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MAY 8, 2016 1 FEAST OF THE ASCENSION AND MOTHER’S DAY
MAY 8, 2016
MISSION STATEMENT:
SERVE GOD
LOVE PEOPLE
MAKE DISCIPLES
HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH
BURTON, MICHIGAN
810.743.3050
website:
holyredeemerburton.org
MAY 8, 2016 2 FEAST OF THE ASCENSION AND MOTHER’S DAY
THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, May 8
Observance of The ASCENSION and MOTHER’S DAY
Monday, May 9
11:00a.m. Cenacle #1 Convent Chapel 6:30 p.m. Festival Planning Rectory Conference Room Tuesday, May 10 6::00p.m. Cursillo - Convent Room 104 6:30p.m. Volunteer Dinner - Family Life Center (There is no Parish Council so members may attend the volunteer dinner.) Wednesday, May 11 5:00p.m. St. Vincent de Paul - Room 104 6:30p.m. Cenacle #4 - Convent Dining Room, Thursday, May 12 6:00p.m. Men’s Club - Rectory Conference Room Friday, May 13
Saturday, May 14 10:00a.m. Worship Committee Rectory Conference Room
Sunday, May 15
10:00a.m. H.R. Parents Group Rectory Basement 3:15p.m. Middle School Youth Group Religious Ed Room 6:30p.m. “After Shock” (Youth Group)
IN OUR PARISH MISCELLANEOUS
COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME?
Adorers are needed for the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.
For Information: PLEASE call Bethine : 249-PRAY (7729)
THERE IS A PROMISE OF MARRIAGE
BETWEEN: 2nd Publication: James Dietering & Phyllis Dietering Wedding: May 14
ASCENSION
AND
MOTHER’S DAY Well, you are really going to stretch me today. It is Ascension Sunday and we moved it from Thursday to Sunday so we could all be here together and all celebrate this important feast. So that is what we should do. Some may say, But Father, it is Mother’s Day and you should preach about mothers. So the dilemma is whether to preach about the Ascension of Jesus or our Mothers. I could tease you and offer to preach two homilies today, but I know two homilies is never a good idea. So, in an effort to be at my most creative, check this out; I am going to preach about Jesus and God as our Mother, and this is where it gets most creative: for those who think I must be a raving liberal to try such a thing I will resort to using only the teaching of saints, popes, and doctors of the Church. You mothers listen up and enjoy, you who have mothers listen up and see how we honor your mother.
This Easter we were joyful because we remembered again that because Jesus is raised from the dead, death is destroyed for us who believe. Now at Ascension we are filled with joy because Jesus has ascended above all the angels and above all the powers to the very throne of the unknowable God. What really makes us joyful is that Jesus is a human being. That means our humanity ascended to the very throne of God. Humanity, then, is the closest thing to God. When God mounts his throne to shouts of joy then, humanity is enthroned to shouts of joy. This has meaning. If humanity is enthroned above all in heaven I don’t have to worry that God will grow tired of us, because God is us in Jesus. God joined us by becoming a man and because of that we ascended. This is why we call it the good news “The Gospel”. Now I am going to ask you to stretch your mind. I will only speak scripturally and in the words of the most renown saints. In the prophets we learn of God’s lovingkindess. Have you ever heard of God’s lovingkindness. That word is used specifically of a deep love or more specifically a womb love. It is the love a mother has for the child of her womb.
When God wanted to describe prophetically the love God has for humanity God borrowed your mother’s love. Think of a mother as we hear Scripture say, In God is life, and that we are born of God. Jesus gave birth to the Church on the cross. Only a mother feeds and nurtures from her body. Catherine of Sienna a canonized Saint and declared a Doctor of the Catholic Church (which means listen up) refers mystically to Jesus as our mother over thirty times in her writings. This is true of Bernard of Clairvaux, Anselm, Augustine, and many more. What you are as mothers is what many saints experience in Jesus as God. Lets finish with a quote from a recent pope. In 1978, Pope John Paul I said, “God is Father; even more, God is Mother.”
When God wanted to describe prophetically the love God has for humanity God borrowed your mother’s love.
CALLING ALL PARISH MEMBERS &
THOSE THAT WANT TO BECOME MEMBERS
IT IS TIME TO UPDATE YOUR PARISH RECORDS!
If you have not received your Envelopes or Raffle Tickets, you may have been marked inactive on our church records. If there are any changes you need to let the office know by calling or just write a note on your envelope. Your envelopes, or on-line giving are great ways to help with the bookkeeping for end of year and our Parish Membership list. You can also fill out a Registration Form with any changes (found at the Welcome Desk or Office). Return it to the Office or put in the collection basket. Becoming a member will put you on all mailings for special events and things going on around the parish. (You can also request to be put on a no mail list if you prefer. It is very hard for us to keep track of everyone. Please fell free to contact the office with any questions. Office number: 810.743.3050 or email Beth at: [email protected] SERVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE, MAKE DISCIPLES
MAY 8, 2016 3 FEAST OF THE ASCENSION AND MOTHER’S DAY
FAITH FORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
May 8 – 7th Sunday of Easter
When I was left alone with the Blessed Virgin, She instructed me concerning the interior life. She said, The soul’s true greatness is in loving God and in humbling oneself in His presence,
completely forgetting oneself and believing oneself to be nothing, because the Lord is great, but He is well-pleased only with the humble, He always opposes the proud.
(Diary 1711)
O Father help us to be humble so that we may know you as Jesus knows you.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COMING TO HOLY REDEEMER!
It is time again to prepare for this year’s Holy Redeemer Vacation Bible School June 20-23 . This year’s theme is Barnyard Roundup. Again children pre-school through the 6th grade will enjoy Bible
Stories, Songs, Art, Games, Snacks and so many great free gifts that will help children to learn and live the Gospel. We are in need of volunteers to help as group leaders (young people 14 and up) and adults to help with snacks, games, bible stories, music, opening and closing events and so much more. Stop by the welcome desk or call Paul at 810-240-7879 or Cindy at 810-742-9460 for more details to volunteer.
REMINDER:
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
TUESDAY, MAY 10,2016
6:00P.M.
AT THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER
OIL FROM ST. FAUSTINA If you or someone you know is sick I would love to send you some oil from St. Faustina. The oil was made by the Marians by using a First class relic (part of a
bone) to bless the oil. Just email me at [email protected] God Bless, Tina Plumb
MUSIC RECORDING NEWS The Mercy CD is now available on iTunes and Spotify. Search Daniel Schmit (important to search Daniel instead of Dan). This week only the hard copy of the CD is on sale for $5 before we pack it away until next year. We have NEW MUSIC. A recording of First Friday Encounter Adoration from August, 2015 is now available for a suggested donation of $10. Stop at the Welcome Desk or Parish Office for copies. This one is not available online. Daniel Schmit
Center Road Meijer and “Simply Give” Partner with Holy Redeemer Outreach
Once Again
Beginning May 8, 2016, parishioners will be able to help Outreach meet the needs of the hungry in Burton and the 48507 communities using “Simply Give.” The campaign runs until June 19. Generous parishioners are asked to stop at a checkout and make a donation at the Meijer on Center Road. Look for the “Simply Give” card display near the checkout lanes. If you donate there, every $10 donation becomes a $20 food card for our pantry to use when we shop at Meijer and buy food to give to our clients. On June 3 and 4, take an hour off from the Festival and stop at the Center Road Meijer because those are our only “double match” days. When you donate $10 on the 2nd or the 3rd, the food pantry gets $20 for a total of $30 in “food credit cards” that the pantry can then use. This campaign was truly helpful in making it possible for our clients to often get fresh eggs, milk, and vegetables all winter thanks to your generosity last year. Please continue to show your love for those who need it now.
YOUTH GROUP AFTERSHOCK The youth group summer series meets through the summer On Sundays from 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. We do not meet this week for Mother's day.
We resume our group Sunday night May 15.
INTERESTED IN CONFIRMATION?
Are you a high school student and want to be confirmed next year? See Dan Schmit for details. 810-244-1685
MICHIGAN CATHOLIC CHOIR
PRESENT:
PAMPERED CHEF PARTY! JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY!
The Michigan Catholic Choir is hosting an online Pampered Chef Party. Would you please take a minute to view the online brochure and considering making a purchase? All proceeds will help The Choir with the purchase of vestments and sheet music. To access the online site, visit... h t t p s : / / p a m p e r e d c h e f . c o m / g o /micatholicchoir If you have any questions, please call on consultant, Rex at 810-444-1373. Thanks for your continued support!
On April 30, 2015, a group of volunteers came into the food pantry, packed everything up, moved it to a new building and set it up - all while clients were being served. In that year we have grown our food pantry, continued our special programs for the kids in the area, partnered with many other pantries to make sure that our people were well taken care of. We are still raising funds for a walk in freezer. We are part of the way there,
thanks to generous donations from Meijer and the Eagles Women's Auxiliary. But, one of our upright freezers has died. So we are looking for an upright freezer in good working order that someone is willing to donate to us. If you know of anyone, please let us know at 743-8530 and we will make arrangements to pick it up. As always, thank you for your support and God Bless! Sharon
MAY 8, 2016 4 FEAST OF THE ASCENSION AND MOTHER’S DAY
PRAYERS FOR THOSE
IN NEED OF HEALING
WORSHIP, PRAYER AND STEWARDSHIP
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE
WEEK OF APRIL 30
Saturday, May 7 5:00 P.M.
Anna Meraglio & John & Arleen McPhilimy
by Family
SUNDAY, MAY 8 OBSERVANCE OF THE ASCENSION OF THE
LORD and MOTHER’S DAY
9:00 A.M. Ted & Dolores Kramer by the Kramer Family
11:00 A.M.
3rd Anniversary of Death, Paul Irvin by Debbie Irvin
5:00 P.M.
Eileen Carmont by Mary Ponsetto
Tuesday, May 10 8:30A.M.
Lisa Ballas by Kudwa Family
Wednesday, May 11 6:30 P.M.
Barb McNichol by Friends
Thursday, May 12, 8:30 A.M.
Robert Davis by Cheryl Kitchen
Friday, May 13 8:30A.M.
John “Jack” Phillip by Gary & Nancy Viele
Saturday, May 14 5:00 P.M.
Intentions of the Parish
FEAST OF PENTECOST Sunday, May 15
9:00 A.M. Wally Morgan by Faye Morgan
11:00 A.M.
Pat Paris by Peter Paris
5:00 P.M. Joan Roche by Joan & Steve Clark
STEWARDSHIP FOR MAY 1, 2016 ENVELOPES $ 16,020.00
LOOSE 2,071.00
TOTAL $ 18,091.00
Nick Abbott Richard Accardo Mike Ames Ann Marie Ballinger Marilyn Bartkowiak Walt Bartkowiak Juanita Berryman Resie Black Virginia Brown Linda Carroll Steve Carroll Cathy Chamiel Janice Cherwinski Gerry Chisholm Debbie Clark Pamela Cooper Margo Corley Andrea Desmarais Jose Juan Domingo Christine Evans Sherry Ferris AnnMarie(Kotarski) Frank Camdyn Forsyth Granddaughter, Clare Ignacio Guerra, Sr. Pat Hailey Lucky Herzog Barbara Higham Casimir Hincka Mary Hincka Mavis Hollis Donald Jensen Geraldine Karl Linda Karl Tara Kelly Lenord Kerby Mike Keyes Dick Kotarski Jessica Krzesowiak Sheri LaBelle Gina Landino Aurora Lanuza Finn Mackin Micheal Marshall Ed Miller Faye Morgan Marty Mueller John Nagy Remington Nagy Robert Neumann Scott Neumann Norm & Virginia Neustedt
Ella Ocampo Leo Olivo Ed Osorio Jayden Osorio Jeff Pacyne Terry Pacyne Theresa Pacyne Margie Palaceo Pete Palaceo Claire Paris Hannah Pohlman Paula Porritt Doug Racine Elva Rau Margaret Reed Christine Rejniak Larry Rejniak Craig Robbins Theresa Robbins Kristi Rosneck Ray Rowland Wray Russ Arturo Sabong Rose Salenski Victor Santiago Cecila Sanzone Bob Scanlon Robert Scanlon Sr Tacara Sherington Deborah Simms Corazon Singson Eddie Skoczylas Pam Skoczylas Kelsey Smith Linda Smith Maureen Smithingell Dorothy Standoks Patty Sweet Louis Stornello Chris Thornton D. Thornton Marie Thornton Shirley Thornton Susan Troyer Tracy Vineyard Max Wallace Dale Walters Fr. Bill Wegher Rose Wegher Carol Wiktorowski Richard Wiktoroski Theresa Williams Clarence Wren
Sunday Observance of Ascension Mother’s Day
Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9;
Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26
"So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God."
Monday Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest
Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-2; Jn 17:1-11a
He was a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a missionary religious institute. He won recognition for his ministry from 1873 to 1889 in the Kingdom of
Hawaiʻi to people with leprosy who were required to live under a government-sanctioned medical quarantine on the island of Molokaʻi. Wednesday Acts 20:28-38;
Ps68:29-30,33-35a,35bc- 36ab; Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday Saints Nereus & Achilleus, & Pancras,Martyrs;
Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, & 5, 7-8,9-10, 11;
Jn 17:20-26 Historical mention of the two saints tells how Nereus and Achilleus as soldiers were obedient to the tyrant, but suddenly being converted to
Christianity, joyfully resigned their commission and died the martyr's death. St. Pancras, was a Syrian boy of pagan origin who went to Rome and was converted to Christianity.
Friday Our Lady of Fatima Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fátima is based on apparitions reported to have been experienced in 1917 by three
shepherd children at Fátima, Portugal. (Lucia & her cousins Jacinto & Francisco.)
Saturday Saint Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Jn 15:9-17 Matthias was, according to the Acts of the Apostles, the apostle chosen by the believers to replace Judas Iscario
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b;
Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
READINGS FOR WEEK OF
MAY 8
(READINGS, CONTINUED) Sunday Pentecost Sunday
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
MAY 8, 2016 5 FEAST OF THE ASCENSION AND MOTHER’S DAY
ALTAR CARE TEAM SCHEDULE
MAY 13 TEAM B
MAY 20 TEAM C
MAY 27 TEAM D
WORSHIP, PRAYER AND COMMUNITY
MINISTRY SCHEDULE MAY 14 & 15, 2016
FULL-TIME SCHOOL SECRETARY
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL,
GRAND BLANC Holy Family School is seeking a dynamic, friendly, customer-oriented school secretary for the 2016-2017 school year. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic, would have at least one year of job experience, and have exceptional intrapersonal skills. Candidates must be knowledgeable of office machines and demonstrate proficiency with MS Word and Excel. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. Send resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference to Theresa Purcell, Principal of Holy Family Catholic School via e-mail to [email protected] or fax (810)694-9405. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
SATURDAY MAY 14,2016 5:00P.M. MASS
PRIEST Fr. Steve Anderson
ALTAR SERVER 1) Moore, Judy 2) Taylor, Fran
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER 1) Perkins, Judy 2) Pillen, Larry
3) Ponziani, Betty 4) Rowland, Fran
5) Trethewey, Patricia 6) Williams, Carol
HOSPITALITY PLEASE HELP WHERE YOU CAN
LECTOR 1) Bede, Kathryn 2) DiGiacomo, Delores
MASS CAPTAIN 1) Quaderer, Mariann
MASTER ALTAR SERVER 1) Bird, Mitchell
SUNDAY MAY 15,2016 9:00A.M. MASS
PRIEST Fr. Steve Anderson
ALTAR SERVER 1) Bennett, Amelia 2) Urgino, Joey
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER 1) Cassidy, Ruth 2) Dlugokinski, Norbert
3) Finkle, Emily 4) Fox, Dee
5) Funsch, Cindy 6) Gach, Greg
HOSPITALITY PLEASE HELP WHERE YOU CAN
LECTOR 1) Hoffman, Kathy 2) Sherman, Teresa
MASS CAPTAIN 1) Butler, Jim
MASTER ALTAR SERVER 1) Kudwa, Francis 2) Weisbrod, Matt
SUNDAY MAY 15, 2016 11:00A.M.
PRIEST Fr. Steve Anderson
ALTAR SERVER 1) Earnhardt, Alexander 2) LeBlanc, Thomas
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
1) Hall, Brandi 2) Howe, Matt
3) Marsh, Edward 4) Marsh, Karen
5) Martin, Madeline 6) McKay, Margaret
7) Mikonczyk, Jennifer 8) Mott, John
HOSPITALITY 9) Mott, Debra 10) Neumann, Robert
LECTOR 1) Rice, Gary 2) Witucki, Bill
MASS CAPTAIN 1) Peto, Judy
MASTER ALTAR SERVER 1) LeBlanc, John 2) Webster, Ashleigh
SUNDAY MAY 15, 2016 5:00P.M.
PRIEST Fr. Steve Anderson
ALTAR SERVER 1) Powers, Seth
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER 1) Androsky, Paula 2) Babiasz, Tanya
3) Belanger, Tina 4) Clark, Steve
5) Cole, Denice 6) Fulco, Laura
7) Garland, Gabriella 8) Gonsler, Jim
9) Gonsler, Leta 10) Hill, Jody
HOSPITALITY PLEASE HELP WHERE YOU CAN
LECTOR 1) Hill, Gretchen 2) Paul, Paula
MASS CAPTAIN 1) Adamson, Catherine
MASTER ALTAR SERVER 1) Hill, Anna 2) Pinder, Zachary
DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES
POWERS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Powers High School is hiring a Director of Food Service. This position is a 40 hour week that requires approximately 30 hours/
week. For further details please visit our website www.powerscatholic.org If interested, please send resume’ to: [email protected] by May 15.
NORTHEASTERN REGION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A MEETING:
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH
212 CENTER ST., OTISVILLE, MI
810.631.6305
TUESDAY, MAY 17 @ 4:00P.M.
Speaker: Sister Lucille D’Amelio O.P. Musical Entertainment.
Dinner at 5p.m. Mass with Fr. Ken Coughlin at 6:30p.m.
R.S.V.P.: by Friday, May 13, 2016
(REGIONAL DUES: $50)
MAY 8, 2016 6 FEAST OF THE ASCENSION AND MOTHER’S DAY
Office ............................... (810) 743-3050 Fax ................................... (810) 743-4381 Website ............ holyredeemerburton.org
Eucharistic Liturgies Saturday .......................................... 5:00p.m. Sunday ........... 9:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 5:00p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ............... 8:30a.m. Wednesday ...................................... 6:30p.m.
Reconciliation Friday, 8:00a.m. and Saturday, 4:00p.m.
Anointing of the Sick First Thursday Mass at 8:30a.m.
PASTOR
FR. STEVE ANDERSON ........... (810) 908-0800
Deacon Deacon Kenneth Preiss .......... (810) 244-1691
Pastoral Associate & Director Religious Education
Paul Schlegelmilch ................. (810) 244-1688 [email protected]
Business Manager
Ken Jubar ............................... (810) 244-1683 [email protected]
Bulletin Editor
Fran Rowland ........................ (810) 244-1686 [email protected]
RCIA & Adult Faith Formation
Emily Arthur .......................... (810) 244-1687 [email protected]
Youth Minister & Director of Music
Daniel Schmit ........................ (810) 244-1685 [email protected]
Bookkeeper
Nancy Elledge ........................ (810) 244-1684 [email protected]
Assistant Bookkeeper
Beth Clark .............................. (810) 244-1692 [email protected]
Outreach
Sharon Webster..................... (810) 743-8530 [email protected]
Family Life Center Rentals
Bill Beem ............................... (810) 275-2269
Director of Evangelization and Formation Rafael Urgino ......................... (810) 244-1693
After that series of 10 Pope Francis quotes on Evangelization (refer to the last 10 prose bulletins) it seems appropriate to remind us the evangelization is not a new thing in the Church. Reflect on these words by Pope Blessed Paul VI:
"We wish to confirm once more that the task of evangelizing all people constitutes the essential mission of the Church."
(Bl. Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi #14)
Contact the parish office for more information about the evangelization efforts of the parish. Please especially pray for our current efforts to proclaim the Gospel to the community around us:
Door to door evangelization efforts The Underground Sunday Community Worship:
A Sunday worship experience for those who may not yet be ready for the Catholic Mass (Sundays 2pm in the basement of the old Holy Redeemer School).
Raffy Urgino Director of Evangelization and Formation, Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 1227 Bristol Road, Burton, MI 48529 810.244.1693
OTHER NEWS
PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE DIED THIS WEEK
John “Jack” Periord
Friday, May 6
Connie Kutchey Saturday, May 7
(date indicates date of service)
PARISH DIRECTORY
SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT FOR
WOUNDED WARRIORS
MAY 14, 2016
4 P.M. – 7 P.M. St. John the Evangelist Activity Center 600 N. Adelaide, Fenton
50/50 Drawing Raffle Items Contact: John – 810.714.3561
Rich – 810.735.4891
H0LY REDEEMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 2 - JUNE 5 The weather is finally warming up and it’s time to do some spring cleaning. Don’t know what to do with everything you want to get rid of? Donate it to the festival. We are looking for items for our Tootsie Roll Booth, Book Sale and Kids Games. The Tootsie Roll booth is an awesome opportunity to re-gift something that you don’t want or need. We are looking for gently used toys, stuffed animals, VHS tapes and prizes for young men. Good examples for men would be tools, men’s bath sets electronics and accessories. The Book Sale is a big hit with the young and young at heart. We are looking for appropriate books in all genres and age groups except for encyclopedias and text books. We are also in need of DVD’s. This year Book Sale would also like to add puzzles. We are in need of new or gently used puzzles for all ages. Kids games put a smile on all the little ones faces. We are looking for movie theater boxes of candy, small toys (McDonald toys are perfect size), small stuffed animals, individual wrapped candies, coloring books and crayons. All donations can be brought to the church office. Please attach a note for what you are donating to (for example: tootsie roll booth). If you have any questions please contact us for your continued support. please contact us at: [email protected] Thanks for your continued support. Aaron and Heather Almassy