AUGUST 9, 2020 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OUR MISSION STATEMENT We continue the work of Jesus Christ, to Unleash the Gospel and help everyone seek

and experience the love and mercy of God.

Rev. Bogdan Milosz, Pastor

14025 E. Twelve Mile Road Warren, MI 48088

586-772-2720 • FAX: 586-772-5576 EMAIL: stfaustina@comcast.net

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Established July 1, 2013

I hope and pray for you that you are doing fine. Health is a gift from God given to us once and we are responsible for it. Take good care of yourself. We all have a common destiny such as eternal life in heaven. I hope that we all will be invited there. On Satur-day, August 15th we will celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This year it is not a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mother of God was taken up to heaven, soul and body, after her earthly life. Her sinlessness, her Motherhood of Christ, and her partici-pation in the redemptive work of Jesus was rewarded with life in heaven. By observing the Assumption of Mary, we are reminded that like Mary we bear within our bodies which are the temples of the Holy Spirit the seeds of eternity. Her Assumption foreshad-ows our own entry, body and soul into heaven for all eternity. The parish family, according to my opinion, is the goal environment that is preparing us for eternal life. Since we already heard what the Family of Parishes means that in the fu-ture a few parishes will be formed into one family. I am asking you to reflect on some questions for instance: What is our parish best known for? What would you identify as the key strengths of our parish? Which parishes do you think we can collaborate with in the future? If you wish, you can write me a letter of just keep to yourself and in the fu-ture you can share your opinion in an open discussion. Regarding Religious Education, I am not making any plans yet because we are expecting directives from the AoD and the Governor. I hope that parents will send their children to Religious Education whether it will be on-line or in the classroom. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

God Bless,

Fr. Bogdan

Father Bogdan’s Corner

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While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of bulletin information, we offer apologies for any errors or omissions that might occur.

August 9, 2020

Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33

Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/Jn 12:24-26

Tuesday: Ez 2:8—3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 [103a]/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [4b]/Mt 18:15-20

Thursday: Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62 [cf. 7b]/Mt 18:21—19:1

Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [1c]/Mt 19:3-12

Saturday: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16 [10bc]/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56

Next Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [4]/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28

Observances for the week of

August 9, 2020:

Sunday: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Tuesday: St. Clare, Virgin

Wednesday: St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious

Thursday: Sts. Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs

Friday: St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

Saturday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Next Sunday: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi

Monday, August 10th

9:00 a.m.—No Mass

Tuesday, August 11th

9:00 a.m. - No Mass

Wednesday, August 12th

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9:00 a.m. - No Mass

Thursday, August 13th

9:00 a.m.– No Mass

Friday, August 14th

9:00 a.m.– No Mass

Saturday, August 15th

3:00 p.m. - Confession 4:00 p.m. - Mass

Sunday, August 16th

8:30 a.m. - Mass 11:00 a.m. - Mass

Mass / Presider

Saturday, August 15th

4:00 p.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz

Sunday, August 16th

8:30 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz

11:00 a.m. Fr. Bogdan Milosz

Intentions

Repose of the soul of Antonio Cianfarani Louis Deluca (1st Anniv) req by Wife Laurie Loiacano req by Husband Sam Gerald Labiak req by Wife & Children Jeff Loiacano req by Father Albert Girmaldi (Birthday Rem) req by Family Ziad Ahmed (Birthday Rem) req by Valerie Miller

Our St. Faustina Family Andrzek Jakobek (Birthday Rem) req by Family Joan Laszczak (62nd Wedding Anniv Remem- brance) req by Family

During the week of

August 9, 2020

the candle next to

the Tabernacle

will burn in memory

of

Charles Rambo Smith (2nd Anniversary)

req by Rosemary Konwerski

MASKS REQUIRED

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St. Vincent de Paul

PANTRY UPDATE

We hope and pray that all parishioners are staying safe and healthy during this pandemic. While our office has been closed during this pandemic, St. Vincent de Paul has been delivering food along with gas cards to families in need. As we look forward to starting up shortly, we need the following: canned tuna, canned chicken, canned soups, peanut butter- 16 oz. ( please no large ones), jam, rice sides, toothpaste, laundry detergent, hand soap, deodorant, and toilet tissue. When we are able to reopen our office, food distribution will be by appointment only. Also, the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift stores are now open. Thank you for your continued support and pray for peace in our country.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Being Human is to Doubt

Humans doubt. It’s what we do. We doubt ourselves and we doubt others.

Before any of us say anything about Peter’s doubting the words of Jesus that told him he could get out of his boat and walk on water, we need to get real with ourselves: How would I respond in the same situation? I remember when I was child taking swimming lessons. One day I simply tightened up my muscles and sank. The lifeguard pulled me up and asked what happened. I said I did not know. The truth is that I was sinking under the weight of my own doubt. I did not be-lieve I could do what clearly, I was told I could. That was only in five feet of water in a pool! Now that I’m older, I can look back and laugh. But an adult, the swimming pool is life, and I would be lying if I said that there are no longer times I find myself sinking due to new doubts.

Much of our doubt comes about because of a lack of trust in God. We place our trust in material things, wealth, or imperfect people instead of the One who is worthy of our trust 100 percent of the time. Our stewardship is often hampered by our doubt that God will provide all that we need. If I give more, I may not have enough to survive! When we place all our trust in God, not only do we find that we have been given all we need – our doubt that cause us to sink in the pool of life fades away. We don’t suddenly become perfect in our trust, and there will be times when we find ourselves with concerns again. However, it is in those moments we find that He is still there, speaking the words we need to hear: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

-Tracy Earl Welliver ©LPi

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COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

For all who have contracted the Coronavirus; we pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable; we pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety; we pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety; we pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance; we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status; we pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world; we pray for shared solidarity.

For public officials and decision makers; we pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen.

Excerpts from St. Faustina’s Diary

St. Faustina’s Diary is a compilation of her personal spiritual journey: how she encountered Jesus and what He said directly to her. It’s a beautiful testimony of faith, showing how trust in the Lord, especially in times of uncertainty and doubt is absolutely essential.

I have experienced how much envy there is, even in religious life. I see that there are few truly great souls, ready to trample on everything that is not God. O soul, you will find no beauty outside of God. Oh, how fragile is the foundation of those who elevate themselves at the expense of others! What a loss!. 833, page 326

I am spending this time with the Mother of God and preparing myself for the solemn moment of the coming of the Lord Jesus. The Mother of God is instructing me in the interior life of the soul with Je-sus, especially in Holy Communion. It is only in eternity that we shall know the great mystery effect-ed in us by Holy Communion. O most precious moments of my life 840, page 330

While I was saying the chaplet, I heard a voice which said, Oh, what great graces I will grant to souls who say this chaplet; the very depths of My tender mercy are stirred for the sake of those who say the chaplet. Write down these words, My daughter. Speak to the world about My mercy; let all mankind recognize My unfathomable mercy. It is a sign for the end times; after it will come the day of justice. While there is still time, let them have recourse to the fount of My mercy; let them profit from the Blood and Water which gushed forth for them. 848. page 332

Jesus I Trust in You

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Updating Parish Records

We have found, during this time of the pandemic, that our parish records need to be updated. Even though many of you may have belonged to St. Edmund or St. Sylvester for many years prior to the opening of St. Faustina your record may be missing vital information. Many calls were made during this time to update you with information. If you did not receive a phone call from a team of our parishioners or a robo call from Fr. Bogdan, then we do not have a current phone number for you. Many of you now only have cell phones and no longer have a home phone. Please take a few minutes and fill out the form below. We are also asking for an email address. We have no plans at this time to use it, however, we never know what tomorrow will bring. Our robo calls are sent out using the parish phone number. Hopefully, we will never encounter a situation like we have for the past several months again. Thank you for your time. Name:_______________________________ Address:______________________________ City: ________________________________ Zip Code: _____________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Email:________________________________ Please write legibly. This form can be mailed, dropped in the collection or returned to the office when we reopen or if you would like send us an email at stfaustina@comcast.net

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GOSPEL MEDITATION - August 9, 2020

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Be still and know that I am God. Silence is sacred. Silence speaks the language of the soul and is the foundation of all life and eternity itself. Silence takes us beyond the limits of our minds and allows us to seek and to love the essence of all love, perfect love, and being. In silence, we can be non-verbally present to things and to God in ways that words cannot accomplish. We can discover, encounter, and be present to truths that our minds struggle to conceive and then set aside the boxes we put around things when comprehending them is challeng-ing. We can know the unknowable and touch eternity when we encounter the core silence in our souls. We can do this even on a noisy street and in the midst of the greatest distraction. Once we have made friends with silence, the rambling noise of the world no longer seems to matter, and we can carry a deep forgiving peace within us, even when physical silence cannot be found. We know that we are loved, cared for, sustained, nourished, embraced, and carried. There is nothing to fear in silence, and I can be present to myself in the same way that God is present to me. I can see myself as God sees me. All of my faults, weaknesses, imperfections, failings, and sinfulness melt away in the abundance of God’s mercy. All of the worldly things we see as being important no longer are. It is in silence that all of the barriers that divide us disappear. There is no more “yours” and “mine” but only the oneness of “ours.” There is no longer a need to “figure things out,” and we tap into our desire to simply let things be. Silence is creative and powerful and gives us hope. Silence is God’s greatest blessing. God became one with humanity in silence. It allows us to be one with all of creation, with the moon and the stars and all of the creatures God has made. The smallest particle of creation radiates with beauty. Silence allows us to soar be-yond ourselves and connect in ways that the mind can only imagine. When all is quiet, we begin to see that it is only our fear that keeps us from the Lord. It is our fear that causes us to sink and to fail. We can hear the gentle whisper that tells us to reach for God’s hand. We discover that we yearn for the salvation and wholeness that only God can give to us. Be still my soul and be at peace. ©LPi

The Convenience of Automated Tithing

Many families have already chosen to give one-time or recur-ring donations through our website. Explore the convenience of

online giving at stfaustinawarren.org/give, and be one of the families who set their tithe to automatically occur when, how often, and in the amount they’d like to give. And always have access to update your information, change gift amounts, enter new payment methods, or pause/cancel a gift at any time. With online giving, you can forget about writing checks or swinging by the ATM.

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK There is something very sacred about silence. Silence connects us. It is where the heartbeat of all of creation — and its life blood and source — are embraced and where oneness is experienced. When in the presence of an environment that is silent, the worries, tribulations, struggles, and challenges of life seem to fade away, and we can experience a peaceful whisper. We can call that whisper God. Through the practice of contemplative prayer, we can find our way to that inner place of silence even in the midst of great distraction, busyness, and noise. The silence becomes one with us and grounds us. When we become friends with silence, friends with God, we can hear the gentle whisper of God’s voice saying, “Come, stay here. Trust me and you will not fall.” ©LPi

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St. Faustina

Please pray for those in our parish family in prolonged sickness:

Norma Angeleri Samantha Beattie Ray Dominic Dorothy Gietzen Norm Laprise Jim Lewis Chris Liebetreu Francine Lorentz Kerry Markiewicz Patrick Martin Ellen Nawrocki Luciana Purtill Ed Ryntz Mary Ryntz Gloria Sadocha Cyndy Vitale Fred Walny Magdalen Webster Gary Whyte

ST. FAUSTINA CHURCH

14025 TWELVE MILE ROAD WARREN, MI 48088

OFFICE: 586-772-2720 FAX: 586-772-5576

Email: stfaustina@comcast.net

Website: stfaustinawarren.org

submit bulletin articles to: bulletin.stfaustina@comcast.net

PARISH STAFF

Pastor………………………..…Rev. Bogdan Milosz Office Mgr/Secretary…..Linda Reiterman

Director of Music Matthew Zinser

mzinsermusicdir@gmail.com Phone: 772-2720 Ext. 106

MASSES

Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Holy Days: 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. &

7:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday - 3:00 p.m. Or by appointment

Registration

Parishioners may register in person, by phone, or online.

Baptism

At least one parent needs to be registered, active and a practicing Catholic for at least six months. A Baptismal Preparation Class is required for both parents and godparents. The church requires that at least one of the godparents be an active and practicing Catholic. For more information call the Parish Office.

Marriages

Arrange at least six months in advance.

Communion Calls

Pastoral Staff members visit the sick in the hospital when possible and take Communion to the sick and homebound regularly. Names of the sick should be reported to the Parish Office.

Parish Pastoral Council

Chairperson……………………. Gary Zilli (586) 675-0073

Vice Chairperson………………..Pat Fredlund (586) 219-5040 Recording Sec…………...………Vacant

Members-at-Large Sandra Schramm……(586) 776-4092 Edward Ryntz…….....(586) 573-3849 George Eichorn……..(586) 596-1282 Renee Warrick……….(586) 939-4746 Christian Service Chairs Joannie Matiyow (586) 293-9273 Education Chair Open Worship Chair Roberto Rossi (586) 558-7167 Non-Voting Representatives Vicariate Representatives Reverend Bogdan Milosz Linda Reiterman Evangelization Chair Open

Finance Council Jim McKnight- Chairperson (586) 663-7081 Joe Kozlo - Vice Chairperson (586) 754-6138 Wayne Cupolo Mary Lou Krzyminski Richard Rosati Hon. Kathy Tocco

Parish Organizations & Ministers (St. Faustina) Knights of Columbus...Dave Ziskie...(586) 601-4931 Seniors……..………...Norma Rea…(586) 285-1428

Ushers…….…..Charles Gietzen, Jr. .(586) 775-1729 Counseling…….…...…..Gary Zilli…(586) 675-0073 St. Vincent de Paul…Joan Theisen…(586) 773-9231

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish Office or send an email to stfaustna@comcast.net St. Faustina is extending a personal invitation to you so that we can help with your spiritual needs. If you have been baptized and have made your First Holy Communion, please contact Fr. Bogdan to inquire about Confirmation.

Report Abuse

The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others - no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report to the Archdiocese of Detroit by calling the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (866) 343-8055 or by emailing vac@aod.org. In addition, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office can be contacted at its toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374 or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov.

More information about the Archdiocese’s efforts to address abuse may be found at protect.aod.org.

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