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St. Parish We, as St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, recognize that we are the Body of Christ. Our purpose is to honor God and grow as one in Jesus Christ. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to serve others through Christian Service, Prayer and Worship, Education and Evangelization. We keep within our hearts and minds the statement of faith and conviction of our patron St. Thomas the Apostle, “My Lord and my God.”

X-Rays Happy Easter. Jesus crucified in now risen…, walking among the people to proclaim, Easter newness of life. His appearances are not to cause fear, but to reassure and offer Easter is a time of great joy that confidence that in what He has experienced, encourages us to be aware of others who follow will be able to celebrate. God’s presence in our lives. Easter Thus, we who believe, who have faith, will also find this also reminds us that the Lord risen life about us. But it is faith and not proof or any walks beside us on our journey of scientific fact that will afford us to believe. faith. In that mindset of believing and not questioning and We witness Christ’s living presence in many ways, one of which is tantamount to our celebration, I think of our parish which is through our support of our patron , Thomas (the Apostle). He questioned Jesus local communion of faith through alive and risen from the dead. He did not believe or trust in the Catholic Services Appeal. Our what his brothers had told him; he needed proof of Jesus’ annual CSA supports the Rite of existence and needed this ‘proof so as to believe. Christian Initiation of Adults, which As Jesus confirmed to Thomas His being alive, showing brings new members into full him His hands and side, Thomas uttered words that have communion during the Easter Vigil. become a very strong faith statement: my Lord and my The CSA enables us to reveal God. They are words that I have learned to say or make Christ’s presence not only to our sisters and brothers with whom we upon the consecration of the Eucharist, in my reception of share the Eucharist, but also to Holy Communion, in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament those who do not know Christ. as well as in times of anxiety. Gifts to the CSA show that Christ is Thomas’ words speak to our faith today, to our Easter present and active in our world. celebration, to our modern day living. We believe in this Indeed, He is risen today. Alleluia! resurrection, in this miracle as it calls out our belief in our For information about CSA-funded God who loves. Recall John 3:16 – God so loved the world ministries, programs, and services, that he sent his only Son..., that they who believe in him, go to ww.AOD.org. will have life…” While I am paraphrasing it, the biblical quote I state…, more, the meaning behind the words Our H.O.M.E. Food Pantry speaks to our belief, our believing. Our belief in these Wednesday, April 22, 2015 words says that God is for us and that while Jesus, God‘s 4PM—10PM Son suffered and died, God wished new life upon all who Fundraiser Day believed. Belief then is centered not on physical proof but 10% Donation Night on the depth of believing ..., using Thomas’ response as Texas Roadhouse 36750 Ford Rd, Westland one way of expressing the deepness of belief. The deepness of faith has hopefully grown from our You can support this cause Lenten season and our life experiences, so that this by picking up a flyer (use Easter, joy abounds within us. That pledge of faith offers flyer to get your donation) us much in our lives, especially when doubt or fear tempt from the Gathering Area or from the Maplewood Center (Continued on page 3) at the Food Pantry. Page 2 St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Garden City Vigil Light For All in Purgatory Please Pray for family members who are serving in the Military April 6 through April 12, 2015 Angelovic, Adrian Laichalk, Robert Rosa, Brian J. Angelovic, George Logan, Jonathon Rosa, Douglas J. Mass Intentions of the Week Ardinger, Stephanie Logan, Sean Patrick Rousseau, Philip Baumgardner, AJ Logan, Jeff Shea, Joshua MONDAY, APRIL 6 Becker, Justin Masiarak, Luke Sheko, Destiny NO 8:30 AM MASS Bregand, McCarville, William E. Smith, David TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Brozek, Timothy McGahan, Wade Smitt, David 8:30 AM +Roy Bourdeau Burke, Christopher McGaw, Douglas Spiczka, Cathy WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Campbell, Mary Meadows, Erin Spiczka, Greg 8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE Canfield, Chaz Moody, Samantha Spohr, Raymond THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Cinka, Jonathan Morabito, Todd Squires, Derek 8:30AM +John Sutherland Coatsworth, Morabito, Danny Squires, Zachary Comment, Scott Murphy, Alec Steenburg, Patrick FRIDAY, APRIL 10 DiCicco, Bill Murray, Szerszen, Michael 8:30AM Parishioners of St. Thomas Dwyer, Tyler Nguyen, Staff Sgt. Truonq Waldo, Michael Apostle Ellsworth, Justin Ohannesian, Brandon Wathen, Andrew SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Gentilia, Anthony Pastula, Michael Thomas Wathen, 4:30 PM +Mary Maggioncalda German, Daniel Peacock, Capt. Weakland, Norman +Josephine Lawrence Goudeseune, Russell Persondek, Michael Webb, Brian +Pat Wooton Griglio, Matthew Porcaro, Jeff Witt, Christopher SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Janis, Keith R. Preba, Danny Ziolkowski, Andrew 9:00 AM +Wesley & +Eleanore Kashou, Christopher Priebe, Ryan Karczynski Paul Brannan Do you like to clean? 11:00 AM +Richard Rygiel The St. Thomas the Apostle +Al Kolpacke PLEASE NOTE are looking for help +Brian Dempsey The April Rosary Altar Sodality Mass and meeting have been changed due to with cleaning the church after the Easter Holiday. Mass is Sunday, April 8:30 morning Mass on MONDAY, APRIL 6th 12th @ 9 am and the meeting is Fridays. NO 8:30AM MASS Tuesday, April 14th @ 6:30pm If interested in helping call PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Kathy Genaw 734-772-4055.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 Pray for our Sick, their Galazka, Niemczewski, Gordon NO 8:30AM MASS families and those who Garland, Alyssa Novack, Dustin NO 6:00PM Religious Formation Classes care for them. Garrell, Sheila Orlandoni, Eleanor TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Gauvreau, Bridget Orlandoni, Kali 8:30AM MASS Adamczyk, Kathleen Glisson, Robert Ornatowski, Phyllis 6:15PM Booster Club Meeting Ainsworth, Karen Giles, Shirley Otto, Julie 7:00PM Cub Scouts Ainsworth, Ron Goonis, Pat Ostroskie, Michael 8:30PM AA Meeting Avripks, Zack Grant, Valerie Patterson, Eugene & Linda WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Batherson, Charles Gunsell, Jeff Pepera, Elizabeth 8:30AM COMMUNION SERVICE Bonfiglio, Nick Hagedon, Gail Podwoiski, Frances 9:00AM Blanket Ministry Bowman, Ray Hands, Ryan Prew, Robert 6:30PM Ladies Bible Study Brinso, Steve Harte, LaKeisha Quattlander, Gary THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Brusinski, Vicki Healy, Phil Rodgers, Kathy 8:30 AM MASS Bufalini, Rose Hilliard, Irene Rygiel,-Lester, Nicole 12 NOON M & M CLUB Meeting Butka, Rita Hoelscher, Margaret Saenz, Rey FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Calley, Bobby Hurley, Schuh, Alidia 8:30AM MASS Cain-Weirauch, Karen Iannucci, Dolores Shankin, Joanne 7:30PM Alhambra Organization Meeting Chimienti, Gus Kaetz, Don Shenk, Ila SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Citko, John and Catherine Klauke, Jim Snowberger, Nathan 4:30 PM MASS Coly, Stephanie Sylvie Kraska, Ron Snyder, Christian SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Coletta, Pat & Alva Krawczyk, Monica Tetreau, Paul 9:00AM MASS Colette, Betty Kucharek, Marge Thomas, Kimm Rosary Altar Sodality at 9AM Mass Cronk, Stephan Kucharek, Zigment Thomas, Michael 11:00AM MASS Cunningham, John Kunka, Walter Turner, Rick 12:00PM BAPTISM DeSmit, Jeff Linford, Earl & Irene Uhring, Jean 1:00PM Cub Scout Blue and Gold DiVitto, Roger LoCascio, Baby Anthony Walker, Jim Driver, Gavin (infant) Malish, Rosemary Welch, James Eichstedt, Laurie Mocaldo, Jim Wiacek, Raymond Fischer, George & Mary Moran, Tina Wilson, Bill Freeman, JoAnne Moore Rubbo, Jeanette Wright, Dennis Freeman, Kevin Muscat, Charles

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(Continued from page 1) EASTER HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL us to sway away from what we believe or cause us to On this Easter Sunday we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who give up or give in. died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing, “Alleluia.” Let’s try to This same assurance was offered by Jesus to his keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for God’s response on how you should disciples in saying, I am preparing a place for you and will use your gifts to fulfill His plan. come back to take you there…, I am the Way to that TALENT place. If we believe, if we follow, the Way – Jesus - we If stewardship means taking care of, and sharing, all God’s gifts, find truth and life, we find a place for the Lord to dwell then stewardship of the gift of talent means nurturing, developing, within. We then, not only believe, but we are free! and using the God-given abilities and characteristics that help to Once again, Happy Easter. define “who we are” as individual human persons. Most of us Take care and God’s blessings, know what it means to contribute money or to give away our precious time, but what does it mean to be a good steward of Fr Ray talent? Our talents are the special blessings that each of us has received from a loving Creator who prizes the diversity and abundant variety of all creation. There are many ways to volunteer at the parish, some are: Looking for a fun and faith filled place for your children or ♦ Be an usher, lector, EME, sacristan, choir member in church grandchildren to spend a week or two this summer? Want to ♦ Share your faith as a Catechist, Vacation Bible School help them unplug from technology and not even miss it? Look volunteer no further…Camp Sancta Maria located in Gaylord, Michigan ♦ Volunteer at the Festival, Fish Fry, School Auction, or provides wholesome recreation in an atmosphere of faith. This Shamrock Shuffle or any other social event that is at the is a Catholic camp with one and two week sessions for boys parish and one-week for girls. Since 1933 CSM has provided countless ♦ youth with lasting memories. Activities while at camp include Help out with Christian Service projects: Right to Life events, daily Mass, horseback riding, swimming, a high and low Parish Nurse programs, Wish Tree, Thanksgiving Baskets, challenge ropes course, a fifty foot climbing wall, crafts, archery, Blood Drive, Funeral Lunches ♦ various sports, a trip to Mackinac Island, and much more!!! Fun, Serve on Parish Leadership Teams such as Education, faith, and friendships included at no extra cost! Check out our Stewardship, Christian Service, Worship or Parish Council website to learn more www.CampSanctaMaria.org or call (248) ♦ Minor Maintenance and grounds keeping of the property 822-8199. ♦ Seasonal decorating of the church ♦ Office help: stuff bulletins, help with mailings St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Nurse Notes In a few months we will have a Stewardship Time & Here is the fourth article on healthy eating in our series of 5. Talent Ministry Weekend in which you will have an Enjoy!! opportunity to learn about many ways you can share your gifts Cracking the Case on Fad Diets with St. Thomas Parish. Watch the bulletin for more information. Can coconut oil really help you lose weight? It seems like If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. there is always a new diet that promises quick weight loss Happy Easter, Cindy Portis Christian Service results. Perhaps you have tried a few trendy diets, or maybe you are thinking about trying one and wonder if they are too DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR good to be true. THE DEMENTIA EDUCATIONAL SERIES The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The Dementia Umbrella warns that many fad diets can be unhealthy because they limit Wednesday, April 22, 2015 6 - 8:30 PM your nutritional intake by limiting certain foods group and tend to Hosted by: St. Colette Parish fail in the long run. Instead, the CDC says the key to achieving 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia 48152 and maintaining a healthy weight is about a lifestyle that Contact: Nancy Ohman at 734-464-4436 or includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and balancing [email protected] calories. Aging in Place Successfully for Persons with Dementia To have successful weight loss: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 6 - 8:30 PM 1. Assess your weight. Check your body mass index (BMI), Hosted by: St. Parish waist circumference, and weight to see how much weight 27101 W. Chicago, Redford, 48239 you should lose. Contact: Laura Scanlan 313-937-1500 x114 2. Prevent further weight gain. Maybe you don’t need to lose [email protected] weight or you are not ready to start. If so, try not to gain any additional weight by following healthy eating habits and Please pick up a green brochure in the gathering space that staying active. details all the topics and dates. Please let me know if you plan on 3. Lose necessary weight. Set your goal to losing one to two attending as there are some people who would like to carpool to pounds per week. This is considered a healthy weight-loss go to the other parishes. rate and it is proven to be most successful in the long term. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Most fad diets carry empty promises. To lose weight and to call me. keep it off, practice an overall healthy lifestyle with a balanced Blessings to you, Cindy Portis Christian Service diet and an exercise routine. Join us for a Sock Hop -Source: Living Right – Your Health and Wellness Awareness Rockin’ 50’s & 60’s Music on Bulletin, March 2015 May 16th—5:30 TO 10:30 p.m.

Page 4 St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Garden City RELIGIOUS FORMATION Easter Friday Pilgrimage of Eight Detroit Historic Churches On April 10th, you are welcome to join Prayer Pilgrimages as Happy Easter we are scheduled to visit, with informative talks: Assumption Grotto, St. Monastery, St. Albertus, Old St. Mary's, Catechists and Staff of Religious Formation St. Hedwig, Ste. Anne, Sweetest Heart of Mary, & St. wish all members of our Parish Family a very Churches with closing 7 PM Mass. All of these churches will be Blessed and Happy Easter. specially decorated for Easter. Deluxe motor coach local depar- tures from Oakland Mall in Troy, Levagood Park in Dearborn, & “We bring you the good news that what God promised to Sears in Lincoln Park. Total cost per person, including full the fathers, this day he has fulfilled to us their children by course catered meal, is $50. To reserve & more information: raising Jesus.” (Acts 13:32-33) “The Resurrection of Jesus Michael Semaan at (248) 250-6005 or visit is the crowning truth of our Faith in Christ, a faith believed www.prayerpilgrimages.com. and lived as the central truth by the first Christian community; handed on as fundamental by Tradition; Two Seminars Address Challenges of Aging established by the documents of the ; preached as an essential part of the Paschal Mystery along St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center, with the cross: Detroit, will host two seminars on aging in May. Jane Thibault, Christ is risen from the dead! MD, a clinical gerontologist specializing in the spiritual Dying, he conquered death; dimension of aging, will speak on “Pilgrimage Through the Later To the dead, he has given life.” CCC 638 Years,” designed specifically for healthcare professions, from 7– AMEN! ALLELUIA! 9 p.m., May 5 (Tuesday). The second seminar, “Navigating the Terrain in Later Life” from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May 6 There are no classes tomorrow, Monday, April 5th for (Wednesday), is designed for all those interested in learning to Easter Break. Classes resume on Monday, April 13th. live satisfying and meaningful lives in later life. To register for April 27th will be our last class of the school year. Fr. Ray either seminar, call 313/286-2802 or online at will celebrate Mass with us in Church. The whole Family is www.stpaulretreat.org. The cost for “Pilgrimage Through the welcome. Later Years” is $20; “Navigating the Terrain in Later Life” is $35 and includes lunch. St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Christian Service opportunity for April benefits First Step Conference Center is located at 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit, on Shelter for abused women and children. They need new the south side of the I-96 service drive. coloring books, children’s books, crayons, scissors glue etc. and jump ropes, balls, sidewalk chalk etc. Thank you Affordable Food Assistance for your assistance. Deciding between food and medicine? No one should ever have to FIRST EUCHARIST choose! The Supplemental Nutrition First Eucharist rehearsals: Assistance Program (SNAP) is a benefit Tuesday, April 21st – 6:00 pm for eligible individuals and families, Wednesday, April 29th – 6:00 pm including seniors. SNAP helps you save on groceries to free up Rehearsal lasts about an hour. money to pay bills, for medications, and other necessities. Thanks in part to generous support from the Walmart Finish up your “at home” materials. These sheets Foundation, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) reinforce and support what your children are doing in class. can help residents of Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties Worksheets and Banners are due April 20th.If you did not to find out if they are eligible. Make a confidential call to pick up a banner piece, come to the Religious Education CCSEM today! 248-338-4250 ext. 3700 Office and pick one up.

CONFIRMATION All forms and Baptismal Certificates should be turned in to the office by now. Confirmation interviews will take place on April 13th and 20th. Candidates have your completed Service Booklets ready for your interview.

Confirmation Rehearsal Sunday, May 3rd, after the 11:00 Mass (12:15pm) in the Resurrection Room. Saturday April 18th, 2015 - Mom To Mom Sale

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN The MOPS of St. Edith is hosting their bi-annual Mom to Mom LOWC will not be offered next week so Families may Sale on April 18th from 8:30am to Noon. Come stop by and celebrate Mass together and enjoy the Easter Break. It will shop the 74 tables of gently-used maternity, baby, and kids’ resume on Sunday April 19th at the 11:00 am Mass. clothing, toys and furniture. Early Bird Admission at 8:30am is Family Discussion Question – What is so special about only $2 and Regular Admission is $1 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. this day? St. Edith’s Church is located at 15089 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154, just south of 5 Mile. St. Edith & St. Colette MOPS “Jesus Christ loves you; He gave His life to save you and supports mothers of young children in a supportive and caring now He is living at your side every day. ” environment. For more information please visit Francis www.stecmops.org or on Facebook at St. Edith/St. Colette Mom-to-Mom Sale

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Garden City Page 5 Youth Ministries ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL HAPPY EASTER! I hope and pray that everyone has a Happy Easter! As you look around signs of wonderful Easter week! spring are appearing everywhere. The trees are High School Teens: beginning to bud, baby animals are being born, and All are invited to the next “Circle of Hope” meeting that will be birds are singing. This Sunday marks the next Sunday, April 12th from 6:30PM-8:30PM in Hope Haven. beginning of the final push of the school year. Time will fly and There will not be “COH” this week---enjoy Easter with your before you know it, summer vacation will have started. We are family! having one more open house this year and it will be on Sunday May 17th from 12-2 pm. Please consider attending to see all that 7-12th grade volunteers for the PASSION PLAY: St. Raphael has to offer. Our teachers and students will be Thank you! Thank you! To ALL of our volunteers for the around to answer questions, and you can see the many Passion reenactment this year! I appreciate your hard work! wonderful opportunities presented to our students. Thank you so much to Danny Quinn, who played Jesus and On March 24th St. Raphael Catholic School was once again Angela Maggioncalda, who played Pilate. Thank you as well to accredited by MNSAA. Teachers and staff worked hard to show Audrey Aquilina, Gregg, Alex Hurst, Gabe Kosta, off the wonderful things that our school has to offer. The team of Amanda Main, Sabrina Morrison, Amanda Mykrantz, Madilyn accreditors was extremely impressed by the service we give to Roy, Elaina Ryan, Allie Walter and Colin Walter. You all did a others and the devotion to the Catholic faith that is great ! displayed throughout the school and by the students. I was com- Peace and God’s blessings, plemented many times over by what a wonderful school we Mrs. Julie Ryan have. As a principal this was truly an honor, I know how great St. 734-673-2121 Raphael is, but when others reaffirm these feelings it is really E-mail: [email protected] special. The first week in May will bring about many exciting events for our students. 2nd Grade will celebrate First Holy Communion on May 2nd. On Monday May 4th we will have Kindergarten round up (please call the main office to register your child (734) 425- 9771)). Then on Monday evening our 8th grade students will celebrate Confirmation. Finally on Friday May 8th we will celebrate Special Persons day with our school students and their guests. Please continue to keep St. Raphael Catholic School in your thoughts and prayers as our students finish their school year. This is an exciting time on a school campus, and we hope you feel the excitement as well. St. Raphael Booster Club God Bless! 1st Annual Golf Outing Mrs. Kathleen Fotiu Hey all Swingers! Whether you’re a seasoned Principal veteran or just a weekend duff male or female come St. Raphael Catholic School join us on June 13th 2015 at Fellows Creek Golf Club www.srsgc. org (734) 425-9771 www.srsgc.blogspot.com in Canton, MI for the Booster Club’s 1st annual golf outing. There will be lots of fun, food, friendship, drinks and prizes. For more information or to RSVP by May 17th contact: Phil Kosta - 734.968.5364 or [email protected] Scott Mykrantz – 734.776.7382 or [email protected]

The St. Raphael Sports program is offering an intramural Flag Football program this Spring. Here are the details: Who: Boys and Girls (yes girls!) in grades 3rd through 8th. Anyone player in this age range is eligible (this is not a CYO sport so there are no restrictions as to who can play) When: Play begins the week of April 27th and ends the week of June 2nd (Tuesdays and Thursdays--subject to change) Where: All practices and games will take place in the SRS football practice field next to the school Cost: $25 per player. All players will receive a t-shirt. All participants will go through two practices to work on fundamentals of the game. After the first week we will play games the rest of the way. Teams will be mixed up each week. The number of teams and players per team depends on the number of participants. Email Athletic Director Dan Wickett at [email protected] to sign-up.

Page 6 St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Garden City ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE LITURGICAL MINISTERS ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH For the Weekend of April 11 & 12, 2015 31530 Beechwood Garden City, MI 48135 Extra-Ordinary Altar Sacristans Lectors www.thomastheapostle.org Ministers Servers PARISH OFFICE 734-427-1533 Saturday, John Wooster Linda Ludtke C. Stec Audrey Aquilina Fax 734-956-6810 April 11 D. Kaetz Kayla Bouffard General or bulletin email [email protected] 4:30 PM K. Hermann Daniel Trakul M. Berryman Rev. Raymond H. Lewandowski, M.Div. MA., Pastor Rev. Mr. Fred Burrell, Deacon J.’O’ Larry Rev. Mr. Leon “Skip” Rodgers, Deacon Cindy Portis, Christian Services Director & Bookkeeper Sunday, Irene Pattock Janelle Erlingis S. Borrusch Kennedy Fee Margaret Furioso, Music Minister April 12 G. Cozzaglio Rebecca Lobb Julie Ryan, Youth Minister 9:00 AM P. Kathan Kathleen Murphy Fran Arsenault, Parish Secretary T. Kathan Debbie Fulan, Administrative Assistant

A. Cowart RELIGIOUS FORMATION .734-425-5550 M. Franckowiak Carol Bregand, Director

Sunday, Laura Hershey Jill Queen L. Hershey Max Murray ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 734-425-9771 Katie Fotiu, Principal April 12 J. Sanregret Vince Murray Evelyn Griwicki, Secretary 11:00 AM D. Bielski Ben Murray D. Lobb FINANCE COUNCIL Liz Santeiu Joann Shea T. Aula Deacon Skip Rodgers S. Aula PARISH COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS Pat Moynahan Bob Paul Mike Weldon Joe Weglarz Mike Kelley Dan Lobb Readings for the week of April 5, 2015 Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8; Carrie Collins Bob Prokop

Lk 24:35-48 Vicariate Representative Sunday Easter Sunday of the Friday Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118; Mike Kelley Resurrection of the Lord Jn 21:1-14 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118; Athletic Director or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:9-15 Dan Wickett - [email protected] Mk 16:1-7 Sunday Second Sunday of Easter or Booster Club Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16; Sunday of Divine Mercy Phil Kosta - [email protected] and Scott Mykrantz Mt 28:8-15 Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Parish Nursing Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33; Jn 20:19-31 Contact Parish Center Office 734-427-1533

Jn 20:11-18 LITURGIES Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Lk 24:13-35 Friday, 8:30 a.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish First Saturday Memorial HOLYDAY LITURGIES Consult schedule in bulletin

Deceased Members of Balawajder Family In Memory of Jenny Kushnir SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Loving Memory of June & Steven Blair The Ludtke & Hodkinson Families Saturday: 3:00 P.M.

Mary Lou Burrell Memory of Madeline, Frank & Michael Mangold SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Deceased Members of Brudzynski Family Larry Medley, Vitale & Rottero Family Infant Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of each Health of the Brudzynski Family Deceased Members Of Moroni & Milne Families month. Please contact the parish office to make In Memory of Sgt. Bryan Burgess, KIA 11-9-06 In Loving Memory of Jerry Moynahan arrangements at least one month prior to the desired date of Butka & Wojtkowiak Families, Living & Deceased In Loving Memory of Arthur Nidzgorski Baptism. Couples may make arrangements for Baptisms prior to the birth of the child. At least one parent must be Soul of My Wife, Helen Ciciora Souls of Madeline & Leonard Olszewski Catholic and must be a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Liv & Dec Friends/Family of Tommy & Barbara In Loving Memory of Anthony Pawlak Parish Community for at least 3 months prior to request. A Cockrum Deceased Members of Tom Pawlowski Family baptism class is required to take.

Soul of William Cozzaglio In Loving Memory of Richard Peltz SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Souls of William & Gloria Cozzaglio Souls of Edward & Irene Preba Couples seeking to be married at St. Thomas the Apostle Deceased of Dryovage & Naughton Families Living & Deceased Members of Prokop Family Parish should contact the parish priest at least seven months Loving Memory Of Madeline Gebauer Deceased of Rockman & St. Louis Families prior to the desired date of marriage. Both members of the In Memory of Connie Gorny In Memory of Irwin Sageman party must be free to marry, at least one must be baptized Deceased Members of Grezesik & Stowik Family Memory of Anna & Peter Schiller Catholic and a registered member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Community. Only the parish priest may Deceased Members of Roy Guilbault Family Soul of Melissa Ann Sturm, Grand-daughter confirm a date for a wedding at St. Thomas the Apostle Deceased of J. Hayes & J. Wroblewski Family Loving Memory of Richard Szuba Parish. Memory of Arthur Hill Memory of Bob, Millie & Judy Warner Loving Memory of Don Kirchoff