2016
Bulletin for May 29 & June 5, 2016
Read Karen Thomas’ guest pastoral perspective on page 2 about everyday miracles. As May comes to a close, we would like to recognize the staff members that are saying goodbye – and we’d like to introduce those who will be joining us in August. Also, there are also a few employment openings at Arbor Woman – receptionist and nurse volunteers – check page 3 for more details on these great opportunities.
2016
Campus Connection – Spring 2016
The spring 2016 edition of Campus Connection is out! Click to read stories of faith in action, what the year of mercy means to our parishioners, alumni updates, and more! We’ve also included a link to order our Michigan Catholics t-shirt and Susan’s cook book – they are both listed on our online giving webpage.
2016
2016 Diocesan Services Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has shared the many blessings they have received, with your generous gift to our Diocesan Services Appeal. As of today, we’ve raised just over 12% of our $73,468 goal. We invite you to watch the 2016 DSA video below, and “see that you also excel in this grace of gliving.”
Our gifts to DSA will support adoption services, counseling services, services for the aging and the blind and sight impaired… programs for those who are deaf and hard of hearing… programs for those who are struggling in their marriage – as well as exciting programs like our Diocesan Youth Leadership Camp, training teens in our diocese to serve as Disciples of Christ. These are but a few of the more than 100 ministries in our diocese that are made possible by our contributions to DSA.
If you have not yet made a gift or a pledge, we invite you to join the faithful of our parish community who have taken an active role in the mission of the Church. Your gift to our Diocesan Services Appeal will enable our diocese to continue providing the vital services and ministries that help bring the love of God to those who face hardships.
To give online, click here and select Diocesan Services Appeal as the fund you are supporting. You may also contribute by picking up a donation card or dropping off a donation at the parish office.
2016
Michigan Water Crisis: A Town Hall Meeting
Jesus calls us to give drink to the thirsty. Water is life; water is a necessity; water is sacred. All too often our sacred right to clean, safe water is denied as we tragically see happen to our neighbors in Flint and Detroit.
On Thursday, May 26th from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in Donnelly Hall, we will gather as a community to listen to the stories of those intimately affected by the water crises in Michigan. Featured speakers will include Father Tom Firestone, pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and Sister Carol Weber, founder of St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center. Both are dedicated advocates for the people of Flint. Participants of our Flint ASB trip will also share their experiences and there will be opportunity for questions and conversation.
We will be collecting hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes at this event to donate to the community in Flint.
Come and be inspired to give drink to the thirsty and to advocate for justice. All are welcome.
View our calendar event and contact Bill Alt, Campus Minister for Social Justice, for more information.
2016
Bulletin for May 15 & 22, 2016
Sunday May 15th is Pentecost. Join us for one of our 5 Sunday masses and a reminder for Anita Bohn’s appreciation reception at 6 PM. Grad/YPs, Soul Food is back Monday at Arbor Brewing. Also May marks the start of our DSA campaign. See page 4 for details on how our diocese supports Flint.
2016
Bulletin for May 1 & May 8, 2016
May is here and the summer schedule has officially begun. Please note these important changes: no 9 PM Sunday mass and no Sunday evening confessions. Check the bulletin for more information. The Grad/YP mass & dinner is back tomorrow, May 2nd at 7 PM. See page 2 for a reflection on Alpha House and an invitation to sign up to help May 16-22.
2016
Bulletin for April 24, 2016
This weekend we are celebrating our final masses of the 2015-2016 academic year. Take a look back at this past year on page 2, and we’d like to remind graduating seniors our Baccalaureate Mass is Friday, April 29 at 5:10. We are also hosting a farewell to Fr. Eric during the coffee and donuts following the 10 AM mass in Newman Hall. Lastly, we will begin our summer schedule next weekend – see page 7 for more information.
2016
Bulletin for April 17, 2016
Don’t forget, the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is next Sunday, April 24th from 6 to 7:30 PM! SMSP is blessed with amazing volunteers who make this parish the special community that it is. See page 2 of the bulletin for a list of the ministries and events our volunteers devote their time to!
We’ve almost reached our March Match Madness goal! Help us complete the last stretch by donating on our website (use the online giving website and select March Match Madness from the list) or picking up a donation card.
2016
Bulletin for April 10, 2016
On March 30th, this year’s student interns presented their final project at the Michigan Theater. Pieced Together: The Bigger Picture is an original short film that showcases how a portrait of the body of Christ is composed of our own individual images of joy and suffering. See page 2 of the bulletin for a guest pastoral perspective by Kelly Dunlop, director of the intern program, about this year’s cohort and project. If you missed the premiere or want to watch it again, click here!
Make sure to mark your calendars for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, April 24th from 6-7:30 PM. The time and talents you share as a volunteer are what makes St. Mary so special, so we hope you will join us! RSVP to Susan Maulbetsch by phone or email.
2016
Bulletin for April 3, 2016
At this year’s Easter Vigil, seven people were baptized and thirty people were confirmed in the Catholic faith here at St. Mary. See page two of the bulletin for the names of these Elect and Candidates, and join us in welcoming them into the Catholic Church with open arms and hearts!
We will be hosting a Healing and Anointing service on Wednesday, April 13th at 7 PM. This is the perfect opportunity for all of those seeking freedom from past hurts and losses.