1055 NORTH SILVERY LANE DEARBORN, MI 48128 (313) 277-3110 FAX (313) 277-3211 www.churchofthedivinechild.org PASTOR Rev. James Bilot ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. John Kopson PERMANENT DEACON Rev. Mr. Roger O'Donnell I N RESIDENCE Rev. Thomas Urban MASS SCHEDULE Weekday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Sunday Vigil Mass: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Holy Day: 6:30, 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:-3:45 PM and after the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri Closed for lunch from 12-1 PM FEBURARY 14, 2016 Infant The PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Church is the work of God initiated by Christ and held together by the Holy Spirit. The Divine Child Parish is entrusted with the responsibility of bringing people to the Lord and answering the call to holiness.
Page 2 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 (First Sunday of Lent) 11:30 am People of the Divine Child Parish 2:00 pm Baptisms MONDAY, FEBURARY 15, 2016 6:30 am (8th Anniv.) Arthur Brooks, requested by Family 8:30 am Joan Scott, requested by Children TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 6:30 am Alfred Ostrowski and Frank & Frances Iglikowski, requested by Family 8:30 am Ramiro Hinojosa, requested by Family WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 6:30 am Darwin Fischer, requested by Family 8:30 am Karl Meffert, requested by Family THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 6:30 am David Kruszka, requested by Family 8:30 am Robert Klan, requested by Anna & Al Wood FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 6:30 am (Spec. Int.) Fr. John Hedges & Family, req. by Linda Bernth 8:30 am Randy Mosakowski, requested by Tom & Delphine Malinowski SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 8:30 am Peter Abrash, requested by Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016 (Second Sunday of Lent) 1:00 pm People of the Divine Child Parish MASSES TO THE MISSIONS FEB 14 - Poor Souls in Purgatory, requested by A Friend FEB 14 - Tom Burtwell, requested by Anthony & Phyllis Fundaro FEB 15 - Evangeline Murray, requested by Family FEB 15 - Ed Hermann, requested by Roylene, Children & Grandchildren FEB 18 - Herman Hylenski, requested by Dorothy & Frank Podolski FEB 19 - Nicola LaCaprara, requested by Family Please Pray For Our Sick Son of Al and Anna Wood Rest in Peace Happy are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them. (Rev. 14:13) Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the families of: Viola Wittersheim Ann Bartus Mother of Kevin Beard Altar Server Schedule Monday, February 15 8:30 am N. Dillon & N. Forrest Tuesday, February 16 8:30 am K. Turchan & A. Rundel Wednesday, February 17 8:30 am S. McCormick & T. Newell Thursday, February 18 8:30 am G. Crandall & B. Daguanno Friday, February 19 8:30 am C. White & V. Paolini Friday, February 19 - Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm M. Meehan, T. Newell, E. Norwood Saturday, February 20 8:30 am L. Bustamante & B. Bustamante 4:30 pm M. Buczynski, S. Wheeler, A. Senerpida, V. Paolini Sunday, February 21 8:00 am E. Stratton, J. Stratton, C. Pieknik, D. Pettinaro 9:30 am L. Ciarelli, P. Ciarelli, T. Ciarelli, E. Ritchie 11:30 am L. Bergeron, L. Bergeron, M. Bergeron, J. Young 1:00 pm A. Rea, C. Rea, C. Scalf, G. Scalf The Altar Server schedule can be accessed at www.churchofthedivinechild.org & click on Ministries. EMHC/Reader Schedule Saturday, February 20 4:30 pm A. Ketten, F. Misewicz, S. Ossy, K. Sarb, T. Childs, S. Dziadzio, M. Liniger Lector: K. Golombek & M. Lemire Sunday, February 21 8:00 am R. Mangulabnan, J. Schroeder, M. Schroeder, D. Gruska, S. Gibb, S. Beauchamp, V. Micallef, J. Lesinski Lector: M. Grawburg 9:30 am D. Dean, A. Blaha, L. Ellul, J. Gorski, T. Gorski, W. Grysko, R. Succurro, S. Berry Lector: V. Cassar & C. Buchanan 11:30 am M. O Brien, K. Stupakis, M. Ebert, L. Cruz-Young K. Crombie, A. Szpytman, A. Lapshan, M. Yugovich Lector: C. Greco & K. Crombie 1:00 pm S. Franchina, B. Franchina, T. Wing, D. Ginete Lector: J. and L. Lundblad Nursing Home Ministry Schedule FEBRUARY 20- MASS FR. KOPSON TEAM 2 Captain Sara Camardo Diane Supric, John Supric, Larry Philpot Baptisms - February 7, 2016 Emily Kate Imsande Daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Hull) Imsande
Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Page 3 Things Above from Fr. Bilot On this first Sunday of Lent (yes, it is early and, yes, it is upon us), we are challenged to embrace this time with confidence and hope! Over the years, despite my non-affection for the time of Lent, I know that, spiritually, it is very good for me. I also realize we must listen to the Scriptures, especially Jesus' exhortation on Ash Wednesday to be a people of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Today s Gospel smacks us in the face...dealing with the temptations of life: power, prestige and believing we are god! Lent allows us to enter into our being to see what makes us tick. Is our motivation to gain power or to look good (in all its forms), and to somehow think we do not need God? To temper our temptations, Jesus gives us the basics to move away from evil temptations and to live in freedom. Yes, freedom. Prayer. What will be different for us this Lent in terms of our prayer life? Do we need to pick up a Catholic book on how to pray? Can we make time to attend a daily Mass or two during the week? Can we make time for Stations of the Cross on Friday evening? Can we make time for the Lectio Divina series every other Friday after Stations? Can we stop in at the Adoration Chapel and spend time with the Lord in prayer? These are examples of how we can enter into a deeper relationship with the Lord through prayer and worship. Almsgiving. Perhaps it is time to let go of what we do not need. Or, to sacrifice and let go of what we do need. There are so many people who are hurt, hungry, and struggling while we are comfortable. Giving away our time, our talent, and our treasure is a sacrifice. Parting is difficult, but once we let go, we find a freedom, an opening, which allows us to grow closer to the Lord in our hearts. Stuff, hurt, bitterness and pride close the door to the Lord. Giving away what keeps us comfortable helps us understand the cross. Most of us do not necessarily like the cross, but the cross is good. It brings true freedom and an honest life. Almsgiving is giving of ourselves and helping others. Again, we are blessed as a parish to have the CSA (Catholic Services Appeal in the Archdiocese of Detroit) as a means to help the wider church and its service to the people in southeast Michigan. As Jesus states, we should not let the right hand know what the left hand is doing. By contributing to the CSA, we assist the Church in taking care of the needs in our area. Hopefully, you have received your letter in the mail. By giving to the CSA, we follow Jesus' command to give alms. If you do not have the funds immediately available, you may use the rice bowl, whereby each day/week, money is added to the bowl throughout the forty days of Lent so that by the end of Lent, the contribution we are asked to give is achieved. I, too, will be giving alms this Lent by contributing to the CSA. Fasting. Do we need to fast from food? Gossiping? Negative attitudes? Laziness? Habits and addictions? Do we need to fast from our fears of perception from our neighbors, country, and world? Fear is not freedom. Understanding and charity dispel fear. We can use this Lent time to work through our demons, so that on Good Friday, they can die at the foot of the cross. Give it a try; we will be better Christians for it. I pray these ideas will be of help. In prayer with you during this holy time. Fr. Jim Bilot RULES FOR FAST & ABSTINENCE According to the 1983 revision to Canon law, and the U.S. Bishops, rules are as follows: Abstinence - Age 14 & Older Abstinence from eating meat is to be observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday & the Fridays of Lent. Eggs, milk products, condiments made of animal fat, chicken broth, consommé, soups flavored with meat, gravies or sauces are permitted. Fast - Ages 18-59 Days of fast are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. One full meal a day is permitted; the combination of other meals must be less than the full meal. When health or ability to work would be affected, Canon law does not apply. If you have questions concerning fast/abstinence, please consult one of our parish priests. The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe illuminates the way for the people of the region by helping Catholic organizations provide affordable shelter and training to seminarians, in addition to providing pastoral care and catechesis. Your donation today helps restore the Church and build the future in the aftermath of Soviet rule. Please be generous to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Visit www.usccb.org/ccee.
Page 4 Fr. John Kopson s Commentary Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan CSA and Giving In my column last week, I began to share with you an eye-opening article entitled The Parish: Maintenance or Mission (By: Brian Starks, PhD.). This article covers the topic of Catholic charitable giving/tithing. Brian Starks, who is a professor of sociology, makes an interesting connection between tithing and living out the mission of the Church. He states that, When we compare Catholics to other Christians in the US, we find Catholics are less likely than other Christians to report a live the mission approach to discussions of money in their parish, and instead describe a greater focus on paying the bills. For instance, we asked, When your religious congregation talks about giving money, does it tend to talk about people s responsibility to help pay the congregation s bills or does it focus on opportunities for spiritual growth and vision for the religious congregation s mission? Whereas almost nine in ten Evangelicals and eight in ten Mainline Protestants indicate that mission and spiritual growth are emphasized in discussions of giving money, only about six in ten Catholics similarly indicate this. The remaining Catholics (almost four out of every ten) report a focus on their responsibility to pay the bills within their own parish. This lack of focus on mission is further substantiated when we explore specific questions on communication and planning regarding mission and vision. For example, only 18% of parish-connected Catholics strongly agree that their parish does an excellent job of communicating its mission, as compared to 32% of Mainline Protestants and 49% of Evangelical Protestants who strongly agree with the same statement. Starks poses a good question for us to ponder: Do I view my tithing/sunday giving as a way to help pay the parish s bills or do I believe that my tithing is carrying out the mission of Christ and His Catholic Church? Before you answer this question, let s first answer the question of: What is the mission of Christ and His Catholic Church? In Matthew s Gospel, just before He ascended into Heaven, Jesus instructs us to: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you (Matthew 28: 19-20). Here we see that the mission of Christ and His Catholic Church (meaning us) is the salvation of souls. Do we believe that our words, actions, and giving are indeed making new disciples for the sake of their salvation? Do we truly believe that our words, deeds, and giving are furthering the mission of Christ and His Catholic Church? Or do we still just think that we are only paying the bills? Please take time to pray over these questions. Let us work together to further our mission (the mission of the Church) through our thoughts, words, deeds, and giving. CSA is the opportunity to put our faith into action. God Bless You! Fr. John A Life-Saving Opportunity for DC Ushers and Worship Commission Ministry Members and Families A CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Training Class will be held on February 20, 2016 in the DC High School All Purpose Room (APR) from 10AM to 2PM. Cost for the course is $25 and includes the CPR/First Aid Training Manual, along with the State of Michigan CPR Certification certificate. Mary Catherine Wright (Registered Nurse) is teaching a hands-on CPR Training class (using CPR mannequins) open to Divine Child Ushers and Worship Commission Ministry members and their families. In addition to CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), she ll be demonstrating the use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator), along with discussing some general first aid practices. This class will give you the knowledge and experience to be able to administer CPR on an adult, a child and even an infant. If an emergency situation ever occurs, you could help save the life of a loved one, a friend, a parishioner, a co-worker, your boss, etc. Class size is limited, so please sign up early. To register, or for more information, please call Mary Catherine Wright 313-204 -3223. You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve. - Luke 4:8
Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Page 5 What is this? The Vocations Chalice Kit is a way to involve parish households to pray for vocations. How does it work? The Vocations Chalice Kit is located in the Vestry of the Gathering Room in the Church, next to the Ushers Room. Any Divine Child family can sign it out at www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a45aba82ca20-church, take it home for a week and put it in a place of honor. Each day the household will pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. There are suggested prayers within the kit. Families that are signed up can pick up the Kit after 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Please return the kit prior to 9:30 a.m. Mass the following week. It s that easy! Reconciliation Schedule - Private Confessions Saturday: February 13, 20 & 27; March 5, 12 & 19 3:00-3:45 PM and 5:30 PM until all are heard Tuesday: March 1, 8 & 15 from 6:30-6:55 PM Monday: March 21 from 11:30 AM - Noon and 7:00 PM until all are heard Lenten Night Prayer - 8:00 PM Sunday: February 14, 21 & 28; March 6, 13 & 20 Stations of the Cross - 7:00 PM Friday: February 19 & 26; March 4, 11 & 18 Lectio Divina (Praying with Scripture) After Stations - Feb. 26; March 11 Questions? Please call the Rectory Office for details at 313.277.3110. Celebrate World Marriage Day with these top 12 suggestions: 1. Have you hugged your spouse today? 2. Call your spouse right now and say "I Love You." 3. Take out your wedding pictures tonight and share a memory with family and friends. 4. Show the family movies tonight to celebrate a marriage well done. 5. Bring a gift tonight to your spouse. 6. Fix his or her favorite meal tonight. 7. Share your love for each other with your children tonight. 8. Ask your spouse for a date tonight. 9. Tell each other how much your marriage means to you. 10. Your marriage relationship is the most intimate relationship possible on earth. Be proud of it and the joys and sacrifices that have made it strong. 11. Reach out - not long distance - and touch your spouse. 12. Share your love story with your children tonight. WELL KNOWN AND RESEARCHED FACTS: 1. A kiss from your spouse, when leaving the house, makes for a safe and more productive day. 2. Hug your spouse often... it helps to relieve stress. 3. Communicating the positive in your heart will increase the happiness in your life. 4. The world's most expressive four letter word is still "love". 5. Love wasn't put in you heart to stay. Love isn't love till you give it away! Come to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament How can I spend my time in Adoration? Read a religious magazine or look through the prayer cards in the chapel and pray the ones that strike you. Please visit our Lord in our chapel any day or time or come to Tuesday Exposition in the church from 9am to 7pm. For inquiries, please call 313.277.3110 Weekly Holy Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Every Friday at 3pm In the Adoration Chapel For more information please contact Tim at 313-363-7124 or email tabailey@mac.com
Page 6 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Divine Child Book Group The DC Book Group gathers to discuss spiritual books by solid Catholic authors. We invite you to join us! Our next book selection is Crossing the Tiber by Steve Ray Steve Ray was raised in a devout Baptist family. When a friend converted to the Catholic Church, Steve and his wife Janet decided to investigate the claims of the Catholic Church. After hundreds of hours of studying the Bible and the early Church, they were convinced that the Catholic Church was the Church founded by Christ, and were received into the Church in 1994. In Crossing the Tiber, Ray shares his journey and takes you back to discover the early Church, the Catholics Church s teachings on Baptism and the Eucharist. A moving account of conversion and an instructive book. Catholics can discover the clear logic of their faith. -Fr. Stanley Jaki This book is available through any bookseller in paperback and e-books. Wednesday February 17, 7:00 8:30 pm Parts 1 & 2 Crossing the Tiber; and Baptism in the Scriptures and in the Ancient Church Wednesday March 16, 7:00 8:30 pm Part 3 The Eucharist in the Scriptures and in the Ancient Church Location: Elementary School Multi-Purpose Rm. (enter through east doors) Please visit the Lighthouse Catholic Media Stand located in the Gathering Room. Religious CD s and books are available for a minimal fee. (Depositing this fee in the stand, helps keep this program going) Here is a sample of what you can expect to see: In this talk, Jesse Romero shares numerous encounters of the stunning power of Christ's presence in the Eucharist in his own life and in the lives of others, and a convincing presentation of history and theology as witnesses to this most incredible mystery and gift! Jesse is a renowned professional Catholic apologist with a Masters in Theology, a retired L.A. Deputy Sheriff, and a former Police Olympic boxing champion and USA kickboxing champion. He speaks on the radio and at conferences around the country with a refreshing, straightforward, pull no punches, high-energy style, and with passion for the Catholic Faith and our Eucharistic Lord. Job Networking Group If you have lost your job or are thinking of switching careers, please join us! You may find just what you are looking for! If you would like to speak with the group facilitator and ask questions before attending a meeting please feel free to call Bob Jensen at (313) 278-0707. Our job networking group is very proud to claim that since its inception, we have placed over 500 people in some line of work. We are back with a new day! Group meetings are on Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Divine Child High School APR MEETING DATES: Feb 16, Mar 1, 15 & 29, Apr 5 & 19, May 3, 17 & 31, June 14 Save the Date! June 27 July 1, 2016 Vacation Bible School Site: Divine Child Time: 9a.m.-noon each day Registration information coming soon!
Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Page 7 Divine Child High School FISH DINNERS FRIDAYS 4-7PM Feb 12, 19 & 26 March 4,11,18 & 25 BAKED & FRIED FISH Baked & Fried Potatoes Cole Slaw or Apple Sauce Cheese Pizza, Mac & Cheese available for the kids. DESSERTS AVAILABLE Coffee-Hot Tea included: Soda and Drinks extra $1.00 We offer Coke products, Arnold Palmer tea and lemonade $7.75 ADULTS $9.75 Fresh Salmon $6.75 SENIORS $8.75 Fresh Salmon $5.00 5-12yrs old child portion Under 5 free Extra piece fried fish $1.50 Extra piece baked fish $4.00 Divine Child High School Cafeteria 1001 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn 313-562-1990 Grateful? Liturgy Aids Assistants We are currently scheduling liturgy aid assistants for the Easter Day Masses. Singles, families, youth and couples are all welcome to participate in this very special ministry. It does not take a lot of time or effort -just a welcoming smile- and we reserve your seating for you. We only ask that you come to Mass at least 30 minutes early. Please complete the form below and return it to the collection basket or the rectory. To Volunteer or for more information, please contact Betsy Kolderman at 313-565-5206 or bkolderman@sbcglobal.net. Easter Day 9:30 11:30 1:00 Name: Number Helping: E-mail: Phone: Best Time to Call: I am also looking for helpers for Tre Ore Services on Good Friday. If you could help for an hour or two or even three, I would greatly appreciate it. Please give me a call at 313-565-5206 or e-mail me at the above address. Have you ever asked yourself, Why am I so fortunate? Why me? Why have I avoided great tragedy or loss? Why am I healthy? Why do I have so much? If you ve asked any of those questions, you ve probably also considered ways to express your gratitude to the Lord. Lent is the perfect time to act on those feelings of humility, recognizing the source of our life and all we have. Jesus encouraged us to express our humility by not seeking worldly wealth, attention and repayment. Instead, he advises us to be unselfishly merciful. For example: Rather when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. (Luke 14:13-14) Thanks to your ongoing donations to our church poor box (on the back wall of the church), the St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is able to serve many poor people in our community. The need is great, and we re very grateful to have the resources to respond. During this Year of Mercy, if you would like to consider becoming a server at the banquet for the poor, come and check out the next SVdP meeting. You may find this ministry is exactly the answer you ve been seeking. Next SVdP Meeting: Tuesday, February 16-7:00 PM Sacred Heart Parish Office - Lower Level
Page 8 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Divine Child Parish Blood Drive Results We had an amazing day on Sunday, January 17. In fact we collected the most units donated since January 2013. DIVINE CHILD GALA AND AUCTION On March 12, 2016, Divine Child Catholic Schools will celebrate our 25th Annual Gala & Auction being held this year at The Henry Hotel. This luxurious venue will be the backdrop for a festive evening that brings together more than 500 members of our parish, school families, alumni and friends of Divine Child to raise funds that support programs and facility improvements at both the Elementary School and the High School. Our guests will enjoy appetizers, a wonderful sit down dinner, sweet table, beverages, dancing and a chance to bid on a wide variety of items. Since the start of this annual tradition, the Auction has raised more than $3 million to benefit generations of Falcons. Will you help us Fill a Basket? Join in the fun as we create baskets of all varieties for the Raffle and Silent Auction. Here are some suggestions: Gardening Legos Electronics Relaxation Made in Michigan Photography Kitchen Craft Beer American Girl Dining Fine Wine Ethnic Baskets Sports Date Night Scrapbooking Easter Holiday Décor Travel Gift Cards Hostess Game Night Relaxation Fitness Bedtime Story Movie Night Arts and Crafts Pamper Yourself Pick an item(s) to fill a basket or come up with your own idea! Drop your items off at the Advancement Office as soon as possible. Our capable crew of volunteers will put together wonderful baskets to entice and excite our guests. Thank you in advance for your generosity and creativity! As we celebrate 25 years, we hope you will consider being a part of this event, by attending, volunteering, donating an item, becoming an advertiser or becoming a sponsor. Contact Connie DiMarco at 313.216.0891 or connie@divinechild.org for more information. We collected a total of fifty-six units of whole blood on Sunday, plus four doublered units for a grand total of sixty units collected. We finished at 107.1% of goal for the day. The total blood collected has the potential to help save 172 lives in our community. Please pass on my thanks on behalf of the American Red Cross to all the Divine Child parishioners that donated or tried to donate. The recent severe winter weather since January 1 has forced the cancellation of more than 300 blood drives, resulting in more than 9,500 donations uncollected, further depleting an already low winter supply. The units everyone donated will go a long way in making up our deficit. Here are all the numbers from your blood drive on Sunday, January 17, 2016: Blood drive goal: 56 64 People were registered 6 People were willing to donate but could not for minor medical reasons or time constraints 2 First time donors 56 People successfully donated one whole blood unit 2 Donors successfully donated two units of double red cells for a total of 4 products Again, a total of 60 units were donated on Sunday, giving area hospital patients a chance to once again enjoy good health. Our next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, April 17, 2016 and we look forward to another successful day! Sincerely, Dennis Sandoval Donor Recruitment Representative Attention Dearborn Voters: Starting with the March 8, 2016 Election, Divine Child Elementary School will no longer be used as a polling location. All affected voters will be mailed a new voter identification card and a letter directing them to their new polling location at Clara Bryant School 460 N. Vernon. Thank you. Dearborn City Clerk s Office.
Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Page 9 Meet Candidate Alexandra Mackalski Initially when I began the RCIA process, it was just because I wanted my fiancé Anthony and I to be of the same religion. However, it has become much more than that. Converting from the Lutheran to Catholic has truly strengthened my personal relationship with Jesus and has enriched my life. I am so excited to continue this process and for Anthony and I to go into our marriage with a solid foundation. A word from Alexandra s Sponsor, Anthony DiPaolo: I'm honored to be sponsoring my Fiancé, Alexandra, throughout her conversion to the Catholic faith. Growing up as a 'Cradle Catholic, I have always felt satisfied with my level of faith, but struggled to regularly fulfill my religious obligations throughout college and into adult life. RCIA has not only given me a better understanding of our religious values as Catholics, but it has been an opportunity to relearn and build a new religious foundation for my adult and family life. Thank you Fr. Jim, Fr. John, and Jodi Ann for providing such a welcoming program. Meet Candidate Chris Ploucha: The RCIA process has been very humbling and insightful for me. I had always been part of the non-denominational church throughout my marriage but when my wife and I decided to send my children to DC, I decided that I need to learn and be part of the same things I was asking of my children. Choosing a sponsor was fairly easy. I wanted a sponsor that could understand the trials of having several children, one who was as passionate about coaching and mentoring as I am, and someone with whom I could share life lessons with. I am very happy to say that my sponsor is John Filiatraut and that with his mentorship as a coach, friend and sponsor, I have continued to grow as a man of Catholic faith and a role model for my children and the student athletes of Divine Child. A word from Chris s Sponsor, John Filiatraut: I was blessed and honored when Chris asked me to be his sponsor. As a lifelong Catholic, the RCIA program has polished-up things I thought I knew well, and also taught me new things about our faith. While Chris asked me to help him through his journey in faith I find that I am the one learning many lessons! Going through the RCIA process with Chris has truly been a gift! Meet Catechumen Ryan Pitts: I was raised a protestant Christian, though my parents believed baptism should be a personal choice between you and God so I was never baptized. As I grew older my family became more separated from church. I began dating my fiancée, Becky, and through the course of our time together, I started going to Mass with her and her family. Now that we are going to be married, I decided it would be best for myself and our family if I became Catholic. I have had a great experience going through the RCIA process and received much support from my family and sponsor. Now I just hope to learn how to be a good Catholic and become closer with God. A word from Sponsor, Ron Ryczko: I was honored when asked to be Ryan s RCIA sponsor. He is a great guy and sharing this journey with him is a blessing as we embark on this spiritual quest. I have the opportunity to share with him our beautiful faith which I am privileged to learn more about and to develop a closer relationship with the Lord.
Page 10 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan MIDDLE SCHOOL (Open to all students in grades 6-8): TONIGHT! 2/14: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Rm. February 28: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. March 13: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. March 27: No Meeting. Happy Easter! April 10: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. April 23: CYT Zoo Scavenger Hunt HIGH SCHOOL (Open to all students in grades 9-12): February 21: No meeting. Enjoy mid-winter break! March 6: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Follow: How does God guide us into full life? March 18-19: WAYMC Lock-In March 20: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Evil: How can I resist evil? April 1-3: Retreat April 17: Timothy Awards 3:30pm at St. Thomas A Becket Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Healing: Does God heal today? May 1: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Church: What about the Church and telling others? June 17-19: Steubenville Youth Conference, Steubenville, OH For questions or more information please contact Rebecca Bridgnanan at 313-277-3110 ext. 218 or dchsyouthgroup@gmail.com Please keep our youth in your prayers! Father & Son Baseball Camp March 18 & 19 The Divine Child High School Baseball Coaches and Players will host their Annual Father and Son Baseball Camp on Friday and Saturday, March 18 & 19. This two-day Camp includes comprehensive instruction, drills, contests, prizes, t-shirt and pizza on Saturday. Times are as follows: 1 st grade thru 5 th grade on Friday-5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and Saturday-8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6 th grade thru 8 th grade on Friday-7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and Saturday-12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The Cost of $60 covers both Fathers and Sons. Registration Forms can be accessed on the high school website at www.divinechildhighschool.org. We hope to see you as you prepare for the upcoming baseball season! Go Falcons! Youth Ministry members attended the AOD s high school youth conference. Tuition Assistance Program (PSAS) How Do I Apply? The PSAS form can be obtained at the Archdiocesan website at www.aod.org. Click on Catholic Schools and then on Tuition Assistance. Forms are also available at the Rectory Office and must be completed and mailed to PSAS along with a check for $26, to cover the cost of the evaluation and processing. The Archdiocese of Detroit will notify families who qualify for the grants in July. Application Deadline: April 7, 2016.
Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Page 11 Save the date! Plans are under way for the 40th Anniversary of the Divine Child Elementary School Holiday Boutique. We are now accepting applications for this event which will take place on Saturday, November 5. If you are a crafter/artisan and would like to participate please go to http://bit.ly/dcholidayboutique2016 to access our online application. Any questions please contact us at dcholidayboutique@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! Girl Scout Cookie Sale next weekend in the Gathering Room after all the Masses As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied Grace. -1 Peter 4:10 Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child By Mail: Church of the Divine Child - Advancement Office 1055 North Silvery Lane - Dearborn, Michigan 48128 Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net Include Divine Child in your Estate Planning Make a bequest to Divine Child in your will Create a charitable gift annuity Make a gift of life insurance Donate retirement assets Make a Donation of Stock, Matching Gifts Double or triple your gift by having your and/or your spouse s company match your contribution(s). For more information, contact Colleen Johnson at the Advancement office at 313.216.0893 Prayer in Action Prayer in Action was held on Wednesday, February 3. Elementary students walked the track and prayed for our Divine Child benefactors and our future donors. We walked a mile, four times around the track, as we prayed the Hail Mary followed by tying a red ribbon on the fence as a visual reminder of our continued prayers.
Page 12 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Skating Champs! DC Student and Parishioner, Gabriela Atanaskovski, represented the Dearborn Figure Skating Club with her Novice and Junior Crystallettes teams at the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Midsectional Competition in Portland, Oregon. Gabriela as well as DC students Isabella Torres, Claire Corcoran and their Novice team, took 1st place! Gabriela s Junior team placed 4th. Both teams qualified for National Synchronized Skating Competition that will take place in Kalamazoo at the end of February. Wives - Send Your Man Away! True story After reading in the church paper about the weekend Men s Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross, one husband said aloud to his wife that he would like to go on a retreat. Seizing the opportunity, she signed him up! As he entered the house after work one Friday night, he saw his packed suitcase and some papers placed by the front door. Was she throwing him out? Quickly sifting through his conscience for all the wrong he may have done - he inquired and learned that she was not throwing him out - but had signed him up for the retreat and provided the map. He went and by the end of the weekend realized spiritual enrichment and camaraderie with other men. So sign up your husband for a retreat it s a great Valentine s Day gift. Join the Men from Divine Child on Friday evening March 18 through Sunday morning March 20. To learn more call Jim Bologna at (248) 278-6120 or Matt Wolocko at (734) 542-0647. You can also call the retreat center at (313) 535-9563 or check out their website at https://www.stpaulretreat.org/event/ mens-retreat-weekend-24/
Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Page 13 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY Heavenly Father, protect these members of our Armed Forces. Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, Lord, so that they may return home safely. Amen. MA3 Sean Abraham 1st Lt Elizabeth Aceves (Walker), RN SSG Mitchell Assenmacher PFC Keith Bizek Tony Boyd Staff Sgt David Brash Lt Colonel Louis A. Camardo II PVT2 Alexander Collins PVT Michael Dawson HN Ryan Desjarlais Lieutenant Colonel Jay Deyonke Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak PFC Brandon Ebert IT2 Perry W. Edgell V Corporal Aaron Fryer Major Joseph Johnson Lieutenant Colonel Robert S. Kafka 1st Lt Stephen Kerr Captain Natalie Ann Korona Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Captain Matthew Kuriluk Commander Ron Kuzdak Airman 1st Class Lauren LaCaprara Airman Christopher J (Seraceno) Lapinski Private Ian W. Laskey Lance Corporal Joseph Leach Major Adam J. Lytle D.D.S. Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack Captain Matthew J. Malinowski Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski Lt Matthew Mamo Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen BM2 Claudio D. Polo BM1 Samantha Polo Airman Courtney Porter Cody S. Pratt SSG London Quicci Brandon Raona Sgt Joseph Reames Lt Andrew Roscoe 2nd Lt Joshua Schultz TSgt Jeffrey M. Selonke 3rd CPO Jannel Skiver PFC Garrett Storr Warrant Officer Kevin P. Sullivan Staff Sgt Matthew Taylor PFC Juan Vargas PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Major Leah Voelker LtJG Catherine Walker Sergeant Anthony Watkins Master Sergeant Randy Williams Lt Col Patrick Wnetrzak LCPL Robert Wnetrzak Major Thomas Wnetrzak Please let us know if you have a family member who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home! PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace. ~ Blessing of St. Francis Jolanda Karson Amando Jayme Jeanette Reitmeyer Barbara O Brien Michael Thomas O Brien Bob Cuppetilli Fred Wiedling Diana Shinske Sandy Blair August French Jamie McAdam Judi & Ralph Woodward Ron Kraska Laura Gee Ken Schaffer Marco Rea Karen Craig Rachel Webb Lee Rawlings Donna Rawlings Linda Szafraniec Patricia DiBella Linda Pagano Veltri Pat Shankie Bill Smith Patty McComber Megan Schroeder Nick Bonfiglio Frank Bonfiglio, Jr. Mary Karas Earl Szostek John Henderson Dennis J. Sokol Henry Peters Victoria Ciavaglia Anna Pompeilio June McRae Arnold Wilson In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a loved one on the list. Thank you. West Wayne Vicariate Presents A Lenten Tea: Having Purse-on-ality! March 6, 2016 Sponsored by Faith Formation Directors of the West Wayne Vicariate: Karen Abramowicz, Grace Lakatos, Karen Mitchell, Donna Stachulski, Donna Trudell, Maryann Walkuski, and Julie Wieleba-Milkie O Kelly s Banquet Hall 23663 Park Street Dearborn, MI 48124 2:00pm to 4:30pm Doors open at 1:45 pm Tickets $20 Limited seating/ No Tickets sold at the door. Your ticket entitles you to: Music, Program, Prayer & a Comfortable Atmosphere A small gift for each guest, along with a free raffle. A catered luncheon with dessert by Polish Village Cafe. Assorted teas and plenty of hot water. Tables of 6 or 8 people will have reserved seating. For tickets or info please contact Donna Stachulski at 313-274-5778 Please pray for these young women who are discerning God s call to the religious life. Colleen Bailey, a 2007 Edsel Ford HS graduate and a parishioner, is in formation for the Miles Christi Religious order in Northville, MI. Sr. Rita Clare Yoches, a 1997 DCHS graduate and former parishioner, in formation for the Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., of Steubenville. Right to Life LIFESPAN Happy Valentine s Day! DID YOU KNOW? At the moment of conception, a baby has their own unique DNA. A baby s heart begins to beat with his/her own blood (often a different blood type than the mother s) just a few short weeks after conception. As you exchange candy hearts and cards on St. Valentine s Day, remember that each person is unique and wonderful from the moment of conception. More info: LIFESPAN 734.422.6230 www.milifespan.org
Page 14 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan WEEK AT A GLANCE FEBRUARY 14-20, 2016 Archdiocesan News 2/14 Sunday St. Valentine's Day 9:30 AM Scouts Sunday Mass 2:15 PM Baptisms - Gathering Rm. 7:00 PM HS Youth Ministry - St. Teresa of Avila Rm. 8:00 PM Lent Night Prayer - Church 2/15 Monday President s Day 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting - Parish Conf. Rm. 2/16 Tuesday 9:00 AM Eucharist Adoration - Church 3:00 PM ES Choir - ES MPR 7:00 PM Novena - Church 7:00 PM RCIA - HS Learning Center 7:30 PM DC Prayer Team - Church 2/17 Wednesday 7:00 PM DC Book Group - ES MPR 2/18 Thursday 12:00 PM HS Dismissal 3:00 PM ES Choir - ES MPR 7:00 PM Adult Choir - Choir Loft 2/19 Friday Day of Abstinence HS & ES Winter Break 4:00 PM Lenten Fish Dinner - HS Cafeteria 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross - Church No Lectio Divina this week 2/20 Saturday Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Weekend 8:00 AM CYO/DC Cheer Tournament - Elem. School 10:00 AM Worship Commission/Ushers CPR/AED Training - HS APR 3:00 PM Confessions - Church 5:30 PM Confessions - Church Readings for the Week of February 14, 2016 Sun: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-15/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13 Mon: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8-10, 15/Mt 25:31-46 Tues: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-7, 16-19/Mt 6:7-15 Wed: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19/Lk 11:29-32 Thurs: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-3, 7-8/Mt 7:7-12 Fri: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-8/Mt 5:20-26 Sat: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8/Mt 5:43-48 Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/Phil 3:17- -4:1 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36 HOLY TRINITY APOSTOLATE 19th Annual Lenten Symposium March 12, 2015 The Jubilee Year of Mercy Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church in Sterling Heights. Registration begins at 7 AM, Mass at 8 AM, Closing at 4 PM Guest Speakers: The Most Rev. Arturo Cepeda, Fr. Roger J. Landry, Fr. Gregory Bramlage, Fr. Timothy Gallagher O.M.V., Fr. Joseph Horn, Mr. Patrick O'Meara and Sister Yvonne Mary Loucks and Vic Faust as MC We will be bringing the traveling statue from Carey, Ohio to the Symposium. $40 per person; $20 per student/seminarians no charge Youth Symposium on that Day Ages:14 17 years old.; MC will be Fr. Steve Mateja $15 per person. Please register early: Holy Trinity Apostolate P.O. Box 7095; Sterling Heights, MI 48311-7095 www.holytrinityapostolate.com Please help raise funds for projects at CYO Camps Friday, February 19, 2016 Woodland Lanes 33775 Plymouth Road, Livonia (Just West of Farmington Road) Family Friendly Bowling 6:15 pm check-in/6:30 pm bowling $15 for children/$20 for adults Includes: 2 games of 9 - Pin No Tap Bowling, Shoes, Pizza & Pop Adult Bowling 8:15 pm check-in/8:30 pm bowling $20 for Adults Includes: 2 games of Bowling, Shoes. Pizza & Pop. Cash Bar available 50/50 and Gift Basket Raffle. Questions? Please contact: The camp office at 810-622-8744 or email: ckrucker@cyodetroit.org Dementia Workshop Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Dementia is not a disease but a group of symptoms. We will learn about this cognitive challenge and the effective steps caregivers and loved ones can take in supporting someone with dementia. All are welcome. For more information or to register, visit CCSEM.org Conferencia de Jovenes Hispanos Spanish Youth Conference For ages 13-18 Saturday, March 5, 2016 8:30am - 8:30pm University of Detroit Mercy 4001 McNichols Rd, Detroit Break out sessions, music, speakers (Luis Pena & Lili Flores) and more. Cost $15. To register, call 313.237.4683 Archdiocese of Detroit www.aod.org/jovenes
Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Page 15 Couples Lenten Evening of Recollection A Couples Evening of Recollection will be held March 9 (Wednesday) at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center. The evening begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 9 pm. Led by the St. Paul Ministry Team, the program includes conferences, personal time for reflection, and a Prayer Service. To register, contact Lynnette Marshall at 313/286-2800 or online at lmarshall@stpaulretreat.org. Registration fee is $35 a couple and includes dinner. Recycle Old Eye Glasses Guardian Lutheran Church 24544 Cherry Hill Street (between Telegraph and Silvery Lane) There is a drop box in the vestibule of the building which will then be delivered to underdeveloped countries. Sponsored by M.O.S.T. Ministry (Mission Opportunity Short-Term) St Linus Spring Craft Show Father Veryser Knights of Columbus Saturday, March 12, 2016 10 am to 4 pm in the Activities Room. Admission is $1 and children enter free of charge. There will be hourly 50/50 raffles and a tin can raffle. St. Linus is located at 6466 Evangeline Dearborn Heights West of Telegraph and North of Ford Road. For more information please contact Darrell at 313-359- 1912 or email at stlinuscraftshow@gmail.com. Mother/Son Sweetheart Ball Saturday, February 20, 2016 Any mother with a son ages 3-17. If mother can't come maybe Grandma, an aunt or a big sister can go instead. Dancing, refreshments and a special gift! 7:00pm-8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) $15.00 per couple for residents $17.00 per couple for non- residents $6.00 for each additional Son Richard Young Center 277-7080 5400 McKinley * Dearborn Heights Register at Canfield Center 791-3600 or Richard Young Center 277-7080 "Mercy Knows No Limits" A Lenten Retreat Presented by Tony Sperendi February 27, 2016 9:30 am-3:30 pm Cost for the retreat is $65, $55 for seniors over age 60, and includes morning hospitality, lunch and all materials. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due with your registration. To register call St. Francis Retreat Center at 517.669.8321 or register online at www.stfrancis.ws 703 E. Main Street Dewitt, MI information@stfrancis.ws 517.669.8321 Monday, February 15 Miles Christi Religious Order 24th Conference for Study & Prayer The Inn at St. John s in Plymouth The Final Battle Marriage & the Family February 13-14, 2016 Topics: Marriage and the gift of self, Reality reveals the beauty of God s plan, One man and one woman - made for each other, Contraception and NFP, The Fundamental Question: What are you looking for? (Jn 1: 38), The epidemic of pornography. Marriage and family life as intended by God are constantly being attacked by the culture of death, which is leading our whole society ever closer to ruin. We need to return to solid Catholic values and learn to defend the truth if we are to survive the onslaught of this post -Christian culture. Join speakers Dr. Lawrence Feirgold, William B. May and Steven Locricchio Tuition Scholarships Available for Catholic Families who are members of Alliance Catholic Credit Union. Please visit www.allianceccu.com/ Scholarship for details. Deadline is April 18, 2016 A Biblical Theatrical Presentation Simon Peter in His Own Words February 19, 2016 at 7pm SS. Peter and Paul Parish (Westside) 7685 Grandville, Detroit 313.846.2222 Come and meet one man s vision of the person, personality, humor and life of the Apostle Simon Peter. Actor and author Mark Price will perform this thought-provoking creation. Calling All Young Adults to Excellence focus:life Weekend (March 4-6, 2016) Begins Friday at 7:00 PM Ends Sunday at 3:30 PM The focus: LIFE Retreat is designed to develop young adults to come face to face with the power of forgiveness so that it can be lifted up in their communities as the alternative to violence For more Information Please Call: Fr. John Phelps CsSR. 773.469.1129 Sr. Rosslie Esquerra OP, 313.595.2340 Bonnie Remenapp, 313.420.0310 St. Mary s Retreat House 755 W. Drahner - Oxford, MI 48371 248-628-3894 The policy of Life Directions is to ensure funds are not an obstacle to spiritual growth. Alternative payment methods are available. The total cost is $140.00 Your ability to contribute full cost is appreciated. Register online www.lifedirections.org O Kelly Lounge 7 th Annual Wild Game Dinner Saturday February 27, 2016 doors open at 6:00pm. This is the first time we are holding the dinner in the evening. It will be an all you care to eat buffet. There will also be at least one entrée with domestic meat for those that do not want to eat the wild game. Ticket prices are $15 for anyone over 12. $5 for children ages 6-12 and children under 6 are free. Tickets are available at the O Kelly Lounge 23663 Park St, Dearborn 313.278.5855
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