23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2013 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. CLARE OF MONTEFALCO
The Spirit We bring together and welcome into our Catholic Community a richly diverse people to pray, to serve, and to learn in the name and presence of Jesus Christ.
again thanks to your generosity, an elevator was From the Pastor installed at the Austin portico entrance of our church. This elevator allows accessibility both to the church I hope you had a wonderful week and the parish hall, and is large enough to accom- and Labor Day weekend. modate a wheelchair. There is no shame in taking Many weeks have flown by and I hope the elevator! Those who find the steps difficult to that for you, as it was for me, they were maneuver are doing themselves and others a favor filled with family, friends, and fun. Now, by avoiding the steps and taking the elevator. Be- rejuvenated in all areas, we begin the cause people cannot climb the steps does not exciting and challenging journey of a new school exempt them from attending Mass when accessibility and pastoral year at St. Clare Parish. In this upcom- is available by using the elevator. Third: Designated ing new year I would like to point out two changes space - for those in wheelchairs or those who have that will affect our Mass celebrations. Our weekday other physical ailments, there is a special area on Mass schedule looks like it is working fine and the right hand side of the church near the front attendance is very encouraging. Please note one where you can participate in the liturgy, and Com- change: School Mass at 8.15 am was moved from munion will be brought to you. Fourth: Listening Thursday to Wednesday. It will start on September device - again thanks to the generosity of our pa- 11th. Our Sunday Mass attendance could have rishioners, listening devices are available at the back been better, and I hope we can all work in this area of the church for anyone having difficulty hearing our to improve our Sunday gathering around the table sound system. There are things we can fix, but there of the Lord by inviting our friends, neighbors, and are things that we can't with our sound equipment. family members. Please note one change: Sunday Providing listening devices are one of the ways of evening Mass was moved from 6 pm to 5 pm. It helping our parishioners and visitors in their experi- will start on September 15th. This fall we will ence of the spoken and sung word in our church. celebrate two weddings, with more in the next year. Please feel free to use them. I bring these concerns We congratulate our young couples and wish them to your attention because we care about all of our many blessings in the preparation for their wedding parishioners, both young and old, and as a parish of day. In the upcoming weeks we are going to update hospitality we need to address your needs and avoid our parish website and officially launch our Face- any future accidents or inconveniences to those in book and Twitter sites so that we can stay in touch need. If you have any concerns regarding these and engage in conversation. If you would like to matters, please let Michael, our facilities manager receive our bulletin via e-mail, please e-mail know at [email protected] Colleen, our Webmaster, at [email protected]. Please let her know your comments and sugges- Collection for St. Michael Congregation tions about our website, bulletin, and the other Following the tradition at St. Clare of having a semi- media vehicles that our parish is now on. annual financial appeal for the benefit of the religious order looking after the parish, I would like We do care about our needs mention here that a special donation envelope for As we grow older some of us are slowed down by age the benefit of the Michaelite Fathers has been in- or are handicapped as a result of sickness. Here at cluded in your set of envelopes. Donations received St. Clare we have tried to address this situation and from this appeal, which will happen on the weekend to make our parish community accessible to every- of September 21 and 22, will benefit our Seminary one. First: Our Parking Lot - thanks to the work that educates and prepares future priests. Currently and generosity of our parishioners, our parking lot there are 32 seminarians studying philosophy and was resurfaced and marked with parking spaces. theology. Say a prayer for them as well as for new Special areas were designated for those who are vocations to religious and diocesan priesthood. handicapped. I ask you to respect these areas and Thank you for your generosity. park in the other areas of the parking lot, so that handicapped people may access their designated spaces. Second: Our Elevator - several years ago, See Fr. Andrew, pg. 3
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DIRECTORY WEEKLYACTIVITIES ST. CLARE OF MONTEFALCO PARISH
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Parish Offices: 1401 Whittier Road ...... 313/647-5000 MONDAY (September 9) 8:00 am Mass Fax 313/647-5005 8:45 am Team Psalm 119 (Young Adult), C. S. Hall School: 16231 Charlevoix...... 313/647-5100 Fax 313/6475105 9:00 am Altar Society Meeting, Whittier Rm. Religious Education Office: 16231 Charlevoix ...... 313/647-5057 6:30 pm Nursery School Event, Mr. B. Rm. Fax 313/647-5055 7:00 pm PIC Meeting, Faculty Rm. PARISH PASTORAL TEAM: Rev. Andrew Kowalczyk, CSMA ...... Pastor 7:15 pm Al-anon (Adult Children of Alcoholics), Sch. Lib. Deacon Lawrence Ruehlen ...... Deacon Emeritus 7:30 pm Christian Service Meeting, Whittier Rm. Janet Guensche (647-5015 ) ...... Pastoral Associate Susan Frazer (647-5022) ...... Business Office Mgr. TUESDAY (September 10) 6:30 pm Mass Sr. Kathleen Avery, OSM ...... Principal 8:45 am Team Psalm 119 (Young Adult), C. S. Hall Stacie Sniezek (647-5057 ) ...... Director-Religious Education 9:30 am Legion of Mary Meeting, Whittier Room Michael McDevitt (647-5025) . . . . Christian Service / Maintenance Coordinator Colleen Keelan ...... Media Coordinator 6:30 pm Evening Mass. Church 7:00 pm EEV Board Meeting, Whittier Rm. Receptionist/Secretary (647-5000) ...... Marie Addy 7:00 pm K of C Meeting, C. S. Hall Rms. 1 & 2 Bookkeeper (647-5035) ...... Jon Beacham Director of Ministry of Care (882-9279) ...... Marie Ciaramitaro 7:15 pm School Commission Meeting, Faculty Rm. Sacristan (882-9167) ...... Joan Louwers 7:30 pm Foccus/Marriage Prep Team Meeting, Rectory Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators ...... Beverly Bechtel, 7:30 pm Meditation Group, Church Sanctuary Anne Berschback, Mary Ann McGrail Athletic Director (647-5170) ...... Robert Conway WEDNESDAY (September 11) 8:00 Mass 1:15 pm D avid Troiano Organ Rehearsal, Church YOUTH MINISTRY: Youth Minister (647-5054) ...... Julie Kelly 6:30 pm PTO Annual Used Book Sale, C. S. Hall 7:00 pm EEV General Meeting, Mr. B. Rm. MUSIC MINISTRY: THURSDAY (September 12) 8:00 am Mass Minister of Music (647-5064) ...... David Troiano 9:00 am PTO Used Book Sale, C. S. Hall SCHOOL OFFICES: 12:00 pm Market Day Pick Up, Faculty Rm. School Administrative Asst. (647-5102)...... Mickey Bellia 6:00 pm Exposition & Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: ...... 313/647-5057 Church Religious Education Secretary (647-5056)...... Rosalind Davin 6:15 pm PTO Meeting, Faculty Rm.
PLANT AND GROUNDS: 7:00 pm Legion of Mary Rosary, Church Maintenance ...... Dennis Hermann 7:00 pm Choir Practice, Church
PARISH COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: FRIDAY (September 13) 8:00 am Mass
Parish Council: Bruce Hubbell 9:00 am PTO Book Sale, C. S. Hall Finance Commission: Larry Keelan 12:30 pm David Troiano Organ Rehearsal, Church Worship Commission: Barbara Valentic Service Commission: Bill Harrington SATURDAY (September 14) 4:00 pm Vigil Mass Faith Formation Commission: Rosemary Campbell 2:30 pm Confessions, Church School Commission: Margaret Eckel 4:00 pm Vigil Mass, Church Athletic Committee: Bob Conway PIC Committee: Ed Fleming 4:00 pm Bethlehem Wood Carving Sale, Austin Portico
SUNDAY MASSES: ♦ After Masses Saturday Vigil – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Anointing of the Sick after 4 pm Mass, Church Sunday – 9:00 pm, 11:00 a.m . SUNDAY (September 15) WEEKDAY MASSES: 8:00 am Bethlehem Wood Carving Sale, Austin Portico Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am Tuesday, 6:30 pm ♦ After Masses Wednesday, 8:15 am (during academic year) 9:00 am PTO Book Sale, C. S. Hall
CONFESSIONS: Saturday – 2:30 until 3:30 pm 9:00 am Sunday Mass, Church ♦ K of C Corporate Communion DEVOTIONS: In Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help — Mondays after the 8:00 am Mass 11:00 am Sunday Mass, Church
ANOINTING OF THE SICK : 12:30 pm Baptisms, Church After Saturday 4:00 pm Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Evening Mass, Church BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday – 11:00 a.m.
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Sacramental preparation Dear parents, watch for our new DRE ̶! Stacie's fxÑàxÅuxÜ Kà{ column, where you can find information about upcoming meetings and registrations for sacramen- tal preparation and the religious education of your atà|ä|àç Éy à{x children. Please join me in prayer with our teachers and catechists, praying for our children in this new UÄxááxw i|Üz|Ç school and catechetical year: God grant me the serenity to appreciate the unique gifts of our `tÜç students, the courage to challenge them to do their best, and the wisdom to help them become all that you created them to be.
RCIA The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic? If you would like to find out what is involved or have Virgin Mary was celebrated at least by the any questions about the process, call Deacon Larry sixth century, when St. Romanos the Melodist, at 586-899-4499 or Fr. Andrew at 313-647-5000 or an Eastern Christian who composed many of the Janet at 313-647-5015. This adult initiation process (RCIA) is for adults who have never been baptized, hymns used in the Eastern Catholic and adults who have been baptized in another faith Eastern Orthodox liturgies, composed a community other than a Roman Catholic one and who would now like to become a Catholic, and for hymn for the feast. The feast spread to anyone who has been baptized Catholic but has Rome in the seventh century, but it was a never celebrated his/her First Communion or Con- couple more centuries before it was celebrated firmation. throughout the West. Participation is needed There is still a lot to be done to prepare everything for the upcoming Book Sale on September 11-15. Can The source for the story of the birth of the you spare a few moments of your free time to help? Please consider this appeal. Let Sister Kathy know Blessed Virgin Mary is the Protoevangelium about your availability. This is one of the few ways of James, an apocryphal gospel written you can help our school to provide the means for about A.D. 150. From it, we learn the names the education of our young people. of Mary's parents, Joachim and Anna, as well Home Visits I will be resuming my home visits this week, begin- as the tradition that the couple was childless ning with Bishop and Grayton Streets. I will ring until an angel appeared to Anna and told her your doorbell, introduce myself, and offer to bless your home. If you are not at home, I will leave my that she would conceive. (Many of the same card, and you can call me if you would like me to details appear also in the later apocryphal visit at another time. Gospel of the Nativity of Mary.) Children’s Liturgy of the Word Soon our parish will again offer Liturgy of the Word for young children during 9:00 am Mass. Children The traditional date of the feast, September will be dismissed early in the Mass, and will be led 8, falls exactly nine months after the feast of by their Catechist to a classroom in the Church the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Perhaps Social Hall where the Word will be taught in ways they can begin to understand. If you would be because of its close proximity to the feast of interested in participating in this program, or having the Assumption of Mary , the Nativity of the your child participate, please contact our DRE, Stacie Sniezek by phone 313-647-5057 or email Blessed Virgin Mary is not celebrated today [email protected]. with the same solemnity as the Immaculate Mark your calendar Conception. It is, nonetheless, a very important Fall activities within our parish are starting to take a fuller shape. So here are just few that you can feast, because it prepares the way for the mark on your calendar. More info will be provided birth of Christ. in upcoming bulletins and other media outlets. Sept. 28 - Day of prayer for the men of our parish Oct. 19 - October Fest Nov. 9 - Vocation Dinner
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ST. C LARE C HOIR Collections for September 1, 2013
Sunday Collections
Parishioner Envelopes*:$ 6,658
JOIN S JoinT. C LARE St. Clare’sPARIS Choir Loose Collection:$ 1,094 ST. S T. Total Collection:$ 7,752
Looking for ways to enhance your Budgeted Weekly Collection:$ 7,616 Worship ‘Experience at St. Clare’s? By join- ing one of our parish choirs you will get a Over for the week by:$ 136 close up experience with the liturgy, have an outstanding seat within the church, meet *Includes Parish Pay For The Week new friends and more importantly, give greater glory to God by your participation. Special Collections Please contact Dr. David Troiano today or this week for further information and (these collections go directly to the organization listed) rehearsal times at 313-647-6064. School Support$ 305 Total Special Collections: $ 305
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS Cycle C (Luke) :0V7Q%HQJ 1RV`VR:% QI: VR$101J$- 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time In St. Luke’s Gospel, Jesus provides the formula for true GVJV 7Q%:JRQ%`]:`1 .8 discipleship. Because Jesus comes first, walking in His J`QCCIVJ 1 % V```1VJRC78 footsteps may impact relationships with family and friends. Christian disciples must not be distracted from God, and :J:$1J$7Q%`:HHQ%J .`Q%$. :`1 . :71 need to keep in perspective earthly concerns and posses- `V ``VV8 sions. This idea is also embraced in today’s passage from the Book of Wisdom. Good stewards realize that whatever ; V: 7 Q 1$J%]8Q%H:JVJ`QCCR1`VH C7QJ .V they have is a gift from God. Discipleship requires :`1 . :71VG 1 V: 1118]:`1 .]:78HQI Q` G7 sacrifice, and may entail persecution and suffering for H:CC1J$R R %&'R8 Christ’s name. The cost of discipleship is high — are we willing to pay the price?
Right to Life of Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods is looking for new members to join our chapter. Over the summer months, we have been present- Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 18, ing a series from the U. S. Bishops inviting peo- at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church ple to learn about the basics of marriage, what it Parish Office, 567 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Wds. is, why it’s important to society, and what the impact of redefining it would be. If you would Please join us if you are interested in promoting like to read the remainder of pro-life issues and becoming active in pro-life Marriage: Unique for a Reason , activities in the Grosse Pointe and Harper you will find it on our web site: Woods area. www.stclarem.org
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School 29th Annual News St. Clare PTO Used book Sale Our theme for the year is “Do unto others what you wish others to do to you.” “WWJD, What would Jesus do?” September 11-15, 2013 is another spin on the scripture quote. So please help us to live up to what Jesus would do. It is a tall order. PRESALE : Wednesday, September 11 Thank you for showing us already what Jesus would do (prices marked up 50%) …by your attendance and prayers at Mass on Sundays 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm and at our weekday Mass. …By your service of pricing our books for the used book sale. Thursday & Friday, September 12 & 13 … By your intercessory prayer for our school and 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
students. RICE ALE …By supporting our fundraisers. (come to TCBY on 1/2 P S : Saturday, September 14 Tuesday, buy some books from the book sale.) (most items are 1/2 price) …By your caring words of support. 9:00 am to 8:00 pm …By your financial donations to school. Please join us for our weekly Masses on Wednesdays BAG D AY : Sunday, September 15 at 8:15. Each grade level takes a Mass and prepares the 9:00 am to 3:00 pm readings, intercessions, and sometimes a poem or skit to enhance the meaning of the readings of the day. This is our used books sale week. Be sure to come and stock up on your yearly reading. If you wish to help on the sale days, please see Mrs. Zakolski. All first day packet materials should be returned by tomorrow. Students will need a sack lunch until further notice. Tuesday, September 10th is TCBY day in the Village. TCBY will give St. Clare a percentage of the day’s pro- ceeds. So, enjoy the ending of summer with an ice cream/ yogurt and help the school. Summer reading sheets should be returned this week. Whatisthe We will count up the number of pages read to see if we RetrouvailleProgram? achieved our goal of 90,000. If so, Sr. Kathy, and all those students who tripled their points will sprout turquoise hair ThewordRetrouvaille™isaFrenchword on September 24. meaning rediscovery. The program offers St. Clare sells Entertainment Books at the beginning of toolsneededtorediscoveralongmarriage the school year. If you are interested in purchasing one, relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, please call the school office at 647-5100 or see a St. Clare unloving relationships or divorce have successfully student. overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Sister Kathy Avery, OSM The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend Principal experiencecombinedwithaseriesof6 -12post -weekend sessions over 3 months. It provides the tools to help putyourmarriageinorderagain.Themainemphasis FORWIDOWEDMEN&WOMEN of the program is on communication in marriage SATURDAY ,S EPTEMBER 21 ST -6:30 PM betweenhusbandandwife.Itwillgiveyoutheoppor- GROSSE POINTE -DINNER /M USICAL tunitytorediscovereachotherandexamineyourlives togetherinanewandpositiveway. Widowed are invited to meet with Widowed Friends, a peer group in the AOD (Archdiocese of Detroit), for a October18 -20(Weekends) spectacular dinner buffet in the Crystal Ballroom at the EmbassySuites Grosse Pointe WarMemorial,32LakeshoreDriveinGrosse 19525VictorParkway -Livonia,MI
Pointe Farms on September 21st at 6:30 pm for dinner. FollowingdinnerwewillgodownstairstotheFriesAudito- St.MaryoftheHills,Rochester,MI riumtoseethemusical"Gypsy"whichbeginsat8:00pm. StartingOctober27(Sundays)2:00pm -6:00pm St.Athanasius,Roseville,MI Totalcostfordinnerandplaywhichincludestaxandtipis $40.Costofplayisonly$20.Forreservationsandwhereto Formoreinformation,seetheirwebsite: sendyourcheck,contactShirleyat586 -268-4830. http://www.retrouvaille.info/index.php/
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GREETING FROM THE R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION O FFICE :
Vacation Bible Camp at St. Clare was an amazing experience. We had participation from over 40 youths from Kindergar- ten through 12th Grade. Our opening ceremonies included a visit from Detroit Circus. Our youth learned to Juggle, Hula Hoop, and had their faces painted. Then they were able to sit back and enjoy performances including contortionists, stilts, balloon making, cubing, hula hooping and juggling. The students wrapped up the day with a Scripture Study and a tasty treat. The rest of the week included carnival games, music, dancing, biblical theatre, crafts, water balloons, snacks, relay races, daily scripture study, and team competitions. Some of the favorite snacks of the week included cotton candy floats and an edible roller coaster track. The children enjoyed learning about St. Paul's Adventures and his journey to bring oth- ers to Christ. Children of all ages don't forget to "Speak up!" like St. Paul and tell others about God's love. I would like to thank everyone at St. Clare of Montefalco for making my first month and my first major event a success. Your parish is warm, inviting, and filled with a passion for Christ and for serving His children. Thank you for allowing me to join your Parish Family.
Please stay tuned for our future Faith Programming events:
Religious Education Class will begin in October 9th. Our first Parent Meeting will be held October 2 @ 7:00-8:30. Classes will begin Sunday Family Program, October 6th and Wednesday Religious Education Classes, October 9th.
Psalm 119 Team—This will be a walking/running club that is based on Psalm 119:35—Lead me in the path of your commands for that is my delight. Mondays we will meet in the social hall following morning Mass. At 9:00 am we will begin with a Scripture Study of Psalm 119 then continue by walking as a group through the streets of our Grosse Pointe community. We will conclude with a small closing prayer and light refreshments. Tuesdays we will meet in the social hall at 9:00 am—we will begin with a Scripture Study of Psalm 119. Then we will continue running as a group/pairs through the streets of our Grosse Pointe community. We will conclude with a small closing prayer and light refreshments. Alternate times will be added upon the request of our parishioners. Please follow our Scripture study on Facebook if you would prefer to walk/run alone. I would still like you to take part in our online line discussion.
Paint and Pray Weekly Painting class will begin with a Lectio Divina meditation on the following Sunday's Liturgical Readings and a painting class offered by a local artist. Please keep your Tuesdays evening open 6 pm-9 pm beginning October 2013. Plans our underway for many more amazing Faith Filled Programs.
Please contact me if you are interested in participating or volunteering in a Religious Education Ministry.
Stacie Sniezek, Director of Religious Education
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Bethlehem Christian Families
We are proud to introduce ourselves as the “Bethlehem Christian Families”, from the Holy Land. We have come to the United States representing the Christian wood carvers of Bethlehem that rely on the tourism to support their families. Due to the bad situation and the interruption of the tourist trade, 150 families of the Holy Land are in danger of having to leave their homes in search of work. Our mission is to bring and sell the Olive Wood Carvings to the Catholic Churches in the United States to help the Christian families remain in their homes and support their families. These Christians who make their livelihood through the selling of their hand carved Olive Wood religious items are depending on us to bring these beautiful carving, such as, Nativity Scenes, Crucifixes, Picture of the Last Supper, and several other religious items to you. Christian Service Corner Please look over these carvings that are available to you Thank You on the weekend of September 14th & 15th and help support this self -h elp project that enables us to keep the Christians The Christian Service Commission wishes to thank St. present in the Holy Land. Your help and understanding in Clare parishioners for their generous response to the recent this crucial matter is greatly appreciated. Capuchin Signature Drive. We collected over forty signa- Thank you and May God bless you always, tures and $800. This fundraiser is one of many the Capu- chins hold to support their two area Soup Kitchens. I know Eman Abufarha many of you support the Capuchins throughout the year by participating in one or more of their many programs. They If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at do great work and we are happy to support them. [email protected] or www.holylandcarvings.com I hope you had a pleasant summer and enjoyed this past or by phone number at (810) 686-7309. Labor Day weekend. I look forward to the new calendar year and working with you in the coming months to serve ELPERS OF OD S RECIOUS NFANTS the needs of our parish and the community. H G ’ P I SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 Mike McDevitt, Christian Service Coordinator Prayer Vigil for Life 313-647-5025 Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron Assumption Grotto Catholic Church Simple Service Saturdays 13770 Gratiot Avenue 3rd Saturday Monthly 9 AM – Noon Detroit, MI
• 7:30 am Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Attention young adults aged 18-35: Make a • 8:30 am Holy Rosary Pilgrimage difference in Detroit at the Solanus Casey Center’s Proceed to St. Veronica Church 21440 Universal, Simple Service Saturdays. A 9:00 am Mass with Eastpointe, near Gratiot and Toefer. Assemble for prayerful, the Capuchins in the friars’ chapel inside the St. peaceful, loving rosary procession led on foot by the Bonaventure Monastery starts the morning. After Archbishop to two nearby abortion mills on E. 8 Mile Rd. Mass, service opportunities will be available at one Total walking will be about 6 blocks
of three Capuchin Soup Kitchen sites: Earthworks • 10:15 am Eucharistic Benediction Urban Farm, the Capuchin Services Center or the Return to Assumption Grotto church to conclude the Vigil Conner Avenue Soup Kitchen site. The morning with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. concludes at Noon with a simple lunch. Space is limited. Call 313.579.2100, ext. 149 to reserve a Refreshments follow in the School Gym spot. There is no charge for this event For more information call 313-530-4539
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GREAT NEW STUDY ON THE BOOK OF ROMANS
A great new study on the Book of Romans will be starting September 23rd and will run through mid May (25 weeks total, some Mondays we will not be meeting) from 12-2pm in the Fellowship Hall of St. Clare Montefalco Church. The study, by Scott Hahn and Mark Shea, through Catholic Scripture Study Inter-national, will take you through Paul’s at- tempt to spread the Gospel in the city that was at the time the center of the whole world in terms of power and population, but plagued by political corruption, slavery, and extremes of wealth and poverty. Paul presents Christ as the second Adam--humanities second chance. Come see how this book fits into God’s plan for all of us, and how it applies to our lives today.
The class requires approximately 2 hours/week of out of class preparation, and will meet weekly for great fellowship, lively small group discussion, prayer and a DVD presentation by a Catholic priest. The course also ties in the Catechism of Call for more information 313-882-1000 the Catholic Church, “Voices of the Saints” and more.
The cost of the course is $50 (non-refundable), Solanus Casey Center's which includes your student binder. You will also Weekly Bible Study need a Catholic-approved Bible (you can find out more on the United States Conference of Catho- The Solanus Casey Center invites you to our lic Bishops, or USCCB website). If you would like Weekly Bible Study. It will take place every Friday from to sign up or have additional questions, contact Noon to 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their Anne Graves at (313)570 -0 218, or j316amg@ own Bibles. The selected passages will come from the yahoo.com, or Melanie Mebus at (313)410-8237. Please sign up before September 13, to ensure upcoming Sunday Scripture readings. For more details call that you will receive your student binder in time. Sally at (313) 579-2100 ext. 149. The Solanus Casey You can bring payment in cash or check (make Center is located at 1780 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207. payable to Anne Graves). We look forward to taking this journey with you and growing in our faith together. Bring a friend...and help to share Volunteer Anyone? the love of Christ with others!! ♦ Altar care once a month (3 persons needed)
WHO ARE THE CAPUCHINS ♦ Wash altar server robes 4 times a year (1 person needed) The Capuchin Franciscan Friars will be hold- ing a weekend in the Detroit area for men ages ♦ Wash small linens monthly (1 person needed) 18-40 who are interested in learning about religious life and seeing how Capuchins live as ♦ Replace vigil candles in church chapels Franciscans in our world and church today. weekly (1 person needed)
The weekend is October 25 -2 7. If you would like to attend, have questions, or want to recommend someone Several areas to benefit the parish are waiting to be filled. for the weekend, please call 313-595-2182 or email the Thank you, Office: [email protected] Joan Louwers
Visit our website at: 313-882-9167
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Please Pray for the Sick & Suffering
Weekly Mass Intentions Saturday September 7 Michael Anderanin, II Susan Kuhl 4:00 pm Irene Jensen, Jim Benoit (7th Anniv.) Timothy Anderanin Mary Mabarak Sunday September 8 Delores Arsenault Mary Ann McLaughlin David Barlow Shelley Nelson 9:00 am Jim Benoit (7th Anniv.), Fr. David Brecht, OSA Mary Panas Tom Hillebrand (7th Anniv.) Tina Chapman Mamie Quinn 11:00 am Edna Fekin (7th Anniv.) Jaclyn Eiswirth Karen Radgowski Bob La Chance (102nd Birthday) (L) Donald Elzerman Elias Safadi Ron Farrah Barbara Tully Monday September 9 Sr. Séan Therese Halpin, OP Raoul Van Hecke 8:00 am St. Clare Parishioners (L) Regina Koral Mark Verbiest Tuesday September 10 6:30 pm Members of the Worship Commission ST. FAUSTINA -September 10, 2013: Wednesday September 11 St. Faustina Parish, 14025 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, invites all 8:15 am The Gravino Family, Mollie Rentz citizens to a special civil―religious service on Tuesday, Sept. Thursday September 12 10th at 7:00 p.m. to commemorate the tragic events in New York 8:00 am Emmanuel Buhagiar, Jeremiah & Anna City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania that affected the way Brosnan, Cecil Downey (50th Anniv.) we now live, work, socialize and travel. It will also be an oppor- tunity to pray for peace and human equality. The Warren Friday September 13 Symphony Orchestra, interfaith clergy, all non-Catholic and 8:00 am Barbara O’Donoghue (2nd Anniv.) Catholic congregations and Archdiocesan priests of polish de- Saturday September 14 scent will take part in this historic and annual remembrance with presider, Mark your calendars for this patriotic event. Hospitality 4:00 pm James Higgins, (24th Anniv.) to follow the service. For information, call St. Faustina Church at Sunday September 15 586 772-2720. 9:00 am Jessie Fenech, Thomas Keelan, Scripture Readings-September 9th— 15th Josephine Buhagiar, Linda Styczenski 11:00 am Marion Addy Fikany (L), Mon. Col 1:24-2:3 Ps 62:6-7,9 Lk 6:6-11 Tues. Col 2:6-15 Ps 145:1-2,8-11 Lk6:12-19 Colleen Giffer (23rd Anniv.) Wed. Col 3:1-11 Ps 145:2-3,10-13 Lk 6:20-26
5:00 pm St. Clare Parishioners Thur. Col 3:12-17 Ps 150:1-6 Lk 6;27-38 Weekend Liturgy - Aug. 31—Sept. 2, 2013 2013 2, 31—Sept. Aug. - Liturgy L = Living Weekend Fri. 1 Tm1:1-2,12-14 Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11 Lk 6:39-42 Sat. Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1-2,34-38 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17 Sun. Ex 32:7-11,13-14 Ps 51:3-4,12-13,17,19 1 Tm 1:12-17 Lk 15:1-32 WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2013
Masses Celebrant Lectors Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 pm Fr. Andrew Jim Totz C. Jacklyn J. Lauth S. Freitas
9:00 am Fr. Andrew Mike Stevens S. Koch B. Koch T. Muniga M. Platz A. Post 11:00 am Fr. Andrew Tom Scallen M. Ciaramitaro J. Stanley D. Cotter D. Cotter 5:00 pm Fr. Andrew George Cascos ______
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES
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