Happy Fathers` Day

The
Vigil
June 19, 2016
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Calming Life’s Storms”
Today’s Readings
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Mass Times:
St. Charles: Wednesday 10:30am;
Sunday 8:15am AND 11:30am
First Reading:
Zechariah 12:10-11
(Messianic Jerusalem)
Nativity: Thursday Noon; Saturday 4pm;
Sunday 9:45am
Second Reading:
Galatians 3:26–29
(One in Christ Jesus)
“The Lord Be With You.”
Gospel:
Luke 9:18–24
(Followers of Jesus)
Pastor’s Pen
Happy Fathers’ Day
Here’s a prayer sent to me and I liked it!
We give thanks, Creator God, for the fathers in our lives.
Fatherhood does not come with a manual, and reality teaches us that some fathers excel while
others fail.
We ask your blessings on them all – and forgiveness where it is needed.
This Father’s Day we remember the many sacrifices fathers have made for their children and
families, and the ways, both big and small, they lift their children to achieve dreams they
thought beyond reach.
So too, we remember all those who have helped fill the void where fathers pass early or are
absent – grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers, pastors and coaches – and the
women of our families.
For those who are fathers, we ask for wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting.
Give them the strength to do well by their children and by You.
In your Holy Name, O God, we pray….Amen
We are blessed to have so many good men who are mentors and leaders in our parish. Men
(and those women who step in for fathers), please know the awesome responsibility you have in
forming our children. They look up to you more than you’ll ever know. That time you spend going
to their games, their dances, the events in their lives that mean so much to them will never have been
wasted. They will hold on to the memories of goodness, patience and compassion that you have
shown them throughout their lives. Please never give up in the holy work you’ve been given!
St. Charles Mission Statement
St. Charles Borromeo, a diverse urban parish of Detroit, is rooted in Christ’s Gospel and Catholic tradition. We strive to build a community of
faith through education, worship, and evangelization. We are called to carry on Christ’s ministry to our brothers and sisters, especially the
sick and their families, the elderly, youth, and the disabled. With Mary as our example of unconditional love, we strive to welcome everyone
to share joyfully in the peace, love and salvation of Jesus Christ. We acknowledge that it is the Holy Spirit who calls and empowers us, who
strengthens and renews us, and who gives us the will to continue our mission, until Jesus comes again in glory.
Community
We Pray for the
Healing Presence for…
Bobby Allen
Shirley Bailey
Shawn Burks
Michael Carson
Carol Cherry
LaTisha Dearing
Nicole Dooley
Kyle Duker
Susanne Fileccia
Doris Harris
John Huddleston
Bill Hyde
Tony Lababera
Sam LaFata
Michael Martin
Patricia C. Randall
Carol Reyes
Judy Schultz
Jenny White
St. Charles 2016
Dinner Dance Info
(GET YOUR
TICKETS!)
Date: Friday, Sept. 16
Cocktails: 6:30p-7:30p
Dinner: 7:30p-8:30p
CSA Minute: Youth Ministry
Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal are helping high school-age teens in
the Archdiocese of Detroit learn how to become better Christian leaders, examples
to their peers, and evangelizers through Youth Leadership and Evangelization
Training.
“Chosen to Follow” covers topics like discipleship, communication, facilitation,
prayer and event planning, as well as sharing faith with other teens. Through the
“Living Your Strengths” resource, teens will also learn to use their individual
strengths in their daily lives.
Offered by archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office, Youth Leadership and
Evangelization Training will be held overnight at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in
Sterling Heights on June 8-9.
For information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go
to www.AOD.org.
Catholic Corner: Who Are You?
“Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.” Psalm 80:7
The scene: Jesus was alone praying (communing with the Source). Still in the
prayer mode he questions his disciples as to who the crowds say he is (a
resurrected prophet). After pressing his disciples for their understanding as to who
he is (the Messiah), he orders them not to tell this to anyone.
Why? Perhaps because he is not the Messiah/Savior that the people are
expecting: the one who will free then from the political oppression they were
suffering. Instead, this Christ is going to model the voluntary suffering (the taking up
of the cross), that is inherent in the passionate love we are to have for others; the
love that seeks reconciliation and unity for all God’s creatures and creation. The
people need to “see” the model played out and then choose their response.
Location: Assumption
Cultural Center (21800
Marter Road, St. Clair
Shores 48080)
Ticket Info:
$50/person until
7/31/16; $55 per
person from 8/1/16 to
8/31/16
Table of 10: $450 until
7/31/16; $550 from
8/1/16 to 8/31/16. To
purchase a table of 10
all tickets must be paid
for at the same time with
one check. Table
purchase lets you
choose your table the
week before the event!
Put your ticket(s) in
layaway now to get the
reduced price!
Questions of the Week
(Please see Today’s Readings)
Key Passage: Then Jesus said to them all, “If any want to become my followers,
let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23
Adult: Which crosses in your life do you find especially heavy? What or who helps
you bear them?
Child:
it?
When you have something hard to do, what or who helps you get through
Franciscan Reflection Series
During the week of June 20-24, 2016 the Capuchin Franciscans of the Province
of St. Joseph will gather to reflect, learn, and take actions based on Pope Francis’
Encyclical “Laudato Si.” YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN BY PARTICIPATING IN
WEBINARS* OF THE PRESENTATIONS
Each day, they will begin with a summary of each chapter of “Laudato
Si.” Following the summaries, they will have esteemed presenters share their
wisdom and suggested actions for integrating “Laudato Si” in our lives.
To join the webinars, please send an email to [email protected]. Be sure
to include your name, location, any affiliation to a congregation/order, and your
email address. You will receive a link to login into the webinar.
Upcoming Events / Meetings
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Graduate Celebration
JUNE
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Fathers of St. Charles
Jesse Kirby
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Annual St. Charles Street Festival
Sunday, July 17, 2016
New Member Welcome Sunday
Thursday, July 21, July 28, August
4, August 11, August 18, August 25,
September 1, and September 8
Hustle and other dances lessons
with Erma Watt in our social hall. 6pm
to 7:30pm. All are invited to participate!
Reminder: Battery Recycling
Battery Giant is now open in
Harbortown. Not only do they sell batteries
to meet most needs, they are also
recycling all types of batteries, both for
home and business. They will take any
type/size of battery: flashlight batteries,
car batteries, power tool batteries,
flashlight, hearing aid, etc. (Battery Giant is
located at: 3496 E. Jefferson, Unit B,
Detroit, MI 48207 in the Harbortown
Shopping Center)
Rectory Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Charles Borromeo
1491 Baldwin St., Detroit, MI 48214
313-331-0253 (Fax 313-331-4834)
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Anthony Seyboldt
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Katherine Tazzia
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Kaelyn Carson
Pastoral Team
Bro. Ray Stadmeyer, OFM, Cap., Pastor
Rhonda Gilbert, Parish Council Chair
Jessica Taylor, Parish Council Vice-Chair
Linda Simpkins, Parish Council Secretary
Thomas Nance, Choir Director
Priscilla Steenburg, Religious Education Director
Gayle Koyton, Boulevard Ministry
Council Members
Mary Ann Andrecovich
Gerry Danielewicz
Rhonda Gilbert
Autumn Hamilton (youth)
Donna King
Marcia Lee
Steve Llorens
Diane Simpkins
Linda Simpkins
Jessica Taylor
Stephanie Vujic
Mark Wedgeworth
Frances Williams
Paco Williams
Ashley Wilson
RCIA, or the Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults, is a process that
helps folks who are thinking about the
Christian faith to check out some of
what it means to be a Catholic.
As with most relationships, we
begin by having some conversations
with no pressure to commit to any
decisions.
Contact the Parish Office at 313331-0253.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly Collection
06/12/16
Envelopes
Loose
Maintenance
Christmas
TOTAL
$ 3,137.02
$ 574.00
$
50.00
$ 400.00
$ 4,161.02
We are planning a Men’s Night
Out! Please Vote for Bowling or
Sports Bar. This event will take
place in August. See a ballot in the
bulletin and return it to the Parish
Office or Steve Dearing by July
24th.
Stewardship Thoughts
“If anyone wishes to come
after me, he must deny
himself and take up his cross
daily and follow me.”
LUKE 9:23
We are not very good at
“denying ourselves” in our
society.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Our
current
economic
situation is evidence of what
happens when people think
they can have everything
they want.
Mon. June 20: 2 Kings 17:5-8, 1315a, 18; Psalm 60:3, 4-5, 12-13;
Matthew 7:1-5
Jesus calls us to set our own
personal “wants” aside so
that we have the resources
to follow Him instead.
Wed. June 22: 2 Kings 22:8-13, 23:13; Psalm 119:33-37, 40;
Matthew 7:15-20
St. Charles Web Site: www.stcharlesdetroit.org
Email: [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Embrace your
power. It’s
fantastic.
You’re fantastic.
Tues. June 21: 2 Kings 19:9b-11,
14-21, 31-35a, 36; Psalm 48:2-3ab,
3cd-4, 10-11; Matthew7:6, 12-14
Thurs. June 23: 2 Kings 24:8-17;
Psalm 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8-9;
Matthew 7:21-29
Fri. June 24: Acts 13:22-26; Psalm
139:1b-3, 13-14-15;
Luke 1:57-66, 80
Sat. June 25: Lamentations 2:2,
10-14, 18-19; Psalm 74:1b-7, 2021; Matthew 8:5-17
Sun. June 26: 1 Kings 19:16b, 1921; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-10, 11;
Galatians 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62
Capuchin Soup Kitchen Events: Friday, August 26 - The 23rd Annual Benefit on the Bay!
In honor of Pope Francis’ declaration of a Year of Mercy, the Solanus Casey Center will feature a free evening
of music in the Creation Garden with Dr. Riccardo Selva & Friends Jazz Combo, Wed., June 22, 6-8:30 pm. Wine,
soft drinks, and appetizers will be available. Secured parking will be available. 1780 Mount Elliott Street, Detroit.
Adult Day Health Services – Immediate Openings -- Caring for an adult with cognitive challenges or injuries who
needs constant supervision? Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan offers personalized adult day health services
in Christ-centered environments in Auburn Hills, St. Clair Shores, and Warren. Immediate openings Monday-Friday.
Incontinence care, bathing, meals, activities! Transportation available. Learn more: 248-537-3300 ext. 3803 or
[email protected].