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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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411 Florence St.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

734.483.3360

www.ypsilanticatholic.com

Pastor

Fr. Daniel Westermann

[email protected]

Deacons

Dcn. Wayne Charlton

[email protected]

Dcn. Steve Thomashefski

[email protected]

Dcn. Curtis Scholl

[email protected]

Dcn. Mark Millage

[email protected]

Office Staff

Business Manager

John Recznik

[email protected]

Office Manager

Laura Giles

[email protected]

Director of Discipleship

Jessica Jenkins

[email protected]

Director of Worship

Adam Plomaritas

[email protected]

Director of Food Pantry &

Youth Discipleship

Caroline Wright

[email protected]

Facilities Maintenance

Van Vandagriff

Eleonor Welker

Ernie Angove

SJB College Campus

Ministry

Director of Campus Ministry

Sr. Lisa Zelfa

[email protected]

FOCUS Missionaries

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

RCIA

[email protected]

December 13, 2020

Mass Times and Weekly Schedule�

Monday, No Mass / Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Mass with confessions 6:30�7:30 p.m. / �

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Mass / Thursday 8:00 a.m. Mass / Friday 12:15 p.m. Mass with �

Confessions 11:00�11:45 a.m. / Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass with Confessions 3:30�4:30 p.m. / �

Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. / Sunday Mass Times *9:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 5:00 p.m.�

*9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass is livestreamed�

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. �

Parish Office Hours 9:00�4:30 p.m. M�F / Closed 12:00�1:00 p.m. �

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Catholics on Campus Student Ministry

From Our Pastor�

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,�

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Happy Gaudete Sunday! Today the Church invites us

to wear rose vestments as a sign that the coming

celebrations are near! This different color definitely

stands out from the typical violet that is worn during

the season. The jarring vision of the pink.. er... uh…

rose, is meant to shake us out of any lackadaisical

spot in our hearts where maybe we’ve grown tired of

this season. Rather, we are invited to rejoice that

the Lord is near. I pray that our Lord pours forth an

abundance of His supernatural joy upon all of us

here at St. John the Baptist.��

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Confessions� In addition to the regular times of

confessions this week, we will again have confes-

sions on Saturday morning from after the 8am Mass

until 11am. As of writing this, I am still trying to get

some other priests to come help out, but I anticipate

there will be at least one other priest besides me, if

you desire to go to someone else for confession. We

will also have Eucharistic Adoration in the Church

during this time. Please, be sure to receive the gift

of the Lord’s mercy to prepare our hearts for the

gift of Christmas.��

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Adoration Times� We are hoping to extend the Tues-

day adoration times even outside of the Advent sea-

son. To do this, we need people to sign up to commit

to times so this can happen. If you are able to,

please use the sign up on the website. We are very

excited about these opportunities growing, and I am

grateful to have already heard from many of you of

the blessings of spending time with our Lord in this

way. �

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In Christ,�

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Fr. Dan�

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Your Financial Support�

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Thank you for your continued donations to St. John the Baptist!

There are three easy ways to donate, please visit

www.ypsilanticatholic.com and click on the Online Giving tab for

more information!�

�� Online Giving �

�� PayPal �

�� Mail your pledge envelopes to our address. Pre�addressed

envelopes are conveniently located in the back of your monthly

envelope packets! �

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

(RCIA Program)�

Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Are you still un-

sure, but interested in learning more? Are you Catholic and

looking to receive all your sacraments? �

At St. John the Baptist, we want to walk with you as you

learn more, discover the gospel and pursue the fullness of

the gift that Jesus offers in the Catholic Church. If you would

like more information,�please contact Jess Jenkins

at�[email protected].��

We look forward to hearing from you!�

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Upcoming Holy Days of Obligation &

Holiday Mass Times

Christmas Eve, 12/24, Mass times at

4:00p.m./7:00p.m./Midnight Mass at 12:00a.m.

Christmas Day, 12/25, Mass at 10:00a.m.

No confessions at 11:00a.m. and No Mass at 12:15p.m.

Vigil for the Solemnity of Mary, 12/31, Mass at 5:00p.m.

Solemnity of Mary, 1/1, Mass times at

8:00a.m./12:15p.m.

No confessions at 11:00a.m.

Lay Ministry

Lector, Sacristan, and Usher Teams:

Please see the sign up sheets in the Gathering Space

for the upcoming Holy Day and the Christmas Mass

schedules. If you are able, please sign up to serve!

We are still especially in need of Sacristans and

Ushers. Thank you!�

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Additional Reconciliation

Opportunity During Advent

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Saturday, December 19th�

8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.�


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MONDAY, No Mass �

TUESDAY, December 15�

† Mass for Mike McCully�

Req. by Leanna McCully�

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WEDNESDAY, December 16�

Mass for Int. of the Firn Godchildren�

Req. by Joe & Mary Firn�

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THURSDAY, December 17�

† Mass for Rock Gentit�

Req. by Debbie Brown�

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FRIDAY, December 18�

Mass preceded by the Angelus�

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SATURDAY, December 19�

8:00 a.m. �

� Mass for Int. of Chet White�

Req. by Patrice Davignon�

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5:00 p.m.�

Mass for Int. of the Firn Godchildren�


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SUNDAY, December 20�

9:00 a.m.� � � � �

� † Mass for Joe Rolph�

Req. by John & Nancy Rolph�

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11:00 a.m�

� People of the Parish�

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5:00 p.m.� � � � �

� Mass for Int. of the Firn Godchildren�


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-MASS INTENTIONS-

Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: at home, on

the go, or from any Internet connected device. Discover thousands of

books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, and studies�there is

something for every member of the family to help them grow closer

to Christ and His Church!�

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To create a FORMED account:�

1.� Visit FORMED.org�

2.� Click Sign�Up�

3.� Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization”�

4.� Find St. John the Baptist by name or enter 48197�

5.� Enter your email and you’re in!�

FORMED is also available on Android and IOS devices�

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Be Love Revolution Winter Events�

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All high school girls are invited to attend Be Love Revolution’s BeLoved

events on various Wednesdays throughout the winter. We will meet from

7�9pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor and Our Lady of

Good Counsel Church in Plymouth. The cost is $3 for membership. More

information can be found at beloverevolution.com or by emailing us at

[email protected]. All BeLoved events will take place in the

church worship space. Please bring a mask!� Dates: 12/16 (St. Thomas),

12/30 (St. Thomas), 1/6 (OLGC), 1/20 (St. Thomas), 2/3 (OLGC) �

Food Pantry �

The Food Pantry is eagerly welcoming volunteers for

Food Packing (1:15 � 3:00 pm) and Distribution (5:30 �

7:30 pm). Please sign up via SignUpGenius on the Par-

ish Website under the ‘Food Pantry’ tab.��

We continue to receive donations of food in the gath-

ering space and vestibule, as well as suitcases, carts,

and reusable shopping bags to give to those who walk

to the pantry. THANK YOU to all those who support

the pantry through volunteering, donating, and pray-

ing!!�

If you have any questions please email Caroline

Wright at [email protected]. �

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Food Pantry Holiday Wish List: As winter rolls in, I

have had a few families who come to the food pantry

ask if we have any space heaters. If you are consider-

ing making a donation this Advent season, donating a

space heater, or money for a space heater would be a

great gift to some of our families in need of warmth! �

We are also accepting donations for new hats, gloves,

and socks to hand out to those who need them! �

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Food Pantry Holiday Dates: As the holidays ap-

proach, the Food Pantry days will shift from Thursday

to Wednesday for the following dates:�

Wednesday, December 23

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Wednesday December 30

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You may also sign up to

receive a daily scripture

reading by visiting

www.dioceseoflansing.org

John witnesses to one who is to come, one far mightier than

he, one will proclaim freedom and deliverance from sin and

death. As we await his coming again in glory, let us join with

Mary in singing the praises of God.

Ordo Book 14 | 3rd Sunday of Advent


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Rosary Reminder�

Recitation of the rosary is held �

in church every Saturday morning �

after the 8:00 am Mass.�

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Needing someone to talk to or �

pray with you?�

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Deacon Steve is available to meet with you. �

Please email him at [email protected] �

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PROMISE TO PROTECT ~~ PLEDGE TO HEAL�

If you or anyone you know has been the victim of child �

sexual abuse by someone representing the Catholic

Church, contact appropriate law enforcement. You

may also contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coor-

dinator. We will listen to your needs and support you.

We encourage you to come forward and speak out.

Please believe in the possibility for hope and help and

healing. �

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Diocese of Lansing Victim Assistance Coordinator is

Cheryl Williams�Hecksel, LMSW phone: �

1�888�308�6252 �

email: [email protected]�

All men of the parish are invited to become a

Knight. For more information, �

contact Ray Bayham, Grand Knight, �

at 734�482�0590 or [email protected]�

www.kofc.org�

Welcome

We extend a warm welcome to all new

individuals and families! Please register

as soon as possible at the parish office.

Registration forms are on our website,

www.ypsilanticatholic.com

Change of Address

Please visit the link on our parish

website .

Parent Pre-Baptism Class

Parents are required to attend a

preparation session and must be

registered parishioners for at least three

months. Pre-registration for this

preparation class is required. Please call

the parish office for more information.

Baptisms

Please visit our website/Sacramental

Life tab to view the Baptism policy for

our parish. You may also contact the

parish office, three months in advance,

at 483-3360.

Bulletin Deadline

All bulletin announcements must be

into the parish office by noon on

Friday one week before the desired

publication date. Submissions should

be in electronic format and emailed to:

[email protected]

Matrimony

Couples should contact the parish nine

months in advance to begin preparation.

Wedding coordinator:

[email protected]

Blessing of Expectant

Mothers

On the third Sunday of every month

after the 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses.

Currently not happening until

restrictions are lifted

Anointing of the Sick

On the first Sunday of every month

after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday &

after the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday.

Currently not happening until

restrictions are lifted

Lay Minister Information

If you are interested in serving as a

Liturgical Minister or wish to update

your schedule preferences, please

submit your request by email to

[email protected]

Requesting Mass

Intentions

Call the parish office to ask for a special

day. Weekday and weekend Masses

are available. The stipend for a Mass

intention is $10. Mass cards are also

available.

Thank you to our Cemetery Preservation

GOLD Sponsors of �

St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery�

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Knights of Columbus Council 3230

Pat Walters & Sons

Patten Monument Company

Sanborn Monument Sales

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Courage is a spiritual support group helping Catholic men and

women live in accordance with the Catholic Church’s teaching

on same�sex attraction and/or behavior. Courage members

strive to develop lives of interior chastity in union with Christ,

through participation in the Sacraments, prayer, fellowship and

moral support. Courage meets monthly with a priest moderator.

EnCourage is a separate spiritual support group for family

members and friends. It also meets monthly with a priest

chaplain available. For more information about locations and

meeting times for either of these groups call confidentially �

517�342�2440 or email [email protected] �

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Visit the Courage/EnCourage international website at �

https://couragerc.org for more information and resources. �

All contacts are confidential.�

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Prayer to St. Michael �

the Archangel�

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St. Michael the Archangel, �

defend us in battle, be our �

protection against the wickedness

and snares of the devil.� May God

rebuke him we humbly pray; and

do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly

host, by the power of God, cast

into hell Satan and all the evil

spirits who prowl about the world

seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen. �

Yarn & Winter Wear for Food Pantry�

Do you enjoy small knitting projects? Or, do you have yarn

you could donate to someone who enjoys knitting? We are

seeking winter wear � hats, scarves, mittens � to distrib-

ute at the food pantry this winter! If you have any ques-

tions, or would like to help out with this project, please

contact Mary Oches at [email protected]. �

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3rdSundayofAdvent/December13,2020�

FirstReading:�

I rejoice heartily in the L��, in my God is the joy of my

soul. (Is 61:10a)�

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Psalm:�

My soul rejoices in my God. (Is 61:10b)�

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SecondReading:�

May the God of peace make you perfectly holy and may

you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless

for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thes 5:23)�

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Gospel:�

“I am thevoiceofonecryingoutinthedesert,‘Make

straightthewayoftheLord.’” (Jn 1:23)�

Joe McCadden� � Mike Rudisill�

Sally Lattuca� Katie O’Toole�

Rebecca MacKenzie� Craig Ramirez�

Claudia Dumas� � Andrea Oetjens�

Tim Green� Robert Zukowski�

Bruce Ridley� Jane Turpen� �

Theresa Nestorak Pete Pierce

� Marge Walters Capt. Ross Brown�

Nicole Kobish Hornbeck Mary Bellard�

� Lisa Aloisio Joe Firn� � �

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT OUR PRAYER LIST�

The names of the sick, homebound, and �

military personnel will run in this column for three months, at which

time they will be removed. To add a name, re�list a name, or remove

a name, please call the parish office at 734.483.3360. �

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Please Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel:�

Staff Sgt. James Eberts, Jr.�

Capt. Robert Eberts, IV�

MKC Ian Gable, USCG�

CMO Mary Gable, USCG�

Capt. Kristin Mixon �

Capt. Russ Mixon�

Staff Sgt. Stacey Moore�

MAJ William Muraski �

Cayce Whitcomb, USMC 3rd Battalion 5�

Cpl.Hailey Ann Roof�

S. Sgt. Ashley Rager�

Tech. Sgt. Jay Russell�

Chief Petty Officer, Jacob Meyer�

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ReadingsfortheweekofDecember13,2020�

Sunday:Is 61:1�2a, 10�11/Lk 1:46�48, 49�50, 51�54

[Is 61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16�24/Jn 1:6�8, 19�28 �

Monday:Nm 24:2�7, 15�17a/Ps 25:4�5ab, 6 and 7bc,

8�9 [4]/Mt 21:23�27�

Tuesday:Zep 3:1�2, 9�13/Ps 34:2�3, 6�7, 17�18, 19

and 23 [7a]/Mt 21:28�32�

Wednesday:Is 45:6b�8, 18, 21c�25/Ps 85:9ab and

10, 11�12, 13�14 [Is 45:8]/Lk 7:18b�23�

Thursday:Gn 49:2, 8�10/Ps 72:1�2, 3�4ab, 7�8, 17

[cf. 7]/Mt 1:1�17�

Friday: Jer 23:5�8/Ps 72:1�2, 12�13, 18�19 [cf. 7]/

Mt 1:18�25�

Saturday:Jgs 13:2�7, 24�25a/Ps 71:3�4a, 5�6ab, 16�

17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5�25�

NextSunday:�2 Sm 7:1�5, 8b�12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2�3, 4

�5, 27, 29 [2a]/Rom 16:25�27/Lk 1:26�38�

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Eucharistic Adoration

Reminder that we have Adoration every

Wednesday from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. & during

Advent on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:45

p.m. We are hoping to extend this Tuesday time to

make it a perpetual time of Adoration. Please email

[email protected] if you are able to take an

hour to be with our Lord! Entrance to Adoration is on the south

side of the building near office entrance.

Readings of the Week

Vocations Department at the Diocese of Lansing�

As a way to increase prayers for & awareness of vocations to

the priesthood and consecrated life in the Diocese, each week

the Vocations Office will be sending out a featured

seminarian or woman in religious formation. �

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St. John the Baptist is on

Facebook

@Ypsilanti.catholic and

Instagram sjbypsilanti

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Lay Ministry Teams for the Weekend of

December 19 and 20

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Lector� Usher� Sacristan�

Saturday�

5:00 PM�

Carol Charlton�

Mike Weathers�

Jeff Decker�

Dulcinee Landa�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Sunday�

9:00 AM�

Tom Meyer�

Maralee Meyer�

Angela Parrinello�

Mark Welker�

Dennis Zielinski�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Jan Rudisill�

Sunday�

11:00 AM�

Gary Czupinski�

Shelly Czupinski�

Barb Stimach�

Jim Stimach�

John Urbanic�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Katie Gradillas�

Sunday�

5:00 PM�

Heather Koch�

Lawrence Koch�

Julia Landa�

Amanda Roche�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

VOLUNTEER NEEDED�

Toni Esteva�

The Diocese of Lansing Podcast �

The Communications Department of the Diocese of

Lansing is now producing a weekly podcast. You can

download it from any podcast outlet, including

Apple, Google, and Spotify, or watch it on the

Diocese of Lansing YouTube Channel. �

VIRTUAL Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend Opportunity�

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Add a little sparkle to your marriage by attending a VIRTUAL

Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend January 29�31,

2021.� Apply at� wwme.org. Need a different weekend date?

Check out� wwme.org� for all live virtual experiences being

offered around the country. Questions? Contact Chris & Darla

Vinton at�269�953�8287.�

ST. JOHN’S ANNUAL GIVING TREES

Located in the Gathering Space and vestibule of the

church. As in the past, we will be supporting HOPE

Clinic and Arbor Woman Pregnancy Help Center. �

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For HOPE Clinic, they are asking for gift cards only

due to COVID restrictions. For security reasons, gift

cards for HOPE may be dropped in the collection

boxes that are mounted on the wall in the

Gathering Space and narthex of the church. �

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For Arbor Woman, please bring unwrapped gifts and

place them in the barrels located by the giving

trees.�

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Please take a tag and give generously to those in

need this Christmas season. All gifts must be re-

turned by THIS WEEKEND. Thank you for your

support of our Annual Giving Trees!�

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