STUDENT PARISH
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
By Fr Dan Dixon, Parochial Vicar
I can’t believe October is already here. It feels like I just arrived in July, excited to meet you all. While I have spent almost all of my life either a ending school or teaching, how ironic that I have felt like a new student, eager to learn from you all about what it means to be a priest. And while I am not rushing to say goodbye to September, the gorgeous weather, and the excitement of new beginnings, I feel sure that October will be just as blessed, in its own ways.
Speaking of blessings, I am honored to help lead the Faith Forma on team at St. Mary. Helping all our parishioners grow in faith is a priority for us, from our programs serving families with children and young adults, led capably by Karen Foster (Family Faith Forma on), Maribel Rosas (Hispanic/La no sacramental prep), and Elisa Alvarez (Teen Confirma on). In addi on to being an Igna an Spirituality guru, Rita Zyber directs our RCIA program and provides excellent materials and support for our Small Church Communi es. Julia Novotny leads our Faith Doing Jusce efforts, where she is excited to partner with energe c student and resident parishioners who are commi ed to serving and advoca ng for the most vulnerable people among us. Julie Mussio con nues to accompany dozens of couples annually through marriage prepara on while also organizing our liturgical volunteers. Last but certainly not least, Bailey Burke is one of our two campus missionary disciples who has a heart full of zeal to help evangelize our undergraduate students through retreats and various forma on and social events, not only here at St. Mary but all throughout campus.
Though these programs may seem disparate due to their diverse popula ons we serve, we are all united in the desire to help others grow in their rela onship with God such that, as one parish community, we might do our part to accompany others as God leads us into a hope-filled future. That’s why our theme for this year is Building the Body of Christ. This image of the Church
as the mys cal Body of Christ is as old as the Church itself, dang back to the le ers of St. Paul, who reminds us that “though many by the Spirit we are all bap zed into one body” (1 Cor 12:12-13).
As Catholics we are convinced that every human life is sacred: a gi from God that is necessary for the mys cal body of Christ, the Church, to flourish. That’s why, with Catholic Churches across the United States, this October we are proud to celebrate Respect Life Month. As Laura Durocher, a senior here and president of Michigan Catholics, put it so aptly in her weekly newsle er, to respect life is “to understand that regardless of whether or not you are elderly, poor, disabled, imprisoned, homeless, a migrant, a child conceived in difficult circumstances, or someone who has experienced abor on, your life is a gi .”
Each week this month in the bulle n we will highlight a par cular group or cause that we can support with our prayers, me, and resources in our collec ve effort to respect life. This week we are highligh ng the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, called by Pope Francis on September 24th, with a one page bulle n insert. Consider taking the me to read it over and pray about how the Spirit may be calling you individually, and us as Church together, to respond.
Over the next few weeks, look also for reflec ons from our Faith Forma on team members about how they are witnessing the Holy Spirit building up the Body of Christ in St. Mary in various ways. We all believe strongly that the Spirit is present here, seeking to build us up as one community of faith, that God’s will might be done not only within the walls of 331 Thompson St. but also in all parts of our lives.
Wishing each of you and your families many blessings as we journey into October together as Church.
WOMEN OF THE HEART
Women of the Heart is a gathering of women seeking to enrich their spirituality through a short presenta on, reflec on, discussion, prayer, while building rela onships with one another. All women of the parish are invited to the monthly gatherings of Women of The Heart. Please feel free to a end as o en as your schedule allows. No registra on is needed. During this academic year the theme will be “Seasons of Our Journey.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, and a me for every ma er under heaven”.
Mee ng dates and me: 10:15 am to noon, the second Thursday of the Month: 10/12, 11/09, 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, and 5/9.
Should you have any ques ons and/or wish to have your email be included in communica on being sent out related to the monthly mee ngs, please contact Julie Mussio at jmussio@smspnewman.org.
MASS VOLUNTEERS’ TRAINING
THURSDAY,OCTOBER12I 7:15PM
TUESDAY,OCTOBER17I 7:15PM
Training for mass coordinators, ushers and ministers of communion.
Contact Julie Mussio jmussio@smspnewman.org if you are interested in par cipa ng.
BUILDING THE BODY OF CHRIST: An Igna an Bilingual weekend retreat
November 10-12, 2023
What is it? This weekend retreat includes five sessions with spiritual reflec ons from team members, small faith-sharing groups, silence mes of reflec on, the Eucharist, spiritual direc on, confession, yoga, guided group prayer, and fellowship.
Who is this retreat for? For anyone interested in Igna an spirituality and deeper connec on with God, others, nature, and Self. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Who are the leaders? The retreat me will be comprised of Resident Parishioners. Fr. Bobby, Rosa Luz Pos go, and Rita Zyber will support the retreat team.
What does bilingual mean? Two of the talks will be in Spanish and three of the talks will be in English. Talks will be translated and projected on a screen to read and will be translated simultaneously for those who wish to listen to the transla on through headphones. There will be small group op ons in both languages.
Contact Fr Bobby Karle bkarle@smspnewman.org
For our English Second Language programs, we are in need of tutors. No experience required.
Contact Rosa Luz Pos go rpos go@smspnewman.org
Undergraduate Fall Retreat leaders are needed!
Juniors and seniors are invited to apply by Friday, October 6th. Fall retreat is a Kairos-style retreat that will take place November 10-12th at Colombiere Retreat Center.
Contact retreats intern Emily Schatz (emschatz@umich.edu) for more informa on forms.gle/vAvDwNtoBsFUm7jx5
FIRE AND FLANNELS
FRIDAY,OCTOBER6I 7:OOPM
All undergrads are invited to a bonfire and bobbing for apples in St. Mary's courtyard! Flannels are highly encouraged! Contact bburke@smspnewman.org
MONDAY, OCTOBER9@6:30PM
All graduate students and young professionals are invited to join us for mass followed by a social me with a meal. We'll begin with mass in the Church, and share social me and dinner in Newman Hall. Meat and vegetarian op ons provided. For more informa on, please contact the Grad/YP Lead Team (smsp.grads.lead@umich.edu)
MEETINGS & EVENTS: OCTOBER 1 – OCTOBER 8
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
12:45 PM Faith Doing Justice Open Meeting 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 Lounge, D.R.
3:00 PM Hispanic Birthdays —Newman Hall
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
6:00 PM Fr. Kyle Installation Reception Donnelly Hall
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church
5:45 PM Rosary for Peace (Post-Mass) Church
6:00 PM Catechist Planning Newman Hall
6:30 PM Baptism Class Donnelly Hall, Monteith Room
7:00 PM Born for Joy Whitman Room
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
4:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
7:00 PM Men’s Connect Group —Newman Hall
7:00 PM Women’s Connect Group Rectory Lounge , Courtyard
7:00 PM LGBT Outreach Ministry Loyola Room
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
5:45 PM Reconciliation DonnellyHall,MonteithRoom
5:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
6:00 PM Rosary for Life (during Adoration) Church
6:30 PM Guest Speaker Paul Stankewitz ” Newman Hall
7:00 PM Hispanic Small Group LoyolaRoom
7:00 PM RCIA Donnelly Hall
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
3:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
5:45 PM Ig.Nite Courtyard, Newman Hall
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
8:00 AM Santo Rosario (Rosary in Spanish) Zoom
2:30 PM Upperclassmen Women’s Bible Study Loyola Room
6:30 PM Friday Formation Night DonnellyHall
7:00 PM Social Event — Loyola Room, Newman Lounge
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:15 AM FFF Sunday (8:30am session) Donnelly Hall,+
11:15 AM FFF Sunday (11:15am session) Donnelly 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, Rectory Lounge
3:00 PM Teen Confirmation Donnelly Hall
3:00 PM H/L Sacramental Preparation Loyola Room, +
3:00 PM High School Youth Group Whitman Room
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MASS INTENTIONS: SEPTEMBER 30– OCTOBER 8
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
5:00 PM Mass for
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
8:30 AM Mass for Peopleof theParish
10:00 AM Mass for +Kathy Stier
12:00 PM Mass for +James Joseph Gartland
2:00 PM Mass for Staff of theParish
5:00 PM Mass for Installation Mass
8:00 PM Massfor
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
5:10 PM Mass for +Jacky Fernandez
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
5:10 PM Mass for
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
5:10 PM Mass for
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
5:10 PM Mass for
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
12:10 PM Mass for
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
5:00 PM Mass for +Delores Dawson
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:30 AM Mass for +Kevin McCauley
10:00 AM Mass for Peopleof theParish
12:00 PM Mass for +Patrick Bruder
2:00 PM Mass for Marlen AlexandreChovez
5:00 PM Mass for +Marilyn Belvitch
8:00 PM Massfor
October 7
Fanyc & Alejandro Pacheco-Plata
October 28
Juan P. Valera & Genoveva Varela
FALL 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 3:45-4:45 PM
If you weren't able to join a Small Church Community this fall, you can s ll read the weekly reflec ons and prayers on your own. Materials for the fall session include the Sunday readings, with reflec ons, ques ons for thought and prayers. You can pick up a printed packet in the front office, or access the materials on our webpage at t.ly/P7Pro
Please consider joining an SCC group for the Lent Session in the Spring!
Save the date: Sunday, October 15!!! The 49th annual Ann Arbor Hunger CROP Walk is coming soon. Please help us raise funds and awareness in our con nual fight against hunger. A poron of the proceeds, 25 % of it, will support local agencies in Washtenaw county, such as The Hope Medical Clinic, Growing Hope, The Breakfast at St. Andrew's. The remaining 75 % will go to Church World Service relief and development programs.
Come Sunday, October 15, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor. Registra on starts at 1 pm. The send-off is at 2 pm. The walk will be in person, 2 miles for the short walk and 4 miles for the long walk.
Unable to walk with us in person? No problem. Walk virtually around your neighborhood by visi ng our Facebook page #A2HungerWalk. Please donate online at our St. Mary's Crop Walk team page or the parish (Online Giving ) website by selec ng Ann Arbor Crop Hunger Walk at the drop-down list. Enter the amount you wish to donate. Or, write a check (Made out to St. Mary's with the note for CROP Walk ) to the Parish office.
We are also seeking volunteers on Walk day to help with the following posi ons: 1) crossing guard 2) water/ rest stop guardsomeone to sit and pass out water bo les.
Please contact Alexandrina Nemmers at (808)330-6403 or email at anemmers42@protonmail.com if you want to walk, donate, or volunteer.
Thank you for your generosity!
SAFE HAVEN SUNDAY : EQUIPPING THE FAMILY, SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
The family home is to be a safe haven. But the inappropriate use of technology in the home deprives it of this role, and is the greatest threat to the sanc ty of marriages and families today. Pornography and other online threats are o en one click away, and parents can feel overwhelmed with not knowing how to best protect their children in our fast-paced digital word.
Next weekend , October 8th, St . Mary Student Parish is taking a bold step to help families by celebra ng Safe Haven Sunday. This awareness day will provide access to prac cal resources that any caring adult can use to protect themselves and our young people from online risks.
Please join us with your prayers and presence as we prepare for this unique event. To learn more, please contact Frank Bertram jbertram800@gmail.com
7:00 PM ON THE 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Enjoy reading and discussing great spiritual books by Catholic writers and others from different tradi ons? Join us once a month from 7:00–8:30 pm.
Next mee ng will be Tuesday, October 10 .
We will read two ar cles from America magazine : The January issue of America and the ar cle by Cardinal McElroy on Radical Inclusion.
If you have ques ons please contact John jgpone@sbcglobal.net
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2023 DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL (DSA)
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If you have any ques ons please contact Kristen Gowman
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, Dan Karczewski, Brianna Liker, Elpido Adrian, Marcelo Alvarez, Eddie Smith, Joan Lesneski, Daniel Leung, Francyn Chomic, Mark Kintz, 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, Maria Hernandez, Hilda & Henry Willis, Jan Buhler, Brent Horvath, Marianna Hann, John Burns, Pablo Angiano Flores, Chris ne Geoghegan, Cindy McPherson, Gloria Grisales, Aurora Kobalz, Dan Scheider, 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, Rosemary Callahan, Joseph D. Schwartz, Annie & Jus n Siciliano, 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, Philip Chan, Teresita Shah, Mercy Philomena Mascarenhas, Jose Luis Hernandez, Rick Dwyer, Kathleen Moore, Susan Meyer, Fr Tim Dombrowski, 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, Ron Voigt, Stephanie Kulhanek and Family, John Hoogland, Robin Berry, Cheri Donze, 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, Madelon Possley, Emilio Rodriguez Sr, Jerry Moore, Jane Rae, Flora de Aparicio, Michael Savageau, Robert Roll, Andre Vasher, 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, Carla Bourgeois, Brian McEnery, Jim Coolican, Quinn Carney, Emilio Rodriguez Sr., Lawrence Cooke
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
Bailey Burke Campus Missionary Disciple ext 235 bburke@smspnewman.org
Michael Regan Campus Missionary Disciple ext 232 mregan@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
Kris Kolevar Opera ons Manager ext 231 kkolevar@smspnewman.org
Ron Qua lebaum Custodian/Maintenance Technician ext 0 rqua lebaum@smspnewman.org
STUDENT STAFF
Laura Durocher Samantha Lang
Noah Bock Elizabeth Widlak
Max Forne Kyle Allen
OCTOBER 1 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Ez 18:25-28
Psalm Ps 25:4-9
Reading II Phil 2:1-11
Gospel Mt 21:28-32
Jesus was obedient to the Father, even to death on a cross. We need never fear if we turn away from the path of virtue for the Lord is ever ready to forgive us, if we but repent. Remember, the Lord’s compassion and kindness are from of old.
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OCTOBER 8 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Is 5: 1-7
Psalm Ps 80: 9, 12-16, 19-20
Reading II Phil 4: 6-9
Gospel Mt 21:33-43
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. At vintage me the master will return to receive the harvest. May we bear fruit in plenty, and be pleasing in his sight by living lives that are marked by love and respect.
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