January 20, 2019 Pastor and Monroe Vicar Rev. Dr. Michael A. Woroniewicz, M.Div., M.A., D. Min. Deacon Emeritus Rev. Mr. George Cousino Mission Statement: We, with the Guidance of the Holy Trinity, The Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Communion of Saints, endeavor to spread and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to assist one another through the precepts of the Catholic Faith in attaining eternal salvation. DIVINE GRACE CATHOLIC PARISH 2996 W. LABO ROAD CARLETON, MI 48117 PHONE 734-654-2500 FAX 734-654-6594 EMAIL [email protected]. [email protected] WEBSITE www.divinegrace.weconnect.com DIVINE GRACE PARISH MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 pm at St. Patrick Sunday 8:00 am at St. Joseph Sunday 11:00 am at St. Patrick Monday 9:00am at St. Patrick Tuesday 7:00 pm at St. Patrick Wednesday 9:00 am at St. Joseph Thursday No Mass Friday 11:00 am at St. Patrick (School Mass) CONFESSIONS Saturday at 3:00—3:30pm at St. Patrick Or by Appointment at St. Patrick or St. Joseph Page 2 Divine Grace Catholic Parish, Carleton From Fr. Mike Christian Unity: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Christian Unity Week is observed each year from January 18 through January 25, which is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. During this week, we can pray together for fuller unity among Christians, and recognize that we already share a common Faith and a common Baptism. One of the most edifying and joyous areas of my ministry as a priest, although it occupies a very small slice of my time, is my ecumenical involvement. Since I have been in Monroe County, I have been active with the Dundee Interfaith Council, and I have served as the organization’s president in recent years. I find that fellowship with other Christians of various denominations is so enriching—I wish that more of my parishioners could experience it! Dundee Interfaith has a special service for Thanksgiving each year at one of the member churches in the Dundee area with all the clergy taking part in the service. A free-will offering is taken up for a local charity. Each spring, there is a Lenten prayer breakfast and program. A few years ago, we tried to have Christian Unity Services in late January, but we discovered that the severe January weather in Michigan kept people away. There is a business meeting every other month, and Dundee Interfaith works closely with “Caring & Sharing.” This ministry, based in western Monroe County, helps the needy with food and basic toiletries, as well as Thanksgiving baskets for families, and winter items for children such as gloves, hats, and sweatshirts. It seems that the rural parishes in Monroe County of all denominations are so small and have such limited funds and resources, that we have to band together to serve the poor and needy in the larger community as we do with “Caring & Sharing”—that’s how we can be effective! I know that there are other ministerial associations in Monroe County, especially in the city of Monroe, but I have not yet gotten in touch with them. I am sure that a lot of good ministry is being done throughout the vicariate in partnership with other Christian churches. When I think about the ministry of Pope St. John Paul II, I remember his constant outreach to people of other faiths. John Paul praised the good in other religions, apologized for the evil that was done ages ago, and sought reconciliation and harmony. He and his successors have sought out Christians and non-Christians alike in dialogue, prayer, and acts of goodwill. The Vatican has released a document entitled “Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism.” (It can be found at www.vatican.va.) Although we as Catholics do not yet have full communion or inter- communion with those of non-Catholic Churches, we are encouraged to pray together for unity, to read and study the Scriptures together, and to collaborate in the works of charity. Paragraph 22 of the “Ecumenical Directory” states: The ecumenical movement is a grace of God, given by the Father in answer to the prayer of Jesus and the sup- plication of the Church inspired by the Holy Spirit. While it is carried out within the general mission of the Church to unite humanity in Christ, its own specific field is the restoration of unity among Christians. Those who are baptized in the name of Christ are, by that very fact, called to commit themselves to the search for unity… To live our Baptism is to be caught up in Christ's mission of making all things one. By the way, the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute is an excellent source. You can check out their website for information on ecumenism, including materials for prayer services, and other resources for parishes and individuals, at www.geii.org. Peace Fr. Mike Woroniewicz Pastor Divine Grace Catholic Parish, Carleton Page 3 Updating our Prayer List This Week in Our Parish Our Prayer List for the sick and military is Sunday, January 20 a beautiful way to include our loved ones in 9:30 - 10:45 am Religious Education Class the prayers offered by parishioners of Divine 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Madonna Hall) Grace. The list will be updated for the New Monday, January 21 Year, please call the parish office if you 9:00 am (SJ) +Eleanor Waldowski by Mike & Joan Karas would like a name to remain on the list. 7:00 pm Knights of Colubus Meeting (Madonna Hall) Due to the Privacy Act we can only put Tuesday, January 22 names on the prayers list that are submitted 7:00 pm (SP) +Agnes Burger (60th Anniversary) by Burger Family by a family member. Wednesday, January 23 9:00 am (SJ) +Florence Roof by Pat & Ann Basile Thursday, January 24 NO MASS God Bless Friday, January 25 Our Service 11:00 am (SP) +Rita Wickenheiser by friends & family Men and Women Saturday, January 26 4:00 pm (SP) +R.J. Meiring by Nancy Meiring & children Sunday, January 27 Gerald Borawski, U.S. Army 8:00a m (SJ) +Herman & Marilyn Wickenheiser by Verna Ehlert Alexander Brant, U.S. Air Force 9:30 - 10:45 am Religious Education Class Kyle Emerick, U.S. Air Force 11:00 am (SP) For the People of Divine Grace Parish Paul Lefere, U.S. Air Force 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Madonna Hall) Douglas Vadasz, U.S. Air Force Please note that all Divine Grace Parish functions Ida Blaser Linda Lambrix using our facilities must be reserved through the Jackie Stumpmier PARISH OFFICE ONLY at 654-2500 Chris Vince Divine Grace Prayer Chain Anyone wishing to be part of Divine Grace Liturgical Schedule for prayer chain or have someone prayed January 26 & 27, 2018 for please call Cathy 587-2141 or Mary 654-2047 or email: [email protected] Altar Mass Reader EMHC Usher Sacristan Servers Grahm Beste-Walz Jack Belinky Margaret Burger Calvin Bradley Alan Blackmore Ron Motyka 4:00 pm Bob Eccles Bill Meyer Aidan Gannon Tim Blackmore Kathy Motyka Joann Meyer John Illes Elton Hedges Jessica VanDevelde Sarah Busen Brian O’Rourke Dan Gerweck Victoria Busen Brian Stein Sandy Lieto 8:00 am Beth Kern Claudette Wagner Jameira Eby James Stevens Tony Lieto Alex Giarmo Leonard VanDaele Gabe Iott Mitch Langton Rae Dylenskinskiki Noah Iott Dennis Milosch Joe Emerick 11:00 am Nancy Vadasz RichRich GenordGenorGenordord Dane Kuti Joe Palmer Sue Emerick Freda Valladeade Lauren Monske Pat Wickenheiser Page 4 Divine Grace Catholic Parish, Carleton Contribution Envelopes Please remember to put your full name on your offertory envelopes. As the numbers change each year, it is Reborn through the Holy Waters of Baptism: much easier to ensure proper credit for Eva Gloria Benedettini, daughter of Mark Benedettini your donations. and Rebecca (Diaz) Benedettini. Godparents are William Envelopes for 2019 are in the Parish Office. Also if you Kowalski and Dolores Kowalski. are visiting another parish in our Vicariate, please drop Lilly Marie Martin, daughter of James Martin and your envelope in their offertory basket and they will Chantal (Kennedy) Martin. Godparents are William return it to us. Manns and Lorraine Pete. 2018 Statements Introduction to If you contributed over $250.00 last year you will auto- matically receive a statement. Eucharistic Adoration Event! Friday, January 25, 2019 ~ 6:00-7:30pm St. Charles Borromeo Divine Grace Parish Men’s Club (event will begin in the gym & move is sponsoring a Euchre Tournament to the church) on Sunday, January 27th. The tour- Join us for an informational and introductory event nament will be held in Madonna about Eucharistic Adoration and its impact on our lives Hall, located at 9207 Joseph St, Maybee. The doors open as Catholic Christians! Fr. Mark Livingston, associate at 12:00 a.m. and play begins at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $16.00 pastor at St. John Neumann Parish in Canton, MI will be per team with prizes of: 1st - $250.00, 2nd - $125.00, sharing information about Adoration, about his experienc- 3rd - $75.00, 4th - $50.00. Food and refreshments will be es, his vocation story, and more! Newly ordained on May available. 19th, 2018, Fr. Mark’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and desire We also have tournaments on February 10th and 24th, for his own growth in holiness and to share that with and March 10th. others is a true gift and you won’t want to miss what he has to share and how Eucharistic Adoration has impacted his life! “Saturday Faith Sharing Group” You will also have the opportunity to hear a bit of testi- for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities mony from your fellow parishioners.