2020
Coronavirus Update: Suspension of Public Masses
From the desk of Rev. James Gartland, SJ
Due to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Mary Student Parish is making sweeping changes to our mass schedule and parish office hours.
As of March 13, 2020, parishioners within the Diocese of Lansing are dispensed from the grave obligation of attending Holy Mass on a Sunday. For more updates directly from the Diocese of Lansing, please visit their website: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/
Other dioceses have suspended public masses, including Detroit and Chicago. The Diocese of Lansing has not as of yet. However, St. Mary Student Parish has also chosen to suspend public masses. This means there will be no Sunday or daily mass until further notice.
The church and parish office will be open on Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adoration. There will be a priest available for those who wish to receive Communion, but it is not required. If you wish to receive Communion at your residence, please call the parish office: 734.663.0557.
Also on Sunday, March 15, we will live-stream a closed mass at 9 a.m. This mass is not open to the public, but you may watch this mass live at 9 a.m. or any time after at this link: https://michigancatholics.org/smsp-news/
Parish office hours for the week of March 16:
Monday, March 16: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with adoration from 6-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with confessions from 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 19: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, March 20: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 21: Closed
The church will be open for prayer during parish office hours above.
We will continue to make updates as necessary. Please check our parish website for the most up-to-date information: https://michigancatholics.org/
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For more information on the Coronavirus, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/.
Del escritorio del P. James Gartland, SJ
Debido a la gravedad del pandémico COVID=19, la Parroquia de Sta. María Estudiante está haciendo unos cambios grandes en el horario de misas y de atención en la oficina parroquial.
A partir del 13 de marzo de 2020, los feligreses de la Diócesis de Lansing están dispensados de la obligación grave de asistir a la Santa Misa los domingos. Para más información directamente de la diócesis de Lansing favor de visitar su sitio web https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/
Otras diócesis han suspendido misas públicas, incluyendo Detroit y Chicago. La diócesis de Lansing todavía no lo ha hecho. Sin embargo, la Parroquia de Sta. María Estudiante ha elegido suspender las misas públicas. Esto significa que no habrá misas en esta Iglesia ni domingo ni durante la semana hasta próximo aviso.
La Iglesia y la oficina parroquial se mantienen abiertos el domingo, 15 de marzo, desde las 10 a.m. hasta las 3 p.m. para adoración. Habrá un sacerdote disponible para aquellos que desean recibir la Comunión, aunque no es obligatorio hacerlo. Si desea recibir la Comunión en su residencia, favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial a 734.663.0557.
También el domingo, 15 de marzo, pasaremos una misa cerrada por internet a las 9 a.m. Esta misa no está abierta al público, sin embargo puede mirarla en este link: https://michigancatholics.org/smsp-news/
El horario de la oficina parroquia para la semana de 16 de marzo:
Lunes, 16 de marzo: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Martes, 17 de marzo: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., con adoración de 6-8:30 p.m.
Miércoles, 18 de marzo 18: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., con confesiones 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Jueves, 19 de marzo: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Viernes, 20 de marzo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sábado, 21 de marzo: Cerrada
La iglesia estará abierta para oración durante las horas de oficina.
Continuaremos a actualizar las noticias como sea necesario. Favor de chequear nuestro sitio web parroquial para la información más reciente: https://michigancatholics.org/
2020
Coronavirus Response and Recommendations
From the desk of Rev. James Gartland, SJ
Over the past few days, the state of Michigan and the University of Michigan have taken extraordinary precautions in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus.
Here at St. Mary Student Parish, we continue to monitor news and follow recommendations. If you are experiencing any sign of illness, please stay home from mass or other events. It is not a sin to avoid mass to protect the health of others. If you cannot come to mass and would like to receive Holy Communion at your residence, please contact our parish office 734.663.0557.
In light of these growing concerns, St. Mary Student Parish is taking the following precautions:
Sunday Mass
St. Mary will continue to host a full mass schedule on Sundays: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. (Spanish), 5:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. We have suspended offering the Cup of the Most Precious Blood during Holy Eucharist. Please remember the Consecrated Host is the full Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ, so an individual does not need to receive from the Cup to achieve full Communion with Christ. We have suspended holding hands during the Our Father as well as shaking hands during the Sign of Peace. We have emptied all holy water fonts.
Daily Mass
St. Mary will continue to host daily mass at 5:10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 12:10 p.m. on Friday. The same procedures will be followed for daily mass as outlined above for Sunday mass.
Parish Events
Many parish events have been cancelled for the month of March. Cancelled events include Ig.nite, Sunday Snack, Grad/YP Mass & Dinner, Grad/YP Evening Prayer (Vespers), Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Communal Anointing of the Sick, and the ASB Pancake Breakfast. Additionally, all events that were previously scheduled to include food have either been cancelled or the food portion has been removed. More events may be cancelled as necessary. For an updated event calendar, please visit our calendar: https://michigancatholics.org/events/.
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For more information on the Coronavirus, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/Coronavirus/.
For more information on the Coronavirus and local parishes, please visit https://www.aod.org/emergencyresponse
Del escritorio del P. James Gartland, SJ
Re: Coronavirus: Respuesta y Recomendaciones
En los últimos días, el Estado de Michigan y la Universidad de Michigan han tomado precauciones extraordinarias en respuesta a pandémico global de COVID-19, conocido comúnmente como el Coronavirus.
Aquí en la Parroquia de Sta. María Estudiante, continuaremos a revisar las noticias y seguir recomendaciones. Si usted está experimentando alguna señal de enfermedad, por favor quedase en casa y no asistir a la misa u otro evento. No es un pecado perder la misa para proteger la salud de otros. Si no puede venir a misa y quisiera recibir la Eucaristía en su residencia, favor de contactar la oficina parroquial a 734 663 0557.
En vista de estas preocupaciones crecientes, la Parroquia de Sta. María Estudiante va a tomar las siguientes precauciones:
La Misa dominical
La parroquia continuará con el horario completo de misas: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. (español), 5:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. No ofreceremos el cáliz con la Sangre Sagrado durante la Santa Eucaristía. Hay que recordar que la hostia consagrada es el Cuerpo, Sangre y Divinidad completos de Cristo. Así que uno no necesita recibir el cáliz para lograr la Comunión completa con Cristo. Hemos suspendido la práctica de unir las manos durante el Padre Nuestro, tanto como el apretón de manos durante el Señal de la Paz. Hemos vaciado todas las pilas de agua santa.
Misa Diaria
Se va a continuar el horario de misa diaria a las 5:10 p.m. Lunes -jueves y 12:10 p.m. los viernes. Procedemos en la misma forma en las misas diarias como en las de domingo.
Eventos parroquiales
Muchos eventos parroquiales han sido suspendidos para el mes de marzo. Eventos cancelados incluyen Ig. nite, Refrigerio dominical, Grad/YP Misa y cena, Grad/YP oración vespertina, La Cena de Apreciación de Voluntarios, La unción comunal de Enfermos, y el Desayuno ASB de panqueques. Adicionalmente, todos los eventos que anteriormente incluyeron comida han sido eliminados. Puede ser que más eventos podrían ser cancelados según necesidad. Para una agenda puesta al día, favor de visitar nuestro sitio web: https://michigancatholics.org/events/.
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Para más información sobre el Coronavirus, favor de visitar https://www.cdc.gov/Coronavirus/.
Para más información sobre el Coronavirus, y parroquias locales, favor de visitar https://www.aod.org/emergencyresponse
2020
Bulletin for March 8, 2020
Undergrads: a reminder that the Intern applications are due March 10 and that you are invited this Friday to the Laser Tag Party at Zap Zone. Our annual fundraiser for campus ministry is back: March Match Madness! Contributions to campus ministry during the month of March will be matched and your gift will be doubled! All are invited to an evening of Ecumenical Taize here at St. Mary’s tomorrow evening. We also will be hosting a Lenten Mission with the theme being the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius presented by Fr. Michael Rossman, S.J. on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. All are invited to Stations of the Cross led by the Family Faith Formation program this Friday at 7:30 pm in the church. The Discussion Group will be meeting next Sunday to hear from Amy Ketner, our parish Hispanic/Latino Ministry Coordinator. All are welcome, we will begin at 3:15 pm. Next week, we will have a special event for all engaged and married couples based on the Five Love Languages, Thursday, March 19th.
2020
Bulletin for March 1, 2020
See the bulletin for this week’s adjusted Spring Break office hours. Next weekend following the 8:30 am mass all are invited for coffee and donuts as a way to celebrate Catholic Sister’s week, and our own Sr. Carol celebrates 70 years of vocation. Per her request, no gifts please. All parishioners are invited to volunteer for our men’s overnight shelter week of service March 9-16. There are various ways to help, small to large. All are invited to an evening of Ecumenical Taize here at St. Mary’s Monday, March 9th at 7:00pm. Enrich your Lent by attending this year’s Lenten Mission with the theme the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius presented by Fr. Michael Rossman, S.J. on March 11th and 12th.
2020
March Match Madness is Back!
Team up with St. Mary to support Catholic campus ministry! Our goal is to raise $100,000 in just 31 days and we need your help.
A special thank you to the Ann Arbor Jesuit Community and an anonymous local donor for making significant contributions that will generously match donations made to campus ministry in the month of March.
Our ministry continues to grow and together we can reach our goal to serve the next generation of Catholic leaders.
You may give online at www.stmarystudentparish.org/give, or by credit card, cash, or check.
Donations may be made along with your Sunday offering or brought to the parish office.
You can even use your phone to make a gift! Use Venmo to make your March Match donation to @SMSPumich.
Thank you for your support and for making St. Mary Student Parish a vibrant and welcoming faith community!
2020
Men’s Rotating Overnight Shelter
During the week of November 8th-16th, our parish community has agreed to help with the Rotating Shelter at Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church (1717 Broadway St. Ann Arbor, MI 48105)
We need volunteers to help with the daytime shelter as well as staying overnight! All the men and volunteers will be required to wear a mask. The guys and volunteers will also be given a temperature check before entering along with some health intake questions.
Day Shelter Host: We need 4 people each day to be a welcoming presence for the men who stay in the building. This would include putting out the provided meals and being visible during your shift to assist with any issues or questions. (A perfect opportunity for someone working remotely)
Overnight Host: We are looking for one person to stay the entire night (required), and take the first watch from 8:30-midnight-ish. Delonis is providing a supporting staff person for the rest of the evening to be with you.
We’re grateful for your support and assistance serving the community in Washtenaw County!
Sign-up slots and times can be found at the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e44a4ad2aa5fa7-mens
Thank you!
2020
Bulletin for February 23, 2020
Read this week’s bulletin for more on the overnight rotating shelter and our many Lenten programs and opportunities. There’s still time to fill out the disciple maker index survey and apply for an undergraduate internship.
2020
Bulletin for February 16, 2020
See inside for info on our student internship program, the Disciple Maker Index Survey, Retreat in Daily Life and our Annual Men’s Rotating Overnight Shelter in March.
2020
Bulletin for February 9, 2020
See the bulletin for details on: The Disciple Maker Index Survey, grad students and young professional’s mass and dinner, grad & undergrad students Retreat in Daily life and Small Church Communities, our winter blood drive and much more!
2020
Bulletin for February 2, 2020
Undergrad and Grad Students you are invited to sign up for the Retreat in Daily Life. SMSP is excited to launch a new career mentoring program for grad and undergrad students. More details and the sign up link are in the bulletin and website. Undergrad special events happening soon – A Euchre Tournament and a ‘Pal’intine’s day party. All are reminded that sign up is ongoing for the Small Church Communities Lent session, see the parish website for details.
St. Mary will be hosting a blood drive U of M Winter University Challenge on Friday, February 14th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. See the bulletin for the online scheduling information.