St. Kateri Tekakwitha CATHOLIC CHURCH 16101 Rotunda Drive Dearborn, MI 48120 OCTOBER 1, 2017 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME STAFF Rev. Terrence D. Kerner, Pastor Rev. Gary Morelli, Weekend Associate Rev. Mr. Thomas Leonard, Deacon Grace Lakatos, Faith Director Kevin Jakubowicƶ, Organist Office Staff Mary Masley, Ellie Sajewski Katie Lakatos DIRECTORY PHONE: 3133363227 FAX: 3134416769 WEBSITE www.stkateridearborn.org EMAIL info@stkateridearborn.org OFFICE HOURS MondayFriday: Noon and 1:004:30 PM LITURGIES Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 AM Tuesday: 6:40 PM WednesdayFriday: CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:00 PM ADORATION Tuesday: Noon6:30 PM PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS Tuesday at 6:30 PM and Thursday at For Marriage, Baptism and Confirmation information, please call the Parish Office. ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT www.aod.org BOOK & GIFT SHOP Open weekends before & after Masses FROM THE PASTOR S DESK By Fr. Terry Kerner Please see in this week s bulletin the complete schedule of events planned for the weekend of October 20-22 honoring St. Kateri and her canonization. The celebrations also recognize the fifth year of being a new parish blessed with new members and a generous spirit. We can all be grateful for God s blessings and I would hope that you could participate in the weekend later this month. (See page 2 for weekend schedule) The parish will be enjoying a Harvest Dinner on Saturday, October 21st after the 4:00 PM Mass. The catered meal is an old fashion turkey dinner with open bar and multiple desserts. Priced at $ 22 /person the tickets will go on sale beginning this weekend before and after masses in the gathering space and gift shop or at the parish office during the week. Tickets must be purchased in advance and none will be sold at the door. Hopefully you can join your fellow parishioners for an enjoyable dinner. This coming Saturday, October 7th at 1:00 PM we will celebrate our annual St. Francis Pet Blessing at the south portico of the parish center. All pets are invited to bring their masters for a blessing. A message to all the pups and kittens. Please make sure your masters are well-behaved and groomed appropriately! October is the traditional month of the Holy Rosary. The exact origins of the devotion are not quite clear but the traditional understanding of the beginning rests with St. Dominic. According to popular and long standing belief, the Blessed Mother appeared to him in 1206 and encouraged him to seek her prayerful support in combatting the heresies of the day. Down through the centuries the rosary devotion has given solace and comfort to millions as they encounter hardships and sorrows in their lives. I want to remind everyone that St. Kateri parish prays the rosary every Monday evening at 6 PM from the beginning of May to the end of October. Feel free to attend at the shrine of the Blessed Mother behind church. Have a good week and an even better October! PARISH NEWS From the Deacon s Desk Dcn. Tom Leonard CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Hosting Bishop Robert Barron s CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players showcases a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization. Journey with Bishop Barron s DVDs to explore the lasting influence of these Pivotal Players. Discuss the lessons they offer for us today. ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, ST. CATHERINE of SI- ENA, BLESSED JOHN HENRY NEWMAN, G.K. CHESTERTON, and MICHELANGELO, (Continued on page 2)
Page 2 DATE: October 16, 2017 and every other Monday through May 7, 2017. No classes month of December or during weeks surrounding Easter. TIMES & LOCATION: 7:00pm 8:30pm, St. Kateri Parish, 16101 Rotunda Dr. Dearborn, 48120 COST: $25.00 Study Guide; REGISTRATION: Parish Office (313-336-3227) Questions: E-mail class coordinator Dcn. Tom Leonard, deacon@stkateridearborn.org or call the parish office at 336-3227. See full announcement on kiosk in Resurrection Hall. MEN S BREAKFAST All men are welcome to join Deacon Tom at the Men s Breakfast every Wednesday in the back room on Leon s Restaurant on Michigan Ave, just east of Telegraph Rd. It begins at 6:30 AM with an abbreviated Morning Prayer and a short talk. Breakfast, ordered before prayer arrives at 6:56 AM. Great fellowship. Leave when you must. PRAYER MEETING All are invited to join the prayer meeting held every Friday from 7:30 PM 9:00 PM in St. Martha s Room off St. Francis Hall. This meeting features exuberant praise and worship music, spontaneous prayers, silent meditative prayer, God s Word, a short talk, reflections on talk and fellowship. CELEBRATING ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA October 20-22, 2017 FRIDAY, October 20, 2017 11:00 AM Anointing Mass followed by complimentary Native American Luncheon 1:00 PM Meditative portrayer of Life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha followed by St. Kateri Litany, Benediction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 PM Meditative portrayer of the Life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha followed by Litany and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00 PM Outdoor Candlelight Way of the Cross +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SATURDAY, October 21, 2017 11:00 AM Penance Service seeking Forgiveness for Racism & Bigotry 3:00 PM Private Confessions 4:00 PM Liturgy celebrating Fifth Anniversary of St. Kateri s Canonization. Homilist: Rev. Henry Sands, Director of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Native Americans and Black Catholics. 6:00 PM Harvest Dinner ($22/person, advance ticket purchase only) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUNDAY, October 22, 2017 11:00 AM Liturgy with Most Rev. Gerard Battersby, Celebrant and Homilist Noon 3:00 PM Cultural Buffet of Polish, Native American, German, Mexican, and Italian Cuisine. (Adults $10, Children $6- complimentary for ages five and younger). Irish Pavilion cash bar and free cider and donuts. Outdoor dancing to the sounds of the Kielbasa Kings. (Please bring lawn chairs.) Tuesday, October 3rd 6:40 PM Josephine DeFilippi (by Family) -Happy Birthday Fr. Kerner (by Gloria Koss) Wednesday, October 4th St. Francis Of Assisi Fidell A. Cashero (by Ellie & Stan Sajewski) Thursday, October 5th Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Mariann Dreyer (by Maryann Condon) Friday, October 6th St.Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Daniel G. Bazner (by Family & Friends) Saturday, October 7th Our Lady of the Rosary 4:00 PM Tony Longo (by wife, Gloria) Karen Betleski (by Lakatos Family) Deceased members of the Schmizzi & La Macchia families (by Fran & Sam LaMacchia) -Vera & Filippo Ciavaglia (50 Wedding Anniversaryby Family) Sunday, October 8th 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Paul Sullivan (by Kathy) Marlene Brubacher (by Jo-Ann Curtis) 11:00 AM Maryann Lapham (by Erna Karr) Greg Dreyer (by Barb Hartman) Consuelo Peterson (by Family) Maria Medrano (by Family)
JPII GIFT AND BOOKSHOP NEWS Barb Cataldo & Pat Urban Page 3 OCTOBER PRAYER REQUESTS Some customers have inquired about solar battery cemetery memorial candles. We have found a supplier for these candles and will be ordering them. Please let us know if you are interested. The cost per candle ($45) is much more than the traditional wax candle but it can be used year after year. The manufacturer advertises that the AA rechargeable battery lasts 1 year with ongoing usage compared with a 7 day burn time for each wax candle. The solar cell works in any colored cylinder container and uses an LED bulb that shines brighter than other bulbs. We will still continue to stock the traditional outdoor wax candles. A LIGHT FOR OTHERS St. Kateri s renovation of the parish hall has given us an opportunity to recognize persons in our lives who have helped light our way through life. The following have contributed one hundred dollars or more toward the cost of new lighting in the hall. We are grateful for those who have been a light in our lives. Donor In Honor of Ernie Adams Catherine & John Adams Nina Allam Mike Allam Anonymous Brother, Husband, Mother Norma Jean Bak Ed, Tommy & Sandy Norma Jean Bak Catherine & Jacob Hebets Norma Jean Bak Victoria & Tom Bak Mrs. Tonie Basileo Mom, Antonia and Husband, Ray Deacon Pat & Irene Bruen Blessed Virgin Mary Lena Castelvetere Husband, Joe Amy & Mark Catallo Sam Renda Pat & Joe Czapski Our Kids Wanda Darcangelo Husband, Dean Bev & Jeff Grau Our Parents Dolores Greco Daughter, Lisa Mike, Lisa & Casey Hannon Peter Greco Donna & Kevin Jakubowicz Mom and Dad Fr. Terry Kerner Mom and Dad Susan Kuhlmann Husband, Gary Gregory & Grace Lakatos Pearl and Stanley Litwin John Lakatos & Katie Lakatos The Lakatos Family Carol & Jim Lawrence Our Grandsons, Kalin & Henry Deacon Tom Leonard Spouse Christine Dolores Lepak Hank Potocki Katherine Miller Husband, John & Sons, Gerard Paul, John Jr. & Billy Eunice Robinson John D. Robinson Judi & John Schneider Alice Burek Edwardine and Bob Schuelke Victoria Schuler and Cindy Pask Nancy, Nichole, Steven, Brendan & Diana Our dad, Dennis Short Bobbie & Jerry Sobieraj Our Children Richard Stepien Rachel & Aaron Stepien Delfina Tamburro Husband,Guido and Son, Tony Nancy & Christine Ventimiglia Mother, Father and Catherine Ed Wayne Mom and Dad A TIME TO GIVE THANKS Our parish has been blessed over the past few years with the resources to help create a new parish center and establish beautiful grounds. However, there is still work to be done and we could use your help. Needed renovations to the parish hall include new heating and cooling systems and a new ceiling with lighting fixtures. We need 53 lights. If you would like to donate a fixture and at the same time honor someone who has brought light into your life, simply fill out this form and enclose your gift. It is an easy way of saying thank you! Enclosed is my gift to St. Kateri church honoring for being a light to me. Name Phone Number Andrea Bachusz Teah Vu Balino Elaine Bucholtz Vanessa Laco Chambers Elaine D Aguanno Sue Dunham Peg Hengesbaugh Dolores Hnot Nichole Hoover Angeline Kolenda Tom Kramer Timothy Lyons, Sr. Kathy Majewski Claudia Manginelli Mike Martin Dennis McMaster Randy Owens Joan Penrose Anthony Rzucidlo Leonard Schabath Bill Sikora Fr. Larry Siroskey Brother Jerry Smith Henry Staunton Nellie Taylor Toni Terns Gary Tonilas Jeanette Tonilas Jim Uniewski John Witalec, OFS Maggie Yaw Ann Zombeck Rocco Zuccaro Form for the Sick List Name Month Requested by Note that the name will be removed from the sick list at the end of the month unless a request is resubmitted.
Page 4 Willing to help? We still need cooks for our celebration. Sign up! Please choose one or more categories that you would be interested in cooking with others for the Sunday, October 22nd festival. Return this form to the parish office or call with your preference. We appreciate your help. German Mohawk Mexican Italian Polish Danke Schoen Kanien keha Gracias Grazie Dziękuję Name Phone Email FAITH FORMATION By Grace Lakatos Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation classes: If you haven t had a chance to register your child for class its not too late.. Forms are available on the parish website (www.stkateridearborn.org) under Useful Links on the left hand side of the home page or in the parish office. Our next class is next Saturday, October 14th.. Please join us for Mass immediately prior to class. Interested in becoming a Catholic? Wishing you could receive Communion? Still wanting to be confirmed? Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith are invited to join our parish s Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes. These classes are (1) for people who have never been baptized, (2) people who have been baptized in another faith but wish to know more about the Roman Catholic Faith and the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation. Our joint program neighboring parishes provides for an individual s exploration, growth and conversion through the proclamation of the Gospel, teaching of Catholic doctrine and an introduction to the life of a Catholic. Our classes are held on Wednesdays from 7 PM to 9 PM, at no cost to the participants. To register or for more information, call Grace Lakatos at the parish office or dre@stkateridearborn.org. Readings for the week of October 1st, 2017 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32 Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-23, 29/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-7/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-6/Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8-11/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-37/ Lk 10:17-24 Next Sunday: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43 ********************************* FOR MY FRIENDS 1. My goal for 2017 was to lose just 10 pounds only 15 to go. 2. I ate salad for dinner...mostly croutons & tomatoes...really just one big, round crouton covered with tomato sauce and cheese FINE, it was a pizza I ate the whole thing. 3. I just did a week s worth of cardio after walking into a spider web. 4. I don t mean to brag but - I finished my 14 day diet food in 3 hours and 20 minutes. 5. A recent study has found that women who carry a little extra weight live longer than men who mention it. 6. Remember back when we were kids and every time it was below zero outside they closed school? Me neither. 7. Just remember that once you re over the hill you begin to pick up speed. FOOD COLLECTION FOR OCTOBER 1.Flavored Boxed Potatoes 2. Stove Top Stuffing 3. Corn, Peas, Carrots, Green Beans 4. Mac n Cheese 5. Peanut Butter 6. Jelly Grape & Strawberry 7. Coffee
Page 5 LITURGY SCHEDULE OCTOBER 7TH & 8TH 4:00 PM 11:00 AM Celebrant Fr. Kerner Fr. Morelli Bishop Reiss/Fr. Kerner/ Dcn. Tom Reader Frank De Milde Janeen Bodary Elizabeth Jain Ciborium Cup 1Bob Bryer 2Betty De Milde 1Therese Terns 2Larry Turowski 1Mary Below 2JoAnn Curtis 1Barbara Schlaff 2Kay Perry 1Carmen Rodriguez 2Neil Jain 1Pam Lewis 2Gary Lewis Altar Servers Isabel V. Diego V. Sara J. Paul J. Katelyn D. Tyler H. EVENTS Oct. 1 AA 2 PM Oct. 2 Rosary 6 PM Oct. 2 Reconciliation Classes 6 PM Oct. 2 Confirmation Classes 6 PM Oct. 3 Adoration Noon-6 PM Oct. 3 Novena 6:30 PM Oct. 3 Mass 6:40 PM Oct. 3 AA 7 PM Oct. 5 Seniors 11 AM Oct. 6 Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM Oct. 6 AA 8 PM Oct. 7 Confessions 3 PM Oct. 8 Confirmation Mass 11 AM Oct. 14 Faith Formation 4 PM Oct. 16 Catholicism 7 PM Oct. 20-22 St. Kateri Celebration Oct. 22 Mission Sunday WELCOME VISITORS We are so pleased to have you visit our church. We joyfully welcome you in prayer to the family of St. Kateri parish. If you would like to become a member of our parish and join in the fun and service, please drop this completed form below in the offertory basket, register at the Book & Gift Shop or stop by our parish office Monday-Friday, 9 AM to Noon and 1 PM until 4:30 PM. ST. KATERI CHURCH Name(s) Address City Phone number Sept. STEWARDSHIP September 24, 2017 Week 13 Current Year to Date Budget $ 7,400.00 $ 96,200.00 Actual $ 5,881.00 $ 95,056.00 Variance $ (1,519.00) $ (1,144.00) Anthony P. Alfano U. S. Marines Mark E. Baran U. S. Air Force Louis J. Bardel Brendan Burns U. S. Navy Conor Burns U. S. Navy Nicholas Carleton Kari Crawford James R. Donahue Perry W. Edgell V. Dalton Evans Mitchell Kaczmarek Diamond Knight U. S. Air Force Adam Krot U. S. Army Kathleen Lyons Teresa Lyons Timothy Lyons Raymond J. Pawlowski Garrett Quick Adam Schneider Christopher Shiner Haley Valentine Joseph R. Walker Please notify us if you wish to add someone to our list.