OCTOBER 9, 2016 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT the Church Is the Work of God He Initiated by Christ and Held Together by the Holy Spirit

1055 NORTH SILVERY LANE • D EARBORN, MI 48128 • (313) 277-3110 • FAX (313) 277-3211 • www.churchofthedivinechild.org

PASTOR Rev. James Bilot ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. John Kopson PERMANENT DEACON Rev. Mr. Roger O'Donnell IN RESIDENCE Rev. Thomas Urban

MASS SCHEDULE Weekday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30, 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:-3:45 PM and after the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri Closed for lunch from 12 - 1 PM

OCTOBER 9, 2016 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Church is the work of God he initiated by Christ and held together by the Holy Spirit. T The Divine Child Parish is entrusted with the responsibility of bringing people to the Lord and Infant answering the call to holiness.

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Altar Server Schedule

Monday, October 10 8:30 am A. Cappella & K. Charnley Tuesday, October 11 8:30 am R. Paolini & R. Tamburro SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 Wednesday, October 12 1:00 pm Wedding - Daniel Surico & Angela Quinn 8:30 am N. Forrest & K. Major SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 (Vocation Awareness Sunday) Thursday, October 13 12:30 pm People of the Divine Child Parish 8:30 am V. Paolini & C. White 1:30 pm Baptisms Friday, October 14 8:30 am J. McMichael & C. Scalf MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 Saturday, October 15 6:30 am Margaret DeMare, requested by The O’Brien Family 8:30 am J. Balash & M. Balash 8:30 am Mary Ann Makowski, requested by Thomas Makowski 4:30 pm E. Norwood, L. Oleski, D. Pettinaro, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 T. Pudelek 6:30 am Eleanor Parzyck, requested by Jenny Januszewski-Mendoza Sunday, October 16 8:30 am Margaret DeMare, requested by Family 8:00 am N. Dillon, R. DuRoss, E. Gawlik, J. Lesinski WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 10:00 am D. Major, K. Major, Z. Major, J. Biscaro 6:30 am Letty Almocera, requested by Lordes Modina 12:30 pm W. Lentz, C. Marcyan, N. Marcyan, V. Marcyan 8:30 am Edward Lukacs, requested by Wife, Margaret The THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016 Altar Server schedule can be accessed . 6:30 am Bob & Aileen Srigley, requested by Family at www.churchofthedivinechild.org & click on Ministries 8:30 am Nicholas Anton, requested by Family FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016 6:30 am Irene Sobol, requested by Dr. Sadzikowski & Mary Ellen 8:30 am Estelle Langlois, requested by Family SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 8:30 am Bernice Ciarelli, requested by Family 4:30 pm People of the Divine Child Parish SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 EMHC/Reader Schedule

MASSES TO THE MISSIONS Saturday, October 15 OCT 09 - Poor Souls in Purgatory, requested by A Friend 4:30 pm P. Deegan, N. Charnley, F. Misewicz, M. McCoy OCT 09 - Ray & Bernadette O’Connor, requested by The Hermann Family A. Ketten, K. Matusz, T. Murray, M. Hughes Reader: M. Webster & S. Sterbenz OCT 13 - Leonard Rogers, requested by Shirley OCT 15 - Joseph H. Stachnik, requested by Wife, Jeanette Sunday, October 16 OCT 15 - Anna Mae Hermann, requested by The Hermann Family 8:00 am J. Pierce, S. Tesorero, M. Hayward, D. Gruska, M. Liniger, Y. Kertesz, S. Gibb, M. Krizmanich Reader: B. Mrowka & C. Buchanan 10:00 am W. Grysko, T. Gorski, J. Gorski, A. Blaha, S. Ritchie, K. Ritchie, K. Crombie, S. Dziadzio Reader: K. Crombie & K. Kennedy Please Pray For Our Sick 12:30 pm C. Ballnik, C. Matthewson, T. Wing, J. Hartsaw, M. Manchell, M. Ebert, J. Stewart, S. Camardo Kathleen Devoe Reader: M. Munie & M. Manchell Robert Tune

Rest in Peace

“Happy are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.” (Rev. 14:13) Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the families of:

Gaetano Greco Nursing Home Ministry Schedule George St. Pierre, Sr. OCTOBER 15 – MASS – FR. KOPSON Mother of Amy Keenan TEAM 4 Captain - Sue D’Arcangelo Debbie May Barbara Kubicek Alicia Hameister Baptisms In December

December 4 is the only date scheduled for baptisms.

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book and is looking to have it published. You can Things Above from Fr. Bilot read the article by going to the Michigan Catholic online. Congratulations, Christine! This coming Thursday evening, I leave for the With just a month to go until the Rhine River Cruise. As we explore the different November election for President, we destinations, we will be celebrating Mass in some have so much to contend with. The very old and beautiful churches. And, as always, I candidates have both stated their will hold you and your intentions in prayer. I will platforms. Most of the nation is left return the following Friday. disappointed, as I believe we expected more from those seeking Peace, the nation’s highest office. Despite the frustration over Fr. Jim Bilot integrity, character, experience and trustworthiness, we, as Catholics, are called to not only participate by voting but to look at the candidates' positions on a wide range of issues. These issues include dignity of human life, care for the poor, families and children, education and religious liberty.

The USCCB (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) teaches, “we should be guided more by our moral The September Steak Roast went off without a hitch. convictions than by our attachment to a political party or Everyone enjoyed the food and company of fellow ushers. interest group. When necessary, our participation should Fr. Jim and Fr. John graced us with their presence and also help transform the party to which we belong.” We need to enjoyed the food and company. look toward the common good of the nation. In doing so, Our next meeting is Monday October 10, 2016 in the we are helping to build the Kingdom of God here on earth. High School All-Purpose Room at 7:00 PM. We will Another aspect we must consider – our next president review our fall schedule and upcoming holidays. will name a “cabinet of advisors and nominate federal Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged. We judges and Supreme Court justices. As the court has welcome any and all new ushers who signed up at the recently issued monumental decisions on marriage, Ministry Fair! See You All There. religious liberty, abortion, and immigration, it is important for voters also to consider the values each candidate brings to those decisions.” (MCC) So, I ask that we all take time to look over the issues SAVE THE DATE: and see how the candidate supports the teachings of the Catholic Faith Formation Night Catholic Church. Do they promote the dignity and respect Monday, October 24 at 7pm in the Gathering Room for human life? When we go to the polls, we are called to “Faithful Citizenship: The Church, The State, The make thoughtful, informed choices when we vote. We Election, and Catholic Advocacy. Details forthcoming! need to pray, reflect and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance – so that God’s will can serve all humankind in our country. Studying the Sacred Scriptures, referencing the teachings of the Church, especially the social teachings, looking at the choices presented, and asking the Lord to help us vote for the best person. Remember, God can do wondrous things through conversion and challenges that can surprise all of us. We need to do our homework, pray, and then vote. If we all take time to be prepared before going to the polls, then we can trust in God to Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion guide us into the future. Group Meeting Please mark your calendars now for Friday, October Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 6:30pm 28. We will be celebrating a Mass for the Nation at 7 p.m. Church and Gathering Room

The Mass intention will be specifically focused on our Fr. John is holding a Question and Answer group nation and the upcoming election. There will also be a meeting for all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Holy Hour directly following the Mass. You are more than Communion. This is for regularly scheduled ministers welcomed to come for either or both. Please see page 4 and all substitutes. This meeting is also open to anyone of the bulletin for more information! who is interested in becoming a minister. In the current issue of the Michigan Catholic, there is an article about one of our parishioners, Christine We encourage all ministers to attend this meeting for Panyard, who wrote a book entitled, "The Sistine Chapel: information and to meet other ministers and put a face to A Biblical Tour." Christine has completed her second the name you have seen on the roster and schedule.

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Mass FOR OUR NATION

Friday, October 28 at 7pm Church of the Divine Child SOUTH REGION 1055 N. Silvery Lane Regional Discernment Groups are for men ages 16-55 who want to actively discern the call of the Lord in their Mass followed by a Holy Hour of lives. These groups will meet for times of prayer, presentations on discernment, food and fellowship with Adoration for our Nation. other like-minded men. This group is facilitated by Fr. John Kopson, Regional Vocation Promoter. As the election draws near, let us all MEETING DATES: OCT16 and DEC 4 come together and pray for our country. TIME: 6 PM Please join us. Location: Divine Child Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room

The DC Christian Service Commission Questions? Contact Fr. John Kopson at 313-277-3110 or visit detroitpriest.com Needs and Wants You Monday, October 10!

There are lots of opportunities to serve Christ, including: • Upcoming food, clothing, baby item, and blood drives • Serving a meal at St. Patrick’s Senior Center in Detroit • Visiting and bringing the Eucharist to nursing home residents and the homebound and the list goes on!

If you’d like to learn more, please join us on Monday, October 10th, October at 6:30 p.m., in the Elementary School MPR. You can also call Beth Stawasz Donovan at (734) 421-8967 or watch the bulletin for more details about upcoming events. We can’t wait to meet you!

Fall into eGiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient THANK YOU DC! and secure way for you to make your

Thank you Divine Child parishioners for yet another amazing turnout on Sunday, weekly offering to Divine Child September 18. We collected 57 units!! Catholic Church. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct The units collected included forty-nine units of whole blood plus eight double- can save you valuable time when red units for the grand total of fifty-seven units collected. We finished at 105.6% of goal for the day. The total blood collected has the potential to help making your donations. save 155 lives in our community. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use On behalf of the American Red Cross to all the parishioners that donated or tried our church code: MI143. to donate we are so grateful. This past summer has been a rough one for blood As always, whether you wish to collections, the units everyone donated will go a long way in making up our deficit. continue with our church envelope

I want to thank Cathy Ballnik and the Christian Service Commission for all their system, or enroll in Faith Direct, we dedication and hard work into making our blood drives a success. sincerely thank you for your continued support Our next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, January 15, 2017. of our DC parish family!

Dennis J. Sandoval Donor Recruitment Representative American Red Cross

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Priesthood Sunday is October 30, 2016

In Thanksgiving, please consider giving a Spiritual Bouquet of Prayers to our Priests, Fr. Jim Bilot, Fr. John Kopson and Fr. Tom Urban.

ROSARY RALLY Please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or at the Rectory Office by 1*&8*=/4.3=9-*=,*+0=:'1.(=6:&7*== Wednesday, October 26. We will then present 48&7>=7:8&)*= these Spiritual Bouquets to the priests at a date 8=<*=&11=034<`= 3.9*)=9&9*8=.8=.3=,7*&9=3**)=4+= 5:'1.(=57&>*7`=7*5*39&3(*=&3)=(43;*78.43_== and time to be determined. &*=2:89=&80=(4)=94=8&;*=2*7.(&=9-74:,-=9-*= 48&7>=4+=).8=*489=)41>=*49-*7_== BOUQUET OF PRAYERS FOR PRIESTS +,=-=)+,.= = &)/a=/-*=)41>=48&7>= PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 &).,a=&9:7)&>`=-(94'*7=+/=&9=+,a**=3443== I WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING: &)..a=2*;&,44)=&70=&(7488=9-*=897**9=+742= 3.;.3*=-.1)=).,-=(-441= 1*&8*=/4.3=:8= ______Holy Mass ______Rosary Let nothing trouble you, let nothing frighten you. All ______Hour of Adoration things pass away. God never changes. Patience obtains ______Visit to Blessed Sacrament everything. Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone is ______Chaplet of Divine Mercy enough.

St. Teresa of Jesus ______Novena Doctor of the Church Feast Day: October 15 ______Our Father ______Hail Mary

SCOUT POPCORN SALE ______Glory Be to the Father NEXT WEEKEND: ______Stations of the Cross DC Cub Scouts from Pack 1151 will be selling popcorn after all Masses next weekend. OUR PRIESTS NEED PRAYERS! They are raising money to support their pack activities for the year, including an end-of-year camping trip. They will be offering several choices this year, including microwave popcorn in a variety of flavors, caramel corn, cheese corn, and old fashioned kernels. Name of Divine Child Priest(s)

For those of you who don't eat popcorn but would like to support the scouts, you can give donations of any amount which will go toward providing popcorn to the military and their families. You can also place orders with any scouts in your families or neighborhood. Name of Parishioner/Family (optional) Thanks for your support!! Any questions can be directed to Jim or Traci Ciarelli (313-359-1886).

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ATTENTION Current 8th Graders, You’re Invited!

Divine Child High School 8th GRADE DISCOVERY DAY

Friday, October 28, 2016 9:00am - 2:10pm

The day includes: Four “mini” Classes Service Project - Lunch Mass - Pep Rally (Parents: please join us for the Pep Rally!)

Divine Child High School Faculty, Student Council, Link Crew and National Honor Society Members will all be available for this exciting day!

If you are interested, please RSVP by October 21 to Mary Blicharz, 313.562.1990 ext 204 or [email protected]

Parish Council Opening

The Divine Child Parish Pastoral Council has opening for one new Rep-at-Large. Duties are to serve as a liaison between the parishioners and the Parish Council Board. If a parishioner has a concern or suggestion, they may relate this to the Rep-at-Large who, in turn, would present it to the Parish Council members. This is your opportunity to participate in the future of your parish!!

Candidates need to be at least 18 years of age, a registered active parishioner and serious about their faith. Please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket, attention Marilyn. Names will be drawn by lot at the 10:00am Mass on October 30. Deadline for submitting your name is October 23, 2016

Please submit my name as a candidate for Parish Council Rep-at-Large:

Name: ______

E-mail: ______

Phone Number: (______)______

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The Divine Child Parish Book Group’s next selection:

7 Secrets of Confession written by Vinny Flynn

∗ If you have not yet experienced Confession as a wonderful, personal Church of the Divine Child is now on encounter with Christ; ∗ If you do not yet look forward to going Facebook! to Confession, Please like us, follow us and share! Then… this book is for you! Look for the Nativity Icon! You can also follow the schools at Divine Child All are welcome to gather for light, yet thoughtful

discussions on this book. Catholic Schools! Wed, Oct 12: read pages 92- 179 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Elementary School Multi-purpose room Love Keeps Jesus with Us (enter through the east doors) Meditation: O Holy Trinity, Eternal God, my spirit is drowned in Your beauty. The ages are as nothing in Your sight. You are always the same. Oh, how great is Your majesty. Jesus, why do You conceal Your majesty, Weekly Holy Hour of Reparation to the why have You left Your heavenly throne and dwelt among us? The Lord answered me, My daughter, Sacred Heart of Jesus love has brought Me here, and love keeps Me here. Every Friday at 3pm in the Adoration Chapel My daughter, if you knew what great merit and Contact Tim at 313-363-7124 or email reward is earned by one act of pure love for Me, you [email protected]. Please join us! would die of joy (Diary, 576).

My Prayer Response: Lord Jesus, what great love has brought You to dwell in our earth! PRAISE & WORSHIP AND Teach me how to act with a pure love for You. Thank You for loving INTERCESSORY PRAYER me.

*Diary passages with bolded words are Jesus speaking Tuesdays from 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Church following Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena You are invited to Praise and Worship and Intercessory Prayer with our Prayer Team. Experience the power of the Holy Spirit through this vital form of prayer. What is intercession? Most simply put, it is praying for others. Please pray about joining this wonderful ministry or What is this? just come try it out on a Tuesday evening. Most intercessors The Vocations Chalice Kit is a way to involve parish experience great joy, peace and intimacy with the Lord. households to pray for vocations.

How does it work? Job Networking Group The Vocations Chalice Kit is located in the Vestry of the Gathering Room in the Church, next to the Ushers Room. Any If you have lost your job or are thinking of switching careers, please join us! You may find just what you are looking for! Divine Child family can sign it out at www.signupgenius.com/

If you would like to speak with the group facilitator and ask go/8050a45aba82ca20-church, take it home for a week and questions before attending a meeting please feel free to call put it in a place of honor. Each day the household will pray for Bob Jensen at (313) 278-0707. an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Our job networking group is very proud to claim that since There are suggested prayers within the kit. Families that are its inception, we have placed over 500 people in signed up can pick up the Kit after 10:00 a.m. Mass on some line of work. Sunday. Please return the kit prior to 10:00 a.m. Mass the Group meetings are on Tuesdays from following week. 7pm - 9:00 pm Divine Child High School APR It’s that easy!

UPCOMING MEETING DATES: Questions? Please call the Rectory Office for details at Oct 11 & 25, Nov 8 & 22 and Dec 6 & 20 313.277.3110.

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Design the cover of the 2016 Christmas Card for Church of the Divine Child!

Any student in grades K-8 who is a Divine Child parishioner or elementary school student is eligible to design the cover of the 2016 Christmas card Rules: • Theme: Must be religious in nature - The Nativity of the Lord • Must be student’s own hand-drawn original work • One entry per student • Size - No larger than 8½” x 11” paper - portrait orientation • Art Supplies: crayons, markers, or colored pencils • Print first name, last name, grade and room number on the back of the drawing • All entries must be received in the rectory office no later than Wednesday, October 26.

Questions? Please contact Marilyn O’Brien at the Rectory 313-277-3110 or email: [email protected]

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Gifts, cake and cards are just some of the wonderful things people generously give to Fr. Jim and he is so grateful. Lunch at the elementary school and the high school band coming over to play for him are something he looks forward to every year! Thank you everyone for your kindness!

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Thank you Shannon Salter and Marc Sierra for radiating the joy of Jesus at the Catholic Faith Formation talk last month. The evening discussion was titled “Why Pro-Life.”

Marc is a Theology teacher at Divine Child High School and Shannon is a Divine Child parishioner.

EVERY LIFE IS WORTH LIVING!

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Our summer seminarian, Grayson Heenan was officially ordained a Transitional Deacon in Rome on Fr. Jim’s birthday, September 30. He will be ordained a priest in June of 2017. Please keep Grayson and all his classmates in your daily prayers. Pictured right: Grayson with Fr. Joe Horn, Vocations Director of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Below: Grayson classmates who were also ordained Transitional Deacons.

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you.” (Jer 29:11)

Thinking About the Priesthood….How do you discern? The best first step in this sometimes difficult process is to follow the words most spoken in the Holy Scripture, “Be not afraid!” Whether it was an angel announcing good news, or Christ speaking to His disciples, setting aside your fear is the fist step. Once you are open to hearing the Lord speak to your heart, a message that will most likely come as a quiet whisper, you will be able to truly discern, figure out, ‘Lord, where are you calling me to serve you in this life?’ Discernment must involve prayer, the willingness to seek out quiet in an otherwise noisy world, a desire to know God’s will for your life, and a love for the Church and all Her members. Discernment is the first step in coming to know if the Lord is calling you to serve him as a Roman Catholic priest. See “The Watchmen” on page 4 for discernment information.

“Christ is knocking very hard at many hearts, looking for young people like you to send into the vineyard where an abundant harvest is ready.” – St. John Paul II

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CYO COACHES NEEDED FOR BASKETBALL CYO is now accepting applications for people interested in coaching boys and girls basketball this coming winter session, for boys and girls in grades 5th - 8th.

All forms are available at www.divinechildelementaryschool.org and must be submitted to Mark Ellul in the CYO office. Deadline is Wed, Oct 12.

If you have previously coached at DCES, we still need an application on file for this current year.

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace. -1 Peter 4:10

Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child

By Mail: Church of the Divine Child Advancement Office 1055 North Silvery Lane Dearborn, MI 48128

Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net

Include Divine Child in your Estate Planning: ♦ Make a bequest to Divine Child in Divine Child High School your will ♦ Create a charitable gift annuity Pledge: Faith In Action! ♦ Make a gift of life insurance

♦ Donate retirement assets

Make a Donation of Stock Divine Child Schools would like to thank those who donated gently used clothing and shoes to help support St. Vincent de Paul through the Champions of Charity Matching Gifts: Double or triple your competition. We hope you will help us continue supporting St. Vincent de Paul gift by having your and/or your spouse’s company match your contribution. through DCHS’s Pledge: Faith in Action initiative. We appreciate your continued support in helping us help others! For more information, contact Colleen Johnson at the Advancement office Make a pledge at: http://dcpfia.everydayhero.do 313.216.0893

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The annual citrus sale sponsored by Divine Child Elementary School Band is going on now. Orders must be received by Wednesday, November 2, 2016. This important fundraiser supports all DC instrumental music activities by helping to offset the cost of instruction, music, field trips and other expenses that come up throughout the year. Your help is greatly appreciated! We will not be selling after Masses! Delivery to your door in mid-December In time for the holidays!

Please write clearly!

Monday, October 17 at 6:00 pm Name: ______ST. MEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

7506 N. Inkster Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 Address: ______313-274-0684

City: ______Zip: ______

Phone: ______(We will call to get delivery instructions.)

Item # of cases Amount Knights Knotes Navel Oranges (20 lb. case) ______x $25 = ______Sunday, October 9 for our Corporate Communion at Sacred Heart church 9:30am Mass then follow us to Mount Grapefruit (20lb case) Kelly cemetery for a memorial for Fr. Partick O’Kelley. All ______x $25 = ______are welcome to partake in the celebration of Fr. O’Kelley.

Tangelos (20 lb. case) O’Kelly Kids Halloween Costume Party Sunday, October ______x $25 = ______23 from 2pm – 4pm. $8 for everyone over 5 (Under 5 are free) call 313-278-5600 to reserve your table. If you would like to purchase fruit to donate to Forgotten Harvest, we will deliver it for you. Please Michigan vs. Michigan State Fundraising Football Party, th indicate DONATION on your order form and check. Saturday, October 29 $20 per person for snacks and The donation is 100% tax deductible. buffet with a cash bar, 50/50 raffles to benefit brother Please return order with check made payable to: Knight Josh Earles. Josh has Cerebral Palsy and needs to Divine Child Band Boosters. purchase a special bicycle. This event is open to all in the community. Mail to: Lisa Smerdon 36825 Ladywood - Livonia, MI 48154 It’s time for a wonderfully prepared Italian dinner on (734) 432-0055 Saturday, November 4, 2016 starting at 5:30pm. Tickets are $40 per person or a table of 8 for $280. For more information call Bruce at 734-695-1296.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY PRAY FOR THOSE IN “Heavenly Father, protect these members of our Armed Forces. Be their constant NEED: companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, Lord, so that they may return home safely.” Amen. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

MA3 Sean Abraham May He show His face to you and be Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack gracious to you. May the Lord look 1st Lt Elizabeth Aceves (Walker), RN Captain Matthew J. Malinowski PFC Keith Bizek Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski upon you with kindness and give you Tony Boyd Lt Matthew Mamo peace. ~ Blessing of St. Francis Staff Sgt David Brash Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen Lt Colonel Louis A. Camardo II BM2 Claudio D. Polo Jolanda Karson Rachel Webb Lance Corporal Vincent Chandler BM1 Samantha Polo Amando Jayme Kersten & Trevor Sprader PVT2 Alexander Collins Airman Courtney Porter Jeanette Reitmeyer Cheryl Margaritis PVT Michael Dawson Cody S. Pratt Barbara O’Brien Edward Lowe HN Ryan Desjarlais SSG London Quicci Michael Thomas O’Brien Bronson Pawson Lieutenant Colonel Jay Deyonke Angelo Raona Bob Cuppetilli Eric Kuelske Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak Lt Andrew Roscoe Diana Shinske Donna Brown Lance Corporal Brandon Ebert 2nd Lt Joshua Schultz Sandy Blair Alex Miller IT2 Perry W. Edgell V TSgt Jeffrey M. Selonke August French Diane Wehby Sgt Aaron Fryer 3rd CPO Jannel Skiver Ron Kraska Jessica Wehby Major Joseph Johnson PFC Garrett Storr Marco Rea Tom Niemann Lieutenant Colonel Robert S. Kafka Warrant Officer Kevin P. Sullivan Megan Schroeder Mike Dunaway 1st Lt Stephen Kerr Staff Sgt Matthew Taylor Virginia Bonfiglio Sheri Tyszkiewicz Captain Natalie Ann Korona PFC Juan Vargas Nick Bonfiglio Judith Bennett Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Frank Bonfiglio, Jr. June McRae Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Major Leah Voelker Matthew Parrott Bill McCallion Captain Matthew Kuriluk LtJG Catherine Walker Michael Joseph O’Brien Mary Rosol Commander Ron Kuzdak Sergeant Anthony Watkins Jerry Fitzgerald Jeannette Stachnik Airman 1st Class Lauren LaCaprara Master Sergeant Randy Williams Jerry Borycz Airman Christopher J (Seraceno) Lapinski Lt Col Patrick Wnetrzak Private Ian W. Laskey LCPL Robert Wnetrzak In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list Lance Corporal Joseph Leach Major Thomas Wnetrzak for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a Major Adam J. Lytle D.D.S. loved one on the list. Thank you. Please let us know if you have a family member who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home!

Right to Life - LIFESPANPro-Life Student Activity is on the Rise! Please pray for these young women & men who are Do you know? Polls confirm the American public is becoming more pro-life, studies on discerning God’s call to the religious life. college campuses reveal the same. The growth Colleen Bailey, includes an expanding range of activities by Students for a 2007 Edsel Ford HS graduate and a parishioner, is in formation for the Miles Christi Religious Life groups. In Michigan: U of M, MSU, GVSU, CMU are order in Northville, MI. just a few of the universities that have student run Pro- Life groups--there are over 23 in our home state! James Bird, a 2016 DCHS graduate in formation for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Harvard RTL is running a series of educational posters. Choose Life at Yale (CLAY), founded by junior Sarah Sr. Rita Clare Yoches, a 1997 DCHS graduate and former parishioner, in formation for the Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., Heiman, received considerable press attention for petitioning the university to allow students who oppose of Steubenville. abortion to receive a rebate from the university health plan. Also, it published a pamphlet outlining resources available to a pregnant woman in the local community. Imagine walking through University of CA at Berkeley at lunchtime and seeing students waving signs that read: “Adoption: A Loving Option”, “Pro-Woman, Pro-Family, Pro-Life” and “Abortion Exploits Women”—at Berkeley! The tide is turning and students are vowing to “end abortion in their lifetime.” For more about student groups in MI and ideas for students contact our office. 734.422.6230 www.miLIFESPAN.org REGISTER NOW: Sat. October 22nd, 11am – Pro-Life Luncheon: Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones

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CSA Minute: Evangelization

The Evangelization Office is offering pastors and staff hospitality training, so they are prepared to receive others in the name of Jesus Christ, and to share Christ with those who walk in the doors of their parishes. Your CSA gifts are helping to fund this training through the Catholic Hospitality Training Institute, which is being offered at St. Anastasia Parish, Troy, on Tuesday, October 11. The training consists of four main sessions focusing on developing attitudes and behaviors for compassionate, Christ-like, and powerful service. Each session will conclude with participants choosing ideas and practices to act on once they return to their parishes. There will also be time for participants to practice the techniques they learn as well as to reflect, share, and network. For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.

Archdiocese of Detroit's Holy Door of Mercy Throughout this Jubilee Year, Holy Doors will be opened at the major basilicas of Rome, as well as cathedrals worldwide, including the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. Faithful who make a pilgrimage and pass through a holy door receive a plenary indulgence. "The Holy Door will become a Door of Mercy through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who consoles, pardons, and instills hope." - Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus, 3.

The Holy Door at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament is open to the public these hours: First Friday 9AM - 2PM. Every Sunday afternoon 1PM - 3PM For more information, please visit: http://www.aod.org/being-catholic/evangelization/unleash-the-gospel/ exÖâ|xÅ yÉÜ à{x \ÇÇÉvxÇàá holy-door-of-mercy/ A schola and chamber wind ensemble perform Louis Canter’s reflective, peaceful requiem. Matt Kush, Conductor

Friday, October 21 at 8pm Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament 9844 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 Free-will offering Doors open 45 minutes before each concert. Free, secure parking is adjacent to the Cathedral. [email protected] 313.237.5782 or visit detcathedral.org

Readings for the Week of October 9, 2016

Sun: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1-4/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19 Mon: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Ps 113:1-7/Lk 11:29-32 Tues: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48/Lk 11:37-41 Wed: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 11:42-46 Thurs: Eph 1:1-10/Ps 98:1-6/Lk 11:47-54 Fri: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13/Lk 12:1-7 Sat: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-7/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sun: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8/2 Tm 3:14--4:2/Lk 18:1-8

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Solanus Casey Center's Weekly Bible Study Join Men of the Sacred Hearts for a Are you looking for an additional weekly Bible showing of the 1952 film: study? You’re invited to our Weekly Bible Study, The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima every Friday at Noon. Please bring your own Take a stand for life Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 2pm Bible. The selected passages will come from the From September 28 to November 6, our Historic Redford Theatre in Detroit upcoming Sunday Scripture readings. The community will take part in Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com and search Solanus Casey Center is located at 1780 Mt. 40 Days for Life … a coordinated, focused for Men of the Sacred Hearts or call 586-264- Elliott, Detroit. www.SolanusCenter.org pro-life campaign with a vision to access 8550. Adults are $10 children/students $5 God’s power and draw attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program of prayer, fasting, and peaceful Meals-on-Wheels vigil. We pray that, with God’s help, this Pilgrimage to the Holy Land We Need You to deliver meals to shut-in will mark the beginning of the end of April 26 - May 4, 2017 elderly residents of our community with our abortion in Westland – and beyond. . Special presentation will take place on Meals-on-Wheels Program. Once a week or as Where? Pray at public right-of-way outside Monday, October 17, 2016 at Our Lady of the a substitute driver. Approximately 1 1/2 hours of: Angels, 6442 Pelham Road in Taylor. starting around 9:30am. Northland Family Planning Center/ Contact the parish office for details 5-10 stops in either east or west Dearborn. We DreamStar 313.381.3000 have 150 homebound elderly residents of 35000 Ford Rd., Westland (between Wayne Dearborn who are receiving these meals & Wildwood Rds.) Monday - Friday. If interested, please call Terri *Important: Do not park in the clinic lot Garden City High School Mom2Mom Sale at 313.943.2009. instead park in public areas within walking Sat Nov 5 from 9am - 2pm (8:30am early bird) distance Admission $1 (eb $2) strollers welcome. When? Please join us for an hour in prayer 6500 Middlebelt Road (between Ford Road and fasting between 7 am. – 7 pm. To sign and Warren). Tables are $25. up for vigil hours or get more information, www.facebook.com/gcmom2momsale or send Friends of Bethany Events: go to: an email to [email protected] Sat, Oct 15 Dinner and Dancing at Sportsman’s www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/ Den. Meet at 7pm for dinner or come later for westland/ dancing. 15001 Sibley, Riverview. Sun, Oct 16 Bethany Mass at St. Joseph Church Our Lady of Consolation Infertility & 353 Elm St. Wyandotte. Meet in the vestibule at For Sale: Miscarriage Support Group 11:15am. Contact Jerry at 734.283.6887 for 1 outdoor mausoleum crypt at Our directions and further information. Brunch Lady of Hope Catholic Cemetery in For so many reasons, infertility and immediately following at a place to be Brownstown Twp. $4,900. Call 313- miscarriage are intensely personal crosses that are not easy to share determined. 561-9978 publicly; and it can be especially difficult to find support that is sensitive to Catholic moral teachings on human sexuality, such A Call to Mary presents The Message of as what treatments may be pursued. Fatima In The Year of Mercy October 28 & 19. St. Lawrence Catholic The founders of the Our Lady of Church 44633 Utica Road in Utica. Speakers Consolation Infertility & Miscarriage Fr. Ben Luedtke, Dr. William Thomas, Fr. Support Group hope to fill that need with a Ladis Cizik, Dr. Robert Fastiggi, Fr. Louis peer-to-peer support group. Our meetings, Guardiola, MC Steven Piskorowski which will be held on the second Monday of each month in the small social hall at Visit www.acalltomary.org or call Fall Day of Reflection: St. Fabian Catholic Church (located at 248.808.8954 Make a “Midweek Day of Reflection” part of 32200 12 Mile Rd. in Farmington Hills), your spiritual enrichment. St. Paul of the offer prayer, reflections, sharing to the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference extent that an individual is comfortable, Center, offers parish groups and individuals and fellowship with other Catholics who Divine Child family selling home: the opportunity to get away for the day, have similar experiences. Together, we 1300 Kingsbury It is a colonial with 3 bed- beginning with registration at 9 am and hope to help each other carry the crosses rooms, 2.5 bathrooms and tons of updates! ending at 3 pm on Thursday, October of infertility and miscarriage. We have it listed at $219,900. 20. The day includes conferences, personal

http://matrix.realcomponline.com/matrix/ reflection time, Reconciliation and Eucharist. For more information, please see our shared GFJY89Ldrs- Presenters are the members of the St. Paul of temporary web site, olc- Fd/1300KINGSBURYAvenue the Cross Ministry Team. To register, contact infertility.weebly.com or email Andrea Fitzgerald Lynnette Marshall at 313/286-2800 or email [email protected]. 313-283-1729 at [email protected]. On-line

[email protected] registration at https://www.stpaulretreat.org/ “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will retreats/register-upcoming-retreats/ be comforted.” - Mt 5:4

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