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Christ the Good St. John Paul II
Shepherd Parish Parish
2445 N. Charles St. • Saginaw MI 48602 469 Shattuck Road • Saginaw, MI 48604
Phone: (989) 793-0618 • Fax: (989) 793-5487 Phone: (989) 755-0828 • Fax:(989) 755-4943
Email: office@stjohnpauliicc.org
www.stjohnpauliicc.org
My Dear People,
We crown the previous weeks of celebrations with the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Next
Sunday we begin to once again observe the Sundays of Ordinary Time. It is good to celebrate this Feast of the
Holy Eucharist for the Eucharist is at the heart of Catholic life. It should be part of our “ordinary” everyday life.
The Eucharist is the beautiful parting gift of Jesus to the Church just before he died upon the cross. Through the
Eucharist, Jesus is with us always until the end of time. Through the Eucharist, Jesus has an intimate unity with
us, unlike any other possible unity. Through the Eucharist, we know the great love and mercy of God for us. And
through the Eucharist we are strengthened by Christ himself so as to be the very presence of Christ in the world,
because he is really present in us. Today’s Feast is a time to remember the deep meaning of the Holy Eucharist but it is also a day to
be renewed in our love for the Eucharist, in our desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist as often as possible, and in our reverence for the
Holy Eucharist.
This Friday, June 11, Dale Sisson of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish will be one of four men who will be ordained Permanent Dea-
cons by Bishop Gruss. Dale’s Ordination will complete his years of discernment, formation, and study at the Diocese of Saginaw. Up-
on being ordained a Deacon, Dale will begin his service to the Church as a cleric. He will formally commit his life to prayer and service.
We will be having Deacon Dale as a part of our Pastoral Team to serve in a variety of ways in both of our parishes. You will notice him
most at the weekend Masses where he will assist the presider. He will be able to give homilies, the first of which will be next weekend,
June 12-13, at both parishes. He will be able to preside at Baptisms and Weddings. We take this opportunity to congratulate Deacon
Dale and his wife, Cindy, on the occasion of his Ordination. We look forward to his Diaconal Service to our parishes.
Fr. Bill
PLEASE NOTE THE MASS TIME CHANGES BEGINNING NEXT WEEKEND: JUNE 11-12. We are adding another opportunity for Mass
on Saturday evening and adjusting our Mass times. Now that our parish has been blessed to have another priest, Fr. Raj, we are in a
position to add another weekend Mass. Our new Mass and Sacrament of Penance schedule is as follows:
4:00 p.m. Saturday evening Mass at St. John Paul II Parish
5:30 p.m. Saturday evening Mass at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. John Paul II Parish
10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish.
Each Saturday Mass will be preceded with an opportunity for Private Penance (Confession)
3:00-3:45 p.m. Confessions at St. John Paul II Parish
4:30-5:15 p.m. Confessions at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish
Petition to Protect
No Taxpayer Abortion
The Hyde Amendment prohibits federal funding of elective
abortions and has been a provision in the federal govern-
ment’s annual appropriations legislation for the last 45 years.
Despite longstanding, bipartisan support for the amendment,
and overwhelming public support as well, the amendment is
in great danger of being repealed. It is critical that we send a
strong message to Congress: our taxpayer dollars should NOT
pay for abortion. The United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops (USCCB) encourages all Catholics to participate in
this important, nationwide effort. Sign the petition online
at NoTaxpayerAbortion.com today. For more information,
contact Lori Becker, Respect Life Coordinator
at lbecker@dioceseofsaginaw.org or 989.797.6652.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
At Christ the Good Shepherd we have a Prayer Shawl Ministry. The mission of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to
provide hope, comfort, and healing. The shawl is a unique way of reaching out to the community in a very tac-
tile way. A Prayer Shawl can be seen as a symbolic “hug” from God.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry brings together people who share a similar interest to share fellowship and to put to
use the talent of knitting and crocheting to create Prayer Shawls that will be given to help spread the mes-
sage of God’s mercy, love, and compassion.
If you are interested in joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry, our next meeting is June 14. 6:30 p.m.; in the Fine
Arts Building at Christ the Good Shepherd. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Sisson at 989-792-
8665.
Unite Our Nation Rosary Rally at
Michigan’s State Capitol on Sunday,
June 13
Unite Our Nation, founded by the laity, is a non-political or-
ganization formed to help bring peace and prayer to local
communities and healing to our nation. A local hour of prayer,
including the rosary has been organized as Unite Michi-
gan. Please join us on June 13, 3:00 pm in front of the steps
at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing where we
will be led in prayer by Fr. Derda.
A public square rosary rally is a time to give witness to people
of all races and beliefs, keep polarizing politics out, and focus
on prayer to unite our nation. If you are interested in joining
the leadership team or simply attending, please reach out to
Sandra Sherwood at ejsherwood@charter.net. In the mean-
time, take a look at the Unite Our Nation web-
site uniteournation.net to learn more and get more details on
the event!
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Know, Love and Serve as Jesus Did 4
ST. THOMAS, THE APOSTLE OF INDIA
Dear Parishioners this is about the second Church which is built by St. Thomas the Apostle of India.
2. St.Thomas Syro – Malabar Catholic Church – Palayoor:
The story of Palayoor Church of St. Thomas is perplexed and, to be frank, deals
more with emotions than facts. According to millions of Christians of India, this is
one of the world’s oldest churches, standing in this place since 52 AD. This
church, definitely, has a long and interesting history. Palayoor Church is an ex-
quisite structure with somewhat unusual architecture for Europeans – it unites the
planning of Renaissance style and some features of Hindu temple architecture.
The ornate church has a bell tower next to it and an opulent interior. After all,
Christians in India feel that they need to compete with Hindu shrines which are
some of the world’s most ornate structures.
Around the church has been set a nice garden. Near the church are two rectangular
ponds – most likely, witnesses of long-gone past, when there was a Hindu temple. Next to one pond –
Bottukulam – stands an enormous statue of St. Thomas but in the other pond stands an imaginary replica of an
old boat – a purported boat of Saint Thomas.
Legend tells that Saint Thomas arrived here from Kottakkavu with a boat. In Palayoor in these times lived a
group of Jews and local Brahmins. In the site of the present-day church was Hindu temple. Near the church are
some broken relics of Hindu temple and remnants of an ancient synagogue.
According to a legend, Saint Thomas observed how Brahmins were chanting mantras and throwing water in
the air with their palms. He offered them to show that his prayer and God are a lot more powerful – if he
would throw the water up, it would remain in the air. He did so – and water levitated in the air indeed.
This act convinced both the Jews and Brahmins and they are baptized in the nearby temple tank.
FR. RAJ
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5 Christ the Good Shepherd Parish & St. John Paul II Parish
As the month of May transitions to June we
Tori’s Corner leave behind that Spring month that is al-
ways dedicated to the Blessed Mother of
NEWS TO SHARE Jesus, but as Catholic Christians we recog-
nize that her intercession is always crucial to
the blessings that we know in life and to the
blessings of eternity that we all long for, for
ourselves and those we love. Wanting to
honor Mary in a special way, it has been sug-
gested that the statue of the Blessed Mother which has stood
outside St Matthew's Church in Zilwaukee for decades could be
relocated to the current St John Paul II parish site and placed in
a bit of a grotto in the space between the church building and
the rectory, Several gentlemen of the parish looked into this
possibility with me last summer but found that we needed
more time to plan for the move as the statue is actually secured
to a pillar of concrete that is underground. I will be discussing
this issue with those parishioners who had discussed it with me
Congratulations to Ron & Jan Bender celebrating their “50th”
last year in the days ahead but also want to invite other parish-
wedding anniversary this weekend! Ron & Jan were married on
ioners in St John Paul II or Christ the Good Shepherd parishes to
June 5, 1971 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church by Rev. Fr. James
participate in this labor of love for the Virgin Mary by assisting
Petricevic. They have 4 children: Julie (Jeff) Arens, Ronald Paul
in the moving of the statue or clearing out that area between
Bender, Ryan Bender, and Jill Bender. They also have one
the church and rectory so that there is a dignified place to place
grandson, Wyatt Arens. When asked what is the secret to a
the statue when it is moved. The area will not only need to be
long marriage the couple answered “You have to have the Lord
cleaned up some but will also need to have a faithful team of
in your marriage. It takes 3.” May the Lord Jesus continue to
people to maintain it. If you are interested in assisting with this
bless you both, your family, and continue to keep you in His
effort please call either parish office and share your interest
love that you may live out the sacred bond of Holy Matrimony.
with the office staff so that we can plan to accomplish this task
Congratulations!!
this Summer. Thank you in advance for your interest and help
in this matter.
Blessings on your week!
Speaking of how we honor the Saints and worship God in our
traditions as Catholics, Fr Pat O'Connor, from the Diocesan
Office of Liturgy, will be joining us at 6:30pm on Tuesday, June
15th in Christ the Good Shepherd Church to discuss the guide-
lines and recommendations of how we enhance our worship
spaces with plants, flowers and other enhancements through-
out the seasons of the Church year. The Art and Environment
members from both parishes will be attending but I want to
invite the parishes at large so that we all have a better idea of
why we do what we do with the physical interiors of our church
buildings and because Fr Pat is a very dynamic and enjoyable
presenter. Please join us on the evening of the 15th for your
personal enrichment or if you are considering becoming part of
the Art and Environment teams for either parish as we are al-
ways looking for generous spirited individuals to share their
time and talent in a way that benefits all of us. May the pres-
ence of Christ in the Eucharist that we have celebrated this
weekend bring blessings to your week.
Hank Messing
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Daily Renewal of Consecration
(To be prayed in the month of June)
Sacred Heart of Jesus,
remember that we are consecrated
and belong to you.
Bless and protect us all.
Make our home a shrine
of your love and your grace.
Strengthen the bond of affection
that unites us together.
Help us to bear one another’s burdens
in peace and harmony and unselfishness.
Keep us always near to you
and to your Blessed Mother.
Amen.
Open Wide the Doors to Christ 6
Worship in our Parish Communities THE APOSTLES’ CREED
Tuesday, June 8
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
5:30 p.m. Mass JPII Creator of heaven and earth, and in
Wednesday, June 9 Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
8:30 a.m. Mass CTGS
10:00 a.m. Prayer Service St. Andrew Church who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Thursday, June 10 born of the Virgin Mary, suffered un-
Noon Mass CTGS
Friday, June 11 der Pontius Plate, was crucified, died
8:30 a.m. Mass JPII and was buried; he descended into
Saturday, June 12
3:00—3:45 p.m. Individual Confession JPII hell; on the third day he rose again
4:00 p.m. Mass JPII from the dead; he ascended into
4:30 –4:15 p.m. Individual Confession CTGS
5:30 p.m. Mass CTGS heaven, and is seated at the right
Sunday, June 13 hand of God the Father almighty;
9:00 a.m. Mass JPII
10:30 a.m. Mass CTGS from there he will come to judge the
living and the dead. I believe in the
Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the for-
giveness of sins, the resurrection of
the body, and life everlasting.
Readings for the week June 6 2021
Sunday Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood
of Christ (Corpus Christi) Amen.
Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18;
Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
Monday 2 Cor 1:1-17; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133,
135; Mt 5:13-16
Stewardship Report for May 23 2021
Wednesday Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 8, 9; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday 2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12,
13-14; Mt 5:20-26
Friday Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd
Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 (3); General ................................................ $6,061.00
Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Collection Needed Each Week ............... $6,442.00
Budget Year to Date........................... $302,788.00
Saturday Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Actual Year to Date ............................ $271,424.00
Blessed Virgin Mary St. John Paul II Parish
2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday Collection ..................................$7,080.00
Collection Needed Each Week ................ $4,558.00
Sunday Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Budget Year to Date........................... $214,226.00
Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16; Actual Year to Date ............................ $219,720.00
2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34
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Parish Directories
Pastor: Fr. William J. Rutkowski Parochial Vicar: Fr. Baltha Raj
Christ the Good Shepherd Parish St. John Paul II Parish
2445 N. Charles St. • Saginaw MI 48602 469 Shattuck Road • Saginaw, MI 48604
Phone: (989) 793-0618 • Fax: (989) 793-5487
Office Location & Mailing Address
479 Shattuck Road , Saginaw, MI 48604
Phone: (989) 755-0828 • Fax:(989) 755-4943
Mission Statement Email: office@stjohnpauliicc.org
We the faithful disciples of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, www.stjohnpauliicc.org
having freely responded to God’s call, dedicate ourselves to
know, love and serve as Jesus did. Mission Statement
We, as the Body of Christ, in the faith community of Saint John
Paul II, built on our combined histories and cultural diversity, are
called to “open wide the doors to Christ” through
evangelization, stewardship, and vibrant worship.
Mass Times Office Hours
Wednesday ...........................................................8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday .........................9:00 a.m.. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday ................................................................. 12:00 p.m.
Saturday..................................................................... 5:30 p.m.
Sunday ..................................................................... 10:30 a.m. Mass Times
Tuesday..................................................................... 5:30 p.m.
Confession Friday ........................................................................ 8:30 a.m.
Saturday........................ CTGS Chapel 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Saturday ............................................................ 4:00 p.m
Sunday ......................................................................9:00 a.m.
Staff Confession
Director of Administration/Pastoral Life ......... Hank Messing Saturday .......................................... JPII 3:00 p.m.—3:45 p.m.
Pastoral Minister...................................................... Tori Little
Office Manager.................................................Lucia Kusowski Staff
Business Manager .......................................... Amanda Geiling Director of Administration/Pastoral Life ..........Hank Messing
Organist .............................................................. Pam Welzein Pastoral Minister .................................................. Tori Little
Choir Director................................................David Hammond Book Keeper .....................................................Natalie Serrato
Maintenance ..........................................................Dan Martin Office Professional, Comm Specialist........ Alexandria Serrato
Maintenance ........................................................... Joe Taylor Music Ministry, Principal Accompanist ............Patrick Portner
Maintenance .............................................................. Ed Green
Prayer Line
Marianne Fehrman.....................................................799-9235 Prayer Line
Marianne Rochol ........................................................ 792-0719 Margaret Gonzales .................................................... 395-5550
Michele Olvera ........................................................... 799-0553 Judy Rugenstein .........................................................753-5518
Rita Aldrich ................................................................ 301-4055
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