SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 | 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WELCOME PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM | 11:00 AM Tuesday 6:30 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM

RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:15 PM and by appointment.

PARISH STAFF Sister Christine A. Gretka Director of Parish Life Rev. James Wm. Bessert Sacramental Minister Kim Germain Parish Secretary/Receptionist Lori Marsh Director of Faith Formation James Rabideau Music Minister Debbie Knox Parish Bookkeeper Judy Kram Faith Formation Secretary Dan Velasquez & Chance Stodolak Maintenance

[email protected] (989) 684-1203

OUR MISSION STATEMENT Saint Catherine of Siena Parish of Bay City is a welcoming and empowering community

built on faith and centered around the celebra!on of the Eucharist, hearing and responding to the voices around us,

providing for all spiritual and material needs as graciously as we can. We pray that our patron, Saint Catherine of Siena,

will intercede for and assist us in fulfilling our mission.

www.scsparish.com @stcatherineofsienaparishbaycity

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 | 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS TUESDAY, SEPT. 28—6:30 PM Sacristan Sr. C. Gretka Lector J. Piggott

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29—12:00 PM Sacristan M.A. Cole Lector D. Velasquez EM of Holy Communion K. Asch

SATURDAY, OCT. 2—5:00 PM Sacristan J. Stanolis Lector 1 D. Stanolis Lector 2 M. Smekar EM of Holy Communion T. Sullivan, J. Ventimiglia Ministers of Hospitality C. Peters, M. & B. Windy Cross Bearer D. Knox Candle Bearers A. & R. Gurnee

SUNDAY, OCT. 3—8:30 AM Sacristan Sr. C. Gretka Lector 1 R. Maier Lector 2 J. Penkala EM of Holy Communion Y. Neil, S. Rajewski Ministers of Hospitality R. Collier, M. LeFave, M. LeFevre Cross Bearer B. Collier Candle Bearers R. & S. Collier

SUNDAY, OCT. 3—11:00 AM Sacristan M.A. Cole Lector 1 V. Vozniak Lector 2 L. Vozniak EM of Holy Communion A. Herm, D. Rivet Ministers of Hospitality J. & P. Kwapiszewski, L. Mena Cross Bearer J. Vozniak Candle Bearers D. & Z. Grzegorczyk

WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE & SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 8:30 AM † Mass –For the intention of the Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Family 9:30 AM Faith Formation 11:00 AM † Mass 12:00 PM Youth Ministry

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Lk 9:46-50

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [Zec 8:23]/Lk 9:51-56 1:30 PM Adult Study 5:00 PM RCIA 6:30 PM † Mass

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5 [1]/ Jn 1:47-51 Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels 12:00 PM † Mass –For the intention of Norman Moore

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11[9ab]/Lk 10:1-12 7:00 PM Adult Study

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Lk 10:13-16 7:00—11:30 PM Christian Coffee House

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-35, 36-37 [34]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 5:00 PM † Mass –For the intention of Jan Maciejewski

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 Gn 2:18-24/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [cf. 5]/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 8:30 AM † Mass –For the intention of the Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Family 9:30 AM Catechism 101 9:30 AM Faith Formation 11:00 AM † Mass –For the intention of Gary L. Szafranski 12:00 PM Youth Ministry

STEWARDSHIP SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 $9,230.00 FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE $133,669.15 BUDGETED YEAR-TO-DATE $133,260.00 PLEASE CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING Our parish is grateful for your continued support. Thank you for your generosity!

As of September 16th we have received 92% of our

pledges for a total of $86,790.00 Thank you!

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Please help us reach our goal of $94,798.00

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PASTORAL PONDERINGS This weekend we celebrate the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. As I reflected upon today’s Gospel account, I asked myself why John was complaining to Jesus: “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us?” Why was he concerned with someone doing a good deed? Was he upset because the person was doing the same kind of ministry that the Lord commissioned “the twelve” to do? Did he see the person as an outsider? Did John feel that he was not worthy to perform works in the Lord’s name? I decided to read a bit about this Scripture passage, and it answered some of my questions. The reading contains pronouncements of Jesus regarding acceptance, hospitality, and scandal. John’s intolerance is directed at one who is not a member of the “chosen twelve”, someone perceived as performing marvels (casting out demons) on their own. The disciples were the ones who had been commissioned to share in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus knew that the man had some degree of faith in Jesus so as to use his name to cast out demons. Jesus communicates that no one who performs a mighty deed in his name cannot at the same time speak ill of him. Jesus does not question the motivation of the man, but authenticates his right to cast out demons. Then Jesus goes on to warn the disciples about scandal, and how detrimental it can be to a person’s life and relationship to God. He uses drastic examples in making his point about the deadly consequences for those who give scandal to the “little ones” (which may refer to children or to the whole community who have faith in Jesus). Those who cause others to sin will be severely punished; Jesus uses the word, Gehenna, to explain the kind of exile they will experience. Gehenna was a valley outside the city of Jerusalem where the early Canaanites offered human sacrifice. The Israelites turned the sacrilegious site into a garbage heap where refuse was burning continuously. It became the symbol of unquenchable punishing fires of the afterlife.

The answers to last week’s quiz are on page 4 of today’s bulletin. This week’s topic is saints. The questions are: 1) Who is the patron saint of the Universal Church? 2) Who is the patron saint of the United States? 3) Who is the patron saint of our diocese? 4) Who are the patron saints of our parish? 5) Who are the patron saints of grandparents? 6) To whom does one pray when losing something? 7) Whom does one invoke while battling cancer? 8) Who is the patron saint of musicians? 9) Who was the first martyr of the Church? 10) Who is the patron saint of the blind? 11) who is the patron saint of artists? 12) Who is the patron saint of children and the poor?

Blessings on your week! Sister Chris Gretka, CSJ

PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for our homebound and sick, including Amanda Bilinski, Larry Robert Duchane, Sally Duchane, Betty Gladden, Becky Kruzell, Helen Loughner, Theresa Smith, Terry Stevens and Laurie Watts. Email: [email protected] or call: 684-1203 Prayer Line: call or text Janet Dine 493-4546

We express heartfelt sympathy and offer prayers to the family of Joanne Gradowski who recently

passed away. May Joanne now rest in the arms of our loving God and may God comfort her family

and ease the loss they bear.

PARISH & MINISTRY NOTES “WALKING WITH PURPOSE” BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS Walking with Purpose is an opportunity for women to refuel, refresh and to learn more abut God. The group will meet on Monday’s from 7-8:30 PM, Octo-ber 4, 2021 through April 18, 2022 at the Iron Grind Coffee House, 116 N. Auburn Rd. in Auburn. For in-formation contact Louise Vozniak: 989-710-0671 or [email protected]

SACRAMENTS ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the parish office if you would like to be strengthened by this sacrament. BAPTISM A preparation class for parents is required prior to Baptism. Please call Lori at the parish office for more information. MARRIAGE Please contact the parish office at least six months prior to wedding date to begin preparation. TO BECOME CATHOLIC To inquire into the Catholic faith, please contact Sister Chris Gretka in the parish office.

COMMUNITY EVENTS K OF C BREAKFAST The K of C #4102, 360 S. River Rd., is hosting a breakfast on Sunday, October 3rd from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Cost: $8-adults; $4-children 12 and under. All proceeds to Habitat for Humanity.

Congratulations Father Jim,

on the 41st Anniversary of your Ordination to the Priesthood. Continued blessings on your

ministry!

DIOCESAN NEWS DO YOU BELIEVE GOD MIGHT BE CALLING YOU TO SERVE AS A PERMANENT DEACON? If so, please contact Dr. Dan Osborn in the Office of the Permanent Diaconate by the end of October, 989-797-6662 or [email protected]

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Catechism 101 with Sister Chris and Father Jim

Sundays: October 3rd, 10th and 24th 9:45 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.

You are invited to learn more

about our faith and also ask questions you may have.

Answers to September 19th Quiz

How did you do with last week’s quiz? Are you feeling smarter than a Catholic fifth grader? Here are last week’s answers:

1) There are 12 apostles. Bartholomew, Andrew (bother of Peter), Simon Peter, Phillip, Thomas, James (son of Zebedee), John (son of Zebedee), James (son of Alphaeus), Jude (also know as Thaddeus), Simon the Zealot, Matthew (the tax collector), Judas Iscariot (who betrayed Jesus and was replace by Matthias).

2) There are 8 beatitudes. One of them is ”Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God.”

3) There are 8 Corporal Works of Mercy. One is: to feed the hungry.

4) (All) Sundays are days of obligation. Since the Ascension of the Lord (a holy day) falls on a Sunday in many dioceses, it is covered by the Sunday obligation. Other holy days of obligation most often occur on weekdays and they are: Mary, of God (January 1), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15), All Saints (November 1), Immaculate Conception (December 8), and The Nativity of the Lord -Christmas (December 25). If January 1, August 15, or November 1 fall on a Monday or a Saturday, the obligation to attend Mass is re-moved.

5) There are 9 days in a novena. One of the oldest novenas sanctioned by the Church is the Novena to the Holy Spirit (nine days before Pentecost).

6) There are 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgment (Counsel), Fortitude (Courage), Knowledge, Piety (Reverence), and Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe in God’s presence).

7) There are 10 commandments. They will be listed in next week’s bulletin.

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