St. Joseph Oratory

September 29, 2019 Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel St. Joseph Oratory

Living the Truth in Charity 1828 Jay Street, Detroit, MI 48207 www.HistoricRenewal.com www.StJosephOratory.org [email protected] Tel. (313) 784-9152 ORATORY CLERGY & STAFF Msgr. R. Michael Schmitz STD, JCD, Vicar General Rev. Canon Matthew Talarico, Provincial Superior Rev. Canon Michael Stein, Rector Rev. Canon Adrian Sequeira, Vicar Mr. Michael Semaan, Music Director

Regular Schedule Institute of Christ the King Sundays 9:00 AM Low Mass, 11:00 AM High Mass, 6:00 PM Vespers & Benediction Sovereign Priest Weekdays 8:00 AM Low Mass except Wednesdays

Wednesday 12:00 PM Low Mass & Perpetual Novena to St. Joseph

Friday 6:00 PM Holy Hour First Friday 7:00 PM High Mass

Saturday 9:00 AM Low Mass & Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Confessions daily 30 minutes before Mass; Sundays 8-8:50 AM & 10-10:50 AM Server Schedule Liturgical Calendar Sunday, September 29, Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel Sunday, October 6, Our 9:00 AM Low Mass w/organ † Virgilio Vitti, requested by Nancy McAuley Lady of the Holy Rosary 9AM Low Mass w/organ 11:00 AM Solemn High Mass Pro Populo AC1: Anthony Skinner 6:00 PM Vespers and Benediction AC2: Thomas Skinner 11AM High Mass Monday, September 30, Saint Jerome, Confessor & Doctor MC: Francesco von Bülow 8:00 AM Low Mass In Thanksgiving , requested by Mary McIver Thur: Apolinar Escareño AC1: Patrick Ohotnicky Tuesday, October 1, Feria, Mass of Saint Remigius, Bishop & Confessor AC2: Aaron Marshall 8:00 AM Low Mass Wilbert Children, requested by the Wilberts Crucifer: John Chisholm

Wednesday, October 2, Holy Guardian Angels Sunday, October 13, Eighteenth after Pentecost 12:00 PM Mass w/organ & Perpetual Novena St. Joseph Confraternity 9AM Low Mass w/organ AC1: Michael Carzon Thursday, October 3, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Virgin & Doctor AC2: Patrick Skinner 8:00 AM Low Mass Abbé Juan Marcado, requested by Mary & Dan Sullivan 11AM High Mass MC: Nicholas Alvarez First Friday, October 4, Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart Thur: Eric Kash 8:00 AM Low Mass Msgr. Gilles Wach AC1: Peyton Smith 6:00 PM Holy Hour / 7:00 PM High Mass Oratory Groups AC2: Mattius Escareño Crucifer: Patrick Ohotnicky

First Saturday, October 5, Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart Usher Schedule 9:00 AM Low Mass & Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rose Wenderski, requested by Robert Wenderski Sunday, October 6, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Sunday, October 6, Solemnity of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 9AM Low Mass w/organ - Scott Gabrielson 9:00 AM Low Mass w/organ Emile Bowers, requested by William Allen - Eric Restuccia 11:00 AM High Mass Pro Populo - Don Sadowski 6:00 PM Vespers & Benediction 11AM High Mass - Ismael Lebron FROM THE PASTOR, CANON STEIN: - Jerrold Bartholomew Dear Oratory Faithful, - Anthony Allen Oktoberfest Volunteer Thank You - Matt Langenderfer - Ehab Yasi Dear Oktoberfest Volunteers, your tireless efforts, dedicated time, and shining charity made for a joyful and edifying festival last weekend. Thank Sunday, October 13, you for the gift of your Catholic example! When we conduct ourselves in such a Eighteenth after Pentecost 9AM Low Mass w/organ way, we are cooperating with God’s Grace to draw others to Him. Deo gratias! - Ed Laabs *** - Matt McGuire After today’s 11am Mass: For the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, - Joe Laabs join fellow parishioners and guest law enforcement for a Parish BBQ on the 11AM High Mass church grounds. - Ehab Yasi - Rodney Pelletier We have officially started our new Pastoral Year 2019/2020. This means - Max Douglas all our weekly and monthly devotions, conferences, and catechism classes - Paul Ferrini resume. Be sure to check the bulletin, website, and social media to learn - John Howting of all that the Oratory has to offer. Thank you! Ite ad Joseph! Upcoming Parish Events! Save the Dates! Calendar of Events

Sunday, October 13, Launch of Year 3 of our Today, Sunday, September 29, Solemnity of St. Historic Renewal Campaign. Michael, 9am Low Mass with organ & 11am Wednesday, October 16, Teenagers’ Catechism at Solemn High Mass (Cappella), “Blue Mass” 7pm in the Rectory Classroom. Invite local Law Enforcement to celebrate their

Friday, October 18, Aquinas Night, At 7pm in the Patron! Social Hall after 6pm Holy Hour. Topic: The Pitfall Also today, September 29, Parish Grillout! Af- of Pride; Climb out with Humility ter a successful Oktoberfest, it’s time to remi- Saturday, October 19, First Conference of the Society of nisce about the good times and finish the lefto- the Sacred Heart, (open to all) given in the Social Hall vers! Gemütlichkeit! after 9 am Mass and Perpetual Help devotions. Topic: Does Christ Reign in Your Everyday Life? Wednesday, October 2, Teenagers’ Catechism

Sunday, October 20, First Communion class after at 7pm in the Rectory Classroom.

11am High Mass in the basement classroom. Saturday, October 5, First Saturday Recollection,

Wednesday, October 23, Children Catechism at given in the Social Hall after 9 am Mass and 7pm in the Rectory Classroom. Perpetual Help devotions. Topic: Our Lady and the Battle of Lepanto. Followed by Rosary Sunday, October 27, Feast of Christ the King and Lesson in the Liturgy in the Social Hall following and Benediction. the 11am High Mass. Then Parish Feast Day Social. Sunday, October 6, Confirmation Class (for Sunday, November 3, All Saints Party in the Social the 2018 — 2019 year) after 11am High Mass Hall following High Mass. in the basement classroom. The Fall date for Confirmation is almost finalized w/His Grace Mass Cards available! Available in the office during office hours: Wednesday, October 9, Children’s Catechism Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. at 7pm in the Rectory Classroom.

Saturday, October 12, Sursum Corda, Noon Catechism Registration is still open! Sheets are in start at St. Mary’s in Redford Vestibule. It’s Free and taught by the Priests! 1st Communion Class and Confirmation Class rotate (14601 Mansfield, Detroit, MI 48227) Sundays with Lessons in Liturgy after 11am Mass Conference by Br. John of the Cross then

Service Project - Teenage Catechism 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7pm - Children’s Catechism 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7pm NEW! St. Philip Neri Homeschool Group Wednesday Catechism is Continual Formation Add to Your Calendars! Children’s Class is for those in between their First We will meet on Wednesdays, just started on Sept. 4th. Communion and Confirmation We will attend the Noon Mass together, then meet in the Classes started on September 18 for the Teenagers Social Hall for socializing and service projects. Pack and on September 25 for the Children. lunch and bring games & toys to share! St Vincent de Paul Society St. Joseph Food Pantry Tutoring Available (Private or Group) Our monthly food pantry distribution is twice a Gregorian Chant, Music Fundamentals, Latin, Algebra month. On the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every *Bachelor of Arts in Music month from 10am to Noon we distribute groceries *Instructed in conducting and Chironomy to almost 100 local households in need. We operate *Trained to teach the Ward Method out of the parish's 2nd house on Antietam (albeit in *Classroom teacher for many years need of numerous repairs). Your generosity whether *15 years experience singing for the Tridentine Mass by donations, food drop-offs, house improvements, 2 Instructional resources: For adults: Laus in Ecclesia by the or volunteer hours enables us to increase our service Saint Gregoire Schola & for children: Words with Wings by to multiple times a month. To help, please contact Wilko Brouwers & published through the Church Music Eric Restuccia at (734) 417-1583. Association of America. There are many other sources and materials available to draw from, of course, depending on Helper of the Holy Family the goals and skill level of each individual student. How would you like to personally have a hand For more information contact:. in keeping our beautiful church clean? Please Teresa LaVoy (440) 655-8912 consider signing up with our Helpers who clean [email protected] the church weekly on a four week rotation. Thank You! Pray for the Restoration Efforts at St. Joseph Oratory and Join the Living Legacy! www.HistoricRenewal.com Singing is praying twice! East Parking Lot: Fence installation! Join the St. Joseph Cappella or the Men’s Year 3 Campaign Launch: Sunday, October 13 Schola! Discern if you would like to lend your voice to the Liturgy. Join and start in the Fall. Prayer to St. Joseph by St. Francis de Sales Historic Renewal Campaign Prayer Venite! Glorious St. Joseph, spouse of Mary, grant us thy paternal St. Joseph Cappella is a four-part choir (soprano, protection, we beseech thee by the heart of Jesus Christ. alto, tenor, and bass) with a rich repertoire of O thou, whose power extends to all our necessities and polyphonic and orchestral Masses, motets, and can render possible for us the most impossible things, Gregorian chant. Singers interested in joining the St. open thy fatherly eyes to the needs of thy children. In the Joseph Cappella or Schola are invited to contact trouble and distress which afflicts us, we confidently have Music Director Michael Semaan at: (248) 250-6005. recourse to thee. Deign to take under thy charitable Practice is every Wednesday night from: 7:00- charge this important and difficult matter, cause of our 8:30 pm in the loft then Gregorian chant from worries. Make its happy outcome be for God's glory and 8:30-9:00 pm. for the good of His devoted servants. Amen. St. Joseph Oratory Sacrament Information: Infant Baptism: Parents requesting Baptism must be active registered members of the Oratory. First Communion and Confirmation: Children must attend the sacramental catechism classes at the Oratory. Holy Matrimony: Couples planning to marry at the Oratory must call the Rectory for the proper instructions. Anointing of the Sick: Members facing surgery, serious illness, or even death may call (313) 784-9152. Never wait, never hesitate… remember: physical healing can also be an effect of the sacrament. Don’t deprive a loved one of God’s help.