Events for the Week

Monday, April 16, 8:00 a.m. Confessions - Church 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The DEEP 6:30 p.m. Healing Mass - Church 7:00 p.m. Who Am I to Judge - Activity Center Tuesday, April 17, 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 Welcome - Founder’s Hall 6:00 p.m. Confessions - Church The following Knights of Columbus meetings will take place in the St John Knights Hall: 7:00 p.m. Rosary followed by the Ladies Auxiliary and the Knights Council meetings Wednesday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. MMP Cenacle - Gospel Room 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Who Am I to Judge - Founder’s Hall 5:00 p.m. Open Gate Garden Club - Activity Center 6:30 p.m. Edge - The Deep 6:30 p.m. Echo Study - School 7:00 p.m. Men’s Welcome - Gospel Room

“Thus it is written that

the Christ would suffer and

rise from the dead on the third day,

And that repentance,

for the forgiveness of sins,

would be preached in his name”

Thursday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir - Church 7:00 p.m. 12 Steps to Freedom - Library 7:00 p.m. Surviving Divorce - Gospel Room 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Assembly St John Knights Hall Friday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. Confessions - Church 10:00 a.m. AA Meeting - The Deep 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Library 6:30 p.m. K of C Bingo - St John Knights Hall This weekend: DSA commitment at all Masses- Church & Welcome Retreat - Activity Center

Saturday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl & Quilt Ministry St John Knights Hall 3:30 p.m. Confessions - Church Sunday, April 22, 8 & 10:00a.m. No coffee & donuts following 8 & 10a.m. Masses-Grand Hall 10:00 a.m. RCIA - Gospel Room

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Whatever . . . from Fr. Robert

Remember to Save the Date for our third Diocesan Assembly on Saturday, September 22, at 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, at

The Breslin Center at MSU in East Lansing. There will be Mass at 4:30 for that weekend. The Bishop has requested

that we do not have parish Masses that Saturday, so there will not be a 5pm Mass on Saturday September 22nd here at

St. John. I will not be able to attend the assembly because I had a wedding scheduled before the date for the assembly

was set. I really wanted to participate it should be a very fun and uplifting experience.

Throughout the morning and afternoon of the Assembly, attendees will have access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation

and the opportunity to interact with a variety of Catholic vendors and several ministries inside The Breslin Center.

Childcare will be available during select times throughout the day and attendees may purchase meals on site. There is no

cost to participate in the Assembly, but advance registration is necessary. To register,

email colsen@dioceseoflansing.org

Dear Parishioners,

Lent was a time to prepare for Easter- and hopefully we are enjoying the fruits now of those 40 days with the

Desert. Easter time is also a time of preparation- a time leading up to Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out

into the Church and the Apostles. During these days let this be our prayer- to be open to the Holy Spirit, to receive more

of the Holy Spirit, and for the courage to respond always to His promptings.

Here is a beautiful prayer from St. Augustine that might be helpful.

“Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be

holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.

Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.”

from Fr. Todd. . . . . .

It is a beau ful long-standing tradi on in the Catholic Church to interiorly prepare one’s self for Pentecost Sunday during which the Church commemorates the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, fulfilling thus what Our Lord promised before ascending into heaven that He will send us the “Paraclete”, “Consoler” or the “Advocate”.

GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE THIRD PERSON OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY and He is the LOVE WHICH “PROCEEDS FROM THE FATHER AND THE SON.”

He is the SANCTIFIER, the One who makes us holy, shapes Our Lord Jesus Christ’s image and life in us if we are faithful and obedient to His grace. This is the reason why WE MUST ALSO LEARN TO HAVE AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM BEING DOCILE TO THE INSPIRATIONS HE SENDS US MANY TIMES DURING THE DAY SO AS TO STAY ON THE PATH OF LOVE FOR GOD, THE PATH TOWARDS HOLINESS, which is nothing but OUR IDENTIFICATION WITH CHRIST, “TO BE OTHER CHRIST’S, CHRIST HIMSELF (ALTER CHRISTUS, IPSE CHRISTUS – St. Josemaria) ”.

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Mass Schedule & Intentions Lectors E. M. Usher Servers

5:00 pm

Sat. 4/21

Verhelle, M(1) Gage, P.(2)

Balmer, P. Bombach, S. Champlin, C. Cornillie, C. Fay, K. Jankowski, C. Shepherd, L. Verhelle, C.

Balmer, F. Claxton, K. Husse, D. Verhelle, T. Verhelle, D.

Julie Varner, Emily & Joe Fay

8:00 am

Sun. 4/22

Women’s Welcome

Women’s Welcome

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

Anna Heim, Olivia Kenrick, Connor Chris an

10:00

am

Sun. 4/22

Carpenter, J.(1) Clements, D.(2)

Bade, J. Bradburn, K. Brant, S. Carpenter, L. Erber, A. Erber, J. Frakes, J. Kleinedler, R. Laue, K. Lukowski, F. Lukowski, J. Spelman, J. Turczyn, T. Unterborn, R.

Cor s, C. Herstein, R. Learman, K. Tatro, R. Wagner D. Wentworth Jr. J.

Anna Safford, Olivia Ba aglia, Catherine Draeger

12:00

pm

Sun 4/22

Howd, P.(1) Pobocik, L.(2)

Alcantara-Fader, J. Fader, D. LeVasseur, J. Kozak, D. Miller, T. Monahan, R. Sciturro, R. Taylor, A. Walstrom, B.

Dziadzio, S> Glinke, T. Langeway, C. Thomas, J. Wade, T. Walters, L.

Carter LaFontaine, Beth & Laura Jacoby

6:00 pm

Sun 4/22

Kalfs, E.(1) Kalfs, T.(2)

Bundy, T. Haiss, A. Jankowski, L. Sharp, R. Sloan, J. S lson, N. S lson, D. Ulrich, L.

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

Joey, Wya & Mary Haiss

Come pray the Rosary a half hour before Mass, Monday through Friday this week.

Monday, April 16, Easter Weekday-Acts 6: 8-15 Jn 6: 22-29 8:45 a.m. Doris Sulfaro Skinner Ken & Dorothy West

Tuesday, April 17, Easter Weekday-Acts 7: 51--8: 1a Jn 6: 30-35 8:45 a.m. Rita Gifford - her Family 6:30 p.m. St John Parish & School

Wednesday, April 18, Easter Weekday-Acts 8: 1b-8 Jn 6: 35-40 8:45 a.m. Special intentions of Gianni Ross Fader - Daniel & Jeanne Fader 2:00 p.m. Mass @ Caretel Helen Czekaj - Diana Gros-Sarma

Thursday, April 19, Easter Weekday-Acts 8: 26-40 Jn 6: 44-51 8:45 a.m. Jack Marks - Steve & Mary Lucky

Friday, April 20, Easter Weekday-Acts 9: 1-20 Jn 6: 52-59 8:45 a.m. Wilma Francis - her Family

Adoration will follow Mass until 7:00 p.m. in the cry room.

Saturday, April 21, Easter Weekday-Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church-Acts 9: 31-42 Jn 6: 60-69

Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4: 8-12 1 Jn 3: 1-2 Jn 10: 11-18

5:00 p.m. Jeannine Pawlus - John & Connie Cislo Sunday, April 22, 8:00 a.m Rita Gifford - her Family 10:00 a.m. Greg Medicus, 12th anniversary of death - Dot & Family 12:00 p.m. People of the Parish 6:00 p.m. David Nolkemper - his Family

The Sanctuary candle will burn in the Church this week in memory of Paul Bonkoski.

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

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Coordinator Religious Education, Annie Kitching . . . .

Youth Ministry Kyle Ulrich . . . .

Greeting in Christ! Our American society has an infatuation with celebrities. These celebrities can be movie stars, musicians, professional athletes, television personalities, or even politicians. It becomes a habit for some people to follow, to track, and to stay updated on the current happenings of their favorite celebrity. Celebrities are followed on Twitter and Facebook, their lives are examined on evening TV shows, and every public appearance or spotting of these celebrities is posted and shared for all to see. Not only is much of a celebrity’s life in public view, but many people also have come to place a great amount of time in using that celebrity as a model to living.

But, what if? What if people followed Jesus in the same way that many people follow celebrities? What would it look like if people would decide to fully embrace Jesus in the same way that they embrace celebrities? For starters, it would mean allowing oneself to go deeper in learning who Jesus truly is, what He taught, and how He lived His life. It would mean developing an ‘active’ relationship with Jesus, as opposed to merely viewing Him from a distance, as people do with celebrities. It would mean taking every opportunity that we can to learn more about Jesus and then truly encountering Him through a variety of different ways.

Be Peace Kyle

Catechesis of the Good

Shepherd is Montessori-

inspired approach to

Religious Education.

Originally developed in Rome

in the 1950’s, the materials are

based on the Bible, Liturgy

and Sacraments, and is true to our Catholic Tradition, and

Church teaching.

The goal of CGS is to help the child grow in relationship with

God: We believe that God and the child have a unique

relationship with one another particularly before the age of six

and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the

adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child.

Apart from this emphasis on leading the child to discover his

natural relationship with God (as opposed to a primary focus on

teaching the child about God and the Church), a chief difference

is that CGS is not based on a published curriculum. It is handed

on through a series of formation courses for the catechist that

include discussion of the important themes of our Faith and how

they are shared with children. Adults also experience prayer and

celebration as it will be experienced with the children and much

more. Each course is approximately 90 hours.

In addition to the trained teachers, CGS relies on a prepared

environment with beautiful materials that allow the children to

engage with the Scripture stories and with literature. This special

environment is called the atrium.

We hope to develop a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

program here at St. John the Evangelist. Is there anyone in

the parish who is already trained in the method? If so, we would

be profoundly grateful if you might consider coming forward for

a year to help us get started.

We are also looking for volunteers who

would be willing to take the CGS

training. The parish will pay for the

training in exchange for a commitment to

volunteer here in the parish for at least

two years. Contact me if you might be

interested or want to know more!

PRAY FOR OUR FIRST COMMUNION CANDIDATES!

EDGE Middle School Youth Group meets in

The Deep Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm

April 18th, 25th

May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

LIFE TEEN High School Youth Group meets

Sundays starting from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

From 7:00 to 7:30pm is open gym, cards, and

pizza.

April 15th, 22th, 29th

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

Week 31: Please encourage my mom if you see her! Thank you for praying for both of us!

Fish Fry

The hall filled with friends and neighbors. People visited, enjoying each other’s company and a good meal together. We had new parishioners and old timers enjoying each other’s company in a friendly Christian atmosphere. To the many friends I have known for decades, and those of you who I just met, who came to try our fish and enjoy a night out, Thank you!

You might think that there is a great profit made in the fish fry. Actually, two thirds of the money we make goes directly to food costs. Fish is expensive. There is also a large amount of labor involved in making this event happen. The Knights are all about service, so volunteering for these events, and turning them into a time of Christian fellowship and Church community, fits nicely into the realm of the Knights of Columbus. We need that community time to get to know our fellow parishioners; to come together and meet, talk and grow closer throughout the years.

We need Knights who are willing to sacrifice; to be there when others are working or at other commitments. There has to be a core so devoted to the mission of Jesus Christ, that they are willing to practically live these weeks of lent in the kitchen. I have met many people like that this year in the Knights. These people, and dozens more, have helped me see what it means to work unnoticed and unseen; they seek no publicity.

Countless hours of work are accomplished by Knights weekly that no one ever knows about. Ken Claxton practically lived in the Activity Building kitchen over the last six weeks. Bill and Melanie French worked, coached and directed, and put up with me and my wife, as we tried to learn the Fish Fry Business. To everyone who helped: those who made deserts; cooked fish, fries, shrimp, etc; washed tables and setup; collected money; and anyone doing everything I forgot to mention, Thank you. And you who joined us for dinner, we wish to say thank you.

Copyright 2014 ~ Chaunie Brusie (Quotes 2 of 7)

For a woman facing an

unplanned pregnancy,

words matter. Be

assured that it’s OK to

say:

1. “Congratulations!”

Yes, it sounds simple, and it is. But there were so many

instances during my first pregnancy when people simply

didn’t know if they should congratulate me or not. After all,

was it even a good thing? Was I happy about being 21 and

pregnant? Allow me to assure you–it’s ok to congratulate a

young mom and it will help her see that it is ok to be happy

about her pregnancy.

2. “How are you feeling about everything?”

During my pregnancy, most people avoided the issue of the

scandal that was my unplanned pregnancy completely. It

was much easier not to talk about the (literal and figurative)

elephant in the room…most people just skirted around the

fact that I was definitely not a normal mom-to-be… I found

myself just wanting to stand on a chair and scream, “Can

we all please stop acting like this is normal? Because it’s

not!” It’s ok to address her and her emotions--–find out

how she’s feeling. If she wants to talk, she’ll talk.

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An Education in Faith

We are currently enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year!

Please visit our website to register:

stjohnfenton.com

Shadow Day

Tuesday, April 10

Spend the day exploring & experiencing SJS in ac on. Learn about our academics, athle cs, spiritual and

service programs and the community that bonds us all. Open to grades 1st-8th.

Call today to schedule your visit: 810-629-6551

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

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Offertory Observation… The disciples in today’s Gospel came to know Jesus in the breaking

of the bread. When we share what we have with those who are in

need, we, too, will discover Jesus in our midst.

Vocation Views... Jesus opened the minds of his followers to understanding of

scripture. He pronounced them as his witnesses. Be the hands and

feet of Jesus today.

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 Mary Boan Sally Burek Steve Burrows Rosemary Cashin John Cislo Christine Cole Ed Collins Rosemary Coon Bill Cowan Jenny Cox Mary Dott Lori Delecki Mary Douglas Kristie Fader Lori Feamster- Ferguson Phillip Frederick Carol Green Lillian Green Gerald Guertin Walt Henry Pam Hennig

Peggy Hintz Randal Hoover Margaret Horan Donald Jones Peggy Keck Peter Keller Jackie Kepsel Linda Lach Margaret Lundwall Kathleen McDowell Bill Nagy Larry Ostrander Karen Pavia Mitzi Pittman Delaney Polidan Patricia Poole Christopher Rash Joyce Rolston Daisy Romano Betty Ryan Leona Rykulski Gloria Sanborn Sadie Sarters Rose Sekulich

Pat Shaw Russel Stidham Helen Sturgeon Steve Sulfaro Edward Tatro Karen Verhelle Virginia Westfall Carol Ann Wenta- Rhoades Eloise Wild

And he told them a parable to show them

that they ought always to pray and not lose

heart. Luke 18:1

The Parish has been a busy place over Spring Break! Thanks to a gracious donor, a new handicap accessible door was installed at the church. It is on the south side door close to the Scared Heart statue. I hope this creates an added convenience to those who come to worship and pray. Repairs to the roof at the Fr. Harvey Activity Center were done this week. There was a leak over the gym that needed to be fixed, and Good's Roofing was able to repair that before the spring rains started. I am still receiving bids on repairs to the stone work and roof at the Chapel and hope to have an update soon. If you would like to contribute to any projects that we have here at the parish. Please contact me at 810-629-2251.

Mission Statement: As disciples of Jesus Christ at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, we are called to work for the salvation of all, sharing the Good News of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, while serving one another.

Weekly Offering March 26 - April 1 Month to Date

- April

Sunday/Holy Day $52,242.47 $52,242.47

Weekly Goal $32,000.00 $32,000.00

Over/(Short) $20,242.47 $20,242.47

Adult Forma on

Evangeliza on $10.00 $10.00

U li es $10.00 $10.00

Gabriel Project $330.00 $330.00

Capital Campaign

Outreach $55.00 $55.00

Parish Improvements $1,060.00 $1,060.00

Respect Life $20.00 $20.00

Scholarship Fund St. John Ed. Founda on St Vincent Food Pantry $540.00 $540.00

CCW $45.00 $45.00

Campaign For Human Dev Catholic Relief Services $1,051.00 $1,051.00

Genesee Lenten Appeal $191.00 $191.00

Spread the Faith

Home Mission

Military Collec on Peter's Pence Re red Religious Summer Mission World Mission Worldwide Evang

Total $55,554.47 $55,554.47

ROSARY FOR LENT

We ARE an Easter People and "ALLELUIA" is our shout! Even in a world troubled by violence on so many levels, and in a society that is in need of much healing; we have hope and certainty because of the Easter Event! During this season we will pray the glorious mysteries of the Rosary for our neophytes and the all newly Baptized and Confirmed. May the fire within them remain burning with a contagious zeal. The weekend Rosary is prayed Saturday at 4:30 p.m. , and 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. You're invited to join us. .

CCW- COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

A young child was saying his prayers and he asked God why are there all of those school shootings. Can’t you do something about it God? God replied . . . . ‘They have taken me out of school and will not let me in.’ Sure is something to think about.

April 11, at 6:00 pm Ellie Dembny and Debbie Nichol will be chairing our meeting. They have a fun activity planned. At. 6:00 p.m. we will have a salad supper and our program of “What’s in you r purse” will follow. There will be some prizes awarded and lots of fun and laughs. Reservations are requested by April 7. Please call Shirley Russ 810-629-4775.

May 9 is our Boutique Swap. If you are going through your closet these winter months set aside some things for our Swap. Sandy Foley has offered to do the table settings and dessert for this evening.

June 13 is our Spring Dinner. No plans have been made for that event, but keep the date open.

PLEASE MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR.

All events will be in the Activity Center and begins at 6:00 pm. If you haven’t helped out during the year, please offer your talents to those chairing our events.

Have a Blessed week. Share God’s love with others. Thank God for your faith and the freedom to practice it. Pray daily for our country and its leaders, and those working and serving to make peace at home and world wide.

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SESTA BACKGROUND: SESTA is bipartisan legislation that enables state law enforcement officials to take legal action against individuals or businesses that violate federal sex trafficking laws without inadvertently affecting good actors who are not knowingly facilitating sex trafficking. SESTA also clarifies that victims of trafficking can seek civil remedy against the websites that facilitated their victimization. The National Human Trafficking Hotline has received nearly 2,000 reports of trafficking facilitated through online advertisements.

Now, Polaris urges Congress to turn its attention to reauthorizing the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), which expired in Sept. 2017. The TVPA provides the legal foundation in the United States to combat human trafficking and authorizes the federal funds used to provide essential domestic and international anti-trafficking programs to support to victims and survivors.

TVPA BACKGROUND: The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) originally passed in 2000 and has been reauthorized four times since. Three bills were introduced in 2017 to reauthorize the TVPA, either in whole or in part, ahead of its expiration in Sept. 2017. Polaris is supportive of all three of the bills. Along with reauthorizing funding to combat trafficking, the bills contain new provisions aimed at addressing current policy gaps. In particular, they strengthen the Department of State’s Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report by ensuring countries are more accurately analyzed and ranked. It also exempts restitution for trafficking survivors from federal taxes, bolsters efforts to keep goods made from forced labor from entering the United States, and increases support for the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.

Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, texting "BeFree" (233733), or chatting at www.humantraffickinghotline.org. Source: Polarisproject.org

Connie Ozanich

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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COME AND ADORE HIM!

We are in need of people who can adore

our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament for our

Welcome par cipants during their retreat.

April 20 & 21, and April 27 & 28. Sign-up

sheets are at the Welcome Desk.

MEN’S & WOMEN’S WELCOME RETREATS

The Women’s Welcome is April 21 & 22,

the Men’s Retreat is April 28 & 29.

Registra on forms are available at the

Welcome Desk in the Church Gathering

Space, or at the Parish Office. Formerly

known as Christ Renews His Parish (or

CRHP), this is an opportunity to grow your

personal rela onship with Jesus.

ST. JOHN SOFTBALL LEAGUE Join us for so ball, fellowship, and

fun! Games will run from May through

June, and take place twice a week in the

evenings. Sign up will take place this

month in the gathering space.

CENTER FOR HOPE- HELP NEEDED

The soup kitchen at the Center of Hope at

St. Michael's, Flint, needs people to help

with lunch on Fridays. If you are

interested in helping prepare and serve

lunch on one Friday a month, please

contact Linda Faricy at 810 629 4006.

Leave St. John at 8:45 a.m. and return

at 1:45 p.m..

ANNUAL SALAD SUPPER BINGO On Wednesday, May 9th, Our Lady of

Lebanon, 4133 Calkins Rd., Flint Township,

will be holding their very popular Salad

Supper Bingo. Doors open at 4pm , supper

and dessert will be served at 5:30. More

informa on at 810-733-1259

Pastoral Appreciation Dinner Reservation Thursday, April 26, 2018

Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. $15 per person

Please include your reservation fee and return to the Parish office or to the Welcome Desk in the Gathering

Space by RSVP by April 19th. Please make checks out to Knights of Columbus 7418 First & last Name ______________________________________________

Number of Attendees_________ Phone_____________________________

Amount Enclosed_____________ (check) or (cash) ?

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Suzanne Guilbault Smith & Jeannine Guilbault Dickerson, sisters, by the Guilbault family

Deceased members of the Keck family by Cleo & Peggy Keck

Cletus & Theresa Kohls by John & Marilyn Kohls

Mary Lou Lantzy by Thomas Lantzy

Dwayne LeBeau by Linda LeBeau

Bob Mansueti by the Mansueti family

Lenio Mansueti by the Mansueti family

Donald Mikolajczak by Jim a& Cathy Bryll

Neil, father of Kathy Buchanan by Jim & Cathy Bryll

Dick & Cathee Parker by Terri VanderLaan

Sr. Mary Pius PBVM by Ralph & Yarmilla Kleinedler

John & Virginia and John jr. Plunkey by Kathy & Ed Norton

Pontello family by Joe & Maureen Pontello

Stephen P. & Troy H. Prater by Rosalie Prater & family

Roland & Phyllis Renaud by Thomas

Jack Roche by Ginny Roche and family

Eva & Frances Roehl by their mother

Ignazio Salerno by Mary Salerno & family

Catherine Schwanger by Ruth & Jack Beecherl

Francis & Ruth Vincent by Ron & Connie Ozanich

Christine M. Waack by Michael C. Gilbert

Janet M. Waack by Michael Gilbert

Tyler Joseph Weaver by Gary & Mary Wasiak

Robert C. & Dominic Wirostek by Mom & Dad

Deceased members of the Adams & Sage families by Cecelia Adams

Deceased members of the Archambault & McCann families by Ron & Pat Archambault

Delio Barletta by the Barletta family

Elvidio & Irede Barletta by the Barletta family

Gerald Sr. & Helen Beers by son, Robert Beers

Bialorucki, Mikolajczyk, and Ostermyer families by Robert & Carol Ostermeyer

Luigi & Antonietta Biancucci by the Mansueti family

Luigi & Antonietta Biancucci by the Barletta family

Brian & Clarence Bigelow & Lucille Riedy by Kay

Paul Bonkoski by Rebecca Bonkoski

Jo Ann Boyden by Ed Boyden

John & Genavieve Bryll by Jim & Cathy Bryll

Jackie Collins & Fred Draper by Ed & Donna Collins

Florkowski family by Joe & Maureen Pontello

Robert & Helen Fraze by John & Marilyn Kohls

Jack Gallagher by family

Nicholas French & Eric French, cousins, by Bill & Melanie French

Deceased members of the Gandolfo family by Mary Salerno & family

Gawronski, Kozyra & Makowski families by Dorothy Gawronski

Chris F. Gilbert by Michael C. Gilbert

Marie N. Gilbert by Michael C. Gilbert

Thomas F. Gilbert by Michael C. Gilbert

Hope Elizabeth Goodall by Mommy, Daddy & Grace

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Brother Knights and Fellow Parishioners,

The K of C Miracle League Tootsie Roll Drive on March 24th was a big success thanks to all

the men and women that donated their time. Thank you to all who bought Tootsie Rolls. The

children who will benefit from this handicap accessible baseball field are many.

The Lenten Fish Fry was a great success, and each volunteer should be very proud of the fact

that we served, on average, over 100 meals an hour each of those Fridays! We appreciate all

who came and enjoyed dinner and comradery.

Thursday, April 26th, in the Activities Center will be the annual Pastoral Appreciation Dinner.

This year the honoree is Fr. Robert Copeland. Bob and Bev Juip are chairing the dinner again

this year. Reservations must be in by April 19th, with checks made out to Knights of Columbus.

A form is in the bulletin and may be turned in to the Parish office.

The Nick French Memorial Golf Outing sponsorship and team forms are available (see next

week’s bulletin). Please help in anyway, because this benefit helps the Youth Group and also

provides scholarships for students at St. John and Powers High Schools. Last year the Outing

was such a success we were able to provide 4 scholarships.

At the June 19th K of C social meeting we will be celebrating Fr. David Harvey's 50th

anniversary of ordination and his birthday. I am not allowed to say how many years.

This year many of you are aware by now of the Terquasequacentennial (175th anniversary) of

St. John the Evangelist. We will need help with planned activities. Those with stories or

knowledge of St. John history please let me know.

Membership is very important to the success of the Knights of Columbus. This year Supreme is

offering any member who recruits a new member before June 30th, will have his name go into a

drawing. On July 1st, ten lucky winners will receive a trip to Dublin Ireland for the World

Meeting of Families.

A final reminder to all Council 7418 members, we will be having nominations for officers

starting the first Tuesday of May. All members who are 3rd degree qualify to be an officer, so all

members including the newer and younger 3rd degree members please attend. Being an officer

in the Knights is very rewarding.

The Men's Golf League, sponsored by the K of C, begins Monday, April 30th, at 3:45 pm at

Tyrone Hills . There will be a pre-league meeting at 4:30 on April 23rdat Tyrone Hills. This is

open to all men golfers or hackers.

Vivat Jesus!

Grand Knight. Bill French

DISTRICT DEPUTY CHAPLAN Robert Copeland GRAND KNIGHT Bill French

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Mike Archambault

FINANCIAL SEC. Thomas L. Temple

CHANCELLOR Ed Farrell

ADVOCATE Dan O’Rourke

WARDEN Bill Bradburn

TREASURER Lynn Walters, PGK

RECORDER Mike Jewell

OUTSIDE GUARD Dave Kozma

INSIDE GUARD Dave Clor

TRUSTEE 3yr Craig Hering

TRUSTEE 2yr Robert Juip

TRUSTEE 1yr Richard Dixon PGK

LECTURE Mike Verhelle PGK PFN

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Mike Archambault

INSURANCE AGENT Randy Laue PGK 810-714-0818

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR John Thomas

MAJOR DEGREE STALL CAPTAIN Dan Walters PGK

DIRSTICT WARDEN MEETINGS 1st Tuesday-8:00pm 3rd Tuesday Social-6:30pm Rosary-7:30pm Meeting- 8:00pm

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FRIAR SK Rev. Fr. Robert Copeland MASTER SK David Buick NAVIGATOR SK Victor J. Huddas, PGK COMPTROLLER SK Michael J. Archambault CAPTAIN SK Donald Owens ADMIRAL SK Leo J. Dolhanty PGK, PFN PURSER SK Brian Jones PILOT SK Christopher Porter SCRIBE SK Michael Jewell INSIDE SENTINEL SK Craig Hering OUTSIDE SENTINEL SK Richard Raliegh, PGK TRUSTEE- 3yr SK Lynn Walkers, PG TRUSTEE- 2yr SK Edward Farrell TRUSTEE-1yr SK James Bymes COMMANDER SK Donald Carmer, PFN MEETINGS 3rd Thursdays, 7p.m. K of C Hall Fenton, MI

Knights of Columbus Assembly 2031

From the desk of the Navigator

I wish everybody a very happy and holy Easter Season. The winter is having a hard time

leaving this year, although we have not been blessed with all the snow that has been going

around us.

Our next Corporate Communion is at St. John’s on May 12th, 5:00pm Mass. We hope to have

a good turnout. The social baldric can be worn with the tuxedo or dress suit.

Mother’s day is May 13, we wish all our Ladies a wonderful day.

Our wood cutters are very busy cutting and stacking wood, and as always everyone is

welcome. Please contact one of the Knights if you are interested in helping. We cut on

Wednesday and Saturday morning.

Our next meeting is April 19th at 7:00 pm. We will distribute our last year’s funds list so we

can make recommendations for this year. We will also have nomination of officers for the

coming year. The position for Comptroller is open, classes are provided for this position and I

will arrange to attend.

The next Exemplification will be at St. Mary’s Parish and School in Charlotte on Saturday

April 21st. We have one candidate going.

On the calendar, our 4th degree Christmas party this year is scheduled for December 15, at

Holy Spirit parish. 5:00pm Mass with Corporate Communion, and the party after.

Once spring arrives, let’s all pray for a good

planting season and warmer weather with

the necessary rain.

Pray that all our members stay well and in

good health, and pray for our country, our

political leaders, and peace in the world.

Yours in Christ,

Vic Huddas

Faithful Navigator Assembly 2031

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) CAROL BECK, Finance Assistant: (carol@stjohnfenton.org) ANNIE KITCHING, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR: (annie@stjohnfenton.org) RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE: 810-629-1850 AMANDA MIANECKI, Formation Secretary: (amianecki@stjohnfenton.org) PARISH OFFICE: 810-629-2251 TRICIA JORGENSEN, Parish Secretary: (tjorgensen@stjohnfenton.org)

MELANIE FRENCH, Parish Secretary: (mfrench@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: 248-250-2036 BARB WALSTROM/RACHEL PEABODY

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

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m.,

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.

Daily Mass

Monday - Friday & First Saturdays: 8:45 a.m. Tuesday Evening: 6:30 pm

Holy Days: See Parish Bulletin or website

Confession 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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