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: Rev. John A. Cramer Deacon: Rev. Mr. Richard Kasprzak Fr. Cramer E-mail: cramerjo4@att.net Organists & Choir Directors: Elizabeth Kasprzak/Audrey Sniezek Parish Committee Chair: Mrs. Suzanne Sniezek Parish E-Mail: oursaviorpncc@att.net Parish Website: www.oursaviorpncc.com Also visit us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: @OPncc And Instagram: pnccoursavior Hall Rental: For information on renting the hall, call (313) 286-5130 or go to http://www.oursaviorpncc.com/hall-rental.html 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 February 3, 2019 12 February 3, 2019 1
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Contemporary Rite p. 63 Penitential Rite, p. 66 Entrance Hymn V. Save us, Lord, our God; gather us from among the nations. R. That we may give thanks to Your Holy Name and glory in praising You. V. Glory be... R. As it was A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 The word of the LORD came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. But do you gird your loins; stand up and tell them all that I command you. Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them; for it is I this day who have made you a fortified city, a pillar of iron, a wall of brass, against the whole land: against Judah's kings and princes, against its priests and people. They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. I will sing of your salvation (Psalm 71) Psalm A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Brothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human and angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous, It is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it St. Blaise of Sebastea February 3 Saint Blaise was the bishop of Sebastea and a doctor. The first known record of the saint's life comes from the medical writings of Aëtius Amidenus, where he is recorded as helping with patients suffering from objects stuck in their throat. Many of the miraculous aspects of St. Blaise's life are written of 400 years after his martyrdom in the "Acts of St. Blaise." Saint Blaise is believed to begin as a healer then, eventually, became a "physician of souls." He then retired to a cave, where he remained in prayer. People often turned to Saint Blaise for healing miracles. In 316, the governor of Cappadocia and of Lesser Armenia, Agricola, arrested then-bishop Blaise for being a Christian. On their way to the jail, a woman set her only son, who was chocking to death on a fish bone, at his feet. Blaise cured the child, and though Agricola was amazed, he could not get Blaise to renounce his faith. Therefore, Agricola beat Blaise with a stick and tore at his flesh with iron combs before beheading him. In another tale, Blaise was being led to the prison in Sebastea, and on the way came across a poor old woman whose pig had been stolen by a wolf. Blaise commanded the wolf return the pig, which it did -alive and uninjured - to the amazement of all. When he reached Sebastea, the woman came to him and brought two fine wax candles in an attempt to dispel the gloom of his darkened cell. In the Middle Ages, Blaise became quite popular and his legend as a beast tamer spread. He was then referred to as the "saint of the wild beast." Many German churches are dedicated to Saint Blaise, sometimes called Saint Blasius. In Great Britain, the village of St. Blazey got its name from Saint Blaise, and a church dedicated to the saint can be found in Decon hamlet of Haccombe, near Newton Abbot. There is a Saint Blaise's Well in Kent, and the water is believed to have medicinal properties. A Blessing of the Throats ceremony is held every February 3 at Saint Etheldreda's Church in Londan and Balve, Germany. ~From catholic.org. Since 2002 Personal Hygiene Meals Shopping Light Housekeeping Barb Wilson 313-506-2333 The number has been corrected. February 3, 2019 2 February 3, 2019 11
Weekday Readings Mon Heb 11:32-40, Mk 5:1-20 Tue Heb 12:1-4, Mk 5:21-43 Wed. Heb 12:4-15, Mk 6:1-6 Weekday Readings Thu. Heb 12:18-24, Mk 6:7-13 Fri. Heb 13:1-8, Mk 6:14-29 Sat. Heb 13:15-21, Mk 6:30-34 does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing. For we know partially and we prophesy partially, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things. At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully, as I am fully known. So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation V. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia V. The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives. R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia 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! Homemade Fresh & Smoked Kielbasa Joyview Meat Market, Inc. Black Angus Beef, Homemade Pierogi, & Party Trays A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. Lk 4:21-30 Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, "Isn't this the son of Joseph?" He said to them, "Surely you will quote me this proverb, 'Physician, cure yourself,' and say, 'Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'" And he said, "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian." When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away. 23822 Joy Road Redford, MI 48239 Phone (313) 534-1585 Fax (313) 534-0115 E-mail joyview238@yahoo.com February 3, 2019 10 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to You, Jesus Christ. February 3, 2019 3
Hymn to the Holy Spirit Sermon Blessing of Throats Nicene Creed Eucharistic Prayer Lord s Prayer (p. 95) Communion Prayer (p. 97-98) Communion Blessing Dismissal Prayer of St. Michael Fellowship after Mass Prayer of St. Michael Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. A Note From the Pastor As we reach the dead of winter, we may tend to feel a bit down. Some more than others. However, let us try not to despair. The days are, little by little, getting longer. The increased daylight can give us hope hope in the light. Jesus Christ is our Light. Let us keep our eyes on Him and let His joy permeate our entire being. Have a blessed week! Fr. John Our Savior Recipe Section This week s recipe is by Marcia Shantz, parishioner. 5 egg yolks, beaten 1 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk ½ cup key lime juice 1 9 inch prepared graham cracker crust Easy Key Lime Pie 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired. February 3, 2019 4 February 3, 2019 9
Puzzle Page Enjoy this week s puzzle! Coming Events at Our Savior Parish February 3, 2019 Mass at 10:30 AM with Blessing of Throats Followed by Fellowship in Hall February 5, 2019 Mass at 5:30 PM February 6, 2019 Mass at Noon February 6, 2019 Polka Booster Meeting at 5:00 PM February 7, 2019 Mass at 12:30 PM February 9, 2019 Pork Chop Dinner w/ Salad Bar 4-7 PM February 10, 2019 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall February 12, 2019 Mass at 5:30 PM February 13, 2019 Mass at Noon February 14, 2019 Mass at Noon February 17, 2019 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall February 19, 2019 Mass at 5:30 PM February 20, 2019 Mass at Noon February 21, 2019 Mass at 5:30 PM February 24, 2019 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall February 24, 2019 Annual Parish Meeting after Mass Mass Intention Today s Mass intention is for James Cramer. 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. February 3, 2019 8 February 3, 2019 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 is suspended until further notice. Come to Fr. John Cramer with any questions. February Birthdays Cameron Tomsett 2/8 Marianne Marchines 2/8 Patricia Cramer 2/15 Happy Birthday to all of you!!! Calendars Thank you to Voran Funeral Home for our 2019 Calendars. Please take as many as you need for your family. Epiphany House Blessings Running through March 5, 2019, Fr. John is taking appointments for the Annual Home blessings. Please see Fr. John to set up your time to have your home blessed for the new year in the name of the 3 Magi, Kaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. Second Collection The second collection today will be for the missionary activity of the General Diocese and General Church. Please be generous. Mass is on the regular schedule this week. Lector Schedule 2/3 Teresa Cracchiolo 2/10 Marcia Shantz 2/17 Steve Richardson Mass Schedule Upcoming Mass Intentions 2/3 James Cramer 2/10 Jerry Darnell 2/17 James Shannon Polish Dinner Our next dinner will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 and will feature Pork Chops, Potato Pierogi, and our famous salad bar, and will be held from 4-7 PM. Annual Parish Meeting The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on February 24, 2019 after Mass. Please stay for this brief, but important, meeting. The Parish Committee Meeting will take place immediately after the Annual Meeting. Also, please insure that all financial obligations are satisfied before this date. If there is any doubt, please see John Sniezek for details. February 3, 2019 6 February 3, 2019 7