Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ June 6, 2021
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Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ June 6, 2021
Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ Page 2 June 6, 2021
I feel like I have grown in my faith through adoration.
This week, we hear
My favorite part of adoration is the praise and worship
from MHT School teacher music.
Miss Jessica Campbell I felt calm and really focused on prayer. I felt at peace
during adoration and afterwards. I just knew that He was
close to me at that time.
During the school year, we enjoy having adoration time
together. I had lots of thoughts to share about our During adoration, I like the music. The music helps to
adoration time at school, memories of my own personal keep me focused on Jesus. After adoration, I always feel
times where the Lord spoke to my heart. After reading my very peaceful and loved by God. Adoration helps me to
students’ reflections, I was humbled and brought to slow down and not only focus on myself, but on other’s
tears. Witnessing children sitting in the presence of the needs. I am able to thank and praise God.
Lord, worshiping Him is truly a beautiful gift, and it is most I like having the monstrance out during adoration
certainly one of my favorite aspects of this ministry. Let because I know Jesus is there listening and waiting for me
their words and reflections be a witness of His abundant to come to Him. I feel loved and peaceful.
love and what He can do simply by giving Him a little bit of After adoration, I focus more on others around me and I
our day. remember God is with me throughout the day.
God bless, In adoration, I always feel like I’m in a very safe place. I
Jessica Campbell feel the presence of God and the Holy Spirit in the
room. I feel very comforted. I feel like God is there for
Jesus gave me so many fruits during this time. Joy, peace, me and I can tell Him anything.
happiness, thankfulness
During our prayers this year, I focused on asking for
Jesus gave me a time in adoration when I wasn’t really peace. When I really dove into prayer, that's when I
having a good day. He started bringing up all of the good found the most success. After the prayer times, I
memories I have had with my teachers, classmates, recognized that I didn’t get mad or upset as much as
friends, and my family. These things really brought me normal. During prayer when I was receiving the peace I
joy because these memories show me how much I was asking for, I never felt worried or questioned His
deserve them. All of these people are special because existence, which seems to come up a lot in prayer.
God gave them to me.
At adoration, the Lord gives me peace. God wants me to
I got a real glimpse of the true light God can bring into the know that I am loved.
world if we are open to Him.
God knows both me and my needs better than anyone
else. I felt secure, comforted, and understood.
Joy filled my heart and I couldn’t help but smile really MHT Grade 8 Graduates
big. I have so much to be thankful for. I just heard God
saying, “Rely on Me.” It felt good to kneel there after a Anna Andros Ford Phillips
long, busy day. Jonathan Fowler Kelcie Pung
Benjamin George Grant Rademacher
This year has helped me to complain a little less. I can Jacob Halfmann Nicholai Schafer
offer up this anger or complaint to God instead. It is not Cole Hufnagel Aaron Simon
easy though. Elizabeth Hufnagel Nolan Simon
When I started to feel like I couldn’t focus, the music Jonathan Koenigsknecht Augustine Spitzley
drew me in, and I felt peaceful and relaxed. I didn’t have Hunter Martin
to worry about what to say or do, I could just sit, and
almost let the music talk for me. He spoke to me through We pray God’s blessing on our MHT
the music, and it was as if I was having a direct graduates and ask the Lord to watch over
conversation with God. Some words in the music were
them. The Scripture that the class has chosen
like a direct answer from God.
for their graduation theme is:
The amount of peace I have gotten through this year is
immeasurable. I was always stressed and nervous before “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
the year started. Now, though, I feel like I can fly. be courageous; be strong.”
When I go to adoration, I always feel loved by God and 1 Corinthians 16:13
peaceful.
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Principal of Most Holy Trinity School
“I am the living bread that Anne Hufnagel—principal@mhtparish.com
came down from heaven, By connecting our Catholic faith to life, we at Most Holy Trinity
School seek to fulfill Christ’s mandate to proclaim the Gospel, restore
all things in Him, strive to lead our students to the Truth for the
says the Lord, whoever betterment of this world and prepare them for the age to come.
eats this bread will live Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, June 7 8th Grade Graduation @ 7:00 p.m
forever.” Tuesday, June 8 Mass @ 8:15 a.m. (Last School Mass)
Tuesday, June 8 Last Day of School
Family Barbeque: We will be hosting a modified family
barbeque on our last day of school. The menu and activities
will be simplified but the fellowship and the opportunity to
celebrate a successful albeit challenging school year will be
welcomed. Families are invited to attend. The event will take
place on Tuesday, June 8, from noon until 3:00 p.m. Please
RSVP to the school office (593-2616) or the survey sent to
parents with the number attending.
Thank You: As we wind down our school year, we must thank
all of you (parents and parishioners) for your tremendous
support. This year was a challenge for sure but it was worth
Weekday Rosary it. We are so proud of our students for the grace and
The Rosary is prayed before the 8:15am maturity they showed throughout this year. Your support,
weekday Masses. This week we pray for all care, and prayers helped us in so many ways.
parishioners to have a safe and blessed
summer. St. Christopher, guide and protect Summer Blessing: May you spend time talking to
all those who are traveling. God this summer whenever you have a chance. May
you spend time in His presence getting to know Him
and letting Him know you. He wants to be there for
you – let Him. ~Mrs. H
We have reached 98% of our DSA goal
$67,045.43
We are quickly approaching our
parish goal. Thank you for your
generosity! Envelopes are
available at the entrances of the
church if you’d still
like to contribute.
Vacation Bible School is back! This year's VBS will be
June 28-30, 9:00am - Noon for children currently in
grades K-4. The theme is Saint Joseph!
We will be following the Covid-19 safety protocols for Sponsor of the Week
social distancing and masks set by the school at that time
(or the end of the school year). We are asking for a $5 Our thanks to the many businesses that make it
donation per child to help offset our costs. possible for the bulletin to be cost-free to our parish.
We are also in need of helpers and leaders, junior high
and older, to help with the activities that week. You can
help one day or all three. There's something for all who Rademacher Insurance Agency
want to help!
If you would like to register a student or volunteer:
Please visit the parish website
(mhtparish.com) and click the VBS image.
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“Returns” for Vocations Reminder Director of Religious Education
Paul Fahey - mhtdre@gmail.com - 593-3174
The Fowler Knights of Columbus will be
If you would like to have your child participate in
hosting the annual fundraiser “Returns
for Vocations” to raise money to support 2021/2022 Religious Education classes, please
those discerning religious vocations. register by completing the online form on our
website: mhtparish.com/religious-education
Last year it worked well to have the bulk of the bottles
and cans collected prior to sort and count day, thus we COVID disrupted religious education for the 2020/2021 school
will do so again. Collectors will be in neighborhoods year and we had to shift to a remote family catechesis program.
Friday June 11th to Friday June 25th. However, by fall 2021 we once again hope to meet in person.
Please prepare ahead by placing bottles and cans in a The Religious Education Program is here to assist you with
large garbage bag and have it tied shut. For large educating your children in the Catholic Faith. If there is any way
amounts of glass, a box works best. When collectors
that you feel we could better achieve this goal, please let me
arrive, it will be easy for the pickup of your donation.
know. Thank you.
After Friday June 25th. If we didn’t find you home and
you would like to donate bottles and cans, please contact
Kurt Koenigsknecht 517-282-0343 to arrange pickup. SPONSOR COUPLES NEEDED
Count and sort date for this year is Sat., July 10 . th MHT is looking for married couples to help
mentor engaged couples as part of
marriage prep. Mentors meet with
engaged couples to share about the joys
Attention Volleyball Players! of marriage and encourage them to grow
SATURDAY, June 12th St. Joseph's in communication. If this is something you
Church in Pewamo will host a volleyball would be excited to help with, contact
tournament during their annual Parish Andrea Schneider adultfaithmht@gmail.com for more info.
Festival. It is a 4 on 4 co-ed grass
tournament with a competitive and Rosary Rally at Michigan’s State Capitol
recreational division. Cost is $80/team with the first game
starting at 8am. Entry deadline is Thurs., June 10th. To Sunday, June 13
enter (please only 1 team member register each team), call Unite Our Nation is a non-political organization
or text Evan Thelen at (989) 534 6095. If for some reason formed to help bring peace and prayer to local
you are not able to play, please let me know ahead of time. communities and healing to our nation. Please
join us on June 13, 3:00 pm in front of the
steps at the Michigan State Capitol building in
Lansing where we will be led in prayer by Fr. Derda.
A public square rosary rally is a time to give witness to people of
all races and beliefs, keep polarizing politics out, and focus on
prayer to unite our nation. If you are interested in joining the
leadership team or simply attending, please reach out to Sandra
Sherwood at ejsherwood@charter.net. In the meantime, take a
look at the Unite Our Nation website uniteournation.net to learn
more and get more details on the event!
MHT Scrip – ordering schedule for summer
Scrip that is kept in stock will be available at MHT school
from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. thru June 11th. Beginning June St Joseph Melkite
14th, scrip will be available at the parish office from 8am - Catholic Church
noon, 1 - 3pm. Scrip orders will be placed on the following
Mondays throughout the summer: June 28, July 26 and DRIVE-THROUGH
Aug. 16. TAKE-OUT
If you would like to learn more about the scrip program and SUMMER SAMPLER
how you can use it to help defray the cost of a Catholic
Education please visit the MHT Parish website or contact
the school. Anyone can purchase the gift cards, you do FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 NOON – 6 PM
not have to have a student at MHT School to use scrip. 725 W. Mt. Hope at Rundle, Lansing, MI
Scrip offers a wide range of gift cards for all of your Enter from Rundle, Exit on Mt. Hope—Follow the Signs
Graduation, Fathers Day and summer vacation needs;
gas, shopping, dining, entertainment and hotels. Visit Kibbee, Grape Leaves, Yogurt-Cucumber Salad, Bread - $15
shopwithscrip.com for a complete list. Pastry Boxes: 4 Baklava or 4 Cookies & 2 Baklava - $10
Office Phone: 989-593-2162 Page 5 Website: mhtparish.com
MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Monday - June 7
First Publication 7:00pm + Alick Feldpausch Incl Sylvester & Odelia &
Living & Deceased Members of the Family
Samantha Feldpausch, Tuesday - June 8
daughter of Roy & Patty 8:15am + Charles Halfmann & Living & Deceased
Members of the Family
Feldpausch
Wednesday - June 9
Nick Hallenbeck, son of 6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Ed & Deb Hallenbeck 7:00pm + Ann Thelen Including Bob, Emily Goerge &
Ted Thelen
Thursday - June 10
8:15pm + Louis Schneider
Third Publication
Friday - June 11
Carissa Campbell & Gatlin Thelen 8:15am + Robert Ayles
Saturday - June 12
Please pray for our friends and relatives who are sick or 1:00 p.m. Wedding of Carissa Campbell & Gatlin
recovering, especially: Sean Dush, Charlene Thelen, Davison Thelen
Curtin, Luke Martin, Sara Sanchez, Melissa Schulte, Sarah 3:30pm Confession in Server Sacristy
Weber, Julie Wieber Schafer, Bill Barns, Bob Marshall, Dennis 4:30pm People of the Parish
Smith, Sandy Herta, Janet Simmon, Scott Kus, Steve Thelen,
Tracy Schmitt, Frank Hufnagel, Jenine Kloeckner, Jennifer Sunday - June 13
Ledger, Josiah Ledger, Jennifer Grace Schrauben, Janet 8:30am + Jake Klein Including John & Mary
Simon, Dale Young, Therese Kramer, Christopher Martin, 10:30am + Linda Myers & Living & Deceased Members
Theresa Heeg, Jeff Wadell, Charles Wadell, Chuck Welch, of the Family
Milo Platte, Timothy D. Thelen, Carolee Smith, Charles Miller,
Gary Schueller, Ray Hamilton, Ralph Feldpausch, Dane
VanElls, Elaine Kramer, Brian Ritter, David Maniez, Neil SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 7 - 11
Hafner, Elvan Halfmann, Constance M. Schafer, Jacob
Hamilton, James E. Thelen, Christine & Terry (Wally) Waldron, Mon., 7:00 p.m. - Faith & Chevy Phillips
Luke Miller, Nan Frechen, Brent Pohl, Bishop Mengeling, Tues., 8:15 a.m. - MHT School Volunteer
Father Bill Lugger, Jeff Koenigsknecht, Jack Nurenberg, Weds., 7:00 p.m. - Jamison, Remington & Donnivon
Katherine Koenigsknecht, Mandy Werner, Dick Thelen, Dale L. Schueller
Thelen, Jason Thelen, Father Mathias Thelen, Adele Thurs., 8:15 a.m. - Adult Volunteer
Zamarron, Laurie Becker, Cathy (Pohl) Leabu and a special Fri., 8:15 a.m. - Adult Volunteer
intention.
Please contact the office to add or remove a name from the SERVERS FOR JUNE 12 & 13
list. Thank you. 4:30 p.m. - Volunteers Needed
Let us also keep in our prayers all those from the Parish 8:30 a.m. - 2 from the Aaron & Brenda Epkey Family
Community who are in the Armed Services. 10:30 a.m. - Tristan, Quentin, & Kaedyn Smith
Our Parish Stewardship
Readings for the Week of June 6, 2021
God’s Treasure at Most Holy Trinity
Monday 2 Cor 1:1-17; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9;
May 29 & 30 Collection…..…………………....….. $ 8,548.90 Mt 5:1-12
Online Giving……………………….………………. $ 1,356.00 Tuesday 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133,
135; Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 8, 9; Mt 5:17-19
Special Collections
Thursday 2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12,
13-14; Mt 5:20-26
ETF …………………………………………………. $ 10.00
Friday Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 (3);
Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37
Pastor - Fr. Dennis Howard Office Hours - 8am-noon, 1-3pm
MHT School - 593-2616
fr.dennis@hotmail.com Parish Office - 593-2162
Email: school@mhtparish.com
Email: office@mhtparish.com
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