Dear Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors,
As we enter into a new year, I would like to inform you to some changes with regards to the format of the Eucharistic Minister and Lector Mass Schedule.  The schedule will no longer be found in the parish bulletin.  Rather, every six weeks, I will send you via mail the schedule, as well as, the contact information of all Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers.   If you find that you are unable to be at the Mass that you are scheduled, please call a replacement and not the parish office.    The reason for this change is because as your parish secretary, it has become increasingly more difficult to call on a weekly basis to schedule Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. 
When filling out the schedule, please understand that I try to make accommodations feasible and to not over-schedule an individual.   But unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we do not have as many volunteers as we did.
I will continue to place the Eucharistic Minister and Lector schedule on the counter in the sacristy.  Before Mass begins, please verify that there are enough ministers and a lector signed in.   If you are substituting for an individual, please indicate that on the schedule in the sacristy.

Blessings,
Sue Korson
 

Francis said: "Being vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the competent authorities is an act of love. And contributing to ensure the majority of people are vaccinated is an act of love."

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Our Perpetual Adoration Chapel is URGENTLY in need of new Adorers. While all five parishes support and provide the adorers, we still have many hours throughout the day and night which are without a regular adorer. Please pray about being called to this sacrificial but immensely rewarding ministry. Hours with no regular Adorer: Monday 11:00am, Thursday 2:00am, Saturday 4:00pm, Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00am, Sunday 7:00am. And numerous hours with only 1 adorer. Pope Saint John Paul II said, "The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in the sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adora-tion never cease." Call Colleen Lewis @ 231-883-6081 or visit our website @ www.stfrancisadoration.org if you feel drawn to this personal quiet time with Jesus. Our Lord is waiting 24/7.

 What Is Happening In the Parish

 IN OUR PARISH THIS WEEK
Please pray daily for the Religious/Clergy listed

Tuesday, January 18th
10:00am-12:00 pm Food Pantry Open
6:00pm—Youth Ministry/SH
Rev. Vocations to the priesthood And all religious life

Wednesday, January 19th
9:00am—MASS Hyacinth Okoli by Sue Provenzano
Rev. Leonard Paul

Thursday, January 20th
9:00am—MASS Larry Kabot by Paul & Bernie Lezon
10:00am-12:00 pm Food Pantry Open
Rev. Alfred Pillarelli

Friday, January 21st
9:00am—MASS Charlotte & Richard Wheaten by Joe & Gania Rode
Rev. Rev. Msgr. John Porter

Saturday, January 22nd
3:30-4:30pm—Confessions
5:00pm—MASS Stephanie Skiera by Stephen & Brenda Skiera
All Seminarians

Sunday, January 23rd Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00am—MASS Peplinski & Blonshine Families by Delores Eisner
11:00am—MASS Special Intentions of the Parish
Rev. Benjamin Rexroat


 

What Does It Mean To Be A Registered Parish Member vs. Unregistered From time to time we experience individuals who indicate that they are parish members but when it comes time to looking up needed information on them, we have nothing in our records. (NOTE: This scenario is true for all parishes.) Often people attend Mass at a parish for months or sometimes years, but never officially register. Being a registered parishioner also makes the process much simpler when it is time for receiving sacraments, registering for faith formation (religious education), sponsoring a sacrament recipient and even planning funerals. When a person is registered in a parish, all of their sacraments (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage and Death) are recorded in the sacramental archive books. So why is it so important to be an actual registered member of a parish? Living in a culture that no longer supports a religious way of life, much less a Catholic Christian way of life, the local parish plays an integral role in helping to guide and support us on our journey. The parish does this through it's educational and formational programs, prayer groups, spiritual development and celebrations of the Word and Sacraments. In the Roman Catholic Church of the United States of America, members to be considered "active" parishioners must be registered in the Parish for a sufficient period of time, fulfilled the Sabbath Commandment by attending Mass faithfully on Sundays and Holy Days, and continuously support the Mission of Christ in the local Parish by preferably using the envelope system. In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Holy Matrimony you need be a registered member. To help insure this dynamic in the parish, the Church requires registration. Parish registration creates a two -fold obligation: On one hand, the pastor is obligated to serve the spiritual needs of that individual. On the other hand, the individual is obligated to support the mission and needs of the parish. If you are unsure that you are a registered member of St. Patrick’s, please contact Sue Korson at the parish office. If you aren’t, it only takes a few minutes to do so. –Sherrie Clutts DRE

Weekend Masses

Weekday Masses  -       
Cancellations are possible - see current bulletin

Something New For Your App If you have the myParish app on your cell phone, you may notice a temporary background change for the Lent and Easter seasons. It is a beautiful background of the Holy Cross and again it is just temporary. Another feature that will be found on your app is called Lenten Reflections. It will be found under the icon called Inspire Daily. Remember there are so many features on your app and they are easy to use. No matter what kind of smart phone you own, it is easy to download if you do not already have the app. If you have any questions, please contact either Sue Korson or Sherrie Clutts at the parish office.