April 6, 2008 1000 Michigan Ave., Marysville 364-4100 This Sunday’s Reading How To See by Fr. Art Baranowski Easter day has been over for 2 weeks. But, the Easter Season is going on for 7 weeks. Easter Day can be a high—new clothes, flowers, candies, family dinners. The Easter Season is just life back to the ordinary. But, it is in this ordinary life where Easter happens. The basic belief we have as Catholics is that the Holy Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is given to us. The Spirit is operating in us, directing us, teaching us to see everything the right way. The way the Spirit is directing and teaching is much different than the way the culture directs and teaches. You simply have to question the values and assumptions of the culture or the Holy Spirit cannot move you. Paige Shortal is a mother of 3 grown sons. When she asked her oldest son if he learned anything at all from growing up Catholic, he said this “Fr. K’s homilies taught me to evaluate the culture.” Mrs. Shortal has the following reflection. “Our church and our church schools should help us identify the gods of this culture and to recognize when—and how much—we are being asked to sacrifice to them. We can do this only if we know our God by name, if we call on that name and talk to God every day, if we teach our children to pray and to listen to the voice of God within them. And we must be just as careful to avoid embracing these false gods, especially the sneaky, apparently innocent ones like the building project or the football team or any number of causes that threaten to assume first place in our hearts. We must be careful because children learn much more from what we do than what we say. Isn’t this why so many—young and not so young—are no longer attracted to our church’s gatherings, inspired by our leaders’ words, impressed by the font of wisdom to which we have access? It is not enough to hear the words—not enough for any of us. (Continued on page 2) Luke 24, 13-35 Luke’s community had to recognize Christ in the same ways we do—in our gathering together as church, in the word of Scripture interpreted for us, and in the Eucharist. But, each of us has to recognize Christ—learn to see him. 1. Who has been at your side, for at least part of your life, to help you see things with faith? 2. How do the Scripture readings become more than just words for you? What helps? 3. How does the Eucharist each week give life and energy to the people of the parish? What are the limitations in yourself that keep Christ from being more real? Next Sunday’s Readings Acts 2:14a,36-41 1 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10 St. Christopher, Marysville Page 2 WEEKLY CALENDAR Olive Wood Sale after all Masses Sunday, April 6, 2008 9:30 a.m. Baby/Toddler Sitting 10 months –3 yrs. 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church 3 yrs. – Kindergarten No Rel. Ed. 1st-8th Grades 12:30 p.m. TEC Retreat Information Mtg. No Quest Wednesday, April 9, 2008 No Rel. Ed. 1st-8th Grades Thursday, April 10, 2008 No Pastoral Musicians Saturday, April 12, 2008 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:30 a.m. Baby/Toddler Sitting 10 months –3 yrs. 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church 3 yrs. – Kindergarten No Rel. Ed. 1st-8th Grades No Quest BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST & HIS CHURCH March 30, 2008 Drew Raymond Kowalski, child of Christopher and Shelly (Davenport) Kowalski Help Needed in Babysitting/Toddler Sitting at the 9:30 a.m. Mass If you are interested, please call Karen Militello at 329-7001 World Day of Prayer for Vocations Sunday, April 13, is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Catholics from around the world are invited to pray with one voice asking “the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest” (Luke 10:2). (Continued from page 1) We must see people living out the message. I am truly grateful for the models of faith and good works who have wandered through my life and lives of our children.” Pay attention to the Spirit of God that is within you. Learn how to listen and be directed by that Spirit. Let the Church and its teachers teach you. And, continue to see differently from how the culture sees. Catholic Men’s Conference “Brothers in Christ Standing Together” is the theme of the Put Out Into the Deep VI Catholic Men’s Conference to be held on Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at U of D Mercy’s Calihan Hall, 4001 W. McNichols, Detroit. All men are invited to attend. Cardinal Adam Maida will celebrate Mass at 2:30 p.m. with Bishop Daniel Flores as homilist. The cost, including a box lunch, is $40 per person in advance and $50 at the door. The cost for students is $25 (subsidized by the Knights of Columbus). For more information, visit the web at www.christschosen. com/conference_tickets.php or telephone 313-237-6532. Let’s Talk … Family Planning As the snow disappears, thoughts of spring, nature, and getting in shape for summer become important. Did you know that what we do to our bodies can affect our fertility? Women having difficulty getting pregnant find that too much body fat, as well as too little body fat, can result in an inability to have a baby. Natural family planning teaches how various other things can also affect our fertility. To learn more, check out our web page at www.nfponline.org or call 313-237-4679. Remember to Keep in Your Prayers: Bob Cruickshank, Sandy Gonser, Irma Trasko, Lou & Mary Schmorrow, Theresa Prince, Maurice Varieur, Marita Ortmann, Cy Grobbel, Judy Smotel, Teresa Orchard, Ted Hubbard, Tom O’Brien, Dolly Ferris, Jean Thomas, Jackie Earl, Donna Hartung, Helen Schweihofer, Bob Docherty, Ralph White, Patrick Owens, Sherry Peterson, Helen Robinson, Marisa Cozza, Helen Siler, Dennis Murray, Barry Brockdorff, Fred Hill, Velma Minor, Tom Smith, Mary Danna, Linda Hall, Connie Green, Ron Graham, Jim Youngblood, Rita Mozal, Jean Brockdorff, Jerry Hurley, Amy Lynn Hess, Raymond Hulbert, Lorraine Rubbel, David Renshaw, Jose Ramirez, Kevin Shaw, Gayle Smith, Betty Visga, Barbara Rumley, Dorothy Horn, Maria Miller, Maureen Pochodylo, Lori Charette, Helen Ferris, Kathy & Karen Carty, Loreen Metheny, Helen Senik, Florence Ferris, Marlene Konik, Dominic, Gino & Jordan Pecoraro, Russel Rumsey, Barbara Stockwell, Mary Hodges, Kyle Stivers and those who care Keep in mind that ministers are available to bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners. Contact the parish office to request visits for anyone who cannot come to Mass whether it be for a short time (illness or surgery) or long-term due to age or other reasons. Thank you. St. Christopher Church “Memorial Fund” gratefully acknowledges gifts in loving memory of: Ed Drouillard Frances Rutkofske Cecile Varieur St. Christopher, Marysville Weekend Liturgy April 12 & 13 Day/Time Mass Intention Sunday 8:00 a.m. Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readings for the Week of April 6, 2008 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. Bernard Shafran by Cathy & Jerry Brown Frank Zukowski by Dorothy Horn Larry Crozier by Debra Langell Yaldo Dado & Brothers Mamush & George Younan by Sam & Wadia Dado Margaret Trofimow by Bill & Dee Brush Audrey Marriott (5 years) by her family Fr. Baranowski Fr. Baranowski Fr. Baranowski Fr. Baranowski Lector Mitch Neumann Richard Schmitt Rose Chrcek Charlie Andrews Joe Tranchida Karen Fraschetti Alan Miotke DeAnna Miotke Eucharistic Minister Judy Pecoraro Vince Pecoraro Jerry Ayotte John VanTiem Mariol Schmitt Donna Orr Charlotte Carufel Linda Tokarski Sue Bewersdorff Elizabeth Moore Russ Hill Cheryl Borowski Lisa Jones Liz Bachler Barb Stocker Rollin Stocker Rich Clark Kimberly Erb Loel Azarcon Terri Landschoot Eugene Mozal Monica Myers Skip Randall Gabrielle Randall Altar Servers Brad Siler Joel Orchard Adam Newby Nicole Francois Emmanuel Canto Matthew Dado Hospitality Ministers Paul Urben Paul Levandowski Ken & Angie Shoff Kraig, Kraig & Nate Hohf Ron Matthys Richard, Karen, Chelsey, Caitlynn & Justin Bonney Webb Coates Rick Goodmen Steven Makowski Jerry Youngblood Jason Finn Coffee & Donuts John & Sharon Goulet Don & June Beauchemin Fred & Laurie Huysentruyt Pat & Carol Hudson Weekday Mass Intentions April 7 – April 11, 2008 Monday, 9:00 a.m. No Mass Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. George Ostrowski, by William Simms Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Hania & Zeia Boji, by Sam & Wadia Dado Thursday, 9:00 a.m. For the Poor Souls in Purgatory, by Helen Cockburn Friday, 9:00 a.m. For the Poor Souls in Purgatory, by Helen Cockburn Financial Stewardship At St. Christopher’s March 29 & 30……...…. $9,585.55 Children…..……...…...……..13.85 You can Make a Differencebecome a Blue Water Hospice Volunteer Training will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning May 1– May 13 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. For more information and to register call 989-2452. Page 3 Graduation Mass & Breakfast Attention Junior Parents: The Graduation Mass & Breakfast Meeting will be on: Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 1. Please come … we need lots of help. If you can’t make the meeting but want to help, call Shelley Rumley at 364-3244. Sunday, April 6 Acts 2:14, 22-33 1 Pt 1:17-21 Lk 24:13-35 Monday, April 7 Acts 6:8-15 Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday, April 8 Acts 7:51-8:1a Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday, April 9 Acts 8:1b-8 Jn 6:35-40 Thursday, April 10 Acts 8:26-40 Jn 6:44-51 Friday, April 11 Acts 9:1-20 Jn 6:52-59 Saturday, April 12 Acts 9:31-42 Jn 6:60-69 Next Sunday, April 13 Acts 2:14a, 36-41 1 Pt 2:20b-25 Jn 10:1-10 Cardinal Mooney Catholic’s 22nd Annual Auction “A Night on Boardwalk” Saturday, April 19, 2008 Knights of Columbus Hall 6385 King Rd., Marine City Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. prepaid tickets $35 at door $40 Live & Silent Auctions Throughout the Night, includes Open Bar For more info: 810-765-8825 Think Summer! Think CYO Camp! The Catholic Youth Organization is accepting registrations now for our two summer camps. For boys & girls ages 71/2-17. Call to register 810-622-8744 or go to the website www.cyocamps.org. Page 4 St. Christopher, Marysville Advertising Here St. Christopher, Marysville Page 5 Editor Instruction Sheet Issue Date: April 6, 2008 Church Name: St. Christopher City: Marysville Editor’s Name: Karen Gamalski Phone Number: 810-364-4100 RATING: EXCELLENT GOOD PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING: SUPPLIES NEEDED: FAIR POOR