St. Thomas Aquinas Parish & School 955 Alton Road East Lansing, MI Office Phone: School Phone:

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1 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish & School 955 Alton Road East Lansing, MI Office Phone: School Phone: June 3, 2018 St. John Church & Student Center 327 MAC Avenue East Lansing, MI Office Phone: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS Weekend Mass Times Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am Weekday Mass Times Monday - Friday 6:30am Wednesday and Friday at 9:00am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-4:00pm ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Weekend Mass Times Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am Noon & 7:00pm Weekday Mass Times Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:15pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00am - Noon 1

2 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST June 3, 2018 Fr. Mark s Remarks Congratulations to Deacon John Marchiorlatti who will be ordained a priest for our diocese on Saturday, June 9 at St. Mary Cathedral at 10:30am. The future Father John claims St. John Church & Student Center as his home and he will preside at a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 10 at Noon at St. John. Everyone is cordially invited to both. He grew up in East Grand Rapids, MI and St. Paul the Apostle parish. John says apart from his mother and father two other people that were influential in his decision were two of his pastors and the example of other holy, kind, and gentle priests. In high school he took 12 varsity letters in cross country, wrestling, and track. He attended the University of Michigan and earned dual degrees in economics and theatre. He attended St. Mary Student Parish in his undergraduate years. John then attended Carnegie Mellon University and the Heinz School of Public Policy and Management. While there, he attended St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh, PA and the Newman Center there. For my mother, I could that see the most important thing in her life was her Catholic faith and this too was the very same thing that I cared most about. His mother was a long term cancer survivor. For about 30 years she would be on and off rounds of chemotherapy to keep the cancer at bay. From her I witnessed what redemptive suffering looks like. Heidelberg, Germany. I would walk around the base praying either the rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet. It was there that he encountered a priest who asked him if he ever considered priesthood. Before going to Germany I was planning to go to Hawaii and work with the Pacific Command. But the Lord had other plans. While in the process of discerning whether I should apply to seminary and looking for a home diocese, I returned to Michigan when my father had a stroke and was in poor health and my mother s cancer was finally getting the better of her. My mother died while I was in the process of applying to the seminary. John did enter Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit where he received his Master of Divinity degree. He was ordained a deacon at St. Thomas Aquinas in East Lansing last year. John did his Internship Year at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Ann Arbor and will be assigned after priesthood ordination to St. John Parish in Davison, MI. I want to thank John for sharing his road to the priesthood with me and allowing me to share it with you. I hope you can join Fathers Gary, Ryan, Jerry, and myself in celebrating his ordination and/or first Mass. Fr. Jim Lothamer will be the homilist at Father John s Noon Mass at St. John Church & Student Center. Keep Father John Marchiorlatti in your prayers this week. Have a blessed week! John entered Thomas Cooley Law School for his J.D. While in Lansing, he attended his adopted home parish St. Thomas Aquinas/St. John Church & Student Center in East Lansing. This is when I got to know John. It was here that he was surrounded by a faith community and lively student group that helped him to be more courageous and willing to follow God s call. Father Joe Krupp also had an influence on him while he was here and we both helped him to be more open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of the Blessed Mother. Before entering seminary he worked for the U.S. Army Office of the Judge Advocate, European Command in 2 Prayers for Priests June Calendar Don t forget to pick up a copy of the June Prayers for Priests calendar. This month several of STA/SJSC past Priests are included such as Fr. Jim Lothamer (June 5), Fr. Michael O Brien (June 17), and Msgr. Michael Murphy (June 28), to list a few.

3 Faith Sharing Questions for Next Sunday s Gospel Are You Registered as a St. Thomas Aquinas/St. John Church & Student Center Parishioner? We invite you to prepare for next Sunday s liturgy, June 10, The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by reflecting on the Gospel reading for that Sunday: Often people will attend Mass at our parish for years, but never officially register. Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be a part of a Catholic Community and to make a commitment to the East Lansing Catholic Community. Mark 3:20 35 [Jesus said,] Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. Is there any created thing that doesn t lead me back to God or make me believe him? Is there a way I hide from God in shame for my choices? Bringing Home the Word is a monthly newsletter subscribed to by our parish offering reflections on the Sunday readings. You can either download it from elcatholics.org on the Adult Faith Formation page or we are happy to it to you upon request. (Contact Al at al@elcatholics.org) Being a register parishioner makes the process much easier when it is time for baptisms, weddings, Faith Formation registrations, baptism or confirmation sponsorship, and even funerals. If you would like to register, change your address, or phone number, please fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to either Parish office. You may also register and/or update your information by visiting elcatholics.org/permanent-community-registration. Name: Address: Phone: Home/Cell I would like to enroll as an active parishioner please send me a registration packet. Please change may address to the one shown above. Please change/add my phone number/ to the one shown above. Want more information about our Parish? Visit our website: 3

4 St. John Student Center - Home of the Catholic Spartans Katie Diller - kdiller@elcatholics.org Director of Campus Ministry Joe Reis - jreis@elcatholics.org Campus Minister Will You Answer the Call To NET Ministries? NET Ministries challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Every August, 175 young Catholics aged leave behind their jobs, school, family, and friends to devote nine months to serving with the National Evangelization Teams (NET). Divided into 16 teams, they travel across the U.S. for nine months to share the Gospel with young people and their families. Why serve? I'm still discerning God's call in my life, but I know I need to serve Him with my whole life, not just on Sundays. Favorite Memory of St. John Campus Ministry? The Mississippi Habitat ASB trip this spring! Jake Robbins NET Ministries Missionary Post-Grad Volunteers Every year a few amazing Catholic Spartans discern a call to serve the Church through priesthood, religious vocations, or a limited period of Christian service. This year, SIX young alumni are offering themselves to the Lord... We look forward to featuring their stories throughout the summer! Catholic Spartan Summer Spirituality Presents: Signs of Holiness in Today's World Boldness & Passion 7:00pm, Wednesday, June 6 St. John Student Lounge (downstairs) Join us as we use Sacred Scripture to explore each of Pope Francis' five "Signs of Holiness in Today's World" from the Apostolic Letter Gaudate et Exsultate. Undergrads or grad students aged welcome. jreis@elcatholics.org to get connected! Grad Student & Young Professional Group Join us for: End of Year Bash! Thursday, June 7 at 7:15pm Downstairs at St. John Serving young adults, Age To join our Facebook Group & list, contact us at stjohnsgroupgmail.com. Lansing Men Interested in Learning More about Priesthood You are invited to a: Priesthood Discernment Dinner with Bishop Boyea Sunday, August 19, 3:00 6:30pm 4 Bethany House St. Francis Retreat Center Bishop Boyea is inviting any single men, at least entering junior year of high school (and up), to a Priesthood Discernment Dinner with him and other priests and seminarians of the Dioceses of Lansing. Interested men may contact frgary@elcatholics.org or register directly with the diocese by ing ddellacqua@dioceseoflansing.org.

5 Rite of Christian Initiation Of Adults Update This Sunday the catechumens, candidates, and their sponsors gathered to consider the topic, "Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The metaphor of the Good Shepherd helps us understand the close relationship each of us has with Jesus. He is the good shepherd who has laid down his life for us, his flock. He offers us a relationship of trust, safety, and life. As Jesus' disciples, we are challenged to become shepherds for others through a life of service. June 21 is the start of our new summer series (previously named Third Thursdays) now called FUN IN THE SON! 6:00-8:00pm in Fr. Mac Hall. You will be fed, will have fun, will meet staff members, and make new friends with those in attendance. If you are new to the parish in the past few years, PLEASE come and be welcomed by those who have called this large parish home for many years. Children are WELCOME so bring the family! This past Tuesday and this Sunday the inquirers and their sponsors continued their consideration about God by exploring what the bible says about him. They learned that God cannot keep his goodness to himself but shares it through the wonder of creation, including the creation of each of us. God wants to enter into a relationship with each of us. God has redeemed us. He loves us with the tenderness of a mother. God wants to dwell with us. (John 14: 23) P.S. All those who came to the Third Thursdays in the past, please come to the new FUN IN THE SON! as you know how much fun we had. Advance signup is needed for the food. Please DSilvey@elcatholics.org, phone or go online to elcatholics.org/event. Mention any dietary restrictions if needed. If you have any questions about the Rite of Christian Initiation of adults, or would like to discuss the possibility of joining the next group of inquirers, call Pete Ries at , ext or him at pries@elcatholics.org. DID YOU KNOW? With FORMED, you can: Prepare for Sunday Mass by watching an insightful five-minute video by renowned Catholic teachers. Enjoy a movie with your family that is both nourishing and entertaining. Enrich your marriage with the award winning video series Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage. Help your children grow in character and embrace the beauty and wonder of the Faith. PRO-LIFE MINISTRY POSITION OPEN Pregnancy Services in East Lansing is searching for a full time, mature male or female, experienced, prolife, faith filled - Executive Director. If you are interested in this position please contact Pregnancy Services for more information and a job description. Come on Sunday, June 24 to watch a demonstration and learn how much FORMED.org has to offer while enjoying coffee & donuts. You can come either at 10:00am at STA or 11:00am at SJSC. We will be downstairs in the hall at each building. Phone: pregnancychoices@gmail.com Address: 1045 E. Grand River Ave, E. L., MI

6 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School is accepting resumes and cover letters for: Candidate qualifications and requirements are a Bachelor s degree in elementary or secondary education from an accredited university, a valid Michigan teaching certification, must pass a criminal background check, and complete Protecting God s Children program, must have a strong working knowledge of the Faith, demonstrated ability with computers and other educational technology, committed to life-long learning, and the ability to communicate effectively with parents. Full-time Kindergarten position Full-time First Grade position Full-time 7th & 8th Grade Language Arts position Each of these positions is responsible for all grade level core subjects or subject specific content as well as religion instruction. The successful candidate must be faith-filled, dynamic, compassionate, energetic, and willing to work collaboratively in a team environment. Applicants should be practicing Catholics who are committed to nurturing a child s relationship with God while promoting academic excellent in the 21st century classroom. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a copy of teaching certificate to Meghan Loughlin-Krusky, principal at mkrusky@elcatholics.org. Please know that all candidates will be accepted until the positions are filled. We Are Growing With the Preschool Addition! All Parishioners are invited to please join us at 11:00am on Monday, June 4 at the School Playground as we say goodbye to a piece of St. Thomas Aquinas history, and usher in a new era for St. Thomas Aquinas School. We will begin demolition of our old convent, which housed so many of the Sisters who taught during the early days of St. Thomas Aquinas School. The convent, built in 1951, shortly after the school was built, also housed our Formation and Religious Education Ministries, in addition to Youth Ministry, Knights of Columbus, and Boy Scouts. We are now ready to begin a new chapter in the development of St. Thomas Aquinas School with the building of a preschool addition in the area where the convent is standing. The Knights of Columbus will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers beginning at 11:00am, with the demolition slated to begin around 11:30am. After the demolition is complete, we will have a limited number of bricks salvaged from the building. For information about how you can take home a piece of St. Thomas Aquinas history, please contact Facilities Manager Paul Lacroix at placroix@elcatholics.org. Shipwrecked VBS at St. Martha Monday, June 18-Friday June 22, 9:00am - Noon Each Day! All children ages 4-10 are invited to join us for this fun adventure. Older Kids, you are invited too!! We need youth ages 11 and older to be our crew members, leading the younger children in many ways. At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they ll take home and play with all summer long. To Register and/or volunteer, either go to under the Faith Formation tab or or call Jackie Rosalez at jrosalez@st-martha.org or

7 High School Summer Youth Group starts Wednesday, June 6, 6:00-8:00pm Summer Youth Group is open to all students who will be in 9th grade to just graduated in the school year! Our summer youth program is one of my favorite things to do here, and all the students who participate agree. We'll meet weekly around a meal to discuss topics, go on trips (a trip to my dad's dairy farm in Fowler, MI, eat in downtown East Lansing, etc.), have fun, and grow in community. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. Request for donations towards Steubenville and LEAD This year, we are excited to have our largest group in a long time going to Steubenville (June 29-July 1) - 36 spots! We also have one student participating in the LEAD program, which is a week long retreat before the conference focused on leadership and discipleship. I attended both retreats when I was in high school, and they were both absolutely essential in my formation to the man I am today. Many of our students have had profound experiences at Steubenville conferences in the past. These retreats are fairly expensive ($325 per student), and we are seeking donations to help offset this cost, especially for students who have requested scholarship money to cover their retreat cost. jhamilton@elcatholics.org with questions. To signup for updates about meetings and locations, to the number Middle School Youth Group Summer Schedule Middle School Youth Group for the 2018 summer is open to all students who will be in 7th or 8th grade in the school year! We'll meet three times to hear talks, discuss in small groups, play games, eat food, and have fun! If you are interested and able to help with this, please mail (St. Thomas Aquinas c/o Youth Ministry, 955 Alton Rd, East Lansing, 48823) or drop-off (SJSC or STA office) a check written out to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in any amount you are able to give. Please note on your envelope that this is a "Steubenville Donation for Youth Ministry". Also in your envelope, please write your name and address - during the weekend, students will write a journal of their experiences and you will be sent a compilation of these journals and pictures! jhamilton@elcatholics.org with any questions. To sign up for middle school youth group reminders, to the number Tuesday, June 12, 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, July 10, 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, August 7, 6:00-8:00pm The Outreach Mass can be seen on ABC affiliate WLAJ Channel 3. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! It airs Sundays at 6:00am and 10:00am. -JOSH HAMILTON 7

8 Parents Baptism Seminar Pray for the Sick & Deceased Our next baptism preparation session for parents (and godparents) of infants or young children to baptize will take place on Monday, June 11, 7:00-9:00pm at STA in McDevitt hall downstairs. Please pray for all who are struggling with health issues. We embrace in prayer: Neal Adams, Carol James, Dot Burns, Tessa Rose Clark, Dave Homy, Noel VanAssche, Linsey Jakubiak Gazdik, Gary Woodbury, and those listed in our Book of Prayer. Please contact the Catholic Formation Office if you plan to attend ( or Baptism registration forms are also available through the parish offices at both sites and online at our web site - We embrace in prayer all of our departed brothers and sisters, especially Jean Dodson. OFFERTORY Bereavement Support Group Wednesday, June 6, 6:00-8:00pm Actual Offertory through May 20, 2018 $2,350,216 Budgeted Offertory through May 20, 2018 $2,366,672 Deficit: $ 16,456 If you are struggling with loss in your life, we are here for you! Please Note: The fiscal year began 7/1/2017. Offertory consists of cash and checks given at Mass, electronic giving from parishioners, and stock gifts. We meet every other Wednesday evening in the Dining Room of the former rectory at STA. If you would like more information about this faith-based bereavement support group, please call Al Weilbaecher in the STA parish office at Christian Service - Matthew 25 May 20: Loaves and Fishes will receive $2,327 to help provide emergency short term housing and advocacy services for homeless men, women, and children in our community, and long term transitional housing and advocacy services for single men and for single mothers and their children. They provide shelter for over 500 people. Brochures describing the bereavement support group are available in our formation racks or on the parish web site. Anyone is welcome to attend! June 3: Casa Aurora in Honduras, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, supports impoverished families that include children who are HIV positive or otherwise affected by HIV and AIDS. The Casa provides food, medicine, and compassionate support. St. Vincent de Paul Today as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished, and starving. June 10: Sisters of Holy Cross operate Keyembogo Holy Cross Health Centre in Kirinda, Uganda providing outpatient, maternity and postnatal care. Outreach to adjacent villages includes immunizations and AIDS counseling. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help those who are hungry. Thank you for your generosity! Thank You! Men s Book Group The next gathering of the Men s Book Group will be on Monday, June 11, at 7:30pm in the Conference Room at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. All men are welcome to join us! For more information, please contact Bruce at bmaguire@fnba.com. 8

9 Events In our Parish Monday, June 4, :00pm RAS Charity Quilt Group (STA) 5:30pm Centering Prayer (SJSC) 6:00pm Christian Family Movement Group (STA) Tuesday, June 5, :00pm 8th Grade Graduation (STA) 7:00pm RCIA Inquiry (SJSC) Wednesday, June 6, :00pm High School Summer Youth Group (STA) 6:00pm Bereavement Support Group (STA) 7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting (STA) Thursday, June 7, :00am Faith-Sharing Group (STA) Friday, June 8, 2018 Saturday, June 9, :00am Food Cupboard (SJSC) 10:00am Great Lakes Men s Chorus (STA) Sunday, June 10, :00 & 11:00am Children s Liturgy of the Word (STA) 11:00am RCIA (SJSC) 2:00pm RCIA Inquiry (SJSC) 3:50pm Korean Community Mass (STA) Need Prayers for a Dying Person? Want to Volunteer to be a Prayer Warrior? Our Lord said to St. Faustina, Whoever will recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet will receive great mercy at the hour of death. All are welcome to join a group of individuals dedicated to praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, specifically for those who are near death, dying, or shortly after a death. If you have someone in mind for the Chaplet to be said, please send a text message or call and leave a message at any time of day or night. Message should read (or say) only - Chaplet needed or Prayers requested. We do NOT need the person s name. The Chaplet will be said as soon as possible. If you wish to join our Prayer Warrior team, please also call Mass Intentions Monday, June 4, :30am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Int. of June Mooney req. by Art & Mary Irish 12:15pm (St. John) Helen Norbotten req. by Denise Waytes Tuesday, June 5, :30am (St. Thomas Aquinas) David Carrol req. by Terry Carroll Wednesday, June 6, :30am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Rosemary Bettman req. by Rick & Julie Bryce 9:00am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Jean Rambo req. by the Wolcott Family 12:15pm (St. John) Mike Calmes req. by Tom & Lynn Pinnavaia Thursday, June 7, :30am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Int. of Robert Bickenback req. by Liz Kowalski Friday, June 8, :30am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Int. of Mary Irish req. by Mary Jane Bettman 9:00am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Jack Bower req. by George & Joan Whipple 12:15pm (St. John) U.S.A. Troops req. by a Friend Saturday, June 9, :30pm (St. Thomas Aquinas) Ted Simon req. by the Simon Family Sunday, June 10, :00am (St. John) People of the Parish 9:00am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Rosemary Bettman req. by Mary Adelman 10:00am (St. John) Edward Sherwood req. by Laura Nimtz 11:00am (St. Thomas Aquinas) Int. of Fr. Ryan Riley on the Anniversary of Ordination req. by the Parish Family 12:00pm (St. John) Don Maki req. by Denny & Maryann Maki 7:00pm (St. John) Domenico Amato req. by Mr. & Mrs. Armando DeLuca Go to HaveHopeGetHelp.com today! Or phone

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