April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter

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Sunday, April 22, 2018 Masses: 8:15 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:00 PM Children’s Liturgy: during 10:15 Friday, April 27, 2018 9:15/11:15 AM Coffee & Donuts Benediction: 9:15 AM 10:00 AM Catechesis of the Mass: 9:30 AM (Fr Blondell) 1:45 PM Baptism 9:00 AM 6:30 PM BASIC Night (High School Youth Ministry) 10:00 AM Homeschool Open Gym 7:00 PM Rosary for Peace 10:00 AM Prayer Series – Spanish 10:30 AM Guadalupano Group Monday, April 23, 2018 1:00 PM Senior Fit Mass: 9:30 AM funeral (Fr Steve) 6:30 PM Religious Ed End of Year Family Night 9:00 AM Rosary 10:30 AM Exposition of the Eucharist Saturday, April 28, 2018 1:00 PM Senior Fit Masses: 4:00 PM, (Fr Blondell) 6:30 PM Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision 6:00 PM (Spanish) (Fr Medina) Exposition of the Eucharist throughout day and night Reconciliation: 3:00 PM, 5:15 PM (Spanish) 9:00 AM Kids Guitar Course Tuesday, April 24, 2018 9:00 AM KofC St. Food Drive Mass: 7:00 AM (Fr Greg) 10:00 AM Spanish Religious Ed – Adults & Children Reconciliation: 6:00 PM 10:00 AM Prayer Series – S panish Sunday, April 29, 2018 1:00 PM Red Cross Blood Drive Masses: 8:15 AM, 10:15 AM & 12:15 PM (Fr Greg), 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Social 5:00 PM (Fr Anthony Camilleri) 7:30 PM Celebration Singers Rehearsal Children’s Liturgy: during 10:15 Mass Exposition of the Eucharist throughout day and night 9:15/11:15 AM Coffee & Donuts 10:00 AM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Wednesday, April 25, 2018 1:30 PM Knights of Columbus Rosary Mass: 9:30 AM (Fr Greg) 6:30 PM BASIC Night (High School Youth Ministry) 8:00 AM Men’s Study 7:00 PM Rosary for Peace 9:00 AM Rosary 10:30 AM Matinees with Fr. Greg 1:00 PM Senior Fit 6:15 PM Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Exposition of the Eucharist throughout day and night

Thursday, April 26, 2018 Mass: 9:30 AM (Fr Steve)

9:00 AM Pickleball Offertory Food 10:15 AM Legion of Mary 5:30 PM Theology On Tap Collection 6:00 PM American Heritage Girls 6:00 PM Baptism Rice 6:30 PM Bible Study group gathering Instant mashed potatoes 7:00 PM Catholic Bible School of Michigan Small coffee can 7:00 PM Unbound Prayer Ministry Crackers 7:30 PM Band Rehearsal for Spanish Mass Exposition of the Eucharist throughout day and night Support St. Aloysius Street ministry

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The faith community of St. Anastasia extends sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of

Victoria Brzozowski

whose funeral was held in our parish this past week. St. Anastasia Church Honors The Graduating Class of 2018 ! High School & College Graduates and their families are invited on ! Sunday, May 20, 2018 ! for our Annual Baccalaureate Mass & Meal ! ! 9:55 am  Graduates gather in the Social Hall  10:15 am  Mass in the Church  11:15 am  &#!)V in at the Davidson Center  1:15 pm  Wrap up  ! BASIC SCHEDULE A personal invitation has been mailed to all HIGH SCHOOL seniors who are registered in the parish. If you did not receive an invitation by mail (High School Youth Ministry) or if you are a COLLEGE graduate this year, please know that you are April 22 – BASIC night (Heaven and invited too! Fill out and return the form below by May 14 so we know Hell Part I) 6:30 – 9 in DC you will be attending! Lunch will be prepared and served by St. Anasta- 29 – BASIC night (Heaven and sia’s Knights of Columbus! If you have questions about this event, contact VXZ[V  Hell Part II) 6:30 – 9 in DC Andy Cipolla at [email protected] or 248 8380, Ext. 108. May 6 – BASIC night (Final Small !  Group) 6:30 – 9 in DC RSVP please! Drop off or mail this form along with V ! 13 – NO BASIC a wallet size SENIOR PICTURE no later than: ! 20 – BASIC BASH! (Current Monday, May 14, 2018  eighth graders welcome) 6:30 – (Please PRINT all information clearly)  9 in DC Graduate Name: !!! June ! 3 – MISSION TRIP CAR WASH Graduate Email:______Cell: ______! ! School graduating from: !!! ! School destination in the fall ! !! (if you know already) ! ! ____ Total number of people attending lunch ! ____ Graduate will attend Mass only ! ____ Graduate will not be attending at all ! (Please still send us a picture!) ! ! St. Anastasia Grad Mass, 4571 John R, Troy MI 48085!

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Pray for the Sick Readings Of The Week Mass Intentions Please pray for all in need of healing. If you want to add a name, call the office Sunday, April 22 Monday, April 23 or email [email protected] Acts 4:8-12 God raised as the 9:30 a.m. Savior of the world. Lee Valentine Timothy Anderson Psalm 118 The stone rejected by the Tuesday, April 24 Bernard Baumgardner builders has become the corner- 7:00 a.m. Patricia Baumgardner stone. Roy & Hattie Kmiecik Lisa A. Brown I :1-2 We are God’s children. Rejoy Jacob—special intention :11-18 “ the good Wednesday, April 25 Alfred & Theresa Bicego shepherd.” 9:30 a.m. William Blachford Anne Kaiser Mary Black Monday, April 23 Thursday, April 26 Shaun Black St. George, martyr; St Adalbert, 9:30 a.m. Mark Block bishop, martyr William Lumma—health Acts 11:1-18 Friday, April 27 Mark B. John 10:1-10 9:30 a.m. Barbara Butchko Tuesday, April 24 Stefanie Lawler Margaret Chalifoux St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest, Saturday, April 28 Janice Dean martyr 4:00 p.m. Ron Evans Acts 11:19-26 Winifred Kieninger John 10:22-30 6:00 p.m. Gerry Fiore Wednesday, April 25 Santiago Baylon—birthday Claudia Ghiaciuc St. Mark, evangelist Sunday, April 29 Cathy Tritchler Hall I Peter 5:5b-14 8:15 a.m. Chad Hiser Mark 16:15-20 Josephine Rutkowski Reinhard Hurt Thursday, April 26 10:15 a.m. Acts 13:13-25 The People of St. Anastasia Jason Jabro :16-20 12:15 p.m. Connie Johnson Friday, April 27 Ronald Darga Jerry Karr Acts 13:26-33 5:00 p.m. Kristin Karr :1-6 Anna Wilk

Larry Kaucheck Saturday, April 28 St. Peter Chanel, priest, martyr Please note: Mass intentions must be Chad Knepp St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, arranged at least two weeks in advance. Maria Komasara priest Mass intentions are for persons living (special intention) and deceased. Harold Krueger Acts 13:44-52 Didem Martuscelli John 14:7-14 Kristen McMath Sunday, April 29 Fifth Sunday of Easter Terinda Miller Acts 9:26-31 Marian Neher I John 3:18-24 Sr. Ann Nett :1-8 Joann Phillips Joe Pilarski Steve Randall Frank Ryan Richard Scheid Paul VanLoon Dennis Vzdale Rita Wasylon To those who are homebound or in the hospital today, Robert White The love of God and the prayers of our parish family are with you Joseph Wilk even though you can’t be here today. When you are unable to attend Mass, please know that we miss you and pray for your restoration of Names will stay on for 4 weeks. If health and hope. Please pray for us as you unite your suffering to the you need to add your loved one’s cross of Jesus, Our Lord. We look forward to your return to Mass and name back on our list, please call the fellowship of one another joined together and uplifted by the beauty, the parish. Thank you. presence, love, and strength of the Holy Spirit.

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Everyday Stewardship During the Easter season, we reflect on being followers of the stone that the builders rejected, the crucified and risen Jesus. Like a shep- herd He leads us by His voice that echoes throughout the centuries and remains real and effective even in our modern world. To be His means to risk rejection in a similar way as He experienced. The shep- herd will not lead his lambs into danger, but there is danger all around us regardless. Prayer for Vocations Everyday Stewardship can be something we talk about in the abstract Good and gracious God, or a way of living we simply wish we could follow. It can be an imperfect You call each person by name reality that at times places us in direct conflict with the world. As we and invite them to follow you. decrease and Jesus increases in us, many will be drawn to the love and On this World Day of Prayer compassion that flows through us. However, some will see us for fools for Vocations, and will suggest we are ridiculous. Cultivating our gifts for God's sake and the total surrender of all we possess and have become to God is may each person hear and not wise in some eyes. Either they think we are crazy, or, just maybe at respond to the call they times, the example of our lives causes them to question their own have received. values. We pray for all If you give a little, you will be admired. If you give a lot, you will be discerning marriage, celebrated. If you give it all, you can be rejected. Not everyone will have the chaste single life, this negative reaction. Some will see your example and will seek to do consecrated life, the same. They will then join you in following the shepherd. They will or ordained ministries, become a true sign of Jesus to the world. But their conversion of that your Holy Spirit heart begins with you and your example. would guide, inspire, and --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS strengthen them. May your Church and the world be enriched by the "yes" of your children. Amen. St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Food Drive —S aturday, April 28 God’s People Desperately Need Your Help The Knights of Columbus will conduct our 3 rd annual food drive to collect non-perishable food to help the needy through local food pantries. In our local area there are so many of our brothers and sisters that need help. The St. Anastasia Council #13453 of the Knights of Project Rachel Columbus are leading this food drive with the help of our youth in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. Please support our community by donating to It's normal to grieve a this worthy cause. pregnancy loss, includ- Please bring your donations to St. Anastasia: ing the loss of a child by abortion. It can form a Saturday April 28, 9 a.m.—1 p.m. (in front of Davidson Center) hole in one's heart, a hole All types of non-perishable food items are needed including powdered so deep that sometimes it milk, hot and cold cereals, canned fruits, vegetables, stew, canned seems nothing can fill the meat, soups, peanut butter, pudding, jelly, pasta, rice, baby food, emptiness. sugar, flour, coffee, tea, pancake mix, etc. Personal hygiene items You are not alone... are appreciated as well. The Knights appreciate you bringing your dona-

Project Rachel tions in cardboard boxes in order to ease the handling and transpor- Contact: David tation of your donations. Phone: 888-722-4355 Questions? Please contact John Carry at 248-892-2156. Or Email: Thank you all for helping our community Grobbel .David@aod .org God bless, Members of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus

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Marriage Gods Love Made Visible presents... Senior Fit Update "Transforming the Marriage Garden" The last day of Senior Fit at St. Friday, May 4, 2018 Anastasia for the current season

In the Davidson Center at St. Anastasia will be Monday, April 30. The Doors open at 6:30, w/dinner provided by Lukich's at 7 p.m. core participants at this location Cost: $35 per couple due by April 27 will have the opportunity to pre- (beer and available for a donation) register for Fall 2018 on that day, Sign up online using Paypal at https://www.stanastasia.org/register-today/ in person--and interested others or call the Parish Office at 248-689-8380 may call the Trinity Call Center

A fun-filled evening presented by Dr. Tim & Karen Hogan to help you 248-858-3952, beginning 5am rejuvenate your marriage just in time for summer. Couples will learn creative Monday, July 16 through July strategies to bring back the fun, strengthen their friendship, and deepen their 27. Limited spots are available connection. Married, engaged and seriously dating couples are welcome! and then a wait list begins. Learn more about the Hogan’s and register on our website. Senior Fit begins September 2018, Mon-Wed-Fri from 1-2 p.m. beginning the week after Labor Day.

55 & Up – May 7 at 11 a.m.

Come discover reflexology Reflexology is a practice that deals with the principle that there are reflex Banns of Marriage areas in the feet and hands which

correspond to all of the glands, We ask the faith community of St. Anastasia to organs and parts of the body. Many pray for the following couples as they prepare to cel- doctors agree that over 75% of our ebrate the sacrament of marriage. May God bless health problems can be linked to you! stress and tension. Reflexology is a Nickolaus Talaga and Christina Wehbe very relaxing therapy that improves nerve and blood supply and encour- ages a healthy balance within the body. Reflexology is a complementary Red Cross Blood Drive therapy - you should always consult a medical doctor for any problems Tuesday, April 24, from 1—6:45 p.m. in the you are having with your physical or Davidson Center. Sign up this weekend in the gath- mental health. ering space; make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org CAM Therapist - Reflexologist (our code is stanastasiatroy); or call Chris Kaiser at 586 -277-2901. To Provided by Ascension / St. John save time the day of the drive, complete your questionnaire online Providence before your appointment (must be completed the day of your appoint- ascension.org/Michigan ment only). Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information. Must register with Kim Houseman at [email protected]

Bishop Baron’s Catholicism Series—for MEN! Bishop Baron’s Catholicism Series, led by Fr. Greg Piatt. This is a fantastic opportunity to re-learn our faith or learn things we slept through in school. If you need something to jumpstart you to the next level of your faith, this is it. Once a month on a Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Davidson Center (first building on our property). Come join us April 24, May 22, and June 26. We will be expecting you, so bring a friend. Sponsored by: St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus, Council #13453

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March 30, 2018 Dear Father Steve and St. Anastasia Friends, It was such a joy being with y’all to celebrate the “50 th Anniversary” of St. Anastasia Church at the “Father Davidson Italian Dinner” and to have the opportunity to meet Father Steve, to renew friendships and to make new ones!! I have such happy memories of being with you for many Italian Dinners in the past and for your generous and loving commitment with us to our families here in Appalachia. It was also a gift to celebrate Eucharist with you and have the opportunity to meet so many of you and express my gratitude for your faithful Parish Pastoral Council and loving support of our Appalachian folks. This, your Golden Jubilee Year is (as of April 2018) such an extraordinary time to celebrate the gift of your faith and God’s many [email protected] blessings on you!! HOW BLESSED YOU ARE!! From the very beginning your St. Anastasia parish family has been witnesses to our faith and visible signs of Pastor Christ’s presence to your sisters and brothers in Troy as you share the Good Fr. Steve Wertanen News of the kingdom of God as Jesus called us to preach. The Spirit is so alive in you and continues to radiate in and through you!! Associate Pastor Once again, I would like to thank you for your generous response to the Fr. Greg Piatt th clothing drive on March 10 for our sisters and brothers here who are born into

Deacon poverty. God bless you for the clothing for our infants, children and adults as Don Baross well as the household items you collect and bring for them. You are truly help- ing to not only provide clothing for them but you also affirm their dignity and Chairperson self-worth. Your loving gifts bring smiles, expressions of gratitude and love as Gretchen Mena they select the treasures you bring them. Our grandmothers, mothers and

Vice-Chairperson others say: “we love our friends at St. Anastasia” and they are so happy to Tim Mrock meet all of you who bring the loads down to us!! Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and love for you and deeply appreciate all of you who do this Adult Faith Formation Commission labor of love for us and share your clothing and items, sort them, box them and Rep: Open bring them here. A very special thank you to all the teens who so generously Christian Service Commission give their time and energy to help us!! Together we share our “resurrection” Rep: Marci Aiuto ministry with our special people here in Lee County, KY. Education Commission As we celebrate the and the hope of our own resur- Rep: Rotates/month rection, we are filled with gratitude for God’s unconditional love for each of us , ALLELUIA!! This is a very special time for all of us here at Resurrection Evangelization Home, as our name proclaims our commitment to bring Jesus’ love, hope, new Rep: Erin Everlof life and compassion to our sisters and brothers here. Our many “resurrection” Finance Commission would not be possible without YOU for it is your loving commitment Rep: Joraine Glasscock with us all these years that makes our presence here a reality for our hurting Parish Life/Stewardship families . WE ARE BLESSED!! Rep: Open Love and prayers, Sister Mary Kay Drouin, O.P.

Worship Commission Rep: Glenn O’Connell

Members at Large Bill Ferris How does St. Anastasia bring Christ's healing love to Sandi Gardner Carolyn Hernandez hurting individuals? Bill McGrane Stephen Ministry at St. Anastasia Catholic Church has an effective Betty Navarre way to train and organize members to provide one-to-one Christian John Pais care to individuals struggling with a crisis like grief, divorce, loneliness, relocation, hospitalization, a terminal illness, or unemployment. In diffi- Vicariate Council Mike Wullaert cult times, the need for this type of care greatly exceeds what pastors alone can provide (based on the number of parishioners and the sched- Staff Liaison ule of pastor). All Christians are called to care for and love one another. Florence Parent By equipping laypeople, we can help them fulfill their calling to share

The April Parish Pastoral Council their spiritual gifts and help expand the amount of caring ministry avail- Meeting has been rescheduled to able through St. Anastasia. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 7 p.m. If you are prompted to answer God's call to serve as a Stephen Minis- in the Pastoral Center Rooms ter, St. Anastasia will be hosting a series of training sessions in early 111 & 112 and is open to the parish. Fall. Contact Kim Houseman, 248-689-8380, x112 or Julie Skotzke [email protected] for an application or for any questions.

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Hi families of grades 2-5, This week we have our last session of the year, a family end-of-year catechesis on Friday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. beginning in the church. It is hoped that every family with children K-8 will attend, but is also understood that there are valid reasons a family may have a conflict. For that reason, please let us know your family is coming using the link you received via email on April 16. Please keep our grade 2 students in your prayers! First Eucharist Masses will be celebrated on May 5 and 12. A reminder to grade 2 families that your First Communicant and at least 1 parent should attend rehearsal at 7 p.m. the evening before your First Eucharist Mass date, and bring your completed First Eucharist Banner to your rehearsal. Although class sessions will be finished after this week, I am in the office all year should you need anything. Looking forward to Vacation Bible School in June and getting things ready for classes next school year. Grateful to be working with your family!

Peace, Sarah Lalik Grade 2-5 Religious Education Coordinator

Vacation Bible School June 18-22, 2018 !"3! 2'-,*+-++'11'-,*.,1'%&21*

The education commission is grateful for this opportunity to recognize Andy Cipolla and describe his work at St. Anastasia. Andy joined our staff in 2016 as the 9 th g rade Religious Education coordinator and high school youth minister. He has a degree in Journalism from Eastern Michigan University. After college graduation, Andy worked as a journalist and also explored other vocation pathways including one year in the seminary. Andy felt most fulfilled when he volunteered in the Life Teen program at Our Lady of Good Council. Therefore, he welcomed the opportunity to make youth ministry a full-time commit- ment here at St. Anastasia. Andy brings so many gifts to the high school program and the entire parish. Teens are drawn to Andy for socializing and look to him for 9 am to 12 pm * guidance in life. Andy’s office has become a hospitality center for our young Catholics with multiple couches and chairs for seating. Prayer Monday—Friday meetings, structured and unstructured gatherings occur frequently. Andy encourages our young Catholics to take leadership roles, and he Including Mass on Friday makes sure they have a voice both in the high school program and in *aftercare available for working families the parish. One of Andy’s goals is to help teens live out The that Jesus gave to love God, neighbor, and self. At youth group meetings and retreats, Andy incorporates specific activities Open registration happening now! and guided discussions to help teens achieve this goal in creative and Get your forms online or come meaningful ways. We thank Andy for inviting the Lord to work through by the office during regular him as he serves at our parish, and we look forward to more shining moments from this wonderful ministry as the next academic year hours to register for vbs or unfolds. to sign up as a volunteer!

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Living Right – Your health and wellness awareness “By the Numbers” Federal guidelines recommend that adults perform at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aero- bic activity or 75 minutes a week of Faith and Fellowship Opportunities for those 18-35. vigorous activity. Adults should also

First Tuesday Young Adult Night (Tuesday, May 1 st – 7:30pm ) perform muscle-strengthening activi- ties involving all muscle groups on Meeting Room B. Join us for our monthly speaker series, where one two or more days of the week. of our fellow young adults leads us in a light-hearted discussion of a • 51.7 percent of adults meet faith filled topic close to their heart; small group discussion will follow. aerobic activity guidelines. A light snack of pizza and pop will be offered. • 21.7 of adults meet both aerobic Our monthly gathering of parish young adults is an opportunity and muscle-strengthening activi- to meet and get to know others in the parish desiring to live out our ty guidelines. Christian life in the world. Source: National Center for Health Statistics Young Catholic Professionals Detroit (YCP) Copy right 2017 J.J. Keller & Associ- THIS WEEK Executive Speaker Series, Lud Koci, retired of Detroit ates, Inc. JJKeller.com Diesel, Wednesday, April 25 th – 7pm, St. Charles Borromeo To learn more about YCP, visit www.ycpdetroit.org or facebook.com/ ycpdetroit . For questions, email Lea at [email protected] .

Please see the “ St. Anastasia Young Adults Ministry ” Facebook page for more and updated information or email us: Open Forum on Supporting [email protected] Youth & Families in Foster Care First Presbyterian Church, 1669 West Maple Road, Birmingham, Thurs, Apr 26, 6:30, Knox Hall

What’s your interest: Helping a youth who is aging out of the foster care system? Finding places to Homebound Ministry donate your new or almost new Once a week parishioners who are unable to participate in the Sun- clothing and household items to day liturgy are visited and brought Holy Communion by volunteers from benefit children and youth in foster the parish. The minister visits on the day of their choice, arranged in care? Wanting more details about advance with the parishioners. The rotating schedule requires one half fostering/adopting/respite care? Painting or decorating a family day of time every 4 to 5 weeks visiting 4 – 5 parishioners. Training is visitation room at an agency? provided. We are low on ministers at this time. Please consider this You can meet representatives from joyful ministry. organizations and agencies that can Contact Kim Houseman at [email protected]. help YOU find that ONE thing YOU can do to make a positive impact on the life of a child or youth in foster care. All are welcome. Come and connect with how you can rally around our 13,000 Michigan kids in foster care. Presented by FPC's Foster/ Pickleball Adoptive Families Partnerships and Did you know we have Pickleball here in our own St. Anastasia Gym the Faith Communities Coalition on every Thursday (minus holidays), from 9 – 11:30 a.m.? Foster Care. For more information contact FCC coordinator, Rev. Dr. All are welcome, bring a friend! $2 donation suggested. Come check Kate Thoresen at 248-835-8151, us out! We have a great instructor too, for those just learning. [email protected] .

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All Things Catholic, By Fr. Greg Piatt

Friend of St. Peter, St. Mark was writer of the first St. is known for writing a Gospel in Greek, prob- ably in Rome, for Christian Gentile converts. These converts asked Mark, a follower of St. Peter and the Apostle’s interpreter, to write down the teachings of the first pope. The teachings of St. Peter seem to be confirmed by the position St. Peter has in Mark’s Gospel. The Catholic Church remembers on Wednesday Mark the evangelist, whose full name was John Mark. Many Biblical scholars believe Mark’s Gospel to be the first Gospel written sometime before 60 A.D. It is also the shortest of the four . “The Gospel of St. Mark, like every crucifix, tells a love story–the story of how Jesus taught and lived a gospel of love,” Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, D.C., wrote a couple of years ago in his blog. Scholars say Mark took care in writing what came from the lips of Peter and committed all to writing under the inspiration and impulse of the Holy Spirit. Tradition says he is the John Mark in the . And according to Hippolytus, he belonged to the 70 disciples mentioned in Luke’s Gospel who were sent out by Jesus all over to teach and heal before Christ’s passion. However, it is also believed Mark was among the disciples in John’s Gospel who left Jesus when He said his flesh was “real food” to eat and his blood was “real drink.” Mark was later restored to faith after Christ’s Ascension by the apostle Peter. There are also conflicting histories about Mark that say he was not an eyewitness to Jesus life, death, and resurrection, but he told stories as if he was. Another story identifies Mark as the one who carried water to the house where the took place and the young man who ran away naked when Jesus was arrested. Furthermore, some scholars believe Mark was one of the servants at the Marriage at and became a disciple when Jesus turned water into wine. The Coptic Christians of North Africa say Mark provided a hiding place for the disciples in his mother’s house in after Jesus’ death. It was there, the Coptics say, that the resurrected Christ appeared and the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples at Pentecost. Mark was the cousin of St. Barnabas and accompanied Sts. Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey beyond the Palestine. However, Mark had a falling out with Paul who didn’t want Mark on his second journey, despite the urgings of Barnabas. According to the historian Eusebius of Caesarea, Herod arrested St. Peter and planned to kill him after Passover. But St. Peter was saved when helped him to escape. St. Peter then fled went to Antioch and through Asia Minor before arriving in Rome in 42 A.D. Somewhere along the way, Peter hooked up with Mark and they became traveling companions. In reading Mark, we might experience Peter’s own homiletic style as the Gospel reads like an eyewitness account, rich with narrative detail and depicts Jesus as the sovereign Lord. After Peter’s martyrdom, Mark left for Egypt and founded the Church of Alexandria, one of the four im- portant churches established in early Christendom—Rome, Antioch and Jerusalem were the others. Both the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria claim to be successors to this early community established by Mark, Alexandria’s first bishop. Parts of the Coptic Mass can be traced to Mark, who is credited as the founder of in Africa. In 68 A.D., Mark was martyred in Egypt. Comments or questions, email Fr. Greg Piatt, [email protected]

Garden of Giving Help feed the poor by planting and harvesting produce grown at your home or on church property. This spring and summer we are seeking volunteers to help with planting on a weekend in mid May, and weed/ water once a week through summer . This is a wonderful way to help our community . This takes approximate- ly one hour a week during the summer. Ways you can help at home? Plant extra veggies this spring and bring your summer harvest to our delivery area on specific delivery days so produce stays fresh. Please contact Kim Houseman if you can help plant, weed or water our Garden of Giving in the courtyard [email protected]

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Offertory Update St. Anastasia Parish, 248-689-8380 Staff listing and extensions revised August 1, 2017 Pastor Rev. Steve Wertanen .. thru Ext. 100 Associate Pastor Weekly Budgeted Collection: $ 27,142.40 Rev. Greg Piatt ...... Ext. 153 Deacon Month of April Rev. Mr. Don Baross ...... Ext. 150 March 31-April 1 $ 32,219.11 Receptionist Florence Parent ...... Ext. 100 April 7-8 $ 16,829.00 Business Manager April 14-15 $ 12,530.02 Brian Burgin ...... Ext. 130 April 21-22 $ - Bookkeeping Patricia Ullmann ...... Ext. 121 April 28-29 Building Maintenance Electronic Giving (Month-to-Date) $ 9,117.13 Jim Coakley ...... Ext. 119 Received Month-to-Date $ 70,695.26 Christian Service Kim Houseman ...... Ext. 112

Worship & Sacrament Coordinator April Target Collection $ 135,712.00 Holly Michelcavage ...... Ext. 109 Evangelization & Parish Life Year-to Date Target Collection: $ 1,080,984.95 Brenda Kozlowski ...... Ext. 103 Year-to-date Collection Received: $ 1,063,835.53 Music Ministry Ahead/(Behind) $ (17,149.42) Evelyn Schuette ...... Ext. 133 Youth Band

Josh Ross .... [email protected] Number of envelopes received last week: 422 Religious Ed Office Building Maintenance Fund (YTD) $ 22,993.43 Maryann Brani ...... Ext. 111 Religious Ed Office Thank you for sharing in our ministry! Julie Garascia ...... E xt. 110 Parish Catechetical Leader Elizabeth Spencer ...... Ext. 106 Adult Faith & RCIA If you have not made your pledge for CSA Regina Simony ...... Ext. 120 2018, please consider making your pledge Rel Ed Gr 9 & High School BASIC and payment online at Andy Cipolla ...... Ext. 108 Anastasia.aodcsa.org Rel Ed Gr 6, 7 & 8 A link to this site, as well as a pdf version Terri Kress ...... Ext. 117 of the pledge form can be found on the Rel Ed Gr 2, 3, 4 & 5 “Giving” tab of our parish website. Sarah Lalik...... Ext. 124 Rel Ed Gr PreK—1 & Young Families Olivia McCarthy ...... Ext. 101 Parish Council Want to Make Your Giving Easier? [email protected] Parish Library For your convenience, we offer a secure and easy method of making [email protected] your offertory donation to St. Anastasia: our Automated Donation Program. Bulletin Editor Detailed information and a registration form is available on our website: [email protected] www.stanastasia.org/giving/donations/ . By using automated donations, you can assure your gift is being made even if you are away for vacation, the Staff email: use first initial of first name, winter, an out-of-town wedding, etc. last name @stanastasia.org We thank you for “Giving Back to the Father” from your heart and ability! Fr. Steve is not available by email— please use extension above.

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Lunch with Fr. Greg at St. Anastasia Wednesday, May 23rd, 12 noon

$5.00 per person Must register with payment to [email protected]

Introducing the official St. Anastasia Parish custom rosary! Spirit of Manresa Banquet at Made in Italy by Ghirelli. Shenandoah Country Club, West Bloomfield. 6p Thur, May 3. Key- note Chris Lowney, best-selling author of 7 books, including Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads. Includes silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Doors open 5p for guests to enjoy the Chaldean Cultural Center. Tickets from $150, 248-644-4933 Ext. 100.

True Beauty Breakfast Saturday, May 19th Addison Oaks 7mm faceted Bohemian glass beads in bold Keynote speaker: Mary Lenabury blue color, with Aurora Borealis effect Doors open at 9 a.m. Coffee bar, juice and cold beverage available TO PRE-ORDER YOUR ROSARY, PLEASE FILL OUT Breakfast begins at 10 a.m. THE FORM BELOW & ENCLOSE PAYMENT (OR ORDER $35 per person ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE): Register by May 1, purchase online: marysmantle.net Name ______Also visit or call Faith@Work: Address ______1977 E. Wattles, Troy Phone ______Email______248-250-9216 St. Anastasia Custom Rosary: Price $25 each. QTY_____ TOTAL Addison Oaks: $______1480 W. Romeo, Leonard MI To reserve a table for 10 or more

information contact Cindy Bauer at Stop by our Parish Office to view this beautiful rosary. If paying by 248-594-9676 or email check, [email protected] make payable to: St. Anastasia Catholic Church and mark ‘rosary’ in the All proceeds to benefit memo line. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Mary’s Mantle E a safe haven for homeless expectant mothers

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www.stanastasia.org St. Anastasia Catholic Church [email protected] 4571 John R, Troy, MI 48085-3559 Office : 248-689-8380 FAX : 248-689-7489 !Q1J%%'%:JR%C1@V%%'%QJ%% See our Staff Contact List on page 11

MAIN OFFICE HOURS MASS SCHEDULE RECONCILIATION (revised 9/1/17) (revised 7/1/17) SCHEDULE

Sat: 4p (revised 7/1/17) Monday—Thursday: 9am—8pm Follow us on Twier  Sun: 8:15a, 10:15a, Sat: 3p J: :1: `Q7 Friday: 9am—3pm 12:15p & 5p Tue: 6p or by appointment Saturday: 9am—12pm 9:30a Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri: Tue: 7a Spanish: 5:30p (prior to QCCQ1 `8 V0V Closed Sunday Spanish Mass) on Twier  4th Sat/month: 6p in Spanish R=]:R`VRV `Q1 Holy Day Masses at 9:30a and 7p (except when the Holy Day falls on Saturday)

Parish Registration: Newcomers may register in the Parish Office. Please notify us if your contact information changes or if you move from the parish. Baptism: Parents are required to attend a Baptism Prep Class. Call Holly, Ext. 109. Marriage: A six month notice is required. Call Holly, Ext. 109. Emergencies: Please note that the Parish Office #, 248-689-8380, is answered 24 hrs. After hours a staff person will respond.

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