St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Detroit, Michigan Sunday May 2, 2021 thru Sunday May 30, 2021 The 5th Sunday of Eater through Pentecost and the Most Holy Trinity

REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL : We are the Catholic Com- "ARE WE THERE YET?" munity multicultural family of St. Raymond- Those of you that are parents are probably very familiar with the Our Lady of Good Coun- enigmatic question by kids during a long trip, "Mom, are we there yet?" In sel parish of Detroit. We some ways, some of us are asking that question during this troubled peri- share the love of Jesus by welcoming and serving od. We are wondering aloud when we shall mark the end of the ongo- friends and strangers, ing pandemic. It hasn't been easy. young and old, rich and For the past one year and counting, the Church in the United States poor. We are called to be and in most parts of the world has been on lockdown as a result of the the light of Christ in our ubiquitous Covid-19 pandemic. Described by some as the worst neighborhood, strength- ened by prayer and pandemic in living memory, it has killed not less than two million people worship, especially the in the world, and more than half a million here in the United States. What Eucharist. a pandemic! And, what a prolonged struggle to overcome it! The picture We see ourselves as a is not pretty. rock in our community. We are dedicated to grow As we mark one year of lockdown, we like little children on a long in unity with God and one tiresome trip, ask: "Are we there yet?" Indeed, we all do wonder again and another. We invite all to again when this ordeal would be over, and life return to normal. In other join with their time, talents words, judging from the ongoing emergence of the Covid-19 "Variants," and treasures in the jour- can anyone say with certainty when we may witness the end of the cur- ney toward building God’s kingdom. Under the rent pandemic. guidance of the Holy But, all hope is not lost, because we now have the Vaccines that are Spirit, we are dedicated to effective and prevent death, and severe Covid related illness, if people keep a would follow science-based directives rather than emotional or political Catholic presence in our neighborhood. instincts. Some people are already losing their patience. They can’t wait to go out freely, travel wherever they wish, and socialize without any ST. RAYMOND- OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL restrictions whatsoever. Wow! Are we there yet? The short answer is, PARISH "Yes" and "No". Adopted: June 26, 2011

REFLECTIONS WITH FATHER MICHAEL : “Are We There Yet?” (continued form front cover)

"Yes", because we are almost there, thanks to the vaccines. Therefore, there is light at the end of the dark tunnel. But, we can also say, "No," because to return to the normal life we left behind in 2019, we all have to agree to make some sacrifice in the areas of patience and perseverance when it comes to fighting this dangerous virus. There are no short cuts to this. We must ALL roll up our sleeves and take the vaccines, and follow the relevant guide- lines to make sure the common enemy is defeated. After-all, who doesn't want to see the virus vanquished? None! Believe it or not, we all are facing an existential problem, a problem which if not adequately handled, has the potential to threaten the very existence of so many people we know and love. Even if some of us assume that we have the magic solution, and are shielded from the ravages of the Corona virus, we should still for the sake of our loved ones and those around us exercise some degree of patience as we collectively wage war on this ugly enemy. In the words of an African adage, "When a dangerous animal runs dangerously towards you, it is no time for picnic." I agree. Such a move calls for concrete and decisive action! In the same vein, Covid-19 is running menacingly towards us, is it time to let down our guard and return to "normal life"? I don't think so. My fellow reflectors and friends, let us continue to follow science-based, and basic common sense guidelines, like wearing our masks in public and indoors among strangers, as well as, observing social distance during any reasonable gathering, and handwashing, etc. Most importantly, every eligible person should endeavor to take one of the approved vaccines as soon as possible. Remember, the sooner we all get vaccinated, the sooner we can begin to socialize and picnic in the future. If we don t defeat the pandemic, some will die, and a dead person doesn't socialize, eat chicken, hamburger, chili, nor do they attend church! Simply put, there is a time for everything. Let's defeat Covid-19 first, no matter how long it takes, then we can party later! Now, however, the truth is, we are not there yet. As we mark the one year anniversary of the lockdown, let us thank the Lord for safeguarding us thus far despite our impatience or ingratitude. May Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ continue to guide and bless our efforts to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and healthy, because Christ Jesus tells us, "Without me you can do nothing." (Jn. 15:5) Let's remember that as people of faith, our faith challenges us to discipline our appetites and use our reason during this challenging time rather than our emotions. The good Lord won't abandon us in our fight to defeat the common enemy, COVID- 19. Have a blessed Easter season, and be safe! And, let's get ready for our first general gathering (virtually) as Families of Parishes, on Saturday evening May 8, at 6pm – 8pm.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS PERIOD OF May 2--May 30, 2021

1. It is that time of the year again, time for annual budget submission, as well as CSA contribution for the year 2021. Because time is of essence for the submission of the annual budget to the Archdiocese, a joint Parish Council and Finance Council meeting for each of our three families of Parishes will be held as follows: Monday May 10, at St. Jude, at 7pm; Tuesday, May 11, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd, at 6pm; Thursday, May 13, at St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel, at 6pm. All these meetings will be held via teleconference, including St. Raymond-OLGC's meeting. The book-keeper will be presenting the draft budget, seeking the inputs of Council members for the final version. Council members, please, endeavor to attend this important meeting. Like in the past, the teleconference number and code will be provided a few days before the meeting. Thank you. *****2. As we are aware by now, the 2021 C.S.A. season has kicked off. It officially begins today Sunday May 2 throughout the Archdiocese. We thank all the parishioners who made it possible for our church to reach its C.S.A. quota last year. You deserve commendation for enabling our parish reach its goal. May you be blessed by the Lord! Now we are again facing the 2021 C.S.A. contribution. It is our hope that all will chip in what they can afford, to enable our church to make its target again this year, and avoid having to make up any short-fall from the church's savings. Please, send your contribution to the parish office or directly to the Archdiocesan C.S.A. office, as was done last year. Kindly indicate on your check that your gift is for C.S.A. 3. The Igbo Mass which was postponed for more than a year now due to the Covid-19 pandemic has resumed this month of May! We thank God for that, and hope that it continues, as in the past monthly, and increase to twice a month before long. Please, keep the Igbo Mass in your prayer for divine guidance. ***4. After the first General Gathering of our three parishes, as Families of Parishes, on Saturday, May 8, by zoom, at 7pm, the next zoom Gathering will be in June. Please, watch out for more information in the coming weeks. Many thanks to all who will participate actively at all the sessions. ***5. Let us not forget that the annual "Good Times Festival" at Our Lady Queen of Heaven -Good Shepherd parish will take place on Sunday June 13, starting with the 10 am Mass followed directly by raf- fle drawing. All are encouraged to lend their support to OLQH-GS for a successful festival and fundraiser. May you be blessed as you lend your support by purchasing or selling some raffle tickets. ***6.As was reported in the previous bulletin (March 28/Easter Edition) a parish-wide general survey was being conducted at St. Jude to obtain the inputs of parishioners on the proposed plan to sell St. Jude com- munity center, known as Fr. Ording's Center. The surveys have now been taken, and the results will be published in our June bulletin, when we shall have received majority of the mailed out surveys. Please, let's keep this important process in our prayer. 7. We are glad to announce that a date has now been chosen for St. Raymond-OLGC 2021 annual Apple Festival. The date is, Sunday September 26. Before long the raffle tickets will be available. Let’s get ready!. ***8.Let's remember that our next Benediction/adoration for the year of St Joseph will be at St. Jude, on Sunday May 30, at 6pm. Many thanks to all who participated at that of April 25. We also thank Fr. Tyrone for leading the spiritual exercise. We also thank all those that took part at Bill Foster's memorial Mass on Saturday April 24, and we thank all who attended the Funeral Mass for Jane Selwa, at St. Ray- mond’s - Our Lady of Good Counsel on Monday April 26, 2021. May you all be blessed! **9. Please, welcome our visiting priest, Fr. Magnus A. Nwankwo who visits us for a couple of months vacation from Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary, Umuahia in Eastern Nigeria. We wish him a happy

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REPORT OF YOUR GENEROSITY FOR CLUSTER/COMPANION PARISHES OF For the Weeks of March 28, April 4, April 11, ST. RAYMOND-OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL & April 18, and April 25, 2021 O UR L ADY Q UEEN OF HEAVEN-GOOD SHEPHERD Sat. & Sun. Regular Masses (LOCATED AT 8200 ROLYAT, OFF THE S.E. CORNER OF #of Env. Mass Loose OUTER DRIVE AND VAND YKE ) OFFICE: 313-891-4553 3/28/2021 29 $1,142.00 $ 170.00 Pastor: Fr. Michael Chidi Nkachukwu 4/ 4/2021 22 $ 704.00 $ 188.00 Associate Pastor: Fr. Tyrone Robinson 4/11/2021 23 $ 974.00 $ 68.00 (Residence: Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Good Shepherd) 4/18/2021 30 $ 997.00 $ 194.00 SAINT RAYMOND-OUR L ADY OF GOOD COUNSEL 4/25/2021 23 $ 613.00 $ 390.00 20103 Joann - Detroit, MI 48205 Phone: (313)527-0525 Fax: (313)527-977 $4,430.00(Mass)+$1,010.00(Loose)= $5,440.00 Budgeted ($1440/wk. x 5) $7,200.00 PARISH E-MAIL: [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation! Bless Your hearts! Catechist (Hmong Community) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Xai Lu Cha 313-372-0437 This financial summary only Development: Carol Bissa covers 25% of our entire yearly budget … Tues: 9:30-11:00 am - Thurs: 4:30-5:30 pm Volunteer Parish Nurse in the Community Center. Saturdays from 10 am to 1pm. In the Com. Spiritual Director: Beryl Fletcher Ctr. Donations are always welcome. Secretary: Alton James Minister of Music: John Karski PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Bookkeeping: Dave Elsey Xai Lu Cha Hmong Catechist Maintenance: Horace Pitts Finance Lectors: Dolores McHale Christian Service ORGANIZATIONS: Bob Selwa Stewardship/Adm. Altar Society: Lynne Tighe Member at Large Quilters: Dolores Henry Lazarecki Member at Large McHale (586)777-4144 My Xiong Hmong Com. Rep.

Choir: Dir. John Karski COMMISSIONS: Christian Service, Evan- THRIFT STORE gelization, Worship, Stewardship, and Dolores McHale - (586)777-4144 Religious Education

Free Health Aid Equipment WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR??? KNOW SOMEONE STRUGGLING??? SEE A VINCENTIAN AND TAKE FREE wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and potty THEM SOME FOOD..... chairs are available in the St. Raymond Our Lady of Good Counsel Community Center, 20055 Joann St., NEED HELP?? WANT TO HELP?? Detroit 48205 (two blocks south of Eight Mile, four blocks west of Schoenherr). The Community Center PLEASE CALL 313-372-0437 is the middle building between the church and the St. Vincent de Paul Conference school. Open on Saturdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. (St. Raymond-Our Lady of Good Counsel ) Also open Tuesdays 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, and Community Center , 20055 Joann Ave.

Want to make 2021 a better year for yourself and oth- ers ?...How about a Spiritual up lifting group that encourages a closer relationship with Our LORD thru prayer, readings, and works... What do I need to do? First of all day a Prayer...Lord what do you want me to do in this new year to make a difference. Come to a St Vincent de Paul session and experience the work that's being done for our Sisters and Brothers in need ..Then ask Our Lord is this "what You want me to do?" .The Request for help is growing....You are needed....Someone needs to answer the phone to listen to the needs to respond to the requests...to say a Prayer....The PARISH conference meets Tuesday mornings 9-11:30and Thursdays 4:00-6:00...Give us a call 313-372-0437....or talk to Arland or Joann..after Mass.... 4

Don Allen Debbie Rissman Mary Allen Rebecca Rozzell Andrea Allison Loretta Servo Joann Brown Aime Marie Shoemaker Eilene Caponi Fred Simpson David Clinchoc Mary Simpson Jim Connor Essie Taylor Millie Connor Mary Tunesi-Kowtun Diane Detloff Juanita Vazquez Denise D’Orazio George Wardell Jacqueline Dreary Jackson, IV Dustin Fielder Ruth Westrick Beryl Fletcher Minnie Wicks May 9, 2021 Happy Mother’s Day! Ann Gabow Anthony Gabow (update & Alpha 26 April 2021 aj) Joan Gawron David Gornowicz Donna Grammatico Lisa Gray Gloria Janicki Ray Klucens Joan Lyczkowski Carol McCloskey Carol Mitchell Long Moua Dylan Nichols Claudia Neubauer Roberta Preston

St. Raymond - Millennium

Congratulations to all the April 2021 winners !

$250 Winner $25 Winners Alan Gill #2431 I. V. MArket #2645 $50 Winners Camillia Jones #3575 Claudia Skorupski #3140 David Jones #3643 Alan Gill #2432 Barbara Brandimarte #1457

If you did not turn in your tickets in yet, You still have 56 more chances to WIN! Get your ticket today! Please call the parish Office for additional tickets or contact Carol Bissa at [email protected]!

Next Millennium Drawing—May 12, 2021!!! Good Luck!

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MASS WITH THE INTENTION OF THE NAMES OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED LISTED BELOW, WILL BE CELEBRATED AT ST. RAYMOND—OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 8:30 AM. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Regina Adamek Frank Constante Edna Jaramillo-Guillermo Walter Szymanski 12.04.1921—12.08.2013 Lottie Constante 03.17.1955—04.10.2019 Gertrude Olex 05.05.1918—03.13.1989 Edward Adamek Olana Constante Geraldine Jaworski 03.10.1918—11.05.2001 Ludmila Szymanski 07.13.1920—12.31.2006 James L. Connor Clemens (Rocky) Karski James Staley Pelc 03.05.1918—05.22.2002 Elizabeth Altermatt 05.20.1978 08.23.1917—07.01.2008 4.06.1973—12.22.2018 Mary Trocino 03.17.1914—03.04.2007 Patricia Connor Marie Karski Michele Rautenberg 11.29.1923—12.21.2011 Joseph Altermatt 8.12.1949—4.1.2020 09.30.1923—03.06.2001 7.31.1952—1.31.2021 Robert Tumavitch 07.21.1911—02.06.2006 Susanne Connor Bill Klucens Patricia H. Rautenberg 08.22.1939—03.16.2010 Lillian Kaitz Altermatt 06.13.1944—12.30.1956 03.08.1921—07.22.2011 01.29.1926—03.19.2008 Albert Tunesi 05.01.1935—03.05.2015 Helen Connor Whalen Edna Klucens Ralph A. Rautenberg 7.28.1926—5.13.2018 Tony Altermatt 06.05.1945—03.19.2017 06.17.1921—12.04.2010 04.21.1924—02.07.1992 Arthur Tyll 08.27.1949—04.16.2015 Daniel J. D’Orazio John Kociemba Joseph Reuter 07.03.1930—11.30.2006 Earl Ball 01.07.1954—07.13.1999 05.28.1927—03.11.2014 01.18.1898—05.31.1959 Brian Tyll 02.17.1908—12.08.1966 Amada Dizon Margaret Kociemba Helen Reuter 09.23.1957—12.28.2015 Lillian Ball 08.09.1950—12.06.2012 12.17.1928—11.04.2016 03.10.1933—07.10.1979 Cathy Tyll 10.08.1918—12.08.2005 Mary Fante Charles Koskos Theresa Reuter 07.31.1930—03.23.2009 Gerald “Jerry” Baumgart 05.26.1913—02.12.2007 1915—1961 09.13.1904—03.27.2005 Dave Tyll 09.22.1932—09.29.2012 Raymond Fante Charles S. Koskos Joseph Siewcki 08.21.1958—11.1985 Edward Benninger 02.23.1911—02.10.1979 07.23.52—09.01.2018 Mary Siewcki Larry Tyll 02.23.1921—05.16.1999 Edward Groll Eugena (Peggy) Koskos Randazzo Virginia Siewcki 09.03.1959—06.03.1997 Helen Benninger 10.17.1926—02.06.2009 1924—2016 Kenneth Skowronek Steve Tyll 03.25.1920—02.05.2012 George Groll, Sr. Jack Kranik 05.16.1958—11.30.2014 06.11.1955—07.24.1980 Mario Biordi 03.23.1928—06.12.2005 Jenny Kranik Lucy Skowronek Archie Tyll 05.01.1930—10.29.2005 James Groll Earl J. Lange 01.17.1932—09.09.2008 05.22.1966—09.09.2000 Adeline Brdak 06.19.1929—02.14.2009 01.18.1920—09.10.2011 Edmund Slowinski Robert Eric Urban 10.06.1923—10.29.2013 Mark Gruca Florence Lange 09.01.1918—09.26.2003 10.23.1966—09-10-2016 Helen Brockert 12.30.1957—06.28.2012 10.5.1920—12.02.2001 Sonja Slowinski Harry Westrick 02.01.1926—01-09-2017 Darlene Guzdziol Marijean Edwards Levering 10.01.1922—02.01.2007 10.18.1919—10.14.2015 Lenus Brockert 04.12.1939—05.26.04 2.20.1974—7.27.2017 Amelia Stepien Josephine Wierzbinski 09.26.1924—01.01.2006 Emily Guzdziol Virginia “Ginny” Magreta 06.29.1922—12.20.2013 03.19.1916—01.01.1979 Raymond Brockert 06.06.1915—04.11.2006 09.28.1933—6.10.2019 Joan Stepien Raymond Wierzbinski 08.17.1948—11.25.2000 Joseph Guzdziol Alfreda Makowski 02.20.1961—04.21.2016 08.06.1914—03.31.2010 Thomas Brockert 01.05.1912—11.13.1980 Stanley Makowski Rudolph J. Stepien Irene Wojcik 09.16.1952—03.31.2014 Earl Hesidence Catherine McCloskey 02.21.1918—05.05.1994 05.27.1919—04.02.1986 Frances Cantin 2.26.1903—6.26.1968 03.25.1927—06.25.2018 Jason Stewart Martin Wojcik 10.26.1927—01.12.2010 Rose Hesidence Ronald McCloskey 03.08.1979—04.28.2014 10.19.1917—05.05.1992 Robert Cantin 4.23.1913—11.2.2014 12.04.1926—05.04.2016 John Stewart Barbara Zaharek 08.05.1926—08.11.1991 Judith D. Iskra James E. McHale 07.17.1960—02.09.2004 John Zaharek Claude A. Caponi 04.22.1941—04.17.2005 12.06.1928—02.04.2015 Johnnie Zaharek 03.25.1926—11.27.2010 Henry Jamroz Larry McHale Steve Zaharek Ronald Caponi Lillian Jamroz 09.06.1963—10.11.1984 09.28.1958—05.23.2016 Generoso M. Jaramillo Amber McMann Agnes Clinchoc 07.03.1919—05.27.2012 11.5.1984—12.10.2019 Stanley P. Clinchoc Rizalina B. Jaramillo Mary Jean McMann

Barney Olex Stanley R. Clinchoc 12.29.1923—02.25.2017 Updated: 23 Feb 2021 Stephen Clinchoc 06.12.1920—11.20.2011 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLACING A NAME IN OUR MEMORIAM LISTING ABOVE, PLEASE CALL

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