Present: Fr. Bosco, Dcn Dennis, Connie Schaffer, Beth Ball, Eve Ball, Lynn Waldecker, Raymond Berg Absent: Jason Young, Kathy Cornell, Kathy Sangster Meeting: Called to order at 7:00 pm by Connie Schaffer with a prayer Minutes: Approved as presented Agenda: Approved as presented Correspondence: none Public Participation: none ...

Therese Bossory is in need of help in the Alber Orchard kitchen making donuts on weekends. She just had a donut fryer installed, and Peggy there could really use some help. If you are interested, please contact Therese on her cell number: 734-649-9064.

Our parish will participate in the nationwide Coast-to-Coast Rosary this Sun., Oct 10 at 4pm in the church. This Rosary will be specifically for our country to return to its roots in God in these times of radical change. Join thousands nationwide! Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us!

St Mary Manchester PPC Minutes September 1, 2021 Present: Fr. Bosco, Dcn Dennis, Connie Schaffer, Beth Ball, Eve Ball, Lynn Waldecker, Raymond Berg, Kathy Cornell Absent: Jason Young, Martin Brogley, Kathy Sangster Meeting: was called to order at 7:00 pm by Fr. Bosco with a prayer Minutes: were approved as presented...

Each year our parish (and all the parishes in the Diocese) host a “Mission Appeal.” Typically a representative of the mission comes and speaks to us at Mass, telling us about their work and need, and asking for our support – prayerful and financial. However, this year like last year, the Diocesan Office of Missions has arranged for the appeal to be virtual; that is, a mission appeal by video. We are reminded that the impoverished people of God in countries all around the world have been deeply affected by the pandemic and continue to need our help and prayers. This message should encourage the us to pray for and offer donations to longstanding, core mission groups. St. Mary’s will have a second collection on the weekend of Oct. 17. Please open your heart. The work of the missionary can often mean poverty, hard labor, suspicion, and persecution. Yet how will people know that God loves them unless we whom God has sent love them? Please be generous in your support. We cannot know how many we ourselves are indebted to. The 1st Annual Michigan Catholic Women’s Conferen

This coming Wed., Oct. 13 is the anniversary of the “Miracle of the Sun” at Fatima, and also the 18th consecutive Rosary Rally at the Capitol in Lansing. It will be the final rally of the year – an hour of prayer, including the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Patriotic Rosary. A huge crowd would be wonderful for this anniversary and make Our Lady so happy. Please join us at 3pm in front of the steps at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing. We will be praying for life, marriage, family, conversion of souls, reparation for sin, and for our state and national leaders. Please do not wear clothing with political or campaign statements. More info at uniteournation.net

From “Sorrow to Serenity” is a 5-week program that explores various aspects of the of the grief journey. Participants will have the opportunity to share their grief experiences with others and receive support, resources and tools to empower their healing process. The program is offered by the St. Andrew Bereavement Ministry and will be held on Thursdays, Sept 30 - Oct 28, from 7:00-8:30pm in the St. Andrew, Saline, Faith Formation Center, Room A. Contact Mary at momjolale@Gmail.com or the St. Andrew parish office at 734-429-5210

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If you missed the first sessions – no problem. You can come in-person for any of the sessions. And you always have the option to view the session videos online through the parish website https://stmarymanchester.org In addition to the six session videos, there are many more bonus videos, handouts available for download, viewing and printing. If Holy Communion has become routine, you will discover that the Eucharist has infinite power to change your life – perhaps even your eternal destiny. Do not pass this up.

Women from five Dioceses – Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Saginaw – come together to focus on their faith and to experience the fellowship of sisterhood in Christ Jesus. Throughout the day, women will be encouraged and inspired to focus and grow their faith by hearing from Catholic speakers, engaging in praise and worship music, and celebrating holy Mass with our bishops. The conference will be held at the Lansing Center in Lansing next Sat., Oct. 16, 2021. Registration NOW OPEN! (Visit mcwc.ticketspice.com/cwc)

Each year our parish (and all the parishes in the Diocese) host a “Mission Appeal.” Typically a representative of the mission comes and speaks to us at Mass, telling us about their work and need, and asking for our support – prayerful and financial. However, this year like last year, the Diocesan Office of Missions has arranged for the appeal to be virtual; that is, a mission appeal by video. We are reminded that the impoverished people of God in countries all around the world have been deeply affected by the pandemic and continue to need our help and prayers. This message should encourage the us to pray for and offer donations to longstanding, core mission groups. St. Mary’s will have a second collection on the weekend of Oct. 17. Please open your heart. The work of the missionary can often mean poverty, hard labor, suspicion, and persecution. Yet how will people know that God loves them unless we whom God has sent love them? Please be generous in your support. We cannot know how many we ourselves are indebted to.

…this Sun, Oct 10, from 2 to 3pm at Horace Blackman Park (next to the Hayes Bldg on the corner of South Jackson Street and West Michigan Avenue). Come to pray for a world in turmoil. Join priests and fellow Catholics in praying for our nation and for our persecuted brothers and sisters. Please bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, the Public Rosary will be held in Queen of the Miraculous Medal Church, Jackson.

For all those who have been attending the “Real Presence” series for the past several weeks, you may be interested in visiting St. Fabian Catholic Church in Farmington Hills. They are welcoming all to explore the display they are hosting of “Eucharistic Miracles of the World,” now through October 17. For more info, visit:

Parish Family Birthdays for the Week of October 10

Altar Flowers for the week of Sunday, October 10

The SANCTUARY LAMPS are burning this week for the following intentions:

St. Mary would like to reinstitute a pro-life group. This is such an important mission for all Christians. We are looking for someone who may sense a calling to this ministry. It is amazing what even a small group of people can accomplish when motivated and filled with God’s grace. If you are interested in this apostolate please contact Kathy Sangster at 248-207-8226.

At each Mass throughout the year (except during Lent) the altar is adorned with beautiful flowers. We have the opportunity each weekend to sponsor these flowers and attach to them a special prayer intention. The intention is printed in the bulletin for all to join in your prayer. There is a minimum donation of $40, and the flowers can be in memory of a loved one, for the intentions of or to honor someone, or for a special occasion. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule with available dates. Contact the parish office for more information

FORMED, an online service for accessing 1000s of Catholic videos, audios and eBooks on demand anytime, anywhere is available again to all parishioners. Please see the sheets in the vestibule with directions on how to access this wonderful service.