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Vision Statement: To Welcome. To Inspire. To Transform. To Serve. A NOTE FROM FATHER DAVID This weekend we celebrate the great gift of the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ given to us as the central mystery of our Catholic faith. The traditional name of this feast is Corpus Christi Sunday. We may think that there is already a feast for the Eucharist: Holy Thursday. On that night, his presence is veiled as we recall his passion and death. In this feast, however, there is a different focus: we are in the afterglow of Easter time, seeing that the Lord’s glory is not hidden, but visible to all. So some parishes have Eucharistic processions on this day carrying the sacrament exposed in the monstrance. Let us pray for a renewed faith in the real presence of Jesus among us in this sacrament, and commit celebrating the Eucharist (mass) regularly. May we experience a more abiding unity through the Eucharist, and humbly yet courageously live this unity as joyful missionary disciples. Please consider joining us for mass this Friday morning in another devotion that honors God’s great love for us through Christ: The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO ME With deep gratitude to God, I observe the 25th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood this Tuesday, June 25. On that day in 1994 I was ordained a priest for the archdiocese of Detroit, along with Fr. Jeff Monforton, who is now the bishop of the diocese of Steubenville, Ohio. Retired Cardinal Adam Maida was the bishop who ordained us. Since ordination, I have been at the following parishes: associate pastor at Guardian Angels, Clawson, from 1994-97; associate pastor at St. Patrick, White Lake, from 1997-99; pastor at Immaculate Conception in Ira Township (Anchor Bay), from 1999-2008; pastor at St. Mary, Wayne, from 2008-13, and I have been at St. Mary since 2013. In my unworthiness, God has called, and I have tried to respond. I have been so blessed by the people whom God has sent into my life through my vocation. It is a privilege to accompany people on their spiritual journey, and help them to grow closer to Jesus Christ with a deeper faith. My faith has also been inspired by the witness and dedication of others who love the Lord and serve so selflessly. continued on page 7. . .
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic community of faith, proclaims Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, celebration of the sacraments, ongoing care for those in need, lifelong faith formation and stewardship of our time, talents and treasures. Contact Us (734) 241-1644 HOW TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENTS THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY PARISH
PASTOR Monday, June 24th Rev. David Burgard **No Activities** ASSOCIATE PASTOR Tuesday, June 25th Rev. Giancarlo Ghezzi Please contact the parish office or Fr. David Fr. David’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination In Residence with inquiries about the Sacraments at: 8:00 AM: SMCC Camp (GYM) 241-1644 or [email protected] Rev.Bob Singelyn Wednesday, June 26th Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 AM: SMCC Camp (GYM) Deacons Saturday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation room is 6:30 PM: AOD Diaconate Info Night (PLC) Dcn. Mike Stewart in the left sacristy door behind the altar. Thursday, June 27th [email protected] Marriage 8:00 AM: SMCC Camp (GYM) Dcn. Michael Ingels Deacon Emeritus At least one individual must be a member of 6:30 PM: Vicariate Evangelization (HH) Pastoral Minister and St. Mary Church. A minimum of six months Friday, June 28th Christian Service previous notice is required before the wedding 4:00 PM: God Works! (PLC) Lorie Bronson date. Please phone the parish office for more information. Saturday, June 29th 734-241-6088 **No Activities** [email protected] The Rite of Christian Sunday, June 30th Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 6:00 PM: Men’s Basketball (GYM) Director of Faith Formation Anyone interested in inquiring about our faith, or Mary Quick anyone interested in becoming a Roman 734-241-6097 Catholic Christian please contact the parish of- ARE YOU, OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE fice. WHO IS THINKING ABOUT BECOMING [email protected] MCES Baptism of Infants CATHOLIC? Kyle Kubik, Executive Principal Please contact the parish office for baptism dates No matter when you begin to consider at least one month in advance. Catholicism, rest assured that God is 734-241-3923 present from the first moment of your spiritual Music Director & Organist Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament is available upon request for journey. As you begin to feel a tugging at your John Raymond persons who are seriously ill, scheduled for a heart or the call of “the still small voice within,” 734-242-6253 medical procedure, or with a chronic God is there. condition. A person can be anointed as often as Finance Director their condition warrants. St. Mary Parish offers inquiry sessions that allow Julie Dull seekers to examine the Catholic faith more 734-241-8910 ext. 115 closely. During these sessions participants ask POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS questions, explore Catholic teachings, and Youth Ministry PRIESTS discover what it means to be a Catholic Christian. Nancy Dietrich That priests, through the modesty and These sessions are designed to offer 734-735-0845 [email protected] humility of their lives, commit themselves accurate information and clarify any CYO Sports acvely to a solidarity with those who are misconceptions about the Catholic Church – with Cliff Jackson no strings attached. the most poor. [email protected] If participants feel the desire to become Catholic,
Parish Office Manager they may move into a deeper level of faith formation that focuses on prayer, sharing, Karen Beaudrie We're glad you came to join with community, service and reflection, called the Rite [email protected] us in our worship time today. of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The RCIA
Parish Pastoral Council We hope that you have felt God's is a series of steps conducted in the context of Roger Kidd, Chair (at large) love in a new, learning about the faith and spiritual formation through which a person is fully incorporated in the Elliot Alfredson (at large) refreshing way. Body of Christ, the Church. Donna Banker (Recording Sec) We look forward to seeing you again next week! Please join us for an inquiry session on any of the Fred Fedorowicz (Chrisan Service) following dates: July 11, or August 8th. Heather Hall (at large) More information is available by David Heilman (at large) contacting Deacon Mike Stewart at Rick Kidd (at large) 734-241-1644 or email: Doug Kuras (at large) [email protected] or the Maria Liparoto (at large) Parish office (734-241-1644); [email protected] Bob McMillan, Vice Chair (at large) Hugh Acosta (Stewardship) Anne Zochowski (at large)
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Church Schedule and Mass Intentions for the week of . . . June 24th through June 30th Eucharistic Altar (C) Cantors & Ministers Lectors Servers (G) Greeters
Tuesday, June 25th 6:30 pm Mass † Ray Anteau † Bob Blazoff Wednesday, June 26th 8:15 am Mass † Josephine Zarb † Alice Poupard
Thursday, June 27th
12:15 pm Mass
Friday, June 28th 8:45 am Mass
Saturday, June 29th
7:55 am - Rosary &
Divine Mercy Chaplet
8:30 am - Communion Service
1:00 pm - Quinceanera
3:00 pm - Confession
Mary Crawford Sue Mathe C– Bill Minney 4:30 pm - Fr. David † Joe & Ralph Schnorberger Alyssa Hall Mark Manor Frank McAuliffe G - Jackie Steinman, † Ron Esper (7A) Grace Williams
JoAnn Naida Zennie Herkimer, Karen † Alice Poupard Burns † Joyce Bruck
Sunday, June 30th
7:30 am - Fr. Giancarlo † Richard Heil (B) Jan Cousino George Cady Will Shafer C– Robin DeSloover † Frank Smith, Jr. Vicki Kipf John Ready Zeke Shafer G - Lorie Bronson, Kathy † John Collino Pat Ready Jondro, Fred Fedorowicz
† Roland Burnard
† Alice Poupard
† Irene Curtis Carson Kinsey 9:30 am - Fr. Bob Jim Barton Hugh Acosta C– Brad Bowman Nora Kinsey † Patrick Kelly Mary Dobberstein Carolyn Morrin G - Mark & Angela Eby, Paul Friday † Loretta Kelley (A) JoAnn Minney Bernie Smith, Brandon &
† Nick Rafko (25A) Julie Kinsey † Lonny Rafko (20A)
† Pete Rendina(B)
† Daniel VanDevelde
11:30 am - Fr. David People of the Parish Ajshia DeCarlo C– Brad Bowman Linda Bors John Falconer Mary Jo Godfroy Lorie Holden Gavin Swartout G - Lorie Holden, Irish 2:00 pm - Spanish Mass Donna Reaume Robertson, Rob & Lori Foshag Altar Workers Schedule - Linens: Verna Ehlert Cleaning: Janet Pacetti, Mary Ball, Jan Anteau Readings for the week of June 23, 2019 Sunday: Gn 14:18-20/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11b-17 Monday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab and 17 [6]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17. Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14-15 [14]/ Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [1b]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 or 16:6b-12, 15-16/Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 [1b]/Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Ez 34:11-16/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Rom 5:5b-11/Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19. Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [cf. 5a]/Gal 5:1, 13-18/Lk 9:51-62 f 734-241-1644 ■ www.stmarymonroe.org ■ FAX 734-241-3077 ■ Celebrating 225 Years 1788-2013 Page 3 Pray For Us . . . Tom Dusseau John Schnorberger Alicia Hall Vivian Schwartz Donna Ahlgram William Eby Beverly Preston Pascal Flameygh Michael Whalen Debbie Lancaster David Huntley Addi Bressler Karl Mathe Amanda (Ghigo)Blanchett Dan Trouse Dennis Rowan B.J.T.W. Sam & Jane Cusumano Karen O’Brien Krystal Space Eric Sottile Eugene & Gloria Benedict Isaac Goins Lisa Nash Miller Barbara McDaniel Ron Bentley Mark & Theresa Tom Ryan Bruck George Tom Parsons A.J. Bressler William & Cecile Prusaitis Trinity Lewis Terry Pierce Shirley Edmonds Sophie & Bekka Turner Bernice Windels Joe Balk Edward Bitz Racheal Frederick Kelly Stefko Oates Tom Opperman Joann Mehki Joan Schmitz Martha Rais Bill Minney B.L. Larry Cornell Roland Nadeau Ken Fleming Deana Vanderpool Sandy Vanisacker Diane Gress Donald & Dora Brown Steve Elder Eva Barno Michael Yensch Randy Wylie Ruben Cortez Izabella Gutierrez Stafford Friday Linda Krueger Kate Herr-Maletich Kit Maxwell Larry Bross Darlene Parran Richard Metric Don Toeppe Catherine Miller Dorothy & Larry Tomasik Doug Thoma PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE MILITARY. . . PV2 Bailey Mehki Captain Adam M. Gagnon Alexander Lehr LCpl Nicholas Tipper A1C Hunter Larnhart, USAF LCpl Richard Hall Ssgt Matthew Marshall Cpl. Trevor A. Tipper Sr A Bri Ayers SSG Nathan Ihrig Staff Sergeant Dakota Klocek Lt Zachary Manor Sr A Brennen Werr Staff Sergeant Jonathan R. Martin Sgt. Jason Mell M/Sgt Tim Okkerse - Air Force PFC Joshua Gusten Seaman Robert Kull Jami Tatro W2 Private Trevor Tomkinson Elderly Solutions Alice Lorraine Care Center Pray for those in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Nancy Hochradel Joyce Bruck IHM Care Center Lutheran Home Medilodge Susan Weaver Dennis Curry Leona Bonifacio Joyce Bruck Ruth Garrett John Kuras Virginia Farris Joyce Eby Brookdale Bill Vallie Barbara Matthews Fountain View Mary Foshag Mary “Lou” Dickman Jean Waybright Mary Gallagher Donna Ryder Carolyn Mathe Suzanne Scheick Ed Manor Donna Haley A. Nora Poupard Brookdale-Ann Arbor Joyce Stein Rose Mary Kennedy Cambrian, Tecumseh Lorraine Young Beulah May Dolores Bodine Melvin Jasper Don Toeppe
LAY LEANINGS By Deacon Mike Stewart © 2019 Mike Stewart Email: [email protected] Used with permission I know, I work too much. I’ve been told. The tendency to overwork has followed me throughout life. I’m expecting that I’ll have plenty of time to rest after God takes me home. My wife, on the other hand, has found more balance in her life, and with great patience she’s tried to help me find some too. This past week she once again provided a great example.
Since it was the final week of school for our grandsons, my wife and daughter declared a Mom’s-only ‘field day’. Not that I would have crashed the party anyway, but clearly, I was not invited. And this field day didn’t require a school bus or parent permission slips. Rather, it required only two Moms with the express intention to rest and play, while enjoying each other’s company and the beautiful sunny day God blessed them with.
I reflected later on that whole notion of taking a ‘field day.’ In a world that seems to consider un-purposed leisure a sign of inefficiency, the idea of just taking time directed at intentionally NOT ‘doing’ much of anything but rest and play, is almost rebelliously and refreshingly counter-cultural. And yet, it’s in the sometimes obsessive ‘doing’ to which many of us are enslaved, that we lose our balance on our life’s journey. If our lives revolve solely around work and family responsibilities, when and how do we take time to listen for God’s quiet presence in our lives? When and how do we take time to rejuvenate and recharge our drained batteries? And honestly, when was the last time you can remember just intentionally taking time to go play?
Since I minister regularly to teenagers, I annually take groups of high school seniors to volunteer at an inner-city grade school in Detroit for what we call simply a ‘Field Day.’ Sadly, many of these urban kids don’t routinely get the opportunity to go outside and just be kids at play. It was fascinating just to watch them run and play freely with our teenagers, oblivious to the brokenness of the world around them. I also had the opportunity to accompany a group of high school seniors to a remote mission in Guatemala. One day our kids challenged some local village kids to a game of soccer, and the result was almost magical. In both cases, it occurred to me that to ‘play’ – whether you are a child or an adult - is a universal language that transcends cultures and boundaries.
The bible is largely silent about the early years in Jesus’ life, and yet I love to imagine that what he learned as a child, he carried with him into adulthood – the value of just letting the inner kid come out once in a while.
Thus says the LORD of hosts: The city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets. Zechariah 8:4R5
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Today we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ we hear Jesus ask his disciples, “Why do you not give them something to eat yourselves?” And he shows them how by the multiplication of the five loaves and two fishes. Today, as you donate to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul know that the multiplication of the loaves and fishes will happen again and the hungry will be fed.
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Volunteers Needed: The Monroe Center for Healthy Aging is in need of volunteers for these services: Drivers to take older adults to appointments and/or special event servers. If you have the time and heart to assist us in providing service to our friends at the Senior Center, please contact Beth, Volunteer Coordinator, at 241.0404. The Monroe Center is a warm and loving place that needs your help. Thank you.
f 734-241-1644 ■ www.stmarymonroe.org ■ FAX 734-241-3077 ■ Celebrating 225 Years 1788-2013 Page 5 Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace AMEN.
The family and friends of Noreen Ellen Kibat gathered on Wednesday, June 12th to remember and give thanks to God for the blessings bestowed upon her throughout her earthly life. Noreen found fulfillment in caring for others. For many years she worked as a nurse’s aide as well as a “pink lady” volunteer at a hospital near her home. Additionally she shared her gifts and talents through the outreach of St. Vincent De Paul Society in Taylor as well as helping with funeral luncheons at her parish. Her faith in God led her to become an IHM Associate. Noreen and her husband Edwin Richard Kibat (d. 2007) shared sixty one years of marriage. They were blessed with three sons who survive her; Michael (Cheryl): Richard (Regina); and Russell (Kimberly). Six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild brought much joy to Noreen, who enjoyed baking for them especially for the holidays. In addition to spending treasured time with her family, Noreen enjoyed ceramics, vacations, puzzles and playing cards with friends. St. Mary Parish offers its prayerful support to Noreen’s family. May God bless each of you with His abiding presence and peace in the coming days and weeks as you grieve passing of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. May the memories and joys of former days console and comfort you as you wait in hope for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Monroe Council #1266 Knights of Columbus
"Knights For Life"
The Eucharist is a fitting theme for today’s Scripture readings. On June 1st, the Monroe In the Book of Genesis, we learn that the priest and ruler of Knights of Columbus held a Fine Salem, Melchizedek, brings out bread and wine to share with Art & Memorabilia auction Abram (later Abraham). St. Paul, in his First Letter to the Corinthian community, describes Jesus’ institution of the called “Knights for Life”. The Eucharist at the Last Supper. In his Gospel, the evangelist goal - to raise monies toward the St. Luke retells of Christ’s miraculous healing of the sick and purchase of another ultrasound machine. feeding the 5,000. At every Mass, through the power of the At this ONE event, Council #1266 raised Holy Spirit, the priest consecrates common bread and wine into $14,400.00. Additional monies have also been the true Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ for the promised that will add to total. forgiving of sins and strengthening in holiness. As faith-filled The Monroe Council #1266 is working with other partakers, we are in complete awe of this tremendous gift and, in heartfelt gratitude, we give back to God a generous portion councils within our Archdiocese of Detroit to raise of our many gifts to our parish and to those in need. On this money to purchase an ultrasound machine. To Solemnity, participate in the Eucharistic celebration of the date, the Knights of Columbus worldwide has Mass, partake of Holy Communion, and spend time in Eucha- placed over 1,000 machines into pregnancy ristic Adoration. centers across the globe; the Michigan K of C has placed 54 of those machines within our state. “Joy I sprayer; joy is strength; joy is love; Results show that almost 80% of abortion-vulnerable pregnant mothers change joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. their minds and choose the gift of life for their ~ St. Teresa of Kolkata~ babies once they have seen the image of their child on an ultrasound machine. The Let’s All Go to the Knights’ goal is 100%. We would like to thank all of our Ballpark! sponsors, those who attended this
What: A Parish Outing to see a baseball game between the fundraiser, and ask God’s continuing Mudhens and Pawtucket blessings on all who, in any way, supported this When: Sunday, August 11th; 4:05 pm Game event and mission! Where: Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio Who: All Parishioners! All Altar Servers will be given a free ticket! “No one has a right to feel hopeless. How: Carpooling is available! To reserve your $14.oo ticket and/or an altar server ticket There is too much work to do.” please contact the parish office: 241-1644 or [email protected] by Wednesday, July 31 ~Servant of God, Dorothy Day~
Page 6 f 734-241-1644 ■ www.stmarymonroe.org ■ FAX 734-241-3077 ■ Celebrating 225 Years 1788-2013 A note from Father David continued. . . Thank you, people of St. Mary and Monroe, for being a part of my journey over the past six years. I love you and want the best for you. As I take on the pastoral responsibility of St. John the Baptist on July 1st, I pledge to strive to serve God’s people in the midst of these interesting times in which we live as a joyful missionary disciple, which we are called to be through our baptism. It has been a joy to reconnect to people in Monroe, since I have family and school connections here in Monroe, as well as my father’s working at Monroe Auto Equipment (Tenneco) for almost 30 years, retiring in 1998. My faith was nourished and developed in Erie, in the parish life of St. Joseph Church (which is celebrating its bicentennial as a parish this year). I was blessed to have a family and community support system that helped me to hear and respond to God’s call to serve. I worked at Grodi’s farm in Erie and became active in the church at a young age. In a special way I would like to thank my parents, David and Marilyn, for their constant love and support. I am also blessed to have the example of four of my aunts who entered the religious life as Sisters of Notre Dame in Toledo, with their joy and dedication to the Lord. So, I ask for your prayers for me and all priests. Let us pray that we will not lose sight of God’s power to help us and give us hope in our daily life. We also pray that more men and women may hear and respond to God’s call to serve His people as humble, joyful disciples who bring the Good News to all who long to hear it. Thank you for your love and care, dear people of God as we look to whatever the future has in store for all of us who always remain God’s beloved children. PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION: BE A WITNESS TO CHARITY This weekend envelopes are in the pews for the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which will be taken up next weekend after Communion. Pope Francis has shown us what it means to care for the marginalized. Through the funds received in this collection, the Holy Father is able to help those in special need throughout the world, such as from natural disasters, war, or oppression. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence. Father David, We honor you for being a dedicated and loving shepherd of God’s flock. God bless you on this milestone of devotion and service. Happy 25th Anniversary of Your Priestly Ordination
A Stephen Ministry Story the community to receive care from a Stephen Minister. I Have Heard You Calling in the Night Caring relationships last from a few weeks to a couple of years, “Here I am, Lord. / Is it I Lord? / I have heard you calling in the night.” depending on the needs of the care receiver. Typical crises
I was 19 years old when I heard the calling in the night. The include severe or terminal illnesses, grief over the loss of a voice inside my heart repeated the same brief message: “Feed loved one, and serving as a caregiver for an ill family member. my sheep.” I had always like the image of the Good Shepherd In caring for the spouse of one diagnosed with dementia, I and , struggling with career choices, I concluded that I was spent a lot of time listening to my care receiver, reflecting his being called to be a pastor, so I went to seminary. My feelings, praying with him, and helping him ponder the experience there was wonderful, but ultimately God led me to a decisions he needed to make as his wife’s decline continued. I different career outside the church. encouraged his self-care and continued reliance on God for
In retirement, I hoped to find a way to answer that original guidance and strength. It was my great privilege to walk with call. The opportunity came at St. Peter’s Church in Lewes, him, and I saw love in action far beyond what anyone expects Delaware, through something called Stephen Ministry. I said when they vow “in sickness and in health.” yes to training as a Stephen Minister, and so did nine other I have come to believe that what we do in Stephen Ministry is people, including my wife. It has made a positive difference in at the core of what being a Christian community of faith is all each of our lives, as well as in the lives of the people we serve. about. Because of Stephen Ministry, I have also become a
Stephen Ministry is a congregational ministry that trains lay volunteer hospice chaplain, further fulfilling my calling of 50 caregivers, called Stephen Ministers, to provide one-to-one, years ago. confidential, Christ-centered care to people going through But that same small voice tells me I need to encourage others difficulties in their lives. It is facilitated through an to feed His sheep beyond St. Peter’s. So I invite you to think interdenominational organization called Stephen Ministries, about becoming a Stephen Minister for your own church. which was started in 1975 by pastor and psychologist Kenneth C. Haugk. Since its inception, over 13.000 congregations have You can learn more by visiting www.stephenministries.org or become involved, and more than 75,000 pastors and lay leaders calling St. Mary parishioner: John Castiglione (313-363-3534). have trained as Stephen Leaders and gone on to train over If you or someone you love would benefit from having a 600,000 lay caregivers in their congregations. “Stephen Minister” please call the Parish Office [email protected] or 734-241-1644) or Dave Pastors encourage members of the church as well as people in Bork (734-242-5667).
f 734-241-1644 ■ www.stmarymonroe.org ■ FAX 734-241-3077 ■ Celebrating 225 Years 1788-2013 Page 7 Sunday, Jun 23, 2019SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY Thursday, Jun 27, 2019 BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) MEMORIAL OF CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Remembering makes the past present Ponder the mystery Watching a performance of LinRManuel Miranda’s Hamilton or a Cyril came to power as bishop of Alexandria during the early fi h movie like Steven Spielberg’s srring portrait of Abraham Lincoln century, a me of great contenon among church leaders over does more than momentarily bring these historical individuals to the identy of the Christ: Was he really God? Was he only life again. They also thrill us with the possibilies inherent in human? Could he be both? Who knew? The Nicene Creed of 325 American liberty. We are the heirs of this grand experiment. We had not yet been fully accepted and there was sll a need to work too parcipate in making a beer naon. In a more visceral way, things out. Cyril was in constant conflict with other bishops of the sharing our Holy Communion awakens once more the life of Christ day over who had it right. His arguments helped define the mys- that we inherit. Christ is present in the bread, the wineV and us. cal person of Christ as both truly God and truly human. Take a What will you do with the Christ in you? moment today to reflect on the myscal communion of divinity TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 14:18R20; 1 Corinthians 11:23R26; and humanity, realized in Christ and shared with us. Luke 9:11bR17 (169). “This is my body that is for you. Do this in TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 16:1R12, 15R16; Mahew 7:21R29 (374). remembrance of me.” “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be Monday, Jun 24, 2019 like a wise man who built his house on rock.” SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Friday, Jun 28, 2019 Expect the unexpected SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS Wear your heart on your sleeve What else would we expect from a kid whose first act in scripture is a dancing leap in the womb? Something startlingly new is afoot The depicon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is among the most here. In a patriarchal culture, when the father doesn’t name the evocave in religious art. It is shown aflame, pierced with a lance, child, and the mother stoutly gives his unexpected name, stand shining with light, encircled with thorns, topped with a cross, and back! The stage is set. The queson asked about John could be bleeding. In some imagery, Jesus is exposing it on his chest. It’s asked of every newborn: “What, then, will this child be?” God intense, to say the least. Given that the heart is the essence of seems to enjoy unseling the status quo. We like to hunker safely life, literally, and love, figuravely, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a in custom and tradion. God likes surprises: Let’s be auned to statement about Christ’s humanity, the horror of his suffering, and ulmately the depth of his devoon to us. Express your those. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 49:1R6; Acts 13:22R26; Luke 1:57R66, 80 (587). “From my mother’s womb [God] gave me my name.” fidelity in return. TODAY'S READINGS: Ezekiel 34:11R16; Romans 5:5bR11; Luke 15:3R7 (172). Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019 “Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.” The way can be narrow Saturday, Jun 29, 2019 When the saints go marching in, who will be in the parade? Some SOLEMNITY OF PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES would have us think only a select few will walk the road to Be a pillar of the church salvaon. Others feel their own unworthiness will send them It seems strange that the two most significant figures in the early permanently to the row of spectators. Sll others think the road church have to share a feast day! Shouldn’t each get their own? so wide that everyone will make it in the end, however they lived. Saints’ feasts usually mark the days of their deaths. Not with Peter The decision about who gets to go to God is ulmately up to God. and Paul. Though they both died in Roman persecuons around It’s not for us to guess the inner workings of the divine mind or the same me, it was during a later persecuon that their relics put fences around God’s mercy. The difficulty is not in figuring out were moved for safekeeping together. The two apostles, linked in who gets saved but in meeng the challenge of doing what God death, were connected in life as well. They knew one another, wants for us. Fortunately the gi of scripture and 2,000 years of argued with one another, and were the main reasons for the church tradion show us the way. spread of the early faith. Both the churches of the West and the TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 13:2, 5R18; Mahew 7:6, 12R14 (372). East observe their feast. In imitaon of these great apostles, how “Enter through the narrow gate.” can you work with others to bring unity to your community, the Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 church, and the world? TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 12:1R11; 2 Timothy 4:6R8, 17R18; The trees remember Mahew 16:13R19 (591). “Upon this rock I will build my church.” There is an amazing group of olive trees surrounding Jerusalem’s Invest just Church of All Naons, which itself was built around the rock on which it is said Jesus prayed in agony the night before his CrucifixionVcommonly known as the Garden of Gethsemane. These olive trees are believed to be descendants of an olive tree that was present during the me of Christ. It is fascinang to think of the countless generaons of these branches and leaves that have been the offspring of an original “witness” to the events leading up to Jesus’ arrest, Crucifixion, and Resurrecon. These trees remind us of the roots of faith that bear the fruits of witness to the good news in our lives. TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 15:1R12, 17R18; Mahew 7:15R20 (373). “Every good tree bears good fruit . . . . So by their fruits you will know them.”
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VACATION BIBLE ADVENTURES
July 15, 16, 17, & 18 9:00 am — 12:30 pm St. Mary Parish Life Center
In order for us to offer a great summer experience, we need a lot of help!! Adults AND teens are welcome!! This is the most fun you will ever have while sharing and learning more about your faith with our young children. Registration forms are available in the back of church or at www.stmarymonroe.org. You can also request one to be sent to you via email by contacting our faith formation office at [email protected] or calling Shannon at 241-6097.
AMAZING!
One of my favorite hymns has always been Amazing Grace. When taking my very first theology class, we studied this song and I found it very moving. Just the hearing word AMAZING brings to my mind a sense of wonder, something startling and marvelous, and something very astounding. This word brings about emotions. In today’s gospel account Jesus uses the word amazing, and he is not referring to His father (who we know is amazing). But he uses this word to describe Roman Centurian who asked for help for one of his servants. Jesus says he has not seen faith like this in all of Israel! Now this is Jesus who witnessed many people of faith. He also witnessed many people with little to no faith, who came to have great faith. But in this account, this Roman Centurian went to the top of Jesus’ list! Wouldn’t it be great if we all could have the kind of faith that amazed Jesus?
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3RD GRADE Noah Massengill Drew Ferreira First Honors Nicholas Odette Max Foldvary Gabriella Bellestri Landon Phillips Madelyn Gessner Cameron Cousino Alexa Prush Caleb Hall Reese Foster Cole Reinhardt Quinn Harrington Valentina Galati Bennett Schafer Jackson Heinzerling Emma Gessner Madelynn Scharf Brady Hines Avery Gramlich Emma Sinnott Nora Kinsey Cecelia Husby Audrey Smith Alaina Leicht Abigail Hurst Tyler St. Pierre Benjamin Martin Sienna Jackson Caleb Tasker Magdalene Nash Esme Kane Alexa Turner Halle Newsom Ella Linster Luke Wasner Madeline Raker Olivia Martin Avery Yaeger James Rostash Lacey Palmer Connor Zimmerman Ezekiel Shafer Hannah Trombley Andrew Sottile Maeve Westerlund Henry Wickenheiser Second Honors Trey Worrell Macarios Barno Second Honors Reagan Clanton 6TH GRADE Mary Ausmus Brody DeLand First Honors Rose Bodenreider Kyle Donnelly Emily Bellino Sophie Bozynski Jackson Fox Mikayla Camilleri Cole Brown Margaret Geiger Allison Casey Chloe Dunsmore Dylan Harrington Jessica Costlow Christopher Fritz Vincent Harris Callie Cousino Joseph Gessner III Conner Lindsay Ajshia DeCarlo Sophia Grego Eliana Lyke Robert Dobberstein Olivia Horning Blake Martin Ian Foster Dylan Odette Morgandy McGuire Rose Kidd Genevieve Sottile Nina Nguyen William Shafer Emma Swartout Cali Notario Louis Smedley Thomas Wickenheiser Mario Pighin Alaina Wille Emma Zydbek Andrew Strzelewicz Jada Worrell Elizabeth Zwack
TH TH Second Honors 4 GRADE 5 GRADE William Craiger First Honors First Honors Ava Eby Addison Bressler Vito Galati Jacob Angove Isabelle Morin Edward Keshen Jack Casey Jacob St. Pierre Paul Laboe Molly Casey Kiley Urbanski Carter McCormick Brionna Mae Chevrette McKenna Payne Anna DeLucia Nicholas Rakoczy Chandler Gossiaux Alissa Rorke Morgan Guzik Second Honors Callais Schafer Juleigh Husby Gabriel Angove Andrew Vuich Presley Johnson Alexander Ausmus Olivia Walker Drew Kettinger Violet Boylan Rowan Westerlund Cameron Kidd Ella Calkins Alexandra Wickenheiser Luca Lanzesira Brady Decator Grant Lewis Lana Dobrick
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