Sunday, October 25, 2020 30Th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sunday, October 25, 2020 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

2021 St. Joseph REMEMBER TO Sunday Missal FALL BACK REFLECT First Reading now NEXT WEEKEND Today’s reading is an excerpt from the available many laws Moses received at Mount in back SUNDAY Sinai. We learn that God expects empathy of church NOV 1 @ 2:00am and compassion for the most vulnerable in society. How do you show care for Donation those in need? Requested Second Reading Paul saw the believers in the city of Thessalonica as models for the faith in the surrounding regions of Macedonia and Achaia. Who would you hold up today as a model Christian? Gospel Reading Jesus teaches the religious leaders in Jerusalem that love of God and love of neighbor and self are the greatest com- mandments. Which of these two com- To Sacred Heart Church mandments do you find more Larry & Susan Kuzak challenging? ©LPi Page 2 Sacred Heart Catholic Church

HEARTS ON FIRE at Sacred Heart OCTOBER 31 | SAINT QUENTIN On October 31, it is the feast day of Saint Quentin. This saint was a Roman, Where Faith is Known, descended from a senatorial family. Full of zeal for the kingdom of Jesus Lived, & Shared Christ, he left his country and went into Gaul, accompanied by eleven other apostles sent from Rome. They separated to extend their campaign of I have come to set the earth on fire, and how evangelization to the various regions of France. Saint Quentin remained at I wish it were already blazing. (Luke 12:49) Amiens and endeavored by his prayers and labors to make that region part of Our Lord's inheritance. By the force of his words and works he anticipat- LISTEN to the Archbishop: PROPOSITION ON ed the glory of his martyrdom. He gave sight to the blind, vigor to paralyt- PARISHES—Action Steps 2.3 Parish Leadership: ics, hearing to the deaf, and agility to the infirm, in the name of Our Lord, The [appropriate AOD departments] will lead simply by the sign of the Cross. At all hours of the day, he invoked his God the creation of coaching teams to assist in de- in fervent supplications. veloping Archdiocesan standards and norms for organizational health patterned after elements But this apostolate could not escape the notice of Rictiovarus, the Roman of the Amazing Parish resources, such as: 1) for- prosecutor who at that time represented Maximian Herculeus in Gaul. Saint mation for all parish staff; 2) building a healthy Quentin was seized at Amiens, thrown into prison, and loaded with chains. leader-ship team & using best practices; 3) cre- When the holy preacher was found to be invulnerable to either promises or ate clarity for the whole parish by [communicat- threats, the prosecutor condemned him to the most barbarous torture. He ing] vision, mission, and assignment of responsi- was stretched on the rack and flogged. He prayed for strength, for the hon- bilities; 4) over-communicating clarity through or and glory of the name of God, forever blessed. He was returned to the simple and precise messaging using multiple prison when the executioners who were striking him fell over backwards, media at all levels of parish life; 5) reinforcing and told Rictiovarus they were unable to stand up, and could scarcely clarity in areas such as volunteers, hiring/firing, speak. An Angel released the prisoner during the night, telling him to go rewarding, and compensating employees. and preach in the city, and that the persecutor would soon fall before the UNLEASH THE GOSPEL, pg 57 justice of God. To his profession of faith in the Holy Trinity, he added that Our Lord Jesus Christ, whom he adored, gave sight to the blind, hearing to PRAY: Tear or cut off this prayer and keep it the deaf, health to the sick and even life to the dead. At His voice, the lame where you’ll remember to pray it throughout leaped up and ran, paralytics walked, and water was changed into wine. the week His guardians discovered that he had disappeared, though all doors were barred, and found him in the city preaching. They were converted by the Come, Holy Spirit, to the leadership at Sacred prodigy. But Rictiovarus was furious. Heart Church and the Archdiocese of Detroit as they work to improve parish organizational health Brought back before the tribunal as a sorcerer, Saint Quentin said: If by patterned after the Amazing Parish model. Open persevering in my faith, I am put to death by you, I will not cease to live in the hearts and minds of all parish staff to grow Jesus Christ; this is my hope, I maintain it with confidence. He was again closer to the Lord in formation activities. Lead us placed on the rack and beaten and tortured. Finally, this glorious martyr in the formation of a leadership team that uses was decapitated, after praying. His death occurred on October 31, 287. He “best practices,” and especially of growth in clari- is the patron saint of bombardiers, chaplains, locksmiths, tailors, surgeons, ty in communication in all aspects of parish life so and against coughs and sneezes. the Gospel message will be clearly declared to all in a way that will enhance and encourage us on mission. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love so Do we really understand how important our relationships with our brothers as to become a parish with leadership who joyfully and sisters throughout the world truly are? Many give God’s commandment and effectively communicates in order to send its to love your neighbor and yourself a congenial glance of approval and members on mission. Amen! agreement without really thinking about the implications. Sometimes it is easier to kneel in reverence before the tabernacle in a church than to kneel ACT: What is this letter saying to you? Pray in intercession for Sacred Heart leadership this week in reverence before the tabernacle of another person’s soul. Witnessing to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance for our parish and being consumed by the Divine Power alive in the heart of every living to work toward the Archbishop’s vision for “a being transforms not only how we see our brothers and sisters but how parish Leadership Team around the Pastor” and we see God Himself. The cries of the poor and those who are hurting must effective communication methods.Then ask the echo in our hearts. We can no longer be deaf to the world’s pain. It is no Holy Spirit to guide you into ways you could use longer acceptable to judge others, unduly criticize, or marginalize, your gifts to serve in such an amazing parish. neglect, abuse, manipulate, or participate in the exploita- (you DO clip this out and pray with it, right?) tion of anyone! We are asked to become hypersensitive to not only what we are doing, but why we are doing it. To read the entire letter, “Unleash the Gospel” go to This holds true not only with regard to the daily unleashethegospel.org conduct of our lives but our economic and corporate relationships and policies as well. ©LPi www.esacredheart.org Page 3 them to help people in the Pandemic), Prayer for an End to the ST. VINCENT DEPAUL another 60 bags of food went to Coronavirus Crisis Matchan Nutrition Center in Pontiac that SUMMARY feeds the homeless and those in poverty. Loving God, we come before you in our time of need. In today’s Gospel, Please continue to support our SVDP we here Jesus say society with your weekly food donations We lay before you our that we are to “love our neighbor as our (basket in rear of Church), and most of concerns and fears over the self.” We are humbled to say that through all your prayers for the Vincentians and spread of the coronavirus. your generous donations, our St. Vincent our clients. We cannot do the work of our We know that you are mightier than DePaul Society is loving our neighbor by Father without the grace that he provides all our fears and that assisting them in their time of greatest in answer to your prayers. Your assistance the name of Jesus is the name above need. With only four Vincentians the reminds us of St. Paul in his letter to the all other names. work is very time consuming. We continue Galatians 2:10, “They asked only one We ask, in the name of Jesus, to ask for your prayers for this ministry thing, that we remember the poor, which that you stop the spread and also consideration to donate some was actually what I was eager to do.” Our of the coronavirus. of your time to assist those in need. simple Thank You is never enough to express our gratitude for your help. We In your mercy, heal those who are This last year with your donations we would love to be able to pass on to you sick and lead those who have died were able to assist over 270 households. from our clients their thanks and “God into your heavenly kingdom. Of these families, we referred 30 house- bless you”. May God continue to bless you holds to other conferences for assistance We ask this in the mighty name and please keep us and those we assist in because they were outside of our area. of Jesus Christ our Lord. your thoughts and prayers! Amen. We worked with other agencies to help fund 51 of these families, mostly for ener- If God is tugging at your heart to do gy assistance through THAW. Our SVDP more please consider joining our SVDP financially helped 103 families in paying society. If you would like to learn more FORMED their rent, utilities, car repairs, clothing, please call Mary Alice Merlo for more AT SACRED HEART furniture, gas cards and medical needs. information at 248-375-5378. We also helped about 240 families with St. Vincent DePaul Society Sacred Heart Parish has purchased food from our pantry (4 food drives, 3 of FORMED for all its parishioners to use to build up and inform their faith life. FORMED is a platform similar to Netflix, As the Church on mission continues her efforts to Peacock or Disney Plus that has Catholic create a band of joyful missionary disciples in De- content. Pulling together the best in troit and the world, YOU have a role to play through Catholic movies, children’s programming, SACRED HEART the role of intercessory prayer. audio dramas and books, FORMED We invite YOU to join with the Intercessory Prayer provides a trusted and engaging Intercessory Team at Sacred Heart which has been lifting up our entertainment alternative in support Prayer Team parish to the love and mercy of Jesus for over two of a Catholic lifestyle. It includes, Bible years. Those who enter into intercessory prayer studies, sacramental prep materials, ministry make a decision to pray specifically on documentaries, books and audio talks behalf of our parish, our community and the world. from leading Catholic experts will help The fruitfulness of evangelization depends upon you grow in understanding your faith. the graces called down through intercession. Join us as we pray this week: Formed works on your mobile phone or tablet. Supporting iOS and Android Lord, we pray In the Name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit: devices. Form also works on PC and ~ For protection of our Sacred Heart families from the Corona virus. networked device like Roku, Apple TV, ~ For Christians who just blend in with our society, that God light a fire in them to be- and Chromecast among others. To get come joy-filled missionary disciples. connected please call the office and we will provide you the login procedure. ~ For those with whom we disagree and those who we consider “enemies", we ask our Lord to work in their lives and ours to lead us all to Your Truth, and to treat each other with respect and mercy. ~ For all those preparing to vote, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit in discerning the Truth as taught by the Catholic Church as they choose for what and for whom to vote. ~ For the Holy Spirit to guide Fr. Cavellier and all priests, and to foster in them the habits of a joyful missionary disciple, especially an attitude of Gratitude. We ask all this in the Name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit (Sign of the Cross). Amen. Page 4 Sacred Heart Catholic Church

ALPHA ONLINE Fall 2020 Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Run over 11 weeks, each session looks at a different question that people can have about faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is a safe, non-judgmental, friendly, and welcoming space to explore life's big ques- tions together. Join us for an engaging talk and small group conversation. This version of Alpha is being offered online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is sponsored by Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and will include the involvement of some seminarians as small group discussion animators. Registration is free. To find out more please visit shms.edu/alpha.

ALL SOULS REQUIEM MASS Date: Monday, November 2, 2020 Time: 7:00 PM Archbishop Vigneron and The Very Reverend J.J. Mech will concelebrate a live-streamed Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Mass will include a special 12-voice schola singing the Victoria Requiem, one of the great A DAY TO CALL YOUR OWN AT MANRESA! treasures of Renaissance music. Those who have died of COVID-19 will be remem- Do you need some refreshment? Each month Manresa offers a day of rest in this bered in a special way during the Prayers place of peace. Enjoy the quiet, away from the busyness of everyday life. We pro- of the Faithful. vide you with a private room and a simple soup lunch; the rest is for you to decide how you want to spend your day. So many options: reflect, pray, walk the property, Watch the live-streamed Mass at read or just BE. (No director is available or required.) Come and be refreshed! www.aod.org/livemasses. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM on the following dates: Register and submit the names of Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 www.manresa-sj.org/111820-day those who have died of COVID-19 to be Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 www.manresa-sj.org/120720-day remembered at Mass at www.aod.org/ Thursday, January 7, 2021 www.manresa-sj.org/010721-day events/536. [COVID-19 precautions (mask, social distancing) are in effect.] The Cathedral kindly asks that healthy Pre-registration is required attendees wear a mask, enter through the Manresa Jesuit (space is limited!): Woodward Doors (Sundays), stay distanced Retreat House from others, sing softly, and wash or sanitize $40 non-refundable, non-transferable 1390 Quarton Road hands before and after attending Mass. For payment is due with registration. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 more information on COVID-19 guidelines, Call 248.644.4933 Ext. 0 or www.manresa-sj.org 248.644.4933 please visit the Cathedral's website. visit the links above to register. www.esacredheart.org Page 5

Names will be published for 3 weeks. If a name has been removed that you wish Rosary said one-half hour to have re-established, please call the before daily Mass Parish Office at 248-852-4170 Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth Jeri Laurie Graves Lori Crowl † Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pasco David Sargent Ruth Caspary Bill Reilly by Robert Tommie Miller JoAnn Eaton Dennis Spensley Sunday, October 25, 2020 Margaret O'Donnell Dora Murray Rolf Maier 10:00 a.m. Gabrielle Roth-Haver Diane Hurd Stella Lentz † Richard Kessler Don Boudreaux Richard Booms Tom Guibord † Fred Samrah by Family Orleta Cairo Doreen Valente Deac. Michael Stach † Roberta Wishart Jackson Hensley Sue Augustyn Nancy Delosh Monday, October 26, 2020 Deacon Jack Parent Andy Serocki Michael Delosh 9:00 a.m. Marguerite Fishbaugh Mary Bourbeau Frank C. DeFelice † Margaret Zacharski Joe Kroetsch Peter Henrici T. Coburn Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Joan Martus Ron Pedersen Nick Rennels NO MASS Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:00 a.m. OUR MEN AND WOMEN † Patricia Johnson Scripture Readings † Encarnacion & Arnulfo Artesano for the Week IN THE SERVICE † Frank C. DeFelice 2nd Lt Carrigan Berard, Army NG Thursday, October 29, 2020 CPL Christopher Berard, US Marine Corp NO MASS Sunday, October 25: Sergeant Joel Bock, National Guard Lt Christopher Burns, Navy Friday, October 30, 2020 Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 9:00 a.m. 51 [2]/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 Lt Molly Hamilton Burns, Navy Lt Jamel Chokr, Coast Guard † Marilyn Johnson Monday, October 26: Sra Jake Coll, Air Force † Allen Farrelly Eph 4:32—5:8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, Ssgt Joshua Coll, Air Force Saturday, October 31, 2020 4 and 6 [cf. Eph 5:1]/Lk 13:10-17 AMS3 Christion Compton, Navy 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27: † Ed Lentz Joseph Destefano, serving in Iraq Eph 5:21-33/Ps 128:1-2, 3, Capt Brent Drabek, Air Force Sunday, November 1, 2020 4-5 [1a]/Lk 13:18-21 Lt Linda Erickson, Army 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 28: Petty Officer Anthony Giacopelli, Navy † Fred Samrah by Family Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-3, Lt Stephanie Herderich, Air Force 4-5 [5a]/Lk 6:12-16 Lt Nicholas Hughes, Army Thursday, October 29: LCPt Dawson Innis, Marines Eph 6:10-20/Ps 144:1b, 2, Capt Benjamin Lloyd, Marines 9-10 [1b]/Lk 13:31-35 Capt Kaitlyn Tullock Lloyd, Marines Lance Corporal Adam Mather, Marines Friday, October 30: Capt Sean McQuade, Army Phil 1:1-11/Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, Capt Sarah Burns Mobilio, Marines 5-6 [2]/Lk 14:1-6 Sergeant Daniel Pendell Saturday, October 31: Lt Ronnie Robinson, Army Phil 1:18b-26/Ps 42:2, 1Lt Billy Romine, Army 3 5cdef/Lk 14:1, 7-11 Gunnery Sgt Michael Schuhler, Marines Sunday, November 1: Capt Todd Sullivan, Army Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, Senior Airman Scott Socia, Air Force 5-6 [cf. 6]/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a Tom Yombor, Army Ranger 1175 Ian Zdral, Army Page 6 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Liturgy Schedule October 24–25, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement Lead E.M. Lector Sacred Heart parish is Saturday, TBA TBA a loving and giving 4:00 pm Mass Roman Catholic community. Sunday, TBA TBA We welcome people from all 10:00 am Mass walks of life as we celebrate October 31–November 1, All Saints God’s presence in the Eucharist and we proclaim Lead E.M. Lector the Good News of Jesus Christ Saturday, TBA TBA 4:00 pm Mass by serving all, teaching boldly Sunday, TBA TBA and rejoicing always. 10:00 am Mass Sacred Heart Parish SACRED HEART OFFICE MASS SCHEDULE SACRAMENTS & INFORMATION 3400 S. Adams, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Mon., Wed., Fri.: Mass 9:00a.m. RECONCILIATION 248-852-4170 | FAX: 248-852-5745 Tues., Thur.: NO MASS Saturday, 3:00 p.m. [email protected] Saturday: 4:00 p.m. www.esacredheart.org Sunday: 10:00 a.m. BAPTISMS Please call the Parish Office for arrangements, Follow us on facebook, instagram PARISH COUNCIL Call 3 to 6 months before birth of child. and twitter @sacredheart7009 COMMISSIONS MARRIAGES Christian Service Member Arrangements to be made with priest. Call Colleen Sylvester...... 248-853-5717 at least 6 months to a year prior to wedding. Education Member OFFICE HOURS: JoAnn Eaton...... 248-361-2854 RCIA Mon. & Tues.: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. RCIA program for adult entrance into Finance Member the Church begins each fall. Please call Thurs & Fri.: By Appointment Ron Iwaszkiewicz...... 248-852-1303 Wed, Sat & Sun: Closed the Parish Office for information. Worship Member JoAnn Eaton...... 248-361-2854 EUCHARISTIC CHAPEL LEADERSHIP AND STAFF Member at Large Come and pray anytime. Pastor: Rev. Fr. Richard Cavellier...... x22 Mary Alice Merlo ...... 248-375-5378 NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION Pastoral Associate & Director Please stop by or call the Parish Office of Religious Education: Michael Merlo....x12 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Sacred Heart Council 8659 | kofc8659.com BULLETIN Deacon: Rev. Mr. Jack Parent Deadline: Articles are due by Friday (10 days Office Assistant: Carol Bissa...... x10 Dan Heath (GK)...... 248-343-9622 before) at 5:00 p.m. Bulletin Editor Email: Sam Crowl (MD)...... 248-980-4636 Music Minister: John Welch [email protected] [email protected] SACRED HEART CHURCH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Sacred Heart has joined social media! Make sure to like and follow us to stay up to date on all events! Like and share us on Facebook: @sacredheart7009

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