Public Masses
Sundays
9:00 am St James
11:00 am St Hubert
Daily public Mass schedule
see in
Happenings
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Rev. Peter Eke, Pastor
Rev. Bernard Tyler, Administrator
Wally Wrzesinski, Office Manager
Office: 989-821-5591 Residence: 989-821-5591
email: jambert2012@gmail.com
St Hubert Hall Phone 989-821-8226 St James Hall Phone 989-422-3925
Office Hours; Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: The confessional will be staffed half hour before Mass. Sacramental Reconciliation is also available upon request or by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage: Please contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance of wedding date.
Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
New Parishioners: We welcome you to the Parish. To register, please call the Parish Office to set up an appointment.
Radio Mass: From St. Mary Cathedral 9:00 am Sundays on WMJZ FM (101.5)
Televised Masses: St Mary Cathedral, Gaylord MI WGKI --TV 33, WGKU --TV 45 Sunday 8:00 am
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St Hubert Catholic Church 7612 West Higgins Lake Dr, Roscommon MI 48653 (Mailing address: PO Box 75, Higgins Lake MI 48627) Sunday Mass: 11:00am 
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St James the Greater
7878 E Houghton Lake Dr Houghton Lake MI 48629 (Mailing: PO Box 75, Higgins Lake MI. 48627) Sunday Mass: 9:00am |
MISSION STATEMENTS:
ST HUBERT: We, the parish family of St Hubert, believe in the fullness of God's love. We proclaim the Gospel by promoting peace and justice, ministering to the suffering and reaching out to all so they may know and love Jesus Christ.
ST JAMES: We, the caring family of St James the Greater is Christ centered servant leaders strive toward a greater appreciation of the Gospel. Led by the Spirit, we give witness to the Gospel message by proclaiming
God's everlasting love to all by reaching out in service to one another.
HAPPENINGS:
Parishioners of St Hubert & St James the Greater: Daily public Masses:
For the convenience of both parishes, we will be switching churches weekly. Please check the bulletin/website or the sign in front of the church for the schedule.
Daily Mass schedule as follows:
(Monday through Saturday 9:30am)
Week of November 2nd at St Hubert
Week of November 9th at St James
Week of November 16th at St Hubert
Week of November 23rd at St James
Week of November 30th at St Hubert
***Weekday Masses in Inclement Weather. November is here, and we can't predict the weather: So, just a reminder that we will follow the same guidelines as the area schools when conditions are unsafe to drive When the local news stations announce school closings in our area, we will not have weekday mass. We normally do not cancel Sunday masses, but only drive when you feel you can handle the road conditions. Your safety is important to us.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
If you are planning on going away for the winter....We ask that you take your envelopes with you & continue to support your parish. With the Covid 19 Pandemic and lockdown, and many parishioners being in quarantine, it has been a difficult financial year. We are thankful to the parishioners that continue to send in their collection envelopes, but there are many that have not. Winter is upon us and the expenses can double or triple. Please do all you can to help support your parish.
Offertory envelopes may be dropped off at the parish office or mailed to St Hubert Church, P.O. Box 75, Higgins Lake, MI 48627.
***Extending the Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays & Holy Days of obligation for the people in the Diocese of Gaylord--UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. See full letter from Most Reverend Bishop Walter A. Hurley on the Dispensation just below the November calendar and From the Desk of Fr. Ty.
Excerpt from the Bishops' letter: "The granting of this dispensation is not meant to be a reason to absent oneself from Mass. Without a dispensation, many would be excused from this obligation because of age, health or other family situations or issues. Conscience will always need to be our guide. If you are able to do so, I invite you to come back to the parish celebrations. Whether we are able to attend or not, we all have a serious obligation to "Keep holy the sabbath day." If you are not able to attend Mass, I ask that you set aside time for prayer, not only for everyday but especially on Sunday. While not a substitute for Mass attendance, the various "virtual Masses" can be useful in focusing our prayer and our union with all our brothers and sisters. The recitation of the rosary, other devotions, visits to the Blessed Sacrament at the church or chapel, and Scripture or other reading can all be helpful."
***Protocols to follow***
** General Dispensation from Sunday obligation Extended until and including the feast of Christ the King, Sunday, November 22, 2020. The granting of Dispensation is not to discourage those who are able to attend Sunday Mass from doing so, but rather to enable so that anyone who needs to stay at home to protect the common good (their own or that of others) can do so confidently and in good conscience. Those who wish to attend Mass may do so, on Sunday or any weekday, thus fulfilling their obligation.
**It is appropriate for people to wear face coverings/masks at this time, and thus the faithful are strongly encouraged to wear them Parents should consider health guidelines & use their own judgment regarding small children.
**Both parish halls will be arranged for (possible) overflow. Only 25% will be accommodated at any one time
**Parishioners are asked to arrive somewhat early for ease of seating & other instructions.
**Family members may sit together.
**Non-household members are to be seated according to markings.
**All hymnals, books, missalettes, and worship aids will be removed from the pews.
**Entrance/exit doors will be propped open to assist/prevent touching surfaces or door handles.
**No offertory procession. Collection baskets will be strategically placed for receiving weekly offerings. (Or they may still be mailed to the office).
**There is to be no gathering, greeting, holding hands at the Our Father; nor exchange Sign of Peace.
**Distribution of the Precious Blood will not be offered.
**People, gluten intolerant, can make special arrangements with the pastor in advance.
**Communion distribution will move at the direction of the ushers, maintaining social distancing.
After Mass:
**Bulletins will be handed out AFTER Mass.
**Ushers will assist people as they exit the church building, maintaining social distance.
**Restrooms, when used will be one at a time. Observe the sign as to being in use.
Live Stream Mass from St James: For those who are unable to attend Sunday Mass, we have set up live streaming from St James every Sunday morning. You will be able to watch live or at your convenience.
Instructions to Access:
1. Log into Facebook if you have an account
2. If you don’t have a Facebook account—go to www.facebook.com set up an account with your email address and a password
3. Once on Facebook go to: search
4. Enter: Saint James Catholic Church Houghton Lake
(Our site has a picture of St James’ church as the image)
5. Click on this site
6. Scroll down to watch live video or previous masses videos
St James & St Hubert Prayer & Thank You Chains:
St James---Jan Augustine (366-5206) and Annette Patalon (422-2295).
St Hubert--Valerie Remenar 989-915-2748 or Joanie Murray 989-422-4823.
As before, call one of them when you need to put someone on the chain. Anyone who wants to be part of the chain & make calls, please let them know.
St Vincent DePaul Giving Tree & Crib; The St Vincent de Paul Society of Roscommon will be distributing Christmas Food Baskets and Gifts to needy families in our area during the Christmas Season. This is our 24th year of giving. As in years past, a giving tree at St James and crib at St Hubert with gift tags attached will be set up beginning on November 15th and will remain up thru December 6th. Please return gifts UNWRAPPED and with gift tags attached, to the church by SUNDAY December 6th. Please help us serve families in need by taking a gift tag or two & purchase the requested items. In addition to the gifts, any financial contributions you wish to make to the Society for this project will be much appreciated. Please pray that, with your help, our Christmas Program will bring much happiness to the families receiving food & gifts. Thank you for your help & prayers.
**Please forward information to parishioners that do not have access to computers or the internet**
For the convenience of both parishes, we will be switching churches weekly. Please check the bulletin/website or the sign in front of the church for the schedule.
Daily Mass schedule as follows:
(Monday through Saturday 9:30am)
Week of November 2nd at St Hubert
Week of November 9th at St James
Week of November 16th at St Hubert
Week of November 23rd at St James
Week of November 30th at St Hubert
***Weekday Masses in Inclement Weather. November is here, and we can't predict the weather: So, just a reminder that we will follow the same guidelines as the area schools when conditions are unsafe to drive When the local news stations announce school closings in our area, we will not have weekday mass. We normally do not cancel Sunday masses, but only drive when you feel you can handle the road conditions. Your safety is important to us.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY ENVELOPES:
If you are planning on going away for the winter....We ask that you take your envelopes with you & continue to support your parish. With the Covid 19 Pandemic and lockdown, and many parishioners being in quarantine, it has been a difficult financial year. We are thankful to the parishioners that continue to send in their collection envelopes, but there are many that have not. Winter is upon us and the expenses can double or triple. Please do all you can to help support your parish.
Offertory envelopes may be dropped off at the parish office or mailed to St Hubert Church, P.O. Box 75, Higgins Lake, MI 48627.
***Extending the Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays & Holy Days of obligation for the people in the Diocese of Gaylord--UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. See full letter from Most Reverend Bishop Walter A. Hurley on the Dispensation just below the November calendar and From the Desk of Fr. Ty.
Excerpt from the Bishops' letter: "The granting of this dispensation is not meant to be a reason to absent oneself from Mass. Without a dispensation, many would be excused from this obligation because of age, health or other family situations or issues. Conscience will always need to be our guide. If you are able to do so, I invite you to come back to the parish celebrations. Whether we are able to attend or not, we all have a serious obligation to "Keep holy the sabbath day." If you are not able to attend Mass, I ask that you set aside time for prayer, not only for everyday but especially on Sunday. While not a substitute for Mass attendance, the various "virtual Masses" can be useful in focusing our prayer and our union with all our brothers and sisters. The recitation of the rosary, other devotions, visits to the Blessed Sacrament at the church or chapel, and Scripture or other reading can all be helpful."
***Protocols to follow***
** General Dispensation from Sunday obligation Extended until and including the feast of Christ the King, Sunday, November 22, 2020. The granting of Dispensation is not to discourage those who are able to attend Sunday Mass from doing so, but rather to enable so that anyone who needs to stay at home to protect the common good (their own or that of others) can do so confidently and in good conscience. Those who wish to attend Mass may do so, on Sunday or any weekday, thus fulfilling their obligation.
**It is appropriate for people to wear face coverings/masks at this time, and thus the faithful are strongly encouraged to wear them Parents should consider health guidelines & use their own judgment regarding small children.
**Both parish halls will be arranged for (possible) overflow. Only 25% will be accommodated at any one time
**Parishioners are asked to arrive somewhat early for ease of seating & other instructions.
**Family members may sit together.
**Non-household members are to be seated according to markings.
**All hymnals, books, missalettes, and worship aids will be removed from the pews.
**Entrance/exit doors will be propped open to assist/prevent touching surfaces or door handles.
**No offertory procession. Collection baskets will be strategically placed for receiving weekly offerings. (Or they may still be mailed to the office).
**There is to be no gathering, greeting, holding hands at the Our Father; nor exchange Sign of Peace.
**Distribution of the Precious Blood will not be offered.
**People, gluten intolerant, can make special arrangements with the pastor in advance.
**Communion distribution will move at the direction of the ushers, maintaining social distancing.
After Mass:
**Bulletins will be handed out AFTER Mass.
**Ushers will assist people as they exit the church building, maintaining social distance.
**Restrooms, when used will be one at a time. Observe the sign as to being in use.
Live Stream Mass from St James: For those who are unable to attend Sunday Mass, we have set up live streaming from St James every Sunday morning. You will be able to watch live or at your convenience.
Instructions to Access:
1. Log into Facebook if you have an account
2. If you don’t have a Facebook account—go to www.facebook.com set up an account with your email address and a password
3. Once on Facebook go to: search
4. Enter: Saint James Catholic Church Houghton Lake
(Our site has a picture of St James’ church as the image)
5. Click on this site
6. Scroll down to watch live video or previous masses videos
St James & St Hubert Prayer & Thank You Chains:
St James---Jan Augustine (366-5206) and Annette Patalon (422-2295).
St Hubert--Valerie Remenar 989-915-2748 or Joanie Murray 989-422-4823.
As before, call one of them when you need to put someone on the chain. Anyone who wants to be part of the chain & make calls, please let them know.
St Vincent DePaul Giving Tree & Crib; The St Vincent de Paul Society of Roscommon will be distributing Christmas Food Baskets and Gifts to needy families in our area during the Christmas Season. This is our 24th year of giving. As in years past, a giving tree at St James and crib at St Hubert with gift tags attached will be set up beginning on November 15th and will remain up thru December 6th. Please return gifts UNWRAPPED and with gift tags attached, to the church by SUNDAY December 6th. Please help us serve families in need by taking a gift tag or two & purchase the requested items. In addition to the gifts, any financial contributions you wish to make to the Society for this project will be much appreciated. Please pray that, with your help, our Christmas Program will bring much happiness to the families receiving food & gifts. Thank you for your help & prayers.
**Please forward information to parishioners that do not have access to computers or the internet**
To watch mass on tv: .
Click on this link: https://www.stmarycathedral.org/
(Diocese of Gaylord—St Mary’s Cathedral) for their schedule of times and tv stations airing masses.
Holy Hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: is held every Friday at 3:00pm.
Month of November held at St Hubert.
Month of December held at St. James.
Rosary: is said before the Sunday Mass.
Chaplet of Divine Mercy: is said after Sunday Mass.
Ministry of Consolation (MOC). St Hubert and St James offer a grief support group sessions. Sessions run for six weeks. Anyone who wants to attend, please call the parish office at 989-821-5591. This way we will have enough supplies on hand and let you know when our new sessions will start again.
Free Virtual Educational & Social engagement opportunities to older Michiganders age 60 & older: Visit: https://www.getsetup.io/partner/michigan (Or click link below) to learn more & sign up for your free classes, including an optional new member orientation to give you an overview of all that's available! Use the code MICHIGANHEALTH at sign up.
Click on this link: https://www.stmarycathedral.org/
(Diocese of Gaylord—St Mary’s Cathedral) for their schedule of times and tv stations airing masses.
Holy Hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: is held every Friday at 3:00pm.
Month of November held at St Hubert.
Month of December held at St. James.
Rosary: is said before the Sunday Mass.
Chaplet of Divine Mercy: is said after Sunday Mass.
Ministry of Consolation (MOC). St Hubert and St James offer a grief support group sessions. Sessions run for six weeks. Anyone who wants to attend, please call the parish office at 989-821-5591. This way we will have enough supplies on hand and let you know when our new sessions will start again.
Free Virtual Educational & Social engagement opportunities to older Michiganders age 60 & older: Visit: https://www.getsetup.io/partner/michigan (Or click link below) to learn more & sign up for your free classes, including an optional new member orientation to give you an overview of all that's available! Use the code MICHIGANHEALTH at sign up.
