St. Catherine of Siena Parish

PENTECOST SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019

EL SITIO MINISTRY supporting St. Catherine’s Sister Parish in El Salvador since 2000

PLEASE DONATE TODAY SO WE CAN BRING …

EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND HOPE TO THE PEOPLE OF OUR SISTER PARISH!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We support our parish mission by fostering deeper understanding, solidarity, and community with our Sister Parish of El Sitio, El Salvador. Our goals are

to improve the health of the villagers, the education of their youth, and the economic sustainability of their community.

WE ARE BUILDING OUR MINISTRY TODAY TO SECURE OUR SHARED FUTURE TOMORROW

Stop in the Narthex after Mass to learn more about joining our

ministry...donating to support community projects...participating in a mission trip

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Mass Schedule: Monday - Saturday: 9:15 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Adoration: Thursday 10:00 am—11:00 pm Friday 10:00 am—3:00 pm If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call 978-2344 or email prayers@stcatherinesiena.org. Office Hours: Monday—Friday: 9:00 am—5:00 pm VIRTUS training is required of any adult who works with children at the church or within the Catholic Schools.

Mission Statement: A Community

empowered by God striving to make Jesus

known, experienced, loved, and imitated.

Presider Schedule: June 15-16

5:30 pm Fr. Ken 7:30 am Fr. Ken 9:00 am Fr. Basker

11:00 am Fr. Basker

5:00 pm Bishop Bradley

5:30 pm Cantor

7:30 am Cantor

9:00 am Cantor

11:00 am Gathering Band

5:00 pm Young Adult Praise

Musician Schedule: June 15-16

Covenant Scholarships for Catholic Education

No child of a registered parish family will be denied the opportunity of a Catholic education at any local CSGK Catholic elementary school due to financial need. Application packets are available in the front office or on our website under who-we-are/links/. If you have questions, please contact Melissa Anderegg at (269) 381-2646.

Ken's Kaleidoscope June 9, 2019

Administration John Emilio 978-2335 jemilio@stcatherinesiena.org

Weekly Collection Data: As of May 26, 2019 1. Weekly Budget Target $ 24,075 2a. Actual Sunday Collection $ 19,147 2b. Actual Sunday ACH & Electronic $ 1,674 2c. Actual Total Sunday Collection $ 20,821 Monthly Data: 3. Sunday Collection Monthly Budget Target $ 133,751 4. Sunday Collection Monthly Total $ 130,990 5. Budget Operating Expenses for the Month $ 166,682 6. YTD Budget = $1,326,392; YTD Actual = $1,369,704; YTD Actual Last Yr. = $1,357,709

Hedonism and consumerism can prove our downfall, for when we are obsessed with our own pleasure, we end up being all too concerned about ourselves and our rights, and we feel a desperate need for free time to enjoy ourselves. We will find it hard to feel and show any real concern for those in need, unless we are able to cultivate a certain simplicity of life, resisting the feverish demands of a consumer society, which leave us impoverished and unsatisfied, anxious to have it all now. Similarly, when we allow ourselves to be caught up in superficial information, instant communication and virtual reality, we can waste precious time and become indifferent to the suffering flesh of our brothers and sisters. Yet even amid this whirlwind of activity, the Gospel continues to resound, offering us the promise of a different life, a healthier and happier life. (para. 108 in Gaudete et Exsultate) Can you describe how self-centeredness interferes with your growth in personal holiness?

When you support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you are supporting the educational costs to prepare seminarians for the priesthood and candidates to be permanent deacons. Our entire contribution to the BAA doesn't even cover those two major expenses. We are grateful to all of you who have contributed this year. We ask that the rest of our parishioners please listen to what God is asking of you, and respond.

You can obtain the most up-to-date information about the donations to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal on the chart in the church vestibule. By the time it is processed and reported in the bulletin, the information is almost two weeks old. What does the Bishop’s Annual Appeal fund? … the Office of Schools, which provides support to all 22 Catholic schools in our diocese. Our office helps our schools work together cohesively for the common good of each other, their respective staffs and the students who attend. We assist in providing everyone with an overall better educational experience. Among other things, we support each school with professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators and support staff; administrative assistance; support with enrollment and retention initiatives; guidance and monitoring on school improvements; oversight and guidance on curriculum; assistance with obtaining title funds and grants; policies and regulations for school guidance and compliance for health and safety regulations.

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Sponsors make our bulletin possible!

May Automotive Christopher May

Franco’s Substation Francesca & Franco

RCIA & Adult Faith Formation Jay Landry 978-2331 jlandry@stcatherinesiena.org

Children’s Faith Formation Karen Galloway 327-0861 kgalloway@stcatherinesiena.org

KAREN’S KREW—calling all enthusiastic 5, 6, 7 and 8th graders who love to paint, create and eat pizza!! You can be a big part of our VBS this year by helping us to make the props. Come to the Stanley Centre on any or all the dates given to lend a hand. Wednesday, June 26 OR Thursday, June 20 or 27. Please arrive by 6:00 pm and wear old clothes. RSVP to Karen so she can get enough pizza. We will wrap up each work session around 8:30 pm.

It’s no secret that ROAR is the MANE attraction coming to our parish this July. If you are volunteering (and we hope you are), you must be Virtus trained. Trainings are available on Saturday, June 22 at 9:00 am at St. Joseph Parish, 936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo and, Wednesday, June 26 at 5:00 pm at

St. Catherine. Please log on to Virtus.org and register. Need help? Reach out to Karen.

Early Bird special rates for ROAR ends June 17, 2019. Registration forms can be found in the Welcome Area to the right of the main church doors, inside the Narthex, or online at the parish website or Facebook page. Payment must accompany the form. A registration table will be available after the 5:30 pm, 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses the weekend of June 15 for your convenience. Volunteers are still needed to lead 2nd and 3rd grades. We are also looking for an energetic adult with a flair for drama to lead us in the Bible lessons each day. Loving costumes and kids are a must!!!

And when the days of

Pentecost were drawing to a

close, they were all together

in one place.

And suddenly there came a

sound from heaven, as of a

violent wind blowing, and it

filled the whole house where

they were sitting.

And there appeared to them

parted tongues as of fire,

which settled upon

each of them.

And they were all filled with

the Holy Spirit and began to

speak in foreign tongues,

even as the Holy Spirit

prompted them to speak.

Acts 2:1-4

“Paris to Pittsburgh” A National Geographic film about climate change

Free Film Screening & Discussion

Friday, June 21 at 6:00 pm in Marian Hall at St. Catherine of Siena

From coastal cities to America’s heartland, “Paris to Pittsburgh” celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. As the weather grows more deadly and destructive, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act. Please join us for this documentary highlighting grassroots

efforts to address climate change in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. We will follow the film with a discussion on carbon pricing and other climate solutions. Hosted by Kalamazoo County Citizens Climate Lobby

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Youth Faith Formation Philip Dezern 616-633-0994 pdezern@stcatherinesiena.org

LOOKING FOR LEADERS!! Do you have any interest in God? Do you want to make a positive impact on youth? Do you want to laugh and have fun? Do you want to learn more about your faith? If you fit the things listed, we want you to lead. Your age does not matter! Your experience does not matter! Come be part of something awesome. Call or email Philip Dezern and find out how you can change a life today! YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2019-MAY 2020 IS OUT If you would like an electronic copy of the schedule, contact Philip Dezern and he will email it to you. Remember, current 5th graders can start doing activities in June. WONDERING ABOUT CONFIRMATION AND WHAT YOUTH MINISTRY IS? If you have kids currently in grades 5-11, or are just interested as a parish adult, let’s set up a time to talk. I will pay for the cup of coffee. Feel free to even get a group together, and I will meet with you all. I look forward to talking with you. If you do not have time to meet, give me a call and we can talk over the phone. SUMMER ACTIVITIES….SIGNUP NOW! Non-parish friends can join us.

• Michigan Adventure, June 19 is for anyone currently grades 5-12. It costs $45 and that pays for transportation and admission into the water and amusement park. I have 10 spots left.

• Saint Meinrad Retreat, June 24-28 is for anyone currently grades 7-12. It also provides hours for those needing some for Confirmation prep. We spend time praying and also time at a waterpark/amusement park. The cost is $450 and it pays for all your food, transportation and lodging. There is a waiting list for those interested.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON JUNE 9, 23, and 30 Those entering Grades 6-8 programs next school year 10:00 – 11:10 am St. Joseph Youth Room 11:30 am – 1:10 pm St. Joseph Youth Room 3:00 – 4:45 pm St. Catherine Stanley Centre Those entering High School next year or were in High School this year 6:15 – 8:00 pm St. Catherine Stanley Centre: We offer transportation for St. Joseph youth. Call Philip to schedule.

Pastoral Care Mary Beckley-Clark 978-2334 mclark@stcatherinesiena.org

Food Addicts Anonymous: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm Rooms 6-8

Alcoholics Anonymous: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 pm

Rooms 10-12 Saturdays, 5:00 pm Rooms 10-12

Gamblers Anonymous: Fridays, 7:30 pm Rooms 10-12

Overeaters Anonymous: Saturdays, 11:00 am Rooms 6-8

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS THIS WEEKEND—There will be Blood Pressure Checks in Marian Hall this Sunday, June 9 between the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. Monthly checks will resume in September.

The DANIEL PLAN will be returning on Mondays from 7:00–9:00 pm from July 22 through August 26. This program focuses on the five F’s of good health: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends. If you are interested or have questions, contact Paula White at 330-3762 or

pwhitentc@mac.com.

Prayer Shawl Weavers Appreciation Brunch

When: Tuesday, June 11 9:30-11:30 am Where: Siena Conference Room (lower level)

Who Should Attend: All current and former knitters and those who are considering becoming part of this wonderful ministry.

Come join us for a delicious breakfast and see what we’re all about!

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Other News

The Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo (CSGK) is seeking nominations for an open seat on its Board of Directors. To review the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, please visit the CSGK website (csgk.org) and review the various documents under the About/Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo/Board of Directors section. For more information on what to submit contact Melissa at manderegg@csgk.org. Information must be submitted by June 17.

CONTACT US St. Catherine of Siena

1150 West Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024 www.stcatherinesiena.org Phone: (269) 327-5165 Fax: (269) 327-7266

Emergency calls for a Priest: (269) 806-1102

STAFF DIRECTORY stcatherinesiena.org Name Area of Responsibility Direct Phone Email Address Mary Beckley-Clark Pastoral Care 269-978-2334 mclark@ Phil Dezern Youth Faith Formation 616-633-0994 pdezern@ John Emilio Finance 269-978-2335 jemilio@ Dcn. Ed. Feltes Deacon ejfeltes@comcast.net Karen Galloway Children’s Faith Form. 269-327-5165 x150 kgalloway@ Fr. Bill Jacobs Parochial Vicar 269-978-2343 frbill@ Connie Juszczyk Nursery Coordinator (volunteer) cjuszcyk@ Dcn. Brian Kaluzny Deacon brian.kaluzny@gmail.com Fr. Albert Kemboi Parochial Vicar 269-327-5165 x156 fralbert@ Jay Freel Landry Adult Faith Formation 269-978-2331 jlandry@ Fr. Basker Lopez Parochial Vicar 269-978-2330 frbasker@ Matt Miller Buildings and Grounds 269-327-5165 x139 mmiller@ Alana Murray Admin. Associate for Staff 269-327-5165 frontdesk@ Rachel Ogrin Human Resources 269-978-2336 rogrin@ Christa Quandt Admin. Associate for Staff 269-327-5165 frontdesk@ Linda Reaume Finance/VIRTUS Coordinator 269-978-2346 lreaume@ Fr. Ken Schmidt Pastor 269-488-7334 frken@ Kendra Stampor IT 269-978-2332 kstampor@ Tricia Tetzlaff Music Ministry 269-290-3274 ttetzlaff@ Julie Walen Admin. Associate for Pastor 269-978-2347 jwalen@ Deb Wezensky Parish Management 269-978-2340 dwezensky@ Paula White Parish Nurse (volunteer) 269-330-3762 pwhitentc@ mac.com

Charity and Justice

ITEMS NEEDED FOR MIGRANT MINISTRY

Juice boxes/bags Cheese sandwich crackers

Graham crackers Goldfish crackers

Fruit snacks Laundry soap, small sizes

Liquid dish soap Toilet paper

Toothbrushes Toothpaste

Deodorant (for men and women) Shampoo, small sizes

Wet wipes (or baby wipes) Hand sanitizer

Migrant Ministry News It’s almost summer and that means Migrant Ministry is gearing up to start another season! We will head out to the Grand Junction camp again on Monday nights, beginning July 8 through August 5. More details to come about this great

ministry and how you can participate. In the meantime, we’re in need of a few donations for the family welcome bags, along with donations of snacks and beverages for the children and families during our visits. Please see the list to the right and donate what you can. All items can be dropped off in Classroom 19. Many thanks for your generous donations!

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SATURDAY: June 8 Vigil of Pentecost Sunday Presider 5:30 pm Lee Durland – Fr. Albert Celebrating her 90th year of life SUNDAY: June 9 Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11/1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8:8-17/ John 14:15-16, 23b-26 Presider 7:30 am †Louis Zito Fr. Bill 9:00 am People of the Parish Fr. Ken 11:00 am †Sue Nevala Fr. Ken 5:00 pm †Anita Kominek Fr. Bill

Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:30 am Rosary, Trinity Chapel 9:00 am Nursery Open during the 9 am Mass, Nursery 10:00 am Benedictine Oblates, SCR, LL 10:00 am Blood Pressure Checks, MH 11:00 am Nursery Open during the 11 am Mass, Nursery 3:00 pm Youth Ministry for Grades 6-8, Stanley Centre 3:30 pm Young Adult Praise Band Rehearsal, Church 6:15 pm Youth Ministry for Grades 9-12, Stanley Centre

Monday, June 10, 2019 9:45 am Rosary, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 9:45 am Medilodge, Off Grounds 1:30 pm Brookdale Assisted Living, Off Grounds 6:30 pm Bingo, Gym 7:00 pm Catholic Men's Fellowship, Room 14 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 9:30 am Prayer Shawl Weavers, PPR, LL 9:30 am Prayer Shawl Weavers Appreciation Brunch, SCR, LL 9:45 am Rosary, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 10:15 am Centering Prayer, Trinity Chapel 1:00 pm Senior Center Yoga, GR (Stanley Centre) 5:30 pm AA Meeting, Rooms 10-12 5:30 pm Centering Prayer, Trinity Chapel 6:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Business Mtg, Rms 9-11 6:30 pm FA Meeting, Rooms 6-8 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop #255, Gym, GWR Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:45 am Rosary, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 1:30 pm Brookdale/Clarebridge, Off Grounds 6:30 pm Evening Prayer (Vespers), Trinity Chapel 7:00 pm Healing Through Christ, Rooms 1-3 Thursday, June 13, 2019 8:45 am Reconciliation, Reconciliation Room, Church 9:45 am Adoration, Trinity Chapel 5:30 pm AA Meeting, Rooms 10-12 6:00 pm Cub Scouts Meeting, GR (Stanley Centre) 6:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group Mtg, Rms 9-11 7:00 pm Baptism Class, GLP Conference Room Friday, June 14, 2019 9:45 am Adoration, Trinity Chapel 2:00 pm Medilodge Mass, Off Grounds 3:00 pm Benediction, Trinity Chapel 7:30 pm GA Meeting, Rooms 10-12 Saturday, June 15, 2019 7:30 am Catholic Men's Fellowship, Rooms 1-3 8:45 am Reconciliation, Reconciliation Room, Church 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul Interviews, SCR, LL 10:15 am Holy Love Prayer Chamber, Trinity Chapel 11:00 am OA Meeting, Rooms 6-8 4:00 pm Reconciliation, Reconciliation Room, Church 5:00 pm AA Meeting, Rooms 10-12 Sunday, June 16, 2019 8:30 am Rosary, Trinity Chapel 12:30 pm Baptisms, Church 3:30 pm Young Adult Praise Band Rehearsal, Church 5:00 pm Confirmation Mass, Church (Bishop Bradley / Young Adult Praise)

MONDAY: June 10 Weekday (Tenth Week in Ordinary Time) 2 Corinthians 1:1-7/Matthew 5:1-12 9:15 am †Daniel Dobrowolski TUESDAY: June 11 Saint Barnabas, Apostle Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Matthew 5:13-16 9:15 am Anne Creagan WEDNESDAY: June 12 Weekday 2 Corinthians 3:4-11/Matthew 5:17-19 9:15 am Fidel Garcia THURSDAY: June 13 Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church 2 Corinthians 3:15−4:1, 3-6/Matthew 5:20-26 9:15 am Benefactors of The Parish & Memorial Fund FRIDAY: June 14 Weekday 2 Corinthians 4:7-15/Matthew 5:27-32 9:15 am †William Postula SATURDAY: June 15 Weekday 2 Corinthians 5:14-21/Matthew 5:33-37 9:15 am Vic Latada

SATURDAY: June 15 Vigil of The Most Holy Trinity Presider 5:30 pm †Elizabeth Krajacic Fr. Ken SUNDAY: June 16 The Most Holy Trinity Proverbs 8:22-31/Romans 5:1-5/John 16:12-15 Presider 7:30 am †Mary Hunt Fr. Ken 9:00 am †Barney Ross Fr. Basker 11:00 am †Dorothy Graham Fr. Basker 5:00 pm People of the Parish Bishop Bradley

OPERATION EL SITIO 2019 Our mission is to support ongoing educational and healthcare initiatives

for our sister parish in El Salvador

This year St. Catherine Parish strives to fulfill our mission by

* supporting modest salaries for two full-time teachers at the village school; * supporting the final stages of the relocation of the village health clinic;

* supporting the education of those who attend the village schools and college; * helping to pay for transportation costs for teachers and students.

We Need Your Help! Please donate to Operation El Sitio 2019!

In El Salvador the government only provides a certain amount of money to cover the expenses for a child to attend school. If the total is insufficient, St. Catherine Parish provides the extra amount needed for those children to attend school. After 8th grade, there is no more funding, so families must pay for their children to attend high school. Because of their low income, many families can’t afford to support even that level of education. Because of your generosity last year, we are thrilled to share that there are SIX high school students this year, and one college student from the village is about to graduate!!

The high school for the El Sitio students is in a neighboring village, which means El Sitio’s students walk an average of 3 hours a day. Three teachers who come to El Sitio’s school walk the same route. Together with the community, we would like to ensure that accessibility won’t get in the way of education.

The money raised this year also will allow them to finish relocating and stocking a health clinic for everyone’s use. If funds are available, they will also improve the village school by fixing roof holes, updating the curriculum, and the community library will continue to thrive. Finally, we can continue to support the people of El Sitio in maintaining clean water for the whole community.

100% of your donations go to improving the lives of our brothers and sisters in El Sitio. You are invited to learn more by attending our next meeting on June 25 at 6:30 in rooms 1 & 3, or sign

up at the table in the Narthex for us to contact you. You can also email Avril Leach at lcustomplbg@aol.com. The delegates of St. Catherine Parish THANK you for all your support!

There will be a SECOND COLLECTION at the June 8th and 9th masses.