The Most Holy Trinity June 15, 2014

The Catholic Community of: St. Francis de Sales Church St. Michael the Archangel 2929McCracken St. Muskegon, MI 49441 1716 Sixth St. Muskegon, MI 49441

Office: 231-755-1953 Fax: 231-759-7074 Office: 231-722-3071 Fax: 231-722-3243 www.sfnortonshores.com http://saintmichaelsmuskegon.com

A Father’s PrayerA Father’s PrayerA Father’s PrayerA Father’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven I am a father on earth.

You have given me this gift and responsibility.

Grant me the wisdom to carry it out.

Let my fatherhood be one of encouragement and support,

not of expectations and control.

Let me protect my children, but not too much;

Advise them, but just a little. Let me respect them as

individuals, not as extensions of myself.

Let me be honest about my feelings toward them-including my anger,

disappointment, hurt, excitement, joy and love. Let me be firm without

dominating them. Let me be there for them

when they need me and get out of the way when they

don’t. Let me offer them the roots of belonging and the wings

of freedom. Help me Father in heaven,

to be a father on earth.

Adapted from a prayer by Adolfo Quenzada

PARISH CONTACTSPARISH CONTACTSPARISH CONTACTS

Pastor: Fr. Phil Salmonowicz Office: 755-1953 ext. 222 Rectory: 747-9949 Email: pastor@sfnortonshores.com Assisting Priest: Fr. Julian Reginato ext. 228 Pastoral Associate: Sister Agnes Mary 726-2419

Office Hours & Administration:

St. Francis Parish: 755-1953 Fax: 759-7074 parish@sfnortonshores.com

Office Hours: M—F 8:30 am-4:30 pm Parish Secretaries:Kim Brush & Marti Oosdyke ext. 221 Suzanne Miller, Compassion & Care Minister ext.233 Mark Robillard, Maintenance Director Jerry Mazurek, Maintenance Assistant Business Manager: Karl Ibershoff ext. 234 k_ibershoff@sfnortonshores.com

Faith Formation: Director of Religious Education: Shannon Siuda 755-1307 ext. 225 s_siuda@sfnortonshores.com Adult Faith Formation: Mary Wernet 755-1953 ext. 223

m_wernet@sfnortonshores.com Youth Ministry: Mandy Fort 755-1953 ext. 226

m_fort@sfnortonshores.com Music Ministry: Dan Hurst 755-1953 ext. 232 dhurst@sfnortonshores.com

St. Michael Parish: 722-3071 Fax: 722-3243 stmichaelmusk@aol.com Office Hours: M—W 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Parish Secretary: Michele Sanocki Music Ministry: Dan Hurst 755-1953 ext.232 Youth Ministry: Andrea Piotrowski (231)220-5376 Maintenance: Mark Tascone

PLEASE ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR SCHEDULE FOR ACCURACY & SPECIAL MASSES.

LITURGY

Monday, June 16

7:00—8:00 p.m. Holy Hour St. Michael Divine Mercy Chapel

1Kgs 21;1-16 Ps 5 Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday, June 17 8:30 a.m. St. Michael Mass—�Tadeusz Wodzisz by Jan & Stasia Gasior

1 Kgs 21:17-29 Ps 51 Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday, June 18

7:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration St. Francis Marian Chapel

6:00 p.m. St. Francis Mass—�Lou Jorissen by Clara Egeler 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 Ps 31 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday, June 19—St. Romuald

8:30 a.m. St. Francis Mass —�Gene Kendra by Frank Gawron Sir 48:1-14 Ps 97 Mt 6:7-15

Friday, June 20

10:00 a.m. Seminole Shores Nursing Home Mass 12:10 p.m. St. Michael Mass- �Rita Czekuc by Ann Mockus

Confession to follow at St. Michael

2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Ps 132 Mt 6:19-23

Saturday, June 21—St. Aloysius Gonzaga

5:00 p.m. St. Francis Mass—�Vivienne Moblo by the Family and �Richard Cloud by Dee & Roy Yaros 2 Chr 24:17-25 Ps 89 Mt 6:24-34

Sunday, June 22—The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Mass celebrated with Bishop David Walkowiak

6:30 a.m. St. Francis Mass—�Jeanette Fisher by Donna & Bob

Hundersmarck

9:00 a.m. St. Michael Mass—�Wanda Ryznar by Bernice Kling family, �Carol Ann Cierlack by Kathy DeWitt and for people of the parish

11:00 a.m. St. Francis Mass—�Brian, John & Eleanor Mazurek by the Mazurek family and people of the parish

Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a Ps 147 1 Cor 10:16-17 Jn 6:51-58

June 21/22 St. Francis

5:00 PM

St. Michael

9:00 AM

St. Francis

11:00 AM

Altar

Servers

Morgan & Sarah Zielinski Cally Maynard

Cody, Katelynn & Sarah Gappa

Brenda Avila, Caleb Muskovin Madison & Sami Sewick

Maryam Esho

Eucharistic

Ministers

Vennie A. Grace R. Ed & Carol H. Josh R. Bob & Jean L. Beverly S. Pat M. George R.

J. Lenius (L) T. Helm, B. Schaub B. Robinson & R. Robinson (Back)

Michael M. Corey A. Rob B. Kevin & Ruth K. Roy & Peg L. Pam M. Linda M. Steve O. Kathy V.

Greeters Marilyn Dion Betty Siegel Lornella Faucher

Pat Bishop Rose Wimpee

Char & Sam Belmonte Rosemary & Ray Hammond

Lectors Melanie Schroder Walt Gawkowski

Brandon Isom Chip Oosdyke Camille Gabris

Ushers Team # 8 and #9 Team #3 & #11

St. Francis Weekly Offering

June 8, 2014

Sunday collection: $15,434.00

St. Michael Calendar of Events

Monday, June 16 7:00-8:00 p.m. Holy Hour in Chapel

7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal

Please send a card and pray for: Genevieve Rajewski Sanctuary of McAuley

1380 E. Sherman Blvd. Rm #613 Muskegon, MI 49441

They are unable to join us here at Church

and we want them to know we care.

THANK YOU

We would like to thank Jim Lenius

for painting all of our rod iron

railings on the Church steps.

We wish to thank our many faithful servants who gave of their ‘time &

talent’ to helped garden all morning in the front of St. Michael Church.

St. Michael Prayer Line Audrey Adamczak 759-8164

St. Michael Weekly Offering

June 8, 2014

Sunday collection: $4,375.00

St. Francis Calendar of Events

Monday, June 16

10:00 a.m. Acts of the Apostles/McCabe Center

Tuesday, June 17 9:00 a.m. Women’s Guild Craft

Group/McCabe Center 6:15 p.m. Chant rehearsal

Wednesday, June 18 10:00 a.m. Deanery Prayer Group

mtg/ Shepherd’s Hall 5-9 PM RCIA Picnic @ Kruse Park

7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal

Sunday, June 22

7:00 p.m. Choir Concert/St. Francis

Mark you calendars

to come and enjoy a

Choir Concert at St.

Francis

Sunday, June 22

at 7:00 PM.

Please join us as Bishop Walkowiak celebrates Mass and his first anniversary of his ordination

with our parish families on Sunday, June 22

9:00 a.m. St. Michael the Archangel

and 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales. A welcome reception will follow after 11:00 AM Mass in St. Francis

Shepherd’s Hall. Thank you St. Francis Women’s

Guild for their hospitality.

CHOIR PRACTICE

until June 23

Monday 7-8 PM in Church

“Greet one another

with a holy kiss.” For ten year-olds it was not logical. It was something that we had done all our lives and it was part of our nightly routine – kissing Mom and Dad goodnight. For some reason, Dad felt that we had come of age, “OK boys, your becoming young men now, so from now on we'll shake hands before you go to sleep.” My twin brother and I looked at each other with rather quizzicle looks that said, “What does being a man have to do with kissing our Dad goodnight?” The next evening, ready for bed, we ran down the stairs, gave Mom a kiss and a hug and went to Dad. He stuck out his hand to us, “Goodnight boys!” We stopped and looked at each other and then at him. Not with cheerful voices, we stuck out our hands and, “Good night Dad!” and went off to bed. Getting into the sack we discussed the matter. “Weird!” “Doesn't feel right!” “I can't sleep!” “Let's go!” Out of bed, down the stairs we went. Mom looked over at us, Dad said, “What is it boys?” Over to Dad we went, each of us giving a hug and a kiss to him. Mom smiled. Dad said, “Well, OK … last time!” Satisfied, we were back off to bed. “What about tomorrow?” we thought. It was Christmas Eve, thirteen years later, that I decided it had been long enough – “NO MORE HANDSHAKES!!!” I said to myself. Carrying presents to the door, Dad opened the door, “Merry Christmas, Phil!” he said, as he stuck out his hand. “Not tonight, not anymore!” I said. Coming into the house, I put all my gifts on the floor, faced Dad and gave him a great hug and a kiss on the cheek. Mom smiled. Dad didn't let go. He looked at me with a tear in his eye and smiled, too. That Christmas Eve each one of my brothers got a great hug as they came into the house. They looked surprised, but gladly returned it. Forget John Wayne, that night changed us forever – with Dad, with each other, with our nephews and in-laws. . St. Paul says, “Greet one another with a holy kiss.” Who am I to argue with St. Paul? Hugs and holy kisses to all you fathers, out there, and to everyone else, follow St. Paul's lead. Fr. Phil

CONGRATULATIONS

to St. Francis new Pastoral Council

members Phil Betlejewski & Dan

Moody, who were selected through

the guidance of the Holy Spirit

They were selected out of nine

potential candidates and have

agreed to serve in this ministry.

We thank them for their desire to

serve St. Francis parish.

Arend Aldrich, Sgt Army Devan Allen Airforce, Louisiana Justin, Brenner, Sgt. McKenzie Calhoun, PV2, Army, Monterey, CA Zachary Crevier, Sergeant, Army, Ft. Bliss, Texas

Joshua DeFour PFC, Afghanistan

Daniel Deitrick, Lt. USN, Navy, Persian Gulf

Stacy Dillon, Staff Sgt., Air Force, Germany Scott Dillon, A1C Airman, Air Force, Africa SSG, Jacob Frame, SF Green Beret Michael Fusik, SrA, Air Force Dakota Hess, US Navy, Port Hueneme, CA Cliff Hovis, BMC, Civilian Contractor, Iraq William Hovis, HN, Navy, Mississippi Christopher Maher, Lcpl, Marines, N.Y. Amanda McKay, Sgt, Army, AZ Enrique Pena, Lcpl US Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, CA

Daniel Pendell, Sgt. US Army, El Pasco, TX Michael Pendell, Sgt. US Army, Elgin AFB, FL Daniel Stoneburner, E7, Army, Afghanistan

Stanley Walukonis, CPL Marine Corp Japan

God Bless the USA!!

RELIGIOUS FORMATION NEWS

The New Digs ~ A Look into our First Year in the McCabe Center

NURSERY NEWS: Sunday, June 29 will be the last day that nursery will be offered for the summer months. Nursery will not be offered during the

months of July and August. It will resume again the first Sunday after Labor Day, September 7. Thank you to all of our wonderful nursery volunteers: Beth Adamski, our wonderful Nursery Coordinator, Pat Egler, Arthenia & Lily Ferkany, Mandy Fouchea, Nicole Morea, Caleb Muskovin, Kristin Olzark, Danica Rutz, Mandy Seiferlein, Lisa Serene, Megan Spring, and Kelly Stone .

Last October began a frenzied move for our Religious Formation and Youth Ministry programs. We were finally (after years and years of living out of boxes in anticipation of moving out of Wilma Hall and into ‘The School’) given the all clear to make the big move. It was with a little bit of sadness that we said ‘goodbye’ to our home of many years at Wilma Hall (the kids swore that Sr. Wilma still paid visits to that building!) and with a lot of excitement that we said ‘hello’ to our new rooms in the new facility. Early on, the youth were given the task to name the large youth group room and the smaller game room in the new facility. After learning about the lives of several inspirational young saints, the Middle Schoolers named the activity room after St. Bernadette and the High Schoolers named the youth group room after St. Philomena. I encourage you to do a little research on these saints if you aren’t already familiar with them. They serve as great patrons for our youth! It didn’t take long for us to get acclimated to our newly renovated space. We were able to select some bright accent colors to reflect the liveliness of our groups, and the newly received couches from St. Lazare’s retreat house gave a youthful comfort to our rooms. We purchased a new, mobile projector screen which we use weekly to watch video clips or movies, and are able to take with us on retreat, and hope to show an outdoor movie on this summer! Our youth library has been growing (in fact we may need another set of bookshelves). We have religious and inspirational books for the youth that they can borrow anytime. This comes in handy especially for the 8th graders who are discerning their Confirmation name and need a little bit of guidance from our many saint books. We are always accepting donations of youth devotional and faith books, so check your bookshelves and if you find anything you think we’d be able to use, drop it off to the parish office! Though it took me some time to figure out the new locks, lights (the lights are on automatic sensors, but I am constantly trying to turn them off because I forget they will turn off on their own…) and of course the new sounds that come with any building, I have found that our youth have appreciated their new surroundings. I am thankful that we no longer have to worry about crossing McCracken to get to the church or chapel. I cannot tell you how many close calls we have had while trying to get the kids across the street (please, NEVER drive while texting…). I look forward to the day when the lobby connects both buildings so that we don’t have to worry about getting shoes and coats back on to spend some time in the chapel for adoration. I also look forward to having a kitchen in the new facility. We have had to be pretty creative with no preparation snacks, crockpot cooking, and coolers for refrigeration. One week, we even had a volunteer bring in her microwave from home so that we could pop up some fresh popcorn! It will be nice to have a small prep kitchen to make some food for retreats or youth group snacks beyond cookies! One other addition that will make our youth group meetings even better will be the completion of the large multipurpose room in the back wing. This large room will allow us to have indoor run around games in the winter. It will also be able to fit us all around the tables for our retreat meals. We are blessed to have a parish that supports its’ youth! Please know that your contributions help us to host a variety of events and groups that aim to minister to a diverse grouping of young people. Although it is not necessary to have our own space, nice furniture and modern equipment to bring our youth closer to Christ, it is a wonderful luxury that allows us to keep up with the cultural changes of our world. One last thought, many people say that the youth are the church of tomorrow. I disagree. They are today’s church. Our young church is very much alive and strong in faith. They certainly face many temptations and difficulties much earlier than generations in the past. They have full (sometimes overfilled) schedules, extremely high standards for success, and the challenge of surviving a critical social media driven world. It is not easy for young people, but when they are provided a safe place where they are accepted and affirmed for who they are, and are celebrated by others, and are able to contribute to the greater good, that is church. Today’s church.

Caption for photo: The youth learned about St. Therese Liseux and how she believed that we were all important to God. She spoke of how we are all members of God’s

Garden. Some of us big, beautiful and fragrant lilies, and others petite violets, but each of us beautiful and special to

God. Without anyone of us, the garden would not be complete. The youth each created their own unique flower in this painting of God’s Garden, which will be hung in our St.

Bernadette activity room.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS: Mark your calendars, all incoming 8th and 9th graders are invited to attend a retreat on Saturday,

July 19th. All 10th-12th graders are invited to assist with the retreat leadership. The following are dates for planning meetings

for the retreat team. 6-22, 6-25, 7-2, 7-6, 7-9 and 7-13 all from 6-8 at the St. Philomena Room. Please contact Mandy for more

information, m_fort@sfnortonshores.com or 755-1953 x226.

Sacrament of the Sick: Phone the parish office when ill or

entering the hospital as we can’t know unless we are informed.

Sacrament of Baptism:

Parents whose children are to be baptized should call the parish office.

Sacrament of Matrimony:

Arrangements for marriage must be made at least 6 months before the

wedding.

New Parishioners: If you wish to join our parish, please call the parish office. We are always happy to welcome new parishioners to our parish family. Our parish is made up of many beautiful and interesting people, trying their best to build the kingdom of God on earth by responding to Jesus’ call and following His way. We have a rich heritage of

sharing God’s good gifts at our parish and beyond.

Sacramental Information Hospitalized: Janet Martin

We continue to pray for:

Pat Aker, Elena Alvarez, Linnea Brugman, Virginia Cooper, Frances Debniak, Sandy Drabczyk, Betty Emlaw, Sally Flejszar, Mary Fountaine, Dorot hy Huddl es t on, Vi r gi nia Kuharevicz, Marie Kunish, Phyllis Langlois, Albert Mancusso, Ed McBride, Deacon Bill McCabe, Phyllis Oza, John Pietrowicz, Evelyn Raynor, Rose Rey, Loretta Schultz, Jean Senecal, Martha Sipple, Eleanor Soltis, Jessica Stone, Virginia Strach, Betty Tisch-Crancer, Jack Tribe, Mary Usmial, Bill Wrase, Joe Zagaroli, Irene Zarimba, Brent Zatzke, Marie Ziegler, Jan Zok

Residents in Assisted Living:

Day Spring: Sam Cappelleri, Bill DeTorres, Joe Gouin, Kathy Hale, Gale Hallead, Bill Hicks, Patricia Lipton, Ken & Marcella Moberg, Bob Pawlak, Evelyn Raynor, Marge Smith, Roman Winkler

Seminole Shores: Frances Beck, Loretta (Lolly) Bosma, Margaret Boyer, George Bull, Betty Cawein, Mary Lou Curik, Betty Donovan, Marie DeMarco, Hazel Duff, Katie Engelhard, Jerry Gervais, Willie Mae Glenn, Betty Healey, Gladys Kalchik, Sue & Jim Kobza, Beth Kordecki, Donna Krohn, Ed Nave, Frank Parsons, Donna Mae Pelfresne, Shirley Potter, Mary Jean Rostar, Tony & Kathy Sass, Claire Shunta, Robert Smith, Shirley Swanson, Gordon VanderTill

Roosevelt Park: Veda Boyce, Mary Buner, Hope Gonzales, Genevieve Mastee, Michael Porter, Marvel Vig

HEALING MASS & DINNER

Over 140 parishioners were fortunate to

attend the Mass of Anointing on

Wednesday, June 4.

I would like to thank and give special acknowledgment all of those who assisted with a very comforting Healing Mass and scrumptious supper. THANKS to the

women from St. Michael’s and St. Francis who brought salads & desserts.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU for all the volunteers who helped with serving the

supper: Jim & Mary Ann Belrose, Judy Chiriboga, Linnea Brugman, Jane Johnson Pat & Deb McKeown,

Greg Miller, Rita Miller, John & Barb Mullally, Terry O’Toole.

Suzanne Miller, St. Francis

Ministry of Compassionate Care

MARK YOUR

CALENDARS

FOR OUR ANNUAL

MASS & OUTDOOR

PICNIC ON

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 All St. Francis & St. Michael

parishioners, family and friends are invited.

Father’s Day Prayer

God, bless all the fathers in the

world.

Guide them to be good role

models

And loving to all their children.

Help them to be a Father like

You are.

Give them grace and patience

To handle situations in a loving

way. Amen

St. Francis de Sales Parish RCIA – 5th ANNUAL JUNE PICNIC WHEN: Wednesday , JUNE 18 WHERE: Kruse Park – Pavilion/swings TIME: 5:00PM – 9:00PM BRING: A dish to share and your own beverages.

To all RCIA participants: We are having a picnic to celebrate our newest Catholics, as well as all of those who are celebrating anniversaries of their RCIA experience. We also welcome those “cradle Catholics” who have helped as sponsors and/or team members. Lee’s Chicken will be provided so I will need a count before I place the order. Contact me by email at or call the parish 755-1953, ext. 223 or my cell phone at 616-566-5000 to RSVP.

—Mary Wernet

Campaign Secretary Needed

St. Francis de Sales is seeking to fill a temporary secretarial position to assist with our planned capital campaign. The

position will run from June 24 to November 7, 25 hours per week. Duties include word processing (MS Word and Excel); contact management (Outlook); database management (Access); basic

publishing (Publisher); coordination and organization of meetings and mailings;

gift processing; filing and record keeping; and assistance in coordinating preparation of various promotional

materials and events. If interested, send resumes or letter of interest/inquiry to Fr. Phil or Karl Ibershoff, Business

Manager.