Archdiocese of Detroit St. John s Deaf Center Our Lady of Loretto West Detroit Catholic Deaf Catholic Deaf Newsletter Volume 38 Issue 1 www.sjdc-oll.org January 2019 Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice Christmas with your loved ones. I pray that 2019 will bring many of God s blessings to you and your family. Many thanks to all for helping us celebrate Christmas well. The Christmas party at Holy Innocents was wonderful, and people enjoyed their Christmas tea party at Our Lady of Loretto. Cindy Landino did a good job collecting money for Christmas flowers at Holy Innocents. OLL volunteers did a nice job decorating the Christmas tree and the chapel. St. John s Deaf Center volunteers did Christmas decorations and prepared a delicious meal for Senior Citizens on December 18 th. The readers practiced well for the readings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Why did we do all these things? We did this out of our love for Jesus Christ whose birthday was Christmas Day! I am sure Jesus says Thank you! to all of you who volunteered in different ways to make this holy season a special one! From January 10 to 14, Annmarie and I will be in Fort Worth, Texas, for the National Catholic Office for the Deaf s Pastoral Week. It has been a while since I last went there, and I look forward to going again. Why? For a few reasons: 1. To learn more about how we can serve the Deaf Catholics; 2. to see old friends who work with Deaf Catholics in this country and Canada; 3. to make new friends! I also like going to the Pastoral Week because that gives me an opportunity to figure out who we could invite to lead a retreat for our community. As mentioned in the past few newsletters, we will have Sr. Maureen Langton giving us a retreat on March 22-24 at De Sales Center. Sr. Maureen is the ONLY DEAF sister in the United States! There are no other Deaf sisters in this country, except her! She was the founder of Ministry Formation Program in Chicago where Michelle Kulpa, Beth Ann Aylesworth, John Snook, and Dan Gibbs were students. As a Deaf person herself, she understands many issues and experiences facing Deaf Catholics. I hope you will go to this retreat! You will learn much about God and our Catholic faith from her. For more information, please see me or Annmarie. We have several members of our Catholic Deaf community who are in the nursing home or assistive centers. They will be thrilled to get a card from you. Jesus teaches that whatever we do to other people, we are doing to Him. Why? Jesus is in each person. If you need an address for you to send a card to someone who is in nursing or assistive home, please see me or Annmarie. Once again, I wish you all the best in 2019 with God s blessings, Yours in Christ, Fr. MD Fr. Michael A. Depcik, OSFS www.fmd.org Fr. Michael Depcik
Remember in Your Prayers Those Who have Died Amanda Ahern Joseph Rini Those Who are Sick Gail Buchalski Mary Chrenko Henry Dogwill Phyllis Dunaj Helen Fowler Mary Hanes Sharon Hardenburgh Jeff Kish Robin Scalise Kish Barbara Lemker Bevie Lemker Beverly Marchuk Loretta Milne Betty Schommer Ethel Senical Annette Trayner Ellen Trieper Kathy Wilson Mission Statement of St. John s Deaf Center & Our Lady of Loretto West Detroit Catholic Deaf: We strive to support a ministry where all Deaf individuals are invited to meet Jesus Christ and participate in the life of the Catholic Church using American Sign Language. We welcome everyone, including our hearing brothers and sisters, who want to experience the richness of our Deaf culture as well as deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, service, and the Sacraments. New Year s Resolution ideas for Catholics Go to Mass every Sunday Pray more every day Go to confession Read Bible every day Love one another Smile more or be happy Be positive Don t gossip Stop judging others Make time for others Take good care of others Visit lonely or sick people Forgive others 2018 Contribution Statements Statements will be mailed Upon Request Only. If you would like a copy of your 2018 Contribution Statement, please complete the form below and drop it in the collection basket or return it to Paul Kuplicki or email to sjdc.kuplicki@gmail.com Name: Address: City/States/Zip: Email: Any changes you may have:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (January 4th) Talk to Us In every disappointment, let your heart fly directly to your dear Savior. Jesus will never leave you or forsake (turn away from) you Fiat! Reflection Peace be with you! As the Christmas season ends and Ordinary Time returns, there are several feast days in the Church that help us remember how wonderful LIFE is. On January 1st, we celebrate the truth: Mary is the Mother of God! Jesus is Mary s Son, and Jesus is God! Jesus, the little baby we celebrated at Christmas is God! Each human LIFE is a gift from God. On January 13th, we celebrate the baptism of Jesus. In Baptism, God forgives our sins. Jesus is perfect. He had no sin. But, Jesus is humble and shows us how to come before God the Father and receive mercy. When you and I were baptized, each time a tiny child is baptized, God adopts us into His family. We become children of God. Each human LIFE is destined to be a child of God and live with God forever! On January 22nd, the Catholic Church in the United States has a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Fortysix years ago on January 22nd, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that abortion was legal. As Catholic Christians, we believe that God creates each and every human LIFE. As Catholic Christians, we believe that each human LIFE is holy, and we need to protect and cherish each human LIFE. nd Around the country close to January 22, people will be supporting LIFE by public displays: marches, presentations, prayers, and signs. I encourage you to join and pray for all human LIFE to be protected. Jesus came as a tiny baby. Each human LIFE is holy! Each human LIFE is meant for LOVE with God forever! Catholic 101 Class by Fr. Mike Depcik OLL-WDCD adoration is at 5:45pm and class is at 7pm on Tuesday, January 15th. SJDC adoration is at 5:45pm and class is at 7pm on Wednesday, January 16th DTE Energy Program Winter is coming and are you warm? DTE offer several programs to help customers with paying their energy bills. If you are behind on your bill, please call 800-477-4747 before your service shut off. There are several programs but two programs are important. 1. Shut off Protection Plan (SPP):This is a payment program to help low income customers year round and senior citizens during the space heating season. The plan helps eligible customers manage the outstanding balance on their account and provides protection from a shut off if monthly payments are made regularly. You must pay a down payment to enroll. You have the flexibility in making your monthly payments on any date of your choice, as long as it s paid by the next bill. 2. Winter Protection Plan (WPP): This program help prevent service shut off and high utility payments during heating season (Nov 1March 31) every year for low income customers and seniors (age 62 and up) regardless of income. During this period, customers must pay a budgeted amount. Senior who have had service shut off for non-payment before applying for WPP will have their services restored without any payments. Although no specific payments are required during the heating season, seniors are encouraged to pay something to avoid large payments when the protection period ends. I will be happy to help answer questions. Contact me at 586-200-1172 or see me in Tuesday s at St John Deaf Center. Annmarie Kowalczyk Liturgy of the Word for Children on Sunday, January 20th and 27th at 11:30am in Holy Innocents Church. Peace, Kathleen Mitchell Kathleen Mitchell
OLL-WDCD Liturgical Roles Our Lady of Loretto 25700 W. 6 Mile Rd., Reford, MI 48240 (Chapel located in school building behind the church) Time: 9:30am January 6 th The Epiphany of the Lord Lector: S. Bogden Response: TBA Ushers: J. Bogden and J. Karolski SJDC Liturgical Roles Holy Innocents Church 16359 Frazho Rd., Roseville, MI 48066 Time: 11:30am January 6 th The Epiphany of the Lord Lectors: B. Buchalski and G. Buchalski Response: P. Kuplicki EM: Host A. Trayner January 13 th The Baptism of the Lord Lector: S. Goulart Response: M. Meldrum Ushers: N. Dodge and J. Karolski January 13 th The Baptism of the Lord Lectors: D. Gibb and E. Trieper Response: L. Trayner EM: Host B. Aylesworth January 20 th 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Lector: S. Meldrum Response: TBA Ushers: J. Bogden and Sue Bogden January 20 th 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectors: P. Kuplicki and C. Kuplicki Response: G. Buchalski EM: Host P. Dudis January 27 th 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Lector: K. Mitchell Response: D. Gariepy Ushers: N. Dodge and J. Karolski January 27 th 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectors: L. Trayner and A. Trayner Response: D. Gibb EM: Host J. Vardon For the whole month of January Altar Servers: J. Kulpa and J. Morris Deborah Thinking of selling or buying a new home? Deborah can work with you on all your Real Estate questions. Deborah Marsden Email: deborah@cbpreferred.com Cell: 313-516-6841 Text/Voice,FaceTime Office: 734-549-6000 Sew What? Ladies sewing group will meet at SJDC from 1pm to? on Wednesday, January16 th. If you want to learn to sew or crochet for charity, come and Jakki Felix will be happy to help you. I have been working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community for 30 years!
Senior Citizens at New SJDC Every Tuesday, Open at 10:15 AM to??? 500 Card Games $3.00 Lunch $5.00 Address: 16103 Chesterfield Ave. Eastpointe, MI 48021 January OLL-WDCD CARDS Saturday, January 12th Open: 12pm to 6pm Dinner: 1pm Game: 31 & 500 Cards Cost - $10 / Dinner - $7.00 Fan - $2.00 Any questions - contact Michelle Kulpa (VP#734-237-3688) 1700 Club Winners 2018 December: Freida Morrison ($100) Rose Fisher ($500) 1 st Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God New Year s Day World Day of Peace SJDC Senior Citizens Closed 3 rd The Most Holy Name of Jesus 4 th Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Friday Prayer for the Deaf Catholics 6 th The Epiphany of the Lord 9 th SJDC Rosary at 6pm & Parish Council Meeting at 7pm 11 th Friday Prayer for the Deaf Catholics 12 th OLL-WDCD cards from 12pm to 6pm 13 th The Baptism of the Lord 15 th OLL-WDCD Adoration at 5:45pm & Catholic 101 class at 7pm 16 th SJDC Sew What? from 1pm to? SJDC Adoration at 5:45pm & Catholic 101 class at 7pm 17 th Lifetouch Photography at OLL-WDCD from 12 noon to 7pm 18 th Friday Prayer for the Deaf Catholics Lifetouch Photography at St. Barnabas multiply room from 1pm to 8pm 19 th Lifetouch Photography at St. Barnabas multiply room from 10am to 5pm 20 th Bible Study in Holy Innocents Church at 10:45am Liturgy of the Word for Children in Holy Innocents Church at 11:30am 21 st Martin Luther King Jr. Day 22 nd Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 24 th Feast of St. Francis De Sales 25 th Friday Prayer for the Deaf Catholics 27 th OLL-WDCD Bible Study at 8:50am Liturgy of the Word for Children in Holy Innocents Church at 11:30am E News February 10th, 2019 - Valentine s Day Party March 22-24, 2019 - Retreat by Sr. Maureen Langston at DeSales Center in Brooklyn, MI April 28th, 2019 - Easter Festival If you would like to receive the newsletter, please give us your email address. Contact: Gail Buchalaski at mgbuchalski7@sbcglobal.net Or Jakki Felix at jakkifelix04@gmail.com
Donation request for Newsletters in 2019 Many thanks to those who have donated in the past to us to cover the costs including stamps, reference materials, address labels, printing, paper, etc. Please consider donation to us for 2019. Donation - $20.00 Check Payable to St. John s Deaf Center Send to SJDC 16103 Chesterfield Ave. Eastpointe, MI 48021 Attention! If we don t receive a donation from you, we will assume you re not interested and we will stop sending the newsletter. If you are interested or have concerns, please contact Gail Buchalski. You can call her at VP (586)-439-0146, only on Tuesday from 10am to 4pm or e-mail her at mgbuchalski7@sbcglobal.net.
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