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St. Catherine Laboure Parish E-Newsletter
September 24, 2020
Final Edition
October 4: the weekly parish bulletin returns
On the weekend of October 3-4 we will begin to issue the weekly parish bulletin. It will be available after Masses in the gathering space. This will be the last parish e-newsletter. We will no longer be mailing out newsletters. If you would like to have a parish bulletin bulletin mailed to you after October 4th, please let us know at the parish office. The bulletin will be accessible on the parish website.
Parish Offertory Collection
If you have been paying attention, over the past month or so, our parish offertory collection has fallen way below the weekly goal of $4,326.00. As of September 19th we have fallen behind by $9,161.00. I know that these are challenging times. But, we cannot give up on supporting a very important aspect of our Catholic lives, our local parish. I ask that you remain financially faithful to the parish. As you know we are trying to be accountable as to how your contributions are being spent. We do not have that much in excess in our diocesan savings and loan account (40,000.00). This amount will be depleted quickly if we have to use it to pay parish bills. I am grateful for anything that you can give to financially support our parish.
Cupola Report
On Friday September 11th, architect David Swanson, Jim Legault and Fr. Tim met with representatives from O'Harrow and Mercer Construction Companies, both of Jackson. They were on sight to view the church and to ask questions about the cupola replacement project. Both companies were interested in the project and were on sight for well over an hour. They will submit their bids for the project on September 22nd. The bids will be reviewed by the architect, the Diocese of Lansing, Jim Legault, Deacon Tom and Fr. Tim. A decision will be made by the end of September as to which Construction company we will employ to remove the cupola and replace it with a clear pyramid shaped dome. The cupola was one of the main repair projects that was listed on our Witness of Hope Capital Campaign case statement. The use of these funds is overseen by the Diocese of Lansing to make certain that they are only being used for their stated purpose. I am grateful to all those who contributed to the WTH and encourage those of you who are still paying off your pledges to remain faith, if possible, so that we have ample funds to cover the cost of the cupola project.
Mass Attendance Numbers:
September 19th: 46
September 20th: 108
September 20th Offertory Collection
Total: $3,518
Online: $2,130
Loose cash: $221
Number of Envelopes: 25 Online: 17
Weekly Goal: $4,326.00
YTD Below Budget: $9,969.00
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Information on Fair and Equal Michigan Statewide Petition
The Catholic bishops of Michigan DO NOT SUPPORT the initiative from Fair and Equal Michigan and urge parishioners to NOT sign the petition. Click HERE for Q&A to supports this statement.
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Faith Formation News
Confirmation Confirmation classes have begun once again on Sunday nights. We are observing the distancing and mask requirements given to us from the Diocese of Lansing - Office of Catechesis. Even though it is not ideal - it is good to have some students back and part of our Parish life beginning once again. Thank you to our parents for supporting our decision to go face to face with the students. I think we were all glad to begin again!
2nd Grade Class Face to face instruction for our 2nd grade students is being offered starting Sunday, October 4th. It will be nice to get some of our younger students connecting with each other. Ms. Brown will be teaching our 2nd grade class once again; and she is eager to get started.
Group Prayer Families are invited to join us at 9:40 Sunday, September 27th in Church for some time to reflect on the past months in home faith formation. We also will pray the St. Catherine Laboure Devotional Prayer together. It is important the kids are connecting with each other even with distance learning taking place. We will continue to offer this monthly if it is supported by family attendance.
Packet Pick Up
Next weekend packets for Faith Formation will be available in the parish hall before and after both Masses. Remember to bring back completed work as indicated on the weekly lessons. There will be a small gift for those students who do return the work.
Any questions please let me know.
Leslie Reagle
Faith Formation Director
Feast Day: September 26th
St. Cosmas and Damian
Pray for U
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Thank You
Fr. Tim
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Jim Legault!!
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We are live-streaming all Daily Masses and our Sunday, 10:30 a.m. weekend Mass
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Just a reminder that all of our Live Streaming Masses are saved on-line.
You can watch them at your convenience the day of or later if you chose.
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Click here to go to our Facebook Page
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Monday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Annual Financial Report .....
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Youth of our Parish
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Confirmation Classes Begin
Next Class September 28th, 2020
6-7:30 in the Parish Hall
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Life Teen Blog
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One of my favorite things about Jesus is His consistency. His character is never in question. He lives His whole life following after the Father, there is no question of His faithfulness.
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I now understand that this was an invitation to grow in holiness and a call to shine alongside Him. Disciplining me so that I can mature in spirit and truth, God permitted that I experience conflict...
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40 Day for Life Starting Soon
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40 Days for Life campaign in Jackson this fall is still on but due to the ongoing, uncertain nature of the Covid situation, it will look very different this year. There will be no large events or gatherings. There will be no physical sign-ups in churches, instead all sign-ups will take place through our website or through email, texts or phone calls. There will be no shared supplies at the vigil site and we will offer the opportunity for people who wish to hold a sign to get their own prior to the 40 Days. This will be a socially distanced, no-touch prayer campaign. St. Catherine parishioners will again cover each Friday from 2-6 pm at the prayer vigil. Please sign up online at www.40daysforlife.com/jackson
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St. Catherine is back!!
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Prayer to St. Catherine Laboure
Saint Catherine Laboure, the Blessed Virgin Mary chose you to give to the world the gift of the Miraculous Medal. Despite the obstacles you had to overcome, you generously carried out the work Mary gave you to do. The rays of light shining from Our Lady's image represent the many graces that God bestows on those who dare to ask for them. With confidence and love I ask you to intercede for my paticular request. (mention it). Pray for me that I may obtain the gift of deep faith, hope and charity. Amen
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Adult Faith Formation Opportunity
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