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OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
CATHOLIC CHURCH
6442 PELHAM, TAYLOR ~ 313-381-3000
APRIL 19, 2015
RCIA ~ EASTER VIGIL
The Parish of Our Lady of the Angels welcomes our new members to our parish family. Besides our 5 RCIA
adults, they also brought forth their family members. Please keep them all in your prayers during this Easter
Season as they grow and deepen their Catholic faith.
These are our RCIA Candidates that were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. From left to
right: the adults are Stephanie Cupp, James Hamilton, Kerry Crysler, Tasha Clelland &Catherine Devine.
The children from left to right are: Iyana Feala, Madison & Lacey Clelland, & Aria Devine-Atwater.
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This page is designed for both Religious Education and RCIA Information.
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PARISH DIRECTORY
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
6442 PELHAM RD. ~ TAYLOR, MI 48180
(313) 381-3000 Fax (313) 381-5528
E-MAIL: mail@loacc.org
WEBSITE: http://loacc.org
Office Hours: Mon. - Thur.: 9am - noon,
1-8pm ~ Fri: 9am - noon, 1-3pm
Rev. Dariusz Strzalkowski
Pastor
Daniel Hurley
William Thome
Deacon
Deacon
Order of Masses
Saturday 4 pm ~ Sunday 8 am, 10 am,12 pm
Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. ~ 8:45 am
Wednesday: No Mass or Prayer Service
Holy Days: As Announced
Eucharistic Adoration:
Thursdays 9:15 am - 6 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3 pm ~ and by appointment
Dir. of Faith Formation & Pastoral Minister: Karen Kerr ~ Tues. 4:30-5:45pm ~ 6-7:15pm
Religious Ed Secretary: Maria G. Valdez
Christian Service Coordinator:
Marie
Gdowski
Music Ministry Leader: Nick Urbiel
Parish Nurse Ministry: Mary Catherine
Wright
Youth Ministry: Tom Kupovits
Office Staff
Patty Baringer ~ Bookkeeper
Sally Turczyn, Maria G. Valdez
Rose Zakrzewski
Custodians: George Collins, Greg Leja
Parish Council Members:
Fr. Dariusz,
Deacon Bill Thome, Bob White (Chairperson),
Rodger Rowley (Co-Chairperson), Monica
Alabastro, Vic Alabastro, Cheri Antonnicola,
Bennie Belknap, Rose Campbell, Bill Ehred,
Jerry LaMonica, Rose Rotunda, Suzanne Starr,
Sue Vokal, Jerry Ziemba
Baptisms: Infants and young children are baptized at 1:00 pm on Sundays throughout the
year or by special appointment. Parents must
attend a Baptism Preparation Class prior to
Baptism. Please call Karen Kerr.
Marriages: Couples who wish to be married
at OLOA will meet with Fr. Dariusz to discuss
their plans and set their marriage date. Prior to
the wedding, the couple attends an engaged
couples workshop. Please contact Fr. Dariusz
to schedule your pre-marriage appointment at
least 8 months in advance of your wedding
date.
New Parishioners: Register at Parish Office
Change of Address: Notify Parish Office
Our Mission Statement Reflects our Spirit
“Our Lady of the Angels is a worshipping community dedicated to the education and spiritual
growth of the whole parish family. With guidance from the Holy Spirit we extend our Christian love to the community we serve. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord with all our hearts
and we welcome all to join us on our journey in
following Him.”
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
BURNS THIS WEEK
IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
PAUL & ROSEMARY KOLLAR
SCHEDULES FOR APRIL 25& 26
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, April 20
†Gertrude LaMonica
(Husband, Jerry)
8 :45am
Tuesday, April 21
†Marion Przytulski
(Betty Lovely)
8:45am
Wednesday, April 22
NO MASS OR PRAYER SERVICE
Thursday, April 23
8:45am
†Robert & Virginia Kirkpatrick
(Family)
†Wojciech Nowak
(Granddaughter, Mary Jane Jones)
†Chester Kapelanski (Family)
Friday, April 24
8:45am
†Dec. members of the Drzewiecki
Family
(Family)
Saturday, April 25
4:00pm
†Jack Doute
(Robert & Shirley Williams)
†Frank Fregonara
(Ada & Harriet Monticello)
†James Kasuba, Sr.
(Family)
†Chuck Wencel
(Theresa & Jerry Sheehan)
†Susan Boskey
(Shirley Doom)
†Elaine Buzanowski
(Dave & Joyce Buzanowski)
Sunday, April 26
†Larry MacEachern
(Lori MacEachern & Family)
†Marion Przytulski
(Don & Sally Turczyn)
†Ben Yousif
(Cooper Family)
4:00PM:
Bill Wencel & Eric Szor
8:00AM:
Susan Goldsmith
David Zyczynski
&
10:00AM: Kevin Begic
Devon Frosheiser
&
12:00PM: Jerry LaMonica
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
Mary Jourdan, Cindy Clark,
4:00PM:
Deb Skinner-Clos, Cindy Resovsky, Pat
Ackerman, Cathay Czerwonka
8:00AM:
Nanette Sabell, Bill Ehred,
Gloria Tamoshunas, Anna Marie Fiscelli
Elaine Jacek, Ray & Ilene
10:00AM:
Fleszar, Bennie Belknap, Barb Zub
Marianne Alabastro
12:00PM:
Mark Luecke, Jeanette
Richter, Barbara Parish, Cathy Elliott,
Sylvia Vella
ALTAR SERVERS
4:00PM:
Kristina Yaczik
Kate Eccleton
8:00AM:
Shaun & Jim Kerrigan
10:00AM:
Haley Rasmussen
Emily Lovasz
&
12:00PM:
George Hardy
Justin Goel
&
8:00am
10:00am
†Victor Goscinski
(Family)
†Jack Doute
(Ames Family)
†Frank Fregonara
(John & Stella Mosella
†Marion Przytulski
(Bennie Belknap)
†Mary Gollasch
(Mary Ann Kimes)
12:00pm
†Gertrud LaMonica
(Husband, Jerry)
†Randy Pikus
(Kerrigan Family)
†Mark Glynn
(Jill Johnston)
LECTORS
&
USHERS
4:00PM: Ben Bazanski
8:00AM: Sebastian Escamilla
10:00AM: Ron Mc Combe
12:00PM: Dominick Savona
OUR RETURN GIFT TO GOD
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015
COLLECTION . . . . .
TO MEET BUDGET . . . .
$8,680.00
$10,482.00
NUMBER OF ENVELOPES 341
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR LADY OF
THE ANGELS IN YOUR WILL
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A few words from Fr. Dariusz
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who were involved in our Holy Week and Easter preparations
and participation. Thank you for cleaning and decorating the Church. As always it looked beautiful. The music
was amazing. Thank you for the time you spent rehearsing for those holy liturgies. I would like to thank our
Altar Servers for taking seriously your responsibilities and making sure that everything was in place and on time.
Our wonderful ushers once again proved that when there is a need they are ready to provide undivided help.
I would like to thank our RCIA leaders for preparing new candidates to join our Church. I would like to thank
Karen, Maria, and Marie for organizing a wonderful evening of refreshments after the Easter Vigil. I would like to welcome those who
responded to the call of the Holy Spirit to become full members of the Roman Catholic Church. Finally I want to thank you all since it is
impossible to mention all those who were involved before and after the Holy Week and Easter Sunday. I would also like to thank Erica
for organizing a Holy Hour of Divine Mercy which was pretty well attended.
In the First Reading Peter shows great courage when he confronts the people with their part in the death of Jesus. He goes on to excuse
them on the grounds that they acted in ignorance. We can assume that he used the words spoken by the Lord while He was dying on the
cross. “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” He urges them to repent, assuring them that if they do, their sins will be forgiven.
In the Second Reading, we read that Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole
world.
In the Gospel St. Luke’s primary interest is to show that the Risen Jesus is the same person the apostles had known prior to the crucifixion. He emphasizes the reality of Jesus’ bodily Resurrection, but makes it clear that the Resurrection is not a return to earthly life. Jesus
has risen to a new life beyond death. St. Luke tells us that Jesus also gives them a mission which is the proclamation of repentance and
forgiveness of sins.
This mission can only be achieved by the grace of God the Father and the power of the Holy Spirit in the Most Holy Name of Jesus.
As we continue our journey towards our heavenly kingdom let us keep in mind that Jesus suffered in our place for the forgiveness of our
sins. Let us call upon the Spirit of Christ to teach us to perceive the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, the tremendous love that Jesus has for
each of us.
God bless you,
Fr. D
ALTAR SERVER NOTES
Mass Attendance Report
Sunday Liturgy (March 28-29) 100%
Investiture Date Set
The formal installation of our newer
Altar Servers will be at the 10:00am Mass
on Sunday, May 24th.
At this Investiture Mass the servers
will receive a Certificate of Remembrance
of their First Mass and a Religious Medal
and Chain.
Light The Paschal Candle
Remember to light the Paschal
Candle before Mass when you light the
other altar candles. Be sure to put it out
after Mass.
If you can’t get it lit tell the priest
before Mass starts.
“GEE, I DIDN’T KNOW THAT!”
The language Jesus spoke was
“ALAMAIC”. These words of Jesus
appear in the Bible when He cured the
daughter of Jarius when He said,
“TALITHA KUOM” which means, “I
SAY, LITTLE GIRL, GET UP.”
Scrabble
Last week’s Scrabble word had
eight letters and the clue was: “It means
“PRAISE GOD”
A L L E L U I A
This week’s word has six letters and
the clue is: “Besides “SPRING” it is also
this Season.”
_ A _ _ E _
Our Lady of the Angels
Holy Water Fonts For The Home
New Supply Just Arrived!
Do you have a Holy Water Font in
your bedroom. A perfect place for it
would be next to the door, and bless yourself each morning and evening.
Holy Water Fonts are available in the
Parish Office. A perfect Font has the
Blessed Mother with the Child Jesus and
three angels in the background, it could
easily be titled “OUR LADY OF THE
ANGELS” this Font is $7.00.
In addition to the Font we have Holy
Water bottles in two sizes, (2 oz.) $2.00
and (8 oz.) $3.00.
There is a large Holy Water container
in the Church near the cry room so you
can fill these smaller containers anytime
you come to Church.
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RELIGIOUS ED
CLASS NEWS
Classes are winding down for the year.
We will celebrate this with a Closing
Mass on Tuesday, April 28th at 5:30pm
for both sessions. All parents and students should come to the Church for
5:30pm Mass. There will be a light social
in the parish center following Mass.
We are asking if parents can donate cookies for the social. If you are able to,
please contact the RE office to let us
know.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Saturday, May 2nd, at 11:30am we
will celebrate the sacrament of First Holy
Communion.
Rehearsal will be on
Wednesday, April 30th at 6pm in the
Church. Parents and students must attend; this will be the only rehearsal we
will have.
If you have any questions, please contact
the RE office.
Karen Kerr
The Youthful Corner
Youth Group Calendar
April 19 ~ Youth Group 6:30-8pm ~ PC
April 26 ~ NO YOUTH GROUP
May 3 ~ Youth Group 6:30-8pm ~ PC
May 10 ~ Youth Group 6:30-8pm ~ PC
May 17 ~ Youth Group 6:30-8pm ~ PC
Quote of the Week: “I’m trying to do the best on (the) local level - - to have an open
ear to what the Church and world are experiencing. To see how we can today respond
to those needs. I want people to see me, and the Church, as an open heart to grow together. Not a Church that’s imposing - - we have nothing to impose - - we have someone to propose: the Lord Jesus and His Gospel.” - - Cardinal Gerald LaCroix, 57-yearold priest presides at the Basilica Cathedral of Notre Dame in Quebec City.
Taste And See: Have you ever invited someone to Church? Or to prayer? Or to God?
Have you broken secular ranks and decided to talk about religion at the dinner table, at
the office, at your favorite restaurant, with your family. Can you evangelize without
sending someone into a complete meltdown. There are ways to do these things without
upsetting the balance of everything around you. Sometimes it’s your willingness to simply say grace in front of everyone else. Sometimes it’s a simple prayer said for the person who is with you. And sometimes it’s an understanding ear that offers up prayer and
Church at a later date. I’ve heard the experience likened to sprinkling salt on your steak
or chicken as opposed to inadvertently dumping the whole shaker on top of it...and then
still attempting to eat it. At that point nothing is going to taste good. These things take
time. So give them the time they need. And do it slowly, sprinkle gently. Everything
taste better in moderation. Especially when your trying things for the first time.
If You have any questions please feel free to contact Youth Leaders:
Tom Kupovits, (313-229-1197) or Monica Alabastro (734-306-1086)
Please pray for the Youth of our parish
Celebrating The National Counsel of Catholic Women’s 95th Anniversary
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SPRING CARD PARTY
Sponsored by:
The Rosary Altar Society
Wednesday, May 20th
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Our Lady of the Angels Parish Center
6442 Pelham Rd., Taylor
Card Game of Your Choice
50/50 Raffle ~ Door Prizes
Refreshments
All women of Our Lady of the Angels Parish are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 95th Anniversary of the founding of the NCCW by the U.S. Catholic Bishops. The federation was formed to be an umbrella for Catholic Women’s groups to support, empower and educate all Catholic Women in Spirituality, Leadership and Service.
The celebration will be on Sunday, April 26, 2015, the Feastday of Our Lady of
Good Counsel, NCCW Patroness. It will begin with the rosary at 10:00am, followed by
Mass at 10:30am, with celebrant Fr. Steve Koehler, our Spiritual Advisor, at St. Rene
Goupil Parish, located at 35955 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights.
Coffee, cake and fellowship will be provided in the Parish Center after the Liturgy.
We thank your parish for being a loyal affiliate and your members who are individual
members of CCW/AD and NCCW. For more information please contact President
Grace Ruffin at 313-491-5649 or Lorraine McFee at 313-563-1734 or at sweetlor@earthlink.net.
To continue our celebration all women are also invited to attend the CCW/AD Rosary, Liturgy and May Crowning at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Saturday, May 2.
Rosary will be recited at 9:30am followed by the Liturgy at 10:00am and reception following. For more information or to RSVP please contact Kathleen Penno at 586-7721976 or krpKath@hotmail.com
SPAGHETTI DINNER PLAV POST 16
TICKETS
Pre-purchase - $7
At the Door - $8
Post 16 Polish Legion of American Veteran’s invites you to a Spaghetti Dinner to be held
at 25222 W. Warren (Between Telegraph & Beech Daly) in Dearborn Heights.
For more information or to reserve
tickets, contact:
Linda Cable (313) 291-7328 (after 4pm)
or
Rose Rotunda (313) 291-5372
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Dinner includes: Spaghetti with PHIL WILK’s
Meat Sauce, Bread, Salad, Dessert, Coffee, and Pop.
Mark your calendar’s for Sunday, April 26, 2015 Between the hours of 12PM-5PM
The cost is $10.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10 years of age. Carry-out
orders will be available! Proceeds will benefit the Post’s General Fund and will be Used
for Veteran’s Hospitals.
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SCRIPTURE READING
WEEK OF April 19, 2015
Sunday ~ Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a;
Lk 24:35-48
Monday ~ Acts 6;8-15; Ps 19;
Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday ~ Saint Anselm, Bishop and
Doctor of the Church
Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday ~ Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66;
Jn 6:35-40
Thursday ~ Saint George, Martyr;
Saint Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr
Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66; Jn 6:44-51
Friday ~ Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen,
Priest and Martyr
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday ~ Saint Mark, Evangelist
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89; Mk 16:15-20
Sunday ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:8-12; 1 Ps 89; Mk 16:15-20
IN THE JOURNEY BOOK
FOOD PANTRY
During the first quarter of the year, our pantry had over 317
visitors and fed over 1,172 people. This includes the Easter
baskets and hams that were given out during Holy Week.
How do we do it? We can do it because of your wonderful
support and generous donations. By working together, we
are the families that help many other families cope in these
hard economic times but we could not do it without you — our parish members. You
keep our pantry going from week to week, month to month and year to year. Our pantry
serves an essential need in the surrounding communities that help feed the hungry but
we cannot meet those needs without your help. Those who come for food are amazed at
the variety we give them and appreciate every single item they receive. We can use all
things from canned to fresh to boxed, to bagged, etc. as well as paper supplies, cleaning
products and anything else used around the house. We have a need for the following
items all year long so if you are able to donate some of them from time to time, they will
be greatly appreciated. Cereal, Juice, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Milk, Macaroni
& Cheese, Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti-O’s, Canned Meat, All
Varieties of Soups, Canned Fruit, Pancake Mix & Syrup, Pork & Beans, Sloppy
Joe Mix, Canned Vegetables, Items such as Laundry Detergent, Bar Soap, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper, Baby Food, Diapers, are also needed because they cannot be purchased by those using food stamps and bridge cards. Monetary donations are a wonderful aid that make it possible for us to buy meats and other perishable items. You can
drop off your food donations in the large tub in the Narthex, in the office or bring them
to the food pantry during pantry hours. Please remember all perishable foods such as
milk, butter, eggs, etc., should be brought to the Parish Office so they can be refrigerated. We are very grateful for your care and concern to help the hungry.
For the Third Sunday of Easter.
Readings are on #905.
Food Pantry Committee
For the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Readings are on #908.
We would also request that all food donations be checked for the expiration dates
because our policy is not to give food that has expired.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Cash and checks are needed to buy perishable items. Checks should be made out to:
Our Lady of the Angels SVdP Food Pantry. All monetary donations should be
brought to the Parish Office or put in the Collection Basket.
The Christian Service Organization is
constantly looking for people who would
love to be involved with the hospitality of
OLOA Outreach Services!
THE FOOD PANTRY
IS IN NEED OF:
SHAMPOO
If you feel this could be you please call
Marie Gdowski at 313-381-3000 or
e-mail me at marieg@loacc.org .
Father Dariusz is asking if there is someone who could volunteer to bring a woman
to Church on Sunday for the 8:00am Mass?
God Bless
If interested please call Marie Gdowski at (313) 381-3000.
CSA-funded Ministries, Programs and Services ~ PARISH NURSING
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
Parish and faith community nurses and health care ministry teams from across the
Archdiocese of Detroit will gather for a retreat at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington, MI, next week, April 23-24.
The retreat will feature Nancy Clancy, who will offer a presentation on personality
and prayer, and Fred Cavaiani, whose keynote address will focus on “health care minister as caregiver.”
Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal support parish nursing, which is a program of the Office of Christian Service and Health Care Ministries. Parish nurses encourage the faithful to care for themselves and others as an expression of God’s love.
They serve as pastoral staff members, as well as spiritual caregivers, health counselors
and educators, and health resources and advocates. For more information about CSAfunded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.
TRENTON VILLAGE THEATRE
2447 W. Jefferson/Trenton/MI
Friday, April 24 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, April 16 @ 2:00pm
Preferred Seating ~ $15
Adults ~ $12
Seniors / Students ~ $10
Purchase online @ www.dypac.com
or Call 734-771-7945
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PRAYER REQUEST LIST
We believe in the power of prayer! The names submitted will continue on the list for approximately one month. If you wish to extend that period, please call the parish office.
Dear God,
We place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick under
Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servants to good
health once more. . .
Shawn Adams, Sue & Roy Aho, Suzanne Aloe, Florence Ames, Louise Ames, Bill
Baraboll, Lois Bauer, Mary Becker, Bobby Belknap, Nancy Bellok, Virginia
Biggott, Rita Bosh, Patrick Brennen, Dorothy Bruhn, Diane Bruno, Kevin Burke,
Lois Burke, Stella
Butkiewicz, Cecile Byrne, Madeline Carpenter, Bill Clark, Robert Colasinski,
Carmela Conflitti, Ron Coogan, Gloria Criss, Lynn Cross, William Cupp, Jennifer
D’Agustino, Connie Dadabbo, Jodi Daniels, Grace Dean, Ron Dean, Luke
Demonge, Annmary Demyan, Peggy Derrick, Louise Dushefski, James Ellsworth,
Frances Erickson, Nancy Evanego, Mike Ferguson, Leona Flatley, Caroline Florez,
William Garbacz, Lindy Giacomantonio, Pat Gibson, Tom Gillen, Lindsey
Gossett, Cindy Grassa-Caron, Darlene Gregurich, Frances Ann Griffith, Wanita
Hamel, Tim Hellrung, Harold Hiensberger, Angela Honeycutt, Gerald Honeycutt,
Michael Hornyak, Jr., Raymond Jarczak, Don & Cesidia Johnson, Don Jones,
Laurie Juleff, Sylvia Kapelanski, Lillian Kapera, Lisa Kastl, Peter & Maria
Kiliaris, Daniel Kirksey, Lucy Korval, Mary Alice Krzyzaniak, Ernest Kuczajda,
Dennis LaBelle, Greg Lahiff, Suzanne Lakkis, Mary Lapinski, Patrice Lessnay,
Marge Ligenza, Dolores Locher, Collin Lovely, Rose Machowicz, Mary
MacLellan, Jeanne Manard, Frank Mancina, George Mancos, Tom Marcero, D.
Martin, Michael Martin, Al Martinez, Jerry McFee, Lisa Menna, Bob Merriman,
Audrie Meszaras, Norm Mietkiewicz, Helen Miller, Karen Mitchell, Donald
Modrzynski, Margaret D. Molnar, Liam Morley, Mary Morris, Rosemarie Mulka,
Joseph O’Donnell, Anna & Joseph Nowak, Rita Oleksiak, Elaine Oswald,
Michael Paillon, Marty & Mary Lou Pakledinaz, Gary Pearce, Canuta Perez,
Sonya Peterson, Angelo Pizzo, Del Poirier, Pete Poirier, Lisa Powaser, Ann Putz,
Charles Quinn, Michael Radocaj, Jr., Marge Raymond, Maxine Raymond, Tamra
Ream, Rowan Reinhard, Sally Reithel, Deloris Reminder, Priscilla Reminder,
Mary Reynolds, Myrna Richardson, Lauren Riker, Charles Risch, Dan Robb, Rick
Roy, Ryan Robertson, Lisa Sant, Dominick & Angelina Savano, Mary Ann
Savanyo, Mary Schiffert, Carl Schleicher, Gloria Schratz, John Scorzelli, Leona
Scott, Lucy Senech, Georgian Shasko, Pat Sheridan, Daniel Paul Smith, Diane
Smith, Margaret Snyder, Ryan Sparks, George Steele, Pattie Stevens, Edna Stokes,
Jameson Sullivan, Joseph Sweetman, Eddie Switaj, Mary Jo Terry, Dan &
Madeline Tesin, Ron & Elaine Thibeault, Deacon Bill Thome, Elizabeth Toppi,
Debra Tucker, Terri Tunney, Harold & Florence Vallad, Conrad Valle, Gary
Valley, George Van Denberg, Eleanor Vereb, James Vickroy, Elizabeth Vivoda,
James Walcott, Barbara Walega, Ruth Williams, Fr. Gene Wojtewicz, Donna
Wood
ISLAND PARADISE
PRESENTED BY
OUR LADY OF THE SCAPULAR PARISH
Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 6:00pm ~ Doors Open @ 5:30pm
FEATURING “THE BOX ON FAMILY BAND” ~ GRAND PRIZE $2,000.00
Entertainment & Auction Event with Reverse Raffle
$40.00 ADVANCE / $50.00 AT THE DOOR
Our Lady of the Scapular Parish Activity Center at St. Stanislaus Kostka Site
Capuchin Retreat’s 15th Annual Golf Outing ~ Friday, May 8, 2015 (8 AM)
Gather your foursomes and join Capuchin Retreat at Greystone Golf Club, 67500
Mound Rd. Washington. The $125 event fee includes 18 holes of golf (shotgun start
will feature a scramble format), a continental breakfast, golf, cart, drink tickets, and a
hot dog. At 4:30pm prime rib and chicken dinner for golfers. Non-golfers are invited to
the dinner ($30 per person) Dinner will be held at Capuchin Retreat. To register for the
event, call 248-651-4826 or www.CapRetreat.org.
NURSE MINISTRY NOTES
April is designated as alcohol awareness
month. Eight-eight thousand deaths are
annually attributed to excessive alcohol
use. Long-term alcohol use can cause
serious health implications affecting
every organ in the body, including the
brain. It can lead to damaging your emotional stability, finances, career, impact
your family, friends and the people you
work with. Alcoholism includes the following four symptoms: craving, loss of
control, physical dependence, and tolerance, according to the National Council
on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.
If you choose to drink, have only a moderate (limited) amount. This means no
more than one drink a day for women and
no more than two drinks a day for men.
One drink is: a 12 ounce bottle of beer, a
5 ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces (a
shot) of liquor. If you have a heavy
drinking problem see your doctor for assistance with goals, strategies and resources to help you on your way to choosing not to drink. Take charge for yourself
and your family.
The next meeting of OLOA Parish Nurse
Ministry is scheduled for Sunday, April
26, 2015 at 11:15am in the St. Elizabeth
Room. We ask all members to make an
effort to attend and welcome anyone with
information or inquiries about our Health
and Wellness Fair planned for September
20, 2015 to join us.
The Women’s Guild
Salad Luncheon
Join us for our 17th annual luncheon
celebrating… St. Joseph Parish’s 165th
anniversary.
Wonderful variety of salads, desserts,
and beverages. Door prizes, basket raffles, and 50/50 drawings. (Need not be
present to win)
Only $8.00 per person ~ Carryouts available. Friday, May 8 from
11:00am until 1:00pm. Admittance
only after 10:30am.
Located in the Parish Activity Center
at Third Street between St. Joseph
Church and St. Joseph School.
Advanced tickets available at the
parish office. Mon-Thurs 9am until
3:30pm and Fri 9am until 12pm
For more information please call
Meg Butkowski at 734-676-3145.
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Saturday, May 16, 2015
10am — 12 noon
Almost Home
The End of the Alzheimer’s Journey
Presented by Carol Waarala,
MSW, LMSW
Wanting to “go home” may be an instinctive feeling to reconnect — a longing, a
wandering, a desire for that place where
one feels “at home” . . SAFE, SECURE,
and FAMILIAR. Perhaps it is a place we
have known before we were born, but
none of us really remembers. Wanting to
go home may represent a determination or
strength that is stronger than the disease
itself; a mandate to reconnect to what was
before our cognitive self. Come and learn
about the end-of-life process, and how to
accompany your loved one to their resting
place with God.
Hosted by: St. Andre Bessette Parish
4250 W. Jefferson, Ecorse 48229.
Contact: Pat Szymecko at 313-383-8514
or frontofficeesab@yahoo.com
Sponsored by The Downriver Vicariate
Dementia Ministry 734-283-1366 x 114
jpetterle@stcyprian.com *
www.stcyprian.com
SEAWAY CHORALE
& ORCHESTRA
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
8TH SUMMER
PARISH FESTIVAL 2015
JUNE 19, 20 & 21
COUNTDOWN TO THE PARISH FESTIVAL — 9 WEEKS TO GO!
The 8th Annual Our Lady of the Angels Parish Festival is getting closer each week. It’s
the time for a great weekend of Fun, Food, Music, Games, Raffles and so much more.
It’s the time to get together as a parish family and enjoy a great weekend for everyone.
And it’s also time to enjoy the great events the committee has planned for you. We
hope you are well on the way to selling your raffle tickets because there are a lot of great
prizes waiting to be won. The $12,000 first prize is a great incentive to sell them to your
relatives, friends and co-workers and the price is only $1.00 a ticket. Anyone can win.
Selling those tickets is important to having a successful Festival that will help us reach
our goal and benefit the parish. We also need your help to keep everything running
smoothly during that June weekend. Donating your time and talent during those three
Festival days will be a tremendous help to our parish budget, so please keep these dates
open. Help will also be needed in Setting-Up the weekend of June 15th before the
Festival as well as the Clean-Up the week after the Festival. So remember those dates,
decide when and where you want to volunteer and be ready to enjoy a great weekend.
REMEMBER EVERY PARISHIONER IS IMPORTANT
Call Jerry or Marge Ziemba 313-295-4985 to offer your help.
under the direction of Anthony Lai
present . . . .
NIFTY FIFTIES
SPREAD THE WORD!
Friday, May 8, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015
At 7:30pm
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS 2015 CHURCH DIRECTORY
Flat Rock Community
High School Auditorium
25600 Seneca, Flat Rock
www.seawaychorale.org
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
734-675-2459 ~ 734-675-3548
Adults $10 / Students $6 Prices good
through April 25, 2015. Adults $12 /
Students $6 Prices after April 24, 2015 at
the door or showtix4cu.com 1-866-9678167.
A new directory with parishioner’s contact information will be published. Each family
will receive a copy of this useful directory at no charge.
Please complete the following and return in an envelope marked “Church Directory”
in the collection basket or you may bring it to the Parish Office.
NAME: _______________________________________________________________
(Please Print)
DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE 2015 DIRECTORY
( ) NAME
( ) ADDRESS
( ) TELEPHONE #
FUNERAL LUNCHEON PROGRAM
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If you are interested in our Funeral
Luncheon Program, to cook, bake or volunteer your time, we are going to have a
meeting on Monday, April 20th at
10:30am.
Update your contact information if you are a parishioner who has moved or
changed your telephone number:
We will be discussing the new changes in
our Luncheon Program!
NEW ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
All Are Welcome!
NAME: _____________________________________________________________
NEW TELEPHONE # _________________________________________________
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RIGHT TO LIFE - LIFESPAN
The Pain-Capable Unborn (pre-born)
Child Protection Act
DID YOU KNOW? That at the beginning of the fifth month of life, a pre-born
child is fully formed, and moving about in
the womb. Cartilage has formed into
bone, and the limbs are growing ever
stronger. By this point, the baby may
even be able to hear mother’s heartbeat
and recognize her voice. The baby can
also feel pain. Most nations provide legal
protection for the baby at this point based
on the well-established scientific knowledge about the development of the child
in the womb. Sadly, on this issue of human rights, the USA joins Canada, China,
and North Korea in allowing abortion for
any reason or no reason at all throughout
the entirety of a pregnancy. Thankfully, a
number of states have successfully passed
legislation banning abortions after twenty
weeks on the basis that the child can feel
pain at this point in its development. For
more information, call LIFESPAN: 734422-6230. The Annual Celebration of
Life Dinner is May 5th … RSVP today!
ONE ROSARY A DAY FOR LIFE
PRAY A ROSARY DAILY
TO END ABORTION.
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, May 17th ~ 10:00 a.m. Liturgy
Celebrant Fr. Dariusz Strzalkowski
For couples, celebrating their 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th,
60th Anniversaries (or any year past 60)
A reception will follow the Mass.
Name of Couple: ___________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
Years of Anniversary: ______________
Phone # ______________________
How many in your immediate family will attend in your honor ____________
Please respond by May 1st .
Fill out and place form in the collection basket or call the Parish Office
For Info contact:
Rose Rotunda - 291-5372 or
Marie Gdowski 381-3000
Please Help Raise Money for Fish & Loaves Food Pantry!!!
Fish & Loaves is the largest Client Choice Food Pantry in Michigan! It
is Located in Taylor and services families from Allen Park,
Brownstown, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor and Woodhaven. Fish &
Loaves assisted 16,460 clients in 2014 by distributing 1,798,241 pounds of food. The
Fish & Loaves Pantry is funded through grants, donations and fundraising efforts such
as the Meijer Simply Give Campaign.
What: Meijer 2015 Spring Simply Give Campaign
When: March 29th — May 11th, 2015
Where: Taylor Meijer — 14640 Pardee Rd., Taylor, MI
St. André Bessette
3rd Annual
SALAD LUNCHEON
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
11:00am until 1:00pm
St. Andre Bessette Parish Center
4250 W. Jefferson Ave - Ecorse
(located on the corner of Outer Dr &
W. Jefferson Ave.)
TICKETS: $7.00
Includes a varied assortment of fresh
salads, light desserts, and beverage
Tickets can be purchased in the Parish
Office at any time during regular business hours. Tickets will also be available after the weekend Masses.
For more information please call the
Parish Office - 313-383-8514
How Does It Work?
During the dates listed above, customers present a Meijer Simply Give card to the cashier and purchase it for $10. Once purchased Meijer will convert the donation card into a
Meijer food-only gift card and donate it directly to Fish & Loaves. Fish & Loaves will
benefit ONLY if our supporters purchase the cards at the Taylor Meijer on Pardee.
Where Do I Get A Card?
Meijer Simply Give cards will be placed on kiosks throughout the Taylor Meijer store so
that customers may pick them up while they shop.
How Can We Help?
You can help support Fish & Loaves in this campaign by spreading the word about the
Meijer Simply Give Program.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
The Michigan Catholic Choir
We are currently forming a 100 voice, statewide, Catholic Choir. This choir will plan
two large concerts a year, one being a Christmas Festival of Music and the other, a Patriotic Concert. Throughout the year, the choir will also be available to sing at special
liturgical events.
For complete information, please visit
www.TheMichiganCatholicChoir.org or call 810-820-6191 x/101.
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Dear Lord Jesus and Mary Mother of
God, hold all these brave souls in the
palm of your hand; comfort them and
their families. Send angels of protection,
love and comfort to all the service men
and women still at war. Bring them home
safely and comfort to all the service men
and women still at war. Bring them home
safely and comfort their families. We ask
this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Petty Officer, Patrick C. Dauphinais
SSG Lepine, Christopher
COL David Fleckenstein ~ Army
LT Michael A. Molnar ~ Navy
Daniel J. Lyson ~ Navy
CPT Glen Dowling
MST Sgt Brian Dimock
Joshua Maloney ~ Australian Army
David Maloney ~ Australian Army
Justin Dean ~ Marines
SSG Andrew Guingona Sp. Airman
Matthew Atton ~ Air Force
CPL Gregory Ruoss ~ Marines
Joseph Galbraith
PVT Joseph Kimes ~ Army
Samuel Stahl ~ U.S. Marines
SR Wilson, Andrew C. ~ Navy
Donald Johnson ~ Korea
Two Seminars
Address
Challenges of Aging
St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat &
Conference Center, Detroit, will host two
seminars on aging in May. Jane Thibault,
MD, a clinical gerontologist specializing
in the spiritual dimension of aging, will
speak on “Pilgrimage Through the Later
Years,” designed specifically for healthcare professions from 7 — 9pm, May 5th
(Tuesday).
The second seminar,
“Navigating the Terrain in Later Life”
from 9am — 3pm on May 6th
(Wednesday) is designed for all those
interested in learning to live satisfying
and meaningful lives in later life. To register for either seminar, call 313/286-2802
or online at
www.stpaulretreat.org . The cost for
“Pilgrimage Through the Later Years” is
$20; “Navigating the Terrain in Later
Life” is $35 and includes lunch. St. Paul
of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center is located at 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit, on the south side of the I-96
service drive.
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This Week in our Parish
Events and Activities
3rd Sunday of Easter
April 19
Masses: 8:00am, 10am, 12 noon
10am ~ Pre-School ~ Rooms 9 & 10)
11am ~ RCIA ~ St. Ann
6:30-8pm ~ Youth Group mtg. ~ PC
April 25-26
Monday, April 20
8:45am - Mass
10-11:45am ~ Food Pantry
1:30pm ~ S.V.d.P. meeting ~ St. Ann
7:30pm ~ Men’s Prayer Group ~ St. Ann
Tuesday, April 21
8:45am~ Mass
10:30am ~ Chair Fitness ~ St. Ann
4:30-5:45pm ~ Rel. Ed. ~ Sch
6-7:15pm ~ Rel. Ed. ~ Sch
6:30pm ~ Finance meeting ~ S.H.
7pm ~ Worship meeting ~ St. Jos
Wednesday, April 22
NO MASS OR PRAYER SERVICE
9:30am-12pm ~ Charity Stitchers ~ Rm 4
1-2:45pm ~ Food Pantry
7:00pm ~ Choir practice ~ Ch
COMING TO OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
APRIL 25-26
BAKE SALE
IN OUR PARISH CENTER
AFTER ALL MASSES!
It is that time of year that our Rope Bakers will be here selling their yummy
baked goods again.
They will be selling their goods after all Masses on Saturday, April 25th and
Sunday, April 26th! Please join us in getting their wonderful goodies!
Thursday, April 23
9:15am-6pm ~ Adoration ~ Ch
10:30am ~ Chair Fitness ~ St. Ann
6-7:30pm ~ Folk Group practice ~ Ch
Friday, April 24
9:30-11am ~ Women Of Prayer ~ St. Ann
10-11:45am ~ Food Pantry
Saturday, April 25
3pm ~ Confession
4pm ~ Mass
Quilt Raffle Tickets ~ Narthex
Rope Bakers after Mass ~ PC
St. Alfred Parish MEGA RAFFLE
Only 500 tickets to be sold!
Ticket price $100 each
Prayer for the Beatification of Venerable Solanus Casey
The Fr. Solanus Guild members invite the faithful of the Archdiocese of Detroit to pray
for the advancement toward the beatification of Venerable Solanus Casey. The Official
“Prayer” is as follows:
O God, I adore you. I give myself to You. May I be the person You want me to be,
and may Your will be done in my life today.
I thank you for the gifts You gave to Father Solanus. If it is Your Will, bless us
with the Beatification of Venerable Solanus so that others may imitate and carry on his
love for all the poor and suffering of our world.
As he joyfully accepted Your divine plans, I ask You, according to Your Will, to
hear my prayer for … (your intention) through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessed be God in all His designs.
$10,000 GRAND PRIZE
2nd prize $1,000 ~ 3rd prize $500
Drawing Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015
10-11PM
All Saints Knights of Columbus Hall
24900 Brest Rd., Taylor
(Need not be present to win)
Order forms available at:
St. Alfred’s Parish Office
24175 Baske Street, Taylor
313-291-6464
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Bethany South
SPRING FLING SINGLES DANCE
BULLETIN BOARD
Saturday, May 2, 2015
9 ~ 11:30pm
Our Lady of the Angels Church
6442 Pelham Road, Taylor
(Between I-94 and Ecorse Rd)
DJ Mike
Dance lesson from 7:30-8pm with Lowell
$12 admission includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Please bring a nonperishable food item for the Church Food
Pantry. Call Judy 313-389-4730 or
Chris 313-561-9721 for more information.
HOLBROOK’S
ROOFING
Co, Inc.
VORAN FUNERAL HOME
We are a family owned funeral home
looking for two permanent associates to
join our team. We are seeking a Funeral Home Support Associate/
Greeter and also a Hearse Driver that
displays professionalism towards the
families we service while supporting
staff and Funeral Directors.
Standard Greeter work shifts are usually
3pm-9pm with some 9am-3pm shifts
available.
Hearse driver shifts should be days
only, times will vary depending on funerals.
(734) 675-3456
Must be able to work weekends and
holidays.
(888) 705-ROOF
Please contact the Voran Funeral
Home 313-928-2300 ~ Eleana Voran
Keding for further details.
THE IRISH PALLOTTINE FATHERS
50th Annual Downriver Dinner Dance
Friday, April 24, 2015
@ Crystal Gardens - Southgate
Cocktail hour @ 6:00pm
w/ music by Colin Paige;
Family-style-dinner @ 7:00pm;
Dancing @ 8:30pm featuring
Robert Kolo & The Misty Blues
$35.00 per person includes:
dinner & open bar
For tickets, call the
Mission House 734-285-2966
All proceeds to aid their
East African Missions
*SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP*
Meets the Third Friday of Every Month at
11am-1pm. *Guest Speakers
+Refreshments + Handouts.
*Support Group Leader - Annie Valle
avalle1930@hotmail.com, 313-291-2055
*Meeting Location:
Our Lady of the Angels Church
6442 Pelham, Taylor, MI 48180.
*Join us!