Rev. Bogdan Milosz, Pastor 14025 E. Twelve Mile Road Warren, MI 48088 586-772-2720 FAX: 586-772-5576 EMAIL: stfaustina@comcast.net WEB PAGE stfaustina-mi.org Established July 1, 2013 SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 September is over. Tomorrow is the beginning of October, the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus, our Savior. Traditionally, devoted Catholics are saying the rosary. I heard that some non-catholics also like to say the rosary and meditate on its mysteries. The prayers that comprise the rosary are arranged in sets of ten Hail Marys, called decades. Each decade is preceded by one Lord s Prayer and followed by one Glory Be. During recitation of each set, thought is given to one of the Mysteries of the rosary, which recall events in the Life of Jesus and Mary. There are 20 Mysteries and the rosary is divided into four groups: five Joyful, five Sorrowful, five Glorious and five Luminous Mysteries. On Mondays and Saturdays, we say the Joyful Mysteries, on Tuesdays and Fridays we say the Sorrowful Mysteries, on Wednesdays we say the Glorious Mysteries and on Thursday the Luminous Mysteries. In this time of crises that affects our lives, it is appropriate to say the rosary. I appreciate the Rosary Devotion before each Mass in our church. And many thanks to our Living Rosary Group. It is also a good prayer for individual devotion. Tuesday of this week is dedicated to the Holy Guardian Angel. On this day and on every day of the year we may recite: Holy Guardian Angel whom God has appointed to be my guardian, direct and govern me during this day. Amen. This Thursday is the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi who was born in Italy, founder of the Men s Order of Friars Minor, the Women s Order of Saint Clare and the Third Order of Saint Francis that some women in our parish have joined. St. Francis, for the first time in history, arranged a live Christmas Nativity Scene. He is the patron of animals. Many people have animals as their friends. I am going to bless animals on Saturday October 6 th at noon. Last Sunday we heard the letter from Archbishop Vigneron in which he expressed embarrassment and deep concern for the victims of clergy abuse and encouraged us to pray for them. As your priest, I share the same feelings, however, knowing the psychology of child development, I feel the pain they must be experiencing. I am encouraging you to pray with me for all the victims and their families. In the days ahead, let us pray for each other that we will never experience such a crisis. I am inviting everyone for the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Friday, October 5 th for the celebration of the feast day of St. Faustina. It is also the first Friday of October. After the Mass there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. God Bless, Fr. Bogdan
PAGE 2 MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 ST, 9:00 A.M. John Ardelean (18th Anniv) req by Family WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 RD, 9:00 A.M. Rolla D Alessando & Family Living & Deceased THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 TH, 9:00 A.M. Eugene Rudnik (Birthday Rem) req by Family FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 TH, 9:00 A.M. John Ardelean (50th Birthday Rem) req by Family Mary Joan Haggerty req by Family SUNDAY OFFERING September 16, 2018 Weekly actual: $6,774 Weekly budget: $7,072 Over/under: $298 September 30, 2018 Philip Kowalski requested by Sister Monday, October 1 st 9:00 a.m. - Mass 6:00 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. - Religious Education Tuesday, October 2 nd 9:00 a.m. - No Mass Wednesday, October 3 rd 9:00 a.m. - Mass 9:45 a.m. - Living Rosary Thursday, October 4 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass 12:00 p.m. -Seniors 6:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions Friday, October 5 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass Saturday, October 6 th 3:00 p.m. - Confession 4:00 p.m. - Mass Sunday, October 7 th 8:30 a.m. - Mass 11:00 a.m. - Mass Mass / Presider Intentions Sacristans Lector Servers Ushers Saturday, October 6 th 4:00 p.m Fr. Bogdan Milosz Laurie Loiacano req by Husband Sam Jerry Brock req by Wife Carol Mark Makarewicz req parents Paul & Diane Helen Rudnik (40th Anniv) req by Family Janice Frazher (1st Anniv) req by Husband Reynaldo Cortez req by Family R. Krause L. Haggerty 1 R. Fiebelkorn Sunday, October 7 th 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz Anna & Jerry DiGirolamo req by Daughter June Elizabeth Clark (11th Anniv) req by Family JoAnn Staton req by Husband & Family A. Treppa S. Klucha C. Ndana 2 11:00 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz Andrew W. Kremposky req by Wife Helen Fr. Jim Diorem, John Cunningham, Fr. Dominic Scotto, Sharron & Mark Wells Larry L. Wells J. Moroni K. Rebogio Z. Chivers N. Pepito Lia Pepito 4
PAGE 3 Living Rosary I know this is hard to believe but on October 3 rd we will be celebrating our third year of being together for our Blessed Mother. We will be saying the rosary after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, October 3 rd. We will meet in the Family Center. All are welcome! We are still accepting prayer requests. The bowl is still on the table in front of the church. Everyone is prayed for. Thank you for your continued faith in our Mother. Please continue to pray the rosary every day. Mary HOPE Dementia Ministry Free Dementia Education Session Hosted by St. Jane Frances de Chantal 38750 Ryan Rd., Sterling Hts., MI 48310 Saturday October 6, 2018 9:00-11:30 a.m. This session will give participants a basic understanding of what dementia is as well as looking at some common characteristics of aging that are not dementia related. We will look more closely at the most common forms of dementia, which includes Alzheimer s Disease, and the characteristics of each. RSVP to Judy at 734-446-6584 or send an email to HopeDementiaMinistry@gmail.com, Bible Study Women s Bible Study The next bible study using the Walking With Purpose Program will start on Wednesday, October 10 th after the 9:00 a.m. Mass (about 9:45 a.m.) Remember, no experience is necessary! You don t have to be knowledgeable about the bible to join. Studying the Words of God with an open heart will bring spiritual growth and enrichment to your life. Due to the low response for an evening session, we won t be offering an evening bible study in the Fall. We ll try again at another time. Please call Sandy Acord at 586-773-9220 or send an email to sandyjacord@gmail.com if you re interested in joining us. The cost is $20 for the book. Please drop off your money to Sandy s office or leave it at the parish office. Men s Bible Study We are also planning to have a bible study for men starting in the Fall. We want to also enhance the spiritual lives of the men at St. Faustina. Please call Gary Zilli at 586-675-0073 if you are interested in the men s bible study. Readings for the Week of September 30, 2018 Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7 [6]/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8 [3]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 4-15 [3]/Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 [13]/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab [24b]/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 [135]/Lk 10:17-24 Next Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [cf. 5]/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Observances for the Week of September 30, 2018 Monday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Tuesday: The Holy Guardian Angels Thursday: St. Francis of Assisi Friday: Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Saturday: St. Bruno, Priest; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Next Sunday: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday LPI
PAGE 4 Novena to St. Faustina before her feast day on Friday, October 5 th (Start on Thursday, September 27 th and recite daily) Prayer to obtain graces through the intercession of Saint Faustina O Jesus, who filled Saint Faustina with profound veneration for Your boundless Mercy, deign, if it be Your holy will, to grant me, through her intercession, the grace for which I fervently pray My sins render me unworthy of Your Mercy, but be mindful of Sister Faustina s spirit of sacrifice and self-denial, and reward her virtue by granting the petition which, with childlike trust, I present to You through her intercession. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Saint Faustina, Apostle and Secretary of Divine Mercy, pray for us! Chapel of the miraculous image of the Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St. Faustina Bring your pets for a blessing on Saturday, October 6 th at noon. The blessing will take place outside the main doors of the church. Our pets are a blessing to us! Thank God for them!
PAGE 5 Are you enrolled in the Brown Scapular? Enrollment available this coming First Saturday, October 6 th at 11:00 A.M. Are you aware of our Blessed Mother s promise? "Take this Scapular, it shall be a sign of salvation, a protection in danger and a pledge of peace. Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire." She further says: "Wear it devoutly and perseveringly. It is my garment. To be clothed in it means you are continually thinking of me, and I in turn, am always thinking of you and helping you to secure eternal life." Wearing the Brown Scapular is a sign of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our Lady asked for this consecration in the last apparition at Fatima, when she appeared as Our Lady of Mount Carmel, holding the Brown Scapular out to the whole world. It was Her last loving appeal to souls to wear Her Scapular as a sign of Consecration to Her Immaculate Heart. St. Claude de la Colombiere, the renowned Jesuit and spiritual director of St. Margaret Mary, gives a point which is enlightening. He said: "Because all the forms of our love for the Blessed Virgin, all its various modes of expression cannot be equally pleasing to Her, and therefore do not assist us in the same degree to Heaven. I say without a moments hesitation that the BROWN SCAPULAR IS THE MOST FAVORED OF ALL!" He also adds: "No devotion has been confirmed by more numerous authentic miracles than the Brown Scapular." During the apparitions at Fatima, our Blessed Mother told the three shepherd children that wars were a punishment due to sin and that man must stop offending God. She predicted that if people did not follow the "Peace Plan from Heaven" that Russia would rise and spread her errors throughout the world and that "various nations would be annihilated..." The Blessed Mother gave the three children a frightening vision of Hell and told them this was where the souls of poor sinners go and that "many souls go to Hell because there is no one to pray for them..." What is the Peace Plan from heaven? Stop offending God with sin, pray the Rosary daily, offer prayers and sacrifices of reparation including the devotion of the Five First Saturdays, consecrate ourselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and wear the Brown Scapular. To all of you who were unable to attend the picnic, we missed you. Those of you that were able to attend enjoyed good food, entertainment, but best of all fellowship with other parishioners. I would especially like to thank Big Boy Restaurant located on 12 Mile for their generous donation of three of their delicious pies. I know the people who purchased them loved them. I also want to thank all of you who donated so much of our baked goods for our sale. We made over $300 for the church. We could not have done it without all of the help we received from my St. Vincent de Paul family who stayed with me all day. Thank you again and with God s help I ll see you next year! Mary
PAGE 6 Thank you to all of the students and parents who attended our first religious education class for the 2018-2019 year. Our theme this year is Jesus loves you. We want our students to know Jesus and to want to give their hearts to Him. Jesus loves all of us. He gave His life to save us and now He is living at our side every day to enlighten, strengthen, and free us. God showed His love for us when His Son died on the cross to save us from our sins. We are all created in God s image so He wants everyone to be like Him. He wants us to love one another. God s love is always there. He waits at the door of our hearts for us to let Him in. God doesn t force Himself on us. He waits for us to open our hearts to Him. The next religious education class for grades 1-8 is Monday, October 1 st from 6:00-7:15 p.m. The next Confirmation class is Monday, October 8 th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word which is on Sundays at the 11:00 a.m. Mass will begin on October 7 th. God Bless, Sandy Acord Growing Faith...Engaging Hearts RETREAT FOR WOMEN This is an invitation for all of the women of our parish. You are warmly encouraged to renew your spiritual life at a weekend retreat at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. Some of your husbands may already be attending the St. Faustina annual Men s Retreat at St. Paul s. You are invited to join the women of our parish and other retreatants the weekend of October 19-21, 2018. The retreat theme this year is Rejoice in the Lord Always! Again, I say Rejoice! The retreat begins Friday evening at dinner and ends Sunday after Mass around noon. With your own private room and bathroom, quiet surroundings, spacious grounds and enlightening talks, you ll return refreshed and with a whole new outlook. I have been attending for 31 years and have cherished this time to deepen my faith. If you have an questions, please don t hesitate to contact me. You can register online or by calling the Retreat Center at (313) 535-9563. I encourage you to pray for God s grace to say yes to this wonderful opportunity. Judy Leduc (586) 771-9392 (home) (248) 991-5977 (cell) Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Schedule for the weekend of October 7 th If your name is not on any of the lists, please contact Robert Rossi at (586) 558-7167 Saturday, October 6 th 4:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, October 7 th 8:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, October 7 th 11:00 a.m. Mass Diane Apfel Louise Krause Mary Lou Krzyminski Joannie Matiyow Sandy Powers Linda Reiterman Renee Warrick Br. Robert Carnaghi June DiGirolamo Susan Klucha Marilyn Sollars Rand Urbin Sue Weathers Wendy Ziskie Sandy Acord Lynn McKnight Claire Paille Carol Peterson George Shevenock Bruce Trudgeon Diane Whyte
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 Alfred Nawrocki Ellen Nawrocki Kerry Nawrocki Ray Nawrocki Gary Pernack Luciana Purtill Mary Ryntz S. Rubello Magdalen Webster Robert Wehner Lord, give them Your strength and comfort them in their affliction. S. F ST. FAUSTINA CHURCH 14025 TWELVE MILE ROAD WARREN, MI 48088 OFFICE: 586-772-2720 FAX: 586-772-5576 Email: stfaustina@comcast.net Website: stfaustina-mi.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 Religious Education and Confirmation Coordinator Sandy Acord sandyjacord@gmail.com Phone: 773-9220 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 Saturdays @ 3:00 p.m. or by appointment Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson. Gary Zilli (586) 675-0073 Vice Chairperson..Pat Fredlund (586) 219-5040 Recording Sec......Ronelva Gietzen (586) 775-1729 Members-at-Large Sandra Schramm (586) 776-4092 Edward Ryntz...(586) 573-3849 Christian Service Chairs Joannie Matiyow (586) 293-9273 Education Chair Open Worship Chair Roberto Rossi (586) 558-7167 Non-Voting Representatives Vicariate Representatives Reverend Bogdan Milosz Linda Reiterman Evangelization Chair Open Finance Council Jim McKnight- Chairperson (586) 663-7081 Joe Kozlo - Vice Chairperson (586) 754-6138 Wayne Cupolo Mary Lou Krzyminski Richard Rosati Kathy Tocco Parish Organizations & Ministers (St. Faustina) Knights of Columbus...Dave Ziskie...(586) 601-4931 Seniors...Dolores Schreiber...(586) 573-9443 Ushers...Charles Gietzen, Jr..(586) 775-1729 Counseling......Gary Zilli (586) 675-0073 St. Vincent de Paul..Joan Theisen (586) 773-9231 St. Faustina s Seniors Group Next gathering is on October 4 th at noon In the Family Center All are welcome! Join us for fun and fellowship! Registration Parishioners may register in person, by phone, with a pew card 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) 773-9220 ext. 111 or send an email to sandyjacord@gmail.com. St. Faustina is extending a personal invitation to you so that we can help with your spiritual needs and you can identify with a community of faith.
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