kieranshelby 03 30 08 - St. Kieran Catholic Church
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kieranshelby 03 30 08 - St. Kieran Catholic Church
"St. Kieran Catholic Church is united and strengthened by faith in Jesus and by our sacramental celebrations. We live and proclaim the Gospel and strive to meet the needs of all God's people through Evangelization, Worship, Fellowship, Education, Service and Stewardship." Welcome Home! March 30, 2008 The Deacon’s Den ALLELUIA!!! ALLELUIA!!! ALLELUIA!!! HE HAS RISEN Happy Easter everyone! We continue to celebrate this very special event throughout the Easter season, which ends Pentecost Sunday. Our Gospel today recounts the first appearance of Jesus to his apostles after his resurrection. In this account we find the apostles locked in an upper room and terribly frightened. As well they should have been, for as close followers of Jesus, who had just been executed, they couldn’t be sure that the Jewish leaders who had succeeded in getting Jesus crucified might not be looking for them. Suddenly, without warning, Jesus appeared in their presence. How could this be? They had just seen him brutally tortured and killed and now here he was standing in their midst. That must have been quite a shock. As Jesus greeted them, their fears were abated and they rejoiced in his presence. All believed except Thomas, who had been absent. Thomas, when told what had happened, expressed doubt about what they were telling him. To this day we use the phrase “doubting Thomas.” Given these same circumstances who of us would not also be a doubter? It is important that we recognize the distinction between a doubter and a non-believer. Thomas was a believer. He was just being cautious. Remember that Thomas was the one who, when the others were trying to discourage Jesus for going to Jerusalem for fear he would be killed, stated that he was prepared to go and die with him. On the other hand, we are among those about whom Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” We have chosen to accept on faith what Thomas needed proof to believe. We believe that Jesus is God. We believe that he suffered and died for us and subsequently rose from the dead. We believe that by his death and resurrection Jesus made our salvation possible. To doubt and question our faith is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact it can have positive results. By doubting and questioning we are challenged to look more deeply into what we believe and why we believe it. We read and talk with those more learned in the faith: theologians, priests, deacons, nuns, or a layperson trained and employed by the church. The end result almost always results in a stronger faith. So we can take heart that when we doubt and when we question we are in good company. Even the Apostles and great Saints had times when they struggled with their faith. By prayer and reflection they were able to persevere. We can too. Have a happy and blessed Easter Season. Peace, Deacon Jim You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you. ~Dale Carnegie Our Hosts: Family & Friends of Jackie Terranova WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, March 30 Coffee & Donuts After All Masses 9:30 a.m. Nursery 12:45 p.m. Baptism Parent Mtg/CR Monday, March 31 11:00 a.m. AA/WR 7:00 p.m.1st Euch Parent/Child /Gym Tuesday, April 1 9:00 a.m.-Noon Walking in the Gym 11:00 a.m. AA/WR 11:30 a.m. Resurrection Choir 4:00 & 5:00 p.m. Faith Formation 5:15 p.m. Kaleidoscope Practice 6:15 p.m. Teen Choir Practice 5:30 p.m. Evangelization/CR 7:00 p.m. Book Club/FF 7:30 p.m. Men’s Fellowship/CR 7:30 p.m. Prayer Group/WR 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Wednesday, April 2 9:00 a.m.-Noon Walking in the Gym 4:00,5:30,7:00 p.m. Faith Formation 6:15 p.m. Worship Comm/CR 6:30 p.m. Out of Sequence/GR 7:00 p.m. RCIA/GR Thursday, April 3 9:00 a.m.-Noon Walking in the Gym 1:00 p.m. Retirees/GR Friday, April 4 9:00 a.m.-Noon Walking in the Gym LAST DAY 10:00 a.m. Sunday by Sunday/FF 6:30-7:00 p.m. 8th & Parents Mtg/Gym 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8th/Gym 8:00 p.m. AA/GR Saturday, April 5 Ethnic Night Tickets On Sale 10:00-Noon Inner Healing/WR 7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Open Gym 7:30 p.m. Ushers Euchre Sunday, April 6 Coffee & Donuts After All Masses Ethnic Night Tickets On Sale 9:30 a.m. Nursery 1:00 p.m. Baptisms 7:00 p.m. SKY/WR Page 2 St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township Beyond Easter Sunday “Did you know that Easter is not merely one day but an entire season? It’s true! The Easter season is 50 days long, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost (when the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles.) This Easter season is marked by the joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection and the Church as a witness to the Resurrection. Notice that the Sunday readings change during the season; the Old Testament reading is replaced by stories of the earliest disciples evangelizing in the Acts of the Apostles. In the car on the way home from Mass this Sunday, talk about the reading from Acts and how we are still called to witness to the Resurrection more that 2,000 years later!” From: Take Out: Family Faith on the Go How to Find Joy In Every Day • • • • • • • • • Begin each day by thanking God for all the good things in your life. Give God all of your fears and worries. Offer up all of the suffering and disappointments you experience. Be a forgiving person. Let go of anger and resentments that drag down your spirit. Take a moment each day to appreciate the beauty of nature. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Learn to laugh at yourself. Find ways to show family members and friends how much you appreciate them. Try to live more simply. Get rid of material possessions that are not essential to your happiness or your joy. End each day by thanking God for all the good things in your life. Polish Ethnic Night Saturday, April 26, 2008 5:30 – 10 pm Dinner at 6:00 Polka Band 7:00 – 10:00 pm Polish Traditional Menu Beverages included $15.00 – 12 and older $7.00 – children 5-11 Under 5 free Tickets on sale after all Masses April 5th & 6th April 12th & 13th Sunday by Sunday This gathering is designed to connect us with the weekend readings and it incorporates personal studies and group discussion. This program focuses on shared prayer, questions that invite the gospel into our lives, justiceoriented activities, up-to-date scripture interpretation, and the gospel in reader parts that draw adults into dialog with Jesus and one another. Join us every week to bring the gospels alive. We meet on Friday mornings at 10:00 AM. For more information please call 586 781-6515 ext 22 Words of Wisdom “We need not set out in search for a friend….rather, we must simply set out to be the friend Christ modeled— anticipating the needs of others, wearing ourselves out at giving. Jesus died doing it. The rewards are infinite and joyous!” Peggy Benson St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township Page 3 SKY Sessions resume Tuesday April 1st April 5th April 6th April 13th April 18th April 20th 4:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 12:30 pm “Rock” Mass Gathering Gathering Leave for retreat Home from retreat LIGHT & VENTURE April 18th Picnic LIBRARY CORNER Gathering for Parents and Child Monday, March 31st 7:00 pm 8th Grade April 4th 6:30 - 7:00 pm Parents & Teens 7:00 - 9:00 pm Teens only Why Do Catholics Do That? Why do Catholics fast before Holy Communion? In the Old Testament, people fasted before coming into God’s presence or doing a special job for him. For example, Elijah fasted on the way to Mount Horeb to meet God. Moses fasted when he received the Ten Commandments. So we follow this tradition and fast before encountering Christ in the Eucharist. Why do Catholics attend Mass every Sunday? The church instructs us to attend Mass each week because that is where Jesus gives us what we need to stay strong in the world. Just as we take food into our bodies, so we take in Christ through the Eucharist. His body is real food and his blood is real drink. The resulting grace helps us to live as true followers of Christ. Did You Know… Parish members can donate books, videos or DVDs from their collection that are in good condition and are appropriate for a church library. We will place a special book plate on them as being donated by you, if you wish. Do you have a special event you would like to commemorate? You can purchase new items in memory of an individual, anniversary, communion, confirmation, baptism, birthday or other special event in your family. This item is then placed in the library. For this purpose we will purchase some items for our library and you can select from these items. We will have a list along with the prices in the library. A special book plate will be placed on the item designating the person honored, the occasion and the donor. There is a basket of books and order forms on the bookcase in the library. Instructions for ordering will be provided. You can then place the form and the payment (checks only) in the box provided and the book you selected into the basket next to the box. We will do the rest! Library Hours: Mon – Wed 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mom’s Time Out Moms, put a “spring” in your step at our next Mom’s Time Out meeting on Tuesday April 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the White Room. Join us for fellowship and a craft. Questions? Please call Cathy at 586 786-5921. Page 4 St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township Weekend Liturgy Schedule April 5/6, 2008 Day/Time Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass Intentions St. Kieran Parishioners Sunday 8:00 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. Annabelle Kasprzyk By Don Beattie William Marks by Men’s Fellowship Mike Leo (5th Anniv) by His Family Presider Fr Johnson Fr Zeeb Msgr Koper Fr Johnson Lectors Tom Petz Tom Valentine Mary Phil Rose Angie Coyle Enzo Paglia Deb Paglia Monica Thimm Chuck Vine Music Contemporary Group Trio Trio Teen Choir Team 29 Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Altar Servers Weekday Liturgy Schedule March 31 - April 4, 2008 Monday 7:00 p.m. Joseph A. Pace by His Wife & Children Lector: Stacey Stemple Tuesday 11:00 a.m. John Sulik by The Resurrection Choir Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Communion Service/Perpetual Help Devotions Thursday 9:00 a.m. Communion Service in the White Room Chapel Friday 9:00 a.m. Shirley Sova by Angela Spalla & Family Cell Phones & Pagers Not only are they disruptive when they ring in church, they can potentially interfere with the sound system… ...please turn them off. Parents Children under the age of 12 are to be accompanied by a responsible adult if they need to leave the church. Readings for the Week of March 30, 2008 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21 Next Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35 The Rosary Is Prayed Movie, Television & Theater Ratings Confused about what m ov ie s, telev isio n programs or theatrical productions are appropriate for you and your family? Visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website for reviews and ratings at: www.usccb.org/movies/index.htm. Now Hear This! Having difficulty hearing the Priest during Mass? Notify an Usher at the rear of the church. We have hearing aid devices to help you! Monday - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 11:00 a.m. Thursday - 8:30 a.m. Friday - 8:30 a.m. Community of God’s Love Prayer Group Prayer & Praise every Tuesday St. Kieran’s White Room 7:30 p.m. Please join us, or for information: Kathy (586) 781-3503 Mike (586) 731-0284 Walking In The Gym Ends April 4th! ©Liturgical Publications Inc. Please refrain from eating or drinking in the church. Doing so creates problems with unwelcome “guests” as well as the maintenance and appearance of our church. Chewing gum is also inappropriate. Open Gym For Adults April 5 April 19 May 3 May 10 7-9 p.m. St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township Page 5 WORSHIP AND MUSIC You talked...we listened! After World Youth Day, many of you asked... “Why can’t we have more Masses with music like this?” Well, here is your chance to show your preference! Come to the “Rock Mass” Saturday April 5th 2008, 4:30 PM Music presented by Gillespie Band & Friends Guaranteed to be lively & loud! Join in singing your favorite Christian Rock songs If organ music is your gig, this Mass is not for you – Fair warning! If rockin’ for Christ is your way to worship, come to this Mass... & bring a friend! More Easter Flower Memorials.... In Memory of Ben & Sophie Golas, Bob Marcell by Kathryn Marcell In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mirochna and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Naminsli by Mr. & Mrs. Thaddeus Mirochna In Memory of John & Henrietta Boardman by Mr. & Mrs. Roger Bechtel Page 6 St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township Baptisms March 2008 Gavin Allen Byrne, son of Bradley & Christy (Lezanic) Byrne Joseph Anthony Collier, son of Curtis & Michelle (Bonnette) Collier Riley Shee Coughlin, daughter of Patrick & Jennifer (Rye) Coughlin Gino Salvatore DeGrandis, son of John & JoAnn (Furca) DeGrandis Santino Michael DeGrandis, Son of John & JoAnn (Furca) DeGrandis Seanna Lily Heilman, daughter of Steven & Suzanne (Franco) Heilman Thomas Louis Kotula, son of Mark & Margaret (Dudley) Kotula Jared Allen Lamb, son of Christopher Lamb & Jenna Halifax Charlotte Rebekah Long, daughter of Robert & Ginger (Davidson) Long Andre Zoe Paxton, daughter of Lance Paxton & Bertha Alicia Flores Josephine Marie Macleod Roth, daughter of Thomas & Darlene (Macleod) Roth Intentions To Marry I Brian Chamberlain & Angela Emery Buried in Christ Monday, March 17, 2008 Delphine Rozan, survived by three children and three grandchildren….. ...blessed are those who mourn.” Army Debra Alexander Kym Black Ralph Blust Don & Denise Burris Blasé Byrd Esther Cadili Bill Carbone Gail Carvlin Denise Chapman Pam Conger Russ Cook Ginny Dalziel Kloie Devault Don Foster Charlie George Georgette Ginzinger Bill Goodwin Armando Graziani Herbert Hice Rose Kavanaugh Monica Kmita Hub Kraemer Marguerite LaConte Patrick Lamb Aaron Lawrence Elsie Laws Virginia Masseth Marissa Mazur Angelo Mazza Nick Mazza Robert Meeker Jim Megel Nancy Sefick Miller Patrick Nagy Richard O’Donnell Fay Pytlowany Jackie Ross Justin Schultz Elizabeth Stahl Rita Thibault Father Richard Ugolik Kazmira Wojdan Ethel Wolf Carlton Allen Joel Arthurton Jesse Dailey Bill Deagan Christopher De Santo Leon Frederick Horne Ryan Kresse Joseph Matheny Joshua Page Eric Thompson Steven Wadman Air Force Richard Black Steve Kauten Jeffrey Mangiapane Eugene Meade Jeff Michal Brianna Obert-McCarrey Richard VanOoard Navy Brian Hasse Philip John Postma Jr. Christian Shotwell Nicholas Shotwell Marines Christopher Benincasa Justin Cholewa Trey Cholewa Thomas Gorry Benjamin Carl Horne David Mydlarz Nathan Pesch-Scott Ted H. Shroyer Kaitlyn Sierzenga Carmine Tenaglia Bradley Wing Robert Wing Please contact the Parish Office if you have a family member actively serving in the Armed Forces at (586) 781-4901. Attention Men of St. Kieran You are invited to participate in weekly men’s fellowship gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 in the Main Conference Room. Come and join those of us who have been strengthening each other by sharing our Christian experiences. St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township FLOWER: Families Live Out the Word in Everyday Routines “Peace be with you” Perhaps the biggest challenge for families is to be a haven for peace. We can too often get caught in the fast paced roller coaster of life, going through motions, meeting deadlines, accomplishing tasks and forgetting to touch base with those closest to us. Like Jesus in today’s Gospel, in the midst of profound fear, His first words are: peace be with you, it’s me – we’ll get through this together. We have received the same Holy Spirit as the disciples, but do we trust Him to show us the way of peace? D ear Father Johnson, Please express to the people of St. Kieran Parish our gratitude for their generous response to the appeal for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Your parish contribution of $19,395.00 is a vital part of making this appeal such a success. The religious who gave so generously fifty, sixty and seventy years ago in responding to the needs of the Church are retired and now find themselves in need of your support. Your generous response throughout the years bears testimony of your appreciation for their dedicated service. Know that you, in turn, are remembered in the prayers and good works of those retired religious who benefit from your gift. May our loving God multiply back to you in the measure of your giving, and even more, as we are told in the scriptures”….pressed down and running over.” Gratefully, Evelyn Booms, IHM Archdiocesan Coordinator Theology For Everyone Have you ever thought about taking a course in theology? Are you thinking about working or volunteering in parish ministry? Do you just love what you know about your faith and want to dive deeper? Hundreds of lay men and women just like you are studying at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and want you to join them! And what is even better, it may not be as difficult or costly as you might think! A representative from the Institute for Ministry at Sacred Heart Major Seminary will be at our parish the weekend of April 5/6. All your questions can be answered! Page 7 St. Kieran Adoration Chapel N.E. Corner of the Religious Education Building Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament surpasses all other works of piety. It is the work of piety and source of all others. St. Pius X Adorer’s are always needed, be it substitutes or weekly committed. Call PAT 586-739-9694 or BEV 586-781-3329 to commit to an hour of prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. TWO ADORERS NEEDED: Tues 2PM 3PM Wed 9PM Thurs 9PM Fri 4PM 5PM ONE ADORER NEEDED: Sun 9AM NOON 3PM Mon 3PM 4PM Tues 7AM 1PM 5PM 7PM Thurs 10AM 11AM NOON 4PM 8PM Fri 9PM Sat 7AM 8AM NOON Come Join Our 55+ Singles Ice Cream Social Saturday April 19 7:00 p.m. Green Room Ice Cream & Drinks Provided Cards & Games Bring A Friend ??? Divine Mercy Sunday Cathy 731-1019 Mary Ann 739-1643 March 30 St. Lawrence Church Mass 3:00 p.m. Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction Divine Mercy Devotions A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Help Save The Unborn In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us: “As the Father sent me, so I send you.” Become who you are called to be….ambassadors of peace and forgiveness. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants In need of Prayer Warriors & Sidewalk Counselors. Training provided. Call Leigh at (586) 781-3924. Page 8 St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township Inner Healing Day Samaritan House Do you have TIME to help other Parishioners? Members in Action needs your help! We are in dire need of parishioners willing to help us with the April Pantry Needs Helping Hands Ministry This ministry provides meals to those who are recovering from an illness, surgery, etc. April 5, 2008 Jesus Christ Coffee Tea Beef Stew Chili Tomato Soup Vegetable Soup Flour heal our emotional hurts through special prayer called “inner healing prayer,” also known as the healing of painful memories. In this prayer, the Lord is asked to heal emotional and psychological scars, which were often caused by those closest to us. On Saturday April 5, between 10 a.m. and experience Crackers Pancake Mix Rice Canned Salmon Canned Tuna Shampoo Juice can noon, God’s you can healing love through prayer by one of several teams under the auspices of the Detroit Catholic Renewal Center. Call 781-4942 ext 14 for more information. Charismatic This private, personal, individual prayer will be conducted at St. Kieran in the White Room. Samaritan House is located at 58944 Van Dyke Washington MI 48094 586-677-7590 Business hours are: Tuesday & Wednesday 10am to 6pm Friday 10am to 4pm Income Tax Preparation Starting the end of January and through early April, Samaritan House will offer Federal and State Income Tax Preparation to individuals with a gross income of $20,000.00 or less and families with a gross income of $38,000.00 or less. Call 586-677-7590. Words of Life Life In The Spirit Series Begins Tuesday April 1 “When I saw the embryo through a microscope at a friend’s fertility clinic, I suddenly realized there was such a small difference between it and my daughters. I thought, we can’t keep destroying embryos for our research. There must be another way.” Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, pioneer in reprogramming adult cells to behave as embryonic cells, quoted in the NY Times, Dec. 11, 2007. St. Kieran’s Community of God’s Love Prayer Group invites you to participate in the six week session of “Wind & Fire”- a Life in the Spirit Seminar: Tuesday Evenings April 1 through May 6 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This seminar will help you to know who the Holy Spirit is, and how we can become the person God created us to be, living the life we have been called to live. This series is for those who feel something is missing in their lives, are searching for a better understanding of God’s love and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Don’t miss this opportunity! For more information please call: Mike (586) 731-0284 Christine (586) 781-2381 Kathy (586) 781-3503 We hope to see you there! St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township Page 9 ST. KIERAN CATHOLIC CHURCH North Macomb Vicariate Archdiocese of Detroit / Adam Cardinal Maida, Archbishop 53600 Mound Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316 Parish Web Page: www.stkieran.org / Vicariate Web Page: www.NMVonline.org Parish Office: 586-781-4901 After Hours: 586-781-4942 Fax: 586-781-6516 Religious Education Office: 586-781-6515 Absence Hot Line: 586-781-6515 ext. 4 Youth Ministry: 586-781-5 SKY (5759) Faith Formation - Religious Education Coordinator: Linda Plotkowski 586-781-6515 ext 5 E Mail: [email protected] First Reconciliation/First Eucharist/Confirmation Marcia Marks 586-781-6515 ext 7 E Mail: [email protected] RCIA: Kathy Vine 586-781-6515 ext 28 E Mail: [email protected] Adult Faith Formation Pat Thies 586-781-6515 ext 22 E Mail: [email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator: Pat Radacsy 586-781-5759 ext 14 E Mail: [email protected] Confirmation Service Opportunities Laura Henk 586-781-5759 ext 4 Youth Ministry Hotline 586-781-5759 ext 6 Secretary Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Nancy Kicinski 586-781-6515 ext 6 Sacristan and Bulletin Editor: Christine Albrecht 586-781-4942 ext 31 Bulletin E Mail: [email protected] Deadline Wed 5pm Baptisms, Marriage, Ministry to the Sick Contact the Parish Secretary 586-781-4901 Pastor: Father H. Thomas Johnson 586-781-4901 Weekend Assistants: Father Charles Zeeb Msgr Frank Koper Deacons: Steve Marks 248-393-2096 James Cron (retired) Pastoral Minister: Patricia Radacsy 586-781-4942 ext 14 E Mail: [email protected] Parish Secretary: Barbara Becker 586-781-4901 E Mail: [email protected] Worship and Music Ministers: Leszek Bartkiewicz 586-781-4942 ext 8 E Mail: [email protected] Christian Service: Patricia Radacsy 586-781-4942 ext 14 Accountant: Kathleen Parzynski 586-781-4942 ext 15 Plant Maintenance: John Hankus 586-781-4942 ext 30 Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday - Friday - 6:00 a.m. - Midnight After Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass Saturday & Sunday - 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 01/2008 St. Isidore Catholic Community is Hosting A Benefit Dinner for Patty Cooper Saturday, April 5 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. If you would like to register with the parish, but are unable to come to the office during the week, please complete this form and put it in the collection basket. Registration forms will be mailed to you. Also, if you have moved recently, please let us know. Name ___________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ City __________________________ Zip_____________ Phone __________________________________________ Children Living at Home ______Yes _______ No This is a New Address ______Yes _______ No Basket Raffles Musical Entertainment Deluxe Pasta Dinner will include: Pasta Choices Meatballs/Italian Sausage Salad/Homemade Desserts Donations: Adults $10 Seniors $8 Children $5 Patty has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and is currently awaiting a Lung Transplant