May 18, 2025 Fi h Sunday of Easter
May 25. 2025- — Sixth Sunday of Easter
STUDENT PARISH
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
FINDING GOD IN THE SACRAMENTS
When was the last me you were really excited about something or someone? Perhaps it was when you met your grandbaby for the first me or when your college-aged child came home for the first me a er being away at school, or maybe it was when you heard that the first United States-born pope was chosen. I’m sure we all have a different answer. Think about encountering Jesus in the Sacraments, does that excite you? God hopes so. He loves us so much that He provides grace to bring us closer to Himand grace for us to bring Him to our neighbor. He does this all through the great gi of His Sacraments. Please see a few of our Sacramental Prep coordinators’ reflec ons below.
Reflec on by Family Ministry Coordinator – Karen Foster
As the Family Ministry coordinator at St. Mary Student Parish, I have had the responsibility and great privilege of journeying with the Family Faith second-grade children who were preparing for receiving their First Reconcilia on and First Holy Communion. The children first focused on the Sacrament of Reconcilia on where they learned that we are all sinners and that some mes we“miss the mark” but that Jesus is always there for us in the Sacrament of Reconcilia on. They experienced how wonderful it is to repent and have their sins forgiven.
The children then learned about the Sacrament of the Eucharist. They learned about the Mass and the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and they were taught what a special gi receiving Jesus in the Eucharist is. The First Holy Communion Mass was held on April 26, 2025 this year and the children were very excited and happy and some were even a bit nervous. I’m sure their nervousness came from wan ng to do everything just right, which they all did! They received Jesus in a beau ful Mass and it was a joyful day.
I was also able to witness the air of excitement among the teen Confirma on candidates as the Holy Spirit descended upon them at the Teen Confirma on Mass on May 1, 2025. What really inspired me and touched my heart though, was when one of the second graders, who had received his First Holy Communion just five days earlier, received Holy Communion for only the second me at the Confirma on Mass. The li le guy was so reverent while receiving Communion from Fr. Dan and a erward he locked eyes with me. I have never seen anyone so happy, excited, and proud to receive Jesus in the Eucharist than that li le boy. I think he truly encountered Jesus and I believe this is what Jesus wants for all of us. We are seeking God in our lives and it is through the Sacraments that He is there for us and where we can find Him.
Reflec on by Hispanic /La no Sacramental Prepara on Coordinator – Maribel Rosas
On Saturday, April 26, during a beau ful celebra on presided over by our Pastor, Father Kyle Shinseki SJ, 10 children and 5teenagers from the Hispanic/La no community received their First Communion, accompanied by their family and friends, who came from other states and even other countries and con nents to share with them this special encounter with God, indeed a moment filled with love and glory.
This year has certainly not been easy for our community, as it has been full of challenges, really difficult and sad moments for some of our families. However, seeing the faces of these children and adolescents radiant with joy and excitement as they were walking to receive our Lord, to find him while receiving for the first me the Holy Eucharist, my heart filled with joy, faith and hope for a be er me. I was moved to tears thinking of all the challenges that our families had to face to a end our sessions, overcoming fear is not easy but knowing that God is with us kept us going.
I am deeply grateful to the team of catechists who donated their me and energy on many a ernoons despite their jobs and schoolwork, to the parents, and especially to two “abuelitas” (grandmothers), who, despite the storms they faced, made sure their grandchildren did not miss classes nor miss receiving the Sacrament. They are undoubtedly an example of strength and faith for me and inspire and mo vate me to con nue this mission.
May God let us con nue to nurture this seed of faith planted in our youth and always pray for them so that God our Lord may make it grow and remain forever in their hearts.
Special thanks to Noah Smith, the Jesuit novice who supported us in this catechesis program, sharing and inspiring our youngpeople with his YES! to the Lord, to Fr. Dan Dixon who has mentored and guided our team, and to Karen Foster who is a great inspiraon to give the best to the families a ending our programs.
JUNE 11 & 12
St Mary, along with the other parishes in our area, is stop Eucharis c Adoraon of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, leading up to wide Eucharis c Procession on the Feast of St Mary is responsible for
Please sign up by scanning the QR code or visi ng . Adora on will take place in the Adora on Chapel at Christ the King (4000 Ave Maria
MEETINGS & EVENTS: MAY 18 JUNE 1
SUNDAY, May 18
7:30 AM Hispanic Marriage Prep Retreat Rectory Lounge
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Loyola Room, Lounge
12:45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
1:15 PM Bilingual Rosary Church
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
5:00 PM Parish Picnic Courtyard
MONDAY, May 19
5:45 PM Rosary for Peace Church
7:00 PM Summer Film Series Newman Hall
7:00 PM Born for Joy Whitman Room
7:00 PM LGBT Outreach Loyola Room
WEDNESDAY, May 21
5:45 PM Reconciliation Donnelly Hall, Monteith Room
5:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
7:00 PM Parish Council Newman Hall
FRIDAY, May 23
8:15 AM Rosary in Spanish Zoom
SUNDAY, May 25
10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word Loyola Room, Lounge
12:45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
1:15 PM Bilingual Rosary Church
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
MONDAY, May 26
Memorial Day– office closed, no mass
WEDNESDAY, May 28
5:45 PM Reconciliation Donnelly Hall, Monteith Room
5:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration Church
SUNDAY, June 1
12:45 PM ESL Loyola Room
1:00 PM Spanish Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
1:15 PM Bilingual Rosary Church
3:00 PM Hispanic Birthdays & Health Fair for the Hispanic Community Newman Hall
4:00 PM Reconciliation Spiritual Direction Room
Gabi Amato & Ma hew Sedillo
June 14, 2025
Lucia Yacono & Zachary Carruthers
June 21, 2025
MASS INTENTIONS: MAY 17— JUNE 1
SATURDAY, MAY 17
5:00 PM Mass for People of the Parish
SUNDAY, MAY 18
8:30 AM Mass for + Edward Vuylsteke
10:00 AM Mass for Jude Boudon
12:00 PM Mass for Pope Leo XIV (Papal Inauguration Day)
2:00 PM Mass for + Cesar Augusto Nava Diaz
5:00 PM Mass for + Anne Catherine Cherney
MONDAY, MAY 19
5:10 PM Mass for Coyne Gatto
TUESDAY, MAY 20
5:10 PM Mass for + Alexander Valenzuela Lara
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
5:10 PM Mass for Cecily Catoi
THURSDAY, MAY 22
5:10 PM Mass for Noah Bock, n.S.J.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
12:10 PM Mass for Christopher Choi
SATURDAY, MAY 24
5:00 PM Mass for + Cathy Prosser
SUNDAY, MAY 25
8:30 AM Mass for People of the Parish
10:00 AM Mass for + Rudy Fruden
12:00 PM Mass for Basilio Rodriguez
2:00 PM Mass for 5:00 PM Mass for Maurine Dailey
MONDAY, MAY 26—MEMORIAL DAY– NO MASS
TUESDAY, MAY 27
5:10 PM Mass for + Fred La Huis
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
5:10 PM Mass for + Mario Cano
THURSDAY, MAY 29
5:10 PM Mass for FRIDAY, MAY 30
12:10 PM Mass for SATURDAY, MAY 31
5:00 PM Mass for + Angel Sanchez
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
8:30 AM Mass for + Christie McGuire
10:00 AM Mass for People of the Parish
12:00 PM Mass for + Constancio Montalbo
2:00 PM Mass for + Victor Raul Pena
5:00 PM Mass for
SUMMER SCHEDULE
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 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 Friday 12:10 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Sunday 4: 00 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM or by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Honoring 100 Years of Faith and Community at St. Mary Student Parish
Centennial Celebration Fall Preview – Save the Dates
· September 21 – All-Parish Outdoor Mass
· October 2 – Evening Reflection with Sister Barbara Sister Barbara, OP, President of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, will speak on "Mary and the Scriptures."
· October 3 – Homecoming TailgateHeld the Friday before the game, this is a great opportunity for alumni to visit, see recent renovations, and reconnect. All are welcome!
· December 7 – Centennial Coffee & DonutsAfter the 10 AM Mass, enjoy fellowship and view a special exhibit highlighting our Centennial year.
· December 8 – Immaculate Conception Mass & Final Centennial Reception
Join us for a special Mass followed by a showcase and strolling dinner as we conclude our Centennial celebrations.
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May 18 – Fi h Sunday of Easter
Reading I Acts 14:21-27
Psalm Ps 145:8-13
Reading II Rv 21:1-5a
Gospel Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
At the conclusion of their missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas tell the An och community all that the Lord has accomplished in their preaching the kingdom of God. This kingdom, to be marked by our love for one another, will reach its fulfillment in new heavens and a new
May 25 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Reading I Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Psalm Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8
Reading II Rv 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel Jn 14:23-29
By listening a en vely to the Spirit promised by Jesus, the early Church resolves the ques on whether Gen le converts need to observe certain Jewish ritual prac ces. All are called to dwell in the heavenly Jerusalem, founded on the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
June 1 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
Reading I Acts 7:55-60
Psalm Ps 97:1-2,6-7,9
Reading II Rv 21:12-14, 16-17, 20
Gospel Jn 17:20-26
Stephen, the first martyr of the infant Church, washes his robe in the blood of the Lamb, the Alpha and Omega. He proclaims Jesus Lord and King, Most High over all the earth. In him may all become one.
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