NOVEMBER 19, 2017 33ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOTES FROM FATHER TOM Blessed Solanus Casey OFM Cap. was born Bernard Capuchin order, and took the name Casey, in 1870, on “Solanus” after St. Francisco a farm in Wisconsin, to Solanus, a famous Franciscan a large Catholic family missionary in South America. of 16 children! The Fr. Solanus was only allowed to be family moved a few ordained a “simplex priest” mean- times, and young ing he could celebrate Mass but not Bernard caught preach or hear confessions. a disease which perma- Fr. Solanus was assigned to several nently damaged his friaries in around New York City, voice. At 18yrs old he where he spent about 20 years of left home and worked his ministry. In 1924 he was trans- various jobs: lumber- ferred to the Detroit monastery, jack, hospital orderly, where he worked till 1945. He was guard in a prison, given the humble duty of porter or streetcar operator. He doorkeeper, and became known was thinking of marry- throughout the area for sound his weekend a great grace ing a girl but she was sent away. spiritual counsel, compassion, and is given to the Church of While operating a streetcar, one miraculous healings of those who the United States: an day, he witnessed a drunk sailor visited the monastery. Fr. Solanus T American born Capuchin stabbing a woman to death. The was a hidden mystic, the late priest, who worked and ministered terrible crime had a powerful Fr. Benedict Groeschel recalls that not far from here at St. Bonaven- impact on Fr. Solanus, and turned when he was a young Franciscan he ture Convent in Detroit is being his thoughts toward the transcend- could not sleep and one night raised to the altars and declared ent goal of human life. He entered wandered into the chapel at 3am to a “Blessed.” If you’ve never heard seminary for the Archdiocese of find Fr. Solanus kneeling at the top of Fr. Solanus, it is time to get Milwaukee but due to his poor step of the altar, motionless in acquainted with this humble, holy, education was not able to keep up prayer. Fr. Benedict left him after prayerful priest, who lived not that with the classes which were all some time and went back to sleep. long ago, and was sought out by taught in German or Latin. He was Fr. Solanus enjoyed playing violin half of Detroit for his spiritual asked to leave seminary and try for his fellow friars, but his singing counsel and reputation for healing a religious order. While praying to voice was terrible. There are many and miracles. Solanus is the Blessed Virgin Mary, he heard stories of people who asked for Fr.’s pronounced “So - la - noos” (which her voice say: “go to Detroit.” prayers and found their relatives or we’d do well to learn) but he was There he entered the Franciscan children healed of incurable continued on inside cover continued from front diseases. Even, Protestant clergymen sought out visible healing that has no scientific explanation. After Fr. Solanus for his advice and counsel. He became so investigation, Pope Francis approved the miracle and popular with the people that the Friars tried moving beatification of Fr. Solanus Casey. Blessed Fr. Solanus him to another place to give him some rest, but the will be added to the Church’s official roster of people only followed! Fr . Solanus suffered much in Blesseds and will be assigned his own feast day. We health as he aged and bore it with good humor and are fortunate to have a local “Blessed” and future calm. He died in 1957 at a hospital in Detroit. His Saint whom we can look to and pray to for our own body was exhumed 30 years later and found to be needs! incorrupt. In 2015, St. Pope John Paul II declared Fr. Solanus a Venerable. A miracle due to the interces- sion of Fr. Solanus happened to a woman with an incurable genetic skin disease. She was praying at “We must be faithful to the present moment or we will frustrate the Fr. Solanus’ tomb in Detroit for the intentions of plan of God for our lives.” others, when she felt an inner nudge to ask Fr. Solanus’ help in healing for herself, as soon as she ~Blessed Solanus Casey said the prayer she received an instantaneous and Heart to Heart Encounter Weekend on Dec. 8-10 The Ladies Apostolate at St. Francis Retreat Center in Foundation DeWitt to renew and enrich your “Overcoming Dissent Through Young men over marriage and your faith. For more Genuine, Transforming Love ”. the age of eighteen who would like information on this and other Thursday, November 30, Dr. Janet the opportunity to discuss the Weekends or to apply, please visit Smith will be the speaker. The priesthood are invited to a month www.wwme.org or call Andrew and evening will begin with 6:30pm meeting at St Thomas Parish. Alaina at (734) 531-9191. Mass in the Ave Maria Chapel in Meetings begin after the 9am Mass. Lobby C of Domino’s Farms. The For more information contact talk will be at 7:30pm in Lobby H. Courage and Encourage Fr. Tony Smela at [email protected] A ministry helping men and Worldwide Marriage women with same-sex attraction, and their families. Meetings are Encounter held the 3rd Sunday of every Rekindle the romance in your month. For Confidential Catholic marriage and make it even better! help call Courage: 517-342-2596 or Attend a Worldwide Marriage email [email protected] MASS INTENTIONS TO PRAY IS TO LOVE • Please pray for the Ron Fuller, Tom Darket, Samuel Chase infirm, including: Dan Masterson, Noah Kranz, Johnson, William Godfrey, TUE 700: Patrick Martino Krebs, Patricia Fuller, Lisa Ann Mary “Nancy” Phillips, Bill Lott, Tony DeLellis, WED 815: Mary & Stephen Ann Kozakowski, John Jessica Cox, Katie Hutton, Mike Nelson, Frank Snaith, Marshall Marshall, John LaRock Sr., Nicholas Pikor, Roger Allan Fletcher, Noah Kranz, Michael Cooper, Phil Thomas, Betsy & Charlie Chas & Holly Carter THU 900: Our Country Rutledge, Kathy Cooley, Rodgers, Pam Wiitala, Robin Fahmie, Karen Chris Dreffs Pray for vocations to FRI 900: Stanley Staron Prins, Sandra Adams, the priesthood and Richard Pelkey, Tom Please pray for those in religious life. SAT 400: Parishioners Dawson, Pete Siebertz, the military, including: John Henry Keenan, Nicole Brcic, Angela SUN 800: Jane Clements Adam Draves, Nathan Michael Kunitz, DiLaura, John Dziuban, Baker, Garette Moore, Mark Iadonisi, 1030: Rev. Paul Check Jim Stephensen, Mason Larry Workman, Daniel David Pellican Rutledge, Georgiana Scott Brown, Mark Bruen, Wayne DeForest, Richard, Philip Maxwell, Floyd “Doc” Dreffs, Tony Phillips, Anthony “...I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will turn out for my deliverance… with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body...” — Philippians 1:19, 20 ST. PATRICK PARISH CALENDAR OLD ST. PATRICK PARISH DIRECTORY SUNDAY, November 19 WEDNESDAY, November 22 Donut Sunday 2:30 Mass at Regency Reconciliation Tuesday 5:30PM - 6:40PM 9:15 Religious Education Saturday 2:30PM or by appointment; don’t hesitate to call for an appointment! 9:15 K of C Meeting THURSDAY, November 23 6:30 Youth Group Thanksgiving Day Weekend Schedule for Holy Mass Saturday 4:00PM TUESDAY, November 21 9:00 Mass Sunday 8:00AM & 10:30AM 7:30 Young Adult Group FRIDAY, November 24 Weekday Schedule for Holy Mass First Saturday of the month 9:00AM Parish Office– Closed Tues. 7:00PM 9:00 Mass Wed. & Fri. 8:15AM Thur. 8:30AM Eucharistic Adoration of Our Lord Tues. 5:30PM– 6:45PM Q: What's the best dance to do on ALTAR SERVERS First Friday 7:00PM– Saturday 8:00AM Thanksgiving? SATURDAY 4:00/NOV 25 Baptisms Z. Wood Baptism Preparation classes as required by the A: The turkey trot. Diocese of Lansing may be scheduled to accom- SUNDAY 8:00/NOV 26 modate your family’s needs. Contact Dcn. Frank- L. DeLellis Joseph Papp, 734-426-1070 or email J. Hayes [email protected] to arrange date, time and location. Godparents are encouraged to SUNDAY 10:30/NOV 26 attend. There is no fee for the class. M. Grech Marriages S. Holody Arrangements are to be made at least nine Q: What kind of music did the months prior to the wedding. N. Holody Funerals Pilgrims listen to at the first D. Galbraith Funeral arrangements are made by J. Mesch contacting the parish office. Thanksgiving feast? Parish Registration N. Perrydore Contact the office for a registration form. A: Plymouth Rock! T. Perrydore Office hours Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Office: 734-662-8141 Emergency: 734-663-1851 Address: 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Ann Arbor, 48105 Website: www.stpatricka2.org IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL E-mail: [email protected] Parish Administrator Family of the Month Knight of the Month Fr. 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