Generation Christ - Ann Arbor at 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 US
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Feast of St. Peter Chrysologus (OF) / Feast of Sts. Abdon and Sennen (EF)
Greetings GenChrist,
Our Sunday evening Holy Hours are on recess till September. See below for other events that are going on till then.
In Christ,
Paul Schultz
News in Brief
Today: Friday Adoration - beginning after 7:00 a.m. Mass
July 31: Catholic Family Day @ Bread of Life Retreat Center
July 31: German Park
August 4: Books Before Beer
August 5: Veritas Fun Night
August 6: Totus Tuus visit to Ann Arbor
August 6-8: St. Thomas Parish Mission
August 7: First Saturday Mass and Breakfast
August 7: Solanus Center tour * Event Update *
August 13-14: Pilgrimage for Christian Culture
GenChrist notes: Pope Benedict's Prayer Intentions; Local Catholic new: Daniel Knaggs' composition success
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News
Catholic Family Day
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From: Meghan Gilbert
Date: Jul 28, 2010 1:24 PM
Subject: From Fr. Bill Ashbaugh: Bread of Life Family Event
Dear St Thomas Parishioners,
I wanted to inform and invite you to a Catholic Family event that will happen this Saturday at the Bread of Life Residence in Ann Arbor.
For those who may not know what the Bread of Life Residence is-- it is a retreat house for either individuals, groups, or families that centers around our Lord Jesus who offers Himself to us all in the Eucharist.
4th Annual Catholic Family Day Bread of Life Retreat Residence, Ann Arbor
When : Saturday, July 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.!
Where: map
What is offered for families? Mass, Family Prayer, Picnic, Outside Reconciliation, Eucharistic Procession and Adoration
This is a wonderful summer event that starts with an outdoor Mass at 11 a.m., followed by a simple hot dog lunch, praise and worship music, the opportunity for the sacrament of Reconciliation out on the grounds, and lots of room for children to play. The day ends with a Eucharistic procession, a short time of adoration, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. Fr. Dennis Brown of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary will be introducing the offering of spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius at the Bread of Life Retreat Residence at 4901 Dixboro Rd. in Ann Arbor. Come and enjoy this celebration on the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
There is a suggested donation for this family day retreat of $10 per person or $30 per family. Please call 734/332-9733 to register. Walk-ins welcome!
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German Park
Website
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Books Before Beer
Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory
Wednesday, August 4th, 7:30 p.m., Law Quad Grass
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Veritas Fun Night
What: Fellowship, Food, Information for potential members
What? Vĕ – ree – tăz, Latin for truth www.veritasdetroit.com
Where: Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center, 12 mile and Woodward, Royal Oak
When: August 5, 2010, 7 pm – 10pm
Who We Are: Veritas is a pro-life ministry for young adults to who want to become more active in building a culture of life. We are a small group of single, lay Catholics ranging from our 20s to early 30s in age. We boast roughly equal male and female membership and our members come from all over metropolitan Detroit. We are currently seeking new members to join us in working for the pro-life cause, and to enjoy Catholic fellowship.
What We Do:
BE HOLY:
o Organize monthly Mass and social outings together
o Pray and counsel at abortion clinics
o Take part in the national 40 Days for Life campaigns
GO TO SCHOOL:
o Present Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to teens
o Facilitate the Making Abortion Unthinkable seminar to college students in conjunction with Right to Life-Lifespan
o Engage in regular book studies regarding TOB and other topics
GET POLITICAL:
o Take part in political rallies, petitions, and protests affecting life issues
ARTSY:
o Put on high-quality Catholic theatre productions
HAVE A BLAST:
o Coordinate with other young adult groups for social and service opportunities
o After most events, we karaoke, play walleyball, eat, play games, watch movies, and do what friends do
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Totus Tuus visit to Ann Arbor
Since moving to Lansing, Fr. Jeff has helped coordinate a young adult Eucharistic adoration group that meets at our diocese's cathedral on Wednesday nights.
On Friday, August 6, 2010, members of that group will be visiting Ann Arbor for the first profession of some new Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, which will occur at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church.
Following the consecration, those who attend may head to a pilgrimage site in the metro Detroit area (perhaps Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, or Fr Solanus Casey Center in downtown Detroit or Assumption Grotto in Detroit).
If you might like to attend the profession, rsvp to the sisters here; if you might like to meet and travel with the Totus Tuus members, contact Angela
Looking further ahead: Totus Tuus will be making a Labor Day weekend trip to Catholic Chicago. They'll most likely stay at St Mary of the Lake Seminary (Mundelein Seminary) in Chicago and go to several area churches as well as partake of some cultural activities in Chicago while we're there. Departing Friday, September 3 (or early Saturday morning on the 4th) and return Monday, September 6.
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Parish Mission
August 6, 7 & 8th.
Join us as we reach out to invite former parish members to return to our community.
During the weekend we will host parish meals and events to welcome new and old parishioners alike.
Friday:
- Parish dinner and Panel on Women's Religious Orders
- All-night Adoration
Saturday:
- 9:00 a.m. Mass
- Visits to parishioners - We need drivers! Please contact Marie Williams if you are willing to drive.
- Evening public outdoor Rosary
Sunday
- Community pancake breakfast
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First Saturday Mass and Breakfast
Who - First Saturday Mass and Breakfast Club.
What - 8:30 Mass at Old St. Patrick followed by breakfast in the parish hall or at a local eatery until about 11:30.
Where - 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
When - Saturday, August 7th
Why - To promote the young Catholic community, and fellowship with your Catholic brothers and sisters.
Facebook RSVP
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Solanus Center
Saturday, August 7, 2010.
Due to low participation, the Mass and lunch had to be canceled. Members of GenChrist will be going for a tour from 11:00-1:00.
For more info, see facebook.
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Statewide Young Adult Pilgrimage
Join young adults from all over the state for a walk of prayer for Christian Culture.
Come for part of a day or the whole thing. Walk an hour or camp over night. Send any question to Paul.
August 13-14th
Brooklyn-->Jackson
http://www.genchrist.net/pilgrimage/
http://www.genchrist.net/pilgrimage/2010-07-29_prep_note.html
Nurses and other persons so skilled: Our pilgrimage assistance corps is still looking for a few volunteers, if you can spare some time in the course of the weekend.
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GenChrist Notes
Pope Benedict's Prayer Intentions
Each month, Pope Benedict XVI announces his special prayer intentions--particular things that he wishes all Catholics to pray for that month. (When, for instance, we pray the rosary and say the prayers at the end for the intentions of the Holy Father, these are the intentions for which we're praying.) Pope Benedict offers two intentions every month, one general, and one for a particular Catholic missionary activity.
His general prayer intention for August 2010 is "That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties."
v Pope Benedict's mission intention is "That the Church may be a 'home' for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries."
Local Catholic composer: Daniel Knaggs
Daniel Knaggs - a concert composer, arranger, producer, and vocalist - recently won four out of the six prizes in the blindly-judged 2010 International Sacred Music Competition for Composers! As a result, his four works will see premieres at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. in a concert to be held August 14, 2010. (fb)
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