Parish Office/Religious Formation Office: 230 East Vienna Street, Clio, MI 48420 Phone: 686-9861, Fax: 686-8070 Parish Website: www.sscharlesandhelena.org Parish Email: parishssch@catholicweb.com Parish Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon, 1:00-4:30 p.m. Parish Staff: Fr. Ken Coughlin, Pastor Ray Ellingson, Deacon Ed Horski, M.T.S., M.A., Director of Adult Faith Formation & Evangelization Rachel Vance, Business Manager Tom Fortier, Music Minister Grace Guzowski, Director of Religious Education Rachel Vance, Youth Minister Lisa Paciorek, Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sue Boyden, Bookkeeper Madeline Drayton, HS Youth Group Secretary Charles Parent, Maintenance Kelly Ware, Housekeeping Schedule of Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Private celebration every Saturday at 3:45-4:30 p.m. Other times by request. Sacrament of Baptism: Anyone wishing to have their baby baptized, please contact the office, 686-9861. Adults inquiring into the Catholic faith are invited to contact the Parish Office for more information. Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact must be made with the Pastor at least nine months before the anticipated wedding date. Ministry to the Sick: When confined to home or entering a hospital, please notify the Parish Office. In case of an emergency, call the pastor at any time. New Parishioners: SS. Charles & Helena Parish welcomes new parishioners. To register, call or stop by the Parish Office. Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 4:30 p.m. Please email all requests to bulletinssch@catholicweb.com.
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CONGRATULATIONS When members of our parish celebrate sacraments, the Catholic community celebrates with them. In the spirit of Catholic support, we are pleased to announce TREVOR ADOLPH and ASHLEY FRESKE celebrated the SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY at SS. Charles & Helena Church on September 22, 2018 Congratulations and may God bless your marriage!
SS. CHARLES AND HELENA CHURCH SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 CLIO, MICHIGAN THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ADULT FAITH: KEEP LEARNING Please join us for a Meeting of the Minds, an unbook club that requires no preparation. We ll meet each Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the Life of the Virgin Mary room, now through October 31st. If you have questions, please email Ed Horski at believeagain247@yahoo.com or by calling 810-686-9861. ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS Our first gathering will be on Sunday, October 14th at 4:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This year we will be meeting on the second Sunday of the month. We are looking forward to seeing you all and hearing about your summer! We have many exciting things planned for you this year, beginning with the Plaster The Parish With Pumpkins event on October 27th. We are looking forward to a great year! WE NEED YOU! The Evangelization Commission is looking for many people to assist our parish in little ways. How can you help? Intercessory Prayer for the needs of the pastor and parish. Join the team and pray on your own. Help before/after Masses-occasional need to work at a table for sign-ups, name tags and other various activities. Faith Formation Advent Activity-Help plan and carry out any part of the Advent family activity on November 29th. Parish Mission on the EUCHARIST-Help in the coming months with organization and promotion of this December 1st through December 5th Mission. Living the Eucharist-Lent 2019-coordinators, promoters, small group leaders are being sought now. Monthly Meetings-usually the 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Consider joining to help with coordinating ways to assist the parish and bring others closer to Christ and others. For more information, please contact Vonnie 989-372-4133 or email at vonnieoc@gmail.com K OF C SOCCER The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a soccer competition on Sunday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. at the soccer field behind the bus compound on Vienna Rd. Boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate. For more info, contact Ed at 810-449-1630. NAME TAG SUNDAY Have you ever seen a familiar face at Mass and just can t remember his or her name? It happens to all of us! That s why this weekend,we are having a Called by Name weekend, where we will be asking everyone in attendance to wear a name tag. Name tags will be available at both entrances. WELCOME KEN AND LEE! Following Christ and joining the Church are a single experience. Jesus always called people and brought adult individuals together. The Church has laid out four distinct stages of the adult Christian journey over the centuries. You may have heard it referred to as the RCIA process. Ken and Lee celebrated the Rite of Acceptance and are now numbered among the catechumens of our Church. This word means they continue on their journey, formed by God s word and all the good things of Christ. They will continue on their journey toward Easter 2019. Please pray for Lee and Ken (and for all catechumens throughout the Catholic church) for God s grace to help them be open and respond to Christ s call to know and follow him. With the example and support of our whole parish community, may Ken and Lee celebrate new life in Christ all along the way! PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY Please join us on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Clio Veterans Memorial Park at 12:00 noon for a public praying of the Rosary. This will be one of over 23,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States. This event is sponsored by America Needs Fatima. For more information please call 810-687-4177 You will never look into the eyes of someone God does not love. Always be kind.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 ~ ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 ~ THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS 9:30 a.m. Prayer Group St. Vincent de Paul Rm. 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Life of the Virgin Mary Rm. 4:00 p.m. RCIA Life of the Virgin Mary Rm. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Parish Center WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 NO MORNING LITURGY 9:15 a.m. St. Joseph Guild Workers Parish Grounds 9:30 a.m. Meeting of the Minds Book Club Life of the Virgin Mary Rm. 11:15 a.m. RCIA Life of the Virgin Mary Rm. 1:00 p.m. Food Pantry St. Francis of Assisi Rm. 6:15 p.m. Hand Bell Rehearsal Church THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 ~ ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI NO MORNING LITURGY 9:00 a.m. Exposition and Adoration Chapel 6:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir 6:15 p.m. Faith Formation Parish Center 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Choir Rm. 8:30 p.m. Benediction Chapel FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 ~ BLESSED FRANCIS XAVIER SEELOS, PRIEST 8:30 a.m. LITURGY Jack Blondin rq by Ron & Jackie Pung Chapel SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 ~ ST. BRUNO, PRIEST; BLESSED MARIE ROSE DUROCHER CALLED BY NAME NAME TAG WEEKEND 8:30 a.m. LITURGY Fr. Francis Mossholder rq by Fr. Ken Coughlin Chapel 3:45 p.m. Reconciliation Church 5:00 p.m. LITURGY Mary Herrick Church rq by John & Kathy Racine Mass Captain: J. Frachey Lector: Rick Doll Euch. Min: J. Frachey, A. Sartor, D. Hicks Chalice Min: N. Binelli, Need Volunteer (3) Altar Servers: K. Folcik, G. Folcik, M. Bozung 5:00 p.m. Hand bell Choir Church SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 ~ TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 a.m. LITURGY The Parishioners of SS. Charles and Helena and CALLED BY NAME NAME TAG WEEKEND Mass Captain: R. & P. Green Lector: M. Tremonti Euch. Min: K. LaMay, S. LaMay, N. Stuart Chalice Min: Need Volunteer (4) Altar Servers: R. Minore, M. Minore, W. Minore 11:00 a.m. LITURGY Mary Corcoran rq by Bob & Joyce Miller Church CALLED BY NAME NAME TAG WEEKEND Mass Captain: S. M. Brown Lector: J. Pung Euch. Min: S. Lucille, J. Campbell, Need Volunteer (1) Chalice Min: H. Wegher, D. Yokobosky, S. M. Brown, Need Vol. (1) Altar Servers: C. Smith, B. Smith, J. Olszewski 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir Church 12:15 p.m. Education Commission Mtg. Life of the Virgin Mary Rm. 1:00 p.m. Blessing of the Animals Pavilion 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Youth Rm. 6:00 p.m. H. S. Youth Group Youth Rm. OUR WEEKLY TITHE Collection 09/23/18 $ 3,583.00 Total E-giving $ 447.89 Total Collection $ 4,030.91 Weekly Goal $ 9,800.00 +/- YTD Goal $ (11,837.04) Total Collected YTD $ 116,582.96 Previous Year YTD $ 129,245.93 Prayer Chain Donna Saxton 810.686.0166 October 3 Susan & Gerald Walny Needs: Fruit, Jelly, Soup HOPE IN A BOX The item we are collecting in the blue bins for the month of September is: Bar & Hand Soap St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 212 Center Street, Otisville, MI Mass Times Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Reconciliation Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Most Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Monday ~ Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday ~ The Holy Guardian Angels Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday ~ Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc -11, 12-13, 14-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday ~ Saint Francis of Assisi Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday ~ Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday ~ Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday ~ Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
FAITH COMMUNITY NEWS PART-TIME SECRETARY POSITION Saint Francis Xavier Church is currently seeking a part-time secretary to job-share the administrative functions of the parish and religious formation. The position will work from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Primary duties include; answering phones, greeting visitors, weekly bulletin, type programs and letters, post collections, assist in religious formation registration, and maintain calendar and records. To see a more detailed list of job duties and to submit your application, resume, and cover letter, please visit www.sscharlesandhelena.org. WEDDING BANNS Christopher Michael Jones and Devon Nicole Taljonick will celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony at SS. Charles and Helena Church on September 29, 2018. HELP SPREAD THE FAITH APPEAL Thank you for contributing to last year s Help Spread the FAITH Appeal. Your support has allowed SS. Charles and Helena parish, through our diocese, to send you FAITH magazine. In addition, your support has helped us continue evangelizing with websites, television, national efforts and our own parish initiatives. By supporting the second collection this weekend. you will help us continue to reach out to people right in our own parish, diocese and nation. N.E.W. LIFE CENTER FUNDRAISER St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center s major fundraiser is Sunday, October 21st at Powers High School. We will offer a chicken/steak dinner, silent and live auction, and lots of other fun things. Please contact Jackie Pung at 686-7561 for information or tickets or go online at www.stlukenewlifecenter.com. We promise a good time for all! In Memoriam We offer the sympathy, love, and prayers of our parish family to the families of Robert Doherty and Mary Lou Hardaker who were born into eternal life. May they dwell always in the peace of God s Eternal Kingdom. Let Us Pray For Alan Yokobosky, Charles Connelly, Peggy Schneider, Katherine Swanton, Joyce Emmendorfer and Janice Perry who are in need of our healing prayers. May God heal them in body and in spirit. Whoever is not against us is for us. Is your faith in Christ leading you to grow in holiness? Will you follow Him as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Contact Denise Dell Acqua at the vocations office at 517-342-2504 or email: dacqua@dioceseoflansing.org VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! In order to vote in the November 6th election, you must be registered by October 9th. Please register to vote at your city or township office or at any Secretary of State office. Make sure you have a picture ID. DIOCESE OF LANSING CATHOLIC WOMEN S CONFERENCE The Diocese of Lansing is looking for sponsors for the upcoming Women s Conference that is being held on Saturday, November 3rd. For more information, please visit www.lansingdiocesecwc.org ATTENTION ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH! The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will be launching their new meeting season on Monday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the parish center. If you are not an active member of the group but are looking for away to promote your spiritual growth, encourage positive fellowship with other members, and give freely of your time, talent, and love as Christ s disciple, please consider joining our group. We meet every second Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. CCW is dedicated to meeting the needs of our parish and the greater community by actively engaging in activities and service projects throughout the year. There will be a special virtual musical tour of the Holy land at our first meeting. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us! LIFE CHAIN IS OCTOBER 7, 2018 The Life Chain of Montrose is part of a nationwide prayer chain including more than 1,600 communities. Please join us at the stop light in downtown Montrose on Sunday, October 7th from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Bring your family and join with Christians of all ages and denominations as we pray for one hour for an end to abortion and respect for life from conception to natural death. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair if you are unable to stand for an hour. It takes a lot of courage to be a witness for Christ and to be counter cultural. Pray for the strength to serve Him publicly. Signs will be provided by the Mt. Zion Catholic community. Visit www.lifechain.net. MORNING OF PRAYER AND REPARATION FOR WORLD PEACE The World Apostolate of Fatima Diocesan Convention will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 404 Dayton St., Davison, MI from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on October 6th. The speakers are Fr. Roy Horning, Fr. Anthony Brooks, and Fr. Dan Westerman. They will speak about `Priest, Prophet and King`. The day will also include the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, a Rosary procession and banquet luncheon. All are welcome. Those wishing to join us may purchase tickets at $20.00 each by calling Maria Pavelich at 810-730-0703. Intercessory Prayer Corner Fr. Ken and the Evangelization Commission request prayer for: The guidance and the faithful watch of our Lord upon the parishes of SS. Charles & Helena and St. Francis Xavier. The upcoming parish mission on December 1st-5th. Catholics who hunger for the Mass, the Eucharist, and spreading the Gospel through active participation in parish service. Priests, victims, and the Church.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK~SUE BULLY, REALTOR RE/MAX TOWN & COUNTRY ~ SUEBULLY1@GMAIL.COM ~ 810-691-4370 PRIEST EMMAUS CONVOCATION Please pray for Bishop Earl Boyea and all the priests gathering for the annual Convocation October 1st through October 4th at Shanty Creek in Bellaire, MI. The speaker this year is Deborah Amato and the focus is Strategic Planning. May the Holy Spirit guide this gathering and may it be a time of renewal, prayer and priestly fraternity.