one as we glorify the lamb of god, god shows his · charlene hayes charlene hernandez nancy kwapisz...
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This week we again immerse
ourselves – pun intended – into
the waters of Baptism. This time
we see part of a version of John’s
gospel in which he emphasizes the
divinity of Christ. John, the last
Gospel writer, is best known for
stressing Christ’s divinity. It
saddens me sometimes when I run
into Catholics who are distressed
by the concept of the Holy Trinity
– the three Divine Persons of which
are paraded in all of their glory
for us within each Gospel writer’s
treatment of the Baptism of Jesus.
It is always a good start to
emphasize to everyone that there
are not three Gods. There is one
God who presents Himself to each of
us in the form of three Divine
Persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
It is essential to accept that these
three Persons are indissoluble. Where
you find one, the other two are
there as well . . .remember – One
God, three divine Persons.
I think where people have their
biggest problem with the Trinity is
in discussing the two natures of
Christ – human and divine. The
Second Person of the Trinity – the
Son, always was. He is begotten of
the Father – not made. Accordingly,
He is of the same divine substance
of the Father – and shares from the
Father all of his power and eternal
majesty. The love between Father
and Son is so incredibly powerful –
both constantly giving to the other,
that spinning from this loving
cauldron is the Holy Spirit who
spills out to the entire world –
proceeding from the Father and the
Son.
The account of the Baptism of the
Lord in John’s gospel permits us a
brief chance to truly study the two
natures of Jesus. We see his
humanity which is identical to ours
except that Jesus never sins.
Second, we get to see the majesty
of Jesus’s divinity and his
interworking with the Father and
the Holy Spirit. In short, when
dealing with Jesus, we are dealing
with someone who fully understands
our humanity because he shares in
it.
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Rev. Ronald J. Babich, Pastor
Rev. John A. Maksym, Temporary Administrator 7010 Valley Park Dr., Clarkston, Michigan 48346 (248) 625-4580
Visit us at www.stdanielclarkston.org, like us at www.facebook.com/StDanielClarkston or follow us at
www.twitter.com/StDanielParish January 19, 2020
As we glorify the Lamb of God,
God shows his glory through us.
Monday, 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3: 22-30
Tuesday, 2 Sm 6:12b-15/Mk 3: 31-35
Wednesday, 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4: 1-20
Thursday, 2 Sm 7: 18-19, 24-29/ Mk 4: 21-25
Friday, 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34
Saturday, 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mal 3: 1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2: 22-40
Monday, January 20
Mass 8:30 am Regnum Christi 9:15 am Finance Council 5:00 pm RSVPs for the Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner are due
today (Monday)! Don’t miss out …
email or call today!!!
Tuesday, January 21
Mass 8:30 am QUIET DAY OF PRAYER 9:00 am to 8:30 pm K of C General Mtg 7:00 pm - Dinner 6:30 pm
Wednesday, January 22
NO Doing What MATters Sunday by Sunday 10:00 am Scripture Study 12:30 pm Evening Prayer 6:30 pm Scripture Prayer 7:15 pm Set up Social Hall for Party
Thursday, January 23
Scripture Study 10:00 am Rosary 10:30, Mass follows Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Choir 7:30 pm Set up Social Hall for Party
Friday, January 24
Mass 8:30 am VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER 6:30 PM
Saturday, January 25
Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 pm Mass 5:00 pm
Sunday, January 26
Masses: 7:30 & 9:00 and 11:00 am Social Confirmation Yr 2 12:15pm
Prayers for Our Military:
Joshua Goolsby – AirForce Lt. Jamel Chokr - Coast Guard
Please Pray For…
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This Week at St. Daniel Parish Activities, Volunteer Schedules & Sacramental Celebrations
Readings for the Week
Calendar of Events
Fr. Ron Babich Emma Beltram Linda Billette Valerie Carpenter Carrie Cashmon Cindy Caitin Bill Chamberlin Lewis Collins Cheryl Cucci Anna Cyr Isaiah Dale Mike Daly Cass DeFiore Irene Delasko Pat Detkowski John Deibel Todd Dorau Carol Druskinis Jerry Fields Renee Garavaglia Gary Garza Mary Godfrey Bill Goolsby Suzanne Gozdor Nancy Grimmer Dee Hall Greg Hall Charlene Hayes Charlene Hernandez
Nancy Kwapisz Phyllis Marek Amy Martocci Sean McKain Carolyn Meleski Robert Miller Mary Lou Mulgren Larry Petz Greg Popelier Betty Rabaut Edward Sanford Clare Schroeder Keith Shereda David Shevock Dennis Slavin James Stewart Madalyn Stobbe Lynne Straney Jerry VanDeGienste Michael Walsh Len Wasilk Fr. Francis Weingartz Brian Wilhelm Marcus Williams Laura Wilson John Wolfgang Thomas Zagorski
Pray for the Sick
Sacraments New Baby in the House? Congratulations! To schedule the Sacrament of Baptism for your new addition, please contact the Parish Office at 248-625-4580! If a 1st time parent, the parents should plan on attending one of the baptism preparation classes here at St. Daniel, before the baptism takes place and preferably before god-parents are finalized.
Just Got Engaged? If you are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage at St. Daniel, please contact Fr. John Maksym at 248-625-4580 at least six months before the anticipated date – BEFORE any arrangements are made for reception facilities. A letter containing guidelines on how to establish a wedding date at the parish will be sent to the prospective bride or groom.
Liturgical Ministers
January 25 – 5:00 p.m. Lectors: K. & J. Marheine Servers: N. & O. Neiman Ushers: D. & S. Chamberlain,
P. Carpentier, T. Kwapisz, R. Stawarz, M. Zurek
January 26 – 7:30 a.m. Lectors: D. Schneider, S. Learmont Servers : C. Nehonsky Ushers: D. & P. Blust, F. Ruggirello,
J.2 Rzepka
January 26 – 9:00 a.m. Lectors: B. Brickley, D. Gravel Servers: S. Lacey, E. Streetman Ushers: G. Gipe, M. Gravel, B. Hoekstra,
M. VanGilder-Sub requested
January 26 – 11:00 a.m.
Lectors: T. Hart, K. Stawara Server: D. Dale, H. Majewski Ushers: M. Gunderson, J. Kupe,
K. Williams
God calls us to commitment, not to comfort. He promises to be with us through suffering and hardship - not spare us from them. -Acts 9:15-16
Liturgy & Worship Observances and St. Daniel’s Directory
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St. Daniel Church 7010 Valley Park Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
Pastor – Rev. Ronald J. Babich Temporary Administrator - Rev. John A. Maksym
(248) 625-4580; Fax: (248) 620-9839
Cushing Center Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm Website: www.stdanielclarkston.org
www.facebook.com/StDanielClarkston
Worship Coordinator – Marsha Eagleton…….….……...248-625-1482
Spiritual Director - Helen Vardon……………...…….….248-623-5868
Music Director – Marcello Rossi……………....….…. .…248-625-4580
Director of Faith Formation – Rebecca Joseph...……......248-625-1750
Faith Formation Coordinator – Vikki Toth......................248-625-1750
Christian Service Coordinator – Nancy Steele……....….248-625-4583
Business Manager – Lori Johnston….…….………...……248-625-4580
Parish Secretary – Mary Wiencko………..………………248-625-4580
Maintenance – Scott Brancheau and Joe Viazanko....…....248-625-4580
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30 am, Thursday 11:00 am
Note: Mass will be cancelled in event of a funeral
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am
Holy Day Mass Schedule
9:00 am & 7:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm
Baptisms
Please call Parish Office to schedule an appointment
Marriages
The couple must make an appointment for a personal interview with
Fr. John Maksym at least six months in advance of the wedding. The bride or groom should be a registered parishioner in good standing.
Sick Calls and Communion for the Homebound
Please contact Nancy Steele at (248) 625-4583
R.C.I.A.
Please call the Faith Formation office (248) 625-1750
St. Vincent de Paul – St. Daniel Conference
Hotline number: (248) 795-1755
Funerals
Please contact Marsha Eagleton (248) 625-1482 Office
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Yet, he is also divine, God
himself and that provides us
a glimpse of heaven. As we
leave the Season behind and
put the decorations lovingly
into the box in which they
hibernate until next Thanks-
giving, let us renew our
efforts to understand who God
is and how he works in our
life. The New Year gives us
a chance to take stock and
determine whose team we are
playing for – God’s or some-
one else’s. Finally, remember,
in Baptism you were claimed
for Christ, you are his. Let
him into your hearts as we
get a new year underway.
It’s Not Too Soon to Start Thinking About Summer and Vacation Bible School!
Coordinator Wanted!
Try something new this year! Are you enthusiastic? Creative? Willing to share your love of God through a fun filled week of Rocky Railway Adventure? Then this opportunity is for you! We’re looking for a Vacation Bible School coordinator and support team! We can’t do it without you so if God asked you to consider this ministry please call the Faith Formation office and we’ll fill you in on details. Tentative VBS dates are June 22-26, 2020.
Faith Formation News Rebecca Joseph-Director/[email protected]
Vikki Toth-Coordinator/[email protected]
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No Faith Formation Classes this week!
Classes resume the week of January 26th
2020 Youth Mission Trip Meeting January 29!
Registration Forms Now Available
Plans are now in place for the 2020 youth mission trip through Catholic Heart Work Camp! This year we’ll be serving in Memphis, TN, leaving on June 13th and returning on June 20th. We will spend that week doing service projects (painting, landscaping, day care, and much more), participating in a variety of faith-based activities, and getting to know other Catholic teens from around the country. This trip is open to current 8th graders up through college students under 21 years old as of June 2020. The cost will be a total of $495 which is discounted due to generous donations from the Men of St. Daniel. If you are interested or would like more details, we will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm in the Social Hall. Past chaper-ones and students will share their experiences at previous camps and we will also have paperwork which you can fill out that evening to register. A down payment of $200 will be needed that night, or by February 5th, to guarantee your spot - openings are limited! If you would like to get the forms ahead of time or have questions, please contact Vikki Toth at [email protected] or Mike Peterson at [email protected].
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Winter Weather Class Cancellation
Policy
If Clarkston schools are closed due to bad weather or hazardous driving conditions and/or they cancel evening events due to the same circumstances, St. Daniel Faith Formation classes and all activities, meetings, etc held in the Cushing Center will be cancelled. Parents of those Faith Formation students affected will receive an email. If class is cancelled on a weekend due to weather an email will also be sent, so parents be sure to watch your Inbox! We do our best to be efficient and notify you as soon as possible!
Catholic Schools Week Sunday, January 26 after 9 and 11am
Masses in the Social Hall
In collaboration with Catholic Schools Week we're hosting some area Catholic schools in the Social Hall. Enjoy coffee and donuts while you chat with representatives who will be on hand with literature and to answer questions about their school.
Christian Service Opportunities
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Tour the ICU Detroit Mobile Unit! Through the annual Baby Bottle Drives, our Knights of Columbus had
hoped to one day secure a new or newer RV unit for ICU Birth Choice.
Although the task seemed daunting, due to the amazing generosity of
St. Daniel parishioners, K of C Councils from Waterford, Davisburg,
Ortonville, the Fourth Degree Assembly and GOD’s divine grace, a
barely-used RV unit was purchased for ICU Birth Choice in 2019! The
RV will be available in the parish parking lot after all Masses on
January 18/19. Stop by, take a brief tour, and see what YOU helped to
make happen!!!
K of C Baby Bottle Drive Our St. Daniel Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their Baby Bottle Drive in support of
ICU Birth Choice (https://icubirthchoice.com/). 100% of funds donated will go to this
worthy pro-life organization. Through their mobile unit, ICU Birth Choice helps to
restore hope to pregnant women considering aborting their precious gift. To help the
Knights, pick up a baby bottle as you leave church today. Place your donation in the baby
bottle, then return it to the crib located in the church gathering space through Sunday,
February 2. If you plan to return your baby bottle outside of weekend Mass times, please
deliver it to the Parish Office. Thank you, and may God bless!
Diaper Drive for Stitching for Babies
Stitching for Babies is a parish ministry group that hand makes baby outfits, sleepers,
sweaters, quilts, and afghans for layettes that are donated to local pregnancy centers.
To supplement these hand-crafted items, Stitching for Babies needs the
following NEW baby items: Small packages of diapers (size 1, 8-14 pounds, packs of 50 or
less); wipes; Onesies (to fit 3 months, 9-12 pounds); baby socks and bibs. You may leave your
donations in the baby crib in the church gathering through Sunday, January 26, or
drop them off at the Parish Office.
Join the LIFE CHAIN January 19 Our Knights of Columbus are also planning a LIFE CHAIN for Sunday, January 19,
from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on northbound Sashabaw between Waldon and Maybee
Roads. LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals
praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity that
abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the
moment of conception until natural death. This LIFE CHAIN is not exclusive to the K of C.
ALL parishioners are invited to join in, including families. Due to the potential for winter
weather, the Knights welcome volunteers in 1/2 hour to one hour shifts.
Today We Observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
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Parish Life
Friday, January 24th, 8:30 am Mass
++ Thomas Learst
Requested by Judy Flynn
To schedule a Mass Intention, please contact Marsha Eagleton on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
248-625-1482 or [email protected]. There is a suggested donation
of $10 per Mass Intention.
December 28th & 29th 2019
Envelopes/Checks $ 11,273 Loose Cash $ 962 Online Giving $ 3,196 Total $ 15,431
Weekly Budget $ 16,400 Weekly Budget Position ($ 969) YTD Budget Position $15,163
Thank you for your generosity! God Bless.
Do You Share Your Time and Talent? If so, mark your calendar for our:
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner At 6:30 pm
Friday, January 24, 2020 Cushing Center Social Hall
It’s our way of saying “thanks”! Open to all teen and adult volunteers who shared of their time and talents in 2019. Attendance will be by RSVP only; see the invitation in the church gathering space or Cushing Center for more information!!!
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship St Daniel Council of the Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Free Throw Championship at Everest Academy on Saturday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. Open to all boys and girls in the Clarkston com-munity, ages 9 to 14. Winners will progress to the district, regional, and state levels of competition. You will find de-tails on today’s bulletin insert. All competitors must regis-ter using the official Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Entry Form, available is the Cushing Cen-ter. Preregistration is recommended, but not required. You may bring your Free Throw Championship Entry Form to the event and you will be admitted to compete. Please be sure a parent or guardian has signed the entry form.
"Remember When You Were A Kid?" Written by Ed Labunaki Originally sung for Faygo by Kenny Karen
Comic books and rubber bands
Climb into the tree top
Falling down and holding hands Tricycles and Redpop
Pony rides and Sunday nights
Roller skates and yoyo’s
Fairytales and Snowball fights Climbin' through the window
Remember when you were a kid?
the part of you still is
And that's why we make Faygo Faygo remembers
Flying kites and funny shoes
Easter eggs with speckles
ABCs and counting by twos Washing off the freckles
Kissing a hurt to make it stop
Startin' school in September
So many things you almost forgot Tryin' to remember
Remember when you were a kid?
the part of you still is
And that's why we make Faygo Faygo remembers
Fun memories...God Is Good! :)
For the Song, go to:
https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=LQqyDj7RX6Y
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Stay Connected!!! One sign of a thriving parish is that there is A LOT going on. We don’t want you to miss out on any information, so please make sure to read the weekly bulletin, either the “hard” copy passed out at Mass, or the digital version online. You can also “like” our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/StDanielClarkston/, to stay on top of things. We are exploring other, cost-efficient ways of
communicating with parishioners. If you have any
ideas, let us know! Please send an email to
[email protected], or call
248-625-4583. Thank you!
Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Championship St Daniel Council of the K of C will
hold its annual Free Throw Championship
at Everest Academy on Saturday,
February 1, at 1:00 p.m. Open to all boys and girls
in the Clarkston community, ages 9 to 14. Winners
will progress to the district, regional, and state levels
of competition. You will find details on today’s
bulletin insert. All competitors must register using
the official Knights of Columbus Free Throw
Championship Entry Form, available is the Cushing
Center. Preregistration is recommended, but not
required. You may bring your Free Throw
Championship Entry Form to the event and you will
be admitted to compete. Please be sure a parent or
guardian has signed the entry form.
Christ adds & multiplies; Satan subtracts and divides.
