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Chancellor January 3, 2021
St. Thomas a’Becket Catholic Church 555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton 48188
Website: www.abecket.org Facebook.com/abecketcanton
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Children’s Faith Formation I want to use this column to thank all the people responsible for making the liturgies of this Christmas Season such beautiful celebrations of faith. All the musicians, cantors and the choir, under the direction of Kevin Ryan, did a fantastic job with the music! This year we have a new addition to our Music
Department - John Assenmacher. John has been playing his guitar and singing for our weekday Masses. He does a good job keeping us on key. Prior to John we always sang a capella. This year John also provided the inspiring music for our 4 PM Outdoor Christmas Eve Mass. Nina Smithpeters and her crew (Jim Smithpeters, Bill and Mary DesOrmeau, Glen and Pat Rossow) of liturgical artists and decorators, did a great job creating a peaceful and sacred environment for the celebration of the Lord’s birth. I truly appreciate the extra effort on the part of Eucharistic ministers, ushers, greeters, lectors, money counters, sacristans and our Pastoral Associate - Lisa Bittner. Thanks, also, to the Filipino community and Mike Bittner for decorating for the outdoor Mass. Thanks for all your ministry!! A big thank you also goes to Rick St. Peter and Mike Mezgec, our maintenance people and their helpers, who assisted us with setup and who do such a great job keeping the walks and parking lot free of snow and ice all throughout the winter months. If I have forgotten to thank anyone, please forgive my oversight. THANKS AGAIN ONE AND ALL!!! All of us are called by God, through Baptism, to use our gifts and talents to build up the Body of Christ through service in our parish and in our greater community. With our website (www.abecket.org), it is easier than ever to find volunteer ministry opportunities here at Becket. Ministry descriptions and a sign-up form can be accessed from your computer in the comfort of your own home. Please pray and discern what ways God may be calling you to serve. If you have any questions, contact information for the given ministries is provided. Obviously, things have greatly changed in the way we do ministry here since COVID. Some ministries are admittedly dormant, but we will need volunteers to call when we get the all clear to fully institute all our ministries from pre-COVID days. There is a link to this volunteer ministry page on the home page of Becket's Website. I hope that you will take time to prayerfully discern where God is calling you to serve.
Have a very Happy New Year full of God's Blessings!
Fr. Chris
Throughout this troubled time, our members have kept in touch through text and phone calls. Our members have made masks for a lot of different organizations and mostly for the hospitals, Police and fire departments, and even workers at the church and Library. We were able to make a quilt for the St. Pat's virtual festival in the Fall, And we made Fr. Manny a quilt for his Birthday, which was December 25th.
As much as we all enjoy doing our activities at the church, many of the ladies prefer to stay at home right now. Maybe after all the vaccinations are given we will feel safer to get together. Until then we will let you know what we are all doing. The Peaceful Piecers Quilting Group
ANSWER Moo Year’s Eve!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I pray you all have a joyful, safe, healthy, and happy 2021! We do have classes on Monday, January 4th. Please let me know if your child will be absent and I can email the assignment to be completed at home. I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas vacation with your family and we look forward to seeing the kids! Gospel Reading: The Epiphany of the Lord Mt 2:1-12 Key Passage: On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary, his mother. Family Questions Adults: When have you found the presence of Christ in an unexpected place? Children: Where and in whom will you look for Jesus this week? I pray you all remain healthy and safe. Have a blessed week!
Betsy For the Kids: Just for fun! What is a cow’s favorite holiday? For the Adults: Thought of the Day! “The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” -St. Gianna Molla
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process of improving our social media outreach. If you haven't connected with us on Facebook yet, we highly encourage everyone to follow us. It's a great way to keep in touch with our parish community and stay up to date on the latest news and events here at St. Thomas.
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Catholic Church.
ST. THOMAS á BECKET
555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton, MI 48188 Main Office: (734) 981-1333
Rel. Ed. Office: (734) 981-6680 Office Fax: (734) 981-1481
WEBSITE: www.abecket.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday - 4:30 PM; Sunday - 8 AM, 10 AM & 12 PM
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 9:00 AM Reconciliation by appointment
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Fr. Christopher Maus, Pastor [email protected]
Fr. Manny Chircop, Weekend Asst. James Ward, Deacon
[email protected] Lisa Bittner, Pastoral Minister
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Betsy Crapps, Director [email protected] Anne Truax, Asst. Director [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY
Patrick Gauthier, Director [email protected]
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Deacon Jim Ward, Director
MUSIC MINISTRY Kevin Ryan, Dir. of Music and Liturgy
[email protected] Janine Grady-Creedon, Associate Dir.
PARISH ADMNISTRATION
Grace Pellerito, Dir. of Finance & Admin. [email protected]
Barbara Palazzolo, Office Mgr./Editor [email protected]
Pam Michels, Parish Secretary/Website [email protected]
Rick St. Peter, Maintenance - [email protected]
BAPTISMS
Celebrated Monthly - Must be registered in the parish at least 3 months
prior to Baptism date - Contact Lisa Bittner, Ext. 16
MARRIAGE
Contact the parish office
All Saints Catholic School (734) 459-2490
www.allsaintscs.com
SVDP
NEWSLETTER
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW
Monetary Christmas Gifts Our Christmas Window is
opening soon. All donations marked as “Christmas” and given between December 10
th and January 10
th, OR
given on Christmas, are not assessed the 7% Archdiocesan
tax. And Gifts given by December 31st are, of course, tax deductible for you.
Your gift remains with the parish 100%. Your gift will be recorded on your family donor statement for the year it was received.
As always, your generous support of St. Thomas a’Becket is most appreciated!
Please Consider Online Giving Online Giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your checking, savings, or credit card account into St. Thomas a’Becket’s bank account. It makes it easy to fulfill stewardship commitments, even when you can't attend church. Please seriously consider using Online Giving for your regular or one-time donations. You can set up your own account at https://www. abecket.org/online-giving. You indicate the funds you wish to support, the amount you wish to give, and the frequency of your donation – weekly, monthly, annually, or one time only. If you are hesitant or cannot set up your account, you can contact [email protected] with questions, or to have Grace set your account up for you. Online giving is safe, secure, and confidential; electronic contributions cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed and have an extremely high rate of accuracy. Online gift records are imported directly into parishioner donation accounts. Your participa-tion saves our parish the cost of the envelopes, postage, and staffing hours.
As we begin this year, we are grateful for the blessings that God has given us. We first must thank you for your support in 2020. We also thank Fr. Chris, Deacon Jim, and all of the parish staff who help us along the way. It was a year like no other that we have had. Hopefully with vaccines on the horizon we can get back to ministering to the poor in person and live out our Vincentian vocation more fully. We are called to emulate St. Vincent. We know that God gives us gifts and talents. They always should be shared with others. We cannot achieve anything of eternal value without God’s grace. We follow humbly by Christ’s example of not to be served, but to serve others. We as Vincentians are driven by this desire to serve others through home visits. We go out to meet with our neighbors bringing with us a spirit of compassion and an openness to hear their story. Once we get back to venturing out to meet those who seek our help, consider joining us. While right now, the tasks that we complete are limited, we hope to be able to do much more in the future. The Vincentians in our parish are always willing to speak to others who desire to know more about us. Please continue to pray for our ministry and those whom we serve.
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January 3, 2021 / Epiphany of the Lord
Entrance Hymn: We Three Kings (John H. Hopkins, Jr.) 1. We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts, we traverse afar Field and fountain, Moor and mountain, Following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect Light.
Greeting & Introduction Penitential Act
Response: Lord/Christ, have mercy. Glory to God:
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Every Nation (David Kauffman)
Antiphon Every nation on earth will adore you, Lord. (Psalm 72)
Verses 1. Give every king and every king’s son your righteous ways, O Lord; May he judge with compassion, and be justice for the poor.
2. May the king reign over all the earth, from river to sea to sea: And may peace shower like rain, again and again and again.
3. Blessed be the name of our God, the God of Israel; Who alone does wondrous things, may His glory fill the earth!
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel Acclamation Gospel Verse: Matthew 2:2 We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
(continued….)
2. Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown him again; King forever, Ceasing never, Over us all to reign.
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Homily Nicene Creed:
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer of the Faithful
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church: that we may be a Light to those who are searching for direction and illuminate the path through our words and deeds of compassion and justice, we pray to the Lord: For God’s blessing on the New Year: that God will fill the coming days with health of body, mind, and spirit; lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ, and inspire us to live the Gospel faithfully each day, we pray to the Lord: For all who are seekers: that God will lead those who are confused or searching for a new beginning onto a new path that will be filled with meaning and purpose, we pray to the Lord: For greater unity and cooperation within the human family: that God will heal the wounds of racial bias, open hearts to the gifts of every person, and help us work together against violence, drug abuse, and poverty, we pray to the Lord: For all of us gathered here at St. Thomas a’Becket: that, like the Wise Men, God’s Light may guide us into the uncharted future, calm our fears, and help us to trust God’s love and care for us, we pray to the Lord: For all who are ill: that God will heal the sick, comfort loved ones who are struggling, and brighten the day for those in isolation, especially….., we pray to the Lord: For all who have died in faith: that they may be welcomed into the eternal light of God’s presence forever, especially…… Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them
Preparation of the Gifts
Response: Blessed be God for ever.
Sanctus:
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Memorial Acclamation:
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
Doxology/Amen (continued…..)
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Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father…
Lamb of God:
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Communion Hymn: What Child Is This? (William C. Dix)
1. What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, The babe, the son of Mary.
2. Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.
3. So bring him incense, gold and myrrh; Come peasant, king to own him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone him.
Meditation: Your Light Will Come, Jerusalem (Bob Hurd)
Refrain Your light will come, Jerusalem; for on you will dawn the glory of the Lord, and all nations will walk in your light, alleluia, alleluia.
Communion Prayer Final Blessing Sending Forth: Go, Tell It on the Mountain (John W. Work, Jr.)
Refrain Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
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Please remember these people who are sick
and have asked for our prayers:
Baptisms A Parent of child to be baptized must contact Lisa Bittner at 981-1333
four to six weeks before desired baptismal date. Family must be registered In the parish at least three months prior to Baptism date.
Pray for the Sick
God Bless All Our Service Men and Women, including:
*Kim Adams Christopher Andrews
*Tina Annin *Frank Austin *Janice Bailey Holly Bendeur Marty Bogart
*Patricia Boljesic *Kathy Brunton
Alan Brunton Orville Bushman *Patti Cappuccitti Robert Catalano
Jim Clagg Cliff Cook
Edwina Cook Rich Cook
Alex Cooper Christine Dick Jake DiPonio
Joseph Dondzila *Teresa Duncan
*Ted Duprey *Richard Emerick *Joanne Erpelding
Tomas Flores Jerry Franks Diana Freese Randy Fritz
Frances Gagne *Liam Gasca
*Richard Gordon
*parishioners
1st Lt. Stephen J. Kilijanczyk Capt. Kristen Lovio, MD Capt. Vincent Malainy
Lt. Luke Masiarak Christian Mejia
Cpl. Kyle David Mimnaugh Sgt. Joseph M. Nelson USMC
Lt. Nicholas Norville SSgt Melissa Ann Nyman
Michael Pelot SN Alexander S. Petrarca
CW4 Stephen Piku, Jr. Spec. Anthony Piotrowski
PFC Jesse Pointer 1st Lt. Michael Pool
PFC Ryan Porter LCpl. Daniel Quaine
Sr. AMN Addison W. Queen David M. Rhein, SFC
Nelson Rodriguez, SFC Spec. Michael Rusaki
Michael Sadler Cpl. Todd F. Schuller Capt. Thomas Scott
SPC Adam Seidl SGT Eric Simoneaux Sgt. Jason Simons SN Jannel Skiver
Sgt. Nathan P. Smith LCpl Mark A. Smith
LCpl Michael A. Smith AMN Nathan Staugler
Lt. CMdr. Steven Stefaniak LCpl Richard Strayhan Lt. Jeffrey Strohman
PFC Derrik Trace TSgt. Susan Van Vliet
Pvt. John Ward Sgt. Jason Wilburn
SSgt. Paul J. Abel Col. Kenneth Amidon Spc. Anthony C. Barth 1st. Lt. Brad Bentlage
AME3 Richard C. Bernard 1st Lt. Randall Bittner
MS2 Christopher Boulton Cpl. Mike Burton
PFC Jeremy Burton Major Monica Bury
PFC Kaitlyn Bury Pvt. Amber Bury
Sgt. Brian Chun-Ming PFC Gregory Cox PFC Mitchell Cox Cpl. Chris Crocker
SSgt. Michael Cousins CW3 Edward David
Cpl Joseph Dempsey Capt. James R. Driver
Michael Driver CW03 Joseph Dziuban
A1C Devin Dziuban Pvt. Tyler Ehnis
Cpl Maya Euliss, USMC FN Adam Farmer USN PFC Terry D. Fichtner
PFC Timothy Fry Spec. Joseph Furca Lt. Michon Girardot
LCorp. Justin Goleniak USMC Sgt. Michael Grigorian Sgt. Dennis Hendzell
LCpl. Benjamin Howie AO3 Joseph Hubel
LSSN Steven Hyland Cpl. Timothy Iverson
Cpl. Junior Novas Jaquez Major Craig Jayson Pvt. 2 Robert Kelly
NOTE: As military personnel return home, please call Parish office and notify us.
Joe Quinlan Paul Reiner Kerry Rende
Molly Reynolds *John Rowe Jill Russell
*Brian Schumacher Linda Servello
Denzel & Merna Short Georgia Silliman *Peter Slazinski *Nancy Sleyter Bob Sommeriva Evan Stoecklein Christine Stover
Don Svoboda *Juanita Swatek Ginny Thompson
Kara Timko Tom Tompkins
*Frances Toscano Carolyn Vellucci Kayce Warner
Erik Weber Susan Wirth
Denise Wright *Bob Yancey
Fred Zabkiewicz Nicole Zapinski Jennifer Zhang
Next Available Baptism Dates
January 3 and 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM
And February 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Contact Deacon Jim at
*John Grabowski *Jim Grupa
*Mary Jo Hanson Steve Haycox Kevin Howard Jim Jasnowski
Patsy Jean Niki Jenks
Millie & John Jordan *Anne Kelly-Smirthwaite
Joshua Khan *Chuck Kozub
*Sal Lauto Andrew Linn
*Baby Paisley Long Carmie Loveland
*Jill Maisano Helen Marsh
*Pat Marunich Kathy McCann
*James McElgunn Kim McInerney Paula McNulty Elaine Miller Rick Morga
*Elsie Morin Pat Morrison *Joe Nader Steve Naida
Maylene Naujokas Michael O’Malley
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How to Register at St. Thomas a’Becket
Are you new to St. Thomas a’Becket and the Canton area? Have you been coming here for a while, but have never officially registered? Or maybe you’re a guest and you like what you see and want to be a part of it? If any of these describes you, and you would like to become a member of the Parish, stop in or call the Main Parish office at (734) 981-1333 and we would be glad to welcome you!
Readings for the Week
January 3, 2021
Mass Intention Week of January 3, 2021
(as of 12-28-20)
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of parishioner Selena Berriman; Sophie Varney; Michael T. Wiacek Jr.; Walter Dunn; and Susan Shay.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Monday – January 4, 2021
9:00 AM John A. Wojcik
Tuesday – January 5, 2021
9:00 AM Steve & Sidney Webber
Elaine Chizick
Laurie Chizick
Wednesday – January 6, 2021
NO MASS
Thursday – January 7, 2021
9:00 AM Bill Stewart
Friday – January 8, 2021
9:00 AM Int. Fr. Steve Mocio
David C. Guastella (2 Anniv)
Saturday – January 9, 2021
4:30 PM Barbara & Nicholas Tomlinson
Elizabeth & Thomas Hoelscher
Terry McKay
Sunday – January 10, 2021
8:00 AM John Paszak
Joseph & Mary Caruana
10:00AM Louis Ross (9 yrs)
Anthony Carlo Calabrese
Antonio Yalo
12:00PM Julia Raffee
Sunday: Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11] Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22—4:6 Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a [8ab] Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10 Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf. 11] Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18 Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf. 11] Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19—5:4 Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17 [cf. 11] Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13 Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a] Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21 Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a & 9b [cf. 4a] Jn 3:22-30 Next Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b] Acts 10:34-38 Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1-11 Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3)] 1 Jn 5:1-9 Mk 1:7-11
Lectors for January 9-10, 2021
4:30 PM Pam Rossi
8:00 AM Dave Wozniak
10:00 AM Glenny Tjahjadi
12:00 PM Lee Vargas
Celebrants for January 9-10, 2021
4:30 PM Fr Chris Maus
8:00 AM Fr Manny Chircop
10:00 AM Fr Manny Chircop
12:00 PM Fr Chris Maus
$20,180.00
$17,809.00
$553.00
$9,073.50
$27,435.50
$504,500.00
$561,782.41
2871
2579
374
234
Weekly Budget
Enveloped Collection
Loose Offerings
Online Giving
Total Collection
YTD Budget - Wk 24
YTD Collections
No. Registered Fam.
No. of Env. Issued
No. of Env. Used
No. of Online Givers
Financial Statement
Dec. 20, 2020