you to do? Be courageous and act on it!

May Week to Date -

May Month to Date

May Year to Date

Sunday/Holy Day - Actual $28,984.12 $28,984.12 $1,559,723.79

Budget $29,807.70 $29,807.70 $1,421,384.80

Difference ($823.58) ($823.58) $108,338.99

SEQUENCE VENI, SANCTE SPIRITUS Come, Holy Spirit, come! And from your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine! Come, Father of the poor! Come, source of all our store! Come, within our bosoms shine. You, of comforters the best; You, the soul's most welcome guest; Sweet refreshment here below; In our labor, rest most sweet; Grateful coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe. O most blessed Light divine, Shine within these hearts of yours, And our inmost being fill! Where you are not, we have naught, Nothing good in deed or thought, Nothing free from taint of ill. Heal our wounds, our strength renew; On our dryness pour your dew; Wash the stains of guilt away: Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray. On the faithful, who adore And confess you, evermore In your sevenfold gift descend; Give them virtue's sure reward; Give them your salvation, Lord; Give them joys that never end. Amen. Alleluia.

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Weekend Rosary

With the present upheaval over states legislating more restrictive or even more permissive abortion laws as well as assisted suicide, during the month of June our Rosary intentions will be for the sanctity of life, “from womb to tomb.” Our state will be greatly affected by this future legislation. Come join us praying the Glorious mysteries one half hour before the 5:00p.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. weekend masses.

the Domestic Church . . . . CCW- Council of Catholic Women News...

There is still time to RSVP for our June 12, Spring Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Coyote Preserve Golf Course. This afternoon we will also have our Resale/Goodwill Fashion event. In the idea of recycling, all are asked to dress in items -- an outfit you put together from resale and remember the cost. This will all be informal but fun. Shirley Russ 629-4775 needs your RSVP by June 7. Please none of this "I forgot to call", on the day of the event. Please mark your calendars:

July 17, Afternoon Tea at Tyme Well Spent Tea House, 11:30 a.m. please note this a week later than our regular meeting schedule.) August 14. Salad Luncheon & Picnic at the home of Joanne Lukowski, 11:30 a.m. September 11, Applefest week. No Meeting October 9, Harvest Potluck Supper/Halloween Costume Party, 6:00 p.m. November 13, Pre-Advent/Christmas Breakfast Gathering, at 10:00 a.m. Hill Street Grill. December NO Meeting--consider attending Advent by Candle Light.

A copy of the yearly schedule of events, with more details, is available at the welcome desk in the gathering space.

Please remember to thank God for your faith and the freedom to practice it. Pray for our parish and our priests. It is a difficult time with diminishing vocations to the Priesthood, we need to pray harder for vocations to increase those numbers. Ask God to rekindle faith in those Catholics who have fallen away from the Church. Pray for our country's leaders and the choices they have to make for us all. Don't forget those who put their lives on the line for peace and safety in our nation and the world. Many are making big sacrifices for world peace. Have a Blessed Week. Sandy Tryles

School’s summer recess has begun. Our domestic church enters the season of summertime, and the Church calendar moves from the end of the Easter season to the beginning this week of Ordinary Time. These new seasons are filled with big family celebrations. There are weddings, graduations, Father’s Day, reunions, vacations; and big Catholic feast days: Pentecost, The Most Holy Trinity Sunday next week, followed by The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (also known as Corpus Christi) the Sunday after that, and then there’s also the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary feast days coming up! All of these family celebrations are precious gifts from God to grow in our knowledge of Him and one another.

As Christian parents, we not only have the responsibility of bringing children into the world, but to bring those children to Jesus. Spending more time together in summer and getting to know one another better, to talk about Jesus and learn about the upcoming special feast days will make our family life extra-ordinary if we keep things simple. I am always trying to think of really fun things to do with my grandchildren, but they are happy just hanging out with us at our house. Let’s encourage one another to pause and appreciate the gift of simply being together and united with God.

There are only two events recorded in scripture of Jesus’ childhood in the Holy Family – the Presentation of baby Jesus in the temple and finding the child Jesus in the temple at 12 years old. We can deduce that Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived a simple Jewish family life which included praying together, learning together, working together, celebrating with family, and caring for one another and their neighbors. If there had been grandiose events in their family life, it would have been talked about and written down. They simply enjoyed being together as a family united to God.

So many times we try to plan big family events that will be bigger and better than the one before. It causes stress, and in some cases financial strain, and complicates our family life. Our goal as a domestic church is to unite in loving God and loving one another. Let’s keep it simple. Blessed Summer!

Linda Tedrick

Where the human spirit fails, the Holy Spirit fills.

—Anonymous

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4 EARLY BIRD DRAWINGS! NEW THIS YEAR there will be 4 early Bird drawings this year. 4 opportuni es for 3 people to WIN Money. We are giving a larger prize for the first drawing on the 4th of July. Get your ckets in early to win the money at these 4 dates .

July 4th: 3 drawing for $150 to each winner.

July 26th: 3 drawings for $100 to each winner.

Aug 23rd: 3 drawings for $75 to each winner.

Sept 6th: 3 drawings for $50 to each winner.

GREEN and ALL WHITE STUBS MUST be turned in with your MONEY in order to qualify for the drawing

VOLUNTEER

No ma er your Time, Talent or Treasure, we seek your involvement! Please email SJApplefest@gmail.com Specifically, there is a need for a Kitchen Coordinator Chair Couple/Team and Set Up Team. NOT TOO EARLY TO START!

Are you saving your no longer used household items and garage sale le -overs for A c Treasures? The annual Applefest “stuffapollooza” will begin collec ng in July again this year. Thanks to your generous dona ons of stuff you no longer want, we were able to raise significant dollars to benefit the parish and have fun doing it. Watch for more announcements regarding collec on

mes! Want to volunteer? Have ques ons? Jill and Jay Nussel are chairs. Call: (810) 519-8185. Email: Jillnussel@msn.com

APPLEFEST RAFFLE

TICKETS ARE HERE! Applefest Raffle Tickets are

available to pick up this weekend in the gathering space.

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION

We CARE is a communica on and rela onship-enhancement program for engaged couples, sponsored by Catholic Chari es of Shiawassee and Genesee Coun es and the Family Ministry Program of Catholic Chari es. This highly acclaimed program is designed to teach couples communica on skills and techniques for handling conflict while promo ng in macy in a Chris an rela onship. The next class is scheduled for, Saturday, August 17, 2019 9am-3pm Holy Redeemer Family Life Center, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, MI To register, please call Debbie Summers at (810) 232-9950 ext. 115 or complete and submit the registra on form which you can find on our website: www.catholicchari esflint.org/other-services Cost: $75 per couple

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE

ENCOUNTER Weekend Opportunity- Rediscover something AMAZING! Refresh your faith and your marriage by a ending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend June 21-23 in Troy, Michigan, or Aug. 16-18 at the Augus ne Center near Petoskey. Check out www.wwme.org or contact Chris & Darla Vinton at 269-953-8287 for more info or to apply.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE Would you like to join us? We have commi ed to Fast and Pray each Friday for important ini a ves in the Diocese of Lansing. You can make a difference. Go to the diocese website: www.dioceseoflansing.org Click on the photo with the words Fast & Pray, and then the blue “Join us!”

Join us Wednesday, June 19th at 6:30pm at Dorothy’s House of Coffee

(503 East St, Flint, MI 48503) for dinner, drinks, and some of the most compelling reasons for following Jesus! The topic is “Give Me One Good Reason” presented by Pete Burak, Director of i.d. 9:16. What would you say if someone gave you one hour to convince them why they should believe in Jesus? This talk is for believers and skep cs alike. Young adults in their 20’s and 30’s welcome. Food will be catered by Tia Helita’s Mexican Restaurant. Drinks provided.

Theology on Tap

The Diocese of Lansing invites you on a pilgrimage to Poland to commemorate Pope St. John Paul II’s 100th birthday,

May 13-22, 2020.

Join us for an informational presentation in the following parishes at 7PM · June 24, 2019 – St. Thomas the Apostle (Ann Arbor) · June 25, 2019 – St. Patrick (Brighton) · June 27, 2019 – St. Mary (Williamston) · July 16, 2019 – Queen of the Miraculous Medal (Jackson) · July 23, 2019 – St. Gerard (Lansing) · August 5, 2019 – Holy Family (Grand Blanc)

Father Mark Rutherford will be traveling as Chaplin on the Diocese of Lansing’s

sacred journey to awe-inspiring Poland on May 13-22, 2020. This will surely be

a cultural and faith-filled experience as a endees traverse Poland’s beau ful

countryside, visi ng historical loca ons and a ending Mass at churches near

and dear to Pope St. John Paul II.

Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity is encouraged to

a end one of the informa on presenta ons (see schedule above). They can

also contact Corporate Travel Service at 886.468.1420 for more details or

reserva ons.

YARN FOR PRAYER SHAWLS The St. John Prayer Shawl Ministry is in need of dona ons of yarn. Please contact Joanne 810-241-9117

LOW GLUTEN - HOLY

COMMUNION With an increasing amount of the faithful needing to receive low-gluten hosts for Holy Communion, we find it necessary to make some changes to how we provide this op on to you. If you require a low -gluten host, you DO NOT need to stop by the sacristy and alert the Mass Captain. Recep on of Holy Communion will remain the same. If you are receiving a low-gluten host, you will s ll need to receive from the Eucharis c Minister (Usually the Priests/Deacon) standing right in front of the Altar, there will be a server standing behind them with a gold ciborium containing the Eucharist consecrated from low gluten hosts. You will need to indicate to the presider that you receive low gluten and he will then offer one to you. (This is an accommoda on made for those who have a medical condi on and not a diet preference.) While we o en say these are "gluten free" they are not. They contain extremely low amount of "gluten" just enough to make possible for it to be consecrated. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishop May-June 2017 newsle er states: “Hosts that are completely gluten-free are invalid ma er for the celebra on of the Eucharist. Low gluten hosts (par ally gluten-free) are valid ma er, provided they contain a sufficient amount of gluten to obtain the confec on of bread without the addi on of foreign materials and without the use of procedures that would alter the nature of bread” Remember, if you are unable to receive the Precious Body, even under the species of low-gluten hosts, you can receive Jesus’ Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity by receiving His Precious Blood only.

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St. John the Evangelist Memorial Mass Association To enroll a deceased loved one or family in the Memorial

Association, please call the Parish Office. For those enrolled, Mass

is typically offered each First Friday and First Saturday. The

suggested donation for these 24 Masses is $60. Those names are

listed near the Book of Intentions and votive candles in the back of

church. We are accepting names now to begin the year 2020.

Since implemen ng the Memorial Mass Associa on, a backlog of available dates is now avoided. We currently have openings for daily and weekend Masses for 2019. Call or visit the Parish office.

Marriage Preparation

Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Shiawassee

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(810) 232-9950 Date Time Location

2019

August 17th (Saturday)

9am-3pm Holy Redeemer Family Life Center 1227 East Bristol Road Burton, MI

October 19th (Saturday)

9am-3pm St. John Family Life Center 505 Dayton Street Davison, MI

2020

January 11th (Saturday

9am-3pm Holy Redeemer Family Life Center 1227 East Bristol Road Burton, MI

April 18th (Saturday)

9am-3pm St. John Family Life Center 505 Dayton Street Davison, MI

Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. 810-629-2251

PRAYER TO THE

HOLY SPIRIT Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen

-St. Augus ne

PARKING LOT PAVING

Please remember the final paving process of the parking lot will take place the week of June 17, apart from any delays because of weather or other circumstances.

ST. JOSEPH PILGRIMAGE To Shrines in Quebec, Canada, August 5-9, 2019. Chaplain: Fr. Bob Bacik St. Josephs Oratory, Basilica of Our Lady of the Cape, Basilique-Cathedral Notre-Dame de Quebec, Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre, Church of Saint Joachim. 5 days, 4 nights $600 per person: double occupancy. Passport or enhanced license is mandatory. For more informa on contact Kaye: 810-262-1130

HEARTBEAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Heartbeat's mission is to provide much needed supplies and support to crisis pregnancies in our community. Please consider dona ng the gi of your me to help staff the Heartbeat office, 320 East Fourth St, Flint 48502 during regular office hours 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri (except holidays), call 810.232.3101 if interested.

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The Annual Bishop's Priesthood

Discernment Dinner with Bishop Boyea at Bethany House in DeWi

Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 3:00pm.

Any man discerning the call to serve as a priest in the Church is encouraged to a end. To register go to: 2019bishopdinner_bethany.eventbee.com

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish

600 North Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan 48430

Phone: 810-629-2251 Fax: 810-629-2302

Website: www.stjohnfenton.org

Clergy REV. ROBERT COPELAND, Pastor: 810-629-2251 (rcopeland@stjohnfenton.org) REV. RYAN RILEY, Associate Pastor: (rriley@stjohnfenton.org)

DEACON TERRY CARSTEN, Outreach Coordinator: 810-373-0691 (deaconcarsten@gmail.com) DEACON DAN MEDICH JR, Director of Formation : 810-373-0685 (deacondan@stjohnfenton.org) DEACON RICH STOOLMAKER, Permanent Deacon rstoolmaker@stjohnfenton.org

Parish Ministry Staff SISTER MARY ANN MCCARRON CSJ, Pastoral Associate: 810-373-0692 FREEMAN TUCKER, Music Ministry: 810-373-0688 (freeman@stjohnfenton.org) SANDY SHAKER, Pastoral Associate/ Wedding Coordinator: 810-373-0711 (sshaker@stjohnfenton.org)

ALAN DAY, Young Adult & Youth Ministry: 810-373-0689 (alan@stjohnfenton.org) ANNIE KITCHING, Religious Education Coordinator: (annie@stjohnfenton.org) Parish Office Staff: 810-629-2251 SHAUNA MEYERS, Operations Manager: (SMEYERS@STJOHNFENTON.ORG) TRICIA JORGENSEN, Parish Secretary: (tjorgensen@stjohnfenton.org)

MELANIE FRENCH, Parish Secretary, bulletin: (mfrench@stjohnfenton.org) CAROL BECK, Finance Assistant: (carol@stjohnfenton.org) AMANDA LUPU, Formation Secretary: (alupu@stjohnfenton.org )

St. John School: 810-629-6551 WWW.STJOHNFENTON.COM ANDREW SCHMIT, Principal (aschmit@stjohnfenton.com)

ANGIE HAISS, Office Manager: (ahaiss@stjohnfenton.com)

CARLY STONEHOUSE, School Secretary: (cstonehouse@stjohnfenton.com)

Educational Foundation /Legacy: 248-250-2036 BARB WALSTROM/RACHEL PEABODY

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 am., & 5:00 p.m.

Daily Mass

Monday-Friday: 8:20 am First Saturday of the month: 8:20 a.m.

Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin or website

Confession Saturdays: 3:00 p.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Monday & Friday following morning Mass-9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

Adoration: each Friday 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

In the church cry-room

Baptism Baptism Preparation classes are scheduled the last weekend of the month. Parents should call as soon as possible after their child is born to register for this class at 810-629-2251.

Marriage Please contact Sandy Shaker 810-373-0711 at least nine months prior to wedding date, if possible.

Anointing of the Sick This sacrament offers the Lord’s healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill or hospitalized. Please call the parish office if you wish to have someone receive this sacrament.

Rite of Christian Initiation RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is for anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or for any adult who has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist. Please call 810-629-2251.

Facilities PARISH OFFICE—810-629-2251 ST. JOHN SCHOOL—810-629-6551 RFP OFFICE—810-629-1850 POWERS HIGH SCHOOL—810-591-4741 OUTREACH OFFICE—810-629-1817 ACTIVITY CENTER—810-629-3560 ST. JOHN KNIGHTS HALL—810-373-0694

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