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Although the issue of religious liberty seems to have taken a back seat recently to other political discussion, I’m sure it will surface again as we approach the 2020 elections. It is still a matter of serious debate within our United States, and one that we, as Catholics, need to be informed about so that we Michigan Values Life can make our voices heard. The original meaning of the First Amendment (“Congress shall make no law Petition Drive respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;”) should not be so Resources and Training reinterpreted as to suggest that we are an atheistic This Monday, July 22nd society, in which the practice of religion is only allowed within the four walls of a church. I remember that, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm about two years ago, the Supreme Court even had to Activity Center take up the question of whether public funding can "I invite people of goodwill, regardless of rightly be withheld from a group that would use the money for a non-religious purpose simply because the religious or political affiliation, to join the group was religiously affiliated. citizen initiative in Michigan to prohibit the dismemberment of children in the womb. Let Another religious liberty question pops up in regard us pray for the unborn, their mothers and all of to school choice, particularly when the school incorporates the teaching of religion along with other, society's most vulnerable." “secular”, subjects. Michigan, it might be noted, has Allen Vigneron the most restrictive Constitution of all the States with June 26, 2019 regard to funding of non-public schools. Education is a huge expense, and it becomes a heavy burden for religious parents to be forced to bear the entire cost of education simply because they want an element of religion—which they are willing to pay for—included in the curriculum. It arguably impinges on their ability to practice their religion, while their secular neighbors get free education. There was an article addressing some of the historical events affecting Catholics in our country that I BINGO will temporarily found fascinating, and so I share it with you here. It’s excerpted from a fact sheet published by the U.S. be relocated to the th Conference of Bishops. Activity Center for July 26 (Continued on page 3)

Parish Mission: “To live the Good News so joyfully, that we can’t help but proclaim it!” St. William Parish Community www.stwilliam.com Eucharistic Exposition

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 pm, Sunday 9 am, 11:30 am, 6 pm Sunday Weekday Mass: Tues, Wed, Thurs: 8:00 am August 11th Holyday Masses 8:00 am, Noon, 7:30 pm 1 to 5:30 pm Confessions Saturday, 3:30 pm Oertory Report Registration (The scal year begins July 1) For many reasons it is important to be formally registered as a parishioner. Contact the rectory for friendly help. Ext. 341 Collected Budgeted* Over/(Under)

Baptism As of June, 2019 $1,083,868 $1,170,491 ($86,623) To begin the preparation process for please call Bob Dreyer at 624-1421, ext. 345. are normally scheduled the *This does NOT represent needed income, but only the amount we expected would actually come in. first and third Sundays of the month. Note: For clarity and accuracy, this report now shows Marriage reconciled month-end balances. To celebrate a valid marriage Catholics must have the help of a priest or deacon. Call at least six months in advance. Financial reports are being prepared for viewing online soon at www.stwilliam.com. Funeral Please contact the parish office to make arrangements. School Donation Envelopes Ministry To The Sick We are happy to visit the sick and provide anointing. Please contact Monthly church envelope packets now include one the Parish Office at 624-1421. labeled for school contributions. Any donation that is made is given to the school with 100% of the donation RECTORY supporting the programs of the school. We welcome Email: [email protected] 531 Common Street (248) 624-1421 any donation that you are able to give and are grateful for your support of our school and of Catholic Pastor Rev. Michael G. Savickas Ext. 346 Rev. Mr. Bob Dreyer Ext. 345 education. Donations can also be given by going to our Rev. Mr. John Liddle Ext. 350 school website (www.stwilliam-school.com) and clicking

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Business Manager Mrs. Deborah Diviny Ext. 349 The “One-Hour Challenge!” Christian Service: Mrs. Karen Sommers 248-624-8870 Ext. 344 To have a happy, peaceful life, it is important that

Maintenance: (248) 669-5522 we have our lives in order, with our grateful response Supervisor Mr. Dan Sutton Ext. 312 to God for his gifts being our top priority. That is how EDUCATION CENTER a responds in the areas of prayer, family, 135 O'Flaherty Street www.stwilliam-school.com nance, and service. If you need help to put balance in your life, take Office of Faith Formation (248) 624-1371 the “one-hour challenge”: Each week, spend at Hours: 9 - 5 Mon - Thur, Closed Fri - Sun Dir. of Rel. Ed. Dcn. Michael McCrandall Ext. 307 least… Dir. Of Initiation Mrs. Nancy Thomas Ext. 306 • One hour in prayer and worship. Youth Ministry Mrs. Karen Trojniak Ext. 308 • One hour, special, focused on your family or Music Ministry Dir. Mrs. Mary Kay Dreyer Ext. 310 Administrative Asst. Mrs. Lisa Geoffrey Ext. 305 other important relationship. • One hour’s wage (if you have a job) for the Lord. School Office (248) 669-4440 No job? Then give what seems right for you. Hours: 8-3 (School Days) • One hour in service. (Helping another, or Principal Mrs. Betsy Gabrish Ext. 303 working for some cause.) Secretaries Ms. Denise Darga Ext. 302 Ms. Karen Blankstrom Ext. 301 It’s important to be specic in what steps to take in order to ensure that each “hour” actually happens! CYO Sports May God bless you! Athletic Director [email protected]

Page 2 www.stwilliam.com (Continued from page 1) elected president. Equal treatment of Catholic Schools: Catholicism was introduced to the English colonies with During the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. the founding of the Province of Maryland by Jesuit Kennedy's Catholicism became a major issue in the settlers from England in 1634. However, the 1646 election. Like Al Smith, Kennedy faced charges that defeat of the Royalists in the English Civil War led to he would "take orders from the " and could not stringent laws against Catholic education and the uphold the oath of office. extradition of known Jesuits from Maryland, as well as Establishment of diplomatic relations with the the destruction of the school they founded. During the Vatican: In the first years of the United States, the greater part of the Maryland colonial period, Jesuits new Republic had contacts with the . continued to conduct Catholic schools clandestinely. However, in 1867, Congress prohibited the financing The American Revolution brought historic changes, and of any diplomatic post to the Papal authority. This in 1782, Catholics in Philadelphia opened St. Mary's began a period of over seventy years when the U.S. School, considered the first parochial school in the U.S. did not have a diplomatic representative to the Pope, In 1791, the ratification of the Bill of Rights, with the coinciding with a period of strong anti-Catholicism in First Amendment guarantee of religious freedom, the U.S. In 1940, President Roosevelt sent a helped Catholics further cement the establishment of "personal representative" to the Pope who served for Catholic schools. ten years. However, when President Truman Regardless, anti-Catholic sentiment in the late nominated an ambassador to the Vatican in 1951, nineteenth century led to opposition to parochial opposition mounted, and President Truman schools. State governments opposed providing funds abandoned the effort. Presidents Nixon and Carter to aid students attending parochial schools, which sent personal representatives to the Vatican. In 1984, Catholics founded largely in response to the President Reagan announced that full diplomatic requirement to pray and read from Protestant Bibles in relations between the U.S. and the Vatican had been public schools. Some Members of Congress attempted established, and the U.S. has continued to send to block all government aid to religiously affiliated ambassadors to the Vatican since then. schools with the proposed "Blaine Amendment" in In Jesus, 1875. This constitutional amendment was never ratified Fr. Michael at the federal level, but many state legislatures adopted similar legislation and amendments. Those "little Blaine" amendments are still in place in the constitutions of about thirty-seven states, and still operate to block students from equal Hospitality House Collection participation in government educational benefits. Bins Anti-Catholic bigotry in presidential campaigns: During the 1884 presidential campaign, candidate Here at St. William we are attempting James G. Blaine (who proposed the "Blaine to make things more hospitable and Amendment" in Congress) attended a meeting in a less cluttered. It has been decided that the church in New York at which a minister chided those Hospitality House collection bins will be removed who had left the Republican Party by stating, “We don't from the tower entrances. A new and improved propose to leave our party and identify with the party collection bin has been placed in the hallway in the whose antecedents are rum, Romanism, and rebellion." Activity Center o the East Tower. This is just a few Blaine sat quietly during the anti-Catholic remark. The steps from where you currently leave donated scene was reported widely in the press, and it cost items in the East Tower. Those who currently use Blaine in the election, particularly in New York City. the West Tower will need to make a bigger e ort During the 1928 presidential campaign, Al Smith, a to make your donations. May we suggest that you Catholic who had been elected governor of New York pull up to the door at the East Tower either before three times, was the Democratic candidate for or after Mass where it will be more convenient to president. It is widely believed that Smith's Catholic make the short trip. Thank you for your beliefs played a key role in his loss of the 1928 understanding. We hope these little presidential election, as anti-Catholic sentiment among improvements will collectively make our the electorate was strong. Many feared that Smith environment more welcoming. would answer to the pope and not the constitution if

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Rosary Altar Society Altar Server Day The R.A.S. hosted our annual Card Party in the At Sacred Heart Seminary Activities Center on 6-19-19. The event was a and Comerica Park! success thanks to the hard work of many of our Thursday, August 15th members. Thank you all for your time and talents. We would like to thank all of our guests who Holy Day Mass at the Seminary followed by came to enjoy a delicious lunch, many prizes and a baseball game at Comerica Park (Detroit lots of laughter and friendship, Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners) Our next meeting will be held on Wed. 9-4-19 For more information email lgeo[email protected] in Lower Zepf Hall at 6:30 p.m. As always new or [email protected]. members are most welcomed.

K of C Sunday Breakfast! August 4th, 2019 A Family Perspective After 9:00 a.m. Mass by Bud Ozar

Fried or scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Made-to-order omelet station, pancakes, bacon, sausage, country biscuits & sausage gravy, Cell phones, emails, faxes, texts and voice cereal, milk, juices, and co1ee. mails can reduce our lives to a continual series of interrupted moments. Listen to Jesus in Adults $6, Seniors $5, Kids $3 today’s gospel: “You are anxious about many A Family (immediate only) $20 things” robbing us of the precious time needed Omelet Station, additional $1 to BE with others. Quality time is QUANTITY time.

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Page 4 www.stwilliam.com Karen Sommers [email protected] 248-624-8870 ext., 344 Christian Service

St. Vincent de Paul CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Food Drive Widowed Men and Women July 20th & 21st July Picnic: We will meet on Sunday the 21st at 1:00 p.m. in the Activity Center (due to ongoing work in Zepf Hall). Hot dogs will be furnished; you may bring a dish to pass if able. Fun and St. Vincent de Paul Society games are planned. Please don't sit home alone; 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time come be with some very nice friends. You may call Muriel on 248-624-2640 for info. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus aess loving service to those who are poor. This week, please say a special prayer each day for Funeral Luncheon Ministry the poor and forgotten in our parish. Funeral Lunch If you are looking for a way to be involved in a ministry, serving others, there are many roles within our funeral luncheon group. There is a need for people to help with setting and cleaning the tables, cutting cakes, xing salads, putting the dishes and silverware away, and greeting our grieving families. Please consider joining this wonderful group of dedicated individuals. If you are interested, please call Karen Sommers at the Parish OJce, 248-624-1421. Thank you!

Right to Life—LIFESPAN USCCB Word of Life Petition Drive “As a mom who had my first baby in college, I know In response to an expected veto by the governor of that an unexpected pregnancy can sometimes bring the recently passed Dismemberment Abortion Ban fear, shame, and doubt. However, I also know that here in Michigan, you can expect to be asked to sign a an unexpected pregnancy can bring joy, excitement, petition (Initiative Petition Drive), bringing the measure awe, gratitude, and deeper love than I knew was back to our Michigan Legislature. The possible—not to mention the little bundle who dismemberment procedure literally cuts the arms and inspires these sentiments!” legs, torso and head from a living unborn child, still in the womb, to insure its death. If successful, this petition would become law, the ban would be upheld USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities and the Governor could not veto it. There is no start “10 Ways to Support Her When She's Unexpectedly date for the petition drive, but it will be coming soon. Expecting”

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 Youth Karen Trojniak [email protected] 248-624-1371 ext. 308 Ministry Youth Re0ections from the 2019 FUS Conference

They are ordinary youth coming from various SWYAG — family situations, involved in various extracurricular activities, yet experiencing the same rollercoaster of (St. William Young Adult Group) emotions that we all experienced growing up. Some practice their faith devoutly, but most others are We are excited to have all young questioning where God is in their life. This conference o@ers youth the opportunity to gather with a large adults (ages 18 – 35) join us for any of number of their peers, and to discover how much God the events. To have your name added loves them and they belong to Him. The youth to the email list for event reminders, or returned to us truly energized and excited about their for more information, phone 248-624- Catholic Faith. 1371 ext. 308 email Karen Trojniak, While on their bus ride home, the youth Blled out a re>ection sheet about what they learned or [email protected]. experienced at the conference. Over the next few weeks, I will list a question posed and some of their answers. If you look at all of their responses, it is Come Join Us obvious to see that the conference was really New Young Adult Groups Forming worthwhile for all who attended. In what areas of your life do you most need the Holy We have had a number of requests to Spirit to help you and be with you? start up some new Young Adult • I need the Holy Spirit to be with me during the times Groups, especially for College Age (18 of my life when I worry about what people are or – 23), Young Professionals and Young will think of me. I need it to remind me that I belong Families. If you are interested please to Him, and give me courage. • When I’m nervous, anxious, confused, lost and/or contact Karen Trojniak at trying to express myself [email protected]. • Surviving high school • I’m honestly not 100% sure what exactly the Holy Spirit helps with, but one thing I would really love help with spiritually would be to overcome distraction during prayer. • I need most help with my depression and anxiety. When I feel down and thoughts %ow, it can go dark. I need the Holy Spirit to believe in me. • In strength to get through hardships and bad decisions. I need help with being patient towards Coming Up in Youth Ministry my family and friends. • All of it! But most of all when trying to evangelize • Aug 15, 2019 – Altar Servers Tiger and pray. Game Day Since we can foster our human relationships through communication, every youth recognized • Aug 17, 2019 – Hosting Children’s prayer as the primary way to grow in their relationship Village Picnic and Games, HS Youth with Christ and the Holy Spirit. See next week’s bulletin for more re>ections.

Page 6 www.stwilliam.com A Community of Faith, Family, and Learning Betsy Gabrish, Principal 248-669-4440 www.stwilliam-school.com OUR MISSION “We exist to provide a school environment in which Christ is encountered and Discipleship is fostered through the teaching and practice of Catholic Tradition, values and doctrine, while challenging each student to academic excellence.”

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Kroger Community Rewards Box Tops for Education Amazon Smile Go to Drop o@ Box Tops Start each shopping session at www.krogercommunityrewards.com in Classroom boxes http://smile.amazon.com Choose St. William School or in the Select St. William School as charity Our School ID is NS244 school mailbox outside We will receive 0.5% of all eligible purchases Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 Detroit Catholic Young Adult Summer in Detroit Series Young adults are invited to downtown Detroit for a four-week series inspired by beauty, goodness and truth. Each weekly event will focus on one facet of our Catholic faith and o er time for formation and fellowship. Visit facebook.com/ groups/aodyoungadult/for more information. RSVP If you have a family member who is https://summerindetroit.aod.org/ homebound, either temporarily or permanently, on Tap who would like to receive Communion, please call the rectory oJce, 248-624-1421 and ask for Tuesday, July 23 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Pizza Debbie H. at ext. 342. Papalis | 553 Monroe Street Enjoy free pizza and salad as Father Steve Pullis, Director of Evangelization, and Schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit, speaks about the desire for Pray for the Sick of Our Parish happiness we all experience and what it means for All-powerful and ever-lasting God, your Son you. accepted our su1erings to teach us the virtue of Adoration patience in human illness. Hear the prayers we o1er for our sick brothers and sisters. May all Tuesday, July 30 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | St. who su1er pain, illness, or disease realize that Aloysius | 1234 Washington Boulevard they have been chosen to be and know Father Mario Amore will lead an evening of prayer, that they are joined to Christ in his su1ering for beautiful music and adoration of the Most Blessed the of the world. We ask this through Sacrament. Prayer teams will be available for anyone Christ our Lord, Amen. wishing to receive God’s healing graces and priests will be available for confession. A relic of Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration. ♦Andrew Hailo ♦Matthew Dolder ♦Debi Lange ♦Mike Flanigan ♦Dennis Dwyer ♦Rose Cawson ♦Janice Blose ♦Thomas Nastali ♦Karen Bertin

2019-20 Bible Study Oerings Tues. AM Bible Time Line Matthew Tues. PM Bible Time Line Whoever lives and believes in me Wed. PM James and the Passion shall never die—John 11:26 Thur. AM Exodus and James Thur. PM Book of Acts Audrey Falzon Revelation and Mary Larry Stachowiak Sat. AM Revelation and TBD Harold Anklewich

Page 8 www.stwilliam.com The Week Ahead ~July 22nd—28th , 2019

July 22-July 28 Mass Intentions Mass Schedule MON MONDAY Tuesday - Weekday July 27th &28 th, 2019 10 8:00 am: Tony Vitale (D) family; Nadine Lanstra (D) Benedictine HS 4:30 p.m. Fr. Michael TUE TUESDAY Class of 1962 9:00 a.m. Fr. Michael 11 8:00am Mass 11:30 a.m. Fr. Madey 7:00pm Rosary with Night Wednesday - Weekday 6:00 p.m. Fr. Kaiser Prayer 8:00 am: Tom Sitko (D) family Schedule subject to change

WED Thursday - St. James, Apostle WEDNESDAY 8:00 am: Michael Robertson (SI) Jim 12 8:00am Mass Readings 7:30pm Dads’ Club Meeting & Nancy Robertson; Andrew Hailo for the Week (Upper Zepf) (SI) Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-3, 3- THU THURSDAY Saturday - 17th Sunday in 4, 5 [1a]/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42 13 8:00am Mass Ordinary Time Monday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14- 6:00pm 4:30 pm: Gloria Mitchell (D) Amy; 17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2]/Jn 7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Antonia & Loreto Guadagni (D) 20:1-2, 11-18 Mtg. family; Leo Bushaw (D) family; Tuesday: Ex 14:21--15:1/Ex 15:8-9, (RGR) Howard Phillips (D, B. Day) family; 7:30pm AA Mtg. 10 and 12, 17 [1b]/Mt 12:46-50 (Upper Zepf) Teresa Cooper (D) St. William Parish Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Ps 7:30pm Lector Practice th 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28 Sunday - 17 Sunday in [24b]/Mt 13:1-9 Ordinary Time Thursday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc FRI FRIDAY 9:00am: Nhu & Dong Pham and -2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [5]/Mt 20:20- 14 6:30pm Bingo Hong Ngoc & Xiem Hoang (D); Tom 28 (AC) Sitko (D) family; Dave Kozora (D) Aunt Kay Schultz; Danny Lada (D) Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, SAT 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Mt 13:18-23 SATURDAY St. William Parish; James 15 3:00pm Confessions Robertson, Jr. (SI) Jim & Nancy Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1b-2, 5- 4:30pm Mass 6, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 13:24-30 Robertson Next Sunday: Gn 18:20-32/Ps SUN SUNDAY 11:30am: Marie Hibbeln (D) Ray; Ron 16 9:00am Mass 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 [3a]/Col & Carol Kosmatka (D) family; Gerald 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13 11:30am Mass Hamann (D) family; Sparky Mexico 6:00pm Mass (D) Brian Brown; Kulwik & Hoevel Observances families (L&D); Amy Kullwik (SI, B. for the Week Day) friend Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary 6:00pm: Kathryn Schantz (D) family; Time Larry Zettner (D); Stapula family Monday: St. Mary Magdalene (L&D) Bingo will temporarily be Tuesday: St. Bridget, Religious D = DECEASED relocated to the Activity L&D = LIVING & DECEASED Wednesday: St. Sharbel Makhl?f, Center for July 19th & 26th SI= SPECIAL INTENTION Priest Thursday: St. James, Apostle Early Bird Starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday: Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Hard cards and paper Pray the Rosary Mary special games Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Saturday: Progressive Jackpot All are welcome. Next Sunday: 17th Sunday in Charity Game Tickets Ordinary Time ©Liturgical Publications Inc

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 9 Catholic Biblical School of Michigan Holy Land Pilgrimage ”I discovered how faithful God is and Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan how profound His plan is for us.” Fr. Alex Kratz will be leading a Catholic - Current St. William Participant Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from December What does God have in store for you? Start 2-16, 2019. This life-changing experience your journey through the Bible this September walking in Jesus’ footsteps includes daily with the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, (CBSM)’s Wed 7-9 pm Class at in Novi, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and starting Sep 18th. meeting local Christians. Cost is $4,299 (all Experience Catholic Tradition through the expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 Sacred Scriptures with lecture and discussion led daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit by seminary-level professors. Through donations, due at registration. Orientation Meeting is CBSM is accessible to all with 100% of requests August 25 at St. Joseph Chapel our for nancial aid granted. headquarters (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, Learn more by attending an Information MI 48331). Next pilgrimage: April 20-May 4, Sessions on July 30 or Aug 21--both held at 7 pm 2020. Contact Fr. Alex at (313) 727-9784 or at Holy Family in Novi, or register at csbmich.org/ [email protected]. register by Sep 4. Contact us at [email protected] or 586-438-3085.

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