DECEMBER 29, 2019

NOTES FROM THE PASTOR
Fr. Mark Brauer, Pastor
Today, we gather together with family and friends to celebrate the feast of
the Holy Family. This feast continues Fr. Paul Graney
the Christmas season when we recall Associate Pastor
the birth of Jesus the Christ, the Son of
God, we find ourselves in the presence of Fr. Derik Peterman
the powerful mystery of the Incarnation Associate Pastor
and we are reminded of just how much God loves us and all the people of the world.
OUR VISION As our parish anticipated Christmas,
To know Christ and
I was very much moved to see the different ways our parish community reaches out with love to one and another, our neighbors and to those in to make Christ known
need. Your response to the needs of others shows in a tangible way Christ’s love for those who grieve the death of a loved one and the poor and homeless M in their name, Thank You! Also, it is clear that many countless gestures of generosity take place here each and every day and they are an expression of your deep faith and love.
The light of Christ’s love confronts the darkness of poverty, prejudice,
hatred and illness through the goodness and love of our parish community M this love is their hope. Those in need can most perfectly see themselves as precious children of God when they look into the loving heart of a neighbor who cares.
When we join our hearts, inspired by the Christmas light of Christ, we
proclaim the joy and the power of the Kingdom of God. This is the privilege and the responsibility of the Church. This is our mission M to bear the light of Christ’s triumph into the darkness of life in this world. The surge in
charitable works during this holy season intensifies the light of Christ in the world. Just as we light evergreens and candles during this Christmas season, so our sacrificial loving toward the poor and suffering brightens the earth.
Communities can and should be judged based upon the care they extend to the least. Using this standard, Our Lady of Sorrows is truly a light in the Lord. I am joyful to serve this effort with you and to give voice to what you had done and continue to do so well M shining the light of Christ upon a darkened world.
May the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, be a light shining in the hearts of all believers today and throughout the coming year. Blessings to you and your families!

Peace.
Fr. Mark Brauer

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JOIN US
SǙǗǞ UǠ Nǟǧ UǠ SǙǗǞ
Emmaus Small Group Information Meeting
The OLS Bowling Team is seeking students in January 8, 2020 7:00 PM, Family Center
grades 58 who are interested in

joining our coed teams


Have you ever wanted to connect more closely with The season begins in January. Matches are on your neighbors in the pews? To be part of a small Saturdays and the team will practice once a week faithsharing, faithforming group?
on a day and location to be determined. No
A small group might be right for you!
experience is necessary and everyone is

welcome!
Please contact Jason Zewatsky at This informational meeting will share the program [email protected] with questions or to “strike” up a conversation about joining the vision, answer any questions and help you discern team!
the possibility of getting involved.

Find out more and view our promo video at
www.olsorrows.com/esg/
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2020


January 26 N February 1

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Financial Peace
Are you in debt?
Or maybe you just don't know where your money is going each month?
Are you worried about not being able to save as much as you would like?
Have you tried to budget in the past, but don't stick to it? Would you like to be more
generous with your money and help others, but just Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is invited to our Grief Support Group here at Our don't know if you could ever be in a position to do nd th that?
Lady of Sorrows. We meet on the 2 and 4
Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Living in the present and planning for the future is Office Conference Room. Our next meeting is hard when you’re still paying for the past! There is a January 14, 2020.

better way! Join our
Financial Peace University
class, For more information contact
Sharon Williams
and we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for at [email protected] or call the Parish the future!
Start the New Year off with a plan for Office at 248.474.5720.
peace!

Interested? Join us at
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church starting
Wednesday, January 8, GǢǙǕǖ SǥǠǠǟǢǤ 2020. Classes are held at 7:00 PM in the South Hall.
St. Vincent de Paul News


The St. Vincent de Paul Society, Email Michelle Power at [email protected] on behalf of our neighbors in with questions or sign up at fpu.com/1105529.
need, would like to thank those who so generously supported us SVDP in the past year.

Should you have questions about the SVdP
Society, or would like to consider joining our
conference, please contact Nancy Rancour at [email protected].

20192020 Becoming Catholic Schedule
Sessions take place on Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Family Center. Parishioners are welcome to attend.
Date
Topic
Speaker
12/29/2019
Christmas Break N
N/A
No Session
1/05/2020
The Eucharist
Fr. Paul Graney
1/12/2020
Matrimony & Holy
Sharon Williams
Orders
Fr. Derik Peterman

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Saturday, Jan. 18, MLK, Jr. Day of Service

(for High School Students). Join hundreds of young people from all over the Archdiocese as we descend on Detroit to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in a massive Day of Service on January 18! We will leave Sorrows about 8 AM Reserve your spot for the 2020 Steubenville
and return around 3:30 PM. Lunch is included. Youth Conference!
Deadline to sign up with MTS is Jan. 4. Call

248.536.1235. Service Hours, of course!
OLS teens (currently in 8th12th grade) are invited to share in a powerful weekend at a legendary RǕǗǙǣǤǕǢ Nǟǧ RǕǗǙǣǤǕǢ Steubenville Youth Conference, held at Franciscan University in Ohio. OLS teens who’ve attended 33333333333333
in the past say they wouldn’t miss it! It’s a weekend of inspiring speakers, Eucharistic adoration,
HǙǗǘ SǓǘǟǟǜ YǟǥǤǘ HǙǗǘ SǓǘǟǟǜ energizing music, fun and fellowship with over
Friday, Jan. 10, 6:308:30 PM in the gym,
2,000 other Catholic teenagers from across the Capture the Flag in the Dark with Glowsticks. country. It’ll change the way you think about your faith, and fuel that faith like never before!
Free! RSVP by Jan. 3 with your paperwork. No
socks, tennis shoes only. Call 248.536.1235.

When: July 1012, 2020

Who: Rising 912th graders & newly graduated Friday, Jan. 24, from 6:308:30 PM, GAMES in HS seniors as of summer 2020
the Youth Room. Quickpaced tictactoe, Giant Cost: $218 for the conference (includes meals Jenga, Spoons and more! Come and have fun and housing in dorms) plus up to $70 for trans- and be a kid! FREE!
portation, tshirt and snacks. We are working hard to find ways to keep this additional cost JǢ. HǙǗǘ YǟǥǤǘ HǙǗǘJǢ. much lower.
Details about all Junior High and High School Events Deposit: $40 at time of registration; balance are on the Sorrows website: olsorrows.com. Select “Grow in Faith” then “Jr. High Youth Ministry” or “High due in March

School Ministry.”
We are currently working on transportation
options and will communicate the final cost to all
registrants once determined. Email Karla Dorweiler at [email protected] ASAP to put your name on the list and get instructions for paying your deposit. You can also reserve your spot with a
deposit online at https://olsorrows.eventbrite.com/ . Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 45 at all the First come, first served. Transportation options will Masses, ALL missionaries to the Catholic
determine the size of the group. If we are limited Heart Work Camp AtHome, Away Camp or
by space, we’ll take teens in the order of receipt of the deposits.
International Camp sell stock to help offset trip
costs! If you plan to stay with me after the 1 PM Questions? Contact group leader Karla Dorweiler Mass and return before the 5:30 PM Mass, let at 248.470.0179 or [email protected].
me know so I can plan. I’ll provide lunch on

Sunday so you won’t go hungry. If you can’t Would you like to help us get to Steubenville make it, a parent must fill in for you. For down next summer?
time, feel free to bring phones, homework, etc.
If you would like to make a monetary donation
toward transportation costs, our group tshirt and JǢ. HǙǗǘ ̂ HǙǗǘ SǓǘǟǟǜ
other expenses, please contact Karla Dorweiler Sunday, Jan. 5, after the 9:30 and 11:15 AM at 2484700179 or [email protected]. Any Masses, Youth & Young Adult Ministry
contribution will aid in keeping the cost low for Showcase in the Church Lower Level. See families to give their teens this incredible faith Holy and Heavenly’s Inaugural 2020 Puppet filled experience!
Show! Come and support this awesome junior high ministry and learn to hear the Gospel
message in a whole new way! They especially Keep Your College Student
like to hear from former puppeteers!
Check out Plugged Into the Faith
our Youth & Young Adult Displays and photos
from this past year! Have some popcorn and buy To connect your child to Catholic campus ministry M stock in the summer Away Mission Trip with visit http://www.newmanconnection.com/. You will Catholic Heart Work Camp! Meet the missionary discover if there is a Newman Connection on your campers as they sell stock! Coffee, donuts and child’s campus and much more information.
hot chocolate after the first three Masses.

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DYNAMIC PARISH OUR SCHOOL

Join us on January 1112th.
Take a moment after mass to walk through compelling exhibits reflecting on the saints highlighted in our Christmas book to see how they prayed.

Calling All Bakers!
Ethnic Desserts Needed for “Rediscover the Saints” Exhibit
January 1112

We are asking parishioners to make the deliciousness they are revered for making in their family and bring it

HǕǜǠ NǕǕǔǕǔ to the Lower Level of the Church on Jan. 1112! You don’t have to hail from that country to make a dessert but we are seeking countryspecific desserts!

We’ll serve up the desserts after Masses as part of
the Saints’ Exhibit and we’ll put your name by your dessert! The desserts will come from the different countries from which the featured saints hail. Make one of these belowM or choose your own from any of the countries listed:

India (St. Mother Teresa) Payasam, Kaju ki Barfi or Aam Shrikhand ♦ Algeria (St. Augustine) Braj, Makroudes with dates or Baghrir ♦ Poland (St. Maximillian Kolbe) Kalach, Poppy Seed Cake or Angel Wings ♦ Italy (St. Walter of Serviliano, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Benedict) Tiramisu, Cannoli, Panna Cota or Budino ♦ Turkey (St. Irenaeus and St. Nicholas) Muhallebi, Ayva Tatlisi or Asure ♦ Spain (St. Theresa of Avila) Catalan Cream, Almond Tart or Spanish Crumble Cakes ♦ England (St. Thomas More and St. Har- old) Bread & Butter Pudding, Jam RolyPoly or Sticky Toffee January 14 Pudding ♦ Israel/Palestine (St. John the Baptist, St. Novi & Farmington James, St. Martha, St. Thomas and the Blessed Mother) Kanafeh, Baklava or Ma’Maoul ♦ France (St. Vincent De Paul, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Ralph and St. John Vianney) Crème Brulee, Clafoutis, Chocolate Mousse or Madeleines ♦ Scotland (St. Mother Mary MacKillop) Cranachan, Black Bun and Dundee Cake ♦ Egypt (St. Anthony of the
Desert) Basbousa, Kunafa or Sweet Feter

To volunteer to bake a dessert, call Marilyn Trumper Samra and tell her which dessert at 248.536.1235.

Like Blessed Solanus M we thank you in advance!

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SERVE WITH US
St. Francis Council #4401

St. Francis Assembly #2136

Recognition for St. Francis Assembly #2136
Faithful Navigator Gary Mallia recently announced that St. Francis Assembly #2136 has received some positive recognition. At a meeting of the
Assemblies in the district, St. Francis Assembly # 2136 was one of only three Assemblies in the District to be awarded the Red, White, & Blue

SǑǦǕ TǘǕ DǑǤǕǣ SǑǦǕ Award for outstanding implementation of Patriotic programming. The Assembly was also awarded

KǞǙǗǘǤǣ ǟǖ Ǔǟǜǥǝǒǥǣ the Supreme Civic award for our successful
implementation of programmingM one of only five Assemblies within the District to receive this award.

New Year Greetings
The Officers and members of St. Francis Council #4401 and St. Francis Assembly #2136 wish a happy, joyous, and prosperous New Year to one and all.

Christmas & YearEnd Giving


As we embark on these last few weeks of the
Recruiting New Members
calendar year and prepare for the Christmas
Contact Membership Director George Curran at Season, please take a moment to pray about 248.891.6639 or [email protected]. New your Christmas offertory. Please prayerfully con- members are always welcome.
sider a financial gift of any
denomination to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish made in
thanksgiving to God for the SǤǕǧǑǢǔǣǘǙǠ grace and blessings He has so generously provided to you and your family over the past year. Your gen- erosity enables the parish to provide for the spir- itual needs of its
parishioners; provides numerous ministries and services; as well as provides outreach to the local community.


Monthly Food Collection
Like any organization , Our Lady of Sorrows
Next Weekend M January 45
Parish incurs a number of operating expenses such Recipient: St. Christine
as utility bills, property insurance; maintenance and repairs; employees salaries, wages and
benefits, such as health insurance and retirement. ǖǟǟǔ DǢǙǦǕ MǟǞǤǘǜǩ Weekly offertory collections in addition to parish fundraisers and your Christmas offertory/gift are

the primary means by which the parish covers its operating expenses.

Your Christmas Offertory/Gift to the parish will not incur the usual 7% Archdiocesan
assessment. Therefore, 100% of your Christmas Offertory/Gift remains with Our Lady of Sorrows.

When giving, please be sure to use your Christ- Apps make life easier. With GivePlus Church, our mas Offertory Envelope or write Christmas mobile giving app, you can make giving easier. Use

Offertory/Gift on an envelope and place in the OǞǜǙǞǕ GǙǦǙǞǗ your smartphone to give anytime, anywhere!

offertory collection basket two weeks before With GivePlus Church, you can give to any of our and /or two weeks after Christmas.
church or school funds whenever it is convenient
Once again thank you for the continued support for you. Visit our website to learn more. Thank and prayers for your parish!
you for your continued generosity.

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Our Lady of Sorrows
M.O.M.S. Group
“Meeting Other Moms for Support”
in our Catholic Faith

January Meeting
Wednesday, January 8
9:15 AM11 AM, Church Hall North

Recipe Swap & Samples

Group Book Discussion
SENIOR DINNER OUT

We are doing a “Recipe Swap” meeting. Bring in Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM
M.O.M.S. GǢǟǥǠ some copies of a recipe for your favorite dish, Uptown Grill
comfort food, appetizer or dessert. If you can 3100 W. Maple (15 mile) (west of Haggerty)
bring in a sample of the item to share, that would Come celebrate the new year with friends, old and be great. If you can’t make a sample, don’t worry. new. Call Thom & Donna Noles at 248.946.4721 to We will try the different dishes while we socialize make a reservation.
and talk about the tradition or story of your recipe.


Then, we will read and discuss a chapter of The PINOCHLE/GAME DAY
Friendship Project: Catholic Woman’s Guide to Thursday, January 9, 2020, 1:00 M 3:00 PM
Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faithfilled Church Hall Centerl
Friends. You will get a free copy with your paid Come for a fun afternoon.
registration. This book has short chapters so we can do part of it with quick reading and discus-
sion at more than one meeting. We will have JANUARY SENIOR MEETING & DINNER
copies of the book available at the meeting.
Thursday, January 16, 2020, 11:30 M 3:00 PM

Church Hall Center and North
New members can join us any time during the year. Our group is a great place to meet other We will be having Lasagna, salad, rolls, and cake moms, with kids from babies up to college age. (chocolate/lemon). Members $10/Non members If you have any questions, contact Kathleen $11.00. To register fill out the form below, place it in Clark at 248.719.1892. If you would like to get an envelope marked SENIOR GROUP and drop it in on our email newsletter list, contact Elaine
the collection basket at Church. FIRM deadline is Ciaramitaro at [email protected]. Sunday January 12, 2020. Call Kay Dingeman at Babysitting is available in the room next to us for 248.476.9238 with questions or problems.
$3 per child or $6 per family. Infants can stay with mom.

2020 Meeting Dates:
OUR LADY OF SORROWS
February 12 ♦ March 11 ♦ April 22 ♦ May 13
SENIOR GROUP

January Meeting & Dinner
Join us at our evening activities, even if you
Thursday, January 16, 11:30 AM
cannot make the morning meetings.
NAME(S): ______

Attention All MEN!!
______
STIR Men's Ministry is CONTACT PHONE NO.:______directed to all men ages 16 and older who desire NO. ATTENDING: ______

the opportunity to pray, reflect and talk with other AMT. ENCLOSED: ______likeminded Christian men who desire to be all that (Members $10/ Nonmembers $11)

God calls them to be.
Place this form with your check/money in an
Prayer Meetings
envelope marked “Senior Group” and drop it in the collection basket by Sunday, Jan. 12.
EVERY Saturday Morning

6 AM M7:45 AM
Make checks payable to:
Family Center Chapel.
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

STIR MǕǞ’ǣ MǙǞǙǣǤǢǩ
For questions or more information please contact: Mike Chamberland at 248.474.5720 or
[email protected].
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WORSHIP WITH US

DATE AND LOCATION OBSERVANCE READINGS PSALM GOSPEL INTENTIONS

Monday, December 30, 2019 NO 6:30 AM Mass SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE 1 Jn 2:12-17 Ps 96:7-10 Lk 2:36-40
Edmond Khayatt (Anwar Khayatt) 7:30 AM Church OCTAVE OF THE
Sr. Ethel Detz (Dolecki Family) NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Joan Weller (Family) Tuesday, December 31, 2019 SEVENTH DAY WITHIN 1 Jn 2:18-21 Ps 96:1-2, Jn 1:1-18
Eleanor Nadolski (Nadolski Family) 7:30 AM Church THE OCTAVE OF THE
Paolo Giovanardi (Graziano Canini)

DAILY MASSES DAILY 11-13 NATIVITY OF THE
Nilo Nadong (Peter Nadong & Family) LORD; Saint Sylvester I, Pope 4:30 PM Church SOLEMNITY OF MARY, Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3, Lk 2:16-21 Intentions of All Parishioners HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Gal 4:4-7 5-6, 8 Wednesday, January 1, 2020 NO 6:30 AM or 7:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Church SOLEMNITY OF MARY, Nm 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3, Lk 2:16-21 Intentions of All Parishioners 11:15 AM Church HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Gal 4:4-7 5-6, 8 Thursday, January 2, 2020 NO 6:30 AM Mass Saints Basil the Great and 1 Jn 2:22-28 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 1:19-28 7:30 AM Church Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, Doctors of the Church Friday, January 3, 2020 NO 6:30 AM Mass The Most Holy Name of 1 Jn 2:29—3:6 Ps 98:1, 3-6 Jn 1:29-34
Bob Dolecki (Shirley Bona & Martha Jesus Ministry) 7:30 AM Church
Joanne LeVon (Shirley Bona & Martha Ministry)
Emelia Doolan (Shirley Bona & Martha Ministry) Saturday, January 4, 2020 Saint Elizabeth Ann 1 Jn 3:7-10 Ps 98:1, 7-9 Jn 1:35-42
Hakki Husaynu (Maffezzoli Family)
8:00 AM Church Seton, Religious

ISAIAH 60: 1-6 PSALM 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13 EPHESIANS 3: 2-3A, 5-6 MATTHEW 2: 1-12

Saturday, January 4, 2020 ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS SACRISTANS CANTORS INTENTIONS 4:30 PM MC NEEDED (MC)
Cheryl Beckman (A)
Petra Gdowski
CANTOR
Bob Dolecki (Teresa Crawford) FR. GRANEY Alexander Elezaj
Patrick Donnellon (B)
NEEDED

Dennis Clement (Fino Family) Jennifer Thatheau Raj

Shawn Herndon (Family) ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
Sunday, January 5, 2020 ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS SACRISTANS CANTORS INTENTIONS

8:00 AM Antonio Biggs (MC)
LECTOR NEEDED (A)
Elizabeth CANTOR
Ed & Vera Smith (Patti & Frank Smith) FR. PETERMAN ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
LECTOR NEEDED (B)
Abowd- NEEDED

Barbara Bechard (Rosemary ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
Rockwell
Wadenstorer) ALTAR SERVER NEEDED

9:30 AM MC NEEDED (MC)
LECTOR NEEDED (A)
Fidelia Sule
Mary Elser

Arlene Ritter Swenson (Friends) ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
LECTOR NEEDED (B)

Margaret Martha Bolish (Carol Anderson) FR. BRAUER ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD THE OF EPIPHANY Nursery Available Intentions of David & Donna Nolan (Liska NO Children’s Liturgy of the Word ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
Family) 11:15 AM MC NEEDED (MC)
LECTOR NEEDED (A)
Jorge and CANTOR Intentions of All Parishioners FR. GRANEY Michael Kopay LECTOR NEEDED (B)
Alicia Cardenas
NEEDED
NO Children’s Liturgy of the Word A.J. Kopay Akhil Basani 1:00 PM MC NEEDED (MC)
LECTOR NEEDED (A)
Lori Cancilla
Saman FR. PETERMAN ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
LECTOR NEEDED (B)
Dawisha
ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
(BAPTISMS) ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
5:30 PM Ian O'Donnell (MC)
LECTOR NEEDED (A)
Chris and Brenna
Karin Cook (Friend of Family) FR. BRAUER
Nora Cavanaugh
Miriam Kmetzo (B)
Lynda O'Donnell
Cavanaugh
Parker Angeliu ALTAR SERVER NEEDED

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WHO’S WHO IN THE LITURGY
NUMBERS 6: 22-27 PSALM 67: 2-3, 5-6, 8 GALATIANS 4: 4-7 LUKE 2: 16-21 Tuesday, December 31, 2019 ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS SACRISTANS CANTORS INTENTIONS

4:30 PM MC NEEDED (MC) Cheryl Beckman (A)
Dolores Dolecki
Michael Cuschieri
Intentions of All Parishioners FR. BRAUER Sofia Rossi LECTOR NEEDED (B)
Julia Rossi ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS SACRISTANS CANTORS INTENTIONS

9:00 AM Don Hotke LECTOR NEEDED (A)
JoAnne Moore
CANTOR NEEDED
Intentions of All Parishioners

FR. PETERMAN (ADULT SERVER)
LECTOR NEEDED (B)

11:00 AM Ian O’Donnell (MC)
LECTOR NEEDED (A)
Lynda O'Donnell
Sophia Franklin
Intentions of All Parishioners FR. GRANEY ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
LECTOR NEEDED (B)
ALTAR SERVER NEEDED
ALTAR SERVER NEEDED

SǟǜǕǝǞǙǤǩ ǟǖ MǑǢǩ, MǟǤǘǕǢ ǟǖ Gǟǔ ǟǖ MǟǤǘǕǢ MǑǢǩ, ǟǖ SǟǜǕǝǞǙǤǩ MASS TIMES & PARISH OFFICE HOURS

December 30
7:30 AM Mass; Office Hours 8:00 AM  4:00 PM

December 31
7:30 AM Mass
4:30 PM Mass (Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God)
Office Hours 8:00 AM  12:00 Noon

January 1
9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Mass (Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God ** Holy Day of Obligation **)
Parish Office Closed

January 2
7:30 AM Mass
Parish Office Closed

January 3
7:30 AM Mass; Office Hours 8:00 AM  4:00 PM

January 4
8:00 AM Mass; Office Hours 9:00 AM  1:00 PM

January 6
6:30 AM Mass Resumes (M, W, Th, F)
Regular Office Hours Resume
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Host Families Needed for N.E.T. Ministries
Our 7th and 8th grade students will be participating in a N.E.T. retreat the weekend of February 29March 1, 2020. We are on our way to getting N.E.T. host
families to host these young adult missionaries but still need a few more.
This is a very rewarding
experience and can really inspire your children. Please contact the Religious Education office at 248.474.6480 for more information or to help.

Religious Education Classes will resume on
Monday, January 6, 2020.

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Please call the Parish Office at (248) 4745720 if PRAY WITH US you have a family member or friend in need of our prayers. Names will be removed after three Jo Ann Abate
months, but can be renewed with a phone call.
Jesse Alcala
William Power, Jr.
Clare Alles
Jenny JamesonSomerville
Did you receive your Barbara Quinn
Frank Arold
Achamma Joseph
copy of Rediscover Mary Reilly
Stella Arvan
Tom Jurewicz
Tom Kendzierski
Ruben O. Rogers
the Saints at Christmas Fran Ashe
Violet Khayatt
Baby Rose
Mass? This book Cicely Balbin
Donna King
Marilyn Rotole
opens our eyes to the Sergio Balbin
Wynter Kingsberry
Ron Rotole
David Benz
amazing possibilities Ray Konti
Maria Mediatrix Salgado
Bucky Blake
God has for us and Roxanne Koslowski
Meghan Salter
Mary Borg
encourages us to Maria Kruse
David Sanders
Jennifer Boyle
Cynthia Kruse Wanamaker
Susan Sanders
strive for greatness, with the help Bonnie Burzynski
Marietta KruseWells
Maria T. Saucedo
of men and women in Church his- Karen Call
Rachel Lewis
Jean Shay
tory who have done it before us N Polly Carr
Wendi Lindenmuth
Kathy Siemiesz
the saints. Please stop by the par- Amelia Cassar
Elaine Lorenz
Arielle Simmons
Amanda Cavanaugh
ish office if you have yet to receive Paul Lukasiewicz
Liz Sinelli
David Coloske
your copy.
Dolores Malysz
Fr. Jim Smalarz
David Andrew Coloske
Carol Matthews
Marleigh Smith
Timothy Conlon
Mary Mazalouskas
Todd Stenerson
Lindsay Corneille
DEVOTIONS Andrew McCann
Mary Doreen Sturdevan
Mary Crawley
Ellen McCarthy
Christa Sullivan
Bridget Dean
NO Mother of Perpetual Help
Luke Meier
David Sullivan
Joan DeGroot
Gloria Michelson
Esther Sullivan
Devotions & Confessions on
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David Mika
Michael Twarog
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Bob Dwyer
Jennifer Miner Newland
David Valo
Mike Egyed
Tom Moore
Kay Waldecker
Brenda Fedorowicz
Sara Nehra
Kaitlyn Weiss
Therese Gibes
Sharon Nietzke
Margery White
Anna Giguere
Monica Noch
Thomas Wilkins
Antony Goldwin
Keith O’Malley
Elaine Wurm
Carol Goodroe
John Oster
Evelyn Yarber
Kathie Gorzkiewicz
Sherry Palmer
Johnny Yarber
Tom Grandy
Susan Palomba

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SPIRITUAL MONTH 2 M “I’m dancing!” present at 6½ weeks. The central
nervous system is functioning and ADOPTION 40 muscle sets begin their first
exercises. From this moment, your spiritually adopted baby grows and You are invited to continue a nine refines her body. But everything month journey to spiritually adopt she needs to survive after birth is an unborn child who is at risk of already present by the end of the being killed by abortion. Each eighth week. She is now called a month there will be an article
“fetus” a Latin word meaning “little describing the current stage of
one”. Ultrasound reveals that this development for your adopted
little one can now spring, flip and jump M her first dance steps!
baby. Through prayer, you will be
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SUNDAY COLLECTION

Date
This Year
Last Year
Difference

11/24/2019
33,361
32,756
605
1.85%

12/01/2019
39,115
36,192
2,923
8.08%
12/08/2019
49,449
53,370
3,921
7.35%
12/15/2019
36,040
42,530
6,490
15.26%
Fiscal Yr to Date
900,162
865,896
34,266
3.96%
(7/1/196/30/20)

Our Lady of Sorrows
Thank you to the 919 families 2019 CSA Goal: $275,393
who have contributed so far. You $14,084
can still bring your completed ■CSA Contributions/Pledges
pledge card to the parish office or $261,309 (95%)
pledge online at give.aodcsa.org. $261,309
Please make check payable to ■Amount Needed to Reach Goal
“Archdiocese of Detroit M CSA” $14,084
and include OLS in the memo line.
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