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  Regular Weekly Mass Schedule
Saturdays - 4:30 pm
Sundays - 9:00 am, 11:30 am, and 6:00 pm
Weekdays - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:15 am
Holy Days - 8:15 am, 12 noon, and 7:30 pm
Confessions - Saturdays at 3:00 pm during Advent
  This Week's Happenings!
– Highlights for the week of May 19th, 2013 –
For more news & details see the Bulletin
 
  Youth Ministry News!
For more information about Youth Ministry contact
Karen Trojniak, 248-624-1371, ext. 308
or ktrojniak@stwilliam.com
For an updated calendar of Youth Ministry events see the Bulletin.

Why Go On A Mission Trip?
Got to the Youth Ministry page.

St. William Young Adult Group (SWYAG)
(ages 18-35)
Sunday Scripture Reflection
Look over the upcoming Sunday readings and take some time to reflect
on how they apply to our lives. Meeting Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. in the
Staff Lounge of the Education Center. Share your thoughts and insights
on how the Scriptures are the Living Words of God.

3-D Night: Dinner/Discussion/Discernment
We had such a great time at our first 3-D Night, that we want tot do it again! Our next 3-D Night is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. All young adults are invited to gather for the 6:00 Mass and then meet for a 3-D Night. Read all about it in the Bulletin.

Camping and Canoe Trip Scheduled
SWYAG is planning a campout (complete with bonfire) on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm until Saturday, June 1. Our plan is to then go canoeing on the Huron River during Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of camping gear available if you don't have your own. Read more in the Bulletin.

Print a current copy of the Youth Ministry Calendar

Go to the Youth Ministry Page

If you would like to have your name added to the Young Adult email list,
contact Karen Trojniak, 248-624-7741 or youngadults@stwilliam.com

  
  Altar Server Schedule
Current Altar Server Schedule available by Download.
 
 
Weekly Readings - Week of May 19th, 2013
     
Sunday:   Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Ez 37:1-14/Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
Monday:   Sir 1:1-10/Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday:   Sir 2:1-11/Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday:   Sir 4:11-19/Mk 9:38-40
Thursday:   Sir 5:1-8/Mk 9:41-50
Friday:   Sir 6:5-17/Mk 10:1-12
Saturday:   Sir 17:1-15/Mk 10:13-16
Next Sunday:   Prv 8:22-31/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15
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  Funeral Luncheon Team needs help!
Join the team that brings comfort and fellowship to parishioners
at a very important time.
A person to call people who have already volunteered to contribute food is needed.
Contact Deacon Jene.
 
  Help Wanted!
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for new members
to assist them with visitations.
Contact Deacon Jene Baughman for more information.
  
  St. William School Alumni!
An alumni group is now forming. If you are a past student or graduate
of St. William School, please send your contact information to
alumni@stwilliam.com. More information is available on the school website - http://www.stwilliam-school.com.
 
  From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
"WHY CONSCIENCE IS IMPORTANT"
Read the entire nationwide Bulletin insert
Prayers for Protection of Religious Freedom
  
  More helpful links:
www.aod.org, www.usccb.org, www.micatholicconference.org , www.stophhs.com
Take action! Email your congressional representative now!
Read the entire nationwide Bulletin insert
  
  Sharing the Light
A letter from Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron regarding
the financial situation of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Download the PDF here.
  
  Legion of Mary
after 8:15 a.m. Mass on Thursdays in the St. Paul Room (Small Meeting Room).
Men or women, 18 or older, prayer, fellowship, and service, and evangelization.
 
  Pastoral Letter from Fr. Michael
Access a copy of Fr. Michael’s Pastoral Letter in “PDF” format
that can be opened using Adobe Reader.
From there it can be printed, or saved to a file,
and from there sent in snail mail or as an email attachment.
 
  Infant Baptism
The process begins with a meeting with Joyce Hansen.
Please call 248-624-1371 ext. 306 for an appointment.
Read more about Sacramental Policy here.
  
  PLEASE HELP ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society
help people within our parish boundaries
  
  Lighthouse Catholic Media
Current Special!!!! Any 7 CDs for $20!!!
  
  40 Years of Bingo at St. St. William!
Every Friday starting at 6:30 pm in Zepf Hall
Doors open at 4:30 pm
Progressive Jackpot! Charity game tickets!
Hard cards and paper special games!
  
  Natural Family Planning
Learn more. Attend classes. Schedules for natural Family Planning classes are
found at www.nfponline.org or contact nfp@aod.org, or 313-237-4679.
 
  Offertory Report (fiscal year begins July 1)
        Collected     *Projected
Income		     Over/(Under)
05/12//2013     $  15,603     $   18,500     $-  2,897
Year to Date     $966,826   $999,200   $-32,374
*This does NOT represent needed income, but only the amount we expected would actually come in. Repairs, staffing and programs were slashed accordingly.
Detailed financial reports are always available online at www.stwilliam.com. These include both the annual reports as submitted to the diocese and the current end-of-month report as presented to our Finance Council.