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Regarding Communion: If you believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Polish National Sacrament and have been prepared for reception, you are invited to receive Holy Com- 610 N. Beech Daly Rd. munion. Holy Communion is placed on the tongue. If you have any questions regard- Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-3460 ing Communion (or blessings), or would like to inquire about membership or enve- Rectory Phone: 313-561-5233 lopes, please ask Fr. John or call the rectory number listed on the front. Emergency Phone: 574-329-9292 Pastor: Rev. John A. Cramer Restrooms are located in the Parish Hall. Deacon: Rev. Mr. Richard Kasprzak Fr. Cramer E-mail: [email protected] School of Christian Living: Following the 10:30 Mass, Labor Day to Memorial Day. Organists & Choir Directors: Elizabeth Kasprzak/Audrey Impellizzeri Parish Committee Chair: Mrs. Suzanne Sniezek Marriage Arrangements: Should be made at least six months in advance; at least one Parish E-Mail: [email protected] year for non-parishioners. Parish Website: www.oursaviorpncc.com Also visit us on Facebook Baptism Arrangements: Should be made at least two weeks prior to the ceremony, except in emergencies.

Hall Rental: For information on renting the hall, call (313) 286-5130 or go to http://www.oursaviorpncc.com/Hall-Rental.html

Please contact the rectory immediately for any emergencies, hospitalizations, sickness or death. Due to the new HIPAA laws, we have no way of finding out if you are in the hospital unless a family member notifies the rectory. We highly encourage this practice.

Individual Confessions are heard by appointment.

Mass Schedule Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM Daily Mass: Tues., Thurs. 5:30 PM Wed. Noon

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5th Sunday of Easter St Peter of Traditonal Rite, p. 15 April 29 Penitential Rite, p. 16 Also called Peter of Verona, an inquisitor and . Peter was born at Verona, , in Entrance Hymn 1205. Both of his parents were Catharists, a heresy that denied God created the material world. Even so, Peter was educated at a Catholic school and later at the University of Bolo- V. In the same way, my brothers, you also were put to death to the law through the gna. While in , Peter was accepted into the by St. Dominic. He body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to the One Who was raised from developed into a great preacher, and was well known for his inspiring sermons in the dead in order that we might bear fruit for God. Alleluia the region. In addition, around the year 1234, he was appointed by R. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faith- Pope Gregory IX as inquisitor of Northern Italy, where many Catharists lived. Peter's fulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Alleluia. preaching attracted large crowds, but as inquisitor he made many enemies. V. Glory be… R. As it was… In 1252, while returning from Como to , he was murdered by a Catharist assassin at the age of forty-six. The following year, he was canonized by Pope Innocent IV. Although A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles his parents were members of a heretical sect, St. Peter of Verona was strong in Acts 9:26-31 his Catholic Faith. However, his faithfulness to the Gospel message in his preaching as a

When Saul arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of Dominican, brought about much opposition, and eventually Peter paid with his life for him, not believing that he was a disciple. Then Barnabas took charge of him and preaching the truth. brought him to the apostles, and he reported to them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the One of the hazards of preaching and living the Gospel is that we must be considered unde- name of Jesus. He moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in sirable according to worldly values. With faith in the Father, and as his children, we are the name of the Lord. He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried to called to stand firm and never waver from the truth in the face of death. Canonized the kill him. And when the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and year after his death by Pope Innocent IV, he was also named the patron of inquisitors. sent him on his way to Tarsus. The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria Since 1969, his cult has been locally confined. His feast day is April 29th. was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it grew in numbers. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people. (Ps. 22)

A reading from the First Letter of St. John. 1 Jn 3:18-24

Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Now this is how we shall know that we belong to the truth and reassure our hearts before him in whatever

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Weekday Readings Weekday Readings our hearts condemn, for God is greater than our hearts and knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God and receive from him Mon– Acts 4:23-31, Jn 3:1-8 Thu.– Acts 5:27-33, Jn 3:31-36 whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his Tue– Acts 4:32-37, Jn 3:7b-15 Fri.– Acts 5:34-42, Jn 6:1-15 commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love Wed.—Acts 5:17-26, Jn 3:16-21 Sat.– Acts 6:1-7, Jn 6:16-21 one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us. This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation V. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia V. Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me will bear much fruit. R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. Jn 15:1-8

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Hymn to the Holy Spirit A Note From the Pastor! Sermon Nicene Creed (p. 22-23) On this 5th Sunday of Easter, we will use the Traditional Rite, which begins on p. Eucharistic Prayer 15 of the white Pew Book. Also, we will have no instrumental accompaniment today. Lord’s Prayer (p. 32) Let us continue our celebration of Christ’s Resurrection! Communion Prayer (p. 33-34) Communion Have a blessed week! Dismissal Blessing Fr. John Last Gospel Prayer of St. Michael Fellowship after Mass Our Savior Recipe Section

This week’s recipe is from Laura Pearce, friend of the Parish:

Prayer of St. Michael BBQ Nachos

Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the 1 bag tortilla chips wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and 1 can black beans do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast in- 1 cup cooked BBQ chicken or pork to hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the 1 cup salsa ruin of souls. 1 cup BBQ sauce Amen. 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional, but delicious)

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread tortilla chips on a cookie sheet and top with all remaining ingredients besides cilantro. 2. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese has melted. Top with cilantro.

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Puzzle Page Coming Events at Our Savior Parish

Enjoy this week’s puzzle! April 29, 2018– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall May 1, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM May 2, 2018– Mass at Noon May 3, 2018– National Day of Prayer service at Dearborn City Hall 3:30 PM May 3, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM May 6, 2018– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall May 8, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM May 9, 2018– Mass at Noon May 10, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM May 12, 2018– City Chicken Dinner 4-7 PM May 13, 2018– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall Mother’s Day May 14-16, 2018– Clergy Retreat in Mundelein, IL May 17, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM May 20, 2018– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall Pentecost May 22, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM May 22, 2018– Parish Committee Meeting at 7 PM in Hall May 23, 2018– Mass at Noon May 24, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM May 27, 2018– Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall Mass Intention May 28, 2018– Memorial Day Mass at Noon/ Office Closed

May 29, 2018– Mass at 5:30 PM Today’s intention is for all Government Leaders. May 30, 2018– Mass at Noon May 31, 2018– Mass at Noon and 5:30 PM Solemnity of Corpus Christi June 2, 2018– Diocesan Council Meeting in Hall

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Welcome to Our Savior Parish Parish Committee Meeting We are blessed that you have joined us today. If this is your first time with us, please sign the visitor log in the vestibule and introduce yourself to Fr. John after Mass. If The next Parish Committee meeting will be May 22, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Parish there are any questions, please let us know and we will be happy to answer them for Hall. All parishioners are invited to attend. you.

Bible Study Bowling Tournament Bible Study is suspended until further notice. Come to Fr. John Cramer with any ques- tions. The annual YMS of R bowling tournament will be held June 8-9, 2018 in Carbondale, PA. Please see John Sniezek to sign up for this annual tournament. April Birthdays

Samuel Reid– 4/7 Landon Toth– 4/12 National Day of Prayer Alice Bednarski– 4/8 Pat Mack– 4/13 Olivia Grace Galloro– 4/8 Kristie Collyer– 4/14 On May 3, 2017 the Dearborn Area Interfaith Network will sponsor the Dearborn/ Marty Collyer– 4/9 Brittney Whited– 4/14 Dearborn Heights National Day of Prayer at 3:30 PM at the Dearborn City Hall Chambers. The event will be approximately 30 minutes, and we encourage all Our Sav- Happy Birthday to all of you! ior Parishioners to come out to this community-building event.

Lector Schedule Monthly Dinner

4/29– Teresa Cracchiolo The next Monthly Dinner will be May 12, 2018 from 4-7 PM and will feature City 5/6– Marcia Shantz Chicken and more for only $10.00. Come on out to this great dinner. Also, thanks to 5/13– Pat Czeski all who helped and attended yesterday’s dinner! Mass Schedule YMS of R Men’s Retreat

No Mass Wednesday, rest of week on regular schedule. The National YMS of R is holding a Men’s Retreat, entitled “The Making of a Godly Man” at the Bishop Hodur Retreat Center in Waymart, PA May 17-19, 2018. The cost for room and board for all 3 days is $100. For details and registration contact Rev. Ja- Upcoming Mass Intentions son Soltesiak at St. Mary’s in Parma, OH. Also, information and a registration form is available online at http://www.pncc.org/?event=the-making-of-a-godly-man 4/29– For all Government Leaders 5/6– Theresa Santos 5/13– For all Mothers

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