Kerygma. Volume One Number Two May 2015

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1 SAINT MALACHY CHURCH STERLING HEIGHTS MI Kerygma Volume One Number Two May 2015

2 The New Evangelization The Light of the World Evangelization Process brings souls closer to Christ, and along with it, a renewed vitality for Catholic parishes worldwide. Saint Malachy Parish Rev. Joseph Gembala, Pastor Office: 586/ Office of Evangelization AOD / Northeast Kathleen Lindemann 313/ LOTW Advisors and Mentors Paul and Janet David 847/ / Growing in Christ Coordinators Hannah Costello 586/ Gordon Peck 586/ Publicity / Newsletter Gordon Peck 586/ Kerygma is the Newsletter of LOTW Saint Malachy/ Contact: gordontpeck@aol.com Inviting Christ In The Light of the World Evangelization Process promotes personal renewal through group discussion, personal witnesses, prayer and renewal of the Sacraments. A More Holy Parish For young and old on all points on their faith journey, Light Of The World helps them form a deeper, more personal relationship with Christ; which in turn helps foster a healthier, more holy parish. Strong Community Through prayer, study, fellowship and ongoing support, the Light Of The World Evangelization Process forms strong foundation-level building blocks to support and revitalize entire parish communities. It's About Authentic Transformation Jesus asks us to proclaim the good news to all souls - the lost, hurt & indifferent. To answer His call to transform the evangelized Christian into an evangelizing Christian, there is the Light Of The World 2

3 Kerygma Kalendar Thursday May 14 GROWING in CHRIST Community Faith-building Meeting Saint Malachy Youth Center (in Rectory Building South Entry) 7:00 9:00 PM Coordinators Hannah Costello, Gordon Peck Information: ASCENSION Sunday May 17 Masses at Saint Malachy Church Saturday, May 16, 5:00 PM Sunday, May 17, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Thursday May 21 GROWING in CHRIST Community Faith-building Meeting Saint Malachy Youth Center (in Rectory Building South Entry) 7:00 9:00 PM Coordinators Hannah Costello, Gordon Peck Information: Thursday May 28 GROWING in CHRIST Community Faith-building Meeting Saint Malachy Youth Center (in Rectory Building South Entry) 7:00 9:00 PM Coordinators Hannah Costello, Gordon Peck Information:

4 The Parish Evangelization Process The Light Of The World Evangelization Process is a powerful plan for evangelization and renewal within an individual parish. Embracing the profound words of Pope Paul VI that evangelism is the essential mission and deepest identity of the Church, Light Of The World answers the call of Pope John Paul II for a new evangelization by empowering the laity of a parish to be evangelized and to evangelize others. Light Of The World reaches out to every member of a parish no matter where they are in their faith journey, inviting them to a deeper relationship with our Lord and a greater knowledge of their faith, and supporting them in their renewed commitment. The heart of evangelization is a living encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. The Kerygmatic Retreat facilitates this heart-felt encounter through: 1) A fundamental proclamation of the profound Gospel message; and 2) Providing for a renewal of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). As a necessary step in renewing these sacraments and facilitating a closer relationship with our Lord, special attention is paid to personal healing through Confession and Reconciliation. Light of the World is not merely a renewal retreat. Rather, the process provides the opportunity for the retreatants to enter into Small Faith Sharing Communities that promote adult faith formation through prayer, spiritual edification and study of our faith. It also provides a vehicle for reaching out to members of the parish who have limited or no involvement in their Parish. 4

5 Light of the World Weekend No.1 November 14-17,2014 Light of the World came to Saint Malachy Parish in November of 2014, and was enthusiastically received. Those who attended have not stopped talking about how it has enriched their spiritual lives. Following soon after Weekend No. 1, most of the retreatants began grouping. Now they are anxious to share the experience with others. They are telling their friends, as word of mouth (first hand) is the very best witness. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the new retreatants and invigorate our faith, now and forever. 5

6 LUKE 24: Now that very day two of them were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, What are you discussing as you walk along? They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days? And he replied to them, What sort of things? They said to him, The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see. And he said to them, Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and enter into his glory? Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over. So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us? So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon! Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. 6

7 Rembrandt van Rijn and Images of Christ with the Disciples on the Road to Emmaus 7

8 Light of the World Weekend No.2 Saint Malachy Church Sterling Heights, MI April 24-27,

9 Light of the World Weekend No.2 April 24-27, 2015 TEAM Fr. Joseph Gembala Paul David Janet David Kathleen Lindemann Sandy Stabile Trudy Nowicki Susan Murphy Fern Misuraca Sharon Grix Vince Grix Tom Kluka Michelle Kluka Karen Chimenti Hannah Costello Ann Lehl Norma Rea Gordon Peck RETREATANTS Audrey Stewart Cynthia Nita Lannie Jeffers Joan Jeffers Deb Liegghio Lou Liegghio Diane Loduca Linda Bartkowski Kristen Grix Joanne Mizak Mary Buchowski Sharon Riehl Sandra Palazzolo Phyllis Papciak Wally Papciak Theresa Cauley Karen Clements Mary Cauley Janet Raona Darlene Reiss Carol Fonti 9

10 Light of the World Weekend No.2 April 24-27, 2015 Become a New Creation Light of the World is now a special part of the Saint Malachy Parish Community. We who attended are sincerely thankful for the time and dedication of Fr. Joe, Paul and Janet David, Kathleen Lindemann and the whole LOTW Team for bringing this about. GROWING in CHRIST May 14 th 7:00 PM Saint Malachy Youth Center 10

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12 Father Joseph Gembala celebrating Mass at Santiago de Compostela 12

13 Light of the World 2001 Paula Sentovich The light shone in and pierced the darkness. The Word became flesh and made His home. He opened the doors to salvation For all who call upon the Lord. And You are the Light of the World, O Lord You died and rose to set us free. Yes, God so loved the world That He gave His only Son So all may live eternally If you believe in your heart that God raised Him, If you confess with your lips that He is Lord Then the Lord of Light shall shine upon you. And you ll be saved by His love outpoured. And You are the Light of the World, O Lord You died and rose to set us free. Yes, God so loved the world That He gave His only Son So all may live eternally A city on a hill cannot be hidden. The light is there to Guide the way. So keep your lamps burning brightly. They ll see your love and give God praise. And You are the Light of the World, O Lord You died and rose to set us free. Yes, God so loved the world That He gave His only Son So all may live eternally We are the light of the world, Oh Lord Shining bright for all to see. Yes God so loved the world that He gave His only Son So all may live eternally So all may live eternally 13

14 Verbum Domini Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Go, be a Light that brings others to CHRIST! 14