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ALL ARE WELCOME No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; No matter what your current family or marital situation; No matter what your past or present religious affiliation; No matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color; No matter what your self-image or esteem; You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at St. Gerald Catholic Church. ST. GERALD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH A Servant Church Of The Archdiocese of Detroit 21300 Farmington Road Farmington, Michigan 48336 Phone: 248-477-7470 Fax: 248-477-3878 Website: stgeraldparish.org OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 Noon WEEKDAYS Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:15 a.m. Thursday Evening: 7:00 p.m. RITE OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 3:30 4:30 p.m. TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 28, 2016 The readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time speak to the cost of discipleship. The challenge lies in weighing and covering the cost against all the other pressing commitments in one s life. The readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time warn of the dangers of selfexaltation and of the importance of humility. Jesus and the wisdom traditions of Israel placed a high value on the virtue of humility in all that we do and say as a believing community. The first reading is taken from the Book of Sirach, also known as The Wisdom of Ben Sira or Ecclesiasticus. Originally written in Hebrew around 200 BC, this text was translated into Greek in the year 117 BC by the grandson of Joshua ben Sira. The commonly used title of the book, Sirach, comes from the Greek form of the original author s name. Today s reading is taken from the book s largest section (Sir 1 43), where much of the wisdom material focuses on moral instruction. In particular, today we hear about the importance of humility. Not only does this Jewish sage encourage others to conduct your affairs with humility, he challenges those in positions of authority and power to humble yourself the more. According to Sirach, the virtue of humility is cultivated when one discerns the wisdom of the ages ( appreciates proverbs ) and listens to others with an attentive ear. The Gospel reading is the parable of the invited guests and is found only in the Gospel of Luke. The setting of the parable is significant: Jesus was invited on a Sabbath to the home of one of the leading Pharisees for dinner. In other words, this was a dinner party for the religious and social elites of Jesus day. Being invited to such a gathering would have been considered a privilege. As the other invited guests arrived and sat in places of honor at the table, Jesus used this occasion to tell the group a parable he saw applicable to the cultural norms at work in the social interactions around the table. The parable contained a twofold message. The first has to do with the prudence of humility in public arenas. To avoid potential embarrassment, it is best to let others especially the host exalt you by giving you a seat of honor ( a higher position ) at the dinner table. In fact, one of the marks of true humility is to allow others to define where you rank within their social circles. This first message sets the stage for the second message of the parable, which Jesus directed to the host of the dinner party (a leading Pharisee ). Jesus challenged the Pharisee (and by association the other religious leaders at table with him) to invite not their relatives, friends, or wealthy neighbors to the next banquet, but rather invite the socially marginalized in their midst, the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind. Jesus taught them that in doing so, they would receive divine blessing and be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. In a culture that placed high value on the social norm of reciprocity, Jesus words likely seemed absurd to many of them, at least initially. But Jesus still applied the principle of reciprocity to the banquet he simply invited his Pharisaic host to seek repayment from God rather than neighbor or relative. Jesus second message was profound: God himself repays the generous host for those unable because of their station or lot in life. The second reading is once again taken from Hebrews. The author contrasts the experiences of Moses and the Israelites in the desert who encountered God in fear and trembling with those who now experience God through the person of the crucified and resurrected Christ. We can be assured that Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, brings us face-to-face with God almighty. All believers are called by Christ to gather at the heavenly banquet that awaits us.

ST. GERALD PARISH, FARMINGTON, MI READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: 1 COR 2:1-5/PS 119:97-102/MK 6:17-29 TUESDAY: 1 COR 2:10B-16/PS 145:8-14/LK 4:31-37 WEDNESDAY: 1 COR 3:1-9/PS 33:12-15, 20-21/LK 4:38-44 THURSDAY: 1 COR 3:18-23/PS 24:1-6/LK 5:1-11 FRIDAY: 1 COR 4:1-5/PS 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40/LK 5:33-39 SATURDAY: 1 COR 4:6B-15/PS 145:17-21/LK 6:1-5 NEXT SUNDAY: WIS 9:13-18B/PS 90:3-6, 12-17/PHLM 9-10, 12-17/LK 14:25-33 LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS INC (FOR A LIST OF DAILY READINGS: GO TO HTTP://WWW.USCCB.ORG/NAB) Offertory Snapshot WEEKDAY MASS INTENTIONS AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 3 Monday 9:15 AM For All Our Parishioners Tuesday 9:15 AM Dennis Paslawski Requested by Christine Paslawski Wednesday 9:15 AM NO MASS Thursday 7:00 PM Dobbs, Kemp, Trayer, Robrecht and Donarman Families Requested by C. Kemp Friday 9:15 AM Philip LaFave Requested by St. Gerald Vincentians Saturday 9:15 AM For All Our Parishioners Actual Offertory Weekend of August 14 $ 8,827.00 Budget Offertory Weekend of August 14 $ 8,800.00 Actual Offertory July 1 - August 14 $66,791.00 Budget Offertory July 1 - August 14 $61,600.00 PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR SICK... Wanda Reiner Beth Croitori Tony Wadrick Bill Walker Robin Kafcas Carol Reinke Dick Campbell Erin Malloy-Tingle Charles Minear Andy Mosher Rita Knight Cyndy Fenech John MacDougall Emily Choike Josephine Meyers Dennis Hill Corinne Wedge Erin Malloy-Tingle Wanda Johnson Stephen Cleary Ralph Wenski Nancy Kolliker Laurie Aldrich Margaret Joyal Mary Ann Alcala Joan Preston Andy Vermiglio Gerry Makowski SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 PM September 3 Fr. Jude For Kathy Steck Requested by Delphine Midura Servers Lector/ Ushers Need Servers Yvonne Nemeth 5:00B 8:30 AM September 4 Fr. Kris For Jerry & Mark Mellondorf Requested by Bill & Joanne Croitori Servers Lector/ Ushers Molly Swaine Candy Rosowski 8:30C 10:15 AM September 4 Fr. Kris For All Our Parishioners Servers Lector/ Ushers Ashley Grabinski Caron Kott 10:15A 12:00 Noon September 4 Fr. Kris For Dobbs, Kemp, Trayer, Robrecht and Donarman Families Requested by C. Kemp Servers Lectors/ Ushers Emma DuLong Jack DuLong Tim Wardle 12:00B Sacristan Schedule for Next Two Weeks September 3 and September 4 September 10 and September 11 Team C Team D PLEASE RETURN YOUR PLEDGE CARD TODAY! If you have not already turned in your pledge card, please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal of $72,484.00. Currently we have pledges in the amount of $66,657.00, which is 92% of our goal. If you are unable to make a donation at this time, simply return your CSA card and indicate this on the front of the card. Thank you for your generosity in helping our parish meets its goal for programs we all benefit from through the Archdiocese of Detroit. RAFFLE TICKETS FOR PARISH FESTIVAL AVAILABLE Stop into the Office to pick up your Parish Festival raffle tickets. Tickets are $5 each or a book for $100. First prize is $3000!

AUGUST 28, 2016 3 CATHOLIC CHARITIES MERCY DAY IN ACTION IS OCTOBER 1 ST, COME JOIN US!! Our Christianity calls us to serve one another in love. It is through the experience of service that we encounter the love of God. When we give of ourselves completely without reserve amazing things happen. Abundant blessings are received. This day of service is organized vicariate by vicariate. To participate call Candy Desjarlais @ 248-476-7677 ext. 204 or email desjarlais.candy@gmail.com DONATIONS OF FLEECE NEEDED: One or our many projects for Mercy Day In Action are fleece blankets for cancer patients. We are accepting donations of 1 and 1/2 yards of two different prints of fleece to make each blanket. Please drop your donation off in the box located in the Social Hall. Thank you! FALL 2016 SCRIPTURE STUDY CONTINUE THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Father David Santoro, O.P., Chaplin at the Blessed Sacrament Monastery in Farmington Hills will lead the study using the Ignatius Bible Study Guide. The study will continue with the Gospel of Matthew (followed by The Gospel of John). Location: St. Gerald Church Farmington, MI Time: Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Dates: September 14, 2016 November 16, 2016 All are Welcome to this Inter-Parish Scripture Study. Bring your Bible and/or Ignatius Study guides. No need to register. Also bring your coffee/water Contact Diane Blankenship (dlb882@gmail.com) if you have questions or 248-477-7470. We welcome to St. Gerald Parish the following families who have joined the parish since July 1st: Ishmael Adibauh Marian Adibauh Carol Duchene Dolores Lypka James and Camille Mayotte Alban and Antoneta Rrethatokaj Juan and Maria Vega May you be nourished here at the altar of the Lord and grow closer to our Savior Jesus Christ as a member of this parish family. We give thanks to God that you are with us! TIM S TIDBITS I hope you have been enjoying the sunshine and warm days this summer. We really have had a hot summer, so it s good to have some rain in these parts. We continue to pray for those who have been affected by flooding in parts of the United States. We can always use your help! Communion Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers and Sacristans are needed for the Weekend Masses. Training is provided. It is a rewarding ministry, just ask anyone that you see involved in the particular ministry. Call me or email me if interested. I have been working on some research regarding the oil painting of Mary that hangs on the eastern niche wall. The oil was painted by the artist Joseph Maniscalco, who had a studio in Detroit. It was a gift to St. Alexander Parish in memory of Fr. Albert C. Kolch, the second pastor of St. Alexander s. He died in 1975, while serving as Pastor. When St. Alexander closed, we acquired this artwork. I am continuing the research and will write more in another article. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will begin in September. If you are seeking to become a member of the Catholic Church or have questions, plan on attending when we begin sessions. More information will be available. Have a good week! we pray for the repose of the soul of Robert E. McGuigan + September 7, 1933 August 18, 2016 Eternal rest grant unto Robert o lord, and may perpetual light shine upon Him A NOTE FROM OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBER MARY MELONIO. I am so happy to accept the position of Music Director, here at St. Gerald. My last position was at St. Damian in Westland where I was the Music Director and worked closely with the children of the school, developing their love for music and the Lord. I have also taught music at Divine Child High School and directed many musicals. I will be scheduling choir practice for the adults and children within the next couple of weeks. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

ST. GERALD PARISH, FARMINGTON, MI St. Gerald Church Fall Festival September 9 th and 10 th Friday, September 9 th, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Spaghetti Dinner! Amazing Magical Entertainment! Time with Friends! Adults 13 and up $10; Seniors 62 and older $8.00; Children 12 to 5; children 4 and younger free. Saturday, September 10 th Classic Car Show 11:00 AM-3:00 PM - Entrance fee for classic cars is $5.00 Food and 50/50 raffle sale will be available 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Family fun afternoon with a moonwalk, games, ice cream sundaes, cider and doughnuts for sale. Saturday night Beer Tent! 21 and older! 7:00 PM-11:00 PM Live band The Clatter $7 admission A LOOK AHEAD: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Mass 10:15 am Mass 12:00 pm Mass 29 30 9:45 am Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions 31 1 10:30 am SVDP Meeting 7 pm Mass 2 First Friday (Eucharistic Adoration following morning Mass) 7:30 pm Holy Hour 8:00 pm AA Mtg. 3 First Saturday for Life 3:30 pm Conf. 5:00 pm Mass 4 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Mass 10:15 am Mass 12:00 pm Mass 1:15 pm Baptism 5 Parish Offices Closed 6 9:45 am Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions 2:00 pm Nursing Home Mass 7:00 pm K of C Officer s Meeting 7 8 10:30 am SVDP Meeting 7 pm Mass 9 7:30 pm Holy Hour 8:00 pm AA Mtg. 10 3:30 pm Conf. 5:00 pm Mass

AUGUST 28, 2016 5 FOSTER GRANDPARENTS NEEDED Are you at least 55 years of age with maturity, wisdom, patience and the willingness to help children? Share your life experiences by volunteering as a foster grandparent in Oakland County! Volunteer during the day in local schools and youth facilities. Organized through Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, foster grandparents provide support to children with special or exceptional needs and serve as role models, tutors, mentors and friends. Serving 20 to 40 hours per week, income-eligible volunteers also receive a small stipend, pre-service orientation, and monthly in-service training sessions. Learn more about becoming a foster grandparent! Call Carol Wall at 248-559-1147, ext. 3919 or emailwallc@ccsem.org. SACRED HEART MAJOR SEMINARY/INSTITUTE FOR MINISTRY Many students are registering for classes at Sacred Heart Major Seminary this month, thanks to Parish Empowerment Fund scholarships funded by gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal. Our major seminary not only prepares men for ordination to the priesthood and the permanent diaconate, it offers degree and certificate programs for lay women and men seeking to be new evangelists for the new millennium at the Institute for Ministry. Through discernment and theological reflection, the institute guides and challenges commuter students to deepen their commitment to spiritual growth, attend to their call, and identify their gifts for service in the Church. For more information about Sacred Heart Major Seminary or the Institute for Ministry, please go to www.shms.edu. For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.aod.org. CAMPUS MINISTRY Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal help foster the spiritual growth of young adults attending area colleges and universities. The Office of Young Adults and Campus Ministry helps form communities of faith on campuses, either by incorporating and strengthening the faith of those who live on campus or by building community, forming leadership, and collaborating with area parishes on commuter campuses. The office sponsors activities and programs for students, such as one-on-one pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, social justice projects, and retreats. For more information on CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.aod.org. A MASS FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 12 Noon St. Joan of Arc Parish 22412 Overlake Street St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 To learn more call 248-537-3304 or email hyttinenj@ccsem.org. S.T.A.G. MINISTRIES Singles Together After God Attention all single 30-50 year olds! Want to join other faithful doing fun social activities and growing in faith? Join us to discuss the launch of a singles ministry in which you can find valuable companionship among other faithful in our area. All are welcome, as this singles ministry is directed toward those who wish to remain single and those looking for a potential spouse. We hope you will attend our launch/information meeting on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 to meet other people from neighboring parishes in the area and share your ideas and input. For questions or more information please call: Monica Gorzenski at 810-730-0017 Wed., Sept. 21 from 7-8:30 PM Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 23815 Power Rd. Farmington, MI 48336 Family Center Room #2 HEALING MASS On Thursday, September 1st, there will be a Healing Mass at the Shrine of the Little Flower, 2100 W. 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak. Fr. Alex Kratz will celebrate the Mass at 7:00 PM. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be available during Holy Mass. Following Mass we will have Healing Prayer Teams to pray personally over you for your intentions. Confession is available. For more information contact: Margaret Williams at 248-477-0767. SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER The week of August 14 th North Congregational, St. Gerald Catholic Church and the Muslim Community Mosque hosted 36 guests in our building who are in the South Oakland Shelter program working towards sustainable housing solutions. These men, women and children spent every evening, overnight and morning with us sharing meals, activities and fellowship. Many thanks need to go out to the volunteers who put in over a 1,000 hours working to make our guests feel comfortable and welcome. We also need to thank the following groups and organizations who provided meals or otherwise helped us provide for our guests: City of Farmington Hills Senior Services Transportation, Farmington Family YMCA, Farmington Hills Costick Center, First Congregational of Wayne, Pine Hill Congregational, The Murray and Levine families, the Diez Family, Farmington high school athletic teams, the St. Gerald Knights of Columbus, the Indian Catholic Association and Two Men and a Truck in Wixom. Thank you! Danny Hawkins, North Congregational coordinator for S.O.S.

ST. GERALD PARISH, FARMINGTON, MI KNIGHTS CORNER A Few More Knights Needed at the Festival Music Tent Saturday, Sept. 10 A few more workers are needed for the September 10 music tent during the Parish Festival. The Knights mainly will be staffing a grill and the beer bar but some sitting jobs will be available. It appears we will have enough volunteers to divide up into two shifts; 7 to 9 PM and 8:45 to 11 PM. Give Program Director Tom McPhail a call at 248-875- 1185 if you can help. With the prospect of cooler weather ahead, the opportunity to wear one of the Council light jackets grows. The wind-stopping outer layer and the interior lining make them perfect for September s cool evenings. See PGK Bruce Roberts at the Sept. 20 membership meeting to order yours. Or if you know your size, call him at 248-756-9257. The cost is $25 with an upcharge charge of a couple of bucks for big sizes. A big thank you to PGK Darren Losey, Shatomi Kerbawy, PGK Bruce and Diane Roberts, Brian Gulick, Trustee Bill and Joanne Croitori and Program Director Tom and Arlene McPhail for hosting last Sunday s reception following the Installation of our officers and those of St. Francis Council. The Council will be taking a lead role as St. Gerald parish hosts a Holy Family icon Sept. 21-27 as part of a national K of C program. The Sept. 22 Thursday night mass will include special prayers focusing on the Holy Family. Please plan on attending with your family. More details in the weeks ahead. For those brothers who have yet to attain the two advance degrees of our order, an opportunity to do so is drawing near. Robert Jones Council in Lincoln Park will host a ceremony beginning at Noon on Sunday, Sept. 25 and Our Lady of Victory Council will host an evening ceremony beginning at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 11. For more information, contact Membership Director Shatomi Kerbawy at 248-434-7561. He also will find a brother Knight to accompany you to the ceremony. Sept. 25 Pancake Breakfast Net Proceeds to Benefit Msgr. Baldwin Memorial Project ST. GERALD CATHOLIC CHURCH Office Hours 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday thru Thursday. Closed Friday. (secretary at lunch 12:00 pm 12:30 pm) STAFF Parish Office (248) 477-7470 Reverend Krzysztof Nowak, Administrator. x 203 Timothy Westfall: Pastoral Associate............................ x 202 Email: timwestfall.sgp@gmail.com Mary Hoots, Administrative Assistant.................x 212 Email: stgeraldsecretary@yahoo.com All other offices dial (248) 476-7677 Christian Services Candy Desjarlais: Christian Service Coordinator.. x 204 Email: desjarlais.candy@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul.. x 220 Education Mary Taylor: Director Religious Education x 201 Email: taylor.mary04@yahoo.com Music and Youth Ministry Mary Melonio................ x 222 Email: mmelonio@aol.com Maintenance Mark Koss Accountant Kim Shepard Rite of Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3:30-4:30PM SACRAMENTS Sacrament of the Sick: Please call the office Baptism: Please be aware that first time parents must attend a short baptism prep class prior to the baptism of their child. Arrangements for baptism may be made by calling the Parish Office. Matrimony: St. Gerald Parish is pleased to marry registered parishioners and their children. Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of the wedding date. Please call the Parish Office. Registration of new members: Please see Fr. Kris after Mass or call the office. Registration forms are located on the shelf in the classroom hallway for your convenience. After you fill it out, just give it to Fr. Kris or drop it off in the Parish Office. Thank you! RCIA: Would you or someone you know want to become a full member of the Catholic Church? Please call Tim Westfall (248) 476-7677 x202 or Fr. Kris (248) 477-7470 for more information. WE WELCOME YOU TO ST. GERALD CATHOLIC PARISH! If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally. If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic faith, we encourage you to return. If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we invite you to call the rectory at 248-477- 7470. In many cases, Fr. Kris can work with you to find a favorable solution. St. Alexander Food Pantry Contact Information Phone: 248-474-8231 - Calls taken Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 AM - to 11:00 AM ST. GERALD MISSION STATEMENT St. Gerald Roman Catholic Church is a welcoming, inclusive parish striving to be a reflection of Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are dedicated to strengthening our faith through reverent and uplifting worship, serving those in need, and living the fullness of the Gospel with all God s people.

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