St. John the Evangelist School is seeking a full-time early childhood lead teacher to work alongside the director and preschool teacher to ensure a cohesive and integrated program for our students.Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or child-related field with at least 24 semester hours in early childhood education/child development. Teaching experience strongly preferred. Qualified candidates should submit letter of interest, resume, references, and a copy of teaching certification to Dru Densmore at ddensmore@myjacs.org by June 23rd.


People Living with Low Vision Glen Ashlock, Assistive Technology and IT Manager of the Area Agency on Aging, will offer a presentation on assistive technology designed to help people with low vision stay connected to the world on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 1:00-2:30 pm, in the Rose Room of the Dominican Life Center of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Please bring your electronic device – mobile phone, tablet, or laptop – for this interactive program. For information, call Sister Margaret Urban, OP, at 517-266-4209.

Sharon United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 28th 5:00-7:30 pm. The cooks will be preparing their delicious sandwiches (hot ham and cheese on a pretzel bun; delicious chicken sandwiches; sloppy joes and Dearborn brand hotdogs) and their scrumptious sides ( potato salad, cole slaw and baked beans)!! There will be plenty of pies and cakes and of course ice cream to complete your meal!  Hope to see you there!

Have Hope. Get Help Campaign - Catholic Charities is spreading the word about their counseling program for persons suffering with depression, anxiety, anger or addiction. If you or someone you love could benefit from counseling, visit HaveHopeGetHelp.com for more information.

Save the Date for: Faith Fest 2017 June 24th at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt. October 13th will be the Diocesan Assembly at the Breslin Center in Lansing.

Job Opening - Secretary / Receptionist – St.  John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ypsilanti Responsible to Business Manager and Pastor. Duties include overseeing office functions, coordinating lay minister volunteer schedules, sacramental record keeping, bulletin editing, receptionist responsibilities, pastor’s calendar, etc.  Serve as the “public face” of the parish. Must be a practicing Catholic, detail oriented, MS Office and computer proficient.  College preferred.  Resume may be emailed to: wendamayes@gmail.com

Michigan Catholic Choir is accepting new members. Contact Dan Schmier at 810‐516‐5505 or Dan@TheMichiganCatholicChoir.org

OPEN YOUR HEART AND HOME to a Catholic exchange student from Spain for the coming 2017-2018 school year. Volunteer host families are needed to provide a loving home for the coming school year, one or two semesters, starting in August. They speak English, have medical insurance, spending money and expect to share their host family’s daily life including household responsibilities,are well-screened and eager to experience life in America. Their stay here is sponsored and supervised by EMF (Educational Merit Foundation). For more information on EMF students, please call Marie-Claude Dijoud now at 800-467-8363 or visit www.emfusa.org
 

Family Vocation Night at the Lugnuts! At this event you will encounter many Catholics young & old, priests, Religious, families, friends~ come join us! Baseball, socialization, fireworks, food & drinks & more! Friday, August 11th at 7pm. Contact your local Knights of Columbus for tickets!
 

Bishop's BBQ & Priesthood Discernment - If you are a young man who would like to ask more questions about the priesthood to Bishop & Fr. John, join them on Sunday, Aug 20,  2017 from 3-6pm at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt. Please RSVP

Pilgrimage to Ireland - Visit the most famous sites of Ireland including Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Ireland's National Marian Shrine- Knock, Ballintubber Abbey,
the Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral and much more! All of these incredible spiritual and cultural experiences culminate with the World Meeting of Family festivities and Mass with Pope Francis in August 2018. Call Corporate Travel Service at 313-565-8888 x 121 for more details or reservations. Information night to be held on June 21st at Christ the King at 7pm.



REAL LIFE CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE
Chris Stefanick of Real Life Catholic will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in June 10-20, 2017. Space is limited so register now by going to: http://bit.ly/2aYXgBM

ATTENTION, SINGLE CATHOLIC MEN 18-30: The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to discern your vocation at their House of Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Learn more: knights.org     (150920)

ARE YOU AT LEAST 60 YEARS OF AGE AND IN NEED OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES? Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw (CSSW) – Senior Services Department may be able to help. The CSSW Resource Advocacy program provides assistance with connecting Washtenaw County residents who are age 60 and older to community services. These services include but are not limited to: home delivered meals, food pantry, shelter, utility assistance, simple tax preparation, Medicare/Medicaid support, chore service, respite for caregivers, elder and substance abuse prevention and home safety. For more information, please call 734-712-1382 or visit the website: www.csswashtenaw.org.      (150920)

ARE YOU OR A FRIEND STRUGGLING TO COPE AFTER ABORTION? The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low self-esteem do not have to last a lifetime. God longs to heal you. Call 734-994-8863 for information on our highly confidential, free, post-abortion healing program. (ArborVitae Women’s Center, www.ArborWoman.com) Some common symptoms of post-abortion trauma: Trouble sleeping/eating; keeping abortion(s) secret from important people; unexplained sadness; overwork/perfectionism; difficulty maintaining relationships.      (150920)

PRAY AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Sign up to pray while abortions are being performed: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays daytime. Contact Marge at 734-434-1475 or mlskr@aol.com

RACHEL'S VINEYARD TEAM: Would you like to become part of a team to bring hope and healing to those suffering from the effects of abortion? Join counselors, lay ministers, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists who are part of the Rachel's Vineyard process. E-mail to: nlc@resurrectionlansing.org or call the Project Rachel helpline at 517-993-0291, ext 141, to reach Cecilia Tombelli, Director of Project Rachel, Diocese of Lansing.