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G UIDING L IGHT S T . M ARY M YSTICAL R OSE We the faithful of St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish are a Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Detroit. We serve God through His Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, with the empowerment and the strength of the Holy Spirit: to celebrate the Holy Sacraments and Worship, Christian Service and Faith Education, to evangelize and practice our faith in active stewardship--with the faith, spirit and humility of Mary, the Rose of God and our Patron Saint. PARISH MEMBERSHIP : We joyfully welcome new members to our parish. Please register at the parish office during business hours. We also ask that you let us know if you plan to move from the parish. INFANT BAPTISM : Parents must be registered and regularly attending the Sunday Eucharist to begin Baptism preparation. Baptismal Preparation is held quarterly. Call the parish office to for next scheduled date. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of every month. MARRIAGE : If one of the engaged couple (or their parents) is registered at St. Mary’s arrangements may be made personally by the couple at least six months in advance. 8-10 months is preferred. SICK CALLS : We are happy to visit the sick and bring Communion to them. Please notify the parish office. ANNULMENT PROCESS: If you are contemplating filing for an annulment; know that it is a healing process. It takes up to 18 months for the Tribunal to complete each case, so please take that into consideration. Call the parish office for more information. January 17, 2016-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time God in Relationship with YOU! God in Relationship with YOU! God in Relationship with YOU! God in Relationship with YOU! You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord, a royal diadem held by your God…you shall be called “’My Delight,”’ and your land “’Espoused.”’ For the Lord delights in you ,” (Isaiah 62:15). The wedding imagery portrays in the First Reading by the Prophet Isaiah 62:1-5. The spirit that carries in this poetry language by the Prophet resonate and set the mood of joy, uplifting, hope and the great future. It is the language that uses by lovers to talk to their beloved. “My delight.” “My Espouse.” It sounds repetitious to repeat the message that tries to portray. The wedding imagery of the First Reading carries forth the theme that occurs in the Wedding at Cana. The wedding at Cana where Jesus, Mary and His disciples attended ran out of wine. Jesus’ performed His first miracle there by changing water into fine wine. Jesus’ kept the good wine until “now.” Now, is the time brothers and sisters! It is time for us to step up and be amazed and feel awesome with the glory of God. The Wedding of the Lamb is happening! It’s before our eyes! Mass- The Eucharist! The Sacrament of God’s Wedding Feast with us. Once we open up the eyes of our faith to see that He is the Bridegroom whose wedding we celebrate as Catholic Christians every Sunday, we will not doubt anymore, not at all, but to participate with joy and amazement! Once we realize the gift of God, His Son, Jesus’ Christ, then, we will transform into the marvelous and amazing life of God. Everyone has been given a gift from the Spirit of God. We need to live a transformative and an awesome life of God. Once we realize it, we will use our Spirit’ given gifts to praise, glorify, honor the Lord not only in our family, but in service of ministries in God’s Church. Therefore, we need to live our lives in the life of God’s Spirit in Jesus.’ YOU and me, are the Delight of God, accept Him in your heart, then, YOU will be a change sons and daughters in the Lord. Have a relationship with the Lord. Grow closer to Him in prayers and thanksgiving. Jesus’ loves you! Open up your heart and your soul to the Lord for He has a lot of awesome plans for you. Whatever and wherever you are in the happenings of your life. Amen. AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE MYSTICAL ROSE MYSTICAL ROSE MYSTICAL ROSE We are reminding ourselves as a Parish in our NEW OUTLOOK for this NEW YEAR as an AWESOME AND AMAZING PARISH in Macomb and Armada! We derive this belief from our Mission Statement as children of God. We live like Him. Obedient children of God. God is Awesome. We live in the life of the Trinitarian God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Also, we follow the good example of our Patron Saint Mary, the fragrance Rose of God. Mary’s love, humility, surrendering to the will of God, and her obedience are virtues and values which we follow! May all people of goodwill especially our Parish live the Awesome and Amazing life of God, and live in the virtues and values of Mary, the Mother of God and our Patron Saint. Have a wonderful week God bless! Fr. George Patau’ave

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GUIDING LIGHT

ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE

We the faithful of St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish are a Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of

Detroit. We serve God through His Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, with the empowerment and the

strength of the Holy Spirit: to celebrate the Holy Sacraments and Worship, Christian Service and

Faith Education, to evangelize and practice our faith in active stewardship--with the faith, spirit

and humility of Mary, the Rose of God and our Patron Saint.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: We joyfully welcome new members to our parish. Please register at the parish office during business hours. We also ask that you let us know if you plan to move from the parish. INFANT BAPTISM: Parents must be registered and regularly attending the Sunday Eucharist to begin Baptism preparation. Baptismal Preparation is held quarterly. Call the parish office to for next scheduled date. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of every month. MARRIAGE: If one of the engaged couple (or their parents) is registered at St. Mary’s arrangements may be made personally by the couple at least six months in advance. 8-10 months is preferred. SICK CALLS: We are happy to visit the sick and bring Communion to them. Please notify the parish office. ANNULMENT PROCESS: If you are contemplating filing for an annulment; know that it is a healing process. It takes up to 18 months for the Tribunal to complete each case, so please take that into consideration. Call the parish office for more information.

January 17, 2016-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

God in Relationship with YOU!God in Relationship with YOU!God in Relationship with YOU!God in Relationship with YOU!

“You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord, a

royal diadem held by your God…you shall be called “’My

Delight,”’ and your land “’Espoused.”’

For the Lord delights in you,” (Isaiah 62:15).

The wedding imagery portrays in the First Reading by the Prophet Isaiah 62:1-5. The spirit that carries in this poetry language by the Prophet resonate and set the mood of joy, uplifting, hope and the great future. It is the language that uses by lovers to talk to their beloved. “My delight.” “My Espouse.” It sounds repetitious to repeat the message that tries to portray. The wedding imagery of the First Reading carries forth the theme that occurs in the Wedding at Cana. The wedding at Cana where Jesus, Mary and His disciples attended ran out of wine. Jesus’ performed His first miracle there by changing water into fine wine. Jesus’ kept the good wine until “now.” Now, is the time brothers and sisters! It is time for us to step up and be amazed and feel awesome with the glory of God. The Wedding of the Lamb is happening! It’s before our eyes! Mass-The Eucharist! The Sacrament of God’s Wedding Feast with us. Once we open up the eyes of our faith to see that He is the Bridegroom whose wedding we celebrate as Catholic Christians every Sunday, we will not doubt anymore, not at all, but to participate with joy and amazement! Once we realize the gift of God, His Son, Jesus’ Christ, then, we will transform into the marvelous and amazing life of God. Everyone has been given a gift from the Spirit of God. We need to live a transformative and an awesome life of God. Once we realize it, we will use our Spirit’ given gifts to praise, glorify, honor the Lord not only in our family, but in service of ministries in God’s Church.

Therefore, we need to live our lives in the life of God’s Spirit in Jesus.’ YOU and me, are the Delight of God, accept Him in your heart, then, YOU will be a change sons and daughters in the Lord. Have a relationship with the Lord. Grow closer to Him in prayers and thanksgiving. Jesus’ loves you! Open up your heart and your soul to the Lord for He has a lot of awesome plans for you. Whatever and wherever you are in the happenings of your life. Amen.

AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY AWESOME AND AMAZING ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSEMYSTICAL ROSEMYSTICAL ROSEMYSTICAL ROSE We are reminding ourselves as a Parish in our NEW OUTLOOK for this NEW YEAR as an AWESOME AND AMAZING PARISH in Macomb and Armada! We derive this belief from our Mission Statement as children of God. We live like Him. Obedient children of God. God is Awesome. We live in the life of the Trinitarian God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Also, we follow the good example of our Patron Saint Mary, the fragrance Rose of God. Mary’s love, humility, surrendering to the will of God, and her obedience are virtues and values which we follow! May all people of goodwill especially our Parish live the

Awesome and Amazing life of God, and live in the virtues and

values of Mary, the Mother of God and our Patron Saint.

Have a wonderful week God bless!

Fr. George Patau’ave

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We’re on the web: www.stmarymysticalrose.org

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:30 am & 10:15 am

Weekdays:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am

First Fridays of the Month 9:00am

Days of Obligation and

Solemnity Feast Days TBA

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY OPENING ADORATION—

WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM CONCLUDING WITH BENEDICTION AT NOON RECONCILIATION/PRIVATE CONFESSION

Every second and fourth Saturday at 4:30 pm

and by Appointment

L i t u r g y & H a p p e n i n g s CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTS

Liturgical Ministers Schedule for

January 23-24, 2016

MASS 5:00 PM

8:30 AM 10:15 AM

Altar Servers: Malyn Berger Savannah Strahan Joey Gyergyov

Lectors: Kris Nolan Carolee Stewart Denise Green

Eucharistic

Ministers:

Leona Leonard, Evelyn Girardot, Karen Klapatch

Nancy Roy, Ed Stelzer, Mel Campbell Mark Darling, Missy Darling, Heather Gerst

Sacristan: Paula Flannigan Judy Beauchamp Annette Goike

Ushers: Mike Murphy, William Caron Paul and Rose Abraham Kris Ostrowski, Chad Nikkel

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Mass Intentions for the WeekMass Intentions for the WeekMass Intentions for the WeekMass Intentions for the Week Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:00 am

†Irene Achatz

Requested by: Steve and Mary Ann Westfall

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 9:00 am

All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners

Thursday, January 21, 2015 9:00 am

All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners

Saturday, January 23, 2016 5:00 pm

†David Palazuk

Requested by: Terry Raska

Sunday, January 24, 2016 8:30 am

All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners

10:15 am

All St. Mary Mystical Rose Parishioners

Monday, January 25, 2016 The Conversion of Saint Pail the

Apostle

7:00 pm Bible Enrichment Group

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops

9:00 am Mass 6:15-7:30pm– Faith Formation K-6

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Weekday

9:00 am Mass Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

immediately following Mass 6:30pm-AHG Board Meeting

Thursday, January 28, 2016

St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and

Doctor of the Church

9:00 am Mass 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, January 29, 2016 Weekday

Saturday, January 30, 2016 Weekday 5:00pm Mass (Folk Guitar)

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass 10:15am Mass-AHG

Monday, January 18,2016 Weekday

7:00 pm Bible Enrichment Group

Tuesday, January 19 2016 Weekday

9:00am Mass 6:15-7:30pm– Faith Formation K-6

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr

St. Sebastian, Martyr

9:00am Mass Chaplet of the Divine Mercy immediately

following Mass 6:30pm-AHG Board Meeting

Thursday, January 21, 2016

St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr

9:00am Mass 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, January 22, 2016 USA: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of

Unborn Children

Saturday, January 23, 2016 St. V incent, Deacon and Martyr

St. Marianne Cope, Virgin

2:30pm 7/8th Grade Confirmation Class 4:30 pm Private Confession 5:00pm Mass

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass 10:15am Mass

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O u r L i f e l o n g J o u r n e y o f F a i t h

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE

Kindergarten—Sixth Grade Faith Formation

Sessions: Tuesdays 6:15 pm—7:30 pm Next Class: January 19, 2016

Seventh and Eighth Grade Confirmation Sessions: Saturdays, 2:30 pm—4:30 pm Next Class: January 23, 2016

WHO: You and thousands of other Catholics across the

Country! WHAT: 9 Days for Life is a focused period of prayer, penance and pilgrimage set aside to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade (the Supreme Court case which legalized abortion during 9 months of pregnancy). During this time, all are invited to participate by taking part in local events and by joining together with thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a new intention each of the 9 days. WHEN: Sign up now & participate January 16-24. (If you’re getting started after January 16, it’s okay!!) HOW: Visit 9daysforlife.com to download a free app for your Android or iPhone or to sign up for daily emails or text messages. Printable versions of each day’s content are also available on the website. If you do not have access to a computer, please see Karen Klapatch or call the parish office.

ST. MARY MYSTICAL ROSE PARISH BAPTISMAL PREP SCHEDULE

To all those who seek baptism for their children, we have created a schedule for baptismal preparation. Our baptismal preparation is held quarterly in January, April, July, and October; on the 2nd Thursday of that month. If you are expecting a child we encourage you to plan ahead and attend a baptismal preparation class before the baby arrives to ease your schedule. Please call the Parish office at 586-784-5966

April 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

October 13, 2016

6:00 pm—7:00 pm

Parish Office Conference Room

Baptism is celebrated on the First and Third Sunday of each month at Mass:

Saturday, 5:00 pm

Sunday 10:15 am or After 10:15 am Mass on Sunday at 11:30 am.

Meditation: Everyone you meet today is carry-ing some burden or concern you can’t see. Look at each person with love and pray that his or her burden may be lifted ever so slightly. Prayer: Dear God, you have embraced us many

times when were heavily burdened and felt unworthy of your touch. Help us not be absorbed in our own concerns, but to walk with eyes open to the burdens of others. Amen

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We’re on the web: www.stmarymysticalrose.org

S t e w a r d s h i p— T i m e - Ta l e n t - Tr e a s u r e

CLT 2013 Goal $ 285,688.00

Pledges to date $ 256,394.00

Amount Returned to St. Mary Mystical Rose $137,432.00

IF NOT US, THEN WHO? TIME—TALENT—TREASURE

2015 CSA Goal $ 41,850.00

Total Pledges as of 12/08/2015 $32,811.00

Current shortfall $9,039.00

Contributing Parishioners: 169

We invite you to out our updated and improved website www.stmarymysticalrose.org

Weekly Offering: January 1, 2016 Collection: $1,158.00 Envelopes Returned:37 January 3, 2016 Collection: $7,332.50 Envelopes Retuned: 116 January 10, 2016 Collection:$ 4,782.05 Envelopes Returned:83

Everyday Stewardship When I look back over my life I see so many people who played an important role in my becoming who I am today. Some of them taught me about life, some shared with me stories that made me feel more human, and some showed me how God loves us by mirroring that unconditional love, even if it was imperfectly. At the top of the list of these influential people certainly are my parents, my teachers, my pastors, and now even my wife. I often tell my children that in many ways we are the sum of our experiences and cer-tainly the experiences of family and friendship craft us pro-foundly. These people are gifts. Plain and simple, they are some of the greatest gifts God will ever give to each of us. The com-mandment to honor thy mother and father has much greater implications for us than simply the need for us to obey par-ents or authority. Inherent in the commandment is the need for respect of anyone God has given to us in this life to mold and shape us. By honoring God's gift to us, we honor the One who created them. Jesus received more at his birth than the gifts from the Magi. He received two earthly parents to care for him. They were certainly gifts worth more than any precious metals or oil. The story of the wedding feast in Cana speaks of his response to those gifts, particularly his mother. It was out of honor that he complied with Mary's request. One could say it was his great sense of stewardship that compelled him to honor the gift he had been given. By his actions, he gave us an example of how we must honor God's gifts of our loved ones. At the end of the day, these gifts are more valuable than a gift any earthly king might offer. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS © Liturgical Publications Inc

5th Annual Kroger

Bringing Hope to the Table

Where: Richmond Kroger

When: Saturday, January 16th

and

Sunday, January 17th

Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday

and

Noon to 6:00 pm on Sunday

This annual event is where Kroger teams up

with Gleaners and local area food pantries such

as ours at St. Mary Mystical Rose. It’s a great

opportunity to interact with our neighbors

while we collect canned goods and other non-

perishable food items at our local Kroger.

If you can work a shift or two at Kroger pass-

ing out flyers and/or collecting canned goods,

please let us know.

This is a great opportunity for kids to earn

community service.

Help is also needed to take food back to the

pantry and to shelve it that weekend.

Please contact Roger Cunningham, Bill Barr,

Dana Hageman or call the parish office.

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P a r i s h L i f e - C h r i s t i a n S e r v i c e

Food Pantry Distribution for Families in Need

The Food Pantry Distribution dates for 2016 are as follows:

Monday, February 1st-Distribution and Dinner 6:00-7:30 pm

Monday, March 7th– Distribution and Dinner 6:00-7:30 pm

Monday, March 21st-Easter Ham distribution only (NO Dinner Served)

6:00-7:30 pm Monday, April 4th– Distribution and Dinner

6:00-7:30 pm

Pantry set up is at 8:00 am on the above dates.

We also serve a hot meal to all of our pantry guests. In the event someone is in urgent need of food, please contact the Parish Office.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Our Father, We seek you in so many ways and places in our life. We seek you for guidance and for comfort. But you have told us that when there is hunger, it is up to us to feed the hungry. We ask you to help us see you in other Christians and humbly ask you for strength in the search for what we have in common. Bless our efforts to look at all the ways we are united in faith, and grant us courage to change our hearts and minds to realize your will. We ask all this through Christ our Lord and brother, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

New Titles Are Here!

Inspirational Catholic CDs

We are proud to present new titles from Lighthouse Catholic Media. These CDs present a practical and effective program to help Catholics know their faith . . . to keep their faith! We all live busy, busy lives. Finding the time to learn about our faith can be difficult. But now, we are able to meet you where you are! Wherever you have a CD player avail-able to you, in the car or at home, you can deepen your understanding and love for the Catholic faith.

On the way into church, you will see a stand offering nine different CDs and three different brochures. These feature some of the most inspiring Catholic speakers -- bishops, priests, deacons and eminent Catholic lay men and women. The CDs and brochures will be available after every Mass. When these are gone -- they're gone. A new set with different titles and speakers will be ordered. We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity... for yourselves and to share with others…

friends and family members, Godchildren, college students… CDs:

Prepare the Way of the King – Dr. Scott Hahn 7 Secrets of Divine Mercy – Vinny Flynn Fan or Follower -Your Relationship with Jesus-Jeff Cavins For Better Forever A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage – Dr Popchek Anger and Forgiveness- Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald The Big Question? God Are You Out There- Matt Fradd Glory Stories for Kids- Blessed Jose Sanchez and St Joan of Arc

We ask for a donation of $3.00 per CD to help continue this program. Checks can be made payable to the parish. Do-

nations will be used towards the purchase of additional ma-terials.

Questions? Please call the parish office.

Readings for the Week of January 17, 2016 Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-10/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Ps 89:20-22, 27-28/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Ps 144:1-2, 9-10/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Ps 56:2-3, 9-13/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11/Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/Ps 80:2-3, 5-7/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8-10, 15/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

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P a r i s h N o t e s . . .

Ctl. Aurelio Carrizales

Sr. Marcus A. Carrizales

Master Sgt. Julie Curtis

Fr. Kelley

Adam S. Girardot

Evan Malkowicz

Phoebe Malkowicz

Andrew Richards

MC2 Jeffery Richardson

REMEMBERING THOSE IN THE MILITARY

Pray for those who defend our

freedom and serve our country Pray for those who gave their

lives for our freedom

Alex Borucki Marge Brohl

Marie Eichbrecht Suzanne Gauvreau Patrick Goike Dean Kaster

Yvonne Kaster Bernice Osborne Sapi Patauave

Michelle Schapman Dorothy Vandebelde

Bill Wylin

Please call the Parish Office at 586-784-5966 to add a

loved one to be the list. Please renew your request

every 8 weeks. Requests not updated timely will be de-

leted from the list. Also, please let us know if someone

should be removed from the list.

Rose on Facebook®

Press “Like” to: -Get up-to-date information & -Start a discussion

http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Mary-MysticalRose/244101152275788

GUITAR MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAYS, 5:00 pm

• Feb. 6 & 27

• March 12 and 27 (Easter 10:15)

• April 2, 16 & 30

• May 14

Guitar practice is every Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.

!

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Occasionally we hear someone speak about experiencing a miracle. Usually it involves rescue from some accident or health crisis. "It was a miracle that car didn't hit me, the way they were driving" or "It was a miracle they were able to save her leg, the way that it was smashed." We even talk about "miracle" drugs, a reference to the amazing properties of life-saving antibiotics, antivirals, and certain other compounds. Miracles have a character of the unexplained to them. While scientists can describe in great detail the action of "miracle" drugs, to the rest of us they seem just amazing. Doctors can illuminate the process by which someone is healed through sur-gery and therapy, but again, it seems almost unbelievable when we see the results. Engineers can detail why a collision never happened, but to those who escape harm, it seems like a miracle indeed! The miracle at the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee is the third aspect of what comprises the manifestation of Christ known as the Epiphany mystery. (The appearance of the Magi and the baptism at the Jordan are the other two.) In his Gospel, John describes the action by Jesus at Cana as a "sign" that re-veals his glory. It is the revelation of his glory that causes the disciples to believe in him. Jesus is made manifest, and so peo-ple come to believe. It is what happened to the Magi; it is what happened to the crowds gathered at the Jordan; it is what hap-pens to the disciples who are with him at the wedding feast.

The wonder of God's glory is not reserved to spectacular

miracles that take place only at rare intervals. It is a wonder that a drug can cure someone, or that a surgeon can work so skill-

fully, or that for whatever reason, accidents are avoided. Seeing the manifestation of God's action each day is the sign of one

who believes that the Word is made flesh and dwells among us.

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P a r i s h D i r e c t o r y Parish Council/CommissionsParish Council/CommissionsParish Council/CommissionsParish Council/Commissions

Parish Council Chairperson: Laura Nikkel Parish Council Vice-Chairperson: Paul Abraham Parish Council Secretary: Missy Darling Members at Large: Ed Schrand

Mary Ann Westfall Don DeVos

Vicariate Representatives: Karen Klapatch Mary Berger Christian Service Commission Chairperson: Annette Goike Finance Council Chairperson: Michael Tandeski Worship Commission/Religious Education: Karen Klapatch Theresa Skwara

Parish Office Phone: Emergency calls: 586-784-5966

Parish Fax: Parish Website: Parish Email:

586-784-5966 when connected dial ext: 502

586-784-9330

www.stmarymysticalrose.org

[email protected]

Pastor: Rev. George Patauave ext: 101

[email protected]

Director of Religious Education and Youth and Young Adult Director Theresa Skwara ext. 106

[email protected]

Minister of Music: Irek Bak ext: 105

Secretary: Gracie Mooney ext. 103 [email protected]

Bookkeeper: Dorothy Rinke ext: 104

Maintenance: Brian Kresmery [email protected]

RCIA Coordinators (Volunteer) Karen Klapatch ext. 102 Ed Stelzer Denise Green

[email protected]

Bulletin Editor: Theresa Skwara [email protected]

CSA Chairperson: Karen Klapatch

Changing Lives Together Representative: Fr. George Patau’ave

[email protected]

Bible Study Coordinator: Ed Stelzer

St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church 24040 Armada Ridge Road Armada, MI 48005 Parish Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am—3:30pm

Knights of Columbus American Heritage Girls AHG Parish Rep Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Prayer Shawl Ministry Fragrant Rose Prayer Group

Food Pantry Co-Coordinators Hospitality

Ken C. Janine Gilchrist Laura Nikkel Cindy Malburg Pat Grudzynski Marge Stelzer Roger Cunningham Dana Hagemann Pat Grudzinski

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Usher Coordinator Lector Coordinator EME Coordinator Sacristan Coordinator Altar Server Coordinator

Mr. Paul Abraham Mrs. Stephanie Goubert Mrs. Missy Darling Mrs. Cindy Sowinski Miss Heather Gerst