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THE CHRONICLE a Note from Father David ST. MARY Éy THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 127 N.127 Monroe N. Monroe St., St., Monroe, Monroe, MI MI 48162 48162 | 734 R734241R1644241 1644 www.stmarymonroe.org THE CHRONICLE September 27, 2020 Founded in 1788 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechetical Sunday Vision Statement: To Welcome. To Inspire. To Transform. To Serve. A Note From Father David In this major preRelecon season, I believe that we must be prudent in what we say and in what context we do so. We have a right to express our viewpoints, but it is very easy to even unintenonally get others upset because what we say and how we say it. As a priest, I am very conscious of trying to avoid creang distracons to my call to proclaim the Gospel, and focus on people, no maer what their views or stands. I don’t want to add to the anxiety and division that we are all experiencing in one way or another. All of us are called to be faithful cizens in our society, bringing our Chrisan values to bear on everything that we say and do. We pray for the courage to prudently give witness to our beliefs, knowing that we cannot impose our beliefs on others. When you come to mass or church funcons, I would ask that we avoid wearing polical messages or symbols that could be distracng to our worship and Chrisan fellowship. If you see someone with a message or symbol that disturbs you, don’t focus on it, but think of the person who has the same basic hopes and desires for a peaceful, meaningful and happy life. I hope that Church can be a place where we can get a reprieve from our charged and volale culture so that we can be nurtured to be the family of God that we are. THANK YOU I want to express my gratude to our dedicated parishioners who give me to sanize the church a er masses. They are very generous to give extra me for the wellRbeing of our parish family and those who are with us. If you are willing to help, talk to one of them a er mass. More hands make lighter work. I am also thankful for our young people who are recording our livestreamed masses so that those who cannot be with us can sll connect with their parish. Thanks to Mr. Jeff Goda for training them and being a constant support for them. BLESSING OF PETS Next Saturday, close to the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will offer the blessing of pets, weather perming. The blessing will be offered at St. Mary at 1:00 pm. Pets and their owners can gather in the area west of the Heritage Hall door. The blessing will also be offered at St. John the Bapst at 2:00 pm. Gather in the area near the entrance of the school. All are invited to join us for either blessing ceremony. As we bless our pets, we are also asking God to help us to be good stewards of the beauful world that God has given us, including the animals that offer us companionship and comfort. RESPECT LIFE Next Sunday is Respect Life Sunday. There will be a local life walk that day, beginning at the K of C Hall on Front Street at 12:00 noon. Deacon Zaid will be among the speakers. This walk is an opportunity to give public witness to our belief in the value and dignity of all human life, beginning with concepon in the womb. All are welcome. St. Mary of the Immaculate Concepon, a Catholic community of faith, proclaims Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, celebraon of the sacraments, ongoing care for those in need, lifelong faith formaon and stewardship of our me, talents and treasures. DIRECTORY HOW TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENTS SPECIAL NOTES CONTACT US AT 734R241R1644 PASTOR We're glad you came to join with us in our Rev. David Burgard worship me today. ASSOCIATE PASTORS Please contact the parish office or Fr. David We hope that you have felt God's love in a with inquiries about the Sacraments at: Rev. Giancarlo Ghezzi new, refreshing way. 734R241R1644 or We look forward to seeing you IN RESIDENCE parishoffi[email protected] again next week! Rev. Bob Singelyn SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/ POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS DEACONS CONFESSIONS Dcn. Mike Stewart Saturday, 3:00 R 4:00 p.m. Reconciliaon The Protecon of the Oceans [email protected] room is in the le sacristy door behind the That policians, sciensts, and economists Dcn. Zaid Chabaan altar. The sacrament is available upon work together to protect the world’s seas [email protected] request from one of the priests. and oceans. Dcn. Michael Ingels Deacon Emeritus In addion to regular confession mes, arrangements can be made by calling MASS SCHEDULE PASTORAL MINISTER AND the parish office. DAILY MASS TIMES CHRISTIAN SERVICE Lorie Bronson MARRIAGE Monday St. Michael at 8:15 am 734R241R6088 At least one individual must be a member Tuesday St. John at 8:15 am St. Mary at 6 pm [email protected] of St. Mary Church. A minimum of six Wednesday St. Mary 8:15 am months previous noce is required before DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION the wedding date. Please phone the parish Thursday St. John 8:15 am office for more informaon. St. Mary 12:15 pm 734R241R6097 Friday St. Michael 8:15 am [email protected] THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF WEEKEND MASS TIMES ADULTS (RCIA) MCES Saturday St. Mary 4:30 pm Kyle Kubik, Execuve Principal Anyone interested in inquiring about our St. Michael 5:00 pm faith, or anyone interested in becoming a 734R241R3923 St. John 5:30 pm Roman Catholic Chrisan please contact Sunday St. Mary R 7:30 am, 10:00 am, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ORGANIST the parish office. R Spanish Mass at 2:00 John Raymond St. Michael R 8:00 am, 10:30 am 734R242R6253 BAPTISM OF INFANTS St. John R 9:00 am, 11:30 am FINANCE DIRECTOR Please contact the parish office for bapsm Julie Dull dates at least one month in advance. TELEVISED SUNDAY MASSES 734R241R8910 SACRAMENT OF THE SICK 5:00 amChannel 11, WTOL Toledo CYO SPORTS The Sacrament is available upon request 6:00 amChannel 2, WJBK Fox Detroit PARISH OFFICE MANAGER for persons who are seriously ill, scheduled for a medical procedure, or with a chronic Marilyn Laboe (Interim) 8:30 amChannel 20, WMTD condion. A person can be anointed as parishoffi[email protected] o en as their condion warrants. LIVESTREAM MASSES PJG PY C`-JY Masses will continue to be livestreamed to Roger Kidd, Chair (at large) Facebook every Sunday from either Elliot Alfredson , Vice Chair (at large) St. Mary at 10:00 am Hugh Acosta (Stewardship) or St. John at 11:30 am. Donna Banker (Recording Sec) The October 4th mass will be Sal Benisatto (at large) livestreamed from Fred Fedorowicz (Christian Service) St. Maty Church at 10:00 am Al Gallan (at large) David Heilman (at large) Following the livestream, these masses are Rick Kidd (at large) archived and are available to watch from Gus Martyres (at large) each website and will not require a Bob McMillan (at large) Facebook account. Page 2 f 7342411644 ■ www.stmarymonroe.org ■ FAX 7342413077 ■ Celebrating 225 Years 17882013 MASS INTENTIONS PRAYER REQUESTS Tuesday, September 29th FOR THE SICK AND Karen O’Brien IHM Care Center 6:00 pm Mass UNEMPLOYED Tom Opperman Joyce Eby People of the Parish Danny Adams Darlene Parran Pascal Flameygh Donna Ahlgram Tom Parsons Mary Foshag Wednesday, September 30th Antonio, Jaclyn & Baby Zayden & Zander Perry Mary Gallagher 8:15 am Mass Beverly Preston Rose Mary Kennedy Aleman Thursday, October 1st Nina Arcabascio William & Cecile Jean Waybright 12:15 pm Mass Joe Balk Prusais Wellspring Lutheran † Nina Steger Eva Barno Martha Rais Home Donald Barton Jim Raymo Dolores Bodine Saturday, October 3rd Ron Bentley Andrea Redich Barbara Matthews 7:30 am First Saturday Devotions Edward Bitz Rachelle Reed Joyce Stein 8:30 am First Saturday Mass R Fr. Giancarlo Amanda (Ghigo) Linda Roberts Don Toeppe 3:00 pm R Confessions Blanche Dennis Rowan 4:30 pm Mass R Father David Jim Schmitz Marvin Boes People of the Parish Roseann Bork Vivian Schwartz OUR MEN & WOMEN Addi Bressler Cynthia Smith Sunday, October 4th IN THE MILITARY Ryan Bruck Shirley Sommerville 7:30 am Mass R Father David Sr A Bri Ayers Jacob Bullard Eric Sole † Michael Busen Capt Adam M. Gagnon Jeff Clark Krystal Space † Rich Ciacelli Pfc Joshua Gusten Larry Cornell Don Toeppe † Tracy and Bernice Gaynier LCpl Richard Hall Ruben Cortez Dorothy & Larry Tomasik † Roy Griffith Ssg Nathan Ihrig Sam & Jane Cusumano Mark & Theresa Tom † Rose Singleton Ssgt Dakota Klocek Shirley Edmonds Dan Trouse † Lorea Sisung Seaman Robert Kull Steve Elder Sophie & Bekka Turner A1C Hunter Larnhart, USAF Ken Fleming Charlie VanWashehnova 10:00 am Mass R Father Giancarlo Alexander Lehr Racheal Frederick Wendy Willis † Bernard “Frenchie” Beneteau Lt Zachary Manor George Carl Wilson † Larry Bross Ssgt Mahew Marshall Joyce & Gerry Gallagher Randy Wylie † Mary Burkey Ssgt Jonathan R. Marn Diane Gress Debra Yensch † Sue O’Brien PV2 Bailey Mehki Alicia Hall Michael Yensch † Bob Savage Sgt Jason Mell Fox Handler † Edward & Robert Theisen M/Sgt Tim Okkerse, Kate HerrRMalech Air Force Nick Mester 2:00 pm R Spanish Mass RFather Giancarlo Lt Hunter A. Smith Rob Milosch THOSE IN NURSING Jami Tatro W2 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Ashleigh Motoligan HOMES OR LCpl Nicholas Tipper David Huntley ASSISTED LIVING Cpl Trevor A. Tipper The parish office is open for necessary Dave Jondro Alice Lorraine Care Center Pvt Trevor Tomkinson business during the following hours unl Richard Kirby John Kuras Sr A Brennen Werr Frank Kolakowski further noce.
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