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Epiphany
of the
Lord
January
4,
2015 !
!
They were
overjoyed at seeing
the star, and on
entering the house
they saw the child
with Mary his
mother. They
prostrated
themselves and did
him homage. Then
they opened their
treasures and
offered him gi�s of
gold, frankincense,
and myrrh. � Mt
2:10�11 !
Northern Lights Catholic CommunityNorthern Lights Catholic Community St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord ~ St. Thomas Aquinas, Elmira ~ Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt!
DIOCESE OF GAYLORD
2015 SEMINARIANS
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS
“Today, amid so much darkness we need to see the light of hope and
to be men and women who bring hope to others.” -Pope Francis
Tyler Bischoff!! Robert Pahlko�er! ! Christopher Jarvis! ! Benjamin Rexroat!
Al Pillarelli! ! Nicholas Cooper! ! Bradley Nursey! ! Christopher Nowak!
Sco� Lawler! ! Mitchel Roman! ! ! Sean Farkas! ! ! Alex Kowalkowski!
! ! !! ! ! ! David Freundl! ! ! Paul Wilbert!
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Food for Thought ~ Fr. James Bearss, Pastor This weekend, Holy Mother Church celebrates the Epiphany of the Lord. This liturgical solemnity marks the end of the journey of the magi in their search to discover the King
whose star appeared in the heavens (Matthew 2:2). The three magi traditionally represent us, the gentiles, as well as the three sons of Noah who are the originators of the three races of man: African, Caucasian and Asian (Genesis 5:32). The magi were in search of a child who was the newborn king of the Jews. Simeon at the Temple said of this child that he was “. . . destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed” (Luke 2:34). That Jesus would be the downfall and rise of many happened immediately, as innocent children were slaughtered by the jealous King Herod (Matthew 3:16). In wars, the innocent are often the victims caught between warring parties.
There has been a war activity burning against the innocent unborn children in the United States of America since 1973. The culture of life and the culture of death have engaged in a cosmic struggle against the other. The Supreme Court made a ruling in the infamous case Roe vs. Wade allowing abortions to be legal. The Supreme Court ruled that legal and violent actions could be taken against all and any unborn child at any period of its gestation within their mother’s womb. Since 1973, over 56 million children have suffered annihilation, along with their possible offspring. What would our country and our world look like if these children were allowed to live? It baffles the mind and heart.
All society rises and falls on the back of the family. As good stewards of the family, society has much to be accountable for how it has failed to protect the most innocent. Psalm 127
expresses the joy of a families’ sons, “Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one’s youth. Happy the man whose quiver is filled with them” (Psalm 127: 4-5). The abundance of children presents a blessing to a families’ wealth and posterity. While many have not given up on the traditional family values, they are being contested.
I would invite my brothers and sisters to join me and many others as we challenge the culture of death. This year marks the 5th Annual March for Life in Gaylord. While hundreds of thousands will be gathering in our Nations Capital in Washington D.C. to protest the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, you can remain home and participate just the same. Review the following schedule:
Friday, January 23rd
7pm: Vigil Mass with Bishop Steven Raica 8pm - 8am: All Night Vigil in Parish Chapel
Saturday, January 24th
7:30am: Morning Prayer 8am: Daily Morning Mass 9am - 1pm: Teen Conference held in the Cooney Conference Center 1:00 - 2pm: Rally for Life in Parish Hall 2:00 - 3pm: St. Mary Cathedral to City Hall
(Bus transportation will be made available)
I quite understand that while this moral dilemma stains the American flag, it is not a pleasant issue address or even to acknowledge by our parish families. However, we owe the millions who have suffered tragic deaths a voice to be heard through our actions and presence. Like the children massacred in and around Bethlehem, I challenge us to raise a cry of sorrow and protest to the slaughter of the innocent (Matthew 2:18). Please come and join us between January 23rd and 24th. Pax Vobiscum
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Office Hours: Monday!Friday: 8:00am!4:30pm!
Telephone Directory:�
Cathedral Office: � � (989) 732!5448 � �
Cathedral Fax:� � (989) 705!3585�
St. Mary School:� � (989) 732!5801 �
Parish Hall:� �(989) 705!3577�
E!mail Address: [email protected]!
Cathedral Website: www.stmarycathedral.org!
St. Mary School Website: www.gaylordstmary.org!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Pastor & Rector: Fr. James M. Bearss!
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter Wigton!
Deacon: Deacon Ron Rowe!
Pastoral Associate: Jeff Crane!
Cateche1cal Leader: Marie Hahnenberg!
Director of Music: Dr. Wayne Wyrembelski!
Business Manager: Mari Anna Wahr!
Development Coordinator: Tina Makarewicz!
Parish Bookkeeper: Melissa Switalski!
Parish Secretary: Janice Reynolds!
Recep1onist: Judy Schmi(�
School Principal: Nicole Hatch!
Maintenance Supervisor: Brian Wojtkowiak!Parish Pastoral Council: Bea Kelly (chair), Mike Castle,
Gerry David, Bob Gurchiek, Doug Kusiak, Rosalie
Makarewicz, Mike Rola!
Finance Council: Tom Marben (chair), Jean Corpe,
Buzz DeHooghe, Jane Lamerson, Anita Lawnichak, Jim
Myler, Cherie Nu(er, Jackie Warren!
Sacramental Minister: Fr. David P. Dupuis!
Vanderbilt Pastoral Council: Alice Firman, Michael
Switalski, Jim Grant, Theresa Crawfis!
Vanderbilt Finance Council: Bernice Holborn, Roger
Markham, Vernon Kassuba, Jan Peterson!
Elmira Pastoral Council: Elaine Bisson, Mary
Essenmacher, Kathy Franckowiak, Joanne Gee, Mary
Kucharek, Sandy Metzger, Deborah Sparks!
Elmira Finance Council: Jerome Dobrzelewski, Carl
Essenmacher, Robert Kucharek, Mike Obrigewitsch!
Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral�
606 N. Ohio Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735�
Office located in the Diocesan Pastoral Building!
Vanderbilt Holy Redeemer�
8075 Lincoln Ave., Vanderbilt, MI 49795�
Contact the Cathedral office for informa7on!
Elmira St. Thomas Aquinas�
2567 Buell Rd., Elmira, MI 49730�
Contact the Cathedral office for informa7on!
Cathedral: Saturday: 5pm;!Sunday: 9am, 11am, and!
! ! ! ! 3pm EF La7n Mass!
! ! ! ! Weekdays: Mon�Fri 7am; Sat 8am!
St. Thomas, Elmira: Saturday 7pm;! !
! ! ! ! Weekdays: Tuesday and First Friday 5pm!
Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt: Sunday 10am!
!
RECONCILIATION: Other 7mes by appointment!
Cathedral: Friday 12pm & 7pm; Saturday 3:30pm !
St. Thomas, Elmira: Saturday’s 6pm�6:30pm!
Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt: By appointment only!
MASS & RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Readings for the Week of January 4, 2015
Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Monday: 1 Jn 3:22--4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19--5:4/Lk 4:14-22a
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30
Next Sunday: Is 55:1-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/1 Jn 5:1-9
or Acts 10:34-38/Mk 1:7-11
©Liturgical Publications Inc !
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Family Faith Forma1on & Sacramental Prepara1on:
Catechesis for the en7re family is offered on Sundays.
Contact Jeff at the Cathedral office at 989�705�3573.!!
Bap1sm: Contact the Cathedral Office. Prepara7on
classes are by appointment only. !!
Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least six
months in advance for prepara7on and arrangements.!!
Anoin1ng of the Sick, Communion Calls: For those
who are seriously ill, facing surgery, cannot par7cipate
in Mass on Sundays, seeking Holy Communion or
Anoin7ng of the Sick, please call the Parish Office to
arrange for home, or hospital visits.!!
Parishioner Registra1on: To register, stop by the Parish
Office. New families are always welcome! !!
Perpetual Adoration, Cathedral: Starts after 7am Mass
on Mondays, ends Saturday before 8am Mass. Cancelled
when school is closed for inclement weather.!
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
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St. Mary Cathedral ! Gaylord�MONDAY, JANUARY 5�7:00am Uncle Louis Basinski by the Wegrecki Family:
! Barb, Harry, Joyce & Kevin, LaNe(e & Craig!!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6�7:00am James O’Connor by J. Welch & Family�!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7�7:00am In Memory of Ed Kakenmaster !
! by Louise Kubacki!
9:00am School: Deceased Members of the Skop &
! Dzwik Families by the Family!
10:30am Tendercare: Theresa Jaruzel by the Family!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8�7:00am Alice Francis by Altar Rosary Society!!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9�7:00am Deceased Members of the Severino Family !
! by Michael & Nidia Samalik!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10�8:00am Josie, Mary & Mildred !
! by their Sister, Stephanie Damer!
5:00pm Helen Elenz by Ralph & Sun Hee Galbraith!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11�9:00am Frank & Pauline Koscielniak by the Family!
11:00am BeHe Hitchingham !
! by Billy & Mary (Dickerson) Gordon!
3:00pm EF La1n: For Members of the NLCC!!
Holy Redeemer ! Vanderbilt�SUNDAY, JANUARY 11�10:00am Virgil Koronka by Judith M. Koronka!!
St. Thomas Aquinas ! Elmira�TUESDAY, JANUARY 6�5:00pm World Peace!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10�7:00pm Wallace & HaHe Matuszak !
! by Richard & Alexandria Matuszak!
Gaylord!Elmira!Vanderbilt�MONDAY, JANUARY 5�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
9:00am Parents in Christ (CMR AB)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
6:30pm RCIA (CMR A)!
6:45pm! Bingo (Hall)!!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
1:00pm Circle of Life Mtg (Parish Office)!
2:00pm Rosary Hour of Prayer (Chapel)!
4:00pm Adult Faith Forma7on�Fr. Peter (CMR A)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
8:00pm K of C 4th Degree Mtg (K of C Hall)!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
4:00pm Adult Faith Forma7on�Fr. James (CMR A)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
7:00pm K of C Bingo (K of C Hall)!!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9�6:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
12:00pm Reconcilia7on (Cathedral)!
5:00pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)!
7:00pm Reconcilia7on (Cathedral)!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10�Fair Trade Coffee, FUNd Fest Ticket Sales�Matagalpa Collec1on�7:30am Morning Prayer (Chapel)!
3:30pm Reconcilia7on (Cathedral)!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11�Fair Trade Coffee, FUNd Fest Ticket Sales�Matagalpa Collec1on�9:30am Family Faith Forma7on (Conference Center)!
With Deepest SYMPATHY
We keep in our prayers, the soul of:
Glenn Smith
May the Angels lead him into Paradise.
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE & OFFERING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
St. Mary Cathedral Presents the 8th Annual
Marriage Enrichment Evening Saturday, February 14, 2015
Mass Celebrated at 5:00pm
Evening Program at 6:30pm
St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall
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St. Thomas Aquinas Elmira
St. Mary Cathedral Gaylord
Holy Redeemer Vanderbilt
Parishioner Gifts Online Giving Gifts Credit Card/ACH
$707.00
Gifts 31
$14,098.82 $3,317.00 $371.00
Gifts 358 64 3
$857.00 $400.00
Gifts 37 1
Visitor Gifts $74.00 $993.35 $93.00
TOTALS $781.00 $18,780.17 $1,350.00
Debt Reduction $ Monthly with Beginning Anew $
Special
Earmarked
Collections
$70.00 $ $ $
$30.00
Retired Religious
Cemetery
Maintenance
Food Pantry
Flowers
$675.00 $5.00
$10.00 $316.00 $155.00
$
Retired Religious
Cemetery
School/Youth
Food Pantry
Matagalpa
Misc.
$670.00 $61.00 $122.11
$ $45.00 $43.00
Retired Religious
Coffee/Donuts
Food Pantry
Maintenance
Utility Fund
Flowers
Stewardship of Treasure ~ Weekend of December 20/21
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULES
SJ. MBFO CBJUEDFBI LHJKFLHMBI MHCHNJFO�Lectors:! 1/10! ! 5:00pm! ! P. LeBlanc, R. Beachnau!! ! ! 1/11! ! 9:00am! ! R. Olszewski, F. Abeel!! ! ! 1/11! ! 11:00am!! L. Wojtkowiak, A. Lawnichak!!
EM’s:!! 1/10! ! 5:00pm! ! R. Kujawa, B. Collins, B. Kelly, C. Kwapis, D. Zaremba, !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! T. Dzwik, N. Lenartowicz, S. Samkowiak, D. Witkop!! ! ! 1/11! ! 9:00am! ! N. Olszewski, J. Abeel, J. Blanzy, B. Blanzy, B. Skibinski, !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! M. Skibinski, B. Blasius, S. Blasius, S. Wolf, C. Milan, E. Nelson, !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! S. Vanderveer, R. Renkiewicz, M. Dobrzelewski!! ! ! 1/11! ! 11:00am!! H. Lawnichak, T. Mar7nek, J. Mar7nek, J. Duhoski, K. Westphal,!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! R. Simeck, K. Fortune, HS Student, HS Student, HS Student, HS Student!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Servers:! 1/10! ! 5:00pm! ! P. Pawlanta, M. Samalik, J. Coyne!! ! ! 1/11! ! 9:00am! ! B. Delaney, A. Handley, B. Handley!! ! ! 1/11! ! 11:00am!! P. Belanger, J. Reno, L. Cherry!
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Our Military Brothers and Sisters During this time of political upheaval throughout the
world, I’m reminded of the sacrifices of our military
men and women. As a veteran myself, I know how
our military personal are groomed in being able to
put duty above personal interest. The norms of our
culture today center around seeking our individual
gain while the military teaches us that we live, and
sometimes die, for a purpose greater than ourselves.
It is a mission which builds character and embodies
an ethos which finds our purpose for life in a way of
life which mirrors Christ’s admonition that in order
to find oneself, we have to lose ourselves. At the
beginning of this new year, please keep our military
personnel in your prayers. Knowing that we care
makes the mission a whole lot easier.!!
New Communion Procedures
Begin Today A reminder that this weekend begins two new
initiatives pertaining to communion practices here at
St. Mary Cathedral. !
Communion to the Homebound!Persons may no longer request consecrated hosts in
the communion line during Mass. The Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist have been advised to deny
such requests and refer the person to consult the
sacristan after Mass in the chapel area to document
and receive communion for the purpose of
distributing to the hospitalized or homebound. If you
have questions about this new procedure, please
contact Jeff Crane at the parish office for
clarification. !
Gluten Sensitive Communion!Those seeking to receive the precious body of Christ
in low gluten form should approach the presider
distributing communion in the main aisle in front of
the altar. Please identify yourself as requesting the
low gluten consecrated host. It would be helpful to
know ahead of time which persons desire to receive
this alternative. Please contact the parish office if
you have gluten sensitivities.
Jeff Crane!Pastoral Associate!
Nicole Hatch!School Principal!
St. Mary Cathedral School is pleased to announce that
Fr. Peter will be joining our teaching team. He will
take on our high school Religion needs, until the end
of the school year. We say goodbye to former teacher
Seth Peters and thank him, most sincerely, for his time
here at St. Mary. Marie Hahnenberg most graciously
accepted the addition of teaching the 8th grade
Religion class.
A few words from Father Peter:
“I am the fifth of ten children to
Douglas and Janice Wigton. I attended
catholic grade school at Holy Rosary in
Cedar and catholic middle and high
school at St. Mary of the Assumption in
Lake Leelanau. After graduation from
high school in 2001, I headed to study Theology and
Humanities at The Franciscan University of
Steubenville. In 2005 I traveled to Italy to join the
religious life with the Friars Minor Mary Immaculate;
spent three fruitful years in the community studying
philosophy and spirituality. After prayer and
discernment I felt God calling me back to the Diocese
of Gaylord to serve as a priest. I hold three degrees:
Masters in Divinity, Bachelors in Theological Studies,
and a Masters in Sacred Scripture. I was ordained to
the priesthood on June 12, 2012, and began my
assignment as Parochial Vicar to the Northern Lights
Catholic Community in July of 2012. Since joining
the team here at St. Mary Cathedral I have greatly
enjoyed growing in all the ministries offered at this
lively parish. I have spent many hours in the classroom
with our students and had offered numerous Masses
for them as well.”
Please note that the Pastor, Leadership Team and the
School Advisory Council will begin an active search
for a religion teacher. I ask all of you for your prayers,
patience and understanding. In these times it is
necessary that we pull together and let God lead us.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,"
declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
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Cursillo Weekend 2015
The Cursillo Weekend 2015 sign-up is now taking place. Applications are available at the Parish Office. The men’s weekend will take place from February 26 through March 1, 2015. The women’s weekend will be March 19 through March 22, 2015. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 989-732-5448.
Marie Hahnenberg, !Cateche�cal Leader!
Middle School Youth Group Party
Sunday, January 11 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, all
middle school students are welcome to join us for our
Middle School Party! We’ll be meeting from 12:15 –
2:00 p.m. in the St. John Paul II Evangelization Center
at St. Mary Cathedral School. Contact Marie
Hahnenberg for more details.
Mari Anna Wahr, !Business Manager!
GIVING TUESDAY
Giving Tuesday, started in 2012, is a global movement of giving to charity after the consumer shopping holidays of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The latest reports say that nonprofit organizations processed over $26 million in online donations in 2014, which is a 35% increase from the year before (mashable.com). At year end, the advertising for consumer goods, such as gift suggestions and shopping days until Christmas, vies with pleas for charitable donations with videos of sad, lonely puppies. As we celebrate the octave of Christmas, many of us may be considering a New Year’s resolution that includes gifts to charity. As we think of ways to improve, let us remember that each of us is called to worship God with our entire life, which is our stewardship of time, talents, and treasures. Sharing those gifts is an important way to worship the Giver of all good things. St. Mary Cathedral works very hard to be good stewards of your gifts, taking great care in how we manage and track the resources entrusted to us. One easy resolution is to simplify your 2015 with online giving with WeShare to St. Mary Cathedral. It is easy, secure, safe, and provides you with flexible options. You can adjust your contribution amounts at any time, and all arrangements can be made from the comfort of your home. If you are uncomfortable with passing an empty collection basket, WeShare provides a printable form that can be put into the Sunday offertory that says, “We lovingly made our donation through WeShare.” If you need more information or are ready to sign up, please visit www.stmarycathedral.org or call the parish office. A blessed New Year to all!
Cursillo Witness By Darlene Roper
During my Cursillo weekend, I met Cindy who
gave a talk to our group. Her son had a drug addiction.
After several attempts at rehab, he finally was freed
from the big deceiver. “The Bible tells of the miracles
Jesus performed and is still performing. Jesus is
making the deaf hear, the mute speak and the blind
see, TODAY.” she said.
My Mother had passed away just months before I
attended Cursillo. After being her primary caregiver
for several years, I missed her, was exhausted and
parched.
The weekend was the beginning of my restoration.
“Near restful water He leads me, He refreshes my
soul.” The talks and testimonies were like sweet
rainfall on parched land. We were told, “Start by
doing the necessary, do what’s possible, and suddenly
you are doing the impossible.”
And so I began with the necessary, working on my
health, and I found I could help others with some
things. I started studying the word of God, and
amazingly, I could speak about my faith journey. I
receive the sacrament of healing and I see.
I knew as Cindy spoke, the Holy Spirit was at
work, restoring my authentic soul. Yes, Jesus still
performs miracles, TODAY.
Prayerfully consider attending a Cursillo weekend.
You can trust in God’s timing.
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Our Lady of Fatima Message
Our Lady of Fatima is requesting that the devotion of the First Saturday of five consecutive months be
brought back into practice. The PCCW ladies are sponsoring this devotion. Together as a parish, all are
asked to answer this call.
We will begin on Saturday, January 3, 2015 and continue throughout the entire year. You can begin
which ever month works for you and continue for five consecutive months.
As a reward, Our Lady promises to assist them at the hour of death and grant them all the graces necessary for
salvation. The conditions for the devotion are: Confession; Holy Communion; say five decades of the Rosary; and
meditate 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary. All this with the purpose of making reparation to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary for the sins of men. Hope to see you there. For more information, contact Rosalie at
989-732-5207
Dear St. Mary Cathedral, St. Thomas Aquinas & Holy Redeemer Parishioners:
We are thrilled to inform you that the Michigan Ambassadors of Music recently announced that we – four
Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral High School students – have been selected to participate in a 16-day performance and
educational tour in Europe next summer. To proudly represent the State of Michigan and the City of Gaylord on
this journey will be an incredible honor.
The trip will take place July 9 – 24, 2015. We will
perform together with approximately 150 other
instrumental and choral students chosen from across
Michigan. We will perform numerous concerts as we
travel through the countries of England, France,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and Germany.
The educational benefits of this trip are many. We will
have the opportunity to visit and learn about such historic
locations as Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower, the
Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, the Matterhorn, Venice,
and Rothenberg. We will experience new people and
cultures from around the world. And lastly, we will make
new friends from across Michigan as we work with other
dedicated high school students to become better
musicians.
For over four decades, the Michigan
Ambassadors of Music have made it
possible for students to represent Michigan “through the universal language of music”. It is their
vision that these performance tours around the world be exciting and educational, and something
that students will remember for a lifetime.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity and look forward to all that we will bring back to our school
and community from the experience. To pay for this trip, in addition to money we have earned through various
jobs and financial support from our parents and local service organizations, we are also reaching out to our parish
community to anyone who might consider supporting us and this learning opportunity. Any assistance you might
be able to provide would be very much appreciated. If interested, please contact our band director, Rita
LaVictoire, at 989-731-6203. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, Corrine Johnston, Matthew Makarewicz, Meredith Mason, & Nathan Smith
Pictured l-r: Nathan Smith (trumpet), Meredith Mason (flute), Corrine Johnston (clarinet), Matthew Makarewicz (trumpet), and St. Mary Cathedral School Band Director Rita LaVictoire.
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Greetings! As many of you
know, my name is Ellyn Milan,
and prior to my graduation
from Gaylord St Mary
Cathedral School in 2012, I spent many years involved with
various choirs and as a cantor
here in our Cathedral. Upon
beginning my college education, I auditioned
and was invited to join the Notre Dame Folk
Choir. I have been unbelievably blessed to be
part of this truly incredible faith community,
which has enriched every aspect of my life. Our
home is the beautiful Basilica of the Sacred
Heart on the Notre Dame campus. Through the
choir and my continued experience as cantor, I have been able to be involved with outreach
opportunities such as music ministry in Level 1
State Penitentiaries and the Catholic Worker, as
well as tours that have taken our 65 member
group eastward to Harlem and Sandy Hook, and
across the country. By adding my voice to this
ensemble, I have done my best to share the gifts
God has given me that were nurtured and
encouraged here throughout my upbringing.
Of all of you I would like to ask a favor. The
Folk Choir has been invited by Australian
Catholic University to assist in building a Music
Ministry modeled after our program. We will be
working with both students and parish members,
to establish music settings through workshops
and personal exposure both in remote parishes
and on school campuses. As an upperclassman in
the choir with a leadership position, it is
important to me that each of the 65 voices be
lifted together in praise. However it is very
expensive and I don’t have the financial
resources to cover the cost. I do know, however,
that I have never received less than
overwhelming support and encouragement from
our St. Mary Cathedral community, and now I
am turning to you for your continued support
through prayer and financial contributions. If
you are able to do so, please make your check
payable to St. Mary Cathedral, earmark for Ellyn
Milan, and drop it in the collection basket or
send to the parish office.
Thank you, and Blessings Always!
Ellyn Milan
Fair Trade Coffee and
Chocolate Sales
Fair Trade coffee and chocolate will be sold in the gathering space at the weekend Masses on January 10/11. The Fair Trade coffee and chocolate we purchase helps the people who do the harvesting to make a fair profit.
Coffee: regular/decaf; whole bean/ground 16 oz. bags $10; 12 oz. bags $9.
Chocolate bars: dark or milk chocolate large bars $4, small bars $2
Also, a monetary collection is taken for the Diocese of Matagalpa to help fund medical services for this very mountainous and remote region.
Our friends there are very much in need of over-the-counter medical supplies, too. Please make sure that the expiration date on all medicines are good for at least a year. A medical team and assisting personnel will be traveling there again this year. The team uses all the supplies they collect and can take with them. Delphine Rogers and the Selling Team
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Bulletin SPONSORs OF THE WEEK
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JET’S PIZZA, GAYLORD Thank you to our bulle�n sponsors for all their
support and generosity. Please support them as they make our bulle�n possible. !
Cathedral Mass Broadcasts
TELEVISED: Sundays at 8:00 a.m. on FOX 32/45
RADIO: Sundays at 12:00 noon on Baraga Radio 92.1 FM Gaylord; 90.9 FM Charlevoix;
88.3FM Traverse City
Cathedral Bingo Schedule Monday, January 5, 2015
Chair: Colleen Bright
Co-Chari: Jodi Jameson
Team #4: Kevin Makarewicz, Richard Diebold,
Jim Duhoski, Angie Brown
Numbers not available at
time of printing (License #A00464)
St. Mary Cathedral: !Jean Stevenson!Peter Thompson!
Becca Prange!Doris Proulx!Beth Moore!Erika Dwyer!
Carolyn Borowiak !Susan Stelver!Emily Pickett!
Patricia Cherry!Bernadette Russo!
Elaine Kenny!Christ Hatch!
Marion Byrne!Bruce Young!
Deb Robinson!Kathy Krawczak!
Vera Jean Hickerson!Tom Martinek!
Ron Peck!Mike Samkowiak!
Marlene Bindschatel!Sr. Donna Marie!
Koenigsknecht, OP!Amber Myers Gilbert!
Joan Noble!Fr. David Dupuis!
Julie Hansen!Jim Godlewski!
Joyce Hatch!Dennis Brady!
Mary L. Jelinek!Betty Pasel!
Raymond Lowetz!Otis Morrow!
Kim (Wager) Hart!Denis Early!
Joann Franckowiak!Jerry Mankowski!Charles Pickett!
Mary Ann Wilmers!Lonny Ramsey!
Amy Simon!Tom Crawford!Larry Lindbert!Frank Zimbicki!Lori O’Connor!
Julie Sroka!!!
St. Thomas:!
Alex Pancake!Tom Urban!
Charles Proulx!Claudette Proulx!Mary Kucharek!
!!
Holy Redeemer:!Carl Schaub!Janet Berry!
Donald Wescoat, Jr.!Becky Smith!
Marguerite Carter!Fr. David Dupuis!Lloyd Eisenhart!
Treyor Warzynski!Rita Bunker!
Barbara Harrington!Markita Hardy!Sandy Grant! Jim Grant Jr.!
!!
Military personnel !and their families,!
those in foster care, !medical facilities,!the homebound,!
those with ongoing health
issues, and all caregivers.!
K of C “Football Frenzy” Winners!Listed below are the winners for week 10,
December 7, 2014:!!
! High Winners!
! 1st: ! Jim Blanzy! ! ! ! $100!! 2nd: !Angela Moala ! ! ! $30!! 3rd:! Melissa Nowicki! ! $20!!
! Low Winners!
! 1st:! Bob Fate!! ! ! ! $30!! 2nd:! Kevin Szymanski! ! $20!
K of C “Football Frenzy” Winners!Listed below are the winners for week 9,
November 30, 2014:!!
! High Winners!
! 1st: ! Kevin Szymanski! ! $100!! 2nd: !Robert Olszewski! ! $30!! 3rd:! Meshack Tanui! ! ! $20!!
! Low Winners!
! 1st:! Dorothy Anne Smith! $25!! 1st:! Mary Evans! ! ! ! $25!
Fifth Annual March
for Life - Gaylord
Saturday, January 24, 2015!
Teen Conference: 10:00am!
Cooney Conference Center!
Rally for Life: 1:00pm � St. Mary Cathedral!
March to City Hall: 2:00pm !!
Contact Marie at [email protected]
or 989�732�5147!
Ternes Elder Law Firm
• Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Nursing Home Plans • Medicaid • Pet Trusts • Family Cottage Preservation
1101 North US-31 • Petoskey • 231-347-7777
JANET M. ALLEN“Your 46th Circuit Court Judge”
Serving the Citizens of
Crawford, Kalkaska & Otsego Counties
Otsego County
Habitat for Humanity®
ReSt reDon’t Dump It - Donate & Deduct It!1384 W. Main St. • Gaylord, MI 49735
989-731-4506(Located behind Little Caesar’s)
Portable Toilet Rentals
S PA R TA NSewer & Septic Tank Service, LLC
5574 McCoy Rd., GaylordJoe & Bob Burgdorf
989-732-5766 • 989-732-3288
CHUCK’S ELECTRICof Gaylord, Inc.
Licensed Electrical Contractor CHUCK KLEE BOB KLEE 989-732-3396 989-350-7588
Residential and Commercial224 Marquardt Road • Gaylord, MI 49735
Serving Otsego County since 1974
Family Thrift Store Donations Always Accepted!
Store Hours: 10am-7pm Mon-Sat919 S. Otsego Ave. • Gaylord
(989) 448-2357
800 Livingston Blvd. Ste 3-D • Gaylord
(989) 731-7433
Michael A. RolaOtsego County Prosecuting Attorney
NELSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, INC.
Funerals, Cremations, Pre-Arrangement & Monument Service
(989) 732-1770 phone • (989) 732-6160 Obituary [email protected] • www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com
500 N. James St. Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 348-2000Michele RPh & Jeff Steffey RPhSt. Mary - Grayling Parishioners
Dan Smith, CPA114 N. Court Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735
989-732-1441
BJ’s RestaurantRental & Catering
Breakfast Bu#et Saturday & SundayLunch & Dinner Bu#et Daily
(989) 732-4010 • bjscatering.com990 North Center St. • Gaylord
Century 21Dunn & Associates
134 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord
(989) 731-4221www.century21gaylord.com
2583 S. Old 27 989-732-4431
Gaylord, MI NEW - Broasted Chicken
Mama Leone’sExcellent Italian and American Cuisine
PIZZA • CARRRY OUTS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
Rick Sehl’s Carpet Cleaning“Let Experience Work for You”
Carpet Cleaning Water Restoration Furniture Vehicle Cleaning Insured Free Estimates
989-731-1273
GAYLORDREFRIGERATIONP.O. Box 1397, Gaylord, MI 49734
732-4511
Build & Remodel LLCHal LaForest, owner
989-705-2366989-390-0412
Lead Safe RenovatingLicensed & Insured
Lic #2102177662
Mark Williamson • (989) 732-5654
324 W. Main • Gaylord, MI 49735
CHET’SEXCAVATING, INC.
• Top Dirt • Basements • Lot Clearing• Fill & Gravel • Septic Tank Installation
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Ben Kozlowski 732-1039
BOB FATEBUILDER, INC.
Bob Fate, CAPS, CGP
Providing Quality, Excellence& Creativity in Every Project
(231) 838-6165www.bobfatebuilder.com
249 S. Wisconsin • Gaylord(989) 732-5577
(989) 731-2003 2234 M-32 West, Gaylord www.hickersonfloor.com
QUALITY • EXPERIENCE • EXCELLENCE
Rita L. Johnson - Manager
114 E. Main St. • Gaylord
(989) [email protected]
Wolf BuildersA Family Business Serving the Gaylord Area Since 1950’s• New Construction • Shingled & Steel Roo"ng • Garages & Pole Barns
• Custom Decks • Vinyl & Wood Siding • Windows/Flooring & Additions• Kitchen & Bath Remodels • No Job Too Small • Licensed & Insured
David Murrell989-731-2073 | 989-370-1419
GLASSER INSURANCE
Joe Koprowicz, Agent
147 West Main, Gaylord
732-7551
DUNN’S BUSINESS
SOLUTIONS
134 S. Otsego Ave.
(989) 732-3901www.dunnsonline.com
GAYLORD EYE CARE CENTERRonald L. Mead, O.D. • Robert Slezak, O.D. • Peter Opperman, O.D. • Nate Slezak, O.D.
Alpine Plaza 989-732-6261www.visionsource-GaylordEyeCareCenter.com
Compliments of
SUGAR BOWL
RESTAURANT
ALPINE LOCKSMITH“Your Local Locksmith”
Serving Gaylord & Surrounding AreasBonded & Insured
104 Brandywine • Gaylord, MI 49735(231) 546-7604 • alpinelocksmithmi.com
Free Estimates Licensed
Northern MichiganWell Services, Inc.
989-732-5662 Andy Kujawa
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OPEN Monday - Sunday5AM to 3PM
• Top Dir
Gay d,
al and Co
LARGE PIZZA
HOT-N-READY
1390 Main St. West
989-732-8200
Hickerson Floor &
Tile Haus
4545th
Donate online toSt. Mary Cathedral Parishstmarycathedralnlcc.weshareonline.org
Joe Messenger Owner/Manager
www.gaylordfuneralhome.com
989-732-2230
Information line 989-732-2238850 N. Center Ave, P.O. Box 249
Mike Koronka Parishoner
Knights ofColumbus
Newly Remodeled Hall For Your Special Occasions
Bingo Thursdays Doors Open 5:30 pm Bingo Starts 7:00 pm
(989) 705-2786www.gaylordkofc.com
Susan Hall, DVM (989) 731-6208
314 N. Center Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735
Jeff & Michelle Hunter
989-731-2963www.maidpro.com
McNAMARAINSURANCEAUTO OWNERS • CITIZENS
Bob McNamara, Agent114 N. Court 732-6471
OTSEGO COUNTYABSTRACT COMPANYServing Otsego County Since 1939Ph: 732-5765 • Fax 732-7288
Rick & Mary Ann LaRouche
JP HEATINGOF NORTHERN
MICHIGAN24 Hour Heating Service
Phone: (989) 732-7571Dickerson Rd., Gaylord
SCHEERMOTORS
REAL ESTATE ONE GAYLORD
236 West Main St. • Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-8284www.REOGaylord.com • [email protected]
Come enjoy a round of golf at !e Loon or !e Lakes golf course in Gaylord MI.
Please call for Tee times989-732-4454
Also enjoy dinner and a draft beer on ourdeck, live entertainment every weekend!
BRIAN M HOYNER, DDS732-6271 • WWW.MAINOAK.COM
219 EAST MAIN • GAYLORD
Richard J Shavinski CSA LUTCF
FINANCIAL • INSURANCE • SERVICES
Email: [email protected]
(989) 732-5423 • (800) 228-1351 • 111 West Mitchell Street • GaylordIndividual Life Insurance • Home • Auto • Annuities • Retirement Plans
Senior Consulting • Low Cost Term Insurance • 50 Term Companies Estate Planning Trust Investment Services
Ask How We Can Save You Money Today!
GAYLORD OFFICE:1496 W. Main St. • Gaylord
(989) 732-1500 • www.awakonfcu.net
GERTA’S DRAPERIES“Everything in Window Treatments”
Serving Michigan Since 19582281 S. Otsego • Gaylord
(989) 732-3340Christa Bono • [email protected]
BOYNE COUNTRYHEATING & COOLING
We’ll keep you running • Service All Brands • Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • 24 Hour Emergency Service • Heating, Cooling & Plumbing • Geo-Thermal Systems • Hot Water Heaters
231-549-HEAT
Dr. Brian OliverDr. Renee Elias
www.OliverChiropracticClinic.com
Hon. George J. MertzServing Our Community as
46th Circuit Court JudgeCrawford, Kalkaska and
Otsego Counties
ROBERT T. WESTERMAN II, P.L.C.“Serving Parishioners Since 1979”
Disability • Wills & Trusts • Real Estate • Business ATTORNEY AT LAW
117 West First Street, Gaylord, MI 49735Phone: (989) 732-2400 • Fax: (989) 732-6723
DerMiner’sParkside Market 989-705-7051
Delicious Papa “D” Pizza, Sandwiches, Wings, Brats & MoreDeli Meat & Cheese by the Lb., Live Bait, Lottery, Ice & Firewood, Full Line of Beer, Wine & Spirits
7131 Old 27 S. • GaylordAdjacent to the State Park Entrance
Treat someone
to our
Sundae BestJoin us after mass, for greatchicken dinners and dessert
1397 W. Main St. • 989-448-8300
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(989) 731-9929West Main St. & I-75
Gaylord
ANY LARGE PIZZA $12.99
(989) 731-1555
1-800-424-1457
989-348-4383
GRAYLING
989-731-4050
$79 FURNACE CHECK & CLEAN
MainOak
Family Dentistry, PLC
10k and 5k run/walk in honor of the Mary Kay (Smith) Sklarczyk Fund
On July 4th proceeds going to the educational fund at Louis GroenNature Preserve, Johannesburg
2013 Race Photos & Results: www.smilethroughthemiles.com
For Advertising Informationcall Yvette Beausoleil today!
1.800.477.4574 ext. [email protected]
Open Sunday at 11AM
Little Amigos eat for
$1.99 every Sunday!
Fabulous Fajitas!737 W. Main
732-1771
Gaylord, MI
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