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TAFF FATHER MIKE MURRAY, PASTOR [email protected]

DEACON CARL BOEHLERT [email protected] DEACON JOHN FINN [email protected]

DON MORGAN, DIRECTOROF OPERATIONS [email protected]

IVYLYNN OLSON, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT [email protected]

JACKIE ROSALEZ, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR [email protected]

JARRID THELEN, YOUTHAND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR

[email protected]

MITCHELL OWENS, MUSICAND LITURGY DIRECTOR [email protected]

SISTER PAT NEWHOUSE, S.C., SENIOR MINISTRY [email protected]

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Jean Jorgensen, Chair FINANCE COUNCIL

Mary Doster, Chair

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE

Judi Smelser and Dave Maluchnik, Chairs [email protected]

EDUCATION COMMISSION

Anna Laird and Mark Farone [email protected] EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE

Heidi Burkhardt and Mike Siminski, Chairs ST. VINCENTDE PAUL

Al Kearney, President KNIGHTSOF COLUMBUS

Jim Ault, Grand Knight

COUNCILOF CATHOLIC WOMEN

Anne Readett, President [email protected] PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY

Mary Hall, Coordinator [email protected]

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Don Allen Michelle Allen Peter Allen MaryAnn Baer Pat Bailey Robert S. Berman Paula Bjornstad Matthew Boersma Carol Buiocchi Chuck Buiocchi Marlene Bull Cournie Bush Christine Campbell Dayna Carpenter Bill Cleary Brian M. Doak Gilbert Elias Michael Elias Roberta Fugazzi Carol Giacin Father Enrique Granados

Jim Gregg Raul Iznaga-Ponce Lynn Jones Mary Kayser Joan Krohn Norm Krohn Kristin Kubish

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John Llewellyn Paul Loconto

Tom Lorenz Jean Lynch Father Jim Martell

Joseph Martyka Alice McGowan Dave Nichols

Peter Noble Mary Ellen O’Doherty

Scott Olson Ronnie Patoprsty

Steve Patoprsty Sister Marie Pauline

Bob Pichey Pat Pichey Judi Pressick Jeffrey Rostek Alyn Rynbrandt Carol Schaberg Leanne Seguin Ted Spagnuolo Sharon Strus Wayne Thelen Dan Urbane Carol Webster Richard Whaley Teresa Marie Wyatt

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- LENTEN WEEKDAY / SAINT JOHNOF GOD, RELIGIOUS

Readings: II Kings 5:1-15ab / Luke 4:24-30 8:30 AM MASS †Karen Gardner - T. Olsen

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- LENTEN WEEKDAY / SAINT FRANCISOF ROME, RELIGIOUS

Readings: Daniel 3:25, 34-43 / Matthew 18:21-35

8:30 AM MASS †Dorothy Rae McCann - from B. McCann

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- LENTEN WEEKDAY

Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 / Matthew 5:17-19

6 PM MASS †Joseph and †Claire Ahearn - from Deacon J. and R. Finn

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Readings: Jeremiah 7:23-28 / Luke 11:14-23 8:30 AM MASS †Bart Wegenke - from G. Ross

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- LENTEN WEEKDAY - FASTING, ABSTENANCE

Readings: Hosea 14:2-10 / Mark 12:28-34

8:30 AM MASS †Dale Saltzgaber - from O. and P. Hinzmann

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- LENTEN WEEKDAY (DAY) / FOURTH SUNDAYOF LENT (EVE) Daytime Readings: Hosea 6:1-6 / Luke 18:9-14

Vigil Readings: II Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 / Ephesians 2:4-10 / John 3:14-21 5 PM MASS †Regina Wheeler - from J. Ratliff

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Readings: II Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 / Ephesians 2:4-10 / John 3:14-21 8 AM MASS †Albert Kearney - from our St. Vincent de Paul

10 AM MASS All People of Saint Martha Parish

5 PM MASS Special Intentions of Patricia Marrack - from L. Harrison

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WITH MANY OPEN DATES FROM PALM SUNDAYTHROUGH DECEMBER.

There are 2 arrangements each weekend (none on the 5 Sundays of Lent), and 4 arrangements each on Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday and Christmas. To reserve your dates for $80 per arrangement, visit the Parish Office during our weekday business hours.

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7 PM Baptism Preparation Class

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9 AM Reconciliation Fr. Mike 7 PM CCW Meeting via Zoom

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Dress backwards/inside out/mismatched! 4:30 AND 6 PM FF: 1-6

6:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration 6:45 PMReconciliation Fr. Mike 7 PMK of C General Meeting Via Zoom

7:30 PMBenediction

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9 AM Reconciliation Fr. Mike

3 PM 24 Hours for the Lord begins with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament AND: 4 TO 5 PM Reconciliation Fr. Mike

7 PM Scriptural Stations of the Cross 8 TO 9 PM Reconciliation Fr. Mike

9 PMON Adoration continues overnight

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12 AMON 24 Hours for the Lord Adoration continues, INCLUDING:

7:30 AM Upper Room Men’s Prayer

9 AM Rosary for the Parish

10 TO 11 AM Reconciliation Fr. Mike

11 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayers

2 TO 3 PM Reconciliation Fr. Mike

3 PM Closing Benediction 3:30 PM Reconciliation Fr. Mike

6 PM Donuts given away after Mass

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AT 10 AM MASS: First Scrutiny for RCIA AND Baptisms

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[email protected] or 888-308-6255, or report 24 hours a day through the MI Law Enforcement Hotline, [email protected] or 844-324-3374.

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Christmas for all parishioners. If you have not picked up a copy, our CCW is happy to deliver one to your house; send an email to [email protected] and we will arrange a drop off. Even if you have not read the book or the whole book, or did not join us last month, we think you will still enjoy the discussion, and we hope you will join us this month and next for a robust conversation as we Rediscover Jesus together!

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TORECEIVETHESEPOWERFUL WEEKLYREFLECTIONS,ANDTOSIGNUPFORTHE FRIDAY MEMOFROM BISHOP BOYEA: Just over a quarter of a century ago, Pope Saint John Paul II released his encyclical, Evangelium vitae, in response to the ever-increasing attacks against human life and dignity. Each weekend, the Diocese aims to explore a different aspect the prophetic papal document. This week’s passage is drawn from Section 17 of the encyclical where Pope Saint John Paul reflects upon the catastrophic societal fallout from the “culture of death”. He writes: “Humanity today offers us a truly alarming spectacle, if we consider not only how extensively attacks on life are spreading but also their unheard-of numerical proportion, and the fact that they receive widespread and powerful support from a broad consensus on the part of society, from widespread legal approval and the involvement of certain sectors of health-care personnel,” Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, Section 17. Reflecting upon this passage today is Jenny Ingles, Director of Fertility and Life Ministries for the Diocese of Lansing. Jenny writes: “This truly is such an important point in Evangelium vitae. There have been so many lives affected by the ‘culture of death’. The World Health Organization estimates that between 40 and 50 million abortions occur yearly around the world. And while Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide numbers are hard to track, approximately 5% of all deaths in the Netherlands and 1% in Canada are represented by Euthanasia. These are alarming statistics. Beyond those who actually die is the impact that is left on the family members. There is so much pain and devastation that it truly is an ‘unheard numerical-proportion.’ Recognition of the true impact of the culture of death is important. It touches so many people in our pews and in our communities that we need to remember that our neighbor could be suffering due to it. It is my sincere hope that by shedding light on these numbers we not only seek to end these practices but to reach out to those who are suffering due to them. We are called, in so many ways, to love and walk with these neighbors. Each of us can play a role in helping to bring healing to those affected. We can do that by walking with them directly, supporting our local pro-life organizations and committees and by prayer and fasting. During this Lenten season, ask God how he's calling you to help." Pope Saint John Paul II, pray for us!

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Walking together in Word and Sacrament, the Catholic

Community of Saint Martha shares the redeeming love

of Christ through acts of faith, hope, and charity.

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ORMATION instills in your children a sense of awe and wonder, and a knowledge and deep commitment to the love of God in Christ Jesus. We seek to teach as Jesus taught and nurture the Faith that parents as the primary educators are instilling in their children. Classes are provided for Pre-K

through 12th_{grades. To register, contact Jackie Rosalez.}

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10 am Mass. Preparation classes are held the 2nd_Mondays

monthly at 7 pm. Contact the Parish Office to register.

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