ST. PIO of PIETRELCINA PARISH Catholic Community

ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA PARISH Catholic Community

18720 13 Mile Road, Roseville, MI 48066

Phone (586) 777-9116 ~ Fax (586) 279-1660

Email: [email protected]; Website: stpioparish.org

Our Mission Statement

Padre Pio We, the Catholic Community of St. Pio, inspired by the Holy Spirit, “Pray, hope and celebrate the Eucharist with hope, to share our faith, love, don’t worry” and the Good News of Jesus Christ through outreach and fellowship.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2020 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

John answered them, “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” -Jn 1:26-27

HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Thursday, December 24th - Christmas Eve, 4 pm & 10 pm Mass Friday, December 25th - Christmas Day, 9 am & 11 am Mass Thursday, December 31st - Solemnity of Mary Vigil, 4 pm Mass Friday, January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, 9 am Mass Sunday, January 3 - Epiphany, 9 am & 11 am Mass Page 2

St. Pio Parish Directory St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

Parish Staff Offertory Collection

Rev. Greg Rozborski Pastor Rev. Mr. Arthur Majkowski Deacon The Week ending 12-6-2020

Selma Yaldoo Business Manager Sandi Banovetz Parish Secretary To operate each week, Cathy Arsenault Bookkeeper our parish requires a minimum of……..………….…....$ 12,575.00 Tina Bullis Christian Service Coordinator Roxanne Gronkiewicz Secretary, Faith Formation This week’s offertory collection, we received, Mark Naworol Maintenance in envelopes...... $5,705.00 Jan Pazuchowski Faith Formation and in loose collection…………..….…….………...…….………………....$269.00 Youth Ministry Coordinator in e-giving……….…..…..………..…..……………...... $1,497.00 Deborah Szeliga Music Director For a total of…..……..……….…………....………..……..….…..……$7,471.00

Under budget for the week ...... …...……...... $5,104.00 Parish Information Number of Envelopes Used….....…….……...…...... ……...... 158 Address - 18720 13 Mile Road, Roseville MI 48066 Number of Envelopes Issued………………………………………....…...612 (586) 777-9116, #0 Parish Office Phone Number Number of E-Giving & Direct Giving Transactions…….....28 Parish FAX Number (586) 279-1660 Parish Emergency After Hours Number (586) 204-3427 Thank you to all who support our Church. Parish E-mail: [email protected]

Parish web page stpioparish.org Faith Formation Phone Number (586) 777-9116, #5

R.C.I.A. - Jan Pazuchowski (586) 777-9116, #5 St. Pio Prayer Line (586) 777-9116. #1 $61,303 —————————————— Christian Service Hours: $60,000 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday —————————————— 9:00 am to 12:00 noon $50,000 —————————————— GOAL Food Pantry / Baby Closet (586) 777-9116, #3

St. Vincent de Paul (586) 777-9116, #2 $40,000 —————————————— DONATIONS Main Office Hours: $30,000 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: —————————————— As of 12-6-20 we 9:00am to 12:00 pm & 1:00pm to 4:00pm $20,000 —————————————— have raised Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm $10,000 $45,370.00 Eucharist Adoration Mondays, 9:30 am-4:00 pm —————————————— We are at 74% Confessions Saturdays, 2:30-3:30pm $5,000 of our Goal! ——————————–——-- Sacramental Prep: Baptism $0 Baptisms will be held on the 2nd and 4th weekends of every month and need to be scheduled three months in advance. Contact the Parish office at (586) 777-9116, #0.

Sacramental Prep: Marriage Mass Intentions

Arrangements to be made with the Parish Office one year Must be submitted at least 14 days prior for bulletin submission. prior to wedding date. Please call Mark and Betty Squier at (586) 296-9589. Sacred Heart Cemetery Information Mass Date: ______Day: ______Time:______Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: Intention for: ______9:00am to 12:00 pm Cemetery Winter Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily Living: ______Deceased:______

Roxanne Gronkiewicz Cemetery Coordinator Requested by: ______Cemetery Phone Number (586) 777-9116, #4 Cemetery Fax Number (586) 279-1660 Cemetery web page sacredheartcemetery.org Phone:______

Please return this form with payment to the Parish Office Turning Point Inc. or drop it in the collection basket at Mass. 24-Hour Crisis Line (Domestic Violence Abuse)(586)463-6990 Suggested donation is $10 Page 3

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Mass INTENTIONS Christmas

Due to the Governors order, many Saturday, December 12, 4:00 pm Cards non-liturgical activities have been † Pete Cooper (Wife Alice) cancelled for the next few weeks. † Mary & Anthony Gret (Pat Gret) If you are unsure if you are meeting, † Deceased Relatives of Ruth Barrientez Share the true meaning of the holiday call the parish office. season and present a gift to life to family Sunday, December 13, 9:00 am and friends with these beautiful Sunday, December 13 † Alice Meyers (Joe) religious greeting cards! 9:00 am, Mass † Robert Quitter SC: Retirement Fund for Religious (Bob & Marlene Wakeford) 10:00 am, RCIA (Rm. 2) † Sister Beverly Hindson, IHM 11:00 am, Mass (No Childrens Liturgy) (Kevin & Theresa Switanowski)

Monday, December 14 † Larry Wells (Larry Wells)

Deadline for Christmas Ham Sale 9:00 am, Mass Sunday, December 13, 11:00 am 9:30 am –3:30 pm, Eucharistic Adoration † Matthew Reyes (Family) 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Prayer Line † Carl Swanson (Family) 4:30 -5:45 pm, K-6 Classes, † William Eisbrenner (Family) † Kathleen Roddy (Katrina Hamlin) Tuesday, December 15 † Joanne Catalano (Joyce Perrotta) 9:00 am , Mass 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Prayer Line Monday, December 14, 9:00 am † Bob Brown (Joann) Wednesday, December 16 May there come to you at this blessed time, Parish Office Closed Tuesday, December 15, 9:00 am an abundance of the precious things in life- 6:30 pm, MSM Cookie Dropoff Love, happiness and peace John & Rose Worzniak Thurdsay, December 17 (Edward Ochylski) Christmas cards from Right to Life, 9:00 am Mass † Mark Zuckero (Ann Zuckero) Southeast Macomb are available for 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Prayer Line Happy Birthday, Ann Zuckero! purchase in the parish office. 10:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-3:00 pm, Sets of 10 for $7.00 and Christmas Food Pick up Thursday, December 17, 9:00 am Sets of 15 for $12.00 7 pm YAM (FFCR) Marc Williams, Health (Family) Contact the Parish office 7 pm Prayer Group– Room 1

Friday, December 18, 9:00 am mass

Friday, December 18 † Frank Zuckero, Birthday (Wife, Ann) 9:00 am, Mass 11-12 Prayer Line Saturday, December 19, 4:00 pm SACRED HEART Saturday, December 19 † Deceased Relatives of Ruth Barrientez Payton Shock, health (Friends) CEMETERY 2:30-3:30, Confession

4:00 pm, Mass Sunday, December 20, 9:00 am † John & Stephanie Wisniewski (Czeck Family) LECTOR SCHEDULE † Alexander & Theresa Czeck Saturday, December 26, 4:00 pm (Czeck Family) † Frank & Dolores Michon Wreaths and Grave blankets can be J. Racine (Czeck Family) placed on graves, but must include

† Anne & Barbara Wojdziak a grave blanket tag. Sunday, December 27, 9:00 am A. Shereda (Czeck Family) Grave Blanket tags must be ordered via † Sue Vanderhagen (Women’s League) mail due to COVID-19 restrictions. Sunday, December 27, 11:00 am Order forms may be picked up at the C. Murray Sunday, December 20, 11;00 am † Kathleen Roddy (Katrina Hamlin) cemetery, the parish office or on our website: stpioparish.org † Joanne Catalano (Joyce Perrotta) The cemetery is open daily The Deadline for the from 9 am-5 pm

December 27th Bulletin is For further questions, please call Tuesday, December 15th. Roxanne at (586) 777-9116 ext. 4 Page 4

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry News

Week 3 during Advent represents JOY! This candle is pink and is often called the shepherd’s candle. Spread the Joy of our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, to others this week! Several Students in Grades 2 and 3 made their First Reconciliation last week. Students in Mrs. Barb Houbeck’s 2nd Grade Class that prepared and made their First Reconciliation are: Ally Mailloux and Samuel Martin. Students from Ms. Char VanMarcke’s 3rd Grade Class that made their First Reconciliation are: Elle McCarthy, Alexandria Quinlan and Ri- ley Smith. We are proud of all their efforts in making this Sacrament of Healing and Forgiveness. All In-Person Students participated in the Advent Reconciliation last week as well. Due to the pandemic, our Advent Service was different this time as each class came down one at a time. We reflected and prayed for forgiveness and felt cleansed after receiving this Sacrament! God is great! All the Time! Products purchased from the Christmas Ham, Kielbasa & Pierogi Sale can be picked up on Tuesday, December 22 from 4-7 p.m. Pick up will be made directly to your car. Just line up by the cones and wait for the attendant to bring your order. This should aide in less contact for you during the pandemic. Once again, thanks for your cooperation and Thank You for ordering from us!

Janice Pazuchowski, Faith Formation, Youth Ministry

Musical Notes… COATS FOR KIDS Happy Gaudete Sunday!

Gaudete is Latin for “rejoice.” The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called this because the first word of the Latin Entrance Antiphon for this day is, “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”). As I planned the music for the Advent Season, I purposefully waited to use two of my favorite plainchants. Plainchant is a form of medieval church music that involves chanting or words that are sung, without any instrumental ac- companiment. Baby, It's Cold Outside!!

The first is Veni Emmanuel, which is better known as O Come, O Come Em- Winter is here and there are children in manuel. Though this song is appropriate for anytime during the Advent Sea- need of a coat in our community. son, the jubilant chorus which soars on the word “rejoice” is perfect for this weekend. The Knights of Columbus

Also this weekend, our Cantors and Musicians will offer another traditional have provided us with plainchant, Conditor Alme, better known as Creator of the Stars of new winter coats for children in need. Night. The text refers to the stars of night and to the coming of the Savior into the world — this hymn was first sung in monasteries during Advent as part of If you know of a child we can Vespers. Composer Josh Blakesley wrote a contemporary chorus to this age assist, please call the old chant. Christian Service Department, Come, O come, into the night O child of light! (586) 777-9116 ext 3. Come, O come! The earth will bow; come save us now! O come! Let's Spread Warmth and keep them safe. Hopefully, the music from the early church and the present church will forever Tina Bullis link us as one church preparing the way for the Lord. Christian Service Director Debi Szeliga, Music Director Page 5 The Gift of Christmas

Gifts are given at special occasions to let friends and family know they are loved and cared for. When we give gifts it brings happiness to the receiver, and in return it brings the giver joy.

God gives you everlasting gifts at Christ- mas. It is not wrapped in shiny wrapping paper, but strips of cloth. The gift is not under the Christmas tree, but in a man- ger. The gift of His Son, Jesus, the Sav- ior. God gives you light in the darkness. God gives you hope as you wait patiently for His purpose to be fulfilled. God gives you a crown; he makes you His child, the child of the King.

Some gifts you receive won't last forver. You may not even receive a gift! But a gift from God is forever, it is free, it is all you need.

This Christmas, give yourself to Jesus! May Jesus be born in your heart. May He give you peace and joy, and the free gift of eternal life.

Tina Bullis, Christian Service Director

Saint John of the Cross (Born, June 24, 1542, Fontiveros, Spain; Died, December 14, 1591, Ubeda) Canonized 1726; Feast day December 14

One of the greatest Christian mystics and Spanish poets, doctor of the church, reformer of Spanish monasticism, and co-founder of the con- templative order of Discalced Carmelites. He is a patron saint of mystics and contemplatives and of Spanish poets.

John schematized the steps of mystical ascent—a self-communion that in quietude leads the individual from the inharmonious distrac- tions of the world to the sublime peace of reunion between the soul and God.

His works include “The Spiritual Canticle”, “The Dark Night of the Soul”, and “The Living Flame of Love”. Page 6

Eucharistic Children’s Tuition Act of Adoration Assistance Fund Spiritual Communion Mondays, If you would like to help a St. Pio family 9:30am-3:30 pm My Jesus, in need to pay for their child’s I believe that You Please follow Faith Formation tuition, social distancing are present Simply place any donation in an in the protocol and envelope marked wear a mask. Most Holy Sacrament. “Children’s Tuition Assistance” I love You above all things, and place in the collection basket at and I desire to receive You mass, or drop off to the into my soul. Angels of the Feast Faith Formation Office. Since I cannot at this moment receive You If you would like to have the candles, sacramentally, come at wine and/or hosts dedicated to the Glory & Praise Hymnal least spiritually into my memory of a loved one at one of the St. heart. Pio Masses, Candles are $30 for the Donation Program I embrace You as if You month, the Hosts are $80, Honor a loved one with a were already there and and the Wine is $50. please call the unite myself wholly to You. Parish Office (586) 777-9116 ext. 0 donation to help defray the monthly expense of our hymnals. Never permit me to be For the Month of December: separated from You. A bookplate will be placed on the Candles, Host & Wine, inside front cover for each donation. Amen In Memory of Harry Josefiak Hymnal Costs: $20-Pew Hymnal $30-Choir Hymnal Growing with the Gospel $70-Solo Instrument Set

There are two inserts in our bulletin $110-Guitar Set for the children of our Parish each week. $140-Keyboard Set If you would like to help offset the cost Please place your donation in the of this outreach to our young Parish collection with your information and members, a donation of $36.00 will the name(s) you would like to sponsor the printing of these inserts for one month. remember. You may place your donation in a You may also bring your Pray to St. Michael marked envelope in the collection basket envelope to the Parish office. for protection against the power of at Mass or call the Parish Office evil, and to bring us (586) 777-9116 ext 0 closer to God.

For the Month of December: PRAYER TO St. Vincent de Paul Saint Michael the Archangel, Padre Pio defend us in battle.

FOR HEALING Be our defense against Please Pray for our Armed Forces

“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, obe- the wickedness and snares dient father, you loved the of the devil. Protect them as they protect us. sick and infirm more than Bless them and their families for yourself because in them you saw Jesus. In the selfless acts they perform for the name of God you performed miracles May God rebuke him, of healing in body, soul and mind. us in our time of need. Amen.” we humbly pray; and do Thou,

FCSN, Janelle Holder, Navy Your intercession with God healed the ills of past and present and strengthened peo- O Prince of the Heavenly Host, A1C, Ryan Holland, Air Force ple to respond with confidence to future by the power of God, SSgt. Matthew Huck, Army challenges. Those who came to you re- thrust into hell Satan, Sfc. Justin Keown, Army gained a sense of spiritual integrity as you CWO II Phillip Keown, Army rekindled hope in their lives, and encour- And the other evil spirits, SSgt. Sean McDowell, Army aged them to renew the spirit in their hearts. who prowl about the world SPC. Keegan Murphy, Army Through the intercession of Our Heavenly for the ruin of souls. CMD Peter T. Murphy, Navy Mother, may we experience your powerful CPT. Michael Reed, Army assistance and be healed in our bodily and Amen CPO Timothy J. Smith, Navy spiritual needs. Gratefully give praise and thanks to God for all His blessings. SSgt David C. VanceII, Air Force Maj. Robert Weiss, Air Force Amen Page 7

If your loved one is no longer sick, please call the Parish Office to remove their name from our list. 586) 777-9116

Rose Alampi Jim Clark Cathy Martin Kenneth Spencer Bobby Barba Patty Conway PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Laura Mazich Heather Stadler Ruth Becker Eva Corey Jim Hill Maureen McFarland Ryan Sterly Rob Bennet Joseph Cusmano George Hoffman Delphine Meagher David Stoll Don Berndt Michael D’Agostino Ashley Hopkins Patrick Meagher Shirley Swieczkowski Janet Bertolin Nick DeCresce Ron Jed Tim Mein Amie Szerdi Andrea Bidwell Gianni Delio Keith Josefiak Barbara Michalik Cathy Taylorson Jacob Binkowski Emily Roger Jump Jerry Mike Dianne Tegler Owen Binkowski Karen Ermanni Jessica Kadlak Joan Monty Colleen Teahan Sharon Blair Erica Esparza Tammy Kmiecik Donna Moore Cindy Thibodeau Marianne M. Boddington Alice Esper Anita & Fred Knox Cindy Mott Isabelle Tombrella Mary Bologna Mary Fox Delaney Kraemer Tommy Murray Joanna Totty Pam Bouffard Mary Franke Suzanne Kyc Garry Nault Daniel Tumidajewicz Paul Brent Tonya Franke Judy LaPerre Paul Noll Rose Urban Rachael Brent Valerie Franke Larry Lappin Destiny Nowicki Dan VanderHagen Elliana Budnick Kathy Fyn Mark Lappin Baby Elizabeth Palm Mark VanderHagen Haven Budnick Anthony G Nancy Lappin Bill & Shirley Paret Michelle VanderHagen Madeline Budnick Justine Goguen Tom Lappin William Paret Jr. Angie Ventimiglio Suzanne Burkell Joanna Gold Craig Langlois Natalie Perini Virginia Wagner Livaria Burley Katie Gorski Nancy Pukala Lazur Lily Pickering Anthony Wickowski Bernadette Calabro Benjamin Grajek Dennis Leach Kathleen Piper Marc Williams Marlene Calder Marie Gregory Paula Leach Steve Rybinski Anthony Wilson Angeline Call Dawn Gunn Melanie Lech Margaret Scavone Veronica Wolchon Ken Campau Eleanor Gunn Tammy Lech Olivia Shaw Maureen Yaklin Michael Campau William Hartwell Marissa Liberacki Tony Shereda Cass Zalewski Kelly Carrow Barbara Hauser Theresa Lorio Caroline Smith Sandra Zuby Rocko Carrion Doug Henderson Lila Lukatch Kathleen Smith Anne Zuckero Elsie Ciccone Wanda Herman Luke Lukatch Keiko Smith Dolores Z Dcn. Art Majkowski