DECEMBER 16, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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 stfaustinawarren.org Established July 1, 2013 DECEMBER 16, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 What drives you? What gives you purpose? What gets you up in the morning? What keeps you going? It may be money, it may be your stock portfolio, it may be your wife or husband and the family, it may be an upcoming marriage or graduation? There is some drive in life. For us Catholics it is God. He is a God who has told us about Himself through the birth and life of His Son Jesus Christ. Within a few days with the first star in the sky we will begin Christmas Liturgies at 4 p.m. & 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 10 a.m. on Christmas Day. By participating in these Liturgies, we give ourselves the opportunity to become House of Bread which in Hebrew and Aramaic means Bethlehem. Jesus was born in Bethlehem and through the celebration of the Holy Mass, by consecration of the Bread and Wine He will be born in our hearts and mind. We will become the dwelling place of God. Are we ready to welcome Him under our roof? The last two Sunday s of Advent are designated to help us as individuals and the community to get ready for the birth of Jesus in this year. The Advent candle, that is brought to the Altar at the beginning of each weekend Mass by a representative of our parish, signifies the shortness of time left for the preparation for the birth of Jesus. Lighting a distinct candle (this year e-candle) symbolizes the coming of Christ, who is the Light of the World. It doesn t matter what color the candle is or where the candle is placed. What matters with Advent is your answers: Did I use my time wisely given to me by God, that is measured by each distinct candle? Am I praying each week of Advent longer? Am I reciting hymns and psalms often seeing the first, second or third candle of Advent? There is one more to be lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent, and then it will be December 24 Holy Night. Will it really be a Holy Night and Holy Day for you? On this Solemnity, change the routine you follow every day. Make this day very special for yourself, family and neighbors. Decorate your home inside and outside to manifest your identification with the Catholic faith, tradition and church. Before Christmas dinner whether on Christmas Eve or Day, Unleash the Gospel to yourself, and your guests by reading the proper Gospels: Matthew 1: 1-25; Luke 2:1-14; Luke 2:15-20, John 1:1-18, sing with your family Christmas carols and then eat your meal and open the gifts. The purpose of giving presents is to add a little joy to the greatest Joy generated by the birth of Jesus. Share with your children and guests why Christmas Day and Christmas traditions are important to you. Take them to the church for prayers, Holy Mass; simply let them breathe the spirit of Christmas which is so different than the rest of the year. Be a radical Catholic this year. Instill into our secular culture your religious decorations, use religious words, and say Merry Christmas. I don t think that a snowman in the front of the house is a good decoration. We don t celebrate the birth of the snowman but the birth of Jesus Christ. May God continue to bless you as we approach the end of our Advent Journey. Fr. Bogdan

PAGE 2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 TH 9:00 A.M. Theodore Olejarczyk req by Josephine, Gene & Jeffrey WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 TH, 9:00 A.M. Madeleine Tetrault req by Ruth Brown THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 TH, 9:00 A.M. Catrin & Amina FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 ST, 9:00 A.M. St. Faustina Parishioners December 16, 2018 Living & Deceased Members of the Bloom & Susick Families requested by Family Oplatki You have seen in the bulletin and heard the announcement last week that Oplatki is available in the office. I would like to explain to those who don t know what it is and why it is used. Sharing Oplatki or Christmas Wafer is a Polish Christmas tradition. Before partaking of the Christmas Eve meal Vigilia the family gathers around the table, and the father or mother or even the eldest member of the Family breaks the Oplatki into small pieces and gives to each member of the family a piece. Holding it in their hand, they approach each other and take from each other a little piece and express Christmas wishes and wishes for the coming New Year too. The sharing of Christmas wafer symbolizes the unity of the family which many consider to be the main pillar of society. According to beliefs, the bond of unity should exist between family members. The father is seen as the link in the unbroken chain of One body, One Bread, One Christ, and One Church, while other family members join him in this eternal procession. Sharing the wafer also symbolizes forgiveness, reconciliation and love. When everyone has exchanged the wafer, the family members return to their seats and eat their Christmas meal. It is a good ceremony to be included into Christmas observance and tradition. It brings family members closer to each other. Fr. Bogdan Monday, December 17 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Religious Education 7:30 p.m. - Confirmation Tuesday, December 18 th 9:00 a.m. - No Mass 2:00 p.m. - Parish Office will close Wednesday, December 19 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass 9:45 a.m. - Bible Study Thursday, December 20 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass 6:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions Friday, December 14 th 9:00 a.m. - Mass Saturday, December 21 st 3:00 p.m. - Confessions 4:00 p.m. - Mass Sunday, December 22 nd 8:30 a.m. - Mass 11:00 a.m. - Mass The Parish Office will be closed December 24 th - January 1 st 2019. If you have an emergency, please leave a message, and your call will be returned. Thank you! Mass / Presider Intentions Sacristans Lector Servers Ushers Saturday, December 22 nd 4:00 p.m Fr. Bogdan Milosz Laurie Loiacano req by Husband Sam Jerry Brock req by Wife Ray Skinner req by Wife Mr. & Mrs. Gustaf DeTurck req by Daughter L. Haggerty C. Funke R. Krause R. Fiebelkorn 1 L. Haggerty Sunday, December 23 rd 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz 11:00 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz Alfred Lipinski (Birthday Rem) req by Daughters Joseph A. Winckowski (49th Anniv) req by Valerie Miller Mario Rosati req by Wife & Family Bieganowski Family - Living & Deceased req by Son Richard Korotko req by Wife Sylvia Robert Bartkowiak req by Family Al, David & Dan req by Family R. Urbin S. Klucha A. Grzanka A. Kubala M. Sollars C. Peterson S. Klucha B. Lipinski G. Bagtas G. Bagtas G. Bagtas 6 8

PAGE 3 Men s Bible Study The Bible is at the heart of our Catholic faith and our relationship with God. Join me in a great adventure of First Corinthians. The conflicts of the early church in Corinth are in many ways similar to our struggles today. Men, won t you join me in this faithenriching experience? Please call Gary Zilli at 586-675-0073 if you are interested in joining the Men s Bible Study. Announcing our New Church Website! We are excited to announce the release of our new church website! Here visitors, as well as parish members, will be able to find information about our ministries and our Catholic faith, as well as current and upcoming events at St. Faustina. The website address is https://stfaustinawarren.org. It is designed to provide a beautiful and user-friendly experience on smartphones, tablets, and computer screens. Be sure to bookmark the site, share it with your loved ones, and check back often to see the latest updates. Readings for the week of December 16, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE December 24 th - Christmas Eve Masses at 4:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. December 25 th - Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 a.m. December 31 st - New Year s Eve Mass at 4:00 p.m. January 1 st - New Year s Day Mass at 11:00 a.m. Early Bulletin Deadline The deadline for the December 30 th issue will be on December 19 th at noon. Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18 Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/Lk 1:46-56 Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45 Observances for the week of December 16, 2018 Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Advent Friday: St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 4th Sunday of Advent LPi

PAGE 4 Thank You! On behalf of the Christian Service Commission, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parishioners who so generously contributed gifts this year to the Giving Tree. We delivered over 500 gifts in all to local charities in need of help. Gifts donated this year ranged from much needed toiletries to sweat suits, pajamas, toys and warm winter jackets. Thank you to all the people who worked hard helping us sort, package and deliver all the gifts. Thank you again for your continued support during this Christmas season and for making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate in our community. Need the perfect gift for your spouse this Christmas? Give your spouse the gift of your time and love by taking your spouse on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. January 25-27, 2019 in Troy, MI See website or call to register (888) 322-9963 - www.encounter.org Use promotion code GIFT2US to save $25 off the $75 application fee (offer expires on January 6, 2019) Stewardship Thoughts In today s Gospel from St. Luke, the crowds seek moral direction from John the Baptist, asking, What should we do? In a spirit of giving, which pleases the Lord, John instructs them to be generous with their clothing and food to the less fortunate, and warns tax collectors and soldiers to be true to their positions. The prophet Zephaniah and St. Paul, in his Letter to the Philippians, express joy in the coming of the Lord. During this joyous Advent season, follow St. John s declarations on charity and fairness toward our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Express evangelization through our stewardship, such as by donating food to a family in need or participating in a parish giving tree.

PAGE 5 Come and join us for Euchre Saturday, December 29, 2018 St. Faustina s Family Center Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Playing begins at 7:00 p.m. $12 per person 8 rounds of Euchre Pizza & salad dinner Prizes for top players Advent Challenge Spend an extra 10 minutes each day reading and reflecting on Holy Scripture. Let God speak to you and teach you. Name one gift or talent you may have but is hidden because of fear or uncertainty. For the remaining days of Advent, ask God in prayer to help you use this gift more easily Players must be at least 18 years old Prayer for Advent Lord God, During this Advent season, we ask you to please help us focus on your promise for a redeemer. We pray that your peace will become better known throughout the world. Grant us, we pray, the strength to offer a sign of that peace to people of goodwill, encouraging them to prepare for the birth of your Son, the Prince of Peace. Amen Pierogi Frozen pierogi will be for sale December 10 th - December 21 st. The cost is $10 per dozen. If you are interested in purchasing them, please come to the Parish Office. Unleash the Gospel Our world, our region and our Church need to hear the message of the Gospel, now more than ever. God is inviting you to join this mission. If you haven t already done so take the 6-Day Challenge to discover your role as we Unleash the Gospel. Text GOSPEL to 484848 on your smart phone or visit UTGChallenge.com.

PAGE 6 Third Sunday of Advent While we may never achieve perfect peace on this side of heaven, during Advent, we can work to bring the peace of Jesus to our broken world, beginning in our own homes and families. Pray that you and your family will grow in love for one another and in readiness to bring more peace to the world. Let us all look to Jesus in the manger, and open our hearts to receive the peace that can only come from Him. - Danielle Bean (Family Devotions for Advent) During this Advent season reflect on your life and see how you can enhance your spiritual journey. Below are some suggestions that were taken from Family Devotions for Advent by Danielle Bean: We should all pay attention to the noise in our lives and to those things that allow us to disturb our peace. Whenever possible, turn off the noise, whether it be inside or outside your thoughts, and say a small prayer in its place: Come, Lord Jesus, come. Forgive someone. It doesn t have to be about anything big or dramatic. It could be as simple as choosing not to return unkind words or actions with unkindness of your own. Say a prayer to Jesus instead. Make a conscious effort each day to stop what you re doing and pause to say a small prayer, inviting Jesus into your thoughts and activities. Tell God that you love Him and want to grow closer to him. Open your heart to hear what God has to say. Share your faith in some way you normally would not. Tell a friend you are praying for them or let someone know that God loves them. Bless someone with anonymous generosity. Think of a creative way to pay it forward, such as buying someone s coffee who is behind you at Starbuck s. Giving is contagious. Put a smile on someone's face by doing a random act of kindness. God Bless, Sandy Acord Growing Faith...Engaging Hearts Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Schedule for the weekend of December 23 rd If your name is not on any of the lists, please contact Robert Rossi at (586) 558-7167 Saturday, December 22 nd 4:00 p.m. Mass Diane Apfel Margaret Bloom Carolyn Brock Carole Fleischman Gayle Krapp Linda Reiterman Renee Warrick Sunday, December 23 rd 8:30 a.m. Mass Br. Robert Carnaghi June DiGirolamo Susan Klucha Sylvia Korotko Barbara Lipinski Larry Mallett Sharon Nawrocki Sunday, December 23 rd 11:00 a.m. Mass Ronnie Gietzen Jardean Goga Amelia Grzanka Dolores Kotylo Anna Kubala Jim McKnight Lynn McKnight

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 Francine Lorentz Mike Lorentz Alfred Nawrocki Ellen Nawrocki Kerry Nawrocki Ray Nawrocki Luciana Purtill Mary Ryntz S. Rubello Fred Walny 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: stfaustinawarren.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 Music Matthew Zinser mzinsermusicdir@gmail.com Phone: 772-2720 Ext. 106 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 George Eichorn..(586) 596-1282 Renee Warrick (586) 939-4746 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 Report Abuse The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others - no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report to the Archdiocese of Detroit by calling the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (866) 343-8055 or by emailing vac@aod.org. In addition, the Michigan Attorney General s Office can be contacted at its toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374 or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov. More information about the Archdiocese s efforts to address abuse may be found at protect.aod.org. Registration Parishioners may register in person, by phone, 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 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. If you have been baptized and have made your First Holy Communion, please contact Sandy to inquire about Confirmation.

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