january 31, 2016 - Church of the Divine Child
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january 31, 2016 - Church of the Divine Child
1055 NORTH SILVERY LANE • D EARBORN, MI 48128 • (313) 277-3110 • F AX (313) 277-3211 • www.churchofthedivinechild.org PASTOR Rev. James Bilot ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. John Kopson PERMANENT DEACON Rev. Mr. Roger O'Donnell IN RESIDENCE Rev. Thomas Urban MASS SCHEDULE Weekday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Sunday Vigil Mass: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Holy Day: 6:30, 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:-3:45 PM and after the 4:30 PM Mass until all are heard RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs & Fri Closed for lunch from 12 - 1 PM JANUARY 31, 2016 T he Infant PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Church is the work of God initiated by Christ and held together by the Holy Spirit. The Divine Child Parish is entrusted with the responsibility of bringing people to the Lord and answering the call to holiness. Page 2 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Altar Server Schedule SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016 8:00 am People of the Divine Child Parish MONDAY, FEBURARY 1, 2016 6:30 am Michael Grysko, requested by Family 8:30 am Randy Mosakowski, requested by Jerry & Pat Fitzgerald TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 6:30 am Casimer Swenskowski, requested by Rosa Forte 8:30 am Ronald Falzone, requested by Father, William WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 6:30 am (Spec. Int.) Bob Rivera, requested by Family 8:30 am Catherine Gasparella, requested by Carl & Denise Salmonson THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 6:30 am Frances Ramunno, requested by The Hermann Family 8:30 am John Mazur, requested by Wife FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 6:30 am Denise Clarke, requested by The Hermann Family 8:30 am Nunzio Curcuru, requested by Family SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 8:30 am George Rankin, requested by Nancy Billcheck SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016 9:30 am People of the Divine Child Parish MASSES TO THE MISSIONS JAN 31 - Poor Souls in Purgatory, requested by A Friend FEB 01 - Emil Broda, requested by The Pauley Family FEB 01 - MaryAnn LaCaprara, requested by Family FEB 02 - Evangeline Murray, requested by Family FEB 05 - Roy O’Connor, requested by The Hermann Family FEB 06 - Giovanna LaCaprara, requested by Family Please Pray For Our Sick Father of Amy Peters Arnold Wilson Victoria Ciavaglia Monday, February 1 8:30 am La. Bergeron & B. Daguanno Tuesday, February 2 8:30 am K. Major & W. Lentz Wednesday, February 3 8:30 am C. White & T. Van Buhler Thursday, February 4 8:30 am M. Charnley & C. Van Antwerp Friday, February 5 8:30 am N. Dillon & E. Gawlik Saturday, February 6 8:30 am N. Marcyan & V. Marcyan 4:30 pm B. McCormick, S. McCormick, J. Moore, P. Moore Sunday, February 7 8:00 am B. Bustamante, J. Bustamante, L. Bustamante N. Bustamante 9:30 am J. Balash, J. Balash, M. Balash, A. Raona 11:30 am C. White, J. White, J. Biscaro, D. Boccarossa 1:00 pm A. Hancock, M. Hancock, B. Daguanno, W. Daguanno The Altar Server schedule can be accessed at www.churchofthedivinechild.org & click on Ministries. EMHC/Reader Schedule Saturday, February 6 4:30 pm S. Dziadzio, K. Sarb, S. Ossy, F. Misewicz, A. Ketten, L. Ellul, K. Stupakis Lector: E. Stratton & P. Walling Sunday, February 7 8:00 am V. Micallef, P. Micallef, S. Gibb, D. Gruska, M. Schroeder, J. Schroeder, R. Mangulabnan, M. Liniger Lector: M. Grawburg 9:30 am M. Redmon, S. Beauchamp, A. Lapshan, J. Gorski T. Gorski, W. Grysko, R. Succurro, L. Laliberte Lector: D. Lore & J. Szpytman 11:30 am C. Ballnik, M. Yugovich, T. Childs, A. Szpytman, K. Crombie, S. Berry, L. Cruz-Young, M. Ebert Lector: L. O’Brien & M. Abram 1:00 pm J. Hartsaw, C. Matthewson, M. Manchell, L. Singer Lector: M.C. Wright & M. Munie Rest in Peace “Happy are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.” (Rev. 14:13) Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the families of: Father of Larry Philpot Mother of Nick Santostasi Baptisms - Sunday, January 24, 2016 Nursing Home Ministry Schedule FEBRUARY 6 TEAM 4 Captain – Sue D’Arcangelo Debbie May Barbara Kubicek Alicia Hameister Sadie Kathleen McNamara Daughter of Robert & Laurie (Rabe) McNamara Samantha Saab Newman Daughter of Matthew & Hanan (Saab) Newman Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Things Above from Fr. Bilot Today begins Catholic Schools Week across our nation. Celebrating our Catholic Schools affords us an opportunity to thank the Lord for having an avenue to spread the Gospel message. Yes, spread the Gospel message! As Catholics, we are entrusted with the Word, the life and message of Jesus Christ, and to integrate it into every aspect of our lives. Being in a Catholic School makes the message easier to deliver, i.e., we can say we are “Catholic.” We can talk about Christmas vacation and Easter break as a celebration of faith, not "winter recess" or “spring break.” As Catholics, we must never become complacent with the blessing of having a Catholic Church and Catholic Schools. Celebrating Catholic Schools Week brings to the forefront that we must never take our faith and our schools for granted. They are an avenue by which to bring Christ to the world now and in the future! We also have many parishioners who are dedicated teachers/administrators/students in our public school system. Those in the public system are challenged to bring the Good News of Jesus into their jobs, studies and interactions with others -- not an easy feat when we are discouraged from talking about faith/religion or our love for the Lord in the classroom. (Back in the day when I was in the public school system, we could still talk about religion in school.) The challenge for those in the public school system is to witness to the Lord by their actions, their love of God, and to bring Christian virtues/values into their unique situation. Together, as a parish, we struggle, but we hope that through our efforts in Catholic schools, or in our local school systems, we will nurture our faith and live it proudly and boldly! We are very blessed here at the Church of the Divine Child to have a K-12 school system. It takes a great deal of effort, dedication, sacrifice and faith to continue to operate a Catholic school. There is also a great deal of opposition from some constituencies who see the Catholic schools as a threat. We need not see Catholic schools as a threat but an opportunity to educate our youth in a faith-based way: Is the threat about “being better,” or is it about living our lives surrounded by Catholicism? In turn, it helps us be better Catholics whether we are inside or outside of the school buildings. We celebrate our Catholic schools this week because they are a gift from God. I pray that we use this gift to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to a world starving for Catholic faith, hope and love. I mentioned in last week’s bulletin article about the success of most recent Christian Faith Formation Night. Dr. Fastiggi spoke on Christian/Muslim relations, and it was very well received. We had several people from the Muslim community present, and they were pleased with the presentation. I am glad they were here to help us see how we are all God’s children. In conjunction with the Education Commission, we will be looking into what our next step is so Page 3 that this dialogue can continue, and we can dispel any myths or apprehensions we may have. Please pray daily to our Blessed Mother, Mary, to send the Lord’s peace to our homes, our neighborhoods, our country and our world. It is through the Lord’s peace that holiness can abound. Terrorism, threats and fear will not solve anything. Jesus Christ remains the "way, the truth and the life." I am leaving today (January 31) for a week of vacation. Fr. John is returning from his vacation today. Always know that even on vacation, I keep all of you in my daily prayer. In gratitude, Fr. Jim Prayer for Catholic Schools O Christ, our Teacher, You invite Your faithful people to make disciples in Your name and to announce good news to the poor. We thank You for the gift of Catholic schools, where ◊ The message of Your life, death, and resurrection is proclaimed, ◊ Christian community is experienced, ◊ Service to our brothers and sisters is modeled, ◊ And worship of You is cultivated. Increase our zeal for ensuring that all children and families can benefit from a high quality Catholic education, and that Catholic schools grow in their ability to nurture the soul of our nation. We ask this through the intercession of The Divine Child. Amen. Page 4 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Fr. John Kopson’s Commentary St. Blaise, Blessing of throats. Wednesday, February 3, after 6:30am & 8:30am Masses Fr. John was away this week and will return with an article next weekend. Peace and God bless you all. Lenten Reflection Books The Worship Commission will make available the Little Black Book for the Season of Lent after all Masses on February 6 and 7 in the Gathering Room, while supplies last. These little books include daily prayers and reflections as well as daily Scripture passages. A $1 donation to cover expenses is kindly requested. Lost and Found Displayed this weekend in the Gathering Room The DC Ushers’ Ministry will be displaying all Lost and Found items found in the Church these last few months. We have accumulated a large amount of items, including eye glasses, coats, hats, many gloves, scarves & umbrellas, jewelry and keys; kids’ books, toys, purses, backpacks, and decanters; a bible, personal prayer books and rosaries. Unclaimed items will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul. As always, all Lost and Found items are kept in the Ushers’ Room located in the Gathering Room and can be viewed any time before or after the weekend Masses. Monthly Canned Food Collection - Next Weekend Please remember that next weekend, February 6 & 7 is set aside for our monthly canned food collection for the truly poor in Detroit’s inner city and St. Vincent de Paul at St. Sebastian’s food pantry. Please leave your donations in the gathering room. Our needs: Jiffy Mix, Jelly, (strawberry is a favorite), Baked Beans, Instant Potatoes, Hamburger Helper, Boxed potatoes (scalloped, etc), Cans of large soups, Canned Fruits, Diced Tomatoes, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Toilet paper, Cereal EXCEPT Cheerios (of which we have a very large supply at this time). Thank you ahead of time!! God bless you, Divine Child parishioners, for your generosity! Bulletin Articles Please, don’t forget to take photos for the bulletin when you are at a function, event or gathering. We want to hear what you’re doing! Bulletin articles are due on Fridays at noon. Nine days prior to publication. Please send them via email to: [email protected]. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call me at the Rectory office at 313-277-3110. Thank you, Marilyn O’Brien Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Weekly Holy Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Every Friday at 3pm In the Adoration Chapel For more information please contact Tim at 313-363-7124 or email [email protected] Come to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament How can I spend my time in Adoration? Pray for priests. For young priests, dying priests, priests in purgatory. For our parish priests and for priests in danger. And for seminarians and their perseverance in becoming priests. Please visit our Lord in our chapel any day or time or come to Tuesday Exposition in the church from 9am to 7pm. For inquiries, please call 313.277.3110 Page 5 PRAISE & WORSHIP AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER Tuesdays from 7:30pm - 8:30pm In the Church following Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena You are invited to Praise and Worship and Intercessory Prayer with our Prayer Team. Experience the power of the Holy Spirit through this vital form of prayer. What is intercession? Most simply put, it is praying for others. Catherine Zardus and Denise Gorski have been trained in this intercession form of prayer. You don’t need any experience to join us. Please come for one night or every week. A new addition to these evenings will be, Anne Marie Miller, a young woman who will lead the music with her beautiful voice and guitar. She recently graduated from Steubenville and is also trained in intercession. Please pray about joining this wonderful ministry or just come try it out on a Tuesday evening. Most intercessors experience great joy, peace and intimacy with the Lord. Page 6 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Divine Child Book Group The DC Book Group gathers to discuss spiritual books by solid Catholic authors. We invite you to join us! Our next book selection is… Crossing the Tiber by Steve Ray Steve Ray was raised in a devout Baptist family. When a friend converted to the Catholic Church, Steve and his wife Janet decided to investigate the claims of the Catholic Church. After hundreds of hours of studying the Bible and the early Church, they were convinced that the Catholic Church was the Church founded by Christ, and were received into the Church in 1994. In Crossing the Tiber, Ray shares his journey and takes you back to discover the early Church, the Catholics Church’s teachings on Baptism and the Eucharist. “A moving account of conversion and an instructive book. Catholics can discover the clear logic of their faith.” -Fr. Stanley Jaki This book is available through any bookseller in paperback and e-books. Wednesday February 17, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Parts 1 & 2 Crossing the Tiber; and Baptism in the Scriptures and in the Ancient Church Wednesday March 16, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Part 3 The Eucharist in the Scriptures and in the Ancient Church Location: Elementary School Multi-Purpose Rm. (enter through east doors) Job Networking Group If you have lost your job or are thinking of switching careers, please join us! You may find just what you are looking for! If you would like to speak with the group facilitator and ask questions before attending a meeting please feel free to call Bob Jensen at (313) 278-0707. Our job networking group is very proud to claim that since its inception, we have placed over 500 people in some line of work. We are back with a new day! Group meetings are on Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Divine Child High School APR MEETING DATES: Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1, 15 & 29, Apr 5 & 19, May 3, 17 & 31, June 14 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace. -1 Peter 4:10 Please Consider a Gift to Divine Child By Mail: Church of the Divine Child - Advancement Office 1055 North Silvery Lane - Dearborn, Michigan 48128 Donate Online: Visit www.faithdirect.net Include Divine Child in your Estate Planning ♦ Make a bequest to Divine Child in your will ♦ Create a charitable gift annuity ♦ Make a gift of life insurance ♦ Donate retirement assets Make a Donation of Stock, Matching Gifts Double or triple your gift by having your and/or your spouse’s company match your contribution(s). For more information, contact the, Advancement office at 313.216.0893 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Frequently asked questions about Lent Who can impose ashes? The ordinary minister for the blessing of ashes is a priest or deacon. Others may assist with the imposition of ashes where there is genuine need, especially for the sick and shut-ins. What are the formulas to be used? "Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel." Or "Remember, man you are dust and to dust you will return." Is it permissible for people to self-impose ashes on Ash Wednesday? No. Ashes are meant to be received, not taken and selfimposed. The Ceremonial for Bishops in its explanation of Ash Wednesday states: On the Wednesday before the First Sunday of Lent the faithful, by receiving ashes, enter upon the season appointed for spiritual purification. This sign of penance, biblical in origin and preserved among the customs of the Church until our own day, expresses the human condition as affected by sin. In this sign we outwardly profess our guilt before God and thereby, prompted by the hope that the Lord is kind and compassionate, patient and abounding in mercy, express our desire for inward conversion. This sign is also the beginning of the journey of conversion that will reach its goal in the celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation during the days leading to Easter.[#253 Ceremonial of Bishops] The blessing and imposition of ashes should take place either in the Mass or outside of the Mass. In the latter case, it is to be part of a liturgy of the word and conclude with the prayer of the faithful, Blessing and Dismissal. [Circular Letter Concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts, #21] The explanation in the Ceremonial of Bishops continues with directives for the Bishop himself to receive the ashes from another minister, concelebrant or deacon. Is it proper to empty baptismal fonts during Lent? Removing the holy water from the baptismal font during Lent is an innovation based on custom not liturgical law. The practice shows a lack of understanding of the season of Lent. “Through its twofold theme of repentance and baptism, the season of Lent disposes both the catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery. Catechumens are led to the sacraments of initiation by means of the rite of election, the scrutinies, and catechesis. The faithful, listening more intently to the word of God and devoting themselves to prayer, are prepared through a spirit of repentance to renew their baptismal promises.” [Ceremonial of Bishops, #249] For both catechumens and the faithful it is important to keep in the forefront of their mind the importance of the waters of baptism. Catechumens passing by the Page 7 baptismal font are led to yearn for the day when they will be claimed as God’s children and join the family of God. The faithful passing by the baptismal waters are led to reflect on how they have been unfaithful to their baptismal promises and use the time of Lent to repent so that they are ready to renew those promises at the Easter Vigil. The waters in the baptismal font serve as a constant reminder to both groups. There is no document that addresses this issue directly since it is the innovation of someone’s imagination. The only time that emptying the baptismal font is addressed is in the Ordo. In the directives for Holy Thursday the Ordo says: Holy water may be removed from all fonts. They are refilled with the water blessed at the Easter Vigil. May the Stations be ended with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament? Benediction is part of the Order for Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist. This order of prayer is part of the Church's official liturgy. It is no longer permitted for benediction to be added to end any other service or devotion. Archdiocese of Detroit Worship Office Page 8 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Catholic Faith Formation Night With special guest speaker: Dr. Robert Fastiggi Professor of Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Dr. Fastiggi addresses a full auditorium with Catholics and Muslims in attendance. The evening was very interesting as we learned about the history of Islam and pointing out similarities and differences between our faiths. It was a very pleasant and informative night. Please visit the Lighthouse Catholic Media Stand located in the Gathering Room. Religious CD’s and books are available for a minimal fee. Here is a sample of what you can expect to see: (Depositing this fee in the stand, helps keep this program going) What is this? The Vocations Chalice Kit is a way to involve parish households to pray for vocations. How does it work? The Vocations Chalice Kit is located in the Vestry of the Gathering Room in the Church, next to the Ushers Room. Any Divine Child family can sign it out at www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a45aba82ca20-church, take it home for a week and put it in a place of honor. Each day the household will pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. There are suggested prayers within the kit. Families that are signed up can pick up the Kit after 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Please return the kit prior to 9:30 a.m. Mass the following week. It’s that easy! Questions? Please call the Rectory Office for details at 313.277.3110. In this informative talk, Dr. Scott Hahn explores some of the most important beliefs that distinguish Christianity from Islam. He explains that while both religions trace themselves back to Abraham, the differences, including our understanding of God as Father, are not insignificant. With charity, balance, and candor, Dr. Hahn shows us how Islam presents the most formidable challenge to Christianity in the Third millennium. Together, we seek to deepen our relationship with God through the Catholic faith. Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Divine Child Marches for Life! MIDDLE SCHOOL (Open to all students in grades 6-8): February 14: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Rm. February 28: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Rm. March 13: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Rm. March 27: No Meeting. Happy Easter! April 10: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. April 23: CYT Zoo Scavenger Hunt HIGH SCHOOL (Open to all students in grades 9-12): January 30-31: CYO Rainbow Conference, Marriott Hotel, Detroit February 21: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Rm. Spirit: Who is the Holy Spirit and What does He do? March 6: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Fill: How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? March 18-19: WAYMC Lock-In March 20: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Evil: How can I resist evil? April 1-3: Retreat April 17: Timothy Awards 3:30pm at St. Thomas A’Becket Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Healing: Does God heal today? May 1: Meeting 7-8:30pm in the St. Teresa of Avila Room. Church: What about the Church and telling others? June 17-19: Steubenville Youth Conference, Steubenville, OH For questions or more information please contact Rebecca Bridgnanan at 313-277-3110 ext. 218 or [email protected] Please keep our youth in your prayers! Page 9 Page 10 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Divine Child Elementary School presents…. Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ¡ȱ ȱȱȱȱȱDZȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱȱ ¢ȱǰȱȃȱǯȄȱ Page 11 CYO Online Registration is Here! Sign up for track, baseball, or softball for the Spring CYO Season Reminder: Each participant must obtain a physical and submit all required forms to Divine Child's CYO Athletic Department prior to participating in any CYO athletics, including team tryouts. Go to www.divinechildelementaryschool.org and click on Athletics • All Medical Forms (MHSAA) are due prior to first tryout or practice. • All payments are due first day of practice. If you would prefer to register your child(ren) in person, we will be available in the DCES gym lobby the following dates: Track: Thurs., January 28, 6 - 8 p.m. Softball/Baseball: Thurs., February 4, 6 -8 p.m. If you register online, you do not need to attend the in-person registration dates above. Holy Humor A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, 'When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah'. The teacher asked, 'What if Jonah went to hell?' The little girl replied, 'Then you ask him'. CYO will also be accepting spring coaches applications for: BASEBALL, SOFTBALL and TRACK Applications can be found on the elementary school website under athletics. Please return applications to the Divine Child Elementary School Office Attn: CYO Athletics Save the date! Plans are under way for the 40th Anniversary of the Divine Child Elementary School Holiday Boutique. We are now accepting applications for this event which will take place on Saturday, November 5. If you are a crafter/artisan and would like to participate please go to http://bit.ly/DCHolidayBoutique2016 to access our online application. Any questions please contact us at [email protected]. Hope to see you there! Page 12 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY “Heavenly Father, protect these members of our Armed Forces. Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, Lord, so that they may return home safely.” Amen. MA3 Sean Abraham 1st Lt Elizabeth Aceves (Walker), RN SSG Mitchell Assenmacher PFC Keith Bizek Tony Boyd Staff Sgt David Brash Lt Colonel Louis A. Camardo II PVT2 Alexander Collins PVT Michael Dawson HN Ryan Desjarlais Lieutenant Colonel Jay Deyonke Major Kevin J. Dobzyniak PFC Brandon Ebert IT2 Perry W. Edgell V Corporal Aaron Fryer Major Joseph Johnson Lieutenant Colonel Robert S. Kafka 1st Lt Stephen Kerr Captain Natalie Ann Korona Airman First Class Jamison R. Kucinski Lieutenant Daniel Kuriluk Captain Matthew Kuriluk Commander Ron Kuzdak Airman 1st Class Lauren LaCaprara Airman Christopher J (Seraceno) Lapinski Private Ian W. Laskey Lance Corporal Joseph Leach Major Adam J. Lytle D.D.S. Airman 1st Class Brittany Mack Captain Matthew J. Malinowski Sgt Mitchel G. Malinowski Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Owen BM2 Claudio D. Polo BM1 Samantha Polo Airman Courtney Porter Cody S. Pratt SSG London Quicci Brandon Raona Sgt Joseph Reames Lt Andrew Roscoe 2nd Lt Joshua Schultz TSgt Jeffrey M. Selonke 3rd CPO Jannel Skiver PFC Garrett Storr Warrant Officer Kevin P. Sullivan Staff Sgt Matthew Taylor PFC Juan Vargas PFC Samantha Velazques-Vargas Major Leah Voelker LtJG Catherine Walker Sergeant Anthony Watkins Master Sergeant Randy Williams Lt Col Patrick Wnetrzak LCPL Robert Wnetrzak Major Thomas Wnetrzak Page 13 PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace. ~ Blessing of St. Francis Please let us know if you have a family member who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our weekly column. Please share the good news with us when one of the above soldiers returns home! Jolanda Karson Amando Jayme Jeanette Reitmeyer Barbara O’Brien Michael Thomas O’Brien Bob Cuppetilli Fred Wiedling Diana Shinske Sandy Blair August French Jamie McAdam Judi & Ralph Woodward Ron Kraska Michelle DeGuzman Laura Gee Ken Schaffer Arlene Thomas Marco Rea Karen Craig Thomas Garchow Lillian Holtz Ruth G. K. Gaerig Lucy Bommarito John Nasal Rachel Webb Lee Rawlings Donna Rawlings Dorothy Shomo Jennifer Perpich Kathleen Smith Daniel Leonetti Edward Polli Caroline Dubanik Jerry Borycz Joseph Salata Linda Szafraniec Patricia DiBella Pat Ciarelli Linda Pagano Veltri Pat Shankie Bill Smith Patty McComber Megan Schroeder Nick Bonfiglio Frank Bonfiglio, Jr. Mary Karas Earl Szostek John Henderson Dennis J. Sokol Henry Peters In order to keep this list current, names will be kept on the list for one month only. Please call 313-277-3110 to keep a loved one on the list. Thank you. LIFESPAN is looking for volunteers for our Garage Sale. Do you love garage sales? We have a prime location in Livonia and we are looking for volunteers to help organize and price the items. Also looking for volunteers for the Dinner Committee to plan our annual Dinner in May. Would you like to help us, but not committed all year? Maybe one of these “one-time-a-year” events might appeal to you! Call us at LIFESPAN 734-524-0162. KNIGHTS KNOTES Lenten Fish Fry: Ash Wednesday, February 10- 3pm -8pm Fridays - 11am - 8pm Polish Dinners - Tuesdays - 4p- 8pm Enjoy Veronica’s Catering’s classic Dinners together with our O’Kelly Burgers and Fries Can’t stay for dinner? Call us for a carry out at 313.278.5600 extension 3 Lounge also open: Sunday and Monday – CLOSED Tuesday – 4pm – 10pm (Polish Night 4pm-8pm) Wednesday & Thursday– 4pm – 10pm Friday – 11am – 1am (Fish Fry 11am – 8pm) Saturday – 4pm – 12am Checkout us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/okelleylounge for information on upcoming events. O’Kelly Banquets can accommodate all of your banquet needs. Call us at 313.278.5600 www.okellybanquethall.com www.facebook.com/okellybanquethall Please pray for these young women who are discerning God’s call to the religious life. Colleen Bailey, a 2007 Edsel Ford HS graduate and a parishioner, is in formation for the Miles Christi Religious order in Northville, MI. Sr. Rita Clare Yoches, a 1997 DCHS graduate and former parishioner, in formation for the Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., of Steubenville. Page 14 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan Archdiocesan News Annual Mass for World Day of the Sick Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 11:00am Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament 9844 Woodward Ave in Detroit Fenced and secure onsite parking Join Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron in this special annual Mass for the sick, their caregivers, health care professionals and loved ones. This mass will include an anointing of the sick and a special blessing for caregivers and health care professionals. Handicap accessible. Medical and emergency personnel will be on the premises. No registration is necessary. All are welcome to attend. Co-sponsored by the Knights and Dames of the Order of Malta To learn more please call Joyce Hyttinen at 248-5373304 or email [email protected] Readings for the Week of January 31, 2016 Sun: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-6, 15-17/1 Cor 12:31--13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30 Mon: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-7/Mk 5:1-20 Tues: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7-10/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Wed: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 6:1-6 Thurs: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10-12/Mk 6:7-13 Fri: Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51/Mk 6:14-29 Sat: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9-14/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-5, 7-8/1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3 -8, 11/Lk 5:1-11 National Catholic Schools Week “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service” is the theme of National Catholic Schools Week 2016, the annual celebration that begins this Sunday, January 31, to focus attention on the good work of the nation’s Catholic schools. Our Catholic elementary and high schools integrate faith and values into every aspect of students’ educational experiences, to ensure they are educated wholly, in mind, body, and spirit. Catholic school students are encouraged to think and act according to the mind and heart of Jesus Christ. Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the archdiocesan Office for Catholic Schools to help our Catholic schools provide their students with exceptional academic training while continuing the teaching mission of Jesus Christ. The office, which is part of the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools, offers resources for teachers and principals, parents and students, and alumni. For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org. 12th Annual Nourishing the Soul Wine Tasting Event Saturday, March 19 (6 PM) The Solanus Casey Center’s 12th Annual “Nourishing the Soul” Wine Tasting Event will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 6:00 PM, and we invite you to join us in making it a success! We’re also excited to announce this year’s event has moved to a different venue: the newly remodeled Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center on Rochester Road in Troy. Tickets are $95 per person, include valet parking, and can be purchased by calling 313.579.2100, ext. 153 or online: www.SolanusCenter.org $10 raffle tickets also available. You do not need to be present to win. West-Wayne Vicariate Church of the Divine Child is part of the West-Wayne Vicariate. Twenty-one churches make up this Vicariate. Please check out the link below to view the latest newsletter for Jan/ Feb. In it, you will find dates and times of all the local churches Mass & Confession schedules, Fish Fry’s, and other Lenten activities. http://www.parishesonline.com/find/west-wayne-vicariate Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan For the Love of St. Mel’s Catholic Church 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance Saturday, February 13, 2016 5:30pm - 10:30pm $22 per person or $40 per Couple 5:30pm Doors open: Appetizers/beer/wine/ pop/coffee/tea 6:20 Dinner and Dessert 7:15 - 10:15 Dancing and Music by Blue Steel Jazz Band St. Mel Memorabilia/Selfie Photo Both Autograph Area Contact 313.274.0684 for tickets St. Mel 7506 Inkster Rd, Dearborn Hts A VALENTINE EVENING OF LOVE Come to Capuchin Retreat on Sunday, February 14 for a, Dinner Date with your Spouse, held at 62460 Mt. Vernon, Washington, MI 48094. Let your heart be moved by coming together to share with each other and become more open to God’s Love. This is an evening of positive loving and joyful sharing with one another. Presented by Fred Cavaiani, Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Refreshments and appetizers start at 4:30 PM followed by a delicious dinner and a 2 hour program. $60/couple. Register by calling 248.651.4826 or online at: www.CapRetreat.org St. Valentine's Wine Dinner Monday, February 8th 2016 E.G. Nick's Restaurant in Plymouth. A specially prepared four-course meal will be served, featuring a different wine with each course! Tickets are $80.00 per person and all proceeds go to benefit families in need from our area (Livonia, Plymouth, Canton, Redford, Novi, Northville, Westland, etc.). Please contact Blanche Greene at [email protected] or 734-451-9651 to reserve your seats or for more information. We hope that our friends - both old & new will join us to help support those less fortunate in our community. If for some reason you cannot make the dinner, donations and raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated. Catholic Schools Week Bethany South Event February 17 - April 6 - Divorce Recovery Workshop. A total of six workshops to be held at St. Patrick Childcare Center, 135 Superior in Wyandotte. $10 registration fee. For questions or to reserve a spot call 734285-9840 ext 108 Bethany is a Catholic organization under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Youth and Family, providing peer support to the divorced and separated of all Christian faiths. Page 15 Couples’ Retreat Focuses on Enhancing Marriage Experience St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center, welcomes married couples to a weekend retreat Feb. 12-14. The focus is on celebrating marriage, weaving the rejoicing of wedding into daily living, and rediscovering the presence of Lord in yourselves, your home and your family. The retreat, led by the St. Paul Ministry Team, includes conferences, personal reflection time, Reconciliation and Eucharist. To register, contact Lynnette Marshall at 313/286-2800 or online at [email protected]. Retreat offering is $300/couple which covers 2 nights and 5 meals. Check-in begins at 4 pm, Feb. 12. The retreat ends at 11:30 am, Feb. 14. Page 16 Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn, Michigan