RANDOM THOUGHTS DIFERENTES PENSAMIENTOS from Father Bill Promesso

Settling In Fourteenth Sunday In Bella and I have mostly settled into the parish house. Just before I arrived, we Ordinary time constructed a small fenced area off the side door for her use, but she doesn’t like July 12, 2020 it. She really wants to go into the huge area behind the house and check out the sand hill cranes, but fencing such a large area would be cost-prohibitive. Maybe I’ll be able to do that at a later date. As usual, we take a few walks each day. We cross Maybee Road to a very nice condo complex where we can stroll without any danger of cars or cranes! I still have lots of boxes to unpack and the base- Meet and greet ment is a mess, but my living area is generally organized. I try to do a little each With Fr. Bill day so that in a few weeks it’ll all be done, thanks be to God. Following the Tuesday 7pm Mass and Friday 9am Mass in Bethany. We will social distance and The Weekend Bulletin wear masks. I was surprised to discover that our weekend bulletin has no name. It seems to RSVP by calling the parish office, me that it would be too easy to officially call it “The Bulletin” so let’s have a com- 248-391-1621. petition to name it. Press? News? Intelligencer? Tribune? Times? Give it some thought and submit your suggested name to me by email at [email protected]. We will use July and August for you to ponder it, submit it, confirm it with our pastoral team and announce the new name by Labor Day. Parish office reopens The winner will receive a surprise gift of CTR logowear!

Summer office hours will be Sacraments Mon-Fri. 9-12 Now that we can seat about 250 people with masks and social distancing, we are For the safety of all, we are asking able to celebrate First Eucharist and Baptisms. First Eucharist may be celebrated you to make an appointment, at any of the three weekend Masses but must be coordinated through the Family 248-391-1621. Ministry Office. For the time being, Baptisms will be celebrated on Saturday af- ternoons at a special time for the child and 9 masked family members gathered Masks are required. near the font. We expect to celebrate Confirmation this fall at a separate Mass for the candidates and a few family members. The archbishop has delegated pas- tors to preside at Confirmation until December 24. So rather than calling a bish- op, I’ll have the honor of confirming our teens who have participated in the prep Mass schedule resumes process. These unusual times call for different ways of doing familiar things. But to normal we’ll walk together through this, forward in faith! Christ the Redeemer Church has opened for Masses. We resume our Have a wonderful summer week. Follow the Son! regular Mass schedule, Saturday, 5pm, Sunday, 9 & 11am. We will also have Masses Tuesdays at 7pm and Friday mornings at 9am. Questions, contact the parish of- fice, 248-391-1621. Christ the Redeemer

Reconciliation To whom do we tithe/ Fr. Bill will be available Saturdays at The Gary Burnstein Community Tithing 4pm for Reconciliation or by appoint- Health Clinic




The month of June, Christ the ment.




Despite the Affordable Care Act Redeemer Church donated $5,540 to (ACA) and Medicaid, many low- the following appeals. income citizens in the community re-  Catholic Relief Services main under- or uninsured, with very  CDP Global Recovery Fund limited access to health care. The  Mercy Ships Gary Burnstein Community Health  Bakhita Charities Clinic in Pontiac, is a non-profit or-  Catholic Community Response ganization that offers excellent medi- Team cal and dental services, completely free of  Catholic Charities of Southeast Love One Another as I charge, to these vulnerable members of Michigan Have Loved You . . . the community. USCCB-Catholic Campaign for In John 15:12, Jesus says, “This is With the help of charitable fund-  Human Development my commandment, that you love one ing, donated medicines and medical  Vista Maria another as I have loved you.” Loving supplies, and a dedicated corps of vol- and caring for one another is not just unteer doctors, dentists, pharmacists  Orion Area Youth Assistance  Remnant Project Ministries the pastor’s job—it’s something Jesus and administrators, the GBCHC pro- calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a  Oakland Literacy Council vides over 3000 office visits and one ministry in which people with special  Angel’s Place million dollars-worth of medication to gifts for caring ministry can put those Neighborhood Service Organiza- its patients annually. In addition, the  gifts to use in an organized way, bring- tion clinic offers community health educa- ing Jesus’ love and care to those who tion programs.  Gary Burnstein Community most need it. For more information about the Health Clinic If you know someone who is going GBCHC, please visit:  Pope Francis Warming Center through a difficult time, contact one of www.garyburnsteinclinic.org our Stephen Leaders Karen Swietlik or Margo Clarfelt about Stephen Minis- try. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide focused, confidential, one-to- Eucharistic Ministers Fr. Joe contact info. one Christian care—to help that per-

A small number of Eucharistic Min- If you wish to contact Fr. Joe you son experience the healing power of isters are needed for each of the three can mail correspondence to his home Christ’s love. Masses. A Sign-up Genius has been at: 1389 Paul Blvd., Lake Orion established for those interested in sign- 48362. ing-up. No one will be permitted to Fr. Joe will continue to monitor volunteer without signing up through the [email protected] email this tool. h t t p s : / / through the end of the year. He may www.signupgenius.com/ be reached there as well. go/30e0d49afaa29a02-extraordinary You are required to wear a mask while serving. If you are uncomforta- July 11/12 ble or vulnerable, there is no expecta- 5:00pm For the people of the parish. tion for you to participate. In addition, Feedback needed!!! 9:00am For the people of the parish. we ask, for now, that you only sign-up Our Office of Family Ministry 11:00am For Stan Kowalski req. by for one weekend per month. If we staff is working hard to prepare for Dottie Kowalski. need you more we will reach out. If Sacramental Prep and Faith For- July 18/19 you are on the current volunteer list mation for this fall. Your feedback 5:00pm For Mary Horlick req. by Pat for EM’s you should have received an would be deeply appreciated via this 3 and Mary Lou Lipscomb. email. If you did not, please reach out -minute survey at this link: 9:00am For Angeline Brownell req. to Annette https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ by Mary Wietecha. at [email protected] to be SRXY6BV For the people of the parish. added to the list. We thank you for 11:00am For Adelina Alarcor req. by your service. family.

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My oldest daughter Lauren graduated from High School this year – she is part of this odd “Class of 2020” that didn’t realize that March 12 would be their final opportunity to say “good- bye” and hug so many of their friends for the last time. She had no spring break, no prom, a wimpy “drive-by” commencement. It certainly has not been the momentous time of celebration and DRIVE BY DRIVE- closure she has dreamed of for the last 12 years. Saturday, August 8 My husband Kip and I are throwing her a little party this from 10am-12noon coming weekend, but it too will no doubt be a weird one – giving our guests the The August collection will once option of a “curbside-visit” or an “in-person party” with a limited guest list given again be for school uniforms for the the required social-distancing guidelines and the size of our backyard. Instead of Pontiac School District. In this time going to her friends’ graduation parties, my daughter, without a single complaint, of a new normal, we are trying to has rather delivered groceries to her aging grandparents and helped clean our gar- make donating easy. We are NOT age and paint our basement. She and her friends have “Zoomed” through this collecting any school supplies. Only time together feeling a bit numb, disappointed and sad. Many of our family and long or short sleeved white polo or friends have struggled with loneliness, sickness, even death, during these past 4 dress shirts and khaki and na- months – and so much uncertainty still lies ahead of us. Strange days indeed. vy pants are needed. Being all stuck in the house together was not a joy from start to finish for sure, Items can be ordered on line at and though I would never wish this virus on our global community, I do have to Kohl's, Target, Old Navy, Meijer and admit that this time has not been without its cherished graces. One example - Walmart. You may drop them off at Raising strong-willed daughters is quite a double-edged sword, and my three gals church in the vestibule Monday- are no exception. They are resilient, smart, inspiring and pretty darned outspoken Friday from 9am-12noon, drop them (now where did they get that from?!?! Well, Kip of course! hee hee!). off at the Drive By Drive on August 8 From what I gather from my own experience - as well as in conversation with or ship directly to CTR at 2700 Wal- other Moms, many here at CTR who have kindly reassured me over the past year, don Road, Lake Orion 48360. We our daughters tend to “cut their teeth” of independence primarily on their moth- need both girls and boys sizes small er’s. I’ve been told it’s because we are “safe” – that they know we aren’t going (size 6-8), medium (size 8-10) large anywhere and that they know that there is nothing they can do so as to lose our (size 12-14) and XL (size 16-18) We love – which, of course, is all true. But, that doesn’t make this time of painful and also need Adult women and Men sometimes cruel pushing away any easier to bear. This is all to say, my daughter sizes. Foreman Mills located at 250 and I were “on the rocks” so to speak back in January after almost a year of heavy N. Telegraph Road has an extensive struggle – AND since we were both moving the speed of light – with all our com- line all of the above sizes at a dis- mitments and busyness – we did not have the extended time we needed to truly counted price. reconcile. And then COVID hit. You may also send a check made The extended time at home that followed facilitated a profound healing be- payable to CCRT (Catholic Commu- tween my daughter and I – a reconciliation that I sincerely believe might never nity Response Team) at 132 Franklin have happened without the stay-at-home orders. Our whole family has drawn Blvd. Ste. #203, Pontiac, MI 48341 closer during these days being tucked-in together. If God is to be found in the and write "school uniforms" in the relationships between us (where 2 or 3 are gathered, right?) – if the sinew that memo. holds the Body of Christ together is true communion, friendship and care of one There will be a limited number of another – then I suspect there are some good things we need to pay attention to tags on our display board in the vesti- that have come out of this imposed “time-out.” I can only speak for myself, but bule for larger sized items if you are this respite from the rat-race has helped me to prioritize and rethink if the way in attending Mass. Challenging times which I spend my time really reflects all that I hold sacred and true. Do my choic- call for creative measures and we are es really manifest the work that Christ has called me to as his disciple? I feel as so grateful for your continued support though God has said “Lisa…shut up, sit down and listen!” and I have…and I for our neighbors in Pontiac. Please am…and I (and many of my relationships) have been transformed from this pe- call Lisa or Karen in the parish office culiar time of challenges and blessings. I recently rediscovered the book Sabbath with any questions. by Wayne Muller who righty points out that taking time for (Sabbath) rest is not simply a suggestion, but rather is one of the “big ten” commandments! Right next to “Thou shalt not kill.” As Jesus said “We were not made for the Sabbath, but rather the Sabbath is made for us.” What does that mean for us? Maybe this is something we are being invited to ponder in this culture that often seems to down play and even prohibit this kind of God-mandated self-care that is essential for building God’s dream for our world. Respectfully submitted by Lisa Brown, [email protected]. Past columns available at www. crazycatholicquestions.blogspot.com
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A Prayer Gathering in Solidarity with Refugees, Migrants and DACA/TPS Neighbors Saturday, July 18 Outside at St. Vincent de Paul REFLECTON FROM Lisa Andridge
Church site (St. Damien of Molokai Parish) What are you tuned in to? 46408 Woodward, Pontiac My eldest son is 31 and I recently came across a bible he used regularly when he Organized by Strangers No Longer was in high school. In it, I found a wonderful short story that really spoke to me Circle of Support about this week’s Gospel. From St. Andrew and St. Mary of the “One beautiful spring morning, an experienced hiker was walking with a Hills, Rochester/Rochester Hills friend down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The streets rumbled with the sounds Additional info contact Sr. Grace of weekday rush-hour traffic. Suddenly the hiker stopped. ‘Listen, he said. I Keane, OSF, Christian Service Coor- hear a cricket.’ dinator, St. Mary of the Hills, ‘That’s nonsense!’ his friend scoffed. ‘Why do you think you hear a lowly [email protected] cricket in all this downtown uproar?’ ‘I’m sure I do,’ the hiker said. ‘Watch this.’ He pulled a dime from his pock- et and dropped it on the pavement. Almost all of the people nearby stopped at the sound of the coin hitting the concrete. ‘All of us are tuned to certain things,’ the hiker said to his friend. ‘Our ears hear what they are tuned to. Mine happen to be tuned to crickets.’ In a similar way we need to be open to God’s Word. Jesus said we need ‘eyes to see’ and ‘ears to hear’ before we can tune in to the Gospel.” This season we’re living in has been very challenging, tiresome, and fraught with disappointments, fear, and change. We’re learning to see the whole world differently and I think in this time God is encouraging us to slow down and fo- cus more on Him. Well, he certainly has my attention! With schedules flipped upside down, work and school totally interrupted, and our social lives cut off, we are forced to approach our days with a new vision. What is really important to us and what can we do without? This time has given us the opportunity to think about what we are really tuned in to. Are our hearts and minds focused on God? Teens Find us on We talk about what life will look like when we can get back to “normal”…but what is normal? Are there things you were doing before the pandemic days that you find you don’t want to go back to? What new focus have you developed in these weeks that you would like to continue? Don’t be discouraged if you discover you’ve gotten off track with your faith. Distractions are a huge part of everyday life and some days it can be really hard to keep your focus. That’s okay, you’re not alone. Welcome to being a Chris- tian. There is real wisdom in this week’s Gospel for us. Jesus used a lot of ex- #ctrteens amples because many of the people who followed him lived off the land. This week he compares the Word of God to a seed that needs fertile soil to make it grow. What seeds are you planting now? What are you hoping to harvest in the future? Take stock of the seeds you sow, (i.e. the activities you spend your time on) and take a look at what’s really important to you. What are you tuned in to? Where is your focus? The world is a really noisy place and sometimes we just need to step back and reevaluate where we are and where we want to be. @ctrteens
Someday you’ll be amazed at what God has planted in you. Christ the Redeemer Continue your Contributions During the COVID-19 pandemic and the temporary suspension of pub- The Last Time (author unknown) lic Masses in the Archdiocese of De- From the moment you hold your baby in your arms you will never be the same troit, Christ the Redeemer Church still needs your support. Although we are You might long for the person you were before not celebrating Mass as a parish com- When you had freedom and time munity, we still have a need to pay our And nothing in particular to worry about staff, maintain the church building, and, importantly, continue our out- You will know tiredness like you never knew it before reach ministries. Days will run into days that are exactly the same We ask that, to the best of your Full of feedings and burping ability, you continue to make your Nappy changes and crying weekly offertory donations by any of Whining and fighting the below methods. Naps or a lack of naps It might seem like a never-ending cycle

But don't forget... Online Giving Visit our website: ctredeemer.org There is a last time for everything  Select We Give across the top of There will come a time when you will feed your baby for the very last time the page. They will fall asleep on you after a long day  Click on the Online Giving box. And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child  Sign up for a new account  (under the password box on One day you will carry them on your hip then set them down right). And never pick them up that way again My payment methods: You will scrub their hair in the bath for one last time  Enter checking or credit card And from that day on they will want to bathe alone information Give a New Gift: They will hold your hand to cross the road  For Sunday, Christmas or Mass Then will never reach for it again Intentions They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles  Recurring or one time gifts And it will be the last night you ever wake to this Questions contact: Christi Spen- One afternoon you will sing "the wheels on the bus" and do all the actions cer; [email protected] or 248- Then never sing them that song again 391-1621 ext. 12. Thanks for your faithful stewardship! They will kiss you goodbye at the school gate The next day they will ask to walk to the gate alone Set up bill pay You will read a final bedtime story and wipe your last dirty face Through your local They will run to you with arms raised for the very last time. bank.

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 2700 Waldon Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48360 the prayers please call the parish office. Rev Dr William Promesso e-mail: [email protected]

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For Loved Ones  
  
Who Are Ill Saturday - 5:00 pm Chuck Lauinger Bob Hester
Sunday - 9 & 11am Kathleen May Jane Lennox
Cheryl Horvath Daily - Check weekly bulletin
Maria Geryk Craig Collins sister of Kelly Bechtell 
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Carolyn Stevens Ron Spitler Megan Taggart Pontiac Vicariate Website: Tom Needham Olivia daughter of Marcia Nannarone and www.pontiacareavicariate.org Mary Bussome Koslowski niece of Betty Mlinar
Neam Diane Kocik Whitney Wenger   
 Lew Cardimone Bill Schramm sister of Theresa Lee Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm, Mon.-Thursday Tim Swanson George Smith Shirley Lemanski 9 am to 12:00 Noon, Friday Keith Kramer Isabel Santiago cousin of Therese Wisnewski Website Address: www.ctredeemer.org 248.391.1621, (Fax) 248.391.3412 Cameron Kostiz Richard Valuet Gloria Kienzie Administrative: Sue Enjaian, ext. 10 Nancy Miller Pat Tinetti mother of Marcie Perez e-mail: [email protected] Terry Hart Cody Baert Monty Buxton Administrative: Dawn Cejka, ext. 11 Maryann Powell Pat Nolf Jillian Barron [email protected] Marian Maher niece of Therese Wisnewski Finance: Christi Spencer, ext. 12 [email protected] Luisa Jimeno Anabel Marin Christian Service: Karen Swietlik, ext. 17 Dan Cady sister of Cecilia Pacheco [email protected] and Bob Brain Ashley Hafelt Lisa Pratt, ext. 17 [email protected] Allison Mary Elizabeth Buck Stephen Ministry: Karen Swietlik, ext. 17 Music Ministry: Mari Reyes, Wisnewski niece of MaryAnn & Bob Turner [email protected] Ashley Gresock daughter of Gary & Gail Zirwes Rob Laveque 
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      nephew of Mary Anne Walsh 248.391.4074 …..our country’s military per- Derek Coe Director, Lisa Brown, ext. 20 sonnel especially those connected son of Ken & Sally Coe [email protected] Pre-K, Elementary Coordinators to our parish. Lauren Hughes daughter of Tim & Jeanette Hughes Karen Jbara and Michele Pinelli, ext. 19 [email protected] Barbara Whalen Administrative, Gabriela Mendez, ext. 14 For the Deceased sister of Nancy Clancy [email protected] Lauren Hughes Middle School, Ann Blizzard daughter of Tim & Jeanette Hughes [email protected] …..please remember in your Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator prayers the family of Sally Coe Lisa Andridge, ext. 33 show brother Brad Bacon died. [email protected]


 
    Parish Council (Meets 4th Tuesday) Commissions meet 2nd Tuesday Education Chair: Katelyn Wheeler, 248-568-0426 Parish Finance Council
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