Fr. Jim`s Journal Fr. James McNulty

MAY 22, 2016
15089 NEWBURGH ROAD
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154
(734) 464-1222 / 464-1223 • Fax: (734) 464-7582
www.stedith.org
Fr. Jim’s Journal
Fr. James McNulty
NEXT WEEKEND, ON THE FEAST OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, I INVITE ALL OF YOU
TO SPEND SOME TIME IN ADORATION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRMENT AFTER MASS.
We will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the end of each of
the weekend Masses and adoration for one hour in the church.
If you have not been involved in Eucharistic adoration in the past,
you may be unsure of how to approach it. Any quiet personal prayer is
appropriate during adoration. You can pray the Rosary or bring a
prayer book or spiritual reading. Sometimes just sitting quietly in the
presence of the Blessed Sacrament and talking to and listening to God
is the best way to spend the hour.
The primary value of Eucharistic Adoration is the opportunity for
quiet prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. God is always
present to us when we pray, but there is something powerful about
prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Genuflection is a
sign of reverence, and it is appropriate to genuflect before the Blessed
Sacrament upon entering and leaving exposition, if you are physically
able. Standing, sitting, and kneeling are all appropriate prayer postures during adoration. I would suggest that you adopt a prayer posture that is conducive to prayer for you. For example, kneeling is a
reverent and appropriate for some, but for others it is just uncomfortable. If you spend more time thinking about how uncomfortable it is to
be kneeling than praying, kneeling is not a good prayer posture for you.
There are not a lot of strict rubrics for exposition and adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament. An overall atmosphere of prayerful reverence is
important.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AND
ADORATION ON TUESDAYS. We are privileged to have Eucharistic
exposition and adoration each Tuesday. Only a very limited number of
people take advantage of this opportunity. It begins after the 9:00 AM
morning Mass and concludes at 9:00 PM in the evening. It is a time for
quiet personal prayer. A number of people have told me that the hour
each week that they spend in adoration is the only quiet hour they have
during the week, and they really look forward to the experience.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO COMMIT TO ATTENDING ADORATION ON A PARTICUALR SCHEDULE SO THAT
WE CAN ENSURE THAT SOMEONE WILL BE IN THE CHAPEL AT
ALL TIMES. If you commit to a particular hour, you are more likely to
come each week. We also need people that we can call if someone is
unable to keep their commitment. When you come, please sign the
book so that I know how many people are participating. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Tom Rist at (734) 718-1172. Try it,
you’ll like it.
Love and Peace,
Fr. Jim
St. Edith First Communicants ~ May 7, 2016
ALL ARE WELCOME AT ST. EDITH PARISH
We will welcome you regardless of your present status
in the Catholic Church.
We will welcome you regardless of your current family situation
or marital status.
We will welcome you if you are a staunch Catholic or
do not like organized religion.
We will not judge you based upon your personal history,
age, race, ethnic background, appearance, sexual orientation
or gender identity.
We welcome children, even when they act like children.
If there is no crying, our Parish is dying!
We are all on a spiritual journey, trying to find our way.
All are welcome to join us on our spiritual journey at St. Edith.
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Nourished by the celebration of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church,
St. Edith parish is called to build a welcoming community of faith and service,
Continuing the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ.
St. Edith Parish
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK
MONDAY, May 23
9:00AM † James Galea, req. by Joe & Angie Muscat
TUESDAY, May 24
9:00AM † Deceased of St. Edith
WEDNESDAY, May 25
9:00AM † Deceased of St. Edith
SATURDAY, May 28
5:00PM † Angeline & Stanley Kowal & Sons
† Donna Hattemer,
req. by The Gospel of Life Committee
† Daniel Bruske,
req. by Rocco & Joan Guirlanda
† Antonio & Giuseppe Moroncelli,
req. by Graziano Canini
† Claudio Colone, req. by Mabel Bremel
† Judith Pfeifer (1st Anniversary),
req. by Her Family
SUNDAY, May 29
8:30AM † John Mahoney, req. by Victoria Mahoney
† Adam Jadczak,
req. by Jim & Connie Andres
11:00AM † Paolo D’Orazio,
req. by Vincenzo & Rosaria Campo
† Ellen Marie Farkas,
req. by Tom & Sharon O’Dea
† Antonio & Giuseppe Moroncelli,
req. by Graziano Canini
For those in need of healing let us pray to the Lord
Parishioners
Eugene Banka
Celeste Bowman
Bruno Ciavattone
Patricia D’Agostino
Scott Douglas
Michael Dowd
Mary Anne Ennis
Grace Erspamer
Donna Eskelinen
Gerald Eskeliinen
Ann Lenehan
David Meyers
Elio Miele
Eleanor Morris
Nancy Niemenski
Elaine Pucher
Anthony Salah
Pat Stanton
Mike Stepleton
Madge Tell
Carol Tervo
Pa Young
Sat.
3:30 Fr. JIm
Sun.
Sun.
5:00 PM
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
CELEBRANT
Fr. Jim
Fr. Jim
Fr. Jim
LECTOR
Sherry Havlik/Suzy Nelson
Carrie Ryckman/
Shawn McAlinden
Joe Bertrand/Collin Caid
CANTOR
(Monthly Music
Calendar is on Web
Site.)
Maureen Abele
Maureen Abele
Maureen Abele/Adult choir
ALTAR
SERVERS
Check Sign-up Genius
Check Sign-up Genius
Check Sign-up Genius
EUCHARISTIC
SACRISTAN
Dorothy Korzym
Marilyn Parko
Al Rivard
Mike Magoulick (C)
Tom Rist
Jack McLean
Richard McGraw
Richard Johnston (C)
Adam Mitchell
John Winnicker
Bill Kushner
Darrell Korzym (C)
Darrell Nelson
Tony Carozza
Richard Fullmerhouser
Andy Magoulick
Jerry Stewart
Suzanne Nelson
Kathy Tuttle
Jeanne Magoulick
John Mieczkowski
Tony Covitz
Stephen Covitz
Stephen Szczygielski
USHERS
Richard Olenzek
Garrett Bazany
Aeliana Bobrowski
Michael Bodak
Virginia Carozza
Stacy Cromie
Andrew Daoust
Joseph Dressell
Karen Gartrell
Fr. Peter Granzotto
Jordan Holiday
Kimberly Holiday
Mark Humphrey
Johanna McCallion
Cheryl McEvoy
Charles Myers
Joe Myers
Tom O’Meara, Jr.
Hadley Schoenborn
Annette Siese
Fred Stanton
Allen Thibault
Emil Winnicker
Helen Winnicker
Ronald Wysocki
Nathan Zoratti
Family
Friends of
Parishioners
Frances Amico
Joseph Ballard
James Boyer
Diane Chybowski
John Chybowski
Bill Forrester
Carolyn Hartgrove
Catherine Lafferty
Cheryl Nagel
Steven Newton
Clark Paull
Chloe Photsios
Mark Reznik
Fred Swider
Renee Wood
Please notify Parish Office (464-1222) when a parishioner enters the hospital. To
have the Eucharist brought to anyone homebound, call 464-1222. Please remember
to contact the Parish Office when a family member/friend no longer needs inclusion
on the prayer list.
Schedule for Weekend of May 28/29, 2016
DAY & TIME
Reconciliation:
Parishioners
Members
May they rest in peace.
Pray for the souls of:
Ivor Mullins
Jacquelyn Dawson
James Malzone
MOST HOLY TRINITY
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
STUDY/DISCUSSION
3:00 – 4:00 PM in the
Parish Meeting Room (PMR)
Sunday, May 22
Jn 16:12-15
We use commentaries from the Workbook
for Lectors; from The Liturgical Year by
Adrian Nocent, OSB; from commentaries on
Sunday Scriptures by
Fr. Jack Castelot, and others.
Facilitator: Celeste Bowman
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St. Edith Parish
Readings for the Week of
May 22, 2016
Attention
Tiger Fans!
Sunday:
Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-9/Rom 5:1-5/
Jn 16:12-15
Monday:
1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10/Mk 10:1727
Tuesday:
1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1-4/Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday:
1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13/Mk 10:3245
Thursday:
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12/Ps 100:2-5/Mk 10:46-52
Friday:
1 Pt 4:7-13/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Mk 11:11-26
Saturday:
Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2-6/Mk 11:27-33
Next Sunday:
Gn 14:18-20/Ps 110:1-4/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk
9:11b-17
If you are downtown for a game,
stop in for Mass
either before or
after the game at
St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Mass on Saturdays is
at 4:00 p.m. or Sundays at 11:30
a.m. We are walking distance from
Comerica Park on Washington Boulevard. Playing hooky from work for a
weekday afternoon game? We have
daily Mass at 12:15 and you can still
make the first pitch. Hope to see you
soon!
Welcome!...to our visitors.
We are happy to have you join us
today for worship. If you wish to
join our parish, please stop by the
Parish Office or complete the form
o n o u r P a r is h w e b s i t e ,
www.stedith.org.
St. Edith Book Club Reading
List 2016-2017
Please Keep These
Members of the Military
In Your Prayers:
Brandon M. Chavis
Trevor J. Chavis
Lucas Drake
Nicole Drake
Robert Fraser
C. J. Gustitus
David Gustitus
Brian Hada
Karolyn Hooper
Scott Hooper
Ben LeClerc
Michael Morrissey
Kristen Mudge
Allison B. Murray
Katherine Murray
Damian T. Orslene
David Petruska
Steven Schenk
Dylan Serwatka
Michael Taylor
Matthew Williams
Jeff Willman II
Jeremy Yono
The book club has concluded another
successful season of reading and discussion.
Like all readers we are looking forward to our
summer reading lists, with more books than
we could ever possibly cover. Here’s a peek
at what’s on our list, some which will be discussed next fall. If you see a title that appeals
to you, read it and join our group when we
gather for discussion. For more information
contact Suzy Nelson at 734-276-3670.
The Ground of Love and Truth: Reflections on
Thomas Merton’s Relationship with the
Woman Known as “M” by Suzanne Zuercher,
OSB
Accidental Theologians – Four Women Who
Shaped Christianity by Elizabeth Dreyer
The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential
Prayers by Anne Lamott
The Seven Levels of Intimacy by Matthew
Kelly
North of Hope by Jon Hassler
A Song for Nagasaki by Fr. Paul Glynn
The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
The following are
tentative dates for
Anointing of the Sick:
June 4 5 PM
July 3 8:30 AM
Aug 7 11 AM
Sept 3 5 PM
Oct 2 8:30 AM
Nov 6 11 AM
Dec 3 5 PM
Villa Marie
Rummage & Bake Sale
June 23, 24, & 25
Villa Marie needs your help! Now is the
time to donate any of your unwanted items for
our rummage sale. Villa Marie will be collecting items through June 10. Looking for clothing, shoes, appliances, housewares, furniture,
games, sporting equipment, books, jewelry,
etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Cuddington at 734-464-9494 Ext.
123 or [email protected].
Calling All St. Edith
Alumni
We want to connect with you!
Email [email protected] to be
added to our communication list. And
don't worry - we won't bombard your
inbox. You can also "like" us on
Facebook, "St. Edith Catholic School
Alumni".
Gospel of Life Rosary
Please join us every Wednesday at 6:15pm in the Chapel to
pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy
Chaplet and Prayers for Life.
St. Edith Parish
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Family Ministries & More!
Calling All Graduates! Put Sunday, June 12th on your calendar!
On that morning at the 11:00 am Mass we want to recognize All our St. Edith
Graduates (from high school, college & technical schools). Please adjust your calendar in order to come to this Mass. To help make this morning as special as possible we create a picture board for display in the Gathering Space. Please drop off
a senior picture at the Religious Formation/Youth Ministry, or Parish Office even if
you cannot come! Please write your name and your school on the back. Pictures
can be emailed to [email protected]. Wearing your cap and gown would be great,
but not required.
And… There will be a reception in the hall afterwards with cake and lots of great picnic food
with the Knights of Columbus parish barbeque. Come with the whole family.
Don’t Put the First Communion Clothes Away Yet!!!
Sunday, May 29th is the Feast of Corpus Christi Celebration!
On Sunday, May 29th, the Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Jim is inviting all of our First Communicants to come to 11 AM Mass to help celebrate this Feast Day! The Children are encouraged to
wear their Communion attire. We would love the children to process in and sit together!
"A New Dawn"
Widows &
Widowers
A New Dawn for Widows
and Widowers
Companionship for those who have lost
a spouse
To pray, meet, laugh, and have a meal
together
Call Ann Lenehan, 734/495-0441
5/26 Thursday Dinner/Rocky’s; 5:00
pm; 41127 7 Mile Road west of Haggerty;
Call Millie 734-420-3468.
6/7 Tuesday Lunch/Senate Coney
Island; 1:00 pm; 29403 Haggerty between
5 & 6 Mile Road; Call Eileen at 248-3449710.
6/22 SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
20th ANNIVERSARY DINNER; “Invite will
be mailed.”
TRIPS OPEN TO THE PARISH
CALL - BARBARA BECHARD,
248-/476-2866
Vacation Bible School – “Cave Quest!”
This year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) starts on Monday, August 1st and runs thru Thursday, August 4th from 9:30 am until noon. Our theme this year is “Cave Quest,” an over the top
underground adventure that will ground our children in God’s “Rock Solid” love!
This is always a great week for kids and volunteers alike! Each day will be a new experience in a fun and unforgettable way! Register early to be a part of this year’s VBS! Registration
forms are at www.stedith.org, the Religious Formation, or Parish Offices, or at the Welcoming
Desk. Sign up today!
Calling all VBS Volunteers!
Contact [email protected], or (734) 464-2020 if you are interested in helping out
at this year’s VBS. An initial meeting for all volunteers will be on Tuesday, June 14 th at 7 pm. It’s
a great experience!
“Who, Me???”
Yes, you! God has used some interesting people throughout the ages and we are no exception! Wednesday, June 1st at 7 pm in the Social Hall will be a great opportunity to take a
new look at where we find God in our lives and think about how we share our God experiences with others. We are hosting Ron Ward, speaker & author of “Finding God In Your Rearview Mirror” in a special evening aimed at helping us make evangelization easy! It’s possible!
All Are Invited!
Coffee & Conversation Guest Speaker on, “Evangelization Made Easy”
Wednesday, June 1st, in the Social Hall, please join us for an evening on Evangelization
with Ron Ward author and speaker. Coffee will be on! See you there!
At a Glance
• Sunday, May 29th, Feast of Corpus Christi – all First Communicant’s Celebration 11 am
Mass.
• Wednesday, June 1st, 7 pm - “Finding God In Your Rearview Mirror – Evangelization Made
Easy!”
• Graduation Mass, Sunday, June 12th, 11 am Mass
• Sunday, June 12th, Knights of Columbus Parish Barbeque following 11 am Mass
• Now taking VBS Registrations
“Faith formation is more than a subject to be taught,
it is an invitation to a way of life!”
9/18 Belle Isle Park & D.I.A, Aquarium & Conservatory, Dossin Great Lakes
Museum; $10.00 gift card for lunch at the
D.I.A. $47.00 pick up at Costco.
6/23 Playhouse in Ontario; “Sister
Act” is a musical comedy that gives the
audience a reason to rejoice; Lunch at the
Hessenlands Country Inn; Price $103.00;
Pick up at Will’s.
6/27 “Detroit Fireworks”; A private
room for the day at the Waterfront Hotel;
sit down family dinner, 2 drink tickets & live
musical entertainment $111.00; pick-up
Costco.
7/11 “John Denver” at Soaring Eagle
Casino reserved seating; $10.00 Premium
Play; $5:00 food; $49:00 pick-up Costco.
Ann Lenehan, 734/495-0441
To report sexual abuse of a minor in
the Archdiocese of Detroit involving Catholic clergy or church personnel contact:
Ms. Margaret Huggard
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Phone: (866) 343-8055
or write the Archbishop's Delegate
(please mark envelope confidential)
Rev. Msgr. G. Michael Bugarin
Archdiocese of Detroit
1234 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, Michigan 48226
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St. Edith Parish
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St. Edith Parish
Volunteer Opportunity
For the volunteering experience, and
potential college tuition prize, our St.
Edith summer Red Cross blood drive has
been run by a high school or college student. This year, Red Cross, has changed
the rules, and is looking, specifically, for a
“junior” in high school to run the drive. If
there is any high school junior, who is
available to run our July 24 drive, who
wants to gain some very prestigious volunteering experience, as well as possible
tuition incentive, please contact Rita Howell, our St. Edith Blood
Drive Coordinator at #734-674-4214, or
the Red Cross Representative, Trudy
Smith, at #313-549-7054, whom you
would work directly with.
GOSPEL OF LIFE
Every Life is Worth Living from
Conception to Natural Death
A reflection from Father James
McKarns:
"Bearing Fruit: A venerable old
apple tree lives in a nearby park
beside the walking path I have
traveled many times. Each year, in
the late summer, the tree generously offers its fruit to people, birds
and neighborhood rabbits. Two
years ago, a treacherous winter
storm broke a large limb and left it
lying in the snow, still clinging to
the tree. The next season, to my
amazement, the limb produced its
usual copious fruit. That apple tree
is an example of perseverance.
So, when I might have a serious
illness, accident, tragedy or aging
problem, I am reminded of my
need to cling to life and continue to
be productive. A foolish person
may be devastated by a loss. But,
to the wise, a loss becomes a lesson. We can offer our gifts to give
glory to God, kindness to people
and respect for all creatures. We
have been appointed by God to
bear good fruit in all the seasons.
I'm confident the old apple tree is
planning another generous crop
next season."
Respectfully submitted by
Sandy Rogala,734-421-7145.
St. Edith
CYO
Fall Soccer
Check out
Acquire
Y o u t h
G r o u p
meetings!
If you love
time with
friends, having fun and want to be
inspired along the way then Acquire
is the place for you.
Invite any
friends or family of high school age.
All are welcome!
Want to connect with us
and know what’s
happening?
Twitter:
follow
@EdithsLivoniaYM
me
We are accepting
registrations for
the fall 2016 St.
Edith CYO soccer program. If you
are a member of St. Edith, St. Aidan, St. Colette, or St. Kenneth
parishes and are entering the 4th
thru 8th grades in the fall, you are
eligible to play in the St. Edith CYO
soccer program. The program is
open to both boys and girls. Practices begin in August and the season ends mid-October.
Please
register
on
line
at
www.stedithcyo.com.
We are also offering an intramural soccer program for boys and
girls K thru 3rd grades. If interested or you have questions about
either program, please contact Ron
Wollenweber at 248-444-2256 or
email [email protected].
Parent and Teen Text Blasts: To
receive messages via text, text
@edithsLT to 81010. You can unsubscribe at anytime by replying,
“ u n s u b s c r i b e
@edithsLT”.Website: we work
hard to keep the website up to date
and relevant.
Please visit:
www.stedithyouthgroup.org
Visit:
www.stedithyouthgroup.
org
for more information or call
Mike @ 248.504.7811
2016 St. Edith CYO
Girl's Volleyball Sign Up
Registration is open for the fall
2016 season. If you are a girl going
into the 4th-8th grade at St. Edith or a
parish member of St. Edith , St. Kenneth, St. Aidan or St. Collette you
are eligible to try out for one of our
teams.
The season is mid August to mid
October. If interested in trying out go
to stedithcyo.com and register. If you
have any questions feel free to contact Gary Smart, St. Edith Volleyball
Coordinator at 734-432-5959
or [email protected]
Note: we are looking at having a intermural program for 1st-3rd graders
as well. If interested contact Gary
Smart.
St. Edith Parish
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Week-at-a-Glance
Monday, May 23
9:00 AMOMass (Chapel)
7:00 PM...Youth Group (YR)
Tuesday, May 24
9:00 AM...Mass (Chapel)
10:00 AM...Eucharistic Exposition
(Chapel)
6:00 PM...Kindergarten Graduation
(C/H)
7:00 PM...St. Vincent de Paul
Meeting (PL)
7:00 PM...Evangelization Meeting
(FR)
7:00 PM...Education Meeting
(RE Office)
7:30 PM...In Praise (MR/C)
Wednesday, May 25
9:00 AM...Mass (C)
9:30 AM...Mat Makers (A/V)
10:00 AM...Catholic Storytime (GA)
5:45 PM...Hand Bell Practice (C/MR)
6:15 PM...Gospel of Life Rosary
(Chapel)
7:00 PM...SEPA Meeting (PL)
7:00 PM...Rediscover Jesus (SL)
7:00 PM...8th Grade Graduation
(C/H)
Thursday, May 26
7:00 PM...Christian Service
Commission (CS)
7:00 PM...Prayer Group (FR)
Saturday, May 28
5:00 PM...Saturday Night Snacks
(A/V)
Sunday, May 29
8:30 AM...Coffee & Donuts (H)
11:00 AM...Liturgy of the Word
11:00 AM...Coffee & Donuts (H)
3:00 PM...Scripture Sharing (PL)
Meeting Rooms
Audio Visual Room
Christian Service Library
Church
Conference Room
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Fireside Room
Gathering Area
Gym
Hall
Kitchen
Music Room
Parish Library
Religious Education Office
School
School Library
Stage
Teachers’ Lounge
Youth Room
A/V
CSL
C
CR
CHAPEL
FR
GA
G
H
K
MR
PL
REO
Sch
SL
S
TL
YR
Villa Marie
Rummage & Bake Sale
June 23, 24, & 25
Villa Marie needs your help! Now is the
time to donate any of your unwanted items for
our rummage sale. Villa Marie will be collecting
items through June 10. Looking for clothing,
shoes, appliances, housewares, furniture,
games, sporting equipment, books, jewelry,
etc.
If you have any questions, please contact
Sharon Cuddington at 734-464-9494 Ext. 123
or [email protected].
FOR WIDOWED MEN
AND WOMEN
DINNER,
CONVERSATION &
GAMES
Corsi’s Italian Restaurant in Livonia
June 8
Widowed men and women of all
ages are invited to join us for a social
hour at 5:00 p.m. and an Italian buffet
dinner served promptly at 6:00 pm on
Wednesday, June 8 at Corsi’s Italian
Restaurant, 27910 W. Seven Mile, (3
blocks W. of Inkster) in Livonia. Cost
of $15.00 includes buffet, beverage,
dessert, tax and tip. Pay at the door,
cash only. (Cash bar.) Stay for cards,
games & conversation until 9:30. We
are unable to accommodate walk-ins
or late-comers.
Dinner served
promptly at 6:00. Please RSVP by
June 2 to Cookie 248-357-2183 or
Chet at 734-459-4316 or Laura at
313-274-2950. Call again if you must
cancel.
Sponsored by Widowed
Friends, a “peer” support group in the
Archdiocese of Detroit. For further
information about Widowed Friends,
come visit our website at
www.widowedfriends.org.
Catholic Storytime
Attention all moms, dads,
grandparents, and child caregivers
of children age 0 to 6! Catholic
Storytime for all of our littlest
Catholics continues to meet. We
meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
of every month year-round at 10
AM (following the 9 AM all-school
mass during the school year), and
we would LOVE to have you try it
out! Our remaining meeting for the
month of May is May 25th, with the
theme of “I want to follow Jesus.”
The sessions are ~40 minutes in
length and include Bible and faithbased stories, songs, fingerplays/
rhymes, prayers, and movement
activities, all in the context of the
Catholic Faith. Each session also
concludes with additional “play
time” for the children and fellowship for moms/dads/grandparents/
caregivers. All sessions meet in
the gathering space, with the alternate meeting spot being the parish
library when there is a funeral.
New participants are always welcome, and don’t worry whether
your child can “sit still” or not- it’s a
flexible format with ample opportunity for movement. Come and join
us in this wonderful opportunity for
our youngest Catholics to grow in
the Faith in an engaging and funfilled way! If you have any questions, suggestions for themes, etc,
call/text/email Anjanette Turbiak at
(734) 674-5896 or [email protected].
Spring is
a GREAT TIME
for reading!
Visit the Parish Library. Read
about the saints, your faith, and
church history. It’s all exciting and
waiting for you! Just select a book
and sign it out. Submitted by Jim
Vick.
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St. Edith Parish
St. Edith Church
15089 Newburgh Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Electronic Church Offering Now available
SIGN UP TODAY!
Dear Parish Member,
You now have the opportunity to have your church offering automatically withdrawn from your checking account. This
service is now available (at no cost) to parish members of St. Edith Parish through a special partnership with our credit
union, Catholic Vantage Financial Federal Credit Union, using their e-Envelope Service. Simply complete the information below, place it in a sealed envelope and mail or return it to the parish office or place it into the collection basket.
Your form will be processed in approximately two (2) weeks. Your offering will be withdrawn electronically from any
checking account that you designate. There will be no need to write checks or withdraw money every week for your offertory donation. If you do not have a checking account, or if you are interested in joining the credit union, you are eligible for membership and a free checking account from Catholic Vantage Financial Federal Credit Union. Remember,
your offerings are tax deductible. St. Edith Parish will provide a statement upon your request with your recorded offerings at the end of each year.
Sincerely,
St. Edith Church
St. Edith Church Electronic Payment Form
Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Envelope # _________________
Address: _______________________________________ City: ___________ State: ____ Zip Code: ______ Phone #:
___________
You may choose to make changes to or discontinue this church support at any time with a 30-day written notice. Please attach a voided check for processing, place in a sealed envelope and mail or return to the parish office or
drop in the collection basket. Allow 14 days for processing. By completing this form, you authorize St. Edith Church
and Vantage Financial Federal Credit Union to debit the specified account for the credit of your church envelope account.
Name of Financial Institution: _______________________________________________________________
Checking Account #: ________________________ Routing & Transit # (9 digits): ____________________
SUNDAY OFFERING: Please debit my account in the amount of $______________________
____ Weekly on (Circle one):
Monday
Friday
or
____ Monthly on this day (Circle one): 1st
ALMSGIVING: $_________ Monthly on (Circle one):
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
5th
10th
15th
30th
$_________ Monthly on (Circle one):
15th
25th
15th
30th
30th
PLEASE INCLUDE THESE SPECIAL OFFERINGS:
New Year’s $_______
Easter $_______
Ascension $_______
Assumption $________
All Saint’s $_______
All Souls $_______ Immaculate Conception $_______
Christmas $________
All debits will be posted on the day(s) indicated above or on the next business day.
Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
St. Edith Parish
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ST. EDITH DIRECTORY
15089 Newburgh Road
PARISH
Office Phones............................................................(734) 464-1222 / (734) 464-1223
Office Fax ..................................................................(734) 464-7582
E-mail address...........................................................parishoffice@stedith.org
Web Site....................................................................www.stedith.org
Pastor ........................................................................Fr. James McNulty ([email protected])
Deacon/Pastoral Associate........................................Deacon Ric Misiak ([email protected])
Bookkeeper/Office Manager......................................Elaine Johnston ([email protected])
Receptionist/Secretary ..............................................Angela Baumler ([email protected])
..................................................................................Barbara Kemp ([email protected])
Bulletin Editor/Secretary ............................................Elaine Johnston ([email protected])
Please submit all articles via e-mail no later than Monday at 9:00 AM.
Director of Maintenance ............................................Robert Calleja 734-464-1222
R.C.I.A. OFFICE ..........................................(734) 464-1222 ([email protected])
CHRISTIAN SERVICE OFFICE ......(734) 464-1222
Coordinator...........................................................Toni Sheffield ([email protected])
YOUTH MINISTER OFFICE ...............(734) 464-1222
High School Youth Minister ..................................Michael Chamberland
..................................................................................Michael.chamberland@gmail.com
Jr. High Youth Ministry..........................................Colleen Misiak
..................................................................................cmisiak@stedith.org
WORSHIP OFFICE ...................................(734) 464-1222 Ext. 314
Director of Music Ministries...................................Heather Nofar Shina ([email protected])
GRADE SCHOOL
Office Phone................................................................ (734) 464-1250
Principal....................................................................... Georgene Wojciechowski
.................................................................................... [email protected]
Secretary/Bookkeeper ................................................. Dale Mary Orsucci
.................................................... [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Office Phone..............................................................(734) 464-2020
..................................................................................([email protected])
Director of Religious Formation .................................Colleen Misiak ([email protected])
Section Heads ...........................................................Deb Herman/Carrie Yessler
Secretary ...................................................................Deb Strautz
SUNDAY EUCHARIST ..................................Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
WEEKDAY EUCHARIST
Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ..Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and
individual by appointment
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM ......................Please call the Parish Office to arrange
interview and a class for parents.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE ..................Please call the Parish Priest or Deacon
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
at least six months in advance.
Group Anointing 1st full weekend of
Each month or by appointment
PARISH REPRESENTATIVES & COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS
Pastoral Council Chairperson ....................................Kevin Prost
Pastoral Council Co-chair .........................................
Pastoral Council Secretary ........................................
Parish Finance Council..............................................Ronald Rowe
Worship CommissionAAAAAAAAAAAA...AJane DeRoo
Christian Service Commission...................................Marlene Dahlin
Education Commission..............................................Roberta Clemak
Evangelization Commission.......................................Fred Billotto
..................................................................................Sandy Rogala
Young Adult ...............................................................Renee Billotto
Member-at-Large.......................................................Megan Szczypka
Member-at-Large.......................................................Geoffrey Turbiak
Member-at-Large.......................................................James DeWitt
Member-at-Large.......................................................Mark Tuttle
Member-at-Large.......................................................Kevin Prost
Members-at-Large .....................................................Katie Van Koughnet
Seniors ......................................................................Joseph Bertrand
Vicariate Representative ...........................................Suzy Spencer
PRAYER LINE
(734) 748-1474
(734) 462-1558
(734-464-2497
(734) 525-6508
(734) 420-3008
(734) 716-6603
(734) 421-7145
(313) 310-3095
(734) 674-5896
(248) 477-4629
(734) 522-3559
(734) 748-1474
(734) 261-6482
(734) 422-9940
Grace Weible........................................................(734) 464-1896
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS/GRAND KNIGHT
Arthur Spencer .....................................................(734) 422-9940
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO)
John Szewc Athletic Director ................................(313) 673-4949
Marc Klatt Assistant Athletic Director....................(734) 812-4493
[email protected]
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! We’re happy to have you. Please register by stopping by
at the Parish Office as soon as possible.
PARISH CREDIT UNION
Catholic Vantage Financial Federal Credit Union 734-432-0212
36111 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154
..................................................................................Revised (01/18/2015))
AAA PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
"Hope for Women with Unplanned Pregnancies"
32080 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI 48150
734-425-8060 www.aaaprc.org
RACHEL'S VINEYARD
"Healing the Pain of Abortion--One Weekend at a Time"
1-877 HOPE 4 ME (1-877-467-3463) RachelsVineyard.org
Stay connected with St. Edith Online!
Website: http://www.stedith.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Edith-Parish-LivoniaMichigan/472062326148982
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/StEdithChurch/videos
St. Edith Teens! There are two great ways to keep connected!
Website: http://www.stedithyouthgroup.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/476923029024007/
WORSHIP COMMISSION
Worship/Music Director:
Heather Nofar Shina
734-464-1222
Chairperson: Joe Rashid
Lectors: Linda Bodnar
734-462-1289
Sacristan:Joseph Rashid
248-348-8381
Prayers of the Faithful:
Parish Office
734-464-1222
Eucharistic Ministers: Parish Office
734-464-1222
Ushers: Jim Vick
734-855-4773
Altar Servers: Lisa Smerdon
734-432-0055
Coffee / Donuts:
Pete Moloney
734-464-2698
Leslie Colbeck
734-853-8107
Liturgical Environment:
Jane DeRoo
734-464-2497
Cindy Coleman
734-464-8853
Prayer Group:
Geri Soelz
734-464-8906
Eucharistic Adoration
Tom Rist
734-718-1172
EDUCATION COMMISSION
Religious Formation Director:
Colleen Misiak
Chairperson: Roberta Clemak
734-420-3008
Religious Education:
Colleen Misiak
734-464-1222
Preschool - 8
Vacation Bible School
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sacramental Formation & Preparation:
Young Adult Ministry
Middle School Ministry
Adult Formation
Youth Ministry: Mike Chamberland
Family Life: Jennifer Butts
734-516-0634
Sunday Scripture Sharing:
Celeste Bowman
RCIA: Deacon Ric Misiak
Parish School K-8/Principal:
Georgene Wojciechowski
734-464-1250
Bulletin Editor:
Elaine Johnston
734-464-1222 Ext. 318
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
COMMISSION
Chairperson: Denise Brady
248-888-6952
A New Dawn: Ann Lenehan
734-495-0441
Funeral Luncheons:
Helen Ickes
734-693-3013
Blood Drive: Rita Howell
248-987-4276
St. Vincent de Paul:
Gary Malo
734-522-9966
Meals Ministry:
Toni Sheffield
Mothers of Preschoolers
(MOPS):
Maria Kustra
734-306-0781
A Helping Hand —
Skilled Trades:
Toni Sheffield
Gospel of Life Committee:
Sandy Rogala
734-421-7145
Visiting the Homebound/Sick:
Deacon Ric Misiak
734-464-1222
Knights of Columbus:
Tony Carozza
734-464-3924
Holiday Outreach:
Denise Brady
248-888-6952
Parish Nurse:
Anne Eggers
734-464-0389
Missions:
Deacon Ric
Mat Making:
Loraine Raniszewski
248-476-1433
Debbie Antosiewicz
734-266-2406
FINANCE COUNCIL
Chairperson
Ron Rowe
734-462—1558
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Elaine Johnston
734-464-1222
Maintenance
Robert Calleja
743-464-1222
EVANGELIZATION
COMMISSION
Steve Cooper
248-348-8061
Alpha:
Fred Billotto
734-522-0074
ChristLife:
Valerie Cyburt
248-478-4737
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE
Deacon Ric