February 23, 2025 — Seventh Sunday in Ordinary
STUDENT PARISH
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
As we celebrate the Centennial Commemora on of the First Mass at St. Mary Student Parish, we would like to share a bit of its history with you.
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF ST MARY STUDENT PARISH HISTORY
By Fr Kyle Shinseki, SJ
In 1817, Catholic priest Father Gabriel Richard, was one of the founders of the University of Michigan (UM). When the University relocated from Detroit to Ann Arbor in 1837, St. Thomas the Apostle Church served the religious needs of the University’s Catholic students. The first Catholic student organiza on, the Foley Guild, was organized in 1888. By 1915, Bishop Edward D. Kelly of Detroit had assigned Father Micahel Bourke to establish a student congrega on.
In 1919, a temporary chapel for Catholic students was dedicated in a renovated building that had been the home of a UM professor on State Street in Ann Arbor. Then, in 1923, construc on began on a new student chapel for the explicit purpose of Catholic worship. On April 6, 1924, the cornerstone of St. Mary Student Chapel was laid, with the first Mass celebrated on Sunday, February 22, 1925, and the dedica on of the Chapel the following Sunday, March 1, 1925.
On August 1, 1940, St. Mary Student Parish was created with its territory being the UM campus, then home to some 1,200 Catholic students. A er World War II, student enrollment experienced unprecedented growth, as did St. Mary. So, a fundraising campaign for a student center with facilies for classes, conferences, reference materials, and recrea on was launched in 1950, with the cornerstone of the Father Gabriel Richard Newman Center laid on October 25, 1952.
By the 1960’s, growing numbers of graduate students with young families led to the development of religious educaon programs for children from preschool to high school. A er Va can II, a Chapel Council was formed in 1969, fostering greater lay involvement. Then, the 1970’s brought many changes, including the transfer of the parish to the Diocese of Lansing in 1972, the growth of social ac vism, and the emergence of the Word of God charisma c renewal community.
As UM grew with the establishment of the North Campus in the 1980’s and expansion of the UM Medical Campus, St. Mary con nued to serve an es mated 8,000 Catholic students. A renewed focus was placed on educa on and faith development, with the Graduate Discussion Group, Catholic Update courses, and seminars as primary parish ac vi es at the me. In the 1990’s, renova ons were made to increase accessibility as well as update and expand mee ng spaces.
At the dawn of the new millennium, St. Mary had its first Spanish Mass, then, in 2005, the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits, took on administra on of the parish, which introduced Igna an spirituality to St. Mary. Today, St. Mary Student Parish serves not only UM students, but faculty, staff, alumni, and those from the greater Ann Arbor area. Our community reflects a broad range of genera ons and cultures, united in Our Lord in the Eucharist and dedicated to pu ng our faith into ac on.
SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
Please note that on Sunday, March 2, there will be no confessions at 7 PM and no Mass at 8 PM.
From Monday, March 3, to Thursday, March 5, the office will close at 9 PM, and on Friday, March 7, it will close at 1 PM. There won’t be confessions on Wednesday, March 5 (Ash Wednesday).
ALBANIAN MASS
Friday February 28 at 5:30 pm
Father Gjovani Kokona will celebrate an Albanian Mass on Friday February 28 at 5:30 pm. Contact Iliriana Gjelal (iliriana@umich.edu) for more informa on.
BILINGUAL ROSARY
We encourage all of our parishioners to par cipate in the bilingual (English/Spanish) rosary each Sunday in the Church at 1:15 pm.
Your prayers and your presence would be greatly appreciated by our Hispanic/La no community.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Midwest Jesuits invite you to join us for coffee, donuts and a short reflec on following the 10:00 a.m. Mass on March 9. Mr. Noah Smith, nSJ, a Jesuit novice on his Long Experiment at St. Mary will offer a brief reflec on a er the Mass.
So that we can offer you our best hospitality, please let us know you’re coming by registering at jesuitsmidwest.org/
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION
If you are sick or a homebound parishioner, we can bring you communion to your home or to another loca on that would be convenient for you .
Please contact Dorota dbest@smspnewman.org
What makes it unique? Is it for you?
A three-session series about Igna an prayer prac ces and the thinking behind them. Explore what St. Igna us thought about prayer and the methods of prayer he and others have developed to deepen our awareness of seeking and finding God in all things.
E a Mac Donagh-Dumler and Jim Manney will lead sessions in Donnelly Hall on Feb 27, March 6, and March 13 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Use these sessions as a prepara on for your Lenten journey. Registra on is encouraged, but all are welcome to drop in to any of the evenings.
Register by contac ng rzyber@smspnewman.org
JOIN A SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITY FOR LENT
This Lenten season, go deeper in your faith and your understanding of the Sunday readings by joining one of our Small Church Communi es (or SCCs).
Groups begin mee ng THIS WEEK to look at the upcoming Sunday readings and to share about how they can be meaningful for each of us. Groups meet at various mes. Please sign up at: t.ly/Wnhly
For more informa on, or any ques ons, contact rzyber@smspnewman.org.
Apply to be a Peer Ministry Intern!
Do you love St Mary Student Parish? Are you a rising junior or senior looking to serve in a leadership position, growing in your faith while walking with your peers? Prayerfully consider applying to be a Peer Ministry Intern for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
Applications are now open, and will be accepted until midnight, February 23rd.
To read more about the positions, visit : t.ly/s_gKi The application can be found here : t.ly/As57-
Contact Pastor Fr. Kyle Shinseki (kshinseki@smspnewman.org) with questions
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDENTS’ BIBLE STUDY
MONDAYS @ 8:00 PM
Join us for a Bible Study for Undergraduate Students of Middle Eastern heritage.
Contact Rita Shemmai ritashem@umich.edu
MEETINGS & EVENTS: FEBRUARY 23— MARCH 2
SUNDAY, February 23
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Newman Lounge
12:45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
3:15 PM H/L Sacramental Prep Loyola Room, + 3:15 PM Teen Confirmation — Donnelly Hall, +
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
6:00 PM Undergrad Women’s Bible Study — Rectory Lounge
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MONDAY, February 24
10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church
5:45 PM Rosary for Peace Church
6:00 PM Nursing Student Discipleship Group Rectory Lounge
7:00 PM Born for Joy Whitman Room
7:00 PM ASB Send Off Donnelly Hall
7:30 PM Catholic Student Evangelization Rectory Lounge
7:30 PM Rosary in Spanish Church
8:00 PM Middle Eastern Students’ Bible Study Newman Hall
TUESDAY, February 25
10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church
3:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
7:00 PM Men’s/Women’s Connect Newman Hall, + 7:00 PM Triduum Rehearsal Church,Donnelly Hall
WEDNESDAY, February 26
5:45 PM Reconciliation Donnelly Hall, Monteith Room
5:45 PM Eucharistic 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
9:00 PM Candlelight Mass Church
THURSDAY, February 27
10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church
6:00 PM Ig.Nite Newman Hall
7:00 PM Ignatian Prayer Series Donnelly Hall
7:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Rectory Lounge
FRIDAY, February 28
8:15 AM Rosary in Spanish Zoom
10:00 AM Blood Drive Newman Hall
5:30 PM Albanian Mass — Church
SUNDAY, March 2
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Newman Lounge
12: 45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
3:00 PM Hispanic Birthdays — Newman Hall
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MASS INTENTIONS: FEBRUARY 22— MARCH 2
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
5:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
8:30 AM Mass for + Mike Cray
10:00 AM Mass for
12:00 PM Mass for 2:00 PM Mass for +Alidio Valle
5:00 PM Mass for + Christina Fiorani
8:00 PM Mass for ASB Students
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 5:10 PM Mass for
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 5:10 PM Mass for Matthew Prince
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
5:10 PM Mass for
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 5:10 PM Mass for
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
12:10 PM Mass for Mario Cano
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
5:00 PM Mass for
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
8:30 AM Mass for Staff of the Parish
10:00 AM Mass for +Coralynn and Vincent McIntee
12:00 PM Mass for +Jose Gochco Montalbo
2:00 PM Mass for 5:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
WINTER SCHEDULE
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
Watch live or any me a er the mass h ps://www.michigancatholics.org/category/live-mass/ Noon
2:00 PM (Spanish)
Watch live or any me a er the mass h ps://www.michigancatholics.org/category/misa-en-linea/ 5:00 PM
8:00PM
DAILY MASSES
Monday-Thursday 5:10 PM Friday 12:10 PM
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
Honoring 100 years of Faith and Community at St. Mary Student Parish
Did you know that the centennial tab on the parish website features a photo gallery of pictures from our past and videos of our parishioners? This month, check out 3 new videos from parishioners in our website michigancatholics.org/parishioner-stories/
Anita Bohn , John and Carolyn Weins, Jaden Amparo
Last month: Sherry Warden and Sara Armstrong King
Still looking for expertise:
This September, we will be celebrating an all parish outdoor Mass as part of our centennial year. We are seeking someone with expertise to take a photo of our entire parish as we gather that day!
Do you have the ability or do you know someone who might be willing to assist? If so, please email guinnwin@gmail.com
The Centennial Commemora on of the First Mass at St. Mary Student Parish
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Join us as we honor a century of faith and community in this special celebration. Bishop Earl Boyea will preside over the Mass. Heavy appetizers to be served in Donnelly Hall afterwards. We look forward to celebrating this historic milestone with you.
JESUIT FRIENDS AND ALUMNI NETWORK OF DETROIT LUNCHEON
Join Jesuit friends and alumni for a spring luncheon on Wednesday, March 26th at University of Detroit Mercy. Brother James Boynton, SJ, will speak on What is a Jesuit Brother Anyway?
Brother Boynton, the 30 th President of University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, shares his insights into the role of Jesuit brothers in our Church today and his mission at University of Detroit Jesuit.
Register soon! – or find more informa on – at www.jfanusa.org/detroit
HELP THE HOMELESS!
In collabora on with the Washtenaw County Shelter Associaon and the DeLonis Center, Catholic Chari es is hos ng an overnight warming center for the week of March 3-10. We need lots of hands on deck to make this a posi ve and welcoming experience for the men who will come to our site on Packard Street. We especially need men to stay overnight.
Use this QR code to visit our signup page and find the service opportunity that best fits your schedule and your gi s.
Ques ons? Michelle Kazanjian, 734.972.9781 X 338 or mkazanjian@ccwcwashtenaw.org
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These can be sent in our offertory envelopes or in another envelope with a note for alloca on, such as offertory, Sunday mass, etc.
These can be sent to our mailing address: St. Mary Student Parish, 331 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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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
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
Abigail Schwartz
Max Forne
office@smspnewman.org or call 734-663-0557
February 23 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
Psalm Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13
Reading II 1 Cor 15:45-49
Gospel Lk 6:27-38
In bap sm we are called to mirror and image the mercy and forgiveness the Lord has won for us. As David would not harm Saul, his enemy, so we are challenged to love and pardon those who wrong us.
March 2 – Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Sir 26:4-7
Psalm Ps 92:2-3, 13-16
Reading II 1 Cor 15:54-58
Gospel Lk 6:39-45
The fruit of our speech and ac ons will wither and die unless we first recognize the plank in our own eye. By humbly admi ng our own sins, we can more frui ully persevere in the work of the Lord.
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