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December 23-25, 2018 Page CHRISTMAS: Nativity of the Lord

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We look forward to celebrating the Nativity of the Lord with you.

Invite your family, friends or neighbors

to celebrate Christmas with us. Everyone is welcome in God’s house; our doors and hearts are open to all.

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 4PM and 10PM

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 9AM and 11AM

See page 6 for a complete schedule.

If your bulletin gets misplaced, the schedule is

available on the St. Owen website at www.stowen.org and the St. Owen app.

Fourth Sunday of Advent: Today we bless the four th and last candle on our wreath. Let us ask God to bless our family on this final Sunday in Advent: God of surprises, today we hear about the surprise that Mary experienced. She is pregnant with your Son! Help our family to be obedient to your surprises, however they may spring up in our lives. All of your gifts work for the benefit of your people. When we light this final candle on our wreath, let us bring your surprise gift of love to our neighbors and friends. We ask this through Christ, who is the ultimate surprise gift to the world. Amen.

December 23-25, 2018 CHRISTMAS: Nativity of the Lord

LITURGICAL COLOR: Purple

MASS INTENTIONS SCRIPTURE READINGS

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

SATURDAY December 22

Art Miarecki and his granddaughter Katherine Miarecki Req. by Jeff and Patricia Plopa

1 Sm 1:24-28 Lk 1:46-56

5pm Mass

SUNDAY December 23

9am Lynn Tomlinson Req. by Dean and Judy Moenck 11am Michael Gleeson Req. by Joe and Peg Dasovic

Mi 5:1-4a Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45

9am Mass 11am Mass

THIS WEEK AT ST. OWEN

St. Owen Christmas Concert: December 16

St. Owen's choir would like to thank those who helped prepare and serve the after-glow reception: Barb and Bob

Heilala, Rita Lou Campbell, Gerrie Lampertius, Dee Whiting, Rose Wolak and Jeanne Lampertius. I hope I didn't forget anyone. Thank you for all your hard work from preparation through clean up. It couldn't have happened without you. Marilynn


LITURGICAL COLOR: White

MASS INTENTIONS SCRIPTURE READINGS

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

MONDAY December 24

CHRISTMAS EVE

9am Msgr. Michael Dylag 4pm Children of the Parish. 10pm People of the Parish.

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Lk 1:67-79

9am Mass (daily Mass) 12pm Office closes for holiday week. 4pm Christmas Eve Mass 10pm Christmas Eve Mass

TUESDAY December 25

CHRISTMAS DAY

9am World Peace 11am People of the Parish

9am Mass 11am Mass

WEDNESDAY December 26

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Mt 10:17-22

9am Communion Service Office Closed

THURSDAY December 27

1 Jn 1:1-4 Jn 20:1a, 2-8

8pm AA-Center Office Closed

FRIDAY December 28

9am Marjorie Wruble Req. by Betty Bright

1 Jn 1:5-2:2 Mt 2:13-18

9am Mass Office Closed

SATURDAY December 29

5pm Lorraine Davidson Req. by Jeff and Patricia Plopa

1 Jn 2:3-11 Lk 2:22-35

5pm Mass

SUNDAY December 30

Feast of the Holy Family

9am Hakki Husaynu Req. by Suad Husaynu 11am Lynn Tomlinson Req. by Joe and Peg Dasovic

1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 Lk 2:41-52

9am Mass 11am Mass

MONDAY December 31

5pm Phyllis Gara Req. by Jerry Alig

1 Jn 2:18-21 Jn 1:1-18

No morning Mass Office Closed 5pm Mass

TUESDAY January 1, 2019

Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God

10am People of the Parish Nm 6:22-27 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21

Holy Day of Obligation 10am Mass Office closed

Rev. James F. Cronk, Pastor 248-626-0840 Ext. 1

Deacon Mike Von Ende 248-855-1941 (home)

Parish Office 248-626-0840 Office Admin, Judy Moenck Ext. 6 [email protected]

Business Manager, Eva Ashor Ext. 3 [email protected]

Youth Ministry, Mary Mills Ext. 5 248-932-5919 (home) ♦ [email protected]

Music Minister, Bradley Lieto Ext. 4 [email protected]

Parish Center ___________________________ Religious Formation (PreK-8 and RCIA) Jarrod Dillon 626-2300 [email protected]

Christian Service Karen Heuer 626-2320 [email protected]

Parish Maintenance Alex Brown 626-2458

Driving directions and Mass times: 248-626-0840 Ext. 7

ST. OWEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 6869 Franklin Road ♦ Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 ♦ www.stowen.org

Mass Schedule Sunday 9am and 11am Weekday Mass M-T-F 9am Communion Service W 9am Saturday 5pm

*************** Reconciliation Saturday 4pm-4:30pm

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THIS WEEK AT ST. OWEN

Vigil: Is 62:1-5 Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Mt 1:1-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6 Ti 2:11-14 Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10 Heb 1:1-6 Jn 1:1-18

Office Hours: Closed Monday, December 24 at noon through January 1, 2019. Office Open: Wednesday, January 2, 2019.


Rev. James F. Cronk, Pastor with Joey

Father Cronk’s Christmas Message

A very Merry Christmas to one and all! As we gather for this joyous day to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is my prayer that you will be blessed in every possible way and that your family and friends will know the tender love of our God which prompted the miracle of goodness, love and redemp-tion which brings us together. As we come to the altar, Christ is born again in us. Each of us can feel the possibility of things that only he could bring about: the end of estrangements, the renewal of family love, the birth of new hopes, the achievement of peace against all odds. And beyond all these things, Jesus our Lord came to give us the greatest of all gifts: himself, his life and his undying love. This great mystery of love and sacrifice lies at the heart of our Catholic faith and brings us to the altar again and again as we express our astonishment at the wonder of it all.

Thank you for joining with us in the liturgy of the Nativity of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Parishioners, family members, guests and visitors of all faiths, we extend a warm welcome to all. The Eucharistic celebration is more precious because you are here; it is through union with

family, friends and strangers that we are in communion with Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. “I was a ...stranger and you welcomed me.” (Mt 25:35) Thank you for being here.

The St. Owen Staff Fr. Cronk, Deacon Mike, Karen, Jarrod, Bradley, Mary, Eva, Judy, Alex

A Prayer for Christmas

Good and gracious Father, every good and gracious gift comes from you. Today you send us the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, the true light of the world.

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, pour your blessings upon us, That we may share the joy of the Good News of Christ’s birth

Through the witness of our daily lives, Through Christ our Lord and Savior.

Amen

And so, as Advent comes to a conclusion and Christmas Day is upon us, my prayer for you is deep and sincere. I pray that God will continue give each of us the strength to joyfully carry on and to accomplish his will in faith and love. And may he give us the grace to be thankful for all our blessings, especially the blessing of one another. All the staff of St. Owen Parish joins me in wishing you the best Christmas ever. And for being my Parish Family, my most sincere thanks for all you do to make this the good and holy parish it is!

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

Padre

May The Lord Be The Light That Leads Your Way.


Barb Forte Donna Kelly

Tom Brennan Ethan Miller Joann Holden John Kevin Drumm Sawyer Ziegelman Katie Hanifin Jerry Alig Robert Jorgensen Joe Kirwin Nancy Fearon Ron Mazanka Mark Trafeli Janet Alarie Fr. Tim Babcock Nasreen Yaldo Irene Tochman Colleen Appel Bob Roth Sandra Saunders Paula Adams Joseph Varion Jennifer Roma Lilian Calati Bob Nightingale Russel Gagne Harry Samuel Randy Sax Will Dreisig Marian Hinton Diane Maraldo Pam Biglin Kenneth Roy Ray Winke Alfred Siefert Denise Valente Raymond Krisan Tom George Laurie Gack Baby Owen Veterans Armed Services First Responders

Prayer List: Call Judy at 248-626-0840 with changes and additions to this list.

************ St. Owen Prayer Line: In need of prayer or special intention? Call: Elaine 248-593-0372 (H) 248-825-7387 (C)

Or Rita Lou 248-851-0595. If you have a special intention which you’d prefer remain confidential, may we suggest you request prayers from the Prayer Line ministry.

MASS INTENTIONS: Mass intentions are a way of remembering our deceased loved ones or to “pray for the repose of the soul of…” via communal liturgy. Each Mass has a designated intention. The intention is published in the bulletin (page 2) the weekend preceding the Mass. A Mass intention may be scheduled by calling Judy or Eva in the parish office or stop by during office hours. If that isn’t convenient, send an email to parishoffice@ stowen.org. Offering a Mass is a sincere, meaningful gesture to express your sympathy and offer comfort to a family or friend who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one. A Mass card is provided. We are scheduling Mass intentions for 2019. Any questions, please call us at 248-626-0840.

Judy & Eva

Christmas Schedule

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 4PM and 10PM

Christmas: Nativity of the Lord

Tuesday, December 25, 9AM and 11AM

Feast of the Holy Family Saturday, December 29, 5PM

Sunday, December 30, 9AM and 11AM

Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation fulfilled on December 31 or January 1

New Year’s Eve

Monday, December 31, 5PM No morning Mass.

New Year’s Day

Tuesday, January 1, 10AM

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Resume regular liturgy schedule.

Parish Office open.

Epiphany: God is revealed. Saturday, January 5, 5PM

Sunday, January 6, 9AM and 11AM


Jarrod Dillon Director of Religious Education 248-626-2300 [email protected]

RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Religious Formation Schedule Dec. 17, 24/25, 30/31: No class for Christmas break. Sunday, January 6: Classes resume. Religious Formation sponsoring coffee and donuts. Thursday, January 17: First Confession (6:30PM)

The Chosen One Up until a few years ago, I had never seen any Star Wars films. When I was in high school, I had friends who camped out in the freezing cold for a chance to watch a midnight showing of the newest installment. I just didn't get the enthusiasm. No one in my family really liked science fiction or fantasy, so neither did I.

As it so happens, for the last two years, there has been a new Star Wars movie that was playing right around Christmas time. Because my wife and her family are huge Star Wars fans, I joined them on Christmas day to watch the shows. In Star Wars, the epic revolves around a child that is born (Anakin Skywalker) who is the "chosen one." His birth is the fulfillment of the prophecy to bring "balance" to the "force." But as the story goes, he loses his way and goes over to the dark side. Even though he was the chosen one, he lost his way. He was born Anakin but he became Darth Vader. Not to get too personal but this story has resonated with me very deeply. When I was a teenager, I told everyone that I wanted to be a priest. As you can imagine, most people were thrilled. When I entered the seminary, it wasn't uncommon for random people to stop and tell me how wonderful it was that I had a vocation. As a young face, speaking of priest-hood awakens something within Catholics that makes them think that you are the hope of the world. You are the chosen one. Sometimes things look bleak in the Church, but when

young men respond to the call of Christ, it gives people a joy knowing that there is hope for the future. But then I left. I discerned that priesthood was not my calling. Even though it has been a decade since I left, I still feel like I let some of my friends down. They placed so much hope in me. I know that it must have been disappointing to hear that I left and decided to become just a "normal" Catholic. As I look back upon this experience, I can't help but think that it helped cure my nascent messiah complex. It turns out that I really started to believe those people. I really started to believe that I was called to save the Church. Luckily for me, the Church already has a savior. It is Jesus Christ whose birth we celebrate today. Just like the Star Wars epic, Jesus is the fulfillment of the long awaited prophecy. But unlike the movies, Jesus remains faithful to his mission throughout his entire life. Even when he was tempted by the devil to establish the Kingdom of God with-out the suffering of the cross, Jesus quotes scriptures. Even when he is abandoned by his friends and nailed to a cross, he remains faithful. From this we gain the true message of Christmas: even though we are unfaithful, the Lord is faithful. Only he is perfect. We are not. But this doesn't mean that we are defined by the worst things that we do. We have a savior. And he is born this day. And he is Christ the Lord. Merry Christmas. – Jarrod Dillon

Thank you! Religious Education ended the first half of the year with a very fun Christmas party. I want to

thank everyone who helped make it such a wonderful party, but most especially:

Eric Konieczny Max Angel Liz Morris Isabelle Morris Davide Nervo Julian Zammit Abby Dickson John Abraham

Nadia Nelson


CHRISTIAN SERVICE My uncle introduced me to the readings of the Trappist Monk Thomas Merton when I was a teenager. It was a favorite author of his and he started sharing his collection of books with me, starting with Merton’s most famous work, “The Seven Storey Mountain,” which is like a modern-day Confessions of Saint Augustine. I recently came across a reflection Thomas Merton wrote about Advent:

“Into this world, this demented inn, in which there is abso-lutely no room for him at all, Christ has come uninvited. But because he cannot be at home in it, because he is out of place in it, and yet he must be in it, his place is with those others for whom there is no room. His place is with those who do not belong, who are rejected by power because they are regarded as weak, those who are discredited, who are denied the status of persons, tortured, exterminated. With those for whom there is no room, Christ is present in this world.” ~Thomas Merton

This is such a simple idea that we forget too often in our Christian lives. Amid all the controversy and heated argument, this simplest and most essential message of Christianity can be too easy to overlook. We put our trust in no church, or structure, or living person - not in catechism, canon law or Catholic clergy. We do, however, put our trust in a loving God who entered our world uninvited, who found no welcome and still who desired only to be closer to us (for reasons surpassing all human understanding). We must seek always to be more like Him. Peace of Advent be with all who read these words while they struggle to keep the faith of the church in these difficult times. And, blessed be Thomas Merton who struggled himself while he helped us to grasp that faith for ourselves. Blessings to all for a merry and holy celebration of Christmas. Christmas is a time when so many families gather, exchange gifts, share time and a meal together and give thanks to God. Some of you are alone at Christmas, others are grieving the recent loss of loved ones, and still others are separated from family members because of distance, illness, military service or other job assignments. For some, this Christmas season is a mixed blessing, a time of rejoicing but also a time of pain and suffering. Christ came into our world as a sign that God is not yet finished with us - that our future is in His hands - and that He has a future which is full of hope. Christ invites us to hope when it seems like hope is lost, and to trust even when it seems our prayers are not being answered the way we would like them to be. This is the faith Jesus brought to the world as He was born into the poverty of a stable in Bethlehem and as he suffered the humiliation of the Cross on Good Friday. Christmas is a holiday when God wants to give to us more than we can imagine. Advent has given us time to prepare, wait and hunger for all that God wants to give to us from this little town called Bethlehem. This little baby, who fits into our hands as the Body of Christ when we receive the Eucharist, will be placed in a manger, a feeding trough. It’s a reminder that what God gives to us is no ordinary bread, but the best Gift of all gifts. This Christ-mas, pray for the grace to continue to always receive “The Gift” that keeps on giving.

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Karen Heuer Director of Christian Service

248-626-2320 [email protected]

Mary’s Dream I had a dream Joseph. I don’t understand it, not really, but I think it was a birthday celebration for our Son. I think that was what it was all about. The people had been preparing for it for about six weeks. They had decorated the house and bought new clothes. They’d gone shopping many times and bought elaborate gifts. It was peculiar, though, because the presents weren’t for our Son. They wrapped them in beautiful paper and tied them with lovely bows and stacked them under a tree. Yes, Joseph, a tree right in their house. They decorated the tree also. The branches were full of glowing balls and sparkling ornaments. There was a figure on the top of the tree. It looked like an angel might look. Oh it was beautiful . Everyone was laughing and happy. They were excited about the gifts. They gave gifts to each other, Joseph, not to our Son. I don’t think they even knew him. They never mentioned his name. Doesn’t it seem odd for people to go to all that trouble to celebrate someone’s birthday if they don’t know Him? I had the strangest feeling that if our Son had gone to this celebration He would have been intruding. Everything was so beautiful, Joseph, and everyone was so full of cheer, but it made me want to cry. How sad for Jesus - not to be wanted at his own celebration. I’m glad it was only a dream. HOW TERRIBLE, JOSEPH, IF IT HAD BEEN REAL. ~Anonymous (given to me by parishioner Anne Bouch)

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RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF CHRIST: I know that many families will be experiencing a hope-filled Christmas because of your generosity to our 231 Promise Tree recipients and an additional 220 individuals from 52 families that were Sharing With A Family recipients. That’s 451 people that were touched by your generosity. A huge thanks to chairwomen Barb Forte, Gerrie Lampertius, Gail Kearney, Susan Potoczak, Michelle Novaco and Karen O’Gorman for coordi-nating this charitable enterprise. Did you see the church narthex or the parish center packed with boxes and gifts? Boxes of generosity piled high everywhere! I’m sure our Lord is pleased. Please know your generosity has truly touched their hearts and is very much appreciated. May God bless you this holy season as you have blessed so many others. Thank you for your generosity and continued support! Blessings to you, your family and friends, and to those forgotten and hurting too. Thank you also for your continued generosity to our St. Owen food pantry. What generosity abounds here too. What a gift this is to many in need. Thank you! As God continues to offer us gifts of joy, peace and love, may we open our hearts to Him…and share His gifts with one another. May love and peace be with you and your families during these final few days before Christmas. God bless, Karen Heuer


YOUTH GROUP NEWS

CALENDAR Sunday, January 6 Teen Liturgy, 11am Mass. Education Meeting, 7-9pm, TR.

Monday, January 7 Parent/Teen Mtg. for Mission Trip, 7pm. Important information provided. Q & A.

CHRISTMAS BELL

I KNOW WHO I AM I am God's child (John 1:12)

I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 ) I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)

I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20) I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)

I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8) I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14)

I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27) I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2) I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil 3:20)

I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34) I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21) I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18) I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6) I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39) I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22 )

I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28 ) I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )

I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 ) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)

I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5) I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)

I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3).. I have been justified (Romans 5:1) I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)

I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5) I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)

I belong to God Do you know Who you are?

'The Lord bless thee and keep thee; The Lord make His face shine upon thee

And be gracious unto thee; The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee,

And give thee peace... Numbers 6:24-26

Mary Mills Director of Youth Group

248—932- 5919


Humbug!!! Kidding! What to say. This season has been full of new and rich beautiful colors for music making. Since about early November, I have been rehearsing a different group of singers each night and/or day of the week for various endeavors in the community. Some days have held many rehearsals but just about every day held one over the last few months. And usually, this season asks me to create and prepare as a musician more than other seasons of the year. With all this creating, between providing voice teacher advice for some choirs, directing still others, and being accompanist for others, I've learned a great deal this time around. I consider these lessons to be a gift. I am grateful to be of use and, of course, honored to be asked to create. I wanted to take a minute and share a little information from our latest endeavor. As you know, upon my arrival as director, we introduced a concert series and have been growing as a music program that houses intermediate and advanced level music makers. This time around was no different. Our Christmas concert on December 16th marked the fifth endeavor of the music ministry since my arrival. And as you are aware, these concerts are also created in part for charity sake. It is my hope they will provide an opportunity to pray and be spiritual in a non-traditional way and hopefully move folks to consider donating and sharing things they otherwise wouldn't have. This time around was no different, except our program also got the benefit of working alongside other learners who were investing themselves in developmentally appropriate practice. We made friends and decided to share our process of preparing with another organization. Your generosity with the recent concert will be put to good use as we raised roughly $2200 at our concert for the educational needs of the Thistle Rose Community of the Arts. Thank you. That means in five short recitals according to my calculations, we've raised just shy of $8,000 for various charities. Let me say that again, differently. Because of the music we've made and brought here, and your generosity, people have been fed and clothed and sheltered and taught. It is my plan to continue building our series and music program for us to continue reaching out into our community and world to make it a better place. I consider it one of the greatest honors of my life to create with you. Thank you for your support and for bringing yourself to our team, even if that means you're just a person who comes to Mass here on the week-ends and hasn't shared the concert series or music process (yet). Your presence is a gift that lasts year round that indeed I count as a blessing each morning. Merry Christmas. Bradley

Bradley Lieto Music Director 248-626-0840

[email protected]


CONTRIBUTORS

Dedication of Christmas Flowers

Howard and Pamela Biglin Betty Bright Dale and Leslie Buras Russell and Sheila Callahan Robert and Rita Lou Campbell Susan Chambers John and Sharyn Charnas KC and Elizabeth Connolly

Mark and Carolyn Gier Mary Gottschalk Richard and Christine Graham Richard and Sousan Hesano David and Gail Kearney Paul and Julie Kirner Raymond and Helen Lalli Mary Ledermann

Robert and Linda Leich Andrew and Priscilla Marino Kathleen Mielock Dorothy Nagy Bob and Sharon Nightingale Nida Samona Gregory and Ann Seraydarian Clay and Debra Thompson

CONTRIBUTORS DEDICATED in MEMORY or HONOR Ricardo and Theresa Aneiros Isabelle and Wesley Aneiros Joan Belle Frank & Bernice Belle Inge Bricio Elizabeth Beauchamp, Jim Loutz Jeri Burch E. Burch Mark and Josette Charboneau Nick Charboneau Jean-Philippe and Jill Ghiardi Coignet Martin & Vera Ghiardi, Harlan & Geraldine Robare, Bernard Coignet Madelyn Damioli Bruno Damioli, Kathy D. Hughes Stephen Eskoff Julia Ann Eskoff, Stephania Eskoff Kae Gaskin Tom Gaskin, Helen Arthur Suad Husaynu Hakki Husaynu and in honor of Suad Husaynu Richard and Diana Jacobs Eugene Zdun, Fr. Cliff Ruskowski

Anthony and Marian Klemer Mary & Thomas Ebner, Magdalen & Anthony Klemer, Stephanie & Wanda Klasinski

Thomas and Kathy Knasel In honor of the Knasel Family and Olson Family Gary and Denise Krupa Henry & Delores Krupa Sue Leich Gene Leich John and Virginia Lewandowski Wladyslawa & Wladyslaw Lamparski, Alek & Lottie Lewandowski Elizabeth Wyszynski and all deceased in our family Peggy Mitchell Scott Mitchell, Eleanor Taylor Dean and Judy Moenck Rene DeVooght, Joe DeVooght, Tillie LaFave Paolo and Carla Nervo Deceased family members Madeline O'Neill John O'Neill, Katy O'Neill Thelma Potrykus William A. Potrykus Pasquale and Amy Rinaldo Sharon Padden, Barbara Holt, Connie Rinaldo Rosa Rohlman Deacon Ron Rohlman Rose Mary Roy Joseph E. Roy William and Judith Schisa Dru Elizabeth Schisa John and Faith Scholl Mr. & Mrs. John M. Scholl Daniel and Christine Sebastian Farouk Paulus Linda Shaya Joe Shaya, Deceased members of Denha and Shaya Families Robert and Susan Smith Peter Miller Family, Frederick Smith Family Dee Whiting Kevin Whiting Joanie Wood William A. Potrykus Arthur and Barbara Wyszynski Elizbieta Wyszynski, Wladyslaw & Wladyslawa Lamparski, Lottie Lewandowski


December 31 Monday 5:00 p.m.

Marilynn Leedom

Ann Antone

Eva Ashor Business Manager

248-626-0840 [email protected]

Sign up on the St. Owen website: www.stowen.org

For more information or assistance, contact Eva Ashor: 248-626-0840.

*Substitute may replace a scheduled minister after publication.

Ushers: B Altar Servers* Lectors*

Julian Zammit Pia Zammit

Susan Chambers

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Max Angel Maggie Wehler

Susan Peters

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Clare Hafner Pippa Dawson

Nida Samona

Liturgical Minister Schedule December 29, 2018-January 1, 2019

2019 Calendar Self-Service: Available at all entrances.

Compliments of

A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors

and Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services

How to make a Christmas offering to St. Owen: Let us count the ways….. (1) There is an envelope for a Christmas offering in your packet, or (2) Give a contribution with Christmas written on memo line of check payable to St. Owen, or (3) Write Christmas on any envelope with your offering, or (4) Donate online. Visit our website at www.stowen.org and click on this icon. The prompts will guide you through the steps to donate to the Christmas collection. All of these options are available to support St. Owen’s annual Christmas collection. All Christmas collection contributions are exempt from the archdiocesan assessment. If you need assistance with online giving or you have questions, please call me at 248-626-0840. Eva Ashor

“The BOOKS” close Wednesday, January 2nd. All contributions dated December 31, 2018 or earlier AND received in the parish office by 5pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 will be included in the 2018 statement of contributions.

*************** Do we have your correct address? We will mail your 2018 contribution statement to the address on file. If you want it mailed to a new address or a “winter” address, please notify us. Thank you.

Christmas Pilgrimage of Eight Detroit Historic Churches

On Friday, January 4, join Prayer Pilgrimages to visit Holy Cross Hungarian, Ste. Anne, Most Holy Trinity, Old St. Mary's in Greektown (with lunch time on your own), Sweetest Heart of Mary, Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit, St. Bonaventure Monastery and St. Joseph Oratory with closing 7PM High Mass. All of these churches will be specially decorated for Christmas. Deluxe motorcoach. Departures at 9:15 am & returns at 8:30 pm from Oakland Mall in Troy and Orchard 14 Lot (at Best Buy) in Farmington Hills. Cost per person: $50 (includes a donation to each church). To reserve and/or more information: Michael Semaan at 248-250-6005 or www.prayerpilgrimages.com.

Parish Office Closed. December 24, 12pm through January 1, 2019.

See you on Wednesday, January 2, 2019


Religious Formation Christmas Party

MERRY


Holy Land Pilgrimage Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will be lead-ing a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land May 6-20, 2019. This life-changing experience walking in Jesus’ footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance and meeting local Christians. Cost: $4,299 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation meeting: February 3. Next pilgrimage: 12-2-19, Call 248-514-1747 or [email protected].

*Substitute may replace a scheduled minister after publication.

Ushers: B Altar Servers* Lectors*

Liturgical Minister Schedule December 24-25, 2018

OPPORTUNITY to ADVERTISE The new membership directory for St. Owen Catholic Church should be ready for publishing in March, 2019. Anyone interested in placing an advertisement or personal message in our new directory should call Jill Garner at 800-544-6903 ext. 111 or email her at jgarner@ cathedraldirec-tories.com. Your current ad or business card could be used or help is available to create a new ad. Please feel free to pass this information on to others. Advertisers do not need to be members of our church.

Cathedral Directories www.connecting directories.com Madison Heights, MI 48071

Monday 4:00 p.m.

Max Angel Will Angel

Stacie Angel Marilynn Leedom

Monday 10:00 p.m.

Annabelle Hulbert Cameron Hulbert

Melanie Murphy Brian Murphy

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Ted Devine and fellow seminarian

Susan Peters Joe Pero

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Pippa Dawson Ann Antone Nida Samona

Spiritual Health for the New Year: Saturday, January 26,

9:30AM-3PM. St. Paul of the Cross

Retreat Center As we begin the New Year we often make resolutions for im-proving our physical health. The state of our spirit is even more

important to our health and well-being, but we fail to think about ways to strengthen it. Participate in a variety of prayer experiences designed to refresh your spirit and provide tools to enrich your spiritual journey throughout the coming year. Basic move-ments will be taught which can be done by anyone, regardless of age, experience or physical limitation. $50 per person includes a delicious hot lunch. Register by phone 313-286-2800 or online at www.stpaulretreat.org.

Christmas and Sunday TV Mass for Homebound

Catholic Television Network

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