“there is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two
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July 25, 2021 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?”
Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted.
Parish Directory
20710 Colgate Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
WEBSITE: www.stmariagorettiparish.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/st.mariagoretti48125
Parish Office Phone: 313.562.5356 Fax: 313.562.0058
Parish Staff & Leadership
Pastor Rev. David Lesniak [email protected] Senior Deacon Rev. Mr. Lawrence Girard
Parish Deacon Rev. Mr. Regis Buckley [email protected]
Parish Office Manager Ext. 303 [email protected]
Faith Formation Office Jan Russell - DRE [email protected] [email protected] 313.563.0960
Director of Liturgy & Music/ Bulletin Editor Linda Phillips [email protected] [email protected]
St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry Ext. 309 Matt Kulczyk Direct Number: 313.563.3970
Mass Intentions
Monday, July 26th 8:00am Mass No intention offered 6:30pm Mass †Gerald Haliburda Jr.& Gerald Haliburda, Sr. by family
†Piwowar family members by the Piwowar family
Tuesday, July 27th 8:00am Mass No intention offered
Wednesday, July 28th 8:00am Mass †Robert Favot by Mrs. Julia Klotz Thursday, July 29th 8:00am Mass No intention offered
Friday, July 30th 8:00am Mass No intention offered Saturday, July 31st 4:00pm •For the people of the parish, both living and deceased.
Sunday, August 1 8:00am Mass †Joseph John Gallagher by family 10:00am Mass †Jim Cayley by family †Helen Piwowar by the Piwowar family †Rudolph & Lena Schwartz by family
5:00pm Mass †Mary Napier by Mr. & Mrs. John LaCroix †Connie Morelli by Pete Girardi
† Denotes Deceased
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp burns brightly this week in remembrance of:
†Mickey Holuta Requested by family
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am & 5:00pm
Daily Masses Monday through Friday: 8:00am Monday Evening: 6:30pm First Friday: 12:00pm First Saturday: 8:00am
Confessions Saturday: 3:00 - 3:30pm
Holydays TIMES TO BE DETERMINED
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Each Monday, beginning at Noon, ending prior to 6:30pm Mass
Baptisms Contact Parish Office for arrangements. Pre-Baptism Class required.
Marriages Please contact Parish Office at least six (6) months in advance.
Staff members are in the office during regular business hours, however,
the parish office remains closed to visitors until further notice
Calls after hours should be limited to emergencies only.
Monday - Thursday:
9:00am - 12:00pm and (The office is closed daily for lunch
from 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
1:00pm - 4:00pm Friday: CLOSED
The Parish Office will be CLOSED EACH FRIDAY
during the summer.
If you need to contact the parish office, please call during regular business hours.
You can also reach out to the
parish office by email: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office will be
CLOSED
EACH FRIDAY during the summer months
Calls after hours should be limited to emergencies only.
Summer Home Program
Call the Faith Formation office at
313-563-0960 if your child needs
to catch-up on their Faith Formation
Classes. We can begin your home
summer program as soon as possible.
Lectors
Attention Please:
The new schedule for August is available in the
sacristy for you to pick up. There will also be a
list of the current Lectors with phone numbers.
In the event your name is not on the list please let
me know as soon as possible so that you can be
added. There is also an attendance sheet for you
to check in when you are Lector or if you are
substituting. Please take a copy of the new
schedule and the list of Lectors. In the event that
you cannot serve on the assigned day, please
contact one of the other lectors to substitute for
you. There will be a meeting of all Lectors during
September. A specific date will be forthcoming.
Thank you for service to the Parish.
Dave Griswack 313 999-5144
Eucharistic Ministers
If you have already turned in your name to be a
Minister of the Eucharist, I just wanted to let you
know there is no specific date for the resumption
of Ministers. We are hoping it will be in the near
future. However, we need you name and phone
number so when the time comes we will have the
names of everyone wishing to serve and a
schedule will be instituted Thank you for your
interest and future service. We will keep you
posted as things progress.
Dave Griswack 313 999-5144
Monday is the Feast of Saint Anne, the mother of The Blessed Virgin and the grandmother of Our Lord. For several reasons, this Feast has great significance for me personally and for the Archdiocese of Detroit. For me personally, the Feast falls on the day after my birthday and our family always went to Mass at Saint Anne’s in
Detroit for the celebration. Many great memories! In addition, On our honeymoon, my wife Ann and I went to Saint Anne de Beaupre in Quebec and we dedicated our marriage to Good Saint Anne. We promised the Saint that all of our daughters would have Anne (or Ann) as part of their names. My four daughters are named Kathleen ANN, Mary ANN, Theresa ANN and ANN Marie Bernadette. Finally, at the age of twelve, my mother-in-law was cured of her total blindness at the Shrine in Quebec which is recorded in the records of the Shrine.
For our Archdiocese, Saint Anne is our patroness and protector of the City of Detroit. The Church of Saint Anne is on Fort Street in Detroit in the shadow of the Ambassador Bridge to Canada. The Church was dedicated on July 26th in the year 1701 by Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, the founder of the City of Detroit, making it the second-oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Pretty neat, eh?
On March 1, 2020, right before the pandemic got into full gear (whew!), Pope Francis elevated the Church to a Minor Basilica. So, what’s this Basilica business all about? I was hoping you’d ask that.
There are four Major Basilicas all located in or around Rome. These are the highest ranked churches in the world. One of these is Saint Peter’s in Rome. The other three are Saint John Lateran, Saint Paul Outside the Wall and Saint Mary Major. In addition to these, there are 86 churches throughout the world that are designated as Minor Basilicas due to their historical and/or architectural importance for the liturgical and pastoral life of some place. In essence these basilicas are considered to be “the Pope’s Churches”. Wow!! Saint Anne is one of only 86 such churches in the world. Impressive!!!
There will be a Mass at the Basilica on July 26th at 7 PM. It’s usually celebrated by the Archbishop. The Novena has been underway since last Sunday, with a different ethnic theme on each day. Ann and I are planning to go to the Mass. If you can, you should go. Because it is a Basilica, you can count it as a pilgrimage. Besides, there will be great food and fellowship! You won’t regret it!
SAINT ANNE, PRAY FOR US
God Is Good All the Time! All the Time God Is Good!
Don’t forget, join us this Friday and every Friday at 3pm to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet on ZOOM. See the ad in our bulletin or on the parish website for details on how to join in.
Hope to see you there!
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Norm Abramczyk Louise Ames
Anna Axe Joyce Babosh Harry Bacalia Sue Bacalia Norma Bak
Violet Barrette Bob Bellottie Jim Bellottie
Vincent Bellottie Judy Bennett
Sharon Bieniek Cynthia Blaha Marilyn Block
Evelyn Boettger Aaron Boyless
Thomas J. Brennan, Jr. Joan Buzo
Jacob Cassar
Michaeline Chwastek Richard Cline
Zoe Cossin Betty Ann Crawford Sylvia Cyncewicz
Tina Doney Pearl Dube
Mary Durkacs Marsha Farmer
Geraldine Filippi Cecil Fernandez Tina Fernandez
Lisa Foster Rose Fraley
Duane Glossa Roseann Gomez
Bob & Lori Gonzales Gary Graham Jr Abigail Graves
Jennifer Hanna Green Charlotte Gutierrez
Eileen Halpin Annie Hapunowicz
Tina Hovis Sue Jagodka
Joanne Kacher Norman Kaleto Brenda Kaleto
Phyllis Kinnell Chris Kovac John Kovac
Jenene Kozinski George Kramar
Patrica Lacopelli Joseph Lasky
Henry Lemmens Guadalupe Madrigal
Phyllis Mareck Donald Martin
Erin Martin Jane Mellnick Linda Molek Pat Mozdzen
Suzanne Nicholas Gigi Novak
Diane Owens John Palmer
Mary Pellegrini Jimmy Piche Mary Pike
Jeff Pingilley Jess Pingilley
Linda Pingilley Robert Pingilley Sam Pingilley
Wayne Pingilley
Carol Regnier Whitney Regnier
Noemia Reid Richard Roberts Laura Salazar
Fred Sanscrainte Matt Sanscrainte Joann Sanscrainte
Cathy Sarb Dennis Scanland Darlene Shannon
Phil Shannon Rose Shannon Jaxon Shubik
Margaret Smith Jimmy Stecki
Gerald Stevens Sarah Taylor
Jim Tokarczyk Laurie Trupp
Michael Wheelock Eileen Winnie
The Wirick Family Lucy Wisniewski
Frank Wojcik Vickie Wrobel Stephen Zelle
High School Reunions
Holy Redeemer High School Class of 1971 will gather for its 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 25, 2021. This casual event will take place at Warren Valley Golf Club & Banquets in Dearborn Heights at 6:30pm. For more information go to holyredeemer71.com or call 410.961.8033.
Gabriel Richard High School Class of 1972 is looking for contacts of classmates for our 50th class reunion. Our 50th reunion will be September 10, 2022. Our reunion will begin with mass at St. Vincent Pallotti at 4pm and reunion immediately following at Knights of Columbus Hall in Wyandotte. Please send contact information to [email protected]. — Class of ‘72 reunion committee.
Ladywood High School
Air Force Matthew Thornton, Nicole Thornton,
Michelle Thornton, Brittany Mack, Tiffany Kay Smith (Ladd), husband, Don Smith
Army
Josh Harpster, Zachary Robbins, Robert Truchan, Anthony Lemieux,
Bryce Bieniek, Tony Pernicano, Jacob Grzebienik, Matthew Hapunowicz
Marines
Joseph Krawzyk, 1st Lieutenant, Joseph McGinnis, Corporal, Andrew Clark, 1st Lieutenant, Cody S. Pratt, Luke Cohen, PFC 1st Class
Navy
Ryan Detlor, Patrick Hanosh
Army National Guard Vincent Nowak, Spc. Kyle F. Johnson,
Michael Dunne
For many of us, summertime is synonymous with relax time. Whether enjoying the local pool or going on vacation,
life takes on a different rhythm in the summer months.
A decline in church attendance during the summer
usually leads to a dip in giving. Yep, you got it. The summer slump.
God’s call on your life doesn’t stop just because attendance
suffers a 30% drop during the summer slump. And online giving doesn't have to decline!
Visit www.stmariagorettiparish.com and click on the “Online Giving” icon.
Your financial contributions to the parish help as we continue to do God’s work.
If donating in person, stewardship checks should
be made payable to:
St. Maria Goretti Parish
Envelopes may be dropped in the stewardship box in church, mailed to the Parish Office
Thank you for supporting our parish and its programs.
Teen Summer Mass Series
at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Inviting all teens from the Archdiocese to join us for monthly themed
11:00am Masses on Sundays this summer.
August 29th - Detroit Sports
Each Mass is followed by food, fellowship and fun in the Plaza
You are encouraged to dress for each monthly theme. Please consider bringing a donation of
canned goods to benefit local food pantries.
For more information or to RSVP - Contact [email protected] or
Divine Mercy Chaplet with Deacon Regis
Join us on
Fridays at 3:00pm to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet on ZOOM.
To connect by computer use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85478055945
To connect by smart phone call 1 (312) 626 6799
use meeting ID 854 7805 5945.
A link for this Zoom gathering is available on the Parish Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/groups/
st.mariagoretti48125
Please join us as we pray
the Rosary before our
weekend liturgies.
Most often, it is recited
40 minutes before the
start of mass.
Parish Commissions, Councils and Groups
Parish Council
Chairperson: Richard Fron
Co-Chairperson: Chris Bergeron
Secretary: Thomas Koselka
Members at Large: Barbara Balnius Mario Ferrante David Griswack Valerie Koselka John O’Callaghan Marge Taylor Sandy VanAssche Pat Wallace Linda Wielkopolan
Worship Commission: David Griswack
Education/Formation Comm: Marge Taylor Christian Svc. Commission: Chris Bergeron
Finance Council: Dianna Dunne
Ushers President: Dave Griswack 313.999.5144
Online giving makes it easy to give! You never have to bring envelopes, cash or checks to church. Giving electronically also helps the church save money and
plan its budget. There are no fees for on-line giving.
Visit the St. Maria Goretti website at www.stmariagorettiparish.com
Click on the Online Giving link on the left side of the home page.
Complete the registration form
Please feel free to call the Parish Office if you should have any questions or want to
know more about Online Giving.
Your donations are vital to the success of our Parish community.
GOSPEL MEDITATION July 25, 2021
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Oscar Romero said, “We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is the beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest.”
There were a group of ladies many years ago who made quilts. They were beautiful creations reflecting inspirational designs artfully composed from the simple scraps of fabric each woman would bring to their individual pieces. There was no plan for the finished project as each finished work became the combined creation of what each woman contributed. They abounded in vibrant colors and dazzled the beholder with intricate patterns and their myriad textures. They were so beautiful that they became coveted family treasures passed from generation to generation. Those women never realized the power of their work. Countless babies rested in the comfort of those quilts warmly nestled in the legacy of tradition they were fortunate to inherit. They adorned countless homes with their beauty and brought joy and solace to many faces.
We cannot do everything. We are not meant to. Our work in life is to contribute our individual piece, a piece that reflects the unique thumbprint I claim as my own. We only have to do small things well. Then, as St. Oscar Romero reminds us, the Lord’s grace will enter and do the rest. We have to trust that this is true just as those women trusted in the eventual beauty of their final work.
Eucharistic blessings are blessings that start small and multiply. We all come to life with only a few loaves of bread and a few fish. Not any single one of us has all that it takes to transform our world. Who knows what God will do with the little we have and how many will benefit from our kindness, compassion, wisdom, courage, conviction, love, warmth, zeal, faith, and hope? That young lad never dreamed that his few leftovers would do all that they did. God shows up in unexpected ways! Where would life’s adventure and fun be if it were any other way? Being able to be part of bringing God’s creative, transforming, healing to the world opens us up to wonder, awe, and excitement! We can all bring our little piece to the bigger work of God that can result in being a coveted jewel passed generation to generation. This is good news indeed!
Bread and wine transform into Christ’s Body and Blood and we become what we eat. Trust that. ©LPi
The Archdiocese of Detroit Marriage and Family Ministries invite married couples
to an evening out to celebrate marriage on
Friday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in the parking lot of Guardian Angels Church in Clawson to hear a presentation from
Fr. John Kopson on how you and your spouse can grow together in love and faith. Afterwards, enjoy dinner, drinks, dancing, and some amazing door prizes. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Learn more and register at
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St. Maria Goretti Lector Schedule
4:00pm
Saturday 8:00am Sunday
10:00am Sunday
5:00pm Sunday
DATE
July 31/Aug. 1 Theresa Jordan Maryellen Sobczak Richard Fron Mary Jane Favot
Aug. 7/8 Marge Taylor Pat Wallace Pat Woodby Francis Tofil
Aug. 14/15 Dave Griswack Tom Koleska Kathy Munoz Mary Jane Favot
Aug. 21/22 Sylvia Francis Maryellen Sobczak Michael Munoz Francis Tofil
Bulletin Editor ** [email protected] **
All submissions are due 10 days before publication date.
The deadline for bulletin
submissions is 2:00pm on Thursday,
10 days before the bulletin date.
Exceptions occur when the bulletin is required to be sent early due to holidays.
Please plan ahead as submissions received past the deadline will be published in the following week’s bulletin.
Submissions should be sent as
a Word document (single spaced), PDF or photo format (JPEG, TIFF, GIF, PNG), attached to or in the body of an email
Readings for the Week of August 1, 2021 Sunday Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 Monday Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Mt 14:31-21 Tuesday Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 6cd-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14; Wednesday Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Nm 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-22, 23; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major Nm 20:1-13; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 16:13-23 Friday Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16- 19; Mk 9:2-10 Saturday Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-3a, 3c-4, 47 and 51; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 4:30—5:2; Jn 6:41-51
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