ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK REFLECTION
By Therese Campos, UM SophomoreI had the opportunity to travel to the Mexican-American border through St. Mary’s Alterna ve Spring Break trip at the end of last month, along with five other UM students and our chaperone. During the week-long trip I met children who are laughing despite all the danger they faced on their journeys, smiling and passionate volunteers that see the human dignity in the migrants they aid, priests that provide spiritual support on both sides of the border, and individuals who are seeking a be er life in the United States.
I heard many stories first-hand of how people arrived at the border and the difficul es they face on their journey as no part of the process is made easy for the migrant.
A er leaving their home, many traverse mul ple countries on foot as well as via bus and train, while trying to avoid situa ons such as being kidnapped by cartel. Once migrants arrive at border ci es, they face the decision of presen ng themselves at the border as asylum-seekers or pu ng their name into a lo ery/wai ng-list via the CBP One phone app to receive an appointment to enter into the US.
Bridges are only open to those who already have access to the US, so those wan ng to present themselves for asylum at the border must first cross the Rio Grande. Migrants will then be detained, processed, and released within the US as they wait for a court date to review their asylum-seeking cause. Those with the CBP One app try to find safe spaces in Mexico as their wait can last up to a year and a half. Once they receive an appointment, migrants can cross the border, apply for a work permit and begin their asylumseeking process while they live in the US.
I would like to highlight the story of someone my own age whom I met when the group crossed into Reynosa for one day. This young nineteen-year-old woman was ini ally hesitant to tell me about her journey because it wasn’t that bad when compared to other migrants’ experiences. She le Nicaragua with a group of people she knew but was not related to. The journey was tough, but there were no major setbacks un l she reached Mexico City where the group was picked up by poten al kidnappers. Taken to a run-down building, they had to strip as they were thoroughly pa ed down and every inch of their belongings were checked in order to rob them. She was able to make
it out with a small sum of money due to it being hidden in her hair e. She called them “poten al” kidnappers because a er four hours, her group was dropped off in the dark, outside of Mexico City. Eventually, they were able to make it to Reynosa on a bus, where they were promptly picked up by what- to the best of her knowledge- was Mexican migra on. She was separated from the group and held for a few days with her only nutri on being some le uce, peanut bu er, stale bread, and a cup of juice each day. Her $600 pesos were taken, although her phone and headphones were returned to her upon her release. She has now been wai ng for her CBP One appointment for five months, helping in the Casa del Migrante shelter’s kitchen to help pass the me.
Please keep her in your prayers, along with all the other people who have made and are making the journey, those that aid them on the way, and the souls that have been laid to rest. Thank you,
Therese Campos UM Sophomore
LENT PENANCE SERVICE @ SMSP
THURSDAY MARCH 21 I 7:00 PM
There will also be a Service at Saint Francis of Assisi Church on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 PM.
THROUGH THE LENS OF RACISM
FRIDAY MARCH 29 I 7:00 PM
All are welcome to a end this bilingual Sta ons of the Cross at 7 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29. With collabora on from the Hispanic/La no community and the An -Racism Working Group, this prayer event helps us to walk the way of the cross with Jesus, while reflec ng on how injus ce can be found in our own day.
Just as Jesus suffered for us, we can acknowledge that many people suffer unjustly, simply because of the color of their skin or their na onal origin. As a community, we can pray together and work toward ways to combat injus ce in our social structures, ins tu ons and in our hearts.
We are in need of children to help with the distribuon of the palms for Palm Sunday : t.ly/lYh4J
EASTER FLOWER OFFERING
In Memory of :
Larry Baldwin
Wm. Vanderveer
Margaret Vanderveer
CROSSROADS 2024 : EASTER MEAL
On Easter Sunday, March 30th, our St. Mary's community will again prepare and serve a meal at Crossroads Soup Kitchen in downtown Detroit. (Learn more about Crossroads at www.crossroadsofmichigan.org). Dona ng and/or Volunteering is a great way to celebrate the love of the Easter season with Detroit community members and other St. Mary’s parishioners!
We are asking for monetary dona ons as this allows us to purchase in bulk which is helpful. If you or your family would like to donate other items please reach out by emailing: CrossroadsEaster@umich.edu
Make a monetary dona on.
Your financial support of this communal meal with our brothers and sisters in Detroit is what makes it happen. The financial assistance will enable us to provide the meal, as well as an Easter basket for the children we will serve.
Our preferred method of receiving dona ons is through St. Mary’s website : michigancatholics.org/about/give/ . When comple ng the dona on informa on choose “Lent - Crossroads Detroit” for the Fund. If needed, you may also make checks payable to: St Mary Student Parish with “Crossroads Easter Meal” on the memo line.
Volunteer opportuni es for the Crossroads Meal
Prior to the Meal please email if you are interested in these opportuni es : Meal organiza on, Plas cware packet prepara ontask ideally for one group or family, Treat bag decora ng (bags supplied), Treat bag assembly (a group ac vity), Possible other tasks that need comple on
Good Friday : Transport food/supplies to Crossroads
Easter Sunday
+First Shi : 8:00am-10:45am (Meal Prepara on)
+ Second Shi : 10:15am-2:00pm (Meal Serving)
To volunteer: please e-mail CrossroadsEaster@umich.edu with the following informa on: 1. Preferred shi 2. Contact phone number 3. Names of volunteers (ages if minors). If you do not have e-mail access, please give the above informa on to the parish office. Ques ons, e-mail CrossroadsEatser@umich.edu
Thank you, as always, for your tremendous generosity.
GRAD/YP
SPIRITUALDIRECTIONSMONDAY, MARCH25@6:30PM
MASS&DINNERMONDAY,APRIL1ST@6:30PM
All Grad Students and Young Professionals are welcome to join us for both events on Monday, March 25 and Monday, April 1st at 6:30PM .
For more informa on, please contact the Grad/YP Lead Team (smsp.grads.lead@umich.edu)
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDENTS’ BIBLE STUDY
MONDAYS@7:00PM
Join us for a Bible Study for Undergraduate Students of Middle Eastern Background.
Contact Bailey Burke bburke@smspnewman.org
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“One cannot know the Lord without this habit of adoring, of adoring in silence. I believe, if I am not mistaken, this prayer of adora on is the prayer least known by us, it is the one we do the least”, as if it were a “waste of me before the Lord, before the mystery of Jesus Christ”.
Instead, we should rediscover “the silence of Adora on: he is the Lord and I adore him."-Pope Francis
We have Eucharis c Adora on on Monday (10-11 am), Tuesday (4-5 pm), Wednesday 5:45-9 pm (Rosary for Life from 6:00 -6:20 pm, Praise & Worship from 8:00-9:00 pm), and Thursday (3:30-4:30 pm) Here is the link for our Wednesday night adora on signup: t.ly/bCXbA
THURSDAYS AT 5:10 PM
All undergrads are invited to join us for mass followed by dinner and a short talk! This student-led space each week encourages community and fellowship through sharing a meal together. We will have a variety of speakers share brief talks connected to faith. All are welcome to come any me throughout the semester!
Contact Taylor Siemer tsiemer@umich.edu
MEETINGS&EVENTS:MARCH17– MARCH24
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
11:15 AM 1st Communion Mini Retreat Newman Hall
12:45 PM ESL– English as a Second Language Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
3:00 PM ESL English as a Second Language Rectory Dining Room + Lounge
3:00 PM Teen Confirmation Donnelly Hall
3:00 PM Be Bold Loyola Room
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MONDAY, MARCH 18
10:00 AM Adoration Church
5:45 PM Rosary for Peace (Post-Mass) Church
7:00 PM Born for Joy Whitman Room
7:00 PM Middle Eastern Students’ Bible Study Richard Room
7:15 PM Praise and Worship Church
7:30 PM CSE Meeting Loyola Room
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
4:00 PM Adoration Church
5:45 PM Upperclassmen Women’s Bible Study Loyola Room
6:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Whitman Room
7:00 PM Women’s Connect Rectory Dining Room + Lounge
7:00 PM Men’s Connect Newman Hall, Newman Room
7:00 PM SCC-LGBT Outreach Ministry Loyola Room
7:00 PM Penance Service @ St. Francis
7:00 PM Triduum Choir Rehearsals Church
7:00 PM Triduum Orchestra Donnelly Hall
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
5:45 PM Reconciliation Donnelly Hall, Monteith Room
5:45 PM Adoration Church
6:00 PM Pro-life Rosary Church
7:00 PM Hispanic Small Group Rectory Dining Room + Lounge
7:00 PM RCIA Donnelly Hall
7:00 PM Ignatian Prayer SCC Newman Hall
7:00 PM Parish Council Loyola Room
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
3:30 PM Adoration Church
5:45 PM Ig.nite Newman Hall
7:00 PM Communal Penance Service Bridal Corridor, Church, Donnelly Hall, Monteith Room, Music Room
7:00 PM JustFaith SCC Whitman Room
7:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Rectory Dining Room + Lounge
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
8:00 AM Santo Rosario Zoom
2:30 PM Upperclassman Women’s Bible Study Group Loyola Room
5:30 PM Intern Stations of the Cross Church
5:30 PM Into the Light Rectory Dining Room + Lounge
6:30 PM Friday Formation Night Donnelly Hall
7:00 PM Penance Service @ St. Thomas Church
7:00 PM Social Event Loyola Room, Newman Lounge
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
9:30 AM Sent Evangelization Workshop Church, Donnelly Hall, Loyola Room
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
3:00 PM Easter Vigil Rehearsal Church
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MASS INTENTIONS: MARCH 16 – MARCH 24
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
5:00 PM Mass for + Bob and Jill Wilke
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
8:30 AM Mass for Jim & Betty Robbins
10:00 AM Mass for + Ron Voigt
12:00 PM Mass for Thelma Go
2:00 PM Mass for Familia Brito Valladares
5:00 PM Mass for Fr. Patrick Casey (83rd Birthday)
8:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
MONDAY, MARCH 18
5:10 PM Mass for + Nancy Van Hull
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
5:10 PM Mass for + Christine Klauser
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
5:10 PM Mass for + Leo Klausher
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
5:10 PM Mass for + Carlos and Maria Velarde
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
12:10 PM Mass for + Peter Redente
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
5:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
8:30 AM Mass for + Ramon Rodriguiz
10:00 AM Mass for
12:00 PM Mass for
2:00 PM Mass for
5:00 PM Mass for + Lois Keane
8:00 PM Mass for Staff of the Parish
WINTER SCHEDULE
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MASS TIMES
SATURDAY VIGIL
5:00 PM
SUNDAY MASSES
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
Watch live or any me a er the mass h ps://www.michigancatholics.org/category/live-mass/
Noon
2:00 PM (Spanish)
Watch live or any me a er the mass h ps://www.michigancatholics.org/category/misa-en-linea/
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
DAILY MASSES
Monday-Thursday 5:10 PM
Friday 12:10 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Sunday 4:00-4:30 PM & 7:00-7:30 PM
Wednesday 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM or by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday 10:00-11:00 AM
Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM
Wednesday 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 3:30-4:30 PM
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CLASSICAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
As St. Thomas the Apostle School in Ann Arbor con nues to grow to be a full K-12 classical Catholic school, we are excited to spread the news that an anonymousdonor has graciously offered to cover full tui on for any new incoming high schooler (9th, 10th, or 11th grades) for the 2024-2025 school year.
You can learn more about the school by reaching out to Michael Sauter at (734) 769-0911; msauter@sta2.org
The Centennial Celebra on Steering Commi ee has been formed, and chairs of these commi ees are always open to more help.
If you are interested in serving in any of the following areas, please email Rachel Guinn Feder at guinnwin@gmail.com or Vernaliz Carrasquillo at vernnaliz@hotmail.com and they will put you in touch with the proper chair.
Commi ees include event planning, logis cs, marke ng, historical research with a special coordinator needed for a poten al intergenera onal project, communica ons, fundraising, Marian subcommi ee focused on bringing out Marian themes for our celebraon or general volunteering at future events. Planning is underway now, but events will begin in December of 2024. Time commitment involves a monthly commi ee mee ng.
Sign up with KROGER to donate a % of your purchases:
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3. Link your card to "St. Mary Student Parish" #JF263
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We use ParishSo giving for our online giving pla orm. Using this pla orm you can make one- me dona ons or set up recurring dona ons.
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If you have any ques ons please contact Kristen Gowman
If you have misplaced items while at church, we may have them wai ng for you in the parish office! Please stop by the office to check the Lost & Found box.
These can be sent in our offertory envelopes or in another envelope with a note for alloca on, such as offertory, Sunday mass, etc.
These can be sent to our mailing address: St. Mary Student Parish, 331 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Orlando Averion, Zenaida Averion, Maryjo Lum, Ric Chapman, Therese Sheffield, Brianna Liker, Elpido Adrian, Marcelo Alvarez, Eddie Smith, Joan Lesneski, Daniel Leung, Francyn Chomic, Benjamin Besa, Brian Weard, Joan Brown Alexander, Alicia Pa erson, Laura Brown, Shawn Brown, Patrick Geary, Ron Lesneski, Christopher Brown, Sco Alexander, Wilmer Zhinin, Juan Ibarra-Gonsalez, Adam Lesneski, Joanna Vuylsteke, Julia Zhinin, Maria Ayauaca, Manuel Zhinin, Michael Pa erson, Filiberto Zamorano, Nikolas Block, Rosemary Rodriguez, Cris na Magsino, Kate Hanson, Maria Delores Monicibas Aleman, Luis Mario Riano, Joseph Pu rich, Senir Rivas, Hilda Willis, Brent Horvath, Marianna Hann, John Burns, Pablo Angiano Flores, Chris ne Geoghegan, Cindy McPherson, Gloria Grisales, Aurora Kobalz, Amaris Bolanos Luna, John Lanza a, Fred Metry, Tom Forner, Brian Cronin, Phil Simmons, Charlo e Jenkins, Ma hew Casey, Cli on Chippewa, Nic Steadman, Bonnie Dean, Arthur O'Neil, Augusto Silvino Garduno Esquivel, Cynthia Lear, Barb Garren-Stratman, Guillermo Foncerrada, Dianna Na , Pedro Osorio Soriano, Maria Enriqueta Ramirez Flores, Donna Osborne, Tina Jones, Bernie Lamey, Jo Lamey, Nancy Harkne , Monica Terhar, Salvador Cuevas, Fr. Walter Moll, Jr, Helen Lucille Ceasar, Keisha Banks, Martha Le cia Garcia Guerro, Steiner Supphellen, Norma Gonzalez, Marianne Roche, Teresita Shah, Mercy Philomena Mascarenhas, Jose Luis Hernandez, Kathleen Moore, Susan Meyer, Ricardo Berrocal, Ed Zyniewicz, Ka e Veilleux, Aimee Manning, Ellie Lewandowski, Arthur and Esther Michalec, Courtney Seitz, Oscar Perales, David Bull, Luis Campuzano, Charlie Onesian, Mar Rozmys, Alan Shaw Family, Carolynn Wenner, Linnea Kotz, Fr Terry Dumas, Joe Dewey, Mary Comber, Amaechi Udoji, Tom Wenthe, Julia Millan, Marian Ryan, John Boyd, David Guevara, Senovia Guevara, Mary Guevara, Chris e McGuire, Lindsey Lienert, Tom Lienert, Andrea Emilia Bernabey, Gregory Zaborny, Rob Hunter, Ray Strasse, Jeff Nigh, Marianne McGrath, Ivan Iliev, Genevieve Pachenko, Stephanie Kulhanek and Family, John Hoogland, Robin Berry, Magdalena Eggleston, Nancy Vachon, Harris Holland, Joe a Bohn, Sue Pi sley, Warren Bonham, Victoria Sheagren, Waleria Terlecki and family, Angela Sperry, Karen Peck, Nagaba ula Padma, Ed Lohn, Emilio Rodriguez Sr, Jane Rae, Flora de Aparicio, Michael Savageau, Robert Roll, Elizabeth Vuylsteke, Mirella Quintanilla, Kurt Holand, Peggy Garikes, Marvin Johnson, John McPartlin, Aidan McPartlin, John Burkhart., Elizabeth Stessel, Ashley Powell, Jane Yamasaki, Oscar Lee, Jim Gawne, Imelda Yap, Carlen Bourgeois, Brian McEnery, Jim Coolican, Quinn Carney, Emilio Rodriguez Sr., Lawrence Cooke, Lorraine Leone, Janine Hutchinson, Rene Quintero, Maria Vargas Aguirre, Sherly Nava, Genevis Nava, Sarah Sorenson , Lindy Campbell, Gail Macks, Maureen Voorhees, Diane Huhn , Karen Pilon , Toni Kramer, Jennifer Ballew
To add or remove a name:
stmarys@umich.edu or call 734-663-0557
SMSP STAFF LIST
Fr. Kyle Shinseki, SJ Pastor ext 221 kshinseki@smspnewman.org
Fr. Dan Dixon, SJ Parochial Vicar ext 225 ddixon@smspnewman.org
Fr. Patrick M. Casey, SJ Pastoral Associate ext 234 pcasey@smspnewman.org
Fr. Robert (Bobby) E. Karle, SJ Pastoral Associate ext 246 bkarle@smspnewman.org
Julia Novotny Faith Doing Jus ce Coordinator ext 244 jnovotny@smspnewman.org
Cathy Welch Business Manager ext 224 cwelch@smspnewman.org
Constance Heskia Communica ons & Development Coordinator ext 240 cheskia@smspnewman.org
Dorota Best Administra ve Assistant ext 226 dbest@smspnewman.org
Bailey Burke Campus Missionary Disciple ext 235 bburke@smspnewman.org
Julie Mussio Marriage Prepara on & Ministry Schedule Coordinator ext 243 jmussio@smspnewman.org
Kristen Gowman Bookkeeper ext 241 kgowman@smspnewman.org
Karen Foster Family Ministry Coordinator ext 247 kfoster@smspnewman.org
Elisa Alvarez Teen Confirma on Coordinator Ext 245 ealvarez@smspnewman.org
Maribel Rosas-Palma Hispanic/La no Sacramental Prepara on Coordinator ext 222 mrosas@smspnewman.org
Rita Zyber RCIA & SCC Coordinator ext 230 rzyber@smspnewman.org
Rosa Luz Pos go Hispanic/La no Ministry Coordinator ext 248 rpos go@smspnewman.org
Gabriel Condon Music Coordinator ext 249 gcondon@smspnewman.org
Sue Walters Database Coordinator ext 239 swalters@smspnewman.org
Ron Qua lebaum Custodian/Maintenance Technician ext 0 rqua lebaum@smspnewman.org
STUDENT STAFF
Laura Durocher Getsemani Gonzalez
Noah Bock Libby Widlak
Max Forne Kyle Allen
Nathan O enwess La Huis
Audrey Gyolai
MARCH 17 – Fi h Sunday of Lent
Reading I Jer 31:31-34
Psalm Ps 51:3-4, 12-15
Reading II Heb 5:7-9
Gospel Jn 12:20-33
The grain of wheat must die to produce fruit. Such dying must be cul vated by obedience and by our covenant with God, rooted in love and forgiveness.
MARCH 24 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Reading I Is 50: 4-7
Psalm Ps 22: 8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24
Reading II Phil 2: 6-11
Gospel Mk 14: 1 15:47 or 15: 1-39
Jesus, humbling himself out of love for us, did not shield his face from buffets and spi ng, but offered his life on the cross. He relied on his Father’s love.
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