Our Lord Jesus Christ King Of The Universe PAGE 2 November 25, 2018 ST. MARTIN OF TOURS 5855 East W Avenue, PO BOX 264, Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1629 St. Vincent DePaul Ext 1010 www.stmartinvicksburg.org PLEASE PRAY FOR: Danny Robinson, Vicki Pearl PARISH & MASS SCHEDULE November 25 Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass John W. McGoff by John & Deb McGoff No Religious Ed classes or Adult Study Group 11:30 a.m. Mass For the people of St. Martin November 26 Monday 6:30 p.m. Bible study with Msgr. Martin November 27 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Choir practice 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus November 28 Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Mass Jerry Burnham by Marion Vogler 7:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy November 29 Thursday 7:00 p.m. R.C.I.A. November 30 Friday 8:00-9:00 a.m. Friday Adoration 9:00 a.m. Mass Fran Morseau by David & Janet Kosacek 9:30 a.m. Volunteers needed to change Missalettes December 01 Saturday 7:30 a.m. Men s Group 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. Mass Toni Maxa December 02 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Mass For the people of St. Martin 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Religious Ed classes & Adult Study Group 11:30 a.m. Mass Tony Sokolowski by Rita Sokolowski FINANCIAL information was not available at the time of print of this bulletin. We will bring you up to speed next week. Thank you for your understanding. Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30p Sunday 8:00a & 11:30a Wed. & Fri. 9:00a Reconciliation on Saturdays 10:00-11:00a Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00a-4:00p ST. MARTIN OF TOURS PARISH STAFF Pastor: Msgr. Thomas A. Martin Deacons: Thomas Thamann and David Guido Administrative Assistant: Colleen Takacs Bookkeeper: Bobbie Appelgren Director of Religious Education: Tim McNamara Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Matthew Montgomery Pastoral Care/Liturgy/Receptionist M-W-F: Sue Maneikis Bulletin Editor/Receptionist T-TH: Kathy Laske Scrip Coordinator: Dave Kosacek Music/Choir Director: Jane Mattison Holy Day of Obligation THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Friday, December 7 Vigil at 6pm at St. Edward s Saturday, December 8 Mass at 9am at St. Martin s. Sign-up sheets for the Dec 8 Mass at St. Martin are available in the narthex. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK THE WILLMENG FAMILY Our bulletin is brought to us free of charge thanks to the generous support of our advertisers. Please continue your patronage of our advertisers. SCRIP WORK SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK DEC 1/2 Sat. 5:30p: Doorlag Sun 8:00a: Downing Sun 11:30a: Resseguie WORD OF LIFE Let us rededicate ourselves this year to recognizing the reign of Jesus Christ and his Sacred Heart in every aspect of our lives. USCCB Office of Religious Liberty IF YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED SCRIP from St. Martin s maybe it s time. We offer over 700 different retailers that you can purchase cards for to make your daily or weekly purchases. When you buy Scrip Cards at St. Martin s, we earn a percent of each one depending on the value on the card. You receive the full face value that s on the card when you use it. For example: You earn $4 for the Building Maintenance Fund at St. Martin s when you purchase a $100 Speedway gas card. Percentages of earnings range from 1 1/2% to 13% depending on the card. Scrip makes great Christmas gifts. PLEASE NOTE THAT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER SPECIAL SCRIP CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS! NOVEMBER 25, 2018 - FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING Jesus answered, My kingdom does not belong to this world. JOHN 18:36 How often do we put all our time and energy into building a kingdom here on earth, forgetting that life here is short? The real kingdom is in the next life. Yet, how much time and energy do we invest in working for that eternal kingdom?
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Our Lord Jesus Christ King Of The Universe PAGE 4 November 25, 2018 SERVER SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK DEC 1/2 DATE MASS CANDLE-BEARER CANDLE-BEARER CROSS-BEARER Dec 01 5:30p Lily Evans Volunteer Sue Maneikis Dec 02 8:00a Frankie Loriso Joey Loriso Jane Guido Dec 02 11:30a Sidney Chenier Meredith Chenier James Swager DATE MASS LECTOR BODY BLOOD Dec 01 5:30p Catherine Burgess, Deacon Scott Cline Dan Kettenbeil Toni Dibble Pat Cline Jim Burgess USHERS: Doug & Deb Stafinski, Mike & Kris Bryant Dec 02 8:00a Priscilla Swiat Deacon Mary Nguyen Mike Coppens Katie Montgomery Nghiem Nguyen Kathleen Waldron USHERS: Joe Stockoski, Beth & Allie Russell, Joe Rice Dec 02 11:30a Karen Szwaja Deacon Richard Szwaja Mike McCaw Chad Hessling Devon Swiat Mary Hessling USHERS Coleen VanderHorst, Amie McCaw, Walt Zablocki, Cindy Johnson No Coffee & Donuts in December INSIDE THE PARISH CHARITABLE GIVING OPPORTUNITY The Christmas Food Basket donations & Vicksburg Pathways High School envelopes are due back this weekend of Nov 24/25. Please place the envelopes in the collection basket at Mass or to the Church office. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE SELLING their Keep Christ in Christmas cards after all Masses this weekend! These cards are not what you see in stores! Come see for yourself the simple beauty of keeping Christ in Christmas. ST. MARTIN s & ST EDWARD s KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL would like to know if we have any parishioners or their sons or daughters who are currently deployed overseas in the military, in any branch of service. The council sends care packages to them around the holidays. Please contact the parish office at 649-1629 with names and addresses as soon as possible. Packages have to go out early to get there in time for the holidays. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 after the 9:30 a.m. Mass to change Missalettes. ATTENTION LECTURES, USHERS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION the next schedule will soon be prepared. It will cover the period from Dec 22, 2018 Feb 17, 2019. If you know of any changes in your availability during that time period please fill our a Change of Status form which can be found in the narthex or call the Parish office. You may also email Sue Maneikis at pastoralcare@stmartinvicksburg.org Your changes will be needed no later than Monday, December 3. the schedules will be available by the weekend of Dec 8/9. Signup sheets for the Christmas and New Year s Masses will also be available in the narthex on that same weekend. OUR NEXT PACK THE HOUSE event will feature a special presentation on Wednesday, December 5 by our guest speakers, Deacon Don Bouchard and Jamin Herold on, Humanae Vitae 50 Years Later. Pope Paul VI released his last encyclical in 1968 and lives are still being changed every day by its teachings on the gift of life, sexuality and marriage. The Pack the House dinner will begin at 5:30P and the presentation will run from 6:30 8P. If you are planning to attend, please sign up in the narthex. We will also need volunteers to help in the kitchen and there is a sign up sheet for that as well. NEXT FARMERS BREAKFAST is December 9. All are welcome to join us in the Parish Hall from 9a-11:30a. CENTRAL DEANERY ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES. Wed, Dec 5 6:30P St. Ann, Gull Lake Mon, Dec 10 7:00P St. Ambrose, Parchment Wed, Dec 12 7:00P St. Monica Tue, Dec 18 7:00P St. Mary, Kalamazoo Wed, Dec 19 7:00P St. Catherine of Siena CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Mon, Dec 24 4:00P Mass St. Martin Mon, Dec 24 6:00P Mass St. Edward Tue, Dec 25 Midnight Mass St. Martin Tue, Dec 25 9:00A Mass St. Edward Tue, Dec 25 10:30A Mass St. Martin CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT CHANGE LIVES. Keep an eye out for our new Advent CD s arriving soon. The Lighthouse CD rack is located on the wall by the West entrance. $4 per CD. Quotes from people who have listened to Lighthouse CD s: ~ Whenever you listen to a Lighthouse CD, you learn something about your faith, or gain an insight into living the gospel. ~ Your CDs have brought light and life into my new Catholic walk. DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Tim McNamara 269-649-1629 ext 1003 dre@stmartinvicksburg.org I would like us each to keep praying for the future spouse of our child, whether that spouse is a husband/wife in holy marriage or is the Church as a priest/religious, so that our kids might find fullness in their life, love the other and receive that love in return. Take time to find moments to talk to your kids about what it means to be holy and discuss with them ways to explore what God might be calling them to in their life. REMINDER: No Religious Education classes on November 25. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving. YOUTH MINISTER Matthew Montgomery 269-649-1629 ext 1001, ym@stmartinvicksburg.org THANKSGIVING QUOTE: "The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what he is sending us every day in His goodness" ~St. Gianna Beretta Molla YOUTH CENTER OPEN THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH FROM 5-8PM FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
St. Martin of Tours PAGE 5 Vicksburg, Michigan AROUND THE DIOCESE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES & their families are invited to an Advent Family Gathering on Dec. 2 from 2p- 5p in Fr. Bart Memorial Hall at St. Mary Parish, 939 Charlotte Ave, Kalamazoo. Enjoy Advent activities, a visit by Bishop Bradley, music, fun & fellowship. Snack will be provided. The event is free & sponsored by the Diocese of Kalamazoo Ministry to Persons with Disabilities. RSVP by Nov. 26 to Joan Jaconette at jjaconette@diokzoo.org or 269-903-0147. BRUNCH WITH THE NUNS As we approach the blessed season of Advent, we might begin to ask where God is leading us or what relationships might God be calling us to consider. The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph invites you to Brunch with the Nuns and Associates on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Nazareth Center, 3427 Gull Road, Kalamazoo Mass (optional) begins at 9:15 in the chapel, followed by brunch and conversation about the Congregation and various relationship possibilities, as vowed members or as lay associates. Women and men of all ages are invited. Please RSVP to Sr. Bernie Dean by Nov. 28 at 269-967-1195 or bdean@csjoseph.org. May you come to experience a deepening of gentleness, peace, and joy during this holy season. ST. NICHOLAS DAY - Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with a St. Nicholas Day celebration on December 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m Location: Crowley Center, St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo Food, fun and more. Bishop Bradley will read the story of St. Nicholas. This event is free. ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE FATHERS OF MERCY PARISH MISSION at St. Joseph Church located at 61 3rd St. North in Battle Creek. Monday - Thursday, December 3-6. Mission Presentation by Fr. Ricardo Pineda, CPM 6p in Spanish, 7:30p in English with Confessions 5-5:45p & 8:45p. For more information, please email StJEC@bcacs.org. Topics to include, but not limited to:: Baptism, The Church, Confession and the Eucharist. NOW HIRING! St. Monica Catholic School is looking to hire dedicated, responsible individuals to work in their after-school care program, Kids Klub. Kids Klub employees are needed every day of the week during the school year, Monday Friday, from 3 -- 6 P to help supervise students on school grounds. We can work around your schedule! Requirements: Interested candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Proof of VIRTUS-training/fingerprinting/background checks & medical clearance, which includes recent TB test results, required upon point of hire. If interested contact Becky Reits at breits@stmonicakzoo.org. MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT: DECEMBER 7-9 St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt, MI. This weekend is based upon the movement from Chaos to Order with Christ as the stabilizing force in our lives. Topics covered include Finding Time for God, Finding Time for Each Other, and Reclaiming Order in a Chaotic World. This weekend features a wine a cheese reception at check-in followed by tapas style dinner & dessert. It also includes blessing of wedding rings, renewal of vows, a Vigil Mass on Saturday, plus more! Cost is $300 per couple with $50 due at registration. Register online at www.stfrancis.ws or call 517-669-8321. DIOCESAN ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT 2019 (Formally Diocesan Annual Open Retreat) - March 16-17, 2019 at Indian Lake Nazarene Camp (8258 Victory St., Vicksburg, MI 49097). Our facilitators are Madeline Haydon, Michelle Moynihan, and Nicole Kegley, all three who serve at their respective parish as Echo Apprentices. The retreat begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 16th and concludes at 11:30 am on Sunday, March 17th. There are two options available when you register one is with an overnight stay and the second is for those who would like to commute. The cost structure is as follows (please note all rooms have two queen beds): Single Occupancy: $120 Double Occupancy: $80 Triple Occupancy: $65 Quadruple Occupancy: $60 Commuter Rate: $40 Deadline for these prices is March 1st. After that there is an additional $20 added on and rooms will be given on a first come, first serve basis. All registrations are due by March 8th. To register, please visit https:// IMDisciple.com/retreats. For more information, please contact Tim McNamara at tmcnamara@diokzoo.org. THE DIOCESAN TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAM will be holding the next round of classes in the greater Kalamazoo area, beginning October 2018. Registration is now open and space is limited. If you believe your past hurts from childhood experiences of abuse verbal/ physical/sexual or emotional neglect have made life difficult for you, then this program may be for you. It s not about rehashing the past; it s about healing for the present and a better future. There is NO COST to participate in this program, for the people of the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo. Please call (269) 903-0134 and leave a message. If you would like to register, change your address, or have a question about St. Martin of Tours, please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to St. Martin of Tours: P.O. Box 264, Vicksburg, MI 49097 Name: Address: City/Zip: Phone: Email: I would like to enroll as an active parishioner. Please change my address to the one shown above. Please change my phone to the one shown above. Please change my email to the one shown above. I would like to learn more about parish activities. I would like to register for religious education classes. 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