Thursday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir - Church 6:30 p.m. Alpha - Founder’s Hall 7:00 p.m. 12 Steps to Freedom - Library 7:00 p.m. Divorce Survival Guide - Gospel Room

Friday, January 12, 8:00 a.m. Confessions - Church 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Library 5:30 p.m. Young Families Night - Activity Center 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Bingo St John Knights Hall

Saturday, January 13, 12:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest St John Gym 3:30 p.m. Confessions - Church 5:00 p.m. Covenant of Love Date Night Activity Center

Sunday, January 14, 8 & 10:00a.m. Youth Group hosts coffee & donuts following 8 & 10a.m. Masses-Grand Hall 10:00 a.m. RCIA - Activity Center

Events for the Week Monday, January 8, 8:00 a.m. Confessions - Church

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The DEEP 5:00 p.m. Respect Life - Library 7:00 p.m. Gospel of John - Activity Center

Tuesday, January 9, 9:30 a.m. Novena - Church 9:30 a.m. Endow - SMR

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 3:30 p.m. Bible Study - Library 6:00 p.m. Women’s ”CRHP” Founder’s 6:00 p.m. Confessions - Church 6:30 p.m. Called & Gifted - Office Conference 7:00 p.m. Lectio/Prayer - Gospel Room

Wednesday, January 10, 9:30 a.m. MMP Cenacle - Gospel Room 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Called & Gifted - Library 10:00 a.m. Gospel of John - Activity Center 4:00-6:00p.m. St John Kitchen Dinner Activity Ctr 6:30 p.m. Lectio/Prayer - School 6:30 p.m. EDGE - The Deep 7:00 p.m. Men’s Welcome/“CRHP” Gospel Rm 7:00 p.m. Welcome/”CRHP” Cont- Founder’s

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Whatever . . . from Fr. Robert

The generosity of our parish family continues to overwhelm me. Both Fr. Todd and I appreciate the many Christmas

cards that we have received, as well as the many gifts and goodies that have been sent our way.

Thank you for remembering us so generously at Christmas, and we wish everyone a blessed New Year.

I will be on vacation from January 8th through the 19th. I trust Fr. Todd will continue to keep things running smoothly

in my absence.

The Epiphany of the Lord

“When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, … behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the

newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.’ …. And behold, the star that

they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were

overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated

themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and

myrrh.”

After they visited Jesus, the Gospel says that they returned home by another way so as to avoid King Herod. Do we

know what happened to them?

In short no, but there are many traditional

stories about what happened to the Magi.

In one account, one of the Magi is

baptized by St. Thomas on his way to

India. Another has all their remains

found by St. Helena and brought to

Constantinople, and eventually making

their way to Germany and the Shrine of

the Three Kings at Cologne Cathedral.

The journey of the Magi represents the

call for all humanity to go to the Savior.

Most likely at that time, many saw the

star in the sky. However, only a few

made the journey. So also today, the

light of Christ shines for all. Some see

and don’t understand; some look away;

others are drawn to the light.

Consider your own journey.

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Mass Schedule & Intentions Lectors E. M. Usher Servers

5:00 pm

Sat. 1/13

Hennig, P. (1) Celini, C. (2)

Champlin, C. Fay, K. Herrman, G. Holsinger, I. Husse, J. LaGuire-Quinn, D. Meyers, S. Shepherd, L.

Claxton, K. Herrman, D. Husse, D. Verhelle, D. Verhelle, T.

Ma & Julie Celini, Geoffrey Simberg

8:00 am

Sun. 1/14

Wolf, N.(1) Wolf, B.(2)

Cornillie, C. Dembny, J. Jewell, R. Koenigsknecht, M. Menzies, N. Roths, A. Tedrick, L. Topolinski, J.

Jewell, M. Nagy, S. Porri , J. Redden, B.

Marie Gavulic, Anna Heim, Joe LeDuc

10:00

am

Sun. 1/14

Hamilton, D.(1) S verson, W.(2)

Bade, J. Bradburn, K. Brant, S. Carpenter, L. Dangcil, S. Erber, A. Erber,J. Faricy, L. Kenney, D. Kenney, M. Learman, K. Sass, J. Spelman, J. Unterborn, R.

Cor s, C. Herstein, R. Rothley, W. Rothley, R. Tatro, R. WentworthJr. J.

Eileen, Mary & Andrea O’Rourke

12:00 pm

Sun 1/14

Pieczynski, J.(1) McDonald, C.(2)

Kelly, C. Kozak, D. LeVasseur,J. Lockwood, P. Sciturro, R. Shaker, S. Taylor, A. Walstrom, B.

Carnell, J. Dziadzio, S. Glinke, T. Langeway, C. Rheingans, J. Thomas, J.

Andrew & Ma hias Rhein, Carson Blisse

6:00 pm

Sun 1/14

Cusson, Danielle, (1) McDunnoughC.(2)

Carino, K. Carino, F. Haines, K. Haiss, A. Sharp, R. Sloan, J. Ulrich, M. Ulrich, K.

Gilbert, M. Hermsen, A> Strickert, J. Strickert, K.

Allison Daskey, Nick Mammal, Fidel Carino

Come pray the Rosary a half hour before Mass, Wednesday through Friday this week. Monday, January 8, The Baptism of the Lord Is 55: 1-11 or 1 Jn 5: 1-9 Mk 1: 7-11 8:45 a.m. Scott Graham Dingwall, 1st anniversary of death – Bill Conti 2:30 p.m. Mass @ Crestmont Josephine Jacko - Council of Catholic Women

Tuesday, January 9, Weekday-1 Sm 1: 9-20 Mk 1: 21-28 8:45 a.m. Raymond Aretha - Kris Aretha

Wednesday, January 10, Weekday-1 Sm 3: 1-10, 19-20 Mk 1: 29-39 8:45 a.m. Shirley Morgan - Lisa Beach

Thursday, January 11, Weekday-Sm 4: 1-11 Mk 1: 40-45 8:45 a.m. Staff Sgt, Thomas E Bowman Bowman Estate

Friday, January 12, Weekday-1 Sm 8: 4-7, 10-22a Mk 2: 1-12 8:45 a.m. Jan Gross - BeFrienders

Adoration follows Mass until 7:45p.m. in cry room.

Saturday, January 13, Weekday-St Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Sm 9: 1-4, 17-19; 10: 1 Mk 2: 13-17 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3: 3b-10, 19 1 Cor 6: 13c-15a, 17-20 Jn 1: 35-42

5:00 p.m. John Bissen, 7th anniversary of death Paulette

Sunday, January 14, 8:00 a.m Robert Fous, 1st anniversary of death Roger & Mary Ashley 10:00 a.m. Bernie Grajek - John & Connie Cislo 12:00 p.m. Doris Sulfaro Skinner Ron & Elaine Schilling 6:00 p.m. People of the Parish

The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this week in memory of Bernie Grajek.

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Director of Formation, Deacon Dan Medich Jr. . . . .

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Coordinator Religious Education, Annie Kitching . . . .

Youth Ministry Kyle Ulrich . . .

Greetings in Christ,

Happy New Year!!!

Thoughts on New Year’s resolutions….

For me, while growing, up a New Year’s

resolution was always a second chance; a

second chance to complete my Lenten

Fast. Eventually, my New Year’s

resolution would go off the rails too; then

Lent was back again!

Be Peace…

Kyle

JANUARY CALENDAR

Life Teen: Sunday, 7:00-9:00pm

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Edge: Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:00pm

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

This month is the big build-up

to our Sacramental Preparation

students’ first Confessions

which will take place January

29 and 30th. Please keep these children in your prayers in the

next few weeks. And, perhaps even more important - please

remember their parents, as well. In my experience many young

adults may fall away from regular participation in this Sacrament

and now, as they work with their children, realize that they have

some adjustments to make in order to lead their children with

integrity.

ARE YOU A BACKSLIDER? It can certainly happen that we

far too easily “backslide”….and fall away from practices of the

faith. Frankly, I like that word “backslide” (though it is typically

used by Protestants) - the image is so apt! It seems soooo easy to

slide down and away from something that is good for us, while it

takes extra effort to get back on track. Pray that all parents,

especially those leading their children towards the Sacrament of

Reconciliation, are drawn to reclaim this Sacrament for

themselves, even though it may take a little persistent effort.

Parents frequently tell me that after they made their first

confession, they never really grew in understanding or depth of

participation. Perhaps they didn’t go frequently enough, or were

never encouraged to do a more extensive Examination of

Conscience, or prayerful preparation.

THIS SACRAMENT IS FAR MORE VALUABLE FOR

ADULTS THAN IT IS FOR CHILDREN! Don’t blame

yourself, but do know that it is well worthwhile to recommit

yourself to regular Confession. One great, and easy way to update

yourself is to watch the series Forgiven on FORMED. If you

have a commute, you might consider streaming it and listening to

it as you drive; the visuals are well done, but not critical.

Likewise, I often listen to FORMED programs while doing

housework.

You can access all the amazing programs on FORMED, by going

to FORMED.org and entering our parish code: JHQBXP

Magi among Us

Several days before Christmas, I received a

phone call from a parishioner asking if there

was a family we knew of that might be in need

of some help this Christmas. A family from

our parish immediately came to mind. This

faith filled young family has been dealing with

critical health issues and all that comes with it,

for the past year. With young kids and

Christmas a week away, they would be greatly

blessed by this unexpected gift.

With great love, the benefactors of this gift

placed a large amount of money in a card

which was hand delivered to the young

family's home.

In today's gospel, when the Magi saw Jesus,

they 'opened their treasures and offered him

gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh' - and

this is just what happened here as treasures

were opened and given to the Christ Child here

in Fenton this Christmas.

Thank you, Gerry and Kay Willey for your

open hearts that have blessed so many.

"

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was

thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and

you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me,

ill and you cared for me, in prison and you

visited me." Jesus (Matthew 25:35)

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Director St. John Social Ministries Deacon Terry Carsten. . . .

“Babies bring us down to earth by their sheer

fragility and neediness; but they also invite a

more transcendent perspec ve as we humbly

acknowledge that something so good could not

be made by us alone. Today we celebrate the

Solemnity of the Epiphany, a ‘Second Christmas’

as it were, for today the Christmas Babe is first

seen and acknowledged by the kings of the earth

as one of them and much more!”

~Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP

Week 17: Please don’t forget to pray

for my mom, that she will be given the

grace to trust in God’s plans for her own life and

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An Education in Faith

Parent University at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Parent University

is the 2nd

Tuesday of

Every Month

6:45 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m.

January 9th: Confident Kids

LAUREN PEABODY, LMSW

Our world is rapidly evolving, constantly connected and full of pressure from all

direc ons. It is difficult to know how to give our children the support to become hard

working, confident and successful adults. Raising “happy” kids is the goal of every

parent, yet there is no manual on how best to do so.

Tools For Your Child’s Tool Belt will give you strategies to help insulate your child from

the pressure they will face and give them the opportunity to thrive in whatever they

choose to do in life.

Please join us for these great

educa onal opportuni es.

For more info, please contact

Elizabeth Wise at eewise1@gmail.com

Open to ALL St. John School and Parish families and their guests.

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Our Parish Life Together . . . . . NUTS & BOLTS Shauna Meyers …..

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Offertory Observation… The three wise men who came from the East to pay homage to the infant Jesus brought Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as part of their worship. What gifts have I brought to this celebration to offer to the newborn Savior?

Vocation Views... God’s glory continues to shine in our world. Where do you need to carry the light of Christ? Consider being a light for the world in a Church ministry.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Please call the Parish Office at 810-629-2251 if you have a family member in need of prayers. Names will be removed after 6 weeks, but can be renewed with a phone call.

Ed Adams Edward Anderson Sharon Ball Mary Boan Rosemary Cashin John Cislo Christine Cole Elizabeth Clark Rosemary Coon Bill Cowan Jenny Cox Phyllis Davis Mary Dott Lori Delecki Mary Douglas Catherine Durand Dylan Mooney Kristie Fader Lori Feamster- Ferguson Phillip Frederick Lillian Green Gerald Guertin Louis Hanks Walt Henry

Peggy Hintz Margaret Horan Sherry Hunt Diane Johnson Peggy Keck Carol Kelly Jackie Kepsel Sergei Kitching JoAnne Klemett Linda Lach Margaret Lundwall Bonnie Mathis Kathleen McDowell Bill Nagy Karen Pavia Patricia Poole Patrick Prater Christopher Rash Joyce Rolston Daisy Romano Betty Ryan Julie Rybar Leona Rykulski Gloria Sanborn Sadie Sarters

Rose Sekulich Pat Shaw Martin Smolek Russel Stidham Helen Sturgeon Edward Tatro Karen Verhelle Bob Williams Virginia Westfall Carol Ann Wenta- Rhoades Eloise Wild Carl Winn

And he told them a parable to show them

that they ought always to pray

and not lose heart. Luke 18:1

Happy New Year! With the Holiday week there was a delay in some of the projects so our staff and contractors could enjoy time with their loved ones. Due to the frigid temperatures the concrete work at the rectory had to be put on hold. Once the temperature rises above freezing, they will return to working on the stone work behind the rectory. I am anxious to see all the improvements the new year will bring to the parish. Please contact me with any questions, or if you would like to donate to any projects at the parish.

Shauna (smeyers@stjohnfenton.org)

Weekly Offering December 11 - December 17

Month to Date- December

Sunday/Holy Day $38,297.80 $120,448.54

Weekly Goal $32,000.00 $96,000.00

Over/(Short) $6,297.80 $24,448.54

Adult Forma on

Evangeliza on

U li es $55.00

Gabriel Project $140.00 $725.00

Capital Campaign $1,782.00 $2,067.00

Outreach $415.00 $6,088.00

Rectory/Chapel

Respect Life

Scholarship Fund

St. John Educa on Founda on $25.00 $1,422.90

St Vincent Food Pantry $185.00 $715.00

Campaign For Human Develop $15.00

Catholic Relief Services $60.00 $70.00

Help Spread the Faith $50.00

Home Mission

Military Collec on

Peter's Pence

Re red Religious $1,480.00 $3,641.00

Summer Mission

World Mission $5.00

Worldwide Evangeliza on

Total $42,384.80 $135,302.44

...and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place

where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING –AWARENESS DAY

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN NEWS

On Wednesday, January 10, we have our AFTER Christmas Party at St. John’s in the Father Harvey Activity Center. This evening features a catered dinner of Coconut Chicken, Sweet & Sour Meatballs and Vegetarian Lasagna with all the trimmings. All of our membership and guests are welcome to join us. Please remember to wear your pretty, ugly or just for fun Christmas Sweater. The cost of the dinner will be $10.00 per person and the council will pay the other $10.00 as a gift to our membership. Please send your checks to Shirley Russ, by January 3. Reservations are required so we can prepare enough seating and food for the guests. Checks should be made payable to St. John Church with a notation Council of Catholic Women Dinner. Shirley’s address is 11573 Orchard View, Fenton, MI 48430. Dinner takes place at 6:00p.m. in the stage half of the Grand Hall. In February, our meeting date is Valentines Day and Ash Wednesday. Last Fall we discussed canceling the meeting and attend church for Ash Wednesday. There will be no February Meeting. March 14 is our Lenten Potluck Supper and Evening of Reflection. All ladies are asked to make a dish to pass More details in coming bulletins. Please send healing prayers to Sandy Foley and prayers of comfort to the family of Rosemary Huston. Sandy Tryles, President

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Infertility is a symptom of underlying disease. The diseases that cause infertility have a “two-pronged” effect. They not only hinder the functioning of fertility, but they also cause both short and long-term health problems. Methods covered in NFP classes can lead to help in achieving, as well as postponing, pregnancy. www.naprotechnology.com/infertility.htm

The Creighton Model FertilityCare System of NFP was expanded into a field called NaProTECHNOLOGY. This technology helps specially trained doctors pin-point the underlying causes of the infertility. Infertility treatments using NaPro are successful 40 to 80% of the time; which is more effective than IVF. Dol website (FAQs)

Until 1978, most of the effort in medicine in evaluating and treating women with infertility was placed in trying to identify and treat the underlying causes. However, in 1978, IVF (in vitro fertilization) produced a paradigm shift. It led to “skipping over” the causes, which continues to the present time. In essence, this led to a Band-Aid approach to treatment, not one that gets to the root causes.

Human Trafficking Awareness Day started in 2007, when the U.S. Senate designated January 11th as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the hopes of raising awareness to combat human trafficking. It began as a U.S. initiative, and the United Nations has started to highlight this topic and work towards global awareness with days such as International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Human Trafficking Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness of sexual slavery and human trafficking worldwide. Today, more than at any time in human history, there are millions of people enslaved in the world. Every day, modern slavery can be recognized: children become soldiers, young women are forced into prostitution and migrant workers are exploited in the workforce. Human Trafficking Awareness Day seeks to end this slavery, return rights to individuals and make the world a safer place for all inhabitants.

On February 8th, we celebrate the Feast of St. Josephine, the patron saint of victims of trafficking. Please pray daily between January 11th and February 8th to end all forms of human trafficking.

Connie Ozanich

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OFFICE OF

SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES Please join us on January 28, 2018 for our next Mass forma ed for people with special needs at the St. Francis Retreat Center Chapel located at 703 E. Main Street in DeWi . Mass starts promptly at 2 p.m. followed by light refreshments. All are welcome! Please RSVP to Cathy Blatnik by January24 at lcblatnik@juno.com or at 517-381-1410.

A THOUGHTFUL POEM

When the song of the angels is s lled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, The work of the season begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the na ons, To bring peace among people, To make music in the heart -

Howard Thurman

NEXT BAPTISM CLASS Coming up! The next Bap sm Prepara on Class will be held on January 28th. We ask you to register at the Parish office a er your baby is born, and complete the class before scheduling a bap sm. 810-629-2251

MARCH FOR LIFE 2018 World’s largest Pro-Life Event

January 19, 2018, Washington D.C. 11:30 a.m. Music featuring Plumb! 12:00 p.m. Rally Program. 1:00 p.m. March up Cons tu on Avenue to Supreme Court and Capitol Building. 3:00 p.m. A er finishing marching:

Silent No More tes monies outside U.S. Supreme Court.

Advocate for life to your Representa ve or Senators.

Loca on – updated informa on (a change from 2017)The March for Life Rally will take place at noon at 12th St. on the Na onal Mall, in between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. Following the Rally, the March will begin on Cons tu on Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets at approximately 1:00 pm. Plan your Trip www.marchforlife.org

Rosemary Huston died December 22, 2017. A Mass of Christian burial was held here at St. John, December 28, 2017. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace

We offer these NEW MEMBERS a warm welcome to the

Community of St. John:

Bill and Sandy Peterson of Fenton

Nicholas Iacobellis of Dewitt

Steve and Stacy Kiger of Linden

We are glad you’re here!

Are you new to the Neighborhood? Registering as a St. John parishioner really is simple….just visit the Parish Office or the

Welcome Desk in the church gathering space, introduce yourself and fill out a short registration form. Easy!

Graham Allen Springer, son of Derek and Samantha Springer, was baptized on December 3, 2017. His sponsor is Kirklynd Lake.

Mileva Louise Pozniak daughter of Andrew and Kathryn Pozniak was baptized on December 10, 2017. Her sponsors are Kevin Berry and Jordan Liechti. Macy Kay Hiler, daughter of Christopher and Kelly Hiler, was baptized December 12, 2017. Her sponsors are Kamala Stiles and Kayla Stiles.

Congratulations to these children and their families!

In December we welcomed these children into the

St. John the Evangelist Body of Christ:

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Eucharistic Adoration Come spend some me with our Lord

in the Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday following the 8:45 a.m. mass

un l 8:00 p.m. In the cry room, located near the

“Joseph side” entrance.

NEXT RESPECT LIFE MEETING Monday, January 8th, 5 pm in the Library of Fr. Harvey Ac vity Center. All are welcome. YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP The purpose of this ministry is to provide an avenue for young families within the parish to grow in friendship and community with one another, offering support and encouragement to both parents and children . The next Young Families night will be on Friday, January 12th in the St. John Ac vity Center. We will have food, games (maybe cra s) and open gym. Families can keep up by joining the facebook group: St. John's Young Family Fun Night 2 NEW RETREATS ST FRANCIS RETREAT CENTER -DEWITT directed by Tony Sperendi. For more informa on go to www.s rancis.ws/ or 517-669-8321. Wednesday, January 17 9:00a-3:30p "A Contempla ve Retreat on the Life of Jesus." Focus or refocus your life on Jesus this New Year. Presenta ons and discussions, silence and reflec on. Cost is $65 or $55 for seniors 60 and over. Includes Mass, snacks, and lunch. Friday, January 19 from 5:00pm-9:00pm "Fun, Food, & Learning about Marital Love." Renew your marriage with a fun and informa ve evening. $75 per couple includes dinner and materials.

POWERS CATHOLIC WINTERFEST

WINTERFEST, January 27th, 7 pm at Powers Catholic High School. Join us for a night of fun, including an indoor pu -pu course, entertainment from your favorite parish priests, drinks, food, and the Super Raffle Drawing! Your raffle cket is your admission for 2, or ckets can be purchased separately. Come casual or in your favorite golf a re! Contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Rela ons with any ques ons!

810-591-0100 See you there!

St. John the Evangelist

Covenant of Love Ministry Presents

Next Date Night: Saturday, January 13, 6:30pm-9pm-

Movie Night: The Ultimate Gift

Dinner provided. Child care is FREE.

Course books are available for a $5 donation per couple To RSVP please email Nicole Stilson nicolestilson@gmail.com

COUNTRY BREAKFAST: EGGS, SAUSAGE, HAM,

POTATOES, PANCAKES, BISCUITS & GRAVY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21st

FOLLOWING 8 & 10 AM MASSES

Pope Francis

@Pontifex

Today we pray for all the children who are not

allowed to be born, who cry with hunger, who hold

weapons in their hands instead of toys.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST

Saturday January 13, 2018 St John gymnasium Registra on begins 12:30 pm.

Contest starts at 1:30 pm. All boys and girls ages 9-14 are eligible to par cipate. Any ques ons contact John Thomas: 810 407-0261

“GOD SAID” - THE POWER OF GOD'S PROPHETIC WORD

Throughout Scripture, we see how God's word has the power to enable what He u ers; when He said, "Be s ll." the waves obeyed. When He said, "Let there be light." there was light. So, when God says to us, "Be healed" or "Peace." --- grace and power explode on our lives. “God Said” Men’s Retreat January 12-14, 2018, at the Maryville Retreat Center, Holly is hosted by Holy Redeemer Men’s and Women’s Retreat team. For info contact raffyu.hrc@gmail.com “God Said” Women’s Retreat February 2-4, 2018 at the Maryville Retreat Center, Holly is hosted by Holy Redeemer Men’s and Women’s Retreat team. For info contact raffyu.hrc@gmail.com

SMILE! - ‘AMAZON SMILE’ Doing your online shopping? Remember to use Amazon Smile and make St. John Parish your charity of choice. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the charitable organiza on of your choice. www.smile.amazon.com

HAVE HOPE. GET HELP Counseling services from Catholic Chari es can help with depression, anxiety, anger or an addic on. Licensed counselors provide confiden al counseling and therapy services in a safe and secure environment for individual, couples, families and children. Find the Catholic Chari es loca on nearest to you at www.havehopegethelp.com

Natural Family Planning Class: January 7, February 4, & March 4.

Spring class: April 8, May 6, & June 3.

All classes are in the Fr. Harvey Activity Center (Founders Hall) 12:00 noon at St. John, Fenton

Register online at ccli.org

DeSales Center in Brooklyn, Michigan Friday - Sunday, January 12-14

Only $30

College juniors & seniors are invited to join us for a weekend retreat focused on discernment skills through the experience of the Called & Gifted Program. You will have the opportunity to explore how the Holy Spirit has gifted YOU, and how understanding those gifts can help you make decisions about the future.

-How do I explore the gifts of the Holy Spirit? -How has God gifted me for a unique service to the Church & world? -What should I do after graduation? -How can my particular gifts be a blessing in my marriage & family? -There are a lot of demands on my time... How do I know what to say yes to? Contact Katie Diller (kdiller@elcatholics.org) for more information.

Clergy REV. ROBERT COPELAND Pastor: 810-629-2251 (rcopeland@stjohnfenton.org) REV. TODD KOENIGSKNECHT, Associate Pastor 810-629-2251 - (frtodd@stjohnfenton.org)

DEACON TERRY CARSTEN, Outreach Coordinator: 810-373-0691 (deaconcarsten@gmail.com) DEACON DAN MEDICH JR, Director of Formation : 810-373-0685 (deacondan@stjohnfenton.org

Parish Staff SISTER MARY ANN MCCARRON CSJ Pastoral Associate 810-373-0692 SANDY SHAKER Pastoral Associate/ Wedding Coordinator 810-629-2251 (sshaker@stjohnfenton.org) DIANE PIERCE Minister of Music 810-373-0688 (dpierce@stjohnfenton.org)

KYLE ULRICH, Youth Ministry Coordinator : 810-938-9411 (kyle@stjohnfenton.org) SHAUNA MEYERS, OPERATIONS MANAGER (smeyers@stjohnfenton.org) ANNIE KITCHING, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR: 810-629-1850 (annie@stjohnfenton.org) PARISH OFFICE: 810-629-2251 TRICIA JORGENSEN, Parish Secretary: (tjorgensen@stjohnfenton.org)

MELANIE FRENCH, Parish Secretary: mfrench@stjohnfenton.org)

REP OFFICE: 810-629-1850 CAROL BECK, Secretary: (carol@stjohnfenton.org)

St. John School SCHOOL OFFICE: 810-629-6551 ROSANNE JODWAY, St. John School Principal: (rjodway@stjohnfenton.com)

ANGIE HAISS, School Office Manager: (ahaiss@stjohnfenton.com)

CARLY STONEHOUSE, School Secretary: (cstonehouse@stjohnfenton.com) ST. JOHN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION /LEGACY: Barb Walstrom/Rachel Peabody 248-250-2036

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish 600 North Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan 48430

Phone: 810-629-2251 Fax: 810-629-2302

Website: www.stjohnfenton.org School Phone: 810-629-6551

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,

12:00 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday & First Saturdays: 8:45 a.m. Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin or website

Confessions Saturdays: 3:00 p.m.— 4:30 p.m. Monday 8:00 a.m.— 8:30 a.m.,

Tuesday 6:00—7:00 p.m. Friday 8:00—8:30 a.m. Adoration: each Friday 9:30 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

In the church cry-room

Baptism Baptism Preparation classes are scheduled the last weekend of the month. Parents should call as soon as possible after their child is born to register for this class at 810-629-2251.

Marriage Please contact Sandy Shaker 810-373-0711 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—810-629-3560 ST. JOHN KNIGHTS HALL—810-373-0694

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