Nov. 22 - Our Lady of the Angels Parish

OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
CATHOLIC CHURCH
6442 PELHAM, TAYLOR ~ 313-381-3000
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
THANKSGIVING MORNING MASS AT 8:45AM - NOVEMBER 26TH
The true meaning of this Holiday / Holyday is to give “THANKS”. We also enjoy a
family get-together at a turkey dinner, Santa Claus Parades and football games on TV a
day off from work for most of us but again, what about the true meaning for this day.
So why not begin your Thanksgiving Day by giving THANKS and attend Mass at
8:45am that morning.
As you enter the Church you will have an opportunity to fill out a THANK YOU
card. On this card write down something you’re thankful for, then you’ll be invited to
bring that card forward and deposit it in a basket in front of the altar.
So often we petition and ask God for things on this day. Let’s give THANKS for all
the blessings He has bestowed upon us.
After Mass, special prayer cards will be given to all those in attendance, and on this
card is an appropriate prayer to be said as a blessing before your THANKSGIVING
meal.
The Collection taken on Thanksgiving will go to help our Parish Food Pantry.
So remember start THANKSGIVING with Mass, Thursday morning at 8:45am.
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PARISH DIRECTORY
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
6442 PELHAM RD. ~ TAYLOR, MI 48180
(313) 381-3000 Fax (313) 381-5528
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: http://loacc.org
Regular Office Hours: Mon. - Thur.:
9am - 12, 1-8pm ~ Fri: 9am - 12, 1-3pm
Rev. Dariusz Strzalkowski
Pastor
Daniel Hurley
William Thome
Deacon
Deacon
Order of Masses
Saturday 4 pm ~ Sunday 8 am, 10 am,12 pm
Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. ~ 8:45 am
Wednesday: No Mass or Prayer Service
Holy Days: As Announced
Eucharistic Adoration:
Thursdays 9:15 am - 6 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3 pm ~ and by appointment
Dir. of Faith Formation & Pastoral Minister: Karen Kerr ~ Tues. 4:30-5:45pm ~ 6-7:15pm
Religious Ed Secretary: Maria G. Valdez
Christian Service Coordinator:
Marie
Gdowski
Music Ministry Leader: Nick Urbiel
Parish Nurse Ministry: Mary Catherine
Wright
Youth Ministry: Tom Kupovits
Office Staff
Patty Baringer ~ Bookkeeper
Sally Turczyn, Maria G. Valdez
Rose Zakrzewski
Custodians: Mike Humbles, Greg Leja
Parish Council Members:
Fr. Dariusz,
Deacon Bill Thome, Bob White (Chairperson),
Rodger Rowley (Co-Chairperson),
Vic
Alabastro, Cheri Antonnicola, Bennie Belknap,
Bill Ehred, Tom Kupovits, Jerry LaMonica,
Tom Mignano, Rose Rotunda, Suzanne Starr,
Sue Vokal, Jerry Ziemba
Baptisms: Infants and young children are baptized at 1:00 pm on Sundays throughout the
year or by special appointment. Parents must
attend a Baptism Preparation Class prior to
Baptism. Please call Karen Kerr.
Marriages: Couples who wish to be married
at OLOA will meet with Fr. Dariusz to discuss
their plans and set their marriage date. Prior to
the wedding, the couple attends an engaged
couples workshop. Please contact Fr. Dariusz
to schedule your pre-marriage appointment at
least 8 months in advance of your wedding
date.
New Parishioners: Register at Parish Office
Change of Address: Notify Parish Office
Our Mission Statement Reflects our Spirit
“Our Lady of the Angels is a worshipping community dedicated to the education and spiritual
growth of the whole parish family. With guidance from the Holy Spirit we extend our Christian love to the community we serve. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord with all our hearts
and we welcome all to join us on our journey in
following Him.”
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
BURNS THIS WEEK
SPECIAL INTENTIONS OF:
OUR PARISH FAMILY
MASS INTENTIONS
SCHEDULE FOR THANKSGIVING
Monday, November 23
8:45am
†For those listed in our Books of
Remembrance
LECTORS
8:45AM: Elaine Jacek
&
Mike Kava
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARITST
8:45AM: Gerry Lefteroff, Eric Szor, Ines
Young, Stephanie Cupp
Altar Servers: Special Assignment
Tuesday, November 24
8:45am
†For those listed in our Books of
Remembrance
Wednesday, November 25
NO MASS OR PRAYER SERVICE
Thursday, November 26
8:45am
†Robert & Virginia Kirkpatrick
(Family)
†Chester Kapelanski
(Family)
†Richard Chorian
(Family)
†Rene Hubbell
(Cas & Vera Draus)
†Pikus - Phillips Families
(Kerrigan Family)
†Grandma, Mother, Sister & Son
(Pat Gibson)
Friday, November 27
8:45am
†For those listed in our Books of
Remembrance
Saturday, November 28
4:00pm
†Derek Jon Fitzpatrick
(Ted & Mary Fitzpatrick & Family)
†Mary Mac Lellan
(Bernadette Mac Dougall)
†Laurie Juleff
(George & Terry Bopp)
†Alexander Mac Lellan
(Duncan Mac Lellan)
†Eileen Caya
(Darlene Szczepanski)
Sunday, November 29
8:00am
†Jim & Theresa Sheridan
(Ron & Jeannie Wiseman)
†Laurie Juleff
(Bonnie & John Zaidel)
†Barbara Boike
(Family)
10:00am
†George Korman
(Family)
†Eileen Caya
(Elaine Jacek)
†Gary Ames & All the Souls in Purgatory
(Florence Ames & Family)
†Kevin Bergin
(Dolores Bergin)
12:00pm
SCHEDULES FOR NOVEMBER 28& 29
LECTORS
4:00PM:
Darlene Szczepanski
Pam Schierschmidt
&
8:00AM:
David Zyczynski
Don Turczyn
&
10:00AM: Bennie Belknap
Kevin Begic
&
12:00PM: Sue Urbiel
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
4:00PM:
Cindy Resovsky, Kim
Hughey, Pat Ackerman, Deb SkinnerClos, Diane Balikowski, Cathay
Czerwonka
8:00AM: Nanette Sabell, Anna Marie
Fiscelli, Gloria Tamoshunas, Mary
Watters
10:00AM:
Florence Ames, Barb Zub,
Mary Vermette, Elaine Jacek, Ed & Linda
Bollman
12:00PM: Cathy Elliott, Sylvia Vella,
Diane Kaminski, Mark Luecke, Jeanette
Richter
ALTAR SERVERS
4:00PM:
Kristina Yaczik
Kate Eccleton
&
8:00AM:
Jim Kerrigan
Shaun Kerrigan
&
10:00AM:
Holly Kimes
&
Alicia Cotter (First Mass)
12:00PM:
April Dean
Caroline Hinds
USHERS
4:00PM: Ben Bazanski
8:00AM: Mike Shoniker
10:00AM: Ron Mc Combe
12:00PM: Dominick Savona
&
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A few words from Fr. Dariusz
This weekend in the Church we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. It is also the last week of Ordinary Time.
Next week, we will celebrate a new year of the Catholic Church with the first week of Advent. Today’s Feast is
a very special one. Although Christ has always been recognized as the King of kings, it was not until Pope Pius XI
instituted the Feast of “Christ the King” in 1925 that it finally received official recognition in the Holy Catholic
Church.
On the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, we think of the end and of judgment. The apocalyptic vision
from the Book of Daniel sets the tone. It talks about the coming of a ‘Son of Man’, a tile for the future redeemer. It is not clear that
Jesus referred to himself as ‘Son of Man’ in this apocalyptic sense, but the early Christians certainly did. To the Son of Man was given
dominion and glory and kingship that all people, nations and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that
shall not pass away, and His Kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. [Dan. 7:14]
Basing itself on this same text from Daniel, Revelation looks to Jesus’ coming at the end of time when He will take full possession of His
Kingdom.
The Gospel, where the Lectionary once again shifts to John, contains a section from the Passion narrative: Jesus is being interrogated by
Pilate. The issue here is the nature of Jesus’ Kingship.
Jesus, the Son of God is the King of all creation. He is here today with us. His Kingdom has arrived and we as baptized children have
received our new creation of the Godly seed, this gift making us members of the Kingdom of God on earth. Through our new creation,
we are now able to worship God in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship Him.
The present Kingdom of God on earth, spiritual in nature, invisible to the naked eye, is one that will never be destroyed. The dominion
of Christ the King is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away.
As we reflect on all the goodness of God that we have received by the grace of God, let us give thanks to Christ the King for showing us
the way to His eternal Kingdom. Without the abundant blessings of our most generous King, we could never attain salvation on our own.
Let us praise Christ, the King of the Universe!
God bless you all,
Fr. D.
ALTAR SERVER NOTES
TO ALL THE ALTAR SERVERS AND
THEIR FAMILIES… “A VERY
BLESSED AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING”
Mass Attendance Report
Sunday Liturgy (Oct. 31st - Nov. 1st) ~
100%
NO NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD.
Our seven new Altar Servers are looking forward to serving their FIRST MASS!
Scrabble
Last week there were two words and
the clue was: “It’s official name is
“STATO DELLA CITTA DEL VATICANO”
_ _ T I _ A _
_ _ T _
This week’s Scrabble word has six
letters and the clue is: “It’ll soon be here”.
_ D _ E _ T
Mass For The People Of The Parish
Each weekend one of the four Masses
will be for “THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH”. These intentions will rotate so that
all Masses will be covered.
“GEE, I DIDN’T KNOW THAT!”
St. Luke, one of the writers of the
four Gospels was a doctor. Various writers of Church history often referred to
Luke as DR. LUKE.
When he joined St. Paul in his missionary journeys Luke saw that many
were in need of spiritual healing as well
as physical healing.
He spoke of Jesus as a Doctor to all
those without hope!
NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
ON THANKSGIVING, THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 26TH.
Please consider attending Mass that
morning at 8:45am.
N E W L E C T O R W O RK S H O P
BOOKS … These new books are available for pick-up in the room where the
lectors sign-in for Mass.
Sign your name and pick-up your
copy. Begin using these books next
weekend November 28th-29th, the start of
the Advent Season.
RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS STAMPS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE
POST OFFICE. USE THESE WHEN
MAILING YOUR CHRISTMAS
CARDS. ..K EEP CH RIS T IN
CHRISTMAS!
HOW ABOUT A “HOLY WATER
FONT” AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT?
Our Lady of the Angels Holy Water
fonts are available in the Parish Office for
$7.00.
LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE
Parishioners are invited to light the
ADVENT CANDLE (S) as Mass begins.
You will be invited to come forward
by the lector after the opening hymn and
light the appropriate candle (s).
This will be on the weekends of Nov.
28th-29th; Dec. 5th-6th; Dec. 12th-13th; and
Dec. 19th-20th. Choose your mass, Saturday, 4:00pm, Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, or
12:00pm Noon.
Call the Parish Office at 313-3813000.
OUR RETURN GIFT TO GOD
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015
COLLECTION . . . . .
$8,092.00
TO MEET BUDGET . . . . $10,482.00
NUMBER OF ENVELOPES 325
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR LADY
OF THE ANGELS IN YOUR WILL
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SCRIPTURE READING
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22, 2015
RELIGIOUS ED
CLASS NEWS
Sunday ~ Our Lord Jesus Christ, King
of the Universe
Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93;
Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
For all your information needs
please follow up on Facebook at “Our
Lady of the Angels-Faith Formation.”
Monday ~ Saint Clement I, Pope and
Martyr; Saint Columban, Abbot;
Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest and
Martyr
Dn 1:1-6, 8-21; Dn 3;
Lk 21:1-4
All updates will be posted to this page
along with our Church bulletin. We are
trying to make it easy for parents to be
informed as to everything going on in
and about Religious Formation. This
also includes the RCIA, all Sacraments,
etc…
Tuesday ~ Saint Andrew Dung-Lac,
Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday ~ Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3;
Lk 21:12-19
If you have any questions at any time
please contact Karen.
Thursday ~ Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3;
Lk 21:20-28
Friday ~ Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday ~ Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3;
Lk 21:34-36
Sunday ~ First Sunday of Advent
Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12—4:2;
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
IN THE JOURNEY BOOK
For Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of
the Universe, November 22, 2015. Readings are on Page 1028.
For the First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2015. Readings are on Page
860.
BLESS THESE CHILDREN
BAPTIZED
AT OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015
BY: FATHER DARIUSZ
ADEN CHRISTOPHER PRESNELL
Son of Joseph Martin Presnell III and
Michelle Line Presnell (St. Onge).
ADDISON KAY RAMIREZ daughter
of Francesco Ramirez and Emilie Ramirez (Chrzanowski).
IZABELLA MARIE VACHA daughter
of Matthew Perry Vacha and Emily Marie
Vacha (Raab).
Thank you for Potluck!
Lots & Lots of hands, feet, smiles and
loving hearts were needed to prepare,
serve, and clean-up this great harvest
dinner.
A very big Thanksgiving “Thank you”
and a very special blessing to each and
every person who made this dinner a
great success!
Grand Prize Winners!
Our Grand Prize winners for the quilt
raffle was Ruth Williams, she also won
a Christmas tree crafted by our very
own Pam Schierschmidt! Our other
Christmas tree winners were:
Mary Lee
Mark Garcia
Mary Stitt
Olive Jacques
Melissa Linnean
D & A Doute
Jane Dewald
The Youthful Corner
Youth Group Calendar
Nov 22 ~ Youth Group 6:30-8pm ~ PC
Nov 29 ~ No Youth Group
Dec 6 ~ Breakfast w/ Santa
Dec 13 ~ Youth Group 6:30-8pm ~ PC
Dec 20 ~ Youth Group 6:30-8pm ~ PC
Dec 27 ~ NO YOUTH GROUP
Thought for the Week: Whatever happens, remember two thing: God doesn’t
abandon anyone. The more you feel
alone, neglected, scorned, unappreciated,
and the more you will be near to give up
under the weight of a severe injustice, the
more you will feel an endless, mysterious
force that will sustain you, that will make
you able to have good and vigorous intentions, and you will be astonished by its
strength when serenity will return. This
strength is God! - - St. Joseph Moscati
An open invitation: Are you awesome?
Have you always been awesome? Do you
wish you could meet other awesome people just like you? Well look no further
then Our Lady of the Angels Youth
Group. We are the keepers of awesomeness. But we need you to stop by and add
to this amazing phenomenon. So if you
are between the ages of 10 to 18 and looking for great friends, good people, lots of
fun and amazing events then stop by the
Youth Loft Sunday nights from 6:30 to
8pm. And begin your awesome journey
into fulfilling your faith. See you there!
If you have any questions please feel free
to contact Youth Leader:
Tom Kupovits (313-229-1197)
Please pray for the Youth of the Parish
Thank you & God Bless you!
Marie Gdowski
Christian Service Coordinator
THANK YOU
The advertisements that appear in this
bulletin completely defray all publishing costs which the Church would otherwise incur. Please patronize the sponsors on the back of this bulletin and
thank them for their kind generosity.
Noon on Wed. Nov. 25th
Thursday & Friday
November 26th & 27th
Will re-open
Monday, November 30th
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2015 HOLIDAY SEASON
Children’s Choir
Practice
Practice will be held after the 10am Mass
on Sunday, November 22nd & 29th.
This Thursday, Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving, one of our country’s greatest national holidays when we are reminded to give praise and homage to God for our
many, many blessings. These blessings include our homes and families as well as our
Church parish where we are given an opportunity to help people who are less fortunate
than we are. Helping others is considered a blessing because it gives us an opportunity
to share what we can with others who might not enjoy this Holiday Season without the
generosity of someone else. Our Thanksgiving Outreach program is an example of the
good we can do to assure other families have a festive meal with all the trimmings on
this special day because our pastor, Fr. D. has generously agreed that the collection
taken up at the Mass on Thursday, November 26th be donated to the parish pantry. The
funds we receive will be used for the Thanksgiving Outreach program as well as for the
Christmas Holiday Season. Once again, we are asking for your support to help as many
needy families as possible enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. We look forward to
seeing many of you at Mass on Thursday and wish all of you a very wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. Please know how much we appreciate your generosity to help those
who come to us for food. We hope to make this Thanksgiving as memorable as possible
for the many families who need our help as well as for all of you who count helping
others as a blessing.
Food Pantry Committee
We would also request that all food
donations be checked for the expiration
dates because our policy is not to give
food that has expired.
Thanksgiving Greetings to my parish family…
How wonderful it is, that we have this Holiday to take time to be thankful for all of the
blessings we have in life!
We, in this parish, have many things to be grateful for.
As Music Ministry leader, I have been blessed with a wonderful group of people who I
consider to be a large part of my being. The regular 10:00am choir, the Contemporary
group who covers the Noon Masses, the faithful group that is at almost every 8:00am
Sunday Mass, and of course the Children’s choir, all have a special and unique presence
in my heart.
As a parish, we should give Thanks for all of the individual talents these folks possess
and share freely with each of us.
Personally, I am thankful for a multitude of things our Lord has blessed me with;
My Wife )who willingly puts up with me for being involved in too much),
My Children and their Spouses (who are great examples of what love means),
My Grandchildren (who are the Light of my Life, and of course can do no wrong),
My Parish Family (who are a great support of the Ministry I have been blessed
with),
A wonderful Pastor (who stays out of my way yet stands behind me in my decisions), and most of all:
My Faith in God (that gets me through any situation life can throw at me).
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Cash and checks are needed to buy perishable items. Checks should be made
out to: Our Lady of the Angels SVdP
THE FOOD PANTRY IS IN NEED
OF:
TOILET PAPER!!
PURIFICATORS AND
FINGER TOWELS
LAUNDRY VOLUNTEERS
Nov. 8th - 15th… Stella Mosella
Nov. 22nd … Lorraine McFee
Nov. 29th - Dec. 6th … Barbara Zub
Dec. 13th … Joan Beaton
It continues to amaze me that the “Things” I am grateful for are never really “Things”
but people I love and admire!
Dec. 20th - Dec. 27th … Shirley Ghena
I pray that all of you can appreciate, and be Thankful for all the “Things” you have been
blessed with!
Yours in song… Nick
Jan. 17th - Jan. 24th … Marvel Boyd
Jan. 3rd - Jan. 10th … Joan Beaton
Jan 31st … Joan Beaton
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PRAYER REQUEST LIST
We believe in the power of prayer! The names submitted will continue on the list for approximately one month. If you wish to extend that period, please call the parish office.
Dear God,
We place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick under
Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servants to good
health once more. . .
Sue & Roy Aho, Suzanne Aloe, Bobby Belknap, Dolores Bencsik, Virginia Biggott,
Pam Black, Mary Jane Budai, Lois Burke, Stella Butkiewicz, Cecile Byrne,
Beverly Campbell, Rose Campbell, Madeline Carpenter, Maxine Cichon, Robert
Colasinski, Ron Coogan, William Cupp, Shari Cybert, Jennifer D’Agustino,
Connie Dadabbo, Katherine Davis, Dorothy Dauphinais, Annmary Demyan,
Charles Derrick, Winifred Drotar, Joan Dubiel, Louise Dushefski, Mike Ferguson,
Andrea Ferrise, Linda Fiscelli, John Fitzgerald, Ray Fleszar, Connie Formosa,
William Garbacz, Bunny Garchar, Lindy Giacomantonio, Pat Gibson, Tom
Gillen, Tim Hellrung, Harold Hiensberger, Angela Honeycutt, Gerald Honeycutt,
Michael Hornyak, Jr., Charlie Hughes, Mary Katherine Hughes, Sally Hughes,
Catherine Humbles, Octavia James, Don & Cesidia Johnson, Donald J. Jones,
Sylvia Kapelanski, Lillian Kapera, Liz Katz, Jessica Kilbourn, Peter & Maria
Kiliaris, Daniel Kirksey, Lucy Korval, Leon & Nancy Kroeger, Mary Alice
Krzyzaniak, Greg Lahiff, Suzanne Lakkis, Daniel Lambert, Maryann Lapinski,
Dolores Locher, Collin Lovely, Rose Machowicz, Mary Lynn Makin, Jeanne
Manard, Frank Mancina, George Mancos, Violet Manis, Tom Marcero,
D. Martin, Michael Martin, Al Martinez, Jerry McFee, Lisa Menna, Bob
Merriman, Audrie Meszaras, Norm Mietkiewicz, Karyn Milewski, Helen Miller,
Karen Mitchell, Donald Modrzynski, Margaret D. Molnar, Liam Morley, Mary
Morris, John Mosella, Sr., Rosemarie Mulka, Melissa Murray, Ann Naylor, Jeff
Neese, Anna & Joseph Nowak, Joseph O’Donnell, Rita Oleksiak, Elaine Oswald,
Michael Paillon, Marty & Mary Lou Pakledinaz, Kathy Parish, Canuta Perez,
Sonya Peterson, Angelo Pizzo, Helen Plitt, Jim Poirier, Lisa Powaser, Ann Putz,
Charles Quinn, Michael Radocaj, Jr., Marge Raymond, Maxine Raymond, Tamra
Ream, Rowan Reinhard, Deloris Reminder, Priscilla Reminder, Ann Renaud,
Christopher Renaud, Mary Reynolds, Charles Risch, Dan Robb, Rick Roy, Ryan
Robertson, Kathy Rushlow, Nick Saenz, Lisa Sant, Dominick & Angelina Savano,
Mary Ann Savanyo, Mary Schiffert, Gloria Schratz, John Scorzelli, Leona Scott,
Lucy Senech, Georgian Shasko, Pat Sheridan, Stan Silka, Daniel Paul Smith,
Diane Smith, Matthew Smith, Margaret Snyder, Nick Signs, Ryan Sparks, George
Steele, Pattie Stevens, Edna Stokes, Jameson Sullivan, Joseph Sweetman, Eddie
Switaj, Homer Taylor, Mary Jo Terry, Dan & Madeline Tesin, Ronald Tonge,
Elizabeth Toppi, Terri Tunney, Florence Vallad, George Van Denberg, Mike
Vasas, Eleanor Vereb, James Vickroy, Elizabeth & Sherwood Vivoda, James
Walcott, Barbara Walega, Celia Wardowski, Terry Whitaker, Ruth Williams,
Fr. Gene Wojtewicz, Donna Wood, David Zocher
NURSE MINISTRY NOTES
Members of OLOA Parish Nurse Ministry
would like to wish everyone a Blessed
and Happy Thanksgiving. A beautiful
way to start the day would be to attend the
Thanksgiving Mass and truly express
gratitude for the blessings in our lives.
Some of us may have experienced some
“tough times” in the past year, but we can
be thankful that the Lord is always with
us and will walk beside us in times of
trial.. When we are seated at the Thanksgiving table on Thursday, before we begin
to eat, say a prayer of gratitude and also
remember those family members and
friends who cannot be with us and those
who are no longer with us. Pray for the
homeless who, through unfortunate circumstances do not have a permanent
place to rest their heads at night. Also
remember the members of our military
whose service allows us the freedom to
celebrate. We do have so much to be
thankful for. May God Bless the Our
Lady of the Angels family.
Please remember the information session
regarding Advance Directives to be held
Saturday, December 5th, from 2-3:30pm
in the St. Elizabeth Room. Ann Caulfield
Cook, PhD and Licensed Medical Social
Worker will discuss and explain Advance
Directives and guide us through the process. Also present, a representative from
Michigan Memorial will be available to
discuss pre-planning. Please join us for
this important event. You can call the
Parish Office at 313-381-3000 to reserve
a seat so that we may plan, but a reservation is not necessary.
There will be no Parish Nurse Ministry
meeting in the month of December.
ST. FRANCES CABRINI Day trippin’ with Tuesday Travelers FRANKENMUTH AT CHRISTMAS!
Looking for unique Christmas gifts or decorations, or a special holiday outing with friends? Join the Tuesday Travelers December 1st
for a day in downtown Frankenmuth, decorated in its holiday finest. We’ll start the day at 7:30am with coffee and breakfast snacks at
the Rectory Office; the bus leaves at 8 o’clock. We will be back to Cabrini by 6:45pm.
The First stop is Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, which is even more dazzling during the holiday season with thousands of unique
decorations and gift ideas. On the grounds is a recreation of the chapel where “Silent Night” was first performed. We’ll head over to
the Bavarian Inn for lunch (well known for chicken and noodles) and then shop along Main Street. If you just want to stroll through the
quaint city center, there is plenty more to see. From Main Street, we’ll motor over to River Place, which features even more boutique
shopping Mac’s Fudge, Yankee Candle Co., Thunder Bay Trading Co., Aspen Silver Co. We will not be visiting the outlet mall.
The cost for this trip is $59, which includes breakfast snacks and lunch at the Bavarian Inn. The bus departs from the Church
parking lot, but please park in the playground lot on Laurence and Englewood.
Bring yourself, bring a friend, gather a group together … we always enjoy the day together! To reserve your spot stop by the Rectory
Office with payment or call Therese Tardiff, 313-381-5601 if you would like more information.
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DONATIONS FOR OUR CHRISTNET GUESTS
Our Lady of the Angels will host 30 homeless men and women from January 10, 2016.
The majority of our guests are men.
The following items are most-helpful
Thermal Bottoms & Tops (M, L, XXL, XXXL)
Hooded Sweatshirts, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants Men’s & Women’s (L, XL, XXL, XXXL)
Jeans
Women / Men’s Flannel P.J. Pants (M, L, XL, XXL)
New Men’s Boxers (M, L, XL, XXL)
Thermal Socks
White Undershirts (L, XL, XXL)
* Backpacks / Duffel Bags
Small Suitcase on Wheels
New or Gently used Twin size Blankets, Towels, Wash Clothes
Your donations will be accepted in ChristNet Tubs in the Narthex
Questions? Peggy Vennebush 313-928-5407 ~ Susan Kozar 313-388-5192
Personal Care Items
Travel Size
Hand sanitizer, Q-tips, Shaving Cream, Deodorant, Tissues
Foot & Hand Warmers, Chap-stick, Combs / Hairbrushes
Foot Powder, Toothbrushes, Emery Boards
Large Bottles Body Wash ~ Shower Gel
_______________________________________________________________________
DID YOU SIGN A CHRISTNET POSTCARD to provide needed supplies for the
week. You’ll get your card in the Mail in January.
Thanks for signing up!
Please Help Raise Money For Fish & Loaves!!!
Fish & Loaves is the largest Client Choice Pantry in Michigan!! It is located in Taylor
and serves families from Allen Park, Brownstown, Dearborn Heights, Romulus Southgate, Taylor and Woodhaven. Fish & Loaves assisted 16,460 clients in 2014 by distributing 2 million pounds of food. The Fish & Loaves Pantry is funded through grants,
donations, and fundraising efforts such as the Meijer Simply Give Campaign.
What: Meijer 2015 Holiday Simply Give Campaign
When: November 1st, 2015 - January 2nd, 2016
Where: Taylor Meijer - 14640 Pardee Rd., Taylor, MI
How Does It Work? During the dates listed above, customers present a Meijer Simply
Give card to cashier and purchase for $10. Once purchased, Meijer will convert the
donation card into a Meijer food-only gift card and donate it directly to Fish & Loaves.
Fish & Loaves will benefit ONLY if our supporters purchase the cards at the Taylor
Meijer on Pardee.
Where Do I Get A Card? Meijer Simply Give cards will be placed on kiosks throughout the Taylor Meijer Store so that customers may pick them up while they shop. If
you would like us to drop off some of these special cards please contact us at (313) 5710413.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
You can support Fish & Loaves in this campaign by spreading the word about the
Meijer Holiday Simply Give Program. Your efforts in helping our shared mission
of “Ensuring No One Goes Hungry” are greatly appreciated!!!
Advent Schedule at
Our Lady of the Angels
Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8th)
Morning Mass at 8:45 AM
Evening Mass at 7:00 PM
Penance Services
Private Confessions
As always there is confession every Saturday at 3:00 PM.
Communal Penance Service
There are Several choices for Communal
Penance Services:
Dec. 5 (Saturday) - 1:00PM
@ St. Sebastian, Drbn Hgts.
Dec. 15 (Tuesday) - 7:00PM
@ St. André Bessette, Ecorse
Dec. 16 (Wednesday) - 2:00 & 7:00PM
@ Sacred Heart, Drbn
Dec. 17 (Thursday) - 7:00 PM
@ St. Roch, Flat Rock
Dec. 19 (Saturday) - 12:00PM
@St. Frances Cabrini, AP
Dec. 21 (Monday) - 7:00PM
@ St. Vincent Pallotti, Wyandotte
Other Advent Events:
Dec. 4 - Advent by Candlelight
(7:00 PM - Parish Center)
Dec. 5 - Advent by Candlelight
(7:00 PM - Parish Center)
Dec. 6 - Breakfast with Santa
(9:00 AM - Noon in Parish Center)
Dec. 20 - Music Filled with Christmas
Spirit & Sing Along
(4:00 PM in Church with Choir & Nick
Urbiel)
Advent Inspirations:
Our Lady of the Angels Advent Books
Little Blue Book: For Advent and Christmas includes reflections on:
Advent and Christmas Scriptures and on
various traditions and customs.
Christmas Masses:
Christmas Eve: 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM,
and Midnight Mass
Christmas Day: 10:00 AM Mass
Parish Office Closed:
December 24th through December 28th
December 31st through January 4th
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OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
6442 PELHAM ROAD
TAYLOR, MI 48180
CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on
our many blessings. The Archdiocese of
Detroit is especially thankful for those
who give generously each year to the
Catholic Services Appeal.
The Work of Christmas
Howard Thurman
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back
with their flocks,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among people,
To make music in the heart.
It’s that wonderful time of year again! It
is time for our Annual Christmas Giving
Tree.
Our Giving Tree will be in the Narthex
Nov. 21st - Dec. 13th filled with gift tags
so as to give everyone time to shop!
Our Giving Tree is Our Lady of the Angels way of sharing Christmas gifts with
families struggling, without employment,
layoffs, illnesses or for whatever the case
may be?
Each family is interviewed to determine
their level of need!
The gifts are for children in foster care, in
our area, with Catholic Social Service.
We also provide baskets for seniors
through another outreach.
We also adopt residents at Day House, a
Catholic worker home for homeless
women and children.
This year we will also have a giving tree
for our veterans, we will salute our veterans by having a tree for them!
Please return the gifts no later than December 13th, 2015 with the tag you took
taped to the gift! You can return the gifts
back to the Church or in the rectory office!
Any questions about your gift tag please
contact: Peggy Vennebush 313-928-5407
or Marie Gdowski 313-381-3000,
Stella Mosella 313-388-8970
Debbie Watson 313-806-4753
Join Us For Breakfast With Santa!
Sunday, December 6, 2015
8:30am to 12pm
Get your picture taken
With our very own Santa!
Adults $8 Donation
Children age 3 to 10 $4 Donation
Children under 3 FREE
Includes Picture!
Proceeds go directly to our very own
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Join us for a delicious breakfast and get
your picture with Santa suitable for
turning into Christmas cards, Gifts, and
Ornaments!
Have a great breakfast with good company and help the Food Pantry.
Bring the Family!
25th Annual Christmas Craft Show
St. Thomas a’Becket Church
555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton
SE corner of Cherry Hill & Lilley
Saturday, December 5, 2015
9:00am - 4:00pm
Bake Sale and Lunch Available
Admission $2.00
Under 12 FREE
SHADES OF IRELAND
We would like to invite you to join us in
our ‘Shades of Ireland’ adventure from
September 24th - October 3rd, 2016 as
we discover the sights of the beautiful
country of Ireland.
An orientation meeting will be held
Monday, November 30th, 2015 at
7:00pm in the St. Elizabeth Room at
Our Lady of the Angels, 6442 Pelham
Rd., Taylor, MI 48180. For more information, please call the office at 313-381
- 3 0 00 o r se nd a n e ma il t o
[email protected] please type in the subject line: SHADES OF IRELAND.
Your gift to the CSA touch the lives of
thousands of Catholics each day through
CSA-funded programs, services and ministries. The good work of the Central
Services departments of Communications,
Development and Stewardship, Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools, and Parish Life and Services is funded with gifts
to the CSA.
If you have yet to donate to this year’s
Catholic Services Appeal, please prayerfully consider your blessings and make
the most generous pledge possible.
For more information about CSA-funded
programs, ministries, and services, please
go to www.AOD.org
We know our festival isn’t until June
2016, but we need a chairman to run the
Mexican Food Booth. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family or group of
friends to help our parish and festival
while spending some quality time together.
We are also in need of artists to help
make our sponsor ads and various other
signage. You do not need to be a Van
Gogh or a Michelangelo. If you have
basic drawing skills or are a budding art
student, we need YOU! You can work at
your leisure from the comfort of your
home.
If you are interested in either of these
fabulous opportunities to work with a
dedicated and energetic group of volunteers, please call 313-802-9038 for details. It’s a couple of days out of the 365
you get every year. You just might find
you like it!
Thank you!
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Dear Lord Jesus and Mary Mother of
God, hold all these brave souls in the
palm of your hand; comfort them and
their families. Send angels of protection,
love and comfort to all the service men
and women still at war. Bring them home
safely and comfort to all the service men
and women still at war. Bring them home
safely and comfort their families. We ask
this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Petty Officer, Patrick C. Dauphinais
SSG Lepine, Christopher
COL David Fleckenstein ~ Army
LT Michael A. Molnar ~ Navy
Daniel J. Lyson ~ Navy
CPT Glen Dowling
MST Sgt Brian Dimock
Joshua Maloney ~ Australian Army
David Maloney ~ Australian Army
Justin Dean ~ Marines
SSG Andrew Guingona Sp. Airman
Matthew Atton ~ Air Force
CPL Gregory Ruoss ~ Marines
Joseph Galbraith
PVT Joseph Kimes ~ Army
Samuel Stahl ~ U.S. Marines
SR Wilson, Andrew C. ~ Navy
Donald Johnson ~ Korea
CPL Marshall Ohlert ~ U.S. Marines
TRY MARRIACE ENCOUNTER
FOR A CHANGE!!!
Looking for a new way to let your spouse
know you love them in the midst of your
jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to
keep up with your house and yard? Tell
him or her they’re still #1 in you life…
share a worldwide Marriage Encounter
weekend with each other. The next weekend is Dec. 4th-6th Holiday Inn Express,
Troy.
Apply online at wwme-detroit.org,
email [[email protected]]
Did you know that couples who attend a
WWME Weekend: - Experience only a
2% divorce rate - Live the true meaning
of the Sacrament of Marriage - Become
more involved in their Church - Renew
the Church through discipleship with
other couples - Support and appreciate
their parish and their parish priests. All
couples are welcome on a WWME weekend regardless of ability to donate.
MAKING SENSE OF DEMENTIA
Presented by Carol Waarala
MSW,LMSW
SATURAY, JANUARY 9, 2016
9-11:30 AM
When a person develops dementia
of the Alzheimer’s type, it is often labeled as a memory disease. And why is
memory failing - because the brain is
failing. This brain failure is caused by a
neurological disease that is gradual and
progressive, affecting each person in a
different way, and will cause damage
throughout the brain. This means that
the brain that controlled all our senses
will change and be compromised and
this will impact our abilities and quality
of life.
As dementia damages our five
senses, which helped us process information our whole life, we experience
changes in sight, hearing/balance, touch,
taste, and smell. These changes diminish the way we communicate and cause
us to disengage with others and with
life. Often times, this disengagement
appears as though there is no longer a
person there. So how do you connect
w it h so meo ne w it h d e me nt ia ?
THROUGH THOSE SAME FIVE
SENSES. The senses are super resilient, but often need some stimulation
from others to awaken them.
Hosted by: ST. TIMOTHY PARISH
2901 Manning, Trenton 48193
Contact: Therese Kramer * 734-6765115 * [email protected]
Sponsored by The Downriver Vicariate
with HOPE Dementia Ministry LLC
For more information contact Judy Petterle 734-446-6584
[email protected] *
www.HopeDementiaMinistry.com
HAS YOUR CHILD EXPERIENCED
LOSS THROUGH
DEATH, DIVORCE, SEPARATION
OR ABANDONMENT?
RAINBOWS - Guiding Kids Through
Life’s Storms - is a program that guides
children through these life issues.
PURPOSE - While a death, divorce or
separation in a family appears to be an
adult problem, it has a profound impact
on the children it touches. There is a real
need for caring adults to be present for
these children to help them work through
their grief and provide a safe place for
them to meet new friends who have
shared similar experiences. Even those
who appear to be coping can be struggling
inside with conflicting emotions. Getting
those emotions out is one step toward
healing.
Rainbows is a not-for-profit organization
open to children of all ages and religious
denominations who are experiencing any
change in their family life. It offers
weekly peer support group meetings with
3 to 6 children of the same age range with
a trained facilitator.
AIM - ● The aim of Rainbows is to furnish the participants with an understanding of the changes in their family. ● To
assist children in building a stronger sense
of self-esteem. ● To direct children toward acceptance of what has taken place.
Rainbows meeting will be held on
Wednesdays, January-March 7 to 8PM.
An information meeting for parents, children and adolescents will be held on
January 6, 2016, enter at the first classroom door to the right of the Parish Office. The actual sessions begin on January 13, 2016. - For more information
and to register your children, call (313)
381-3000. A New Session Begins in
January For Children And Adolescents, Preschool-Grade 12 at Our Lady
of the Angels Church - 6442 Pelham,
Taylor 48180.
ADVENT / CHRISTMAS CONCERT ~ Friday, December 4th ~ 7:30pm
St. Paul of Tarsus, 41300 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township 48038
Symphonia Chorale will be performing their holiday program entitled “We Wish You
Christmas,” Musical works by Beethoven, Victoria, Rutter, Thompson, Forrest. Concert
starts at 7:30pm under the direction of Mr. Justin Umbarger. Adults $12, Children $5
(12 and under). For tickets www.symphoniachorale.com or call 586-764-6486.
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Advent by Candlelight
Hostess a Table 2015
Registration Deadline:
November 23, 2015
(No registrations will be honored after
this date)
Advent by Candlelight is an evening for
adult parishioners, friends and family to
gather and prepare for a meaningful
Christmas. This event will be celebrated
Thursday, December 3rd and Friday, December 4th at 7:00pm.
You can be a hostess for 2015 Advent by
Candlelight.
What you need to do —
● Choose a date to hostess.
● Bring
○ Tablecloth
○ place settings - paper, plastic or china
for 8-10 guests (invite your own or the
committee will seat people at your table)
○ Centerpiece
○ Dessert (bought or homemade).
Instructions will be sent for set-up times
and procedures.
Join us for a peaceful beginning to your
Christmas preparations by calling Linda
Bollman 313-386-1146 to reserve your
table. Make checks payable to Monica
Griffin.
Advent by Candlelight - 2015
Be a guest. This is your invitation to
attend Advent by Candlelight, Thursday, December 3rd or Friday, December
4th. Meet new people. Join us for the
reflective evening.
Fill out the reservation form-in the
Church paper or at the Parish Office,
include $5 and arrive by 6:30pm to
view the lovely tables. We will have a
place for you.
2015 Advent By Candlelight
Reservations
(Registration deadline is
November 23rd. No registrations
will be honored after that date)
_______ Thursday, December 3rd
_______ Friday, December 4th
Include names of everyone
attending:
Name:_______________________
Phone:_______________________
Name: ______________________
Phone:_______________________
Name:_______________________
Phone:_______________________
Retreat Center Offers
“Married Couples’
Evening of Recollection”
A “Married Couples’ Evening of Recollection” will be held December 8th
(Tuesday) and March 9th (Wednesday) at
St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat &
Conference Center, Detroit. Couples may
choose either evening which will begin at
5:30pm and end at 9pm. Led by the St.
Paul Ministry Team, the evening includes
conferences, personal time for quiet reflection, and Prayer Service. To register
for one of the evenings, contact Lynnette
Marshall at 313-286-2800 or online at
[email protected]. Registration
fee is $35 a couple including dinner. St.
Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat &
Conference Center is located at 23333
Schoolcraft, Detroit (eastbound I-96 service drive) between Telegraph and Outer
Drive.
Please return in collection basket,
reservation box in Narthex or
Parish Office with $5.00 per
person (checks payable to Monica
Griffin). No tickets are issued.
Seaway Chorale & Orchestra
under the direction of Anthony Lai
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Friday, December 4th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 5th at 7:30pm
Flat Rock Community Auditorium
25600 Seneca, Flat Rock
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Adults / Senior $10 pre-sale
$12 at the door
Students $5
showtix4u.com
734-675-2459
1-866-967-8167
734-675-3548
This Week in our Parish
Events and Activities
Our Lord Jesus Christ; King of the
Universe
November 22
Masses: 8:00am, 10am, 12 noon
10am ~ R.C.I.A. ~ St. Ann
10am ~ Pre-School ~ School
10am ~ Christian Service ~ St. Eliz
6:30-8pm ~ Youth Group ~ PC
GIVING TREE IN NARTHEX
Monday, November 23
8:45am ~ Mass
10-11:45am ~ Food Pantry
7:00pm ~ Bible Study ~ St. Jos
7:30pm ~ Men’s Prayer Group ~ St. Ann
Tuesday, November 24
8:45am~ Mass
9:30am ~ Bible Study ~ St. Jos
NO Chair Fitness
NO REL. ED
7pm ~ Council meeting ~ St. Jos
Wednesday, November 25
NO MASS OR PRAYER SERVICE
OFFICE CLOSES AT NOON
7pm ~ Rainbows meeting ~ St. Ann
Thursday, November 26
THANKSGIVING
8:45am ~ Mass
OFFICE CLOSED
Friday, November 27
8:45am ~ Mass
OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday, November 28
3pm ~ CONFESSIONS
4pm ~ Mass
GIVING TREE ~ NARTHEX
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish
Gift and Book Shop
16101 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn
(between Greenfield and Southfield)
Parish phone: 313-336-3227
Tuesdays during Advent:
10:00am to 6:30pm
Also open before and after
weekend Masses
Saturdays: 3 - 4pm and 4:45 - 5:30pm
Sundays: 10am - 12:30pm
Our shop carries Advent and Christmas
items, contemporary religious themed
jewelry and gifts, medals, rosaries, statues, and books for both children and
adults. We stock boxed Christmas cards
and other affordable religious greeting
cards for all occasions. In acknowledgement of our patron saint, St. Kateri (the
first Native American saint) we have
handcrafted Native American items
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*SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP*
Meets the Third Friday of Every Month at
11am-1pm. *Guest Speakers
+Refreshments + Handouts.
*Support Group Leader - Annie Valle
[email protected], 313-291-2055
*Meeting Location:
Our Lady of the Angels Church
6442 Pelham, Taylor, MI 48180.
*Join us!
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e-mail: [email protected]
BULLETIN BOARD
Ace of Spades Progressive Raffle
Ticket Price: $1.00
HOUSE CLEANING
REASONABLE RATES
PARISH MEMBER
313-627-4710
St. Alfred Parish Center
Drawing held every Thursday night
at 7pm ~ 24175 Baske Street, Taylor
If the Ace of Spades is not selected by
the weekly drawn winner, a consolation prize is awarded and the jackpot
grows again!
Catholic Faith Formation Night
Lectio Divina:
The Art of Praying with Scripture
Tickets not selected do not carry over
week to week! Purchased tickets are
good for one week.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2015
7:00 - 8:00pm
Miss a week - No Problem! Losing
Tickets are discarded and new purchases begin for next Thursday’s
drawing.
Fr. John Kopson, Presenter
You can jump in and play any week!
Tickets can be purchased * After all
weekend Masses *St. Alfred Parish
Office during business hours * Alliance Catholic Credit Union *Leon’s
Family Restaurant - Telegraph
Questions: Bob 734-552-9752
We encourage you to bring a Bible and
a friend too!
All are welcome!
Church of the Divine Child
Gathering Room
1055 N. Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
313-277-3110