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MOST HOLY TRINITY • JUNE 16, 2019
In Historic Romeo
From the Parish Office:
Lots of expenses go into
running our parish. Being
a fair and just employer
means we pay health insurance for
all eligible employees. This cost
the parish almost $4,500 each
month.
We of St. Clement of Rome Parish, with the Power of the Spirit, welcome, embrace and unite all the many faces of
Christ who worship with us. As a family, we deepen our faith and seek God in the community,
through prayer and good works.
Eighth Grade Summer Program
E i g h t G r a d e S u m m e r
C o n f i rm a t io n Pr ogr a m i s
scheduled for June 24-28 and July
15-19. Please contact the
Religious Education office if you
are interested. 586-752-6591
Our Lady of the Rosary Prayer Group
Our Lady of the Rosary Prayer
Group meets on Mondays at 7:00
p.m. in the church. Please come
join this wonderful group! All are
welcome!
We celebrated all the graduates last Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass
and a very special reception afterward. Thank you to all the graduates
and their families for attending and the Social Committee for making it
such a memorable event.
We are all very proud of our gradates and wish them God’s Blessings
in this next chapter of their lives!
Congratulations St. Clement Graduating Class of 2019!
Father’s Day Breakfast this Sunday after all Masses.
Father’s eat free!
Diaper Drive for
Agape Center
St. Clement is
hosting a diaper and baby wipe
drive for the Agape Center! We are
looking for sizes 4, 5 & 6. Please
place your donations on the metal
cart in the gathering area. We will
be collecting these items for the
next 3 weeks. Your donation is
much appreciated!
Mark Your Calendar
Outdoor Game Night Friday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m.
All are Welcome! Info on page 2
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Religious Education Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday - closed
The office is closed daily from 12:00
noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch
Thank You to the Following Who Have Contributed to the CSA (as of 5-24-19)
Mrs. Kathleen Bielawski
M/M John Boville
M/M David Devereax
Mr. Timothy DeLamielleure
Ms. Lucia Diaz
M/M Gregory Fadanelli
M/M Denis Figurski
M/M Bob Johnson
M/M John Juhn
M/M Edward Kopriva
M/M Jim Kuhns
M/M David Kwiatkowski
Mr. Michael McKinnon
Mr. Joseph McLeod
Mrs. Jan Motoligan
M/M Leo Niedzwiecki
Mrs. Anne O'Donnell
Mr. Thomas Poremba
M/M Jeff Robbins
M/M Chester Surant
M/M Steve Vandenberhe
M/M Toni Vani
Dr. Julie Cichoracki
Family Dentistry
586-727-1100
A Family Perspective
The words of Jesus in
today’s gospel, “I have
many things to say to
you, but you cannot hear them
now,” could have been said by any
parent. It can be frustrating be-
cause our desire to guide is often
misinterpreted or poorly received.
We cannot program our children.
We can only teach, lead and trust
the Spirit of truth will guide
them.~ Bud Ozar
Praying the Rosary... On the 3rd Saturday and
Sunday of every month in
the Chapel starting at 4:30 p.m. on
Saturday and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m. on Sunday.
Mass Times on the Road…
Traveling? Need the nearest
Catholic Church and Mass
times? www.masstimes.org
AGAPE Pantry Needs
Diapers (size 4-5-6)
Paper products
Please place your donation in the
baskets located near the entry
doors of the church. Thank you
and God’s Blessings!
Labels for Education... Earn
cash for Romeo schools
with Box Tops! We’ve
recently added a Box
Top collection container to the
lobby. Each Box Top earns 10¢
towards school improvements and
supplies at Romeo Schools. Thanks
for your support and contribution!
Religious Education Registration
Packets for the 2019-20 school year
have been mailed out. Please con-
tact Religious Education if you
have any questions, 752-6591
Mass with Healing Prayer
St. Lawrence in Utica will have a
Healing Mass on Thursday, June
20. Reconciliation begins at 5:30
p.m., Praise & Worship at 6:30 p.m.
and Mass at 7:00 p.m. A Free Will
Offering will be collected.
Crafters, Save the Date!
St. Clement will host a
craft day on Saturday,
September 28th. Pack up
your sewing, scrap
booking, card making, knitting or
other craft supplies and join us
from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the
Social Hall. Enjoy the fellowship of
other crafters and work on some of
your favorite projects.
Outdoor Game Night
The Parish
and Family Life Ministry would
like to invite you to its 2nd Annual
Outdoor Game Night. Once again
this year we are hosting an evening
for our families on Friday, July 12
at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite
outdoor games, your lawn chairs
and enjoy an evening filled with
fun for all ages. We will provide
hot dogs, snacks, sodas, water,
desserts and s’mores. For those
who wish to join in, we will also
recite the rosary as we relax
around the fire. Hope you can join
us for this special family night.
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If you would like to add someone
to the sick list, please call the
Parish Office, (586)752-9611.
God of Mercy, hear our
prayer and be merciful to
your sons and daughters
whom you have called from
this life. Welcome them into the
company of your saints, in the
kingdom of light and peace. We ask
this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Please Pray for the Members Serving
Our Country
Cpt. Nicole Adenomas
Sfc. Omar Ambriz
Pvt. Stephen Bennett
3rd Po. Brennan Bennett
Pvt. Dakota Burdo
Capt. John L. Fellows
Pfc. Brian Gaines
SSGT Adam S. Girardot
Sgt. James Griffie
Spec. Mark A. Lipinski
SSGT Ian McLaughlin
SSG. Brian Niebel
Maj. Catherine Peuterbaugh
Spc. Zacari Pytleski
MC1 Jeff Richardson
2nd Lt. Stephen Rutherford
E5 Rebecca Sovereign
Spc. Michael Stobak
Maj. David Stys
Pfc. Bill Thompson
Pfc. Evan Vanouver
Sgt. Bradley Wing
L/Cpl. Robert Wing
Lord, hold our troops in Your
loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their
families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need.
We ask this in the name of Jesus
Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen
Walking In The Gym…
The gym is available for
walkers Mon. through Fri.
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
Please remember to wear your
gym shoes.
Please Pray
for the Sick
Newly Added to the Sick List
Don Vandeberghe, Sr.
Anne Hanson
For Those Who Have
Died....
Minnie Bacon
Sam Viviano
Agnes Malburg Janicki
Life has changed,
not ended......
Bob Agius
Mary Agius
MaryAnn B
Eric Babe
Florence Bauer
Gary Bianchi
Jerry Bode
Richard Borowski
Rozanne
Buhagiar
Georgina Campbell
Giuseppi Cavaliere
Scott Chevalier
Adam Cole
Elexie Delaney
Maurice D’Hondt
Rosanna
DiMaggio
Jake Flint
Bev Frontero
Thomas Gamrat
Christine Gamrat
John A. Giacoletti
Jacob Gordon
Martha Gutowski
Henry Hainer
Jerry Halker
Karen
Halker-Krause
Anne Hanson
Jeff High
Ethan Kammer
Denise Kappa
John F. Kern
Gregory Knoche
Sharon
Koralewski
Fred Krawchuk
Karen Krumbach
Bob Krumbach
Betty Lara
Thersa LaSollette
Dorothy LePage
Nancy Lukowski
Lawrence Mahaffy
James Malley
Domenico Maletti
Marisa
Margaret McIntyre
Bob Mickelson
Elaine Morgan
Ashleigh
Motoligin
Ellen Myers
Cody Nichols
Bruce Northey
Diane O
Rocky O’Berry
Theresa
O’Connor
Paul Paquette
Andre Platevoet
Judy Polakowski
Tom Radzitowski
Jim Raska
David Reed
Sandra Richie
Glenda Roberts
Richard Rock
Glenn Rounding
Claudio Selva
Shannon Shaieb
Raymond Smith
Patricia Stacer
Laura Staller
Jason Stys
Robert Szuba
Frank Urban
Sam West
Bubba Dan Wirick
Dana Wynn
Don
Vandeberghe, Sr.
Luke Vires
Christine Yonkos
Cheryl Zuehlk
And those who
care for them...
Foster Care Homes Needed There is a need for Licensed
Foster Care Homes. Foster care is
a temporary placement for children
removed from their homes due to
abuse or neglect. For more
information call Michele Karrick at
248-*552-0750 ext. 3959 or email
Notes from
MCREST’S
Annual Meeting
During the annual meeting
MCREST shared some statistics
from May 2018 - May 2019:
M C R E S T s e r v e d 5 3 2
people. Of those, 429 were
adults and 103 were
children.
66 were considered to be
chronic homeless, that is,
homeless for at least two
years.
208 were considered to have
mental illness, which includes
a m o n g o t h e r i l l n e s s ,
depression and anxiety.
136 were substance abusers
(alcohol and drugs). This
number has decreased from
prior years.
118 were subjected to
domestic violence.
23 held veteran status.
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Vigil Lights Special Intentions
~ Prayers for family members in
need of God’s Blessings
~ Continued healing
~ Family blessings
~ Prayers for my family
~ Michigan and Utah
~ God’s guidance on job
opportunity
~ Prayers for healing & forgiveness
in family
~ Blessings for Jacob and Abbey -
Sherrie K
~ My family Sherrie K
Did you know… that Liturgical Ministries, like Communion
Ministers, are open to anyone who has been confirmed regardless of their
age. For more information contact Russ Morgan at 752-6984.
Support the IHM Sisters Raffle
Order an IHM Sisters Raffle
ticket today. Cash prizes ranging
from $50 to $250. All proceeds
support the IHM Retirement Fund.
Tickets can be purchased from your
favorite IHM Sister by contacting
Sister Val (810)656-3282 or parish
office.
SOMEONE IS PRAYING FOR YOU By Deacon Kurt Godfryd
"Life is to live, and life is to give, and talents
are to use for good--- if you choose. Do not pray
for easy lives; pray to be strong. Do not pray for
tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers
equal to your tasks, then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but
you shall be a miracle. Every day you shall wonder at yourself, at the
richness of life, which has come to you by the grace of God. But everyone
needs someone, knowing that somewhere someone is thinking of you."
The Father Solanus Guild, the organization responsible for the saintly
cause of Blessed Solanus Casey, notes that Solanus often prayed
these words that had been adapted from a poem written by Phillips Brooks.
In doing so, I surmise that he was drawn to the life-giving reality present
within them: giving, talents, powers, miracles, wonder, richness, grace, and
prayer. Why so? Because they characterize the life of a person in tune with
the life of God.
For Blessed Solanus Casey, the Divine tune, if you will, means that our
lives should always be focused upon God. It follows, therefore, that a
person focused upon God will live a life that is centered in prayer. And
through that life of prayer, a great relationship develops. Things once
thought to be impossible suddenly become possible. And while, on occasion,
our prayers might move mountains, they mostly center us upon God so that
we might have “eyes to see” Him move the smaller hills and obstacles sur-
rounding our lives.
I once had the “fortune” of hearing a priest’s testimony of a “bad week” he
had encountered, one that included a series of events that nearly led him to
despair. As one never eager to hear about the misfortune of others, I
nonetheless found his story enlightening. For him, a litany of weeklong
problems continued through late Friday morning when suddenly a knock
on the door of the rectory brought a different insight.
It was a soft knock. When he opened the door, standing on his doorstep
was a mother, father, and their teenage daughter. After inviting them
inside, the mother explained that she had found him through the diocesan
website and that he was the priest who, many years ago, baptized their
infant daughter now standing before him. The mother went on to describe
how, from the time she was able, her daughter had always included him in
her evening prayers.
When it was the daughter’s turn to speak, she smiled and thanked him
for baptizing her and revealed that during her prayers, she always asked
God to grant him happiness and safety.
And as they left, with a lump in his throat, the priest not only thanked
them, but thanked God, too.
Despite the hills and obstacles of life, the power of prayer and God’s love
really does cut through. How good indeed it is to know that someone is
praying for you.
A father is a
man who loves
without cost to
his children
and tries to
raise them to be fully human
creatures with the abilities to
make a difference in our world.
Some fathers are successful, some
are not. However, almost all try
their best. This Father's Day, let
your dad know that you appreciate
all his efforts.
Strength--Your strength in
helping me to tell right from wrong
was a great gift.
Honor--You taught me that to
honor myself was a way to honor
the God who made me.
Faith--Thanks Dad for having
faith in me, when I was not sure I
had faith in myself.
Love--You loved me even when I
did not love myself. For that I am
grateful.
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WEEKLY EVENTS FOR June 17 - 23
Monday, June 17
9:00 a.m. - Vacation Bible School
7:00 p.m. - Our Lady of the
Rosary Prayer Group - church
Tuesday, June 18
9:00 a.m. - Vacation Bible School
9:00 a.m. - Communion Service
9:30 a.m. - Rosary
10:00 a.m. - Adoration
Wednesday, June 19
9:00 a.m. - Vacation Bible School
9:00 a.m. MASS - Int. Gerald
Phaneuf req by Maxine Phaneuf
Int Earl Hanson req by Anne
Hanson
9:30 a.m. - Rosary
3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy - church
Thursday, June 20
9:00 a.m. - Vacation Bible School
9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. St.
Clement Parishioners
9:30 a.m. - Rosary
5:00 p.m. - Diabetes Support
Group
7:00 p.m. - K of C Meeting
Friday, June 21
9:00 a.m. - Vacation Bible School
9:00 a.m. MASS - Int. Arline
Monache req by Maxine Phaneuf
9:30 a.m. - Rosary
Saturday, June 22
12:00 noon - Quinceanera
5:00 p.m. - MASS - Int. Charlotte
Check req by James Check
Sunday, June 23
(Most Holy Body and Blood of
Christ)
Coffee and Donuts hosted by
Comfort Makers
7:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Richard
Paholsky req by his wife
9:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Maurice
Haezebrouck req by Margaret
Busignani
11:00 a.m. - MASS - Int. Barbara
Mannucci req by Denise Kehren
Int. Elaine A. Theut req by
Edwin C. Theut & family
7:00 p.m. - MASS (Spanish) - Int.
St. Clement Parishioners
Congratulations to the
Bride and Groom
Jessica Swan and
Jeffrey Walla, Jr.
All of us wish to congratulate those
married at St. Clement Parish. To the
bride and groom and their families, all the
blessings of God, long life and
profound happiness.
Love bears all things, believes
all things, hopes all things,
endures all things. Love never
fails. ~ 1 Corinthians 13: 7-8
II Christine Pantalena and
Andrew Cymbalski
I Jennifer Christie and
Jordan Veit
Wedding
Banns
St. Clement of Rome 343 S. Main Street
Romeo, Michigan 48065 Phone: 586-752-9611
Fax 586-752-1601 Website: www.stclementromeo.org
PASTOR Rev. Stephen C. Reckker
Weekend Assistant Fr. Jim Andres, OFM CAP
Fr. Jerry Slowinski Fr. Art Baranowski
Fr. Biju Fr. Binoy
Deacon Rev. Mr. Kurt J. Godfryd
Mass in Spanish
Rev. Jerry Kessel, OFM CAP
Vicariate Hispanic Pastoral Minister
(North Macomb Vicariate) Sr. Valerie Knoche, I.H.M.
Adult Education Coordinator
Mr. Russ Morgan 752-6984
Building Manager
Mr. Peter Bernadich 752-9611
Minister of Music
Mr. Bert Lord 752-9611
Religious Education Director
Mrs. Debbie Knoblock 752-6591
Middle School Youth Group 752-9611
Gabriel Project
Carol 752-9611
Agape Center 336-6842
Pregnancy, Counseling and Adoption
Catholic Family Services 416-2300
Knights of Columbus
Joe Suminski 586-337-5776
Weekend Masses
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Spanish - 7:00 p.m.
Holyday and Weekday Masses
As announced
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Baptism: Prior arrangements must be made.
Call the parish office.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made at
least six months in advance of the marriage
date.
Care of the Sick: Call the parish office at
any time to make arrangements for
Anointing, Communion calls or Visitations.
Funeral Luncheon Ministry: Please call
the parish office.
Registrations: New parishioners should
register at the parish office. Those moving
should notify the parish office.
Parish Council
Administration Commission
Charles Anglewicz... . . . . . . . . . . . ...752-9435
Christian Service Commission
Denise Kehren. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 752-9611
Social Commission
Dorothy Kida ……………………….752-9611
Rev. 2-05-18
Communion for the Homebound
If you have a family member or
a neighbor who is homebound
and would like to receive
Communion, please contact the
Parish Office at 752-9611.
Arrangements will be made for a
visit.
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Readings for the
Week of
June 17, 2019
Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10/Ps 98:1, 2b,
3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9/Ps 146:2, 5-
6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a [1b]/Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11/Ps
112:1bc-2, 3-4, 9 [1b]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-
18
Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11/Ps
111:1b-2, 3-4, 7-8 [7a]/Mt 6:7-15
Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30/Ps 34:2
-3, 4-5, 6-7 [cf. 18b]/Mt 6:19-23
Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10/Ps 34:8-9,
10-11, 12-13 [9a]/Mt 6:24-34
Sunday, June 23: Gn 14:18-20/Ps
110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/1 Cor 11:23-26/
Lk 9:11b-17
Do you know anyone who is elderly and home bound,
anyone who has undergone a recent surgery, or anyone who is struggling
with health issues and would appreciate a weekly visit to drop off some
soup? If so, contact Christian Service 586-651-0734 and we will add them
to our SOS Ministry. The SOS (Serving Others Soup) Ministry delivers
soup that is donated from the Romeo Family Restaurant to individuals
who are going through rough times. The warmth of a smiling face, a caring
ear and a delicious bowl of soup can do wonders!
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Art
Walk where Jesus walked…Cruise the Sea of Galilee…Visit
Nazareth…Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old City of
Jerusalem. Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre. Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. Hosted By: Fr. Art
Baranowski. $3,579 per person FROM Detroit (Air/land tour price is $2879
plus $700 government taxes/airline surcharges). TOUR PRICE IN-
CLUDES: Roundtrip air from Detroit, First Class select hotels, Breakfast
& Dinner daily, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Porterage, Entrance Fees and
much more!! December 4 - 13, 2019. FOR A DETAILED BROCHURE
PLEASE CONTACT Fr. Art: Tel: (810) 941-5602/Email:
[email protected]. Join with wonderful people from our local
parishes. Support our fellow Christians living in the Holy Land.
Volunteer at the Solanus Casey Center
Volunteers needed! There is
something truly peaceful and holy
about the Solanus Casey Center.
Would you like to spend more time
here? Would you like to help share
Bl. Solanus’ story? With an influx
of visitors to the Solanus Casey
Center, there is a need for addi-
tional docents to guide tour groups
through the Center and share Bl.
Solanus' charisms. Contact Sally
McCuen to find out more:
313.579.2100 ext. 149 or
Join widows & widow-
ers on Wed., June 19th
at 5:00 p.m. for a won-
derful dinner of homemade Italian
Cuisine, enjoy friendship and
conversation at Alfoccino, 2225 N.
Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills.
Reserved seating only! Must RSVP
by June 14th to Sharry at 248-840-
0063.
St. John the Baptist Feast Day Canton, Ohio Pilgrimage
On Monday, June 24, you are welcome to join Prayer Pilgrimages in
Canton, Ohio as we plan to tour & visit the Basilica of St. John the Baptist
with holy Mass, Rhoda Wise House/Grotto, & Santa Clara Monastery
where Mother Angelica first served as a religious nun. Deluxe motorcoach
scheduled morning pickups & evening returns from Oakland Mall in Troy,
Orchard 14 Lot in Farmington Hills, St. Stephen Church in New Boston.
Total cost per person is $80. To reserve and/or more information: Michael
Semaan at (248) 250-6005 and/or visit www.prayerpilgrimages.com.
RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
The Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. That oneness is mirrored
for us in the Holy Trinity: one God in three Persons. We are a diverse
community with different backgrounds, cultures, realities, and gifts, but
we are truly one. Unfortunately, we too often forget this and function as a
fractioned body. We needlessly compete against one another, judge one an-
other as opposed to help, and sit silent when our brothers and sisters call
out for help.
When we take seriously our stewardship way of life, we see our lives as
not truly belonging to ourselves. We want to offer our very existence to God
and the Body of Christ. If we find that we are resistant to that fullness of
generosity, or we begin to use our gifts in a way that fractures community,
we then actively work in contrast to this mark of the Church.
The Church that was established by Jesus and fortified by the institution
of the sacraments cannot be destroyed and deprived of Her four marks.
The human element may be strained and injured, but not even the gates of
hell will prevail against this institution alive in the Spirit. Our actions can
either bear witness to that reality or it can bring offense. Let us pray that
enough of us will choose the holy way so all the world may see that God is
real, Jesus is alive, and we are ONE. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS