St. Colette 17600 Newburgh Road Livonia, MI 48152 734-464-4433

January 5, 2020

Mission Statement The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord We, the Family of “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” (Psalm 72) St. Colette, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit are dedicated to celebrating the Good News of Jesus Christ through Worship, Education, Fellowship and service to others.

Mass Schedule

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, & 12:00pm

Weekday Masses Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00am

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About Today’s Solemnity Signing the Door on Epiphany It’s hard to talk about Epiphany without sound- A popular tradition celebrated on Epiphany is the ing like we’re exaggerating. Today is a day of superla- marking with chalk inside the main doorway of a house tives. Epiphany is the grandest, merriest, brightest and with the following: 20 + C + M + B + 20. The writing on best day of the Christmas Season. Epiphany means the doorway signifies: “appearance” and “revelation” and “manifestation.” In 20 = the current century Matthew’s Gospel it is the story of the visitation of the + = Jesus’ cross Magi offering the Lord their gifts of gold, frankincense C = the initial of the wise man Casper and myrrh. In all four Gospels it is the story of Jesus M = the initial of the wise man Melchior coming to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the B = the initial of the wise man Balthasar Baptist. In John’s Gospel the epiphany continues with 20 = the current year the story of Jesus changing the water into wine at the As a family writes these wedding at Cana in Galilee. In these Gospel stories we initials and numbers over the door, hear that God appears in creation. God is revealed in a each member makes a promise to star, in the waters of a river, in the shining skies, on the look for Jesus until he/she finds wings of a dove, in stone jars of everyday water. him. They are challenged to look For most Catholics around the world the Epiph- for Jesus in the lives of all people any of the Lord is celebrated on the twelfth day of the who visit their home. The family Christmas Season, that is, January 6th. For Catholics in also promises all who enter may the United States and Canada it is celebrated on the Sun- find Jesus in their home as the fam- day after January 1st. Matthew’s Gospel story of the ily practices virtues of consolation, Magi is a reflection on an important aspect of the mys- understanding, hospitality, rest, for- tery of Christmas: Jesus has come to all people and not giveness and love. just the Jews. The word magi is Greek and refers to It is most fitting that we people who were probably astrologers and interpreters should bless the doorway of our of dreams (not kings as they are commonly referred to). home every January. The first month of the year gets its Gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the three gifts mentioned name from the Roman god Janus whose name means in the Gospel, were traditional symbols of homage in the “gate” or “door” and the first month is the door to the East. Traditionally, they have come to symbolize the New Year. May it be a happy and truly holy one! destiny of Jesus: gold for his royalty, frankincense for his divinity, myrrh for his suffering and death. A popular custom on Epiphany is to mark the Epiphany Door Blessing Kits available inside of the main door of the home with the initials of If your family would like to bless and sign your the traditional names of the Magi and a code of the cur- door in the traditional way, you may pick up a kit with rent year connected with crosses: 20+C+M+B+20 the blessing and chalk this weekend after Mass. Kits will (C=Caspar, M=Melchior, B=Balthasar). Another expla- be available in the Gathering Space or by the side door of nation of the initials is that they are the first letters of the the church, to the right of the altar. blessing: Christus mansionem benedicat (Latin for, “May Christ bless the house”). Church Nativity Scene

Once again our parish’s 2020 Parish Calendars Now Available Nativity Scene is located at one Once again our parish has the of the side shrines on the west opportunity to offer free-of-charge side of the church building in the Catholic calendars for the New year. area usually occupied by the stat- The calendars are located in the Gath- ues of the Holy Family. ering Space and on the window sill to Our parish’s Nativity the right of the altar. You are asked to Scene will be on display until please limit one calendar per family. Sunday, January 12th. Before and after Mass you are A thank you is extended to the encouraged to visit the Nativity Scene as a place of pil- Harry J. Will Funeral Home for their generous contribu- grimage, private prayer and devotion. Be sure to take tion of donating the cost of providing these calendars to your children and grandchildren as well! our parishioners. “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia Page 3 Pastor’s Corner Today the Catholic Church in the United States and Canada celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Our Eng- lish word “epiphany” comes from the Greek word epiphanein which means “a showing, an appearance, a manifestation or revelation.” The Greek speaking early Christians used the word to describe the appearance of the true God, Jesus Christ, in the flesh born at Christmas. The story of the visitation of the Magi (probably astrologers and not real kings) as described in today’s Gospel Reading from Matthew, is a reflection of an important aspect of the mystery of Christ’s birth: the Messiah has come for all people everywhere because of God’s unconditional love for all creation. The chal- lenge before us is to imitate God’s love and to share it with everyone we meet. Not only that, but we should look for the many ways Jesus is made manifest to us today: in the Eucharist and Scriptures, the sacraments, and in the lives of one another. Since 1979 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated the week after the observance of the Solemnity of the Epiphany as National Migration Week. This observance always coincides with the celebration of Epiphany because after the visitation of the Magi, Matthew’s Gospel tells the story of the Holy Family finding safety and new lives in the foreign country of Egypt during their time of great need. In essence, Jesus, Mary and Joseph were mi- grants just as many migrants follow a path as they embark on a journey of hope. National Migration Week is celebrated as an opportunity for the Church to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, including immigrants, refugees, children, and victims of human trafficking. The theme for National Migration Week 2020, “Promoting a Church and a world for all” draws attention to the fact that each of our families have a migration story, some recent and others in the distant past. Regardless of where we are and where we came from, we remain part of the human family and are called to live in solidarity with one another. Unfortunately, in our contemporary culture we often fail to encounter migrants as persons, and instead look at them as unknown others, if we even notice them at all. We do not take the time to engage migrants in a meaningful way, as fel- low citizens of God, but remain aloof to their presence and suspicious or fearful of them. During National Migration Week, let us all take the opportunity to engage migrants as community members, neighbors, and friends. Locally, as members of a parish family we should look around and recognize our own cultural diversity. Appre- ciate and try to understand the gifts each nationality, race, and ethnic group contributes to our parish and society. If you recognize new people to the parish or your neighborhood welcome them and help them feel at home. Your hospitality may be what they need to feel a part of our community. God’s blessings extend to all of us. United as one family of God, let us work together to create a truly welcoming community for newcomers and migrants and strive to achieve jus- tice for them at all levels of the Church and society. Then they can take their place alongside us at the Lord’s banquet that Christ has prepared for all of God’s family. For more information on how we can assist migrants and immigrants visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website: www.justiceforimmigrants.org. This year’s observance of the Christmas Season ends on Sunday, January 12th, with the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. With another Christmas Season soon to be behind us we look forward to a new year of grace and blessings from the Lord. Merry Christmas, Fr. Gary Are You a Catholic Whose Marriage Was Not Witnessed in a Catholic Church? Your marriage is civilly recognized but since the marriage was not witnessed by a Catholic priest or deacon the sacrament of Marriage was not celebrated. All married Catholics should have their marriage witnessed by a Cath- olic priest or deacon, and thus, celebrate the sacrament of Marriage. Doing so is called “convalidation” which means having a civil marriage validated by the Catholic Church. Convalidation of a marriage in the Church is not difficult. It includes some preparation as well as gathering in prayer and allowing the couple to exchange their vows in the presence of a priest or deacon and two witnesses (and others if so desired). Interested couples who desire to have their civil marriage convalidated by the Church should contact the Parish Office at 734-464-4433 to make necessary arrangements.

School Supplies and Valentine Candy Collection Our annual collection of school supplies and Valentine candy will take place on the weekends of January 25th/26th and February 1st/2nd. Packets of Valentine cards are also welcome. We collect and donate these items to Christ the King School in . Place the items you wish to donate in the brown bins in the Gathering Space of the Church. St. Colette Parish has been helping with this project for many years. Page 4 “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS BENEFIT BREAKFAST Our Traditional Program Classes will resume on Proceeds to benefit Fr. Alex’s St. Tuesday, January 14th. We look forward to seeing every- one’s bright shining faces at our regular time 5:45 pm to Joseph Chapel & Shrine of the 7:45 pm. Immaculate Heart of Mary First Reconciliation Preparation, Meeting #2 is Restoration Project scheduled for Tuesday, January 14th from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm. This meeting is for both the student and a parent or guardian. Please remember to bring all homework with you that night. Enjoy a great breakfast with friends and talk with Fr. Alex about his restoration project.

Baptism Preparation Class ALL THE PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST YOU THIS MONTH-Please Sign Up ASAP CAN EAT Plus Baptism is a celebration of Scrambled Eggs, Two Sausages, Applesauce, Orange the gift of faith we give our chil- Juice, Coffee, Tea, Milk dren. If you have a baby or toddler Chocolate Chip or Regular Pancakes, Hot Pancake Syrup that has not been baptized and this Homemade Hot Crimson Crisp Apple Topping, is your first child, before the sacra- Roasted Potatoes mental celebration can be sched- uled, a two hour class must be tak- $6 Adults en by the parents. Our next class is $4 for children (8-14) the evening of January 13, 2020. Class opportunities are $13 Family Plan also scheduled for March 9th and May 4th. These classes (Immediate family children 7 & under) are two hours long beginning at 6:30 pm and are RE- QUIRED of first time parents before you can schedule a SUNDAY Jan. 19, 2020 baptism. You can register while still pregnant or after the 8:00 am to 12:00 pm ST COLETTE ACTIVITY CENTER birth of your baby. But, you must register and can do so by contacting the Religious Education office at 734-464- 4435 or at [email protected] . PICTURES AND BREAKFAST Have family or individual portraits, with assorted backdrops, taken in the side room during breakfast. 52 Sundays You will receive “professionally” touched jpeg images A Guide to Reclaim the Lord’s Day for (by e-mail) for a donation to support the restoration Faith and Family project. 52 Sundays is a dynamic guide to help you and your family reclaim the Lord's Day with prayer, activities, Sponsored by Thomas A. Dooley Council 5492 food, and more! It offers simple and insightful ways for Knights of Columbus your family to spend time together each Sunday learning more about the Catholic faith and having fun while you’re at it. Fr. Pullis, the Archdiocese's Director of Evangeliza- tion, Catechesis and Schools, introduced a series of new tools geared toward supporting parishes and helping fami- lies live their mission as the “domestic Church.” Fore- most among those tools is a new program designed by the archdiocese to help families “reclaim Sunday as a day for the Lord and for the family,” Fr. Pullis said. Spanning the entire 2020 calendar year, 52 Sundays includes a resource book and an online component to guide families through weekly exercises based on the Sunday Gospels. It also includes reflections on the saints, a specific prayer activity and a recipe for each week. To sign up to receive a copy go to 52sundays.com. “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia Page 5

Senior Luncheon On Tuesday, December 10th, the Parish Staff welcomed guests from Villa Marie, Brashear Towers, the Leisure Club and the former Harmony Club to a pre- Christmas Luncheon that began at 11:30 am. This tradition has been happening for many years. Santa even found time in his busy schedule to stop by the Activities Center for a visit and he passed out candy canes to each person. Our time together included a delicious lunch served by the Parish Staff, entertainment by the Silver Dulcimers and a raffle. Each guest received a package of homemade cookies, which had been baked and assembled into con- tainers by the Parish Staff. We said our goodbyes about 1:30 pm and told our guests that we hoped we would see them again next year. Hosting this luncheon is one of our favorite things to do. It gives us a time to give back to the community! Thank You Another incredible witness to the love, care and concern for those less fortunate has taken place at St. Colette Parish! Beginning November 23rd, Giving Tree Tags were available on the Advent Giving Tree and parishioners were asked to help in any way they could by purchasing a gift or two for the less fortunate. There were over 1,200 tags for Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lennon Center, Capu- chin After School Program, Loaves and Fishes, St. Al’s Outreach, Gift Certificates, Sr. Judie’s Outreach, and Prison Ministry. In addition to the tags on the Giving Tree, there was a toy drive for St. Leo’s Chil- dren’s Christmas party. Soon the tags were taken and the piles of gifts grew. If you walked through the Gathering Space of the church anytime between Thanksgiving and December 8th, you saw an amount of gifts not to be believed. Many organizations and individuals were the recipients of the generosi- ty of St. Colette parishioners. On Monday, December 2nd toys were packed by 8 elves from our St. Colette Community for St. Leo’s Chil- dren’s Christmas Party. Three hundred forty three toys were counted, sorted, and packed in record time! On Sunday, December 8th the Gift Sorting for the Giving Tree Tag gifts took place in the Social Area, Gath- ering Space and the church. Gifts were sorted by organization, by item, by family, etc. Again, another group of twen- ty-three elves worked very hard to complete the tasks at hand (one very brave elf even volunteered to go to a store to pick out the gifts that were missing!). It was a wonderful sight to see families and people of all ages taking time dur- ing this most busy time of the year to help at this event. Again, the sorting of the gifts was done in record time. Gifts were delivered by volunteers from St. Colette Parish and picked up throughout the week by the organizations. Many thanks to all involved in the preparation of the Gathering Space, tree and the tags for the tree, purchas- ing a gift or two, sorting and packing of toys and gifts, and the delivering of gifts!. It takes many hands to see a project to completion. Thank you for brightening the lives of so many people! Happy New Year! Nancy Ohman

Pizza Kit Fundraiser Orders Being Taken Now! This month, the Youth Ministry program is holding a Little Caesar’s Pizza Kit Fundraiser. There is an order form in today’s bulletin, and additional forms will be on the display table in the Gathering Space. Orders can be dropped off after Masses until Jan. 19th (in the Food Drive box in the back of the Gathering Space) or to the Parish/Youth Ministry Offices through Monday, January 20th. Orders will be available for pickup after all Masses the last weekend in January, the 25-26th, in time for the Super Bowl. For more information, see the seller table in the Gathering Space to check out an order form, or call the Youth Ministry Office at 734-464-1677. Page 6 “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia

“Is There Anyone Sick Among You?” St. Colette Parish This question is from the New Testament Letter of 50th Anniversary Celebration St. James and is used in the introduction to the Church’s celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. October 11, 2020 The answer to the question is to contact the Church so God’s people can pray for the sick person and offer spiritu- 12 Noon Mass al support. Here’s what you (or your family members) should Presiding Celebrant do when illness enters your life: • Contact the parish office so the name of the sick person 2:00 – 7:00 pm can be included in the Sick List that is printed weekly Anniversary Banquet in the church paper. at Hellenic Cultural Center • If the sick person is homebound and cannot come to on Joy Road Mass on weekends, family members or friends may

take Holy Communion to them after Mass. See one of Please visit the parish’s website at stcolette.net the priests or Deacon Gary for instructions on how this or read the parish’s weekly church paper is done. for more information about the Mass & Banquet If family members or friends are not available to take • and other 50th Anniversary events. Holy Communion to the sick, contact the parish office,

for there are volunteers available who will be happy to visit the sick and offer the Eucharist. • If the sick person’s illness is serious, he/she should celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. A New Dawn The beginning of serious illness is the best time to cel- ebrate the sacrament. It should be celebrated prior to Open membership from December to February for all surgery or medical treatments, in cases of chronic ill- widows and widowers. ness, and may be repeated during long illnesses or as Contact Bev Jovan 734-464-6825 the elderly struggle with the infirmities of age. (It may Meeting 6 pm Wednesday January 15th Social Hall be celebrated with children at least seven years old.) January 10 Friday 1pm Sandy’s on the Beach 5Mile call The Anointing of the Sick is not the Last Rites of the Millie 734-420-3468 Church. The celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may be celebrated anytime there January 21st Tuesday 1pm Buddy’s Pizza Plymouth Rd. is a need. A priest is the proper minister for the sacra- Call Millie 734-420-3468 ment so to make arrangements for its celebration, please contact the parish office. Trips call Barbara Studzinski 734-953-2678 • When the time comes that medicine, surgery and even January 19 Sunday DSO Featuring The Vinyl Years prayers for healing have done all that can be done – in Departs Ford Field (Farmington/ Lyndon) 11:15 am- other words, we accept that the sick person is dying, Returns 6:00 pm ($110.00) then the Church celebrates the “Last Rites” beginning January 23 Thursday Zehnder’s Snowfest Luncheon with Viaticum (food for the journey). This is the recep- Show tion of Holy Communion by the dying person and it is The New Odyssey Guy Departs Ford Field (Farmington/ celebrated as often as necessary even on successive Lyndon) 8:30 am Returns 6:00 pm ($99) days, frequently if not daily. As the person begins to enter the final months or weeks of life (or when admit- February 8 Saturday Fox Theater The Simon & Gar- ted to hospice care) is the time to celebrate Viaticum. funkel Story Departs Ford Field Family members should not wait until the final days or (Farmington/Lyndon) 4:45 pm Returns 11:00 pm hours when the dying person may be unconscious or ($129.00) unable to respond. Since Viaticum can be given by a February 22nd Saturday Meadow Brook Theater Work- family member, friend, deacon, extraordinary ministers ing a Musical Departs Ford Field of Holy Communion, as well as a priest, please contact (Farmington/Lyndon) 9:30 am Returns 6:30 pm ($119) the parish office to make arrangements. February 25 Tuesday Marci Gras Caesar’s Windsor De- For more information regarding the pastoral care of the parts Ford Field (Farmington/Lyndon 9:15 am Returns sick or dying or to request any of the above, please contact 4:30 pm ($27) the parish office at 734-464-4433 or at parishof- [email protected]. “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia Page 7

What To Do With Old Reflection Books Each year our parish provides re- flection books for the liturgical seasons of Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter. These are dated materials and expire at the end of each respective season. What should you do with the books when the season ends? Since they are not blessed items you should put them in your recy-

cle bin with your other paper products! Please don’t bring them back to church and leave them in the Gath- ering Space. Since they are dated materials the parish cannot reuse them. Help keep our church neat and tidy We would like to welcome the following newly and please recycle. registered families to our parish! Are You a Divorced Catholic? Jeffrey and Linda McGrath Please know you are a welcomed member of the Ryan, Kelly, David & Kayla Bator Catholic Church. You are free to receive Holy Commun- Illes Papp ion and the sacraments as long as you have not remarried Michelle Papp in a non-Catholic or civil ceremony. Ernest & Helene Bessey The Church encourages all divorced Catholics to Alice Smith apply for a Church annulment. There’s no cost and any Christopher, Darla & David House priest, deacon or pastoral minister can assist anyone who may be interested.

If you are new to our parish and have not yet registered, we invite you to contact the parish January Non-Food Food Drive office for information on how to do so at Our January Food Drive, January 18th/19th, is a (734) 464-4433 or email us at Non-Food Drive for Livonia Cares. Livonia Cares is a [email protected] group of churches working in collaboration with each We look forward to having you join our parish family! other to try to help local residents who are in need. The items of need are:

Toilet Paper Deodorant Tissues Dish=Soap Paper=Towels Household=Cleaner Toothpaste Laundry=Detergent Bar=Soap= Dryer=Sheets Interested in Learning More About the Shampoo Garbage=Bags Catholic Church The Catholic Faith is rich in so many ways. St. Colette parish offers a class that explores the history, These items, which are “housed” at two local theology and spirituality of the Catholic Church. It will churches, help residents in our Livonia Community. A answer your questions and expose you to a better way to person must receive a referral to be able to obtain these face each day. We meet on Sunday mornings from items. These are essentials that most of us take for grant- 11:15 am to 12:30 pm and it is a safe environment to ed, but when you have a limited income, these items explore questions regarding faith. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Cath- probably fall to the bottom of the list, so the monies olic faith or has expressed interest in becoming Catholic available can be used for food and shelter. If you would then this class is for you. Maybe you practiced as a prefer to make a monetary donation, please use the enve- child and are just now returning to the faith. This class lopes in the Gathering Space. The envelope can be put in is for you. Maybe you have practiced all your life but the collection basket or dropped off in the Parish Office. were never Confirmed. This class is for you. For more Thank you again for all you continue to do for those less information or to register please contact Theresa fortunate. Lisiecki at 734-464-4435 or by email at Page 8 “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia Praying for the Military Please keep these service men and wom- en, and their families, in your prayers and continue to pray for peace: Monday Jan 6, 2020 9:30am Quilter's Circle RM B Major James Agius 6:30pm Youth Leadership Mtg. YC USN Benjamin B. Baxter 7:00pm Youth Group YC Tuesday Jan 7, 2020 SRA Alexander Bryant 9:00am Mass E 1 Leyna Calice 9:30am Art Workshop SA SPC Vlady Calice 1:00pm All Staff Meeting Lance CPL Caden P. Dorsett 7:00pm K of C Pasta Planning Comm RM C LT Brian Evanski Wednesday Jan 8, 2020 SSgt Brian Hada 9:00am Mass 2LT Eric Hill 9:45am Mat Makers RM A Sgt Ian Hammill 1:30pm Haiti's Angels RM A Captain Drew H. Kohler 7:15pm K of C Bible Study RM C Cpl William Kramer Thursday Jan 9, 2020 SSgt Andrew Krasemann 9:30am Christian Crafters RM A 1:00pm Women's Guild SA Major Brooke Heintz Morrissey 6:00pm D of I Meetings AC Major Michael T. Morrissey 6:30pm K of C Program Committee RM B TSgt Stephen Perakes 7:00pm K of C Business RM B Major John Rehberg Friday Jan 10, 2020 Major Tommy Sheep 9:00am Mass Major Brandon Spears 9:00am Mops AC/CL SSgt Alan Stackpoole Saturday Jan 11, 2020 LCpl Garrett Sterling Mass 4 PM LTJG Conor Sullivan 2:00pm Confessions HM3 Elyse Timmermann Sunday Jan 12, 2020 PVT Kimberly Tomaszewski Feast of Baptism of the Lord LT Patrick J.P. Treppa Masses 8, 10, & 12 SRA Dylan Underwood 10:00am Children's Lit Word Chapel SGT Junior Underwood 11:00am Emmaus/RCIA SA

We want to be sure we are praying for all who serve our country. Please call the Parish Office at 734-464- Right to Life- LIFESPAN 4433 to add a name to the list or to remove a name Resolutions for LIFE RESOLVE to save LIVES! from the list. Every year, people start out the year with new resolutions. Here are some ideas of what we can resolve to do and make a real difference for life: • Join/support Right to Life- LIFESPAN • Meet with/write/email/ call your Legislators as a Heavenly Father, Constituent; talk about your views on LIFE issues hold our troops in your loving hands. • Support local Pregnancy Centers (such as Wee Care) Protect them as they protect us. by donating your time /talent / treasures Bless them and their families for • Tell others about Project Rachel, a post-abortive rec- onciliation/ counseling program. (888-456-4673) the selfless acts they perform for us in • Pray for those who have been involved in an abortion our time of need. • Attend pro-life community events and trainings I ask this in your name, (many are offered throughout the year by Amen LIFESPAN) • LIFESPAN 734-422-6230, www.miLIFESPAN.org “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia Page 9 Liturgical Ministers for 11 and 12 Mass Intentions

Presiding Altar Lectors Tuesday, January 7 Celebrant Servers 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:34-44 9:00 am †Walter Sowa by Family 4:00 Fr. Gary Michalik Erik Krawczyk Laurie Daignault Wednesday, January 8 pm 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:45-52 9:00 am †Lenita Raymond by Marie Buesching 8:00 Fr. Gary Michalik Volunteers Alan Helmkamp Friday, January 10 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Lk 5:12-16 am 9:00 am †Christine Simigian by Family of St. Colette Parish Saturday, January 11 Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 10:00 Fr. Mike Loyson Maddy Bezzina Lori Lee 3:13-17 am 4:00 pm †David Griffith by Grace & Harry Bugeja

†Donna Redford by June lavoie †Maura Marchionda 12:00 Fr. Mike Loyson Caroline Reisner Diana Blair †Peggy Korn by Fred, Eileen & Jon Synowiec pm Sunday, Janaury 12 Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17 8:00am Family of St. Colette Parish & An Increase in Vocations Children’s Liturgy at 10:00 am on January 12 †Matthew Markwardt by Family Cyndi Pierzynski and Sharon Newlon Intention for Rivergate Terrace Residents by †Annastacia Dore 10:00 am†Oliviero DeLuca by Feiends & Family †Deceased members of Pipa & Witkowski Families protect.aod.org By Family The Archdiocese of †David Griffith by Karl & Christ Stoll Detroit stands with the brave †Shirley Reynolds by Henry Family survivors who seek to bring 12:00pm †Albert Abbo by Family the crime of child sexual abuse by clergy and other †Peter Bao Van Le by Family Church representatives into the light, where those who sinned are confronted and those who were harmed can find healing. To those harmed by the actions and inac- tion of Church leaders: It is inexcusable and we are sor- ry. In an effort to consolidate our resources and respond Rest in Peace to the faithful’s questions about clergy sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Detroit has created a new “mini” website Please remember in your prayers those at protect.aod.org. This site highlights information about who were buried from St. Colette Church reporting abuse, victim assistance, investigations, train- during the months of November and December: ing for clergy and lay employees and volunteers, and Raymond Kolasa, Virginia Naruszewicz, Leonard na- provides additional resources, including messages from piewocki, Michael hungo, Phyllis Morradian, Andrew Archbishop Vigneron. Our goal is to make this important Cleck, Christine Simigian, Sheila Papp, David Griffith, information – already available on aod.org – more visi- & Helen Riva. ble, transparent and clear.

Adopt a Seminarian with Your Prayers Our parish provides small prayer cards which include a photo of an Archdiocese of Detroit sem- inarian on one side and a vocation prayer on the opposite side. These cards are new and represent the seminarians who are in formation for the current academic year of 2019 – 2020. If you participated in this program in previous years those old cards may be obsolete so everyone is invited to receive a new one. The prayer cards are available in the Gathering Space of the church on the vocations table and on the counter top near one of the bulletin boards as well as on the window sill to the right of the altar. Please receive one (or more) of the cards and “adopt that seminarian with your prayers. Page 10 “Coletta Scope”- St. Colette Church, Livonia

ST. COLETTE CHURCH Bulletin Deadline Friday 9:00am 17600 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48152 www.stcolette.net Parish Staff Pastor...... Rev. Gary Michalik Christian Service: ………………………(734) 464-4436 Business Manager ……………………… Greg Boyer Coordinator ……………………………...Nancy Ohman Weekend Assistants ...... Rev. Michael Loyson Religious Education: ...... (734) 464-4435 Rev. Alex Kratz, OFM Email Address ...... [email protected] Deacon ...... Rev. Mr. Gary Pardo Office Hours ...... M-W 9-12 and 1-5 pm Parish Office: ...... (734) 464-4433 Director ………………………………… Theresa Lisiecki Fax: ……………………………………..(734) 464-1694 Secretary ...... Aileen Picano Office Hours ...... 9-5 M-TH, 9-3 FRI Secretary ...... Suzanne Sims ...... Closed 12 pm-1 pm for lunch Youth Ministry Phone: ...... (734) 464-1677 Parish Secretaries ...... Sue Donaldson Office Hours …………. M & Th 1-6 pm and W & F 9 am-12 noon Ann Kopitz (office is open additional hours based on programming) Email Address …………………………[email protected] Coordinator of Youth Ministry...... Mary Jo Parnell Website Address ……………………… www.stcolette.net Assistant ...... Aleta Cheal Maintenance………..…………………….Alex Luckhardt Commission: Maintenance……………….………. …...Brian Henry Christian Service ...... Cindy Harrison Aidan Micallef Education ...... Ellen Cashero Bookkeeper ...... Karen Roosen CPA Finance ...... Pat Healy Music Ministry: ...... (734) 464-4374 Worship …………………………………. Ed Lesnau Director of Music ...... Mark Newlon Knights of Columbus …………………. Lee Nuttall Masses Saturday - 4:00 pm Marriages Arrangements must be made well in advance Sunday - 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 12:00 pm (6 months is minimum). Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 am Either the bride or the groom must be an Holy Days - 9:00 am, 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm active registered member of St. Colette. Confessions: Saturday - 2:00 pm or by appointment Couples desiring a traditional Catholic wedding should be living a traditional Catholic lifestyle. Sick & Communion Calls Baptisms Emergency calls are handled at any time. 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:30 am We are happy to visit the sick. Family must be active registered parishioners. Please notify the Parish Office. Pre-Baptism interview is necessary. Call Parish Office for arrangements 3 months before Baptism. All new members are asked to register as soon as possible.

To the Parish Family of St. Colette: It is our parish policy that all registered members of St. Colette Parish use their contribution envelopes each week when they attend Mass, as we do need your financial support. If you are going through financial difficul- ties, please put your empty envelope in the basket so we know you are practicing your faith as a parishioner at St. Co- lette. If we do not receive envelopes in a calendar year, you will be contacted by the Parish Office to confirm if you are still worshipping here. Pray for the Sick of our Parish The names included in the Sick List should be parishioners, their relatives and friends. If you would like to add a name, please contact the parish office. Every 4-6 months the prayer list will be updated.

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