October 20, 2024 — Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
STUDENT PARISH
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
CAN YOU DRINK THE CUP?
Our recent Gospel readings might make us uncomfortable about our possessions, and the things we value, such as power and recogni on. This discomfort offers us an opportunity to consider what we are holding onto too ghtly, and what we value most.
To “drink the cup” that Jesus drinks means living in complete trust and alignment with the Father. It means living simply, caring for those in need, and loving everyone, even our enemies. It means not pu ng ourselves above others, even as Jesus showed us – all the way to the cross.
In last week’s Gospel, a wealthy man approaches Jesus and inquires what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus makes two requirements of the man. First, he must give up his possessions. Throughout history, some Chris ans have taken this literally. Their example witnesses to us a radical commitment to the Gospel of Jesus. Some others have sought to explain the meaning intended by the word possessions as those things that prevent one from following Jesus.
Chris ans have generally understood that at the least, following Jesus requires that believers hold material possessions loosely and remain vigilant against seeking security in accumula ng possessions. Jesus wants us to know that he values the poor, and we should too.
The second requirement Jesus makes is the invita on that Jesus extends to all would-be disciples: “follow me.” Jesus very much wants this man to be his disciple. We believe that the Chris an faith is one in which each believer is in a personal rela onship with Jesus. Just as this Gospel tells us that Jesus loves the man and is sad when he departs, so too, Jesus loves us and is saddened when we are unable to follow him.
We see in these Gospel reading another example of Mark’s pa ern, which shows Jesus offering further elabora on to his disciples. Jesus reminds his disciples that even though the strict
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
ness of his standard is hard, nothing is impossible with God. Salva on is determined by our ability to rely completely upon God.
In this week’s passage, Jesus shows the “upside-down” way to order our thoughts. Things are not as the world thinks. This is how Jesus reveals the reversal: glory is given not to those who seek to be “first among” others but to those who choose to serve others by giving their lives for them. Out of which reversal do we live?
Drinking the cup, he reminds us, will be hard. Being a true follower brings both challenge and reward.
Some ques ons for thought: Can we consider taking an inventory of our possessions? Are there things in our house that we no longer need or use? What might we do with these things?
How does Jesus’ warning about material possessions make us feel? What steps can we take to loosen our grip on worldly possessions, and to show our commitment to the poor?
Jesus asks, “Can you drink the cup that I drink?” What do you think he is ge ng at here? What does he want us to know about living as someone who imitates and follows Christ?
Adapted from The Sunday Connec on ` – Loyolapress.com/catholic-resources
SCC Note: If you like reflec ons on the Sunday readings, you can access the weekly study materials that our Small Church Communi es are using. The reflec ons and ques ons for thought are available by visi ng : michigancatholics.org/small-churchcommuni es-scc/
St. Mary Student Parish is a welcoming, inclusive, caring, and diverse Catholic community, uniting residents and students.
We are Christ-centered with the Eucharist as the source of holiness in our vibrant liturgical life.
Inspired by Ignatian spirituality, we live a faith that does justice, reaching out to the marginalized.
As an apostolic parish, we are committed to ongoing formation of Christian witness, discipleship, and leadership.
SAFE HAVEN SUNDAY
The most powerful tool we have when it comes to teaching our children about the beauty of their sexuality in the digital age is conversa on. Real, honest, “look them in the eyes” conversaons about their deep ques ons. In the digital age, passive paren ng is not an op on the internet never rests.
St. Mary Student Parish is se ng aside this weekend, October 19 and 20, to celebrate our second annual Safe Haven Sunday in order to provide free resources to assist you with confidently talking to your children about internet dangers, as well as their online and offline choices.
Safe haven Sunday is celebrated through prayer and reflec on within the context of the Mass. A er each Mass, each individual and family will be given Covenant Eyes’book, Confident : Helping Parents Navigate Online Exposure. This book includes a free seven-day text-to-opt program that provides prac cal ps for caring adults to create safer digital environments for themselves and young people. Simply text SECURE to 66866 to begin receiving guidance today!
Thank you for celebra ng with us! If you have any ques ons about this awareness weekend, please contact Frank Bertram 734– 548-4440
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Last weekend, we officially launched our Capital Campaign! If you haven’t received your packet yet, it will be arriving soon with detailed informa on. You can also watch the campaign video online at michigancatholics.org
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our ini al donors who have allowed us to cover the poron of our campaign goal allocated to Catholic educaon in our Diocese. From here on, every addi onal dollar pledged to our combined campaign goal of $4.25 million will directly benefit St. Mary.
If you have any ques ons, please reach out to Fr Kyle, Fr. Dan, or our Business Manager, Cathy Welch, at (734) 663-0557 ext 224.
MEN’S ROTATING OVERNIGHT SHELTER
Nov 11– 18
For those planning to volunteer at the Men's Rota ng Overnight Shelter Nov. 11-18, there will be an op onal volunteer training hosted by the Shelter Associa on of Washtenaw County at the Delonis Center on Thursday, October 24 from 6-7:30pm. All are welcome and encouraged to a end.
Here is the link to sign up to volunteer for the overnight shelter //t.ly/UIyuV
Thank you!
GRAD/YP SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 @ 6:30 PM
All grad students and young adults are invited to the next Spiritual Direc ons gathering of the Grad/YP group. Join us at 6:30 p.m. this Monday (October 21st) for a talk on Igna an Prayer and Thought by staff member Rita Zyber. The evening includes some basic teachings of St. Igna us of Loyola to help reflect on how to live with purpose and be the person God created you to be.
If you have any ques ons, please email us (smsp.grads.lead@umich.edu) and someone will be happy to help out!
MEETINGS & EVENTS: OCTOBER 20 — OCTOBER 27
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Newman Hall,+
12:45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
3:15 PM H/L Sacramental Prep Newman Hall, +
3:15 PM Teen Confirmation Donnelly Hall,+
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study Rectory Lounge
6:15 PM Is there such thing as a “Catholic Vote”? Donnelly Hall
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church
3:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
5:45 PM Rosary for Peace Church
6:30 PM French Mass Church
6:30 PM Grad/YP Spiritual Direction Donnelly Hall
7:00 PM Born for Joy Whitman Room
7:30 PM Catholic Student Evangelization Rectory Lounge
7:30 PM Rosary in Spanish Church
8:00 PM Middle Eastern Students’ Bible Study Donnelly Hall
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church
2:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
6:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Whitman Room
7:00 PM Men’s/Women’s Group Newman Hall, Rectory Lounge
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
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 OCIA Donnelly Hall
7:00 PM Ignation SCC Loyola Room
7:00 PM Parish Council Newman Hall
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
10:00 AM Adoration Church, Whitman Room
6:00 PM Ig.Nite Courtyard, Newman Hall
6:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Whitman Room
7:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Rectory Lounge
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
8:15 AM Rosary in Spanish Zoom
10:00 AM Blood Drive Newman Hall
2:30 PM EC Group Loyola Room
3:00 PM Undergrad. Bible Study Rectory Lounge
5:00 PM St Mary Crochet Club Loyola Room
7:00 PM Fire/Flannel Courtyard
7:00 PM SCC in Spanish Zoom
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
11:00 AM Gameday Mass and Reception Church, Lounge
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Newman Hall,+ 12:45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
3:15 PM H/L Sacramental Prep Newman Hall, + 4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study Rectory Lounge
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MASS INTENTIONS: OCTOBER 19 – OCTOBER 27
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
5:00 PM Mass for +GianCarlo Rosanigo
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
8:30 AM Mass for + Harry Bucon
10:00 AM Mass for + Jim H.Robbins
12:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
2:00 PM Mass for + Alexander Valenzuela Lara
5:00 PM Mass for + Patrick Bruder
8:00 PM Mass for + Maxwell-Joy Nnnodim
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
5:10 PM Mass for + Edward Vuylsteke
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
5:10 PM Mass for
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
5:10 PM Mass for
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
5:10 PM Mass for
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
12:10 PM Mass for
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
5:00 PM Mass for + Claire Woodward and Erin Nowell
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
8:30 AM Mass for + Mauro Macalos
10:00 AM Mass for People of the Parish
12:00 PM Mass for + Tomek Matysiak
2:00 PM Mass for + Francisca Alvarez Salazar
5:00 PM Mass for Chicho Cejas
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
SATURDAY VIGIL 5:00 PM
SUNDAY MASSES 8:30 AM 10:00 AM
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2:00 PM (Spanish)
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DAILY MASSES
Monday-Thursday 5:10 PM
Friday12:10PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Sunday 4: 00 PM - 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM or by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
We are seeking volunteer tutors for English learners. Classes are held on Sundays from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. If you're interested, please contact Rosa Luz Pos go rpos go@smspnewman.org
INFANT BAPTISM CLASS AT SMSP
A bap sm prepara on class is required prior to the bap sm. If you have already taken the class at another parish, proof is requested in order to schedule a bap sm.
Upcoming classes are on Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM on the following dates: 11/7 and 12/ 5.
Please pick up a bap sm class packet from the Parish Office at least one week prior to the class. You will need to bring this to class.
Please contact Dorota dbest@smspnewman.org or 734-663-0557 ext. 226 to register for a class.
We also offer the class in Spanish at the same me in a different room. Contact Rosa Luz for more informa on on Spanish Bap sms rpos go@smspnewman.org
PILGRIMAGE: APOSTLES' ADVENT ADVENTURE AT BLESSED SACRAMENT, DETROIT MERCY & MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION.
Join Father James Conlon, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Ann Arbor, on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, for this pilgrimage from 8:00am - 6:30pm.
As we enter the season of Advent, blessed with Fr. Conlon's expert spiritual guidance and insigh ul leadership, we turn our a en on toward The-One about to arrive - Jesus! We listen to His voice, echoing through our prayer, alongside His Twelve Apostles who are sent-out on the adventure of a life- me, and s ll to this day are alive and spreading Jesus’ Way through the whole world. On our retreat journey with those Apostles, we will be escorted through the mul tude of miracles, courageous-acts, bold-signs, and rich-demonstra ons of faith by instructors from the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan (CBSM).
More Informa on, www.s rancisa2.com/pilgrimages/ or contact Sco Wright swright@s rancisa2.org]
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SMSP STAFF LIST
Fr. Kyle Shinseki, SJ Pastor ext 221 kshinseki@smspnewman.org
Fr. Dan Dixon, SJ Parochial Vicar ext 225 ddixon@smspnewman.org
Fr. Patrick M. Casey, SJ Pastoral Associate ext 234 pcasey@smspnewman.org
Fr. Robert (Bobby) E. Karle, SJ Pastoral Associate ext 246 bkarle@smspnewman.org
Julia Novotny Faith Doing Jus ce Coordinator ext 244 jnovotny@smspnewman.org
Cathy Welch Business Manager ext 224 cwelch@smspnewman.org
Constance Heskia Communica ons & Development Coordinator ext 240 cheskia@smspnewman.org
Dorota Best Administra ve Assistant ext 226 dbest@smspnewman.org
Bailey Burke Campus Missionary Disciple ext 235 bburke@smspnewman.org
Julie Mussio Marriage Prepara on & Ministry Schedule Coordinator ext 243 jmussio@smspnewman.org
Kristen Gowman Bookkeeper ext 241 kgowman@smspnewman.org
Karen Foster Family Ministry Coordinator ext 247 kfoster@smspnewman.org
Maribel Rosas-Palma Hispanic/La no Sacramental Prepara on Coordinator ext 222 mrosas@smspnewman.org
Rita Zyber OCIA & SCC Coordinator ext 230 rzyber@smspnewman.org
Dorota Best Administra ve Assistant ext 226 dbest@smspnewman.org
Camryn Hurley Music Coordinator churley@smspnewman.org
Rosa Luz Pos go Hispanic/La no Ministry Coordinator ext 248 rpos go@smspnewman.org
Sue Walters Database Coordinator ext 239 swalters@smspnewman.org
Ron Qua lebaum Custodian/Maintenance Technician ext 0 rqua lebaum@smspnewman.org
STUDENT STAFF
Clara Rowe
Taylor Siemer Andreya C Vo Nathan O enwess La Huis
OCTOBER 20 – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Is 53:10-11
Psalm Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22
Reading II Heb 4:14-16
Gospel Mk 10:35-45
True greatness (holiness) is found in serving one another and by giving ourselves as did Jesus who suffered that we might be jus fied. He is our compassionate high priest in whom we have placed our hope.
OCTOBER 27 – Thir eth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Jer 31:7-9
Psalm Ps 126:1-6
Reading II Heb 5:1-6
Gospel Mk 10:46-52
An “oracle of consola on” regarding the restora on of Israel finds its fulfillment in the person of Jesus, our merciful high priest. His healing of the blind man witnesses to the inaugura on of the kingdom.
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