St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, Fenton Michigan

Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, Fenton Michigan
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Some Notes from Fr. Dwight’s Desk…….
Welcome to Applefest !!
As I write this, our parish campus is being transformed into a festival atmosphere. Tents are up. Carnival rides are being
assembled. Bushels of apples are being peeled by generous parishioners, young and older. The youth have wrapped hundreds
of Tootsie Rolls for the Apple Tree extravaganza. Fr. Harvey and his crew of helpers have made about 190 gallons of chili
that wait to be consumed. Yes, it’s once again time for Applefest.
On behalf of the people of St. John the Evangelist parish, welcome to our parish and welcome to Fenton! This is my
third Applefest and I’m looking forward to greeting visitors from all over. I hope you find welcome here both within the
festival and as you join us for Mass. If you are not Catholic and would like to learn more about how to become Catholic,
please see me or contact Dan Medich, our adult formation coordinator for more information. Thank you for being here with
us this weekend!
Lastly, my thanks to all who have planned for months, for those who have worked on set-up for days and to all those
who will give so generously of themselves during the days of our 43rd Applefest. May God bless our labors!
No 6:00 PM Mass Sunday, September 20
Don’t forget that there is no 6:00 PM Mass this weekend due to Applefest. The 6:00 PM Mass returns next Sunday,
September 27.
Web-Based Parish Offertory Giving and Fee Payment Now Available
Like so many folks these days, I have made the switch to on-line bill payment for the vast majority of my regular bills. I
have also made the switch to using the web to offer my regular financial support to our parish community. Our web-based
giving option is safe, secure and very easy to use. It is similar to the e-tithing program that has been in place here at St. John,
but has greater flexibility. It also allows offertory giving to be drawn from a checking account or from a credit or debit card.
There are several advantages to the new web-based offertory giving option. First, it is safe and secure. It makes use of the
highest level of encryption. Secondly, it provides an easy way to make regularly-scheduled and one-time gifts to support a
variety of offertory funds, just like those that can be supported using traditional envelopes. Third, it allows givers to see and
monitor their own offertory giving. Finally, it is very easy to use. Creating a user profile and setting up a recurring or onetime gift is very simple. Just go to our parish website (www.stjohnfenton.org) and click on the “E-Tithing” button. Simple
instructions are there to create a user profile. Once your profile has been created, making an offertory gift to any of the funds
listed there is very simple. The funds will change regularly to reflect those that are available for each month.
Recently, we have also added the ability to accept payment for religious formation tuition and fees, registration fees for
adult faith formation, as well as other non-tax-deductible fees like those associated with purchase of graves in our parish
cemetery as well as niches in the columbaria. This makes it easy to make such payments using credit or debit cards.
Some things to keep in mind: it’s probably best to create only one on-line giving profile per household. This simplifies
things for parish accounting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Danielle Sphar, our parish accountant at
810-629-2251.
Help Spread the Faith the Weekend of September 27
Thank you for making last year’s annual Evangelization Appeal a success. Thank you for answering Christ’s call to
evangelize. The Help Spread the FAITH Appeal makes our own local evangelization efforts, like FAITH Magazine and the
televised Outreach Mass, possible. Bishop Boyea believes that FAITH is an important part of our evangelization plan. As the
Editor of Lansing’s edition of FAITH (one of over 20 we now publish for dioceses across the United States) and Chairman of
FAITH Publishing, this work is near and dear to my heart. FAITH is sent to your home and every Catholic home each month
by our parishes and diocese. Your generous gift to the Evangelization Appeal helps directly offset the cost to our parish
community for providing FAITH to every registered household.
Many of our fellow Catholics have become disconnected from the life of the Church, and Bishop Boyea believes that
FAITH Magazine is a great way to reach out to them. In addition to FAITH, our diocese continues to evangelize with
interactive Web sites, weekly television Masses, the U.S. bishops’ national efforts and local parish initiatives by supporting
the Help Spread the FAITH Appeal, you will help us continue to answer Christ’s call to reach out with the Gospel message.
The Evangelization Appeal will take place the weekend of September 27. Please make use of either the envelope
contained in your envelope booklet or the one included in the letter you received from Bishop Boyea. Thank you for your
generosity!
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, September 21,
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Eph 4: 1-7, 11-13 Mt 9: 9-13
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer
9:00 a.m.
Lucille Rodgers - Gene
Tuesday, September 22,
Weekday-Ezr 6: 7-8, 12b, 14-20 Lk 8: 19-21
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Sally Bush - Bill Conti
Wednesday, September 23,
Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest-Ezr 9: 5-9/Lk 9: 1-6
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
8:30 a.m.
School Mass - Church
Joseph Dussault - Paulik Family
Thursday, September 24,
Weekday-Hg 1: 1-8 Lk 9: 7-9
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Michael Bethke - Elaine Dooley
Friday, September 25,
Adoration in the Chapel following Mass until
4:45p.m.
Weekday-Hg 2: 1-9 Lk 9: 18-22
7:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Chapel
9:00 a.m.
Jeannette Cattaneo - her Family
11:00 a.m.
Mass at Dauner Haus
Thomas Hastings - his Family
Saturday, September 26,
Weekday-Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
Zec 2: 5-9, 14-15a Lk 9: 43b-45
11:00 a.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial - Chapel
Grace Stetler
2:00 p.m.
Nuptial Mass-Church
Gregory Roy & Leah Erber
Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Nm 11: 25-29 Jas 5: 1-6 Mk 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48
5:00 p.m.
Jeanine Zeffero, 2nd anniversary
of death - Paula & Family
Sunday, September 27,
8:00 a.m.
Jerry Topolinski, 8th anniversary
of death - his Family
10:00 a.m
Rosaline Cannazzaro - Ginny Roche
12:00 p.m.
Jackie Hansen, 8th anniversary
of death - Jim & Family
6:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this week in
memory of Katie Theisen.
The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Chapel this week in
memory of Jackie Hansen.
Sept. 26th & 27th
Mass
Lectors
E. M.
Usher
Servers
5:00
Pm
Sat.
9-26
Hennig, P.
(1)
Guilbault,
R. (2)
Balmer, P.
Bombach, S.
Eisenbeis, D.
LaGuireQuinn, D.
Medich, K.
Paulik, H.
Pettinger, S.
Pettinger, M.
Alger, T.
Balmer, F.
Claxton, K.
Herrman, D.
Lueck, J.
Joe &
Emily Fay,
Maddi
Medich
8:00
am
Sun.
9-27
Spaniola,
J. (1)
Arthur, T.
(2)
Archmbault, C.
Arthur, M.
Cornillie, C.
Dembny, J.
Dixon, M.
Frantz, S.
Metcalfe, D.
Metcalfe, R.
Gifford, K.
Nagy, S.
Patthanacharo
enphon, O.
Porritt, J.
Zonca, J.
Anna Heim,
Joe &
Monica
LeDuc
10:00
am
Sun.
9-27
Draeger,
T. (1)
Liedel, M.
(2)
Bieling, B.
Brant, S.
Carpenter, L.
Crantas, J.
Kenney, M.
Kenney, D.
Lukowski, F.
Lukowski, J.
McKee, T.
Smith, A.
Spelman, J.
Tremaine, C.
Gardner, G.
Learman, K.
Redden, B.
Rothley, W.
Wagner, D.
Jenna &
Jessica
Crantas,
Sydney
Cislo
12:00
pm
Sun
9-27
Pobocik,
L. (1)
Tomalia,
R. (2)
Dziadzio, J.
Hansen, J.
LeVasseur, J.
Monahan, R.
Newblatt, T.
Schneider, M.
Sciturro, R.
Taylor, A.
Gonzalez, C.
Langeway, C.
McDonald, S.
Niec, M.
Rheingans, J.
Walters, L.
John &
Miren
Oraa,
Sydney
Patt
6:00
pm
Sun
9-27
Kalfs, E.
(1)
Kalfs, T.
(2)
Bundy, T.
Killian, A.
Killian, J.
Sharp, R.
Ulrich, L.
Whaley, J.
Wiley, K.
Cusson, Dan
Farleo, M.
Gilbert, M.
Strickert, J.
Strickert, K.
Jacob &
Nathan
Keeley,
Bill
Ostrander
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from Fr. Jim ….
Worship
Tim Garbach ..…
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week’s Gospel Jesus begins to teach the apostles about His
upcoming Passion – and they don’t get it at all! Jesus tells them that He
will be handed over and killed, but the disciples did not understand. In last
week’s Gospel Jesus teaches the disciples that He will be killed and rise
after three days and Peter takes Jesus aside and rebukes Him. Why did the
disciples not understand that Jesus had to suffer and die? Over and
over again in the Gospels we see Jesus heal and cast out demons and then
command those He has made whole again not to tell anyone. Why
wouldn’t Jesus want these men and women to tell others about these
miracles?
In order to understand why Jesus did this we need to know who the Jews
expected the Messiah to be (this is known as the Messianic Expectation or
the Messianic Secret). The Jews expected the Messiah to be a political
and military leader who would liberate Israel from Roman domination and
usher in a period of peace and prosperity for the Jews. According to this
view Jesus would be a mighty conqueror; but as we hear in today’s Gospel,
“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of
all” (Mk 9:35). Jesus had come not to conquer through military victory or
by being a political leader; He came to conquer by laying down His life.
Through His sacrifice He was able to bring about a greater victory: freedom
from sin, Satan, and death. Jesus is the Messiah, but He is not the Messiah
in the ways that the Jews expected.
The idea of a Messiah who would suffer and die was completely
incomprehensible for the Jews, and especially for the disciples; they
wanted to win, to rule, to conquer, to be first. How often is the same true in
our lives? How many of us want to be first? I know for myself I’m always
ready to experience God’s power, but am I ready to suffer with Him? Am I
ready to lay down my life? Am I ready to embrace the cross in my life?
Jesus says, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take
up his cross daily and follow me” (Lk 9:23). In our daily living may each
of us have the courage and strength to take up our cross and follow Jesus,
to suffer with Him so that we might also have victory with Him and
through Him.
Now that Applefest is here,
it only means one thing…
the start of our St John Choirs!
Here is your chance to join our bell/
chime and adult choirs.
No formal experience is necessary.
All choirs are open to men and
women 18 and over.
Here are the particulars:
Adult Bell & Chime Choir
Plays twice a month
throughout the Liturgical Year.
NEW TIME! Rehearsals Thursday
nights
5:30 p.m. Church Loft.
Rehearsal begin this Thursday
September 23rd!
Adult Choir
Sings at the 10:00 a.m. Liturgy on
Sundays
throughout the Liturgical Year.
Rehearsals Thursday nights
7:00 p.m. Church Loft.
Rehearsal begin this Thursday
September 24th!
Cantors
Lead the Psalms and Assembly
singing.
You must be able to read music.
Please call me for an audition.
Pax Christe,
Timothy J. Garback
Director of Music Ministries/Liturgy
1 (810) 629-2251
tjgarback@hotmail.com
Youth Choir returns on Wednesday,
September 23rd.
We’ll sing every second Sunday at
noon mass, starting on October 11th.
If you love to sing and are in 2nd—
12th grade, please join us. Bring a
friend. Any questions, please call or
text Amy O’Rourke at 810-919-8962
Or email at:
amy.r.orourke@gmail.com
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Coordinator of
Youth Ministry
Kyle Ulrich ……
Director of Religious Education
Helene Paulik ……
“Whoever receives one child such as
this in my name, receives me; and
whoever receives me, receives not me
but the One who sent me.”
Do you feel called to serve as a teacher or aide?
We still need a lead teacher for the third grade class
on Sunday afternoons 4:15-5:45. Think about it!
Training is ongoing, and full support will be available
for all catechists… Please call Helene
Religious Formation Classes have begun!
No class next Sunday due to Applefest.
Tuesday classes begin on September 22nd.
REGISTRATION FOR RFP
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL OCTOBER 18TH
(Those who have been preparing)
in the school cafeteria, 3:30pm
Candidate and Sponsor must be
in attendance!
CONFIRMATION MASS;
OCTOBER 19TH 7:00PM.
Jr. High Youth Group 7th and 8th grade
is now in the activity center from
4:45pm-5:45pm on September 13th.
Register at the RFP office Monday-Thursday
Sr. High Youth Group 7:15 to 9:00pm down
in the youth room September 13th . The entrance
to the youth room is located on the north side of
the activity center, behind the Eternal Flame.
Office Registration Hours:
Monday
3:00 - 5:00
Tuesday
11:00 - 2:00
Wednesday
3:00 - 5:00
Thursday
11:00 - 2:00
Online
http://stjohnfenton.org/how-to-register-for-classes
IF THE TUESDAY/SUNDAY CLASS SCHEDULE
DOES NOT WORK FOR YOU, Please call me:
Home schooling is an option. I plan to schedule
Unit Opener meetings for families who choose this
option and will work to find meeting times when most
families can attend (5 meetings over the course of the
year - about once a month).
Also, for information about Adaptive Learning
options for your child, please contact Rosanne
Burrows
(810) 730-1296
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Outreach
Director of Adult Education
Maureen Ottney ……
Dan Medich ……
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Wages are Low
Prices are Up . . . . .
As hard as it is to believe, median
wages are barely higher than they
were thirty years ago when stacked
against inflation of everything from
a loaf of bread to a gallon of gas.
The income of a wage earner in his
30’s today is significantly less than
someone performing the same job
three decades ago, yet consumer
prices continue to climb.
Working families with children
must rely on food pantries, the
churches and some agencies for
help. It is more than food, some
cannot pay the rent, the consumers
Energy, water or telephone bills.
Again, I thank all of our friends
and parishioners who help us reach
out to desperate families.
If you would be able to help, please
write your check to St. John
Outreach and your donation will be
acknowledged immediately.
Thank you,
Maureen
“I needed food
and you fed me”
—(Matt 25:35)
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St. John School
Preschool Three at Play
Our youngest learners are off to a great
start! They have spent their first few class
meetings getting to know one
another and becoming
acquainted with the classroom.
Please save for St. John School:

Box Tops for Education



Alpine Receipts
Campbell’s Labels
Spartan Labels
All items can be dropped off in the school office. It is greatly appreciated if these items are pre-sorted. Please note:
VG’s has discontinued their Community Share program. As a result, we no longer accept VG’s receipts.
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Our Parish Life Together …...
Financial Barometer
Events for the Week
for Week Ending Sept. 6
Monday, September 21,
10:00 a.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
7:00 p.m.
Men’s “CRHP” - Gospel Room
Tuesday, September 22,
8:30 a.m.
Rosary - Chapel
9:40 a.m.
Novena - Chapel
10:00 a.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.Works of Mercy-Parish Campus
6:00 p.m.
Women’s “CRHP” - Gospel Room
Wednesday, September 23,
10:00 a.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
7:00 p.m.
RCIA - Gospel Room
7:00 p.m. Charismatic Intercessory Prayer
Chapel
7:00 p.m.
Venture Crew 212 - A Room
Thursday, September 24,
9:00 a.m.
ENDOW– Founder’s Hall
10:00 a.m.& 7:00p.m. AA Meeting - A Room
7:00 p.m. Divorce Survival Guide - Gospel Room
Friday, September 25,
10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
AA Meeting - A Room
10:00 a.m.
Bible Study - Conference Room
6:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Bingo
St John Knights Hall
Saturday, September 26,
3:30 p.m.
Confessions - Church
Sunday, September 27,
8 & 10:00a.m. Youth Group hosts coffee & donuts
following 8 & 10a.m. Masses-Grand Hall
9:00 a.m.
RCIA - Activity Center
4:15-5:45 p.m. Jr High Youth Group - Activity Ctr
7:15-9:00 p.m. Sr High Youth Group - Youth Room
Total Donors……………………………......... .....643
Envelopes………………………………..…19,200.00
Loose………………………………………...2,167.46
E-Tithing (monthly)…………………..……18,644.17
Total………………………………………..40,011.68
Offertory Observation…
Today’s second reading warns that a heart
consumed with avarice and envy leads to
jealousy, strife, conflicts, and disputes. A
giving heart, in contrast, can sing instead with
the psalmist, “Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I
will praise your name, O Lord, for its
goodness.”
Vocation Views…
If we want to be great we must serve others. Are you
willing to serve others? You can make a difference with
your life.
Today, the collection to support the St Vincent de Paul
food pantry will be taken up during all of the Masses.
Next week, the special collection for the
American Evangelization Appeal will be taken
up during all of the Mases.
Marriage Banns
III
II
II
I
Gregory Roy & Leah Erber
Kevin Lee & Meggin Mogford
Christopher Campbell & Lesia Bartkiw
Richard Pokrefky & Amanda Jones
Please Pray for Our Sick
Jerry Bell
Mamie Berta
Robert Boyd
Patrick Carmody
Virginia Carmody
Rosemary
Cashin
John Cislo
Charlie Cole
Christine Cole
Carol Cornillie
Rick Coscia
Erin Dagenais
Phyllis Davis
Kristin Deleeuw
Lori Delecki
Mary Douglas
Pamela Daoust
John Engle
Mercedes Fisk
Beth Grahl
Rachel Hagan
Liam Harrison
Lou Hanks
Walt Henry
Stacy MetcalfHickey
Ileen Holsinger
Lee Johnson
Michelle Joseph
Joe & Heidi
Jozwik
Margaret Keck
Mark Kelley
Jackie Kepsel
Linda Lach
Michael Lenze
Gerald Loviska
Catherine Lord
Eloise Wild
Jackie Macksood James Williams
Ed Madsen
Maureen Williams
Linda Maniak
Jim Perczak
Renee Polidan
James Rausch
Jim Roan
Doris Rohen
Rose Sekulich
And he told
Emily Sharp
them a parable
Russel Stidham
to show them
Leo Strominger
that they ought
Fred Tryles
always to pray
Deborah Van
and not
Wormer
Orpha Verhelle
lose heart .
Gary Wagner
Luke 18:1
Virginia Westfall
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In the Peace of Christ:
May the God of hope fill you with all
joy and peace as you trust in Him, so
that you may overflow with hope by the
power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Susan D. Tokarsky died Tuesday, September 8, 2015.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. John
Church September 16th, Fr. David Harvey presiding.
She is survived by her husband, Doug Tokarsky;
children Paula Adams, Michael Tokarsky, Angela
Ladd, Kathleen Rodriguez and David Tokarsky. Susan
was also aunt of St. John employee Patrick Kinney.
Grace Stetler was called Home Tuesday, September 9,
2015. Grace was legally blind for over 20 years but she
used her condition to advocate for the unsighted and
those losing their sight. She was an active member of
the Lions Club in Fenton and founding participant of
the support group which met in the church
library. Grace prayed the rosary faithfully each night
for "everyone" she knew. She had a great devotion to
the Eucharist. She will be missed by those who knew
the sweet soul that often was disguised by her fiesty
Irish temperament. Her memorial service will be
on September 26 at 11:00 in the St. John the Evangelist
Chapel., Fr. Dwight Ezop, celebrant.
We offer these NEW MEMBERS a warm
welcome to the Community of
St. John Church:
Michael and Leigh Crumm of Fenton
Brennen and Melissa Kerr of Fenton
Jill Kienitz of Fenton
Michael jr. and Sara LaFontaine of Highland
Duane and Linda LeBeau of Linden
Joann Magda of Fenton
James and Carol Malenich of Fenton
Diana Mayfield of Fenton
Ms. Anna Podczervinski of Fenton
Drew and Heidi Ritchie of Fenton
Jon and Kylie Rush of Fenton
Carrie Wharff of Fenton
Nathan and Rachel Windy of Holly
Leanne Welch of Grand Blanc
WE ARE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
Are you new to the Neighborhood? Registering as a St. John
parishioner really is simple -.just come to the office in the stone
chapel , introduce yourself and fill out a short registration form.
Robert Hunt, age 100, passed away peacefully at his
family farm in Fenton on September 9, 2015. Funeral
mass was celebrated September 12, 2015 at St. John
Church with Fr. Harvey presiding. Robert was a lifelong resident of Fenton and member of our parish.
Norma Rose Deziel passed away August 19, 2015. Her
Mass of Christian Burial was in Tryon, North Carolina
on August 27th. A Memorial Service was held at St.
John the Evangelist on Saturday, September 12, 2015,
Deacon Ron Kenney celebrant..
THANK YOU for your
words of sympathy, your voice of
concern, your gesture of caring and
the love you offer.
I am so grateful to be a part of this community,
everyone was so kind and accommodating. We just
want you to know of our appreciation for Fr. Dwight
and everyone’s part in the funeral arrangements.
The family of Norma Deziel
On Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2015,
Brent T. Johnson and Sarah R. Hack solemnized
their sacred covenant of sacramental marriage,
celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton,
retired Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit. Brent is the
son of Larry (Lori) Johnson and Penny Hall.
Sarah is the daughter of Michael and Janet
Hack, of this parish. Keith Johnson and
Michelle Easler were the main attendants. Music
provided by A Joyful Noise, located in Fenton.
The newly-weds will reside in Morristown, NJ
where Brent is a representative for Ethos
Corporation and Sarah is a nurse at Robert Wood
Johnson University Hospital.
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COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN NEWS…..
Council of Catholic Women Membership Drive takes
place the month of October. Annual Dues are $12.00 .
These funds are used to support our activities and keep
the cost of events to a manageable minimum for our
membership. Envelopes are usually in our Sunday
envelope packet, but a plain white envelope marked
CCW Dues with your name, address and phone number
can be dropped in the collection basket. New ladies are
always welcome to join us!
The Harvest Supper/Halloween Costume Party will
take place on October 14 in the Founders Hall at 6:00
p.m. There will be a $5 donation payable at the door for
the evening . Mary Ashley will be hosting this evening.
If you care to offer help, please call her. Those choosing
to dress up are encouraged to do so. If you just want to
be yourself, please be sure to attend.
Dates to mark on your calendar:
Oct. 14; Halloween Dinner/Costume Party
Nov. 11; Left Right Center Evening
Dec. 9; Cookie Exchange
Jan. 13; After Christmas Christmas Party at Lucky’s
Steak House.
Please thank God every day for our faith and the
freedom to practice it. Ask God to continue blessing
America and watch over our leadership. Remember
those who are working and sacrificing to make world
peace.
HELP WANTED: A FAMILY IS IN NEED of a
responsible person to provide early morning and
afternoon child care in the Dauner House area. Please
call Dave at 810-252-7219 and leave a message if you
are interested.
As we leave behind the days of summer and return to
our September routines, you are invited to
join your fellow parishioners praying the
Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, one
half hour before the 5:00 p.m., 8:00a.m.
And 10:00 a.m. Masses. Our intention for
September will be for the health and safety
of Pope Francis as he travels in our country fearlessly
proclaiming God's personal love for each of us.
As always your personal intentions are included.
Dear Parishioners,
BEFRIENDER MINISTRY is a familiar part
of St. John parish. Perhaps you have taken
the BeFriender classes or taken part in this
ministry. Perhaps, you have been visited by
a BeFriender. Those who volunteer in
BeFriender Ministry are dedicated to the homebound,
lonely, grieving, dying, and those who are dealing with a
crisis in their lives. We are a listening ministry and a
prayerful group in the parish.
We have served the parish for almost 24 years and are
now in need of training three new coordinators for this
ministry. This is done by trained personnel from the
National Headquarters in Minnesota. There is a coordinator training in Michigan in September, 2015.
We are turning to dedicated parishioners and businesses
to help sponsor one of the new coordinators. There is a
significant cost for this training. We would appreciate
whatever amount you could contribute at this time. Your
prompt response is appreciated.
Make out Checks to St. John Church for BeFriender
Ministry and send to Elaine Schilling, c/o St. John
FLU CLINIC ST. JOHN PARISH ACTIVITY CENTER
WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015
Following the 8, 10 & 12 Masses
TIME: 9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.
With Rite-Aid pharmacy, Fenton
Please bring your insurance card or $25 cash
A Rosary will be offered on
behalf of Jackie Macksood
on
Friday September 25th at
4:00 p.m.
In the Church
DUELING PIANOS
St. Michael Church in Flint invites you to join us for
Dueling Pianos, featuring Larry MacDonald vs. Pat
Cronley, on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. They
will be playing oldies, jazz, ragtime and a few surprises.
Cost is $10 (at the door) children under 12 are free. St.
Michael Church 609 E. Fifth Ave. on the corner of
Saginaw St.
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NAME_____________________________________________
PHONE_____________________________________________
- Application must be turned in at the Happy Apple Tent WITH YOUR PIE between 9:00 am
and 12:45 pm, Sunday, September 20, 2015
- Contest pies may be brought ONLY on Sunday of Applefest 9:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
- No pies accepted after 1:00 p.m.
- All pies entered in 2015 Applefest Pie Baking Contest must be accompanied by this contest
application form.
- Only one pie may be entered per person.
THE WINNING THREE PIES WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF.
ALL OTHER PIES WILL BE SOLD
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2015 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT
"This year’s Report places a special emphasis on human
trafficking in the global marketplace. It highlights the
hidden risks that workers may encounter when seeking
employment and the steps that governments and
businesses can take to prevent trafficking, including a
demand for transparency in global supply chains.
"The bottom line is that this is no time for complacency.
Right now, across the globe, victims of human
trafficking are daring to imagine the possibility of
escape, the chance for a life without fear, and the
opportunity to earn a living wage."
–John F. Kerry,
Secretary of State
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S.
Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage
foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the
world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental
anti-human trafficking efforts and reflects the U.S.
Government’s commitment to global leadership on this
key human rights and law enforcement issue. It
represents an updated, global look at the nature and
scope of trafficking in persons and the broad range of
government actions to confront and eliminate it. The
U.S. Government uses the TIP Report to engage foreign
governments in dialogues to advance anti-trafficking
reforms and to combat trafficking and to target resources
on prevention, protection and prosecution programs.
Worldwide, the report is used by international
organizations, foreign governments, and
nongovernmental organizations alike as a tool to
examine where resources are most needed. Freeing
victims, preventing trafficking, and bringing traffickers
to justice are the ultimate goals of the report and of the
U.S Government's anti-human trafficking policy.
Pray to end Human Trafficking!
ZONTA CLUB
NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Calling all Men, Women and Families!
Speakers, Vigil and Flag Planting in recognition
of Victims of Domestic Violence and Human
Trafficking
Join the Zonta Club of Fenton on the lawn of
FirstMerit Bank 226 W. Caroline ST. entrance
Silver Lk. Rd.—across from Tim Horton’s
Program begins at 5:45
WOMEN OF ST. JOHN, FENTON
Join us on our scheduled retreat
St. Francis Retreat Center October 9-11, 2015:
JESUS INVITES US TO PUT OUR LIVES TOGETHER
Live as Disciples Over the Long Haul.
Retreatants may register by calling Carolyn Witherow
(810) 714-2244 or Debbie Nichol (810) 629-0145 or call
the retreat center directly at (517) 669-8321. You may
also register by visiting the web site:www.stfrancis.ws.
Suggested donation for the weekend is $145.00. A
discount coupon for each retreatant is included for use in
the Gift and Bookstore.
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Knights of Columbus 7418 Fenton Michigan
September
Brothers,
DISTRICT DEPUTY
CHAPLAIN
Fr. Dwight Ezop
GRAND KNIGHT
Richard Liscomb
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT
Al Lach
FINANCIAL SEC.
Thomas L. Temple
CHANCELLOR
Ed Farrell
ADVOCATE
Bill French
WARDEN
John Thomas
TREASURER
Mike Archambault
RECORDER
Lynn Walters PGK
OUTSIDE GUARD
Dave Kuzma
INSIDE GUARD
Dan O’Rourke
TRUSTEE 3yr
Rich Dixon PGK
TRUSTEE 2yr
Dick Raleigh
TRUSTEE 1yr
Jim Gatti PGK
LECTURER
Mike Verhelle PGK PFN
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Al Lach
INSURANCE AGENT
Randy Laue
810-714-0818
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Steve Ghostley
MAJOR DEGREE STAFF
CAPTAIN
Dan Walters PGK
DIRSTICT WARDEN
MEETING
1st Tuesday-8:00pm
3rd Tuesday
Social-6:30pm
Applefest is here and we all have a lot of work to do. But we cannot
forget the MI Drive, which is Oct.9-11. If you want to help just let us
know and we will find you a spot to work. Captains make sure you
contact your workers.
The copier is in the shop for major repairs, so we will not have one
available for a while. The council could use some ideas on some fund
raiser.
October 3 we are having an open house at the hall for perspective
candidates and their families. We are honoring the Special Olympics
volleyball team from Flint who won the gold medal.
Remember the need more members to work bingo! That is our main
source of funds which the need to continue our work.
Richard Liscomb
MEETINGS
3rd Tuesdays:
- 6:30 p.m. Social
- 7:30 p.m. Rosary
- 8:00 p.m. Meeting
PRESIDENT
Julie Liscomb
TREASURER
Maureen Pontello
VICE-PRESIDENT
Johanna Claxton
SECRETARY
Arlene O’Rourke
Women’s Auxiliary
Hope all of you had a great Summer. Just a reminder; our first meeting
is October 20, 2015.
Hope to see you all there.
Julie Liscomb
DENISE R. KETCHMARK
Attorney at Law
Parish Member Since 1971
611 W. Court Street, Suite 203, Flint
810-232-6096
By Mentioning This Ad, 10% of all
Monies Collected From Client for
Legal Services Will be Donated to the
St John GIFT Campaign, Phase II
“Your
Lender for Life”
www.ELGACU.com
KAN ROCK TIRE CO., INC.
Located inside VG’s on Leroy St.
Rock Bottom Prices!
WE’VE GOT THE TIRE!
(810) 600-4372
Flint • 2304 Stonebridge, Bldg. D • 810-835-4211
Dr. Jeffrey T. Pinkston
Parishioner
Dr. Dennis B. Pinkston
Dr. Carole A. Cocagne
Dr. Krista L. Kline
Dr. Nicole L. Stilson
Parishioner
10010 Miller Rd.
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Phone: 810-635-4015
Fax: 810-635-4017
HOURS
Mon.-Fri. 9-12, 2-5:30
Sat. 9-12
www.swartzcreekvet.com
“Top Producing
Realtor for over
21 years”
St. John’s
Parishioner and
4 Children Attend
St. John’s School
www.JohnTremaine.com
Tremaine Real Living Real Estate
WHY IS IT
Lovely piano solos of many favorite songs
and hymns for listening pleasure.
Shall We Gather
by Jerry Galipeau
Available on CD ($17)
800-566-6150
World Library Publications
the music and liturgy division of J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
www.wlpmusic.com
A man wakes up after sleeping
under an ADVERTISED blanket
on an ADVERTISED mattress
and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas
bathes in an ADVERTISED shower
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
washes with ADVERTISED soap
puts on ADVERTISED clothes
drinks a cup
of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
With the sale of your home, $1,000 will be
donated to St. John’s Church or School
A scholarship to Powers Catholic High School is
being offered by the Tremaine Family
www.powerscatholic.org
Our mission is you.
www.thestatebank.com
800.535.0517
WHY IS IT?
Di Natale Accounting
& Tax Service
J Douglas Mercer
Ins Agcy Inc.
Albert Di Natale,
Enrolled Agent & Tax Accountant
Personal, Sm. Business,
Real Estate
14165 Fenton Rd., Ste. 104 G
✂ Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad”
and Present It The Next Time You
Patronize One of Our Advertisers
810-714-4302
Irrigation Services
Landscaping • Fertilization
Lawn & Bed Maintenance
www.chaselawn.com
Thank you for advertising in
our church bulletin.
I am patronizing your business
because of it!
1-800-248-0280
www.duro-last.com
Jeff Gottron, Parishioner
391100 St John Church (B)
www.jspaluch.com
Doug Mercer, Agent
2813 Silver Lake Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Bus: 810-714-0370
See why State Farm® insures
more drivers than GEICO
and Progressive combined.
Great service, plus discounts
of up to 40 percent.*
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.®
CALL FOR QUOTE 24/7.
*Discounts vary by states.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
1001174.1 State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
“Your Hometown Dealer”. See Our Website For Specials
Tim and Jennifer Hall
Parishioner
15123 North Road • 810-714-3300
1-800-714-9505 •
www.hallfenton.com
EASY TO FIND - US23 at EXIT 80
QUALITY EYE CARE AT A GREAT VALUE
Designer
Contacts
Frames
Eye Exams
3140 Silver Lake Rd. at US 23 • 810-593-1000
www.genopt.com
Family Owned
1225 W. Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507
“Your Local Real Estate Advisors!”
KEN BRANT
k.brant@coldwellbanker.com
810-853-8440
(810) 235-2345
Physicians and Surgeons of the foot
ASSOCIATED FOOT CLINIC
New Location
SHANNON BRANT
s.brant@coldwellbanker.com
810-853-8444
102 N. Adelaide • Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 750-8300
www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
*Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fenton House Restaurant
• Game Room For Customers Only
• Non-Smoking • Alcohol Free • Great For Families
• Separate Room for Private Get-Togethers
• Dine In • Take Out
FREE BREAD
Brian or Sally, coordinators
860.399.1785
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com
BUY 1 MEAL AT FULL PRICE
WITH $5 PURCHASE
CARRY OUT ONLY
Jeffrey C. Noroyan, D.P.M.*
Tim Snyder, D.P.M.*
Allan Kalmus, D.P.M.*
GET SECOND AT 1/2 PRICE
413 S. LEROY • DIBBLEVILLE
Life Is Too Short Not To Dance!
Dancing enhances your life
in so many ways:
Health & Confidence • Self-Expression
Social Life • Relaxation • Fun!
Owned & Operated by the
LaJoice Family - Parish Members
810-629-0661
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Law Offices of K.C. Baran, P.C.
Attorney & Counselor
Serving Linden & Fenton Area
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcies • Wills
• Trusts, Estates • Family Law
• Custody Support
• DUI / Criminal Defense
Parish Member, K of C Member
810-936-5211
JOHN’S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
Argentine Tango
Bolero
Cha-Cha
Country Two-Step
East Coast Swing
Foxtrot
Hustle
Mambo
Merengue
Nightclub Slow
Nightclub Two-Step
Quickstep
Rumba
Salsa
Samba
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Waltz
West Coast Swing
810-629-506 0
1492 LeRoy
NEW BANQUET ROOM
Book Your Parties Now! Large and Small, We Can Handle Them All
Catering for All Occasions
Serving Genesee Cty. for Over 40 Years
AGA Gymnastics
Competitive, recreational
& Cheer Tumbling year round!
810-234-9900 for details
Creative Learning Academy
Child Care Center
Infant, toddler,
pre-school and Kindergarten
programs year round.
810-234-8448 for details
Both Voted Number 1 in Genesee County!
3180 W. Silver Lake Road • Fenton, MI 48430
810.750.1360 • www.ChasseFenton.com
PROTECTING SENIORS NATIONWIDE
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TALK
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(810) 733-7090
www.jposullivan.com
$19.95*/Mo. + 1 FREE MONTH
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ENDS APRIL 10
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➢ Price Guarantee ➢ American Made
Come Join The Fun With Us
At The Deer Complex
586-907-1726 www.eayso.org
TOLL FREE: 1-877-801-8608
*First Three Months
Call us today for a FREE
QUOTE!
www.PeabodyInc.com
611 N. Saginaw Street • Holly, Michigan 48442
HOLLY: (248) 634-7731 • FENTON: (810) 629-1504
West have
1 Communion Apparel
495 N. FENWAY,
SUITE 3, FENTON
607 N. Saginaw, Holly, MI
Active Parish Member
391100 St John Church (A)
810.519.8202
248-634-4671
WWW.CHARLIEKAEFORMALS.COM
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
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600 North Adelaide Street
Fenton, Michigan 48430
Phone: 810-629-2251
Fax: 810-629-2302
Website: www.stjohnfenton.org
School Phone: 810-629-6551
The Pastoral Team
Pastor: Rev. Dwight Ezop
810-629-2251 (dmezop@gmail.com)
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jim Rolph
810-629-2251 - (frjimrolph@gmail.com)
St. John School Principal: Kit White
810-629-6551 (kwhite@stjohnfenton.com)
Minister of Music: Timothy Garback
810-629-2251 (tjgarback@hotmail.com)
Outreach Coordinator: Maureen Ottney
810-629-1817
Coordinator of Adult Formation: Dan Medich
248-982-5355 (danmedichjr@gmail.com)
Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Kyle Ulrich
810-938-9411 (kyle61fenton@aol.com)
Director of Religious Formation: Helene Paulik
810-629-1850 (hpaulik@stjohnfenton.org)
Baptismal Prep.: Deacon Terry & Mary Carsten
810-397-8703 (deaconcarsten@gmail.com)
Transitional Deacon: Ryan Riley
810-629-2251 ( Riley.Ryan@shms.edu)
Parish Support Staff
Business Manager: Anthony Delecki
810-629-2251
Bookkeeper: Danielle Sphar
810-629-1850
Parish Secretaries: 810-629-2251
Tricia Jorgensen
(tjorgensen@stjohnfenton.org)
Melanie French
(mfrench@stjohnfenton.org)
RFP & School Support Staff
RFP Secretary: 810-629-1850
Carol Beck (carol@stjohnfenton.org)
School Office Manager: 810-629-6551
Angie Haiss (ahaiss@stjohnfenton.com)School Secretary: 810-629-6551
Andrea Kehoe (akehoe@stjohnfenton.com)
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
12:00 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin
Confessions
Saturdays: 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
Also, anytime by appointment.
Baptism
Baptism is usually celebrated on the third Sunday of the
month. Parents must call Deacon Terry and Mary
Carsten to register their child before the last day of the
month prior to their selected date. Their number is
810-397-8703.
Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office at least nine months
prior to wedding date, if possible.
Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament offers the Lord’s healing strength and
peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill or
hospitalized. Please call the parish office if you wish to
have someone receive this sacrament.
Rite of Christian Initiation
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is for anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or for any adult
who has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation
or Eucharist. Please call 810-629-1850.
Facilities
Parish Office—810-629-2251
St. John School—810-629-6551
RFP Office—810-629-1850
Powers High School—810-591-4741
Outreach Office—810-629-1817
Activity Center—810-629-9883
St. John Knights Hall—810-750-0469