Parish Information Regarding Communion: If you believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament and have been prepared for reception, you are invited to receive Holy Communion. Holy Communion is placed on the tongue. If you have any questions regarding Communion (or blessings), or would like to inquire about membership or envelopes, please ask Fr. John or call the rectory number listed on the front. Restrooms are located in the Parish Hall. School of Christian Living: Following the 10:30 Mass, Labor Day to Memorial Day. Marriage Arrangements: Should be made at least six months in advance; at least one year for non-parishioners. Baptism Arrangements: Should be made at least two weeks prior to the ceremony, except in emergencies. Our Savior Polish National Catholic Church 610 N. Beech Daly Rd. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-3460 Rectory Phone: 313-561-5233 Emergency Phone: 574-329-9292 Pastor: Fr. John Cramer Subdeacon: Subdeacon Richard Kasprzak Fr. Cramer E-mail: cramerjo4@att.net Organists & Choir Directors: Elizabeth Kasprzak/Audrey Impellizzeri Parish Committee Chair: Suzanne Sniezek Parish E-Mail: oursaviorpncc@att.net Parish Website: www.oursaviorpncc.com Also visit us on Facebook Please contact the rectory immediately for any emergencies, hospitalizations, sickness or death. Due to the new HIPAA laws, we have no way of finding out if you are in the hospital unless a family member notifies the rectory. We highly encourage this practice. Individual Confessions are heard by appointment. Mass Schedule Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM Daily Mass: Tues., Thurs. 5:30 PM Wed. Noon May 1, 2016 12 May 1, 2016 1
Sixth Sunday of Easter Contemporary Rite p. 63 Hymn of Faith p. 13 vv. 1 & 4 Penitential Rite, p. 66 Entrance Hymn V. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Alleluia. R. He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. Alleluia. V. Glory be R. As it was... A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved. Because there arose no little dissension and debate by Paul and Barnabas with them, it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question. The apostles and elders, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers. This is the letter delivered by them: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings. Since we have heard that some of our number who went out without any mandate from us have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind, we have with one accord decided to choose representatives and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. So we are sending Judas and Silas who will also convey this same message by word of mouth: It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities, namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood, from meats of strangled animals, and from unlawful marriage. If you keep free of these, you will be doing what is right. Farewell. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. May 1, 2016 2 Sts. Philip and James, Apostles May 1 James, Son of Alphaeus: We know nothing of this man except his name, and of course the fact that Jesus chose him to be one of the 12 pillars of the New Israel, his Church. He is not the James of Acts, son of Clopas, brother of Jesus and later bishop of Jerusalem and the traditional author of the Letter of James. James, son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Lesser to avoid confusing him with James the son of Zebedee, also an apostle and known as James the Greater. Philip: Philip came from the same town as Peter and Andrew, Bethsaida in Galilee. Jesus called him directly, whereupon he sought out Nathanael and told him of the one about whom Moses wrote (John 1:45) Like the other apostles, Philip took a long time coming to realize who Jesus was. On one occasion, when Jesus saw the great multitude following him and wanted to give them food, he asked Philip where they should buy bread for the people to eat. St. John comments, [Jesus] said this to test him, because he himself knew what he was going to do (John 6:6). Philip answered, Two hundred days wages worth of food would not be enough for each of them to have a little [bit] (John 6:7). John s story is not a put-down of Philip. It was simply necessary for these men who were to be the foundation stones of the Church to see the clear distinction between humanity s total helplessness apart from God and the human ability to be a bearer of divine power by God s gift. On another occasion, we can almost hear the exasperation in Jesus voice. After Thomas had complained that they did not know where Jesus was going, Jesus said, I am the way...if you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him (John 14:6a, 7). Then Philip said, Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us (John 14:8). Enough! Jesus answered, Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father (John 14:9a). Possibly because Philip bore a Greek name or because he was thought to be close to Jesus, some Gentile proselytes came to him and asked him to introduce them to Jesus. Philip went to Andrew, and Andrew went to Jesus. Jesus reply in John s Gospel is indirect; Jesus says that now his hour has come, that in a short time he will give his life for Jew and Gentile alike. From catholic.org May 1, 2016 11
Weekday Readings Mon Acts 16:11-15, Jn 15:26-16:4a Tue 1 Cor 15:1-8, Jn 14:6-14 Wed. Acts 17:15-18:1, Jn 16:12-15 Weekday Readings Thu. Ascension Holy Day. Come to Mass Fri. Acts 18:9-18, Jn 16:20-23 Sat. Acts 18:23-28, Jn 16:23b-28 Psalm O God, let all the nations praise you! (Ps. 67) A reading from the Book of Revelation. Rev. 21:10-14, 22-23 Old Fashioned Bake Shoppe 27427 W. Warren Garden City, MI 48135 (734) 522-3010 Garden City s Home of Polish Rye Bread. Homemade Fresh & Smoked Kielbasa Joyview Meat Market, Inc. Black Angus Beef, Homemade Pierogi, & Party Trays 23822 Joy Road Redford, MI 48239 Each New or Used Car or Truck Purchase from Taylor Ford will give Our Savior Parish $50.00. See Fr. John for the form to bring with you! Phone (313) 534-1585 Fax (313) 534-0115 E-mail joyview238@yahoo.com The angel took me in spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. It gleamed with the splendor of God. Its radiance was like that of a precious stone, like jasper, clear as crystal. It had a massive, high wall, with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed and on which names were inscribed, the names of the twelve tribes of the Israelites. There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west. The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. I saw no temple in the city for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb. The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb. This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation V. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia V. Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him. R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Jesus said to his disciples: Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me. I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, I am going away and I will come back to you. If you loved me, you would rejoice May 1, 2016 10 May 1, 2016 3
that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to You, Jesus Christ. A Note From the Pastor! With so much strife in the world, we need to build up and not tear down. We need to build bridges and not create chasms. We need to help heal and not cause hurt. We need to love and not hate. Everybody makes mistakes. Everybody has flaws. Love and forgiveness are what differentiate us as Christians because that is the mandate of Jesus Christ. Love one another and don t tear down, insult, disrespect or demean others. You do not know what their journey is like. Merely love. Have a blessed week! Fr. John Hymn to the Holy Spirit Homily Nicene Creed Eucharistic Prayer I Lord s Prayer (p. 95) Communion Prayer I or II (p. 97-98) Communion Blessing Dismissal Fellowship after Mass FAIRLANE MINI MART Operated by: KEYWEST OPERATING CO. 26104 FORD RD. (WEST OF BEECH DALY) DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127 This week s recipe is by Laura Pearce. Our Savior Recipe Section Corn and Crab Cakes 2 (6 oz) cans crab meat, drained 1 (8.25oz) can creamed corn 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional, it's totally delicious with or without) 2 green onions, chopped 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, divided 3-4 tbsp vegetable or canola oil Directions: Mix crabmeat, corn, hot sauce, scallions and 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a medium mixing bowl until well blended. Spread the remaining breadcrumbs on a plate and divide the crab mixture into 8 patties. Roll each patty in bread crumbs until the surface coated. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, brown the crab cakes on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. THE BAZZI FAMILY SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1988 May 1, 2016 4 May 1, 2016 9
Puzzle Page Enjoy this week s puzzle! Mass Intention The Mass Intention this week is for Mary Ventro. Coming Events at Our Savior Parish May 1, 2016 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall May 3, 2016 Mass at 5:30 PM May 4, 2016 Mass at Noon May 4, 2016 Bible Study 1 PM May 5, 2016- Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Mass at Noon and 6 PM May 5, 2016 National Day of Prayer at Dearborn City Hall 4 PM May 8, 2016 Mass at 10:30 AM Mother s Day Followed by Fellowship in Hall May 10, 2016 Mass at 5:30 PM May 11, 2016 Mass at Noon May 11, 2016 Bible Study at 1 PM May 12, 2016 Mass at 5:30 PM May 14, 2016 Northeast Seniorate Meeting at 10 AM in Temperance, MI May 14, 2016 City Chicken Dinner 4-7 PM May 15, 2016 Mass at 10:30 AM Solemnity of Pentecost May 16-19, 2016 Clergy Conference in Nashotah, WI May 18, 2016 Parish Committee Meeting 7 PM May 22, 2016 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall May 22, 2016 10th Anniversary of Resurrection Parish Temperence, MI 1 PM May 24, 2016 Mass at 5:30 PM May 25, 2016 Mass at Noon May 26, 2016 Bible Study at 1 PM May 27, 2016 Solemnity of Corpus Christi Mass at Noon and 5:30 PM May 29, 2016 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall The Academy of Animal Arts Grooming & Pet Care For Appointment:(313) 565-7387 1142 N. Telegraph Dearborn, MI 48127 Bring in this ad for a free nail trim or $5.00 off a full grooming. May 1, 2016 8 May 1, 2016 5
Welcome to Our Savior Parish We are blessed that you have joined us today. If this is your first time with us, please sign the visitor log in the vestibule and introduce yourself to Fr. John after Mass. If there are any questions, please let us know and we will be happy to answer them for you. Bible Study Bible Study resumes this week. Please join us when we resume May 4 as we conclude the Second Book of Kings. May Birthdays Virginia Kraska 5/2 Kristin Gilbert 5/3 Steven Hugo Galloro 5/29 Happy Birthday to all of you! Lector Schedule 5/1 Terese Cracchiolo 5/8 Subdeacon Richard Kasprzak 5/15 Pat Czeski Upcoming Mass Intentions 5/1 Mary Ventro 5/8 All Mothers, living and deceased 5/15 Rev. Roman Powlikowski Hall Monitor We are taking applications for a new hall monitor. This position entails being present for rented events in the hall, opening and closing the hall, insuring that after the event the hall is restored by the renters to the condition found at the opening. This position could also include some light housekeeping (sweeping, mopping up possible spills, etc ) The compensation is $10.00/hr. If you are interested, please let Fr. John know by submitting your resume to him. Bowling Tournament The annual YMS of R bowling tournament will be held June 3-5, 2016 here in Dearborn Heights. If you are interested in attending, please see John Sniezek for information on how to sign up. Also, the banquet on June 4 is open to all. It will be held at the Stitt Post in Dearborn Heights. The tickets are $30.00 and will be available for purchase until today. 10th Anniversary of Resurrection Parish May 22, 2016 is the 10th Anniversary of Resurrection Parish in Temperance, MI. Mass will begin at 1:00 PM and a celebratory dinner will follow. Prime Bishop Mikovsky and Bishop Bilinski will be in attendance to help celebrate this milestone of our sister parish. I would encourage all to consider attending to support this young and growing parish to our south. If you are interested in attending, please let Fr. John or Nan know and we can RSVP for you. Monthly Dinner Due to the 100th Anniversary, our next Monthly Dinner will be in May 14, the last of the season, and it will be City Chicken! National Day of Prayer On May 5, 2016, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights will be celebrating the National Day of Prayer with a brief 4 PM service at the Dearborn City Hall, located at 16901 Michigan Ave. Dearborn. Come and join us for this uplifting event! May 1, 2016 6 May 1, 2016 7