ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE GUIDING LIGHT We the faithful of St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish are a Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Detroit. We serve God through His Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, with the empowerment and the strength of the Holy Spirit: to celebrate the Holy Sacraments and Worship, Christian Service and Faith Education, to evangelize and practice our faith in active stewardship--with the faith, spirit and humility of Mary, the Rose of God and our Patron Saint. December 27, 2015 –The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Brothers and sisters, as we celebrate this important THE MODEL OF ALL FAMILIES Solemnity Feast of the Holy Family, I pray that all families of our parish exercise and practice the values “Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His of the Holy Family. Jesus’ came in the world and ways,” (Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5). The Solemnity Feast of the Holy Family is the highest peak of attention in made His home in the context of the family. God the life of families, and the role model of all knows that His presence in each and every family Christian families. Today, we celebrate this Solemn should be the foundation of love, peace, and joy. Feast of the Most Holy Family of Mary, Joseph, and Therefore, may all family of our parish live out Jesus! God’s amazing love now and forever. I state and re- echo the song of the Responsorial Psalm this Sunday, We heard all the qualities and the importance Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His characteristics of the family from the First Reading of the Book of Sirach (3:2-6, 12-14). The characteristic ways. Amen! of the blessed family of a father, mother, and children is a communion of love. They dealt with one another with respect, honor, and obedience. They are like a THANK YOU tune strings of a music instrument that bring out the I thank you my Parish Family for all the love, perfect harmony of a great piece of music. Caring, prayers, support, gifts and best wishes. God bless you considerate, kindness to parents are values of and keep you always in His loving embrace! blessings and living a long life for children. In return, I thank you to all organizations and leadership of our God hears the children’s prayers when they pray to Parish who were involved with the preparation and Him for anything. hospitality during our MOB MASS! God bless you all for your love of God, Jesus, Mary, and our Parish! In the Second Reading, Saint Paul brings forth more Thanks to all Ministries who make our Christmas values of the family unit, calls “God’s chosen ones, Liturgy great, festive, and joyful! God bless you. holy and beloved.” Family members need to be May the Lord’s blessing be upon every families and patient, understanding, and forgiving of one another. friends, and ministries of our Parish. And Saint Paul also gave his stamp of approval by saying “over all these put on love, that is, the bond of God bless! perfection.” Then the Saint wrapped his saying by Fr. George Patau’ave conducting ourselves with serenity and tranquility, which is, the mantle of “Christ’s peace to control our hearts.” PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We joyfully welcome new members to our parish. Please register at the parish office during business hours. We also ask that you let us know if you plan to move from the parish. INFANT BAPTISM: Parents must be registered and regularly attending the Sunday Eucharist to begin Baptism preparation. Baptismal Preparation is held quarterly. Call the parish office to for next scheduled date. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of every month. MARRIAGE: If one of the engaged couple (or their parents) is registered at St. Mary’s arrangements may be made personally by the couple at least six months in advance. 8-10 months is preferred. SICK CALLS: We are happy to visit the sick and bring Communion to them. Please notify the parish office. ANNULMENT PROCESS: If you are contemplating filing for an annulment; know that it is a healing process. It takes up to 18 months for the Tribunal to complete each case, so please take that into consideration. Call the parish office for more information. L i t u r g y & H a p p e n i n g s Parish Office Hours Calendar of EVENTS Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday, December 28, 2015 Monday, January 4,2016 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 7:00 pm Bible Enrichment Group Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 pm Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Sunday 8:30 am & 10:15 am Fifth Day within the Octave of the Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Weekdays: Nativity of the Lord Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am Saint John Neumann, Bishop 9:00am Mass First Fridays of the Month 9:00am 9:00 am– NO MASS Days of Obligation and 6:15-7:30pm– Faith Formation K-6 Solemnity Feast Days TBA Wednesday, December 30,2015 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Chaplet of Divine Mercy Opening Adoration— Sixth Day within the Octave of the Saint Andre Bessette, Religious Wednesdays 9:00 am Nativity of the Lord 9:00am Mass concluding with Benediction at Noon Chaplet of the Divine Mercy immediately Reconciliation/Private Confession 9:00 am– NO MASS following Mass Every second and fourth Saturday at 4:30 pm 9:00am-12:00pm Adoration & Benediction and by Appointment Thursday, December 31, 2015 6:30pm-AHG Board Meeting Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Mass Intentions for the Week Tuesday December 29, 2015 9:00 am Thursday, January 7, 2016 4:30 pm– Mass Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest No Mass 9:00am Mass Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:00am 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry No Mass Friday, January 1, 2016 Thursday, December 31, 2015 4:30 pm The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Solemnity Lord.Solemnity of Mary, All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners the Holy Mother of God Friday, January 8, 2016 Christmas Weekday Friday, January 1, 2016 10:00 am 10:00 am- Mass All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners Saturday, January 2, 2016 Saturday, January 2, 2016 5:00 pm Saints Basil the Great and Gregory †Robert Marth Nazianzen, Bishops andDoctors Saturday, January 9, 2016 Requested by: Family Christmas Weekday 5:00pm Mass 2:30pm 7/8th Grade Confirmation Class Sunday, January 3, 2016 8:30 am 4:30 pm Private Confession Sunday, January 3, 2016 5:00pm Mass All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners The Epiphany of The Lord 8:00am Rosary 10:15 am 8:30am Mass All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners 10:15am Mass Sunday, January 10, 2016 The Baptism of our Lord\ 8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass 10:15am Mass Liturgical Ministers Schedule for January 2-3, 2016 MASS 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:15 AM Altar Servers: Tommy H. Brianna C. Philip H and Austin M. Lectors: Karen Coulon Carol Schrand Stephanie Goubert Eucharistic Cathy Heisler, Jean Walkowski, Rosemary Ed Stelzer, Marge Stelzer, Nancy Roy Mark Darling, Missy Darling, Louise Bommarito Ministers: Caron Sacristan: Cindy Sowinski Maria Rickert-Kittell Josie Scaglione Ushers: Will Caron, Mike Murphy Ralph Roy, Tom Zelinski Roger Cunningham 2 We’re on the web: www.stmarymysticalrose.org December 27, 2015 Our Lifelong Journey of Faith ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE PARISH BAPTISMAL PREP SCHEDULE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE Kindergarten—Sixth Grade Faith Formation Sessions: Tuesdays 6:15 pm—7:30 pm Next Class: January 5, 2016 Seventh and Eighth Grade Confirmation Sessions: Saturdays, 2:30 pm—4:30 pm To all those who seek baptism for their children, we Next Class: January 9, 2016 have created a schedule for baptismal preparation. Our baptismal preparation is held quarterly in January, April, July, and October; on the 2nd Thursday of that . month. If you are expecting a child we encourage you The Holy Family to plan ahead and attend a baptismal preparation class Every parent knows the trials of raising children. There is the before the baby arrives to ease your schedule. wonder of watching someone grow and learn and discover new things. There is satisfaction as a child takes to heart the morals Please call the Parish office at 586-784-5966 and values that a parent seeks to share. There is sadness, and even grief, when some difficult problem or illness besets a son or daughter. There may even be anger or despair if, as a child grows, January 14, 2016 he or she rejects what a parent holds dear. Needless to say, family life is complicated, never perfect, sometimes full of joy, some- April 14, 2016 times crowded with pain. July 14, 2016 Today's Gospel gives a hint that the life of the Holy Family was October 13, 2016 not always the perfect example we might imagine. Trials and struggles were a part of their life too. As the Gospel story relates today, Jesus basically skipped out on Mary and Joseph, not an 6:00 pm—7:00 pm unusual practice for an adolescent. But also not the kind of thing we would typically associate with a well-behaved teenager. In Parish Office Conference Room other words, the Holy Family is exhibiting the traits and behav- iors that are part of the dynamic of ordinary family life. Baptism is celebrated on the First and Third Sunday of each month at Mass: And that is good! It serves as a reminder to all of us that their Saturday, 5:00 pm example is that of a family not so different from our own.