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 Impellizzeri Parish Committee Chair: Mrs. Suzanne Sniezek Parish E-Mail: oursaviorpncc@att.net Parish Website: www.oursaviorpncc.com Also visit us on Facebook 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 November 26, 2017 12 November 26, 2017 1
Solemnity of Christ the King Deacon Service See Booklet Entrance Hymn V. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing. R. He has a name written on His thigh, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. V. Glory be... R. As it was A Reading from the Book of Ezekiel Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest, says the Lord GOD. The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly. As for you, my sheep, says the Lord GOD, I will judge between one sheep and another, between rams and goats. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. (Psalm 23) A reading from the First letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. When everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself Deacon s Dialogue Rev. Mr. Richard Kasprzak While it is true that there is no mention of Deacons in the Old Testament, there are passages that describe work performed that could be considered a Deacons responsibility. In Exodus 17, two of his aides supported Moses arms while he prayed. These men, nearer Moses, were his choice servants. In Exodus 18, when Moses needed help, men were chosen to help who met the qualifications attributed to a Deacon today. Fear God. Be of truth, hate dishonest gain and be a man of integrity. Do not forget that you are to be an assistant, not to take the place of the man who is chosen to be the pastoral leader. In the Acts of the Apostles, it is written about seven who were chosen to work in the Christian church to relieve the Apostles from mundane work, so that they could concentrate on prayer and the ministry of the church. Although they are not called Deacons, their role is described as diaconal in the Greek language, and they are considered the forerunners of the Diaconal Order in the church. Only two of them, Phillip and Stephen, are written about in much detail in the Acts of the Apostles. Stephen became the first Martyr of the Church. Phillip worked in Samaria, where, in tradition, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church had its beginning. The role of the Deacon has varied quite a bit in the history of Christianity, depending upon what was needed by the Christian Church at certain periods in its history. What has stayed the same ever since the first Deacons, is that the Deacon is subject to his Bishop. IT IS NOT WHAT HE HAS, NOR EVEN WHAT HE DOES, WHICH DIRECTLY EXPRESSES THE WORTH OF A MAN, BUT WHAT HE IS.~HENRY FREDRIC AMIEL November 26, 2017 2 November 26, 2017 11
Weekday Readings Mon Dan 1:1-20, Lk 21:1-4 Tue Dan 2:31-45, Lk 21:5-11 Wed. Dan 5:1-28, Lk 21:12-19 Weekday Readings Thu. Rom 10:9-18, Mt 4:18-22 Fri. Dan 7:2-14, Lk 21:29-33 Sat. Dan 7:15-27, Lk 21:34-36 will also be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all. This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation V. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia V. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come!. R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. Matthew 25:31-46 Homemade Fresh & Smoked Kielbasa Joyview Meat Market, Inc. Black Angus Beef, Homemade Pierogi, & Party Trays 23822 Joy Road Redford, MI 48239 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! Phone (313) 534-1585 Fax (313) 534-0115 E-mail joyview238@yahoo.com November 26, 2017 10 Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?' And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.' Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.' Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?' He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.' And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to You, Jesus Christ. November 26, 2017 3
Hymn to the Holy Spirit Sermon Nicene Creed (p. 15-16) Lord s Prayer (p. 20) Communion Prayer (p. 24-25) Communion Blessing Dismissal Prayer of St. Michael Fellowship 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. November 26, 2017 4 A Note From the Pastor! Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. This is the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year 2017. Next Sunday is the first week of Advent 2018. Today, let us remember that our true ruler is indeed Christ: first, last and always. May God bless you. Have a blessed week! Fr. John Our Savior Recipe Section This week s recipe is by Laura Pearce, friend of the Parish. Beef Stew 1.5 lbs stew meat, cut into chunks 1/3 c flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, chopped 2 c beef broth 1/2 c red wine 3 potatoes, diced 4 carrots, sliced 1 parsnip, diced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1. Place meat in ziplock bag and add the flour, salt, and pepper; shake to coat meat with flour mixture. Add meat and flour mixture to the slow cooker along with garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, and celery. 2. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours. November 26, 2017 9
Today s intention is for Our Savior Parish. Puzzle Page Enjoy this week s puzzle! Intention The Academy of Animal Arts Grooming & Pet Care Coming Events at Our Savior Parish November 26, 2017 Service of Worship at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall November 26 December 1, 2017 Pierogi Making 9 AM November 30, 2017 Mass at 5:30 December 3, 2017, 2017 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall December 5, 2017 Mass at 5:30 PM December 6, 2017 Mass at Noon December 7, 2017 Mass at 5:30 PM December 9, 2017 Italian Dinner 4-7 PM in Hall December 10, 2017 Mass at 10:30 AM, followed by Fellowship in Hall December 10, 2017 Decorating of the Church for Christmas after Mass December 12, 2017 Mass at 5:30 PM December 13, 2017 Mass at Noon December 17, 2017 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall December 17, 2017 Parish Committee Election for 2018 after Mass in Hall December 17, 2017 Parish Committee Meeting in Back Hall after Election December 19, 2017 Mass at 5:30 PM December 20, 2017 Penance Service at 5:30 PM December 21, 2017 Mass at 5:30 PM December 24, 2017 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall December 24, 2017 Choir Concert at 11:30 PM December 25, 2017 Mass at Midnight December 25, 2017 Mass at 10:30 AM December 26, 2017 Mass at 5:30 PM December 31, 2017 Mass at 10:30 AM Followed by Fellowship in Hall January 1, 2018 Mass at 10 AM Solemnity of the Circumcision 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. November 26, 2017 8 November 26, 2017 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. November Birthdays Suzanne Sniezek 11/6 Eilzabeth Kasprzak 11/6 Patricia Sarna 11/15 Charles Krysztof 11/17 Marvin Kraska 11/21 Christine Stec 11/25 Happy Birthday to all of you! Lector Schedule 11/26 Marcia Shantz 12/3 Steve Richardson 12/10 Therese Cracchiolo Mass Schedule No Weekday Mass this week due to Pierogi Making, except for Thursday at 5:30 PM Upcoming Mass Intentions 11/26 For the Parish 12/3 Regina Laskowski 12/10 Frances Mack Parish Committee Meeting The November Parish Committee meeting will be held today after Mass in the back room of the hall. All committee members are expected to attend, and all parishioners are welcome to attend as well. Spirit of Our Savior Newsletter The December/January Spirit of Our Savior Newsletter will be within the next week online, and will be mailed out as well. Thank you for your support of Our Savior Polish National Catholic Church. Mass in Ubly The next Mass in Ubly will be on January 20, 2018 December Dinner Our next dinner will be December 9, 2017 from 4-7 PM. We will be serving Chicken Parmesan, pasta, garlic bread and our Salad Bar, all for only $10.00. Make plans now to join us! Pierogi Making This week, we will continue with making Pierogi from November 27-December 1, also at 9 AM. Consider making some time to come out and help out during this fundraiser. Also, please get your orders in as soon as possible. Please see Suzanne Sniezek to see if there are still orders available for your pierogi selections. November 26, 2017 6 November 26, 2017 7