Welcome. Fr. James (Jim) Pitya, the Visiting Missionary This Weekend!
Fr. James is from the Sudan and comes as the representative of the Diocesan Missionary Coop. He will be here for all the Masses. A second collection will be taken up to support the Catholic Church in the Sudan. The Sudan has been a war-torn country for 55 years. There are constant bombings and burning of villages. Many people of all ages are dying daily from starvation and curable diseases. In addition to serving the people with food, shelter, and healing, the Church is trying to spread the Gospel and teach the faith to both children and adults. Please be generous!

HELP WANTED! HELP NEEDED! PLEASE, we need volunteers for Liturgical service. We especially need Altar Severs and Eucharistic Ministers desperately! PLEASE VOLUNTEER by calling the office at 989-479-3393. Thank you! Thank you!

New Office Update We have sent pictures of the current status of the office to the State for review. In addition, we have collected specifications for the material and equipment used in the refurb of the office. We will begin to finish the work this week or next and, hopefully, move in soon. If you want to donate to the remaining work, including the fire door, please write “Parish Office” on the memo of your check. Thank you very much!

New Microphones
Because of a government change to wireless microphone systems, we have replaced the belt back the celebrant uses as well as the secondary belt pack and hand held microphone. The equipment still needs some adjustment for the sound. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Stained Glass Window Repair Project (SGWRP)
As I mentioned before, we now have to get two more bids and diocesan approval for this project. If you want more information about the need for the window repair, please ask me and I will more than willing to show you our concerns. In response to my request last week, we have received a couple of donations. The Booms family gave a donation for $3,000 in memory of their mother, Florence Booms. Thank you for your wonderful generosity to our parish. If you wish to donate to this project, please write SGWRP or simply Window Project on the memo line of your check. Thank you for your ongoing generosity, especially to preserve our beautiful windows, which some say are the most beautiful in the diocese.

Thank You to the O’Neils for the Lawn Work in the back of the Church and School
Denis (“Chugger”) O'Neil, his son, Aaron, and nephew, Andy, worked very hard this past week to beautify the grassy area behind the church and school. It looks great! Steve Conquergood donated the use of his truck to haul away some old cement from the area and bring in black dirt. Thank you, “Chugger,” Aaron, Andy, and Steve for you donation of time and effort to this project!