2020
Bulletin for January 26, 2020
Grad/Young Professionals are invited to spiritual directions tomorrow evening from 7-9 pm. Come hear Fr. Mark Mossa, S.J. speak on the question “Is real presence only about the Eucharist?” Undergrad Men are reminded that tomorrow is the deadline to register for next weekend’s retreat “Be Not Afraid” We still have room for Tuesday’s examination and discussion of Pope Francis’ encyclical letter Laudato si’ “On Care for our Common Home” The event will begin at 7 pm. Books are available in the office.
2020
Bulletin for January 19, 2020
Undergrad men: It’s time to register for the upcoming men’s retreat “Be Not Afraid”. See the bulletin or parish website for details. We are down to our final two weeks of the January warming center. The warming center is open to all Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. The biggest need currently is for people to greet and visit with our guests. We are collecting new or gently used items to distribute to the guests at the end of the month. You will find info and links at our parish website and in the bulletin.
2020
Bulletin for January 12, 2020
See this week’s bulletin for information on Experience Alpha, this year’s Triduum choir, Young Professionals and Graduates’ annual retreat February 1 & 2, volunteer opportunities at our warming center and wish list, the League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area presentation on the 2020 Census and why it matters, and parishioner Andy Hoffman will be facilitating conversations on Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudati si On Care for our Common Home.
2020
January 2020 Warming Center
We are called to “love our neighbor,” but sometimes we don’t even know our neighbor or who they are. Start this new year by getting to know our community and the people in it.
Here’s how:
During the month of January in Newman Hall, our parish community provides a welcoming, safe, and warm environment where people experiencing homelessness can find companionship, food, and rest. We are inviting YOU to be a part of this incredible opportunity of solidarity at our warming center.
Please consider signing up for:
One of the many volunteer slots!
Our current needs (groceries, paper goods)
Thank you for your continued support of our warming center!
2019
Bulletin for December 22, 2019
Three week bulletin covering Christmas Break. Thank you to all who supported the giving tree this year! Your generosity has truly helped those in need in our community and beyond. Be sure to pick up a bulletin which has the Christmas schedule, and the liturgical and building schedules through the first week of January. Throughout the month of January, the warming center here at St. Mary will provide a warm welcome and community for all people, particularly our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness. We still have many volunteer slots to fill and need your help. The warming center runs Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. You can find details and a sign up link on the website and in the bulletin. Thank you.
2019
Bulletin for December 15, 2019
Grads and young professionals are reminded about tomorrow’s Advent Prayer and Social event beginning with prayer in the church at 7pm. A reminder that registration is going on for the winter overnight retreat in February. Undergrads – now is the time to sign up for the men’s and women’s winter retreats titled “Be Not Afraid”.
Our parish will host an Advent Penance Service at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, so we will not have confessions here on Wednesday. You can also see the bulletin for a list of penance services at other area parishes.
Throughout the month of January, the warming center here at St. Mary will provide welcome and community for all people, particularly our brothers and sister experiencing homelessness. You can find more details and a sign up link on the website and in the bulletin. We need many volunteers, especially for the first week of January.
Liturgical ministers: we need your assistance for the Christmas Eve Vigil masses, as well as Christmas Day. Please sign up through the scheduling program if you are able to help.
2019
Bulletin for December 8, 2019
Undergrads you are invited to study late and enjoy snacks as you prepare for your finals. Next Saturday evening plan to join us for a Christmas celebration. Check the bulletin for the schedule and details. During the month of January our parish community provides a welcoming, safe, and warm environment where people experiencing homelessness can find companionship, food, and rest. Many hands are needed, please consider signing up for one of the many volunteer slots.
2019
Campus Connection – Fall 2019
Our Fall 2019 edition of the Campus Connection newsletter features our new mission statement, our new slate roof, and a handful of photos from the 1940s-50s as we prepare to celebrate our centennial in 2024.
2019
Annual Fund – 2019 Year-end Appeal
“We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Thessalonians 1:2-3
St. Paul and companions’ words of gratitude express my own as I think of this past year. As we move into this Christmas season, my heart is full of gratitude for all of you and the many ways you reveal Christ’s presence.
Before I arrived last fall, I couldn’t have imagined how much fun I would have as Pastor of St. Mary Student Parish. I smile and often think how blessed I am that God sent me here. This special community has embraced me from the very beginning, living out our mission of being a caring and supportive parish that welcomes everyone as Christ would. We are also a parish of missionaries, going to the peripheries to reveal God’s love and compassion to those most in need. Together we discover ways to bring Christ and His love and His mercy into our lives, our families, and our communities.
At St. Mary Student Parish, the future of the Catholic Church walks through our doors many times every day! I have seen many Campus Ministry Programs, but none can compare to our program here. Student-led Masses, retreats, Ig.nite, Small Church Communities, Alternative Spring Break service projects, St. Mary Internship and Mentorship Programs, Ignatian Spirituality offerings, and many more activities and programs exist because of your generosity.
The Annual Fund is our commitment to Campus Ministry and we need your help. St. Mary has not met its fundraising goals for the past few years. To help keep our Campus Ministry alive, I invite you to prayerfully consider what you and your family can offer this year to our Annual Fund. Know that we are deeply grateful for your support!
May this Christmas season fill you and your families with the peace, mercy, and love that Jesus offers all of us.
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15
Sincerely in Our Lord Jesus Christ,
Rev. James Gartland, S.J.
Pastor
2019
Bulletin for November 24 & December 1, 2019
Check out this special 2-week bulletin for information on our Feast Day of Service, Lessons & Christmas Carols, Thanksgiving schedule of open office hours and Mass times, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Las Mananitas, our annual Christmas Pageant, and Advent reflection booklets.