MASS SCHEDULE:Saturday Evening - 4:00 p.m.Sunday Morning - 9:30 a.m. Holydays -As AnnouncedTuesday- 9:00 a.m.Wednesday - Noon.Thursday - 9:00 a.m.Friday - 9:00 a.m.Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion -Wednesday - 6:00 p.m.Communion Service - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:Saturday - 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL:Mrs. Angela Johnston, Principalajohnston@stmarybronson.orgMrs. Sharon Whitford, Secretarysharonwhitford@stmarybronson.org204 Albers Rd., Bronson, Michigan 49028517-369-4625

Bronson, Michigan 49028

We the Parishioners of St. Mary’s of Assumption Parish, Bronson, acknowledge the mission of Christ on earth and know that our aim is to have God working through us. As a Christian community, we respond to the call of Jesus Christ to love each other as

Jesus loves us and to celebrate the Eucharist, so as to be strengthened to accept the responsibility to serve rather than be served. Together we are committed to the spiritual, physical and educational welfare of those of our parish family and beyond.

SECRETARY:Karen Ratkowskistmarybronson@yahoo.com517-369-2120

WEBSITE:stmarysbronson.org

RECTORY HOURS:Monday - Thursday8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PASTORAL TEAM: Very Rev. Mark Vyverman, Pastor frmjv@catholicweb.com Fr. Paul Redmond, Parochial Vicarfrpredmond@gmail.comFr. Mathias, Parochial Vicarmathiasmsfs@gmail.comFr. Raul Gomez, Spanish Ministryfrrhgomez@gmail.com

Deacon James Lavelline, Permanent DeaconDeacon Alan Sosinski, Permanent DeaconDeacon John Wielgos, Permanent Deacon RECTORY: 602 W. Chicago St. Bronson, Michigan 49028

The facilities and services of St. Mary of Assumption Parish are available to its active members. This includes use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacramental events and includes parishioner status in our parochialschool. Active membership is determined by three things: being registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time, faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, and the use of the envelope system in support of the parish. Baptismal Instructions and mar-riage instructions are by appointment (369-2120).Mar-riage Instructions and Marriage Discovery Weekend are requirements for anyone to be married at St. Mary’s Assumption Church. Call the Rectory (369-2120) to make arrangements at least six months in advance.

NEW PARISHIONERS:New families are always welcome.Please come to the rectory to register.Your cooperation is deeply appreciated!

ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION CHURCH, BRONSON, MICHIGAN

Mass Schedule St. Mary Assumption Church

Bronson, Michigan SATURDAY, October 13th 4:00 p.m. +JOANNE HERMAN & DAVID HERMAN by Conrad & Family SUNDAY, October 14th - TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 a.m. THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY & ROSARY 9:30 a.m. +FRANCES YESH by Rich & Sue Losinski 1:30 p.m. SPANISH MASS MONDAY, October 15th - ST TERESA OF JESUS NO MASS TUESDAY, October 16th - ST MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE & ST HEDWIG 9:00 a.m. +MARGARET RAKOSKE by Shirley Sikorski 6:30 p.m. MASS AND ROSARY AT ST. CHARLES WEDNESDAY, October 17th - ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH NOON +TOM LEISTER by Suzi Leister 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion 6:30 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE THURSDAY, October 18th - ST LUKE 9:00 a.m. +MARGARET WOTTA by Deacon John & Deb Wielgos FRIDAY, October 19th - ST JOHN DE BREBEUF & ST ISAAC JOGUES 9:00 a.m. +JOE LOSINSKI by Ken & Nancy Stutzman SATURDAY, October 20th 4:00 p.m. +STANLEY KLAVINSKI by Norma & Family SUNDAY, October 21st - TWENTY– NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 a.m. THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY & ROSARY 9:30 a.m. SPECIAL INTENTION OF DEACON AL & CARLENE SOSINSKI 1:30 p.m. SPANISH MASS

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St. Mary’s Church Offerings Sunday, October 7, 2018

Envelopes ...................................................................... $5,358.00 Loose Money .................................................................... $800.00 TOTAL ............................................................................ $6,158.00 Education Fund ............................................................. $1,770.00 Spanish Mass ................................................................... $844.00 Fuel .................................................................................. $570.00 Hurricane Florence ....................................................... $1,359.00

ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY AFTERNOON, October 20th 4:00 p.m. Ben Stevens, Carson Stevens SUNDAY MORNING, October 21st 9:30 a.m. Catalina Medina, Valentina Medina SPECIAL MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SATURDAY AFTERNOON, October 20th 4:00 p.m. Jim Whelan, Bernie Stankewicz, Al Cockrell, Joe Sobeske SUNDAY MORNING, October 21st 9:30 a.m. Janet Rzepka, Craig Rzepka, Kevin Dules, Jim Hedgcock READERS/LECTORS SATURDAY AFTERNOON, October 20th 4:00 p.m. Jim Whelan SUNDAY MORNING, October 21st 9:30 a.m. Janet Rzepka

A PRAYER FOR OUR CHURCH

Heavenly Father, In every age, you have been our refuge. Yet again and still, we stand before you asking for your protection on your holy Church. For the victims of abuse and their families, pour out your healing and your peace. For the Bishops of this country, continue to inspire their deci-sions, and guide them with your Spirit. For the thousands of good and faithful priests, who have followed your call to serve you and your people in holiness, sustain them by your grace. For the faithful who are angry, confused, and searching for answers, embrace them with your love, restore their trust, con-sole them with your clear Gospel message, and renew them with your sacraments. We place our Church in your hands, for without you we can do nothing. May Jesus, our High Priest and true compass, continue to lead her in every thought and action – to be an instrument of justice, a source of consolation, a sacrament of unity, and a man-ifestation of your faithful covenant. Grant this through that same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

TWENTY - EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 14, 2018

St. Mary’s School News

The school is looking for ITEMS FOR THE BIG RAFFLE and we welcome any new items, game tickets, etc. We are also wondering if anyone has a time share that they will not be able to use this coming year and would be willing to do-nate a stay we would love to make this a raffle item as well. Nothing is to small or to large. Thank you for your generosity. Don’t forget to get your RAFFLE TICKETS and to get the CHICKEN DINNER on your calendar for NOVEMBER 3rd.

Parish News and Dates to Remember

Next weekend is BRONSON FOOD PAN-TRY TIME. Please try to donate at least one item. It can be placed in the cart located in the back of church. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY is scheduled for Friday, October 19th, serv-ing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the club on Matteson St. Family style dining. All you can eat. Dine in or carry out. THE YOUTH GROUP will be volunteering at the Humane Society on Monday, Oc-tober 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. NEXT CHOIR PRACTICE will be held Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. SEE YOU THERE! ALL DECORATIONS AT THE CEMETERY must be taken off the graves and dis-posed of by October 26th.

News from Fr. Vyverman

Dear Parishioners, On this 14th of October, the Church has two new Saints! Pope Francis will official-ly declare Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Romero as Saints of the Church. Both of these men are modern day Saints which helps many of us to identify with them and remind us how we can live like Saints. Archbishop Romero is a martyr; Pope Paul VI lead us as the Vicar of Christ. The Lord sends Saints in every age of the Church to call us to holiness and remind us that it is possible for us to do the same. I ordered a limited supply of holy cards for our churches for you to have and to pray for the intercession of these Saints. May these new Saints help us to draw closer to Christ! These past few Tuesdays we have been

using as a time to pray for the Church in

this time of Crisis. We wrap up these

special prayer times this Tuesday, Octo-

ber 16 with a final Mass and Rosary at

6:30 p.m. at St. Charles. I would appreci-

ate it if you could continue to keep the

Church in your prayers each day for heal-

ing and a greater call to holiness, to al-

ways seek Christ’s guidance in all that we

do.

Thanks for Reading!

Fr. Mark

RAFFLE DINNER AND DRAWING

The Raffle Dinner and Drawing will be November 3, 2018 after the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Top Prize is $5,000. There will be a separate drawing for $1,000 for anyone who buys/sells 10 tickets. Please return your money and ticket stubs to the col-lection basket in a separate envelope or return to anyone distributing tickets. Call Shannon Bir (517-617-0238) to get tickets or if you have any questions. Tickets are available after masses, in the Rectory or the School Office. Let’s sell all our tickets again this year for another successful fundraiser!!

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A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE - Having posses-sions is an illusion. In today’s gospel Je-sus told the young man to give up his need to control and put his trust in God. He couldn’t let go! In families, our need to control destroys relationships. We can lead, teach and encourage, but we can’t control anyone but ourselves.

ALL SAINTS DAY MASS SCHEDULE

AT ST. MARY’S: Wednesday, October 31st @ 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, Novem-ber 1st at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Span-ish Mass. AT ST. CHARLES: Thursday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

St. Charles Borromeo Church will be cele-brating 50 years in the “new” Church on The Feast Day of St. Charles Borromeo, Sunday, November 4th at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. In addition to a wonderful dinner, the school children will be portraying different saints. For further information please call the church office at St. Charles at 517-278-2650.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU FROM FR. EVANSON

Fr. Evanson would like to thank St. Mary’s Parish for their continued support of his parishes in Kenya, East Africa. This year St. Mary’s collected $6,390. May God bless each and everyone of you.

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