St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church

Second Sunday of Advent

December 9, 2018

From the Parish Office: Thank you to all St. Don’t forget to recycle. Clement Parishioners Your newspapers, mail, for their generosity this catalogs & magazines can year with the gifts all be recycled. St. Clement has donated from the recycle bins located in the parking Sharing Tree. With lot for your convenience. Proceeds your help we were able go to the parish youth. to provide individuals and families with an Our Lady of Guadalupe expression of love and Mass and Fiesta kindness. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. God Bless ~ Fr. Steve All are Welcome! Help Religious Communities Memorial Flowers Bambinelli Sunday For Christmas Aging religious need your help. Would you like to have Dear Families, all are Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, a poinsettia plant placed invited to bring the baby and religious order priests minis- in the church for the Christmas Jesus from their crèche for the an- tered for years for little to no pay. season in memory of a loved one or nual blessing on December 15 and Their sacrifices now leave their in honor of someone dear to you? 16 at all Masses. If you don't religious communities without The poinsettia plants are have a baby Jesus, there will be a adequate retirement savings. Your available for $25.00. You may basket in the gathering space with gift to today's collection for the bring your donation to the parish some baby Jesus's for you to take. Retirement Fund for Religious office weekdays, or put it in the helps to provide medications, Thank you to collection basket marked with the nursing care, and more for tens of everyone who has name of your loved one. The thousands of elderly religious. either donated to St. deadline is December 17th. All Clement Christian Praying the Rosary names will be printed in the par- service, volunteered, On the 3rd Saturday and ish paper in the Christmas issue. or simply just said a prayer on Sunday of every month in This is a beautiful way to remem- behalf of our clients! We together, the Chapel starting at 4:30 p.m. on ber family, friends, and deceased are truly making a difference to Saturday and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 loved ones at Christmas. many families within our a.m. on Sunday. community. You may not always In Honor _____ In Memory _____ see or hear of the little things that Oplatki Wafers are happening to make a difference Oplatki wafers are available in Name ______BUT, many things are being the Parish Office for a small From ______accomplished. Blessings!!! donation.

We of St. Clement of Rome Parish, with the Power of the Spirit, welcome, embrace and unite all the many faces of Christ who worship with us. As a family, we deepen our faith and seek God in the community, through prayer and good works. Page 2 St. Clement Church, Romeo

Christmas Worship Schedule

Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, December 12 Spanish Mass ….. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 - Preschool class held Music, Mass and Fiesta - All are Welcome! Dec. 9 – Christmas Play practice Dec. 10, 11, 12 – Classes Held Monday, December 24, 2018 Dec. 16 – Christmas Play practice Christmas Eve Mass …………. 4:00 p.m. Dec. 16 - January 5 – No Classes Christmas Eve - Family Mass...6:00 p.m. Christmas Break Spanish Mass ………….………..8:00 p.m. Prelude - Music …………..……. 9:30 p.m. Merry Christmas to you Christmas Eve Mass …….…….10:00 p.m. and yours! Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Sock and Mitten Christmas Day Masses 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tree Dear Families of St. Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Clement: Once again we Octave of Christmas Mary, the Holy are decorating a Christmas tree Mother of God ~ Holy Day of Obligation with new socks and mittens to help New Year’s Day Mass … 11:00 a.m. the Sharing Tree. Please hang your unwrapped socks or mittens Christmas Music Ring Bells for to hang on the tree which will be in Schedule Christmas the Religious Education lobby. Christmas Eve Please bring a bell The socks/ mittens will be distrib- 4:00 p.m. – Judy Richer soloist from home and play it uted to our community at Christ- 6:00 p.m. – Tessa Magsoudi soloist during the singing of the “Gloria mas time. Your kindness will 10:00 p.m. – Adult Choir with during Christmas Eve and warm many people this winter!! soloist Rebecca Hnatyk & Annie Christmas Day Masses Dishnow Christmas Wreath Sale Christmas Youth Ministry Events Religious Education 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – We hope to see you at our Annual Wreath Sale Audrey and Olivia Brown soloists upcoming Youth group events Call $25.00 each the RE office for more information Purchase your beautiful freshly Walking In The Gym… 5 8 6 - 7 5 2 - 6 5 9 1 o r c o n t a c t made 24” wreath of fragrant Ann Pollzzie at an- The gym is available for greens, complete with bow. Call [email protected]. walkers Monday through Religious Education for details, 752 Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 -6591. December 12 - Wednesday Noon. Please remember to Our Lady of Guadalupe wear your gym shoes. Meet in Chapel at 6:15 p.m., Blood Drive at St. Clement followed by Mass and a Fiesta Sunday, December 30 Make appointment at A Family Perspective December 18 - Tuesday Christmas Caroling at Wellbridge www.redcrossblood.org Today’s gospel shows Meet at Wellbridge at 6:30 p.m. John the Baptist and parents have similar Religious Education Office Hours vocations. Like the Baptist, Save the Date Monday - Wednesday parents are asked to make “rough Friday, February 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. ways smooth” and to “prepare the Women’s Night Out Thursday - 9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. way of the Lord” for their families. Dinner, Wine and Movie Friday - closed This Advent ask: “Does my life (I Can Only Imagine) The office is closed daily from 12:00 hinder or help my family to know R.S.V.P. to Debbie Knoblock noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch Jesus? ~ Bud Ozar 752-6591 St. Clement Church, Romeo Page 3

Please Pray Please consider helping with MCREST for the Sick during the week of January 20 - January 27 Bob Agius Karen Krumbach Some of the positions that we need help with are - Mary Agius Bob Krumbach staffing the guest or volunteer desk, staffing the MaryAnn B Betty Lara guest desk (from 11:45 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. while the guests sleep), helping in Eric Babe Thersa LaSollette the kitchen, using the commercial dishwasher after meals, making dessert, Minnie Bacon Dorothy LePage helping with driving guests, doing laundry and many more. Florence Bauer Nancy Lukowski If you want to help but can’t commit to a schedule we really need your Mark Bejnar Lawrence Mahaffy help on Sunday (January 20) the day guests arrive beginning at 11:00 a.m. Gary Bianchi Domenico Maletti for set up. Margaret McIntyre Jerry Bode We can also use your help on the Sunday guests leave (January 27) be- Ashleigh Richard Borowski ginning at 8:00 a.m. to noon. You can sign up for these spots on the online Motoligin Jonathan Braun sign up pages. Ellen Myers Larry Briskey The sign up process is very easy - go to the St. Clement of Rome webpage Bruce Northey Rozanne and look for the MCREST 2019 button. Diane O Buhagiar By clicking the button you will be taken to a listing of all the volunteer Andre Platevoet Donald Campbell opportunities available. They are listed by day and time. There is also a Judy Polakowski Georgina Campbell brief description of the position. Tom Radzitowski Giuseppi Cavaliere If you are a baker and would like to make desserts, you can sign up there Scott Chevalier David Reed as well. Adam Cole Glenda Roberts Then click the Sign-Up button for the position you want and then click Elexie Delaney Richard Rock the blue Submit and Sigh-Up button found at the bottom of the page. Af- Maurice D’Hondt Glenn Rounding ter that, enter your information and then click the Sign-Up Now button. Rosanna Claudio Selva DiMaggio Shannon Shaieb You will see a listing by date and time of all the available positions. Simp- Jake Flint Raymond Smith ly click the box for the job you want and then click the SUBMIT and Thomas Gamrat Mark Smogor SIGN- Up button. Christine Gamrat Patricia Stacer If you have any questions, please call Jeanne Lerchen at 586 219-1150. Jacob Gordon Jason Stys Thank you for your help. Martha Gutowski Robert Szuba Joachim Hagedorn Sam West St. Clement has Purchased a Gift for You! Jerry Hawker Ella Widdows Go to formed.org or www.stclementromeo.org and click FORMED Hennie Bubba Dan Wirick button, Click on Register, Create your FREE account by entering our Par- Jeff High Dana Wynn ish Code and your email address. Our Parish Code is: 6638DY. If you Vic Hosfeld Luke Vires need help setting up your account, contact Russ Morgan at (586)752-6984. Tom Kida II Christine Yonkos Gregory Knoche Francis Zajch Need a Gift Idea? Roger Komlen Cheryl Zuehlk St. Clement Brick Pavers

Edward Koralewski And those who make a wonderful family gift. Sharon Koralewski care for them... Order forms are available in the Parish Office. Bricks can be Newly Added to the Sick List purchased for $150 each. Andre Platevoet David Reed Prayer for the Faithful Departed Ella Widdows Dear God, death, as much as birth, is a part of the circle of life. Hear our prayers for those who have died: those who have died For Those Who Have suddenly; people who have been victims of violence or war; men, Died.... women, and children who have died because of disease, famine, or neglect; AnnMarie Badke and especially our dear departed loved ones. Give us comfort in our grief, and hope in your eternal love. May all those who have served you on earth Life has changed, share in the fullness of joy in your heavenly kingdom. Bring us all to the not ended...... glory of the resurrection. Amen. Page 4 St. Clement Church, Romeo ON OUR WAY By Deacon Kurt Godfryd In 2011, The Way, starring Martin Sheen (father) and Emilio Estevez (deceased son), made it to the Silver Screen. In the opening scene, a doctor (and lapsed Catholic) is interrupted while playing golf to receive a phone call from a French police captain and told that his son had died while walking the El Camino de Santiago de Compostela (in English: The Way of St. James). Shortly thereafter, the father flies from California to France where he identifies his son, authoriz- es his cremation, and notifies his medical practice that he won’t be home for several months. Seeking to honor his son’s commitment to walk the historic 500-plus kilometer path, he loads his son’s ashes into his backpack and embarks upon a pilgrimage from France that will lead him to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain that contains the tomb of St. James, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. Prior to the film’s release, Martin Sheen was interviewed about the movie and journey. “Each step is a prayer when you’re out there. You generally start out with a lot of stuff because you want to be prepared for whatever happens. As you go, you begin to have confidence and you begin to realize you over packed, and you begin to disperse all the stuff. The real pilgrimage begins on the inside, and you begin to let go of all the things you’ve been holding on to in the dungeon of your heart. You begin to stop being unforgiving, judgmental, and envious, and angry, and selfish, and resentful, and all the dark parts of our spirit begin to be released.” During Mass, there are two distinct “steps.” First, after listening to the Word of God, we step forward to receive Him in Holy Communion. Second, at the end of Mass, we stand for the Concluding Rites. After the priest gives the final blessing and the deacon dismisses the people, some of us are tempted to think: “Great. My Sunday obligation has been fulfilled. Time for coffee and donuts.” But, as my grandfather used to say [to me]: “Not so fast, young man.” For by digging deeper into liturgical history, we note that the dismissal actually gives the liturgy its name and the word “Mass” comes from the Latin word, “Missa.” Not that many years ago, the people were dismissed with the words “Ite, missa est” (literally meaning “Go, she—meaning you, the Church—has been sent”). The word “Missa” is also related to the word “missio,” the root of the English word “mission.” As such, although some of us are tempted to believe that the liturgy comes to an end, in reality—it doesn’t! For the assembled have been sent forth to bring the fruits of the Eucharist— to the world. A final thought. In the days we live, so many of us would give our proverbial right hand for a closer glimpse at a celebrity or prince or president. But in days gone by, I’ve read stories that men would tip their hats when passing by a Catholic Church on the way to their intended destination. After all, the Blessed Sacrament was reserved there. Today, however, things are different. While hats are no longer in style, our reverence for Jesus is also less present. We hear that “people are busier” and have “more things to do.” In the end, the truth is that we don’t worship God the way we used to. And so, on our way to work or soccer practice or the local coffee shop, we pass by Jesus. That is too bad. Because Jesus waits for us—quietly and patiently— and hopes that we will approach Him so that He may offer us His forgiveness, friendship, and mercy. And set us on our Way.

A friendly reminder.... Behind every door there is a story of some hardship. Whether it be an illness, addiction, depression, poverty, unemployment, loneliness, or any other issue, a small act of kindness from a stranger, neighbor, friend or family member goes a long way! Sometimes just a smile or a “hello” can make a persons day or possibly even change or save a life. Be that person that makes a difference this Christmas. Try to do at least 1 thing a day that makes a difference in someone’s life. Even if it’s just holding the door open for two people rather than one. Your actions will make an impact! God Bless!

All Widowed Men and Women are invited to attend the following functions: Wed. Dec.12, 4:00 p.m. Happy Hour at Testa Barra,48824 Romeo Plank at 22 Mile. Info and/or RSVP by Dec 9 to Esther, 586-264-1939. Thurs. Dec 13, 1:00 p.m. at El Charro Mexican Restaurant, 16720 14 Mile Rd (Utica Rd) Info and/or RSVP by Dec. 10 to Diana at 586-264-3761. Tues. Dec. 18, 5:00 p.m. Christmas Dinner and Entertainment at Villa Penna 43985 Hayes, (between 19 Mile and Hall Rd). This is a prepaid event of $32. For more info and/or RSVP by Dec 11 to Laila at 586-879-0934. St. Clement Church, Romeo Page 5

St. Clement of Rome WEEKLY EVENTS FOR Int. Victoria Szelcki req by James 343 S. Main Street December 10 - 16 Check Romeo, Michigan 48065 5:00 p.m. - Blessing of Baby Phone: 586-752-9611 Monday, December 10 Jesus at Mass Fax 586-752-1601 Deliver Sharing Tree Gifts Website: www.stclementromeo.org 7:00 p.m. - Our Lady of the Rosary PASTOR Sunday, December 16 Rev. Stephen C. Reckker Prayer Group - church - Third Sunday of Advent Weekend Assistant 7:00 p.m. - RCIA classes - adult Fr. Jim Andres, OFM CAP - Coffee and Donuts hosted by formation room Fr. Jerry Slowinski Comfort Makers Fr. Art Baranowski Fr. Biju Tuesday, December 11 - Blessing of Baby Jesus at Fr. Binoy Masses Deacon 9:00 a.m. - Communion Service Rev. Mr. Kurt J. Godfryd 7:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Patricia 9:30 a.m. - Rosary Mass in Spanish 10:00 a.m. - Adoration Krimmel req by her husband Rev. Jerry Kessel, OFM CAP Int. Catherine & Al Krimmel, Sr. 10:00 a.m. - Comfort Makers - Vicariate Hispanic Pastoral Minister req. by Al Krimmel, Jr. (North Macomb Vicariate) social hall Sr. Valerie Knoche, I.H.M. 8:30 a.m. - Rosary - Chapel

Adult Education Coordinator Wednesday, December 12 9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Bill Kunes Mr. Russ Morgan 752-6984 req by the Knoblock family Building Manager Our Lady of Guadalupe Mr. Peter Bernadich 752-9611 9:00 a.m. - Communion Service Int. Luke Godfryd req by his Minister of Music loving family Mr. Bert Lord 752-9611 9:30 a.m. - Rosary Religious Education Director 10:30 a.m. - Rosary - Chapel 12:00 noon - Threshold Bible Mrs. Debbie Knoblock 752-6591 11:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Arlene Middle School Youth Group 752-9611 Study Gabriel Project Dorris req by Wendy Keliher 12:30 p.m. - Bible Study “A Carol 752-9611 Int. Agnes & Michael Dolecki req Agape Center 336-6842 Biblical Walk with the Blessed Pregnancy, Counseling and Adoption by family Mother” - classroom #9 Catholic Family Services 416-2300 Int. Carol Halloran req by Lidia Knights of Columbus 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy - church Joe Suminski 586-337-5776 Halloran 6:30 p.m. - Our Lady of Weekend Masses 12:00 noon - Baptisms Guadalupe MASS - Int. St. Saturday - 5:00 p.m. 12:00 noon - Christmas Play Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Clement Parishioners Spanish - 7:00 p.m. Practice - church Holyday and Weekday Masses 8:00 p.m. - Fiesta - social hall 7:00 p.m. - MASS (Spanish) - Int. As announced St. Clement Parishioners Reconciliation (Confession) Thursday, December 13 Saturday at 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. MASS - Int. Agnes & Baptism: Prior arrangements must be made. Call the parish office. Michael Dolecki req by family Vigil Lights Marriage: Arrangements must be made at 9:30 a.m. - Rosary Special Intentions least six months in advance of the marriage 7:00 p.m. - K of C Meeting ~ Michigan and Utah date. ~ KJS Health & Happiness Care of the Sick: Call the parish office at any time to make arrangements for Friday, December 14 ~ Family Prayers & Blessings & Anointing, Communion calls or Visitations. 9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Sonia Son in the Navy Funeral Luncheon Ministry: Please call ~ Good Health for Tom Shaltz the parish office. Coletti req by Linda St. Laurent ~ For the Health of 2nd Grand Registrations: New parishioners should and family register at the parish office. Those moving Child should notify the parish office. 9:30 a.m. - Rosary

Parish Council Saturday, December 15 Administration Commission Charles Anglewicz...... 752-9435 3:30 p.m. - Confessions Christian Service Commission 4:30 p.m. - Rosary Denise Kehren...... 752-9611 RACZ Building & Development Social Commission 5:00 p.m. - MASS - Int. Camille Design * Develop * Build Dorothy Kida ……………………….752-9611 Raffa-Dietz req by her family Rev. 2-05-18 752-2776

Page 6 St. Clement Church, Romeo Liturgical Appointments for December 15/16 Readings for the Week of Sat. Sun. Sun. Sun. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. December 10, 2018

Kathy Ortiz Henry Malburg Fred Kowalke Tom Offer Lector/ Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and Comm. 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 35:4f]/Lk 5:17- Altar Joe & Katie Cameron & Nate Gwen, Gabby & Abram 26 Servers Pollzzie Joseph Pogodzinski Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13 [Is 40:10ab]/Mt Choir Adult Choir Children Choir 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv Liturgical Appointment for December 22/23 11:19a; 12:1- 6a, 10ab/Jdt Sat. Sun. Sun. Sun. 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 or 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Lk 1:39-47 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 Lector/ Kathy Markel Steve Pytleski Michael McKinnon Carl Mischley Comm. Sabrina Staller and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8]/Mt 11:11- 15 Altar Sonny Theut Joe & Anthony Natalie & Andrea Joey & John Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 Greenlee Servers Lomakoski Frederick and 6 [Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps Choir Adult Choir 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Join Book Club Sunday, December 16: Zep 3:14- Our next meeting is 18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/ Tuesday, January 8 at Lk 3:10-18 10:00 a.m. in Rel. Ed. Room 3. We are reading a book called, “ In His Presence” -How to get the most Bulletin Ad Space Available from Eucharistic Adoration. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Mitchell from LPi, our bulletin Debbie Knoblock at 586-752-6592 printer, is looking for new advertisers to or [email protected]. support our bulletin. Please consider purchasing an ad, sponsoring a charity, or Follow the K of C on Facebook Holy Land Pilgrimage in Memory of a Loved One. Your www.facebook.com/Knights7018 participation makes our bulletin Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with successful, and you attract customers! Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will Please call Lisa Mitchell 248-496-5785 or AGAPE Pantry Needs be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to [email protected]  Cereal the Holy Land from May 6-20,  Oatmeal 2019. This life-changing experi-  Pasta sauce ence walking in Jesus’ footsteps  Canned vegetables includes daily Mass and Rosary,  Canned fruit biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and  Laundry detergent meeting local Christians. Cost is  Dish soap $4,299 (all expenses included,  All purpose cleaner round trip from Detroit, 3 daily  Windex meals, all tips and taxes). $500  Toilet bowl cleaner deposit due at registration. Orien- Please place your donation in the tation Meeting is February 3. Next baskets located near the entry pilgrimage: December 2-16, doors of the church. Thank you 2019. Call (248) 514-1747 or and God’s Blessings! [email protected].