The Parishes of MALLIA'S MOMENTS. November 26, Page 1

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1 November 26, 2017 The Parishes of Page 1 November 26, 2017 MALLIA'S MOMENTS by Fr. Joe Mallia Today we come to the end of another liturgical year and the Feast of Christ the King. Whenever we get to an end of anything, we look backwards to what happened in the previous twelve months. We do that at graduations from high school or college, at the end of the calendar year in December, even when someone dies, but with the Feast of Christ the King we are actually challenged to look in both directions, to what happened in the last year of our lives spiritually and to look forward to what awaits us all in the kingdom of heaven. I think it is important to think about the past year of grace in our lives and to how we can see God at work in our lives. We can get swept up in the current of daily living, trying to hang on long enough to not drown in all that is going on. The result is that we do not appreciate what is really happening in our lives. What a difference it makes to take time to really see how God has been active in various events, how God was present in getting us through some struggles and God's grace in times of great joy. At no point in time is God not there, yet we fail to see it as we seek only to survive but one more day. Is it any wonder people are so tired? By reflecting on God's goodness, we are encouraged, emboldened and strengthened. Rather than simply be survivors; we are able to better control our destiny rather than be victims of circumstances. It is in the understanding of the working of God in our lives that we allow Christ to be our ruler of each day. Christ is not some distant figure dwelling in heaven and secluded from daily events. Christ is not a king whose power is wielded upon an unexpected throng of people. We are in a relationship with Christ and through this relationship we come to experience God's profound love for us. It is in light of that love that we surrender to Continued on Page 3

2 Pastor: Reverend Joseph Mallia Phone: (586) Ext. 119 Associate Pastor: Reverend John Nedumcheril Phone: (586) Ext. 221 Deacon: Alan Gwozdz Phone: (810) Ext. 222 Flock Notes: Text # and type SAHF in the text Screen for updates. Facebook: Webmaster: webmastersahf@hotmail.com Main St., Richmond, MI Website: - staugustinerichmond@comcast.net Parish Office: (586) Fax (586) Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Monday - Thursday 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Director of Music Ministry - Joe Agosta Kaleb Leenknegt Office of Faith Formation: (586) st.augustinefaithformation@outlook.com Hours: Monday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Holy Family Parish Main Street Memphis, MI Website: - cwullaert@holyfamily-online.org Parish Office: Fax: Office hours: Monday - Friday. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed for lunch 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Director of Music Ministry- Joe Agosta joeyagosta@yahoo.com Bookkeeper/Parish Secretary - Barb Quigley Ext. 227 Office Manager - Catherine Wullaert Ext. 237 Faith Formation - Susan Finley Ext. 229 sfinley@holyfamily-online.org Youth Ministry - Jennifer McClelland Ext. 228 st.ahfyouthministry@gmail.com The Divine Mercy Missionary Center Ext. 246 All Saints Knights of Columbus # Grand Knight Larry Pfeifer Sunday Masses: Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Holy Family Memphis Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Holy Family Memphis Daily Masses: Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. & Friday - 8:00 a.m. Adoration on Fridays following Mass until 9:30 a.m. Adoration on First Fridays until 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., before 7:00 p.m. evening Mass Saturday, 3:00 p.m. in the Church, or by appointment. Youth Ministry-Jennifer McClelland Ext. 228 Holy Day Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. St. Augustine School Howard St., Richmond MI Website: School Office: Principal - Tina Silvestri Ext. 131 Secretary - Judy Rey Ext. 130 Secretary - Lisa Hunter Ext. 129 Bulletin Submissions Deadline: 12:00 p.m. on Friday for the following weekend; deadline changes near major holidays. Please submit electronically to staugustinerichmond@comcast.net or cwullaert@holyfamily-online.org. Announcement deadline: Thursday 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the parish office to schedule a baptism. It is recommended that parents seeking Baptism for their child attend two baptismal preparation classes. Sacrament of Marriage: In accordance with the guidelines of the Province of Michigan, engaged couples must contact the Parish Office six months prior to the desired date of marriage and complete required preparation. Sacrament of the Sick: Notify the Parish Office of any need for hospital or home visits.

3 November 26, 2017 Page 3 MALLIA S MOMENTS Continued from Page 1 Compelled by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) helps children, teens, adults and families who find themselves in a variety of challenging circumstances. CCSEM provides works of merch in all six counties of the Archdiocese of Detroit. God our will because we know that in God's hands alone are we safe and secure. There is no greater source of pure love than that which comes from God and because God is always faithful, we find the ability to entrust ourselves to him. This feast calls to mind that Christ became king upon the cross. He sacrificed himself for us, unlike an earthly ruler who asks us to sacrifice ourselves for them. Unlike an earthly ruler, Christ does not lay burdens upon us, but lifted our burdens onto himself. Filled with compassion and mercy, Christ the King comes humbly to us seeking a deepening of our willingness to allow him to love us even more and more each day. But that can't happen if we do not take the time to understand what he has already done for us. So it is important if we seek to live with him someday in heaven, we are fully aware of how he is with us today. Open your minds and hearts to the power of God's self manifestation of the divine in your lives. You may be surprised at what is revealed to you. God bless you all. I'll be back I will be heading to Malta for a quick trip on Wednesday this week and will be home on the 9th of December. This is part of my annual commitment to the parish in Cospicua. As you know, several years ago, the Archbishop of Malta named me a Canon at that parish. Though these days that is a ceremonial role, there are some responsibilities that come with that role for the parish to maintain the designation of being a Chapter church. The feast of the Immaculate Conception and the days leading up to it are the only time that the canons are all expected to be at the parish and help out and also to pray together as required by the by-laws for the Chapter. This is not a pleasure trip primarily. I will be at mass each morning during the week by 5:15 am for confessions before the mass at 5:45 am. The morning mass on the weekends are an hour later (thanks be to God). One priest has been invited to preach the novena of masses prior to the feast, kind of like a parish mission. There are also evening masses that are followed by Eucharistic exposition, benediction and the singing of the Antiphon for the feast. As the week moves on, the celebrations get larger and more elaborate including the day before the feast both in the morning and evening celebrations. On the day of the feast, the day is filled with morning masses, sung evening prayer by the Canons and then the procession with the statue of the Immaculate Conception through the streets of the city. You can keep up with the events on the Facebook page and website of the parish in Cospicua. I fly out the very next morning and will be here by mass time that Saturday night. I want to thank Fr. John for helping to cover the masses while I am gone, the staff for doing extra work in my absence and to all of you for understanding why I have to be away for the next week. See you when I get back. I will be praying for all of you and our parishes and I ask that you pray for me. Extended collection dates: November and November 25-26, 2017

4 F A I T H M A T T E R S Page 4 November 26, 2017 Thank you for all the bottles and cans donated! We are doing awesome and will continue to collect them at Holy Family by the shed at the Southeast side of the parking lot. Look for a can with our logo and THANK YOU Building Our Lord s Disciples AGAIN!! Another thank you goes out to all of those who came to play Euchre with us and the S.A. Altar Sodality! We hope you didn t lose too many quarters! We will be building Blessing Bags for the homeless as our December service project. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Again, look for collection boxes at both parishes with our logo. We ve included a photo with suggested items for our bags. Thank you in advance! With Fr. Joe At 7:00 PM in the Life Center Bring your bible and a note pad. Mark the following dates on your calendar: November 23, December 11th Feast of the Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation Friday, December 8, 2017 St. Augustine Holy Family 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Youth Ministry CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS November 26 ~ No YM ~ Happy Thanksgiving! December 3 ~ Holy Family *Liturgical Calendar December 10 ~ Holy Family *Blessing Bags December 17 ~ St. Augustine *Christmas Party! December 24 ~ No YM ~ Merry Christmas! December 31 ~ No YM ~ Happy New Year! January 7 ~ Holy Family *Epiphany Party! *All events are 6:30pm 8:30pm unless noted otherwise.* Contact Jennifer, Jessica, or st.ahfyouthministry@gmail.com or (810) Ext. 228 with questions, comments and concerns! Sun.: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-3, 5-6/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/ Mt 25:31-46 Mon.: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52-56/Lk 21:1-4 Tues.: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57-61/Lk 21:5-11 Wed.: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62-67/Lk 21:12-19 Thurs.: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22 Fri.: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75-81/Lk 21:29-33 Sat.: Dn 7:15-27/Dn 3:82-87/Lk 21:34-36 Sun.: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/ Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 RCIA is the process by which Catholics invite those who are interested in becoming Catholic to join the community in a journey of faith. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS Baptized in another faith and now desires to be Catholic Has never been baptized and is seeking information about becoming Catholic Is engaged or married to a Catholic and would like to understand more about the Catholic faith A baptized Catholic, but has not received religious formation or celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation God calls each of us in His own time and His own way. RCIA is a process to help people with questions determine their path to grow in faith. There is NEVER pressure to make a commitment. All are welcome. Call the Faith Formation office at either parish or sfinley@holyfamily-online.org or sfinleystaugff@outlook.com for more information.

5 November 26, 2017 E V A N G E L I Z A T I O N Page 5 Pray for Those Who Serve Our Country DC1 Troy Baran TSgt Trent Beish FNE3 Nathan Bilbrey FC Nathan Burgess PVT Samuel Calderone MAJ Joseph Cannon MSgt Christopher Capoccia Cpt. Kevin Chamberlain Adam Dickson 2LT Christopher Edwards SFC Samuel Feldman CWO3 Jason Garcia PO1 Jeremy Gauthier SSgt Craig Grabowski PVT Brent Gracey LT USN Adam Haag LTCMDR Ryan Haag Maj. Michael A. Hoffman, DDS PO2 Michael Jahr Cpl Pietr Jahr PFC Virginia Jahr Cpt. Jack Johnston MSgt Joseph Korotko Sgt Connor Koveck CPT David F. Kuntz SSgt Brendan Pfeifer Maj. Christopher Platz Maj. Lisa Marie Platz PVT Brad Quant MSgt Kevin Quant SrA Christopher P. Raska Eric P. Raska Lt Paul Raska Col Matthew Rettke 2LT Tyler Rettke POHM2 John-Christopher Sbraccia SSgt David Siegrist MAJ Cormac Smith LCpl Timothy James Spruytte SSG Raymond Stier E4 Brandon Stoops PFC Christopher Tishler AB Logan VanBuren Warrant Officer Jeffery Weis POHM3 Nicholas Wohlfiel LCpl Mark Zyble at Holy Family Parish No Charge - Free Will Offering S t a r r i n g F r a n k Runyeon Frank Runyeon has starred in over 1,000 television shows over the last 20 years. He is also an honors graduate of General Theological Seminary and Princeton University. Adoration is an opportunity to be with Jesus in a quiet and prayerful setting. Please prayerfully consider spending some time in front of the Blessed Sacrament. There is also praise and worship offered from 7 8 pm. You can offer this time spent with Jesus for your loved ones health, healing, or journey. Share Your Love: a ministry We are looking for married couples who are willing to mentor engaged couples on their journey toward marriage. It is an opportunity to share what is most important to you, the love you have for one another and God. Our engaged couples need to be able to see what marriage is really like and to know that no marriage is perfect. Giving them a real-life lesson on marriage will prepare them for this Sacrament and what to expect once the wedding day is only a memory. If you are a Catholic couple who has been married sacramentally for at least five years and are willing to share your love with others, please contact Deacon Alan or the Parish office at either St. Augustine or Holy Family. Contact information is in the bulletin. God bless you for the consideration you give to this very important ministry.

6 St. Augustine Parish Page 6 November 26, 2017 St. Augustine Mass Intentions Monday, November 27, 2017 Mass 8:00 am Aggie Esper Birthday Remembrance req. by Esper Family Tuesday, November 28, 2017 No Mass Scheduled Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Divine Mercy Chaplet Masses 8:00 am Joan Weil Birthday Remembrance req. by Bob & Lynda Theut Thursday, November 30, 2017 Mass 8:00 am Sylvia Shinska req. by Jerry & Pattie Papuga Friday, December 1, 2017 No Mass Scheduled Sunday, December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 2, 2017 Mass 6:00 pm Eugene Stocks req. by his Family Robert Fillhart req. by Scalf Family Sunday, December 3, :30 am Mass For the Parishioners 9:00 am Mass Fred Austin req. by Betty Raska Janet Sullivan req. by Rosemary Smith Sylvia Shinska req. by Ken & Debbie Schweiger Ed Holmberg, Jr req. by Steve & Lori Wingert Stephen Barjaktarovich req. by his Family Monica Jettke Birthday Remembrance req. by Tom & Sharon Ozark Pat Crawford req. by her Family Dennis Chuck Mach Birthday Remembrance req. by his Family Carol LaFore req. by Larry Curtin Bob Reinke req. by wife, Barb Pat Palka Manchik req. by Claire & Dan Manchik Robert Ottenbacher req. by Tim & Teri Webber St. Augustine Altar Sodality Christmas Potluck & Meeting The next meeting of the St. Augustine Altar Sodality and Potluck Dinner will take place on Tuesday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Each Sodality member is asked to bring: A large dish to pass An unwrapped baby gift for the CCW layettes. They are in need of newborn & size 1 diapers, onesies (0-3 months), bibs, crib blankets, crib sheets, receiving blankets & sleep n play (0-3 months). Refreshment Committee: Susan Rhein, Dolores Rhein, Therese Teska, Gladys Verbrugge, All Parish Staff and all School Staff are cordially invited to attend. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend. St. Augustine Church Cleaning for Christmas Any Parish member who would like to help clean St. Augustine Church for Christmas is invited to come on Friday, December 8th at 9:00am after the Mass. We are especially in need of some men to help with the more difficult tasks. Please bring a pail and towels. Sponsored by the St. Augustine Altar Sodality Dinner Date with your Spouse at Capuchin Retreat Sunday, December 3 - THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS FOR COUPLES 4:00 Registration 4:30 Refreshments and Social 5:15 Delicious Dinner 6:15-8:15 Inspiring Program Christmas is a time to be helpful and joyful with each other. Sometimes we can get so busy preparing for Christmas we forget about getting closer with each other emotionally and spiritually. Dinner Please Pray for St. Augustine Parishioners at home or in the hospital... Antoinette Agosta Julie Ames Dave Austin Vera Barjaktarovich Mary Lou Brickel Marjorie Brohl Sue Broughton Sheryl Buckland Louis Canter Jerry Caporuscio Bailey Ann Clapper Helen Dheygere Mary DeWitte Jennie Domagalski Marc Dreim Gail Duetsch Gary Duhamel Joan Elam Ronald Fistler Carol Fogal Shelley Frontera Alison Gray Edward Hallwood Maryann Herrmann Helen Kaczperski Sylvia Kaltz Dave Kammer Dave Kisskalt Carole Kocher John Kocher Betty Kolp Tom Kowalski Arthur Lambert Barbara Lambert Ann Lipior Eugenia Lipior Don Locklear Roger Lumley Tony Manchik Janet Mantovani Alfreda Marecki Jim Mazzala Mary McGuire Darlene McVannel Dan Moomaw St. Augustine Wedding Banns I. John Galardi & Denise McKernan Pat Morgan Johny Muller Kandy Murray Debra Kammer Nurse Tom Obee Charles (Tom) Ozark Bryan Pawlowski Gary Penzak Rich Platz Carol Pollari Darren Polansky Jeanette Ponski Peter Pytleski John Pytleski Barb Reinke Jessica Ricketts Frank Ryan Carolyn Scarlett Helen Schafka Pat Scheuer Joseph Scherb Thelma Secretor Rose Segatti Dennis Sharpe John M. Sharpe Edith Shirk Mary Slago Deb Snider Carol Stanzione Danielle Stislicki Lily Suess Lloyd Suess Stanley Swidersky Mary Szczerbinski Sue Thomas Michael Ureel Bridget Urquhart Cynthia Walker Debbie Whiting Terry Whiting Jerry Witt Lisbeth Yaek Joseph Yelencich, Jr. Mary Yelencich Date with Your Spouse is to help you and your spouse come closer to each other spiritually and emotionally during this joyful season. Facilitated by Fred Cavaiani LLP, LMFT, staff member at Capuchin Retreat, Psychotherapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Spiritual Director. $60.00 Reserve your spot by calling Information at Mt. Vernon, Washington, MI

7 November 26, 2017 St. Augustine Parish Activities Page 7 Gifted with the love of Jesus Christ, we strive to share that love with our community. ~ This Week Ahead at St. Augustine ~ Monday, November 27, :00 p.m Days to Total Consecration (Room 7) 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study with Fr. Joe at Holy Family Life Center 8:00 p.m. - AA Meeting & Al-Anon (Hall) Tuesday, November 28, :30 p.m. - Faith Formation (Parish Center) 7:00 p.m. - K of C Officers Meeting (Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Ushers Meeting (Room 7) Wednesday, November 29, :45 a.m. - Reconciliation 6:30 p.m. - RCIA at Holy Family 6:30 p.m. - First Reconciliation Workshop (Hall) Thursday, November 30, :00 p.m. - Cemetery Committee Meeting (Room 7) 6:00 p.m. - Advent by Candlelight (Hall) 7:00 pm. - Choir Practice (Church) Saturday, December 2, :00 p.m. - Reconciliation (Church) Sunday, December 3, :15 a.m. - Faith Formation (Parish Center) 1:00 p.m. - Squires Meeting (Hall) St. Augustine Giving Tree The St. Augustine Giving Tree is up and decorated with ornament tags labeled with items which will be given to the needy this Christmas. Please take an ornament from the tree, purchase the gift listed on the back of the tag, and return the item to church no later than Sunday, December 17th. Return the gift(s) unwrapped, with the ornament tag attached to the gift. Please don t wrap gifts, as we must unwrap them to sort the items. Thank you for your generosity! The organizations we are helping this year are Abigayle Ministries, Retired Dominican Sisters in Oxford, McWarm of St. Margaret of Scotland, Kids in Distress, Compassion Pregnancy, and St. Aloysius Neighborhood Services. Attention Ushers! - Meeting November 28th The annual meeting of the Usher Ministry is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7 of the Parish Center. All members of the Usher Ministry and any parishioner who is interested in joining the Usher Ministry are encouraged to attend. The Parish is in desperate need for more ushers at all Masses. For more information, please call Chris Stevens at or at cascochris1@comcast.net Please Note Date Change St. Augustine Parish is hosting: Advent by Candlelight Women s Advent Tea Thursday, November 30, :00 p.m. Gathering in the Parish Hall 6:30 p.m. Program commences Prepare yourself spiritually for the Holy Season. Share prayer with other women. Enjoy tea and homemade desserts. For reservations, to set a table for six, or for additional information, please call: Dolly or Karen Tuesday, December 5, 2017 St. Augustine Church 7:30-8:45 pm Free Will Donation Originated from the St. Jude Choral Club in Detroit more than 60 years ago, the Judelaires have entertained many in the Detroit Metro area for years. We are pleased to host the Judelaires at St. Augustine Church on Tuesday, December 5th, as they perform Christmas classics and holiday favorites. All are welcome. The concert will last approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes, pausing only once to take free-will donations; no other intermission.

8 Page 8 Holy Family Parish November 26, 2017 Holy Family Mass Intentions cütçxü _ áà Intercessory prayer reflects God s own character of outgoing love and mercy. Please pray for: Saturday, November 25, :30 PM Steven Klama (35th anniv) by Mom & Dad Mark & Barbara Berlinger by the Family Lorraine Deschamps by her children Mary Dupont by the Family Dave Brozo by Dan Dorsey Sarah Sebastian by Barbara Sebastian Sunday, November 26, :30 AM Sylvia Shinska by Bob & Lynda Theut Arlene Presta by Robert Olszewski Edward W. Kisell (1st anniv.) by the Family Souls in Purgatory Doug & Karen Fournier 5:30 PM For the Parishioners Monday, November 27, 2017 No Mass Scheduled Tuesday, November 28, :00 PM Souls in Purgatory by Doug & Karen Fournier Wednesday, November 29, 2017 No Mass Scheduled Thursday, November 30, 2017 No Mass Scheduled Friday, December 1, :00 AM Lita Fucella by Dave & Judy Wronski Saturday, December 2, :30 PM Florence Wessel by Joann Waters Joseph Burns by the Family Sylvia Shinska by the Altar Society Virginia Piontkowski-Ren by Jim & Julie Wessel DuWayne Wrubel by the Family Marilyn Gwozdz by the Family Sunday, December 3, :30 AM For the Parishioners 5:30 PM Betty Mazur by Stan Mazur Virginia Piontkowski-Ren by Ed & Mary Beth Wessel William & Helen Rzeszut by Karl & Kellie Hoffman Dave Brozo by Dan Dorsey Jeanette Kammer For Those Who Have Died, Mary McGuire Life has changed, not ended...

9 November 26, 2017 Holy Family Parish Activities Page 9 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, :00 pm Bible Study 6:30 pm Confessions 7:00 pm Mass 8:00 pm AA 4:00 pm Faith Formation 6:00 pm Kitchen Food Safety Meeting 6:30 pm K of C Officer Meeting 6:30 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Louis de Monfort Consecration Meeting 9:00 am 4:00 pm Divine Mercy Mission Center / Store Open 6:30 pm First Reconciliation Workshop 8:00 pm AA 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am-8:00 pm First Friday Adoration 9:00 am 4:00 pm Divine Mercy Mission Center / Store Open 3:00 pm Confessions 4:30 pm Mass 9:00 am Faith Formation 10:30 am Mass 11:30 am Cookies with Santa 5:30 pm Mass 6:30 pm Youth Group CHRISTIAN SERVICE NEWS Come and Celebrate a "Christmas Dinner" with us on Monday, December 4th, 6:00pm at CHAPS 3, previously the Leaning Tree Golf Club. Enjoy Great Food and Fellowship! For more information or questions, please call Julie All Saints K of C #10501 K of C s 3nd Annual Italian Dinner To Support Our Seminarians Saturday, January 27, :00 pm to 7:30 pm SERVING: Lasagna, Fettuccini Alfredo, Italian Sausage, Meatballs, veggie, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. FREE WILL DONATION! Mark you calendar for this spectacular homemade dinner which will help support our future priests. Louis Hackstock Daniel Magareno

10 Page 10 St. Augustine School November 26, 2017 Health Ministry In Partnership with Ascension - St. John Providence Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding academic success. These students represent St. Augustine School, alumni, and members of both St. Augustine and Holy Family Parishes. St. Augustine School 1ST Quarter Honor Roll 2017 ~ 2018 Principal s Award Victoria Cattivera, Luke Horlocker, Michael Kiell, Marena Maceroni, Derek Yaek, Olivia Zyble High Honors Dominic Cattivera, Christian Christine, Abby Dobrasko, David Dobrasko, Maria Gottler, Henry Grace, Maximus Greenia, Abigail Hoppe, Calli Hotter, Ocean Kaltz, Max Klein, Tyler Lenn, Mariah Manchik, Charlie Minjoe, Timothy Roddy, Veronica Shrodes, Taylor Tomasino, Ava Zyble Honors Kyle Bartolomucci, Anna Klein, Matthew Lewakowski, Jakub Moczulski, Raymond Radzwion, Daniel Redlawski, Glenn Schweiger, Gabriel Smith, Ava Thomson, Ava Zauner, Katherine Zyble Effort Lawrence Pecoraro Grief & the Holidays Holidays are a time of joy and celebration. Those who have experienced a loss may have a difficult time as grief cannot be suspended. Be prepared to be sad but be careful not to let the sadness overwhelm you. Ask family and friends to help celebrate the memory of your loved one by: Lighting a candle together and sing their favorite song. Create a memory book with pictures and favorite items of your loved one. You and your family can write a letter to your loved one for the holiday and keep it in a special place. Prepare a favorite meal and share favorite memories. Be sure to write these memories down in a special notebook. Give yourself permission to say no to a few holiday events without feeling guilt. Try a new tradition this year with your family. Count your blessings. It is ok to laugh and have fun during the holidays. Give yourself permission to grieve but to also enjoy a holiday gathering. Have patience with all the world, but first of all with yourself Francis De Sales Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Principal s List ~ All A s Katelyn Fletcher, Benjamin Perry First Honors ~ Minimum of 3 As, with no grade lower than an A or B Alexandra Kerry, Anthony Kerry, Mateusz Moczulski Andrew Schaller, Annaleise Schocker, Grace Thomson Regina High School Honor Roll Noelle Robinson, Freshman No Tickets Required - Open Seating We thank you for monetary donations at the concert to help defray the costs of the choir. Bring canned/non-perishable food items to be distributed by the Gleaners Community Food Bank. For more information please call or

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