February 9, 2025 — Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time
STUDENT PARISH
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
THE PATH OF A MIGRANT
By Rosa Luz Beltran Pos go, Hispanic La no Ministry Coordinator
The experience of a migrant is always very difficult, no ma er how complicated the path was, whether one arrived on foot, by bus or by plane, the feelings are always the same. We leave behind the embrace of those who remain in our country of birth, family and friends, the home that sheltered us, the food, the smell of the earth, the blue sky.
Arriving in a country that is not ours, learning another language, other customs, another way of living, is always a struggle. Overcoming looks of contempt or strangeness, answering many mes those ques ons: why did you decide to come to America?, is never easy.
Our experience as migrants was no different from that of others. My husband and I, pharmacists by profession and with many years of work in Peru, saw the possibility of migra ng when the economic condi ons in our country became very difficult for our profession. That is why when the opportunity to revalidate the degree as a pharmacist came up thanks to a program sponsored by the Massachuse s College of Pharmacy and our university in Arequipa, Peru, we made the decision to leave. Given the condi ons, we had to separate and my husband came first to take the exams and I stayed in Peru taking care of our children, ages 10 and 12. A li le more than 2 years of painful separa on went by un l we all reunited in North Carolina. Those were very hard mes, which is why whenever I have the opportunity to advise someone who wants to migrate, I tell them, do not separate from your children, go all together, you will save yourself many tears.
However, God, with his infinite mercy, allowed us to reunite and embrace each other again as the family we always were.
For my husband and I, it was not an easy task to adapt to this country. At just over 40 years old and accustomed to a different work environment, we had to do everything to support our family, work in fast food restaurants, in the supermarket, and in my husband's case, study all night to pass all the exams and try to achieve the dream of giving our children a be er future. Once again, the hand of the Virgin Mary was there, allowing him to complete the exams and get his pharmacy license, and soon a er, we were able to move to Ann Arbor to start a new life. Despite s ll living the grief of having migrated and with all the difficul es overcome, we arrived again in another city
where we began new work and other obliga ons and opportuni es with our hearts full of dreams. And God sustained us at all mes as he sustains all his children, especially immigrants. Our faith was the only thing we always had that was certain, the only thing that made us overcome and forgive humilia ons and imper nent looks, cruel phrases and that feeling that o en made us ask ourselves: What am I doing here?
However, God had a plan for us, we remained faithful despite the difficul es and we looked for, as in all the places we were before, a parish that would shelter us and give us the immense gi of being able to pray in our own language and for the moment we were there, nourished by the body and blood of Jesus, feeling at home, speaking fluently and effortlessly and feeling the embrace and warmth of this new community.
And so we arrived at St Mary and God gave us a great and beau ful community and over the years we fulfilled dreams and achieved goals as a family. Our migrant hearts smile and are grateful for all the gi s we have received, grateful to God and grateful to this great na on. Thank you Lord!
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me into your home” Mt 25: 35
S O I C S . M
If you are interested in suppor ng our immigrant community at St. Mary, we invite you to get involved! You can sign up using the link below or reach out to Rosa Luz Pos go (rpos go@smspnewman.org) for more informa on.
t.ly/8L2zF
COFFEE AND DONUTS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 AFTER 10 AM MASS.
Join us for coffee and donuts on February 9 and take the opportunity to meet two Jesuit novices, Samuel Newton, nSJ and Wilson Lombard, nSJ. All are welcome!
WOMEN OF THE HEART
All Women of the Parish are Warmly Invited to our next mee ng on Thursday, February 13 .
This year’s Women of the Heart theme will reflect on the gi of WISDOM. Recognizing that the Book of Wisdom ascribes the feminine pronoun to wisdom and acknowledging the vast and diverse wisdom that exists among the Women of the Heart members we decided on this theme.
Women of the Heart will meet on the second Thursday of the month from September through May from 10:15 am to noon in Donnelly Hall. Listed below are our mee ng dates, you are invited to a end on Thursday the monthly gatherings your schedules allow: March 13, April 10, May 8
Contact Julie Mussio jmussio@smspnewman.org
Ignatian Prayer. What Is it?
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. Ignaus 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 preparaon 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.
CATHOLIC THINKERS BOOK CLUB
Tuesday February 11 @ 7:00 pm
Please join us in the Loyola Room from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Tue. Feb. 11th and Tue. March 11th to discuss "Jesus of Nazareth: What He Wanted, Who He Was" by Gerhard Lohfink, former theologian at the University of Tubingen in Germany. We plan to discuss Chapters 1 through 11 in Feb. and Chapters 12 through 21 in March.
In "Jesus of Nazareth" Lohfink provides insights into what the Scriptures meant to Jesus and explores the connec on between the reign of God He preached and the death He died. Fr. James Mar n, S.J. considers this book to be "the best book" on Jesus that he has ever read.
For more informa on, please contact David at kieras@umich.edu.
7:00 PM ON THE 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Mee ngs are private and confiden al. As a diverse community of believers, we respect each person as a unique reflec on of God's presence in our midst. We commit ourselves to being a community of care, support, forma on, reconcilia on, and witness to jusce with and among gay and lesbian persons, parents, family members, and friends. We provide a safe space for discussion, healing, and prayer. Next mee ng : February 18.
Contact group members Rodrigo rodri_cg@hotmail.com or Cynthia jcynthia@umich.edu
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 Parish, will offer a brief reflec on. So that we can offer you our best hospitality, please let us know you’re coming by registering at jesuitsmidwest.org/lent25
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
We are truly grateful to share that as of January 27 the campaign has raised $3.940 million in gi s and pledges. Thank you for your con nued support and prayers! If you would like to make a dona on please visit michigancatholics.org/capitalcampaigndonate
APPLY TO BE A CMD!
Are you a graduating senior interested in taking a gap year to do service? Consider being a Campus Missionary Disciple (CMD) here at St Mary!
The Campus Missionary Disciple is a minimum 40hour per week, ten-month position (August –May). In addition to a stipend, the Campus Missionary Disciple will receive free housing in a onebedroom apartment at St. Mary Student Parish. Two Campus Missionary Disciples will work together to build an invitational culture to help undergraduate students live out their faith at the University of Michigan.
Learn more about the position : t.ly/18qHT
To apply, please submit a one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the position along with a résumé to Cathy Welch (cwelch@smspnewman.org).
MEETINGS & EVENTS: FEBRUARY 9 — FEBRUARY 16
SUNDAY, February 9
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Newman Lounge
11:00 AM Coffee and Donut Holes w/ Jesuit Novices Newman Lounge
12:45 PM ESL Newman Hall
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
1:00 PM Lunch w/ Jesuit Novices Loyola Room
3:15 PM H/L Sacramental Prep — Donnelly Hall, + 3:15 PM Teen Confirmation Prep Newman Hall, +
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
6:00 PM Undergrad Women’s Bible Study — Rectory Lounge
6:00 PM Superbowl Watch Party Loyola Room
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MONDAY, February 10
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 Formation 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 11
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 Catholic Thinker Book Club Loyola Room
7:00 PM Triduum Rehearsal Church, Donnelly Hall
WEDNESDAY, February 12
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
THURSDAY, February 13
10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Church
10:00 AM Women of the Heart Donnelly Hall
6:00 PM Ig.Nite Newman Hall
7:30 PM EC Group Loyola Room
7:30 PM SCC Grad/YP Rectory Lounge
FRIDAY, February 14
8:15 AM Rosary in Spanish Zoom
SUNDAY, February 16
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Newman Lounge
12: 45 PM ESL Newman Hall
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
1:00 PM Black & Blessed Reception Newman Hall
3:00 PM Be Bold — Rectory Dining Room, Rectory Lounge
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
6:00 PM Undergrad Women’s Bible Study Rectory Lounge
7:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MASS INTENTIONS: FEBRUARY 8 — FEBRUARY 16
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
5:00 PM Mass for SMSP Engaged Couples
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
8:30 AM Mass for 10:00 AM Mass for + Jim Conley
12:00 PM Mass for 2:00 PM Mass for Sofia Hurtodo Cardenas
5:00 PM Mass for 8:00 PM Mass for + Richard Allen
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 5:10 PM Mass for
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 5:10 PM Mass for
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 5:10 PM Mass for
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 5:10 PM Mass for
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 12:10 PM Mass for + Art Lamey
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 5:00 PM Mass for
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
8:30 AM Mass for + Edward H.Vuylsteke
10:00 AM Mass for + Thomas Schriber
12:00 PM Mass for 2:00 PM Mass for + Josefa Santiago Bazan
5:00 PM Mass for John Sahakian
8:00 PM Mass for
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
Have you seen the centennial tab on the parish website? If not, please visit michigancatholics.org
A full house at Sunday Mass in the 1960s. Photo Credit: St. Mary Student Parish Records, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.
ARABIC MASS
St. Thomas the Apostle in Ann Arbor is hos ng Sunday Mass in Arabic for the benefit of the Arab American Catholic community. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m.
All are welcome to a end.
Girls can join Scouts BSA at St. Francis!
Do you have a girl age 11-17 interested in Scouts BSA? St. Francis is star ng a Scou ng America Troop for girls and we would love to have you join.
We will be holding a virtual informa on session on the evening of Monday 2/10/25 at 7 p.m.,via the meet.google.com/vpy-ofdi-crt
Person Open House event on Monday, February 24th @ 7 PM held at the St. Francis PAC.
Michael.n.jedinak@gmail.com
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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
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February 9 – Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Is 6:1-2a, 3-8
Psalm Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8
Reading II 1 Cor 15:1-11, or 15:3-8, 11
Gospel Luke 5:1-11
Isaiah, a man of unclean lips, beholds the Lord’s glory in the temple and is sent on mission. Simon, a sinner, responds to the mission of Jesus by becoming a disciple. Paul, the persecutor, speaks of his call to preach nothing but Christ crucified and risen.
February 16 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I Jer 17:5-8
Psalm Ps 1:1-4, 6
Reading II 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20
Gospel Lk 6:17, 20-26
Blest are they who trust in the Lord. Blest are they who are poor and who endure insult, for their reward shall be great : eternal life.
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