DECEMBER 2, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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1 Rev. Bogdan Milosz, Pastor E. Twelve Mile Road Warren, MI FAX: WEB PAGE stfaustinawarren.org Established July 1, 2013 DECEMBER 2, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT OUR MISSION STATEMENT We continue the work of Jesus Christ and help everyone seek and experience the love and mercy of God. Fr. Bogdan s Corner Once again, we approach the first season of the New Liturgical Year Advent, that begins today and ends December 24 th. This year we have 23 days to get ready for Christmas. I don t want my parishioners to lose the spirit of Advent. During Advent, we prepare for and anticipate the coming of Christ. We remember the longing of the Jews (Patriarchs & Prophets) for a Messiah and our own longing for, and the need of forgiveness, salvation, spiritual strength, and a new beginning. Traditionally, we are involved in many churches activities and programs to get ready for the Nativity. This year I would like to encourage you to reflect on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) especially when she discovered her call to be the Mother of the Son of God. She pondered, meditated and questioned How is it possible? Why did God offer to humanity His Son? God did this to amaze us. In our preparation for the Nativity, we must become amazed with God coming to us in our human flesh. How beautiful and great our flesh is with all the organs, instincts and bones. By giving human flesh to Jesus, our flesh is sanctified and dignified. We must take care of our flesh during this season of Advent. Fight obesity, get more rest and detach yourself from abusing your mentality through advertisements. Become a radical Catholic and decide for yourself how to celebrate Christmas. Rid yourself of this connotation that Christmas is a time for shopping and an opportunity to boost the economy. Not at All. Be radical. Christmas is about a new beginning with Jesus, whom we must place in our hearts, minds, homes, schools, market places, streets, communities, etc. Christmas is a time to relate to two natures of Jesus: the human and the divine. As Jesus is going to grow, so with Him we must grow too. Advent is a time to prepare ourselves for this growth with Jesus. At our time there is not much need to care for our human nature, for our human intellect but for the divine nature and divine intellect. Do not miss this opportunity. Every Wednesday of Advent, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, I am going to celebrate a Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin and in the homilies, I am going to talk about the divine intellect of the BVM. Before the Mass, when people are saying the Rosary and the Divine Chaplet, I suggest not to have all the lights on in the Church. The Church should be a little dark for those saying morning prayers to focus on their prayer and on Christmas have the experience of coming from darkness to light. On December 12 th we will look on the BVM of Guadalupe and ask her intercession for us in our Advent Journey. During Advent, I will be approaching you before the weekend Masses to join me in the procession with the Advent candle that this year is a little different. I hope you will be generous toward upcoming Christmas decorations, and I hope you will be proud to bring your guests to a beautifully decorated church. The decorations are one of many ways to pass on the Christmas message. Remember December 8 th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There will be a Vigil Mass on December 7 th at 7:00 p.m. and on December 8 th at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The 4:00 p.m. Mass will be the Second Sunday of Advent. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered at St. Martin de Porres Church on December 14 th at 7:00 p.m. for the people of our Vicariate. I hope that you will attend since there will be many priests available. May God continue to bless your Advent Journey. Fr. Bogdan

2 PAGE 2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 RD 9:00 A.M. Rolla D Alessandro Family Living & Deceased WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 TH, 9:00 A.M. Albright Family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 TH, 9:00 A.M. Deceased Members of St. Faustina Parish FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 TH, 9:00 A.M. Leo Aretha req by Wife Julia Marie Stawski (Birthday Rem) Daniel Tuladzieck (10th Anniv) req by Family *7:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception For vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life, and Lay Ministry SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 TH, 9:00 A.M. Feast of Immaculate Conception December 2, 2018 Marie Stawski requested by Family Monday, December 3 rd 9:00 a.m. - Mass 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Religious Education 7:30 p.m. - Confirmation Tuesday, December 4 th 9:00 a.m. - No Mass 7:00 p.m. - Music Ministry Meeting Wednesday, December 5 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass 9:45 a.m. - Bible Study Thursday, December 6 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass 9:45 a.m. - Rosary Society 12:00 p.m. - Seniors Group 6:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions Friday, December 7 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass 7:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, December 8 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 3:00 p.m. - Confessions 4:00 p.m. - Mass Sunday, December 9 th 8:30 a.m. - Mass 11:00 a.m. - Mass Mass / Presider Intentions Sacristans Lector Servers Ushers Saturday, December 8 th 4:00 p.m Fr. Bogdan Milosz Anna DiGirolamo req by Daughter June Sr. Joann Therese (16th Anniv) req by June DiGirolamo Audrey Salatka req by Her Loving Children Laurie Loiacano req by Husband Sam Helen Oliveri req by Family L. Haggerty C. Funke R. Bile C. Brock 1 L. Haggerty Sunday, December 9 th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz 11:00 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz Anna & Jerry DiGirolamo req by Daughter June Clara Kopitzki (Birthday Rem) req by Family Dolores Endres (Birthday Rem) req by Family Sophie Karwowicz req by Family Fr. Jim Diorem, John Cunningham, Fr Dominic Scotto, Sharron & Mark Wells Larry L. Wells S. Klucha B. Lipinski A. Grzanka A. Kubala S. Korotko G. Eichorn C. Ndana S. Klucha K. Rebogio R. Fiebelkorn N. Pepito L. Pepito 6 8 While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of bulletin information, we offer apologies for any errors or omissions that might occur.

3 PAGE 3 Men s Bible Study The Bible is at the heart of our Catholic faith and our relationship with God. Join me in a great adventure of First Corinthians. The conflicts of the early church in Corinth are in many ways similar to our struggles today. Men, won t you join me in this faithenriching experience? Please call Gary Zilli at if you are interested in joining the Men s Bible Study. Announcing our New Church Website! We are excited to announce the release of our new church website! Here visitors, as well as parish members, will be able to find information about our ministries and our Catholic faith, as well as current and upcoming events at St. Faustina. The website address is It is designed to provide a beautiful and user-friendly experience on smartphones, tablets, and computer screens. Be sure to bookmark the site, share it with your loved ones, and check back often to see the latest updates. St. Faustina Seniors Club Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 6 th in the Family Center. Various games are played. There is a spot for you! Be kind, be fair, be honest, be true, and all of those will come back to you. What goes around, comes around. Pauline Grillo St. Faustina s Family Funfest Raffle Winners First Place - Santina Miller Second Place - Paul Jones Third Place - Cora Winters Fourth Place - Charles Gietzen, Jr. Fifth Place - Mary Ann Sandora Sixth Place - Perry Brown Readings for the week of December 2, 2018: Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/1 Thes 3:12 4:2/Lk 21:25-28, Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/ Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/ Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, [1a]/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/ Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Next Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/ Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6 Observances for the week of December 2, 2018: Sunday: 1st Sunday of Advent Monday: St. Francis Xavier, Priest Tuesday: St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church Thursday: St. Nicholas, Bishop Friday: St. Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (holy day of obligation) Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Advent LPi

4 PAGE 4 THE GIVING TREE Just a reminder! Gifts for the Giving Tree must be returned by Sunday, December 9 th. The gifts will be packed up after the 11:00 a.m. Mass and delivered the following day. The reason we deliver these gifts so early is because the organizations we deliver the gifts to need enough time to unpack, organize and distribute them before Christmas. Be sure to place the ornament SECURELY on the wrapped package. If the gift is personal care items, for Image of God of Nativity of Our Lord, the package does not need to be wrapped. Just place it in a sturdy box or bag. Please place all cash gifts and gift cards in an envelope, so it will not be lost. They can be dropped off at the office or put in the collection basket. Thank you, The Christian Service Commission Also, you need not be a member of the Commission to join in the Christmas spirit. Anyone interested in helping us pack up gifts is more than welcome to come after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 9 th to help. Music Ministry Meeting There will be a Music Ministry Meeting on Tuesday, December 4 th at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Anyone interested in learning more about, or being part of Music Ministry at St. Faustina is welcome to attend. This includes singers and instrumentalists. If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Zinser at mzinsermusicdir@gmail.com, or call (586) (X106). Stewardship Thoughts As we begin this holy season of Advent, we should consider taking inventory of our lives. In today s Gospel from the evangelist St. Luke, Jesus tells of the signs associated with the end times. For faithful disciples, though, Christ reassures us: But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. In other words, stand firm in your faith before the Lord when He comes again in glory and power. St. Paul reminds the Thessalonian community, and us, that our Lord strengthens us to love God and one another - to be blameless in holiness before Him. Faithful stewards acknowledge that expressing evangelization through stewardship as a way of life deepens our quest for holiness. As we prepare for Christ s birth, avoid the busyness of the holiday season by making time to read Scripture daily and attend Mass frequently to receive Holy Communion.

5 PAGE 5 Advent Challenge Schedules for December are available on the bulletin board in the Sacristy. If you can t make an assigned time, please try to find a substitute. If you can t find someone, then call me. There is a need for lectors for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We need two lectors on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and one for Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. Please let me know if you can read at one of these Masses. Sometime this week, find an extra 15 minutes of quiet time to just rest in God s presence. Don t speak. Just place yourself in God s care and let God touch your heart. Spend time reflecting on what obstacle, large or small, has been preventing you from saying yes to God in some aspect of your life. Thanks for what you do! Judi Moroni (586) Living Rosary The Living Rosary for December will be celebrated on Thursday, December 6 th after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The senior health fair will be using the Family Center on Wednesday, December 5 th Pierogi Frozen pierogi will be for sale December 10 th - December 21 st. The cost is $10 per dozen. If you are interested in purchasing them, please come to the Parish Office. Unleash the Gospel Our world, our region and our Church need to hear the message of the Gospel, now more than ever. God is inviting you to join this mission. If you haven t already done so take the 6-Day Challenge to discover your role as we Unleash the Gospel. Text GOSPEL to on your smart phone or visit UTGChallenge.com.

6 PAGE 6 Advent The season of Advent starts the beginning of a new liturgical year, which is a church year. Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on December 24 th which is Christmas Eve. During this time we should prepare our heart and mind to welcome Jesus at Christmas. Advent has several characteristics: hopeful longing, joyful expectation, and prayerful preparation. Spiritually we should look forward to the coming of Jesus into our hearts as the Holy Spirit draws us into a deeper relationship with Him. The next religious education classes for grades 1-8 are on Monday, December 3 rd at 6:00 p.m. It will be a large group session about Advent so each student in grades 1-8 must bring an adult with them to class. The next Confirmation class is on Monday, December 3 rd at 7:30 p.m. God Bless, Sandy Acord Growing Faith...Engaging Hearts Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Schedule for the weekend of December 9 th If your name is not on any of the lists, please contact Robert Rossi at (586) Saturday, December 8 th 4:00 p.m. Mass Diane Apfel Margaret Bloom Mary Lou Krzyminski Joannie Matiyow Sandy Powers Linda Reiterman Renee Warrick Sunday, December 9 th 8:30 a.m. Mass Br. Robert Carnaghi June DiGirolamo Susan Klucha Sylvia Korotko Rand Urbin Sue Weathers Wendy Ziskie Sunday, December 9 th 11:00 a.m. Mass Jim McKnight Lynn McKnight Claire Paille Carol Peterson George Shevenock Bruce Trudgeon Diane Whyte Spiritual Care Volunteers - Eucharistic Ministers Ascension Macomb Hospital (12 Mile and Hoover in Warren) is looking for Spiritual are Volunteers - Eucharistic Ministers. If you ve ever been in the hospital, you know how alone you can feel even when family visits. Well, there are many patients who have no family to visit them. One of the best parts of being a Spiritual Care Volunteer is that you are the link between the patient and the outside world. You may bring them the Eucharist, you may pray with them or you may just listen to them. Whatever you do, you re letting them know they are important and cared about. If you or someone you know might be interested in this ministry, we encourage you to look into it. Sometimes we just don t recognize our own gifts from God. You will be trained and then work with a current volunteer who will go with you to visit patients until you feel comfortable to go on your own. The hours you volunteer depend upon your own personal time schedule and availability. Due to hospital regulations a TB test and background check are involved before you receive your ID badge. If you are interested, please contact Lead Chaplain, Leon Roman or Chaplain Elaine Babbish at Thank you.

7 PAGE 7 Please pray for those in our parish family in prolonged sickness: Laurine Connelly Joseph Deluca Louis Deluca Elizabeth Klein Marian Lane Nancy Lappin Christopher Liebetreu Francine Lorentz Mike Lorentz Alfred Nawrocki Ellen Nawrocki Kerry Nawrocki Ray Nawrocki Luciana Purtill Mary Ryntz S. Rubello Fred Walny Magdalen Webster Robert Wehner Lord, give them Your strength and comfort them in their affliction. S. F ST. FAUSTINA CHURCH TWELVE MILE ROAD WARREN, MI OFFICE: FAX: stfaustina@comcast.net Website: stfaustinawarren.org submit bulletin articles to: bulletin.stfaustina@comcast.net Office Hours - Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. PARISH STAFF Pastor.. Rev. Bogdan Milosz Office Mgr/Secretary..Linda Reiterman Director of Music Matthew Zinser mzinsermusicdir@gmail.com Phone: Ext. 106 Director of Religious Education and Confirmation Coordinator Sandy Acord sandyjacord@gmail.com Phone: Ext. 111 MASSES Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Holy Days: 9:00 a.m., 12 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 3:00 p.m. or by appointment Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson. Gary Zilli (586) Vice Chairperson..Pat Fredlund (586) Recording Sec......Ronelva Gietzen (586) Members-at-Large Sandra Schramm (586) Edward Ryntz...(586) George Eichorn..(586) Renee Warrick (586) Christian Service Chairs Joannie Matiyow (586) Education Chair Open Worship Chair Roberto Rossi (586) Non-Voting Representatives Vicariate Representatives Reverend Bogdan Milosz Linda Reiterman Evangelization Chair Open Finance Council Jim McKnight- Chairperson (586) Joe Kozlo - Vice Chairperson (586) Wayne Cupolo Mary Lou Krzyminski Richard Rosati Kathy Tocco Parish Organizations & Ministers (St. Faustina) Knights of Columbus...Dave Ziskie...(586) Seniors...Dolores Schreiber...(586) Ushers...Charles Gietzen, Jr..(586) Counseling......Gary Zilli (586) St. Vincent de Paul..Joan Theisen (586) Report Abuse The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others - no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report to the Archdiocese of Detroit by calling the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (866) or by ing vac@aod.org. In addition, the Michigan Attorney General s Office can be contacted at its toll-free reporting hotline at (844) or by at aginvestigations@michigan.gov. More information about the Archdiocese s efforts to address abuse may be found at protect.aod.org. Registration Parishioners may register in person, by phone, or online. Baptism Arrange in advance. Second Sunday of the Month. Marriages Arrange at least six months in advance. Communion Calls Pastoral Staff members visit the sick in the hospital when possible and take Communion to the sick and homebound regularly. Names of the sick should be reported to the Parish Office. Parish Facilities Use of facilities for parish affiliated group members or any other parish function requires reservation request form well in advance. Forms are in the Parish Office. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Sandy Acord at (586) or send an to sandyjacord@gmail.com. St. Faustina is extending a personal invitation to you so that we can help with your spiritual needs. If you have been baptized and have made your First Holy Communion, please contact Sandy to inquire about Confirmation.

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