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Gospel Meditation We Need History St. Anne Catholic Church 2420 N. Dixie Hwy. • Monroe, MI 48162 Phone: 734-289-2910 • Fax: 734-289-1098 • Hall: 734-289-1755 Email - [email protected] St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 8033 N. Dixie Hwy. • Newport, MI 48166 Phone: 734-586-2531 • Fax: 734-586-3900 www.stcharlesnewport.org January 10, 2021 Gospel Meditation We need history. We need it in order to understand ourselves, personally and collectively. The pieces of our histories may not have always been the most positive, honest, exemplary, dignified, proud and best moments of our lives, but they are ours. We have to acknowledge, remember, accept, and often heal them. We cannot forget them or pretend that they never existed. As horrible as the atrocities of events like Auschwitz, brutal injustices committed throughout the human journey, or personal painful experiences in our own stories, we need to remember. These times when humanity in general or people in particular have lost their way are times that need to be reconciled and redeemed. If we lose the memories, we will make the same mistakes again. The human soul needs a strong sense of affirmation, direction, and clear purpose. Without these essentials, we will easily run amuck and repeat the sins of our past. God’s voice throughout history has spoken precisely about this! We are reminded through the voices and example of many prophets and witnesses not to make the same mistakes again, come back to center, discover the purpose given to us by God, maintain a sense of proper direction, seek healing for wounds and be reconciled to our Creator. Baptism is so incredibly important for the salvation of humankind, not only eternally but here and now. Our existence depends upon it. It gives us the affirmation we need from MASS SCHEDULE God by gifting us with the same intimate relationship Jesus had with the Father. We are Saturday (St. Anne): 4:30pm blessed with the direction and clear purpose we need in order to be productive stewards Sunday (St. Charles): and faithful Christians. Baptism calls us to remember, accept, and deal with the sins and 8am, 10am, & 12pm inequities of our past regardless of how hurtful and serious. We consciously choose to turn away from them and put on the new life of Christ. To do this well, we must look hard and long at our sins and failings, listen to what they are saying and learn from them. If we Weekday Masses ignore the past, collectively or personally, or pretend that it never happened, we will never Monday & Wednesday: grow. We will surely die. 8:30am (St. Charles) Tuesday & Friday (except 1st Friday): People need to hear the message, lived and spoken, 9:00am (St. Anne) delivered by the baptized members of the Body of Christ. It is an essential message of hope that is layered with visions First Friday: 8:30am (St. Charles) of justice, peace, reconciliation, redemption, blessing, and First Saturday: 8am Holy Hour & healing. It is a message that helps us remember what has 9am Mass (St. Charles) gone before, the graces and the sins, and bring ourselves by God’s help where we need to be. We are called to do much more than sit home behind our closed doors. We have a CONFESSIONS: message to deliver. Are we ready to do so? 3:00pm Saturdays at St. Anne 6:30pm Tuesdays at St. Charles ©LPi Parish Mission Statement: "We the parishioners of St. Anne and St. Charles Borromeo welcome everyone to join us as a band of joyful missionary disciples, proclaiming the salvation of Jesus Christ through worship and service to all." Page 2 CLUSTERED PARISHES OF ST. ANNE AND ST. CHARLES BORROMEO St. Anne Parish Office St. Charles Parish Office 734-289-2910 734-586-2531 OFFICE HOURS: OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Wed., Thurs.: 9am-4:30pm Monday through Friday Closed for Lunch 12-1 9am-5pm Monday, January 11 (St. Charles) Tues.: 9am- Noon Closed for Lunch 12-1 8:30am +Howard Blanchett By Ed & Diana Blanchett Please wear a mask and sign in when coming to the parish office. Sp. Int. Lily Flint By Flint Family Bulletin Deadline: Monday at noon. Information must be provided in writing, by email, or sent to the parish office. St. Anne - [email protected] Tuesday, January 12 (St. Anne) St. Charles - [email protected] 9:00am +Tony Gagne By Judy Gagne SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION To prepare for sacraments one must be a participating registered member of the Wednesday, January 13 (St. Charles) parish for at least six months. 8:30am +Theresa Kennedy (6 years) Baptism: St. Anne & St. Charles Please contact the parish office, Parents must By Brittain Family attend a baptismal preparation class which is usually held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:15pm. Baptisms at St. Charles will be held after the Noon Mass on the +Agnes Nagel second and forth Sundays of every month. Baptisms at St. Anne by appointment. By Gerry & Ruth Masserant Marriage: In accordance with AOD guidelines, couples must contact the parish +Louis Laduke priest six months in advance of the wedding. Arrangements must be made in person. By Tom & Barb Boggs Family Anointing of the Sick: By appointment; call the Parish Office. If after office hours, please call the emergency line. Friday, January 15 (St. Anne) 9:00am +P.J. Delos Santon Liturgical Assignments for St. Anne By Brow Family +Gary Nelles January 16 Saturday 4:30pm By Caroline Petachenko Sacristan Jeanne Terrasi Saturday, January 16 (St. Anne) Lector Russ Terrasi 4:30pm +Dorothy Bezeau By St. Anne Men’s Club EMHC Dolores Gagne Sunday, January 17 (St. Charles) 8:00 am +Agnes Nagel By Tom & Barb Boggs Family +Mark Chinavare By Family Liturgical Assignments for St. Charles 10:00 am +Helen Gaynier January 17 Sunday 8:00am By Family Lector Barb Boggs Sp. Int. Mike & Marilyn Flint EMHC Bonnie Masserant, Kellie Long By Flint Family Ushers Jerry Flint, John Flint, Tom Flint, Steve Drummond, 12:00 pm +Charles & Marian Roelant Tim Theisen, Jason Flint, Kyle Flint By MaryMargaret Tuller January 17 Sunday 10:00am Sp. Int. Sue Hammond Lector Becky Barron By MaryMargaret Tuller EMHC Denise Rice, Nancy Harwood Sp. Int. Michaelene Kowalczik By MaryMargaret Tuller Shawn Fitzpatrick, Bart Fleming, Gene Gennoe, Rob Ushers Todd, Tom Theisen, Jake Ellison January 17 Sunday 12:00pm Follow us on Facebook! Lector Cricket Fleming "Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church," EMHC Samantha Gerlach “St Anne Parish Monroe” Ushers Volunteers needed please CLUSTERED PARISHES OF ST. ANNE AND ST. CHARLES BORROMEO Page 3 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Hendrico (Henry) Rebello Pastor 734-586-2531 x3 [email protected] Did you know??? SCRIP is a fabulous way to support You can give your weekly Emergency Number: 734-586-3016 the funding of the school and assist offering to St. Charles online? with tuition just by purchasing Visit: Deacon Henry Kibit [email protected] merchandise cards! SCRIP cards are stcharlesnewport.org/give available for purchase in the St. Charles Academy Office. Order You can also download the app! Janice Doederlein, DRE: forms are also available to fill out in 734-586-2531 x4 [email protected] the school office. Thanks! Healing Prayers Please pray for the sick of our parishes, friends, & families! PARISH OFFICE STAFF Becky Attard St. Charles Administrative Assistant: Katie Tibai 586-2531 x1 Corinna Aulph [email protected] Larry Barstad St. Charles Fax#: 734-586-3900 Dolly Bressler Ray Czarnik St. Anne Administrative Assistant: Eydie Dushane Margaret Aune 289-2910 x21 Military Service Ruth Flint [email protected] St. Anne Fax#: 734-289-1098 Donald Iminski Larry Iminski St. Charles & St. Anne Bookkeeping: USMC Gunnery Sgt. Joseph B. Cavins Richard Iminski 586-2531 x5; 289-2910 x22 Sgt. Jason De Los Santos Bernice Kaschynyc St. Charles Maintenance: SSG Gerald Borawski Heather Langton Scott Schmelz 586-2531 x1 Warrant Officer Michael Makela Brynlee McDonald Staff Sgt. Kory Wichowski St. Anne Maintenance: Ben Moyer Mark Ferguson 289-2910 x21 E3 Airman Trent Dusseau Marge Omler Sgt. Joshua Tipton Audrey Padot EMN3 Matthew Tipton Christine Perry Captain Troy Masserant ST. CHARLES ACADEMY Joan Rugila Navy Chaplain Reverend Tomek Maka Ann Whitaker Principal: Tech Sgt. Air National Guard Neland Gaynier [email protected] US Army Sgt. Major Jeremy Richardson Beth Lechy 586-2531 x2 Air Force Major Craig Bayer Please remember to pray for all who are sick in your family and for friends that they Administrative Assistant: Michael Blazoff US Army PFC [email protected] Pvt. USMC Cody Smith will be restored to good health. If you would like someone on the prayer list, Kathy Poreda 586-2531 x2 Pvt. Derek J. Barron Academy Fax#: 734-586-7255 please call the office and let us know. We SPC E4 Corey Wilkins US Army will be more than happy to add them to the Sr. Air. Travis Leonard list for prayers. LCPL James M. Tipton, Marines St. Charles/St. Anne LCPL Eric S. Pingilley, Marines PARISH COUNCIL Pvt. Adrien Boudreault Natalie A. Neff Medic USAF Kathryn Olson Dalton Neff Firefighter USAF Michaelene Kowalczik Eric Paul Staff Sgt. USAF Dennis Miller Bill Carter William Brace Lcpl USMC Dominic Charles 2LT Addison J. Brancheau US Army Jim Geiermann Jackie Lancina Carol Shaw Lord, hold our troops in your loving Brian Walz hands. Protect them as they protect us. Angela Michel Bless them and their families for their selfless acts and keep them safe. Amen. Minutes of the Parish Council meetings will be available on-line at: ww.stcharlesnewport.org Page 4 CLUSTERED PARISHES OF ST. ANNE AND ST. CHARLES BORROMEO Readings for the week of January 10, 2021 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/Acts 10:34-38/Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3)]/1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11 Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf.
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