St. Kateri Tekakwitha CATHOLIC CHURCH 16101 Rotunda Drive Dearborn, MI 48120 MARCH 12, 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 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 Vicki DeMarco Ellie Sajewski DIRECTORY PHONE: 3133363227 FAX: 3134416769 WEBSITE www.stkateridearborn.org EMAIL info@stkateridearborn.org 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: Noon6:30 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 www.aod.org BOOK & GIFT SHOP Open weekends before & after Masses FROM THE PASTOR S DESK By Father Terry This coming Friday is St. Patrick s Day! While many Irish Catholics in our midst would love to see this as a Holy Day, it is not. At the same time it is a great day to celebrate with the Irish and remember their tremendous contribution to the American Church starting with the immigrants from the Emerald Island more than 150 years ago. All are welcome to celebrate the feast at the 9:00 AM Mass on Friday. I will also be attending later in the morning the annual St. Patrick s Mass at Holy Trinity Church. All are welcome to attend that Mass as well. St. Patrick s Day always occurs somewhere in Lent and every seven years falls on a Lenten Friday a day of abstinence from meat. This Friday is one of those times. Invariably the question arises regarding a dispensation from the Friday abstinence. A number of years ago Cardinal Maida granted a blanket dispensation to all Catholics in the Archdiocese. This time Archbishop Vigneron has left the decision up to the local pastor to grant or not grant permission to have meat this Friday. I suspect the phone at the parish office will be ringing with requests this week. So let s do this: pastoral permission is granted to eat meat on St. Patrick s day as long as it is in the context of celebrating the spirit of the day. In other words, go ahead and eat the corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew and enjoy it. Please use your common sense in your decision making. Please remember that this is not a dispensation from doing a penance, but rather permission to dispense from the usual Lenten penance of abstinence on Fridays. We all still need to perform penance. Maybe you might want to give up meat next Thursday or some other act of penance, be creative. I wonder what St. Patrick would do! Have a great Lenten Season. FAITH FORMATION By Grace Lakatos IT S OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY! This year marks our 25th anniversary of collecting for Towel Sunday. Digging into the bound copies of our parish bulletins, I have discovered that this amazing service project was first mentioned in 1992. I am told by more than one of our wiser and experienced parishioners that this project was started by one of our active parishioners of the time, the late Matt Zipple. How wonderful that we carry on such a giving and necessary project today. In three weeks, we will be collecting toiletries, new and gently used towels (washcloths, hand & bath), new hooded baby towels, new sets of bedding (TWIN SIZE ONLY), feminine hygiene products and incontinence (Continued on page 2)
Page 2 (Continued from page 1) items. Collection runs from Saturday, March 25th through Sunday, April 9th. In speaking with the representative of each of our recipients from our Towel Sunday collection, they have expressed their gratitude to our generosity year after year. Both Freedom House and Workers House also expressed the financial strains that the organizations have been under, especially due to the lack of funding and grants not being renewed. If you are interested in contributing financially to either Freedom House or Workers House, please consider writing out a check to either one of these organizations and dropping it in the offertory collection. Your financial contribution will be delivered along with items collected. Volunteers will be needed on Monday, April 10th to sort, count, pack up and deliver our contributions to Nativity Parish of Our Lord, Freedom House and Workers House. Call the office if you are interested in helping out with this long time tradition of our parish. God bless you for your support, your generosity and your prayers for our brothers and sisters in faith. SCHOOL BELLS Sacred Heart Shamrock Shadow Day: Wednesday, March 29th. Come have your child experience our school. Contact the school office at 313.561.9192 for more information. Mom2Mom Sale: April 29th from 9 AM to 1 PM. To rent a table, contact Korina Kolbusz by calling or texting at 313.570.6259 or email at kolbusz73@gmail.com St. Sebastian Puttin on the Ritz! Join us as we go back to the 1920 s! An auction benefiting our school will be held on Saturday, March 25th at 5:30 PM. For tickets and information, email saintsebastianauction@gmail.com It s Not Too Early: Registration is now open for the 2017-2018 school year. Our school provides 3 year old Little Learners, 4 year old Preschool, Kindergarten and grades 1-8. For more information, contact the school office at 313.563.6640. LENTEN DISCIPLINES OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of total fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. In keeping with the spirit and meaning of the Lenten fast, Catholics are encouraged to observe the Good Friday fast through Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. 1. The law of fasting binds persons from the completion of their 18th year to the beginning of their 60th year. In other words, we are bound to this law from the day after our 18th birthday to the day before our 60th birthday. 2. The Church defines fasting as one meal a day and two smaller meals which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. Such fasting is obligatory on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The drinking of ordinary liquids does not break the fast. 3. The law of abstinence binds persons from the day after their 14th birthday, throughout life.; This law forbids the use of meat (beef, pork, poultry), but not eggs, milk products or condiments made of animal fat. Soups flavored with meat, meat gravy and sauces are permitted. Tuesday, March 14th 6:40 PM Rev. Timothy Bourke -Health of Rev. Aaron De Peyster Wednesday, March 15th Edwin M. Burke (by Ellie & Stan Sajewski) Dennis Short (by Diana) Thursday, March 16th St. Frances of Rome, Religious Kenneth & Donald Koroly Friday, March 17th Day of Abstinence St. Patrick, Bishop Joann Sajewski Dennis Short 1:00 PM Stations of the Cross 1:30 PM Adoration 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 18th St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop 4:00 PM Alfred Pagnani Frank Tarczynski Estelle Kaczorowski Sunday, March 19th 3rd Sunday of Lent Charles Attard Maryann Lapham (by Ellie & Stan Sajewski) Judith Miller (by Daughter) 11:00 AM John Robinson Bob Alban (by the Cataldo Family) Joseph Castelvetere (by Wife)
Page 3 PARISH NEWS FOOD COLLECTION FOR MARCH Items needed for the month of March are: Instant Rice or Boil a Bag rice, Cake mix and Frosting, Brownie mix, Chili beans, Pancake mix and syrup. THANK YOU MISSION VOLUNTEERS Therese Terns We can all appreciate the efforts of those behind the scenes who made the parish Mission a success. We had people who signed up to help and people who helped when needed. The parish staff, greeters, social refreshment coordinators, book sale monitors, and all helping hands made our three day Mission a memorable experience. God bless you! JPII GIFT AND BOOK SHOP NEWS Since our olive wood comfort crosses have been so popular, we have made arrangements to obtain other olive wood items from the company that manufactures them in Bethleham, Our shop has stocked small standing crosses, chaplets and rosaries in beautiful olive wood boxes. Some items contain third class relics of cloth touched to the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem. A selection of traditional First Communion and Confirmation prayer books, bibles, rosaries, jewelry and gifts are now on display and available. Did you know that the popular Little Black Books: distributed for Lent were originally written by Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw? The Gift and Book Shop carries his biography, My Name is Ken. Bishop Untener s story tells of his childhood growing up on Belle Isle in Detroit, playing hockey, and his journey as a seminarian and priest. A very inspirational life! TRAVEL THE BEST OF ANN ARBOR By Pat Ayland Mark your calendars Friday, June 30, 2017. We will be going on a day trip to Ann Arbor and visiting the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, the U of M Football stadium and much more. Lunch is planned at The Gandy Dancer a favorite for many. The cost is $88 and the approximate timing is 9 AM to 6 PM. We will be departing from and returning to the St. Kateri parking lot. Call Pat Ayland with questions at 313.441.3355. WINE & ROSES CARD PARTY: St. Anselm on Sunday, March 19th from 1:30 5:30 PM. Doors open at 1 PM. Admission $5. Raffle tickets $1. Bring your own cards. LENTEN BOOKS The Lenten black books are now available in the Book Store as well as the Parish Office. There is a suggested donation of $1 per book. 2016 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUEST Charitable deductions as donations to the Church are legitimate items to be considered when doing taxes. The parish is happy to issue a written copy of your generosity. Please fill out the coupon below and return it via mail or with your offertory envelope. You may also call the office or come to the parish office in person. We will send you your statement of contribution per your request. 2016 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUEST (PLEASE PRINT) Name Address Envelope Number Phone Number MARCH PRAYER REQUESTS Carliloso T. Anasco John Baritche Theresa Bay Dawn Bilton Georgia Clark Christopher Curtis Elaine D Aguanno Cindy DeLorey Fr. Aaron DePeyster Margaret Dubitsky Sue Dunham James Fordyce William Hanses Ed Hepler Dolores Hnot Annette Jossey Vickie Kwyer Art Lewandowski Alana McCarthy Fran La Macchia Anne Munir Leonard Omichinski Joan Powaser Anthony Rzucidlo Dave Schmitz George Seminitis Bill Sikora Brother Jerry Smith Bobbie Sobierj Michelle Southwick Henry Staunton Helen Winnicker Jennie Zimnicki Ann Zombeck Thank you to all who submit updates. Remember that if you wish to have someone placed on the sick list, call the office. Also remember that names are valid for one month at a time.
Page 4 VICARIATE NEWS WINE & ROSES CARD PARTY: St. Anselm on Sunday, March 19th from 1:30 5:30 PM. Doors open at 1 PM. Admission $5. Raffle tickets $1. Bring your own cards. NEEDED FOR 2017 VBS: Cardboard mailing/shipping tubes, Legos, Duplo s and clean pop-up caps from water bottles. If you have any available, please drop them off at the parish office. AROUND TOWN ST. SEBASTIAN Please join us for 40 Days of Life Prayer service before the Blessed Sacrament at 10:30 to 11:30 AM. This will be on the Tuesdays in Lent: March 14, 21, 28, and April 4th. Prayer folders will be provided. Please join us in our mission to protect LIFE! Thank you and God bless! SACRED HEART EGYPTIAN GREAT NILE CRUISE Join us October 23 November 2, 2017, to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Colossal Sphinx, the Valley of Kings, Ancient Cairo and more. This is a 5 day cruise down the Nile River. The price includes Roundtrip air from Detroit, First class hotel with breakfast and dinner daily, sightseeing by private motor coach and more. For a full brochure, contact Fr. Cavellier at 248-852-4170, ext. 22. the price is $3,699 per person. SOLANUS CASEY CENTER S LENTEN SERIES During this time of prayer and fasting, we invite you to reflect on how to be inspired to serve in preparation for Easter. We will begin with a Noon Mass followed by a simple meal of soup ($3) and a Lenten reflection. Held at the Solanus Casey Center, 1780 Mount Elliott Street., Detroit. The program goes on every Wednesday until April 12th. GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL MOM2MOM SALE Rent a table and sell your goods or shop for new and gently used baby and kids clothes, toys, games, dvd s, books, strollers, bikes, swings etc. The sale is Saturday April 22, 2017 from 9 AM 2 PM.For more info email gcmom2momsale@hotmail.com DOMINICAN LITERACY CENTER We need adult volunteer tutors. Help one person move toward employment, GED, high school completion, higher education, vocational training. Help one person read, do math or learn basic computer skills. Give two hours a week. Open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM 8 PM: Friday and Saturday 9 AM 4 PM. Call 313.267.1000 or dominicanliteracy@yahoo.com. wwwdlcliteracy.org. Location: Samaritan Center 5555 Conner, Suite 1414 in Detroit. Orientations monthly. Tutor Workshop March 17-18. ST. JOSEPH DAY OF PRAYER MONDAY, March 20th join us for a St. Joseph Oratory. Program begins at 7:00 AM with Lauds; 8 AM Low Mass with Organ; Noon, High Mass with St. Joseph Chant Schola; 1 PM Guided Tour of the Church; 1-4 PM St. Joseph Italian Dinner in the Social Hall, 4 PM Organ Recital; 7 PM Solemn High Mass with St. Joseph Cappella. We are located at 1828 Jay Street in Detroit. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fr. Patrick O Kelley Council would like to invite all to begin joining our Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, starting at 11 AM running until 8 PM. St. Patrick s Day Lounge Dinners, Friday, March 17th will be serving our Fish Fry Menu along with Corned beef and cabbage. We will serve from 11 AM 8 PM. Join us for family fun in the lounge and in the ballroom Calling all fans of Firekeepers Casino. We will have our Casino Bus Trip on Tuesday, March 28 leaving from O Kelley Lounge at 10 AM and returning by 6 PM. Cost is $30. For more information contact Steve Jacek at 248-349-0490 or Sjacek@comcast.net. The EasterBunny will visit the O Kelley Knights of Columbus on Saturday, April 15 at 10 AM. More details coming. Readings for the Week of March 12, 2017 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a/Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23/Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/ Ps 105:16-21/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Next Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 SPRING CRAFT & TREASURE BAZAAR to lift your spirit. Many handcrafted favorites such as spun wool work, jewelry, toys and antiques from the museum gift shop will be available Saturday, March 25th from 10AM -3PM. Admission is free. Join us at the McFadden Ross House 915 Brady. For more information call 313.565.3000.
Page 5 MARCH 18 TH & 19 TH LITURGY SCHEDULE 4:00 PM 11:00 AM Celebrant Fr. Morelli/Dn. Tom Fr. Kerner/Dn Tom Fr. Kerner/Dn Tom Reader Frank Bonfiglio Nancy Coyne Barb Hartman Ciborium Cup 1Betty De Milde 2Bob Bryer 1Gerald Goodrich 2Lina Herring 1 Barbara Cataldo 2JoAnn Curtis 1Steve Perry 2Cassie Potok 1Gary Lewis 2Pam Lewis 1Elizabeth Jain 2Neil Jain Sara J. Paul J Elizabeth H. Colin H. Katelyn D. EVENTS STEWARDSHIP Mar 12 AA Mar 14 Adoration Mar 14 Novena Mar 14 Mass Mar 16 Seniors Mar 14 AA Mar 17 Confessions Mar.17 Stations Mar 17 Adoration Mar 17 Stations Mar 17 AA Mar 19 AA #649 Don t confuse comfort with happiness. 2PM- Noon-6:30 PM 6:30PM 6:40 PM 11 AM 7 PM 11:30AM 1 PM 1:30 PM 7 PM 7 PM 8 PM 2PM WELCOME VISITORS We are so pleased to have you visit our church. We joyfully welcome you in prayer to the family of St. Kateri parish. If you would like to become a member of our parish and join in the fun and service, please drop this completed form below in the offertory basket, or register at the Book & Gift Shop. You may also stop by our parish office Monday-Friday, 9 AM to Noon and 1 PM until 4:30 PM. We look forward to meeting you! DISCERNMENT OVERNIGHT Dates: April 7-8, 2017 Who: High School Freshmen Juniors Where: Sacred Heart Major Seminary-2701 Chicago Blvd. Detroit 48206 Registration and information: Www.detroitpriest.com March 5, 2017 Week 35 Current Year to Date Budget $ 6,700.00 $ 241,200.00 Actual $ 8,278.00 $ 260,269.00 Variance $ 1,578.00 $ 19,069.00 - Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of NOREEN ZITNIK May she and all the faithfully departed Rest In Peace From Life s Little Instruction Book #542 Regardless the situation, react with class. #563 Remember that just the moment you say, I give up, someone else seeing the same situation is saying, My, what a great opportunity. #573 Don t overlook life s small joys while searching for the big ones. #650 Don t confuse wealth with success #651 Be the first to forgive. Anthony P. Alfano U. S. Marines Louis J. Bardel Brendan Burns U. S. Navy Conor Burns U. S. Navy Nicholas Carleton Kari Crawford James R. Donahue Perry W. Edgell V. Ryan Gottwald Mitchell Kaczmarek Kathleen Lyons Teresa Lyons Timothy Lyons Raymond J. Pawlowski Garrett Quick Adam Schneider Christopher Shiner Haley Valentine Joseph R. Walker Please notify us if you wish to add someone to our list.
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