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Fourth Sunday of March 31, 2019

Mass and Confession at Christ the King Can you spend an hour with Jesus? The Chapel has been a great Sunday Masses Daily Masses blessing to our parish for many years. Committed Saturday, March 30, 4:30pm Monday, April 1, 6:45am adorers are what allow us to keep the Chapel open. Charles Green, Jeannette Barbacane Confessions 4:00-4:25pm Tuesday, April 2, 12 noon We could especially use help on the weekends. Please Sunday, March 31, 9:00am Shari Wild, Rest in Peace look at the list of open times below and prayerfully con- Stan Weber Wednesday, April 3, 6:45am sider if you can fill one of these slots. You do not need to Confessions 8:30-8:55am Tim Green Sunday, March 31, 11:00am be a registered member of Christ the King to be a committed adorer. Thursday, April 4, 6:45am The People of Christ the King CTK Seminarians Sun: 2am, 3am, 4am, 10am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Confessions 10:30-10:55am Friday, April 5, 5:30pm Saturday, April 6, 4:30pm Mon: 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, 5am Military Personnel CTK staff Tues: 11pm Confessions 5:00-5:25pm Confessions 4:00-4:25pm Wed: 2am, 2pm Sunday, April 7, 9:00am Saturday, April 6, 9:00am CTK Women in Religious Formation Thu: 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, 10am, 2pm, 7pm, 11pm Emeka Okeke & family, Fri: 12am, 1am, 8am, 9am, 11am Thanksgiving Confessions following Confessions 8:30-8:55am Sat: 12am, 2am, 3am, 2pm, 5pm, 6pm Sunday, April 7, 11:00am To sign up for adoration, please contact Greg Stout (734-645-4060 or The People of Christ the King [email protected]). Confessions 10:30-10:55am

Visiting? New to CTK? Stop by the St. John Paul the Great Room after Mass today or see page 2 for more information.

Lenten Penance Services St. Thomas the Apostle Parish ~ Monday, April 8, 7pm Old St. Patrick Parish ~ Wednesday, April 10, 7pm St. Francis of Assisi Parish ~ Thursday, April 11, 7pm Oremus for Men! 8-week study on prayer hosted by Dr. Phil Fleming Stations of the Cross Starts THIS Wednesday, April 3, 7-8:30pm Povish Room in the Church This Friday, April 1, Men, do you find it easy to pray? Is prayer an integral part of your day? following the 5:30pm Mass Do you hear God’s voice in your daily life and know how to respond accordingly? For many of us, the answer to these questions is, “no.” The Oremus study program will teach you the essentials of an effective Early bulletin deadlines and fruitful prayer life. Over the course of eight weeks, you will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. To register or  Palm Sunday, April 14 bulletin: Thursday, April 4 at noon learn more, email Phil Fleming at [email protected].  Easter Sunday, April 21 bulletin: Wednesday, April 10 at 9am

“We exist to joyfully worship God and carry out the mission of Jesus Christ  in the power of the Holy Spirit.” Mission Statement of Christ the King Visiting? New to CTK? Or just have questions? FR. ED’S CORNER If you are visiting, new, or have questions about Christ the King or would like free resources to help in your spiritual journey, stop by the Fourth Sunday of Lent Welcome Table in the St. John Paul the Great Room after the Mass. “The LORD is my Shepherd.” Someone will be there to help. For me personally, there are few Scriptures Upcoming Parish Prayer Meetings in His Word that are more comforting to Upper Room Praise & Worship—New time! me than that one. Regardless of the circum- 2nd & 4th Fridays , 7:15 - 8:45pm, in the Worship Space in the Church. stances we find ourselves in, no matter how (6:30pm—Bring your own dinner to the Bp. Mengeling Room) difficult, we can calm our hearts and minds by calling to Women’s Prayer Meetings mind that fundamental truth, that we are loved and cared for 4th Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm, Parish Center Room 2 by a Savior Who loves to save! A1:8 High School Prayer Meeting I’m writing this from the ER at St. Joe’s Hospital, where Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:30pm, in the Worship Space I’m waiting for a radioactive injection as part of a nuclear Burning Bush Intercessory Prayer Meetings ~ all welcome stress test. I’m reminded of the old anti-nuclear slogans from Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30am, in Room 4 (note new location) my wayward youth, e.g. “2, 4, 6, 8, we don’t want to radi- Upcoming Community Prayer Meetings ate!” or my personal favorite: “hell no, we won’t glow!” The Word of God Sunday, April 7, 4:30-6:00pm, St. Luke Lutheran While having a great amount of trust in modern nuclear Church, 4205 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor 48108. For more information, medicine, it is still a great comfort to remind myself that www.thewordofgodcommunity.org or 734-994-3243. “the Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want!” No circum- Word of Life Sunday, March 31, 4:30-6:00pm, Vineyard Church of Ann stance is either too great or too small for Him. While it stag- Arbor, 2275 Platt Road, Ann Arbor 48104. For more information, gers the imagination to think that He Who keeps the Milky www.wordoflifecommunity.org or 734-677-3662. Way spinning should also care for me, it is nevertheless true. In fact, rumor has it that His concern for us far exceeds His **We encourage any registered parishioner or any son or daughter of a concern for that myriad of stars. registered parishioner of Christ the King who is preparing to get married So then, why am I stuck here at St. Joe’s? (Being deprived outside of our parish to contact us so we can pray for you and your upcom- ing marriage. Please contact [email protected]. Thank you!** of my morning coffee? Argh!) The disciples asked the same question in this : “...who sinned...that he was born blind?” In other words, why did this happen? In the Gospel, May the souls of the faithful departed, the answer is immediate and profound: “...so that the works through the mercy of God, rest in peace. of God may be made visible through him.” Most of the time, the response to our “whys” is not so immediate. Frequently, Flower Procession for Easter Vigil 2019 Women and we don’t have a clue why some things happen, especially girls (7 years & up) at Christ the King are invited to participate the particularly hard things. And somehow, Forrest Gump’s in our annual Flower Procession at the Easter Vigil. If you are response that “‘stuff’ happens” is not particularly satisfying. planning to be at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 20, please We are then faced with the challenge: do we choose to come and help in our special tradition of women adorning the Worship rely on the truth of the Scripture and trust that “the Lord is Space with flowers during the Gloria! If you’re interested, please contact my Shepherd” or not? If we choose to trust Him and contin- Rebecca Zahm ([email protected] or 734-218-3640). ue to leave our lives surrendered to Him, we leave Him free to do what He wants in us, even if we don’t understand. Guidelines for Lenten Fasting and Abstinence Fortunately, our full cooperation does not require our full understanding—we simply choose to trust the One we know Fasting and Abstinence are to be observed on and loves us! The alternative is that we take our eyes off of Him, . Abstinence is to be observed on the Fridays of Lent. stare at our circumstances instead, and take our lives back Fasting: The law of fasting requires Rite Catholics from into our own hands. Never the smart move! Instead, we the 18th birthday to the 59th birthday (i.e., have not yet reached their should remember who we are, as the second reading pointed 60th year) to reduce the amount of food eaten from normal. The out: we are “light in the Lord!” As such, we are called and Church defines this as one meal a day and two smaller meals which, empowered to “live as children of light!” if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. Sometimes, we may immediately see the works of God Fasting is obligatory on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. made visible in our circumstances; sometimes not. Some- Abstinence: All persons who have completed their 14th year are times we immediately know why things happened; some- bound by the law of abstinence. Abstinence from meat is obligatory times not. The challenge is that we choose to trust Him, on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays of Lent. remembering Who He is and who we are! The Lord is my Those who are excused from fast and abstinence, besides those Shepherd, I shall not want! Even so, come, Lord Jesus, outside the age limits, include the sick or those with some other med- come! — Fr. Ed Fride ical reason, the frail, and pregnant or nursing women.

Page 2 PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS

April Carmelite Meeting Thursday, April 11, 5:30-9pm. Mass and Evening Prayer, both in the Church. Then a Lenten bread-and-soup potluck dinner and short business meeting will take place in the St. John Paul the Great Room, followed by formation classes. If you might be interested in exploring a vocation to the Secular Discalced Carmelites, please plan on attending at least three of our monthly meetings between now and June. For more information, pick up a brochure from the Church brochure racks or contact Dcn. Rich Badics, 734-995-5869 or [email protected].

BUSINESS NEWS

Thank you for your support! Sunday Collections March (4 of 5 weeks) Are you an artist? A designer? Budgeted Amount $97,680 Are you skilled in Photoshop? Amount Received 130,100 What do you know about stained glass windows? Receipts vs. Budget $32,420 Now that the mosaic is completed, we want to work more on beautify- Fiscal Year to Date (July-March 25) ing the interior of Christ the King. Claudia Burns is interested in putting Budgeted Amount $1,050,280 together a design team to collaborate on future projects. Interested? Amount Received (through 3/25/19) 1,078,502 Contact her at [email protected]. Receipts vs. Budget $28,222 Thank you for your stewardship and involvement in your parish family.

DSA update As of March 26 we had received $25,508 in pledges, 23.4% of our parish goal of $109,078. Many thanks to those who have already pledged. We will continue to receive pledges for the next few weeks Next meeting: Sunday, March 31 before beginning follow-ups. Please put your pledge enve- lope in the collection basket or return it to the parish office. For more Email John ([email protected]) for more information. information, go to www.ctkcc.net/2019dsa or contact Ken Bogan, CTK High School Praise & Worship on Tuesdays! Director of Operations ([email protected] or 734-929-0989). 7-8pm: Gather for snacks and social time 8-9:30pm: Praise and Worship, Prayer Ministry, Confession, a meditation or talk, and bi-weekly Adoration. Each week our teens are Donations for Easter Flowers We are accepting donations to- encouraged to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus and walk more wards flowers to decorate the Church at Easter. Envelopes are available boldly in the power of the Holy Spirit. in the brochure racks, at the parish office, or, if you receive donation envelopes in the mail, in your February-March packet. Please make checks payable to “Christ the King” with “Easter Flowers” in the memo Fuel Middle School Prayer Meeting line. If you like, list the names of those you want to remember on the Sunday, April 14 back of the envelope. To donate through our Online Giving site, select Christ the King’s Fuel prayer meetings are for middle schoolers (grades the “Easter Flowers” fund and list the names in the “special instruction” 6-8). During the school year, they are normally on the 2nd & 4th field. Any excess funds will be used for future special liturgical feasts. Sundays, 7:00-8:30pm in the Church. The next meeting will be Sunday, Please make your donation by Sunday, April 7, in order to be April 14. For more information, email [email protected]. acknowledged in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Thank you! Page 3 PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS (CONTINUED) LOCAL AND AREA EVENTS

All are invited to the... Chocolate Easter Crosses for Sale to Support SSA Spiritus Monthly First Saturday Academy moms are again selling handmade chocolate crosses for Easter. Each cross is made of premiere European Merkens choco- for late. They are 5 inches tall and available in solid milk, white, and dark Next Date: This Saturday, April 6 chocolate. $3.50 each or 3 for $10.00. Crosses can be pre-ordered by When: 9:00am—Mass, followed by Confessions email/phone and will be available for pick-up at CTK Masses the 9:45-11:00am—Holy Hour with Rosary and Prayers weekend of Palm Sunday, April 13-14, or by arrangement. To order Where: Christ the King Worship Space or for more information, please contact Carolyn (734-341-5565 or Why: To pray before the Blessed Sacrament for [email protected]). Evangelization, Vocations, and the five First Saturdays requested by Our Lady of Fatima CTK Home School Group Presents In 2018, the Diocese of Lansing had one ordination and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe none are scheduled for 2019. We need to pray NOW! Thursday-Friday, April 11-12, 7:30pm; Saturday, April 13, 2:00pm PRO-LIFE NEWS AND EVENTS Whitmore Lake H.S., 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd., 48183 Directed by Elizabeth Champion and produced by Teresa Gregor. Tickets: Adults: $10; Children 3 and up: $5; Family: $30. Tickets available at the door. Questions? Email [email protected]

Closing Celebration & Pizza Party! NFP Class The Couple-to-Couple League provides thorough Natural Join us on Palm Sunday, April 14, 1:50-4pm, outside Planned Parent- Family Planning (NFP) training in an engaging three-session main hood, 3100 Professional Drive in Ann Arbor, for our Closing Celebra- course and offers supplemental training for postpartum and pre- tion & Pizza Party! Our short program will begin promptly at 2pm, as menopausal couples, upon request. The main course fulfills the diocesan Shannon Salter shares about the life of the vulnerable and her sister NFP marriage prep requirement. For questions, contact with special needs, Meghan. (For more info on Meghan’s story, go to [email protected]. meghansmiracles.com.) This will be followed at about 2:40pm by the • Main Course: Apr. 27, June 1, June 22 (9:00am) final lap of our Jericho March, led by Dave McCarty from Em- Pre-register: https://register.ccli.org/class_series/12265 manuel Lutheran Church in Britton, MI, and Dcn. Wayne Slomiany of • Postpartum Course: June 2 (2:00pm) Christ the King. We’ll end at about 3:30 with a Pizza Party outside Pre-register: https://register.ccli.org/class_series/12324 Planned Parenthood. To learn more and get involved, visit our campaign website at 40daysfor- HOMESCHOOL CORNER life.com/annarbor. Questions? Contact Sandie Weathers (734-657-1936 or [email protected]). April HEARTH Meeting Thursday, April 4, 7:30pm Donations desired for CTK PLAC Garage Sale Fundraiser Parish Center Room 2 for U-M and EMU Students for Life! This month Michelle DiLaura will present “Living the Discerning Thursday, April 4 & Saturday, April 13 Life” based on the wisdom of St. Ignatius and the work of Fr. Timothy No clothes or books, please. All other saleable items welcomed! Text Gallagher. Come with something you are discerning; we will activate Mariel at 734-330-9046 for drop-off or pick-up. Thank you! the teaching and expect God to reveal His heart! HEARTH is for all homeschooling moms. Questions? Email Amy Randolph at Family Life Services has urgent needs! [email protected]. FLS needs baby washcloths and towels, boy and girl newborn sleepers, size 2 & 4 diapers, baby wipes, Attention, all home schooled Junior/Senior guys & girls! bassinet sheets, training pants, yellow Enfamil formula, Sign up for our 2nd annual food pantry items, cleaning products, and paper goods. Donations may be dropped off at the Baby Item collection center across Leadership Seminar from the Cry Room in the narthex. Thank you for your support! led by Debbie Herbeck & Joey McCoy Saturday, April 13, 2:00-10:00pm Fashion for Freedom CTK Parish Center Gym Clothes with a Conscience to fight human trafficking Friday, April 12, 6:30-9:00pm The seminar will include interactive presentations, small group time, Ward Church, 40000 6-Mile Rd, Northville 48168 dinner, and a time of worship. Come for dinner, desserts, a silent auction, and shopping ⇒ $30 before April 1st (includes snacks, pizza, and drinks) from vendors who are fighting human trafficking through fair trade. ⇒ $35 after April 1st Learn more and buy tickets at fashionfree.eventbrite.com. For registration form and questions, email [email protected]. Page 4 NEEDED, WANTED, AVAILABLE These announcements are printed for the convenience of our parishioners. The goods and ser- vices are not provided by or through the parish. Their presence does not imply endorsement. Job Opportunity Window and gutter cleaning company based in Ann K-8 Classical Teacher Jobs Northwest Ohio Classical Academy (NOCA), Arbor is currently hiring crew chiefs and technicians. We are looking for a new state-chartered, classical school scheduled to open in Toledo in Fall friendly, hard-working individuals who are punctual, take pride in their 2019, is hiring its founding faculty. NOCA is part of the Barney Charter work, and work well in a team or on their own. have a great atti- School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools tude and work ethic, no fear of heights, a clean driving record, reliable united by curriculum and purpose. For more information about NOCA, transportation, and a cell phone. To learn more, contact Kevin (734-320- go to nocacademy.org. For information about the teaching positions, go to 8645 or [email protected]). www.indeedjobs.com/northwest-ohio-classical-academy. Questions? Contact Lee Strang (734-277-0719 or [email protected]). Good News Marriage Cruise Relax, rejuvenate, & rejoice in the Faith with Fr. John Riccardo, Al Kresta, Teresa Tomeo, and more! For info on Part-time Director of Sacred Music Old St. Patrick’s, Ann Arbor. this Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2020 Western Caribbean cruise, call Corporate Trav- Sufficient organ training and skills required. Familiarity and some facili- el at 855-879-6932 or go to www.goodnewscruise.com. ty with the entire musical patrimony of the Church is preferred, includ- ing, but not limited to, and Sacred Polyphony, know- ledge of traditional Catholic hymns. The Director of Sacred Music is REMEMBER IN PRAYER expected to accompany 4pm Saturday, 8am and 10:30am Sunday Masses, as well as the once a month EF Tridentine , and to We indicate the 1st Anniversary, then anniversaries at the 25th, 30th, etc., year. lead a weekly choir rehearsal at our parish. Please email resumes to [email protected]. Wedding Anniversaries With joy and thanksgiving, please pray for these Flowers for sale Beautiful, affordable, and locally-grown flowers for couples celebrating their anniversaries: your wedding and/or special occasion. Call Deanna White, parishioner, Dick & Stephanie Giba—55th Anniversary at 734-485-4284 with questions. sweetacres.vpweb.com. Bob & Linda Horning—40th Anniversary Joe Tabers & Betty Meredith—35th Anniversary Fr. Ed Fride Circle Moon Chul & Cho Kyung Kim Gregory & Anne Finn #5514 Maria & Ryan Pauls Daniel & Cynthia Midura Armando & Susana Labastida Peter & Cecilia Benedetto For information about our circle or how to contact us, email [email protected]. Please pray for these men discerning priesthood & their families:

Br. Thomas Aquinas Maria (Seth) Jack Jobst Borders Dominic Sternhagen Diego Granados Michael Sternhagen, LC Br. Chrysostom (Joseph) Gryniewicz Bobby Tull Kevin Hufnagel Justin Yurko KofC Contact For any questions or comments about our KofC or to find out how to join, contact Grand Knight Kelly Donnellon (734-546- Please pray for these women in formation and discerning 2740 or [email protected]). For information about the vocations to the religious life and for their families: KofC-sponsored Squires program for adolescent young men, contact Larry Gjernes (734-461-1326 or [email protected]). Go to our Sr. Miriam Loveland, SHM Sr. Amaris (Katherine) Salata, FSE Sr. Danielle Victoria Lussier, FSP Sr. Lisa Zelfa, SGL council website, www.13360.councilnet.us, for more information. Sr. Katie Perrotta, SV April Business Meeting Our council’s monthly meeting will be on the fourth Tuesday, April 23, at 8:00pm in Parish Center Room 2. Among Please pray for the men and women in military service. other matters, we will be discussing preparing a list of council officers Due to a potential threat to families of those in military service result- for the next Fraternal Year, which begins on July 1. All Knights are ing from the members’ names being publicized through the Internet, encouraged to attend and have a chance to participate in the discussion. we no longer publish the names of men and women in military service. Spring MI Drive The annual Spring MI Drive for charities (a.k.a., We encourage you to continue to pray for them and to remember all "Tootsie Roll Drive") will be held soon. Deputy GK Mark Tepen is our troops in a special way on Fridays by praying a Rosary for organizing this. All Knights are encouraged to look for communications those serving in the military. from DGK Mark. Each year, this drive is an occasion when almost all our Knights must join in to share the workload. Christ the King Vocations Committee For more information on vocations, please contact: Diocesan Priesthood and Men Religious ...... Fr. Ed Fride Permanent Diaconate ...... Dcn. Dan Foley Women Religious ...... Sr. Mary Ann Foggin, SGL Consecrated Virginity ...... Nancy Kushman Christian Marriage ...... Dcn. Lou Russello Lay Ecclesial Ministry ...... David Mangan Page 5 SACRAMENTS  HOURS  STAFF  POLICIES

First Saturday Mass and Prayer for Vocations, Evangelization, and in Reparation Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - noon; 1 - 5pm for Blasphemies against Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart: Phone: 734-665-5040, Fax: 734-663-3735 9am Mass followed by Rosary and Prayers Prayer for Healing and Other Needs: Third Sundays after Mass; second Fridays Parish Staff at Upper Room Praise and Worship. Father Ed Fride, Pastor: (Monday off) 734-665-0609, [email protected] Baptisms: Baptismal Catechesis is a Diocesan requirement (you only have to attend Father Bill Spencer, in Residence: 734-255-5478, [email protected] the class once). Next class: Monday, April 29. You don’t need to wait to have your Dan Foley: 734-996-4027, [email protected] baby before attending the class. Baptisms normally occur on the second Sunday of the Deacon Gerry Holowicki: 734-572-4595, [email protected] month. To schedule your child’s Baptism and/or to register for Baptismal catechesis, Deacon John Ozog: [email protected] please contact Mark Zielman ([email protected] or 734-929-0973). If Deacon Larry Randolph: 734-622-8144, [email protected] attending the catechesis, please read the section on Baptism in the Catechism of the Deacon Lou Russello: [email protected] . Deacon Wayne Slomiany: [email protected] Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples planning on getting married through Christ Martin Doman, Director of Worship: ext. 976, Direct Dial 734-929-0976, the King must contact Dcn. Lou at [email protected] for an appointment. Please note [email protected] that the wedding date cannot be set until that initial meeting and must take into Tirienne Leonard, Assistant to the Director of Worship: [email protected] account a one-year period of preparation. Due to the fact that we are a personal parish, Peter Kadeli, Choir Director: [email protected] we are allowed to offer the Sacrament of Matrimony only to our registered Mark Zielman, Liturgical Coordinator: ext. 973, Direct Dial 734-929-0973, parishioners (that is, the bride, groom, or one of the parents must be a registered [email protected] parishioner). Thank you for your understanding. Questions? Please contact Dcn. Lou. Jessica Dudek, Director of Evangelization: ext. 972, Direct Dial 734-929-0972, Confessions: Friday 5:00 - 5:25pm & Saturday after 9am Mass until all Confessions [email protected] are heard. Confessions are also offered beginning 30 minutes before Saturday 4:30pm Hannah Stroup, Clerical Assistant: [email protected] Mass, Sunday morning Masses, and Holy Day Masses. It is preferred that devotional Aimée Godfrey, Director of Adult Discipleship: ext. 983, Direct Dial 734- Confessions (not confessing mortal sins) be made on Friday afternoon and Saturday 929-0983, [email protected] morning. Confessions will end 5 minutes before the scheduled start time for Mass. Caroline Gambale-Dirkes, Upper Room Coordinator: [email protected] Bulletin Announcements, Announcements, Brochures, and Fliers: All of the John Hoving, Director of Youth Discipleship: ext. 977, Direct Dial 734- above must be submitted to the Parish Office in writing no later than noon on Monday 929-0977, [email protected] in order to be published that weekend. There are early deadlines before holidays and Susan Perrier, Assistant Director of Youth Discipleship: ext. 981, Direct Dial occasionally for other reasons, so please plan accordingly. 734-929-0981, [email protected] Bulletin announcements go to [email protected] or a copy of the announcement may be faxed to 734-663-3735, dropped off, or sent by US Mail. Submissions are Lauren Sauter, Youth Discipleship Administrative Assistant: prioritized based on specific criteria and space available. Submission alone does not [email protected] guarantee it will be printed. Rosalia Guza, Clerical Assistant: [email protected] Pulpit announcements, brochures, fliers, and special requests should be Ken Bogan, Director of Operations: ext. 989, Direct Dial 734-929-0989, submitted by the deadline to Mark Zielman ([email protected] or 734-929-0973). [email protected] To announce a specific event, the event must be taking place during the weekend of Dorothy Babcock, Facilities Manager: (Office Hours: Tues., Wed., & Thurs. the announcement. To announce registration for an upcoming event, a representative 8:30 - 3pm) ext. 974, Direct Dial 734-929-0974, [email protected] of the group requesting the announcement must be available on the day of the Theresa Hofer, Communications Coordinator: ext. 971, Direct Dial announcement in the St. John Paul the Great Room. Anything not meeting those 734-929-0971, [email protected]; bulletin announcements: [email protected]. criteria should be submitted to the bulletin editor for consideration. No brochures or Sharon Messiter, Parish Secretary: 734-665-5040, Direct Dial 734-929-0975, fliers will be posted or distributed without approval by Fr. Ed. No exceptions! [email protected]; for scheduling events, email [email protected] Liturgical/Sacramental Events: Requests for special activities during the Liturgy, Maintenance: Bruce Hohnke, Cathi Horning: 734-665-5040 e.g. First Communions, special prayers, renewal of wedding vows, must be submitted for approval to Mark Zielman at [email protected] or 734-929-0973, no later than noon on Monday before the weekend. Senior Leadership Team, Council, & Commission Contacts Scheduling: All scheduling requests should be emailed to [email protected]. Senior Leadership Team: There are room request forms on our website. Fr. Ed Fride: [email protected] Prayers of the Faithful: In the event of the death of a loved one, we want to pray Ken Bogan: [email protected] for the deceased at Sunday Masses and announce the death in the bulletin. The normal Sr. Dorcee Clarey: [email protected] way to inform the parish is to contact Liturgical Coordinator Mark Zielman Dcn. Dan Foley: [email protected] ([email protected]). When a death occurs at a time when normal communication John Hoving: [email protected] channels will not allow the parish office to process the information in a timely way Bill Pressprich: [email protected] (e.g. after business hours on Friday) and you would like the deceased included in the Parish Pastoral Council: Prayers of the Faithful that weekend, please let Fr. Ed or a deacon know in person Chair — Bill Pressprich: [email protected] before the weekend Mass you are attending. Finance Council: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick/ for the Homebound: Please contact Fr. Ed to arrange a time for the anointing or ask to receive the Chair — Rick Hendricks: [email protected] Sacrament after Mass. To arrange for Communion to be brought to a homebound Commission Chairs: parishioner, please contact the front office. Facilities — Dcn. Larry Randolph: [email protected] Elizabeth Ministry brings meals to postpartum moms and those recovering from Liturgy — Martin Doman: [email protected] surgery. To volunteer or request a meal, contact Kateri Leblanc (734-206-2459 or Marriage & Family — Nuala Holowicki: [email protected] [email protected]). Parish Life — Aimée Godfrey: [email protected] Mass Intentions: To arrange for a Mass to be said for a particular intention, please Social Services Ministry — Dcn. John Ozog: [email protected] call 665-5040 and press 0 to speak with someone at the front desk. Spiritual Life — Dcn. Dan Foley: [email protected]

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