Mar. 9, 2013 (Sat., 8 am -Mass; Symposium ends at 4pm) Sterling Heights, MI Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Rd., Holy Trinity Apostolate - 16th Annual Lenten Symposium. HOLY MASS: MOST REV. BERNARD HEBDA – Bishop of Gaylord, MI; FR. LUIGI GABRIS, Associate Pastor of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church; FR. LEO PATALINGHUG. Grace Before Meals – Archdiocese of Baltimore ‐ Maryland; FR. LARRY RICHARDS, The Reason for Our Hope Foundation, Erie, PA; MOTHER ASSUMPTA LONG, OP, Prioress General; Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist – Ann Arbor, Michigan; MC – VIC FAUST – WXYZ News– Ch. 7. $40/person ($45 at door) -Incls Lunch if Pre-registered. Checks Payable: Holy Trinity Apostolate; PO Box 7095 Sterling Heights, MI 48311-7095. INFO.: Shirley 313.277.8905. Group Rate: call Chere 734-744-7964. Email: barbaramm@sbcglobal.net - SEE: www.holytrinityapostolate.com - Registration: 7 AM; Holy Mass 8 AM; Closing/Benediction: YOUTH SYMPOSIUM - $15 ($20 at door); Ages: 14-17 – All Speakers will talk to youth. Confessions Available.
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Mar. 14-20, 2013 (Thurs.-Wed., 7:00-8:30pm - Tentative Schedule) Portland, MI MISSION WITH DEACON ALEX C. JONES OF DETROIT at St. Patrick Church, 140 Church St. For 25 years, he was senior minister of two Protestant churches in Detroit. In 2001, after a two-year journey, he was received into the Catholic Church with 54 members of his previous congregation, including 14 members of his family. In 1998, while reading the apostolic fathers and church history in preparation for a Bible study, he discovered the Church to be charismatic, liturgical, hierarchical, and Eucharistic-centered. He was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of Detroit on October 1, 2005. He is author of No Price too High! - a book about his journey into the Catholic Church. INFO.: St. Patrick Church - 517-647-6505, Deacon Alex Jones Website - http://www.alexjonesministries.com/index.php?sid=1
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March 16, 2013 (Sat., 8 am-3:30 pm) Grand Rapids, MI 2013 MEN'S CONFERENCE - BUILDING A LEGACY at IHM Church, 1935 Plymouth Rd NE, Grand Rapids, featuring a great line-up of speakers to encourage, lift you up, and call you on to be all God intends you to be. Sponsored by KEPHA, a Catholic Mens Ministry. SCHEDULE: 7:45 am - Doors Open and Continental Breakfast, 8:30 am - Conference Starts,1:00 pm - Lunch; 3.30 pm - Conclusion. Conference includes morning Mass. Reconciliation & Rosary are available. SPEAKERS: FR. NATHAN CROMLY, member of the Community of St. John, working in youth ministry and book publishing. He teaches Philosophy at his Congregation’s Novitiate in Peoria,IL., where he is responsible for evangelization and outreach to groups of all ages. He studied in France for five years and has traveled extensively in Europe and North America, preaching and teaching. Fr. Nathan is the founder of the Eagle Eye Formation Program for young adults (see below for website – Soaring for Wisdom), and promotes Marian consecration. He hosts radio series through RadioMaria, has been a guest on EWTN’s Life on the Rock, Focus TV, and is a member of the Apostolate for Family Consecration’s teaching faculty. For more on Father Cromly's work, see: stjean.com; soaringforwisdom.com; marianfaithnetwork.com; saintjohnsummerconference.com; FR. GRAHAM KEEP, a diocesan priest assigned to St. Boniface Catholic Church in Zurich, Ontario, Canada, was ordained in 1993 and has served in various parishes in SW Ontario, and served military chaplain to Canadian reservists. Father Keep is also chaplain and co-coordinator for deaf ministry in his diocese and a delegate to the International Eucharistic Congress. Father Keep is currently completing part-time studies in the Pontifical Licentiate Degree program through Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, with a concentration in the New Evangelization. Father Keep has traveled the world giving retreats, missions, and taking pilgrim groups on various themed journeys. Click Here to Learn More; FR. ROBERT A. SIRICO - During his early ministry, he experienced a growing concern over the lack of training religious studies students receive in fundamental economic principles, leaving them poorly equipped to understand and address today's social problems. As a result, he co-founded the Acton Institute with Kris Alan Mauren in 1990. As president of Acton, Fr. Sirico lectures at colleges, universities, and business organizations in the U.S. and abroad. His writings on religious, political, economic, and social matters are published in a variety of journals, including: NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, London Financial Times, Washington Times, Detroit News, and National Review. Father Sirico is often called upon by broadcast media regarding economics, civil rights, and issues of religious concern, and has provided commentary for CNN, ABC, EWTN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS' 60 Minutes. He is also currently serving as pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Grand Rapids, MI. Click Here to Learn More. COSTS: Men (Age 23+) -$35.00, Student (Age 13-22) - $20.00, Family rate available for families of 4 or more - $80.00. Register Online Now for the 2013 Building A Legacy Catholic Men's Conference! SEE VIDEO AT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cug0Jknx200
NOTE: KEPHA invites you to join them for breakfast each month at 6:30am at Grand Coney on Michigan Street in Grand Rapids. It is a great time of fellowship. Love to see you there! (The group also attends Eucharistic Adoration beforehand at St. Isidore at 6am.) Upcoming dates in 2013 are: Jan 24,Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, Jan 23 (2014).
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March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday - Partake in MEMORIAL OF LAST SUPPER at a Catholic Parish this eve.
March 29, 2013 Good Friday - PRAY AND FAST. Attend GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY, Kiss the Cross. Begin DIVINE MERCY NOVENA – See: http://divinemercysunday.com/novena.htm
March 29, 2013 Good Friday - (8 p.m.) Lansing, MI TENEBRAE at St Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour St. - Wonderful music-reflections on sacrifice of Jesus. Office of matins-lauds sung with candles being lit and extinguished. Great way to end Good Friday. INFO.: 517-484-5331
March 30, 2013 Holy SATURday - EASTER VIGIL MASS - Welcome new persons coming into the Catholic Church.
March 31, 2013 EASTER SUNDAY - Rejoice at Holy Mass in the Resurrection of Our Lord.
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April 7, 2013 - CELEBRATION OF DIVINE MERCY as requested by Jesus through St. Faustina. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Prayers, Confession. Many Catholic churches around the world celebrate the devotions for Divine Mercy Sunday. Jesus told St. Faustina that the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment is a grace given to anyone who fulfills the requirement for Confession and Communion on the Feast of Divine Mercy!
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May 2, 2013 (Thursday, 12 noon) U.S. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (as listed on Catholic calendars) Why pray? We pray because we depend on God.... We need to pray in order to resist temptation.... Prayer has always been used for guidance, protection and strength - even before we were a nation. The Pilgrims at Plymouth relied on prayer during their first and darkest winter. Our founding fathers called for prayer during the Constitutional Congress.... SEE: http://www.ndptf.org/
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May 18, 2013 (Sat., 10:30 am) E. Lansing, MI DIACONATE ORDINATION - Diocese of Lansing - at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 955 Alton Rd. (Permanent Deacons and Transitional Deacons) - PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL DEACON CANDIDATES.
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May 24-26, 2013 (Fri-Sun.) South Bend, IN - 2013 NATIONAL MEDJUGORJE CONFERENCE AT NOTRE DAME- Speakers - MICHAEL O'BRIEN, FR. JOE GRBES, OFM, JANA PRUDKO (from Ukraine) and others to be announced - Register at: http://www.QueenofPeaceministries.com or write to Queen of Peace Ministries, P.O. Box 761, Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556 or e-mail: maryconferene@sbcglobal.net or Call: 574-288-8777.
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June 7, 2013 (Fri.) - ANNUAL GLOBAL ROSARY RELAY FOR PRIESTS - The Annual Global Rosary Relay idea is simple: Each of the 60 participating shrines prays a particular mystery of the Rosary at a particular half hour on the day in thanksgiving to God for our priests and to implore the protection and loving care of Our Lady, Mother of all priests, for all her priestly sons. With the coming of midnight on the June 7, 2013, the entire world, by then, will have been encircled in prayer for our priests on this The Annual Rosary Relay Day. INFO.: http://worldpriestday.publishpath.com/rosaryrelay
 
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June 24 - July 2, 2013 - Ireland Pilgrimage Information Meeting - Join Fr. Gordon Reigle on a pilgrimage to Ireland. Destinations include: Dublin, Wicklow, Glendalough, Tipperary, Rock of Cashel, Kerry, Dingle Pennsula, Shannon, Cliffs of Moher, Corrib Cruise, Galway, Knock (Marian Shrine) and Clonmaconise. For additional information contact Suzanne Krisak 248-931-0194 or skrisak@peoplepc.com
 
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July 23-28, 2013 - WORLD YOUTH DAY - BRAZIL - Motto for Rio de Janeiro is the command of Jesus: Go and make disciples of all peoples. POPE BENEDICT PLANS TO ATTEND - SEE - http://wydcentral.org/ OR http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=114995
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Aug 6 - 9, 2013 - Somerset, NJ (Between Trenton and Newark, NJ) CATHOLIC MARKETING TRADE SHOW hosted by Catholic Marketing Network (CMN) - CMN was founded in 1996 by Alan Napleton to improve the distribution of Catholic books, music, art, jewelry, gifts and a host of other Catholic items. CMN serves as a liaison between manufacturers of these items and distributors which include hundreds of Catholic Book and Gift stores in the U.S. CMN Trade Show includes Catholic Writers Guild. CMN Spiritual Director - Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR. INFO.: Catholic Marketing Network, P.O. Box 610465, Dallas, Texas 75261, (800) 506-6333; www.cmntradeshow.com and http://www.catholicmarketing.com/
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Read GOD'S DIVINE PRESENCE, Bringing Christ to the World through THE MASS, The Magnificent Seven by Brent Heyer- Go to:  www.dailyapostle.org http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daily-Apostle/171937092912515

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC WRITERS GUILD? It is a non-profit organization of faithful Catholic writers, artists, editors, illustrators, and allies headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. Their mission is to help build a vibrant Catholic literary culture by offering educational programs to encourage Catholic spiritual growth, teach Catholic writers about their craft and how to sell and market their work. They are faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church with regular and alumni practicing Catholic writers, while institutional members are persons or companies supporting Catholic writing. INFO.: http://www.catholicwritersguild.org/ - READ: To Defend Our Faith We MUST Write at: http://blog.catholicwritersguild.com/2012/12/to-defend-our-faith-we-must-write.html
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Oct. 4, 2013 (First Friday) U.S. and Worldwide - 11th GLOBAL CHILDREN'S HOLY HOUR - Pray in thanksgiving for the Year of Faith as it comes to a close. In this Year of Faith please return often to Children of the Eucharist as we continue to spiritually evangelize our broken world, through the powerful intercessors the children of the world. Help teach children the awesome truth about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Gather your students, children and young people into your parish churches and chapels! Light a Candle! One Day, One Hour, One Million Children Praying for your Families, Country and the World! To Clergy, Catholic School Principals, Teachers and Parents: Help gather Millions of children before the Most Blessed Sacrament to console the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus as taught by the Angel of Peace, to the little Shepherds of Fatima, and to pray for the intentions of their own families and all the families of the world. No matter what country of the world you live in - no matter what global time zone - please consider offering to the souls of the children in your care the opportunity to spiritually unite with children throughout the world.
- HERE IS A SAMPLE ORDER OF HOLY HOUR BOOKLET FOR PRINTOUT FROM DENVER, COLORADO - http://childrenoftheeucharist.org/pdf10/booklet_colorado.pdf
 
- SEE VIDEO ABOUT CHILDREN OF HOPE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-jkRR5rf90&feature=related
- SEE VIDEOS ABOUT CHILDREN OF THE EUCHARIST: http://childrenoftheeucharist-waf.org/html/video_2007.htm
- SEE THE WONDERFUL SLIDE SHOW AT: www.childrenofhope.org/
- SEE ALSO VIDEO BY TONY MELENDEZ AND FR. STAN FORTUNA AT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ4tEFPuhYI
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CHILDREN OF THE EUCHARIST is a project of the World Apostolate of Fatima - SEE: www.childrenoftheeucharist.org/
CHILDREN OF HOPE is a project of the Congregation of St. John, one of the fastest growing religious orders within the Catholic
Church. Founded in 1975 by Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, an outstanding Dominican figure in our time, and popularized by Fr. Antoine Thomas, the Order now numbers over 1000 Brothers and Sisters who have been called to over 20 countries.
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JESUS BODY BLOOD SOUL and DIVINITY = EUCHARIST = TRUE GIFT = SACRAMENT. MY LORD and MY GOD - Faith in Jesus can increase after watching the above videos... Clergy and Teachers may hold the key to the New Springtime.
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Year of Faith - Oct. 11, 2012 - Nov. 24, 2013 - as proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI - For information on the Year of Faith - Catecheses of the Holy Father during the Year of Faith - SEE: http://www.vatican.va/special/annus_fidei /index_catechesi_annus-fidei_en.htm and Official USCCB Website for the Year of Faith - http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/index.cfm
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Year of Prayer - Aug. 3, 2012 to Dec. 9, 2013- Diocese of Lansing - Bishop Earl Boyea issued a Pastoral Letter - initiating a Year of Prayer which also addresses the urgent need for evangelization. SEE: http://www.dioceseoflansing.org/go_and_announce_the_Gospel_of%20the_lord
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New Call by U.S. Bishops for Prayer, Fasting, Holy Hours, Another Fortnight for Freedom in 2013 - The U.S. bishops approved In Nov. 2012, a pastoral strategy to advance a Movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty. It is a call to prayer, penance, and sacrifice for the sake of renewing a culture of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. The overall focus is to invite Catholics to pray for rebuilding a culture favorable to life and marriage and for increased protections of religious liberty. RECOMMENDATIONS OF U.S. BISHOPS:
1.Monthly Holy Hour
- Starting Sunday after Christmas - Feast of the Holy Family (Dec. 30, 2012) and continuing on or near the last Sunday of every month through Christ the King Sunday (Nov. 24, 2013), cathedrals and parishes are encouraged to hold a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty.
2.Daily Rosary
- Families and individuals are encouraged to pray a daily Rosary, especially for the preservation of Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty in the nation.
3. Prayers of the Faithful
- At Sunday and daily Masses, include specific intentions for respect for all human life from conception to natural death, strengthening of marriage and family life, and preservation of religious liberty at all levels of government.
4. Fasting & Abstinence
- Abstinence from meat and fasting on Fridays are encouraged for the above intentions, recognizing the importance of spiritual and bodily sacrifice in the life of the Church.
5) Fortnight for Freedom 2013
- The celebration of a second Fortnight for Freedom at the end of June and the beginning of July 2013 to emphasize the need for conscience protection in light of the August 1, 2013 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS mandate. - SEE WEBSITE OF USCCB FOR MORE DETAILS: www.usccb.org/life-marriage-liberty - Let us pray that more Catholics will get very serious about praying more....
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CONFRATERNITY OF CATHOLIC CLERGY (USA) - The Confraternity provides ongoing spiritual, theological and pastoral formation to ALL interested Catholic priests, deacons and seminarians. Paying for a priest to attend an annual meeting could be a nice ordination or anniversary gift for your favorite parish clergyman or provide him with transportation to the event. Current president is Fr. John Trigilio, Jr. who has several shows on EWTN. FUTURE ANNUAL MEETINGS OF CONFRATERNITY OF CATHOLIC CLERGY:
- JULY 8-12, 2013 at the Shrine of Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, AL & EWTN (Irondale)
- JULY 7-11, 2014 at the Shrine of Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, AL & EWTN (Irondale)
- JANUARY 4-9, 2015 at the Rome, Italy & Vatican City -- INFO.: http://catholicclergy.net/
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SUGGESTION FROM ABBY JOHNSON - Abby is the author of Unplanned, An Inside Look at the Workings of Planned Parenthood - She spoke at the 2nd Annual Bringing America Back to Life Symposium, Cleveland, Ohio, in 2011, which was televised on EWTN on Jan. 12, 2013. She said her suggestions for the best signs for witnessing in front of abortion clinics are: - Ask to See Your Ultrasound (This sign is directed at the customers going into the clinic.) AND
- PLEASE PRAY - Abortions Are Happening Today (This sign is for the community to get them involved in praying.)
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Latin Masses in Lansing continue (EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF LATIN RITE) to be held each Sunday at 11 am, and Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Wednesdays at 8:00 am in Crypt of St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour. ADDRESS: Bl. John XXIII Community, 219 Seymour, Lansing, MI 48933, PH. 517-589-8211, e-mail: bj23@getholy.com - INFO.: WEBSITE OF FR. JEFFREY ROBIDEAU AT: www.getholy.com
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The secular world is noticing - Catholics yearn for Majesty of Tradition and Truth - SEE Economist Magazine article: A traditionalist avant-garde - It’s trendy to be a traditionalist in the Catholic church - Dec. 15, 2012 - http://www.economist.com/news/international/21568357-its-trendy-be-traditionalist-catholic-church-traditionalist-avant-garde
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MORE CONFESSIONS at Resurrection Parish in Lansing: Fr. Steve Mattson, pastor, and Fr. Mark Rutherford, Vicar, have added a Friday evening Mass and two holy hours with confessions, which everyone is welcome to attend: Tuesdays AND Fridays - Holy Hour from 8:00 - 9:00 pm after the 7:30 pm Mass each night. (Eucharistic Adoration with Exposition is all day every Friday from 9 am to 9 pm except during Mass.)------ Eucharistic Adoration concludes with Benediction. ALL ARE WELCOME.
NOTE: They have confessions one half hour prior to each Mass on Sundays - 9 am, 11 am, and 6 pm - (until the Gospel begins), as long as the other priest is available each Sunday. Daily Confessions Mon-Sat 7:45am.
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Last Sundays of each month - DEDICATED PRAYER WARRIORS NEED TO PRAY FOR YOUTH during monthly Youth Group in Church of the Resurrection, 1531 E. Michigan Ave. Please come and pray for the youth. If you can come, please email in advance: rezyouthministry@gmail.com
 
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PLEASE LISTEN TO Jackson Lansing Catholic Radio, now known as: GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC RADIO. LISTEN SATS. 12 - 1 pm on WLCM 1390 (from Charlotte, MI). HELP SPREAD THE WORD - They broadcast Catholic news of local, national, and international significance, and assist Diocese of Lansing, parish schools, and Catholic organizations. Your feedback, prayers, and donations needed. INFO.: http://www.goodshepherdcatholicradio.net/ or call 517-748-5277. Please visit the Make Your Voice Heard website to realize the potential value and reach of Catholic Radio at: http://makeyourvoiceheard.net/