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1 St. Kateri CATHOLIC CHURCH Rotunda Drive Dearborn, MI SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 STAFF Rev. Terrence D. Kerner, Pastor Rev. Gary Morelli, Weekend Associate Rev. Mr. Thomas Leonard, Deacon Grace Lakatos, Faith Director Kevin Jakubowicƶ, Organist Office Staff Mary Masley, Ellie Sajewski DIRECTORY PHONE: FAX: WEBSITE OFFICE HOURS MondayFriday: Noon and 1:004:30 PM LITURGIES Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 AM Tuesday: 6:40 PM WednesdayFriday: CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00 PM ADORATION Tuesday: 4:006:30 PM PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS Tuesday at 6:30 PM and Thursday at For Marriage, Baptism and Confirmation information, please call the Parish Office. ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT BOOK & GIFT SHOP Open weekends before & after Masses FROM THE PASTOR S DESK 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME By Fr. Terry Kerner This summer the Church finds itself dealing with the crimes and scandals of sexual abuse by clergy. We cannot look away at these terrible acts. It is important that Catholics-especially those in the Archdiocese of Detroit-know how these issues are dealt with and how the safety of all in our care is being ensured. Judge Michael Talbot, recently retired at chief judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, chairs the Detroit Archdiocese Board of Review, the body responsible for dealing with clergy abuse. I share with you his letter explaining their efforts. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Recent reporting on the scourge of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church provides a timely catalyst to review the practices and policies in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Questions and answers such as: What happens here? How are complaints of the sexual abuse of minors by clergy processed in the Detroit archdiocese? And by whom? As chairman of the Archdiocesan Review Board, which considers all such complaints and then advises Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron, I would like to share with you how we have handled cases here for many years. I also will describe our outreach efforts to the victims of clergy sexual abuse and our extensive and ongoing efforts to promote safe environments. Prior to the June 2002, meeting of the U.S. Bishops in Dallas, when the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was adopted, the Detroit archdiocese reconstituted its review board. (An earlier version of the review board was established in 1988, when the archdiocese became one of the first dioceses to implement a policy on the sexual abuse of minors by clergy.) I accepted the role of chairman of the independent board formed in 2002, and continue in that same role today. My current fellow members include a retired prosecutor, a psychologist, a health care executive, a former superintendent of Catholic schools and an archdiocesan pastor. In the spring of 2002, the archdiocese also signed voluntary agreements with the prosecutors from all six counties within its boundaries to share case files of priests accused of sexual misconduct in previous years. In some cases, those files involved complaints of abuse that occurred in the 1940 s and 1950 s. Four criminal prosecutions resulted from the archdiocese sharing its files. Importantly, this agreement with prosecutors continues to this day. Since 2002, every complaint that comes in, regardless of its source or the date of the alleged activity, is reported to civil authorities. No complaints are held back, (Continued on page 2)

2 Page 2 Continued from page 1) pre-screened or disregarded. The archdiocese fully cooperates with law enforcement. Similarly, complaints are considered by the review Board. That process usually includes an independent investigator whose findings are forwarded to the Review Board. We currently work with two investigators: a retired police detective and a retired prosecutor. If the Review Board finds a complaint credible, it sends notice to the archbishop, who will forward the case to the Vatican s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), which reviews all cases involving the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by clergy. The archdiocese considers a complaint to be credible if it has a semblance of truth, meaning it appears to be or could possibly be true. No priest or deacon with a credible complaint against him is allowed to continue in active ministry during the time his case is under review by the Church or civil authorities. Those priests who are restricted and/or removed from ministry are monitored by a retired parole office to ensure compliance with the strict limitations on their public ministry. If an allegation against a priest or deacon is found to be credible, his name is posted on the archdiocesan website at protect.aod.org. He may also receive a permanent penalty of living a life of prayer and penance or dismissal from the clerical state, also called laicization. In either case, he may no longer represent himself as a priest or deacon, can no longer wear clerical attire and may not exercise any form of church ministry. The archdiocese has publicly posted the names of restricted and/or removed priests and deacons for more than 15 years. Current practice also includes notifying the parishes in which the clergy in question served, as well as local media. Complaints come to the Detroit archdiocese by verbal report via the 24/7 toll-free victim assistance line, , or in writing to vac@aod.org There are no deadlines or time limits on those who wish to make a complaint: it does not matter if the abuse occurred 5, 15 or more than 50 years ago. Every effort is made by the Victim Assistance Coordinator-a credentialed social worker-to assist with healing and counseling for those who have been abused. If requested and helpful, the archbishop or his priest-delegate will meet with the victim. We recognize that the best approach to addressing abuse is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Since 2002, the archdiocese has implemented a number of safe environment programs, all designed to identify situations that could leave a child vulnerable to the methods of sexual offenders and to emphasize the critical steps that must be taken to prevent and report the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults. The program for adults, called Protecting God s Children, is mandatory for all clergy, church representatives, employees, and volunteers-all those who work with children and vulnerable adults. There are also similar, ageappropriate, personal safety programs for grade school, middle school, high school and religious education students. They go by such names as Circle of Grace, Called to Serve, Called to Protect and Think First and Stay Safe. Since 2002, more than 101,000 adults have been trained through these programs. In addition, each year we provide training for 29,000 students in our Catholic K-12 schools and the 39,000 in Religious Education. The archdiocese also regularly educated church and school personnel about mandatory reporting. In Michigan, professionals required to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect to state authorities include clergy, school teachers, counselors, and social workers. Our highest priority is those who have suffered from clergy abuse. We recognize the deep trauma from their experiences, and we understand it may take a long time before an individual is ready to come forward. No matter how long it has been, we are here to listen and try to be of assistance. (Continued on page 3) Tuesday, September 18th 6:40 PM -Health and healing of John Schmittou (by John Lutz) Wednesday, September 19th St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr All missionaries Thursday, September 20th Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, Paul Chong Ha-sang, Martyrs -Joyce & Ron Arceri Family Special Intention (by Doina) Friday, September 21st St. Matthew, Apostle, Daniel G. Bazner (by Family & Friends) Saturday, September 22nd 4:00 PM Sophie Przybyla (by Family) Frank Siwik (by Jennie Siwik) Emma & Gaetano Pugliese (by Frances & Salvatore LaMacchia) Sunday, September 23rd 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time -Health of John Bachowski 11:00AM Milton Feistel (by Margaret & Robert Feistel) Dan Skora (by Kathy Sullivan)

3 Page 3 (Continued from page 2) Each meeting of the Review Board begins with a prayer first used in 2011 by the Archbishop of Dublin. I would like to conclude by sharing that prayer with you: Lord, We are so sorry For what some of us did to your children: Treated them so cruelly, Especially in their hour of need. We have le them with a lifelong suffering. This was not your plan for them or us. Please help us to help them. Guide us, Lord. Amen. Respectfully, The Honorable Michael J. Talbot, Chair, Archdiocesan Review Board. COMING NEXT WEEK Father John P. Fischer of Cross Catholic Outreach will be visiting our parish next weekend to speak at all the Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. This ministry was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Fr. John, ordained as a member of the Comboni Missionaries on July 17, 1976, has worked in Comboni and Diocesan Missions in Kenya East Africa. As a Priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Fr. Fischer has served as Hospital Chaplain, Mission Director, Tribunal Judge and Pastor between 1989 and In a wider ministry he has served as president of the U.S. Catholic Mission Association and on the National and International Catholic Committee of Scouting. PARISH NEWS LOVE YOUR PET AND BE BLESSED Our annual Pet Blessing will take place on Saturday, October 6th at 1 PM. Dogs, Cats and Birds. are especially welcome. Snakes not so much. THANK YOU FROM NATIVITY OF OUR LORD Dear Families of St. Katari Tekakwitha, We at Nativity of Our Lord Parish wish to thank you for the school supplies that were donated to the children at Nativity and neighborhood families in our Christian Service Program. Your generosity and thoughtfulness to provide for the many families in this area who just cannot afford to provide these necessary items for their children is greatly appreciated. The children get very excited with having new pencils, notebooks, crayons and the like, just like their classmates. Again, thank you for your assistance and support. God s Blessings for your help. Yours in Christ, Reverend Raymond Staymeyer, OFM-Cap Pastor. SEPTEMBER PRAYER REQUESTS Virginia Alfano Carlilosot Anasco Leonora Anasco Deloris Antko Aurora Balino Julia Bernardo Gregory Blow Marvella Bonell Tina Brighton Frank D Attilo Josephine Erdody Heather Glover Peggy Hengesbaugh Dolores Hnot Kay Jorgensen Stanley Kozlowicz Stanley Lane Gary Lewis Katherine Miller Patrica C. Nasarzewski Olga Nebesio Nancy Piazza Larry Pytleski Carolyn Reeber Jane Roberts Ed Schuler Bobbie Sobieraj Kathy Sullivan Nellie Taylor Toni Terns Gary Tonilas Yvette Tremaine John Witalec, OFS Poly Woznik Ann Zombeck If you wish to add or re-add a name, please fill out the form below or call the office. Thank you. Form for the Sick List Name Month Requested by Note that the name will be removed from the sick list at the end of the month unless a request is resubmitted.

4 Page 4 FAITH FORMATION By Grace Lakatos Sacramental Preparation Classes ATTENTION: 4 year old-kindergarten class begins on Saturday, September 15th. Confirmation Class begins Monday, September 17th. Reconciliation Class begins Tuesday, September 18th. Confirmation classes will continue on Monday evenings from 6-7:30 PM and Reconciliation/1st Eucharist classes will be on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 PM. Classes will be held in St. Michael s room. If you have not received your registration packet, they will be available on the fist night of class. RCIA (Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults) Join us on Wednesday, September 19th from 7-9 PM at Sacred Heart Parish Center to learn about our joint parish program. Whether you were baptized Catholic or in another Christian faith or never baptized, but desire to learn more about the Catholic faith and to receive the Eucharist, we are here to help you discern this calling. Throughout the process, there is no set length of time for you to make your decision nor is there any pressure. The decision is left up to you and you will know when the time is right. Our program is here to help answer your questions, clear up any confusion or misunderstanding of the faith and most importantly, to support you and guide you in making this decision. I hope to see you there. AROUND THE VICARIATE St. Frances Cabrini CYO Football & Soccer: St. Frances Cabrini in Allen Park is looking for boys in grades 5-8 to play CYO football and girls in grades 5-6 to play CUO soccer. For more information, contact the Cabrini Athletic Office at AROUND TOWN LADIES OF THE ASSEMBLY MSGR. SCHULTE ASSEMBLY 4TH DEGREE October 7, 2018 we will be having our annual card party. Bring your friends and your own games or cards for a fun afternoon. Admission is $10.00 which includes a mostaccioli dinner, salad, rolls, dessert and soft beverages. Join us at Fr. Patrick O Kelley, K of C Banquet Hall, Park from 2-6 PM. Call Jan at in needed. DETROIT HISTORIC SITES PILGRIMAGE On Saturday, September 29th, the feast day of the Archangel St. Michael, you are welcome to join Prayer Pilgrimages on a pilgrimage to St. Joseph Oratory, Old St. Mary s Church, St. Bonaventure Monastery, Detroit Institute of Arts, & Eastern Market with Holy Mass and Guides Tours. Deluxe motor coach departs from Levagood Park in Dearborn. The total cost per person is $40. To reserve and/ for more information: Michael Semaan at or CELEBRATE ST. PADRE PIO S FEAST DAY Join us at St,. Albert the Great Catholic Church for a special feast day celebration in honor of St. Padre Pio. Events begin at 4:15 with Confession, followed by Holy Mass at 5 PM. There will be a candlelight Procession after Mass followed by fellowship and a meal. We are located at 4855 Parker at Annapolis in Dearborn Heights. Call or visit our website at for more information. Readings for the Week September 16, 2018 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [1 Cor 11:26b]/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [3]/ Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12: :13/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 and 22 [12]/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 [1]/Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10c-12, [14]/Lk 8:4-15 Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas 3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37 SEPTEMBER FOOD PANTRY ITEMS Boxed potatoes Canned fruit: Pineapple, Pears, Peaches and Fruit Cocktail Boil a bag Rice Boxed Pasta Noodles Ketchup Peanut Butter Strawberry Jelly ST. FRANCIS D ASSISI/ ST. HEDWIG PARISH FALL FESTIVAL Come and join us for great food, festival games, prize raffles and bake sale the weekend of October 6th and 7th. We begin October 6th with a 4 PM Polka Mass by the wonderful Kielbasa Kings. Activities begin at 5 PM. On Sunday we begin with a Noon Spanish Mass. Music by Portadores de Fe. Activities begin at 2 PM and ends at 9 PM.

5 Page 5 LITURGY SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 22ND & 23RD 4:00 PM 11:00 AM Celebrant Fr. Kerner/Fr. Fischer Fr. Morelli/Fr. Fischer Fr. Morelli/Fr. Fischer Reader Therese Terns Janeen Bodary Robert Ciavaglia Ciborium 1-Paula Uicker 2-Betty De Milde 1-Jo-Ann Curtis 2-Mary Below 1-Margaret Skora 2-Sarah Renshaw Cup 1-Virginia Blow 2-Nicoleta Uicker 1-Steve Perry 2-Barbara Schlaff 1-Barbara Hartman 2-Katelyn Drazba Altar Servers Alina U. Tyler H. Sara J. Paul J. UPCOMING EVENTS Sept 16 AA Sept 17 Rosary Sept 18 Adoration Sept 18 Novena Sept 18 AA Sept 21 AA Sept 22 FF WELCOME No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church: No matter what your current family or marital situation: No matter what your personal history, age background, race, or color: No matter what your self-image or esteem: You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at 2PM 6 PM 4:00-6:30 PM 6:30PM 7PM 8PM 4PM St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church If you would like to become a member of our parish please drop this completed form in the offertory basket. Name(s) Address City & Zip STEWARDSHIP September 9, 2018 Week 11 Current Year to Date Budget $ 7, $ 79, Current $ 8,09200 $ 80, Variance $ $ 1, We joyfully welcome into our faith community MARIA VIRAMONTEZ We are happy to have her join us in prayer and service. Welcome! LESSONS? 1. Respect your parents they passed school without Google 2. PUSH if that doesn t work PULL if that doesn t work We must be closed! 3. Teach your kids about taxes eat 30 percent of their ice cream. 4. My daughter wanted a Cinderellathemed party, so I invited all her friends over and made them clean my house! 5. I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may update your Facebook status!0 Anthony P. Alfano- U. S. Marines Mark E. Baran- U. S. Air Force Louis J. Bardel- Lukas Boudreau- U. S. Marines Brendan Burns- U. S. Navy Conor Burns- U. S. Navy Nick Calvas- Nicholas Carleton- Kari Crawford- Connor Danaher- U. S. Marines James R. Donahue- Perry W. Edgell V.- Dalton Evans- Mitchell Kaczmarek- Diamond Knight-. S. Air Force Kathleen Lyons- Teresa Lyons- Timothy Lyons- Raymond J. Pawlowski- Connor Plate- Adam Schneider- Christopher Shiner- Haley Valentine- Joseph R. Walker -

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