From Sister Mary's Desk


13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 

June 28, 2009


Today's reading from St. Paul explains the "diving economy"

of stewardship --"The relief of others ought not to impoverish you;

there should be certain equality.

Your plenty at the present time should supply their need

so that their surplus may in turn one day supply your need."


This Week at St. Mary's


PRAYER LIST

For the safety of our service women and men, Dorothy Dull, Nancy Morgan, Jeffrey Fischer, Maxwell LeFevre, Jerry Ford, Tom Morgan, Karl Zawalski, Frank Badalamenti, Gerald Wittbrodt, Kirk Harris, Tom Bolduc, John Connors, Ken Wiese, James Hayes, Ivor Alcorn (Names in RED are new this week - click for Complete List  Names are moved from the short list to the complete list.  Please call the parish office when a name can be removed.


"SUNDAES" ON WEDNESDAY

Did you like Disciples in Mission? Do you wish it did not end? Do you wish you had participated? Well, "Sundaes" on Wednesday will fill your need.  This is open to all, members and non members of the parish. It is an opportunity for people of all ages to meet with age appropriate groups to discuss the upcoming readings for the weekend.  The evening always ends with an ice cream sundae. Come check it out.  It will be available throughout the summer.  You can move in and out of the sessions as your time permits.


SOS---SAVE OLD STUFF FOR OUR ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE!!!

Our Annual Rummage Sale will be held Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 & 16.  You may begin to bring your treasures on June 1st during regular office hours.  Please only good, usable items!  If you would like to help set up or help during the sale call Esther Connors at the parish office. Many workers are needed.


NOMINATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN FOR BACS ADVISORY BOARD

If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else please contact the Bay Area Catholic School office at 894-8777 for a nomination form. All forms must be in by July 15.


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY POSSIBILITIES

Volunteers are needed for the 4th of July Celebration on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th. This is a very important fundraiser for us. Times available for working on the West side of the River are 12:00-4:00 pm, 3:00-7:00 pm and 6:00-10:00 pm. Four to six volunteers are needed for each shift. Call Jerry Swallow to volunteer @ 895-0980.


BAY AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, 31ST ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE

The Scramble will be held on July 13, at the Bay County Country Club.  Cost is $150.00, which includes driving range, round of golf, cart, lunch, dinner and beverages on the course.  For further information, call Sharon at 894-8777.


PARISH GOLF OUTING

If you missed the meeting to help organize or work the Parish Golf Outing on September 20, call Stan Delorge @ 684-4250.


NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO PARK CARS

Once again we will park cars in our parking lot on the closing night of the Fireworks, July 4th. We need people at each gate to collect the $5.00 for each car. We need you from about 7:00 pm until the lot is full. Contact Sister Mary.


ST. STANISLAUS YOUNG ADULTS GROUP

Come join us for an evening of prayer, catechesis, fellowship and food!  Ages 18-35 are welcome.  We meet in the Youth room of the St. Stan's School.  We begin at 7:00 pm. Our summer schedule is July 1, July 15, August 5, and August 19.  If you have any questions, please contact Mary LaFramboise at 989-284-3378.


BAY AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, 31ST ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE

The Scramble will be held on July 13, at the Bay County Country Club.  Cost is $150.00, which includes driving range, round of golf, cart, lunch, dinner and beverages on the course.  For further information, call Sharon at 894-8777.


HELP WANTED: ALTAR SERVERS & USHERS!!

Have you thought about serving the parish and some capacity and haven't quite decided what you would like to do? We need people, boys & girls, men & women, family groups.  The buddy system is encouraged.  Altar Servers must be at least in the 2nd grade and have completed Confirmation & First Eucharist.  Training will take place Wednesday, July 8 @ 6:00 pm and Sunday, July 12 @ 9:30 am (between masses).  Please call the parish office to sign up.

Usher volunteers will be trained on-the-job as part of the Mass teams.

Saturday, June 27

12:45 pm - Jail Ministry

Wednesday, July 1

1:30 pm - Grief Facilitators Mtg.-PC

6:00 pm - Grounds Crew

6:30-7:30 pm -  "Sundaes" on Wednesday

7:00 pm - RCIA-PC

Thursday, July 2

7:00 pm - Cantor Practice

Friday, July 3

Parish Offices Closed on

Friday in July and August

Saturday, July 4

        Independence Day