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November 2012
Lourdes Legacy
VOLUME XXIX
NUMBER 3
From the pastor...
Assumption Grotto Church
Recently I wrote to the parishioners of Assumption Grotto Church that ours is a country
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extends to the human race. When we look into the Mirror of Justice we are reminded of the utter holiness of God therein and we also
strength to hold fast for whatever may come. We will find ourselves a defenseless and conquered people without use of prayer and penance.
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Pray for the freedom of the Church and the good of our people who, as citizens of the USA, have the Immaculate Conception as their
people’s
lives. Foryou
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in view
of our
present,
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need,from
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say the
daily
for that
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holytoface,”
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glow shedding
its holy
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mercy
of
God
upon
our
country.
The
rosary
is
at
times
a
difficult
prayer
to
say.
Fatigue
and
distraction,
preoccupation
with
other
things,
and
that
upon His adoring Virgin Mother, the Mirror of Justice.
terrible spirit of indifference and boredom which plagues many can cause us to neglect this heaven-mandated form of prayer. We need to cultivate
a holy militancy to fight against the enemies of our salvation and of holy Church. Mary’s way of accomplishing this is strong and yet gentle.
Fr. Perrone
Be faithful to your daily rosary. Do not neglect small acts of self-denial to strengthen your prayer. Scripture urges us to pray for the
strength
to
holdAfast
for whatever
mayevent
come.atWe
will find ourselves
a defenseless
and conquered
without
of prayer
penance.
Post script.
special
upcoming
Assumption
Grotto School
will feature
myself atpeople
the piano
in ause
“duel”
with and
Gerri
Ball at a
second piano. It’s actually a dual of two pianos, rather than a duel of opponents, but we like capitalizing on the tantalizing expression.
Pray for the freedom of the Church and the good of our people who, as citizens of the USA, have the Immaculate Conception as their
Keep the date and time: April 26, after the 12 Noon Mass.
patroness and source of hope.
Fr. Perrone
ON THE
THE SPIRITUAL
SPIRITUAL SIDE
ON
SIDE
Eucharist
Weencourage
encourageeveryone
everyone
make
a commitment
of hour
one hour
weekly
the Blessed
SacraEucharistAdoration.
Adoration. We
to to
make
a commitment
of one
weekly
beforebefore
the Blessed
Sacrament
in
ment
in
the
Chapel
of
Adoration
in
the
convent.
Please
consider
this
special
invitation
to
come
before
the
Lord
with
the Chapel of Adoration in the convent. Please consider this special invitation to come before the Lord with your intentions
your
intentions
andand
your
temporal
needs.
the one
presence
of the Lord
one will
experience
His divine
and your
temporal
spiritual
needs.and
In spiritual
the presence
of theInLord
will experience
His divine
peace,
and the outpouring
peace,
thegrace
outpouring
of His
grace in
in His
Lord the
is waiting
you.
of His and
divine
in abundance
in divine
His presence.
Theabundance
Lord is waiting
forpresence.
you. Come!The
Contact
rectory tofor
find
out Come!
hours
Contact
the
rectory
to
find
out
hours
that
are
open
and
need
to
be
covered
or
find
the
listing
of
open
hours
in
the
Grotto
that are open and need to be covered or find the listing of open hours in the Grotto News.
News.
Solemn Novena of Masses for Christmas and the annual Novena Christmas Cards. Masses for the intentions of those
Solemn
of MassesDecember
for Christmas
and theJanuary
annual3rd.
Novena
Cards.
for the
enrolledNovena
will be celebrated
26th through
PleaseChristmas
use the order
form Masses
in this issue
of intentions
the Lourdesof
th
rd
those
enrolled
willrectory
be celebrated
December
26 through
January 3 . Please use the order form in this issue of the
Legacy
or call the
(313) 372-0762
for more
information.
Lourdes Legacy or call the rectory (313) 372-0762 and cards will be sent to you.
Wedding Anniversary Mass & Reception February 14th 2015. The Assumption Grotto Knights of Columbus members
Wedding
Anniversary
Massthe&4:00
Reception
February
9, 2013.
The14th
Assumption
Grotto
Knights
Columbus
memwill sponsor
a reception after
p.m. Mass
on Saturday,
February
to honor our
parish
couplesofwho
will celebrate
th
bers
will
sponsor
thewho
4:00
p.m.
onofSaturday,
February
9 tocall
honor
our parish
couples
who the
will
25 or
more
years aofreception
marriage.after
Those
wish
to Mass
be part
this celebration
should
the rectory
to register
during
celebrate
25
or
more
years
of
marriage.
Those
who
wish
to
be
part
of
this
celebration
should
call
the
rectory
to
register
month of January, 2015.
during the month of January, 2013.
The Solemn Advent Novena Prayers will be said daily, Sunday December 16 through the 24th. These prayers help to
The
Solemn
Advent
Prayersreception
will be said
daily,on
Sunday
December 16 through the 24th. These prayers help to
prepare
the Church
forNovena
a more spiritual
of Christ
Christmas.
prepare the Church for a more spiritual reception of Christ on Christmas.
ON THE TEMPORAL SIDE
ON THE TEMPORAL SIDE
Pot Luck Social December 31st. Special New Year celebration of Holy Mass at 11:00 p.m. followed by an optional “Pot
st.
Pot
Luck
SocialinDecember
Special
NewYear.
Year All
celebration
of Holy
Mass at 11:00 p.m. followed by an optional
Luck”
gathering
the gym to31
bring
in the New
are welcome
to attend.
“Pot Luck” gathering in the gym to bring in the New Year. All are welcome to attend.
The Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. The Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast the first Sunday of
The
Pancake
Knights
of Columbus
host a Pancake
the first
eachKnights
month inof
theColumbus
gym from 10:30
a.m. Breakfast.
to12:30 p.m.The
Enjoy
a delicious
breakfast will
of pancakes,
eggs, andBreakfast
sausage prepared
Sunday
of each
month
in the gymCost
from
10:30 for
a.m.
to 2:30
p.m.
Enjoy a under
delicious
by our own
Knights
of Columbus.
is $6.00
adults,
$3.00
for children
12. breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and
sausage prepared by our own Knights of Columbus. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12.
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held on Fridays during Lent, February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27th from 4:00
p.m.Knights
to 6:30 p.m.
in the gym,Fish
and Fry
on Good
Friday
3:00 p.m.
to 5:00
p.m.
The
of Columbus
will be
heldfrom
on Fridays
during
Lent,
February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 22 29 from 4:00
-7:00 p.m. in the gym, and on Good Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No Fish Fry will be held on March 15 due to
Dueling
Pianos!
On April
26th, 2015
the 12:00 noon Mass come and enjoy an afternoon of excellent piano entertainment
the
St. Joseph
Dinner
on March
17thafter
.
in the gym. See the flier insert for more details.
The Knights of Columbus Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, December 9th, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
TheDavid
Cotillion.
Fat Tuesday
is Februaryto17,
2015.
Call
Schuster
at 248-342-3247
sign
up.A Cotillion is an old fashioned dance that includes traditional reels, old
dance tunes of the colonies and line dances from the late 1700’s to mid 1800’s. Music will be by the Olde Michigan Ruffwater
th provided. Period costumes are preferred; modern dress is acceptable. Dancing
Stringband.
Instructions
and prompting
will
The
Cotillion.
Fat Tuesday
is February
12be
, 2013. A Cotillion is an old fashioned dance that includes traditional reels,
is to
commence
at the
7:00colonies
p.m. with
Grand
March
thelate
gym.
Refreshments
begin at
6:30 will
p.m. be
Bring
your
favorite
hors
old
dance
tunes of
andthe
line
dances
frominthe
1700’s
to mid 1800’s.
Music
by the
Olde
Michigan
d’euvres finger
food or Pazcki
to pass.and
Beverages
willwill
be provided.
For costume
ticket information,
call Mary
McGuckin
Ruffwater
Stringband.
Instructions
prompting
be provided.
Period or
costumes
are preferred;
modern
dress is
at the Gift Shop,
(313)
acceptable.
Dancing
is 332-4423.
to commence at 7:00 p.m. with the Grand March in the gym. Refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite hors d’euvres finger food or Pazcki to pass. Beverages will be provided. For costume or ticket
St. Joseph Dinner
March
22, 2015.
festive
dinner,
presented
by the Romano family and friends, honors St. Joseph.
information,
call Mary
McGuckin
at This
the Gift
Shop,
(313)
332-4423.
Come and enjoy an afternoon of traditional Italian food. Proceeds go to the church.
St. Joseph Dinner March 17th, 2013. This festive dinner, presented by the Romano family and friends, honors St.
The Christmas
Orchestral
(allof
in traditional
the Tridentine
Latinfood.
MassProceeds
form) willgo
feature
Mass. His will be performed
Joseph.
Come and
enjoy an Masses
afternoon
Italian
to theNicolai
church.
during the midnight Mass, Tuesday, December 24, again on Sunday, December 28th, for the 9:30 a.m. Mass and finally on
Sunday,
Jan 4th for
the noon Mass.
The
Christmas
Orchestral
Masses (all in the Tridentine Latin Mass form) will feature Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson
Mass. His will be performed during the midnight Mass, December 24, again on Sunday, Dec. 30 for the 9:30 a.m. Mass
and finally on Sunday, Jan 6th for the noon Mass.
Please visit our parish web site, www.assumptiongrotto.com or call the parish office for current activities. (313) 372-6762
Solemn Novena of Masses for Christmas
Photos from the past- Assumption Grotto Church, 12770 Gratiot Ave. Detroit MI. 48205
Give a thoughtful Christmas gift
to those people in your life.
A Solemn Novena of Masses
will be offered from
December 26th, to January 3rd.
Nine consecutive days of Masses
at Assumption Grotto Church.
Each keepsake card is a
full color photograph
with matching lined envelope.
The Text inside
the Cards:
Shrine in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes
Assumption Grotto Church
13770 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48205
The suggested donation is $10.00 per card.
Orders can be taken over the phone
by calling the rectory or by completing
the order form provided in this
issue of the Lourdes Legacy.
Please include your donation and postage
cost with the remittance envelope.
If you have any questions, please call
the rectory at (313) 372-0762
May the Holy Infant Jesus
together with His Blessed Mother
and good Saint Joseph
bring you all joy and gladness
as you selebrate the festival of Christmas.
For you and your intentions
a novena of Masses will be offered
from December 26th through January 3rd
at Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit.
This is the finest gift that can be given to you:
the renewal of the Lord’s sacrifice.
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Father Eduard Perrone
Fr. Eduard Perrone, ordained for the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1978, has
been the pastor of Assumption Grotto Church since 1994. A native of
Detroit, Fr. Perrone majored in music, studying piano, organ and theory.
He has a degree in music composition and a master’s degree in theology.
Besides his pastoral work, he often gives talks to special groups and
directs the parish choir in some of the great choral and orchestral music
of the Church’s heritage.
For the past two years, his parish has celebrated the Extraordinary (Tridentine) form of the
Mass, alongside the Ordinary, which allows some of the vast musical legacy of the Church
to be incorporated into the parish worship. He founded Grotto Productions, a recording
company of classical music and has recently composed and recorded three musicals for
vocal and orchestral forces.
Father Perrone is founder of Grotto Press and co-founder and spiritual director of Call to
Holiness, Inc. He is the spiritual director of a Discalsed Carmelite Community in Detroit;
of Mary’s Children (a facility for the care of brain-damaged children and adults); of Opus
Bono Sacerdotii, as well as a chaplain for the Assumption Grotto Knights of Columbus
Council 13419.
Gerrie Ball
Gerrie Ball is a talented pianist, accompanist, and organist. He received
his Bachelor's of Music degree in piano performance from Wayne State
University and a Master's of Music in vocal accompanying from the
College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, also a
performance degree. He started studying the organ when he was a junior
in high school, and continued further studies in college and also through
the Archdiocese. Gerrie’s organ teachers were Paul J. Hotin, Ray Ferguson, Dale Kramer,
Bert Lord Junior, and Ron Prowse.
In his role as organist and Music Director he has served the Archdiocese of Detroit for over
forty-five years before retiring from full time church work in 2012. Currently, he continues
to use his talents in area churches as well as here at Assumption Grotto. Gerrie has also
served at Wayne State University since 1976, accompanying students and faculty in major
works and operas. As a member of the faculty at Wayne, he has taught piano since 1988. As
an accompanist for the Detroit Concert Choir (winners of the "Choir of the World"
competition in Llangollen, Wales, 1996) since 1986, Gerrie has been performing and
competing, internationally and regionally. He also continues to perform on a regular basis
with Vanguard Voices and Renaissance Voices. Over the years, he has performed on 14
European tours and has recorded on 12 CDs and 3 LPs.
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Weekly
Weekly &
& Liturgical
Liturgical Schedule
Schedule throughout
throughout the
the Year
Year
MASSES
MASSES
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Saturday:
a.m.&&4:00
4:00p.m.
p.m.
Saturday: 7:30
7:30 a.m.
Sunday:
a.m.,9:30
9:30Tridentine,
a.m. Tridentine,
12:00 noon
Sunday: 6:30
6:30 a.m.,
12:00 noon
CONFESSION & OTHER DEVOTIONS
CONFESSION & OTHER DEVOTIONS
Saturdays 2:30 – 3:30
Saturdays 2:30 -3:30
Confessions are Confessions
heard on Sundays
45on
min.
before45all
Masses
are heard
Sundays
min.
before
until the Gospel.all Masses until the Gospel.
Petition
eachmonth
monthatat9:30
9:30a.m. First
Jan.2, 4,
Feb.
1, March
1 3
Petition Mass:
Masses:Living:The
Living: Thethird
thirdSunday
Sunday of each
FirstFriday:
Friday: Dec.
Dec.5,7,Jan.
Feb.
6, March
6, April
Deceased: TheDeceased:
third Sunday
of third
each month
at of
9:30
a.m.month at 9:30 First
FirstSaturday:
Saturday: Dec.
7, March
7, April
The
Sunday
each
Dec.6,1,Jan.
Jan.3,5,Feb
Feb.
2, March
2 4
Novena Intentions
at 7:30
a.m.&
Mass
& Sunday
December
26th
January3rd.
3rd
ChristmasChristmas
Novena Intentions
at 7:30 a.m.
Mass
Sunday
12:0012:00
noonnoon
MassMass
December
26th
to to
January
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas
Christmas
EveMasses:
Masses: 4:00
4:00 p.m.
Christmas
Eve
p.m.and
and
12:00
Midnight
(Latin, Orchestral,
Mass
12:00 Midnight
(Latin,
Orchestral,
Haydn’sNicolai
Lord Nelson’s
Mass)
Christmas
Masses:
6:30a.m.,
a.m.,9:30
9:30 a.m.,
noon
Christmas
DayDay
Masses:
6:30
a.m. (Latin)
(Latin)and
and12:00
12:00
noon
New Year’s Eve Masses: 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Masses: 4:00 p.m. and 11: 00 p.m.
New Year’s Day: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 (Latin), 12:00 noon Masses
New Years Day: 6:30, 9:30 (Latin), 12:00 noon Masses
Lenten
Devotions
Lenten & Holy Week Devotions
February 13
Ash Wednesday
Feb. 18
Ash Wednesday
April 2
Holy Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Mass (No morning Mass)
March 28
March 29
April 3
March 30
April 4
March 31
April 5
Holy Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Mass (No morning Mass)
Good Friday: Services from Noon until 3:00 p.m.
Confessions:
4:00from
– 6:00
p.m.
Good
Friday: Services
Noon
until 3:00 p.m. Confessions: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday: Blessing of food at 1:00 p.m. (No morning Mass)
Holy Saturday: B
lessing of food at 1:00 p.m. (No morning Mass)
Confessions: 10:00 —10:00, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Confessions: 10:00 – 11:00, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Easter VigilEaster
Mass:Vigil
8:00
p.m. (Note: there is no Mass at 4:00 p.m.)
Mass: 8:00 p.m. (Note: there is no Mass at 4:00 p.m.)
Easter Sunday Masses: 6:30, 9:30 a.m. Orchestral Mass, 12:00 noon (No confessions on
Easter
Sunday
Easter
day).Masses: 6:30, 9:30 a.m. Orchestral Mass, 12:00 noon
(No confessions on Easter day).
Stations of the Cross are said every Friday in church at 7:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross are said every Friday in church at 7:00 p.m
Remember your loved ones and friends this Easter with a Triduum (3) Masses offered at Assumption
Remember
yourduring
loved ones
and friends
Easter
Masses
offered
at Assumption
Grotto
the Easter
season. this
Easter
Cardswith
will abeTriduum
available (3)
at the
rectory
in February.
Grotto during the Easter season. Easter Cards will be available at the rectory in February.
CALENDER OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov.
Novena forDay
the Immaculate
Conception
after No
all Masses
Nov.
2529-Dec. 7
Thanksgiving
Masses at 7:30
& 9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. Mass.
Dec.
8
Feastfor
of the Immaculate
Holy all
Day
Masses, 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Tridentine 12:00 noon &
Nov.
29-Dec
7 Novena
ImmaculateConception
Conception– after
Masses
7:00
p.m.
Dec. 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day Masses, 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Tridentine, 12:00 noon
Dec. 16-24 & 7:00
Advent
p.m.Novena after all the Masses
Dec.
12:00ofMidnight
Orchestral
Massfrom
by Nicolai
Dec
9 24
Knights
Columbus
Blood Drive
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dec.
25
Christmas
Day
Masses
are
6:30,
9:30
& 12:00 noon
Dec. 16-24
Advent Novena after all the Masses
Dec.
Mass
by Nicolai
at 9:30 a.m.
Dec.
2428
12:00
Midnight
Orchestral
Mass. The “Lord Nelson” Mass by Joseph Haydn.
Dec. 31
Mass at 4:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. (followed with a Pot Luck in the gym to celebrate the New Year)
Dec. 25
Christmas Day- Masses are 6:30, 9:30 & 12:00 noon
Jan. 1, 2015
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, New Year’s Day, Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Latin) and noon.
Dec. 30
Haydn’s “Lord Nelson” Mass at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 4
Epiphany: Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 and 12:00 noon Orchestral Mass by Nicolai.
Dec. 31
Mass at 4:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. (followed with a Pot Luck in the gym to celebrate the New Year)
Jan. 4
Knights of Columbus, pancake breakfast the first Sunday of each month
Jan. 1, 2013 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, New Year’s Day, Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Latin) and noon.
Feb. 2-10
Begin the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes
Jan 6
Epiphany: Masses at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 and 12:00 noon Mass, The “Lord Nelson” Mass by Joseph Haydn
Feb. 14
Wedding Anniversary Mass (Valentines Day) at the 4:00 p.m. Mass sponsored by the Knights of
Jan 6
Knights
of Columbus,
pancake
the first Sunday
each month
Columbus,
Assumption
Grottobreakfast
Parish. Following
Mass is of
a reception
in the lounge for registered couples.
Jan.
9
Baptism
of
the
Lord
Feb. 17
Fat Tuesday – Cotillion dance in the gym.
Feb
2-10
Begin
Novena toMasses
Our Lady
of a.m.
Lourdes
Feb.
18
Ashthe
Wednesday
– 7:30
9:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 7:00 p.m. (ashes are imposed at each Mass)
Feb.
9 22
Wedding
Anniversary
Mass at the
p.m.
Mass
sponsored
the Romano
Knights of
Columbus,
March
St. Joseph
Dinner following
the4:00
12:00
noon
Mass,
catered by the
Family.
All areAssumption
welcome to
Grotto
Parish.
Following
is a reception in the lounge for registered couples.
attend.
Donations
go toMass
the church.
March
Sunday
Feb
12 29 Fat Palm
Tuesday
– Cotillion dance in the gym.
April
Thursday.
See the
Lenten
& 9:30
Holy a.m.,
Week12:00
schedule
in this
the Lourdes
Legacy.at each Mass)
Feb.
13 2
AshHoly
Wednesday
Masses
– 7:30
a.m.
noon,
7:00issue
p.m.of(ashes
are imposed
April 3
Good Friday
March
17
St. Joseph
Dinner following the 12:00 noon Mass, catered by the Romano Family. All are welcome to
attend.
Donations
April 4
Holy
Saturdaygo to the church.
March
Palm
Sunday
April 24
5
Easter
Sunday
April 28
26
Pianos
entertainment
see flier
in this in
issue
March
HolyDueling
Thursday.
Seespecial
the Lenten
& Holy Week
schedule
this issue of the Lourdes Legacy.
March 29
Good Friday
March 31
Easter Sunday
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