September 15, 2024 — Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
STUDENT PARISH
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
BY Rita Zyber, OCIA/SCC Coordinator
This ques on from Jesus surfaces in today’s Gospel reading. As Chris ans, all of us must come up with our own answer to this ques on – just as Peter did when Jesus asked the disciples.
And though Peter didn’t quite get the whole plan, he did provide a profound statement that came from his heart and soul. “You are the Christ,” Peter says. He so wants to understand and honor the divinity of Jesus, who is also their friend and teacher.
But just as Jesus begins to teach them more, Peter makes a statement that earns him “rebuke.” He doesn’t like the idea that Jesus must “suffer greatly” and even worse, “be killed.” Peter’s recogni on of Jesus’ greatness is in place, but the suffering part is shaky for him. It doesn’t seem to fit with his idea of who Jesus actually is.
This ques on, “who do you say that I am?” and this focus on Jesus’ ac ve presence in our lives, is a great way to kick off a new season of events, prayer, and worship opportuni es here at the parish – and that includes one program that’s near and dear to me – Small Church Communi es.
I can’t think of a be er way to focus on this idea of who Jesus is then to break open the Sunday readings with other parish members (students and residents). Joining one of our faithsharing groups is a great way to help you define this faith ques on, and other ques ons too – like “where do I see Jesus in my life and out in the world?” Also, “what do I think Jesus wants me to know most about him? What sacrifices have I made to be a follower of Jesus, and can I be doing that be er?”
Grappling with the Word, together with other faith-filled people, is a great way to know Jesus be er.
So now is the me to sign up for one of our Small Church Communi es (SCCs) for the Fall Session. Groups will meet weekly for seven weeks from October through Thanksgiving. There are a variety of mes and days to fit your schedule, plus a couple of other special topics, including an Igna an group that will focus on prayer.
You can see all the op ons and sign up online at this link (or scan the QR code on the following page):
//t.ly/qvnLa
By the way, in Scripture, Jesus gives us some pre y clear hints about who he is. Seven mes in John’s Gospel he provides his own “I Am Statements,” revealing to us who he is, and ul mately who God is:
“I AM the Bread of Life” (6:35)
“I AM the Light of the World (8:12)
“I AM the Gate for the Sheep (10:7)
“I AM the Good Shepherd (10:11)
“I AM the Resurrec on and the Life” (11:25)
“I AM the way and the truth and the life” (14:6)
“I AM the True Vine” (15:1)
Spend a li le me with these and see which one resonates most. Is Jesus a teacher, healer, friend, savior, protector, etc, for you? I hope our Sunday readings for this Fall, and the discussions that follow, will provide some deeper answers than you may have expected. Ques ons? Contact me at rzyber@smspnewman.org
Igna an SCC group: ‘Ascending with Igna us’
This six-week Igna an prayer experience begins on Oct. 9, and runs weekly on Wednesdays to Nov 13. Mee ngs will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Newman Hall. The book "Ascending with Igna us" by Jesuit priest Mark Thibodeaux, SJ will be used. It is loosely based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Igna us. Par cipants will need their own copy of the book and will be expected to commit to daily prayer, reflec ng on the book's theme and topic for that day
The format for each mee ng will include small group sharing, prayer, and a brief guided discussion on the week's topic. The guide for this six-week session is E a MacDonaghDumler, an Igna an Spirituality Director. Sign up on the SCC online form (see link above), or contact Rita Zyber.
Join the regional Eucharis c Ministry Outreach to BRING JESUS himself to the isolated, separated from our worshipping communi es. This ministry to nursing homes, jails, and hospitals is simple, beau ful, and so needed.
SEASON OF CREATION
September 15 @ 5 pm mass
Join St. Mary Student Parish for a special liturgy in honor of the Season of Crea on as we pray for conversion that we may be be er stewards of God's crea on. Contact jnovotny@smspnewman.org
International Samaritan Global 5K
Save the Date for the Interna onal Samaritan Global 5K on October 12 at 10am in Ann Arbor! Use the QR code to register.
MEETINGS & EVENTS: SEPTEMBER 15 22
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
3:15 PM H/L Sacramental Prep Loyola Room, etc.
3:15 PM Teen Confirmation Donnelly Hall
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
5:00 PM Season of Creation Mass Church
5:00 PM Catechist Orientation Newman Hall
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
10:00 AM Adoration Church, Whitman Room
4:00 PM Adoration Church
5:45 PM Rosary for Peace Church
6:30 PM French Mass Church
7:00 PM Born for Joy Whitman Room
7:00 PM Catholic Student Evangelization Rectory Lounge
7:30 PM Rosary in Spanish Church
8:00 PM Middle Eastern Students’ Bible Study Donnelly Hall
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
10:00 AM Adoration Church, Whitman Room
2:00 PM Adoration Church, Whitman Room
7:00 PM Men’s/Women’s Connect Groups Newman Hall, Rectory Lounge, Rectory Dining Room
7:00 PM LGBT Outreach Loyola Room
7:00 PM Strangers No Longer — Donnelly Hall
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
5:45 PM Reconciliation Donnelly Hall, Monteith Room
5:45 PM Adoration Church
6:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Whitman Room
7:00 PM Cristeros Hispanic Student Group Rectory Lounge
7:00 PM Parish Council Newman Hall
7:00 PM OCIA Donnelly Hall
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
10:00 AM Adoration Church, Whitman Room
6:00 PM Ig.Nite Courtyard, Newman Hall
7:15 PM Post Grad Service Fair Courtyard, Donnelly Hall
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
8:15 AM Rosary in Spanish Zoom
2:30 PM EC Group Loyola Room
7:00 PM Fiesta Latina Newman Hall
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
11:00 AM Strangers No Longer Newman Hall
12:45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
2:00 PM Regional Eucharistic Ministry Team Donnelly Hall
3:00 PM Be Bold Rectory Dinning Room
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MASS INTENTIONS: SEPTEMBER 14 – 22
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
5:00 PM Mass for
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
8:30 AM Mass for + JoAnn & John Faerber
10:00 AM Mass for Pam Larson
12:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
2:00 PM Mass for
5:00 PM Mass for 8:00 PM Mass for + Joanne Schmidt
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
5:10 PM Mass for
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
5:10 PM Mass for
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
5:10 PM Mass for + Maria Popiel
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
5:10 PM Mass for
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
12:10 PM Mass for + Alexander Valenzuela Lara
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
5:00 PM Mass for
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
8:30 AM Mass for + GianCarlo Rosanigo
10:00 AM Mass for + Jack and Mary East
12:00 PM Mass for Staff of the Parish
2:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
5:00 PM Mass for 8:00 PM Mass for
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday– Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MASS TIMES
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SUNDAY MASSES 8:30 AM 10:00 AM
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
HELP NEEDED
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SEPTEMBER 15 – Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Is 50:4-9
Psalm Ps 116:1-6, 8-9
Reading II Jas 2:14-18
Gospel Mk 8:27-35
Discipleship entails denying our very selves and following the way of the Lord, a way of suffering and service. In professing our faith in him we can rely on the Lord for strength and salva on.
SEPTEMBER 22 – Twenty-fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Wis 2:12, 17-20
Psalm Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8
Reading II Jas 3:16-4:3
Gospel Mk 9:30-37
Jesus speaks of his own rejec on, torture, and shameful death. True discipleship, he says, is concerned not with status but with service to the poor, with jus ce and peace.
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