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The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field.

Matthew 13:44

FR. RON'S RAMBLINGS [email protected]

Beginning on Monday, August 7, St. Isidore will be hosting the three-day F. Gerald Martin Pastoral Ministry Conference, sponsored by “We Are the Church Conferences”. The title of the Conference is: “An Era of Change, Or a Change of Era?”. The conference will feature well-known national speakers, including Dr. Richard Gaillardetz, the Chair of the Theology Department of Boston College. As part of the conference, on Monday evening, August 7, from 7:00-8:30 PM, Dr. Gaillardetz will give a presentation entitled “Wrestling with the Faith: The Demands of Mature Discipleship in a Secular Age”, (subtitled “Searching for a middle way between simplistic obedience and casual regard for the received faith of the Church.”) This presentation is open to all parishioners, free of charge. (There will be a free-will offering.). This is a rare opportunity for us, and a tremendous blessing for our parish. I strongly encourage you to mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the evening. (See page 11 for more information.)

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OUR FOCUS

St. Isidore provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment so that persons of every background feel included and engaged here.

Our doors are open. We reach out to those who are seeking God’s grace and meet them where they are.

St. Isidore is a strong, passionate place of faith. Together we will build up our community and share it with those around us.

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WEEKLY CALENDAR INDEXApparel Store 10

Austin Catholic High School 12

Baby Pantry 6

Baptisms 3

Bible Study 5Blood Drive 5Boxes for the Troops/Desert Angel 8Children’s Page 17Christian Service 6Cross Display 12

Communion of Saints Prayer Community 10

CSA Status 15Deacon Bill’s Column 7Diane Bucko’s Column 5Fr. John Britto Chinappa 9Fr. Ron's Ramblings 1, 3F.I.T. (First Impressions Team) 5Health Ministry 6Liturgical Schedule 16Mass Intentions 4Military 15Parish Directory 16Parish Office Summer Hours 3Pope Francis' Monthly Intention 4Prayers for the Sick 15Rest In Peace 3Rock the Plank 13Stewardship 15St. Vincent De Paul 7We Are the Church Conferences 11Wedding Banns 3

Sunday, July 30 Desert Angel Collection GS 7:30 am Mass CH 9:30 am Mass CH 11:30 am Mass CH

Monday, July 31 8:00 am Mass CH 7:00 pm Prayer Group RC Tuesday, August 1 7:00 am Holy Hour CH 8:00 am Mass CH 9:00 am Rosary Makers ECR Wednesday, August 2 8:00 am Mass CH

Thursday, August 3 8:00 am Mass CH11:00 am Young at Heart RC 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class ECR Friday, August 4 7:00 am Holy Hour CH 8:00 am Mass CH

Saturday, August 5 8:00 am Mass CH 2:00 pm Wedding CH 3:15 pm Reconciliation CH 4:30 pm Mass CH

Sunday, August 6 Blood Drive SH 7:30 am Mass CH 9:30 am Mass CH 11:30 am Mass CH

WEEKLY READINGS

KEY TO CALENDAR LOCATIONS: A-Atrium, CH-Church, CR-Classrooms, CY-Courtyard, ECR-Executive Conference Room, FCR-Front Conference Room, GS-Gathering Space, K-Social Hall Kitchen, MA-Maintenance Room, MR-Music Room, OS-Off Site, RC-Resource Center, REC-Rectory, SH-Social Hall, YR-Youth Room

The Week of July 30, 2017Sunday Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46Monday Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23; Mt 13:31-35Tuesday Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Mt 13:36-43Wednesday Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 9; Mt 13:44-46Thursday Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53Friday Saint John Vianney, Priest Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58Saturday The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12Sunday TheTransfigurationofthe Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

JULY 30, 20173 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BAPTISMSOn Sunday, July 23, 2017, Fr. Noel Cornelio welcomed one new Christian into the family of God:

Ryker Giovanni PecorilliSon of Frank & Tiffany (Pell) PecorilliOn Sunday, July 23, 2017, Fr. Ron Victor welcomed one new Christian into the family of God:

Fiona Rosemarie KellyDaughter of Robert Kelly & Laura KotulskiOn Sunday, July 23, 2017, Deacon Tom Carter welcomed two new Christians into the family of God:

Jayden Michael BalserSon of Andre Balser & Stephanie Scicluna

Emily Rose GallagherDaughter of Robert & Katherine (Griebe) GallagherThe parents, godparents and families took part in these joyous events.

WEDDING BANNS III Luke Freeman & Mary Sheahan

Genevieve "Gene" WieczerzaEntered eternal life on June 7, 2017 Mother of Greg Wieczerza

Elmina JettsEntered eternal life on July 19, 2017 Mother of Mary Kopietz

Nancy GambinoEntered eternal life on July 23, 2017 Mother of Debbie AssadOur thoughts and prayers are with their families. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

REST IN PEACE

PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURSMonday - Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pmFriday 8:30 am - 12:00 noonSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday 8:30 am - 1:00 pmNormal office hours will resume after Labor Day (September 4) on Tuesday, September 5.

FR. RON'S RAMBLINGS (Continued from page 1)

Next weekend, as part of the annual Missionary Cooperation Plan of the Archdiocese of Detroit Office of the Propagation of the Faith, Fr. Robert Kimbaleba will be speaking at all the Masses on behalf of the Diocese of Kayanga, Tanzania. We trust that we will give him a warm welcome and be generous in supporting the mission of his archdiocese.God Bess you!Fr. Ron

Father Robert Kimbaleba


Monday, July 318:00 AM Mary Cassidy Mary Harris & Jim Smarr†M/M Michael Rybinski & Sons Daughter†Frank & †Margaret Claeys Family

Tuesday, August 18:00 AMM/M Michael Herc & Family ParentMenard & Daniel Families Claudette Menard†Joe Filipek Irene Maciag Wednesday, August 28:00 AM †Prudence Pellerito (Anniversary) Family†William "Bill" Goike Wife & Family†Cathy Jed (2nd Anniversary) Family†Mary Badalamenti Husband

Thursday, August 38:00 AM Adam Pugh (Birthday) Family†Christopher Heimes Daughter, Christine†Jerry Kennedy Pat Saelens

Friday, August 48:00 AMM/M Randall Patzer & Family Parent†Harry Badyna Family†Walter Miller Family

Saturday, August 58:00 AM People of the Parish

Saturday, August 54:30 PM†Robert Bronson Wife, Julie†Gail Ashbaugh Sister, Carole†Joan & †Chrissy Sloan Family†Larry Prudhomme Sherrie†William "Bill" Goike Wife & Family†Charles Gerard O'Connor (1st Anniversary) Family†James & †Elizabeth Mitchell Family†Henry Gubler Wife†Joseph Sribniak Mother Sunday, August 67:30 AM People of the ParishEvelyn Edwards Mary Lou & Ron Pratt†Petrina Boyd Family†Maurice DeCock Children†Dorothy DeCock Children†Joseph H. Goike (14th Anniversary) Daughter, Irene†Kenneth & Michele Combest Tia & Kurt Klein

9:30 AM Matthew Lysight Kowalski Family†Bill Pullen Yvonne Schaffer†Stephen Sonia, Jr. Charlotte Nowak & Dolly Sancimino†Lorraine Messina Caruso Family

11:30 AM †Pietro Carlesimo Family†James Conley Family†Esse & †Grace Salamie Family†Larry Shaw Wife†William Hicks, Sr. Family†Nancy Napoli Granett Family

MASS INTENTIONS

THE POPE'S MONTHLY INTENTIONS

Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. Starting in 2017, only one general intention is offered per month. The Holy Father plans, however, to add a second prayer intention each month related to current events or urgent needs, like disaster relief. The urgent prayer request will help mobilize prayer and action related to the urgent situation.

The Holy Father has entrusted these intentions in a particular way to the Apostleship of Prayer, an organization that works to encourage Christians to respond to the Pope's appeal and to deepen their daily prayer. You can find more information about the Apostleship of Prayer on their website. http://www.popesprayerusa.net/. (The Apostleship of Prayer will also publish the Holy Father's urgent prayer intentions as soon as they are received from the Holy See.)

JULYLapsed ChristiansThat our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR US? by Diane Bucko [email protected]

Join F.I.T. (First Impressions Team)! Contact the parish office to volunteer to help welcome your fellow parishioners and guests.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Resource Center.

Next Date: August 9 (August 23 is canceled)

17th Sunday in Ordinary TimeWisdom and understanding are two of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They are the focus of our First and Gospel Readings today. Wisdom is more than being smart. Wisdom also includes the ability to go beyond smart to being smart based on life experiences. A person who is understanding also considers what it would be like to walk in another person’s shoes. The heart enters the picture.God, in our reading from 1 Kings, offers Solomon anything he wants. Solomon could have asked for jewels, wealth, a new palace, more wives, etc. He wanted to be a king as good as his father, David. He was young and inexperienced so he asked God for the gift of wisdom but he specified he would like to rule with an understanding heart. God was pleased with Solomon’s request and so it was granted. There was never another king like Solomon.Paul continues his letter to the Romans. He said people who love God work for good just as Jesus did. God called those who follow Jesus. Jesus’ followers are justified. In Paul’s understanding, being justified meant being saved. The saved are also glorified. To Paul, that meant eternal life in heaven. So followers of Jesus are saved and given eternal life. That is the promise and our hope.In our Gospel reading today we hear Jesus telling several kingdom parables. Each begins with, “the kingdom of heaven is like…” It is like a treasure buried in a field. If you knew the treasure was there you would sell all you had to buy the field. The treasure is the kingdom. Likewise, you would sell everything to buy the pearl of great price. The pearl is the kingdom. It is a net filled with many kinds of fish that will be sorted as good or bad. The bad fish are thrown out and the good fish are kept. The net is the kingdom. The angels on the Day of Judgment will separate the wicked people from the righteous and throw the bad guys into the fiery furnace. That is self-explanatory. So the point of the parables is to understand the wealth and riches that are given to us in the kingdom.What’s in it for us? Wise and understanding people will get it. We should not judge - Jesus will do that. We should use our wisdom to see others and listen to their stories. We should use an understanding heart to sense their feelings and needs. Then we must do something to help. When we do those things we will enter the kingdom. Are you willing to pay the price?

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!Our Summer Blood Drive is Aug. 6, 2017.If you wish to register to give blood you may do so now by going on line to www.redcrossblood.org and register.Any and all help is deeply appreciated.Thank You,Tony


CHRISTIAN SERVICE [email protected] BABY PANTRY

In the US, July is National Watermelon Month, so named not only because a cool, refreshing slice of watermelon represents the epitome of summer, but also because watermelon harvests peak this monthWatermelon is now the most-consumed melon in the US (followed by cantaloupe and honeydew). This cousin to cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash is thought to have originated in Egypt

close to 5,000 years ago, where it is depicted in hieroglyphics. Today, upwards of 300 watermelon varieties are grown in the US and Mexico (although only about 50 are popular). You may think you know everything there is to know about this summertime fruit, but you may be surprised to know that… watermelon is more than just delicious… it's a super-healthy addition to your diet (in moderation, of course).• Watermelon contains more of the

antioxidant lycopene than fresh tomatoes; one cup of watermelon has 1.5 times the lycopene as a raw tomato

• L-citrulline, an amino acid in watermelon, seems to protect against muscle pain

• Watermelon rind is edible and

actually contains more of the amino acid citrulline than the pink flesh; citrulline is converted to arginine in your kidneys, which is important for heart and immune system health

• New research showed citrulline and arginine supplements derived from watermelon extract lead to significant improvements in blood pressure and cardiac stress in obese study participants

• Watermelon contains cucurbitacin E, or tripterpenoid, which blocks the activity of the pain and inflammation-causing enzyme cyclooxygenase -- the same enzyme blocked by COX-2 inhibitor drugs

Enjoy this summertime treat!Blessings,Heather

Source: www.Mercola.com

PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY In partnership with St. John Providence Health System [email protected]

Surprising WATERMELON Facts

While it is summer and people are away on vacations or at their cottages, the Christian Service Commission is still at work because the needs of people do not go on vacation. The Christian Service Commission is a very small group, 6 to 8 people. In order to keep up with what we are doing and do evenmore,weneedpeople.Ifyouarethinkingoffindingaway to answer Jesus’ call to help complete the mission He started, as well as being a part of the Mission and Vision of St. Isidore to reach out into the community to serve the People of God, then you want to become a member of the Christian Service Commission. The Commission meets September through May, the 1st Tuesday of each month usually, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.Please, if you can help, call me at the office. If I am not available please leave a message and I will get back to you.Have a great summer,Peace, Tony

(from Pastor ML): “We are to bring delight to a sometimes dreary and drab world around us. With the Lord's help we can restore the joy of living to those we meet. Let us remember this as we meet those whom God sends into our lives.”

Right now, we REALLY need: h Baby lotion (We have none!) h Wipes (We only have a few.) h Diapers: Sizes 4, 5 and 6

GOD BLESS YOU!


ST. VINCENT DE PAUL [email protected] DEACON BILL [email protected]

To all who have donated to our food pantry in the past few weeks, we say, “God bless you for your generosity!”It is hard enough to go through pain and heartache when we have encouragement. How excruciating it is to feel abandoned when we are experiencing trials and tribulations. If we look at our lives, we can find ways to give support to those around us. Food is in great demand throughout our township. You always help. Your support of our pantry collection is greatly appreciated!

WE NEED:* $25 Kroger/Meijer gift cards***PROGRESSO SOUP***ELBOW MACARONI***PANCAKE SYRUP***CEREAL***JELLY***PASTA SIDES - BOXED OR POUCHES***CHICKEN HELPER***CRACKERS - SALTINE AND CLUB***BROWNIE MIX*RICE-A-RONI (OR ANY RICE SIDE)*CANNED CARROTS*MIXED VEGETABLES*SALAD DRESSINGS*RAMEN NOODLES*KLEENEX*PAPER TOWELS

WE HATE TO MENTION IT ALREADY... WE NEED "BACK TO SCHOOL" ITEMS:**FRUIT CUPS**PUDDING CUPS**CHEESE CRACKER PACKS**JUICE AND JUICE BOXES**AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF THAT YOUR CHILDREN LIKE TAKING TO SCHOOL FOR SNACKS.The Gospel tells us “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” By “listening” we are able to live the gospel. Gospel living is something so simple as taking the time to listen to those who need to spill out their hearts when seeking help. (from Vincentian Announcements)“Through your gifts to us, you enable our members to become a “listening heart” to the hungry, the homeless and the struggling poor.” (Vincentian Resources)

St. Isidore Conference - - Pat Schmeiser

The Politics of Faith written June 28, 2017There are some who are deeply disturbed by an “obvious political bent”, detectable in my writings and my homilies. I would be lying if I said that I had no “political agenda” in my articles; that I was unconcerned with the current political direction in America. To little surprise to anyone, I am not a fan of our current president. But, my objections are not directed toward any political party, or “personality short-fall” of our political leaders. My concern is with the direction they are taking in America, leading us away from valuing the Gospel message of Christ. I can never affirm strongly enough that neither Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, nor Independents are free from legitimate concern for policies and ideas that dramatically contend against the Gospel message of Jesus Christ – a genuine concern for the health and wellbeing of everyone. No political party has “cornered the market” on righteousness nor unrighteousness. All political parties bring legitimate questions into the public forum, and all have some positive answers for these troubling problems.As Catholic Christians, we are commanded to be faithful citizens within our communities of family, neighborhood and nation. We are commanded to insist that our laws and policies reflect the values described in the Holy Scriptures; values that supersede the limits of gender, race, age, income group, nationality, or religion. This is not any new teaching, not something that was born in the discussion of the Second Vatican Council. This theme is fundamental throughout the Gospels, and especially the Gospel of Luke. This theme is the underlying platform of 2nd century A.D. apologist Justin Martyr. This theme is the universal cord that unites all the prophets of Hebrew Scripture. As faithful citizens, we are commanded to demand from our political leaders laws and policies that respect the lives and value of every human person, that protect and defend the environment, that promote the common good of our nation and our world. As faithful citizens, we are commanded to resist the policies that only work to isolate us into groups of “them versus us”. We are all children of the same One True God.What is so unfortunate is that so very many of the problems facing human society today (as in every generation) are complex issues. There are no simple, “quick-fix” solutions to problems of poverty, education, health care, immigration, tax equity, etc. Yet, we seem (to me at least) to be very content with simplistic, “broad brush” responses to these issues. Even when we turn to the Scriptures, it can appear that there is a simple solution – Just Love Everyone. But, is it loving to simply give and ask nothing in return? Is it loving to impoverish oneself and one’s family by giving everything away to the poor? Is it loving to completely abandon a prison system because it makes life difficult for some? The simple answer here, is “no, it is not loving to deny the opportunity for people to contribute to their own well-being, to trade one class of poor for another, to leave society unprotected.” The difficulty is in defining appropriate responses that support the dignity of all persons, yet builds a strong and healthy society. As Christians, we are commanded to look for deeper answers.


Our men and women serving in the Armed Forces overseas are provided with the basic necessities, but lack many of the things we take for granted here at home. The “Desert Angel” group tries to help with the things that our service men and women need to make life in the desert and elsewhere more bearable and easier.We are asking that we, as a parish family, respond to the needs of our troops overseas by donating, and then packing the boxes to be sent to our people overseas. If you have a loved one serving overseas, you are more than welcome to pack a box to be sent specifically to your loved one along with other volunteers. There is a list printed below.

We will start collecting the weekend of July 29 – 30. Packing of the boxes will be on Saturday, August 26, beginning at 9:00 am.

These items are suggestions. When shopping think about what you would like to get if you could not go to the store for a year.

Personal Hygiene/Medical:Combs, brushes, Q-Tips, chap stick, eye drops, stick deodorant, body lotion, individual Kleenex packs, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouth wash, body wash and bar soap, manicure sets, baby wipes, Cortaid and Benadryl creams, Bio Freeze, foot care products (medicated or not), Travel size toiletries, lotion, shampoos and conditioners for all types of ethnicity, tampons, menstrual pads, hair clips and ponytail bands. TUBES of shaving cream (NO Aerosol, nail polish or perfume)

Breakfast Foods:Pop Tarts, Granola Bars, pre-sweetened cereal, cereal bars, oatmeal (in packets), powdered dry milk and sugar.

Beverages:Hot chocolate, Gatorade, Crystal light, Kool-Aid, coffee,

instant coffee, flavored dry coffee creamer, tea, Tang drink. Any small powdered packets of water flavor.

Food:(Individually wrapped) Slim Jims, beef jerky, (or small packages of these items) tuna in foil pouches, (or cans) fruit roll ups, pasta, canned chicken, canned meat, noodles in a cup, jelly and peanut butter (in plastic containers or small on the go portions) pita bread or flat bread.

Snacks: Rice Krispy treats, lifesavers, brownies, cookies, nuts, raisins, snack cakes, dried fruit, trail Mix, Pringles, pretzels, crackers, sun flower seeds, all kinds of hard candy, Tootsie Rolls, any individually wrapped treat.

Additional Items:Pocket Bibles, small and large zip lock storage bags, travel size pillows, pillow cases, socks, wash cloths, towels, large bandannas, t-shirts, batteries (AA & AAA).

THESE ARE THE ITEMS NEEDED BY OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN

THE DESERT ANGEL


I thank God for the gift of this time to me who brought me here to serve you by the virtue of my Ordination. He has been very good to me, He provided me with all the care and attention I needed to carry out his ministry here in the USA. He did it through various persons.I Thank Bishop Reiss and Fr. Stephen Rooney who invited me to this Archdiocese with the help of my Order Priest and friend Fr. John Peter Arul from White Lake, St. Patrick Parish. Bishop and Fr. Rooney did my interview through the phone. They liked my average accent and that is why I am here. I thank them sincerely!

I started in Monroe as a chaplain to Mercy Memorial hospital. I served there for one year, but I could not continue there after the death of my father in the same year of 2006. I requested of the archdiocese a parish ministry. The Moderator of Curia, Msgr. John Zenz assigned me to a Parish in Macomb Township, St. Isidore under Msgr. Mike Hrydziuszko. It was a tough assignment, but it was a learning experience and helped me get used to the life, culture and ministry in the USA. I too, enjoyed the warmth of the people who were very loving and caring for me. The staff at St. Isidore was very supportive of me, especially Debbie Rak, Holly Shanefelt, Diane Bucko, Christopher Kasperek, Edward Kotulski, John Hilt, Ron Pakizer, Tony Kendzierski and Amy Righi who taught me the Easter Proclamation. I was not comfortable with driving, so my friends, namely, Mike Schrader and Mark Neven would drive me when needed. It was a great learning experience as the chaplain, working with the St Vincent De Paul Society, Thank You! Thank you to Genevieve Formanczyk and Larry Opalewski who organized and raised money with the consent of the pastor Fr. Mike, to buy a Chalice of my own. Thank you, Irene Goike who bought me two Chasubles in remembrance of her Dad. Daily Mass attendees were very supportive of me. They took me frequently for Breakfast. It was a beautiful and enriching experience. I am thankful to all of them especially those who were my good friends. ...I go with a rich experience to do the Lord's work in India in my assigned parish. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP (SAHAYA MATHA) CHURCH, NALLATIN PUTHUR! The Church of our Lady of Perpetual Help, Nalattinputhur is located in Kovilpatti Taluk of Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India, this belongs to the Diocese of Palayamkottai. This parish is situated between Kovilpatti and Kalugumalai and lies on the high way of Tirunelveli. It was one of the substations of the parish of St. Joseph's Church, Kovilpatti which is 6 km away from the parish. On May 28, 2003, Nallattinputhur was made as an independent parish by Most Rev. Jude Paulraj, the bishop of the diocese and was entrusted to the Congregation of Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales to take care of the spiritual needs of the people. CLUSTERED PARISHES This parish has got 15 substations namely Aalampatti, Gopalapuram, Kattalangulam, Kalampatti, Kangankulam, Kumareddiarpuram, Kumarapuram, Manthithoppu, Nachiarpuram, Uthupatti, Vanaramutti, Veyulukanthapuram, Padarnthapuli, Salaiputhur and Thonukal. The distance between these villages and the parish is three kilometers. DEMOGRAPHY The total population of this center is 30,809 out of which the Catholics number 1,015.The strength of other Christian Denominations 900 and the Hindus number 28,894. Our faithful are mostly influenced by the customs of Hinduism as they live together with them. People of this parish are peace loving. There is no division among themselves. They approach the parish priest to settle their disputes. The main occupation of these people is to work in the match industries as coolie workers (daily wages). They are economically satisfactory. There is no party and caste spirit among the Christians. They are educated at least to read and write and a small percentage are not educated.

My Contact Information: Rev. John Britto Chinnappa MSFS Nalatin Puthur—628 716 Kovil Patty (via) Tuticorin District, Tamil Ndu INDIATELEPHONE: 01191 4632 248007 CELL: 01191 7867 839240 Email: [email protected] can also be sent to the following Address and it will be forwarded: Mamie Schave 30339 Young Dr Gibraltar MI 48173-9457 734-676-3865

Fr. John Britto ChinappaFormer St. Isidore Associate Pastor


COMMUNION OF SAINTS PRAYER COMMUNITYWe are a Catholic charismatic prayer community meeting at St. Isidore every Monday at 7:00 pm in the Resource Center. Please enter at the door by the Blessed Mother Garden off Romeo Plank Road.Rev 7:9-12After this, I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out in a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood round the throne and round the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”[email protected]


Coming to St. Isidore

Dr. Richard Gaillardetz Chair of the Theology Department of Boston College

As part of the F. Gerald Martin Pastoral Ministry Conference

His topic

Wrestling with the Faith: The Demands of Mature Discipleship in a Secular Age

will be presented here on

Monday, August 7, 7:00-8:30 PM

Searching for a middle way between simplistic obedience and casual regard for the received faith of the church

Everyone is welcome -a free will offering will be accepted


AUSTIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Austin Catholic High SchoolOffering New Opportunities...with Long Standing Tradition.25925 23 Mile RdChesterfield, Michigan 48051586.200.0143austincatholicacademy.org

As you look at the crosses on our church grounds, remember that each cross represents less than half the number of abortions performed everyday in the United States. These crosses are a powerful visual display of the tragedy that is abortion. We believe that all human life has value in all the stages of it's development, from conception until natural death, and it is our hope that this display will increase the awareness of abortion and help increase the respect and dignity for human life. There are over 35 pregnancy help centers in our area as well as faith-based post-abortion counseling programs such as Project Rachel and assistance from Lutherans for Life. Please call the Right To Life-LIFESPAN office for these locations and telephone numbers: (248) 816-1546. The crosses will be on display from July 26 through August 8. The Knights of Columbus and Christian Service Commission

2,000 CROSSES DISPLAY

The students listed below achieved Honor Roll Status at De La Salle Collegiate High School for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year, earning a 3.3 GPA or higher.We congratulate these young men on their academic achievement!Cole Agemy Class of 2019 Jacob Bashore Class of 2017 Sebastian Foltz Class of 2018 Gavin Gonzalez Class of 2018 Benjamin Hyndman Class of 2018 Robert Kroll Class of 2018 Kevin Modrzejewski Class of 2018 Andrew Wouters Class of 2020


HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Terra Sancta Pilgrimages with Franciscan friar Fr. Alex Kratz will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 9-23, 2017. This life-changing experience walking in Jesus’ footsteps includes daily Mass and Rosary, biblical readings on site, time for prayer and spiritual guidance, and meeting local Christians. Cost is $4,299 (all expenses included, round trip from Detroit, 3 daily meals, all tips and taxes). $500 deposit due at registration. Orientation Meeting is August 6. Next pilgrimage: April 9-23, 2018. Call (248) 514-1747 or [email protected].

LIVING AND LEARNING WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS ON AUGUST 23Learn about the therapeutic benefits of music and movement at a fun midday workshop for seniors on Wednesday, August 23 in Troy. This third annual Senior Living and Learning Seminar will feature a playful approach to movement through mindful and expressive dance, sure to get your body moving, your mind expanding, and provide an infusion of joy! Lunch included, no charge for the workshop, advance registration necessary. Learn more by calling Trista Johnston 248-559-1147, ext. 3941 or email: [email protected]

CSA MINUTE: CATHOLIC SCHOOLSStaff members at Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic schools will gather for “Cultivating Positive School Culture,” the Fourth Annual Teacher and Administrator Conference, on Tuesday, August 8. Breakout sessions will be tailored for teachers, administrators, directors of religious education, pastors, and business managers. In her keynote presentation, “Catholic Schools: From Maintenance to Vitality,” Sister John Mary Fleming, OP, executive director of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will address the role of teachers in accomplishing the goals of a Catholic education, and how, through their faith, teachers support their schools as an academic community of faith. Gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the archdiocesan Office for Catholic Schools to help our Catholic schools provide their students with exceptional academic training while continuing the teaching mission of Jesus Christ. The office offers resources for teachers and principals, parents and students, and alumni.For information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.aod.org.

WIDOWED FRIENDSRoyal Oak, Shrine of the Little Flower Mass August 15th HOLY DAY Great opportunity to visit the Shrine of the Little Flower at 2100 12 Mile Rd & Woodward Ave. Take a look around. Afterward we will have lunch at Crispelli's taking in the excitement of Cruise Week with less congestion! Call Marilyn 248-543-1018 by August 12th. Harsen's Island mass & luncheon September 17. 10 am Mass lunch to follow . Please contact Joanne with your RSVP 810-324-2304 or 810-531-4621

CATHOLIC COUNSELING, THERAPY SERVICES IN MACOMB COUNTYAre you or a loved one struggling with anxiety or depression? Want to tackle a substance abuse issue? Trying to overcome grief from the loss of a loved one or a relationship? For these and dozens of other life challenges, Christ-centered therapy and counseling are a phone call away to the Lapeer office of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. Flexible appointment times including evenings and Saturdays. Most insurances accepted and no one is turned away based on ability to pay. Learn more by calling 586-416-2300 or email: [email protected]


WE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

PFC Tanner Adkins Army AfghanistanWO1 Jeremy Bentley Army IraqPvt. Troy Ciaramella Army USASgt. Sean Collins MarinesSgt. Tyler Dean Army KuwaitPFC Anthony Difatta Army AfghanistanPFC Brian Domzalski MarinesPFC E3 Jeffrey Frame Army WO2 Jason Gaboury Army Capt. Wade Gaboury Air Force QatarSgt. James Galowski, Jr. Army Middle EastPFC John Gellert III Army Michael Giacalone Coast Guard AfghanistanAaron Griffin Navy Seal AfghanistanLt. David R. Grzywacz Navy LCpl David Horton Marines AfghanistanMaj. Jeffrey Jablonski Army MichiganLCpl Logan Jabouri MarinesJ. Jackson Navy Staff Sgt. Ethan Jensen Air Force AfghanistanSgt. Edward Kujawa MarinesJason Kurpiewski Navy AfghanistanSeaBee UT2 Brian Louwers Navy Spec. Michael Manning Army AfghanistanTristan Newton Navy Courtney Osborne Navy AfghanistanPFC Matt Piotke Army IraqMC2 Jeffrey Richardson Navy AfghanistanSr. Airman Justin Santiago Air Force JordanJoel Sebastian Army Chief John C. Sbraccia Navy KuwaitSr. Airman Jeremy Spanski Air Force AfghanistanCpl. Jeremiah Stewart Army AfghanistanPFC Ann Vassas Marines S. CarolinaGjelosh Vata Army

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. And give us peace. Amen.

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Janis AdamsBob AgiusMary AgiusStephen BarracoJonathan BisdorfRita BovaJames BruinsmaSybil CampernalSilvio CaringiPauline CarusoMary CollarSabrina ConfortiPamela DeClercqMary DomsicGladys DorichJason DornoffIsaiah FordEric FredlundMike GuaresimoPatty Guaresimo

Donald HollandDavid JanuschAnn JenuwineJenny KasselmannLynne KlannMadison KlennerLarry KozakRoger KrzeminskiGinette LabergeMarie MarcathRonald MatteiJanet McDonaldGary MichelsPatti MichelsRonald MichelsSteven MichelsAndy NicosiaMarge NizzioJohn O'MalleyCarol Pawlowski

Natalie PeriniLouisa PietrowskyLoretta PluszcynskiStanley PluszcynskiRobert RanuschCindy ReiderDennis RivardDon RussellBill ScottMarlene SitekBreanne TalmadgeAlbert ToccaceliCurtis Wellhausen

...and for all parishioners that are ill but not on this list and their caretakers.

Unless expressly requested by the family, usually the name of the sick person will be taken off the list after three months. In the instance of an ongoing serious, critical, or terminal status that is known to us, that policy will not apply.

STEWARDSHIP

We invite our parishioners to call the parish office to provide us with the names of men and women from our parish who are presently serving in the armed services. Let us know when our brave men and women return from harm''s way.

Offertory Collection (from July 1, 2017 to date)

Budgeted $ 90,385.00

Electronic Giving & Correction $ 0.00

Weekly Collection $ 88,605.00

Over / (- Under) $ - 1,780.00

# Envelopes Returned 646

# Registered Families 3,374

# Registered Members 9,521

As of July 24, 2017

2017 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA)St. Isidore Church Status as of July 10Goal $ 181,114.00Amount Pledged $ 149,461.36Outstanding Balance $ 31,652.64Registered Families (start of campaign) 3,758 Pledging Families 704 Non-Responding Families 3,054

EVANGELIZATION PRAYERGracious God, Bless all the people of St. Isidore with increased faith and charity. Send the Holy Spirit to renew our hearts and minds that we might become a church dedicated to sharing your “Good News” with others.In Jesus name we pray. Amen!


WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE AUGUST 5 & 6, 2017

Deacons Rev. Mr. Tom Carter Rev. Mr. Bill StimpsonPastoral Minister Tony KendzierskiOperations Ron PakizerOffice Manager Debbie Rak Pastoral Associate Diane Bucko Technology & Communications Holly ShanefeltLiturgy & Music Amy RighiMusic & Creative Development Matt KushChildren’s Choir Director Claire ToupinParish Nurse Heather Herbst, RN, BSNFaith Formation Director Ann De ReyYouth Minister Erika DomsicBookkeeper MaryAnn MayAdministrative Support Kathy Homrocky Dawn Kehoe Marilyn Lis Helen Pugh Rachel RarickMaintenance John Hilt Edward Kotulski Tony Mona

PARISH OFFICE HOURS SACRAMENTS

MASS SCHEDULE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

PARISH STAFFSummer Hours: July 5 - September 1, 2017Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pmClosed for Lunch (M-Th) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmFriday 8:30 am - 12:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

DailyMonday - Saturday 8:00 amHoly Hour (Tuesday & Friday) 7:00 amWeekendsSaturday 4:30 pmSunday 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am

Registration Forms are available on-line, at the parish office, and in the gathering space kiosks.

Baptism By arrangement with the parish officeReconciliation Saturday at 3:15 pmMarriage By arrangement with the parish office, at least six months prior.RCIA Call for schedule

Chair Michael FontanaVice Chair Todd GrzelewskiSecretary Gretchen McAleerMembers at LargeDavid Bisdorf Rita NichterRay Karam Mary SheahanRon Mattei Ascanio TerracianoJeffrey Muzyk

Bulletin Articles must be e-mailed publication-ready to [email protected] no later than 9:00 am on the preceding Monday.

18201 Twenty-Three Mile RoadMacomb Township, MI 48042-4110Phone: 586-286-1700Fax: 586-286-8753www.stisidore.churchE-Mail: [email protected]

Pastor Rev. Ronald VictorAssociate Pastor Rev. Noel Cornelio

Our Vision:

St. Isidore is a Catholic Community where all are welcome, living and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission:

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we welcome the gifts, talents and presence of our St. Isidore Catholic Community. We strive to create a nurturing environment of inspiration, faith and service for all God’s people.

LiturgicalColor

Saturday, August 54:30 PM

Sunday, August 67:30 AM



LectorsTim PalmerKari Drogosh

Joe PilatRosanna Banka

Karen CoonsMary Ellen Ferrell

Diana BorboniMark Smogor

LeadEucharisticMinisters

David BisdorfKaren Bisdorf

Debbie EckhoutMaryanne Brohl

Carol HillMike Fontana

Bill CiarmitaroJohn Righi

AltarServers

Joshua JenuwineSam BickleyLorenzo Boraggina

Grace Russell Gwen Russell

Jacob DupkeRiley DupkeJessica Falls

Ella BischoffAlessio CamilleriGiuliana DeLuca

MusicMinisters

Matt Kush Matt Kush Amy Righi Amy Righi


Ages 7-12 July 30, 2017 • Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

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