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Remember to Vote No on Proposal 3
We have an obligation to accompany one another in life and especially those who feel as if they have limited options when it comes to procreation. As a Church, we have consistently supported life and those who are affected by awful human circumstances here in this world. Still, and above all, we have an obligation to God to respect His most precious gift of Life. Elsewhere in the bulletin this weekend you will find a breakdown of the proposal that explains how it’s dangerous. It is the most destructive and anti-life proposal ever put forward for a vote. It goes well beyond a so-called “right to legal abortion” that some claim is necessary and does away with any protections of for men and children. It destroys all existing laws regarding this issue such as reflection periods and parental consent for minors among them. It compels any health professional to participate in taking a life in the womb up to and including the day of giving birth. There are no conscience objections for any health professional or anyone else for that matter, and proposes penalties for those who will not participate in the innocent taking of life. If voted into law it will certainly be used to silence people of faith in the public square. Simply put, it is a horrible proposal and we have a spiritual, moral, and human obligation to see that this proposal is not allowed to amend our constitution in the state of Michigan. Voting for or supporting this measure in any way puts our mortal souls at risk. We simply cannot in any way support the enshrining of murder into law. This very notion goes against every command of God and every duty of the faithful in Christ.
Have a good week,
Fr. Scott
READINGS FOR OCTOBER 30, 2022
31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading—Wisdom 11: 22—12:2—The Lord, who can do all things, spares all things. God’s imperishable spirit is in all things, and the Lord God overlooks “people’s sins that they may repent.”
Responsorial Psalm: — “I will praise your name, my King and my God. I will praise your name, my King and my God.”
2nd Reading—2 Thessalonians 1: 11—2:2— The name of Christ is to be glorified in you and you in him.
Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, s that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life.”
Gospel—Luke 19: 1-10—When Jesus passed through Jericho, Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree in toe him. Jesus went home with Zacchaeus and blessed his house, for the “Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.”
31ST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - C – OCTOBER 30, 2022
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
1) Let us pray for the Church:
God, you reach out to save the lost. May your Church always show special love for sinners and outcasts. Bring salvation to this house.
We pray to the Lord…
2) Let us pray for our world, for an end to war and violence:
God, ruler of the universe, you fashion every person in your image.
Break down the barriers that keep enemies apart and show us the path to peace. We pray to the Lord…
3) Let us pray for wonder before creation:
In the beauty of autumn, O God, we are in awe of your works.
Help us be generous in sharing your bounty and warmth with those in need. We pray to the Lord…
4) Let us pray for the sick and the suffering:
Compassionate Savior, lift up those who are brought low in body or spirit, especially –
Kylie Nelson Mary Siring Gay Ribits Sister Anne
John Candiloro Carmody Family
And for all who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord…
5) Let us remember the dead:
O Lord, lover of souls, grant eternal rest to our deceased, and all of those who have died this past year.
(4:00 Mass) Michael Jaruzel, Nellie & William Emon,
Dorothy Massy
(8:30 Mass) Don Hauser
(10:30 Mass) John & Brenda Schulz, Norma Eggers
ANNOUNCEMENTS—OCTOBER 30, 2022
Our Thanksgiving food board is up in the gathering area. Please stop and take a sheet of needed items. All food must be here by Sunday, November 13th.- On Friday, November 11th, and Saturday November 12th, Our Lady of the Lakes is having a Thanksgiving Festival. There will be games, bake sale, and many other festivities.
- In the church there are the names of those who were buried from our parish this past year and a Book of Remembrance. You may wish to write the names of your deceased loved ones in that book.
- The quilting and craft group will meet next Saturday, November 5th in Solanus Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Ladies, our Advent Tea is Sunday, November 27th from 1-3 p.m.
- (10:30 Mass only) Kids, come to Hardy Hall for fall fun. Crafts, face painting and games, prizes and goodies. Parents, you can relax and have some coffee and a donut.