Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church October 14, 2018

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church October 14, 2018

Dear Friends,

See below for more from Dr. Brant Pitre on the Theology of the Body:

What does it mean when Genesis 2:25 says Adam and Eve were "naked and not ashamed"? Shame involves fear of another person, when we're not sure we can trust that person. We fear being used or being hurt, so we are afraid of being vulnerable in letting others see us as we really are.

Originally, Adam and Eve were not ashamed. They each had complete confidence, trust and security in their relationship. Their bodily nakedness pointed to an even deeper personal "nakedness" in which they felt free to bare their souls completely to each other without any fear of being used, misunderstood, or let down. Adam and Eve understood "the nuptial meaning of the body" — not just the body at face value, but the body's capacity to express love and the communion of persons.

How were they able to have this ideal relationship?

Imagine living in a relationship in which there were absolutely no selfishness. You knew that your beloved was always seeking what was best for you, not just his own interests. He truly viewed you as a gift that was uniquely entrusted to him and he took this role seriously with a profound sense of responsibility.

This is the kind of relationship Adam and Eve had in the Garden. Before the Fall, sin had not yet entered the world, and human persons had self-mastery over their passions and appetites. Thus, with total purity of heart, they each were free from selfish desires and approached each other with reverence, seeking the good of the other and never viewing the other merely as an ob-ject to be used.

John Paul II explains that Adam and Eve saw each other with a supernatural perspective — with "the vision of the Creator" (p. 57). In other words, they saw each other the way God Himself saw them. Adam saw not just the beauty of Eve's body, but the whole truth of his beloved as a person. And just as God rejoiced in creating man and woman by saying, "It is good!," so Adam would have looked upon his wife with a profound sense of awe and wonder, seeing her as the daughter of God who had entrusted herself to him in marriage. Likewise, Eve would have accepted Adam interiorly as a gift and responded to him with similar love and responsibility. "Seeing each other, as if through the mystery of creation, man and woman see each other even more fully and distinctly than through the sense of sight itself... They see and know each other with all the peace of the interior gaze, which creates precisely the fullness of the intimacy of persons" (p. 57).

In this kind of environment of complete mutual love and respon-sibility, personal intimacy could flourish. In such a relationship of total security and total trust in the other person — when there is no fear of being used or hurt — one feels free to give himself as he really is, knowing that he will be welcomed and fully received as a gift. "The affirmation of the person is nothing but acceptance of the gift, which . . . creates the communion of persons" (p. 65). Thus, originally man and woman did not experience the walls of shame in their relationship. They had no fear that the other would use them, hurt them, or ever reject them. Free from sin, they were free to love. In a relationship of total reciprocal love, the walls of shame are not necessary. Indeed, as John Paul II explains, "immunity from shame" is "the result of love" (p. 67).

However, once sin entered the world, man lost the self-mastery necessary to keep selfish desires from growing in his heart and poisoning his relationship. Wounded by original sin, man finds that it is no longer easy for him to control his passions and

appetites. No longer does man easily look upon his wife with "the vision of the Creator" ("It is good!"). No longer does he easily see her as a person who has been entrusted to him and as a gift which he longs to serve with selfless love and responsibility.

Now his heart's love for her is tainted by selfish desires to use her. He begins to view her primarily in terms of her sexual value — the value of her body or the value of her femininity — as an object to be exploited for his own sensual or emotional pleasure. He no longer easily sees her value as a person to be loved for her own sake.

In such a relationship of total security and total trust in the other person — when there is no fear of being used or hurt one feels free to give himself as he really is, knowing that he will be welcomed and fully received as a gift. Imagine the shock Adam must have experienced at that first moment in which he felt the effects of original sin in his life. John Paul II says it is as if Adam "felt that he had just stopped . . . being above the world of" the animals, which are driven by instinct and desires (p. 116). Almost like the animals, Adam now finds himself powerfully swayed by his desire to satisfy his sexual desires.

No longer mastering their passions, man and woman tend to approach each other with selfish and lustful hearts. That's why Adam and Eve instinctively conceal their sexuality from each other the moment sin and lust enters their lives (p. 117). They each no longer have total trust that the other is truly seeking what is best for them. They instinctively know that their beloved may use them. Thus, the biblical account of the Fall tells us that right after Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden, they were naked and ashamed (Gen. 3:7).

The introduction of sin shatters the original unity of man and woman and hinders personal intimacy in their relationship, for now the defense mechanism of shame enters their relationship. "This shame took the place of the absolute trust connected with the previous state of original innocence in the mutual relationship between man and woman" (p. 120).

John Paul II explains that the original unity of Adam and Eve dissolved at the Fall because, without the total mutual selfless love and trust, they no longer felt free to truly give themselves to each other: "Having facilitated an extraordinary fullness in their mutual communication, the simplicity and purity of the original experience disappear... That simple and direct communion with each other, connected with the original experience of reciprocal nakedness, disappeared. Almost unexpectedly, an insuperable threshold appeared in their consciousness. It limited the original giving of oneself to the other, in full confidence in what constituted their own identity" (p. 118).

WELCOME TO ST. ANN CHURCH!

If you have been considering joining St. Ann Church we have made it super easy! Just stop in the office and say “hi” and pick up a Welcome/Registration folder. Inside you will find a registra-tion form, a parish directory, and information on the many activities in which you can get involved. If the office closed, folders can also be found on the counter in the vestibule. We are very excited to meet you! Blessings!!

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church October 14, 2018

MON 15 | Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1 | Lk 11:29-32

TUE 16 | Gal 5:1-6 | Lk 11:37-41

WED 17 | Gal 5:18-25 | Lk 11:42-46

THU 18| 2 Tm 4:10-17b | Lk 10:1-9

FRI 19 | Eph 1:11-14 | Lk 12:1-7

SAT 20 | Eph 1:15-23 | Lk 12:8-12 SUN 21 | Is 53:10-11 | Heb 4:14-16 Mk 10:35-45

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Teresa Tomeo coming to Battle Creek To honor Respect Life Month, Teresa Tomeo will be speaking about "Bringing America Back to Life" on October 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bat-tle Creek. All are welcome for a strolling appetizer meet and greet starting at 5:30 p.m. The event is free but RSVP is requested to Cathy Hirzel, 269.968.4639, by Oct. 19. The Kalamazoo United Day of Service (KUDOS) will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 - the one year anniversary of the 2017 Kalamazoo United event held last year at Wings Stadium. Faithful are called to work hand in hand to bring the light of Christ to the city of Kalamazoo. We plan to send hundreds of volunteers out into the city to demonstrate the love of Jesus by serving in 23 site-specific projects. Family-friendly volunteer opportunities available. Just four hours to help hundreds of people. Sign up today! Spots are filling quickly. Go to kalamazooisunited.org

Parish Finance Council Members: Jeanne Blondia, Bill English, Todd Maddox, Martha Reid, Tom Zavitz

DAILY READINGS

STEWARDSHIP

Collection

OCT 7 $ 11,250.45

OCT 14

OCT 21

OCT 28

Electronic Gifts $ 4,095.00

Total OCT $ 15,345.45

Year to Date $188,619.43

OCT 20-21 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

SACRISTAN P. Novak P. Kalkowski T. Kubiak

E.M. D. Rzepka J. Dobbin T. Kubiak

C. Sullivan L. Dobbin T. Maddox

M. & L. Ambro M. Stage M. Christensen

S. Kupiecki P. Sutherland D. Hadden

LECTOR M. Marino S. Jewell P. Lokar

Prayer Requests

If you would like to request that someone be put in the bulletin or on the prayer chain, please go to stannaugusta.org/prayer-chain and complete the form.

Please keep the family & friends of our St. Ann community in your prayers.

We are in need of gift cards for Meijers or Harding’s so we can buy meat when it is on sale.

Thank you! We couldn’t do what we do without you!

Committee Meetings WED | 1:00 pm (except 1st WED) THUR | 7:00 pm (1st THUR)

Office Hours TUE/WED | 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Contact PHONE | 269•389•0370 WEBSITE | svdpstannaugustam.com EMAIL | stannsvdp1@gmail.com

LITURGICAL MINISTRY TEAM SCHEDULE MASS/SERVICE AND CONFESSION TIMES MASS INTENTIONS

SAT OCT 13 SATURDAY VIGIL Confession | 4:00-4:45 pm Mass | 5:00 pm | †Charles and Dorothy Romero

SUN OCT 14 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Confession | 8:00-8:45 am | 10:00-10:45 am Mass | 9:00 am | The Parishioners of St. Ann Church

11:00 am | †Nancy Boone

TUE Oct 16 WEEKDAY Confession | 7:30-8:15 am Mass | 8:30 am | †Henry Mullaney

WED Oct 17 ST. INGANTIUS OF ANTIOCH Confession | 4:30-5:15 pm Mass | 5:30 pm | Special intention of Connie Mollison and Karen Morrissey Birthdays

THU Oct 18 ST. LUKE Confession | 7:30-8:15 am Mass | 8:30 am | Special intention of Dana and Becky Beauchamp 40th Wedding Anniv.

FRI Oct 19 STS. JOHN DE BREBEUF AND ISAAC JOGUES Confession | 7:30-8:15 am Service | 8:30 am | †Ted Nowak

SAT Oct 20 SATURDAY VIGIL

Confession | 4:00-4:45 pm Mass | 5:00 pm | The Parishioners of St. Ann Church

SUN Oct 21 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Confession | 8:00-8:45 am | 10:00-10:45 am Mass | 9:00 am | †Melanie Chojnowski

11:00 am | Special intention of the Schonder Family

REQUESTING A MASS INTENTION Would you like to request a Mass to be said for a deceased family member or friend, or for a special intention? Contact the office to add a Mass intention.

Jill Adamski Philip Anthony Jim Baksi Dolly Brogger Ron Carl Kent Clark Dave Creamer Erin Murphy Enright Janet Godde Owen Arthur Howe John Kalisz Family

Lisa and Dave Iselli Joe Kaywood Sr. Lexi Kemp Kimberly Latora Margaret McCarthy Ted Miller Mary Nazarians Robert Pennock Rita Spencer Dana Winchester Dale Van Patten Terry Wortz

Note: Names will be kept on the list for 30 days. If you need to extend that time, please call the parish office.

THE POPE'S OCT INTENTION: Evangelization -The Mission of Religious: That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY St. Ann Parish Conference Est. 2003

You can find a Magnificat in the church vestibule. It contains daily

readings, information

about saints and other interesting

insights about faith.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT ST. ANN

There are several hours that need to be filled in the adoration chapel each week. Go to St. Ann website at stannaugusta.org/adoration-times to see the current hours that need to be filled.

"Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration with exposition needs a great push. People ask me: 'What will convert America and save the world?' My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy hours of prayer." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Interested in becoming a regular adorer? Contact Brenda Sinkovitz 269•491•0377 adoration@stannaugusta.org

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church October 14, 2018

WEEKLY PARISH ACTIVITIES

We have many activities in which you can get involved at St. Ann. New studies start many times during the year. If you are interested in a group, just contact the ministry leader listed under the activity and that person would be happy to talk with you.

MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY MON I 9:00-11:00 am Social Hall Lesley Bodary at lkbodry@comcast.net

MONDAY EVENING CATHOLIC STUDIES MON I 6:00-8:00 pm Conference Room Melon Lasich honeydo55@aol.com

MEN’S BASKETBALL MON I THURS I 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Family Center Gym Matt Nusbaum mnusbaum@flexfab.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TUE I 7:15 pm (1st Tuesday) Conference Room Mark Gentilia mark.gentilia@gmail.com

MARIAN MISSIONARIES THURS I Following 8:30 am Mass Church Sandra Sherwood ejsherwood@charter.net

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION WED I 6:30-8:00 pm Family Center Bobby Kinkela Bobbyk@stannaugusta.org

ADULT FAITH FORMATION WED Mass 5:30 pm Dinner I 6:00 pm I Discussion 6:30-8:00 pm I Social Hall Pat Vanderpool patv@stannaugusta.org

THAT MAN IS YOU! SAT I 6:30-8:00 am Social Hall Dale Boone at abooned@yahoo.com

THE FORGE MEN’S SMALL GROUP SAT I 8:00-9:00 am (2nd and 4th Saturdays) Conference Room Mike Marino at 269•589•9186

TEEN FAITH FORMATION SUN I 10:00-10:50 am Conference Room Michael Christensen youthgroup@stannaugusta.org

PARENTS OF TEENS SMALL GROUP SUN I 10:00-10:50 am Social Hall Michelle Guthrie michelleg@stannaugusta.org

ST. ANN RESPECT LIFE GROUP SUN I 10:00-10:50 am (2nd Sunday) Outer Conference Room Julia Marino mjckmarino@sbcglobal.net

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Mass 5:30 pm I Dinner 6:00 pm Presentation 6:30-8:00 pm

We are continuing on Fr's. topic of the Holy Spirit and using the Formed video series

"Wild Goose" to kick things off. We will then follow with discussion questions and some scripture to consider. We are doing video video 5 Gifts of the Holy Spirit on the 17th. WED I OCT 24 I The Holy Spirit presented by Father Marotti

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH A Message from Kelly Edwards

My name’s Kelly Edwards and I’ve been participating in the pro-life movement most of my life through fund raising events, life-chain, and prayer. My mom has always been involved with Right to Life and growing up it instilled in me the importance of bringing awareness to others the value of each human life.

I’ve always felt a calling to participate in the pro-life movement. Sometimes I wonder if just little ol’ me can make a difference, but

then I’m reminded through hearing other people’s testi-monies, like how a girl saw someone praying in front of Planned Parenthood and it made them question having an abortion. And I think, I want to be that person! If I can change one person’s view on the value of life, how awesome that would be!

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT A Women’s Night Out

For Christians, Advent is a time for remem-bering how the world waited in anticipation for God’s promised Messiah to come.

But, as women, it often feels like every moment of Advent is filled with cleaning, decorating, baking, cooking, helping with children’s programs, shopping, and wrap-ping gifts in preparation for celebrating Christmas. Like Martha in Luke 10:38–42, we are busy with many things. Our inten-tions are good. We are trying to make Christmas special for our families, friends, congregation, co-workers, and acquaintanc-es; but we can become so busy preparing that we miss out on experiencing the beauty and meaning of Advent and Christmas our-selves.

An event like Advent-by-Candlelight is an opportunity for women to gather together and spend some time focused on Jesus and the real meaning of Christmas.

THUR I DEC 6 (Feast of St. Nicholas) 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm I Social Hall

Host a table, decorate it and invite your friends to join you. Space is limited so if you would like to host a table, contact Julie or Tami ASAP.

6:00 pm: Have a glass of wine or lemonade and take a tour of the beautifully decorated tables 6:30 pm: Social time and appetizers at the tables with your host 7:00 pm: Reflection by Fr. Frances Marotti on The Immaculate Conception 7:45 pm: Dessert and coffee 8:15 pm: Raffle ticket / prizes drawn

There is no charge for the evening but one of the purposes of Advent by Candlelight is to raise money for the Adult Faith Formation ministry. Tickets are $5.00 each. For more information or if you have questions, contact Julie Ehlich at ehlich@sbcglobal.net or Tami Carl at carlt7779@hotmail.com

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY

Once again St. Ann will be offering the study by Fr. Michael Gaitley, 33 days to Morning Glory. He identifies his study as a preparation for Marian Consecration, a way to deepen your relationship with the Blessed Virgin and tap into the graces she wants to share. The study will begin on November 5 and wrap up just prior to De-cember 8, the Immaculate Conception, for a total of 5 Mondays and a brief gathering for the consecration prayer. The meetings

are Monday evenings at 7:00pm and run for about 90 minutes. The group will meet in the St. Ann room. If you have never done this now is the perfect time. If you have done it remember it can be renewed any time. Please consider joining fellow parish-ioners and guests for this amazing retreat. You may sign up in the parish office or con-tact the religious education office 967-7493 to sign up. If you have questions about the study please contact Sandra Sherwood, study leader, for more details at ejsherwood@charter.net

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Ann Catholic Church October 14, 2018

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

12648 East D Ave•Augusta•49012 Fax: 269•731•4147 Email: stannkazoo@gmail.com Website: stannaugusta.org Facebook.com/SaintAnnChurch

Clergy Fr. Francis Marotti | 269•731•4721 frmarotti@stannaugusta.org

Deacon Mike Carl | 269•207•7365 deaconmike@stannaugusta.org

Parish Secretary Pat Lawrence | 269•731•4721 patl@stannaugusta.org

Religious Education | 269•731•0295 Director | Pat Vanderpool patv@stannaugusta.org

Associate Director/ Safe Envir. Coordinator | Bobby Kinkela bobbyk@stannaugusta.org

Parish Communications Michelle Guthrie | 269•998•0587 michelleg@stannaugusta.org

Bookkeeper Martha Reid | 269•629•7228 bookkeeper@stannaugusta.org

Music Minister Martha Reid | 269•629•7228 mreid@gull-lake.net

Maintenance | 269•731•4721 maintenance@stannaugusta.org

Abuse hotline: 877•802•0115

If you are interested in finding out more about Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, becoming Catholic (RCIA), religious education for children, or Adult Faith formation, contact Pat Vanderpool at patv@stannaugusta.org

A Good Shepherd Montessori School Ages 3 to 6

And a classical school grades K-8

We are currently enrolling for the 2018-19 school year! Contact Office Administrator Mary Memmott for a tour at

269•203•6808 • lightofchristacademy.org

Dear St. Ann Parish Family,

The students of Light of Christ Academy invite you to join us on October 31st, from 2:00- 3:45, for our celebration of saints. We have been researching a Saint, and that afternoon, we will be dressing in costumes that represent the saint and will be sharing what we have learned about them.

Our presentations will be followed by a light reception.

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us. We look forward to seeing you. As always, we are keeping you in our prayers.

Keeping you in our prayers.