Our Lady of La Salette Parish Our Mission Statement We, the Roman Catholic Family of Our Lady of La Salee, have the living and welcoming presence of Jesus Christ as the center of our life, especially in the Eucharist. Through worship, the proclamaon of the , service, and the work of the New Evangelizaon, we connue the reconciling Christ.

Berkley, Michigan May 17, 2020

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 17, 2020 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26—16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28 Next Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20

Observances for the Week of May 17, 2020 Sunday: 6th Sunday of Easter Monday: St. John I, and Martyr Tuesday: Wednesday: St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest Thursday: St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Friday: St. Rita of Cascia, Religious Saturday: Next Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord ©LPi Page 2 The La Salette News, Berkley

From the Mind and the Heart of Deacon Clem

KNOWING GOD'S LOVE How do we know that God truly loves each one of us? In the cross we see the proof of God's love for each of us and the incredible price God was willing to pay to redeem us from slavery to sin, death, and Gregory John Dinello, Jr. Satan. Jesus gave up his life that September 17, 1974—March 15, 2020 we might have life - abundant, everlasting life with God - a life of James W. Hartline love and unity with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Father of Barbara Doppel) forever. December 13, 1926—April 20, 2020 Through the cross Jesus opened a new way of relationship for us as the adopted sons and daughters Michael Sermo of God - his beloved children. Jesus calls his disciples September 8, 1945—April 26, 2020

to walk in his way of love through obedience to the will Charlene MacDonald of the Father. True love is more than sentiment, emotion, or good intention. As important as these may (Mother of Dave MacDonald) August 13, 1937—April 18, 2020 be they are not the proof of sincere love. True love for God is expressed in obedience and obedience is Bertha Adell Johnides expressed in love. (Mother of Robert Johnides) Jesus promised to give his followers the best of gifts, July 31, 1926—April 9, 2020 the Holy Spirit as their Counselor and Helper. How does the Holy Spirit help us as the counselor? Christopher Firlit Counselor is a legal term for one who defends April 18, 1982—April 3, 2020

someone against an adversary and who guides that George Fowler person during the ordeal of trial. The Holy Spirit is our Advocate and Helper who guides and strengthens us (Father of DeeAnn Uhlarik) April 18, 2020 and brings us safely through the challenges and adversities we must face in this life. Corrine Wiland The Holy Spirit is also the Giver of life - the abundant (Sister of Roni Nantais) life which comes from God and which sustains us September 29, 1936—April 13, 2020 forever. The Holy Spirit also guides us in the way of truth, wisdom, and goodness. We can never stop learning because the Spirit leads us more and more into the knowledge of God's love, truth, and goodness. Jesus also promised his followers the gift of peace. Peace is more than the absence of conflict or trouble. Peace includes everything which makes for our highest good. Trust in God, faith in his promises, and obedience to his word lead us to peace and security in God's presence. That is why a Christian need not fear or be troubled by anything. The love of Christ brings immeasurable joy and consolation even in the midst of our trials and suffering. states, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?... For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord". Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with the knowledge of Christ's immense love and with his gift of peace. Have a Blessed, safe and strong week. —Deacon Clem The La Salette News, Berkley Page 3

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HYMN FOR TODAY

556: Come Down, O Love Divine

May 17 to 24, 2020 “I will ask the Father and he will send you another Paraclete, to abide with you forever.” –John 14: 16 Sunday, May 17, 2020

+ Andrew Seidl

+ Marie Seidl This hymn to the Holy Spirit is a prayer—an impassioned plea for + Kevin Carter God to come down from heaven to reside in our hearts and set Tuesday, May 19, 2020 our hearts afire with a holy flame. It prays that God will shine a + William Stay glorious light to illumine our pathway. It hopes for hearts full of yearning for God’s grace—something that can happen only when Wednesday, May 20, 2020 love creates a place for the Holy Spirit to dwell within our hearts. + Duane Smith This 15th century Italian hymn is an example of pre- Thursday, May 21, 2020 hymns of praise and devotion. Many were written by penitents + Charlene MacDonald who, frightened by the devastating wars and plagues of their Friday, May 22, 2020 time, sought atonement for sins by a deeper life of devotion. + Sr. Mary Patricia Pyszynski, CSSF Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beautiful hymn tune is perfectly suited to the introspective character of the text. Saturday, May 23, 2020 + James Hartline As we sing this hymn today, let its prayer become your prayer—a prayer for God to come into your heart —to set your heart afire Sunday, May 24, 2020 with a holy flame —to illumine your pathway—so that the Holy + Cleo Marie Bromm Spirit might live within you—so that we might truly become God’s + Eman Naami people. Page 4 The La Salette News, Berkley

Prayer List OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE Amy Allen, Nidhal Asfar, Joyce Beacome, Paul Baldes, 2600 Harvard Road Kelly Bonner, Brian Boychuk, Julie Brooks, Mary Beth Bullock, Berkley, Michigan 48072-1597 Flo Cameron, Christine Carter, Robert Czene, Carol Darga, (248) 541-3762 / Fax (248) 541-4250 James Devroy, John Dipzinski, Bernie Dipzinski, Al Drake. Judy DuLong, Michael Dunne, Josephine Fantuzzi, www.lasalette-church.org Burton Farbman, John Favre, Gary Foster, D. J. Fraser, Ria Goudswaard, [email protected] Patricia Grundy Amelia Hale, Sr. Elizabeth Harris, Andrew Hojnacki, Joanne Holden, Ed Horvath, Jeanie Jedrzejek, David Johnston, Spencer Jozefowicz, BULLETIN DEADLINE Amber Kaczmarek, Alex Kade, Laura Kelley, Lloyd Lewis, Alma Locke, Send bulletin articles by 12 Noon on the Gerald Mahrle Sr., Diane McManamy, Cathy McPhee, Michael McClellan, Monday before the issue date to Dorothy Misner, Richard Misner, Dennis Moser, Brian Morency, Susan Molloy, [email protected] Mary Munro, Paulaire Novotny, Amanda O’Connor, Ron Owens, Rick Paprocki, Cheryl Paesano, Pat Paholak, John Pohland, Sabah Razzuki, Jan Richards, Online Giving (Electronic Contributions) Joel Rivera, Dorothy Rivers, Loretta Roberts, Martha Denise Roberts, Arnold Robinson, https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=311 Margaret Robinson, Del Rogers, Bonnie Roland, Bonnie Ruffins, Sr. Janet Schaffran, Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) Online Contributions William Scholes, Patricia Sides, Joseph Simler, Marie Simon, Jordan Singer, Ivy Skrelja, Betty Smith, Carol Smith, Leslie Smith, Paul Smith, Michael Smithingell, olls.aodcsa.org

Erin Smithingell, Janice Stanichuk, John Steele, Terry Turner, Baptisms Shirley Tyldesley, Cameron Wasiluk, Hattie Watson, Frank Wilson, Terry Wilson, Betty Wimmer. Contact Deacon Darga for baptism information.

Confession/Sacrament of Reconciliation We place these persons and all who are ill before the Lord in prayer. Contact Fr. Connell. To add or remove a person from our prayer list, please call the parish office, (248) 541-3762 Marriages or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Contact one of the clergy to make arrangements. Communion and Sick Calls Please notify us of critically ill, hospitalized, or homebound persons who desire pastoral care.

PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Fr. Patrick J. Connell, Pastor (248) 877-0216 / [email protected] Rev. Mr. Daniel M. Darga, Pastoral Associate Ext. 11 / [email protected] Rev. Mr. Clem Stankiewicz https://www.facebook.com/LaSaletteBerkley/ (248) 953-8088 / [email protected] Br. Al Mascia, OFM, Coordinator of Faith Formation

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Mr. Peter A. Rogers, Minister of Music Ext. 17 / [email protected]

Mrs. Kathy Fox, Executive Administrator We give thanks for the Ext. 14 / [email protected] generous gifts of our parishioners, friends and benefactors. PARISH OFFICE STAFF Ms. Joyce Snyder, Secretary Donations may be mailed Ext. 10 / [email protected] to the parish at 2600 Harvard Road, Mr. Gabe Darga, Bookkeeping Assistant, Secretary Berkley, MI 48072 Ext. 36 / [email protected]

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