Fr. Craig’s Contemplations

by Fr. Craig Marion

26^th Week in Ordinary Time

Dear Friends – we could be shocked in a way after reading the parable this weekend. You may ask, shocked in what way? As we read in the scriptures, the rich man, even in the afterlife, is still speaking to the poor man as a servant who is “supposed” to carry out tasks for him. The words, “Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue.”
Scholars of Sacred Scripture remind us, the parable of the rich man and Lazarus must always be present in our memory; it must form our conscience. Part of our baptismal call is to be open to our brothers and sisters in need.

St. Anne’s for 65 years has taken this parable to heart! The current parishioners and past have worked tirelessly to not stand by idle. Thank God for the countless parishioners who in these 65 years have seen neighbors in need and through their generous support of Care & Share; the Food Pantry; the Knights of Columbus and Adopt a Family has made every effort to answer the call to support our brothers and sisters.
This weekend, Bishop Don Hanchon will be the Presider of the 10:30 am Mass to celebrate this milestone of 65 years!

May God Bless you!
Fr. Craig

Attention
We are aware of an individual who is falsely representing herself as being affiliated with St. Anne’s Church of Ortonville. The individual is conducting an event at Cook’s Dairy Farm, for the children and young adults in the community representing herself as an active staff member of the parish. Please know that this person is conducting this event on her behalf and is not a representative of the parish.

God bless,

Father Scott Thibodeau
Moderator – Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Anne, St. Daniel and, St. Rita Catholic Church

READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

26^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1^st Reading—Amos 6: 1a, 4-7— Amos, God’s prophet, rejected the individualists, consumerist values of lazy, greedy, and, unjust people who ignore the rights of the poor, their life of ease will be ended.

Responsorial Psalm: — “I will praise your name, my King and my God. I will praise your name, my king, and, my God.”

2^nd Reading—1 Timothy 6: 11-16— Paul exhorted Timothy to “pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.”

Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! “Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; You have the words of everlasting life!”

Gospel—Luke 16: 19-31—Jesus told the story about the rich man and Lazarus so that his listeners would repent and put their faith in God. Then they, too, like Lazarus, will rest in the bosom of Abraham.

26TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - A - SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

1) Let us pray for the Church:
God, you give life to all. Fill your people with holiness and grace.
May we always witness to the sanctity of human life and the dignity of
every living person. Bless all St. Anne parishioners on this celebratory weekend. We pray to the Lord…

2) Let us pray for our country and for the world:
Father of the human family, nurturing mother of us all, give wisdom
      to political leaders as they make decisions affecting human lives.
Lead us into peace and not war.
          We pray to the Lord…

3) Let us pray for the Parish of St. Anne:
As we celebrate our 65^th anniversary as a parish, we remember all of our parishioners, living and deceased, and all of our pastors: Fr. George Ging, Fr. John Hardy, Fr. John Sullivan, Fr. Stan Wycawski, Fr. Frank Pollie, Fr. Mike Verschaeve, Fr. Bernie Mullen, Fr. Ron Richards, Fr. Gerry Frawley, Fr. Craig Marion. Through the intercession of St. Anne, may we all be filled with your grace, Lord.
          We pray to the Lord…

4) Let us remember the sick:
May all who are suffering in body, mind, or spirit be aided and                     consoled by the loving concern of others. We remember --
Jack Little             James Howard IV           Ida Saroli    Kylie Nelson
Mary Siring          Gay Ribits            John Candiloro     Glenn Barber
Steve Clifton         Susan Peloquin     Alice Noble          Tina Mirku
Linda Vandergraff          Karen Patterson    Doug Mears
Carmody Family            Angela Martin
And for all who have asked for our prayers.
          We pray to the Lord…
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5) Let us remember the dead:
Into a place of happiness and light, God of love, enfold our departed
brothers and sisters, especially –Barbara Hejl (Hale), sister of Andy Savel and…
          (5:00 Mass) Ken Fetzer, Marie & John Flanigan
          (8:30 Mass) Ursula (Susie) Noble, Donny Klingshin
          (10:30 Mass) Brian Francis
          We pray to the Lord…

ANNOUNCEMENTS—September 25, 2022

The Book club will meet on Monday, September 26^th at 7 p.m. in Solanus Hall.

There is still time to sign up to have your pictures taken for our new pictorial directory. Please contact Anne in the parish office.

(Sunday) Please join us in Hardy Hall for refreshments, coffee and fellowship.