ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE GUIDING LIGHT We the faithful of St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish are a Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Detroit. We serve God through His Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, with the empowerment and the strength of the Holy Spirit: to celebrate the Holy Sacraments and Worship, Christian Service and Faith Education, to evangelize and practice our faith in active stewardship--with the faith, spirit and humility of Mary, the Rose of God and our Patron Saint. December 27, 2015 –The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Brothers and sisters, as we celebrate this important THE MODEL OF ALL FAMILIES Solemnity Feast of the Holy Family, I pray that all families of our parish exercise and practice the values “Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His of the Holy Family. Jesus’ came in the world and ways,” (Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5). The Solemnity Feast of the Holy Family is the highest peak of attention in made His home in the context of the family. God the life of families, and the role model of all knows that His presence in each and every family Christian families. Today, we celebrate this Solemn should be the foundation of love, peace, and joy. Feast of the Most Holy Family of Mary, Joseph, and Therefore, may all family of our parish live out Jesus! God’s amazing love now and forever. I state and re- echo the song of the Responsorial Psalm this Sunday, We heard all the qualities and the importance Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His characteristics of the family from the First Reading of the Book of Sirach (3:2-6, 12-14). The characteristic ways. Amen! of the blessed family of a father, mother, and children is a communion of love. They dealt with one another with respect, honor, and obedience. They are like a THANK YOU tune strings of a music instrument that bring out the I thank you my Parish Family for all the love, perfect harmony of a great piece of music. Caring, prayers, support, gifts and best wishes. God bless you considerate, kindness to parents are values of and keep you always in His loving embrace! blessings and living a long life for children. In return, I thank you to all organizations and leadership of our God hears the children’s prayers when they pray to Parish who were involved with the preparation and Him for anything. hospitality during our MOB MASS! God bless you all for your love of God, Jesus, Mary, and our Parish! In the Second Reading, Saint Paul brings forth more Thanks to all Ministries who make our Christmas values of the family unit, calls “God’s chosen ones, Liturgy great, festive, and joyful! God bless you. holy and beloved.” Family members need to be May the Lord’s blessing be upon every families and patient, understanding, and forgiving of one another. friends, and ministries of our Parish. And Saint Paul also gave his stamp of approval by saying “over all these put on love, that is, the bond of God bless! perfection.” Then the Saint wrapped his saying by Fr. George Patau’ave conducting ourselves with serenity and tranquility, which is, the mantle of “Christ’s peace to control our hearts.”

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We joyfully welcome new members to our parish. Please register at the parish office during business hours. We also ask that you let us know if you plan to move from the parish. INFANT BAPTISM: Parents must be registered and regularly attending the Sunday Eucharist to begin Baptism preparation. Baptismal Preparation is held quarterly. Call the parish office to for next scheduled date. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of every month. MARRIAGE: If one of the engaged couple (or their parents) is registered at St. Mary’s arrangements may be made personally by the couple at least six months in advance. 8-10 months is preferred. SICK CALLS: We are happy to visit the sick and bring Communion to them. Please notify the parish office. ANNULMENT PROCESS: If you are contemplating filing for an annulment; know that it is a healing process. It takes up to 18 months for the Tribunal to complete each case, so please take that into consideration. Call the parish office for more information.

L i t u r g y & H a p p e n i n g s Parish Office Hours Calendar of EVENTS Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday, December 28, 2015 Monday, January 4,2016 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 7:00 pm Bible Enrichment Group Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 pm Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Sunday 8:30 am & 10:15 am Fifth Day within the Octave of the Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Weekdays: Nativity of the Lord Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am Saint John Neumann, Bishop 9:00am Mass First Fridays of the Month 9:00am 9:00 am– NO MASS Days of Obligation and 6:15-7:30pm– Faith Formation K-6 Solemnity Feast Days TBA

Wednesday, December 30,2015 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Chaplet of Divine Mercy Opening Adoration— Sixth Day within the Octave of the Saint Andre Bessette, Religious Wednesdays 9:00 am Nativity of the Lord 9:00am Mass concluding with Benediction at Noon

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy immediately Reconciliation/Private Confession 9:00 am– NO MASS following Mass Every second and fourth Saturday at 4:30 pm 9:00am-12:00pm Adoration & Benediction and by Appointment Thursday, December 31, 2015 6:30pm-AHG Board Meeting

Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Mass Intentions for the Week Tuesday December 29, 2015 9:00 am Thursday, January 7, 2016 4:30 pm– Mass Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest No Mass 9:00am Mass Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:00am 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry No Mass Friday, January 1, 2016 Thursday, December 31, 2015 4:30 pm The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Solemnity Lord.Solemnity of Mary, All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners the Holy Mother of God Friday, January 8, 2016 Christmas Weekday Friday, January 1, 2016 10:00 am

10:00 am- Mass All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners

Saturday, January 2, 2016 Saturday, January 2, 2016 5:00 pm Saints Basil the Great and Gregory †Robert Marth Nazianzen, Bishops andDoctors Saturday, January 9, 2016 Requested by: Family

Christmas Weekday 5:00pm Mass 2:30pm 7/8th Grade Confirmation Class Sunday, January 3, 2016 8:30 am 4:30 pm Private Confession Sunday, January 3, 2016 5:00pm Mass All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners The Epiphany of The Lord 8:00am Rosary 10:15 am 8:30am Mass All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners 10:15am Mass Sunday, January 10, 2016 The Baptism of our Lord\ 8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass 10:15am Mass Liturgical Ministers Schedule for January 2-3, 2016

MASS 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:15 AM

Altar Servers: Tommy H. Brianna C. Philip H and Austin M.

Lectors: Karen Coulon Carol Schrand Stephanie Goubert

Eucharistic Cathy Heisler, Jean Walkowski, Rosemary Ed Stelzer, Marge Stelzer, Nancy Roy Mark Darling, Missy Darling, Louise Bommarito Ministers: Caron Sacristan: Cindy Sowinski Maria Rickert-Kittell Josie Scaglione Ushers: Will Caron, Mike Murphy Ralph Roy, Tom Zelinski Roger Cunningham

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Our Lifelong Journey of Faith

ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE PARISH BAPTISMAL PREP SCHEDULE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE

Kindergarten—Sixth Grade Faith Formation Sessions: Tuesdays 6:15 pm—7:30 pm Next Class: January 5, 2016

Seventh and Eighth Grade Confirmation

Sessions: Saturdays, 2:30 pm—4:30 pm To all those who seek baptism for their children, we Next Class: January 9, 2016 have created a schedule for baptismal preparation. Our baptismal preparation is held quarterly in January, April, July, and October; on the 2nd Thursday of that . month. If you are expecting a child we encourage you The Holy Family to plan ahead and attend a baptismal preparation class Every parent knows the trials of raising children. There is the before the baby arrives to ease your schedule. wonder of watching someone grow and learn and discover new things. There is satisfaction as a child takes to heart the morals Please call the Parish office at 586-784-5966 and values that a parent seeks to share. There is sadness, and even grief, when some difficult problem or illness besets a son or daughter. There may even be anger or despair if, as a child grows, January 14, 2016 he or she rejects what a parent holds dear. Needless to say, family life is complicated, never perfect, sometimes full of joy, some- April 14, 2016 times crowded with pain.

July 14, 2016 Today's Gospel gives a hint that the life of the Holy Family was October 13, 2016 not always the perfect example we might imagine. Trials and struggles were a part of their life too. As the Gospel story relates today, Jesus basically skipped out on Mary and Joseph, not an 6:00 pm—7:00 pm unusual practice for an adolescent. But also not the kind of thing we would typically associate with a well-behaved teenager. In Parish Office Conference Room other words, the Holy Family is exhibiting the traits and behav- iors that are part of the dynamic of ordinary family life. Baptism is celebrated on the First and Third Sunday of each month at Mass: And that is good! It serves as a reminder to all of us that their Saturday, 5:00 pm example is that of a family not so different from our own. On this Sunday 10:15 am or feast the church lifts up the Holy Family for us to imitate. The After 10:15 am Mass on Sunday at 11:30 am. prayer for the day asks God to help us be like them "in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity." No matter the structure of our family household, we are called to put into practice the eternal love of God, first revealed in the mystery of the family of the Trinity, and then lived out concretely in human life in the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It is the bond of charity that holds any family together, a love that penetrates Meditation: What are some of your struggles in deep into our souls and abides in our hearts no matter the joys or life that you find hard to imagine in the life of sorrows that life brings. Jesus? How would it help if you were able really to understand and accept that Jesus experienced completely what it is to be human? ©2012 Liturgical Publications Inc Prayer: Lord Jesus, your seem so far above us, yet your very reason for coming into this world was to draw very close to us, becoming one of us in order to understand our struggles. Draw us close to your so that we may “confidently approach the throne of grace.”

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Stewardship — Time- Ta l e n t - T r e a s u r e

We invite you to out our updated and improved website www.stmarymysticalrose.org

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

In our politically charged society, I imagine many have heard the quote, "It takes a village..." Whether or not one likes the politics of the author of that quote, in the words are truth. It takes many Everyday Stewardship people to create and sustain a community.

Pope Francis said in an address from 2013, "Mary, whose For those of us who are Catholic, we believe in the power of vo- 'yes' opened the door for God to undo the knot of the an- cations to help spread the Gospel message. And vocations are an cient disobedience, is the Mother who patiently and loving- important part of the community. The vocations to priesthood, or ly brings us to God, so that he can untangle the knots of our the deaconate, or religious life are at the center of our efforts to soul by his fatherly mercy." What would this Jubilee Year spread the good news. However, we need to also speak about the of Mercy look like without Mary saying yes to God's plan vocation of married life as service to the church; and furthermore, for her? Would we even have such a year? the vocation of single life. It is at our baptism that we are given the mandate to spread the Gospel through our vocation in the Mary is the Mother who lovingly brings us to God, the one church. who turns human yesses into miracles. Mary not only gave birth to the Son of God, she gave birth to our hope that by "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice our own affirmative reply to God's calling in our life, that and opens the door, then I will enter his house and dine with him, God will comfort and care for us as his own. Our Lady is and he with me" (Rv 3:20). then not only the Mother of God, but the Mother of Mercy, for without her, the pathway of mercy and grace does not We hear in Scripture that Jesus stands at the door of our heart and break into our world. knocks. He only invites and never demands or breaks into our lives without our acceptance. He knocks, we open the door, and We then must demonstrate our gratefulness for her answer the invitation and welcome are complete. to God by becoming vessels of God's mercy for others. Just as he turned her yes into the Incarnation, God can turn our Let us pray... yes into a way for others to encounter Jesus Christ. God can God of the invitation, untangle knots in others through our generosity and com- you knock upon the door of everyone's heart. passion. He can shower mercy upon a world in such desper- We seek the courage to open that door, for we know the responsi- ate need of it through our actions and gestures of love. This bility of saying yes. is what it means to be a mature disciple and to live a stew- We humbly ask you for your wisdom to serve your church with ardship way of life. Mary is the Mother of God, but she is compassion and acceptance. our Mother as well. What better way to give thanks to the We believe that when we say yes, you will provide the grace for woman who made this possible with her gesture of love the work ahead. than by offering that same love to the world? Give grace to those men and women who have dedicated their lives to constant service to your church. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Also give grace to those couples and single men and women who © Liturgical Publications Inc work for the church in their secular lives. We ask all this through Christ our Lord and brother, who live and reign with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen

"How long has Jesus been knocking at the door of your heart, waiting to enter?"

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Special 2015 CSA Goal CLT 2013 Goal December 11th and 12th, 2015 $ 285,688.00 Collection: $6,097.00 Collections $ 41,850.00 Envelopes Returned: 77 Total Pledges as of 12/08/2015 Pledges to date November 21-22, $ 256,394.00 December 19th and 20th,2015 2015 $32,656.00 Due to early submission the totals are unavailable. Catholic Charities of Southeast Current shortfall Amount Returned to St. Mary Mystical Rose $137,432.00 Michigan $9,194.00 Thank you for your continuous support and generosity! Collection amount:$603.00 IF NOT US, THEN WHO? Contributing Parishioners: 166 TIME—TALENT—TREASURE

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Parish Life - Christian Service Food Pantry Distribution for Families in Need

The Food Pantry Distribution dates for 2016 are as follows: Monday, January 4th– Distribution and Dinner 6:00-7:30 pm Monday, February 1st-Distribution and Dinner 6:00-7:30 pm Monday, March 7th– Distribution and Dinner 6:00-7:30 pm Monday, March 21st-Easter Ham distribution only New Titles Are Here! (or Coming Next Weekend). . . (NO Dinner Served) 6:00-7:30 pm Inspirational Catholic CDs

We are proud to present new titles from Lighthouse Catholic Media. Pantry set up is at 8:00 am on the above dates. These CDs present a practical and effective program to help Catholics We also serve a hot meal to all of our pantry guests. In the know their faith . . . to keep their faith! We all live busy, busy lives. Finding the time to learn about our faith can be difficult. But now, we are event someone is in urgent need of food, please contact the able to meet you where you are! Wherever you have a CD player availa- Parish Office. ble to you, in the car or at home, you can deepen your understanding and love for the Catholic faith. On the way into church, you will see a stand offering nine different CDs and three different brochures. These feature some of the most inspiring Catholic speakers -- bishops, priests, deacons and eminent Catholic lay NEW WEEKDAY MASS TIMES men and women. The CDs and brochures will be available after every Mass. When these are gone -- they're gone. A new set with different titles and speakers will be ordered. We encourage you to take advantage Weekday Mass will be at 9:00 am of this wonderful opportunity... for yourselves and to share with others… friends and family members, Godchildren, college students… Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday CDs:

Prepare the Way of the King – Dr. Scott Hahn PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The parish offices will be closed beginning The Mystery of Christmas – Fr. Larry Richards Thursday, December 24th, 2015 to January 4, 2016 A Journey Through Advent- Bishop Robert Barron Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 5th at 9:00 a.m. 7 Secrets of Divine Mercy – Vinny Flynn

Fan or Follower -Your Relationship with Jesus- Jeff Cavins

For Better Forever A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Readings for the Week of December 27, 2015 Marriage – Dr Popchek

Anger and Forgiveness- Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 84:2 -3, 5-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12- The Big Question?God Are You Out There- Matt 17/Lk 2:41-52 Fradd

Monday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-5, 7-8/Mt 2:13-18 Glory Stories for Kids- Blessed Jose Sanchez and Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-3, 5-6/Lk 2:22-35 St Joan of Arc Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40

Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-13/Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16- We ask for a donation of $3.00 per CD to help continue this 21 program. Checks can be made payable to the parish. Do- nations will be used towards the purchase of additional ma- Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28 terials. Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Eph 3:2- Questions? Please call the parish office. 3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

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P a r i s h N o t e s . . .

Please call the Parish Office at 586-784-5966 to add a loved one to be the list. Please renew your request every 8 weeks. Requests not updated timely will be de- Remembering Those in the Military leted from the list. Also, please let us know if someone should be removed from the list. Ctl. Aurelio Carrizales Phoebe Malkowicz Alex Borucki Yvonne Kaster Sr. Marcus A. Carrizales Andrew Richards

Marge Brohl Bernice Osborne Master Sgt. Julie Curtis MC2 Jeffery Richardson Fr. Kelley Marie Eichbrecht Sapi Patauave Adam S. Girardot Suzanne Gauvreau Michelle Schapman Evan Malkowicz Patrick Goike Bill Wylin Dean Kaster Pray for those who defend our Pray for those who gave their freedom and serve our country lives for our freedom

Homebound or Sick Parents (s) or Relative Please call the rectory parish office for a visit from Father. Father would like to reach out to our parishioners who need a visit from Father or know of someone who needs a visit from Father. Prayer for the New Year

Call the office at 586-784-5966 to request a visit and/ God of all time, on this New Year’s Day We place the days and months of the new year into your or an anointing of the sick. hands, and we pray: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Fill our days with the blessings of family, friendship, laughter With Heartfelt Appreciation and love, we pray- Thank You to everyone who helped make our 1st LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Mass Mob a very prayerful and joyous celebra- Show us the ways to spend our time serving your children in tion. To all those who baked, made salads or need, we pray- helped in anyway. Your time and support is very LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER much appreciated. You are a blessing to St. Mary Help us appreciate the time we have to listen to your Word Mystical Rose Parish and you are always in my and to talk with you in prayer, we pray- prayers. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER -Fr.George Patau’ave

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St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church 24040 Armada Ridge Road Armada, MI 48005 Parish Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am—3:30pm P a r i s h D i r e c t o r y Parish Office Phone: 586-784-5966 Emergency calls: 586-784-5966 when connected dial ext: 502 Parish Council/Commissions Parish Fax: 586-784-9330 Parish Website: www.stmarymysticalrose.org Parish Council Chairperson: Laura Nikkel Parish Email: [email protected] Parish Council Vice-Chairperson: Paul Abraham Parish Council Secretary: Missy Darling Pastor: Members at Large: Ed Schrand Rev. George Patauave ext: 101 [email protected] Mary Ann Westfall Director of Religious Education and Don DeVos Youth and Young Adult Director Vicariate Representatives: Karen Klapatch Theresa Skwara ext. 106 [email protected] Mary Berger Minister of Music: Irek Bak ext: 105 Christian Service Commission Chairperson: Annette Goike Secretary: ext. 103 [email protected] Finance Council Chairperson: Michael Tandeski Worship Commission/Religious Education: Karen Klapatch Bookkeeper: Dor othy Rinke ext: 104 Theresa Skwara

Maintenance: Brian Kresmery [email protected] Usher Coordinator Mr. Paul Abraham RCIA Coordinators (Volunteer) Lector Coordinator Mrs. Stephanie Goubert Karen Klapatch ext. 102 EME Coordinator Mrs. Missy Darling Ed Stelzer Sacristan Coordinator Mrs. Cindy Sowinski Denise Green [email protected] Altar Server Coordinator Miss Heather Gerst Bulletin Editor: [email protected] Knights of Columbus Ken C. [email protected] CSA Chairperson: Karen Klapatch American Heritage Girls Janine Gilchrist [email protected] Changing Lives Together Representative: AHG Parish Rep Laura Nikkel Fr. George Patau’ave [email protected] Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Cindy Malburg Prayer Shawl Ministry Pat Grudzynski Bible Study Coordinator: Ed Stelzer Fragrant Rose Prayer Group Marge Stelzer Food Pantry Co-Coordinators Roger Cunningham [email protected] Dana Hagemann [email protected] Hospitality Pat Grudzynski Organizations: